At 11:21 AM 10/4/2012, Arthur Feller wrote:
If you do not like what you see, let the authorizing administration (FCC) know and why, in detail, citing rules and regulations in a way to be persuasive.
Well, it would seem to go against the definition of the Amateur and Amateur Satellite Service.
From the FCC website (after 10 seconds of Googling :) )
"Amateur Radio Service
The amateur and amateur-satellite services are for qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. These services present an opportunity for self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations. You can read more about amateur radio services including information about the Sequential Call Sign System, vanity call signs, communications, and more."
How does a commercial satellite fall under the "without pecuniary interest" part?
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