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xkcd #3307: Spectrum Allocation

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Rumor has it that they're finally auctioning off the zeppelin navigation bands, but everyone is worried that the scary boat captains will express interest.

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[–] Donjuanme@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm appreciating the early explainers:

Explanation This is a humorous misinterpretation of the spectrum plan. Death Rays are not on the real spectrum plan, and if they are, do not listen to it.

it is also very unlikely there's a entire spectrum part for garage door openers

[–] multifariace@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

HAM radio uses multiple parts of the spectrum as well. Is he no longer doing research or am I missing something in the presentation?

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

It’s…all jokes. You think airplanes are actually kept in the sky by radio waves?

[–] marduk@lemmy.today 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Where's the CB radio representation‽

[–] multifariace@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I assume that's what the amateur radio band is for.