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60-Meter Band Update: FCC Allocates New Bandwidth to US Amateurs

Posted on December 27, 2025December 29, 2025 by Eric Hendrickson

I’ve always felt that the 60-meter ham band was somewhat of an oddity with limited capability and not really worth the effort. Other factors, like channelized operation, low power limits, and secondary status are puzzling and off-putting. But now, a new order from the Federal Communications Commission helps to solidify…

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FCC Policy Updates and Enforcement Actions

4.9GHz Band to get New Band Manager Under FCC Plan

Posted on November 13, 2024December 4, 2024 by Eric Hendrickson

Primary Goal is to Improve Adoption of 4.9GHz Band FCC Policy Update: Link to original FCC document The FCC on Oct. 24, 2024 issued orders to implement a new management framework for the 4.9GHz spectrum band, aiming to enhance its utilization for public safety communications. This initiative seeks to address…

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Eric Hendrickson

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Retired tech nerd and licensed Amateur Extra.

These days I spend my time playing with gadgets and writing about the technology that I find so fascinating.

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