Wireless LANs on TV Channels

[George Lemaster]

The FCC proposes use of  TV channels 2 thru 51 for Wireless Internet. This
could lessen the need for BPL.  And, the design of these new wireless
devices might be such that they could be used on VHF and UHF ham bands.

FCC may let Wi-Fi go between TV signals
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/data/2004-05-12-tv-airwaves_x.htm

Of course, the NAB is not pleased.
http://www.nab.org/Newsroom/PressRel/statements/S0904.htm

Speeding the DTV Transition - A CONSUMER TAX CREDIT CAN UNPLUG ANALOG TV,
REDUCE
THE DEFICIT AND REDEPLOY LOW-FREQUENCY SPECTRUM FOR WIRELESS BROADBAND
http://www.newamerica.net/Download_Docs/pdfs/Pub_File_1575_1.pdf

73
George.