I submitted my concers today , its just not fair
Jamie Hawkins
Radio Operator
KJ5LWE
Cell:(713-836-1554)
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-------- Original Message --------
On 7/16/25 2:13 PM, Daniel Poirot via BVARC wrote:
> A commercial space company, AST SpaceMobile, is petitioning the FCC to take
> over amateur radio spectrum in the 70cm band for commercial use!
>
> They already have 5 satellites in orbit and plan to launch 243 more using the
> 430 - 440 MHz range.
>
> 📡 The bottom line: These frequencies are vital to many amateur satellite
> operations and emergency communications, and the commercial The ham radio
> community has just a short window to share feedback with the FCC before
> decisions are made.
>
> 👉 Read the AMSAT-UK Briefing »
> https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=656010f3d2&e=f68c7a1e67
>
> 📃 View the FCC Filing »
> https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=177b1c94e3&e=f68c7a1e67
>
> Example Comment Opposing the Petition:
>
> ”AST & Science LLC (AST SpaceMobile) is operating satellites in the amateur
> radio spectrum, causing interference with amateur radio operations.
>
> I strongly urge you to deny their request to use amateur radio frequencies
> for commercial use.
>
> I personally am an amateur radio operator, along with over 750,000 Americans.
> These frequencies are vital for emergency communications via satellite and
> amateur radio, as well as technological advancement in the radio science by
> amateur radio operators.”
>
> Let’s stay informed and speak up to preserve amateur spectrum for education,
> innovation, and emergency use.
>
> Submit Your Comment to the FCC Here!
> https://hamradioprep.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5f37cdd1d3c7111cfd6088ed0&id=bdbd91c274&e=f68c7a1e67
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