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FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G

The FCC has scheduled a vote for July 22 on an order tied to a 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction. The decision comes amid ongoing FAA involvement, with the FAA stating that radar altimeters can coexist with 5G—an issue central to aviation interference risk assessments.

Discovered 2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00 | 2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A July 22 FCC action on a 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order raises near-term spectrum policy stakes that can directly affect aircraft avionics interference evaluations.
  • The FAA’s position that radar altimeters can coexist with 5G links spectrum planning to practical operational safety outcomes, shaping how airlines and avionics stakeholders manage compliance risk.
  • The FCC–FAA alignment (or lack of it) will influence the timelines and assumptions under which industry stakeholders plan receiver upgrades, testing, and equipment availability.

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