FCC Seeking Updates on Reverse Band Interference Proposed Rules

The FCC International Bureau is asking for fresh comments on possible means for mitigating ground path interference between direct broadcast satellite feeder link earth stations and earth stations receiving signals in the same 17.3-17.7 GHz band, it said in a notice published Wednesday. The FCC said it allocated that spectrum to broadcasting satellite service (BSS) and fixed satellite service uses, including use in feeder links, and then proposed rules in 2007 to mitigate what it saw as potentially increasing interference in populated areas with 17/24 GHz reverse band BSS subscriber antennas. "Since considerable time has passed," the IB said in its notice, it's seeking updates and additional comments on docket 06-123.