GPS trumps attempt to build broadband network
That is why the conditional waiver granted to the telecommunications company -- issued in January 2011 after the GPS/LightSquared spectrum conflict came to light – “prohibited LightSquared from beginning commercial operations unless harmful interference issues were resolved,” said Sun.
That FCC waiver will now be revoked, keeping LightSquared from continuing to build infrastructure. The company’s only recourse may be to take the FCC to court.
The reason for the FCC’s conclusion was largely based on tests conducted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), which operates under the U.S. Department of Commerce. Those tests concluded last November and a report was written based on the findings.
“The NTIA found that there was significant interference between the LightSquared towers – or the network the company wanted to pursue – and GPS receivers,” said RJ Karney, American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) director of congressional relations on Wednesday. “The FCC then decided not to allow LightSquared to continue working under the waiver.
Farm Meets Technology At MATE Show
BILLINGS - The latest and greatest in technology are on display on Thursday at MetraPark, as the 36th Annual Montana Agri-Trade Exposition, or M.A.T.E. show, took place at MetraPark.
For people like Larry Discheemaeker, the show offered a look at the latest agricultural gizmos that, someday, will be adopted in farms across the region, as well as a one-stop shop to replace worn out equipment.
"One year, I bought a sprayer, one year, I bought a steel building," said Larry, who went on to say that he has attended the expo, on and off, for 15 years. Larry and his family operate a farm near Lewistown.
For Larry, as well as agricultural producers and vendors, the M.A.T.E. show was a chance to show off new equipment, and also, show the evolution that has occurred in farming practices. A vendor selling calving tables said one of their latest models, which has built-in hydraulic features, are out-selling their manual counterparts in a two-to-one ratio. In addition, other vendors, like
and a computer manager to coordinate the technical efforts behind evenly planting and fertilizing the acreage via global position system (GPS).
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