GPS Networking, Inc. (GNI) said it will discuss its GPS re- radia...

to allow use of the kit indoors and underground (CD May 7 p12). But the GIC told the Commission unlicensed use of the devices could interfere with the GPS signal and said GNI “overstated” their benefits (CD July 28 p7). In its reply, GNI said its goal wasn’t to avoid regulation but to “allow action by the FCC” because “there were few alternatives that seemed to allow the Commission to act” on its request. Besides pending discussions with GIC and others, GNI provided these suggestions to regulate the device: (1) The FCC should create a list of people eligible to buy it, including law enforcement, fire and rescue organizations, certain defense contractors, aviation industry groups with FAA permissions, GPS industry groups, resellers with FCC certification and commercial mobile radio service providers using re-radiation to enhance E- 911. (2) Installed kits should receive a certification stating the kits are properly installed. The certification could be handled via online filings, the company said. (3) Owners of the kits should be accounted in an online database, in addition to the locations where the kits will be used. (4) Any area where the kit is used should be labeled for visitors to the location. GNI said it will likely make more filings to address other concerns by the GIC. Also, while GIC expressed concern about jamming and spoofing GPS, GNI “notes that there are other devices that might pose greater risks as jamming or spoofing mechanisms. It might be appropriate for there to be some regulatory provisions governing those devices as well.”