speedway_navigator
Member
from FCC 21-90
After considering this additional information, we conclude that allowing manufacturers to
add FM as an optional modulation scheme will not substantially change the fundamental nature of the CB
Radio Service and will improve the user experience, as described by Cobra and President. How people
use the service will not materially change or be expanded. Further, Cobra states that AM is a well-
established operating mode that is unlikely to disappear, even if we permit operations in FM mode.
Continuing to mandate AM capability while permitting dual modulation will provide benefits to CB radio
users who will have an additional modulation option, while maintaining the basic character of the service.
The addition of FM as a permitted mode will not result in additional interference because users who hear
unintelligible audio on a particular channel can simply select another channel or switch modes.
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Based on the supplemented record in this proceeding, we conclude that the public interest
will be furthered by allowing automatic or periodic location and data transmission on all GMRS channels
in contrast to the Report and Order, which only permitted manually-initiated data transmissions. For
radio users in remote, outdoor locations, the quality of service should not be diminished. Rather, the
safety of these individuals will be increased by having more frequent location information available
without repeated manual requests. Moreover, in an emergency situation involving individuals who are
disoriented or otherwise unable to send manual transmissions, the automatic transmission of location
information could enhance search and rescue operations.
After considering this additional information, we conclude that allowing manufacturers to
add FM as an optional modulation scheme will not substantially change the fundamental nature of the CB
Radio Service and will improve the user experience, as described by Cobra and President. How people
use the service will not materially change or be expanded. Further, Cobra states that AM is a well-
established operating mode that is unlikely to disappear, even if we permit operations in FM mode.
Continuing to mandate AM capability while permitting dual modulation will provide benefits to CB radio
users who will have an additional modulation option, while maintaining the basic character of the service.
The addition of FM as a permitted mode will not result in additional interference because users who hear
unintelligible audio on a particular channel can simply select another channel or switch modes.
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Based on the supplemented record in this proceeding, we conclude that the public interest
will be furthered by allowing automatic or periodic location and data transmission on all GMRS channels
in contrast to the Report and Order, which only permitted manually-initiated data transmissions. For
radio users in remote, outdoor locations, the quality of service should not be diminished. Rather, the
safety of these individuals will be increased by having more frequent location information available
without repeated manual requests. Moreover, in an emergency situation involving individuals who are
disoriented or otherwise unable to send manual transmissions, the automatic transmission of location
information could enhance search and rescue operations.
