WISPs Seek Tweaks to 6 GHz Order, FNPRM; Others Raise Interference Concerns
The Wireless ISP Association asked FCC Office of Engineering and Technology staff for tweaks to a draft order allowing unlicensed devices to share the 6 GHz band. Commissioners vote April 23 (see 2004020066). WISPs welcome the plan to allow standard…
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power outdoor use, with automated frequency control (AFC), in 850 MHz, said a filing posted Thursday in docket 18-295. WISPA suggested making clear access point “is not technology-specific.” Among proposed changes for a Further NPRM, “seek comment on allowing higher powered operation under AFC control" and on accounting for directional antennas, WISPA asked. Berkshire Hathaway Energy amplified "concerns by other utilities regarding the significant harm that interference to utility 6 GHz microwave links would have.” The utility said its links must “remain free of interference or RF saturation that will take away fade margin and ultimately compromise the reliability.” Encina Communications asked to allow operations only with AFC.