Proposal to FCC for VHF Low Band Channels on GMRS and FRS

[kc2asb]

Overall, the wireless industry is the only bunch with cash and clout to take channels and they don't want anything below 600 MHz anyway.

That does not mean that there are no interested parties for VHF-high and UHF spectrum, as we see with AST Space Mobile.

 

[d119]

You're making predictions based on your own baseless predictions.

Since the loss of 11 meters, which was a particularly crappy ham band, amateur radio has lost a portion of one band and gained three HF bands.

Are you _really_ trying to make an argument that unused spectrum should remain unused to avoid a "domino effect" that you can show no evidence of?

The only thing I can see that is even remotely like a domino effect was the reallocation of UHF TV channels, and that actually worked out as a positive for the TV broadcasting industry.

Overall, the wireless industry is the only bunch with cash and clout to take channels and they don't want anything below 600 MHz anyway.

I expect the petition that this thread is about to be tossed out in seconds. Six meters isn't going anywhere any time soon.

*big sigh*

I'm not going to argue with you about this, Don, it serves no purpose to keyboard warrior back and forth with you, you clearly know more than I do. I could post all about my industry affiliations and what I do for a living, and what I know that you don't, but you'd just pick it apart.

I know your type, based on your signature, you're incapable of rational debate. I do, however, thank you kindly for the wonderful idea for a signature here on the board, I previously had none.

You win. You're right, I'm wrong. I know nothing of what I speak, I'm just a dumb ham. You can always tell a ham, but you can't tell 'em much. Feel better?

 

[AK9R]

The petition at hand is not looking for reallocation of any ham frequencies.

With that being the case, maybe we should confine this conversation to what the petitioner is asking for and not go off on further tangents about amateur radio frequencies, TV channels, etc.

 

[KF0NYL]

All of us that have used the low VHF band in the military or use the 6m amateur band will tell you that using 46 or 49 MHz ill not be the end all beat all fix the petitioners think it will be.

Is there a use for 46 or 49 MHz for Part 95 or even expanding the 6m band a little? Yes but only if done correctly.

 

[kc2asb]

All of us that have used the low VHF band in the military or use the 6m amateur band will tell you that using 46 or 49 MHz ill not be the end all beat all fix the petitioners think it will be.

Is there a use for 46 or 49 MHz for Part 95 or even expanding the 6m band a little? Yes but only if done correctly.

It's also been pointed out already that the petitioners could test the viability of the radio service they are proposing by running tests on 6 meters. Many/most REACT members are also hams. Nothing wrong with testing a theory. Plus, the emergency-type comms they are concerned with are obviously allowed on amateur frequencies.

 

[AK9R]

It's also been pointed out already that the petitioners could test the viability of the radio service they are proposing by running tests on 6 meters.

Or, the frequencies in the 30-50 MHz range for which they already have Part 90 licenses.

 

[kc2asb]

Or, the frequencies in the 30-50 MHz range for which they already have Part 90 licenses.

 

[Don_Burke]

*big sigh*

I'm not going to argue with you about this, Don, it serves no purpose to keyboard warrior back and forth with you, you clearly know more than I do. I could post all about my industry affiliations and what I do for a living, and what I know that you don't, but you'd just pick it apart.

I know your type, based on your signature, you're incapable of rational debate. I do, however, thank you kindly for the wonderful idea for a signature here on the board, I previously had none.

You win. You're right, I'm wrong. I know nothing of what I speak, I'm just a dumb ham. You can always tell a ham, but you can't tell 'em much. Feel better?

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As a ham for over 30 years, I am actually saddened.

That's a great signature. It suits you well.

 

[jeepsandradios]

Ok I'm ready for the new channels....well if I can figure out how to mount this....

 

[WB5UOM]

Isn't this poor horse dead yet?

 

[mmckenna]

Isn't this poor horse dead yet?

No, but it's sure starting to smell like it.

 

[W8UU]

Ok I'm ready for the new channels....well if I can figure out how to mount this....

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Those look amazing at 200' on a guyed metal tower.

I was part of the ground crew when one was installed for 39.62 MHz. Worked like a champ.

 

[cavmedic]

Isn't this poor horse dead yet?

The finger muscles haven't been flexed in the mirror yet

 

[Don_Burke]

No, but it's sure starting to smell like it.

I am looking for a way to track the petition.

The docket number just leads to the "Delete, Delete, Delete" initiative.