International Bureau Rejects C-Band Earth Station List Addition

Satellite truck operator Arctek Satellite Production and its two C-band temporary-fixed earth stations won't be included in the list of incumbent earth stations for purposes of the C-band transition, the FCC International Bureau ordered Wednesday in docket 20-205. Some earth station operators might incur financial costs for not registering or modifying their licenses, but "the Commission’s decisions reflect the importance of complying with the rules and procedures adopted in this proceeding," it said, rejecting Arctek arguments. CEO Brian Stanley told us Arctek is disappointed with the ruling.