The communications I mentioned are all private except Iridium which was private but bought  by the DOD.
Government can fuck up anything it wants and frequently does but my reliance on government is for national defense, mail, roads, and cash money.
other than that  they can fuck off.
 

You mean how power companies are also "private companies?" 

Utilities (including telecommunications) are regulated by the us government.  As such, the government can make them do pretty much anything they want.

Unless a multi-billionaire like Musk is at the helm, corporations are going to do whatever the feds say.

Without government contracts, most of those giant companies would not have the funds to do what they do.

You mean how power companies are also "private companies?" 

Utilities (including telecommunications) are regulated by the us government.  As such, the government can make them do pretty much anything they want.

Unless a multi-billionaire like Musk is at the helm, corporations are going to do whatever the feds say.

Without government contracts, most of those giant companies would not have the funds to do what they do.

You have a good point.
"You mean how power companies are also "private companies?" 
Do you know what the definition of fascism is ?
Pretty much the same as what USA Democrats do
to regulate things like utilities and all other crap.
Interesting .
You all think you are a free people.
At least we have guns.
 

Yes, civilians can get Ham licenses to use HF radios with enough juice to contact the mainland and even other continents when the conditions are right.  Let’s say the fecal matter strikes the rotating air circulator for realz, and you live in a neighborhood like I do.  Having some amateur radio experience and some $25 cheapo handheld radios (VHF/UHF)  will let you talk within your neighborhood (and between neighborhoods, if the repeaters are still up) to coordinate actions with your neighbors to control access to your little patch of sanity and defend it from folks who want to make your food, THEIR food.  With HF, you can talk between islands or to the mainland to relay and receive news, holler for help, find out if the problem is just here or if it’s more widespread, etc.r

If your need is limited to local communications, you can get a GMRS license from the FCC for $35.  The license is for 10 years and there is no test.  GMRS uses all the FRS channels(walkie talkies you can buy at Walmart) plus additional channels you can use at higher wattage(more distance).  You can freely buy GMRS(and Ham) radios on Amazon/Internet.  It is not against the law to posses these w/o a license.  You can freely listen, however, if you want to transmit(talk) on the radios you need a license.  In the context SHTF situations, you can transmit on GMRS and Ham radios without a license for emergency situations. 

There are plenty of information videos on GMRS on youtube.

Anyone have an Itinerant License for their business?  I'm trying to file for one without a freq coordinator, but I cvan't even determine what type of license to apply for.

Or does anyone know an approved coordinator that's local, and trustworthy?

thanks

Anyone have an Itinerant License for their business?  I'm trying to file for one without a freq coordinator, but I cvan't even determine what type of license to apply for.

Or does anyone know an approved coordinator that's local, and trustworthy?

thanks

Have you checked this out yet?

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/industrial-business/industrial-business-licensing

Click the link, then click the "Frequency Coordinators" tab/bubble.

The Coordinator you choose manages a given service or frequency/range.  You need to know which of those areas you want to use before contacting the correct coordinator.

Maybe pick one that looks like what you might be interested in, and contact the coordinator?  They should be able to help you figure out what process to follow.

 

Have you checked this out yet?

https://www.fcc.gov/wireless/bureau-divisions/mobility-division/industrial-business/industrial-business-licensing

Click the link, then click the "Frequency Coordinators" tab/bubble.

The Coordinator you choose manages a given service or frequency/range.  You need to know which of those areas you want to use before contacting the correct coordinator.

Maybe pick one that looks like what you might be interested in, and contact the coordinator?  They should be able to help you figure out what process to follow.

 

Yeah.  I've been there, and I just got off the phone with the FCC Office of Engineering and Tech (who was very helpful and professional).  I thought if there was a local coordinator, it would make the discussions easier.  I have a tech license, but am trying to set something up for my business

Yeah.  I've been there, and I just got off the phone with the FCC Office of Engineering and Tech (who was very helpful and professional).  I thought if there was a local coordinator, it would make the discussions easier.  I have a tech license, but am trying to set something up for my business

That's what i gleaned, so i thought I'd point you to some resources.

This "Beginner's Guide" thread is probably not going to be much help for more advanced questions like yours, though.

Good luck!

Do they offer online testing ?