Shortwave Coalition Seeks More Use of 2-25 MHz Frequencies
The Shortwave Modernization Coalition (SMC) asked the FCC to launch a rulemaking to amend its eligibility and technical rules for industrial/business pool licensees to authorize licensed use of frequencies above 2 MHz and below 25 MHz for fixed, long-distance, non-voice…
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communications. “Through extensive independent research and technological experimentation” SMC members “have confirmed that frequencies in the under-licensed 2-25 MHz Band are the optimal medium for fixed, long-distance transmission of time-sensitive data,” said the petition, posted Monday. Members “have concluded … that it is technologically feasible for their proposed Part 90 2-25 MHz Band operations to coexist with other 2-25 MHz Band licensees and with each other,” they said. Through experimental use of 2-25 MHz band frequencies “SMC members have developed and refined technologies to, among other things, enhance spectrum sharing in the band without materially increasing the risk of harmful interference to other authorized … users,” SMC said.