Radiofrequency Spectrum Management

Citation
Congressional Research Service, Radiofrequency Spectrum Management (CRS Report 97-218 SPR) (Apr. 23, 1998) (full-text).

Overview
This report discusses the FCC's use of auctions to distribute certain commercial spectrum licenses, instead of providing the licenses for free. It focuses on a number of current issues, including:


 * the allocation of spectrum for federal vs. commercial use,
 * the spectrum needs of intelligent transportation systems
 * options for planning the transition to digital television,
 * whether to set standards for interoperability of wireless devices,
 * plans to provide spectrum for public safety services,
 * congressional committee jurisdiction,
 * various problems with auction procedures, and
 * plans to auction broadcast licenses.