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Keithley Instruments, Inc. a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, announces the availability of Advanced Measurement Techniques for OFDM- and MIMO-based Radio Systems: Demystifying WLAN and WiMAX Testing, a new guide to wireless and RF testing. This CD contains useful and informative RF testing resources, including application notes, articles, white papers, and product demonstrations, to help engineers reduce their cost of test by simplifying and solving the most challenging RF measurement applications.

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In an effort to increase U.S. citizens’ access to broadband Internet, the FCC is reportedly considering the possibility of auctioning another spectrum. The FCC would, however, require the winner to offer free wireless Internet service across a large portion of the country within the next few years. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has scheduled a June 12 vote on rules for an auction of 25 MHz of largely unused wireless spectrum – referred to as the AWS-III band, for Advanced Wireless Services.

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According to reports from AP,  the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants to regulate fees charged to cell phone users who cancel their wireless contracts early. At a news conference, FCC chief Kevin Martin said he supports regulating fees at a federal level, even if it affects a series of class-action lawsuits against carriers in state courts.

Consumers would benefit from a national standard that addresses many of the problems with the current fees system more than a potential lawsuit that may affect consumers in one state, Martin said.

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