A commercial space company, AST SpaceMobile, is petitioning the FCC to take over amateur radio spectrum in the 70cm band for commercial use!
They already have 5 satellites in orbit and plan to launch 243 more using the 430 - 440 MHz range. 📡 The bottom line: These frequencies are vital to many amateur satellite operations and emergency communications, and the commercial The ham radio community has just a short window to share feedback with the FCC before decisions are made. 👉 Read the AMSAT-UK Briefing » https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=656010f3d2&e=f68c7a1e67 📃 View the FCC Filing » https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=177b1c94e3&e=f68c7a1e67 Example Comment Opposing the Petition: ”AST & Science LLC (AST SpaceMobile) is operating satellites in the amateur radio spectrum, causing interference with amateur radio operations. I strongly urge you to deny their request to use amateur radio frequencies for commercial use. I personally am an amateur radio operator, along with over 750,000 Americans. These frequencies are vital for emergency communications via satellite and amateur radio, as well as technological advancement in the radio science by amateur radio operators.” Let’s stay informed and speak up to preserve amateur spectrum for education, innovation, and emergency use. Submit Your Comment to the FCC Here! https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=bdbd91c274&e=f68c7a1e67
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