[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 5, Parts 80 to end]
[Revised as of October 1, 1997]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR90]

[Page 237-620]
 
                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
 
       CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
 
PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

                     Subpart A--General Information

Sec.
90.1  Basis and purpose.
90.5  Other applicable rule parts.
90.7  Definitions.

                   Subpart B--Public Safety Radio Pool

90.15  Scope.
90.16  Public Safety National Plan.
90.20  Public Safety Pool.
90.22  Paging operations.

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                Subpart C--Industrial/Business Radio Pool

90.31  Scope.
90.33  General eligibility.
90.35  Industrial/Business Pool.

                  Subpart D--Industrial Radio Services

90.59  Scope.
90.61  General eligibility.
90.63  Power Radio Service.
90.65  Petroleum Radio Service.
90.67  Forest Products Radio Service.
90.69  Film and Video Production Radio Service.
90.71  Relay Press Radio Service.
90.73  Special Industrial Radio Service.
90.75  Business Radio Service.
90.79  Manufacturers Radio Service.
90.81  Telephone Maintenance Radio Service.

              Subpart E--Land Transportation Radio Services

90.85  Scope.
90.87  General eligibility.
90.89  Motor Carrier Radio Service.
90.91  Railroad Radio Service.
90.93  Taxicab Radio Service.
90.95  Automobile Emergency Radio Service.

                    Subpart F--Radiolocation Service

90.101  Scope.
90.103  Radiolocation Service.

               Subpart G--Applications and Authorizations

90.111  Scope.
90.113  Station authorization required.
90.115  Foreign government and alien eligibility.
90.117  Applications for radio station or radio system authorizations.
90.119  Application forms.
90.121  Canadian registration.
90.123  Full disclosures.
90.125  Who may sign applications.
90.127  Submission and filing of applications.
90.129  Supplemental information to be routinely submitted with 
          applications.
90.131  Amendment or dismissal of applications.
90.135  Modification of license.
90.137  Applications for operation at temporary locations.
90.138  Applications for itinerant frequencies.
90.139  Commission processing of applications.
90.141  Resubmitted applications.
90.143  Grants of applications.
90.145  Special temporary authority.
90.147  Mailing address furnished by licensee.
90.149  License term.
90.151  Requests for waiver.
90.153  Transfer or assignment of station authorization.
90.155  Time in which station must be placed in operation.
90.157  Discontinuance of station operation.
90.159  Temporary and conditional permits.

  Special Rules Governing Facilities Used To Provide Commercial Mobile 
                             Radio Services

90.160  Public notice.
90.161  Amendment or dismissal of applications.
90.162  Agreements to dismiss applications, amendments, or pleadings.
90.163  Petitions to deny, responsive pleadings.
90.164  Classification of filings as major or minor.
90.165  Procedures for mutually exclusive applications.
90.166  Grants of applications.
90.167  Time in which a station must commence service.
90.168  Equal employment opportunities.
90.169  Construction prior to grant of application.

       Subpart H--Policies Governing the Assignment of Frequencies

90.171  Scope.
90.173  Policies governing the assignment of frequencies.
90.175  Frequency coordination requirements.
90.176  Coordinator notification requirements on frequencies below 512 
          MHz.
90.177  Protection of certain radio receiving locations.
90.179  Shared use of radio stations.
90.185  Multiple licensing of radio transmitting equipment in the mobile 
          radio service.
90.187  Trunking in the bands between 150 and 512 MHz.

                 Subpart I--General Technical Standards

90.201  Scope.
90.203  Type acceptance required.
90.205  Power and antenna height limits.
90.207  Types of emissions.
90.209  Bandwidth limitations.
90.210  Emission masks.
90.211  Modulation requirements.
90.212  Provisions relating to the use of scrambling devices and digital 
          voice modulation.
90.213  Frequency stability.
90.214  Transient frequency behavior.
90.215  Transmitter measurements.
90.217  Exemption from technical standards.
90.219  Use of signal boosters.

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          Subpart J--Non-Voice and Other Specialized Operations

90.231  Scope.
90.233  Base/mobile non-voice operations.
90.235  Secondary fixed signaling operations.
90.237  Interim provisions for operation of radioteleprinter and 
          radiofacsimile devices.
90.238  Telemetry operations.
90.239  [Reserved]
90.241  Radio call box operations.
90.242  Travelers' information stations.
90.243  Mobile relay stations.
90.245  Fixed relay stations.
90.247  Mobile repeater stations.
90.249  Control stations.
90.250  Meteor burst communications.

     Subpart K--Standards for Special Frequencies or Frequency Bands

90.251  Scope.
90.253  Use of frequency 5167.5 kHz.
90.255  [Reserved]
90.257  Assignment and use of frequencies in the band 72-76 MHz.
90.259  Assignment and use of frequencies in the bands 216-220 MHz and 
          1427-1435 MHz.
90.261  Assignment and use of the frequencies in the band 450-470 MHz 
          for fixed operations.
90.263  Substitution of frequencies below 25 MHz.
90.264  Disaster communications between 2 and 10 MHz.
90.265  Assignment and use of frequencies in the bands 169-172 MHz and 
          406-413 MHz.
90.266  Long distance communications on frequencies below 25 MHz.
90.267  Assignment and use of frequencies in the 450-470 MHz band for 
          low-power use.
90.269  Use of frequencies for self-powered vehicle detectors.
90.273  Availability and use of frequencies in the 421-430 MHz band.
90.275  Selection and assignment of frequencies in the 421-430 MHz band.
90.279  Power limitations applicable to the 421-430 MHz band.
90.281  Restrictions on operational fixed stations in the 421-430 MHz 
          band.
90.283  Inter-service sharing of maritime frequencies in the 156-162 MHz 
          band.

    Subpart L--Authorization in the Band 470-512 MHz (UHF-TV Sharing)

90.301  Scope.
90.303  Availability of frequencies.
90.305  Location of stations.
90.307  Protection criteria.
90.309  Tables and figures.
90.311  Frequencies.
90.313  Frequency loading criteria.
90.315  Special provisions governing use of frequencies in the 476-494 
          MHz band (TV Channels 15, 16, 17) in the Southern Louisiana-
          Texas Offshore Zone.
90.317  Fixed ancillary signaling and data transmissions.

         Subpart M--Transportation Infrastructure Radio Service

90.350  Scope.
90.351  Location and Monitoring Service.
90.353  LMS operations in the 902-928 MHz band.
90.355  LMS operations below 512 MHz.
90.357  Frequencies for LMS systems in the 902-928 MHz band.
90.359  Field strength limits for MTA-licensed LMS systems.
90.361  Interference from part 15 and Amateur operations.
90.363  Grandfathering provisions for existing AVM licensees.

                    Subpart N--Operating Requirements

90.401  Scope.
90.403  General operating requirements.
90.405  Permissible communications.
90.407  Emergency communications.
90.411  Civil defense communications.
90.415  Prohibited uses.
90.417  Interstation communication.
90.419  Points of communication.
90.421  Operation of mobile units in vehicles not under the control of 
          the licensee.
90.423  Operation on board aircraft.
90.425  Station identification.
90.427  Precautions against unauthorized operation.
90.429  Control point and dispatch point requirements.
90.431  Unattended operation.
90.433  Operator requirements.
90.437  Posting station licenses.
90.439  Inspection of stations.
90.441  Inspection and maintenance of antenna structure marking and 
          associated control equipment.
90.443  Content of station records.
90.445  Form of station records.
90.447  Retention of station records.
90.449  Answers to official communications and notices of violation.

                     Subpart O--Transmitter Control

90.460  Scope.
90.461  Direct and remote control of transmitters.
90.463  Transmitter control points.
90.465  Control of systems of communication.
90.467  Dispatch points.
90.469  Unattended operation.

                  Internal Transmitter Control Systems

90.471  Points of operation in internal transmitter control systems.

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90.473  Operation of internal transmitter control systems through 
          licensed fixed control points.
90.475  Operation of internal transmitter control systems in specially 
          equipped systems.

                         Interconnected Systems

90.476  Interconnection of fixed stations and certain mobile stations.
90.477  Interconnected systems.
90.483  Permissible methods and requirements of interconnecting private 
          and public systems of communications.

                      Subpart P--Paging Operations

90.490  One-way paging operations in the private services.
90.492  One-way paging operations in the 806-824/851-869 MHz and 896-
          901/935-940 MHz bands.
90.493  Paging operations on exclusive channels in the 929-930 MHz band.
90.494  Paging operations on shared channels in the 929-930 MHz band.

                   Subpart Q--Developmental Operation

90.501  Scope.
90.503  Eligibility.
90.505  Showing required.
90.507  Limitations on use.
90.509  Frequencies available for assignment.
90.511  Interference.
90.513  Special provisions.
90.515  Change or cancellation of authorization without hearing.
90.517  Report of operation.

                  Subpart R--Frequency List  [Reserved]

Subpart S--Regulations Governing Licensing and Use of Frequencies in the 
            806-824, 851-869, 896-901, and 935-940 MHz Bands

90.601  Scope.

                     Application for Authorizations

90.603  Eligibility.
90.605  Forms to be used.
90.607  Supplemental information to be furnished by applicants for 
          facilities under this subpart.
90.609  Special limitations on amendment of applications for assignment 
          or transfer of authorizations for radio systems above 800 MHz.

Policies Governing the Processing of Applications and the Selection and 
 Assignment of Frequencies for Use in the 806-824 MHz, 851-869 MHz, 896-
                     901 MHz, and 935-940 MHz Bands

90.611  Processing of applications.
90.613  Frequencies available.
90.615  Spectrum blocks available in the General Category for 800 MHz 
          SMR General Category.
90.617  Frequencies in the 809.750-824/854.750-869 MHz, and 896-901/935-
          940 MHz bands available for trunked or conventional system use 
          in non-border areas.
90.619  Frequencies available for use in the U.S./Mexico and U.S./Canada 
          border areas.
90.621  Selection and assignment of frequencies.
90.623  Limitations on the number of frequencies assignable for 
          conventional systems.
90.625  Other criteria to be applied in assigning channels for use in 
          conventional systems of communication.
90.627  Limitation on the number of frequency pairs that may be 
          assignable for trunked systems and on the number of trunked 
          systems.
90.629  Extended implementation period.
90.631  Trunked systems loading, construction and authorization 
          requirements.
90.633  Conventional systems loading requirements.

 Technical Regulations Regarding the Use of Frequencies in the 806-824 
          MHz, 851-869 MHz, 896-901 MHz, and 935-940 MHz Bands

90.635  Limitations on power and antenna height.
90.637  Restrictions on operational fixed stations.
90.645  Permissible operations.
90.647  Station identification.
90.651  Supplemental reports required of licensees authorized under this 
          subpart.
90.653  Number of systems authorized in a geographical area.
90.655  Special licensing requirements for Specialized Mobile Radio 
          systems.
90.656  Responsibilities of base station licensees of Specialized Mobile 
          Radio systems.
90.657  Temporary permit.
90.658  Loading data required for base station licensees of trunked 
          Specialized Mobile Radio systems to acquire additional 
          channels or to renew trunked systems licensed before June 1, 
          1993.
90.659  Change in number or location of base stations or transmitters.

Policies Governing the Licensing and Use of MTA-Based SMR Systems in the 
                        896-901/935-940 MHz Band

90.661  MTA-based SMR service areas.
90.663  MTA-based SMR system operations.
90.665  Authorization, construction and implementation of MTA licenses.
90.667  Grandfathering provisions for incumbent licensees.
90.669  Emission limits.

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90.671  Field strength limits.

Policies Governing the Licensing and Use of EA-Based SMR Systems in the 
                          806-821/851-866 Band

90.681  EA-based SMR service areas.
90.683  EA-based SMR system operations.
90.685  Authorization, construction and implementation of EA licenses.
90.687  Special provisions regarding assignments and transfers of 
          authorizations for incumbent SMR licensees in the 806-821/851-
          866 MHz band.
90.689  Field strength limits.
90.691  Emission mask requirements for EA-based systems.
90.693  Grandfathering provisions for incumbent licensees.
90.699  Transition of the upper 200 channels in the 800 MHz band to EA 
          licensing.

Subpart T--Regulations Governing Licensing and Use of Frequencies in the 
                            220-222 MHz Band

90.701  Scope.
90.703  Eligibility.
90.705  Forms to be used.
90.709  Special limitations on amendment of applications and on 
          assignment or transfer of authorizations licensed under this 
          subpart.
90.711  Processing of Phase II applications.
90.713  Entry criteria.
90.715  Frequencies available.
90.717  Channels available for nationwide systems in the 220-222 MHz 
          band.
90.719  Individual channels available for assignment in the 220-222 MHz 
          band.
90.720  Channels available for public safety/mutual aid.
90.721  Other channels available for non-nationwide systems in the 220-
          222 MHz band.
90.723  Selection and assignment of frequencies.
90.725  Construction requirements for Phase I licensees.
90.727  Extended implementation schedules for Phase I licensees.
90.729  Limitations on power and antenna height.
90.733  Permissible operations.
90.735  Station identification.
90.737  Supplemental reports required of Phase I licensees.
90.739  Number of systems authorized in a geographical area.
90.741  Urban areas for Phase I nationwide systems.
90.743  Renewal expectancy.
90.751  Minor modifications of Phase I, non-nationwide licenses.
90.753  Conditions of license modification.
90.755  Procedures for license modification.
90.757  Construction requirements.

 Policies Governing the Licensing and Use of Phase II EA, Regional and 
                           Nationwide Systems

90.761  EA and Regional licenses.
90.763  EA, Regional and nationwide system operations.
90.765   Licenses term for Phase II licenses.
90.767  Construction and implementation of EA and Regional licenses.
90.769  Construction and implementation of nationwide licenses.
90.771  Field strength limits.

Subpart U--Competitive Bidding Procedures for 900 MHz Specialized Mobile 
                              Radio Service

90.801  900 MHz SMR subject to competitive bidding.
90.802  Competitive bidding design for 900 MHz SMR licensing.
90.803  Competitive bidding mechanisms.
90.804  Aggregation of 900 MHz SMR licenses.
90.805  Withdrawal, default and disqualification payments.
90.806  Bidding application (FCC Form 175 and 175-S Short-form).
90.807  Submission of upfront payments and down payments.
90.808  Long-form applications.
90.809  License grant, denial, default, and disqualification.
90.810  Bidding credits for small businesses.
90.811  Reduced down payment for licenses won by small businesses.
90.812  Installment payments for licenses won by small businesses.
90.813  Partitioned licenses and disaggregated spectrum.
90.814  Definitions.
90.815  Eligibility for small business status.
90.816  Criteria for comparative 900 MHz SMR renewal proceedings.

Subpart V--Competitive Bidding Procedures for 800 MHz Specialized Mobile 
                              Radio Service

90.901  800 MHz SMR spectrum subject to competitive bidding.
90.902  Competitive bidding design for 800 MHz SMR licensing.
90.903  Competitive bidding mechanisms.
90.904  Aggregation of EA licenses.
90.905  Withdrawal, default and disqualification payments.
90.906  Bidding application (FCC Form 175 and 175-S Short-form).
90.907  Submission of upfront payments and down payments.
90.908  Long-form applications.
90.909  License grant, denial, default, and disqualification.
90.910  Bidding credits.
90.911  Partitioned licenses and disaggregated spectrum.

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90.912  Definitions.
90.913  Eligibility for small business status.

    Subpart W--Competitive Bidding Procedures for the 220 MHz Service

90.1001  220 MHz service subject to competitive bidding.
90.1003  Competitive bidding design for the 220 MHz service.
90.1005  Competitive bidding mechanisms.
90.1007  Withdrawal, default and disqualification payments.
90.1009  Bidding application (FCC Form 175 and 175-S Short-form).
90.1011  Submission of upfront payments and down payments.
90.1013  Long-form application (FCC Form 600).
90.1015  License grant, denial, default, and disqualification.
90.1017  Bidding credits, down payments, and installment payments for 
          small businesses and very small businesses.
90.1019  Eligibility for partitioned licenses.
90.1021  Definitions concerning competitive bidding process.
90.1023  Certifications, disclosures, records maintenance and audits.
90.1025  Petitions to deny and limitations on settlements.

    Authority:  Secs. 4, 251-2, 303, 309, and 332, 48 Stat. 1066, 1082, 
as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 251-2, 303, 309 and 332, unless otherwise 
noted.

    Source:  43 FR 54791, Nov. 22, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

    Editorial Note: At 62 FR 18924--18936, Apr. 17, 1997, part 90 was 
amended, effective Oct. 17, 1997. The text of removed section 90.277 and 
the superseded text of the amended sections remaining in effect until 
Oct. 17, 1997, appear in the Oct. 1, 1996 revision of title 47, part 80 
to end.

                     Subpart A--General Information