I found the statement below from the fcc. It would seem that they would not be running trying to nail people if this is the attitude at top.
Am i wrong?
SEPARATE STATEMENT OF
CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL
Re: Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission’s Rules for Unlicensed Devices and
Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201) Report and Order (Adopted July 8, 2004).
Today’s Order furthers the Commission’s goals to increase spectrum flexibility, promote
spectrum efficiency and foster technological innovation. These rules affect nearly every
American household. Use of unlicensed devices such as cordless phones, computers, wireless
baby monitors and garage door openers have increased significantly in recent years. By creating
greater flexibility in our technical rules for unlicensed devices we will encourage and facilitate
an environment that stimulates investment and innovation in broadband technology and services.
These changes also remove unnecessary regulatory encumbrances that hamper the deployment of
advanced technologies for unlicensed wireless networking.
Newly-authorized smart antennas provide for increased spectrum efficiency because they
allow for greater re-use of the same radio frequencies. They also will allow Wireless Internet
Service Providers to pattern their coverage areas in a way that will best suit the needs of their
customers in both rural and high-density areas.
In addition to the changes made to the rules involving advanced antenna technology,
today’s Order also makes several amendments that will give greater flexibility in the use of
unlicensed devices. Modification to the replacement antenna requirements, accommodations for
the marketing of separate power amplifiers to complete system upgrades, and harmonization of
the measurement procedures for digital modulation devices will all help to create a more
streamlined and efficient use of the spectrum for unlicensed devices.
Overall, the amendments adopted today will help to ensure that as our homes and lives
become more dependent on new unlicensed technologies, these technologies will continue to
serve in the most efficient and helpful way possible.
Am i wrong?
SEPARATE STATEMENT OF
CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. POWELL
Re: Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Commission’s Rules for Unlicensed Devices and
Equipment Approval (ET Docket No. 03-201) Report and Order (Adopted July 8, 2004).
Today’s Order furthers the Commission’s goals to increase spectrum flexibility, promote
spectrum efficiency and foster technological innovation. These rules affect nearly every
American household. Use of unlicensed devices such as cordless phones, computers, wireless
baby monitors and garage door openers have increased significantly in recent years. By creating
greater flexibility in our technical rules for unlicensed devices we will encourage and facilitate
an environment that stimulates investment and innovation in broadband technology and services.
These changes also remove unnecessary regulatory encumbrances that hamper the deployment of
advanced technologies for unlicensed wireless networking.
Newly-authorized smart antennas provide for increased spectrum efficiency because they
allow for greater re-use of the same radio frequencies. They also will allow Wireless Internet
Service Providers to pattern their coverage areas in a way that will best suit the needs of their
customers in both rural and high-density areas.
In addition to the changes made to the rules involving advanced antenna technology,
today’s Order also makes several amendments that will give greater flexibility in the use of
unlicensed devices. Modification to the replacement antenna requirements, accommodations for
the marketing of separate power amplifiers to complete system upgrades, and harmonization of
the measurement procedures for digital modulation devices will all help to create a more
streamlined and efficient use of the spectrum for unlicensed devices.
Overall, the amendments adopted today will help to ensure that as our homes and lives
become more dependent on new unlicensed technologies, these technologies will continue to
serve in the most efficient and helpful way possible.