[SCADASEC] Free Wireless Broad band order by the FCC

[Leif Ericksen]

I have been corrected on this from a HAM list server.
It is a 25 MHz wide chuck of spectrum, not at 25 MHz.  That is what I
get for skim reading, and being hungry as I post.

Next time eat then post. 

;)

--
Leif

On Thu, 2008-05-29 at 13:44 -0500, Leif Ericksen wrote:
> I know that this is not directly SCADA security related or is it?  It
> seems that the FCC is going to auction off some spectrum around 25 MHz
> and require that the winner provide FREE wireless access on a national
> network.  I see this as a potential threat to all connected networks.   
> 
>   
> http://www.wirelessweek.com/FCC-Free-Wireless-Broadband.aspx
> >>>
> Here is a cut and paste from the above link:
> 
> The FCC is reportedly considering a plan to auction off more airwaves,
> this time with the stipulation that the winner would provide free
> broadband Internet access to the whole country. A tall order considering
> the winning bidder would be paying for the right to build a national
> wireless network and then paying to provide free service to millions of
> Americans.
> 
> The airwaves in question are a 25 MHz block, and the commission would
> require that at least a portion of the airwaves be set aside for free
> Internet access. The winning bidder would have four years to build out
> its network to at least 50% of the population and within 10 years would
> be required to reach 95% of the United States population.
> 
> So far, no part of the commission’s plan explaining how a company would
> fund this effort has been reported. Skeptics also have cited that most
> major wireless providers have just refreshed their spectrum holdings at
> the commission’s most recent auction, or through acquisitions. These
> objections, however, do not rule out that some companies would still be
> interested.
> 
> Startup M2Z Networks proposed a similar plan to the FCC last year, only
> it wanted the spectrum for free. The company hoped it could pay for the
> expense of building the network through advertising dollars and selling
> subscriptions for consumers who wanted faster service. M2Z also offered
> to pay the U.S. Treasury 5% of its revenue for use of the airwaves.
> >>>
> 
> That is between the 12 Meter(24.890-24.990 MHz) and 10 Meter
> (28.0-29.70MHz) Ham hands and a harmonic 6 Meters (50 MHz) I sure hope
> that wireless does not give ham bands and bleed over interference.  I
> know the CBs have given the ham bands some issues at times.  I can see
> it now linear amplifiers for 25 MHz so that you have some power to make
> your network work!
> 
> --
> Leif Ericksen
> 73 DE N9SRW
> Towers are expensive so I have a Ham tower donation page:
> https://cipsecurity.us/ham/ plus something my wife wants.
> 
> 
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