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A Guide to Wireless Communication

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Satellite Communication: Involves the use of satellites to relay signals across vast distances, essential for global positioning systems (GPS) and international broadcasting. Wireless devices such as wearable health monitors and mobile health applications enable continuous monitoring and timely interventions.

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Ligado Order’s Fifth Anniversary Sparks Pushback

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The L-band, which utilizes waves in the 1-2 GHz frequency, has a unique ability to penetrate clouds and bad weather conditions, which made it perfect for use in supporting global positioning systems and satellite communications.    A Ligado official did not return a voice mail message seeking comment.

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FCC Opens Inquiry into GPS Backup

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WASHINGTON, March 27, 2025 – The Federal Communications Commission moved Thursday to open an inquiry into alternatives or backups to the Global Positioning System. That’s not the FCC’s only consideration for a ground-based system, though.