FCC Approves Waiver for Garmin Terrestrial/Satellite Device

The FCC approved a waiver Monday for Garmin on a device with a low-power, terrestrial Part 95 transmitter and an emergency satellite communications module. Rules otherwise prohibit such dual devices, the Wireless Bureau said. “Garmin’s proposed device contains an important public safety feature, which would not be brought to market if we were to strictly enforce the rule.”