Spectrum hungry wireless broadband

March 1, 2010 by Arvadmin

Our access to the internet is being transformed by wireless devices.

The downside is that current and new services being proposed need lots and lots of spectrum. In the USA the Congress is examining the question of whether the rapid expansion on wireless technology will be stopped in its tracks due to a lack of spectrum.

The approach is to look for un-used or little used frequencies. The eyes will be on all allocations including those for the Amateur Service.

While HF is likely to be safe, the microwave bands are not. In fact the Amateur service does not have any exclusive bands in that part of the spectrum but shares them with other services.