Eric Colburn, PLS

Tag: Save Our GPS

  • Response to LightSquared Briefing Held Today on GPS Testing

    Response to LightSquared Briefing Held Today on GPS Testing

    Response to LightSquared Briefing Held Today on GPS Testing The following statement in response to a briefing held today by LightSquared can be attributed to Jim Kirkland, Vice President and General Counsel of Trimble, a founding member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS. “We look forward to studying the new test results announced today. It’s important…

  • LightSquared – Part Two Video on The Communicators

    LightSquared – Part Two Video on The Communicators

    On The Communicators, the second part of our look at LightSquared, a company building a national wireless broadband network. Rep. Paul Broun (R-GA) of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee and Jim Kirkland, founding member of the Coalition to Save our GPS are critical of LightSquared’s goals and business practices. Also joining the discussion…

  • FCC Chairman Promises to Protect GPS from LightSquared Interference

    FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski tells reporters that the FCC will not allow interference to GPS from the proposed LightSquared hybrid satellite/terrestrial broadband wireless service. At yesterday’s press conference with reporters after the FCC’s Aug. 9 monthly meeting, FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski made very encouraging comments concerning LightSquared’s January waiver concerning the more recent testing results showing overwhelming…

  • Let the FCC Know About the Threat that LightSquared Poses to GPS

    HELP SAVE OUR GPS! Please Submit your Comments to the FCC by July 30 Background In January, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) conditionally allowed a company called LightSquared to offer wireless broadband services in radio frequency bands adjacent to those used by GPS receivers.  Based on feedback from public and private sector GPS users, the…

  • Coalition to Save Our GPS-Uniting to Protect GPS

    The Global Positioning System (GPS) is currently facing a potentially serious threat resulting from proposed ground stations that would send ground-based radio signals that may interfere with GPS signals. You can learn more about this issue at SaveOurGPS.org. Coalition to Save Our GPS The Coalition to Save Our GPS is working to resolve a serious threat to…