This has been going on for way too long. We’d like to know what our readers think about this issue. But very briefly here is what’s been going on:
LightSquared is trying to build a LTE network with about 40000 powerful ground transmitters. The frequency they are allocated sits right next to the frequency used by GPS receivers. GPS signals are much more weaker compared to LightSqaured signals. There’s going to be interference.
GPS industry is saying this is going to be devastating for GPS receivers used in aviation, cell phones, car and marine navigatoors, high precision devices used in agriculture, surveying, etc, and GPS Timing.
LightSquared is saying GPS interference tests are rigged, and the GPS receivers should be regulated so they won’t pickup signals from neighboring bands.
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Who do you believe? LightSquared or GPS industry?
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