Plan would divide DARS into 3 slots. (FCC's International Bureau plan for spectrum allocation in digital audio radio satellite service)(Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, April, 1996 by McConnell, Chris

Under a proposal now before the four FCC commissioners, satellite radio proponent CD Radio could receive 12.5 mhz of spectrum to launch its service.

FCC officials say the plan, recommended to the commissioners by the FCC's International Bureau, calls for dividing 50 mhz of spectrum allocated to digital audio radio satellite service (DARS) into three segments. CD Radio would receive 12.5 mhz as a "pioneer's preference," while three other DARS applicants would bid for a second 12.5 mhz slot. The remaining 25 mhz would be set aside for a general auction in which winners would not be required to deliver a DARS service with the spectrum, sources say.

Commissioners could place the proposal on the May 9 meeting agenda if they are able to reach an agreement...

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