FCC Approves Waiver for Pearl Harbor Commemoration
The FCC Wireless Bureau Monday approved an American Radio Relay League request for a waiver of the commission’s Part 97 rules to communicate with military stations as part of Pearl Harbor Day commemorations Dec. 6 and 7 (see 2211180048). “This…
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event presents a unique opportunity for the Amateur and military communities to practice communication skills under the guidance of military officials, which may be useful in the future and serves the public interest,” the bureau said: "In addition to the skills gained by amateur operators that participate in the test, this day has a historic significance and emphasizes the importance of reliable communications and the need to be vigilant in our national defense. We also find that the limitations proposed by ARRL are appropriate to prevent harmful interference."