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of frequencies available in a particular area. ese limits made only 23

phone conversations possible simultaneously in the same service area.

What was the range of these frequencies? Had digital technology and

switching even been considered? How was the signaling equipment being

constructed? What would have been the technology capability at the time

to handle thousands of users? What would the military and security con-

sequences have been? What was the capability of enemy signal intercept?

Some people may want to disparage the FCC, but what was the rationale

for the decision to be so limiting? is next section attempts to answer

these questions, and more.

9.3.1 Communications Act of 1934: The Beginning

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