S 929 · 97th Congress · Science, Technology, Communications

Amateur Radio Service and Private Land Mobile Services Act of 1981

Introduced 1981-04-08· Sponsored by Sen. Goldwater, Barry [R-AZ]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.3239.(1982-08-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amateur Radio Service and Private Land Mobile and Fixed Services Act of 1981 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to authorize the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to regulate minimum performance standards for audio and visual electronic equipment to reduce their susceptibility to radio interference. Directs the FCC to regulate or prohibit delivery of radio frequency transmitters, power amplifiers, or component kits thereof to unlicensed persons. Exempts amateur radio transmissions, transmissions by radio stations for the general public, and distress transmissions from the secrecy provisions of such Act. Extends the term of licenses of non-broadcasting stations from five to ten years. Requires the FCC to consider specified items in managing the spectrum available to the private land mobile and fixed services. Authorizes the FCC to delegate to non-Governmental coordinating committees the coordination of specified frequencies for stations in the private land mobile and fixed services. Authorizes the FCC to use as volunteers: (1) licensed amateur station operators to monitor amateur station transmission violations; (2) licensed citizens band radio operators to monitor citize…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (7)

3 Democrats4 Republicans