# Amendment of the Commission's Rules Concerning Low Power Radio and Automated Maritime Telecommunications System Operations in the 216- 217 MHz Band
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1996-09-04 · Effective 1996-10-04 · 61 FR 46563
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-21583
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 46563
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 80
- **Publication date:** 1996-09-04
- **Effective date:** 1996-10-04
- **FCC docket:** WT Docket No. 95-56
## Abstract

This action amends the maritime service and personal radio service rules to permit the shared use of the 216-217 MHz band on a secondary, non-interference basis, for a new Low Power Radio Service (LPRS) to include auditory assistance devices, health care assistance devices, law enforcement tracking systems, and automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) point-to-point network control communications. The effect of this rule is to: increase educational opportunities and access to telecommunications devices for persons with disabilities; facilitate health care services, strengthen law enforcement, and maximize efficiency in the use of AMTS coast stations frequencies. This action promotes effective utilization of presently unused radio spectrum.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/09/04/96-21583/amendment-of-the-commissions-rules-concerning-low-power-radio-and-automated-maritime)
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