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Tim Olson
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 Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:18 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
in the proceeding number field.
This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
so If you care anything about your navigation using
GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
that GPS is of so great core importance that no
broadband internet or any other service should be
allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
Tim
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http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding --
GPS users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is
seeking to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless
broadband on radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have
shown that implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS
and the FCC is seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that
end, AEA has provided guidelines and advice for delivering your message
to the FCC prior to the agency's looming deadline.
To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find
the box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be
required to enter identifying information into the form and add your
comments. AEA encourages commenters to supply information on how they
use GPS and what would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable.
AEA suggests including comments that state LightSquared's operations and
GPS are fundamentally incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared
out of the frequency currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates
that wireless capacity is important, but says it should not come at the
expense of GPS, "which is critical to our country's economy." While the
issue is clearly important to pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is
an important, if not vital, resource for a wide range of users ranging
far beyond pilots and the military, to drivers and life-saving
activities. The deadline for comments is July 30.
---------------------------------------------
GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business
plan appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory
approval and the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to
CNET, Sprint, Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a
blockbuster partnership that will allow Sprint to migrate its service to
the Long Term Evolution (LTE) broadband service that LightSquared is
offering and is apparently the next big thing in wireless. In exchange,
LightSquared gets the use of the 40,000 cell towers (remember those
40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for a rental fee of about $2
billion a year. What's significant for those who care about GPS in all
of this is that the interference that's been clearly demonstrated is a
side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the broadband services
landscape considerably.
The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund
guru Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone
through normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard
to stop. According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to
investors in his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done
on June 15. That was the date LightSquared was supposed to have
submitted a report to the FCC regarding potential interference with GPS
but instead asked for an extension. By early July, the report had been
submitted and it was clear that interference was an issue but
LightSquared answered in news releases that it would alter its plans to
minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile, the FCC is taking comments on the
LightSquared proposal.
--
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:19 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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I just submitted a comment. It took about 5 minutes. Guys, we all
need to doing this. Pass it on, too.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> wrote:
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The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
in the proceeding number field.
This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
so If you care anything about your navigation using
GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
that GPS is of so great core importance that no
broadband internet or any other service should be
allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
Tim
======
http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding -- GPS
users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is seeking
to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless broadband on
radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have shown that
implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS and the FCC is
seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that end, AEA has provided
guidelines and advice for delivering your message to the FCC prior to the
agency's looming deadline.
To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find the
box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be required
to enter identifying information into the form and add your comments. AEA
encourages commenters to supply information on how they use GPS and what
would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable. AEA suggests including
comments that state LightSquared's operations and GPS are fundamentally
incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared out of the frequency
currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates that wireless capacity is
important, but says it should not come at the expense of GPS, "which is
critical to our country's economy." While the issue is clearly important to
pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is an important, if not vital,
resource for a wide range of users ranging far beyond pilots and the
military, to drivers and life-saving activities. The deadline for comments
is July 30.
---------------------------------------------
GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan
appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and
the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to CNET, Sprint,
Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a blockbuster partnership that
will allow Sprint to migrate its service to the Long Term Evolution (LTE)
broadband service that LightSquared is offering and is apparently the next
big thing in wireless. In exchange, LightSquared gets the use of the 40,000
cell towers (remember those 40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for a
rental fee of about $2 billion a year. What's significant for those who care
about GPS in all of this is that the interference that's been clearly
demonstrated is a side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the
broadband services landscape considerably.
The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund guru
Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone through
normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard to stop.
According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to investors in
his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done on June 15. That
was the date LightSquared was supposed to have submitted a report to the FCC
regarding potential interference with GPS but instead asked for an
extension. By early July, the report had been submitted and it was clear
that interference was an issue but LightSquared answered in news releases
that it would alter its plans to minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile, the
FCC is taking comments on the LightSquared proposal.
--
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
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Strasnuts
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:27 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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Submitted mine!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 18, 2011, at 8:57, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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I just submitted a comment. It took about 5 minutes. Guys, we all
need to doing this. Pass it on, too.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> wrote:
>
>
> The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
> Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
> in the proceeding number field.
>
> This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
> so If you care anything about your navigation using
> GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
> comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
> that GPS is of so great core importance that no
> broadband internet or any other service should be
> allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
> Tim
> ======
>
>
> http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
>
>
> AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
>
> The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding -- GPS
> users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
> interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
> reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is seeking
> to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless broadband on
> radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have shown that
> implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS and the FCC is
> seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that end, AEA has provided
> guidelines and advice for delivering your message to the FCC prior to the
> agency's looming deadline.
>
> To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find the
> box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be required
> to enter identifying information into the form and add your comments. AEA
> encourages commenters to supply information on how they use GPS and what
> would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable. AEA suggests including
> comments that state LightSquared's operations and GPS are fundamentally
> incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared out of the frequency
> currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates that wireless capacity is
> important, but says it should not come at the expense of GPS, "which is
> critical to our country's economy." While the issue is clearly important to
> pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is an important, if not vital,
> resource for a wide range of users ranging far beyond pilots and the
> military, to drivers and life-saving activities. The deadline for comments
> is July 30.
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
>
> Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
> LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan
> appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and
> the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to CNET, Sprint,
> Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a blockbuster partnership that
> will allow Sprint to migrate its service to the Long Term Evolution (LTE)
> broadband service that LightSquared is offering and is apparently the next
> big thing in wireless. In exchange, LightSquared gets the use of the 40,000
> cell towers (remember those 40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for a
> rental fee of about $2 billion a year. What's significant for those who care
> about GPS in all of this is that the interference that's been clearly
> demonstrated is a side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the
> broadband services landscape considerably.
>
> The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund guru
> Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone through
> normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard to stop.
> According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to investors in
> his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done on June 15. That
> was the date LightSquared was supposed to have submitted a report to the FCC
> regarding potential interference with GPS but instead asked for an
> extension. By early July, the report had been submitted and it was clear
> that interference was an issue but LightSquared answered in news releases
> that it would alter its plans to minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile, the
> FCC is taking comments on the LightSquared proposal.
>
> --
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
> do not archive
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:46 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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Done...
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: Re: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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I submitted a comment as well.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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Done. Thanks.
On 7/18/2011 9:14 AM, Tim Olson wrote:
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The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
in the proceeding number field.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:25 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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Ditto
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I submitted a comment as well.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:54 am Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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I know next to nothing about this other than reading a couple of articles. When I first read it my initial thought was that there was absolutely no way the government or the FCC would allow them to operate if it affected on person's GPS. Doing a quick search brought up the following articles which supports that as well. I can imagine that this system will be utilized in big cities first and if a GPS did not work for cars or airplanes one time, they would be sued, and shut down immediately by so many companies and the government. I will submit something as well but I think if it goes live next year and interrupts GPS, we won't have to say anything.
It is amazing though how much they have invested so far. It says $9.2B has been invested into this company and it is all at risk if they cannot figure this out.
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/04/Policy-and-Industry-LightSquared-GPS-Interference-Senators-Letter-Government/
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/06/not-good-initial-tests-lightsquareds-network-shows-knocks-out-gps/
Scott SchmidtCell 801-718-1277scottmschmidt(at)yahoo.com
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To: "rv10-list(at)matronics.com" <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 12:23 PM
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Submitted mine!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 18, 2011, at 8:57, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com (dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com)> wrote:
| Quote: | --> RV10-List message posted by: Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com (dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com)>
I just submitted a comment. It took about 5 minutes. Guys, we all
need to doing this. Pass it on, too.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)> wrote:
> --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)>
>
> The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
> Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
> in the proceeding number field.
>
> This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
> so If you care anything about your navigation using
> GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
> comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
> that GPS is of so great core importance that no
> broadband internet or any other service should be
> allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
> Tim
> ======
>
>
> http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
>
>
> AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
>
> The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding -- GPS
> users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
> interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
> reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is seeking
> to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless broadband on
> radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have shown that
> implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS and the FCC is
> seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that end, AEA has provided
> guidelines and advice for delivering your message to the FCC prior to the
> agency's looming deadline.
>
> To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find the
> box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be required
> to enter identifying information into the form and add your comments. AEA
> encourages commenters to supply information on how they use GPS and what
> would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable. AEA suggests including
> comments that state LightSquared's operations and GPS are fundamentally
> incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared out of the frequency
> currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates that wireless capacity is
> important, but says it should not come at the expense of GPS, "which is
> critical to our country's economy." While the issue is clearly important to
> pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is an important, if not vital,
> resource for a wide range of users ranging far beyond pilots and the
> military, to drivers and life-saving activities. The deadline for comments
> is July 30.
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
>
> Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
> LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan
> appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and
> the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to CNET, Sprint,
> Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a blockbuster partnership that
> will allow Sprint to migrate its service to the Long Term Evolution (LTE)
> broadband service that LightSquared is offering and is apparently the next
> big thing in wireless. In exchange, LightSquared gets the use of the 40,000
> cell towers (remember those 40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for a
> rental fee of about $2 billion a year. What's significant for those who care
> about GPS in all of this is that the interference that's been clearly
> demonstrated is a side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the
> broadband services landscape considerably.
>
> The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund guru
> Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone through
> normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard to stop.
> According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to investors in
> his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done on June 15. That
> was the date LightSquared was supposed to have submitted a report to the FCC
> regarding potential interference with GPS but instead asked for an
> extension. By early July, the report had been submitted and it was clear
> that interference was an issue but LightSquared answered in news releases
> that it would alter its plans to minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile, the
> FCC is taking comments on the LightSquared proposal.
>
> --
> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
> do not archive
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| Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:58 pm Post subject: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS interference |
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I submitted one.
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On Jul 18, 2011, at 8:57 AM, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com> wrote:
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I just submitted a comment. It took about 5 minutes. Guys, we all
need to doing this. Pass it on, too.
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> wrote:
>
>
> The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
> Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
> in the proceeding number field.
>
> This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
> so If you care anything about your navigation using
> GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
> comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
> that GPS is of so great core importance that no
> broadband internet or any other service should be
> allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
> Tim
> ======
>
>
> http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
>
>
> AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
>
> The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding -- GPS
> users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
> interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
> reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is seeking
> to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless broadband on
> radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have shown that
> implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS and the FCC is
> seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that end, AEA has provided
> guidelines and advice for delivering your message to the FCC prior to the
> agency's looming deadline.
>
> To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find the
> box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be required
> to enter identifying information into the form and add your comments. AEA
> encourages commenters to supply information on how they use GPS and what
> would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable. AEA suggests including
> comments that state LightSquared's operations and GPS are fundamentally
> incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared out of the frequency
> currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates that wireless capacity is
> important, but says it should not come at the expense of GPS, "which is
> critical to our country's economy." While the issue is clearly important to
> pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is an important, if not vital,
> resource for a wide range of users ranging far beyond pilots and the
> military, to drivers and life-saving activities. The deadline for comments
> is July 30.
>
>
> ---------------------------------------------
>
> GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
>
> Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
> LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan
> appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval and
> the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to CNET, Sprint,
> Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a blockbuster partnership that
> will allow Sprint to migrate its service to the Long Term Evolution (LTE)
> broadband service that LightSquared is offering and is apparently the next
> big thing in wireless. In exchange, LightSquared gets the use of the 40,000
> cell towers (remember those 40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for a
> rental fee of about $2 billion a year. What's significant for those who care
> about GPS in all of this is that the interference that's been clearly
> demonstrated is a side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the
> broadband services landscape considerably.
>
> The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund guru
> Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone through
> normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard to stop.
> According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to investors in
> his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done on June 15. That
> was the date LightSquared was supposed to have submitted a report to the FCC
> regarding potential interference with GPS but instead asked for an
> extension. By early July, the report had been submitted and it was clear
> that interference was an issue but LightSquared answered in news releases
> that it would alter its plans to minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile, the
> FCC is taking comments on the LightSquared proposal.
>
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The scary part about it is that LS said that our GPSs aren't
adequately shielded, which is hard for me to believe, but the public
might buy it. If "inadequate shielding" gains any traction, then I
see it going back to FCC who certified the stuff in the first place.
No way are they going to shut down the whole GPS system but I see
retrofits and upgrades for someone to pay for.
Do Not Archive
Dave Saylor
AirCrafters
140 Aviation Way
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-722-9141 Shop
831-750-0284 Cell
On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 1:55 PM, Scott Schmidt <scottmschmidt(at)yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I know next to nothing about this other than reading a couple of articles.
When I first read it my initial thought was that there was absolutely no way
the government or the FCC would allow them to operate if it affected on
person's GPS. Doing a quick search brought up the following articles which
supports that as well. I can imagine that this system will be utilized in
big cities first and if a GPS did not work for cars or airplanes one time,
they would be sued, and shut down immediately by so many companies and the
government. I will submit something as well but I think if it goes live
next year and interrupts GPS, we won't have to say anything.
It is amazing though how much they have invested so far. It says $9.2B has
been invested into this company and it is all at risk if they cannot figure
this out.
http://www.wirelessweek.com/News/2011/04/Policy-and-Industry-LightSquared-GPS-Interference-Senators-Letter-Government/
http://www.intomobile.com/2011/06/06/not-good-initial-tests-lightsquareds-network-shows-knocks-out-gps/
Scott Schmidt
Cell 801-718-1277
scottmschmidt(at)yahoo.com
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From: Seano <sean(at)braunandco.com>
To: "rv10-list(at)matronics.com" <rv10-list(at)matronics.com>
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2011 12:23 PM
Subject: Re: FCC Comments regarding Lightsquared and GPS
interference
Submitted mine!
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 18, 2011, at 8:57, Dave Saylor <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
wrote:
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> <dave.saylor.aircrafters(at)gmail.com>
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> I just submitted a comment. It took about 5 minutes. Guys, we all
> need to doing this. Pass it on, too.
>
> Dave Saylor
> AirCrafters
> 140 Aviation Way
> Watsonville, CA 95076
> 831-722-9141 Shop
> 831-750-0284 Cell
>
> On Mon, Jul 18, 2011 at 6:14 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> The FCC has an open comment period now for this whole
>> Lightsquared mess. Here's the link, and you enter 11-109
>> in the proceeding number field.
>>
>> This is something that affects us all, in a huge way,
>> so If you care anything about your navigation using
>> GPS, just take the time to at least put in some small
>> comment regarding the situation. Perhaps explain
>> that GPS is of so great core importance that no
>> broadband internet or any other service should be
>> allowed to infringe even slightly on GPS coverage.
>> Tim
>> ======
>>
>>
>> http://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/begin?procName=&filedFrom=X
>>
>>
>> AEA: Defend GPS, Submit Comments Now
>>
>> The Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) is urging -- and guiding --
>> GPS
>> users to actively participate in defending GPS from the potential
>> interference of proposed wireless broadband services. AEA's concern is a
>> reaction to the efforts of a company called LightSquared, which is
>> seeking
>> to construct a nationwide infrastructure to support wireless broadband on
>> radio frequencies adjacent to those used by GPS. Tests have shown that
>> implementation of the system can cause interference with GPS and the FCC
>> is
>> seeking public feedback on those results. Toward that end, AEA has
>> provided
>> guidelines and advice for delivering your message to the FCC prior to the
>> agency's looming deadline.
>>
>> To access the FCC's electronic Comments Filing System, click here. Find
>> the
>> box that says "Proceeding Number" and type 11-109. You'll then be
>> required
>> to enter identifying information into the form and add your comments. AEA
>> encourages commenters to supply information on how they use GPS and what
>> would happen if GPS became unavailable or unreliable. AEA suggests
>> including
>> comments that state LightSquared's operations and GPS are fundamentally
>> incompatible and the FCC should order LightSquared out of the frequency
>> currently being considered for use. AEA stipulates that wireless capacity
>> is
>> important, but says it should not come at the expense of GPS, "which is
>> critical to our country's economy." While the issue is clearly important
>> to
>> pilots, it may be worth noting that GPS is an important, if not vital,
>> resource for a wide range of users ranging far beyond pilots and the
>> military, to drivers and life-saving activities. The deadline for
>> comments
>> is July 30.
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------------------------
>>
>> GPS A Side Issue In High-Stakes Broadband Battle
>>
>> Although the FCC's rulemaking process is nowhere near finished on the
>> LightSquared/GPS issue, LightSquared's multi-billion-dollar business plan
>> appears to be unaffected by the nagging details of regulatory approval
>> and
>> the potential destruction of the GPS system. According to CNET, Sprint,
>> Nextel and LightSquared are about to announce a blockbuster partnership
>> that
>> will allow Sprint to migrate its service to the Long Term Evolution (LTE)
>> broadband service that LightSquared is offering and is apparently the
>> next
>> big thing in wireless. In exchange, LightSquared gets the use of the
>> 40,000
>> cell towers (remember those 40,000 towers?) that Sprint already owns for
>> a
>> rental fee of about $2 billion a year. What's significant for those who
>> care
>> about GPS in all of this is that the interference that's been clearly
>> demonstrated is a side issue in high-stakes intrigue that may alter the
>> broadband services landscape considerably.
>>
>> The broadband publications are abuzz with suggestions that hedge fund
>> guru
>> Philip Falcone's venture into the wireless business hasn't gone through
>> normal channels and that the political impetus will make it hard to stop.
>> According to Bloomberg Falcone was bragging about the deal to investors
>> in
>> his Harbinger Capital Partners fund that the deal was done on June 15.
>> That
>> was the date LightSquared was supposed to have submitted a report to the
>> FCC
>> regarding potential interference with GPS but instead asked for an
>> extension. By early July, the report had been submitted and it was clear
>> that interference was an issue but LightSquared answered in news releases
>> that it would alter its plans to minimize GPS interference. Meanwhile,
>> the
>> FCC is taking comments on the LightSquared proposal.
>>
>> --
>> Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD
>> do not archive
>>
>>
>>
>>
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