Commercial Interests Petition FCC for High Power Allocation on Shortwave Spectrum

The ad hoc group "Shortwave Modernization Coalition" petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow data communications on multiple bands within the HF 2 - 25 MHz range with up to 20 KW, including in bands immediately adjacent to spectrum allocated to the Amateur Radio Service. This group appears to represent high-speed stock trading interests.

The FCC has assigned it RM-11953. Comments are due by 31 July 2023, and reply comments by 15th August 2023.

While the petitioners exclude the amateur bands, high power operations on immediately adjacent bands are proposed.  The ARRL is reviewing the petition.

A copy of the petition can be found (PDF format) - https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/1042840187330/1.