Re: GPS INFO NEEDED

From: andy levy (andy-dml@levyclan.us)
Date: Tue Jan 13 2004 - 20:32:33 EST


droo wrote:

> I think you might need some FCC permit to broadcast a satelite signal. I
> know direct tv is only downstream. And to do the pay per view stuff, it
> operates over the telephone. I know with satelite internet connections,
> you have have a licensed technician install it.

Which GM would likely get issued to them (if required), as they own the
system and it's not user-changable (in theory).

OTOH, Motorola's Iridium phone system was all satellite-based and I
don't recall hearing it required a license. Probably depends on the
frequency you're using.

-- 
-andy

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