ARRL Opposes Waiver for Avalanche Rescue System
The American Radio Relay League (ARRL) raised objections to an application by Recco, which sought a waiver of FCC rules permitting the equipment authorization and licensing of Recco’s avalanche rescue system using spectrum at 902.85 MHz (see 1410140175). ARRL, which…
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represents amateur radio operators, questioned Recco claims that device does not pose an interference risk. ARRL said its members make frequent use of the same spectrum. “ARRL is supportive of the use of the technology similar to that advocated by RECCO, provided that the system is compatible with incumbent licensed uses of the band,” the group said in a filing in docket 14-176. “However, there are questions relative to compatibility that are left unanswered by the RECCO Petition, and ARRL has concerns about the RECCO Petition that call for resolution before the Commission should grant a permanent waiver to RECCO.”