some high frequency traders have petitioned the FCC to license them to use almost the entire HF radio band for low-latency data transmission, so they can make more money. just the title of section IIIa here is turning me into a Bolshevik
for context: HF radio is humanity's one, single long-distance communications method that doesn't rely on infrastructure
Even if you're not a ham or a shortwave guy or nothing you should immediately recognize this as a real threat. Burning down the entire high frequency spectrum to make a few dollars is like some shit a Captain Planet villain would do.
You can view the FCC's petition and comment filing system here but honestly I'm not sure how much they actually give a shit until the ARRL or someone weighs in. Instead, maybe we should[edit: legally i am not allowed to advocate for jamming of radio frequencies]
