The Fixed Wireless Communications Coalition (FWCC) has adopted a resolution commending Julius Knapp of the FCC on his long and distinguished career. Mr. Knapp announced his retirement recently after over 40 years in government service, most recently as the FCC’s Chief Engineer and head of its Office of Engineering and Technology. Mr. Knapp established a … Continue Reading
Rulemaking petition objects to satellite earth stations’ setting aside frequencies they may never need. Managing the radio spectrum is one of the FCC’s toughest, least appreciated jobs. The goal is to squeeze in as many users as possible, with the least interference among them. Often the FCC can get more out of a frequency band … Continue Reading
The 42 GHz spectrum is needed, says the coalition, to help meet the rapidly growing demand for "backhaul" - the carriage of customers' mobile data between cell towers and providers' network facilities.… Continue Reading
The FCC now allows 30 MHz channels in the Upper 6 GHz band, and conditional licensing on additional channels at 23 GHz. If you don't know what any of this means, you can probably skip clicking the link.… Continue Reading
The FCC is considering three changes to help microwave systems get up and running more quickly while providing more consistently reliable service by, occasionally, slowing themselves down.… Continue Reading