[SFDXA] Remote Ham Radio

[Sebastian, W4AS]

I wonder how they are getting around FCC rules; or how they think they are getting around it?

Another interesting issue that was recently found by members of AMSAT was that the IARU recently authorized a commercial entity to use 145.825 from a low earth orbiting satellite.  The IARU is the frequency coordinator for amateur satellites.  

The FCC then granted a Special Temporary Authority to use that frequency.  The name of the entity is Cosmogia Inc.  While the STA expired before the launch occurred, apparently a request for an extension has been filed.  In the application, it states only the name of the company and the owner, there is no mention if the owner has a ham radio license.  Sure beats me on how the FCC authorized this, as we don't share that band unlike 432 MHz and others.

The application: https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/els/reports/STA_Print.cfm?mode=current&application_seq=50076&RequestTimeout=1000
The authorization: https://apps.fcc.gov/els/GetAtt.html?id=123272&x=.

73 de Sebastian, W4AS



On Oct 11, 2012, at 1:28 PM, Norman Alexander <npalex at bellsouth.net> wrote:

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> This is an interesting concept, but likely costly as it requires a purchased of software, and a modified K3 and probably some use fee for the various antenna / transmitter sites.  But all considered it could give those in restricted areas, or limited antenna space to play with the Big Guns.
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> Maybe I should publish a fee for use schedule?  Would that comply with FCC rules?  
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> Norm W4QN
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