DAFI17-220_KEESLERAFBSUP — Spectrum Management

DAFI17-220_KEESLERAFBSUP governs non-licensed device use and spectrum management rules within Keesler Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: DAFI17-220_KEESLERAFBSUP
  • Title: SPECTRUM MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 2026-01-27

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The publication covers wireless routers, microphones, FRS radios, cell phone boosters, and cordless telephones. It requires interference controls, equipment compliance, and restrictions on using FRS radios for life-protection or property-protection communications.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all units assigned, attached, and associated to 81st Training Wing who use radio frequencies in facilities and the Keesler area.

Topics covered

  • Non-licensed devices
  • Family Radio Service radios
  • Consumer signal boosters
  • Spectrum-dependent system procurement
  • Radio frequency interference

Questions and answers

What non-licensed device uses are restricted by DAFI17-220_KEESLERAFBSUP?

AF activities should not use non-licensed equipment for critical tactical or strategic command and control applications essential for mission success, protection of human life, or protection of high-value assets, as they offer no protection of spectrum use in support of operational requirements. (paragraph 4)

What must happen when a non-licensed device causes interference?

Upon notification by cognizant spectrum management personnel that the device is causing interference, the operator of the non-licensed device shall cease all radiation from the device until it can be proven that further use will no longer cause interference. (paragraph 4)

Can users modify the power or antenna of a non-licensed device?

Users will not modify, modernize, enhance, or change the equipment’s power, antenna, waveform, or information transfer characteristics in any manner that would cause it to violate the NTIA criteria for non-licensed devices or the device’s FCC type certification. (paragraph 4)

How far can Family Radio Service radios provide coverage?

FRS is a FCC unlicensed low powered service that provides coverage up to 2 miles using frequencies within the FRS frequency pool. (paragraph 4)

Can FRS radios be used for planned communications protecting life or property?

FRS users may not purchase and operate FRS radios for planned communications operations that safeguard human life or property. (paragraph 4)

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