 superdogI Need A DrinkPremium,MVM
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Lebanon, PA | Proper use of white spaces As an owner of a WISP (Wireless internet service provider), I would LOVE to see this spectrum opened up for public use. I would also HOWEVER, love to make sure it will work. Skipping all of the political reasons the NAB etc. are against it, and just looking at the common sense approach, one has to remember that back in the 70's (God I am showing my age!  ), the CB radio thing was a mess, as it happened almost overnight. People without technical training were doing things with CB's that just crushed that spectrum. By the time the FCC realized how bad it was messed up, it was beyond their ability to police it and correct the problem. Lucky for them, the CB craze sort of died out and it sort of fixed itself.
I am mentioning this because while I want the ability to use this spectrum, I also want to make sure it remains a viable, usable option for years to come. Making quick decisions without proper research is only going to lead to disaster. If you want a current example, just look at the Part 15 rules for Wi-Fi devices?. The are individuals out there right now who have no respect for the rules.
When technically illiterate people use the "Tim the tool man approach" and go on ebay, they buy amplifiers and large antennas thinking that bigger is better. They then setup this gear thinking they are improving their distance for their notebooks. What they do NOT realize is that now all of their neighbors Wi-Fi setups have now been ruined because of their stupidity.
I deal with this sort of nonsense every day. It is very annoying when others have disrespect for rules. If the white space is opened up for public use in the wrong way, it will be wasted, costing a lot of people a lot of $$, and totally negating the intended use and benefit for the public.
I want the spectrum very badly, as it will allow me to serve rural customers that would otherwise have no option for broadband, but I want it done in a way that will make sure it continues to function for many years to come. I only hope they can reach a happy medium so that everyone wins. 
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| I have to agree with you Superdog. I think they should at least try to make it work. Sense I'm not an engineer, feel free to correct me on this, but it seems to me that it would be a lot easier to police the white-space devices, since all they have to do is shut down the signal and they become useless. |
