[MilCom] Article -- Defense Officials Seek Better Management Radio Spectrum

[Ken]

"Defense officials seek better management of radio spectrum"
By David Perera

Competing battlefield demands for radio frequencies have potentially lethal 
consequences and require new approaches to spectrum management, Defense 
Department officials said Wednesday.

Wireless voice and data communications are an increasingly integral part of 
military tactics. But as more radio-based capabilities are introduced, so 
too is the possibility of clashing signals.

Signal conflicts might force a commander in the field to decide among 
calling for air support by radio, operating radar or using a jamming device 
to prevent the activation of an improvised explosive device, said Paige 
Atkins, director of the Defense Spectrum Organization within the Defense 
Information Systems Agency. She spoke to reporters in Annapolis, Md., during 
the annual Defense Spectrum Summit, sponsored by the Armed Forces 
Communications and Electronics Association.

Full story: http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=35625&dcn=e_gvet

Thaks to Bill for the heads up!!!

Ken