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FCC reserves frequencies for locator satellite system
The FCC approved allocating radio frequencies for a Radiodeterminaton Satellite Service that could locate airplanes trucks ships and even police officers. Geostar Corp plans a Dec 11 prototype launch with three satellites and forecasts first quarter 1986 usage with initial transmitter receivers costing 700 dollars dropping to 150 in mass production. Westinghouse orders 5500 units to track transporting fissionable material.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
United States
Commission
Mark S. Fowler
Buck Rogers
FCC
Fowler
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Martin Rothblatt
Geo
Rothblatt
Westinghouse Electric