Aviation Interests Tell FCC Staff of C-Band Interference Concerns
Aviation interests raised concerns about protecting aviation systems adjacent to the 3-7-4.2 GHz C-band, meeting staff from the FCC Wireless and International bureaus and the Office of Engineering and Technology. Representatives of the Aerospace Industries Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association,…
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Aviation Spectrum Resources, Lockheed Martin, Airline Pilots Association, Helicopter Association International, Garmin, Collins Aerospace and International Air Transport Association attended. Industry representatives discussed "aviation industries’ concerns regarding harmful interference from potential new 5G applications in the … band to aviation systems operating in the adjacent 4200-4400 MHz band,” said a filing posted Tuesday in docket 18-122. AT&T, T-Mobile and the C-Band Alliance have made proposals for repurposing at least part of the band for wireless broadband, not just satellite (see 1812180042).