GPS creator Brad Parkinson calls for tougher penalties
Fri, 02/21/2014 - 10:50am
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"Penalties for jamming GPS networks need to be co-ordinated worldwide as their importance grows, the technology’s chief architect says."
"On top of increasing the penalties for owning and using GPS jammers, Parkinson argues that manufacturers of receivers, particularly in the maritime industry, need to start toughening up their devices."
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/feb/17/gps-creato...
An interesting article
In light of Mr. Parkinson's statements, I find it very hard to believe that in 2012, Lightsquared corporation was given permission by the FCC to legally operate a cellular network that was proven to interfere with GPS signals. Thankfully for all GPS users, that FCC ruling was reversed at the 11th hour.
it's not reversed
In light of Mr. Parkinson's statements, I find it very hard to believe that in 2012, Lightsquared corporation was given permission by the FCC to legally operate a cellular network that was proven to interfere with GPS signals. Thankfully for all GPS users, that FCC ruling was reversed at the 11th hour.
The FCC hasn't reversed the determination as they haven't formally decided on the petition. Lightsquared is still an open docket which means a final ruling hasn't been made.
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Interesting read
FTA: "GPS signals are easy to jam because the signals from the orbiting satellites is so weak - equivalent to a 25-watt light bulb seen from the ground. "
I had no idea that GPS signals were so weak.
Mostly True But...
In light of Mr. Parkinson's statements, I find it very hard to believe that in 2012, Lightsquared corporation was given permission by the FCC to legally operate a cellular network that was proven to interfere with GPS signals. Thankfully for all GPS users, that FCC ruling was reversed at the 11th hour.
The FCC hasn't reversed the determination as they haven't formally decided on the petition. Lightsquared is still an open docket which means a final ruling hasn't been made.
While what you say is true, the pending FCC docket refers to the license for a "low band" set of frequencies currently reserved for NOAA. The FCC license for the "high band" frequencies, which interfered with the GPS spectrum, has been vacated.
Due to litigation, it remains to be seen if Lightsquared will be able to emerge from bankruptcy.
The latest news on the subject is available here:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/21/us-lightsquared-ba...