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FCC 2.106
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§ 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations.
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International Footnotes
5.53 Administrations authorizing the use of frequencies below 8.3 kHz
shall ensure that no harmful interference is caused to services to
which the bands above 8.3 kHz are allocated. (WRC-12)
5.54 Administrations conducting scientific research using frequencies
below 8.3 kHz are urged to advise other administrations that may be
concerned in order that such research may be afforded all practicable
protection from harmful interference. (WRC-12)
5.54A Use of the 8.3-11.3 kHz frequency band by stations in the
meteorological aids service is limited to passive use only. In the band
9-11.3 kHz, meteorological aids stations shall not claim protection
from stations of the radionavigation service submitted for notification
to the Bureau prior to 1 January 2013. For sharing between stations of
the meteorological aids service and stations in the radionavigation
service submitted for notification after this date, the most recent
version of Recommendation ITU-R RS.1881 should be applied. (WRC-12)
5.54B Additional allocation: In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the
United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan and Tunisia, the frequency band
8.3-9 kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation, fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.54C Additional allocation: In China, the frequency band 8.3-9 kHz
is also allocated to the maritime radionavigation and maritime mobile
services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.55 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the band
14-17 kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary
basis. (WRC-07)
5.56 The stations of services to which the bands 14-19.95 kHz and
20.05-70 kHz and in Region 1 also the bands 72-84 kHz and 86-90 kHz are
allocated may transmit standard frequency and time signals. Such
stations shall be afforded protection from harmful interference. In
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the frequencies 25
kHz and 50 kHz will be used for this purpose under the same conditions.
(WRC-12)
5.57 The use of the bands 14-19.95 kHz, 20.05-70 kHz and 70-90 kHz
(72-84 kHz and 86-90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile service is
limited to coast radiotelegraph stations (A1A and F1B only).
Exceptionally, the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is authorized
subject to the necessary bandwidth not exceeding that normally used for
class A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned.
5.58 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the band 67-70 kHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.59 Different category of service: in Bangladesh and Pakistan, the
allocation of the bands 70-72 kHz and 84-86 kHz to the fixed and
maritime mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.60 In the bands 70-90 kHz (70-86 kHz in Region 1) and 110-130 kHz
(112-130 kHz in Region 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may be used
on condition that they do not cause harmful interference to other
services to which these bands are allocated.
5.61 In Region 2, the establishment and operation of stations in the
maritime radionavigation service in the bands 70-90 kHz and 110-130 kHz
shall be subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations whose services, operating in accordance with the Table,
may be affected. However, stations of the fixed, maritime mobile and
radiolocation services shall not cause harmful interference to stations
in the maritime radionavigation service established under such
agreements.
5.62 Administrations which operate stations in the radionavigation
service in the band 90-110 kHz are urged to coordinate technical and
operating characteristics in such a way as to avoid harmful
interference to the services provided by these stations.
5.64 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, F1C or F3C emissions are
authorized for stations of the fixed service in the bands allocated to
this service between 90 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) and for
stations of the maritime mobile service in the bands allocated to this
service between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1).
Exceptionally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also authorized in the
bands between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) for stations
of the maritime mobile service.
5.65 Different category of service: in Bangladesh, the allocation of
the bands 112-117.6 kHz and 126-129 kHz to the fixed and maritime
mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.66 Different category of service: in Germany, the allocation of the
band 115-117.6 kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile services is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the radionavigation service on a
secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.67 Additional allocation: in Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan,
the band 130-148.5 kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service
on a secondary basis. Within and between these countries this service
shall have an equal right to operate. (WRC-07)
5.67A Stations in the amateur service using frequencies in the band
135.7-137.8 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 1 W
(e.i.r.p.) and shall not cause harmful interference to stations of the
radionavigation service operating in countries listed in No. 5.67.
(WRC-07)
5.67B The use of the band 135.7-137.8 kHz in Algeria, Egypt, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan,
South Sudan and Tunisia is limited to the fixed and maritime mobile
services. The amateur service shall not be used in the above-mentioned
countries in the band 135.7-137.8 kHz, and this should be taken into
account by the countries authorizing such use. (WRC-12)
5.68 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Congo (Rep. of the), the Dem.
Rep. of the Congo and South Africa, the band 160-200 kHz is allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.69 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the band 200-255 kHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.70 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Botswana, Burundi, the
Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, the Dem. Rep.
of the Congo, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Zambia and
Zimbabwe, the band 200-283.5 kHz is allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.71 Alternative allocation: in Tunisia, the band 255-283.5 kHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.73 The band 285-325 kHz (283.5-325 kHz in Region 1) in the maritime
radionavigation service may be used to transmit supplementary
navigational information using narrow-band techniques, on condition
that no harmful interference is caused to radiobeacon stations
operating in the radionavigation service.
5.74 Additional Allocation: in Region 1, the frequency band
285.3-285.7 kHz is also allocated to the maritime radionavigation
service (other than radiobeacons) on a primary basis.
5.75 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the Black Sea areas of Romania, the
allocation of the band 315-325 kHz to the maritime radionavigation
service is on a primary basis under the condition that in the Baltic
Sea area, the assignment of frequencies in this band to new stations in
the maritime or aeronautical radionavigation services shall be subject
to prior consultation between the administrations concerned. (WRC-07)
5.76 The frequency 410 kHz is designated for radio direction-finding
in the maritime radionavigation service. The other radionavigation
services to which the band 405-415 kHz is allocated shall not cause
harmful interference to radio direction-finding in the band 406.5-413.5
kHz.
5.77 Different category of service: In Australia, China, the French
overseas communities of Region 3, Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the
allocation of the frequency band 415-495 kHz to the aeronautical
radionavigation service is on a primary basis. In Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Uzbekistan and
Kyrgyzstan, the allocation of the frequency band 435-495 kHz to the
aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis.
Administrations in all the aforementioned countries shall take all
practical steps necessary to ensure that aeronautical radionavigation
stations in the frequency band 435-495 kHz do not cause interference to
reception by coast stations of transmissions from ship stations on
frequencies designated for ship stations on a worldwide basis. (WRC-12)
5.78 Different category of service: in Cuba, the United States of
America and Mexico, the allocation of the band 415-435 kHz to the
aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis.
5.79 The use of the bands 415-495 kHz and 505-526.5 kHz (505-510 kHz
in Region 2) by the maritime mobile service is limited to
radiotelegraphy.
5.79A When establishing coast stations in the NAVTEX service on the
frequencies 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, administrations are
strongly recommended to coordinate the operating characteristics in
accordance with the procedures of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) (see Resolution 339 (Rev.WRC-07)). (WRC-07)
5.80 In Region 2, the use of the band 435-495 kHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to non-directional beacons not
employing voice transmission.
5.80A The maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
of stations in the amateur service using frequencies in the band
472-479 kHz shall not exceed 1 W. Administrations may increase this
limit of e.i.r.p. to 5 W in portions of their territory which are at a
distance of over 800 km from the borders of Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia,
Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine and Yemen. In this frequency band, stations in
the amateur service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service.
(WRC-12)
5.80B The use of the frequency band 472-479 kHz in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt,
United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian
Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen is limited
to the maritime mobile and aeronautical radionavigation services. The
amateur service shall not be used in the above-mentioned countries in
this frequency band, and this should be taken into account by the
countries authorizing such use. (WRC-12)
5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is to be
used exclusively for the transmission by coast stations of navigational
and meteorological warnings and urgent information to ships, by means
of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for use of
the frequency 490 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. In using
the frequency band 415-495 kHz for the aeronautical radionavigation
service, administrations are requested to ensure that no harmful
interference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz. In using the frequency
band 472-479 kHz for the amateur service, administrations shall ensure
that no harmful interference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz.
(WRC-12)
5.84 The conditions for the use of the frequency 518 kHz by the
maritime mobile service are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-07)
5.86 In Region 2, in the band 525-535 kHz the carrier power of
broadcasting stations shall not exceed 1 kW during the day and 250 W at
night.
5.87 Additional allocation: In Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger and Swaziland, the band 526.5-535 kHz is
also allocated to the mobile service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.87A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan, the band 526.5-1606.5 kHz
is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
Such use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations concerned and limited to ground-based radiobeacons in
operation on 27 October 1997 until the end of their lifetime.
5.88 Additional allocation: in China, the band 526.5-535 kHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a secondary
basis.
5.89 In Region 2, the use of the band 1605-1705 kHz by stations of
the broadcasting service is subject to the Plan established by the
Regional Administrative Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988).
The examination of frequency assignments to stations of the fixed and
mobile services in the band 1625-1705 kHz shall take account of the
allotments appearing in the Plan established by the Regional
Administrative Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988).
5.90 In the band 1605-1705 kHz, in cases where a broadcasting station
of Region 2 is concerned, the service area of the maritime mobile
stations in Region 1 shall be limited to that provided by ground-wave
propagation.
5.91 Additional allocation: in the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the
band 1606.5-1705 kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
secondary basis.
5.92 Some countries of Region 1 use radiodetermination systems in the
bands 1606.5-1625 kHz, 1635-1800 kHz, 1850-2160 kHz, 2194-2300 kHz,
2502-2850 kHz and 3500-3800 kHz, subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21. The radiated mean power of these stations shall not exceed 50
W.
5.93 Additional allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Lithuania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia,
Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 1625-1635 kHz,
1800-1810 kHz and 2160-2170 kHz are also allocated to the fixed and
land mobile services on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. (WRC-12)
5.96 In Germany, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Denmark,
Estonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland,
Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta,
Moldova, Norway, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech
Rep., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, administrations may allocate up to 200 kHz to their
amateur service in the bands 1715-1800 kHz and 1850-2000 kHz. However,
when allocating the bands within this range to their amateur service,
administrations shall, after prior consultation with administrations of
neighbouring countries, take such steps as may be necessary to prevent
harmful interference from their amateur service to the fixed and mobile
services of other countries. The mean power of any amateur station
shall not exceed 10 W.
5.97 In Region 3, the Loran system operates either on 1850 kHz or
1950 kHz, the bands occupied being 1825-1875 kHz and 1925-1975 kHz
respectively. Other services to which the band 1800-2000 kHz is
allocated may use any frequency therein on condition that no harmful
interference is caused to the Loran system operating on 1850 kHz or
1950 kHz.
5.98 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Belgium, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Denmark, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain,
Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan,
Lebanon, Lithuania, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia,
Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Ukraine, the band
1810-1830 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.99 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Austria, Iraq, Libya,
Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, Chad, and Togo, the band
1810-1830 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.100 In Region 1, the authorization to use the band 1810-1830 kHz by
the amateur service in countries situated totally or partially north of
40° N shall be given only after consultation with the countries
mentioned in Nos. 5.98 and 5.99 to define the necessary steps to be
taken to prevent harmful interference between amateur stations and
stations of other services operating in accordance with Nos. 5.98 and
5.99.
5.102 Alternative allocation: in Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay,
Peru and Uruguay, the band 1850-2000 kHz is allocated to the fixed,
mobile except aeronautical mobile, radiolocation and radionavigation
services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments to stations in the fixed and
mobile services in the bands 1850-2045 kHz, 2194-2498 kHz, 2502-2625
kHz and 2650-2850 kHz, administrations should bear in mind the special
requirements of the maritime mobile service.
5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band 2025-2045 kHz by the
meteorological aids service is limited to oceanographic buoy stations.
5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, coast stations and ship
stations using radiotelephony in the band 2065-2107 kHz shall be
limited to class J3E emissions and to a peak envelope power not
exceeding 1 kW. Preferably, the following carrier frequencies should be
used: 2065.0 kHz, 2079.0 kHz, 2082.5 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz,
2096.5 kHz, 2100.0 kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina and Uruguay, the
carrier frequencies 2068.5 kHz and 2075.5 kHz are also used for this
purpose, while the frequencies within the band 2072-2075.5 kHz are used
as provided in No. 52.165.
5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no harmful interference is caused
to the maritime mobile service, the frequencies between 2065 kHz and
2107 kHz may be used by stations of the fixed service communicating
only within national borders and whose mean power does not exceed 50 W.
In notifying the frequencies, the attention of the Bureau should be
drawn to these provisions.
5.107 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Iraq, Libya, Somalia and Swaziland, the band 2160-2170 kHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R),
services on a primary basis. The mean power of stations in these
services shall not exceed 50 W. (WRC-12)
5.108 The carrier frequency 2182 kHz is an international distress and
calling frequency for radiotelephony. The conditions for the use of the
band 2173.5-2190.5 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-07)
5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5 kHz,
12577 kHz and 16804.5 kHz are international distress frequencies for
digital selective calling. The conditions for the use of these
frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5 kHz,
12520 kHz and 16695 kHz are international distress frequencies for
narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for the use of
these frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz
and the frequencies 121.5 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz may
also be used, in accordance with the procedures in force for
terrestrial radiocommunication services, for search and rescue
operations concerning manned space vehicles. The conditions for the use
of the frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
The same applies to the frequencies 10003 kHz, 14993 kHz and 19993 kHz,
but in each of these cases emissions must be confined in a band of ±3
kHz about the frequency. (WRC-07)
5.112 Alternative allocation: In Denmark and Sri Lanka, the band
2194-2300 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.113 For the conditions for the use of the bands 2300-2495 kHz (2498
kHz in Region 1), 3200-3400 kHz, 4750-4995 kHz and 5005-5060 kHz by the
broadcasting service, see Nos. 5.16 to 5.20, 5.21 and 23.3 to 23.10.
5.114 Alternative allocation: In Denmark and Iraq, the band 2502-2625
kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may
also be used, in accordance with Article 31, by stations of the
maritime mobile service engaged in coordinated search and rescue
operations. (WRC-07)
5.116 Administrations are urged to authorize the use of the band
3155-3195 kHz to provide a common worldwide channel for low power
wireless hearing aids. Additional channels for these devices may be
assigned by administrations in the bands between 3155 kHz and 3400 kHz
to suit local needs.
It should be noted that frequencies in the range 3000 kHz to 4000 kHz
are suitable for hearing aid devices which are designed to operate over
short distances within the induction field.
5.117 Alternative allocation: In Côte d'Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt,
Liberia, Sri Lanka and Togo, the band 3155-3200 kHz is allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.118 Additional allocation: in the United States, Mexico, Peru and
Uruguay, the band 3230-3400 kHz is also allocated to the radiolocation
service on a secondary basis.
5.119 Additional allocation: in Honduras, Mexico and Peru, the band
3500-3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.122 Alternative allocation: in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay,
Peru and Uruguay, the band 3750-4000 kHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.123 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the
band 3900-3950 kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.125 Additional allocation: in Greenland, the band 3950-4000 kHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The
power of the broadcasting stations operating in this band shall not
exceed that necessary for a national service and shall in no case
exceed 5 kW.
5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the band
3995-4005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and time
signals.
5.127 The use of the band 4000-4063 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to ship stations using radiotelephony (see No.
52.220 and Appendix 17).
5.128 Frequencies in the bands 4063-4123 kHz and 4130-4438 kHz may be
used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service, communicating only
within the boundary of the country in which they are located, with a
mean power not exceeding 50 W, on condition that harmful interference
is not caused to the maritime mobile service. In addition, in
Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Botswana, Burkina
Faso, the Central African Rep., China, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
India, Kazakhstan, Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Chad,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, in the bands 4063-4123 kHz, 4130-4133 kHz and
4408-4438 kHz, stations in the fixed service, with a mean power not
exceeding 1 kW, can be operated on condition that they are situated at
least 600 km from the coast and that harmful interference is not caused
to the maritime mobile service. (WRC-12)
5.130 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 4125 kHz
and 6215 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-07)
5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used exclusively for the
transmission by coast stations of meteorological and navigational
warnings and urgent information to ships by means of narrow-band
direct-printing techniques.
5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz,
16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the
international frequencies for the transmission of maritime safety
information (MSI) (see Appendix 17).
5.132A Stations in the radiolocation service shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, stations operating in the
fixed or mobile services. Applications of the radiolocation service are
limited to oceanographic radars operating in accordance with Resolution
612 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.132B Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 4438-4488 kHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R),
services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.133 Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Niger,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the
allocation of the band 5130-5250 kHz to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-12)
5.133A Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency bands 5250-5275 kHz and
26200-26350 kHz are allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.134 The use of the bands 5900-5950 kHz, 7300-7350 kHz, 9400-9500
kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 13570-13600 kHz, 13800-13870
kHz, 15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz and 18900-19020 kHz by the
broadcasting service is subject to the application of the procedure of
Article 12. Administrations are encouraged to use these bands to
facilitate the introduction of digitally modulated emissions in
accordance with the provisions of Resolution 517 (Rev. WRC-07).
(WRC-07)
5.136 Additional allocation: frequencies in the band 5900-5950 kHz
may be used by stations in the following services, communicating only
within the boundary of the country in which they are located: fixed
service (in all three Regions), land mobile service (in Region 1),
mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service (in Regions 2 and 3), on
condition that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting
service. When using frequencies for these services, administrations are
urged to use the minimum power required and to take account of the
seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service published in
accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.137 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
maritime mobile service, the bands 6200-6213.5 kHz and 6220.5-6525 kHz
may be used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, with a mean power not exceeding 50 W. At the time of
notification of these frequencies, the attention of the Bureau will be
drawn to the above conditions.
5.138 The following bands:
6765-6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz),
433.05-434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz) in Region 1 except in
the countries mentioned in No. 5.280,
61-61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz),
122-123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), and
244-246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz)
are designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. The use of these frequency bands for ISM applications
shall be subject to special authorization by the administration
concerned, in agreement with other administrations whose
radiocommunication services might be affected. In applying this
provision, administrations shall have due regard to the latest relevant
ITU-R Recommendations.
5.140 Additional allocation: In Angola, Iraq, Kenya, Somalia and
Togo, the band 7000-7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed service on
a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.141 Alternative allocation: In Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea,
Libya, Madagascar and Niger, the band 7000-7050 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.141A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the bands
7000-7100 kHz and 7100-7200 kHz are also allocated to the fixed and
land mobile services on a secondary basis.
5.141B Additional allocation: In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Australia,
Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, China, Comoros, Korea (Rep. of),
Diego Garcia, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Eritrea,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya,
Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Qatar,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, Viet
Nam and Yemen, the band 7100-7200 kHz is also allocated to the fixed
and the mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.142 The use of the band 7200-7300 kHz in Region 2 by the amateur
service shall not impose constraints on the broadcasting service
intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3. (WRC-12)
5.143 Additional allocation: frequencies in the band 7300-7350 kHz
may be used by stations in the fixed service and in the land mobile
service, communicating only within the boundary of the country in which
they are located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused
to the broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.143A In Region 3, frequencies in the band 7350-7450 kHz may be used
by stations in the fixed service on a primary basis and land mobile
service on a secondary basis, communicating only within the boundary of
the country in which they are located, on condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the broadcasting service. When using
frequencies for these services, administrations are urged to use the
minimum power required and to take account of the seasonal use of
frequencies by the broadcasting service published in accordance with
the Radio Regulations. (WRC-12)
5.143B In Region 1, frequencies in the band 7350-7450 kHz may be used
by stations in the fixed and land mobile services communicating only
within the boundary of the country in which they are located on
condition that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting
service. The total radiated power of each station shall not exceed 24
dBW. (WRC-12)
5.143C Additional allocation: In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Qatar,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen, the
bands 7350-7400 kHz and 7400-7450 kHz are also allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.143D In Region 2, frequencies in the band 7350-7400 kHz may be used
by stations in the fixed service and in the land mobile service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-12)
5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the band
7995-8005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and time
signals.
5.145 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 8291 kHz,
12290 kHz and 16420 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-07)
5.145A Stations in the radiolocation service shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, stations operating in the
fixed service. Applications of the radiolocation service are limited to
oceanographic radars operating in accordance with Resolution 612 (Rev.
WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.145B Alternative allocation: in Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency bands 9305-9355 kHz and
16100-16200 kHz are allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.146 Additional allocation: frequencies in the bands 9400-9500 kHz,
11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz and
18900-19020 kHz may be used by stations in the fixed service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies in the fixed service,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.147 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service, frequencies in the bands 9775-9900 kHz,
11650-11700 kHz and 11975-12050 kHz may be used by stations in the
fixed service communicating only within the boundary of the country in
which they are located, each station using a total radiated power not
exceeding 24 dBW.
5.149 In making assignments to stations of other services to which
the bands:
13360-13410 kHz, 22.81-22.86 GHz,
25550-25670 kHz, 23.07-23.12 GHz,
37.5-38.25 MHz, 31.2-31.3 GHz,
73-74.6 MHz in 31.5-31.8 GHz in
Regions 1 and 3, Regions 1 and 3,
150.05-153 MHz in 36.43-36.5 GHz,
Region 1, 42.5-43.5 GHz,
322-328.6 MHz, 48.94-49.04 GHz,
406.1-410 MHz, 76-86 GHz,
608-614 MHz in 92-94 GHz,
Regions 1 and 3, 94.1-100 GHz,
1330-1400 MHz, 102-109.5 GHz,
1610.6-1613.8 MHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz,
1660-1670 MHz, 128.33-128.59 GHz,
1718.8-1722.2 MHz, 129.23-129.49 GHz,
2655-2690 MHz, 130-134 GHz,
3260-3267 MHz, 136-148.5 GHz,
3332-3339 MHz, 151.5-158.5 GHz,
3345.8-3352.5 MHz, 168.59-168.93 GHz,
4825-4835 MHz, 171.11-171.45 GHz,
4950-4990 MHz, 172.31-172.65 GHz,
4990-5000 MHz, 173.52-173.85 GHz,
6650-6675.2 MHz, 195.75-196.15 GHz,
10.6-10.68 GHz, 209-226 GHz,
14.47-14.5 GHz, 241-250 GHz,
22.01-22.21 GHz, 252-275 GHz
22.21-22.5 GHz,
are allocated, administrations are urged to take all practicable steps
to protect the radio astronomy service from harmful interference.
Emissions from spaceborne or airborne stations can be particularly
serious sources of interference to the radio astronomy service (see
Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29). (WRC-07)
5.149A Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 13450-13550 kHz is
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile (R), service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.150 The following bands:
13553-13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 kHz),
26957-27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 kHz),
40.66-40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 MHz),
902-928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency 915 MHz),
2400-2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz),
5725-5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), and
24-24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz)
are also designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. Radiocommunication services operating within these bands
must accept harmful interference which may be caused by these
applications. ISM equipment operating in these bands is subject to the
provisions of No. 15.13.
5.151 Additional allocation: frequencies in the bands 13570-13600 kHz
and 13800-13870 kHz may be used by stations in the fixed service and in
the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service, communicating only
within the boundary of the country in which they are located, on the
condition that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting
service. When using frequencies in these services, administrations are
urged to use the minimum power required and to take account of the
seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service published in
accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.152 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, China, Côte
d'Ivoire, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the band 14250-14350 kHz is also allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis. Stations of the fixed service shall not use
a radiated power exceeding 24 dBW.
5.153 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the band
15995-16005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and time
signals.
5.154 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, the band 18068-18168 kHz is also allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis for use within their boundaries, with a peak
envelope power not exceeding 1 kW.
5.155 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
21850-21870 kHz is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile (R)
service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the use of the band
21850-21870 kHz by the fixed service is limited to provision of
services related to aircraft flight safety. (WRC-07)
5.155B The band 21870-21924 kHz is used by the fixed service for
provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.156 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 22720-23200 kHz is
also allocated to the meteorological aids service (radiosondes) on a
primary basis.
5.156A The use of the band 23200-23350 kHz by the fixed service is
limited to provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.157 The use of the band 23350-24000 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to inter-ship radiotelegraphy.
5.158 Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 24450-24600 kHz is
allocated to the fixed and land mobile services on a primary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.159 Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Moldova,
Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 39-39.5 MHz is allocated
to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.160 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Burundi, Dem. Rep. of the
Congo and Rwanda, the band 41-44 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.161 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Japan,
the band 41-44 MHz is also allocated to the radiolocation service on a
secondary basis.
5.161A Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. of) and the United
States, the frequency bands 41.015-41.665 MHz and 43.35-44 MHz are also
allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis. Stations in
the radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, or
claim protection from, stations operating in the fixed or mobile
services. Applications of the radiolocation service are limited to
oceanographic radars operating in accordance with Resolution 612 (Rev.
WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.161B Alternative allocation: In Albania, Germany, Armenia, Austria,
Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Vatican,
Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Rep. of Macedonia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco,
Montenegro, Norway, Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, United Kingdom, San Marino,
Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine, the frequency band
42-42.5 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.162 Additional allocation: In Australia, the band 44-47 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.162A Additional allocation: In Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, China, Vatican, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, the Russian
Federation, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, the Czech Rep., the United Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Sweden
and Switzerland the band 46-68 MHz is also allocated to the
radiolocation service on a secondary basis. This use is limited to the
operation of wind profiler radars in accordance with Resolution 217
(WRC-97). (WRC-12)
5.163 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Belarus, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 47-48.5 MHz
and 56.5-58 MHz are also allocated to the fixed and land mobile
services on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.164 Additional allocation: In Albania, Algeria, Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Côte d'Ivoire,
Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Monaco,
Montenegro, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Syrian Arab
Republic, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, the United Kingdom, Serbia,
Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and
Turkey, the band 47-68 MHz, in South Africa the band 47-50 MHz, and in
Latvia the band 48.5-56.5 MHz, are also allocated to the land mobile
service on a primary basis. However, stations of the land mobile
service in the countries mentioned in connection with each band
referred to in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference to,
or claim protection from, existing or planned broadcasting stations of
countries other than those mentioned in connection with the band.
(WRC-12)
5.165 Additional allocation: In Angola, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of
the), Madagascar, Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan,
Tanzania and Chad, the band 47-68 MHz is also allocated to the fixed
and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.166 Alternative allocation: In New Zealand, the band 50-51 MHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis; the band
53-54 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.167 Alternative allocation: in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam,
India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan, Singapore and Thailand,
the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to the fixed, mobile and broadcasting
services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.167A Additional allocation: in Indonesia, the band 50-54 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.168 Additional allocation: in Australia, China and the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, the band 50-54 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.169 Alternative allocation: In Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia,
the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and
Zimbabwe, the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to the amateur service on a
primary basis. In Senegal, the band 50-51 MHz is allocated to the
amateur service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.170 Additional allocation: in New Zealand, the band 51-53 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.171 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali,
Namibia, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland,
Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 54-68 MHz is also allocated to the fixed
and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.172 Different category of service: in the French overseas
departments and communities in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico,
the allocation of the band 54-68 MHz to the fixed and mobile services
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.173 Different category of service: in the French overseas
departments and communities in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico,
the allocation of the band 68-72 MHz to the fixed and mobile services
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 68-73 MHz
and 76-87.5 MHz are allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis. In Latvia and Lithuania, the bands 68-73 MHz and 76-87.5 MHz are
allocated to the broadcasting and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis. The services to which these bands are
allocated in other countries and the broadcasting service in the
countries listed above are subject to agreements with the neighbouring
countries concerned. (WRC-07)
5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, China, Korea (Rep. of),
the Philippines, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea and Samoa, the band
68-74 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis. (WRC-07)
5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 73-74 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.178 Additional allocation: In Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras and Nicaragua, the band 73-74.6 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.179 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 74.6-74.8
MHz and 75.2-75.4 MHz are also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service, on a primary basis, for ground-based
transmitters only. (WRC-12)
5.180 The frequency 75 MHz is assigned to marker beacons.
Administrations shall refrain from assigning frequencies close to the
limits of the guardband to stations of other services which, because of
their power or geographical position, might cause harmful interference
or otherwise place a constraint on marker beacons.
Every effort should be made to improve further the characteristics of
airborne receivers and to limit the power of transmitting stations
close to the limits 74.8 MHz and 75.2 MHz.
5.181 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel and the Syrian Arab
Republic, the band 74.8-75.2 MHz is also allocated to the mobile
service on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. In order to ensure that harmful interference is not caused to
stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service, stations of the
mobile service shall not be introduced in the band until it is no
longer required for the aeronautical radionavigation service by any
administration which may be identified in the application of the
procedure invoked under No. 9.21.
5.182 Additional allocation: in Western Samoa, the band 75.4-87 MHz
is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.183 Additional allocation: in China, Korea (Rep. of), Japan, the
Philippines and the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, the band 76-87 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.185 Different category of service: in the United States, the French
overseas departments and communities in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica,
Mexico and Paraguay, the allocation of the band 76-88 MHz to the fixed
and mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.187 Alternative allocation: in Albania, the band 81-87.5 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis and used in
accordance with the decisions contained in the Final Acts of the
Special Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.188 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 85-87 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The
introduction of the broadcasting service in Australia is subject to
special agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.190 Additional allocation: in Monaco, the band 87.5-88 MHz is also
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.192 Additional allocation: in China and Korea (Rep. of), the band
100-108 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis.
5.194 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and
Turkmenistan, the band 104-108 MHz is also allocated to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile (R), service on a secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.197 Additional allocation: In the Syrian Arab Republic, the band
108-111.975 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a secondary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In order to ensure
that harmful interference is not caused to stations of the aeronautical
radionavigation service, stations of the mobile service shall not be
introduced in the band until it is no longer required for the
aeronautical radionavigation service by any administration which may be
identified in the application of the procedures invoked under No. 9.21.
(WRC-12)
5.197A Additional allocation: The band 108-117.975 MHz is also
allocated on a primary basis to the aeronautical mobile (R) service,
limited to systems operating in accordance with recognized
international aeronautical standards. Such use shall be in accordance
with Resolution 413 (Rev.WRC-12). The use of the band 108-112 MHz by
the aeronautical mobile (R) service shall be limited to systems
composed of ground-based transmitters and associated receivers that
provide navigational information in support of air navigation functions
in accordance with recognized international aeronautical standards.
(FCC)
5.200 In the band 117.975-137 MHz, the frequency 121.5 MHz is the
aeronautical emergency frequency and, where required, the frequency
123.1 MHz is the aeronautical frequency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile
stations of the maritime mobile service may communicate on these
frequencies under the conditions laid down in Article 31 for distress
and safety purposes with stations of the aeronautical mobile service.
(WRC-07)
5.201 Additional allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq (Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
132-136 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service
on a primary basis. In assigning frequencies to stations of the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service, the administration shall take account
of the frequencies assigned to stations in the aeronautical mobile (R)
service. (WRC-12)
5.202 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation,
Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jordan, Latvia, Oman, Uzbekistan,
Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 136-137 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In assigning
frequencies to stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR) service, the
administration shall take account of the frequencies assigned to
stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service. (WRC-12)
5.204 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, the United Arab
Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kuwait,
Montenegro, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Serbia, Singapore,
Thailand and Yemen, the band 137-138 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33). (WRC-07)
5.205 Different category of service: in Israel and Jordan, the
allocation of the band 137-138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.206 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Egypt, the Russian Federation, Finland, France, Georgia,
Greece, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland,
Kyrgyzstan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of the
band 137-138 MHz to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.207 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 137-144 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis until
that service can be accommodated within regional broadcasting
allocations.
5.208 The use of the band 137-138 MHz by the mobile-satellite service
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.208A In making assignments to space stations in the
mobile-satellite service in the bands 137-138 MHz, 387-390 MHz and
400.15-401 MHz, administrations shall take all practicable steps to
protect the radio astronomy service in the bands 150.05-153 MHz,
322-328.6 MHz, 406.1-410 MHz and 608-614 MHz from harmful interference
from unwanted emissions. The threshold levels of interference
detrimental to the radio astronomy service are shown in the relevant
ITU-R Recommendation. (WRC-07)
5.208B In the bands:
137-138 MHz,
387-390 MHz,
400.15-401 MHz,
1452-1492 MHz,
1525-1610 MHz,
1613.8-1626.5 MHz,
2655-2690 MHz,
21.4-22 GHz,
Resolution 739 (Rev.WRC-07) applies. (WRC-07) (FCC)
5.209 The use of the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-150.05 MHz, 399.9-400.05
MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is limited to non-geostationary-satellite
systems.
5.210 Additional allocation: in Italy, the Czech Rep. and the United
Kingdom, the bands 138-143.6 MHz and 143.65-144 MHz are also allocated
to the space research service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.211 Additional allocation: In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria,
Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland,
Greece, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Montenegro,
Norway, the Netherlands, Qatar, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia,
Slovenia, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia and Turkey,
the band 138-144 MHz is also allocated to the maritime mobile and land
mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.212 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, the
Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Gabon, Gambia, Ghana,
Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique,
Namibia, Niger, Oman, Uganda, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of
the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo,
Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 138-144 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.213 Additional allocation: in China, the band 138-144 MHz is also
allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.214 Additional allocation: In Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, The Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Somalia, Sudan,
South Sudan and Tanzania, the band 138-144 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.216 Additional allocation: in China, the band 144-146 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a secondary basis.
5.217 Alternative allocation: in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba,
Guyana and India, the band 146-148 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis.
5.218 Additional allocation: the band 148-149.9 MHz is also allocated
to the space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The bandwidth of any
individual transmission shall not exceed ±25 kHz.
5.219 The use of the band 148-149.9 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The
mobile-satellite service shall not constrain the development and use of
the fixed, mobile and space operation services in the band 148-149.9
MHz.
5.220 The use of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No.
9.11A. The mobile-satellite service shall not constrain the development
and use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the bands
149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz.
5.221 Stations of the mobile-satellite service in the band 148-149.9
MHz shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
stations of the fixed or mobile services operating in accordance with
the Table of Frequency Allocations in the following countries: Albania,
Algeria, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Cyprus, Congo
(Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark,
Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Spain, Estonia,
Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Finland, France, Gabon, Ghana,
Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro,
Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the Netherlands, the
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Kyrgyzstan, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Slovakia, Romania, the United
Kingdom, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Sudan, Sri
Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad,
Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine,
Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe. (WRC-12)
5.222 Emissions of the radionavigation-satellite service in the bands
149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz may also be used by receiving
earth stations of the space research service.
5.223 Recognizing that the use of the band 149.9-150.05 MHz by the
fixed and mobile services may cause harmful interference to the
radionavigation-satellite service, administrations are urged not to
authorize such use in application of No. 4.4.
5.224A The use of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to the land
mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) until 1 January 2015.
5.224B The allocation of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05
MHz to the radionavigation-satellite service shall be effective until 1
January 2015.
5.225 Additional allocation: in Australia and India, the band
150.05-153 MHz is also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a
primary basis.
5.225A Additional allocation: In Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, China, the Russian Federation, France, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine and Viet Nam, the frequency band 154-156 MHz is also allocated
to the radiolocation service on a primary basis. The usage of the
frequency band 154-156 MHz by the radiolocation service shall be
limited to space-object detection systems operating from terrestrial
locations. The operation of stations in the radiolocation service in
the frequency band 154-156 MHz shall be subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. For the identification of potentially affected
administrations in Region 1, the instantaneous field-strength value of
12 dB(µV/m) for 10% of the time produced at 10 m above ground level in
the 25 kHz reference frequency band at the border of the territory of
any other administration shall be used. For the identification of
potentially affected administrations in Region 3, the
interference-to-noise ratio (I/N) value of −6 dB (N = −161 dBW/4 kHz),
or −10 dB for applications with greater protection requirements, such
as public protection and disaster relief (PPDR (N = −161 dBW/4 kHz)),
for 1% of the time produced at 60 m above ground level at the border of
the territory of any other administration shall be used. In the
frequency bands 156.7625-156.8375 MHz, 156.5125-156.5375 MHz,
161.9625-161.9875 MHz, 162.0125-162.0375 MHz, out-of-band e.i.r.p. of
space surveillance radars shall not exceed −16 dBW. Frequency
assignments to the radiolocation service under this allocation in
Ukraine shall not be used without the agreement of Moldova. (WRC-12)
5.226 The frequency 156.525 MHz is the international distress, safety
and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone
service using digital selective calling (DSC). The conditions for the
use of this frequency and the band 156.4875-156.5625 MHz are contained
in Articles 31 and 52, and in Appendix 18.
The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety and
calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service.
The conditions for the use of this frequency and the band
156.7625-156.8375 MHz are contained in Article 31 and Appendix 18.
In the bands 156-156.4875 MHz, 156.5625-156.7625 MHz, 156.8375-157.45
MHz, 160.6-160.975 MHz and 161.475-162.05 MHz, each administration
shall give priority to the maritime mobile service on only such
frequencies as are assigned to stations of the maritime mobile service
by the administration (see Articles 31 and 52, and Appendix 18).
Any use of frequencies in these bands by stations of other services to
which they are allocated should be avoided in areas where such use
might cause harmful interference to the maritime mobile VHF
radiocommunication service.
However, the frequencies 156.8 MHz and 156.525 MHz and the frequency
bands in which priority is given to the maritime mobile service may be
used for radiocommunications on inland waterways subject to agreement
between interested and affected administrations and taking into account
current frequency usage and existing agreements. (WRC-07)
5.227 Additional allocation: the bands 156.4875-156.5125 MHz and
156.5375-156.5625 MHz are also allocated to the fixed and land mobile
services on a primary basis. The use of these bands by the fixed and
land mobile services shall not cause harmful interference to nor claim
protection from the maritime mobile VHF radiocommunication service.
(WRC-07)
5.228 The use of the frequency bands 156.7625-156.7875 MHz and
156.8125-156.8375 MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
is limited to the reception of automatic identification system (AIS)
emissions of long-range AIS broadcast messages (Message 27, see the
most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1371). With the exception
of AIS emissions, emissions in these frequency bands by systems
operating in the maritime mobile service for communications shall not
exceed 1 W. (WRC-12)
5.228A The frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz may be used by aircraft stations for the purpose
of search and rescue operations and other safety-related
communications. (WRC-12)
5.228B The use of the frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz by the fixed and land mobile services shall not
cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, the maritime
mobile service. (WRC-12)
5.228C The use of the frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz by the maritime mobile service and the
mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service is limited to the automatic
identification system (AIS). The use of these frequency bands by the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service is limited to AIS emissions from
search and rescue aircraft operations. The AIS operations in these
frequency bands shall not constrain the development and use of the
fixed and mobile services operating in the adjacent frequency bands.
(WRC-12)
5.228D The frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz (AIS 1) and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz (AIS 2) may continue to be used by the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis until 1 January 2025, at which time
this allocation shall no longer be valid. Administrations are
encouraged to make all practicable efforts to discontinue the use of
these bands by the fixed and mobile services prior to the transition
date. During this transition period, the maritime mobile service in
these frequency bands has priority over the fixed, land mobile and
aeronautical mobile services. (WRC-12)
5.228E The use of the automatic identification system in the
frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and 162.0125-162.0375 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service is limited to aircraft stations for
the purpose of search and rescue operations and other safety-related
communications. (WRC-12)
5.228F The use of the frequency bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
is limited to the reception of automatic identification system
emissions from stations operating in the maritime mobile service.
(WRC-12)
5.229 Alternative allocation: in Morocco, the band 162-174 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The use of
this band shall be subject to agreement with administrations having
services, operating or planned, in accordance with the Table which are
likely to be affected. Stations in existence on 1 January 1981, with
their technical characteristics as of that date, are not affected by
such agreement.
5.230 Additional allocation: in China, the band 163-167 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.231 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan and China, the band
167-174 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis. The introduction of the broadcasting service into this band
shall be subject to agreement with the neighbouring countries in Region
3 whose services are likely to be affected. (WRC-12)
5.232 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 170-174 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.233 Additional allocation: in China, the band 174-184 MHz is also
allocated to the space research (space-to-Earth) and the space
operation (space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. These services shall not cause
harmful interference to, or claim protection from, existing or planned
broadcasting stations.
5.234 Different category of service: in Mexico, the allocation of the
band 174-216 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.235 Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Spain, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco,
Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland,
the band 174-223 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a
primary basis. However, the stations of the land mobile service shall
not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
broadcasting stations, existing or planned, in countries other than
those listed in this footnote.
5.237 Additional allocation: In Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Libya, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia and Chad,
the band 174-223 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services
on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.238 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the
Philippines, the band 200-216 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.240 Additional allocation: in China and India, the band 216-223 MHz
is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis and to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.241 In Region 2, no new stations in the radiolocation service may
be authorized in the band 216-225 MHz. Stations authorized prior to 1
January 1990 may continue to operate on a secondary basis.
5.242 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 216-220 MHz is also
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis.
5.243 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the band 216-225 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis, subject to not causing harmful interference to existing or
planned broadcasting services in other countries.
5.245 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 222-223 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis and to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.246 Alternative allocation: in Spain, France, Israel and Monaco,
the band 223-230 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting and land mobile
services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) on the basis that, in the
preparation of frequency plans, the broadcasting service shall have
prior choice of frequencies; and allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except land mobile, services on a secondary basis. However, the
stations of the land mobile service shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, existing or planned
broadcasting stations in Morocco and Algeria.
5.247 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United
Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and Syrian Arab Republic, the band
223-235 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation
service on a primary basis.
5.250 Additional allocation: in China, the band 225-235 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis.
5.251 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 230-235 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.252 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the
bands 230-238 MHz and 246-254 MHz are allocated to the broadcasting
service on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21.
5.254 The bands 235-322 MHz and 335.4-399.9 MHz may be used by the
mobile-satellite service, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21,
on condition that stations in this service do not cause harmful
interference to those of other services operating or planned to be
operated in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations except
for the additional allocation made in footnote No. 5.256A.
5.255 The bands 312-315 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 387-390 MHz
(space-to-Earth) in the mobile-satellite service may also be used by
non-geostationary-satellite systems. Such use is subject to
coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.256 The frequency 243 MHz is the frequency in this band for use by
survival craft stations and equipment used for survival purposes.
(WRC-07)
5.256A Additional allocation: in China, the Russian Federation,
Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the band 258-261 MHz is also allocated to the
space research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service
(Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. Stations in the space research
service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service (Earth-to-space)
shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, nor
constrain the use and development of the mobile service systems and
mobile-satellite service systems operating in the band. Stations in
space research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service
(Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the future development of fixed
service systems of other countries.
5.257 The band 267-272 MHz may be used by administrations for space
telemetry in their countries on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.258 The use of the band 328.6-335.4 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to Instrument Landing Systems (glide
path).
5.259 Additional allocation: In Egypt and the Syrian Arab Republic,
the band 328.6-335.4 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a
secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In order
to ensure that harmful interference is not caused to stations of the
aeronautical radionavigation service, stations of the mobile service
shall not be introduced in the band until it is no longer required for
the aeronautical radionavigation service by any administration which
may be identified in the application of the procedure invoked under No.
9.21. (WRC-12)
5.260 Recognizing that the use of the band 399.9-400.05 MHz by the
fixed and mobile services may cause harmful interference to the
radionavigation satellite service, administrations are urged not to
authorize such use in application of No. 4.4.
5.261 Emissions shall be confined in a band of ±25 kHz about the
standard frequency 400.1 MHz.
5.262 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Botswana, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab
Emirates, Ecuador, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
Liberia, Malaysia, Moldova, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore,
Somalia, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
400.05-401 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.263 The band 400.15-401 MHz is also allocated to the space research
service in the space-to-space direction for communications with manned
space vehicles. In this application, the space research service will
not be regarded as a safety service.
5.264 The use of the band 400.15-401 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The power
flux-density limit indicated in Annex 1 of Appendix 5 shall apply until
such time as a competent world radiocommunication conference revises
it.
5.266 The use of the band 406-406.1 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is limited to low power satellite emergency position-indicating
radiobeacons (see also Article 31). (WRC-07)
5.267 Any emission capable of causing harmful interference to the
authorized uses of the band 406-406.1 MHz is prohibited.
5.268 Use of the band 410-420 MHz by the space research service is
limited to communications within 5 km of an orbiting, manned space
vehicle. The power flux-density at the surface of the Earth produced by
emissions from extra-vehicular activities shall not exceed −153
dB(W/m2) for 0° ≤δ ≤5°, −153 + 0.077 (δ−5) dB(W/m2;) for 5° ≤δ ≤70° and
−148 dB(W/m2) for 70° ≤δ ≤90°, where δ is the angle of arrival of the
radio-frequency wave and the reference bandwidth is 4 kHz. No. 4.10
does not apply to extra-vehicular activities. In this frequency band
the space research (space-to-space) service shall not claim protection
from, nor constrain the use and development of, stations of the fixed
and mobile services.
5.269 Different category of service: in Australia, the United States,
India, Japan and the United Kingdom, the allocation of the bands
420-430 MHz and 440-450 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.270 Additional allocation: in Australia, the United States, Jamaica
and the Philippines, the bands 420-430 MHz and 440-450 MHz are also
allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.271 Additional allocation: in Belarus, China, India, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 420-460 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical radionavigation service (radio altimeters) on a secondary
basis. (WRC-07)
5.274 Alternative allocation: In Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Chad,
the bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440 MHz are allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-12)
5.275 Additional allocation: In Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Libya, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia,
the bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440 MHz are also allocated to the fixed
and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.276 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, Egypt,
the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy,
Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan,
the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's
Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania,
Thailand, Togo, Turkey and Yemen, the band 430-440 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis and the bands 430-435
MHz and 438-440 MHz are also allocated to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.277 Additional allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, the Russian Federation,
Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mali, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Poland, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania,
Rwanda, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 430-440
MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.278 Different category of service: in Argentina, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Honduras, Panama and Venezuela, the allocation of
the band 430-440 MHz to the amateur service is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33).
5.279 Additional allocation: in Mexico, the bands 430-435 MHz and
438-440 MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to the land mobile
service, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.279A The use of this band by sensors in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) shall be in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R RS.1260-1. Additionally, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) in the band 432-438 MHz shall
not cause harmful interference to the aeronautical radionavigation
service in China. The provisions of this footnote in no way diminish
the obligation of the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) to
operate as a secondary service in accordance with Nos. 5.29 and 5.30.
5.280 In Germany, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Montenegro,
Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland, the band 433.05-434.79 MHz
(centre frequency 433.92 MHz) is designated for industrial, scientific
and medical (ISM) applications. Radiocommunication services of these
countries operating within this band must accept harmful interference
which may be caused by these applications. ISM equipment operating in
this band is subject to the provisions of No. 15.13. (WRC-07)
5.281 Additional allocation: in the French overseas departments and
communities in Region 2 and India, the band 433.75-434.25 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary
basis. In France and in Brazil, the band is allocated to the same
service on a secondary basis.
5.282 In the bands 435-438 MHz, 1260-1270 MHz, 2400-2450 MHz,
3400-3410 MHz (in Regions 2 and 3 only) and 5650-5670 MHz, the
amateur-satellite service may operate subject to not causing harmful
interference to other services operating in accordance with the Table
(see No. 5.43). Administrations authorizing such use shall ensure that
any harmful interference caused by emissions from a station in the
amateur-satellite service is immediately eliminated in accordance with
the provisions of No. 25.11. The use of the bands 1260-1270 MHz and
5650-5670 MHz by the amateur-satellite service is limited to the
Earth-to-space direction.
5.283 Additional allocation: in Austria, the band 438-440 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services
on a primary basis.
5.284 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 440-450 MHz is also
allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.285 Different category of service: in Canada, the allocation of the
band 440-450 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.286 The band 449.75-450.25 MHz may be used for the space operation
service (Earth-to-space) and the space research service
(Earth-to-space), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.286A The use of the bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.286AA The band 450-470 MHz is identified for use by administrations
wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). See
Resolution 224 (Rev.WRC-12). This identification does not preclude the
use of this band by any application of the services to which it is
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
(FCC)
5.286B The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed in No.
5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456 MHz and
459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by stations in the
mobile-satellite service, shall not cause harmful interference to, or
claim protection from, stations of the fixed or mobile services
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
5.286C The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed in No.
5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456 MHz and
459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by stations in the
mobile-satellite service, shall not constrain the development and use
of the fixed and mobile services operating in accordance with the Table
of Frequency Allocations.
5.286D Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and
Panama, the band 454-455 MHz is also allocated to the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, Nepal and Nigeria, the
bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz are also allocated to the
mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.287 In the maritime mobile service, the frequencies 457.525 MHz,
457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 MHz may
be used by on-board communication stations. Where needed, equipment
designed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using also the additional
frequencies 457.5375 MHz, 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz
may be introduced for on-board communications. The use of these
frequencies in territorial waters may be subject to the national
regulations of the administration concerned. The characteristics of the
equipment used shall conform to those specified in Recommendation ITU-R
M.1174-2. (WRC-07)
5.288 In the territorial waters of the United States and the
Philippines, the preferred frequencies for use by on-board
communication stations shall be 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz
and 457.600 MHz paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 MHz,
467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. The characteristics of the equipment used
shall conform to those specified in Recommendation ITU-R M.1174-2.
(WRC-03)
5.289 Earth exploration-satellite service applications, other than
the meteorological-satellite service, may also be used in the bands
460-470 MHz and 1690-1710 MHz for space-to-Earth transmissions subject
to not causing harmful interference to stations operating in accordance
with the Table.
5.290 Different category of service: In Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, China, the Russian Federation, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
and Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 460-470 MHz to the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-12)
5.291 Additional allocation: in China, the band 470-485 MHz is also
allocated to the space research (space-to-Earth) and the space
operation (space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21 and subject to not causing harmful
interference to existing and planned broadcasting stations.
5.291A Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Netherlands, the Czech Rep. and
Switzerland, the band 470-494 MHz is also allocated to the
radiolocation service on a secondary basis. This use is limited to the
operation of wind profiler radars in accordance with Resolution 217
(WRC-97).
5.292 Different category of service: in Mexico, the allocation of the
band 470-512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services, and in Argentina,
Uruguay and Venezuela to the mobile service, is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.293 Different category of service: In Canada, Chile, Cuba, the
United States, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and Peru, the
allocation of the bands 470-512 MHz and 614-806 MHz to the fixed
service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21. In Canada, Chile, Cuba, the United States,
Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and Peru, the allocation of
the bands 470-512 MHz and 614-698 MHz to the mobile service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. In Argentina and Ecuador, the allocation of the band 470-512 MHz
to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33),
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-12)
5.294 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Côte
d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, Libya, the Syrian Arab
Republic, South Sudan, Chad and Yemen, the band 470-582 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.296 Additional allocation: In Albania, Germany, Saudi Arabia,
Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso,
Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark,
Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France,
Gabon, Ghana, Iraq, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait,
Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Libya,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Moldova,
Monaco, Niger, Norway, Oman, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the United
Kingdom, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and
Turkey, the band 470-790 MHz, and in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
and Zimbabwe, the band 470-698 MHz are also allocated on a secondary
basis to the land mobile service, intended for applications ancillary
to broadcasting. Stations of the land mobile service in the countries
listed in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference to
existing or planned stations operating in accordance with the Table in
countries other than those listed in this footnote. (WRC-12)
5.297 Additional allocation: in Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, El
Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica and
Mexico, the band 512-608 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. (WRC-07)
5.298 Additional allocation: in India, the band 549.75-550.25 MHz is
also allocated to the space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a
secondary basis.
5.300 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Sudan and South Sudan, the band 582-790 MHz is also allocated
to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a
secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.304 Additional allocation: in the African Broadcasting Area (see
Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), the band 606-614 MHz is also allocated to the radio
astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.305 Additional allocation: in China, the band 606-614 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.306 Additional allocation: in Region 1, except in the African
Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), and in Region 3, the band
608-614 MHz is also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a
secondary basis.
5.307 Additional allocation: in India, the band 608-614 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.309 Different category of service: in Costa Rica, El Salvador and
Honduras, the allocation of the band 614-806 MHz to the fixed service
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.311A For the frequency band 620-790 MHz, see also Resolution 549
(WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.312 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 645-862 MHz, in Bulgaria
the bands 646-686 MHz, 726-758 MHz, 766-814 MHz and 822-862 MHz, in
Romania the band 830-862 MHz, and in Poland, the band 830-860 MHz until
31 December 2012 and the band 860-862 MHz until 31 December 2017, are
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.312A In Region 1, the use of the band 694-790 MHz by the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service is subject to the provisions of
Resolution 232 (WRC-12). See also Resolution 224 (Rev. WRC-12).
(WRC-12)
5.313A The band, or portions of the band 698-790 MHz, in Bangladesh,
China, Korea (Rep. of), India, Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New
Guinea, Philippines and Singapore are identified for use by these
administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the use
of these bands by any application of the services to which they are
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. In
China, the use of IMT in this band will not start until 2015. (WRC-12)
5.313B Different category of service: in Brazil, the allocation of
the band 698-806 MHz to the mobile service is on a secondary basis (see
No. 5.32). (WRC-07)
5.314 Additional allocation: in Austria, Italy, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan and the United Kingdom, the band 790-862 MHz is also
allocated to the land mobile service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.315 Alternative allocation: in Greece, the band 790-838 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.316 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark,
Egypt, Finland, Greece, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, The Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Mali, Monaco,
Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the
Syrian Arab Republic, Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland, the band 790-830
MHz, and in these same countries and in Spain, France, Gabon and Malta,
the band 830-862 MHz, are also allocated to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis. However, stations of
the mobile service in the countries mentioned in connection with each
band referred to in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference
to, or claim protection from, stations of services operating in
accordance with the Table in countries other than those mentioned in
connection with the band. This allocation is effective until 16 June
2015. (WRC-07)
5.316A Additional allocation: in Spain, France, Gabon and Malta, the
band 790-830 MHz, in Albania, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana,
Burundi, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia,
Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iraq, Kuwait, Lesotho,
Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Morocco, Mauritania,
Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Poland, Qatar,
Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, South Sudan,
South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
and French overseas departments and communities of Region 1, the band
790-862 MHz and in Georgia, the band 806-862 MHz are also allocated to
the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis
subject to the agreement by the administrations concerned obtained
under No. 9.21 and under the GE06 Agreement, as appropriate, including
those administrations mentioned in No. 5.312 where appropriate. See
Resolutions 224 (Rev. WRC-12) and 749 (Rev. WRC-12). This allocation is
effective until 16 June 2015. (WRC-12)
5.316B In Region 1, the allocation to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service on a primary basis in the frequency band 790-862 MHz
shall come into effect from 17 June 2015 and shall be subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with respect to the aeronautical
radionavigation service in countries mentioned in No. 5.312. For
countries party to the GE06 Agreement, the use of stations of the
mobile service is also subject to the successful application of the
procedures of that Agreement. Resolutions 224 (Rev. WRC-12) and 749
(Rev. WRC-12) shall apply, as appropriate. (WRC-12)
5.317 Additional allocation: in Region 2 (except Brazil and the
United States), the band 806-890 MHz is also allocated to the
mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21. The use of this service is intended for
operation within national boundaries.
5.317A Those parts of the band 698-960 MHz in Region 2 and the band
790-960 MHz in Regions 1 and 3 which are allocated to the mobile
service on a primary basis are identified for use by administrations
wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT)—see
Resolutions 224 (Rev. WRC-12) and 749 (Rev. WRC-12), as appropriate.
This identification does not preclude the use of these bands by any
application of the services to which they are allocated and does not
establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-12)
5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and Mexico,
the bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz are also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis, for public
correspondence with aircraft. The use of the band 849-851 MHz is
limited to transmissions from aeronautical stations and the use of the
band 894-896 MHz is limited to transmissions from aircraft stations.
5.319 Additional allocation: in Belarus, the Russian Federation and
Ukraine, the bands 806-840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856-890 MHz
(space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service. The use of these bands by
this service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, services in other countries operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations and is subject to special
agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.320 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the bands 806-890 MHz and
942-960 MHz are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on a primary basis, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The use of this service is
limited to operation within national boundaries. In seeking such
agreement, appropriate protection shall be afforded to services
operating in accordance with the Table, to ensure that no harmful
interference is caused to such services.
5.322 In Region 1, in the band 862-960 MHz, stations of the
broadcasting service shall be operated only in the African Broadcasting
Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13) excluding Algeria, Burundi, Egypt, Spain,
Lesotho, Libya, Morocco, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa,
Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. (WRC-12)
5.323 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 862-960 MHz, in Bulgaria the bands
862-890.2 MHz and 900-935.2 MHz, in Poland the band 862-876 MHz until
31 December 2017, and in Romania the bands 862-880 MHz and 915-925 MHz,
are also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis. Such use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21
with administrations concerned and limited to ground-based radiobeacons
in operation on 27 October 1997 until the end of their lifetime.
(WRC-12)
5.325 Different category of service: in the United States, the
allocation of the band 890-942 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21.
5.325A Different category of service: in Cuba, the allocation of the
band 902-915 MHz to the land mobile service is on a primary basis.
5.326 Different category of service: in Chile, the band 903-905 MHz
is allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.327 Different category of service: in Australia, the allocation of
the band 915-928 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.327A The use of the frequency band 960-1164 MHz by the aeronautical
mobile (R) service is limited to systems that operate in accordance
with recognized international aeronautical standards. Such use shall be
in accordance with Resolution 417 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.328 The use of the band 960-1215 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved on a worldwide basis for the
operation and development of airborne electronic aids to air navigation
and any directly associated ground-based facilities.
5.328A Stations in the radionavigation-satellite service in the band
1164-1215 MHz shall operate in accordance with the provisions of
Resolution 609 (Rev.WRC-07) and shall not claim protection from
stations in the aeronautical radionavigation service in the band
960-1215 MHz. No. 5.43A does not apply. The provisions of No. 21.18
shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.328B The use of the bands 1164-1300 MHz, 1559-1610 MHz and
5010-5030 MHz by systems and networks in the radionavigation-satellite
service for which complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, is received by the Radiocommunication Bureau after 1
January 2005 is subject to the application of the provisions of Nos.
9.12, 9.12A and 9.13. Resolution 610 (WRC-03) shall also apply;
however, in the case of radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-space) networks and systems, Resolution 610 (WRC-03) shall
only apply to transmitting space stations. In accordance with No.
5.329A, for systems and networks in the radionavigation-satellite
service (space-to-space) in the bands 1215-1300 MHz and 1559-1610 MHz,
the provisions of Nos. 9.7, 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13 shall only apply with
respect to other systems and networks in the radionavigation-satellite
service (space-to-space). (WRC-07)
5.329 Use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band
1215-1300 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful
interference is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the
radionavigation service authorized under No. 5.331. Furthermore, the
use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-1300 MHz
shall be subject to the condition that no harmful interference is
caused to the radiolocation service. No. 5.43 shall not apply in
respect of the radiolocation service. Resolution 608 (WRC-03) shall
apply.
5.329A Use of systems in the radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-space) operating in the bands 1215-1300 MHz and 1559-1610 MHz
is not intended to provide safety service applications, and shall not
impose any additional constraints on radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) systems or on other services operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations. (WRC-07)
5.330 Additional allocation: in Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, South
Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band 1215-1300 MHz is also allocated
to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.331 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Germany, Saudi Arabia,
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Korea
(Rep. of), Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Estonia,
the Russian Federation, Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Guinea,
Equatorial Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Montenegro,
Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Slovakia,
the United Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Sri
Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Turkey,
Venezuela and Viet Nam, the band 1215-1300 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis. In Canada and the United
States, the band 1240-1300 MHz is also allocated to the radionavigation
service, and use of the radionavigation service shall be limited to the
aeronautical radionavigation service. (WRC-12)
5.332 In the band 1215-1260 MHz, active spaceborne sensors in the
Earth exploration-satellite and space research services shall not cause
harmful interference to, claim protection from, or otherwise impose
constraints on operation or development of the radiolocation service,
the radionavigation-satellite service and other services allocated on a
primary basis.
5.334 Additional allocation: in Canada and the United States, the
band 1350-1370 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.335 In Canada and the United States in the band 1240-1300 MHz,
active spaceborne sensors in the Earth exploration-satellite and space
research services shall not cause interference to, claim protection
from, or otherwise impose constraints on operation or development of
the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.335A In the band 1260-1300 MHz, active spaceborne sensors in the
Earth exploration-satellite and space research services shall not cause
harmful interference to, claim protection from, or otherwise impose
constraints on operation or development of the radiolocation service
and other services allocated by footnotes on a primary basis.
5.337 The use of the bands 1300-1350 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz and 9000-9200
MHz by the aeronautical radionavigation service is restricted to
ground-based radars and to associated airborne transponders which
transmit only on frequencies in these bands and only when actuated by
radars operating in the same band.
5.337A The use of the band 1300-1350 MHz by earth stations in the
radionavigation-satellite service and by stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor constrain the
operation and development of, the aeronautical-radionavigation service.
5.338 In Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia and Turkmenistan, existing
installations of the radionavigation service may continue to operate in
the band 1350-1400 MHz. (WRC-12)
5.338A In the bands 1350-1400 MHz, 1427-1452 MHz, 22.55-23.55 GHz,
30-31.3 GHz, 49.7-50.2 GHz, 50.4-50.9 GHz, 51.4-52.6 GHz, 81-86 GHz and
92-94 GHz, Resolution 750 (Rev. WRC-12) applies. (WRC-12)
5.339 The bands 1370-1400 MHz, 2640-2655 MHz, 4950-4990 MHz and
15.20-15.35 GHz are also allocated to the space research (passive) and
Earth exploration-satellite (passive) services on a secondary basis.
5.340 All emissions are prohibited in the following bands:
1400-1427 MHz,
2690-2700 MHz, except those provided for by No. 5.422,
10.68-10.7 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.483,
15.35-15.4 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.511,
23.6-24 GHz,
31.3-31.5 GHz,
31.5-31.8 GHz, in Region 2,
48.94-49.04 GHz, from airborne stations
50.2-50.4 GHz,2
25.340.1 The allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service
(passive) and the space research service (passive) in the band
50.2-50.4 GHz should not impose undue constraints on the use of the
adjacent bands by the primary allocated services in those bands.
52.6-54.25 GHz,
86-92 GHz,
100-102 GHz,
109.5-111.8 GHz,
114.25-116 GHz,
148.5-151.5 GHz,
164-167 GHz,
182-185 GHz,
190-191.8 GHz,
200-209 GHz,
226-231.5 GHz,
250-252 GHz.
5.341 In the bands 1400-1727 MHz, 101-120 GHz and 197-220 GHz,
passive research is being conducted by some countries in a programme
for the search for intentional emissions of extraterrestrial origin.
5.342 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, the band
1429-1535 MHz, and in Bulgaria the band 1525-1535 MHz, are also
allocated to the aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis
exclusively for the purposes of aeronautical telemetry within the
national territory. As of 1 April 2007, the use of the band 1452-1492
MHz is subject to agreement between the administrations concerned.
(WRC-12)
5.343 In Region 2, the use of the band 1435-1535 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile service.
5.344 Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band
1452-1525 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis (see also No. 5.343).
5.345 Use of the band 1452-1492 MHz by the broadcasting-satellite
service, and by the broadcasting service, is limited to digital audio
broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528
(Rev.WRC-03). (FCC)
5.348 The use of the band 1518-1525 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. In the band
1518-1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service shall not claim
protection from the stations in the fixed service. No. 5.43A does not
apply.
5.348A In the band 1518-1525 MHz, the coordination threshold in terms
of the power flux-density levels at the surface of the Earth in
application of No. 9.11A for space stations in the mobile-satellite
(space-to-Earth) service, with respect to the land mobile service use
for specialized mobile radios or used in conjunction with public
switched telecommunication networks (PSTN) operating within the
territory of Japan, shall be −150 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all
angles of arrival, instead of those given in Table 5-2 of Appendix 5.
In the band 1518-1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service
shall not claim protection from stations in the mobile service in the
territory of Japan. No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.348B In the band 1518-1525 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not claim protection from aeronautical mobile telemetry
stations in the mobile service in the territory of the United States
(see Nos. 5.343 and 5.344) and in the countries listed in No. 5.342.
No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan
and Yemen, the allocation of the band 1525-1530 MHz to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33). (WRC-07)
5.350 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 1525-1530 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis.
5.351 The bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1626.5-1645.5 MHz and
1646.5-1660.5 MHz shall not be used for feeder links of any service. In
exceptional circumstances, however, an earth station at a specified
fixed point in any of the mobile-satellite services may be authorized
by an administration to communicate via space stations using these
bands.
5.351A For the use of the bands 1518-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz,
1610-1645.5 MHz, 1646.5-1660.5 MHz, 1668-1675 MHz, 1980-2010 MHz,
2170-2200 MHz, 2483.5-2520 MHz and 2670-2690 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service, see Resolutions 212 (Rev. WRC-07) and 225
(Rev. WRC-12). (FCC)
5.352A In the band 1525-1530 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service, except stations in the maritime mobile-satellite service,
shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
stations of the fixed service in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, France
and French overseas communities of Region 3, Guinea, India, Israel,
Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Tanzania, Viet
Nam and Yemen notified prior to 1 April 1998. (WRC-12)
5.353A In applying the procedures of Section II of Article 9 to the
mobile-satellite service in the bands 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5
MHz, priority shall be given to accommodating the spectrum requirements
for distress, urgency and safety communications of the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Maritime mobile-satellite distress,
urgency and safety communications shall have priority access and
immediate availability over all other mobile satellite communications
operating within a network. Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause
unacceptable interference to, or claim protection from, distress,
urgency and safety communications of the GMDSS. Account shall be taken
of the priority of safety-related communications in the other
mobile-satellite services. (The provisions of Resolution 222 (Rev.
WRC-12) shall apply.) (FCC)
5.354 The use of the bands 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz by the
mobile-satellite services is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.355 Additional allocation: in Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo (Rep. of
the), Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Syrian
Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the
bands 1540-1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz and 1646.5-1660 MHz are also
allocated to the fixed service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.356 The use of the band 1544-1545 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to distress and safety
communications (see Article 31).
5.357 Transmissions in the band 1545-1555 MHz from terrestrial
aeronautical stations directly to aircraft stations, or between
aircraft stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) service are also
authorized when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the
satellite-to-aircraft links.
5.357A In applying the procedures of Section II of Article 9 to the
mobile-satellite service in the frequency bands 1545-1555 MHz and
1646.5-1656.5 MHz, priority shall be given to accommodating the
spectrum requirements of the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service
providing transmission of messages with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44.
Aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service communications with priority
1 to 6 in Article 44 shall have priority access and immediate
availability, by pre-emption if necessary, over all other
mobile-satellite communications operating within a network.
Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause unacceptable interference to,
or claim protection from, aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service
communications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Account shall be
taken of the priority of safety-related communications in the other
mobile-satellite services. (The provisions of Resolution 222 (Rev.
WRC-12) shall apply.) (WRC-12)
5.359 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Cameroon, the Russian Federation,
France, Georgia, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Kuwait, Lithuania, Mauritania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Romania, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the
bands 1550-1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz and 1646.5-1660 MHz are also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis. Administrations are
urged to make all practicable efforts to avoid the implementation of
new fixed-service stations in these bands. (WRC-12)
5.362A In the United States, in the bands 1555-1559 MHz and
1656.5-1660.5 MHz, the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall
have priority access and immediate availability, by pre-emption if
necessary, over all other mobile-satellite communications operating
within a network. Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause unacceptable
interference to, or claim protection from, aeronautical
mobile-satellite (R) service communications with priority 1 to 6 in
Article 44. Account shall be taken of the priority of safety-related
communications in the other mobile-satellite services.
5.362B Additional allocation: The band 1559-1610 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a secondary basis in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Cameroon, Russian
Federation, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Libya, Lithuania, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Pakistan,
Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Romania, Senegal, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine until 1 January 2015, at which time this allocation shall
no longer be valid. Administrations are urged to take all practicable
steps to protect the radionavigation-satellite service and the
aeronautical radionavigation service and not authorize new frequency
assignments to fixed-service systems in this band. (WRC-12)
5.362C Additional allocation: in Congo (Rep. of the), Eritrea, Iraq,
Israel, Jordan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, South
Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band 1559-1610 MHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a secondary basis until 1 January 2015, at
which time this allocation shall no longer be valid. Administrations
are urged to take all practicable steps to protect the
radionavigation-satellite service and not authorize new frequency
assignments to fixed-service systems in this band. (WRC-12)
5.364 The use of the band 1610-1626.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) and by the radiodetermination-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. A
mobile earth station operating in either of the services in this band
shall not produce a peak e.i.r.p. density in excess of −15 dB(W/4 kHz)
in the part of the band used by systems operating in accordance with
the provisions of No. 5.366 (to which No. 4.10 applies), unless
otherwise agreed by the affected administrations. In the part of the
band where such systems are not operating, the mean e.i.r.p. density of
a mobile earth station shall not exceed −3 dB(W/4 kHz). Stations of the
mobile-satellite service shall not claim protection from stations in
the aeronautical radionavigation service, stations operating in
accordance with the provisions of No. 5.366 and stations in the fixed
service operating in accordance with the provisions of No. 5.359.
Administrations responsible for the coordination of mobile-satellite
networks shall make all practicable efforts to ensure protection of
stations operating in accordance with the provisions of No. 5.366.
5.365 The use of the band 1613.8-1626.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.366 The band 1610-1626.5 MHz is reserved on a worldwide basis for
the use and development of airborne electronic aids to air navigation
and any directly associated ground-based or satellite-borne facilities.
Such satellite use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.367 Additional allocation: The frequency band 1610-1626.5 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-12)
5.368 With respect to the radiodetermination-satellite and
mobile-satellite services the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply in
the band 1610-1626.5 MHz, with the exception of the aeronautical
radionavigation-satellite service.
5.369 Different category of service: in Angola, Australia, China,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Lebanon,
Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Syrian Arab
Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Sudan, South Sudan, Togo and
Zambia, the allocation of the band 1610-1626.5 MHz to the
radiodetermination-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 from
countries not listed in this provision. (WRC-12)
5.370 Different category of service: in Venezuela, the allocation to
the radiodetermination-satellite service in the band 1610-1626.5 MHz
(Earth-to-space) is on a secondary basis.
5.371 Additional allocation: in Region 1, the band 1610-1626.5 MHz
(Earth-to-space) is also allocated to the radiodetermination-satellite
service on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. (WRC-12)
5.372 Harmful interference shall not be caused to stations of the
radio astronomy service using the band 1610.6-1613.8 MHz by stations of
the radiodetermination-satellite and mobile-satellite services (No.
29.13 applies).
5.374 Mobile earth stations in the mobile-satellite service operating
in the bands 1631.5-1634.5 MHz and 1656.5-1660 MHz shall not cause
harmful interference to stations in the fixed service operating in the
countries listed in No. 5.359.
5.375 The use of the band 1645.5-1646.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) and for inter-satellite links is limited to
distress and safety communications (see Article 31).
5.376 Transmissions in the band 1646.5-1656.5 MHz from aircraft
stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial
aeronautical stations, or between aircraft stations, are also
authorized when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the
aircraft-to-satellite links.
5.376A Mobile earth stations operating in the band 1660-1660.5 MHz
shall not cause harmful interference to stations in the radio astronomy
service.
5.379 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nigeria
and Pakistan, the band 1660.5-1668.4 MHz is also allocated to the
meteorological aids service on a secondary basis.
5.379A Administrations are urged to give all practicable protection
in the band 1660.5-1668.4 MHz for future research in radio astronomy,
particularly by eliminating air-to-ground transmissions in the
meteorological aids service in the band 1664.4-1668.4 MHz as soon as
practicable.
5.379B The use of the band 1668-1675 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. In the band
1668-1668.4 MHz, Resolution 904 (WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.379C In order to protect the radio astronomy service in the band
1668-1670 MHz, the aggregate power flux-density values produced by
mobile earth stations in a network of the mobile-satellite service
operating in this band shall not exceed −181 dB(W/m2) in 10 MHz and
−194 dB(W/m2) in any 20 kHz at any radio astronomy station recorded in
the Master International Frequency Register, for more than 2% of
integration periods of 2000s.
5.379D For sharing of the band 1668.4-1675 MHz between the
mobile-satellite service and the fixed and mobile services, Resolution
744 (Rev.WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.379E In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to stations in the
meteorological aids service in China, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan
and Uzbekistan. In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz, administrations are urged
not to implement new systems in the meteorological aids service and are
encouraged to migrate existing meteorological aids service operations
to other bands as soon as practicable.
5.380A In the band 1670-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor constrain the
development of, existing earth stations in the meteorological-satellite
service notified before 1 January 2004. Any new assignment to these
earth stations in this band shall also be protected from harmful
interference from stations in the mobile-satellite service. (WRC-07)
5.381 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, Cuba, India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of) and Pakistan, the band 1690-1700 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services
on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.382 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Guinea, Iraq,
Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Uzbekistan,
Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia,
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the allocation
of the band 1690-1700 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), and in the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, the allocation of the band 1690-1700 MHz to the
fixed service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.384 Additional allocation: in India, Indonesia and Japan, the band
1700-1710 MHz is also allocated to the space research service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis.
5.384A The bands, or portions of the bands, 1710-1885 MHz, 2300-2400
MHz and 2500-2690 MHz, are identified for use by administrations
wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in
accordance with Resolution 223 (Rev. WRC-12). This identification does
not preclude the use of these bands by any application of the services
to which they are allocated and does not establish priority in the
Radio Regulations. (FCC)
5.385 Additional allocation: the band 1718.8-1722.2 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis for
spectral line observations.
5.386 Additional allocation: the band 1750-1850 MHz is also allocated
to the space operation (Earth-to-space) and space research
(Earth-to-space) services in Region 2, in Australia, Guam, India,
Indonesia and Japan on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21, having particular regard to troposcatter systems.
5.387 Additional allocation: in Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the band 1770-1790
MHz is also allocated to the meteorological-satellite service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-12)
5.388 The bands 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz are intended for use,
on a worldwide basis, by administrations wishing to implement
International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). Such use does not
preclude the use of these bands by other services to which they are
allocated. The bands should be made available for IMT in accordance
with Resolution 212 (Rev. WRC-07). (See also Resolution 223 (Rev.
WRC-12).) (WRC-12) (FCC)
5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885-1980 MHz, 2010-2025 MHz and
2110-2170 MHz and, in Region 2, the bands 1885-1980 MHz and 2110-2160
MHz may be used by high altitude platform stations as base stations to
provide International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), in accordance
with Resolution 221 (Rev. WRC-07). Their use by IMT applications using
high altitude platform stations as base stations does not preclude the
use of these bands by any station in the services to which they are
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
(WRC-12)
5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Benin, Burkina Faso,
Cameroon, Comoros, Côte d'Ivoire, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, India, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Morocco,
Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo,
Tunisia, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for the purpose of protecting
fixed and mobile services, including IMT mobile stations, in their
territories from co-channel interference, a high altitude platform
station (HAPS) operating as an IMT base station in neighbouring
countries, in the bands referred to in No. 5.388A, shall not exceed a
co-channel power flux-density of −127 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) at the Earth's
surface outside a country's borders unless explicit agreement of the
affected administration is provided at the time of the notification of
HAPS. (WRC-12)
5.389A The use of the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and
to the provisions of Resolution 716 (Rev. WRC-12). (FCC)
5.389B The use of the band 1980-1990 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to or constrain the
development of the fixed and mobile services in Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico,
Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela.
5.389C The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz in Region
2 by the mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No.
9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution 716 (Rev. WRC-12). (FCC)
5.389E The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful
interference to or constrain the development of the fixed and mobile
services in Regions 1 and 3.
5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Mali, Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia, the use of the bands
1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite service shall
neither cause harmful interference to the fixed and mobile services,
nor hamper the development of those services prior to 1 January 2005,
nor shall the former service request protection from the latter
services.
5.391 In making assignments to the mobile service in the bands
2025-2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz, administrations shall not introduce
high-density mobile systems, as described in Recommendation ITU-R
SA.1154, and shall take that Recommendation into account for the
introduction of any other type of mobile system.
5.392 Administrations are urged to take all practicable measures to
ensure that space-to-space transmissions between two or more
non-geostationary satellites, in the space research, space operations
and Earth exploration-satellite services in the bands 2025-2110 MHz and
2200-2290 MHz, shall not impose any constraints on Earth-to-space,
space-to-Earth and other space-to-space transmissions of those services
and in those bands between geostationary and non-geostationary
satellites.
5.393 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States, India and
Mexico, the band 2310-2360 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and complementary terrestrial
sound broadcasting service on a primary basis. Such use is limited to
digital audio broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of
Resolution 528 (Rev. WRC-03), with the exception of resolves 3 in
regard to the limitation on broadcasting-satellite systems in the upper
25 MHz. (WRC-07)
5.394 In the United States, the use of the band 2300-2390 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile services. In Canada, the use of the band 2360-2400 MHz by
the aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other
uses by the mobile services. (WRC-07)
5.395 In France and Turkey, the use of the band 2310-2360 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile service.
5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting-satellite service in the
band 2310-2360 MHz operating in accordance with No. 5.393 that may
affect the services to which this band is allocated in other countries
shall be coordinated and notified in accordance with Resolution 33
(Rev. WRC-03). Complementary terrestrial broadcasting stations shall be
subject to bilateral coordination with neighbouring countries prior to
their bringing into use. (FCC)
5.398 In respect of the radiodetermination-satellite service in the
band 2483.5-2500 MHz, the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply.
5.398A Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan and Ukraine, the band 2483.5-2500 MHz is allocated on a
primary basis to the radiolocation service. The radiolocation stations
in these countries shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, stations of the fixed, mobile and mobile-satellite
services operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations in the
frequency band 2483.5-2500 MHz. (WRC-12)
5.399 Except for cases referred to in No. 5.401, stations of the
radiodetermination-satellite service operating in the frequency band
2483.5-2500 MHz for which notification information is received by the
Bureau after 17 February 2012, and the service area of which includes
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine, shall not cause harmful
interference to, and shall not claim protection from stations of the
radiolocation service operating in these countries in accordance with
No. 5.398A. (WRC-12)
5.401 In Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Burundi, China, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon, Liberia, Libya,
Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Syrian Arab Republic,
Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, the band
2483.5-2500 MHz was already allocated on a primary basis to the
radiodetermination-satellite service before WRC-12, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21 from countries not listed in this
provision. Systems in the radiodetermination-satellite service for
which complete coordination information has been received by the
Radiocommunication Bureau before 18 February 2012 will retain their
regulatory status, as of the date of receipt of the coordination
request information. (WRC-12)
5.402 The use of the band 2483.5-2500 MHz by the mobile-satellite and
the radiodetermination-satellite services is subject to the
coordination under No. 9.11A. Administrations are urged to take all
practicable steps to prevent harmful interference to the radio
astronomy service from emissions in the 2483.5-2500 MHz band,
especially those caused by second-harmonic radiation that would fall
into the 4990-5000 MHz band allocated to the radio astronomy service
worldwide.
5.403 Subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band
2520-2535 MHz may also be used for the mobile-satellite
(space-to-Earth), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, service for
operation limited to within national boundaries. The provisions of No.
9.11A apply. (WRC-07)
5.404 Additional allocation: in India and Iran (Islamic Republic of),
the band 2500-2516.5 MHz may also be used for the
radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) for operation
limited to within national boundaries, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.407 In the band 2500-2520 MHz, the power flux-density at the
surface of the Earth from space stations operating in the
mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth) service shall not exceed −152 dB
(W/(m2 · 4 kHz)) in Argentina, unless otherwise agreed by the
administrations concerned.
5.410 The band 2500-2690 MHz may be used for tropospheric scatter
systems in Region 1, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. No.
9.21 does not apply to tropospheric scatter links situated entirely
outside Region 1. Administrations shall make all practicable efforts to
avoid developing new tropospheric scatter systems in this band. When
planning new tropospheric scatter radio-relay links in this band, all
possible measures shall be taken to avoid directing the antennas of
these links towards the geostationary-satellite orbit. (WRC-12)
5.412 Alternative allocation: in Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the
band 2500-2690 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.413 In the design of systems in the broadcasting-satellite service
in the bands between 2500 MHz and 2690 MHz, administrations are urged
to take all necessary steps to protect the radio astronomy service in
the band 2690-2700 MHz.
5.414 The allocation of the frequency band 2500-2520 MHz to the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is subject to coordination
under No. 9.11A. (WRC-07)
5.414A In Japan and India, the use of the bands 2500-2520 MHz and
2520-2535 MHz, under No. 5.403, by a satellite network in the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to operation
within national boundaries and subject to the application of No. 9.11A.
The following pfd values shall be used as a threshold for coordination
under No. 9.11A, for all conditions and for all methods of modulation,
in an area of 1000 km around the territory of the administration
notifying the mobile-satellite service network:
−136 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 0° ≤θ ≤5°
−136 + 0.55 (θ − 5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 5° <θ ≤25°
−125 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 25° <θ ≤90°
where θ is the angle of arrival of the incident wave above the
horizontal plane, in degrees. Outside this area Table 21-4 of Article
21 shall apply. Furthermore, the coordination thresholds in Table 5-2
of Annex 1 to Appendix 5 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004), in
conjunction with the applicable provisions of Articles 9 and 11
associated with No. 9.11A, shall apply to systems for which complete
notification information has been received by the Radicommunication
Bureau by 14 November 2007 and that have been brought into use by that
date. (WRC-07)
5.415 The use of the bands 2500-2690 MHz in Region 2 and 2500-2535
MHz and 2655-2690 MHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite service is
limited to national and regional systems, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21, giving particular attention to the
broadcasting-satellite service in Region 1. (WRC-07)
5.415A Additional allocation: in India and Japan, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2515-2535 MHz may also be
used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) for
operation limited to within their national boundaries.
5.416 The use of the band 2520-2670 MHz by the broadcasting-satellite
service is limited to national and regional systems for community
reception, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The provisions
of No. 9.19 shall be applied by administrations in this band in their
bilateral and multilateral negotiations. (WRC-07)
5.417A In applying provision No. 5.418, in Korea (Rep. of) and Japan,
resolves 3 of Resolution 528 (Rev. WRC-03) is relaxed to allow the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and the complementary
terrestrial broadcasting service to additionally operate on a primary
basis in the band 2605-2630 MHz. This use is limited to systems
intended for national coverage. An administration listed in this
provision shall not have simultaneously two overlapping frequency
assignments, one under this provision and the other under No. 5.416.
The provisions of No. 5.416 and Table 21-4 of Article 21 do not apply.
Use of non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) in the band 2605-2630 MHz is
subject to the provisions of Resolution 539 (Rev. WRC-03). The power
flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a
geostationary broadcasting-satellite service (sound) space station
operating in the band 2605-2630 MHz for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, has been
received after 4 July 2003, for all conditions and for all methods of
modulation, shall not exceed the following limits:
−130 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 0° ≤θ ≤5°
−130 + 0.4 (θ − 5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 5° <θ ≤25°
−122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 25° <θ ≤90°
where θ is the angle of arrival of the incident wave above the
horizontal plane, in degrees. These limits may be exceeded on the
territory of any country whose administration has so agreed. In the
case of the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) networks of Korea
(Rep. of), as an exception to the limits above, the power flux-density
value of −122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) shall be used as a threshold for
coordination under No. 9.11 in an area of 1000 km around the territory
of the administration notifying the broadcasting-satellite service
(sound) system, for angles of arrival greater than 35°.
5.417B In Korea (Rep. of) and Japan, use of the band 2605-2630 MHz by
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service (sound), pursuant to No. 5.417A, for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, has been
received after 4 July 2003, is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.12A, in respect of geostationary-satellite networks
for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered to have been received after 4 July 2003, and
No. 22.2 does not apply. No. 22.2 shall continue to apply with respect
to geostationary-satellite networks for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, is considered to
have been received before 5 July 2003.
5.417C Use of the band 2605-2630 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursuant to No.
5.417A, for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 4 July 2003, is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.12.
5.417D Use of the band 2605-2630 MHz by geostationary-satellite
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 4 July 2003 is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with respect
to non-geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service (sound), pursuant to No. 5.417A, and No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.418 Additional allocation: in Korea (Rep. of), India, Japan and
Thailand, the band 2535-2655 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and complementary terrestrial
broadcasting service on a primary basis. Such use is limited to digital
audio broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528
(Rev. WRC-03). The provisions of No. 5.416 and Table 21-4 of Article
21, do not apply to this additional allocation. Use of
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service (sound) is subject to Resolution 539 (Rev. WRC-03).
Geostationary broadcasting-satellite service (sound) systems for which
complete Appendix 4 coordination information has been received after 1
June 2005 are limited to systems intended for national coverage. The
power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions from a
geostationary broadcasting-satellite service (sound) space station
operating in the band 2630-2655 MHz, and for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information has been received after 1 June 2005, shall not
exceed the following limits, for all conditions and for all methods of
modulation:
−130 dB (W/(m2 · MHz)) for 0° ≤ θ ≤ 5°
−130 + 0.4 (θ − 5) dB (W/(m2 · MHz)) for 5° < θ ≤ 25°
−122 dB (W/(m2 · MHz)) for 25° < θ ≤ 90°
where θ is the angle of arrival of the incident wave above the
horizontal plane, in degrees. These limits may be exceeded on the
territory of any country whose administration has so agreed. As an
exception to the limits above, the pfd value of −122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz))
shall be used as a threshold for coordination under No. 9.11 in an area
of 1500 km around the territory of the administration notifying the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) system.
In addition, an administration listed in this provision shall not have
simultaneously two overlapping frequency assignments, one under this
provision and the other under No. 5.416 for systems for which complete
Appendix 4 coordination information has been received after 1 June
2005. (WRC-12)
5.418A In certain Region 3 countries listed in No. 5.418, use of the
band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, has been
received after 2 June 2000, is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.12A, in respect of geostationary-satellite networks
for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered to have been received after 2 June 2000, and
No. 22.2 does not apply. No. 22.2 shall continue to apply with respect
to geostationary-satellite networks for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, is considered to
have been received before 3 June 2000.
5.418B Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursuant to No.
5.418, for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 2 June 2000, is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.12.
5.418C Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by geostationary-satellite
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 2 June 2000 is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with respect
to non-geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service (sound), pursuant to No. 5.418 and No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.419 When introducing systems of the mobile-satellite service in the
band 2670-2690 MHz, administrations shall take all necessary steps to
protect the satellite systems operating in this band prior to 3 March
1992. The coordination of mobile-satellite systems in the band shall be
in accordance with No. 9.11A. (WRC-07)
5.420 The band 2655-2670 MHz may also be used for the
mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space), except aeronautical
mobile-satellite, service for operation limited to within national
boundaries, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The
coordination under No. 9.11A applies. (WRC-07)
5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Brunei Darussalam, Congo (Rep. of the), Côte
d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syrian
Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Romania,
Somalia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the band
2690-2700 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. Such use is limited
to equipment in operation by 1 January 1985. (WRC-12)
5.423 In the band 2700-2900 MHz, ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes are authorized to operate on a basis of
equality with stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.424 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 2850-2900 MHz is
also allocated to the maritime radionavigation service, on a primary
basis, for use by shore-based radars.
5.424A In the band 2900-3100 MHz, stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, radar systems in the radionavigation service.
5.425 In the band 2900-3100 MHz, the use of the shipborne
interrogator-transponder (SIT) system shall be confined to the sub-band
2930-2950 MHz.
5.426 The use of the band 2900-3100 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to ground-based radars.
5.427 In the bands 2900-3100 MHz and 9300-9500 MHz, the response from
radar transponders shall not be capable of being confused with the
response from radar beacons (racons) and shall not cause interference
to ship or aeronautical radars in the radionavigation service, having
regard, however, to No. 4.9.
5.428 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 3100-3300 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.429 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep.
of), Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea and Yemen, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also allocated to the fixed
and mobile services on a primary basis. The countries bordering the
Mediterranean shall not claim protection for their fixed and mobile
services from the radiolocation service. (WRC-12)
5.430 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.430A Different category of service: In Albania, Algeria, Germany,
Andorra, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon,
Cyprus, Vatican, Congo (Rep. of the), Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark,
Egypt, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France and French overseas departments
and communities in Region 1, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guinea, Hungary,
Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Latvia, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Malawi, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Norway, Oman, Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, United Kingdom, San Marino,
Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South Africa, Sweden,
Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Zambia
and Zimbabwe, the band 3400-3600 MHz is allocated to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21 with other administrations and is identified
for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This identification
does not preclude the use of this band by any application of the
services to which it is allocated and does not establish priority in
the Radio Regulations. At the stage of coordination the provisions of
Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an administration brings into use
a (base or mobile) station of the mobile service in this band, it shall
ensure that the power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground
does not exceed −154.5 dB(W/(m2 ⋅ 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at
the border of the territory of any other administration. This limit may
be exceeded on the territory of any country whose administration has so
agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the border of the
territory of any other administration is met, the calculations and
verification shall be made, taking into account all relevant
information, with the mutual agreement of both administrations (the
administration responsible for the terrestrial station and the
administration responsible for the earth station), with the assistance
of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement, the calculation
and verification of the pfd shall be made by the Bureau, taking into
account the information referred to above. Stations of the mobile
service in the band 3400-3600 MHz shall not claim more protection from
space stations than that provided in Table 21-4 of the Radio
Regulations (Edition of 2004). This allocation is effective from 17
November 2010. (WRC-12)
5.431 Additional allocation: in Germany, Israel and the United
Kingdom, the band 3400-3475 MHz is also allocated to the amateur
service on a secondary basis.
5.431A Different category of service: In Argentina, Brazil, Chile,
Costa Rica, Cuba, French overseas departments and communities in Region
2, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay,
Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela, the band 3400-3500 MHz is allocated to
the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. Stations of the mobile
service in the band 3400-3500 MHz shall not claim more protection from
space stations than that provided in Table 21-4 of the Radio
Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-12)
5.432 Different category of service: in Korea (Rep. of), Japan and
Pakistan, the allocation of the band 3400-3500 MHz to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33).
5.432A In Korea (Rep. of), Japan and Pakistan, the band 3400-3500 MHz
is identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This
identification does not preclude the use of this band by any
application of the services to which it is allocated and does not
establish priority in the Radio Regulations. At the stage of
coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an
administration brings into use a (base or mobile) station of the mobile
service in this band it shall ensure that the power flux-density (pfd)
produced at 3 m above ground does not exceed −154.5 dB(W/(m2 4 kHz))
for more than 20% of time at the border of the territory of any other
administration. This limit may be exceeded on the territory of any
country whose administration has so agreed. In order to ensure that the
pfd limit at the border of the territory of any other administration is
met, the calculations and verification shall be made, taking into
account all relevant information, with the mutual agreement of both
administrations (the administration responsible for the terrestrial
station and the administration responsible for the earth station), with
the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement,
the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be made by the
Bureau, taking into account the information referred to above. Stations
of the mobile service in the band 3400-3500 MHz shall not claim more
protection from space stations than that provided in Table 21-4 of the
Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-07)
5.432B Different category of service: In Bangladesh, China, French
overseas communities of Region 3, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
New Zealand and Singapore, the band 3400-3500 MHz is allocated to the
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with other administrations and is
identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This
identification does not preclude the use of this band by any
application of the services to which it is allocated and does not
establish priority in the Radio Regulations. At the stage of
coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an
administration brings into use a (base or mobile) station of the mobile
service in this band it shall ensure that the power flux-density (pfd)
produced at 3 m above ground does not exceed −154.5 dB(W/(m2 ⋅ 4 kHz))
for more than 20% of time at the border of the territory of any other
administration. This limit may be exceeded on the territory of any
country whose administration has so agreed. In order to ensure that the
pfd limit at the border of the territory of any other administration is
met, the calculations and verification shall be made, taking into
account all relevant information, with the mutual agreement of both
administrations (the administration responsible for the terrestrial
station and the administration responsible for the earth station) with
the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement,
the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be made by the
Bureau, taking into account the information referred to above. Stations
of the mobile service in the band 3400-3500 MHz shall not claim more
protection from space stations than that provided in Table 21-4 of the
Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). This allocation is effective from
17 November 2010. (WRC-12)
5.433 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3400-3600 MHz the radiolocation
service is allocated on a primary basis. However, all administrations
operating radiolocation systems in this band are urged to cease
operations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations shall take all
practicable steps to protect the fixed-satellite service and
coordination requirements shall not be imposed on the fixed-satellite
service.
5.433A In Bangladesh, China, French overseas communities of Region 3,
Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, New Zealand
and Pakistan, the band 3500-3600 MHz is identified for International
Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude
the use of this band by any application of the services to which it is
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. At
the stage of coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also
apply. Before an administration brings into use a (base or mobile)
station of the mobile service in this band it shall ensure that the
power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does not exceed
−154.5 dB (W/(m2 ⋅ 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the border of
the territory of any other administration. This limit may be exceeded
on the territory of any country whose administration has so agreed. In
order to ensure that the pfd limit at the border of the territory of
any other administration is met, the calculations and verification
shall be made, taking into account all relevant information, with the
mutual agreement of both administrations (the administration
responsible for the terrestrial station and the administration
responsible for the earth station), with the assistance of the Bureau
if so requested. In case of disagreement, the calculation and
verification of the pfd shall be made by the Bureau, taking into
account the information referred to above. Stations of the mobile
service in the band 3500-3600 MHz shall not claim more protection from
space stations than that provided in Table 21-4 of the Radio
Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-12)
5.435 In Japan, in the band 3620-3700 MHz, the radiolocation service
is excluded.
5.438 Use of the band 4200-4400 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved exclusively for radio altimeters
installed on board aircraft and for the associated transponders on the
ground. However, passive sensing in the Earth exploration-satellite and
space research services may be authorized in this band on a secondary
basis (no protection is provided by the radio altimeters).
5.439 Additional allocation: In Iran (Islamic Republic of), the band
4200-4400 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a secondary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.440 The standard frequency and time signal-satellite service may be
authorized to use the frequency 4202 MHz for space-to-Earth
transmissions and the frequency 6427 MHz for Earth-to-space
transmissions. Such transmissions shall be confined within the limits
of ±2 MHz of these frequencies, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21.
5.440A In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, French overseas departments
and communities, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela), and in
Australia, the band 4400-4940 MHz may be used for aeronautical mobile
telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations (see No. 1.83). Such
use shall be in accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC-07) and shall not
cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, the
fixed-satellite and fixed services. Any such use does not preclude the
use of this band by other mobile service applications or by other
services to which this band is allocated on a co-primary basis and does
not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.441 The use of the bands 4500-4800 MHz (space-to-Earth), 6725-7025
MHz (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite service shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands
10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and
12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary-satellite systems in
the fixed-satellite service shall be in accordance with the provisions
of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands 10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth),
11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by
a non-geostationary-satellite system in the fixed-satellite service is
subject to application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination
with other non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service shall not claim protection from geostationary-satellite
networks in the fixed-satellite service operating in accordance with
the Radio Regulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt by the
Bureau of the complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, for the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service and of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply.
Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service in
the above bands shall be operated in such a way that any unacceptable
interference that may occur during their operation shall be rapidly
eliminated.
5.442 In the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, the allocation to
the mobile service is restricted to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service. In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, Paraguay,
Uruguay and Venezuela), and in Australia, the band 4825-4835 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical mobile service, limited to
aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations.
Such use shall be in accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC-07) and shall
not cause harmful interference to the fixed service. (WRC-07)
5.443 Different category of service: in Argentina, Australia and
Canada, the allocation of the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz to
the radio astronomy service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.443AA In the frequency bands 5000-5030 MHz and 5091-5150 MHz, the
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service is subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21. The use of these bands by the aeronautical
mobile-satellite (R) service is limited to internationally standardized
aeronautical systems. (WRC-12)
5.443B In order not to cause harmful interference to the microwave
landing system operating above 5030 MHz, the aggregate power
flux-density produced at the Earth's surface in the band 5030-5150 MHz
by all the space stations within any radionavigation-satellite service
system (space-to-Earth) operating in the band 5010-5030 MHz shall not
exceed −124.5 dB(W/m2) in a 150 kHz band. In order not to cause harmful
interference to the radio astronomy service in the band 4990-5000 MHz,
radionavigation-satellite service systems operating in the band
5010-5030 MHz shall comply with the limits in the band 4990-5000 MHz
defined in Resolution 741 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.443C The use of the frequency band 5030-5091 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile (R) service is limited to internationally
standardized aeronautical systems. Unwanted emissions from the
aeronautical mobile (R) service in the frequency band 5030-5091 MHz
shall be limited to protect RNSS system downlinks in the adjacent
5010-5030 MHz band. Until such time that an appropriate value is
established in a relevant ITU-R Recommendation, the e.i.r.p. density
limit of −75 dBW/MHz in the frequency band 5010-5030 MHz for any AM(R)S
station unwanted emission should be used. (WRC-12)
5.443D In the frequency band 5030-5091 MHz, the aeronautical
mobile-satellite (R) service is subject to coordination under No.
9.11A. The use of this frequency band by the aeronautical
mobile-satellite (R) service is limited to internationally standardized
aeronautical systems. (WRC-12)
5.444 The frequency band 5030-5150 MHz is to be used for the
operation of the international standard system (microwave landing
system) for precision approach and landing. In the frequency band
5030-5091 MHz, the requirements of this system shall have priority over
other uses of this band. For the use of the frequency band 5091-5150
MHz, No. 5.444A and Resolution 114 (Rev. WRC-12) apply. (WRC-12)
5.444A Additional allocation: The band 5091-5150 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary
basis. This allocation is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary
satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and is subject to
coordination under No. 9.11A.
In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following conditions also apply:
—prior to 1 January 2018, the use of the band 5091-5150 MHz by feeder
links of non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite
service shall be made in accordance with Resolution 114 (Rev. WRC-12);
—after 1 January 2016, no new assignments shall be made to earth
stations providing feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-satellite
systems;
—after 1 January 2018, the fixed-satellite service will become
secondary to the aeronautical radionavigation service. (FCC)
5.444B The use of the frequency band 5091-5150 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service is limited to:
—systems operating in the aeronautical mobile (R) service and in
accordance with international aeronautical standards, limited to
surface applications at airports. Such use shall be in accordance with
Resolution 748 (Rev. WRC-12);
—aeronautical telemetry transmissions from aircraft stations (see No.
1.83) in accordance with Resolution 418 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.446 Additional allocation: In the countries listed in No. 5.369,
the band 5150-5216 MHz is also allocated to the
radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In Region 2, the
band is also allocated to the radiodetermination-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. In Regions 1 and 3, except those
countries listed in Nos. 5.369 and Bangladesh, the band is also
allocated to the radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth)
on a secondary basis. The use by the radiodetermination-satellite
service is limited to feeder links in conjunction with the
radiodetermination-satellite service operating in the bands 1610-1626.5
MHz and/or 2483.5-2500 MHz. The total power flux-density at the Earth's
surface shall in no case exceed −159 dB (W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for
all angles of arrival. (WRC-12)
5.446A The use of the bands 5150-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz by the
stations in the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service shall be in
accordance with Resolution 229 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.446B In the band 5150-5250 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from earth stations in the fixed-satellite
service. No. 5.43A does not apply to the mobile service with respect to
fixed-satellite service earth stations.
5.446C Additional allocation: In Region 1 (except in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, South Sudan and
Tunisia) and in Brazil, the band 5150-5250 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis, limited to aeronautical
telemetry transmissions from aircraft stations (see No. 1.83), in
accordance with Resolution 418 (Rev. WRC-12). These stations shall not
claim protection from other stations operating in accordance with
Article 5. No. 5.43A does not apply. (WRC-12)
5.447 Additional allocation: In Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Israel,
Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia, the band 5150-5250 MHz
is also allocated to the mobile service, on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In this case, the provisions of
Resolution 229 (Rev. WRC-12) do not apply. (WRC-12)
5.447A The allocation to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
in the band 5150-5250 MHz is limited to feeder links of
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.447B Additional allocation: the band 5150-5216 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis. This allocation is limited to feeder links of
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and
is subject to provisions of No. 9.11A. The power flux-density at the
Earth's surface produced by space stations of the fixed-satellite
service operating in the space-to-Earth direction in the band 5150-5216
MHz shall in no case exceed −164 dB (W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all
angles of arrival.
5.447C Administrations responsible for fixed-satellite service
networks in the band 5150-5250 MHz operated under Nos. 5.447A and
5.447B shall coordinate on an equal basis in accordance with No. 9.11A
with administrations responsible for non-geostationary-satellite
networks operated under No. 5.446 and brought into use prior to 17
November 1995. Satellite networks operated under No. 5.446 brought into
use after 17 November 1995 shall not claim protection from, and shall
not cause harmful interference to, stations of the fixed-satellite
service operated under Nos. 5.447A and 5.447B.
5.447D The allocation of the band 5250-5255 MHz to the space research
service on a primary basis is limited to active spaceborne sensors.
Other uses of the band by the space research service are on a secondary
basis.
5.447E Additional allocation: The band 5250-5350 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis in the following
countries in Region 3: Australia, Korea (Rep. of), India, Indonesia,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the
Philippines, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet
Nam. The use of this band by the fixed service is intended for the
implementation of fixed wireless access systems and shall comply with
Recommendation ITU-R F.1613. In addition, the fixed service shall not
claim protection from the radiodetermination, Earth
exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services,
but the provisions of No. 5.43A do not apply to the fixed service with
respect to the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research
(active) services. After implementation of fixed wireless access
systems in the fixed service with protection for the existing
radiodetermination systems, no more stringent constraints should be
imposed on the fixed wireless access systems by future
radiodetermination implementations. (WRC-07)
5.447F In the band 5250-5350 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from the radiolocation service, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service
(active). These services shall not impose on the mobile service more
stringent protection criteria, based on system characteristics and
interference criteria, than those stated in Recommendations ITU-R
M.1638 and ITU-R RS.1632.
5.448 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania and
Turkmenistan, the band 5250-5350 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.448A The Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research
(active) services in the frequency band 5250-5350 MHz shall not claim
protection from the radiolocation service. No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.448B The Earth exploration-satellite service (active) operating in
the band 5350-5570 MHz and space research service (active) operating in
the band 5460-5570 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to the
aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 5350-5460 MHz, the
radionavigation service in the band 5460-5470 MHz and the maritime
radionavigation service in the band 5470-5570 MHz.
5.448C The space research service (active) operating in the band
5350-5460 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to nor claim
protection from other services to which this band is allocated.
5.448D In the frequency band 5350-5470 MHz, stations in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, radar systems in the aeronautical
radionavigation service operating in accordance with No. 5.449.
5.449 The use of the band 5350-5470 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne radars and associated
airborne beacons.
5.450 Additional allocation: In Austria, Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
5470-5650 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation
service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.450A In the band 5470-5725 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from radiodetermination services.
Radiodetermination services shall not impose on the mobile service more
stringent protection criteria, based on system characteristics and
interference criteria, than those stated in Recommendation ITU-R
M.1638.
5.450B In the frequency band 5470-5650 MHz, stations in the
radiolocation service, except ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes in the band 5600-5650 MHz, shall not cause
harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, radar systems in
the maritime radionavigation service.
5.451 Additional allocation: in the United Kingdom, the band
5470-5850 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis. The power limits specified in Nos. 21.2, 21.3, 21.4
and 21.5 shall apply in the band 5725-5850 MHz.
5.452 Between 5600 MHz and 5650 MHz, ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes are authorized to operate on a basis of
equality with stations of the maritime radionavigation service.
5.453 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep.
of), Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon,
Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Madagascar, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo,
Viet Nam and Yemen, the band 5650-5850 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. In this case, the
provisions of Resolution 229 (Rev. WRC-12) do not apply. (WRC-12)
5.454 Different category of service: In Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the
allocation of the band 5670-5725 MHz to the space research service is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-12)
5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the band 5670-5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.456 Additional allocation: in Cameroon, the band 5755-5850 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.457 In Australia, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali and Nigeria,
the allocation to the fixed service in the bands 6440-6520 MHz
(HAPS-to-ground direction) and 6560-6640 MHz (ground-to-HAPS direction)
may also be used by gateway links for high-altitude platform stations
(HAPS) within the territory of these countries. Such use is limited to
operation in HAPS gateway links and shall not cause harmful
interference to, and shall not claim protection from, existing
services, and shall be in compliance with Resolution 150 (WRC-12).
Existing services shall not be constrained in future development by
HAPS gateway links. The use of HAPS gateway links in these bands
requires explicit agreement with other administrations whose
territories are located within 1000 kilometres from the border of an
administration intending to use the HAPS gateway links. (WRC-12)
5.457A In the bands 5925-6425 MHz and 14-14.5 GHz, earth stations
located on board vessels may communicate with space stations of the
fixed-satellite service. Such use shall be in accordance with
Resolution 902 (WRC-03).
5.457B In the bands 5925-6425 MHz and 14-14.5 GHz, earth stations
located on board vessels may operate with the characteristics and under
the conditions contained in Resolution 902 (WRC-03) in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates,
Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen, in the maritime
mobile-satellite service on a secondary basis. Such use shall be in
accordance with Resolution 902 (WRC-03). (WRC-12)
5.457C In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, French overseas departments
and communities, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela), the band
5925-6700 MHz may be used for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight
testing by aircraft stations (see No. 1.83). Such use shall be in
accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC-07) and shall not cause harmful
interference to, nor claim protection from, the fixed-satellite and
fixed services. Any such use does not preclude the use of this band by
other mobile service applications or by other services to which this
band is allocated on a co-primary basis and does not establish priority
in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.458 In the band 6425-7075 MHz, passive microwave sensor
measurements are carried out over the oceans. In the band 7075-7250
MHz, passive microwave sensor measurements are carried out.
Administrations should bear in mind the needs of the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive) services
in their future planning of the bands 6425-7025 MHz and 7075-7250 MHz.
5.458A In making assignments in the band 6700-7075 MHz to space
stations of the fixed-satellite service, administrations are urged to
take all practicable steps to protect spectral line observations of the
radio astronomy service in the band 6650-6675.2 MHz from harmful
interference from unwanted emissions.
5.458B The space-to-Earth allocation to the fixed-satellite service
in the band 6700-7075 MHz is limited to feeder links for
non-geostationary satellite systems of the mobile-satellite service and
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The use of the band
6700-7075 MHz (space-to-Earth) by feeder links for non-geostationary
satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service is not subject to No.
22.2.
5.458C Administrations making submissions in the band 7025-7075 MHz
(Earth-to-space) for geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service after 17 November 1995 shall consult on the
basis of relevant ITU-R Recommendations with the administrations that
have notified and brought into use non-geostationary-satellite systems
in this frequency band before 18 November 1995 upon request of the
latter administrations. This consultation shall be with a view to
facilitating shared operation of both geostationary-satellite systems
in the fixed-satellite service and non-geostationary-satellite systems
in this band.
5.459 Additional allocation: in the Russian Federation, the frequency
bands 7100-7155 MHz and 7190-7235 MHz are also allocated to the space
operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.460 The use of the band 7145-7190 MHz by the space research service
(Earth-to-space) is restricted to deep space; no emissions to deep
space shall be effected in the band 7190-7235 MHz. Geostationary
satellites in the space research service operating in the band
7190-7235 MHz shall not claim protection from existing and future
stations of the fixed and mobile services and No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.461 Additional allocation: the bands 7250-7375 MHz (space-to-Earth)
and 7900-8025 MHz (Earth-to-space) are also allocated to the
mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.461A The use of the band 7450-7550 MHz by the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to
geostationary-satellite systems. Non-geostationary
meteorological-satellite systems in this band notified before 30
November 1997 may continue to operate on a primary basis until the end
of their lifetime.
5.461B The use of the band 7750-7900 MHz by the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to
non-geostationary satellite systems. (WRC-12)
5.462A In Regions 1 and 3 (except for Japan), in the band 8025-8400
MHz, the Earth exploration-satellite service using geostationary
satellites shall not produce a power flux-density in excess of the
following values for angles of arrival (θ), without the consent of the
affected administration:
—135 dB (W/m2) in a 1 MHz band for 0º ≤ θ < 5º
—135 + 0.5 (θ−5) dB (W/m2) in a 1 MHz band for 5º ≤ f < 25º
—125 dB (W/m2) in a 1 MHz band for 25º ≤ f ≤ 90º (WRC-12) (FCC)
5.463 Aircraft stations are not permitted to transmit in the band
8025-8400 MHz.
5.465 In the space research service, the use of the band 8400-8450
MHz is limited to deep space.
5.466 Different category of service: In Singapore and Sri Lanka, the
allocation of the band 8400-8500 MHz to the space research service is
on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32). (WRC-12)
5.468 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Costa
Rica, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guyana,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal,
Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Yemen, the band 8500-8750 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.469 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, the band 8500-8750 MHz is also allocated to the land
mobile and radionavigation services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.469A In the band 8550-8650 MHz, stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, or constrain the use
and development of, stations of the radiolocation service.
5.470 The use of the band 8750-8850 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne Doppler navigation aids
on a centre frequency of 8800 MHz.
5.471 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Germany, Bahrain, Belgium,
China, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, France, Greece, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Libya, the Netherlands, Qatar, Sudan and South
Sudan, the bands 8825-8850 MHz and 9000-9200 MHz are also allocated to
the maritime radionavigation service, on a primary basis, for use by
shore-based radars only. (WRC-12)
5.472 In the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9225 MHz, the maritime
radionavigation service is limited to shore-based radars.
5.473 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Cuba, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9300 MHz are also allocated
to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.473A In the band 9000-9200 MHz, stations operating in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, systems identified in No. 5.337 operating in the
aeronautical radionavigation service, or radar systems in the maritime
radionavigation service operating in this band on a primary basis in
the countries listed in No. 5.471. (WRC-07)
5.474 In the band 9200-9500 MHz, search and rescue transponders
(SART) may be used, having due regard to the appropriate ITU-R
Recommendation (see also Article 31).
5.475 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne weather radars and
ground-based radars. In addition, ground-based radar beacons in the
aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the band
9300-9320 MHz on condition that harmful interference is not caused to
the maritime radionavigation service. (WRC-07)
5.475A The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service
(active) is limited to systems requiring necessary bandwidth greater
than 300 MHz that cannot be fully accommodated within the 9500-9800 MHz
band. (WRC-07)
5.475B In the band 9300-9500 MHz, stations operating in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, radars operating in the radionavigation service
in conformity with the Radio Regulations. Ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes have priority over other radiolocation uses.
(WRC-07)
5.476A In the band 9300-9800 MHz, stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, stations of the radionavigation and radiolocation services.
(WRC-07)
5.477 Different category of service: In Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Djibouti, Egypt, the
United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Liberia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan,
South Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen, the allocation of the band
9800-10000 MHz to the fixed service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33). (WRC-12)
5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800-10000 MHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.478A The use of the band 9800-9900 MHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service
(active) is limited to systems requiring necessary bandwidth greater
than 500 MHz that cannot be fully accommodated within the 9300-9800 MHz
band. (WRC-07)
5.478B In the band 9800-9900 MHz, stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from stations of the fixed service to which this band is allocated on a
secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.479 The band 9975-10025 MHz is also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service on a secondary basis for use by
weather radars.
5.480 Additional allocation: in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,
Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay, the
Netherlands Antilles, Peru and Uruguay, the band 10-10.45 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. In
Venezuela, the band 10-10.45 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service
on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.481 Additional allocation: In Germany, Angola, Brazil, China, Costa
Rica, Côte d'Ivoire, El Salvador, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Hungary,
Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Paraguay,
Peru, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Romania, Tanzania, Thailand and
Uruguay, the band 10.45-10.5 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.482 In the band 10.6-10.68 GHz, the power delivered to the antenna
of stations of the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services shall not exceed −3 dBW. This limit may be exceeded, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. However, in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt,
United Arab Emirates, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco,
Mauritania, Moldova, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Philippines,
Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Tajikistan,
Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Viet Nam, this restriction on the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services is not applicable.
(WRC-07)
5.482A For sharing of the band 10.6-10.68 GHz between the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) service and the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services, Resolution 751 (WRC-07) applies.
(WRC-07)
5.483 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, China, Colombia, Korea (Rep. of), Costa Rica, Egypt,
the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia, Qatar,
Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Yemen, the band 10.68-10.7 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. Such
use is limited to equipment in operation by 1 January 1985. (WRC-12)
5.484 In Region 1, the use of the band 10.7-11.7 GHz by the
fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for
the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.484A The use of the bands 10.95-11.2 GHz (space-to-Earth),
11.45-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in
Region 2, 12.2-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 3, 12.5-12.75 GHz
(space-to-Earth) in Region 1, 13.75-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space),
17.8-18.6 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth),
27.5-28.6 GHz (Earth-to-space), 29.5-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) by a
non-geostationary-satellite system in the fixed-satellite service is
subject to application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination
with other non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service shall not claim protection from geostationary-satellite
networks in the fixed-satellite service operating in accordance with
the Radio Regulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt by the
Bureau of the complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, for the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service and of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply.
Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service in
the above bands shall be operated in such a way that any unacceptable
interference that may occur during their operation shall be rapidly
eliminated.
5.485 In Region 2, in the band 11.7-12.2 GHz, transponders on space
stations in the fixed-satellite service may be used additionally for
transmissions in the broadcasting-satellite service, provided that such
transmissions do not have a maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 53 dBW per
television channel and do not cause greater interference or require
more protection from interference than the coordinated fixed-satellite
service frequency assignments. With respect to the space services, this
band shall be used principally for the fixed-satellite service.
5.486 Different category of service: in Mexico and the United States,
the allocation of the band 11.7-12.1 GHz to the fixed service is on a
secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.487 In the band 11.7-12.5 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, the fixed,
fixed-satellite, mobile, except aeronautical mobile, and broadcasting
services, in accordance with their respective allocations, shall not
cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
broadcasting-satellite stations operating in accordance with the
Regions 1 and 3 Plan in Appendix 30.
5.487A Additional allocation: in Region 1, the band 11.7-12.5 GHz, in
Region 2, the band 12.2-12.7 GHz and, in Region 3, the band 11.7-12.2
GHz, are also allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)
on a primary basis, limited to non-geostationary systems and subject to
application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with other
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service.
Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service
shall not claim protection from geostationary-satellite networks in the
broadcasting-satellite service operating in accordance with the Radio
Regulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of the
complete coordination or notification information, as appropriate, for
the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service
and of the complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, for the geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A
does not apply. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service in the above bands shall be operated in such a
way that any unacceptable interference that may occur during their
operation shall be rapidly eliminated.
5.488 The use of the band 11.7-12.2 GHz by geostationary-satellite
networks in the fixed-satellite service in Region 2 is subject to
application of the provisions of No. 9.14 for coordination with
stations of terrestrial services in Regions 1, 2 and 3. For the use of
the band 12.2-12.7 GHz by the broadcasting-satellite service in Region
2, see Appendix 30.
5.489 Additional allocation: in Peru, the band 12.1-12.2 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.490 In Region 2, in the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, existing and future
terrestrial radiocommunication services shall not cause harmful
interference to the space services operating in conformity with the
broadcasting-satellite Plan for Region 2 contained in Appendix 30.
5.492 Assignments to stations of the broadcasting-satellite service
which are in conformity with the appropriate regional Plan or included
in the Regions 1 and 3 List in Appendix 30 may also be used for
transmissions in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), provided
that such transmissions do not cause more interference, or require more
protection from interference, than the broadcasting-satellite service
transmissions operating in conformity with the Plan or the List, as
appropriate.
5.493 The broadcasting-satellite service in the band 12.5-12.75 GHz
in Region 3 is limited to a power flux-density not exceeding −111
dB(W/(m2 · 27 MHz)) for all conditions and for all methods of
modulation at the edge of the service area.
5.494 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Cameroon, the Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Côte
d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan,
Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band 12.5-12.75 GHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.495 Additional allocation: In France, Greece, Monaco, Montenegro,
Uganda, Romania, Tanzania and Tunisia, the band 12.5-12.75 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services
on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.496 Additional allocation: in Austria, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 12.5-12.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed
service and the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis. However, stations in these services shall not cause
harmful interference to fixed-satellite service earth stations of
countries in Region 1 other than those listed in this footnote.
Coordination of these earth stations is not required with stations of
the fixed and mobile services of the countries listed in this footnote.
The power flux-density limit at the Earth's surface given in Table 21-4
of Article 21, for the fixed-satellite service shall apply on the
territory of the countries listed in this footnote.
5.497 The use of the band 13.25-13.4 GHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to Doppler navigation aids.
5.498A The Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research
(active) services operating in the band 13.25-13.4 GHz shall not cause
harmful interference to, or constrain the use and development of, the
aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.499 Additional allocation: In Bangladesh and India, the band
13.25-14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
In Pakistan, the band 13.25-13.75 GHz is allocated to the fixed service
on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.500 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania,
Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore,
Sudan, South Sudan, Chad and Tunisia, the band 13.4-14 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. In
Pakistan, the band 13.4-13.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.501 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Hungary, Japan,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 13.4-14 GHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.501B In the band 13.4-13.75 GHz, the Earth exploration-satellite
(active) and space research (active) services shall not cause harmful
interference to, or constrain the use and development of, the
radiolocation service.
5.502 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, an earth station of a geostationary
fixed-satellite service network shall have a minimum antenna diameter
of 1.2 m and an earth station of a non-geostationary fixed-satellite
service system shall have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m. In
addition, the e.i.r.p., averaged over one second, radiated by a station
in the radiolocation or radionavigation services shall not exceed 59
dBW for elevation angles above 2° and 65 dBW at lower angles. Before an
administration brings into use an earth station in a
geostationary-satellite network in the fixed-satellite service in this
band with an antenna diameter smaller than 4.5 m, it shall ensure that
the power flux-density produced by this earth station does not exceed:
— −115 dB(W/(m2 · 10 MHz)) for more than 1% of the time produced at 36
m above sea level at the low water mark, as officially recognized by
the coastal State;
— −115 dB(W/(m2 · 10 MHz)) for more than 1% of the time produced 3 m
above ground at the border of the territory of an administration
deploying or planning to deploy land mobile radars in this band, unless
prior agreement has been obtained.
For earth stations within the fixed-satellite service having an antenna
diameter greater than or equal to 4.5 m, the e.i.r.p. of any emission
should be at least 68 dBW and should not exceed 85 dBW.
5.503 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, geostationary space stations in the
space research service for which information for advance publication
has been received by the Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate
on an equal basis with stations in the fixed-satellite service; after
that date, new geostationary space stations in the space research
service will operate on a secondary basis. Until those geostationary
space stations in the space research service for which information for
advance publication has been received by the Bureau prior to 31 January
1992 cease to operate in this band:
—In the band 13.77-13.78 GHz, the e.i.r.p. density of emissions from
any earth station in the fixed-satellite service operating with a space
station in geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed:
(i) 4.7D + 28 dB (W/40 kHz), where D is the fixed-satellite service
earth station antenna diameter (m) for antenna diameters equal to or
greater than 1.2 m and less than 4.5 m;
(ii) 49.2 + 20 log (D/4.5) dB(W/40 kHz), where D is the fixed-satellite
service earth station antenna diameter (m) for antenna diameters equal
to or greater than 4.5 m and less than 31.9 m;
(iii) 66.2 dB(W/40 kHz) for any fixed-satellite service earth station
for antenna diameters (m) equal to or greater than 31.9 m;
(iv) 56.2 dB(W/4 kHz) for narrow-band (less than 40 kHz of necessary
bandwidth) fixed-satellite service earth station emissions from any
fixed-satellite service earth station having an antenna diameter of 4.5
m or greater;
— the e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in
non-geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 51 dBW in the 6 MHz
band from 13.772 to 13.778 GHz.
Automatic power control may be used to increase the e.i.r.p. density in
these frequency ranges to compensate for rain attenuation, to the
extent that the power flux-density at the fixed-satellite service space
station does not exceed the value resulting from use by an earth
station of an e.i.r.p. meeting the above limits in clear-sky
conditions.
5.504 The use of the band 14-14.3 GHz by the radionavigation service
shall be such as to provide sufficient protection to space stations of
the fixed-satellite service.
5.504A In the band 14-14.5 GHz, aircraft earth stations in the
secondary aeronautical mobile-satellite service may also communicate
with space stations in the fixed-satellite service. The provisions of
Nos. 5.29, 5.30 and 5.31 apply.
5.504B Aircraft earth stations operating in the aeronautical
mobile-satellite service in the band 14-14.5 GHz shall comply with the
provisions of Annex 1, Part C of Recommendation ITU-R M.1643, with
respect to any radio astronomy station performing observations in the
14.47-14.5 GHz band located on the territory of Spain, France, India,
Italy, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
5.504C In the band 14-14.25 GHz, the power flux-density produced on
the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Côte
d'Ivoire, Egypt, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kuwait,
Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia by any aircraft
earth station in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service shall not
exceed the limits given in Annex 1, Part B of Recommendation ITU-R
M.1643, unless otherwise specifically agreed by the affected
administration(s). The provisions of this footnote in no way derogate
the obligations of the aeronautical mobile-satellite service to operate
as a secondary service in accordance with No. 5.29. (WRC-12)
5.505 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of
the), Korea (Rep. of), Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Gabon, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco,
Mauritania, Oman, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the
Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Viet Nam and Yemen, the band 14-14.3 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.506 The band 14-14.5 GHz may be used, within the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space), for feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service, subject to coordination with other
networks in the fixed-satellite service. Such use of feeder links is
reserved for countries outside Europe.
5.506A In the band 14-14.5 GHz, ship earth stations with an e.i.r.p.
greater than 21 dBW shall operate under the same conditions as earth
stations located on board vessels, as provided in Resolution 902
(WRC-03). This footnote shall not apply to ship earth stations for
which the complete Appendix 4 information has been received by the
Bureau prior to 5 July 2003.
5.506B Earth stations located on board vessels communicating with
space stations in the fixed-satellite service may operate in the
frequency band 14-14.5 GHz without the need for prior agreement from
Cyprus, Greece and Malta, within the minimum distance given in
Resolution 902 (WRC-03) from these countries.
5.508 Additional allocation: In Germany, France, Italy, Libya, The
Former Yugoslav Rep. of Macedonia and the United Kingdom, the band
14.25-14.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary
basis. (WRC-12)
5.508A In the band 14.25-14.3 GHz, the power flux-density produced on
the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, China, Côte
d'Ivoire, Egypt, France, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Italy, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic, the United
Kingdom and Tunisia by any aircraft earth station in the aeronautical
mobile-satellite service shall not exceed the limits given in Annex 1,
Part B of Recommendation ITU-R M.1643, unless otherwise specifically
agreed by the affected administration(s). The provisions of this
footnote in no way derogate the obligations of the aeronautical
mobile-satellite service to operate as a secondary service in
accordance with No. 5.29. (WRC-12)
5.509A In the band 14.3-14.5 GHz, the power flux-density produced on
the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Cameroon,
China, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, France, Gabon, Guinea, India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Italy, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, the
Syrian Arab Republic, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Tunisia and Viet
Nam by any aircraft earth station in the aeronautical mobile-satellite
service shall not exceed the limits given in Annex 1, Part B of
Recommendation ITU-R M.1643, unless otherwise specifically agreed by
the affected administration(s). The provisions of this footnote in no
way derogate the obligations of the aeronautical mobile-satellite
service to operate as a secondary service in accordance with No. 5.29.
(WRC-12)
5.510 The use of the band 14.5-14.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service. This use is reserved for countries
outside Europe.
5.511 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cameroon,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Guinea, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic and Somalia, the band 15.35-15.4 GHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis. (WRC-12)
5.511A The band 15.43-15.63 GHz is also allocated to the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. Use of the
band 15.43-15.63 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth and
Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary systems
in the mobile-satellite service, subject to coordination under No.
9.11A. The use of the frequency band 15.43-15.63 GHz by the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to feeder links of
non-geostationary systems in the mobile-satellite service for which
advance publication information has been received by the Bureau prior
to 2 June 2000. In the space-to-Earth direction, the minimum earth
station elevation angle above and gain towards the local horizontal
plane and the minimum coordination distances to protect an earth
station from harmful interference shall be in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R S.1341. In order to protect the radio astronomy
service in the band 15.35-15.4 GHz, the aggregate power flux-density
radiated in the 15.35-15.4 GHz band by all the space stations within
any feeder-link of a non-geostationary system in the mobile-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) operating in the 15.43-15.63 GHz band shall
not exceed the level of −156 dB(W/m2) in a 50 MHz bandwidth, into any
radio astronomy observatory site for more than 2% of the time.
5.511C Stations operating in the aeronautical radionavigation service
shall limit the effective e.i.r.p. in accordance with Recommendation
ITU-R S.1340. The minimum coordination distance required to protect the
aeronautical radionavigation stations (No. 4.10 applies) from harmful
interference from feeder-link earth stations and the maximum e.i.r.p.
transmitted towards the local horizontal plane by a feeder-link earth
station shall be in accordance with Recommendation ITU-R S. 1340.
5.511D Fixed-satellite service systems for which complete information
for advance publication has been received by the Bureau by 21 November
1997 may operate in the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and 15.63-15.7 GHz in the
space-to-Earth direction and 15.63-15.65 GHz in the Earth-to-space
direction. In the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and 15.65-15.7 GHz, emissions
from a non-geostationary space station shall not exceed the power
flux-density limits at the Earth's surface of −146 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for
any angle of arrival. In the band 15.63-15.65 GHz, where an
administration plans emissions from a non-geostationary space station
that exceed −146 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for any angle of arrival, it shall
coordinate under No. 9.11A with the affected administrations. Stations
in the fixed-satellite service operating in the band 15.63-15.65 GHz in
the Earth-to-space direction shall not cause harmful interference to
stations in the aeronautical radionavigation service (No. 4.10
applies).
5.511E In the frequency band 15.4-15.7 GHz, stations operating in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, stations operating in the aeronautical radionavigation
service. (WRC-12)
5.511F In order to protect the radio astronomy service in the
frequency band 15.35-15.4 GHz, radiolocation stations operating in the
frequency band 15.4-15.7 GHz shall not exceed the power flux-density
level of −156 dB(W/m2) in a 50 MHz bandwidth in the frequency band
15.35-15.4 GHz, at any radio astronomy observatory site for more than 2
per cent of the time. (WRC-12)
5.512 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Congo (Rep.
of the), Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, the United Arab Emirates,
Eritrea, Finland, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco,
Mauritania, Montenegro, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar,
Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Serbia, Singapore,
Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band
15.7-17.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.513 Additional allocation: In Israel, the band 15.7-17.3 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
These services shall not claim protection from or cause harmful
interference to services operating in accordance with the Table in
countries other than those included in No. 5.512.
5.513A Spaceborne active sensors operating in the band 17.2-17.3 GHz
shall not cause harmful interference to, or constrain the development
of, the radiolocation and other services allocated on a primary basis.
5.514 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cameroon, El Salvador, the United Arab Emirates,
Guatemala, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Lithuania, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and South Sudan,
the band 17.3-17.7 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a secondary basis. The power limits given in Nos. 21.3 and
21.5 shall apply. (WRC-12)
5.515 In the band 17.3-17.8 GHz, sharing between the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) and the broadcasting-satellite service shall
also be in accordance with the provisions of § 1 of Annex 4 of Appendix
30A.
5.516 The use of the band 17.3-18.1 GHz by geostationary-satellite
systems in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to
feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service. The use of the
band 17.3-17.8 GHz in Region 2 by systems in the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to geostationary satellites. For
the use of the band 17.3-17.8 GHz in Region 2 by feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service in the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, see Article
11. The use of the bands 17.3-18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Regions 1
and 3 and 17.8-18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2 by
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service is
subject to application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination
with other non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service shall not claim protection from geostationary-satellite
networks in the fixed-satellite service operating in accordance with
the Radio Regulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt by the
Bureau of the complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, for the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service and of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply.
Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service in
the above bands shall be operated in such a way that any unacceptable
interference that may occur during their operation shall be rapidly
eliminated.
5.516A In the band 17.3-17.7 GHz, earth stations of the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) in Region 1 shall not claim
protection from the broadcasting-satellite service feeder-link earth
stations operating under Appendix 30A, nor put any limitations or
restrictions on the locations of the broadcasting-satellite service
feeder-link earth stations anywhere within the service area of the
feeder link.
5.516B The following bands are identified for use by high-density
applications in the fixed-satellite service:
17.3-17.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
18.3-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
39.5-40 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
40-40.5 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
40.5-42 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
47.5-47.9 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
48.2-48.54 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
49.44-50.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, and
27.5-27.82 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 1,
28.35-28.45 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
28.45-28.94 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
28.94-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Regions 2 and 3,
29.25-29.46 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
29.46-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
48.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.
This identification does not preclude the use of these bands by other
fixed-satellite service applications or by other services to which
these bands are allocated on a co-primary basis and does not establish
priority in these Radio Regulations among users of the bands.
Administrations should take this into account when considering
regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. See Resolution 143
(Rev.WRC-07). (FCC)
5.517 In Region 2, use of the fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth)
service in the band 17.7-17.8 GHz shall not cause harmful interference
to nor claim protection from assignments in the broadcasting-satellite
service operating in conformity with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.519 Additional allocation: The bands 18-18.3 GHz in Region 2 and
18.1-18.4 GHz in Regions 1 and 3 are also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis.
Their use is limited to geostationary satellites. (WRC-07)
5.520 The use of the band 18.1-18.4 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of
geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.521 Alternative allocation: In Germany, Denmark, the United Arab
Emirates and Greece, the band 18.1-18.4 GHz is allocated to the fixed,
fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) and mobile services on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33). The provisions of No. 5.519 also apply.
5.522A The emissions of the fixed service and the fixed-satellite
service in the band 18.6-18.8 GHz are limited to the values given in
Nos. 21.5A and 21.16.2, respectively.
5.522B The use of the band 18.6-18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to geostationary systems and systems with an orbit
of apogee greater than 20000 km.
5.522C In the band 18.6-18.8 GHz, in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen, fixed-service
systems in operation at the date of entry into force of the Final Acts
of WRC-2000 are not subject to the limits of No. 21.5A.
5.523A The use of the bands 18.8-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) and
28.6-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary and non-geostationary
fixed-satellite service networks is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.11A and No. 22.2 does not apply. Administrations
having geostationary-satellite networks under coordination prior to 18
November 1995 shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible to
coordinate pursuant to No. 9.11A with non-geostationary-satellite
networks for which notification information has been received by the
Bureau prior to that date, with a view to reaching results acceptable
to all the parties concerned. Non-geostationary-satellite networks
shall not cause unacceptable interference to geostationary
fixed-satellite service networks for which complete Appendix 4
notification information is considered as having been received by the
Bureau prior to 18 November 1995.
5.523B The use of the band 19.3-19.6 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service.
Such use is subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.11A,
and No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.523C No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.3-19.6 GHz
and 29.1-29.4 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary
mobile-satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, is considered as having been received by the
Bureau prior to 18 November 1995.
5.523D The use of the band 19.3-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) by
geostationary fixed-satellite service systems and by feeder links for
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but not
subject to the provisions of No. 22.2. The use of this band for other
non-geostationary fixed-satellite service systems, or for the cases
indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E, is not subject to the provisions
of No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject to Articles 9 (except No.
9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the provisions of No. 22.2.
5.523E No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.6-19.7 GHz
and 29.4-29.5 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary
mobile-satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, is considered as having been received by the
Bureau by 21 November 1997.
5.524 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of
the), Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala,
Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria,
Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the
Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore,
Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Tunisia, the band
19.7-21.2 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. This additional use shall not impose any limitation on
the power flux-density of space stations in the fixed-satellite service
in the band 19.7-21.2 GHz and of space stations in the mobile-satellite
service in the band 19.7-20.2 GHz where the allocation to the
mobile-satellite service is on a primary basis in the latter band.
(WRC-12)
5.525 In order to facilitate interregional coordination between
networks in the mobile-satellite and fixed-satellite services, carriers
in the mobile-satellite service that are most susceptible to
interference shall, to the extent practicable, be located in the higher
parts of the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz.
5.526 In the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz in Region 2, and in
the bands 20.1-20.2 GHz and 29.9-30 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, networks
which are both in the fixed-satellite service and in the
mobile-satellite service may include links between earth stations at
specified or unspecified points or while in motion, through one or more
satellites for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications.
5.527 In the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz, the provisions of
No. 4.10 do not apply with respect to the mobile-satellite service.
5.528 The allocation to the mobile-satellite service is intended for
use by networks which use narrow spot-beam antennas and other advanced
technology at the space stations. Administrations operating systems in
the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7-20.1 GHz in Region 2 and
in the band 20.1-20.2 GHz shall take all practicable steps to ensure
the continued availability of these bands for administrations operating
fixed and mobile systems in accordance with the provisions of No.
5.524.
5.529 The use of the bands 19.7-20.1 GHz and 29.5-29.9 GHz by the
mobile-satellite service in Region 2 is limited to satellite networks
which are both in the fixed-satellite service and in the
mobile-satellite service as described in No. 5.526.
5.530A Unless otherwise agreed between the administrations concerned,
any station in the fixed or mobile services of an administration shall
not produce a power flux-density in excess of −120.4 dB(W/(m2 · MHz))
at 3 m above the ground of any point of the territory of any other
administration in Regions 1 and 3 for more than 20% of the time. In
conducting the calculations, administrations should use the most recent
version of Recommendation ITU-R P.452 (see Recommendation ITU-R
BO.1898). (WRC-12)
5.530B In the band 21.4-22 GHz, in order to facilitate the
development of the broadcasting-satellite service, administrations in
Regions 1 and 3 are encouraged not to deploy stations in the mobile
service and are encouraged to limit the deployment of stations in the
fixed service to point-to-point links. (WRC-12)
5.530C The use of the band 21.4-22 GHz is subject to the provisions
of Resolution 755 (WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.530D See Resolution 555 (WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.531 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 21.4-22 GHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.532 The use of the band 22.21-22.5 GHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive) services
shall not impose constraints upon the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services.
5.532A The location of earth stations in the space research service
shall maintain a separation distance of at least 54 km from the
respective border(s) of neighbouring countries to protect the existing
and future deployment of fixed and mobile services unless a shorter
distance is otherwise agreed between the corresponding administrations.
Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 do not apply. (WRC-12)
5.532B Use of the band 24.65-25.25 GHz in Region 1 and the band
24.65-24.75 GHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite service
(Earth-to-space) is limited to earth stations using a minimum antenna
diameter of 4.5 m. (WRC-12)
5.533 The inter-satellite service shall not claim protection from
harmful interference from airport surface detection equipment stations
of the radionavigation service.
5.535 In the band 24.75-25.25 GHz, feeder links to stations of the
broadcasting-satellite service shall have priority over other uses in
the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space). Such other uses shall
protect and shall not claim protection from existing and future
operating feeder-link networks to such broadcasting satellite stations.
5.535A The use of the band 29.1-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to geostationary-satellite systems
and feeder links to non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
mobile-satellite service. Such use is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.11A, but not subject to the provisions of No. 22.2,
except as indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E where such use is not
subject to the provisions of No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject
to Articles 9 (except No. 9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the
provisions of No. 22.2.
5.536 Use of the 25.25-27.5 GHz band by the inter-satellite service
is limited to space research and Earth exploration-satellite
applications, and also transmissions of data originating from
industrial and medical activities in space.
5.536A Administrations operating earth stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service or the space research service shall not
claim protection from stations in the fixed and mobile services
operated by other administrations. In addition, earth stations in the
Earth exploration-satellite service or in the space research service
should be operated taking into account the most recent version of
Recommendation ITU-R SA.1862. (WRC-12)
5.536B In Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China,
Korea (Rep. of), Denmark, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia,
Finland, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, Israel,
Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Moldova, Norway, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, the Philippines, Poland,
Portugal, the Syrian Arab Republic, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the United Kingdom, Singapore,
Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe, earth
stations operating in the Earth exploration-satellite service in the
band 25.5-27 GHz shall not claim protection from, or constrain the use
and deployment of, stations of the fixed and mobile services. (WRC-12)
5.536C In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon,
Comoros, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Finland,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania,
Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia,
Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uruguay, Zambia and Zimbabwe,
earth stations operating in the space research service in the band
25.5-27 GHz shall not claim protection from, or constrain the use and
deployment of, stations of the fixed and mobile services. (WRC-12)
5.537 Space services using non-geostationary satellites operating in
the inter-satellite service in the band 27-27.5 GHz are exempt from the
provisions of No. 22.2.
5.537A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sudan, Sri
Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in
the band 27.9-28.2 GHz may also be used by high altitude platform
stations (HAPS) within the territory of these countries. Such use of
300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by HAPS in the above countries
is further limited to operation in the HAPS-to-ground direction and
shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from,
other types of fixed-service systems or other co-primary services.
Furthermore, the development of these other services shall not be
constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.538 Additional allocation: the bands 27.500-27.501 GHz and
29.999-30.000 GHz are also allocated to the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the beacon transmissions
intended for up-link power control. Such space-to-Earth transmissions
shall not exceed an equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
of + 10 dBW in the direction of adjacent satellites on the
geostationary-satellite orbit. (WRC-07)
5.539 The band 27.5-30 GHz may be used by the fixed-satellite service
(Earth-to-space) for the provision of feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service.
5.540 Additional allocation: the band 27.501-29.999 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a
secondary basis for beacon transmissions intended for up-link power
control.
5.541 In the band 28.5-30 GHz, the earth exploration-satellite
service is limited to the transfer of data between stations and not to
the primary collection of information by means of active or passive
sensors.
5.541A Feeder links of non-geostationary networks in the
mobile-satellite service and geostationary networks in the
fixed-satellite service operating in the band 29.1-29.5 GHz
(Earth-to-space) shall employ uplink adaptive power control or other
methods of fade compensation, such that the earth station transmissions
shall be conducted at the power level required to meet the desired link
performance while reducing the level of mutual interference between
both networks. These methods shall apply to networks for which Appendix
4 coordination information is considered as having been received by the
Bureau after 17 May 1996 and until they are changed by a future
competent world radiocommunication conference. Administrations
submitting Appendix 4 information for coordination before this date are
encouraged to utilize these techniques to the extent practicable.
5.542 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the
United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali,
Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, the
Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Somalia, Sudan,
South Sudan, Sri Lanka and Chad, the band 29.5-31 GHz is also allocated
to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis. The power limits
specified in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 shall apply. (WRC-12)
5.543 The band 29.95-30 GHz may be used for space-to-space links in
the Earth exploration-satellite service for telemetry, tracking, and
control purposes, on a secondary basis.
5.543A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sudan, Sri
Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in
the band 31-31.3 GHz may also be used by systems using high altitude
platform stations (HAPS) in the ground-to-HAPS direction. The use of
the band 31-31.3 GHz by systems using HAPS is limited to the territory
of the countries listed above and shall not cause harmful interference
to, nor claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems,
systems in the mobile service and systems operated under No. 5.545.
Furthermore, the development of these services shall not be constrained
by HAPS. Systems using HAPS in the band 31-31.3 GHz shall not cause
harmful interference to the radio astronomy service having a primary
allocation in the band 31.3-31.8 GHz, taking into account the
protection criterion as given in Recommendation ITU-R RA.769. In order
to ensure the protection of satellite passive services, the level of
unwanted power density into a HAPS ground station antenna in the band
31.3-31.8 GHz shall be limited to −106 dB(W/MHz) under clear-sky
conditions, and may be increased up to −100 dB(W/MHz) under rainy
conditions to mitigate fading due to rain, provided the effective
impact on the passive satellite does not exceed the impact under
clear-sky conditions. See Resolution 145 (Rev. WRC-12). (WRC-12)
5.544 In the band 31-31.3 GHz the power flux-density limits specified
in Article 21, Table 21-4 shall apply to the space research service.
5.545 Different category of service: In Armenia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 31-31.3 GHz to
the space research service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
(WRC-12)
5.546 Different category of service: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the United Kingdom,
South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey, the allocation of
the band 31.5-31.8 GHz to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-12)
5.547 The bands 31.8-33.4 GHz, 37-40 GHz, 40.5-43.5 GHz, 51.4-52.6
GHz, 55.78-59 GHz and 64-66 GHz are available for high-density
applications in the fixed service (see Resolution 75 (WRC-12)).
Administrations should take this into account when considering
regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. Because of the
potential deployment of high-density applications in the
fixed-satellite service in the bands 39.5-40 GHz and 40.5-42 GHz (see
No. 5.516B), administrations should further take into account potential
constraints to high-density applications in the fixed service, as
appropriate. (FCC)
5.547A Administrations should take practical measures to minimize the
potential interference between stations in the fixed service and
airborne stations in the radionavigation service in the 31.8-33.4 GHz
band, taking into account the operational needs of the airborne radar
systems.
5.547B Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 31.8-32
GHz is allocated to the radionavigation and space research (deep space)
(space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis.
5.547C Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 32-32.3
GHz is allocated to the radionavigation and space research (deep space)
(space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis.
5.547D Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 32.3-33
GHz is allocated to the inter-satellite and radionavigation services on
a primary basis.
5.547E Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 33-33.4
GHz is allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.548 In designing systems for the inter-satellite service in the
band 32.3-33 GHz, for the radionavigation service in the band 32-33
GHz, and for the space research service (deep space) in the band
31.8-32.3 GHz, administrations shall take all necessary measures to
prevent harmful interference between these services, bearing in mind
the safety aspects of the radionavigation service (see Recommendation
707).
5.549 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia,
Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the
Congo, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Togo, Tunisia
and Yemen, the band 33.4-36 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-12)
5.549A In the band 35.5-36.0 GHz, the mean power flux-density at the
Earth's surface, generated by any spaceborne sensor in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) or space research service
(active), for any angle greater than 0.8° from the beam centre shall
not exceed −73.3 dB(W/m2) in this band.
5.550 Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 34.7-35.2 GHz to the space
research service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-12)
5.550A For sharing of the band 36-37 GHz between the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) service and the fixed and mobile
services, Resolution 752 (WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.551F Different category of service: in Japan, the allocation of the
band 41.5-42.5 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33).
5.551H The equivalent power flux-density (epfd) produced in the band
42.5-43.5 GHz by all space stations in any non-geostationary-satellite
system in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), or in the
broadcasting-satellite service operating in the 42-42.5 GHz band, shall
not exceed the following values at the site of any radio astronomy
station for more than 2% of the time:
−230 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and −246 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the
42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station
registered as a single-dish telescope; and
−209 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of
any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline
interferometry station.
These epfd values shall be evaluated using the methodology given in
Recommendation ITU-R S.1586-1 and the reference antenna pattern and the
maximum gain of an antenna in the radio astronomy service given in
Recommendation ITU-R RA.1631 and shall apply over the whole sky and for
elevation angles higher than the minimum operating angle θmin of the
radiotelescope (for which a default value of 5° should be adopted in
the absence of notified information).
These values shall apply at any radio astronomy station that either:
—Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the
Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
—Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the
space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek an
agreement with administrations that have authorized the space stations.
In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply. The limits in this
footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio astronomy station of
any country whose administration so agreed. (WRC-07)
5.551I The power flux-density in the band 42.5-43.5 GHz produced by
any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth), or the broadcasting-satellite service operating in
the 42-42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the following values at the site
of any radio astronomy station:
−137 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and −153 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the
42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station
registered as a single-dish telescope; and
−116 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of
any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline
interferometry station.
These values shall apply at the site of any radio astronomy station
that either:
—Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the
Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
—Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the
space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek an
agreement with administrations that have authorized the space stations.
In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply. The limits in this
footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio astronomy station of
any country whose administration so agreed.
5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for the fixed-satellite service
in the bands 42.5-43.5 GHz and 47.2-50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space
transmission is greater than that in the band 37.5-39.5 GHz for
space-to-Earth transmission in order to accommodate feeder links to
broadcasting satellites. Administrations are urged to take all
practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2-49.2 GHz for feeder links
for the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the band 40.5-42.5
GHz.
5.552A The allocation to the fixed service in the bands 47.2-47.5 GHz
and 47.9-48.2 GHz is designated for use by high altitude platform
stations. The use of the bands 47.2-47.5 GHz and 47.9-48.2 GHz is
subject to the provisions of Resolution 122 (Rev.WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.553 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz and 66-71 GHz, stations in the land
mobile service may be operated subject to not causing harmful
interference to the space radiocommunication services to which these
bands are allocated (see No. 5.43).
5.554 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 95-100 GHz, 123-130 GHz,
191.8-200 GHz and 252-265 GHz, satellite links connecting land stations
at specified fixed points are also authorized when used in conjunction
with the mobile-satellite service or the radionavigation-satellite
service.
5.554A The use of the bands 47.5-47.9 GHz, 48.2-48.54 GHz and
49.44-50.2 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is
limited to geostationary satellites.
5.555 Additional allocation: the band 48.94-49.04 GHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.555B The power flux-density in the band 48.94-49.04 GHz produced by
any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) operating in the bands 48.2-48.54 GHz and 49.44-50.2
GHz shall not exceed −151.8 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz band at the site of
any radio astronomy station.
5.556 In the bands 51.4-54.25 GHz, 58.2-59 GHz and 64-65 GHz, radio
astronomy observations may be carried out under national arrangements.
5.556A Use of the bands 54.25-56.9 GHz, 57-58.2 GHz and 59-59.3 GHz
by the inter-satellite service is limited to satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface produced
by a station in the inter-satellite service, for all conditions and for
all methods of modulation, shall not exceed −147 dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz))
for all angles of arrival.
5.556B Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 54.25-55.78 GHz is
also allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis for low-density
use.
5.557 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 55.78-58.2 GHz is
also allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.557A In the band 55.78-56.26 GHz, in order to protect stations in
the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive), the maximum power
density delivered by a transmitter to the antenna of a fixed service
station is limited to −26 dB(W/MHz).
5.558 In the bands 55.78-58.2 GHz, 59-64 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 122.25-123
GHz, 130-134 GHz, 167-174.8 GHz and 191.8-200 GHz, stations in the
aeronautical mobile service may be operated subject to not causing
harmful interference to the inter-satellite service (see No. 5.43).
5.558A Use of the band 56.9-57 GHz by inter-satellite systems is
limited to links between satellites in geostationary-satellite orbit
and to transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth
orbit to those in low-Earth orbit. For links between satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit, the single entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed −147
dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz)) for all angles of arrival.
5.559 In the band 59-64 GHz, airborne radars in the radiolocation
service may be operated subject to not causing harmful interference to
the inter-satellite service (see No. 5.43).
5.559B The use of the frequency band 77.5-78 GHz by the radiolocation
service shall be limited to short-range radar for ground-based
applications, including automotive radars. The technical
characteristics of these radars are provided in the most recent version
of Recommendation ITU-R M.2057. The provisions of No. 4.10 do not
apply. (WRC-15)
5.560 In the band 78-79 GHz radars located on space stations may be
operated on a primary basis in the Earth exploration-satellite service
and in the space research service.
5.561 In the band 74-76 GHz, stations in the fixed, mobile and
broadcasting services shall not cause harmful interference to stations
of the fixed-satellite service or stations of the
broadcasting-satellite service operating in accordance with the
decisions of the appropriate frequency assignment planning conference
for the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.561A The 81-81.5 GHz band is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a secondary basis.
5.561B In Japan, use of the band 84-86 GHz, by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links in the
broadcasting-satellite service using the geostationary-satellite orbit.
5.562 The use of the band 94-94.1 GHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services is
limited to spaceborne cloud radars.
5.562A In the bands 94-94.1 GHz and 130-134 GHz, transmissions from
space stations of the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) that
are directed into the main beam of a radio astronomy antenna have the
potential to damage some radio astronomy receivers. Space agencies
operating the transmitters and the radio astronomy stations concerned
should mutually plan their operations so as to avoid such occurrences
to the maximum extent possible.
5.562B In the bands 105-109.5 GHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz, 155.5-158.5 GHz
and 217-226 GHz, the use of this allocation is limited to space-based
radio astronomy only.
5.562C Use of the band 116-122.25 GHz by the inter-satellite service
is limited to satellites in the geostationary-satellite orbit. The
single-entry power flux-density produced by a station in the
inter-satellite service, for all conditions and for all methods of
modulation, at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's
surface and in the vicinity of all geostationary orbital positions
occupied by passive sensors, shall not exceed −148 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for
all angles of arrival.
5.562D Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. of), the bands 128-130
GHz, 171-171.6 GHz, 172.2-172.8 GHz and 173.3-174 GHz are also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis until 2015.
5.562E The allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service
(active) is limited to the band 133.5-134 GHz.
5.562F In the band 155.5-158.5 GHz, the allocation to the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive) services
shall terminate on 1 January 2018.
5.562G The date of entry into force of the allocation to the fixed
and mobile services in the band 155.5-158.5 GHz shall be 1 January
2018.
5.562H Use of the bands 174.8-182 GHz and 185-190 GHz by the
inter-satellite service is limited to satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux-density
produced by a station in the inter-satellite service, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, at all altitudes from 0
to 1000 km above the Earth's surface and in the vicinity of all
geostationary orbital positions occupied by passive sensors, shall not
exceed −144 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for all angles of arrival.
5.563A In the bands 200-209 GHz, 235-238 GHz, 250-252 GHz and 265-275
GHz, ground-based passive atmospheric sensing is carried out to monitor
atmospheric constituents.
5.563B The band 237.9-238 GHz is also allocated to the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service
(active) for spaceborne cloud radars only.
5.565 The following frequency bands in the range 275-1000 GHz are
identified for use by administrations for passive service applications:
—Radio astronomy service: 275-323 GHz, 327-371 GHz, 388-424 GHz,
426-442 GHz, 453-510 GHz, 623-711 GHz, 795-909 GHz and 926-945 GHz;
—Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) and space research
service (passive): 275-286 GHz, 296-306 GHz, 313-356 GHz, 361-365 GHz,
369-392 GHz, 397-399 GHz, 409-411 GHz, 416-434 GHz, 439-467 GHz,
477-502 GHz, 523-527 GHz, 538-581 GHz, 611-630 GHz, 634-654 GHz,
657-692 GHz, 713-718 GHz, 729-733 GHz, 750-754 GHz, 771-776 GHz,
823-846 GHz, 850-854 GHz, 857-862 GHz, 866-882 GHz, 905-928 GHz,
951-956 GHz, 968-973 GHz and 985-990 GHz.
The use of the range 275-1000 GHz by the passive services does not
preclude use of this range by active services. Administrations wishing
to make frequencies in the 275-1000 GHz range available for active
service applications are urged to take all practicable steps to protect
these passive services from harmful interference until the date when
the Table of Frequency Allocations is established in the
above-mentioned 275-1000 GHz frequency range.
All frequencies in the range 1000-3000 GHz may be used by both active
and passive services. (WRC-12)
United States (US) Footnotes
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letters “US” followed by one
or more digits, denote stipulations applicable to both Federal and
non-Federal operations and thus appear in both the Federal Table and
the non-Federal Table.)
US1 The bands 2501-2502 kHz, 5003-5005 kHz, 10003-10005 kHz,
15005-15010 kHz, 19990-19995 kHz, 20005-20010 kHz, and 25005-25010 kHz
are also allocated to the space research service on a secondary basis
for Federal use. In the event of interference to the reception of the
standard frequency and time broadcasts, these space research
transmissions are subject to immediate temporary or permanent shutdown.
US2 In the band 9-490 kHz, electric utilities operate Power Line
Carrier (PLC) systems on power transmission lines for communications
important to the reliability and security of electric service to the
public. These PLC systems operate under the provisions of 47 CFR part
15, or Chapter 8 of the NTIA Manual, on an unprotected and
non-interference basis with respect to authorized radio users.
Notification of intent to place new or revised radio frequency
assignments or PLC frequency uses in the band 9-490 kHz is to be made
in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the FCC and NTIA, and
users are urged to minimize potential interference to the extent
practicable. This footnote does not provide any allocation status to
PLC radio frequency uses.
US8 The use of the frequencies 170.475, 171.425, 171.575, and 172.275
MHz east of the Mississippi River, and 170.425, 170.575, 171.475,
172.225 and 172.375 MHz west of the Mississippi River may be authorized
to fixed, land and mobile stations operated by non-Federal forest
firefighting agencies. In addition, land stations and mobile stations
operated by non-Federal conservation agencies, for mobile relay
operation only, may be authorized to use the frequency 172.275 MHz east
of the Mississippi River and the frequency 171.475 MHz west of the
Mississippi River. The use of any of the foregoing nine frequencies
shall be on the condition that no harmful interference will be caused
to Government stations.
US11 On the condition that harmful interference is not caused to
present or future Federal stations in the band 162-174 MHz, the
frequencies 166.25 MHz and 170.15 MHz may be authorized to non-Federal
stations, as follows:
(a) Eligibles in the Public Safety Radio Pool may be authorized to
operate in the fixed and land mobile services for locations within 150
miles (241.4 kilometers) of New York City; and
(b) Remote pickup broadcast stations may be authorized to operate in
the land mobile service for locations within the conterminous United
States, excluding locations within 150 miles of New York City and the
Tennessee Valley Authority Area (TVA Area). The TVA Area is bounded on
the west by the Mississippi River, on the north by the parallel of
latitude 37°30′ N, and on the east and south by that arc of the circle
with center at Springfield, IL, and radius equal to the airline
distance between Springfield, IL, and Montgomery, AL, subtended between
the foregoing west and north boundaries.
US13 The following center frequencies, each with a channel bandwidth
not greater than 12.5 kHz, are available for assignment to non-Federal
fixed stations for the specific purpose of transmitting hydrological
and meteorological data in cooperation with Federal agencies, subject
to the condition that harmful interference will not be caused to
Federal stations:
Hydro Channels (MHz)
169.425 170.2625 171.100 406.1250
169.4375 170.275 171.1125 406.1750
169.450 170.2875 171.125 412.6625
169.4625 170.300 171.825 412.6750
169.475 170.3125 171.8375 412.6875
169.4875 170.325 171.850 412.7125
169.500 171.025 171.8625 412.7250
169.5125 171.0375 171.875 412.7375
169.525 171.050 171.8875 412.7625
170.225 171.0625 171.900 412.7750
170.2375 171.075 171.9125 415.1250
170.250 171.0875 171.925 415.1750
New assignments on the frequencies 406.125 MHz and 406.175 MHz are to
be primarily for paired operations with the frequencies 415.125 MHz and
415.175 MHz, respectively.
US14 When 500 kHz is being used for distress purposes, ship and coast
stations using morse telegraph may use 512 kHz for calling.
US18 In the bands 9-14 kHz, 90-110 kHz, 190-415 kHz, 510-535 kHz, and
2700-2900 MHz, navigation aids in the U.S. and its insular areas are
normally operated by the Federal Government. However, authorizations
may be made by the FCC for non-Federal operations in these bands
subject to the conclusion of appropriate arrangements between the FCC
and the Federal agencies concerned and upon special showing of need for
service which the Federal Government is not yet prepared to render.
US22 The following provisions shall apply to non-Federal use of 68
carrier frequencies in the range 2-8 MHz, which are not coordinated
with NTIA:
(a) The frequencies authorized pursuant to 47 CFR 90.264 (Disaster
Communications) and 47 CFR 90.266 (Long Distance Communications) are
listed in columns 1-2 and columns 3-5, respectively. All stations are
restricted to emission designator 2K80J3E, upper sideband
transmissions, a maximum transmitter output power of 1 kW PEP, and to
the class of station(s) listed in the column heading (i.e., fixed (FX)
for all frequencies; base and mobile (FB and ML) for the frequencies in
column 1 and 3; itinerant FX for the frequencies in columns 4-5).
(b) Use, Geographic, and Time Restrictions. Letter(s) to the right of a
frequency indicate that the frequency is available only for the
following purpose(s):
—A or I: Alternate channel or Interstate coordination.
—C, E, M, or W: For stations located in the Conterminous U.S., East of
108° West Longitude (WL), West of the Mississippi River, or West of 90°
WL.
—D or N: From two hours after local sunrise until two hours before
local sunset (i.e., Day only operations) or from two hours prior to
local sunset until two hours after local sunrise (i.e., Night only
operations).
Preferred Carrier Frequencies (kHz)
Disaster communications Long distance communications
FX, FB, ML FX FX, FB, ML FX (including itinerant)
2326 ... I 5135 ... A 2289 5046.6 ... E 7480.1
2411 5140 ... A, I 2292 5052.6 ... E 7483.1
2414 5192 ... I 2395 5055.6 ... E 7486.1 ... E
2419 5195 ... I 2398 5061.6 ... W 7549.1 ... D
2422 7477 ... A 3170 5067.6 7552.1
2439 7480 ... A 4538.6 ... N 5074.6 ... E 7555.1 ... W
2463 7802 ... D 4548.6 ... N 5099.1 7558.1 ... W
2466 7805 ... I 4575 5102.1 7559.1 ... W
2471 7932 4610.5 5313.6 7562.1 ... W
2474 7935 ... C, D 4613.5 7697.1
2487 4634.5 6800.1 ... N
2511 4637.5 6803.1
2535 4647 6806.1 ... W
2569 6855.1 ... N, M
2587 6858.1 ... N
2801 6861.1 ... W
2804 ... A 6885.1 ... N
2812 6888.1 ... N
Note: To determine the assigned frequency, add 1.4 kHz to the carrier
frequency. Other emission designators may be authorized within the 2.8
kHz maximum necessary bandwidth pursuant to 47 CFR 90.264 and 90.266.
US23 In the band 5330.5-5406.4 kHz (60 m band), the assigned
frequencies 5332, 5348, 5358.5, 5373, and 5405 kHz are allocated to the
amateur service on a secondary basis. Amateur service use of the 60 m
band frequencies is restricted to a maximum effective radiated power of
100 W PEP and to the following emission types and designators: phone
(2K80J3E), data (2K80J2D), RTTY (60H0J2B), and CW (150HA1A). Amateur
operators using the data and RTTY emissions must exercise care to limit
the length of transmissions so as to avoid causing harmful interference
to Federal stations.
US25 The use of frequencies in the band 25.85-26.175 MHz may be
authorized in any area to non-Federal remote pickup broadcast base and
mobile stations on the condition that harmful interference is not
caused to stations of the broadcasting service in the band 25.85-26.1
MHz and to stations of the maritime mobile service in the band
26.1-26.175 MHz. Frequencies within the band 26.1-26.175 MHz may also
be assigned for use by low power auxiliary stations.
US26 The bands 117.975-121.4125 MHz, 123.5875-128.8125 MHz and
132.0125-136.0 MHz are for air traffic control communications.
US28 The band 121.5875-121.9375 MHz is for use by aeronautical
utility land and mobile stations, and for air traffic control
communications.
US30 The band 121.9375-123.0875 MHz is available to FAA aircraft for
communications pursuant to flight inspection functions in accordance
with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
US31 The frequencies 122.700, 122.725, 122.750, 122.800, 122.950,
122.975, 123.000, 123.050 and 123.075 MHz may be assigned to
aeronautical advisory stations. In addition, at landing areas having a
part-time or no airdrome control tower or FAA flight service station,
these frequencies may be assigned on a secondary non-interference basis
to aeronautical utility mobile stations, and may be used by FAA ground
vehicles for safety related communications during inspections conducted
at such landing areas.
The frequencies 122.850, 122.900 and 122.925 MHz may be assigned to
aeronautical multicom stations. In addition, 122.850 MHz may be
assigned on a secondary noninterference basis to aeronautical utility
mobile stations. In case of 122.925 MHz, US213 applies.
Air carrier aircraft stations may use 122.000 and 122.050 MHz for
communication with aeronautical stations of the Federal Aviation
Administration and 122.700, 122.800, 122.900 and 123.000 MHz for
communications with aeronautical stations pertaining to safety of
flight with and in the vicinity of landing areas not served by a
control tower.
Frequencies in the band 121.9375-122.6875 MHz may be used by
aeronautical stations of the Federal Aviation Administration for
communication with aircraft stations.
US32 Except for the frequencies 123.3 and 123.5 MHz, which are not
authorized for Federal use, the band 123.1125-123.5875 MHz is available
for FAA communications incident to flight test and inspection
activities pertinent to aircraft and facility certification on a
secondary basis.
US33 The band 123.1125-123.5875 MHz is for use by flight test and
aviation instructional stations. The frequency 121.950 MHz is available
for aviation instructional stations.
US36 In Hawaii, the bands 120.647-120.653 MHz and 127.047-127.053 MHz
are also allocated to the aeronautical mobile service on a primary
basis for non-Federal aircraft air-to-air communications on 120.65 MHz
(Maui) and 127.05 MHz (Hawaii and Kauai) as specified in 47 CFR 87.187.
US41 In the band 2450-2500 MHz, the Federal radiolocation service is
permitted on condition that harmful interference is not caused to
non-Federal services.
US44 In the band 2900-3100 MHz, the non-Federal radiolocation service
may be authorized on the condition that no harmful interference is
caused to Federal services.
US49 In the band 5460-5470 MHz, the non-Federal radiolocation service
may be authorized on the condition that it does not cause harmful
interference to the aeronautical or maritime radionavigation services
or to the Federal radiolocation service.
US50 In the band 5470-5650 MHz, the radiolocation service may be
authorized for non-Federal use on the condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation service or
to the Federal radiolocation service.
US52 In the VHF maritime mobile band (156-162 MHz), the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) Except as provided for below, the use of the bands
161.9625-161.9875 MHz (AIS 1 with center frequency 161.975 MHz) and
162.0125-162.0375 MHz (AIS 2 with center frequency 162.025 MHz) by the
maritime mobile and mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) services is
restricted to Automatic Identification Systems (AIS). The use of these
bands by the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is restricted to AIS
emissions from search and rescue aircraft operations. Frequencies in
the AIS 1 band may continue to be used by non-Federal base, fixed, and
land mobile stations until March 2, 2024.
(b) Except as provided for below, the use of the bands
156.7625-156.7875 MHz (AIS 3 with center frequency 156.775 MHz) and
156.8125-156.8375 MHz (AIS 4 with center frequency 156.825 MHz) by the
mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is restricted to the
reception of long-range AIS broadcast messages from ships (Message 27;
see most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1371). The
frequencies 156.775 MHz and 156.825 MHz may continue to be used by
non-Federal ship and coast stations for navigation-related port
operations or ship movement until August 26, 2019.
(c) The frequency 156.3 MHz may also be used by aircraft stations for
the purpose of search and rescue operations and other safety-related
communication.
(d) Federal stations in the maritime mobile service may also be
authorized as follows: (1) Vessel traffic services under the control of
the U.S. Coast Guard on a simplex basis by coast and ship stations on
the frequencies 156.25, 156.55, 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (2) Inter-ship use
of the frequency 156.3 MHz on a simplex basis; (3) Navigational
bridge-to-bridge and navigational communications on a simplex basis by
coast and ship stations on the frequencies 156.375 and 156.65 MHz; (4)
Port operations use on a simplex basis by coast and ship stations on
the frequencies 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (5) Environmental communications
on the frequency 156.75 MHz in accordance with the national plan; and
(6) Duplex port operations use of the frequencies 157 MHz for ship
stations and 161.6 MHz for coast stations.
US53 In view of the fact that the band 13.25-13.4 GHz is allocated to
doppler navigation aids, Federal and non-Federal airborne doppler
radars in the aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the
band 8750-8850 MHz only on the condition that they must accept any
interference that may be experienced from stations in the radiolocation
service in the band 8500-10000 MHz.
US55 In the bands 162.0375-173.2 MHz and 406.1-420 MHz, the FCC may
authorize public safety applicants to use the 40 Federal
Interoperability Channels that are designated for joint
federal/non-federal operations for law enforcement, public safety,
emergency response and disaster response in section 4.3.16 of the NTIA
Manual, subject to the condition that that these non-Federal mobile
(including portable) interoperability communications shall conform to
the national plans specified therein, and in particular, shall not
cause harmful interference to Federal stations. The procedure for
authorizing such use is set forth in 47 CFR 90.25.
US59 The band 10.5-10.55 GHz is restricted to systems using type NON
(AO) emission with a power not to exceed 40 watts into the antenna.
US64 (a) In the band 401-406 MHz, the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service is allocated on a secondary basis and is limited to,
with the exception of military tactical mobile stations, Medical Device
Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio) operations. MedRadio stations are
authorized by rule on the condition that harmful interference is not
caused to stations in the meteorological aids,
meteorological-satellite, and Earth exploration-satellite services, and
that MedRadio stations accept interference from stations in the
meteorological aids, meteorological-satellite, and Earth
exploration-satellite services.
(b) The bands 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz
are also allocated on a secondary basis to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service. The use of this allocation is limited to
MedRadio operations. MedRadio stations are authorized by rule and
operate in accordance with 47 CFR part 95.
US65 The use of the band 5460-5650 MHz by the maritime
radionavigation service is limited to shipborne radars.
US67 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the meteorological aids
service is limited to ground-based radars. Radiolocation installations
will be coordinated with the meteorological aids service and, insofar
as practicable, will be adjusted to meet the requirements of the
meteorological aids service.
US69 In the band 31.8-33.4 GHz, ground-based radionavigation aids are
not permitted except where they operate in cooperation with airborne or
shipborne radionavigation devices.
US70 The meteorological aids service allocation in the band
400.15-406.0 MHz does not preclude the operation therein of associated
ground transmitters.
US71 In the band 9300-9320 MHz, low-powered maritime radionavigation
stations shall be protected from harmful interference caused by the
operation of land-based equipment.
US73 The frequencies 150.775, 150.79, 152.0075, and 163.25 MHz, and
the bands 462.94-463.19675 and 467.94-468.19675 MHz shall be authorized
for the purpose of delivering or rendering medical services to
individuals (medical radiocommunication systems), and shall be
authorized on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal use. The
frequency 152.0075 MHz may also be used for the purpose of conducting
public safety radio communications that include, but are not limited
to, the delivering or rendering of medical services to individuals.
(a) The use of the frequencies 150.775 and 150.79 MHz is restricted to
mobile stations operating with a maximum e.r.p. of 100 watts. Airborne
operations are prohibited.
(b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 and 163.25 MHz is restricted to
base stations that are authorized only for one-way paging
communications to mobile receivers. Transmissions for the purpose of
activating or controlling remote objects on these frequencies shall not
be authorized.
(c) Non-Federal licensees in the Public Safety Radio Pool holding a
valid authorization on May 27, 2005, to operate on the frequencies
150.7825 and 150.7975 MHz may, upon proper renewal application,
continue to be authorized for such operation; provided that harmful
interference is not caused to present or future Federal stations in the
band 150.05-150.8 MHz and, should harmful interference result, that the
interfering non-Federal operation shall immediately terminate.
US74 In the bands 25.55-25.67, 73-74.6, 406.1-410, 608-614,
1400-1427, 1660.5-1670, 2690-2700, and 4990-5000 MHz, and in the bands
10.68-10.7, 15.35-15.4, 23.6-24.0, 31.3-31.5, 86-92, 100-102,
109.5-111.8, 114.25-116, 148.5-151.5, 164-167, 200-209, and 250-252
GHz, the radio astronomy service shall be protected from unwanted
emissions only to the extent that such radiation exceeds the level
which would be present if the offending station were operating in
compliance with the technical standards or criteria applicable to the
service in which it operates. Radio astronomy observations in these
bands are performed at the locations listed in US385.
US79 In the bands 1390-1400 MHz and 1427-1432 MHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) Airborne and space-to-Earth operations are prohibited.
(b) Federal operations (except for devices authorized by the FCC for
the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service) are on a non-interference basis
to non-Federal operations and shall not constrain implementation of
non-Federal operations.
US80 Federal stations may use the frequency 122.9 MHz subject to the
following conditions: (a) All operations by Federal stations shall be
restricted to the purpose for which the frequency is authorized to
non-Federal stations, and shall be in accordance with the appropriate
provisions of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Part 87, Aviation
Services; (b) Use of the frequency is required for coordination of
activities with Commission licensees operating on this frequency; and
(c) Federal stations will not be authorized for operation at fixed
locations.
US81 The band 38-38.25 MHz is used by both Federal and non-Federal
radio astronomy observatories. No new fixed or mobile assignments are
to be made and Federal stations in the band 38-38.25 MHz will be moved
to other bands on a case-by-case basis, as required, to protect radio
astronomy observations from harmful interference. As an exception,
however, low powered military transportable and mobile stations used
for tactical and training purposes will continue to use the band. To
the extent practicable, the latter operations will be adjusted to
relieve such interference as may be caused to radio astronomy
observations. In the event of harmful interference from such local
operations, radio astronomy observatories may contact local military
commands directly, with a view to effecting relief. A list of military
commands, areas of coordination, and points of contact for purposes of
relieving interference may be obtained upon request from the Office of
Engineering and Technology, FCC, Washington, DC 20554.
US82 In the bands 4146-4152 kHz, 6224-6233 kHz, 8294-8300 kHz,
12353-12368 kHz, 16528-16549 kHz, 18825-18846 kHz, 22159-22180 kHz, and
25100-25121 kHz, the assignable frequencies may be authorized on a
shared non-priority basis to Federal and non-Federal ship and coast
stations (SSB telephony, with peak envelope power not to exceed 1 kW).
US83 In the 1432-1435 MHz band, Federal stations in the fixed and
mobile services may operate indefinitely on a primary basis at the 22
sites listed in the table below. The first 21 sites are in the United
States and the last site is in Guam (GU). All other Federal stations in
the fixed and mobile services shall operate in the band 1432-1435 MHz
on a primary basis until re-accommodated in accordance with the
National Defense Authorization Act of 1999.
State Site North West Radius
AK Fort Greely 63°47′ 145°52′ 80
AL Redstone Arsenal 34°35′ 086°35′ 80
AZ Fort Huachuca 31°33′ 110°18′ 80
AZ Yuma Proving Ground 32°29′ 114°20′ 160
CA China Lake/Edwards AFB 35°29′ 117°16′ 100
CA Lemoore 36°20′ 119°57′ 120
FL Eglin AFB/Ft Rucker, AL 30°28′ 086°31′ 140
FL NAS Cecil Field 30°13′ 081°52′ 160
MD Patuxent River 38°17′ 076°24′ 70
ME Naval Space Operations Center 44°24′ 068°01′ 80
MI Alpene Range 44°23′ 083°20′ 80
MS Camp Shelby 31°20′ 089°18′ 80
NC MCAS Cherry Point 34°54′ 076°53′ 100
NM White Sands Missile Range/Holloman AFB 32°11′ 106°20′ 160
NV NAS Fallon 39°30′ 118°46′ 100
NV Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) 37°29′ 114°14′ 130
SC Beaufort MCAS 32°26′ 080°40′ 160
SC Savannah River 33°15′ 081°39′ 3
UT Utah Test and Training Range/Dugway Proving Ground, Hill AFB 40°57′
113°05′ 160
VA NAS Oceana 36°49′ 076°01′ 100
WA NAS Whidbey Island 48°21′ 122°39′ 70
GU NCTAMS 13°35′ 144°51′ 80
Note: The coordinates (North latitude and West longitude) are listed
under the headings North and West. The Guam entry under the West
heading is actually 144°51′ East longitude. The operating radii in
kilometers are listed under the heading Radius.
US84 In the bands 941.5-944 MHz and 1435-1525 MHz, low power
auxiliary stations may be authorized on a secondary basis, subject to
the terms and conditions set forth in 47 CFR part 74, subpart H.
US85 Differential-Global-Positioning-System (DGPS) Stations, limited to
ground-based transmitters, may be authorized on a primary basis in the
band 1559-1610 MHz for the specific purpose of transmitting DGPS
information intended for aircraft navigation.
US87 The band 449.75-450.25 MHz may be used by Federal and
non-Federal stations for space telecommand (Earth-to-space) at specific
locations, subject to such conditions as may be applied on a
case-by-case basis. Operators shall take all practical steps to keep
the carrier frequency close to 450 MHz.
US88 In the bands 1675-1695 MHz and 1695-1710 MHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) Non-Federal use of the band 1695-1710 MHz by the fixed and mobile
except aeronautical mobile services is restricted to stations in the
Advanced Wireless Service (AWS). Base stations that enable AWS mobile
and portable stations to operate in the band 1695-1710 MHz must be
successfully coordinated prior to operation as follows: (i) All base
stations within the 27 protection zones listed in paragraph (b) that
enable mobiles to operate at a maximum e.i.r.p. of 20 dBm, and (ii)
nationwide for base stations that enable mobiles to operate with a
maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 20 dBm, up to a maximum e.i.r.p. of 30
dBm, unless otherwise specified by Commission rule, order, or notice.
(b) Forty-seven Federal earth stations located within the protection
zones listed below operate on a co-equal, primary basis with AWS
operations. All other Federal earth stations operate on a secondary
basis.
(1) Protection zones for Federal earth stations receiving in the band
1695-1710 MHz:
State Location Latitude Longitude Radius
(km)
AK Barrow 71°19′22″ 156°36′41″ 35
AK Elmendorf AFB 61°14′08″ 149°55′31″ 98
AK Fairbanks 64°58′22″ 147°30′02″ 20
AZ Yuma 32°39′24″ 114°36′22″ 95
CA Monterey 36°35′34″ 121°51′20″ 76
CA Twenty-Nine Palms 34°17′46″ 116°09′44″ 80
FL Miami 25°44′05″ 080°09′45″ 51
HI Hickam AFB 21°19′18″ 157°57′30″ 28
MD Suitland 38°51′07″ 076°56′12″ 98
MS Stennis Space Center 30°21′23″ 089°36′41″ 57
SD Sioux Falls 43°44′09″ 096°37′33″ 42
VA Wallops Island 37°56′45″ 075°27′45″ 30
GU Andersen AFB 13°34′52″ 144°55′28″ 42
(2) Protection zones for Federal earth stations receiving in the band
1675-1695 MHz:
State Location Latitude Longitude Radius
(km)
CA Sacramento 38°35′50″ 121°32′34″ 55
CO Boulder 39°59′26″ 105°15′51″ 02
ID Boise 43°35′42″ 116°13′49″ 39
IL Rock Island 41°31′04″ 090°33′46″ 19
MO Kansas City 39°16′40″ 094°39′44″ 40
MO St. Louis 38°35′26″ 090°12′25″ 34
MS Columbus Lake 33°32′04″ 088°30′06″ 03
MS Vicksburg 32°20′47″ 090°50′10″ 16
NE Omaha 41°20′56″ 095°57′34″ 30
OH Cincinnati 39°06′10″ 084°30′35″ 32
OK Norman 35°10′52″ 097°26′21″ 03
TN Knoxville 35°57′58″ 083°55′13″ 50
WV Fairmont 39°26′02″ 080°11′33″ 04
PR Guaynabo 18°25′26″ 066°06′50″ 48
Note: The coordinates are specified in the conventional manner (North
latitude, West longitude), except that the Guam (GU) entry is specified
in terms of East longitude.
US90 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, the power flux-density at the Earth's
surface produced by emissions from a space station in the space
operation, Earth exploration-satellite, or space research service that
is transmitting in the space-to-space direction, for all conditions and
all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following values in any
4 kHz sub-band:
(a) −154 dBW/m2 for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane (δ) of
0° to 5°,
(b) −154 + 0.5(δ − 5) dBW/m2 for δ of 5° to 25°, and
(c) −144 dBW/m2 for δ of 25° to 90°.
US91 In the band 1755-1780 MHz, the following provisions shall apply:
(a) Non-Federal use of the band 1755-1780 MHz by the fixed and mobile
services is restricted to stations in the Advanced Wireless Service
(AWS). Base stations that enable AWS mobile and portable stations to
operate in the band 1755-1780 MHz must be successfully coordinated on a
nationwide basis prior to operation, unless otherwise specified by
Commission rule, order, or notice.
(b) In the band 1755-1780 MHz, the Federal systems listed below operate
on a co-equal, primary basis with AWS stations. All other Federal
stations in the fixed and mobile services identified in an approved
Transition Plan will operate on a primary basis until reaccommodated in
accordance with 47 CFR part 301.
(1) Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) may operate indefinitely at the
following locations:
State Training area Latitude Longitude
AZ Yuma Proving Ground 33°12′14″ 114°13′47″
CA Fort Irwin 35°23′19″ 116°37′43″
LA Fort Polk 31°08′38″ 093°06′52″
NC Fort Bragg (including Camp MacKall) 35°09′04″ 078°59′13″
NM White Sands Missile Range 32°52′50″ 106°23′10″
TX Fort Hood 31°13′50″ 097°45′23″
(2) Air combat training system (ACTS) stations may operate on two
frequencies within two geographic zones that are defined by the
following coordinates:
Geographic zone Latitude Longitude
Polygon 1 41°52′00″
42°00′00″
43°31′13″ 117°49′00″
115°05′00″
115°47′18″
Polygon 2 47°29′00″
48°13′00″
47°30′00″
44°11′00″ 111°22′00″
110°00′00″
107°00′00″
103°06′00″
Note: ACTS transmitters may cause interference to AWS base stations
between separation distances of 285 km (minimum) and 415 km (maximum).
(3) In the sub-band 1761-1780 MHz, Federal earth stations in the space
operation service (Earth-to-space) may transmit at the following 25
sites and non-Federal base stations must accept harmful interference
caused by the operation of these earth stations:
State Site Latitude Longitude
AK Fairbanks 64°58′20″ 147°30′59″
CA Camp Parks 37°43′51″ 121°52′50″
CA Huntington Beach 33°44′50″ 118°02′04″
CA Laguna Peak 34°06′31″ 119°03′53″
CA Monterey 36°35′42″ 121°52′28″
CA Sacramento 38°39′59″ 121°23′33″
CA Vandenberg AFB 34°49′23″ 120°30′07″
CO Buckley 39°42′55″ 104°46′29″
CO Schriever AFB 38°48′22″ 104°31′41″
FL Cape Canaveral AFS 28°29′09″ 080°34′33″
FL Cape GA, CCAFB 28°29′03″ 080°34′21″
FL JIATF-S Key West 24°32′36″ 081°48′17″
HI Kaena Point, Oahu 21°33′43″ 158°14′31″
MD Annapolis 38°59′27″ 076°29′25″
MD Blossom Point 38°25′53″ 077°05′06″
MD Patuxent River NAS 38°16′28″ 076°24′45″
ME Prospect Harbor 44°24′16″ 068°00′46″
NC Ft Bragg 35°09′04″ 078°59′13″
NH New Boston AFS 42°56′46″ 071°37′44″
NM Kirtland AFB 34°59′06″ 106°30′28″
TX Ft Hood 31°08′57″ 097°46′12″
VA Fort Belvoir 38°44′04″ 077°09′12″
WA Joint Base Lewis-McChord 47°06′11″ 122°33′11″
GU Andersen AFB 13°36′54″ 144°51′22″
GU NAVSOC Det. Charlie 13°34′58″ 144°50′32″
Note: The coordinates are specified in the conventional manner (North
latitude, West longitude), except that the Guam (GU) entries are
specified in terms of East longitude. Use at Cape Canaveral AFS is
restricted to launch support only. If required, successfully
coordinated with all affected AWS licensees, and authorized by NTIA,
reasonable modifications of these grandfathered Federal systems beyond
their current authorizations or the addition of new earth station
locations may be permitted. The details of the coordination must be
filed with NTIA and FCC.
(c) In the band 1755-1780 MHz, the military services may conduct
Electronic Warfare (EW) operations on Federal ranges and within
associated airspace on a non-interference basis with respect to
non-Federal AWS operations and shall not constrain implementation of
non-Federal AWS operations. This use is restricted to Research,
Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), training, and Large Force
Exercise (LFE) operations.
US92 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, Federal use of the co-primary fixed
and mobile services is restricted to the military services and the
following provisions apply:
(a) Federal use shall not cause harmful interference to, nor constrain
the deployment and use of the band by, the Television Broadcast
Auxiliary Service, the Cable Television Relay Service, or the Local
Television Transmission Service. To facilitate compatible operations,
coordination is required in accordance with a Memorandum of
Understanding between Federal and non-Federal fixed and mobile
operations. Non-Federal licensees shall make all reasonable efforts to
accommodate military mobile and fixed operations; however, the use of
the band 2025-2110 MHz by the non-Federal fixed and mobile services has
priority over military fixed and mobile operations.
(b) Military stations should, to the extent practicable, employ
frequency agile technologies and techniques, including the capability
to tune to other frequencies and the use of a modular retrofit
capability, to facilitate sharing of this band with incumbent Federal
and non-Federal operations.
US93 In the conterminous United States, the frequency 108.0 MHz may
be authorized for use by VOR test facilities, the operation of which is
not essential for the safety of life or property, subject to the
condition that no interference is caused to the reception of FM
broadcasting stations operating in the band 88-108 MHz. In the event
that such interference does occur, the licensee or other agency
authorized to operate the facility shall discontinue operation on 108
MHz and shall not resume operation until the interference has been
eliminated or the complaint otherwise satisfied. VOR test facilities
operating on 108 MHz will not be protected against interference caused
by FM broadcasting stations operating in the band 88-108 MHz nor shall
the authorization of a VOR test facility on 108 MHz preclude the
Commission from authorizing additional FM broadcasting stations.
US97 The following provisions shall apply in the band 2305-2320 MHz:
(a) In the sub-band 2305-2310 MHz, space-to-Earth operations are
prohibited.
(b) Within 145 km of Goldstone, CA (35°25′33″ N, 116°53′23″ W),
Wireless Communications Service (WCS) licensees operating base stations
in the band 2305-2320 MHz shall, prior to operation of those base
stations, achieve a mutually satisfactory coordination agreement with
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Note: NASA operates a deep space facility in Goldstone in the band
2290-2300 MHz.
US99 In the band 1668.4-1670 MHz, the meteorological aids service
(radiosonde) will avoid operations to the maximum extent practicable.
Whenever it is necessary to operate radiosondes in the band 1668.4-1670
MHz within the United States, notification of the operations shall be
sent as far in advance as possible to the Electromagnetic Management
Unit, Room 1030, National Science Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd.,
Arlington, VA 22230.
US100 The following provisions shall apply to the bands 2310-2320 MHz
and 2345-2360 MHz:
(a) The bands 2310-2320 and 2345-2360 MHz are available for Federal
aeronautical telemetering and associated telecommand operations for
flight testing of manned or unmanned aircraft, missiles, or major
components thereof, on a secondary basis to the Wireless Communications
Service (WCS). The frequencies 2312.5 MHz and 2352.5 MHz are shared on
a co-equal basis by Federal stations for telemetering and associated
telecommand operations of expendable and reusable launch vehicles,
irrespective of whether such operations involve flight testing. Other
Federal mobile telemetering uses may be provided in the bands 2310-2320
and 2345-2360 MHz on a non-interference basis to all other uses
authorized pursuant to this footnote.
(b) The band 2345-2360 MHz is available for non-Federal aeronautical
telemetering and associated telecommand operations for flight testing
of manned or unmanned aircraft, missiles, or major components thereof,
on a secondary basis to the WCS until January 1, 2020. The use of this
allocation is restricted to non-Federal licensees in the Aeronautical
and Fixed Radio Service holding a valid authorization on April 23,
2015.
US101 The band 2360-2400 MHz is also allocated on a secondary basis to
the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service. The use of this
allocation is limited to MedRadio operations. MedRadio stations are
authorized by rule and operate in accordance with 47 CFR part 95.
US102 In Alaska only, the frequency 122.1 MHz may also be used for
air carrier air traffic control purposes at locations where other
frequencies are not available to air carrier aircraft stations for air
traffic control.
US104 In the band 90-110 kHz, the LORAN radionavigation system has
priority in the United States and its insular areas. Radiolocation land
stations making use of LORAN type equipment may be authorized to both
Federal and non-Federal licensees on a secondary basis for offshore
radiolocation activities only at specific locations and subject to such
technical and operational conditions (e.g., power, emission, pulse rate
and phase code, hours of operation), including on-the-air testing, as
may be required on a case-by-case basis to ensure protection of the
LORAN radionavigation system from harmful interference and to ensure
mutual compatibility among radiolocation operators. Such authorizations
to stations in the radiolocation service are further subject to showing
of need for service which is not currently provided and which the
Federal Government is not yet prepared to render by way of the
radionavigation service.
US105 In the band 3550-3650 MHz, non-Federal stations in the
radiolocation service that were licensed or applied for prior to July
23, 2015 may continue to operate on a secondary basis until the end of
the equipment's useful lifetime.
US107 In the band 3600-3650 MHz, the following provisions shall apply
to earth stations in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth):
(a) Earth stations authorized prior to, or granted as a result of an
application filed prior to July 23, 2015, and constructed within 12
months of initial authorization may continue to operate on a primary
basis. Applications for modifications to such earth station facilities
filed after July 23, 2015 shall not be accepted, except for repair or
replacement of equipment; changes in polarization, antenna orientation,
or ownership; and increases in antenna size for interference mitigation
purposes.
(b) The assignment of frequencies to new earth stations after July 23,
2015 shall be authorized on a secondary basis.
US108 In the bands 3300-3500 MHz and 10-10.5 GHz, survey operations,
using transmitters with a peak power not to exceed five watts into the
antenna, may be authorized for Federal and non-Federal use on a
secondary basis to other Federal radiolocation operations.
US109 The band 3650-3700 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a primary basis at the following sites: St.
Inigoes, MD (38°10′ N, 76°23′ W); Pascagoula, MS (30°22′ N, 88 29′ W);
and Pensacola, FL (30°21′28″ N, 87°16′26″ W). The FCC shall coordinate
all non-Federal operations authorized under 47 CFR part 90 within 80 km
of these sites with NTIA on a case-by-case basis. For stations in the
Citizens Broadband Radio Service these sites shall be protected
consistent with the procedures set forth in 47 CFR 96.15(b) and 96.67.
US110 In the band 9200-9300 MHz, the use of the radiolocation service
by non-Federal licensees may be authorized on the condition that
harmful interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation
service or to the Federal radiolocation service.
US111 In the band 5091-5150 MHz, aeronautical mobile telemetry
operations for flight testing are conducted at the following locations.
Flight testing at additional locations may be authorized on a
case-by-case basis.
Location Test sites Lat. (N) Long. (W)
Gulf Area Ranges Complex (GARC) Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB, FL; Gulfport
ANG Range, MS; Ft. Rucker, Redstone, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center,
AL 30° 28′ 86° 31′
Utah Ranges Complex (URC) Dugway PG; Utah Test & Training Range (Hill
AFB), UT 40° 57′ 113° 05′
Western Ranges Complex (WRC) Pacific Missile Range; Vandenberg AFB,
China Lake NAWS, Pt. Mugu NAWS, Edwards AFB, Thermal, Nellis AFB, Ft.
Irwin, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Victorville, CA 35° 29′ 117°
16′
Southwest Ranges Complex (SRC) Ft. Huachuca, Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa,
Yuma, AZ 31° 33′ 110° 18′
Mid-Atlantic Ranges Complex (MARC) Patuxent River, Aberdeen PG, NASA
Langley Research Center, NASA Wallops Flight Facility, MD 38° 17′ 76°
24′
New Mexico Ranges Complex (NMRC) White Sands Missile Range, Holloman
AFB, Albuquerque, Roswell, NM; Amarillo, TX 32° 11′ 106° 20′
Colorado Ranges Complex (CoRC) Alamosa, Leadville, CO 37° 26′ 105° 52′
Texas Ranges Complex (TRC) Dallas/Ft. Worth, Greenville, Waco, Johnson
Space Flight Center/Ellington Field, TX 32° 53′ 97° 02′
Cape Ranges Complex (CRC) Cape Canaveral, Palm Beach-Dade, FL 28° 33′
80° 34′
Northwest Range Complex (NWRC) Seattle, Everett, Spokane, Moses Lake,
WA; Klamath Falls, Eugene, OR 47° 32′ 122° 18′
St. Louis St Louis, MO 38° 45′ 90° 22′
Wichita Wichita, KS 37° 40′ 97° 26′
Marietta Marietta, GA 33° 54′ 84° 31′
Glasgow Glasgow, MT 48° 25′ 106° 32′
Wilmington/Ridley Wilmington, DE/Ridley, PA 39° 49′ 75° 26′
San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) NASA Ames Research Center, CA 37° 25′
122° 03′
Charleston Charleston, SC 32° 52′ 80° 02′
US112 The frequency 123.1 MHz is for search and rescue
communications. This frequency may be assigned for air traffic control
communications at special aeronautical events on the condition that no
harmful interference is caused to search and rescue communications
during any period of search and rescue operations in the locale
involved.
US113 Radio astronomy observations of the formaldehyde line frequencies
4825-4835 MHz and 14.47-14.5 GHz may be made at certain radio astronomy
observatories as indicated below:
Bands To Be Observed
4 GHz 14 GHz Observatory
X National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center (NAIC), Arecibo, PR
X X National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), Green Bank, WV
X X NRAO, Socorro, NM
X Allen Telescope Array (ATA), Hat Creek, CA
X X Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO), Big Pine, CA
X X NRAO's ten Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) stations (see US131)
X X University of Michigan Radio Astronomy Observatory, Stinchfield
Woods, MI
X Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute, Rosman, NC
Every practicable effort will be made to avoid the assignment of
frequencies to stations in the fixed or mobile services in these bands.
Should such assignments result in harmful interference to these
observations, the situation will be remedied to the extent practicable.
US115 In the bands 5000-5010 MHz and 5010-5030 MHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) In the band 5000-5010 MHz, systems in the aeronautical mobile (R)
service (AM(R)S) are limited to surface applications at airports that
operate in accordance with international aeronautical standards (i.e.,
AeroMACS).
(b) The band 5010-5030 MHz is also allocated on a primary basis to the
AM(R)S, limited to surface applications at airports that operate in
accordance with international aeronautical standards. In making
assignments for this band, attempts shall first be made to satisfy the
AM(R)S requirements in the bands 5000-5010 MHz and 5091-5150 MHz.
AM(R)S systems used in the band 5010-5030 MHz shall be designed and
implemented to be capable of operational modification if receiving
harmful interference from the radionavigation-satellite service.
Finally, notwithstanding Radio Regulation No. 4.10, stations in the
AM(R)S operating in this band shall be designed and implemented to be
capable of operational modification to reduce throughput and/or
preclude the use of specific frequencies in order to ensure protection
of radionavigation-satellite service systems operating in this band.
(c) Aeronautical fixed communications that are an integral part of the
AeroMACS system in the bands 5000-5010 MHz and 5010-5030 MHz are also
authorized on a primary basis.
US116 In the bands 890-902 MHz and 935-941 MHz, no new assignments
are to be made to Federal radio stations after July 10, 1970, except on
a case-by-case basis to experimental stations. Federal assignments
existing prior to July 10, 1970, shall be on a secondary basis to
stations in the non-Federal land mobile service and shall be subject to
adjustment or removal from the bands 890-902 MHz, 928-932 MHz, and
935-941 MHz at the request of the FCC.
US117 In the band 406.1-410 MHz, the following provisions shall
apply:
(a) Stations in the fixed and mobile services are limited to a
transmitter output power of 125 watts, and new authorizations for
stations, other than mobile stations, are subject to prior coordination
by the applicant in the following areas:
(1) Within Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact Spectrum
Manager, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone:
787-878-2612, Fax: 787-878-1861, Email: prcz@naic.edu.
(2) Within 350 km of the Very Large Array (34°04′44″ N, 107°37′06″ W),
contact Spectrum Manager, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, P.O.
Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, Socorro, NM 87801. Phone: 505-835-7000,
Fax: 505-835-7027, Email: nrao-rfi@nrao.edu.
(3) Within 10 km of the Table Mountain Observatory (40°08′02″ N,
105°14′40″ W) and for operations only within the sub-band 407-409 MHz,
contact Radio Frequency Manager, Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway,
Boulder, CO 80305. Phone: 303-497-4619, Fax: 303-497-6982, Email:
frequencymanager@its.bldrdoc.gov.
(b) Non-Federal use is limited to the radio astronomy service and as
provided by footnote US13.
US128 In the band 10-10.5 GHz, pulsed emissions are prohibited,
except for weather radars on board meteorological satellites in the
sub-band 10-10.025 GHz. The amateur service, the amateur-satellite
service, and the non-Federal radiolocation service, which shall not
cause harmful interference to the Federal radiolocation service, are
the only non-Federal services permitted in this band. The non-Federal
radiolocation service is limited to survey operations as specified in
footnote US108.
US130 The band 10.6-10.68 GHz is also allocated on a primary basis to
the radio astronomy service. However, the radio astronomy service shall
not receive protection from stations in the fixed service which are
licensed to operate in the one hundred most populous urbanized areas as
defined by the 1990 U.S. Census. For the list of observatories
operating in this band, see footnote US131.
US131 In the band 10.7-11.7 GHz, non-geostationary satellite orbit
licensees in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), prior to
commencing operations, shall coordinate with the following radio
astronomy observatories to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement
regarding the protection of the radio telescope facilities operating in
the band 10.6-10.7 GHz:
Observatory North latitude West longitude Elevation
(in meters)
Arecibo Observatory, PR 18°20′37″ 66°45′11″ 497
Green Bank Telescope (GBT), WV 38°25′59″ 79°50′23″ 807
Very Large Array (VLA), Socorro, NM 34°04′44″ 107°37′06″ 2,115
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations:
Brewster, WA 48°07′52″ 119°41′00″ 250
Fort Davis, TX 30°38′06″ 103°56′41″ 1,606
Hancock, NH 42°56′01″ 71°59′12″ 296
Kitt Peak, AZ 31°57′23″ 111°36′45″ 1,902
Los Alamos, NM 35°46′30″ 106°14′44″ 1,962
Mauna Kea, HI 19°48′05″ 155°27′20″ 3,763
North Liberty, IA 41°46′17″ 91°34′27″ 222
Owens Valley, CA 37°13′54″ 118°16′37″ 1,196
Pie Town, NM 34°18′04″ 108°07′09″ 2,365
St. Croix, VI 17°45′24″ 64°35′01″ 16
US132A In the bands 26.2-26.42 MHz, 41.015-41.665 MHz, and 43.35-44
MHz, applications of radiolocation service are limited to oceanographic
radars operating in accordance with ITU Resolution 612 (Rev. WRC-12).
Oceanographic radars shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, non-Federal stations in the land mobile service in the
bands 26.2-26.42 MHz and 43.69-44 MHz, Federal stations in the fixed or
mobile services in the band 41.015-41.665 MHz, and non-Federal stations
in the fixed or land mobile services in the band 43.35-43.69 MHz.
US133 In the bands 14-14.2 GHz and 14.47-14.5 GHz, the following
provisions shall apply to the operations of Earth Stations Aboard
Aircraft (ESAA):
(a) In the band 14-14.2 GHz, ESAA licensees proposing to operate within
radio line-of-sight of the coordinates specified in 47 CFR 25.227(c)
are subject to prior coordination with NTIA in order to minimize
harmful interference to the ground terminals of NASA's Tracking and
Data Relay Satellite System (TDRSS).
(b) In the band 14.47-14.5 GHz, operations within radio line-of-sight
of the radio astronomy stations specified in 47 CFR 25.226(d)(2) are
subject to coordination with the National Science Foundation in
accordance with 47 CFR 25.227(d).
US136 The following provisions shall apply in eight HF bands that are
allocated to the broadcasting service (HFBC) on a primary basis in all
Regions.
(a) In Alaska, the assigned frequency band 7368.48-7371.32 kHz is
allocated exclusively to the fixed service (FS) on a primary basis for
non-Federal use in accordance with 47 CFR 80.387.
(b) On the condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service (NIB operations), Federal and non-Federal stations
that communicate wholly within the United States and its insular areas
may operate as specified herein. All such stations must take account of
the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service published
in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU Radio Regulations and are
limited to the minimum power needed for reliable communications.
(1) Federal stations. Frequencies in the 13 HF bands/sub-bands listed
in the table below (HF NIB Bands) may be authorized to Federal stations
in the FS. In the bands 5.9-5.95, 7.3-7.4, 13.57-13.6, and 13.80-13.87
MHz (6, 7, 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands), frequencies may also be
authorized to Federal stations in the mobile except aeronautical mobile
route (R) service (MS except AM(R)S). Federal use of the bands
9.775-9.9, 11.65-11.7, and 11.975-12.05 MHz is restricted to stations
in the FS that were authorized as of June 12, 2003, and each
grandfathered station is restricted to a total radiated power of 24
dBW. In all other HF NIB Bands (*), new Federal stations may be
authorized.
(2) Non-Federal stations. Non-Federal use of the HF NIB Bands is
restricted to stations in the FS, land mobile service (LMS), and
maritime mobile service (MMS) that were licensed prior to March 25,
2007, except that, in the sub-band 7.35-7.4 MHz, use is restricted to
stations that were licensed prior to March 29, 2009.
NIB Operations in Eight HFBC Bands (MHz)
HF NIB band Federal (*new stations permitted) Non-Federal HFBC band
5.90-5.95 *FS and MS except AM(R)S MMS 5.90-6.20
7.30-7.40 *FS and MS except AM(R)S FS, LMS and MMS 7.30-7.40
9.40-9.50 *9 MHz: FS FS and LMS 9.40-9.90
9.775-9.90 FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW)
11.60-11.65 *11 MHz: FS FS 11.60-12.10
11.65-11.70 FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW)
11.975-12.05 FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW)
12.05-12.10 *12 MHz: FS FS
13.57-13.60 *FS and MS except AM(R)S MMS 13.57-13.87
13.80-13.87 *FS and MS except AM(R)S MMS
15.60-15.80 *15 MHz: FS FS 15.10-15.80
17.48-17.55 *17 MHz: FS 17.48-17.90
18.90-19.02 *19 MHz: FS MMS 18.90-19.02
Note: Non-Federal stations may continue to operate in nine HF NIB Bands
as follows: (i) In the 6, 7, 13.6, 13.8, and 19 MHz bands, stations in
the MMS; (ii) In the 7 and 9 MHz bands, stations in the FS and LMS; and
(iii) In the 11, 12, and 15 MHz band, stations in the FS.
US139 Fixed stations authorized in the band 18.3-19.3 GHz under the
provisions of 47 CFR 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r)
may continue operations consistent with the provisions of those
sections.
US142 In the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz, the following provisions
shall apply:
(a) In the U.S. Pacific insular areas located in Region 3 (see 47 CFR
2.105(a), note 3), the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz are alternatively
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. Use of this
allocation is restricted to international broadcast stations that
transmit to geographical zones and areas of reception in Region 1 or
Region 3.
(b) The use of the band 7.2-7.3 MHz in Region 2 by the amateur service
shall not impose constraints on the broadcasting service intended for
use within Region 1 and Region 3.
US145 The following unwanted emissions power limits for
non-geostationary satellites operating in the inter-satellite service
that transmit in the band 22.55-23.55 GHz shall apply in any 200 MHz of
the passive band 23.6-24 GHz, based on the date that complete advance
publication information is received by the ITU's Radiocommunication
Bureau:
(a) For information received before January 1, 2020: −36 dBW/200 MHz.
(b) For information received on or after January 1, 2020: −46 dBW/200
MHz.
US151 In the band 37-38 GHz, stations in the fixed and mobile
services shall not cause harmful interference to Federal earth stations
in the space research service (space-to-Earth) at the following sites:
Goldstone, CA; Socorro, NM; and White Sands, NM. Applications for
non-Federal use of this band shall be coordinated with NTIA in
accordance with 47 CFR 30.205.
US156 In the bands 49.7-50.2 GHz and 50.4-50.9 GHz, for earth stations
in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space), the unwanted emissions
power in the band 50.2-50.4 GHz shall not exceed −20 dBW/200 MHz
(measured at the input of the antenna), except that the maximum
unwanted emissions power may be increased to −10 dBW/200 MHz for earth
stations having an antenna gain greater than or equal to 57 dBi. These
limits apply under clear-sky conditions. During fading conditions, the
limits may be exceeded by earth stations when using uplink power
control.
US157 In the band 51.4-52.6 GHz, for stations in the fixed service, the
unwanted emissions power in the band 52.6-54.25 GHz shall not exceed
−33 dBW/100 MHz (measured at the input of antenna).
US161 In the bands 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and 94.1-95 GHz and within the
coordination distances indicated below, assignments to allocated
services shall be coordinated with the following radio astronomy
observatories. New observatories shall not receive protection from
fixed stations that are licensed to operate in the one hundred most
populous urbanized areas as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for the
year 2000.
(a) Within 25 km of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's (NRAO's)
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations:
State VLBA station Lat. (N) Long. (W)
AZ Kitt Peak 31° 57′ 23″ 111° 36′ 45″
CA Owens Valley 37° 13′ 54″ 118° 16′ 37″
HI Mauna Kea 19° 48′ 05″ 155° 27′ 20″
IA North Liberty 41° 46′ 17″ 091° 34′ 27″
NH Hancock 42° 56′ 01″ 071° 59′ 12″
NM Los Alamos 35° 46′ 30″ 106° 14′ 44″
NM Pie Town 34° 18′ 04″ 108° 07′ 09″
TX Fort Davis 30° 38′ 06″ 103° 56′ 41″
VI Saint Croix 17° 45′ 24″ 064° 35′ 01″
WA Brewster 48° 07′ 52″ 119° 41′ 00″
(b) Within 150 km of the following observatories:
State Telescope and site Lat. (N) Long. (W)
AZ Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Observatory, Mt. Graham 32° 42′ 06″
109° 53′ 28″
AZ University of Arizona 12-m Telescope, Kitt Peak 31° 57′ 12″ 111° 36′
53″
CA Caltech Telescope, Owens Valley 37° 13′ 54″ 118° 17′ 36″
CA Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA) 37°
16′ 43″ 118° 08′ 32″
HI James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea 19° 49′ 33″ 155° 28′ 47″
MA Haystack Observatory, Westford 42° 37′ 24″ 071° 29′ 18″
NM NRAO's Very Large Array, Socorro 34° 04′ 44″ 107° 37′ 06″
WV NRAO's Robert C. Byrd Telescope, Green Bank 38° 25′ 59″ 079° 50′ 23″
Note: Satisfactory completion of the coordination procedure utilizing
the automated mechanism, see 47 CFR 101.1523, will be deemed to
establish sufficient separation from radio astronomy observatories,
regardless of whether the distances set forth above are met.
US208 Planning and use of the band 1559-1626.5 MHz necessitate the
development of technical and/or operational sharing criteria to ensure
the maximum degree of electromagnetic compatibility with existing and
planned systems within the band.
US209 The use of frequencies 460.6625, 460.6875, 460.7125, 460.7375,
460.7625, 460.7875, 460.8125, 460.8375, 460.8625, 465.6625, 465.6875,
465.7125, 465.7375, 465.7625, 465.7875, 465.8125, 465.8375, and
465.8625 MHz may be authorized, with 100 mW or less output power, to
Federal and non-Federal radio stations for one-way, non-voice
bio-medical telemetry operations in hospitals, or medical or
convalescent centers.
US210 In the bands 40.66-40.7 MHz and 216-220 MHz, frequencies may be
authorized to Federal and non-Federal stations on a secondary basis for
the tracking of, and telemetering of scientific data from, ocean buoys
and wildlife. Operation in these bands is subject to the technical
standards specified in Section 8.2.42 of the NTIA Manual for Federal
use, or 47 CFR 90.248 for non-Federal use. After January 1, 2002, no
new assignments shall be authorized in the band 216-217 MHz.
US211 In the bands 1670-1690, 5000-5250 MHz and 10.7-11.7,
15.1365-15.35, 15.4-15.7, 22.5-22.55, 24-24.05, 31.0-31.3, 31.8-32.0,
40.5-42.5, 116-122.25, 123-130, 158.5-164, 167-168, 191.8-200, and
252-265 GHz, applicants for airborne or space station assignments are
urged to take all practicable steps to protect radio astronomy
observations in the adjacent bands from harmful interference; however,
US74 applies.
US212 In, or within 92.6 km (50 nautical miles) of, the State of
Alaska, the carrier frequency 5167.5 kHz (assigned frequency 5168.9
kHz) is designated for emergency communications. This frequency may
also be used in the Alaska-Private Fixed Service for calling and
listening, but only for establishing communications before switching to
another frequency. The maximum power is limited to 150 watts peak
envelope power (PEP).
US213 The frequency 122.925 MHz is for use only for communications
with or between aircraft when coordinating natural resources programs
of Federal or State natural resources, agencies, including forestry
management and fire suppression, fish and game management and
protection and environmental monitoring and protection.
US214 The frequency 157.1 MHz is the primary frequency for liaison
communications between ship stations and stations of the United States
Coast Guard.
US218 The band 902-928 MHz is available for Location and Monitoring
Service (LMS) systems subject to not causing harmful interference to
the operation of all Federal stations authorized in this band. These
systems must tolerate interference from the operation of industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment and the operation of Federal
stations authorized in this band.
US220 The frequencies 36.25 and 41.71 MHz may be authorized to
Federal stations and non-Federal stations in the petroleum radio
service, for oil spill containment and cleanup operations. The use of
these frequencies for oil spill containment or cleanup operations is
limited to the inland and coastal waterway regions.
US221 Use of the mobile service in the bands 525-535 kHz and
1605-1615 kHz is limited to distribution of public service information
from Travelers Information stations operating on 530 kHz and 1610 kHz.
US222 In the band 2025-2035 MHz, geostationary operational
environmental satellite (GOES) earth stations in the space research and
Earth exploration-satellite services may be authorized on a coequal
basis for Earth-to-space transmissions for tracking, telemetry, and
telecommand at Honolulu, HI (21°21′12″ N, 157°52′36″ W); Seattle, WA
(47°34′15″ N, 122°33′10″ W); and Wallops Island, VA (37°56′44″ N,
75°27′42″ W).
US224 Federal systems utilizing spread spectrum techniques for
terrestrial communication, navigation and identification may be
authorized to operate in the band 960-1215 MHz on the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to the aeronautical
radionavigation service. These systems will be handled on a
case-by-case basis. Such systems shall be subject to a review at the
national level for operational requirements and electromagnetic
compatibility prior to development, procurement or modification.
US225 In addition to its present Federal use, the band 510-525 kHz is
available to Federal and non-Federal aeronautical radionavigation
stations inland of the Territorial Base Line as coordinated with the
military services. In addition, the frequency 510 kHz is available for
non-Federal ship-helicopter operations when beyond 100 nautical miles
from shore and required for aeronautical radionavigation.
US227 The bands 156.4875-156.5125 MHz and 156.5375-156.5625 MHz are
also allocated to the fixed and land mobile services on a primary basis
for non-Federal use in VHF Public Coast Station Areas 10-42. The use of
these bands by the fixed and land mobile services shall not cause
harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, the maritime mobile
VHF radiocommunication service.
US230 The bands 422.1875-425.4875 MHz and 427.1875-429.9875 MHz are
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis for non-Federal
use within 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) of Cleveland, OH (41°29′51.2″ N,
81°41′49.5″ W) and Detroit, MI (42°19′48.1″ N, 83°02′56.7″ W). The
bands 423.8125-425.4875 MHz and 428.8125-429.9875 MHz are allocated to
the land mobile service on a primary basis for non-Federal use within
80.5 kilometers of Buffalo, NY (42°52′52.2″ N, 78°52′20.1″ W).
US231 When an assignment cannot be obtained in the bands between 200
kHz and 525 kHz, which are allocated to aeronautical radionavigation,
assignments may be made to aeronautical radiobeacons in the maritime
mobile bands at 435-472 kHz and 479-490 kHz, on a secondary basis,
subject to the coordination and agreement of those agencies having
assignments within the maritime mobile bands which may be affected.
Assignments to Federal aeronautical radionavigation radiobeacons in the
bands 435-472 kHz and 479-490 kHz shall not be a bar to any required
changes to the maritime mobile service and shall be limited to
non-voice emissions.
US239 Aeronautical radionavigation stations (radiobeacons) may be
authorized, primarily for off-shore use, in the band 525-535 kHz on a
non-interference basis to travelers information stations.
US240 The bands 1715-1725 and 1740-1750 kHz are allocated on a
primary basis and the bands 1705-1715 kHz and 1725-1740 kHz on a
secondary basis to the aeronautical radionavigation service
(radiobeacons).
US241 The following provision shall apply to Federal operations in
the band 216-220.035 MHz:
(a) Use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band 216-220 MHz
and of the aeronautical mobile service in the sub-band 217-220 MHz is
restricted to telemetry and associated telecommand operations. New
stations in the fixed and land mobile services shall not be authorized
in the sub-band 216-217 MHz.
(b) The sub-band 216.965-216.995 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a primary basis and the use of this allocation
is restricted to the Air Force Space Surveillance System (AFSSS) radar
system. AFSSS stations transmit on the frequency 216.98 MHz and other
operations may be affected within: 1) 250 km of Lake Kickapoo (Archer
City), TX (33°2′48″ N, 98°45′46″ W); and 2) 150 km of Gila River
(Phoenix), AZ (33°6′32″ N, 112°1′45″ W) and Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), AL
(32°39′33″ N, 86°15′52″ W). AFSSS reception shall be protected from
harmful interference within 50 km of: (1) Elephant Butte, NM (33°26′35″
N, 106°59′50″ W); (2) Fort Stewart, GA (31°58′36″ N, 81°30′34″ W); (3)
Hawkinsville, GA (32°17′20″ N, 83°32′10″ W); (4) Red River, AR
(33°19′48″ N, 93°33′1″ W); (5) San Diego, CA (32°34′42″ N, 116°58′11″
W); and (6) Silver Lake, MS (33°8′42″ N, 91°1′16″ W).
(c) The sub-band 219.965-220.035 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a secondary basis and the use of this
allocation is restricted to air-search radars onboard Coast Guard
vessels.
US242 Use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band 220-222
MHz shall be in accordance with the following plan:
(a) Frequencies are assigned in pairs, with base station transmit
frequencies taken from the sub-band 220-221 MHz and with corresponding
mobile and control station transmit frequencies being 1 MHz higher and
taken from the sub-band 221-222 MHz.
(b) In the non-Federal exclusive sub-bands, temporary fixed geophysical
telemetry operations are also permitted on a secondary basis.
(c) The use of Channels 161-170 is restricted to public safety/mutual
aid communications.
(d) The use of Channels 181-185 is restricted to emergency medical
communications.
220 MHz Plan
Use Base transmit Mobile transmit Channel Nos.
Non-Federal exclusive 220.00-220.55 221.00-221.55 001-110
Federal exclusive 220.55-220.60 221.55-221.60 111-120
Non-Federal exclusive 220.60-220.80 221.60-221.80 121-160
Shared 220.80-220.85 221.80-221.85 161-170
Non-Federal exclusive 220.85-220.90 221.85-221.90 171-180
Shared 220.90-220.925 221.90-221.925 181-185
Non-Federal exclusive 220.925-221 221.925-222 186-200
US244 The band 136-137 MHz is allocated to the non-Federal
aeronautical mobile (R) service on a primary basis, and is subject to
pertinent international treaties and agreements. The frequencies 136,
136.025, 136.05, 136.075, 136.1, 136.125, 136.15, 136.175, 136.2,
136.225, 136.25, 136.275, 136.3, 136.325, 136.35, 136.375, 136.4,
136.425, 136.45, and 136.475 MHz are available on a shared basis to the
Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic control purposes, such
as automatic weather observation stations (AWOS), automatic terminal
information services (ATIS), flight information services-broadcast
(FIS-B), and airport control tower communications.
US245 In the bands 3600-3650 MHz (space-to-Earth), 4500-4800 MHz
(space-to-Earth), and 5850-5925 MHz (Earth-to-space), the use of the
non-Federal fixed-satellite service is limited to international
inter-continental systems and is subject to case-by-case
electromagnetic compatibility analysis. The FCC's policy for these
bands is codified at 47 CFR 2.108.
US246 No station shall be authorized to transmit in the following
bands: 73-74.6 MHz, 608-614 MHz, except for medical telemetry
equipment1 and white space devices,2 1400-1427 MHz, 1660.5-1668.4 MHz,
2690-2700 MHz, 4990-5000 MHz, 10.68-10.7 GHz, 15.35-15.4 GHz, 23.6-24
GHz, 31.3-31.8 GHz, 50.2-50.4 GHz, 52.6-54.25 GHz, 86-92 GHz, 100-102
GHz, 109.5-111.8 GHz, 114.25-116 GHz, 148.5-151.5 GHz, 164-167 GHz,
182-185 GHz, 190-191.8 GHz, 200-209 GHz, 226-231.5 GHz, 250-252 GHz.
1Medical telemetry equipment shall not cause harmful interference to
radio astronomy operations in the band 608-614 MHz and shall be
coordinated under the requirements found in 47 CFR 95.1119.
2White space devices shall not cause harmful interference to radio
astronomy operations in the band 608-614 MHz and shall not operate
within the areas described in 47 CFR 15.712(h).
US247 The band 10100-10150 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis outside the United States and its insular areas.
Transmissions from stations in the amateur service shall not cause
harmful interference to this fixed service use and stations in the
amateur service shall make all necessary adjustments (including
termination of transmission) if harmful interference is caused.
US251 The band 12.75-13.25 GHz is also allocated to the space
research (deep space) (space-to-Earth) service for reception only at
Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W).
US252 The band 2110-2120 MHz is also allocated to the space research
service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis at Goldstone,
CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W).
US254 In the band 18.6-18.8 GHz the fixed and mobile services shall
be limited to a maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power of + 35
dBW and the power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed −3 dBW.
US255 In addition to any other applicable limits, the power
flux-density across the 200 MHz band 18.6-18.8 GHz produced at the
surface of the Earth by emissions from a space station under assumed
free-space propagation conditions shall not exceed −95 dB(W/m2) for all
angles of arrival. This limit may be exceeded by up to 3 dB for no more
than 5% of the time.
US258 In the bands 8025-8400 MHz and 25.5-27 GHz, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is allocated on a
primary basis for non-Federal use. Authorizations are subject to a
case-by-case electromagnetic compatibility analysis.
US259 In the band 17.3-17.7 GHz, Federal stations in the
radiolocation service shall operate with an e.i.r.p. of less than 51
dBW.
US260 Aeronautical mobile communications which are an integral part
of aeronautical radionavigation systems may be satisfied in the bands
1559-1626.5 MHz, 5000-5250 MHz and 15.4-15.7 GHz.
US261 The use of the band 4200-4400 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved exclusively for airborne radio
altimeters. Experimental stations will not be authorized to develop
equipment for operational use in this band other than equipment related
to altimeter stations. However, passive sensing in the
earth-exploration satellite and space research services may be
authorized in this band on a secondary basis (no protection is provided
from the radio altimeters).
US262 The band 7145-7190 MHz is also allocated to the space research
service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis for
non-Federal use. Federal and non-Federal use of the bands 7145-7190 MHz
and 34.2-34.7 GHz by the space research service (deep space)
(Earth-to-space) and of the band 31.8-32.3 GHz by the space research
service (deep space) (space-to-Earth) is limited to Goldstone, CA
(35°20′ N, 116°53′ W).
US264 In the band 48.94-49.04 GHz, airborne stations shall not be
authorized.
US266 Non-Federal licensees in the Public Safety Radio Pool holding a
valid authorization on June 30, 1958, to operate in the frequency band
156.27-157.45 MHz or on the frequencies 161.85 MHz or 161.91 MHz may,
upon proper application, continue to be authorized for such operation,
including expansion of existing systems, until such time as harmful
interference is caused to the operation of any authorized station other
than those licensed in the Public Safety Radio Pool.
US267 In the band 902-928 MHz, amateur stations shall transmit only
in the sub-bands 902-902.4, 902.6-904.3, 904.7-925.3, 925.7-927.3, and
927.7-928 MHz within the States of Colorado and Wyoming, bounded by the
area of latitudes 39° N and 42° N and longitudes 103° W and 108° W.
US268 The bands 890-902 MHz and 928-942 MHz are also allocated to the
radiolocation service for Federal ship stations (off-shore ocean areas)
on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-Federal
land mobile stations. The provisions of footnote US116 apply.
US269 In the band 420-450 MHz, the following provisions shall apply
to the non-Federal radiolocation service:
(a) Pulse-ranging radiolocation systems may be authorized for use along
the shoreline of the conterminous United States and Alaska.
(b) In the sub-band 420-435 MHz, spread spectrum radiolocation systems
may be authorized within the conterminous United States and Alaska.
(c) All stations operating in accordance with this provision shall be
secondary to stations operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
(d) Authorizations shall be granted on a case-by-case basis; however,
operations proposed to be located within the areas listed in paragraph
(a) of US270 should not expect to be accommodated.
US270 In the band 420-450 MHz, the following provisions shall apply
to the amateur service:
(a) The peak envelope power of an amateur station shall not exceed 50
watts in the following areas, unless expressly authorized by the FCC
after mutual agreement, on a case-by-case basis, between the Regional
Director of the applicable field office and the military area frequency
coordinator at the applicable military base. For areas (5) through (7),
the appropriate military coordinator is located at Peterson AFB, CO.
(1) Arizona, Florida and New Mexico.
(2) Within those portions of California and Nevada that are south of
latitude 37°0′ N.
(3) Within that portion of Texas that is west of longitude 104° W.
(4) Within 322 km of Eglin AFB, FL (30°30′ N, 86°30′ W); Patrick AFB,
FL (28°21′ N, 80°43′ W); and the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point
Mugu, CA (34°09′ N, 119°11′ W).
(5) Within 240 km of Beale AFB, CA (39°08′ N, 121°26′ W).
(6) Within 200 km of Goodfellow AFB, TX (31°25′ N, 100°24′ W) and
Warner Robins AFB, GA (32°38′ N, 83°35′ W).
(7) Within 160 km of Clear AFS, AK (64°17′ N, 149°10′ W); Concrete, ND
(48°43′ N, 97°54′ W); and Otis AFB, MA (41°45′ N, 70°32′ W).
(b) In the sub-band 420-430 MHz, the amateur service is not allocated
north of Line A (def. § 2.1).
US271 The use of the band 17.3-17.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for
broadcasting-satellite service.
US273 In the bands 74.6-74.8 MHz and 75.2-75.4 MHz, stations in the
fixed and mobile services are limited to a maximum power of 1 watt from
the transmitter into the antenna transmission line.
US275 The band 902-928 MHz is allocated on a secondary basis to the
amateur service subject to not causing harmful interference to the
operations of Federal stations authorized in this band or to Location
and Monitoring Service (LMS) systems. Stations in the amateur service
must tolerate any interference from the operations of industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) devices, LMS systems, and the operations
of Federal stations authorized in this band. Further, the amateur
service is prohibited in those portions of Texas and New Mexico bounded
on the south by latitude 31°41′ North, on the east by longitude 104°11′
West, and on the north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the west by
longitude 107°30′West; in addition, outside this area but within 150
miles of these boundaries of White Sands Missile Range the service is
restricted to a maximum transmitter peak envelope power output of 50
watts.
US276 Except as otherwise provided for herein, use of the band
2360-2395 MHz by the mobile service is limited to aeronautical
telemetering and associated telecommand operations for flight testing
of aircraft, missiles or major components thereof. The following three
frequencies are shared on a co-equal basis by Federal and non-Federal
stations for telemetering and associated telecommand operations of
expendable and reusable launch vehicles, whether or not such operations
involve flight testing: 2364.5 MHz, 2370.5 MHz, and 2382.5 MHz. All
other mobile telemetering uses shall not cause harmful interference to,
or claim protection from interference from, the above uses.
US278 In the bands 22.55-23.55 GHz and 32.3-33 GHz, non-geostationary
inter-satellite links may operate on a secondary basis to geostationary
inter-satellite links.
US279 The frequency 2182 kHz may be authorized to fixed stations
associated with the maritime mobile service for the sole purpose of
transmitting distress calls and distress traffic, and urgency and
safety signals and messages.
US281 In the band 25070-25210 kHz, non-Federal stations in the
Industrial/Business Pool shall not cause harmful interference to, and
must accept interference from, stations in the maritime mobile service
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US282 In the band 4650-4700 kHz, frequencies may be authorized for
non-Federal communication with helicopters in support of off-shore
drilling operations on the condition that harmful interference will not
be caused to services operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
US283 In the bands 2850-3025 kHz, 3400-3500 kHz, 4650-4700 kHz,
5450-5680 kHz, 6525-6685 kHz, 10005-10100 kHz, 11275-11400 kHz,
13260-13360 kHz, and 17900-17970 kHz, frequencies may be authorized for
non-Federal flight test purposes on the condition that harmful
interference will not be caused to services operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US285 Under exceptional circumstances, the carrier frequencies 2635
kHz, 2638 kHz, and 2738 kHz may be authorized to coast stations.
US288 In the territorial waters of the United States, the preferred
frequencies for use by on-board communication stations shall be 457.525
MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz and 457.600 MHz paired, respectively,
with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 MHz, 467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. Where
needed, equipment designed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using also the
additional frequencies 457.5375 MHz, 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and
467.5625 MHz may be introduced for on-board communications. The
characteristics of the equipment used shall conform to those specified
in Recommendation ITU-R M.1174-2.
US289 In the bands 460-470 MHz and 1690-1695 MHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) In the band 460-470 MHz, space stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (EESS) may be authorized for
space-to-Earth transmissions on a secondary basis with respect to the
fixed and mobile services. When operating in the
meteorological-satellite service, such stations shall be protected from
harmful interference from other EESS applications. The power flux
density produced at the Earth's surface by any space station in this
band shall not exceed −152 dBW/m2/4 kHz.
(b) In the band 1690-1695 MHz, EESS applications, other than the
meteorological-satellite service, may also be used for space-to-Earth
transmissions subject to not causing harmful interference to stations
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US296 In the bands designated for ship wide-band telegraphy,
facsimile and special transmission systems, the following assignable
frequencies are available to non-Federal stations on a shared basis
with Federal stations: 2070.5 kHz, 2072.5 kHz, 2074.5 kHz, 2076.5 kHz,
4154 kHz, 4170 kHz, 6235 kHz, 6259 kHz, 8302 kHz, 8338 kHz, 12370 kHz,
12418 kHz, 16551 kHz, 16615 kHz, 18848 kHz, 18868 kHz, 22182 kHz, 22238
kHz, 25123 kHz, and 25159 kHz.
US297 The bands 47.2-49.2 GHz and 81-82.5 GHz are also available for
feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service.
US298 The assigned frequencies 27.555, 27.615, 27.635, 27.655,
27.765, and 27.860 MHz are available for use by forest product
licensees on a secondary basis to Federal operations including
experimental stations. Non-Federal operations on these frequencies will
not exceed 150 watts output power and are limited to the states of
Washington, Oregon, Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas (eastern
portion).
US299 In Alaska, the band 1615-1705 kHz is also allocated to the
maritime mobile and Alaska fixed services on a secondary basis to
Region 2 broadcast operations.
US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, 169.545, 169.575, 169.605,
169.995, 170.025, 170.055, 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.075, 171.105,
171.845, 171.875, and 171.905 MHz are available for wireless microphone
operations on a secondary basis to Federal and non-Federal operations.
On center frequencies 169.575 MHz, 170.025 MHz, 171.075 MHz, and
171.875 MHz, the emission bandwidth shall not exceed 200 kHz. On the
other center frequencies, the emission bandwidth shall not exceed 54
kHz.
US301 Except as provided in NG30, broadcast auxiliary stations
licensed as of November 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942-944 MHz
may continue to operate on a co-equal primary basis to other stations
and services operating in the band in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
US303 In the band 2285-2290 MHz, non-Federal space stations in the
space research, space operations and Earth exploration-satellite
services may be authorized to transmit to the Tracking and Data Relay
Satellite System subject to such conditions as may be applied on a
case-by-case basis. Such transmissions shall not cause harmful
interference to authorized Federal stations. The power flux-density at
the Earth's surface from such non-Federal stations shall not exceed
−144 to −154 dBW/m2/4 kHz, depending on angle of arrival, in accordance
with ITU Radio Regulation 21.16.
US307 The band 5150-5216 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) for feeder links in conjunction with the
radiodetermination-satellite service operating in the bands 1610-1626.5
MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz. The total power flux-density at the Earth's
surface shall in no case exceed −159 dBW/m2 per 4 kHz for all angles of
arrival.
US308 In the bands 1549.5-1558.5 MHz and 1651-1660 MHz, those
requirements of the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service that
cannot be accommodated in the bands 1545-1549.5 MHz, 1558.5-1559 MHz,
1646.5-1651 MHz, and 1660-1660.5 MHz shall have priority access with
real-time preemptive capability for communications in the
mobile-satellite service. Systems not interoperable with the
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall operate on a secondary
basis. Account shall be taken of the priority of safety-related
communications in the mobile-satellite service.
US309 In the bands 1545-1559 MHz, transmissions from terrestrial
aeronautical stations directly to aircraft stations, or between
aircraft stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) service are also
authorized when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the
satellite-to-aircraft links. In the band 1646.5-1660.5 MHz,
transmissions from aircraft stations in the aeronautical mobile (R)
service directly to terrestrial aeronautical stations, or between
aircraft stations, are also authorized when such transmissions are used
to extend or supplement the aircraft-to-satellite links.
US310 In the band 14.896-15.121 GHz, non-Federal space stations in
the space research service may be authorized on a secondary basis to
transmit to Tracking and Data Relay Satellites subject to such
conditions as may be applied on a case-by-case basis. Such
transmissions shall not cause harmful interference to authorized
Federal stations. The power flux-density (pfd) produced by such
non-Federal stations at the Earth's surface in any 1 MHz band for all
conditions and methods of modulation shall not exceed:
−124 dB(W/m2 for 0° <θ ≤5°
−124 + (θ −5)/2 dB(W/m2) for 5° <θ ≤25°
−114 dB(W/m2) for 25° <θ ≤90°
where θ is the angle of arrival of the radio-frequency wave (degrees
above the horizontal). These limits relate to the pfd and angles of
arrival which would be obtained under free-space propagation
conditions.
US312 The frequency 173.075 MHz may also be authorized on a primary
basis to non-Federal stations in the Public Safety Radio Pool, limited
to police licensees, for stolen vehicle recovery systems (SVRS). As of
May 27, 2005, new SVRS licenses shall be issued for an authorized
bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 kHz. Stations that operate as part of a
stolen vehicle recovery system that was authorized and in operation
prior to May 27, 2005 may operate with an authorized bandwidth not to
exceed 20 kHz until May 27, 2019. After that date, all SVRS shall
operate with an authorized bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 kHz.
US315 In the bands 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz, maritime
mobile-satellite distress and safety communications, e.g., GMDSS, shall
have priority access with real-time preemptive capability in the
mobile-satellite service. Communications of mobile-satellite system
stations not participating in the GMDSS shall operate on a secondary
basis to distress and safety communications of stations operating in
the GMDSS. Account shall be taken of the priority of safety-related
communications in the mobile-satellite service.
US316 The band 2900-3000 MHz is also allocated to the meteorological
aids service on a primary basis for Federal use. Operations in this
service are limited to Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems
where accommodation in the band 2700-2900 MHz is not technically
practical and are subject to coordination with existing authorized
stations.
US319 In the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-149.9 MHz, 149.9-150.05 MHz,
399.9-400.05 MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz, and 2483.5-2500 MHz,
Federal stations in the mobile-satellite service shall be limited to
earth stations operating with non-Federal space stations.
US320 The use of the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-150.05 MHz, 399.9-400.05
MHz, and 400.15-401 MHz by the mobile-satellite service is limited to
non-voice, non-geostationary satellite systems and may include
satellite links between land earth stations at fixed locations.
US323 In the band 148-149.9 MHz, no individual mobile earth station
shall transmit on the same frequency being actively used by fixed and
mobile stations and shall transmit no more than 1% of the time during
any 15 minute period; except, individual mobile earth stations in this
band that do not avoid frequencies actively being used by the fixed and
mobile services shall not exceed a power density of −16 dBW/4 kHz and
shall transmit no more than 0.25% of the time during any 15 minute
period. Any single transmission from any individual mobile earth
station operating in this band shall not exceed 450 ms in duration and
consecutive transmissions from a single mobile earth station on the
same frequency shall be separated by at least 15 seconds. Land earth
stations in this band shall be subject to electromagnetic compatibility
analysis and coordination with terrestrial fixed and mobile stations.
US324 In the band 400.15-401 MHz, Federal and non-Federal satellite
systems shall be subject to electromagnetic compatibility analysis and
coordination.
US325 In the band 148-149.9 MHz fixed and mobile stations shall not
claim protection from land earth stations in the mobile-satellite
service that have been previously coordinated; Federal fixed and mobile
stations exceeding 27 dBW EIRP, or an emission bandwidth greater than
38 kHz, will be coordinated with existing mobile-satellite service
space stations.
US327 The band 2310-2360 MHz is allocated to the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and complementary terrestrial
broadcasting service on a primary basis. Such use is limited to digital
audio broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528.
US334 In the bands between 17.7 GHz and 20.2 GHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 20.2 GHz, Federal space stations
in both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary satellite orbits
(NGSO) and associated earth stations in the fixed-satellite service
(FSS) (space-to-Earth) may be authorized on a primary basis. For a
Federal GSO FSS network to operate on a primary basis, the space
station shall be located outside the arc, measured from east to west,
70-120° West longitude. Coordination between Federal FSS systems and
non-Federal space and terrestrial systems operating in accordance with
the United States Table of Frequency Allocations is required.
(b) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 20.2 GHz, Federal earth stations
operating with Federal space stations shall be authorized on a primary
basis only in the following areas: Denver, Colorado; Washington, DC;
San Miguel, California; and Guam. Prior to the commencement of
non-Federal terrestrial operations in these areas, the FCC shall
coordinate with NTIA all applications for new stations and
modifications to existing stations as specified in 47 CFR 1.924(f),
74.32, and 78.19(f). In the band 17.7-17.8 GHz, the FCC shall also
coordinate with NTIA all applications for new stations and
modifications to existing stations that support the operations of
Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (MVPD) in these areas, as
specified in the aforementioned regulations.
(c) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 19.7 GHz, the power flux-density
(pfd) at the surface of the Earth produced by emissions from a Federal
GSO space station or from a Federal space station in a NGSO
constellation of 50 or fewer satellites, for all conditions and for all
methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following values in any 1
MHz band:
(1) −115 dB(W/m2) for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane (δ)
between 0° and 5°,
(2) −115 + 0.5(δ − 5) dB(W/m2) for δ between 5° and 25°, and
(3) −105 dB(W/m2) for δ between 25° and 90°.
(d) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 19.3 GHz, the pfd at the surface
of the Earth produced by emissions from a Federal space station in an
NGSO constellation of 51 or more satellites, for all conditions and for
all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following values in any
1 MHz band:
(1) −115 − X dB(W/m2) for δ between 0° and 5°,
(2) −115 − X + ((10 + X)/20)(δ − 5) dB(W/m2) for δ between 5° and 25°,
and
(3) −105 dB(W/m2) for δ between 25° and 90°; where X is defined as a
function of the number of satellites, n, in an NGSO constellation as
follows:
For n ≤ 288, X = (5/119) (n − 50) dB; and
For n > 288, X = (1/69) (n + 402) dB.
US337 In the band 13.75-13.8 GHz, the FCC shall coordinate earth
stations in the fixed-satellite service with NTIA on a case-by-case
basis in order to minimize harmful interference to the Tracking and
Data Relay Satellite System's forward space-to-space link (TDRSS
forward link-to-LEO).
US338A In the band 1435-1452 MHz, operators of aeronautical telemetry
stations are encouraged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that the
unwanted emissions power does not exceed −28 dBW/27 MHz in the band
1400-1427 MHz. Operators of aeronautical telemetry stations that do not
meet this limit shall first attempt to operate in the band 1452-1525
MHz prior to operating in the band 1435-1452 MHz.
US340 The band 2-30 MHz is available on a non-interference basis to
Federal and non-Federal maritime and aeronautical stations for the
purposes of measuring the quality of reception on radio channels. See
47 CFR 87.149 for the list of protected frequencies and bands within
this frequency range. Actual communications shall be limited to those
frequencies specifically allocated to the maritime mobile and
aeronautical mobile services.
US342 In making assignments to stations of other services to which
the bands:
13360-13410 kHz 42.77-42.87 GHz*
25550-25670 kHz 43.07-43.17 GHz*
37.5-38.25 MHz 43.37-43.47 GHz*
322-328.6 MHz* 48.94-49.04 GHz*
1330-1400 MHz* 76-86 GHz
1610.6-1613.8 MHz* 92-94 GHz
1660-1660.5 MHz* 94.1-100 GHz
1668.4-1670 MHz* 102-109.5 GHz
3260-3267 MHz* 111.8-114.25 GHz
3332-3339 MHz* 128.33-128.59 GHz*
3345.8-3352.5 MHz* 129.23-129.49 GHz*
4825-4835 MHz* 130-134 GHz
4950-4990 MHz 136-148.5 GHz
6650-6675.2 MHz* 151.5-158.5 GHz
14.47-14.5 GHz* 168.59-168.93 GHz*
22.01-22.21 GHz* 171.11-171.45 GHz*
22.21-22.5 GHz 172.31-172.65 GHz*
22.81-22.86 GHz* 173.52-173.85 GHz*
23.07-23.12 Gz* 195.75-196.15 GHz*
31.2-31.3 GHz 209-226 GHz
36.43-36.5 GHz* 241-250 GHz
42.5-43.5 GHz 252-275 GHz
are allocated (*indicates radio astronomy use for spectral line
observations), all practicable steps shall be taken to protect the
radio astronomy service from harmful interference. Emissions from
spaceborne or airborne stations can be particularly serious sources of
interference to the radio astronomy service (see ITU Radio Regulations
at Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29).
US343 In the mobile service, the frequencies between 1435 and 1525 MHz
will be assigned for aeronautical telemetry and associated telecommand
operations for flight testing of manned or unmanned aircraft and
missiles, or their major components. Permissible usage includes
telemetry associated with launching and reentry into the Earth's
atmosphere as well as any incidental orbiting prior to reentry of
manned objects undergoing flight tests. The following frequencies are
shared on a co-equal basis with flight telemetering mobile stations:
1444.5, 1453.5, 1501.5, 1515.5, and 1524.5 MHz.
US344 In the band 5091-5250 MHz, the FCC shall coordinate earth
stations in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) with NTIA (see
Recommendation ITU-R S.1342). In order to better protect the operation
of the international standard system (microwave landing system) in the
band 5000-5091 MHz, non-Federal tracking and telecommand operations
should be conducted in the band 5150-5250 MHz.
US346 Except as provided for below and by US222, Federal use of the
band 2025-2110 MHz by the space operation service (Earth-to-space),
Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space), and space
research service (Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the deployment of
the Television Broadcast Auxiliary Service, the Cable Television Relay
Service, or the Local Television Transmission Service. To facilitate
compatible operations between non-Federal terrestrial receiving
stations at fixed sites and Federal earth station transmitters,
coordination is required. To facilitate compatible operations between
non-Federal terrestrial transmitting stations and Federal spacecraft
receivers, the terrestrial transmitters in the band 2025-2110 MHz shall
not be high-density systems (see Recommendations ITU-R SA.1154 and
ITU-R F.1247). Military satellite control stations at the following
sites shall operate on a co-equal, primary basis with non-Federal
operations:
Facility Coordinates
Naval Satellite Control Network, Prospect Harbor, ME 44°24′16″ N,
068°00′46″ W
New Hampshire Tracking Station, New Boston AFS, NH 42°56′52″ N,
071°37′36″ W
Eastern Vehicle Check-out Facility & GPS Ground Antenna & Monitoring
Station, Cape Canaveral, FL 28°29′09″ N, 080°34′33″ W
Buckley AFB, CO 39°42′55″ N, 104°46′36″ W
Colorado Tracking Station, Schriever AFB, CO 38°48′21″ N, 104°31′43″ W
Kirtland AFB, NM 34°59′46″ N, 106°30′28″ W
Camp Parks Communications Annex, Pleasanton, CA 37°43′51″ N, 121°52′50″
W
Naval Satellite Control Network, Laguna Peak, CA 34°06′31″ N,
119°03′53″ W
Vandenberg Tracking Station, Vandenberg AFB, CA 34°49′21″ N, 120°30′07″
W
Hawaii Tracking Station, Kaena Pt, Oahu, HI 21°33′44″ N, 158°14′31″ W
Guam Tracking Stations, Anderson AFB, and Naval CTS, Guam 13°36′54″ N,
144°51′18″ E
US347 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, non-Federal Earth-to-space and
space-to-space transmissions may be authorized in the space research
and Earth exploration-satellite services subject to such conditions as
may be applied on a case-by-case basis. Such transmissions shall not
cause harmful interference to Federal and non-Federal stations
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US349 The band 3650-3700 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a non-interference basis for use by ship
stations located at least 44 nautical miles in off-shore ocean areas on
the condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-Federal
operations.
US350 In the band 1427-1432 MHz, Federal use of the land mobile
service and non-Federal use of the fixed and land mobile services is
limited to telemetry and telecommand operations as described further:
(a) Medical operations. The use of the band 1427-1432 MHz for medical
telemetry and telecommand operations (medical operations) shall be
authorized for both Federal and non-Federal stations.
(1) Medical operations shall be authorized in the band 1427-1429.5 MHz
in the United States and its insular areas, except in the following
locations: Austin/Georgetown, Texas; Detroit and Battle Creek,
Michigan; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Richmond/Norfolk, Virginia;
Spokane, Washington; and Washington, DC metropolitan area
(collectively, the “carved-out” locations). See Section 47 CFR
90.259(b)(4) for a detailed description of these areas.
(2) In the carved-out locations, medical operations shall be authorized
in the band 1429-1431.5 MHz.
(3) Medical operations may operate on frequencies in the band 1427-1432
MHz other than those described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) only if the
operations were registered with a designated frequency coordinator
prior to April 14, 2010.
(b) Non-medical operations. The use of the band 1427-1432 MHz for
non-medical telemetry and telecommand operations (non-medical
operations) shall be limited to non-Federal stations.
(1) Non-medical operations shall be authorized on a secondary basis to
the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) in the band 1427-1429.5
MHz and on a primary basis in the band 1429.5-1432 MHz in the United
States and its insular areas, except in the carved-out locations.
(2) In the carved-out locations, non-medical operations shall be
authorized on a secondary basis in the band 1429-1431.5 MHz and on a
primary basis in the bands 1427-1429 MHz and 1431.5-1432 MHz.
US353 In the bands 56.24-56.29 GHz, 58.422-58.472 GHz, 59.139-59.189
GHz, 59.566-59.616 GHz, 60.281-60.331 GHz, 60.41-60.46 GHz, and
62.461-62.511 GHz, space-based radio astronomy observations may be made
on an unprotected basis.
US354 In the band 58.422-58.472 GHz, airborne stations and space
stations in the space-to-Earth direction shall not be authorized.
US356 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, an earth station in the
fixed-satellite service shall have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m
and the e.i.r.p. of any emission should be at least 68 dBW and should
not exceed 85 dBW. In addition the e.i.r.p., averaged over one second,
radiated by a station in the radiolocation service shall not exceed 59
dBW. Receiving space stations in the fixed-satellite service shall not
claim protection from radiolocation transmitting stations operating in
accordance with the United States Table of Frequency Allocations. ITU
Radio Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply.
US357 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, geostationary space stations in the
space research service for which information for advance publication
has been received by the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (Bureau) prior
to 31 January 1992 shall operate on an equal basis with stations in the
fixed-satellite service; after that date, new geostationary space
stations in the space research service will operate on a secondary
basis. Until those geostationary space stations in the space research
service for which information for advance publication has been received
by the Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 cease to operate in this band:
a. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in
geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 71 dBW in any 6 MHz band
from 13.77 to 13.78 GHz;
b. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in
non-geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 51 dBW in any 6 MHz
band from 13.77 to 13.78 GHz.
Automatic power control may be used to increase the e.i.r.p. density in
any 6 MHz band in these frequency ranges to compensate for rain
attenuation, to the extent that the power flux-density at the
fixed-satellite service space station does not exceed the value
resulting from use by an earth station of an e.i.r.p. of 71 dBW or 51
dBW, as appropriate, in any 6 MHz band in clear-sky conditions.
US359 In the band 15.43-15.63 GHz, use of the fixed-satellite service
(Earth-to-space) is limited to non-Federal feeder links of
non-geostationary systems in the mobile-satellite service. The FCC
shall coordinate Earth stations in this band with NTIA (see Annex 3 of
Recommendation ITU-R S.1340).
US360 The band 33-36 GHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for Federal use.
Coordination between Federal fixed-satellite service systems and
non-Federal systems operating in accordance with the United States
Table of Frequency Allocations is required.
US362 The band 1670-1675 MHz is allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis
for Federal use. Earth station use of this allocation is limited to
Wallops Island, VA (37°56′44″ N, 75°27′37″ W), Fairbanks, AK (64°58′22″
N, 147°30′04″ W), and Greenbelt, MD (39°00′02″ N, 76°50′29″ W).
Applicants for non-Federal stations within 100 kilometers of the
Wallops Island or Fairbanks coordinates and within 65 kilometers of the
Greenbelt coordinates shall notify NOAA in accordance with the
procedures specified in 47 CFR 1.924.
US364 Consistent with US18, stations may be authorized on a primary
basis in the band 285-325 kHz for the specific purpose of transmitting
differential global positioning system information.
US378 In the band 1710-1755 MHz, the following provisions apply:
(a) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay stations may operate
indefinitely on a primary basis within 80 km of Cherry Point, NC
(34°58′ N, 76°56′ W) and Yuma, AZ (32°32′ N, 113°58′ W).
(b) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay stations shall operate on a
secondary basis to primary non-Federal operations at the 14 sites
listed below:
State Location Coordinates
80 km radius of operation centered on:
CA China Lake 35°41′ N, 117°41′ W.
CA Pacific Missile Test Range/Point Mugu 34°07′ N, 119°30′ W.
FL Eglin AFB 30°29′ N, 086°31′ W.
MD Patuxent River 38°17′ N, 076°25′ W.
NM White Sands Missile Range 33°00′ N, 106°30′ W.
NV Nellis AFB 36°14′ N, 115°02′ W.
UT Hill AFB 41°07′ N, 111°58′ W.
50 km radius of operation centered on:
AL Fort Rucker 31°13′ N, 085°49′ W.
CA Fort Irwin 35°16′ N, 116°41′ W.
GA Fort Benning 32°22′ N, 084°56′ W.
GA Fort Stewart 31°52′ N, 081°37′ W.
KY Fort Campbell 36°41′ N, 087°28′ W.
NC Fort Bragg 35°09′ N, 079°01′ W.
WA Fort Lewis 47°05′ N, 122°36′ W.
(c) In the sub-band 1710-1720 MHz, precision guided munitions shall
operate on a primary basis until inventory is exhausted or until
December 31, 2008, whichever is earlier.
(d) All other Federal stations in the fixed and mobile services shall
operate on a primary basis until reaccommodated in accordance with the
Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act.
US379 In the band 55.78-56.26 GHz, in order to protect stations in
the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive), the maximum power
density delivered by a transmitter to the antenna of a fixed service
station is limited to−28.5 dB(W/MHz).
US380 In the bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz,
1646.5-1660.5 MHz, and 2483.5-2500 MHz, a non-Federal licensee in the
mobile-satellite service (MSS) may also operate an ancillary
terrestrial component in conjunction with its MSS network, subject to
the Commission's rules for ancillary terrestrial component and subject
to all applicable conditions and provisions of its MSS authorization.
US382 In the band 39.5-40 GHz, Federal earth stations in the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection
from non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile services. ITU Radio
Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply.
US384 In the band 401-403 MHz, the non-Federal Earth
exploration-satellite (Earth-to-space) and meteorological-satellite
(Earth-to-space) services are limited to earth stations transmitting to
Federal space stations.
US385 Radio astronomy observations may be made in the bands 1350-1400
MHz, 1718.8-1722.2 MHz, and 4950-4990 MHz on an unprotected basis, and
in the band 2655-2690 MHz on a secondary basis, at the following radio
astronomy observatories:
Allen Telescope Array, Hat Creek, CA Rectangle between latitudes 40°00′
N and 42°00′ N and between longitudes 120°15′ W and 122°15′ W.
NASA Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, Goldstone, CA 80
kilometers (50 mile) radius centered on 35°20′ N, 116°53′ W.
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, PR Rectangle between
latitudes 17°30′ N and 19°00′ N and between longitudes 65°10′ W and
68°00′ W.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro, NM Rectangle between
latitudes 32°30′ N and 35°30′ N and between longitudes 106°00′ W and
109°00′ W.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, WV Rectangle between
latitudes 37°30′ N and 39°15′ N and between longitudes 78°30′ W and
80°30′ W.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Very Long Baseline Array Stations
80 kilometer radius centered on:
North latitude West longitude
Brewster, WA 48°08′ 119°41′
Fort Davis, TX 30°38′ 103°57′
Hancock, NH 42°56′ 71°59′
Kitt Peak, AZ 31°57′ 111°37′
Los Alamos, NM 35°47′ 106°15′
Mauna Kea, HI 19°48′ 155°27′
North Liberty, IA 41°46′ 91°34′
Owens Valley, CA 37°14′ 118°17′
Pie Town, NM 34°18′ 108°07′
Saint Croix, VI 17°45′ 64°35′
Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Big Pine, CA Two contiguous rectangles,
one between latitudes 36°00′ N and 37°00′ N and between longitudes
117°40′ W and 118°30′ W and the second between latitudes 37°00′ N and
38°00′ N and between longitudes 118°00′ W and 118°50′ W.
(a) In the bands 1350-1400 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, every practicable
effort will be made to avoid the assignment of frequencies to stations
in the fixed and mobile services that could interfere with radio
astronomy observations within the geographic areas given above. In
addition, every practicable effort will be made to avoid assignment of
frequencies in these bands to stations in the aeronautical mobile
service which operate outside of those geographic areas, but which may
cause harmful interference to the listed observatories. Should such
assignments result in harmful interference to these observatories, the
situation will be remedied to the extent practicable.
(b) In the band 2655-2690 MHz, for radio astronomy observations
performed at the locations listed above, licensees are urged to
coordinate their systems through the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Management Unit, Division of Astronomical Sciences, National Science
Foundation, Room 1030, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.
US389 In the bands 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz, stations in the fixed,
mobile, and broadcasting services shall not cause harmful interference
to, nor claim protection from, Federal stations in the fixed-satellite
service at any of the following 28 military installations:
Military installation State Nearby city
Redstone Arsenal AL Huntsville
Fort Huachuca AZ Sierra Vista
Yuma Proving Ground AZ Yuma
Beale AFB CA Marysville
Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training Area CA Dublin
China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station CA Ridgecrest
Edwards AFB CA Rosamond
Fort Irwin CA Barstow
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center CO Twentynine Palms
Buckley AFB GA Aurora (Denver)
Schriever AFB CO Colorado Springs
Fort Gordon GA Augusta
Naval Satellite Operations Center GU Finegayan (Guam)
Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Pacific HI
Wahiawa (Oahu Is.)
Fort Detrick MD Frederick
Nellis AFB NV Las Vegas
Nevada Test Site NV Amargosa Valley
Tonapah Test Range Airfield NV Tonapah
Cannon AFB NM Clovis
White Sands Missile Range NM White Sands
Dyess AFB TX Abilene
Fort Bliss TX El Paso
Fort Sam Houston TX San Antonio
Goodfellow AFB TX San Angelo
Kelly AFB TX San Antonio
Utah Test and Training Range UT
Fort Belvoir VA Alexandria
Naval Satellite Operations Center VA Chesapeake
US390 Federal stations in the space research service (active)
operating in the band 5350-5460 MHz shall not cause harmful
interference to, nor claim protection from, Federal and non-Federal
stations in the aeronautical radionavigation service nor Federal
stations in the radiolocation service.
US391 In the band 2495-2500 MHz, the mobile-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) shall not receive protection from non-Federal stations
in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services operating
in that band.
US397 In the band 432-438 MHz, the Earth exploration-satellite
service (active) is allocated on a secondary basis for Federal use.
Stations in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) shall not
be operated within line-of-sight of the United States except for the
purpose of short duration pre-operational testing. Operations under
this allocation shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, any other services allocated in the band 432-438 MHz
in the United States, including secondary services and the
amateur-satellite service.
US402 In the band 17.3-17.7 GHz, existing Federal satellites and
associated earth stations in the fixed-satellite service
(Earth-to-space) are authorized to operate on a primary basis in the
frequency bands and areas listed below. Receiving earth stations in the
broadcasting-satellite service within the bands and areas listed below
shall not claim protection from Federal earth stations in the
fixed-satellite service.
(a) 17.600-17.700 GHz for stations within a 120 km radius of 38°49′ N
latitude and 76°52′ W longitude.
(b) 17.375-17.475 GHz for stations within a 160 km radius of 39°42′ N
latitude and 104°45′ W longitude.
US433 In the band 3550-3650 MHz, the following provisions shall apply
to Federal use of the aeronautical radionavigation (ground-based) and
radiolocation services and to non-Federal use of the fixed and mobile
except aeronautical mobile services:
(a) Non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical
mobile services are restricted to stations in the Citizens Broadband
Radio Service and shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, Federal stations in the aeronautical radionavigation
(ground-based) and radiolocation services at the locations listed at:
ntia.doc.gov/category/3550-3650-mhz. New and modified federal stations
shall be allowed at current or new locations, subject only to approval
through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
frequency assignment process with new locations added to the list at:
ntia.doc.gov/category/3550-3650-mhz. Coordination of the Federal
stations with Citizens Broadband Radio Service licensees or users is
not necessary. Federal operations, other than airborne radiolocation
systems, shall be protected consistent with the procedures set forth in
47 CFR 96.15 and 96.67.
(b) Non-federal fixed and mobile stations shall not claim protection
from federal airborne radar systems.
(c) Federal airborne radar systems shall not claim protection from
non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile
services operating in the band.
US444 The frequency band 5030-5150 MHz is to be used for the
operation of the international standard system (microwave landing
system) for precision approach and landing. In the frequency band
5030-5091 MHz, the requirements of this system shall have priority over
other uses of this band. For the use of the frequency band 5091-5150
MHz, US444A and Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-12) of the ITU Radio
Regulations apply.
US444A The band 5091-5150 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for
non-Federal use. This allocation is limited to feeder links of
non-geostationary satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A of the ITU Radio
Regulations. In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following conditions also
apply:
(a) Prior to January 1, 2018, the use of the band 5091-5150 MHz by
feeder links of non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
mobile-satellite service shall be made in accordance with Resolution
114 (Rev.WRC-12);
(b) After January 1, 2016, no new assignments shall be made to earth
stations providing feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-satellite
systems; and
(c) After January 1, 2018, the fixed-satellite service will become
secondary to the aeronautical radionavigation service.
US444B In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following provisions shall
apply to the aeronautical mobile service:
(a) Use is restricted to:
(1) Systems operating in the aeronautical mobile (R) service (AM(R)S)
in accordance with international aeronautical standards, limited to
surface applications at airports, and in accordance with Resolution 748
(Rev. WRC-12) (i.e., AeroMACS); and
(2) Aeronautical telemetry transmissions from aircraft stations (AMT)
in accordance with Resolution 418 (Rev. WRC-12).
(b) Consistent with Radio Regulation No. 4.10, airport surface wireless
systems operating in the AM(R)S have priority over AMT systems in the
band.
(c) Operators of AM(R)S and AMT systems at the following airports are
urged to cooperate with each other in the exchange of information about
planned deployments of their respective systems so that the prospects
for compatible sharing of the band are enhanced:
(1) Boeing Field/King County Intl Airport, Seattle, WA;
(2) Lambert-St. Louis Intl Airport, St. Louis, MO;
(3) Charleston AFB/Intl Airport, Charleston, SC;
(4) Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita, KS;
(5) Roswell Intl Air Center Airport, Roswell, NM; and
(6) William P. Gwinn Airport, Jupiter, FL. Other airports may be
addressed on a case-by-case basis.
(d) Aeronautical fixed communications that are an integral part of the
AeroMACS system authorized in paragraph (a)(1) are also authorized on a
primary basis.
US475 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne radars and associated
airborne beacons. In addition, ground-based radar beacons in the
aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the band
9300-9320 MHz on the condition that harmful interference is not caused
to the maritime radionavigation service.
US476A In the band 9300-9500 MHz, Federal stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, stations of the radionavigation and Federal radiolocation
services.
US482 In the band 10.6-10.68 GHz, the following provisions and
urgings apply:
(a) Non-Federal use of the fixed service shall be restricted to
point-to-point stations, with each station supplying not more than −3
dBW of transmitter power to the antenna, producing not more than 40 dBW
of EIRP, and radiating at an antenna main beam elevation angle of 20°
or less. Licensees holding a valid authorization on August 6, 2015 to
operate in this band may continue to operate as authorized, subject to
proper license renewal.
(b) In order to minimize interference to the Earth
exploration-satellite service (passive) receiving in this band,
licensees of stations in the fixed service are urged to:
(1) Limit the maximum transmitter power supplied to the antenna to −15
dBW; and
(2) Employ automatic transmitter power control (ATPC).
The maximum transmitter power supplied to the antenna of stations using
ATPC may be increased by a value corresponding to the ATPC range, up to
a maximum of −3 dBW.
US511E The use of the band 15.4-15.7 GHz by the radiolocation service
is limited to Federal systems requiring a necessary bandwidth greater
than 1600 MHz that cannot be accommodated within the band 15.7-17.3 GHz
except as described below. In the band 15.4-15.7 GHz, stations
operating in the radiolocation service shall not cause harmful
interference to, nor claim protection from, radars operating in the
aeronautical radionavigation service. Radar systems operating in the
radiolocation service shall not be developed solely for operation in
the band 15.4-15.7 GHz. Radar systems requiring use of the band
15.4-15.7 GHz for testing, training, and exercises may be accommodated
on a case-by-case basis.
US519 The band 18-18.3 GHz is also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis.
Its use is limited to geostationary satellites and shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Article 21, Table 21-4 of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
US532 In the bands 21.2-21.4 GHz, 22.21-22.5 GHz, and 56.26-58.2 GHz,
the space research and Earth exploration-satellite services shall not
receive protection from the fixed and mobile services operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US550A In the band 36-37 GHz, the following provisions shall apply:
(a) For stations in the mobile service, the transmitter power supplied
to the antenna shall not exceed −10 dBW, except that the maximum
transmitter power may be increased to −3 dBW for stations used for
public safety and disaster management.
(b) For stations in the fixed service, the elevation angle of the
antenna main beam shall not exceed 20° and the transmitter power
supplied to the antenna shall not exceed:
(1) −5 dBW for hub stations of point-to-multipoint systems; or
(2) −10 dBW for all other stations, except that the maximum transmitter
power of stations using automatic transmitter power control (ATPC) may
be increased by a value corresponding to the ATPC range, up to a
maximum of −7 dBW.
US565 The following frequency bands in the range 275-1000 GHz are
identified for passive service applications:
—Radio astronomy service: 275-323 GHz, 327-371 GHz, 388-424 GHz,
426-442 GHz, 453-510 GHz, 623-711 GHz, 795-909 GHz and 926-945 GHz;
—Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) and space research
service (passive): 275-286 GHz, 296-306 GHz, 313-356 GHz, 361-365 GHz,
369-392 GHz, 397-399 GHz, 409-411 GHz, 416-434 GHz, 439-467 GHz,
477-502 GHz, 523-527 GHz, 538-581 GHz, 611-630 GHz, 634-654 GHz,
657-692 GHz, 713-718 GHz, 729-733 GHz, 750-754 GHz, 771-776 GHz,
823-846 GHz, 850-854 GHz, 857-862 GHz, 866-882 GHz, 905-928 GHz,
951-956 GHz, 968-973 GHz and 985-990 GHz.
The use of the range 275-1000 GHz by the passive services does not
preclude use of this range by active services. This provision does not
establish priority of use in the United States Table of Frequency
Allocations, and does not preclude or constrain any active service use
or future allocation of frequency bands in the 275-3000 GHz range.
Non-Federal Government (NG) Footnotes
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letters “NG” followed by one
or more digits, denote stipulations applicable only to non-Federal
operations and thus appear solely in the non-Federal Table.)
NG1 The band 535-1705 kHz is also allocated to the mobile service on
a secondary basis for the distribution of public service information
from Travelers Information Stations operating in accordance with the
provisions of 47 CFR 90.242 on 10 kilohertz spaced channels from 540
kHz to 1700 kHz.
NG2 Facsimile broadcasting stations may be authorized in the band
88-108 MHz.
NG3 Control stations in the domestic public mobile radio service may
be authorized frequencies in the band 72-73 and 75.4-76 MHz on the
condition that harmful interference will not be caused to operational
fixed stations.
NG4 The use of the frequencies in the band 152.84-153.38 MHz may be
authorized, in any area, to remote pickup broadcast base and mobile
stations on the condition that harmful interference will not be caused
to stations operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations.
NG5 In the band 535-1705 kHz, AM broadcast licensees and permittees
may use their AM carrier on a secondary basis to transmit signals
intended for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the band
88-108 MHz, FM broadcast licensees and permittees are permitted to use
subcarriers on a secondary basis to transmit signals intended for both
broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the bands 54-72, 76-88,
174-216, 470-608, and 614-698 MHz, TV broadcast licensees and
permittees are permitted to use subcarriers on a secondary basis for
both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. Use of the band 614-698 MHz
is subject to the provisions specified in NG33.
NG6 Stations in the public safety radio services authorized as of
June 30, 1958, to use frequencies in the band 159.51-161.79 MHz in
areas other than Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands may continue such
operation, including expansion of existing systems, on the condition
that harmful interference will not be caused to stations in the
services to which these bands are allocated. In Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands this authority is limited to frequencies in the band
160.05-161.37 MHz. No new public radio service system will be
authorized to operate on these frequencies.
NG7 In the bands 2000-2065, 2107-2170, and 2194-2495 kHz, fixed
stations associated with the maritime mobile service may be authorized,
for purposes of communication with coast stations, to use frequencies
assignable to ship stations in these bands on the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to services operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations. See 47 CFR
80.371(a) for the list of available carrier frequencies.
NG8 In the band 472-479 kHz, non-Federal stations in the maritime
mobile service that were licensed or applied for prior to July 14, 2017
may continue to operate on a primary basis, subject to periodic license
renewals.
NG14 TV broadcast stations authorized to operate in the bands 54-72,
76-88, 174-216, 470-608, and 614-698 MHz may use a portion of the
television vertical blanking interval for the transmission of
telecommunications signals, on the condition that harmful interference
will not be caused to the reception of primary services, and that such
telecommunications services must accept any interference caused by
primary services operating in these bands. Use of the band 614-698 MHz
is subject to the provisions specified in NG33.
NG16 In the bands 72-73 MHz and 75.4-76 MHz, frequencies may be
authorized for mobile operations in the Industrial/Business Radio Pool,
subject to not causing interference to the reception of broadcast
television signals on channels 4 and 5.
NG17 Stations in the land transportation radio services authorized as
of May 15, 1958 to operate on the frequency 161.61 MHz may, upon proper
application, continue to be authorized for such operation, including
expansion of existing systems, on the condition that harmful
interference will not be caused to the operation of any authorized
station in the maritime mobile service. No new land transportation
radio service system will be authorized to operate on 161.61 MHz.
NG22 The frequencies 156.050 and 156.175 MHz may be assigned to
stations in the maritime mobile service for commercial and port
operations in the New Orleans Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) area and the
frequency 156.250 MHz may be assigned to stations in the maritime
mobile service for port operations in the New Orleans and Houston VTS
areas.
NG28 In Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, the band
160.86-161.4 MHz is available for assignment to remote pickup broadcast
stations on a shared basis with stations in the Industrial/Business
Pool.
NG30 In Puerto Rico, the band 942-944 MHz is alternatively allocated
to the fixed service (aural broadcast auxiliary stations).
NG32 Frequencies in the bands 454.6625-454.9875 MHz and
459.6625-459.9875 MHz may be assigned to domestic public land and
mobile stations to provide a two-way air-ground public radiotelephone
service.
NG33 In the band 614-698 MHz, the following provisions shall apply:
(a) Until July 13, 2020, stations in the broadcasting service and other
authorized uses may operate as follows:
(1) Full power and Class A television (TV) stations, i.e., broadcast TV
stations, may operate on a co-equal, primary basis with stations in the
fixed and mobile services until such stations terminate operations on
their pre-auction television channels in accordance with
§ 73.3700(b)(4).
(2) Low power TV (LPTV) and TV translator stations may operate on a
secondary basis to stations in the fixed and mobile services and to
broadcast TV stations, and fixed TV broadcast auxiliary stations may
operate on a secondary basis to LPTV and TV translator stations, unless
such stations are required to terminate their operations earlier in
accordance with § 73.3700(g)(4) or § 74.602(h)(5)-(6).
(3) Low power auxiliary stations (LPAS), including wireless assist
video devices (WAVDs), may operate on a secondary basis to all other
authorized stations in accordance with § 74.802(f) and § 74.870(i).
(4) Unlicensed wireless microphones and white space devices (WSDs) may
operate on a non-interference basis, unless such devices are required
to terminate operations earlier in accordance with § 15.236(c)(2) or
§ 15.707(a)(1)-(2), (5), respectively.
(b) After July 13, 2020, only the following types of radiofrequency
devices that are authorized in paragraph (a) may continue to operate:
(1) LPTV and TV translator stations may operate on a secondary basis to
stations in the fixed and mobile services in the sub-bands 617-652 MHz
and 663-698 MHz until required to terminate their operations in
accordance with § 73.3700(g)(4).
(2) LPAS may operate in the sub-band 653-657 MHz and unlicensed
wireless microphones may operate in the sub-bands 614-616 MHz and
657-663 MHz.
(3) WSDs may operate in: (i) The sub-bands 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz,
except in those areas where their use is prohibited in accordance with
§ § 15.707(a)(5) and 15.713(b)(2)(iv), and (ii) the sub-band 657-663 MHz,
in accordance with § 15.707(a)(4).
NG34 The bands 758-775 MHz and 788-805 MHz are available for
assignment to the public safety services, as described in 47 CFR part
90.
NG35 Frequencies in the bands 928-929 MHz, 932-932.5 MHz, 941-941.5
MHz, and 952-960 MHz may be assigned for multiple address systems and
associated mobile operations on a primary basis.
NG41 In the band 2120-2180 MHz, the following provisions shall apply
to grandfathered stations in the fixed service:
(a) In the sub-band 2160-2162 MHz, authorizations in the Broadband
Radio Service (BRS) applied for after January 16, 1992 shall be granted
on a secondary basis to Advanced Wireless Services (AWS). In the band
2150-2162 MHz, all other BRS stations shall operate on a primary basis
until December 9, 2021, and may continue to operate on a secondary
basis thereafter, unless said facility is relocated in accordance with
47 CFR 27.1250 through 27.1255.
(b) In the sub-band 2160-2180 MHz, fixed stations authorized pursuant
to 47 CFR part 101 may continue to operate on a secondary basis to AWS.
NG50 In the band 10-10.5 GHz, non-Federal stations in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to the
amateur service; and in the sub-band 10.45-10.5 GHz, these stations
shall not cause harmful interference to the amateur-satellite service.
NG51 In Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, the use of
band 150.8-151.49 MHz by the fixed and land mobile services is limited
to stations in the Industrial/Business Pool.
NG52 Except as otherwise provided for herein, use of the bands
10.7-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by
geostationary satellites in the fixed-satellite service (FSS) shall be
limited to international systems, i.e., other than domestic systems. In
the sub-bands 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz, Earth Stations on
Vessels (ESV), Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES), and Earth
Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA) as regulated under 47 CFR part 25 may
be authorized for the reception of FSS emissions from geostationary
satellites, subject to the condition that these earth stations shall
not claim protection from transmissions of non-Federal stations in the
fixed service.
NG53 In the band 13.15-13.25 GHz, the following provisions shall
apply:
(a) The sub-band 13.15-13.2 GHz is reserved for television pickup
(TVPU) and cable television relay service (CARS) pickup stations inside
a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets delineated in 47 CFR
76.51; and outside these areas, TVPU stations, CARS stations and
non-geostationary satellite orbit fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS)
gateway earth stations shall operate on a co-primary basis.
(b) The sub-band 13.2-13.2125 GHz is reserved for TVPU stations on a
primary basis and for CARS pickup stations on a secondary basis inside
a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets delineated in 47 CFR
76.51; and outside these areas, TVPU stations and NGSO FSS gateway
earth stations shall operate on a co-primary basis and CARS stations
shall operate on a secondary basis.
(c) In the band 13.15-13.25 GHz, fixed television auxiliary stations
licensed pursuant to applications accepted for filing before September
1, 1979, may continue operation, subject to periodic license renewals.
(d) In the sub-band 13.15-13.2125 GHz, NGSO FSS gateway uplink
transmissions shall be limited to a maximum e.i.r.p. of 3.2 dBW towards
0° on the radio horizon.
Note: The above provisions shall not apply to geostationary satellite
orbit (GSO) FSS operations in the band 12.75-13.25 GHz.
NG55 In the bands 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 14.0-14.5 GHz
(Earth-to-space), Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV), Vehicle-Mounted
Earth Stations (VMES), and Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft (ESAA) as
regulated under 47 CFR part 25 are applications of the fixed-satellite
service and may be authorized to communicate with geostationary
satellites in the fixed-satellite service on a primary basis.
NG56 In the bands 72-73 and 75.4-76 MHz, the use of mobile radio
remote control of models is on a secondary basis to all other fixed and
mobile operations. Such operations are subject to the condition that
interference will not be caused to common carrier domestic public
stations, to remote control of industrial equipment operating in the
band 72-76 MHz, or to the reception of television signals on channels 4
(66-72 MHz) or 5 (76-82 MHz). Television interference shall be
considered to occur whenever reception of regularly used television
signals is impaired or destroyed, regardless of the strength of the
television signal or the distance to the television station.
NG57 The use of the band 12.75-13.25 GHz by
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service is
limited to communications with individually licensed earth stations.
NG59 The frequencies 37.60 and 37.85 MHz may be authorized only for
use by base, mobile, and operational fixed stations participating in an
interconnected or coordinated power service utility system.
NG60 In the band 31-31.3 GHz, for stations in the fixed service
authorized after August 6, 2018, the unwanted emissions power in any
100 MHz of the 31.3-31.5 GHz Earth exploration-satellite service
(passive) band shall be limited to −38 dBW (−38 dBW/100 MHz), as
measured at the input to the antenna.
NG62 In the bands 28.5-29.1 GHz and 29.25-29.5 GHz, stations in the
fixed-satellite service shall not cause harmful interference to, or
claim protection from, stations in the fixed service operating under
the following call signs: KEB35, KGB72, KGC79, KIL20, KME49, KQG58,
KQH74, KSA96, KSE73, KVH83, KYJ33, KZS88, WAX78, WLT380, WMK817,
WML443, WMP367, and WSL69.
NG63 In the band 37.5-40 GHz, earth station operations in the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection
from stations in the fixed and mobile services, except where
individually licensed earth stations are authorized pursuant to 47 CFR
25.136.
NG65 In the bands 24.75-25.25 GHz, 47.2-48.2 GHz, and 50.4-51.4 GHz,
stations in the fixed and mobile services may not claim protection from
individually licensed earth stations authorized pursuant to 47 CFR
25.136. However, nothing in this footnote shall limit the right of
Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service licensees to operate in
conformance with the technical rules contained in 47 CFR part 30. The
Commission reserves the right to monitor developments and to undertake
further action concerning interference between Upper Microwave Flexible
Use Service and Fixed-Satellite Service, including aggregate
interference to satellite receivers, if appropriate.
NG66 The band 470-512 MHz (TV channels 14-20) is allocated to the
broadcasting service on an exclusive basis throughout the United States
and its insular areas, except as described below:
(a) In the urbanized areas listed in the table below, the indicated
frequency bands are allocated to the land mobile service on an
exclusive basis for assignment to eligibles in the Public Mobile
Services, the Public Safety Radio Pool, and the Industrial/Business
Radio Pool, except that:
(1) Licensees in the land mobile service that are regulated as
Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers may also use their
assigned spectrum to provide fixed service on a primary basis.
(2) The use of the band 482-488 MHz (TV channel 16) is limited to
eligibles in the Public Safety Radio Pool in or near (i) the Los
Angeles urbanized area; and (ii) New York City; Nassau, Suffolk, and
Westchester Counties in New York State; and Bergen County, NJ.
Urbanized area Bands
(MHz) TV channels
Boston, MA 470-476, 482-488 14, 16
Chicago, IL-Northwestern IN 470-476, 476-482 14, 15
Cleveland, OH 470-476, 476-482 14, 15
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX 482-488 16
Detroit, MI 476-482, 482-488 15, 16
Houston, TX 488-494 17
Los Angeles, CA 470-476, 482-488, 506-512 14, 16, 20
Miami, FL 470-476 14
New York, NY-Northeastern NJ 470-476, 476-482, 482-488 14, 15, 16
Philadelphia, PA-NJ 500-506, 506-512 19, 20
Pittsburgh, PA 470-476, 494-500 14, 18
San Francisco-Oakland, CA 482-488, 488-494 16, 17
Washington, DC-MD-VA 488-494, 494-500 17, 18
(b) In the Gulf of Mexico offshore from the Louisiana-Texas coast, the
band 476-494 MHz (TV channels 15-17) is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis for assignment to eligibles in the
Public Mobile and Private Land Mobile Radio Services.
(c) In Hawaii, the band 488-494 MHz (TV channel 17) is allocated
exclusively to the fixed service for use by common carrier control and
repeater stations for point-to-point inter-island communications only.
(d) The use of these allocations is further subject to the conditions
set forth in 47 CFR parts 22 and 90.
NG70 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands only, the bands
159.240-159.435 and 160.410-160.620 MHz are also available for
assignment to base stations and mobile stations in the special
industrial radio service.
NG92 The band 1900-2000 kHz is also allocated on a primary basis to
the maritime mobile service in Regions 2 and 3 and to the radiolocation
service in Region 2, and on a secondary basis to the radiolocation
service in Region 3. The use of these allocations is restricted to
radio buoy operations on the open sea and the Great Lakes. Stations in
the amateur, maritime mobile, and radiolocation services in Region 2
shall be protected from harmful interference only to the extent that
the offending station does not operate in compliance with the technical
rules applicable to the service in which it operates.
NG111 The band 157.4375-157.4625 MHz may be used for one way paging
operations in the special emergency radio service.
NG112 The frequencies 25.04, 25.08, 150.980, 154.585, 158.445,
159.480, 454.000 and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to stations in the
Industrial/Business Pool for use primarily in oil spill containment and
cleanup operations and secondarily in regular land mobile
communication.
NG115 In the bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz,
and 614-698 MHz, wireless microphones and wireless assist video devices
may be authorized on a non-interference basis, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in 47 CFR part 74, subpart H.
NG118 In the bands 2025-2110 MHz, 6875-7125 MHz, and 12.7-13.25 GHz,
television translator relay stations may be authorized to use
frequencies on a secondary basis to other stations in the Television
Broadcast Auxiliary Service that are operating in accordance with the
Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG124 In the bands 30.85-34, 37-38, 39-40, 42-47.41, 150.995-156.25,
158.715-159.465, 453.0125-453.9875, 458.0125-458.9875,
460.0125-465.6375, and 467.9375-467.9875 MHz, police licensees are
authorized to operate low-power transmitters on a secondary basis in
accordance with the provisions of 47 CFR 2.803 and 90.20(e)(5).
NG141 In Alaska, the frequencies 42.4 MHz and 44.1 MHz are authorized
on a primary basis for meteor burst communications by fixed stations in
the Rural Radio Service operating under the provisions of 47 CFR part
22. In Alaska, the frequencies 44.2 MHz and 45.9 MHz are authorized on
a primary basis for meteor burst communications by fixed private radio
stations operating under the provisions of 47 CFR part 90. The private
radio station frequencies may be used by Common Carrier stations on a
secondary, noninterference basis and the Common Carrier frequencies may
be used by private radio stations for meteor burst communications on a
secondary, noninterference basis. Users shall cooperate to the extent
practical to minimize potential interference. Stations utilizing meteor
burst communications shall not cause harmful interference to stations
of other radio services operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
NG143 In the band 11.7-12.2 GHz, protection from harmful interference
shall be afforded to transmissions from space stations not in
conformance with ITU Radio Regulation No. 5.488 only if the operations
of such space stations impose no unacceptable constraints on operations
or orbit locations of space stations in conformance with No. 5.488.
NG147 In the band 2483.5-2500 MHz, non-Federal stations in the fixed
and mobile services that are licensed under 47 CFR parts 74, 90, or
101, which were licensed as of July 25, 1985, and those whose initial
applications were filed on or before July 25, 1985, may continue to
operate on a primary basis with the mobile-satellite and
radiodetermination-satellite services, and in the sub-band 2495-2500
MHz, these grandfathered stations may also continue to operate on a
primary basis with stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical
mobile services that are licensed under 47 CFR part 27.
NG148 The frequencies 154.585 MHz, 159.480 MHz, 160.725 MHz, 160.785
MHz, 454.000 MHz and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to maritime mobile
stations for offshore radiolocation and associated telecommand
operations.
NG149 The bands 54-72, 76-88, 174-216, 470-608, and 614-698 MHz are
also allocated to the fixed service to permit subscription television
operations in accordance with 47 CFR part 73. Use of the band 614-698
MHz is subject to the provisions specified in NG33.
NG152 The use of the band 219-220 MHz by the amateur service is
limited to stations participating, as forwarding stations, in
point-to-point fixed digital message forwarding systems, including
intercity packet backbone networks.
NG155 The bands 159.500-159.675 MHz and 161.375-161.550 MHz are
allocated to the maritime service as described in 47 CFR part 80.
Additionally, the frequencies 159.550, 159.575 and 159.600 MHz are
available for low-power intership communications.
NG159 In the band 698-806 MHz, stations authorized under 47 CFR part
74, subparts E, F, and G may continue to operate indefinitely on a
secondary basis to all other stations operating in that band.
NG160 In the band 5850-5925 MHz, the use of the non-Federal mobile
service is limited to Dedicated Short Range Communications operating in
the Intelligent Transportation System radio service.
NG163 The use of the band 17.3-17.7 GHz by the broadcasting-satellite
service is limited to geostationary satellites.
NG164 The use of the band 18.6-18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to geostationary-satellite networks.
NG165 In the bands 18.8-19.3 GHz and 28.6-29.1 GHz,
geostationary-satellite networks in the fixed-satellite service shall
not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service.
NG166 The use of the bands 19.4-19.6 GHz and 29.1-29.25 GHz by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service.
NG169 After December 1, 2000, operations on a primary basis by the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) in the band 3650-3700 MHz
shall be limited to grandfathered earth stations. All other
fixed-satellite service earth station operations in the band 3650-3700
MHz shall be on a secondary basis. Grandfathered earth stations are
those authorized prior to December 1, 2000, or granted as a result of
an application filed prior to December 1, 2000, and constructed within
12 months of initial authorization. License applications for primary
operations for new earth stations, major amendments to pending earth
station applications, or applications for major modifications to earth
station facilities filed on or after December 18, 1998, and prior to
December 1, 2000, shall not be accepted unless the proposed facilities
are within 16.1 kilometers (10 miles) of an authorized primary earth
station operating in the band 3650-3700 MHz. License applications for
primary operations by new earth stations, major amendments to pending
earth station applications, and applications for major modifications to
earth station facilities, filed after December 1, 2000, shall not be
accepted, except for changes in polarization, antenna orientation or
ownership of a grandfathered earth station.
NG171 In the band 6875-7125 MHz, the following two channels should be
used for airborne TV pickup stations, wherever possible: 7075-7100 MHz
and 7100-7125 MHz.
NG172 In the band 7025-7075 MHz, the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is allocated on a primary basis, but the use of this
allocation shall be limited to two grandfathered satellite systems.
Associated earth stations located within 300 meters of the following
locations shall be grandfathered: (a) In the band 7025-7075 MHz,
Brewster, WA (48°08′46.7″ N., 119°42′8.0″ W.); and (b) In the sub-band
7025-7055 MHz, Clifton, TX (31°47′58.5″ N., 97°36′46.7″ W.) and Finca
Pascual, PR (17°58′41.8″ N., 67°8′12.6″ W.).
NG173 In the band 216-220 MHz, secondary telemetry operations are
permitted subject to the requirements of 47 CFR 90.259. After January
1, 2002, no new assignments shall be authorized in the sub-band 216-217
MHz.
NG175 In the band 38.6-40 GHz, television pickup stations that were
authorized on or before April 16, 2003, may continue to operate on a
secondary basis to stations operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
NG180 In the band 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth) earth stations on
vessels (ESVs) may be authorized to communicate with space stations of
the fixed-satellite service and, while docked, may be coordinated for
up to 180 days, renewable. ESVs in motion must operate on a secondary
basis.
NG181 In the band 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space), earth stations on
vessels are an application of the fixed-satellite service (FSS) and may
be authorized to communicate with space stations of the FSS on a
primary basis.
NG185 In the band 3650-3700 MHz, the use of the non-Federal
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to international
inter-continental systems.
NG338A In the bands 1390-1395 MHz and 1427-1435 MHz, licensees are
encouraged to take all reasonable steps to ensure that unwanted
emissions power does not exceed the following levels in the band
1400-1427 MHz:
(a) For stations of point-to-point systems in the fixed service: −45
dBW/27 MHz.
(b) For stations in the mobile service (except for devices authorized
by the FCC for the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service): −60 dBW/27 MHz.
NG535A The use of the band 29.25-29.5 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to geostationary-satellite networks and to feeder
links for non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite
service.
Federal Government (G) Footnotes
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letter “G” followed by one or
more digits, denote stipulations applicable only to Federal operations
and thus appear solely in the Federal Table.)
G2 In the bands 216.965-216.995 MHz, 420-450 MHz (except as provided
for in G129), 890-902 MHz, 928-942 MHz, 1300-1390 MHz, 2310-2390 MHz,
2417-2450 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz, 3300-3500 MHz (except as provided for in
US108), 5650-5925 MHz, and 9000-9200 MHz, use of the Federal
radiolocation service is restricted to the military services.
G5 In the bands 162.0125-173.2, 173.4-174, 406.1-410 and 410-420 MHz,
use by the military services is limited by the provisions specified in
the channeling plans shown in Sections 4.3.7 and 4.3.9 of the NTIA
Manual.
G6 Military tactical fixed and mobile operations may be conducted
nationally on a secondary basis: (a) To the meteorological aids service
in the band 403-406 MHz; and (b) To the radio astronomy service in the
band 406.1-410 MHz. Such fixed and mobile operations are subject to
local coordination to ensure that harmful interference will not be
caused to the services to which the bands are allocated.
G8 Low power Federal radio control operations are permitted in the
band 420-450 MHz.
G11 Federal fixed and mobile radio services, including low power
radio control operations, are permitted in the band 902-928 MHz on a
secondary basis.
G15 Use of the band 2700-2900 MHz by the military fixed and shipborne
air defense radiolocation installations will be fully coordinated with
the meteorological aids and aeronautical radionavigation services. The
military air defense installations will be moved from the band
2700-2900 MHz at the earliest practicable date. Until such time as
military air defense installations can be accommodated satisfactorily
elsewhere in the spectrum, such operations will, insofar as
practicable, be adjusted to meet the requirements of the aeronautical
radionavigation service.
G19 Use of the band 9000-9200 MHz by military fixed and shipborne air
defense radiolocation installations will be fully coordinated with the
aeronautical radionavigation service, recognizing fully the safety
aspects of the latter. Military air defense installations will be
accommodated ultimately outside this band. Until such time as military
defense installations can be accommodated satisfactorily elsewhere in
the spectrum such operations will, insofar as practicable, be adjusted
to meet the requirements of the aeronautical radionavigation services.
G27 In the bands 225-328.6 MHz, 335.4-399.9 MHz, and 1350-1390 MHz,
the fixed and mobile services are limited to the military systems.
G30 In the bands 138-144 MHz, 148-149.9 MHz, and 150.05-150.8 MHz,
the fixed and mobile services are limited primarily to operations by
the military services.
G32 Except for weather radars on meteorological satellites in the
band 9975-10025 MHz and for Federal survey operations (see footnote
US108), Federal radiolocation in the band 10-10.5 GHz is limited to the
military services.
G34 In the band 34.4-34.5 GHz, weather radars on board meteorological
satellites for cloud detection are authorized to operate on the basis
of equality with military radiolocation devices. All other non-military
radiolocation in the band 33.4-36.0 GHz shall be secondary to the
military services.
G42 The space operation service (Earth-to-space) is limited to the
band 1761-1842 MHz, and is limited to space command, control, range and
range rate systems.
G56 Federal radiolocation in the bands 1215-1300, 2900-3100,
5350-5650 and 9300-9500 MHz is primarily for the military services;
however, limited secondary use is permitted by other Federal agencies
in support of experimentation and research programs. In addition,
limited secondary use is permitted for survey operations in the band
2900-3100 MHz.
G59 In the bands 902-928 MHz, 3100-3300 MHz, 3500-3650 MHz, 5250-5350
MHz, 8500-9000 MHz, 9200-9300 MHz, 13.4-14.0 GHz, 15.7-17.7 GHz and
24.05-24.25 GHz, all Federal non-military radiolocation shall be
secondary to military radiolocation, except in the sub-band 15.7-16.2
GHz airport surface detection equipment (ASDE) is permitted on a
co-equal basis subject to coordination with the military departments.
G100 The bands 235-322 MHz and 335.4-399.9 MHz are also allocated on
a primary basis to the mobile-satellite service, limited to military
operations.
G104 In the bands 7450-7550 and 8175-8215 MHz, it is agreed that
although the military space radio communication systems, which include
earth stations near the proposed meteorological-satellite installations
will precede the meteorological-satellite installations, engineering
adjustments to either the military or the meteorological-satellite
systems or both will be made as mutually required to assure compatible
operations of the systems concerned.
G109 All assignments in the band 157.0375-157.1875 MHz are subject to
adjustment to other frequencies in this band as long term U.S. maritime
VHF planning develops, particularly that planning incident to support
of the National VHF-FM Radiotelephone Safety and Distress System (See
Doc. 15624/1-1.9.111/1.9.125).
G110 Federal ground-based stations in the aeronautical
radionavigation service may be authorized between 3500-3650 MHz when
accommodation in the band 2700-2900 MHz is not technically and/or
economically feasible.
G114 The band 1369.05-1390 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) and to the mobile-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the relay of nuclear burst
data.
G115 In the band 13360-13410 kHz, the fixed service is allocated on a
primary basis outside the conterminous United States. Within the
conterminous United States, assignments in the fixed service are
permitted, and will be protected for national defense purposes or, if
they are to be used only in an emergency jeopardizing life, public
safety, or important property under conditions calling for immediate
communication where other means of communication do not exist.
G116 The band 7125-7155 MHz is also allocated for earth-to-space
transmissions in the Space Operations Service at a limited number of
sites (not to exceed two), subject to established coordination
procedures.
G117 In the bands 7.25-7.75 GHz, 7.9-8.4 GHz, 17.375-17.475 GHz,
17.6-21.2 GHz, 30-31 GHz, 33-36 GHz, 39.5-41 GHz, 43.5-45.5 GHz, and
50.4-51.4 GHz, the Federal fixed-satellite and mobile-satellite
services are limited to military systems.
G120 Development of airborne primary radars in the band 2360-2390 MHz
with peak transmitter power in excess of 250 watts for use in the
United States is not permitted.
G122 In the bands 2300-2310 MHz, 2395-2400 MHz, 2400-2417 MHz, and
4940-4990 MHz, Federal operations may be authorized on a
non-interference basis to authorized non-Federal operations, and shall
not constrain the implementation of any non-Federal operations.
G127 Federal Travelers Information Stations (TIS) on 1610 kHz have
coprimary status with AM Broadcast assignments. Federal TIS authorized
as of August 4, 1994, preclude subsequent assignment for conflicting
allotments.
G128 Use of the band 56.9-57 GHz by inter-satellite systems is
limited to transmissions between satellites in geostationary orbit, to
transmissions between satellites in geostationary satellite orbit and
those in high-Earth orbit, to transmissions from satellites in
geostationary satellite orbit to those in low-Earth orbit, and to
transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to
those in low-Earth orbit. For links between satellites in the
geostationary satellite orbit, the single entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed −147 dB
(W/m2/100 MHz) for all angles of arrival.
G129 Federal wind profilers are authorized to operate on a primary
basis in the radiolocation service in the frequency band 448-450 MHz
with an authorized bandwidth of no more than 2 MHz centered on 449 MHz,
subject to the following conditions: (1) wind profiler locations must
be pre-coordinated with the military services to protect fixed military
radars; and (2) wind profiler operations shall not cause harmful
interference to, nor claim protection from, military mobile
radiolocation stations that are engaged in critical national defense
operations.
G130 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the
band 5350-5470 MHz, shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, Federal stations in the aeronautical radionavigation
service operating in accordance with ITU Radio Regulation No. 5.449.
G131 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the
band 5470-5650 MHz, with the exception of ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes operating in the band 5600-5650 MHz, shall not
cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, Federal
stations in the maritime radionavigation service.
G132 Use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band
1215-1240 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful
interference is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the
radionavigation service authorized under ITU Radio Regulation No.
5.331. Furthermore, the use of the radionavigation-satellite service in
the band 1215-1240 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no
harmful interference is caused to the radiolocation service. ITU Radio
Regulation No. 5.43 shall not apply in respect of the radiolocation
service. ITU Resolution 608 (WRC-03) shall apply.
G133 In the band 7190-7235 MHz, emissions to deep space are
prohibited. Geostationary satellites in the space research service
operating in the band 7190-7235 MHz shall not claim protection from
existing and future stations in the fixed service and ITU Radio
Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply.
G134 In the band 7190-7235 MHz, Federal earth stations operating in
the meteorological-satellite service (Earth-to-space) may be authorized
subject to the following conditions:
(a) Earth stations are limited to those communicating with the
Department of Commerce Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (GOES).
(b) There shall not be more than five earth stations authorized at one
time.
(c) The GOES satellite receiver shall not claim protection from
existing and future stations in the fixed service (ITU Radio Regulation
No. 5.43A does not apply).
[ 49 FR 2373 , Jan. 19, 1984]
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting § 2.106, see
the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids
section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.
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