§ 87.139   Emission limitations.

   (a) Except for ELTs and when using single sideband (R3E, H3E, J3E), or
   frequency modulation (F9) or digital modulation (F9Y) for telemetry or
   telecommand in the 1435-1525 MHz, 2345-2395 MHz, or 5091-5150 MHz band
   or digital modulation (G7D) for differential GPS, the mean power of any
   emissions must be attenuated below the mean power of the transmitter
   (pY) as follows:

   (1) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 50 percent up to and including 100 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth the attenuation must be at least 25 dB;

   (2) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 100 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth the attenuation must be at least 35 dB.

   (3) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth the attenuation for
   aircraft station transmitters must be at least 40 dB; and the
   attenuation for aeronautical station transmitters must be at least 43 +
   10 log10 pY dB.

   (b) For aircraft station transmitters and for aeronautical station
   transmitters first installed before February 1, 1983, and using H2B,
   H3E, J3E, J7B or J9W, the mean power of any emissions must be
   attenuated below the mean power of the transmitter (pY) as follows:

   (1) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 50 percent up to and including 150 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth of 4.0 kHz, the attenuation must be at least 25 dB.

   (2) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 150 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth of 4.0 kHz, the attenuation must be at least 35 dB.

   (3) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth of 4.0 kHz for aircraft
   station transmitters the attenuation must be at least 40 dB; and for
   aeronautical station transmitters the attenuation must be at least 43 +
   10 log10 pY dB.

   (c) For aircraft station transmitters first installed after February 1,
   1983, and for aeronautical station transmitters in use after February
   1, 1983, and using H2B, H3E, J3E, J7B or J9W, the peak envelope power
   of any emissions must be attenuated below the peak envelope power of
   the transmitter (pX) as follows:

   (1) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 50 percent up to and including 150 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth of 3.0 kHz, the attenuation must be at least 30 dB.

   (2) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 150 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth of 3.0 kHz, the attenuation must be at least 38 dB.

   (3) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth of 3.0 kHz for aircraft
   transmitters the attenuation must be at least 43 dB. For aeronautical
   station transmitters with transmitter power up to and including 50
   watts the attenuation must be at least 43 + 10 log10 pX dB and with
   transmitter power more than 50 watts the attenuation must be at least
   60 dB.

   (d) Except for telemetry in the 1435-1525 MHz band, when the frequency
   is removed from the assigned frequency by more than 250 percent of the
   authorized bandwidth for aircraft stations above 30 MHz and all ground
   stations the attenuation must be at least 43 + 10 log10pY dB.

   (e) When using frequency modulation or digital modulation for telemetry
   or telecommand in the 1435-1525 MHz, 2345-2395 MHz, or 5091-5150 MHz
   band with an authorized bandwidth equal to or less than 1 MHz the
   emissions must be attenuated as follows:

   (1) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more than
   100 percent of the authorized bandwidth up to and including 100 percent
   plus 0.5 MHz, the attenuation must be at least 60 dB, when measured in
   a 3.0 kHz bandwidth. This signal need not be attenuated more than 25 dB
   below 1 milliwatt.

   (2) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more than
   100 percent of the authorized bandwidth plus 0.5 MHz, the attenuation
   must be at least 55 + 10 log10 pY dB when measured in a 3.0 kHz
   bandwidth.

   (f) When using frequency modulation or digital modulation for telemetry
   or telecommand in the 1435-1525 MHz, 2345-2395 MHz, or 5091-5150 MHz
   band with an authorized bandwidth greater than 1 MHz, the emissions
   must be attenuated as follows:

   (1) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more than
   50 percent of the authorized bandwidth plus 0.5 MHz up to and including
   50 percent of the authorized bandwidth plus 1.0 MHz, the attenuation
   must be 60 dB, when measured in a 3.0 kHz bandwidth. The signal need
   not be attenuated more than 25 dB below 1 milliwatt.

   (2) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more than
   50 percent of the authorized bandwidth plus 1.0 MHz, the attenuation
   must be at least 55 + 10 log10 pY dB, when measured in a 3.0 kHz
   bandwidth.

   (g) The requirements of paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section apply to
   transmitters approved after January 1, 1977, and to all transmitters
   first installed after January 1, 1983.

   (h) For ELTs operating on 121.500 MHz, 243.000 MHz and 406.0-406.1 MHz
   the mean power of any emission must be attenuated below the mean power
   of the transmitter (pY) as follows:

   (1) When the frequency is moved from the assigned frequency by more
   than 50 percent up to and including 100 percent of the authorized
   bandwidth the attenuation must be at least 25 dB;

   (2) When the frequency is removed from the assigned frequency by more
   than 100 percent of the authorized bandwidth the attenuation must be at
   least 30 dB.

   (i) In case of conflict with other provisions of § 87.139, the
   provisions of this paragraph shall govern for aircraft earth stations.
   When using G1D, G1E, or G1W emissions in the 1646.5-1660.5 MHz
   frequency band, the emissions must be attenuated as shown below.

   (1) At rated output power, while transmitting a modulated single
   carrier, the composite spurious and noise output shall be attenuated by
   at least:
   Frequency (MHz)    Attenuation (dB)^1
   0.01 to 1525     −135 dB/4 kHz
   1525 to 1559     −203 dB/4 kHz
   1559 to 1585     −155 dB/MHz
   1585 to 1605     −143 dB/MHz
   1605 to 1610     −117 dB/MHz
   1610 to 1610.6   −95 dB/MHz
   1610.6 to 1613.8 −80 dBW/MHz^3
   1613.8 to 1614   −95 dB/MHz
   1614 to 1626.5   −70 dB/4 kHz
   1626.5 to 1660   −70 dB/4 kHz^2 3 4
   1660 to 1670     −49.5 dBW/20 kHz^2 3 4
   1670 to 1735     −60 dB/4 kHz
   1735 to 12000    −105 dB/4 kHz
   12000 to 18000   −70 dB/4 kHz

   ^1These values are expressed in dB referenced to the carrier for the
   bandwidth indicated, and relative to the maximum emission envelope
   level, except where the attenuation is shown in dBW, the attenuation is
   expressed in terms of absolute power referenced to the bandwidth
   indicated.

   ^2Attenuation measured within the transmit band excludes the band ±35
   kHz of the carrier frequency.

   ^3This level is not applicable for intermodulation products.

   ^4The upper limit for the excess power for any narrow-band spurious
   emission (excluding intermodulation products within a 30 kHz
   measurement bandwidth) shall be 10 dB above the power limit in this
   table.

   (2) The transmitter emission limit is a function of the modulation type
   and symbol rate (SR). Symbol Rate is expressed in symbols per second.

   (3) While transmitting a single modulated signal at the rated output
   power of the transmitter, the emissions must be attenuated below the
   maximum emission level by at least:
   Frequency Offset (normalized to SR) Attenuation (dB)
   ±0.75 × SR                                         0
   ±1.40 × SR                                        20
   ±2.95 × SR                                         40

   Where:

   SR = Symbol Rate,

   SR = 1 × channel rate for BPSK,

   SR = 0.5 × channel rate for QPSK.

   The mask shall be defined by drawing straight lines through the above
   points.

   (j) When using G7D for differential GPS in the 112-118 MHz band, the
   amount of power during transmission under all operating conditions when
   measured over a 25 kHz bandwidth centered on either of the second
   adjacent channels shall not exceed −25 dBm and shall decrease 5 dB per
   octave until −52 dBm.

   (k) For VHF aeronautical stations and aircraft stations operating with
   G1D or G7D emissions:

   (1) The amount of power measured across either first adjacent 25 kHz
   channel shall not exceed 2 dBm.

   (2) For stations first installed before January 1, 2002, the amount of
   power measured across either second adjacent channel shall be less than
   −25 dBm and the power measured in any other adjacent 25 kHz channels
   shall monotonically decrease at a rate of at least 5 dB per octave to a
   maximum value of −52 dBm. For stations first installed on or after
   January 1, 2002,

   (i) The amount of power measured across either second adjacent 25 kHz
   channel shall be less than −28 dBm;

   (ii) The amount of power measured across either fourth adjacent 25 kHz
   channel shall be less than −38 dBm; and

   (iii) From thereon the power measured in any other adjacent 25 kHz
   channel shall monotonically decrease at a rate of at least 5 dB per
   octave to a maximum value of −53 dBm.

   (3) The amount of power measured over a 16 kHz channel bandwidth
   centered on the first adjacent 25 kHz channel shall not exceed −18 dBm.

   (l)(1) For Universal Access Transceiver transmitters, the average
   emissions measured in a 100 kHz bandwidth must be attenuated below the
   maximum emission level contained within the authorized bandwidth by at
   least:
   Frequency (MHz) Attenuation
   (dB)
   ±0.5 0
   ±1.0 18
   ±2.25 50
   ±3.25 60

   (2) Universal Access Transceiver transmitters with an output power of 5
   Watts or more must limit their emissions by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB
   on any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more than 250%
   of the authorized bandwidth. Those emissions shall be measured with a
   bandwidth of 100 kHz. P in the above equation is the average
   transmitter power measured within the occupied bandwidth in Watts.

   (3) Universal Access Transceiver transmitters with less than 5 Watts of
   output power must limit their emissions by at least 40 dB relative to
   the carrier peak on any frequency removed from the assigned frequency
   by more than 250% of the authorized bandwidth. Those emissions shall be
   measured with a bandwidth of 100 kHz.

   (m) In the 1435-1452 MHz band, operators of aeronautical telemetry
   stations are encouraged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that
   unwanted emissions power does not exceed −28 dBW/27 MHz in the
   1400-1427 MHz band. Operators of aeronautical telemetry stations that
   do not meet this limit shall first attempt to operate in the 1452-1525
   MHz band prior to operating in the 1435-1452 MHz band.

   [ 53 FR 28940 , Aug. 1, 1988]

   Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting § 87.139, see
   the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids
   section of the printed volume and at www.fdsys.gov.

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