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In article <927@unccvax.UUCP> dya@unccvax.UUCP (Edison Carter) writes:
>***** PROPOSAL *****
>
>      However, since there seems to be a strong low power packet
>faction out there, I do have a proposal:
>
>      3) Move low power packet to the band occupied by the FM2 proposal
>(220 to 225 mHz)
>
 Did you happen to research what this band is currently allocated for? 220
is an allocation to the Amateur Service. It has been the target of a large
number of spectrum-raiders, lately, and FM2 has recently been denied. No
one in the Ham circles will support this proposal, it's that simple.

>      4) Allow low power packet to operate between channels 4 and 5.
>      5) Allow low power packet on the ISM (Industrial, Scientific
>and Medical) frequencies.
>
 Sure. Why not? ;-) Don't hold your breath...

>     I don't want a shouting  match either, but the encroachment of
>the UHF broadcast spectrum is a matter which I will highly defend,
>as a licensed broadcaster who is taking the risk to serve the public
>interest.  
>
 Fine. No shouting. How about a quiet little discussion about just exactly
where the broadcast industry derived it's authority from, regarding the
move below 200 meters? Are you even aware of the history surrounding this?
 Your *almighty* broadcast industry invaded the short-wave spectrum illegally,
using frequencies, at will, that were designated as part of the Amateur
service. No arrests, no fines, nothing like that...the broadcast industry
just paid-off the government and bought huge chunks of spectrum. Public
interest? Come on. It's pure profit-motive to you guys, the bs about you
serving the public interest is a load because there is so little real
competition in broadcasting..even the Cable franchises were perceived as a
threat. Don't pretend, go research the spectrum allocations a little.

>     What about spread spectrum in the lower sideband?
>
 What about it? Spread-spectrum is the 'little-darling' of the NSA, even
Amateurs are not allowed a free hand in using this mode. You think the
Powers-that-Be are going to seriously consider allowing unlicensed ops
to send data at high speeds using this technique? Do you believe in the
Tooth-Fairy? ;-)
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