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>There are a number of spread spectrum systems operating successfully
>in the ISM (industrial, scientific, medical) bands, such as 902-928.
>According to my chart of spectrum allocations, this is a "secondary"
>                                                         ^^^^^^^^^^^
>amateur band, whatever that means.  I don't believe it is encouraged
>for amateur usage.

I believe "secondary" means that the 902-928 band is to be shared with
other services.  This is different from the two meter band (144-148)
which is an exclusive Amateur Radio allocation.

Amateur Radio isn't discouraged from 902-928 mhz.  But it isn't real
easy to get on it either.  There is a lack of commercially available
gear (available to your average ham that is).  So you either have to
use transverters or modify 800 mhz gear.


Allyn Lai    allyn@cup.portal.com