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Default Proposed Mobile Internet Service Interferes With GPS Units

North Star wrote:
On Dec 15, 11:12 am, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:56:56 -0500, X ` Man

wrote:
How will it end? The usual way: another corporate takeover of an area
that should be tightly regulated to protect the public's interest. And
we'll all probably have to subscribe for payment to some future
commercial GPS service.

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That seems overly pessimistic. If there is enough grass roots
opposition, the proposal as it presently exists will be defeated.
That's why it is important that everyone write.

My best guess is that eventually Lightspeed will be forced to barter
with the FCC to get the use of some other frequencies.


I hope you are successful... what happens to you will happen to us.
Here on the coast, a good GPS can be a life saver...... especially
now that most boaters have been spoiled and probably rely too heavily
on the service.

You need a GPS to get that rowboat back to shore? Save the money and
get new prescription glasses.

-HB