Just a comment – when I heard him speak at Boston University to the New England Chapter of the Federal Communications Bar Association, it seemed that O’Rielly understood something about RF and the need for towers.

Here’s to hoping that Simington does too.

-Fred K1VR

ODV,

This afternoon the Senate confirmed Nathan Simington to be a Commissioner at the FCC, on a vote of 49-46.  Upon swearing in, he will take the seat of Michael O’Rielly, whose nomination was pulled by President Trump last summer shortly before it was to go to the Senate floor.

Chairman Pai announced last week that he will depart on January 20, opening a seat for President Biden to appoint a new Commissioner to form a new 3-2 majority.  Biden can designate the new Commissioner as Chairman, or select one of the two sitting Democrats already on the Commission (Commissioner Rosenworcel and Commissioner Starks).  If Biden intends to introduce a new Chairman, on January 20 he will designate one of the two sitting Democrats as “acting-Chairman”  to manage the Commission until his new pick arrives.  The Commission will have a 2-2 party split until Biden’s nomination for Pai’s seat is confirmed and sworn in.

Let me know if any questions.

73, Dave