Federal Communication Commission and Amateur Radio Service

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Amateur Radio Service
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A professional engineer and the president of an engineering consulting firm that is registered as a special inspection agency with the New York City Department of Building, Paul Angelides has garnered over five decades of experience in his field. Outside his professional sphere, Paul Angelides also serves as an amateur radio operator with an extra class license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC is an independent federal agency overseen by Congress. It is accountable for executing and administering US communications laws and regulations pertaining to radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable. The agency also issues licenses to amateur radio operators through its Amateur Radio Service.

The Amateur Radio Service offers satellites for use to any qualified individual interested in radio techniques ranging from self-training to intercommunication and technical investigations. However, these satellite services are limited for personal and non-commercial purposes. Currently, there are millions of amateur radio operators all over the world who use the service to transmit over 1,300 digital, analog, pulse and spread-spectrum emissions. The service also provides a broad platform for all users to communicate with each other and share their messages and creations.