Technology · 08/04/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read
FCC Allocates 219-220 MHz Band to Amateur Radio Service, Modifies Rules for AMTS Operations
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has reaffirmed its decision to allocate the 219-220 MHz band to the Amateur Radio Service on a secondary basis, while also modifying the amateur rules to provide additional protection for Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (AMTS) operations, as requested by Orion Telecom.