Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 21:33:15 -0700 From: Ehud Gavron <gavron@wetwork.NET> Subject: Re: Operations: where are you going to sit?

Visibility to non-adjancent cells is the problem. The FCC has not mandated nor made rules, but the airlines (with STRONG push from Gte airfone) have elected to voluntarily "protect" the cellphone sites. [...]

With all due respect, from FCC regulations: [CITE: 47CFR22.925] TELECOMMUNICATION COMMISSION (Continued) PART 22--PUBLIC MOBILE SERVICES--Table of Contents Subpart H--Cellular Radiotelephone Service Sec. 22.925 Prohibition on airborne operation of cellular telephones. Cellular telephones installed in or carried aboard airplanes, balloons or any other type of aircraft must not be operated while such aircraft are airborne (not touching the ground). When any aircraft leaves the ground, all cellular telephones on board that aircraft must be turned off. The following notice must be posted on or near each cellular telephone installed in any aircraft: ``The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is airborne is prohibited by FCC rules, and the violation of this rule could result in suspension of service and/or a fine. The use of cellular telephones while this aircraft is on the ground is subject to FAA regulations.'' (Thanks for making me look this up...) -tjs