Wireless Bureau Seeks Comment on Garmin Terrestrial/Satellite Device

The Wireless Bureau sought comment Tuesday on Garmin's request for declaratory ruling or waiver for a handheld device with a low-power, terrestrial Part 95 transmitter and an emergency satellite communications module. FCC rules otherwise prohibit such dual devices, the bureau said. Comments are due May 28, replies June 13 in docket 20-115.