RADIO LAW FOLLOW-UP: LIGHTSQUAED VS CONGRESS COULD HOLD UP APPROVAL OF NEW FCC COMMISSIONERS The ongoing saga of LightSquared versus the U.S. congress has reached a new level. This with Iowa Senator Charles Grassley pledging to block the nominations of Jessica Rosenworcel and Ajit Pai as FCC Commissioners. Amateur Radio Newsline's Heather Butera-Howell, KB3TZD, has the rest of the story: -- Senator Grassley's says that his decision has nothing to do with the qualifications of the nominees. Rather he is using it as a tool to challenge the FCC's refusal to turn over to him documents related to the waiver the FCC granted to LightSquared to launch a terrestrial wireless broadband network using satellite spectrum. As previously reported, FCC approval of the LightSquared service is conditional on it not interfering with the Global Positioning System operating in adjacent spectrum. This is an issue that LightSquared is currently trying to resolve so that its wholesale wireless service can be launched. Senator Grassley says that he is concerned about the impact to GPS by the proposed LightSquared system. He wants to be certain that broadband deployment does not cause interference issues to the Global Positioning System and he will do all in his power to protect it. ________________________________________________________ Yea, Baby... there are a few Senators, that know how to lead and how to kick A**, when ir is required..... .... YMMV....
Yet another digital broadband service Vs functioning GPS??? It shouldn't be a contest. Aircraft plowing into mountains and ships running aground, just so that some kid in the booneys can catch up with their face book pals on the latest goings on of Paris Hilton, seems such a small price to pay. : O
Totally agree. SAFETY must take precedence over mere convenience. This company could have some major class-action lawsuits in their future.