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Old July 12th 09, 11:02 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Alan[_6_]
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Default Gliderport Fined $9,000 over Use of 123.3Mhz

In article 2KA writes:
All,

I've successfully completed the license process. It was just about as
horrible as you might expect. The online form is like eight pages
(tabs) long -- I think it is the same one they use if you want to
start your own radio station. Here are some things you need to know,
which I found after lots of back and forth with the FCC:

1. The correct Radio and Service Code is indeed AF -- Aeronautucal
and fixed.
2. You must specify exactly one frequency, such as 123.3. Even
though 123.5 is also authorized for soaring communications, if you
want to transmit on it you will need a second license. Once license
will, however, cover a couple of handhelds.


From the online code of federal regulations:

87.323 Frequencies.
(a) 121.500 MHz: Emergency and distress only.
(b) The frequencies 121.950, 123.300 and 123.500 MHz are available for
assignment to aviation support stations used for pilot training,
coordination of lighter-than-air aircraft operations, or coordination
of soaring or free ballooning activities. Applicants for 121.950 MHz
must coordinate their proposal with the appropriate FAA Regional
Spectrum Management Office. The application must specify the FAA
Region notified and the date notified. Applicants for aviation support
land stations may request frequency(ies) based upon their eligibility
although the Commission reserves the right to specify the frequency of
assignment. Aviation support mobile stations will be assigned 123.300
and 123.500 MHz. However, aviation support mobile stations must
operate only on a noninterference basis to communications between
aircraft and aviation support land stations.

Notice that it says "Aviation support mobile stations will be assigned 123.300
and 123.500 MHz."

That would lead one to believe that both frequencies will be assigned to a single
license.


However, this appears to be the wrong class of service if you wish to operate
on the local CTAF to annaounce things like runway crossings or staging to local
traffic (including the powr traffic).


Alan