It's not proposed legislation... an experimental license was granted to a commercial satellite builder to operate a downlink on 145.825, in violation of 97.3(a)(4). Due to launch delays, the license has expired, but the company has filed an application for an STA to extend the term of the license another 6 months. The text of the original filing can be found here:
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=initial&applic...
and the STA application here:
https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=initial&applic...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----
From: Michael Hatzakis lists@hatzakis.net To: Bill Ress bill@hsmicrowave.com; amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Thu, October 4, 2012 2:43:03 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: STA License Extension
Does anyone have the text of the proposed legislation so we can refer to it more specifically in our written comments?
Michael k3mh
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of Bill Ress Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 12:07 PM To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] STA License Extension
Thanks for the email link George. My email "objection" email has just been sent. BTW, who is elb?
Regards...Bill - N6GHz
On 10/4/2012 11:00 AM, George Henry wrote:
Concerned amateurs should email elb@fcc.gov with your objections to the issuance of an experimental license in the amateur service for a commercial satellite which would appear to violate 97.3(a)(4), and requesting that the Commission deny the STA to extend said license.
I just did...
George, KA3HSW