# Allocation of the 219-220 MHz Band for Use by the Amateur Radio Service
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule; petition for reconsideration. · Published 1996-04-08 · Effective 1996-05-08 · 61 FR 15382
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-8385
- **Category:** spectrum-allocation
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 15382
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 2
- **Publication date:** 1996-04-08
- **Effective date:** 1996-05-08
- **FCC docket:** ET Docket No. 93-40
## Abstract

By this Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O), the Commission addresses the Petition for Reconsideration (Petition), filed by Fred Daniel d/b/a Orion Telecom (Orion). Orion's Petition requests that the Commission rescind the 219-220 MHz allocation to the Amateur Radio Service or, alternatively, modify the rules to provide additional protection for Automated Maritime Telecommunications Systems (AMTS) operations. This MO&O affirms the Commission's decision to allocate the 219-220 MHz band to the Amateur Radio Service on a secondary basis; and also amends the amateur rules to reflect the frequency upon which the AMTS stations operate. Finally, the MO&O updates and corrects the Table of Frequency Allocations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/04/08/96-8385/allocation-of-the-219-220-mhz-band-for-use-by-the-amateur-radio-service)
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