AST SpaceMobile and NextNav continue to receive pushback from groups opposing the potential encroachment of amateur radio spectrum by these companies.
Communications Daily reports that Connected Devices for America Coalition held a meeting with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voicing their concerns over NextNav’s proposed restructuring of the 900 MHz band. The coalition described the band as a “workhorse” for unlicensed innovation.
Separately, an amateur radio operator based in Germany has filed a petition with the FCC to oppose AST SpaceMobile’s request to utilize portions of the 70 cm band allocated to amateur radio use.
Without a clear showing that AST does not cause harmful interference under §4.4, let alone the incapability to cause interference under §4.2, the application should be denied.
The comment period for AST SpaceMobile’s request to utilize amateur spectrum is open through July 21st.
Source: Communications Daily