use of the frequency spectrum . Increasing community and DoD demands for this important resource can create conflicts for all users .
ISSUE FSI‐1
Expansion of Wi‐Fi and Wireless Communication on Keesler Air Force Base The expansion of wireless communication capability at Keesler AFB has the potential to impact surrounding communities .
Some operations at Keesler AFB require the use of frequency spectrum for communications and transmission of information to carry out mission activities . Keesler AFB currently utilizes Wi‐Fi and wireless communication on base and is looking to expand these capabilities in the future . With the influx of wireless communication on the installation there is potential for surrounding communities to experience signal losses with wireless communication devices .
Compatibility Assessment Keesler AFB 81st Communication Squadron prepared a Spectrum Analysis
Report in 2016 to identify the potential for spectrum to enter into and travel outside the base . Understanding how much of the installation ’ s spectrum is traveling outside of the base helps to understand how the base ’ s current wireless communication and Wi‐Fi capacity are affecting the community . The 81st Communication Squadron works to address residential frequency concerns on a frequent basis .
While the installation can work to reduce impacts to areas outside of their fence line , the Federal Communication Commission works to regulate non‐governmental radio , televisions , wire , satellite , and cable communications throughout the nation . This commission licenses non‐ Federal use of the frequency spectrum through a public process .
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