Yeah, I know and I could probably argue either side to a degree.  I just tend to believe that following the rules ends up being the better choice.  But I am realistic and know that until I have money I will not have a big a voice as some of the others.

Good question about the school.  Interesting gray area, isn't it?

Scott Reed
Owner
NewWays
Wireless Networking
Network Design, Installation and Administration
www.nwwnet.net


---------- Original Message -----------
From: Bob Moldashel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: WISPA General List <[email protected]>
Sent: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:28:06 -0500
Subject: Re: [WISPA] FCC Form 477 Due March 1st

> Hey Scott,
>
> By no means am I attempting to dig this up again but there are 2 trains
> of thought that have been brought out on this list. One is to file and
> let the Commission know they exist and the other is to fly under the
> radar.  Some say letting the FCC  (and others) know they exist could
> bring positive or negative results. Flying under the radar (providing
> there are no penaltys) and not reporting is another option.
>
> Giving up spectrum is not something that happens much anymore without an
> auction. Wisp numbers are not the only thing that will drive new
> unlicensed spectrum releases. Manufacturers lobbying, municipal systems,
> colleges and universities needs, scientific and research spectrum
> requirements for data.  These are all things that will drive unlicensed
> spectrum releases IMHO if and when they happen.
>
> Now....back to my question.  What happens to the provider that doesn't
> file???? Anyone care to suggest/project/assume/state what the official
> punishment is?  I know what it is for the "others"  (LEC's , CLEC's,
> Cable Operators) but what about the unlicensed operator?
>
> And what about the local university that provides "broadband" for the
> student for free or at a reduced rate??  Do they need to file??
>
> Hmmm..........
>
> -B-
>
> Scott Reed wrote:
>
> > One penalty for not filing impacts all of us, filers or not, less
> > attention on our needs from the FCC.  Why would the commissioners
> > agree to give us much needed spectrum, rules we can live with, new
> > options in radio/antenna combinations, etc., when there are so few
> > willing to stand up and be counted.
> >
> > Please, file honestly.  I need your "vote" for the above things.
> >
> > Scott Reed
> > Owner
> > NewWays
> > Wireless Networking
> > Network Design, Installation and Administration
> > www.nwwnet.net <http://www.nwwnet.net/>
>
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