Spectrum Monitoring Pilot Program

Post date: Oct 05, 2013 4:20:8 PM

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The activity is mentioned in the KB6NU Ham Radio Blog, August 20, 2013. Link: http://www.kb6nu.com/feds-to-begin-monitoring-spectrum-usage/

Extracts from KB6NU's Blog:

".... The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will begin monitoring real-world usage of the radio-frequency spectrum in 10 cities and evaluate possible plans to more efficiently utilize both federal and non-federal spectrum."

".... At this point, it’s only a pilot program, but the NTIA will use the program to “evaluate whether a more comprehensive monitoring program would create additional opportunities for more efficient spectrum access through, for example, increased and more dynamic sharing.”

"This should probably encourage us all to use our bands more, and in the words of a fellow club member, “everything 2m and above is underused.”"