On 7/16/2025 2:36 PM, David Lira via BVARC wrote:
I will share my comment, it was a modification of the sample comment.
Oftentimes the FCC will disregard copy/pasted mass comments so take
that for what it is worth.
"AST & Science LLC (AST SpaceMobile) is operating satellites in the
amateur radio spectrum, and will cause interference with amateur radio
operations. The 430-440 MHz band is used for a variety of Amateur
Radio applications, examples include amateur space communications,
weak-signal SSB, digital television, data communications, repeaters
and other applications. The proposed 243 satellite constellation will
cause interference to amateurs world-wide.
I strongly urge you to deny their request to use amateur radio
frequencies for commercial use.
I personally am a HAM radio operator and member of Texas Radio Amateur
Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and the Brazoria County Amateur Radio
Emergency Service (ARES). 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."
Regards,
David Lira K5DBL
TX RACES
Brazoria County ARES
On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM Daniel Poirot via BVARC
<[email protected]> 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 »
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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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