Broadcasters Reach Spectrum Sharing Agreement with DOD
NAB and the Society of Broadcast Engineers announced Monday a joint memorandum of understanding with DOD to allow non-exclusive access to commercial spectrum at 2025-2110 MHz, at 26 U.S. military sites. The spectrum was sold in the 2014 AWS-3 auction.…
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“The bases were selected for their ability to provide streamlined access to spectrum used by broadcasters for electronic newsgathering and other purposes,” NAB said: “DOD activities at these bases will include test and training missions to assure readiness and enhance electromagnetic spectrum superiority.” The agreement follows “nearly seven years of technical study, and laboratory and field testing,” broadcasters said. “America’s radio and television broadcasters are committed to collaborative spectrum usage that best serves the interests of our country and the millions of listeners and viewers who depend on us every day,” said Robert Weller, NAB vice president-spectrum policy.