Michael Calabrese - The Myth of Spectrum Scarcity: Opportunistic Access to the Airwaves

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DATE : Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST
Entered in Database : 2010-02-02 06:00:00
length : 10526007
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Michael Calabrese argues that the FCC's apportioning of the airwave spectrum gives a false impression of scarcity. The government's spectrum apportioning doesn't take into account the capabilities and accuracy of today's digital radio equipment, carving unnecessarily wide detours around both federal and commercial properties, and ignoring low-power opportunities. The recent DTV shift freed 18 channels, netting $2B at auction. More can be done to optimize spectrum use.

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