FCC 2.106 Revised as of October 1, 2007
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Sec. 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations.
Editorial Note: The text of Sec. 2.106 begins on the following page.
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International Footnotes
5.53 Administrations authorizing the use of frequencies below 9 kHz shall
ensure that no harmful interference is caused thereby to the services to
which the bands above 9 kHz are allocated.
5.54 Administrations conducting scientific research using frequencies below
9 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.
5.55 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia,
Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the band
14–17 kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
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, Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the
frequencies 25 kHz and 50 kHz will be used for this purpose under the same
conditions.
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 Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania 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.
5.68 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Burundi, Congo (Rep. of the),
Malawi, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and South Africa, the band
160–200 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
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, Cameroon, the
Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar,
Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Rwanda, 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.
5.71 Alternative allocation: in Tunisia, the band 255–283.5 kHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.72 Norwegian stations of the fixed service situated in northern areas
(north of 60 ° N) subject to auroral disturbances are allowed to continue
operation on four frequencies in the bands 283.5–490 kHz and 510–526.5 kHz.
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,
Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the Black Sea areas of Bulgaria and 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.
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 Territories of Region 3, India, Indonesia (until 1 January 2005),
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka,
the allocation of the band 415–495 kHz to the aeronautical radionavigation
service is on a primary basis. Administrations in these countries shall take
all practical steps necessary to ensure that aeronautical radionavigation
stations in the band 435–495 kHz do not cause interference to reception by
coast stations of ship stations transmitting on frequencies designated for
ship stations on a worldwide basis (see No. 52.39).
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–97))^3 .
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.
5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is, from the
date of full implementation of the GMDSS (see Resolution 331 (Rev.WRC–97))^3
, 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
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.
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
5.83 The frequency 500 kHz is an international distress and calling
frequency for Morse radiotelegraphy. The conditions for its use are
prescribed in Articles 31 and 52, and in Appendix 13.
5.84 The conditions for the use of the frequency 518 kHz by the maritime
mobile service are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in Appendix 13.
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, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, the band
526.5–535 kHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a secondary basis.
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,
Georgia, Hungary, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the Russian
Federation, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 1625–1635
kHz, 1800–1810 kHz and 2160–2170 kHz and, in Bulgaria, the bands 1625–1635
kHz and 1800–1810 kHz, are also allocated to the fixed and land mobile
services on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
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, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Denmark, Egypt, Eritrea,
Spain, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan,
Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, 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.
5.99 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Uzbekistan, Slovakia,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, 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.
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.
5.101 Alternative allocation: in Burundi and Lesotho, the band 1810–1850
kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis.
5.102 Alternative allocation: in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico,
Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, the band 1850–2000 kHz is allocated
to the fixed, mobile except aeronautical mobile, radiolocation and
radionavigation services on a primary basis.
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, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lesotho, 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.
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 and in Appendix 13.
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, 156.8 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
and in Appendix 13.
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.
5.112 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Malta,
Serbia and Montenegro, and Sri Lanka, the band 2194–2300 kHz is allocated to
the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary
basis.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Iraq,
Malta, and Serbia and Montenegro, the band 2502–2625 kHz is allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may also be
used, in accordance with Article 31 and Appendix 13 by stations of the
maritime mobile service engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Côte d'Ivoire,
Denmark, Egypt, Liberia, Malta, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri Lanka and Togo,
the band 3155–3200 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
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, Peru and Venezuela, the
band 3500–3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis.
5.122 Alternative allocation: in Argentina, 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.
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 In Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Botswana,
Burkina Faso, the Central African Rep., China, Georgia, India, Kazakstan,
Mali, Niger, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, in the bands 4063–4123 kHz, 4130–4133 kHz and 4408–4438 kHz,
stations of limited power in the fixed service which are situated at least
600 km from the coast may operate on condition that harmful interference is
not caused to the maritime mobile service.
5.129 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime
mobile service, the 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.
5.130 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 4125 kHz and
6215 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in Appendix 13.
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).
5.133 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Russian Federation, 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).
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 as from 1 April 2007 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–03).
5.136 The band 5900–5950 kHz is allocated, until 1 April 2007, to the fixed
service on a primary basis, as well as to the following services: In Region
1 to the land mobile service on a primary basis, in Region 2 to the mobile
except aeronautical mobile (R) service on a primary basis, and in Region 3
to the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service on a secondary basis,
subject to application of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21
(Rev.WRC–95)^3 . After 1 April 2007, frequencies in this band may be used by
stations in the above-mentioned services, 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 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.
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
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.
5.138A Until 29 March 2009, the band 6765–7000 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis. After this date, this band is allocated to the fixed and
the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) services on a primary basis.
5.139 Different category of service: Until 29 March 2009, in Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of the band 6765–7000 kHz to the
land mobile service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.140 Additional allocation: In Angola, Iraq, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and
Togo, the band 7000–7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis.
5.141 Alternative allocation: in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Libya
and Madagascar, the band 7000–7050 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on
a primary basis.
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: After 29 March 2009, 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, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Mauritania, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New
Guinea, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore, 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.
5.141C In Regions 1 and 3, the band 7100–7200 kHz is allocated to the
broadcasting service until 29 March 2009 on a primary basis.
5.142 Until 29 March 2009, the use of the band 7100–7300 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. After 29 March 2009 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.
5.143 The band 7300–7350 kHz is allocated, until 1 April 2007, to the fixed
service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a secondary
basis, subject to application of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21
(Rev.WRC–95)^3 . After 1 April 2007, frequencies in this band may be used by
stations in the above-mentioned 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. 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.
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
5.143A In Region 3, the band 7350–7450 kHz is allocated, until 29 March
2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service
on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, frequencies in this band may be
used by stations in the above-mentioned 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. 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.
5.143B In Region 1, the band 7350–7450 kHz is allocated, until 29 March
2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service
on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, on condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the broadcasting service, 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, each station using a total radiated power that shall not exceed
24 dBW.
5.143C Additional allocation: After 29 March 2009 in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco,
Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen,
the bands 7350–7400 kHz and 7400–7450 kHz are also allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis.
5.143D In Region 2, the band 7350–7400 kHz is allocated, until 29 March
2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service
on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, frequencies in this band may be
used by stations in the above-mentioned 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. 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.
5.143E Until 29 March 2009, the band 7450–8100 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis.
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 and in Appendix 13.
5.146 The bands 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, 12050–12100 kHz,
15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz and 18900–19020 kHz are allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis until 1 April 2007, subject to application
of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC–95). After 1 April
2007, frequencies in these bands 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.
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, 4990–5000 MHz, 94.1–100 GHz,
25550–25670 kHz, 6650–6675.2 MHz, 102–109.5 GHz,
37.5–38.25 MHz, 10.6–10.68 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz,
73–74.6 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 14.47–14.5 GHz, 128.33–128.59 GHz,
150.05–153 MHz in Region 1, 22.01–22.21 GHz, 129.23–129.49 GHz,
322–328.6 MHz, 22.21–22.5 GHz, 130–134 GHz,
406.1–410 MHz, 22.81–22.86 GHz, 136–148.5 GHz,
608–614 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 23.07–23.12 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz,
1330–1400 MHz, 31.2–31.3 GHz, 168.59–168.93 GHz,
1610.6–1613.8 MHz, 31.5–31.8 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, 171.11–171.45 GHz,
1660–1670 MHz, 36.43–36.5 GHz, 172.31–172.65 GHz,
1718.8–1722.2 MHz, 42.5–43.5 GHz, 173.52–173.85 GHz,
2655–2690 MHz, 42.77–42.87 GHz, 195.75–196.15 GHz,
3260–3267 MHz, 43.07–43.17 GHz, 209–226 GHz,
3332–3339 MHz, 43.37–43.47 GHz, 241–250 GHz,
3345.8–3352.5 MHz, 48.94–49.04 GHz, 252–275 GHz
4825–4835 MHz, 76–86 GHz,
4950–4990 MHz, 92–94 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).
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 The bands 13570–13600 kHz and 13800–13870 kHz are allocated, until 1
April 2007, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile except
aeronautical mobile (R) service on a secondary basis, subject to application
of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC–95)^3 . After 1 April
2007, frequencies in these bands may be used by stations in the
above-mentioned services, 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.
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
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, Bulgaria,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the band 21850–21870 kHz is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile (R)
services on a primary basis.
5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakstan,
Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the
Russian Federation, 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.
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.
5.160 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Dem.
Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and Swaziland, the band 41–44 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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.
5.162 Additional allocation: in Australia and New Zealand, the band 44–47
MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.162A Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, China, Vatican, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France,
Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, the
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the United Kingdom,
the Russian Federation, 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).
5.163 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., 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.
5.164 Additional allocation: in Albania, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, C⁁ote; d'Ivoire, Denmark, Spain,
Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Libyan
Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar,
Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Monaco, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands,
Poland, Syrian Arab Republic, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro,
Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Turkey,
the band 47–68 MHz, in Romania the band 47–58 MHz, in South Africa the band
47–50 MHz, and in the Czech Rep. the band 66–68 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.
5.165 Additional allocation: in Angola, Cameroon, the Congo, Madagascar,
Mozambique, Somalia, 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.
5.166 Alternative allocation: in New Zealand, the band 50–51 MHz is
allocated to the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a primary basis;
the band 53–54 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis.
5.167 Alternative allocation: in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore and
Thailand, the band 50–54 MHz is allocated to the fixed, mobile and
broadcasting services on a primary basis.
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, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi,
Namibia, 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.
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, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali,
Namibia, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland and
Zimbabwe, the band 54–68 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.172 Different category of service: in the French Overseas Departments 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 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).
5.174 Alternative allocation: in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, the band
68–73 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis and
used in accordance with the decisions in the Final Acts of the Special
Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia,
Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the
Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 68–73
MHz and 76–87.5 MHz are allocated to the broadcasting service 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.
5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, China, Korea (Rep. of), Estonia
(subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21), 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.
5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, 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.
5.178 Additional allocation: in Colombia, Costa Rica, 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.
5.179 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria,
China, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Moldova,
Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, 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.
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.
5.184 Additional allocation: in Bulgaria and Romania, the band 76–87.5 MHz
is also 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).
5.185 Different category of service: in the United States, the French
Overseas Departments 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, Lebanon, Syria, Kyrgyzstan,
Somalia and Turkmenistan, the band 104–108 MHz is also allocated to the
mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), service on a secondary basis.
5.197 Additional allocation: in Japan, Pakistan and Syria, 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.
5.197A The band 108–117.975 MHz may also be used by the aeronautical mobile
(R) service on a primary basis, limited to systems that transmit
navigational information in support of air navigation and surveillance
functions in accordance with recognized international aviation standards.
Such use shall be in accordance with Resolution 413 (WRC–03) and shall not
cause harmful interference to nor claim protection from stations operating
in the aeronautical radionavigation service which operate in accordance with
international aeronautical standards.
5.198 Additional allocation: the band 117.975–136 MHz is also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a secondary basis, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.199 The bands 121.45–121.55 MHz and 242.95–243.05 MHz are also allocated
to the mobile-satellite service for the reception on board satellites of
emissions from emergency position-indicating radiobeacons transmitting at
121.5 MHz and 243 MHz (see Appendix 13).
5.200 In the band 117.975–136 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 and Appendix 13 for distress and safety
purposes with stations of the aeronautical mobile service.
5.201 Additional allocation: in Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Japan, Kazakstan, Latvia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Uzbekistan, Papua
New Guinea, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Russian
Federation, 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.
5.202 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Jordan, Latvia, Moldova, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, Syria, Kyrgyzstan,
Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the Russian Federation, 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.
5.203 In the band 136–137 MHz, existing operational meteorological
satellites may continue to operate, under the conditions defined in No. 4.4
with respect to the aeronautical mobile service, until 1 January 2002.
Administrations shall not authorize new frequency assignments in this band
to stations in the meteorological-satellite service.
5.203A Additional allocation: in Israel, Mauritania, Qatar and Zimbabwe,
the band 136–137 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile (R), services on a secondary basis until 1 January 2005.
5.203B Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman
and Syrian Arab Republic, the band 136–137 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary basis
until 1 January 2005.
5.204 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba,
the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Serbia and
Montenegro, 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).
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, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Kazakstan, Lebanon,
Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Slovakia, the
Czech Rep., Romania, the Russian Federation, 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 Table 1 of Recommendation ITU-R RA.769–1.
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 France, 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.
5.211 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain,
Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Spain,
Finland, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Norway, the
Netherlands, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland,
Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia, the band 138–144 MHz is also
allocated to the maritime mobile and land mobile services on a primary
basis.
5.212 Alternative allocation: in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, the
Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea,
Iraq, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique,
Namibia, Oman, Uganda, 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.
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Somalia,
Sudan, Tanzania and Yugoslavia, the band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to
the fixed service on a primary basis.
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, 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, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia,
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,
Slovakia, Romania, the United Kingdom, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro,
Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden,
Switzerland, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and
Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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.
5.226 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 are contained in Article 31 and
Appendix 13.
In the bands 156–156.7625 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 13).
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 frequency 156.8 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.
5.227 In the maritime mobile VHF service the frequency 156.525 MHz is to be
used exclusively for digital selective calling for distress, safety and
calling. The conditions for the use of this frequency are prescribed in
Articles 31 and 52, and Appendices 13 and 18.
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, China and Pakistan, 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.
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), Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Gambia, Guinea, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mali, Sierra Leone,
Somali, Chad and Zimbabwe, the band 174–223 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
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 Syria, 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 (see
Appendix 13).
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, Israel, Japan, and Syria, 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.
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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel,
Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Somalia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, the band 400.05–401 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis.
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 and Appendix 13).
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/m^2 ) for 0 ° ≤ δ ≤ 5 °,
−153 + 0.077 (δ −5) dB(W/m^2 ) for 5 ° ≤ δ ≤ 70 ° and −148 dB(W/m^2 ) 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 Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, India, Latvia,
Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band 420–460 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service (radio altimeters) on
a secondary basis.
5.272 Different category of service: in France, the allocation of the band
430–434 MHz to the amateur service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.273 Different category of service: In the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the
allocation of the bands 430–432 MHz and 438–440 MHz to the radiolocation
service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.274 Alternative allocation: in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, the bands
430–432 MHz and 438–440 MHz are allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.275 Additional allocation: in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Estonia,
Finland, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Libya, Slovenia
and Yugoslavia, 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.]
5.276 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Egypt, the
United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, Nigeria, Oman,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Singapore, Somalia, 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.
5.277 Additional allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Chad,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 430–440 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis.
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 SA.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, Portugal, Slovenia,
Switzerland and Yugoslavia, 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.
5.281 Additional allocation: in the French Overseas Departments 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.
5.286B 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, Mexico and
Panama, the band 454–455 MHz is also allocated to the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis.
5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria and
Papua New Guinea, the bands 454–456 MHz and 459–460 MHz are also allocated
to the mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service on a primary basis.
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 (see Resolution 341 (WRC–97)^7 ).
^7 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was abrogated by WRC–03.
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.1174–1.
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, Japan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Russian
Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, 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.
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 and Venezuela, the
allocation of the band 470–512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services, and in
Argentina and Uruguay to the mobile service, is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.293 Different category of service: in Canada, Chile, Colombia, 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 and mobile
services 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.
5.294 Additional allocation: In Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the),
Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Kenya, Lebanon,
Malawi, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Chad and Yemen, the band 470–582
MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a secondary basis.
5.296 Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Côte d'Ivoire,
Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands,
Portugal, the Syrian Arab Republic, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland,
Swaziland and Tunisia, the band 470–790 MHz is 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.
5.297 Additional allocation: in 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.
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 Israel, Libya, Syria and Sudan, the band
582–790 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a secondary basis.
5.302 Additional allocation: in the United Kingdom, the band 590–598 MHz
is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis. All new assignments to stations in the aeronautical radionavigation
service, including those transferred from the adjacent bands, shall be
subject to coordination with the Administrations of the following countries:
Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Morocco,
Norway and the Netherlands.
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.
5.311 Within the frequency band 620–790 MHz, assignments may be made to
television stations using frequency modulation in the broadcasting-satellite
service subject to agreement between the administrations concerned and those
having services, operating in accordance with the Table, which may be
affected (see Resolutions 33 (Rev.WRC–03) and 507 (Rev.WRC–03)). Such
stations shall not produce a power flux-density in excess of the value −129
dB(W/m^2 ) for angles of arrival less than 20 ° (see Recommendation 705)
within the territories of other countries without the consent of the
administrations of those countries. Resolution 545 (WRC–03) applies.
5.312 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 645–862 MHz is also allocated
to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.314 Additional allocation: in Austria, Italy, Moldova, Uzbekistan, the
United Kingdom and Swaziland, the band 790–862 MHz is also allocated to the
land mobile service on a secondary basis.
5.315 Alternative allocation: in Greece, Italy and Tunisia, the band
790–838 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.316 Additional allocation: In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt,
Finland, Greece, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Mali, Monaco, Norway,
the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Serbia and Montenegro, 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.
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 Administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications-2000 (IMT–2000) may use those parts of the band 806–960
MHz which are allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis and are
used or planned to be used for mobile systems (see Resolution 224
(WRC–2000)). 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.
5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and Mexico, the
ands 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, 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.
5.321 Alternative allocation: in Italy, the band 838–854 MHz is allocated
to the broadcasting service on a primary basis as from 1 January 1995.
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, Egypt, Spain, Libya, Morocco, Namibia,
Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.323 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria,
the Russian Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 862–960 MHz is 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.
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).
5.328 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 (WRC–03) 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.
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.
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 other systems or services operating in
accordance with the Table.
5.330 Additional allocation: In Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Cameroon, China, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and
Yemen, the band 1215–1300 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis.
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, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Norway, Oman,
the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Somalia,
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.
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 Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania and Turkmenistan, existing installations of the radionavigation
service may continue to operate in the band 1350–1400 MHz.
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.
5.339A Additional allocation: The band 1390–1392 MHz is also allocated to
the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis and the
band 1430–1432 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a secondary basis. These allocations are limited to use
for feeder links for non-geostationary-satellite networks in the
mobile-satellite service with service links below 1 GHz, and Resolution 745
(WRC–03) applies.
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 ,
^2 5.340.1 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, Bulgaria,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, the band
1429–1535 MHz is 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.
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 (WARC–92)^3 .
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
5.347 Different category of service: in Bangladesh, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Mozambique, Portugal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri Lanka,
Swaziland, Yemen and Zimbabwe, the allocation of the band 1452–1492 MHz to
the broadcasting-satellite service and the broadcasting service is on a
secondary basis until 1 April 2007.
5.347A In the bands:
1452–1492 MHz,
1525–1559 MHz,
1613.8–1626.5 MHz,
2655–2670 MHz,
2670–2690 MHz,
21.4–22 GHz,
Resolution 739 (WRC–03) applies.
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/m^2 ) 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.
5.348C For the use of the bands 1518–1525 MHz and 1668–1675 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service, see Resolution 225 (Rev.WRC–03).
5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Israel, Kazakstan, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan, Yemen and
Yugoslavia, the allocation of the band 1525–1530 MHz to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
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 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 MHz, 1610–1626.5
MHz, 1626.5–1645.5 MHz, 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, 1980–2010 MHz, 2170–2200 MHz,
2483.5–2500 MHz, 2500–2520 MHz and 2670–2690 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service, see Resolutions 212 (Rev.WRC–97) and 225 (WRC–2000)^3 .
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
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 France and French overseas territories in Region 3, Algeria,
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Guinea, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Mali,
Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar,
Syria, Tanzania, Viet Nam and Yemen notified prior to 1 April 1998.
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 (WRC–2000) shall apply.)
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),
Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Somalia, 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.
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 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 (WRC–2000) shall apply.)
5.359 Additional allocation: In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Austria,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cameroon,
Spain, the Russian Federation, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uganda,
Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Romania, Swaziland, 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.
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 primary basis until 1 January 2005 in Germany,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Spain, the Russian Federation, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria,
Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Romania, Senegal, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, and until 1 January 2010 in Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, the Syrian Arab
Republic and Tunisia. After these dates, the fixed service may continue to
operate 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 the
aeronautical radionavigation service and not authorize new frequency
assignments to fixed-service systems in this band.
5.362C Additional allocation: in Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo, Egypt,
Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Qatar,
Syria, Somalia, 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.
5.363 Alternative allocation: in Sweden, the band 1590–1626.5 MHz is
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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 bands 1610–1626.5 MHz and 5000–5150 MHz
are also allocated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
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, Burundi, China,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, the Libyan
Arab Jamahiriya, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua New
Guinea, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Sudan, Swaziland,
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.
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 bands 1610–1626.5 MHz
(Earth-to-space) and 2483.5–2500 MHz (space-to-Earth) are also allocated to
the radiodetermination-satellite service on a secondary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
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.
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/m^2 ) in 10 MHz and −194 dB(W/m^2 ) in
any 20 kHz at any radio astronomy station recorded in the Master
International Frequency Register, for more than 2% of integration periods of
2000 s.
5.379D For sharing of the band 1668–1675 MHz between the mobile-satellite
service and the fixed, mobile and space research (passive) services,
Resolution 744 (WRC–03) shall apply.
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.
5.380 The bands 1670–1675 MHz and 1800–1805 MHz are intended for use, on a
worldwide basis, by administrations wishing to implement aeronautical public
correspondence. The use of the band 1670–1675 MHz by stations in the systems
for public correspondence with aircraft is limited to transmissions from
aeronautical stations and the use of the band 1800–1805 MHz is limited to
transmissions from aircraft stations.
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 in
accordance with Resolution 670 (WRC–03).
5.381 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Costa Rica, 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.
5.382 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Congo (Rep. of the),
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation,
Guinea, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Former
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, 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.
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 and 2500–2690
MHz, are identified for use by administrations wishing to implement
International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT–2000) in accordance with
Resolution 223 (WRC–2000). 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.
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 Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, 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.
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-2000 (IMT–2000). 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–2000 in accordance with Resolution 212
(Rev.WRC–97). (See also Resolution 223 (WRC–2000).)
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—2000 (IMT–2000), in accordance with
Resolution 221 (Rev.WRC–03). Their use by IMT–2000 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.
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,
the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mali, Morocco,
Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Senegal,
Singapore, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe,
for the purpose of protecting fixed and mobile services, including IMT–2000
mobile stations, in their territories from co-channel interference, a high
altitude platform station (HAPS) operating as an IMT–2000 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/(m^2 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.
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 (WRC–95)^4 . The use of these bands shall
not commence before 1 January 2000; however the use of the band 1980–1990
MHz in Region 2 shall not commence before 1 January 2005.
^4 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–2000.
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 shall not commence before 1 January 2002 and is
subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution
716 (WRC–95).^4
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, Syria 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.
5.390 In Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Suriname and
Uruguay, the use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz and 2160–2170 MHz by the
mobile-satellite services shall not cause harmful interference to stations
in the fixed and mobile services before 1 January 2005. After this date, the
use of these bands is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and to the
provisions of Resolution 716 (WRC–95).^5
^5 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–2000.
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.
5.392A Additional allocation: in Russian Federation, the band 2160–2200
MHz is also allocated to the space research service (space-to-Earth) on a
primary basis until 1 January 2005. Stations in the space research service
shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, stations
in the fixed and mobile services operating in this frequency band.
5.393 Additional allocation: in 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 (WARC–92), with the exception of
resolves 3 in regard to the limitation on broadcasting-satellite systems in
the upper 25 MHz.
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 2300–2483.5 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses by
the mobile services.
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–97)^3 .
Complementary terrestrial broadcasting stations shall be subject to
bilateral coordination with neighbouring countries prior to their bringing
into use.
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
5.397 Different category of service: in France, the band 2450–2500 MHz is
allocated on a primary basis to the radiolocation service (see No. 5.33).
Such use is subject to agreement with administrations having services
operating or planned to operate in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations which may be affected.
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.
5.399 In Region 1, in countries other than those listed in No. 5.400,
harmful interference shall not be caused to, or protection shall not be
claimed from, stations of the radiolocation service by stations of the
radiodetermination satellite service.
5.400 Different category of service: In Angola, Australia, Bangladesh,
Burundi, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua
New Guinea, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan,
Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, the allocation of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz to
the radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 from
countries not listed in this provision.
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
(until 1 January 2005 the band 2500–2535 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.
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.
5.405 Additional allocation: in France, the band 2500–2550 MHz is also
allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis. Such use is
subject to agreement with the administrations having services operating or
planned to operate in accordance with the Table which may be affected.
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/(m^2 4 kHz)) in
Argentina, unless otherwise agreed by the administrations concerned.
5.409 Administrations shall make all practicable efforts to avoid
developing new tropospheric scatter systems in the band 2500–2690 MHz.
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.
5.411 When planning new tropospheric scatter radio-relay links in the band
2500–2690 MHz, all possible measures shall be taken to avoid directing the
antennae of these links towards the geostationary-satellite orbit.
5.412 Alternative allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 2500–2690 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
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) shall be effective on 1 January
2005 and is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
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. In the direction space-to-Earth, the power flux-density at the Earth's
surface shall not exceed the values given in Article 21, Table 21–4.
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.
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/(m^2 MHz)) for 0 ° ≤ Θ ≤ 5 °
−130 + 0.4 (Θ − 5) dB(W/(m^2 MHz)) for 5 ° < Θ ≤ 25 °
−122 dB(W/(m^2 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/(m^2 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, Pakistan
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/(m^2 MHz)) for 0 ° ≤ Θ ≤ 5 °
−130 + 0.4 (Θ − 5) dB(W/(m^2 MHz)) for 5 ° < Θ ≤ 25 °
−122 dB(W/(m^2 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/(m^2 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, the power flux-density value shall not exceed −100
dB(W/(m^2 MHz)) anywhere on the territory of the Russian Federation.
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.
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 The allocation of the frequency band 2670–2690 MHz to the
mobile-satellite service shall be effective from 1 January 2005. When
introducing systems of the mobile-satellite service in this band,
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.
5.420 The band 2655–2670 MHz (until 1 January 2005 the band 2655–2690 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.
5.420A Additional allocation: in India and Japan, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2670–2690 MHz may also be used for the
aeronautical mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for operation limited
to within their national boundaries.
5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Congo (Rep. of
the), Côte d'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Mauritania,
Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines,
Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, 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.
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 system (SIT) 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, Cuba, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3100–3300 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.429 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei
Darussalam, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), the United Arab
Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia,
Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, 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.
5.430 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Cuba, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3300–3400 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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.
5.432 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).
5.433 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.
5.435 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) and Libya, the
band 4200–4400 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a secondary
basis.
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.
5.441 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.
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).
5.443B 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/m^2 ) 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 (WRC–03).
5.444 The band 5030–5150 MHz is to be used for the operation of the
international standard system (microwave landing system) for precision
approach and landing. The requirements of this system shall take precedence
over other uses of this band. For the use of this band, No. 5.444A and
Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC–03) apply.
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 mobile-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–03);
—Prior to 1 January 2018, the requirements of existing and planned
international standard systems for the aeronautical radionavigation service
which cannot be met in the 5000–5091 MHz band, shall take precedence over
other uses of this band;
—After 1 January 2012, 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.
5.446 Additional allocation: in the countries listed in Nos. 5.369 and
5.400, 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 5.400, 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/m^2 )
in any 4 kHz band for all angles of arrival.
5.446A The use of the bands 5150–5350 MHz and 5470–5725 MHz by the stations
in the mobile service shall be in accordance with Resolution 229 (WRC–03).
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.
5.447 Additional allocation: In Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, 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 (WRC–03) do not apply.
5.447A The allocation to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) 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/m^2 ) 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, 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.
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 SA.1632.
5.448 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 5250–5350
MHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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), Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the
band 5470–5650 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation
service on a primary basis.
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), C“te
d'Ivoire, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia,
Nigeria, Oman, 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 (WRC–03) do not apply.
5.454 Different category of service: in Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, 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).
5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
5670–5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.456 Additional allocation: in Cameroon, the band 5755–5850 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
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, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, 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).
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 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 7750–7850 MHz by the meteorological-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to non-geostationary satellite systems.
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 provisional
values for angles of arrival (Θ), without the consent of the affected
administration:
−174 dB(W/m[2]) in a 4 kHz band for 0≤ Θ< 5 °
−174 + 0.5 (Θ − 5) dB(W/m^2 ) in a 4 kHz band for 5≤ < 25 °
−164 dB(W/m^2 ) in a 4 kHz band for 25≤ Θ ≤ 90 °
These values are subject to study under Resolution 124 (WRC–97).^6
^6 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–2000.
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 Israel, 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).
5.468 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei
Darussalam, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Costa Rica,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman,
Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, 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.
5.469 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, 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.
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,
the United Arab Emirates, France, Greece, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Libya, the Netherlands, Qatar and 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.
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,
Bulgaria, Cuba, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Moldova, 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.
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. In the
band 9300–9500 MHz, ground-based radars used for meteorological purposes
have priority over other radiolocation devices.
5.476 In the band 9300–9320 MHz in the radionavigation service, the use of
shipborne radars, other than those existing on 1 January 1976, is not
permitted until 1 January 2001.
5.476A In the band 9500–9800 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 radionavigation and radiolocation services.
5.477 Different category of service: in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, 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, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia,
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).
5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800–10000 MHz is
also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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, Peru,
Uruguay and Venezuela, the band 10–10.45 GHz is also allocated to the fixed
and mobile services on a primary basis.
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, Paraguay, Peru, the Dem. People's
Rep. of Korea, Tanzania, Thailand and Uruguay, the band 10.45–10.5 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.482 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, stations of the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services shall be limited to a maximum equivalent
isotropically radiated power of 40 dBW and the power delivered to the
antenna shall not exceed –3 dBW. These limits may be exceeded subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. However, in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, the United Arab Emirates,
Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Nigeria, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan,
the restrictions on the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services are not applicable.
5.483 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Korea (Rep. of),
Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Romania,
Serbia and Montenegro, 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.
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/(m^2
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,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea,
Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mongolia, Nigeria, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Somalia, 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.
5.495 Additional allocation: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France,
Greece, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Uganda, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and
Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, 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.
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, India and Pakistan, the band
13.25–14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
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, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore, Sudan, Chad and
Tunisia, the band 13.4–14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis.
5.501 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Hungary, Japan, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan, the band 13.4–14
GHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.501A The allocation of the band 13.4–13.75 GHz 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.
5.501B 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 size smaller than 4.5 m, it shall
ensure that the power flux-density produced by this earth station does not
exceed:
—−115 dB(W/(m^2 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/(m^2 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) 4.7 D + 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, C“te d'Ivoire, Egypt,
Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kuwait, Lesotho, 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.
5.505 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of
the), Korea (Rep. of), Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala,
Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Japan,
Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad
and Yemen, the band 14–14.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis.
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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France,
Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, The Former Yugoslav Rep. of Macedonia, the
United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro and Slovenia, the band 14.25–14.3 GHz
is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
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,
Lesotho, 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.
5.509 Additional allocation: in Japan the band 14.25–14.3 GHz is also
allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary
basis.
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, Lesotho, 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.
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, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Guinea, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan,
Qatar, Syria, Slovenia, Somalia and Yugoslavia, the band 15.35–15.4 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
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/(m^2 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/(m^2 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).
5.512 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Austria,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia,
Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan,
Qatar, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan,
Swaziland, 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.
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, Austria,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Costa Rica, El
Salvador, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Guatemala, India, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan,
Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia and 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.
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 Sec. 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 Region 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 (WRC–03).
5.517 In Region 2, the allocation to the broadcasting-satellite service in
the band 17.3–17.8 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April 2007. After that
date, use of the fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) service in the band
17.7–17.8 GHz shall not claim protection from and shall not cause harmful
interference to operating systems in the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.518 Different category of service: in Region 2, the allocation of the
band 17.7–17.8 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary basis until 31
March 2007.
5.519 Additional allocation: the band 18.1–18.3 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.
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 20 000 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,
Syria, 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, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, the Congo,
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 Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Syria, the
Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, 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.
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.
5.530 In Regions 1 and 3, the allocation to the broadcasting-satellite
service in the band 21.4–22 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April 2007. The
use of this band by the broadcasting-satellite service after that date and
on an interim basis prior to that date is subject to the provisions of
Resolution 525 (WARC–92)^3
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
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.
5.533 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 Recommendations ITU–R SA.1278 and ITU–R
SA.1625, respectively.
5.536B In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China,
Korea (Rep. of), Denmark, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia,
Finland, France, 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, Syria, 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.
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,
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.
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, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to
the fixed service in the band 27.5–28.35 GHz may also be used by high
altitude platform stations (HAPS). The use of HAPS within the band
27.5–28.35 GHz is limited, within the territory of the countries listed
above, to a single 300 MHz sub-band. 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
(WRC–03).
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. In the band
27.500–27.501 GHz, such space-to-Earth transmissions shall not produce a
power flux-density in excess of the values specified in Article 21, Table
21–4 on the Earth's surface.
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,
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo, Egypt, the United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania,
Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Somalia, 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.
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, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Malaysia, Maldives,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the
Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, 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 take account of rain attenuation,
provided the effective impact on the passive satellite does not exceed the
impact under clear-sky conditions as given above. See Resolution 145
(WRC–03).
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, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
Mongolia, 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).
5.546 Different category of service: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia, the Russian
Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel,
Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, 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).
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 Resolutions 75 (WRC–2000) and 79 (WRC–2000)).
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.
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, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia,
Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Singapore, Somalia, 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.
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/m^2 ) in this band.
5.550 Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, 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).
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 (space-to-Earth) 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/m^2 ) in 1 GHz and −246 dB(W/m^2 ) 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/m^2 ) 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 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 Θminof 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
Radiocommunication 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.
5.551I 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 (space-to-Earth) 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/m^2 ) in 1 GHz and −153 dB(W/m^2 ) 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/m^2 ) 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 (WRC–97)^3 .
^3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–03.
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/m^2 ) 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/(m^2 100 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/(m^2 100
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).
5.559A The band 75.5–76 GHz is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a primary basis until the year 2006.
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/(m^2 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/(m^2 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 frequency band 275–1000 GHz may be used by administrations for
experimentation with, and development of, various active and passive
services. In this band a need has been identified for the following spectral
line measurements for passive services:
—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): 275–277 GHz, 294–306 GHz, 316–334 GHz, 342–349 GHz, 363–365 GHz,
371–389 GHz, 416–434 GHz, 442–444 GHz, 496–506 GHz, 546–568 GHz, 624–629
GHz, 634–654 GHz, 659–661 GHz, 684–692 GHz, 730–732 GHz, 851–853 GHz and
951–956 GHz.
Future research in this largely unexplored spectral region may yield
additional spectral lines and continuum bands of interest to the passive
services. Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to protect
these passive services from harmful interference until the date when the
allocation Table is established in the above-mentioned frequency band.
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.)
US7 In the band 420–450 MHz and within the following areas, the peak
envelope power output of a transmitter employed in the amateur service shall
not exceed 50 watts, unless expressly authorized by the Commission after
mutual agreement, on a case-by-case basis, between the Federal
Communications Commission Engineer in Charge at the applicable district
office and the military area frequency coordinator at the applicable
military base. For areas (e) through (j), the appropriate military
coordinator is located at Peterson AFB, CO.
(a) The entire State of New Mexico and Texas west of longitude 104 °00' West;
(b) The entire State of Florida including the Key West area and the areas
enclosed within a 322-kilometer (200-mile) radius of Patrick Air Force Base,
Florida (latitude 28 °21' North, longitude 80 °43' West), and within a
322-kilometer (200-mile) radius of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (latitude
30 °30' North, longitude 86 °30' West);
(c) The entire State of Arizona;
(d) Those portions of California and Nevada south of latitude 37 °10' North,
and the areas enclosed within a 322-kilometer (200-mile) radius of the
Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, California (latitude 34 °09' North,
longitude 119 °11' West).
(e) In the State of Massachusetts within a 160-kilometer (100-mile) radius
around locations at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts (latitude 41 °45'
North, longitude 70 °32' West).
(f) In the State of California within a 240-kilometer (150-mile) radius
around locations at Beale Air Force Base, California (latitude 39 °08' North,
longitude 121 °26' West).
(g) In the State of Alaska within a 160-kilometer (100-mile) radius of
Clear, Alaska (latitude 64 °17' North, longitude 149 °10' West).
(h) In the State of North Dakota within a 160-kilometer (100-mile) radius of
Concrete, North Dakota (latitude 48 °43' North, longitude 97 °54' West).
(i) In the States of Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina within a
200-kilometer (124-mile) radius of Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
(latitude 32 °38' North, longitude 83 °35' West).
(j) In the State of Texas within a 200-kilometer (124-mile) radius of
Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (latitude 31 °25' North, longitude 100 °24'
West).
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: (1)
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 (2) remote pickup broadcast stations may
be authorized to operate in the land mobile service for locations within the
continental United States, excluding Alaska, 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, Illinois, and radius equal to the
airline distance between Springfield, Illinois, and Montgomery, Alabama,
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.
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.
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.
US48 In the band 9000–9200 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 aeronautical radionavigation service or to
the Federal radiolocation service.
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.
US51 In the band 9300–9500 MHz, the radiolocation service may be authorized
for non-Federal use on the condition that harmful interference is not caused
to the Federal radiolocation service.
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.
US58 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, pulsed emissions are prohibited, except for
weather radars on board meteorological satellites in the band 10–10.025 GHz.
The amateur 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.
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.
US65 The use of the band 5460–5650 MHz by the maritime radionavigation
service is limited to shipborne radars.
US66 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.
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.
US74 In the bands 25.55–25.67, 73.0–74.6, 406.1–410.0, 608–614, 1400–1427
(see US368), 1660.5–1670.0, 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 US311.
US77 Federal stations may also be authorized: (a) Port operations use on a
simplex basis by coast and ship stations of the frequencies 156.6 and 156.7
MHz; (b) Duplex port operations use of the frequency 157.0 MHz for ship
stations and 161.6 MHz for coast stations; (c) Inter-ship use of 156.3 MHz
on a simplex basis; and (d) 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. (e) 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
US78 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 with flight telemetry mobile stations:
1444.5, 1453.5, 1501.5, 1515.5, and 1524.5 MHz.
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 38.0–38.25 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 38.0–38.25 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, Federal Communications Commission,
Washington, D.C. 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).
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.
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 services 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/m^2 for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane (δ) of 0 °
to 5 °,
(b) −154 + 0.5(δ−5) dBW/m^2 for δ of 5 ° to 25 °, and
(c) −144 dBW/m^2 for δ of 25 ° to 90 °.
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 not shall the authorization of a VOR test facility on 108 MHz preclude
the Commission from authorizing additional FM broadcasting stations.
US99 In the band 1668.4–1670.0 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, National
Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. 20550.
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.
US106 The frequency 156.75 MHz is available for assignment to Federal and
non-Federal stations for environmental communications in accordance with an
agreed plan.
US107 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the national distress, safety and calling
frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service for use by
Federal and non-Federal ship and coast stations. Guard bands of
156.7625–156.7875 and 156.8125–156.8375 MHz are maintained.
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.
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.
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.
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 case-by-case
basis, to experimental stations and to additional stations of existing
networks in Alaska. Federal assignments existing prior to July 10 1970 to
stations in Alaska may be continued. All other existing Federal assignments
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: stations in the fixed and mobile services
shall be limited to a transmitter output power of 125 watts, and new
authorizations for stations, other than mobile stations, shall be subject to
prior coordination by the applicant in the following areas:
(1) Arecibo Observatory of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center.
Within Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact: Spectrum Manager,
Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 00612. Phone:
787–878–2612, Fax: 787–878–1816.
(2) Very Large Array (VLA) of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory
(NRAO). Within a 350 kilometer radius that is centered on 34 ° 04' 44" North
Latitude, 107 ° 37' 04" West Longitude, contact: Spectrum Manager, National
Radio Astronomy Observatory, P.O. Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, Socorro, New
Mexico 87801. Phone: 505–835–7000, Fax:505–835–7027.
(3) Table Mountain Observatory of the Department of Commerce (407–409 MHz
only). Within a 10 kilometer radius that is centered on 40 ° 07' 50" North
Latitude, 105 ° 14' 40" West Longitude, contact: Radio Frequency Coordinator,
Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80303. Phone:
303–497–6548, Fax: 303–497–3384.
The non-Federal use of this band is limited to the radio astronomy service
and as provided by footnote US13.
US201 In the band 460–470 MHz, space stations in the earth
exploration-satellite service 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
applications of the earth exploration-satellite service. The power flux
produced at the earth's surface by any space station in this band shall not
exceed −152 dBW/m2/4kHz.
US203 Radio astronomy observations of the formaldehyde line frequencies
4825–4835 MHz and 14.470–14.500 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, Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
X X National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, W. Va.
X X National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro, New Mexico.
X X Hat Creek Observatory (U of Calif.), Hat Creek, Cal.
X X Haystack Radio Observatory (MIT-Lincoln Lab), Tyngsboro, Mass.
X X Owens Vally Radio Observatory (Cal. Tech.), Big Pine, Cal.
X Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory Quabbin Reservoir (near Amherst),
Massachusetts.
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.
US205 Tropospheric scatter systems are prohibited in the band 2500–2690
MHz.
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.
US215 Emissions from microwave ovens manufactured on and after January 1,
1980, for operation on the frequency 915 MHz must be confined within the
band 902–928 MHz. Emissions from microwave ovens manufactured prior to
January 1, 1980, for operation on the frequency 915 MHz must be confined
within the band 902–940 MHz. Radiocommunications services operating in the
band 928–940 MHz must accept any harmful interference from the operation of
microwave ovens manufactured before January 1, 1980.
US216 The frequencies 150.775 MHz, 150.790 MHz, 152.0075 MHz, and 163.250
MHz, and the bands 462.94688–463.19688 MHz and 467.94688–468.19688 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 MHz and 150.790 MHz are limited to
mobile stations transmitting a maximum of 100 watts Effective Radiated Power
(ERP). Airborne operations are prohibited.
(b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 MHz and 163.250 MHz are limited to
base stations that are be 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 MHz
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.
US217 In the band 420–450 MHz, pulse-ranging radiolocation systems may be
authorized for Federal and non-Federal use along the shorelines of the
contiguous 48 States and Alaska. In the sub-band 420–435 MHz, spread
spectrum radiolocation systems may be authorized for Federal and non-Federal
use within the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. All stations operating in
accordance with this provision shall be secondary to stations operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations. Authorizations shall be
granted on a case-by-case basis; however, operations proposed to be located
within the following geographic areas should not expect to be accommodated:
(a) In Arizona, Florida (including the Key West area), and New Mexico.
(b) In those portions of California and Nevada that is south of latitude
37 °10' North.
(c) In that portion of Texas that is west of longitude 104 °00' West.
(d) Within 322 kilometers (200 miles) of: (1) Eglin AFB, FL (30 °30' N,
86 °30' W); (2) Patrick AFB, FL (28 °21' N, 80 °43' W); and (3) Pacific Missile
Test Center, Point Mugu, CA (34 °09' N, 119 °11' W).
(e) Within 240 kilometers (150 miles) of Beale AFB, CA (39 °08' N, 121 °26'
W).
(f) Within 200 kilometers (124 miles) of: (1) Goodfellow AFB, TX (31 °25' N,
100 °24' W); and (2) Warner Robins AFB, GA (32 °38' N, 83 °35' W).
(g) Within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of: (1) Clear, AK (64 °17' N, 149 °10'
W); (2) Concrete, ND (48 °43' N, 97 °54' W); and (3) Otis AFB, MA (41 °45' N,
70 °32' W).
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 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 the
sites listed below:
Wallops Is., Va. 37 °50'48" N., 75 °27'33" W.
Seattle, Wash. 47 °34'15" N., 122 °33'10" W.
Honolulu, Hawaii 21 °21'12"N., 157 °52'36"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.
US226 In the State of Hawaii, stations in the aeronautical radionavigation
service shall not cause harmful interference to U.S. Navy reception from its
station at Honolulu on 198 kHz.
US229 Federal use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band 216–220
MHz and of the aeronautical mobile service in the band 217–220 MHz shall be
limited to telemetering and associated telecommand operations. After January
1, 2002, no new Federal assignments shall be authorized in the band 216–217
MHz. The sub-band 216.88–217.08 MHz is allocated to the radiodetermination
service on a primary basis for Federal use, limited to the Navy's Space
Surveillance (SPASUR) radar system at the following nine sites (Coordinate
datum: NAD83).
(a) Three stations transmit at a very high power and other operations may be
affected within the following areas:
Transmitter sites Coordinates Frequency Interference radius
Gila River (Phoenix), AZ 33 °06'32" N, 112 °01'45" W 216.97 MHz 150 km (93.2
miles).
Lake Kickapoo (Archer City), TX 33 °32'47" N, 98 °45'46" W 216.983 MHz 250 km
(155.3 miles).
Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), AL 32 °39'33" N, 86 °15'52" W 216.99 MHz 150 km.
(b) Reception of the sub-band 216.965–216.995 MHz shall be protected from
harmful interference within 50 kilometers (31.1 miles) of the following
sites:
Receive sites Coordinates
Elephant Butte, NM 33 °26'35" N, 106 °59'50" W.
Fort Stewart, GA 31 °58'36" N, 081 °30'34" W.
Hawkinsville, GA 32 °17'20" N, 083 °32'10" W.
Red River, AR 33 °19'48" N, 093 °33'01" W.
San Diego, CA 32 °34'42" N, 116 °58'11" W.
Silver Lake, MS 33 °08'42" N, 091 °01'16" W.
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). Coordinate datum: NAD83.
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
band 435–490 kHz, on a secondary basis, subject to the coordination and
agreement of those agencies having assignments within the maritime mobile
band which may be affected. Assignments to Federal aeronautical
radionavigation radiobeacons in the band 435–490 kHz shall not be a bar to
any required changes to the maritime mobile radio 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).
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 equipment,^1
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.
^1 Medical 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.
US247 The band 10100–10150 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis outside the United States and possessions. Transmissions of
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,
California. 35 °18 N. 116 °54−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,
California.
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/m^2 ) 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 Stations in the radiolocation service in the band 17.3–17.7 GHz,
shall be restricted to operating powers of less than 51 dBW eirp after
feeder link stations for the broadcasting-satellite service are authorized
and brought into use.
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. The 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, California.
US263 In the bands 21.2–21.4 GHz, 22.21–22.5 GHz, 36–37 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.
US264 In the band 48.94–49.04 GHz, airborne stations shall not be
authorized.
US265 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the fixed service shall be limited to a
maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power of 40 dBW and the power
delivered to the antenna shall not exceed −3dBW per 250 kHz.
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 radio stations shall transmit only
on the frequency segments 902.0–902.4, 902.6–904.3, 904.7–925.3,
925.7–927.3, and 927.7–928.0 MHz within the States of Colorado and Wyoming,
bounded by the area of latitude 39 °N. to 42 °N. and longitude 103 °W. to
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 2655–2690 MHz, radio astronomy observations are performed
at the locations listed in US311. 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 2230.
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 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2–75.4 MHz bands 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.
US277 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
47 CFR 2.106, footnote US355.
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 frequency 2635, 2638,
and 2738 kHz may be authorized to coast stations.
US290 In the band 1900–2000 kHz amateur stations may continue to operate on
a secondary basis to the radiolocation service, pending a decision as to
their disposition through a future rule making proceeding in conjunction
with the implementation of the standard broadcasting service in the
1625–1705 kHz band.
US294 In the spectrum below 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 Part 15 of the Federal
Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations or Chapter 7 of the
National Telecommunications and Information Administration's Manual of
Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio Frequency Management, on an
unprotected and noninterference basis with respect to authorized radio
users. Notification of intent to place new or revised radio frequency
assignments or PLC frequency uses in the bands below 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 degree practicable. This
footnote does not provide any allocation status to PLC radio frequency uses.
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 Channels 27555 kHz, 27615 kHz, 27635 kHz, 27655 kHz, 27765 kHz, and
27860 kHz are available for use by forest product licensees on a secondary
basis to Federal operations including experimental stations. Non-Federal
operations on these channels 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 The 1615–1705 kHz band in Alaska is also allocated to the maritime
mobile services and the Alaska fixed service on a secondary basis to Region
2 broadcast operations.
US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.105,
171.845 and 171.905 MHz are available for wireless microphone operations on
a secondary basis to Federal and non-Federal operations.
US301 Except as provided in US302, 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.
US302 The band 942–944 MHz in Puerto Rico is allocated as an alternative
allocation to the fixed service for broadcast auxiliary stations only.
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 sub-band 5150–5216 MHz is also allocated for space-to-Earth
transmissions in the fixed satellite service 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/m per 4 kHz for all angles
of arrival.
US308 In the frequency bands 1549.5–1558.5 MHz and 1651–1660 MHz, the
Aeronautical-Mobile-Satellite (R) requirements that cannot be accommodated
in the 1545–1549.5 MHz, 1558.5–1559 MHz, 1646.5–1651 MHz and 1660–1660.5 MHz
bands shall have priority access with real-time preemptive capability for
communications in the mobile satelite 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 Transmissions in the bands 1545–1559 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. Transmissions in the band 1646.5–1660.5 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.
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 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/m^2) for 0 ° <Θ ≤5 °.
−124 + (Θ−5)/2dB(W/m^2) for 5 ° <Θ ≤ 25 °.
−114 dB(W/m^2) 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 power flux-density and angles of
arrival which would be obtained under free-space propagation conditions.
US311 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 at the
following radio astronomy observatories:
Allen Telescope Array, Hat Creek, California 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, California 80
kilometers (50 mile) radius centered on latitude 35 °18' N, longitude 116 °54'
W.
National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico 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, New Mexico 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, West Virginia 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:
Latitude (North) Longitude (West)
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 °46' 64 °35'
Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Big Pine, California 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.
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.
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 frequency 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 on a primary basis to the
meteorological aids service. Operations in this service are limited to
Federal Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems where accommodation
in the 2700–2900 MHz band 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.
US321 The band 535–1705 kHz is also allocated to the non-Federal 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.
US323 In the 148–149.9 MHz band, 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/4kHz 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 Federal and non-Federal satellite systems in the 400.15–401 MHz band
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 band 17.8–20.2 GHz, Federal space stations in both
geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary satellite orbits (NGSO) and
associated earth stations in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth)
may be authorized on a primary basis. For a Federal geostationary satellite
network to operate on a primary basis, the space station shall be located
outside the arc, measured from east to west, 70 West Longitude to 120 West
Longitude. Coordination between Federal fixed-satellite systems and
non-Federal space and terrestrial systems operating in accordance with the
United States Table of Frequency Allocations is required.
(a) In the sub-band 17.8–19.7 GHz, the power flux-density 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/m^2 ) for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane ()
between 0 ° and 5 °,
(2) –115 + 0.5(—5) dB(W/m^2 ) for δ between 5 ° and 25 °, and
(3) –105 dB(W/m^2 ) for δ between 25 ° and 90 °.
(b) In the sub-band 17.8–19.3 GHz, the power flux-density 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/m^2 ) for δ between 0 ° and 5 °,
(2) –115—X + ((10 + X)/20)(δ—5) dB(W/m^2 ) for δ between 5 ° and 25 °, and
(3) –105 dB(W/m^2 ) 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.
US335 The primary Federal and non-Federal allocations for the various
segments of the 220–222 MHz band are divided as follows:
(1) The 220.0–220.55/221.0–221.55, 220.6–220.8/221.6–221.8,
220.85–220.90/221.85–221.90 and 220.925–221.0/221.925–222.0 MHz bands
(Channels 1–110, 121–160, 171–180 and 186–200, respectively) are available
for exclusive non-Federal use;
(2) The 220.55–220.60/221.55–221.60 MHz bands (Channels 111–120) are
available for exclusive Federal use; and
(3) The 220.80–220.85/221.80–221.85 and 220.900–220.925/221.900–221.925 MHz
bands (Channels 161–170 and 181–185, respectively) are available for shared
Federal and non-Federal use. The exclusive non-Federal band segments are
also available for temporary fixed geophysical telemetry operations on a
secondary basis to the fixed and mobile services.
US337 In the band 13.75–13.80 GHz, earth stations in the fixed-satellite
service shall be coordinated on a case-by-case basis through the frequency
assignment subcommittee 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).
US338 In the 2305–2310 MHz band, space-to-Earth operations are prohibited.
Additionally, in the 2305–2320 MHz band, all Wireless Communications Service
(WCS) operations within 50 kilometers of 35 °20" North Latitude and 116 °53"
West Longitude shall be coordinated through the Frequency Assignment
Subcommittee of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee in order to
minimize harmful interference to NASA's Goldstone Deep Space facility.
US339 The bands 2310–2320 and 2345–2360 MHz are also available for
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. The following
two frequencies are shared on a co-equal basis by Federal and non-Federal
stations for telemetering and associated telecommand operations of
expendable and re-usable launch vehicles whether or not such operations
involve flight testing: 2312.5 and 2352.5 MHz. Other mobile telemetering
uses may be provided on a non-interference basis to the above uses. The
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) during implementation should also
take cognizance of the expendable and reusable launch vehicle frequencies
2312.5 and 2352.5 MHz, to minimize the impact on this mobile service use to
the extent possible.
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 22.01–22.21 GHz^* 111.8–114.25 GHz
25550–25670 kHz 22.21–22.5 GHz 128.33–128.59 GHz^*
37.5–38.25 MHz 22.81–22.86 GHz^* 129.23–129.49 GHz^*
322–328.6 MHz^* 23.07–23.12 GHz^* 130–134 GHz
1330–1400 MHz^* 31.2–31.3 GHz 136–148.5 GHz
1610.6–1613.8 MHz^* 36.43–36.5 GHz^* 151.5–158.5 GHz
1660–1660.5 MHz^* 42.5–43.5 GHz 168.59–168.93 GHz^*
1668.4–1670 MHz^* 42.77–43.17 GHz^* 171.11–171.45 GHz^*
3260–3267 MHz^* 43.07–43.17 GHz^* 172.31–172.65 GHz^*
3332–3339 MHz^* 43.37–43.47 GHz^* 173.52–173.85 GHz^*
3345.8–3352.5 MHz^* 48.94–49.04 GHz^* 195.75–196.15 GHz^*
4825–4835 MHz^* 76–86 GHz 209–226 GHz
4950–4990 MHz 92–94 GHz 241–250 GHz
6650–6675.2 MHz^* 94.1–100 GHz 252–275 GHz
14.47–14.5 GHz^* 102–109.5 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 Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29 of the ITU
Radio Regulations ).
US343 Differential-Global-Positioning-System (DGPS) Stations, limited to
ground-based transmitters, may be authorized on a primary basis in the bands
108–117.975 and 1559–1610 MHz for the specific purpose of transmitting DGPS
information intended for aircraft navigation. Such use shall be in
accordance with ITU Resolution 413 (WRC–03).
US344 In the band 5091–5250 MHz, non-Federal earth stations in the
fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) shall be coordinated through the
Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (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.
US345 In the band 402–405 MHz, the mobile, except mobile aeronautical,
service is allocated on a secondary basis and is limited to, with the
exception of military tactical mobile stations, Medical Implant
Communications Service (MICS) operations. MICS 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 MICS stations accept interference
from stations in the meteorological aids, meteorological-satellite, and
earth exploration-satellite services.
US346 Except as provided for below and by footnote 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 ° 41' 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.
US348 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). All fixed and fixed satellite operations
within 80 kilometers of these sites shall be coordinated through the
Frequency Assignment Subcommittee of the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory
Committee on a case-by-case basis.
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 on a primary basis in the band
1427–1429.5 MHz and on a secondary basis in the band 1429.5–1432 MHz in the
United States and its insular areas, except in the following locations:
Austin/Georgetown, TX; Detroit and Battle Creek, MI; Pittsburgh, PA;
Richmond/Norfolk, VA; Spokane, WA; and Washington, DC metropolitan area
(collectively, the “carved-out” locations). See 47 CFR 90.259(b)(4) and
95.630(b) for a detailed description of these locations.
(2) In the carved-out locations, medical operations shall be authorized on a
primary basis in the band 1429–1431.5 MHz and on a secondary basis in the
bands 1427–1429 MHz and 1431.5–1432 MHz.
(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.
US351 In the band 1390–1400 MHz, Federal operations, except for medical
telemetry operations in the sub-band 1395–1400 MHz, are on a
non-interference basis to authorized non-Federal operations and shall not
hinder implementation of any non-Federal operations. However, Federal
operations authorized as of March 22, 1995 at 17 sites identified below will
be continued on a fully protected basis until January 1, 2009.
Sites Lat/long Radius
(Km) Sites Lat/long Radius
(Km)
Eglin AFB, FL 30 °28' N/086 °31' W 80 Ft. Greely, AK 63 °47' N/145 °52' W 80
Dugway PG, UT 40 °11' N/112 °53' W 80 Ft. Rucker, AL 31 °13' N/085 °49' W 80
China Lake, CA 35 °41' N/117 °41' W 80 Redstone, AL 34 °35' N/086 °35' W 80
Ft. Huachuca, AZ 31 °33' N/110 °18' W 80 Utah Test Range, UT 40 °57' N/113 °05'
W 80
Cherry Point, NC 34 °57' N/076 °56' W 80 WSM Range, NM 32 °10' N/106 °21' W 80
Patuxent River, MD 38 °17' N/076 °25' W 80 Holloman AFB, NM 33 °29' N/106 °50' W
80
Aberdeen PG, MD 39 °29' N/076 °08' W 80 Yuma, AZ 32 °29' N/114 °20' W 80
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 39 °50' N/084 °03' W 80 Pacific Missile Range, CA
34 °07' N/119 °30' W 80
Edwards AFB, CA 34 °54' N/117 °53' W 80
US352 In the band 1427–1432 MHz, Federal operations, except for medical
telemetry and medical telecommand operations, are on a non-interference
basis to authorized non-Federal operations and shall not hinder the
implementation of any non-Federal operations.
US353 In the sub-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 sub-band 58.422–58.472 GHz, airborne stations and space
stations in the space-to-Earth direction shall not be authorized.
US355 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 West longitude North
latitude Elevation
(in meters)
Arecibo Observatory 66 °45'11" 18 °20'46" 496
Green Bank Telescope (GBT) 79 °50'24" 38 °25'59" 825
Very Large Array (VLA) 107 °37'04" 34 °04'44" 2126
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations:
Brewster, WA 119 °40'55" 48 °07'53" 255
Fort Davis, TX 103 °56'39' 30 °38'06" 1615
Hancock, NH 71 °59'12" 42 °56'01" 309
Kitt Peak, AZ 111 °36'42" 31 °57'22" 1916
Los Alamos, NM 106 °14'42" 35 °46'30" 1967
Mauna Kea, HI 155 °27'29" 19 °48'16" 3720
North Liberty, IA 91 °34'26" 41 °46'17" 241
Owens Valley, CA 118 °16'34" 37 °13'54" 1207
Pie Town, NM 108 °07'07" 34 °18'04" 2371
St. Croix, VI 64 °35'03" 17 °45'31" 16
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. These non-Federal earth stations
shall be coordinated through the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (see
Annex 3 of Recommendation ITU–R S.1340).
US360 In the band 33–36 GHz, the Federal fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is also allocated on a primary basis. Coordination between
Federal fixed-satellite service systems and non-Federal systems operating in
accordance with the United States Table of Frequency Allocations is
required.
US361 In the band 1432–1435 MHz, Federal stations in the fixed and mobile
services may operate indefinitely on a primary basis at the 23 sites listed
below. All other Federal stations in the fixed and mobile services shall
operate in the band 1432–1435 MHz on a primary basis until reaccommodated in
accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 1999.
Location North latitude/west longitude Operating radius
(Km) Location North latitude/west longitude Operating radius
(Km)
China Lake/Edwards AFB, CA 35 °29'/117 °16' 100 AUTEC 24 °30'/078 °00' 80
White Sands Missile Range/Holloman AFB, NM 32 °11'/106 °20' 160 Beaufort MCAS,
SC 32 °26'/080 °40' 160
Utah Test and Training Range/Dugway Proving Ground, Hill AFB, UT
40 °57'/113 °05' 160 MCAS Cherry Point, NC 34 °54'/076 °53' 100
Patuxent River, MD 38 °17'/076 °24' 70 NAS Cecil Field, FL 30 °13'/081 °52' 160
Nellis AFB, NV 37 °29'/114 °14' 130 CNAS Fallon, NV 39 °30'/118 °46' 100
Fort Huachuca, AZ 31 °33'/110 °18' 80 NAS Oceana, VA 36 °49'/076 °01' 100
Eglin AFB/Gulfport ANG 30 °28'/086 °31' 140 NAS Whidbey 48 °21'/122 °39' 70
Range, MS/Fort Rucker, AL Island, WA.
Yuma Proving Ground, AZ 32 °29'/114 °20' 160 NCTAMS, GUM 13 °35'/144 °51'(East)
80
Fort Greeley, AK 63 °47'/145 °52' 80 Lemoore, CA 36 °20'/119 °57' 120
Redstone Arsenal, AL 34 °35'/086 °35' 80 Savannah River, SC 33 °15'/081 °39' 3
Alpene Range, MI 44 °23'/083 °20' 80
Camp Shelby, MS 31 °20'/089 °18' 80 Naval Space Operations Center, ME
44 °24'/068 °01' 80
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 °56'47" N,
75 °27'37" W), Fairbanks, AK (64 °58'36" N, 147 °31'03"; W), and Greenbelt, MD
(39 °00'02" N, 76 °50'31" 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.
US366 On March 25, 2007, the bands 5900–5950 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 are allocated exclusively
to the broadcasting service.
(a) As of March 25, 2007, authority to operate new Federal stations in the
fixed service may be extended in all of the previously listed frequency
bands and authority to operate new Federal stations in the mobile except
aeronautical mobile service may be extended in the bands 5900–5950 kHz,
13570–13600 kHz, and 13800–13870 kHz. As of March 25, 2007, all Federal
stations shall:
(1) Be limited to communications only within the United States and its
insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting
service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU Radio
Regulations.
(b) As of March 25, 2007, authority to operate new non-Federal stations in
the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services shall not be
extended in any of the above listed frequency bands. As of March 25, 2007,
non-Federal stations in the:
(1) Fixed service may continue to use the bands 5900–5950 kHz, 9400–9500
kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, 12050–12100 kHz, 13800–13870 kHz, and 15600–15800 kHz;
and
(2) Mobile except aeronautical mobile service may continue to use the band
5900–5950 kHz. As of March 25, 2007, non-Federal stations shall:
(i) Be limited to communications only within the United States and its
insular areas;
(ii) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(iii) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve communications; and
(iv) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting
service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU Radio
Regulations.
US367 On the 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 Federal stations in the fixed
service communicating within the United States and its insular areas that
are authorized as of June 12, 2003. Each such station shall be limited to a
total radiated power of 24 dBW.
US368 The use of the bands 1390–1392 MHz and 1430–1432 MHz by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for the Non-Voice
Non-Geostationary Mobile-Satellite Service and is contingent on:
(1) The completion of ITU–R studies on all identified compatibility issues
as shown in Annex 1 of Resolution 745 (WRC–2003);
(2) Measurement of emissions from equipment that would be employed in
operational systems and demonstrations to validate the studies as called for
in Resolution 745 (WRC–2003); and
(3) Compliance with any technical and operational requirements that may be
imposed at WRC–07 to protect other services in these bands and passive
services in the band 1400–1427 MHz from unwanted emissions.
The FCC shall coordinate individual assignments with NTIA (see, for example,
Recommendations ITU–R RA.769–2 and ITU–R SA.1029–2) to ensure the protection
of passive services in the band 1400–1427 MHz. As part of the coordination
requirements, the feeder uplink and downlink systems shall be tested and
certified to be in conformance with the technical and operational
out-of-band requirements for the protection of passive services in the band
1400–1427 MHz. Certification and all supporting documentation shall be
submitted to the FCC at least three months prior to launch.
US378 In the band 1710–1755 MHz, Federal stations in the fixed and mobile
services shall operate on a primary basis until reaccommodated in accordance
with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act. Further, Federal stations may
continue to operate in the band 1710–1755 MHz as provided herein:
(a) Federal fixed microwave and tactical radio relay stations may operate
indefinitely on a primary basis at the sites listed herein:
Location Coordinates Radius of
operation
(km)
Cherry Point, NC 34 °58' N 076 °56' W 80
Yuma, AZ 32 °32' N 113 °58' W 80
(b) Federal fixed microwave and tactical radio relay stations may operate on
a secondary basis, and shall not cause harmful inference to, and must accept
harmful interference from, primary non-Federal operations at the sites
listed below:
Location Coordinates Radius of
operation
(km)
China Lake, CA 35 °41' N 117 °41' W 80
Eglin AFB, FL 30 °29' N 086 °31' W 80
Pacific Missile Test Range/Point Mugu, CA 34 °07' N 119 °30' W 80
Nellis AFB, NV 36 °14' N 115 °02' W 80
Hill AFB, UT 41 °07' N 111 °58' W 80
Patuxent River, MD 38 °17' N 076 °25' W 80
White Sands Missile Range, NM 33 °00' N 106 °30' W 80
Fort Irwin, CA 35 °16' N 116 °41' W 50
Fort Rucker, AL 31 °13' N 085 °49' W 50
Fort Bragg, NC 35 °09' N 079 °01' W 50
Fort Campbell, KY 36 °41' N 087 °28' W 50
Fort Lewis, WA 47 °05' N 122 °36' W 50
Fort Benning, GA 32 °22' N 084 °56' W 50
Fort Stewart, GA 31 °52' N 081 °37' W 50
(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.
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, 2000–2020 MHz, 2180–2200 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 components and
subject to all applicable conditions and provisions of its MSS
authorization.
US381 The frequencies 5332 kHz, 5348 kHz, 5368 kHz, 5373 kHz, and 5405 kHz
are allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis. Amateur use of
these frequencies shall be limited to: (1) A maximum effective radiated
power (e.r.p.) of 50 W; and, (2) single sideband suppressed carrier
modulation (emission designator 2K8J3E), upper sideband voice transmissions
only.
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.
US387 The band 75.5–76 GHz is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a secondary basis until January 1, 2006. After
that date, the band 75.5–76 GHz shall no longer be available for use by the
amateur service or the amateur-satellite service.
US388 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. The coordinates listed
below are specified in terms of the North American Datum of 1983.
Note: Satisfactory completion of the coordination procedure utilizing the
automated mechanism, see Sec. 101.1523, will be deemed to establish sufficient
separation from radio astronomy observatories, regardless of whether the
distances set forth above are met.
Telescope and site 150 kilometer (93 mile) radius centered on:
North
latitude West
longitude
National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), Robert C. Byrd Telescope, Green
Bank, WV 38 °25'59" 79 °50'24"
NRAO, Very Large Array, Socorro, NM 34 °04'44" 107 °37'06"
University of Arizona 12-m Telescope, Kitt Peak, AZ 31 °57'10" 111 °36'50"
BIMA Telescope, Hat Creek, CA 40 °49'04" 121 °28'24"
Caltech Telescope, Owens Valley, CA 37 °13'54" 118 °17'36"
Five Colleges Observatory, Amherst, MA 42 °23'33" 72 °20'40"
Haystack Observatory, Westford, MA 42 °37'23" 71 °29'19"
James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea, HI 19 °49'33" 155 °28'20"
Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA), CA (1)
CARMA will be located at a new, high-altitude site in eastern California,
expected to be operational in 2004.
NRAO, very long baseline array stations 25 kilometer (15.5 mile) radius
centered on:
North
latitude West
longitude
Brewster, WA 48 °07'52" 119 °41'00"
Fort Davis, TX 30 °38'06" 103 °56'41"
Hancock, NH 42 °56'01" 71 °59'12"
Kitt Peak, AZ 31 °57'23" 111 °36'45"
Los Alamos, NM 35 °46'31" 106 °14'44"
Mauna Kea, HI 19 °48'05" 155 °27'19"
North Liberty, IA 41 °46'17" 91 °34'27"
Owens Valley, CA 37 °13'54" 118 °16'37"
Pie Town, NM 34 °18'04" 108 °07'09"
Saint Croix, VI 17 °45'24" 64 °35'01"
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.
US393 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, the military services may operate stations
in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services on a secondary
and coordinated basis at the following sites:
Site Coordinates Radius of operation (km)
Nellis AFB, NV 36 ° 14' N 115 ° 02' W 80
China Lake, CA. 35 ° 41' N 117 ° 41' W 50
Ft. Irwin, CA 35 ° 16' N 116 ° 41' W 50
Pacific Missile Test Range/Pt. Mugu, CA 34 ° 07' N 119 ° 30' W 80
Yuma, AZ 32 ° 32' N 113 ° 58' W 80
White Sands Missile Range, NM 33 ° 00' N 106 ° 30' W 80
US394 Until March 29, 2009, the band 6765–7000 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile service on a secondary
basis. After this date, this band is allocated to the fixed and the mobile
except aeronautical mobile (R) services on a primary basis.
US395 Until March 29, 2009, the use of the band 7100–7200 kHz in Region 1
and Region 3 by the amateur service shall not impose constraints on the
broadcasting service intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3.
US396 The band 7300–7400 kHz is allocated exclusively to the broadcasting
service in accordance with the schedule specified below, except that the
sub-band 7368.5–7371.3 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on an exclusive
basis for non-Federal use within the State of Alaska in accordance with 47
CFR 80.387.
(a) Until March 25, 2007, the band 7300–7350 kHz is allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis and to the mobile except aeronautical mobile
service on a secondary basis for Federal and non-Federal use. After March
25, 2007, authority to operate in the band 7300–7350 kHz shall not be
extended to new non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except
aeronautical mobile services. After March 25, 2007, Federal and non-Federal
stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services shall:
(1) Be limited to communications wholly within the United States and its
insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting
service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU Radio
Regulations.
(b) Until March 29, 2009, the band 7350–7400 kHz is allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis and to the mobile except aeronautical mobile
service on a secondary basis for Federal and non-Federal use. After March
29, 2009, authority to operate in the band 7350–7400 kHz shall not be
extended to new non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except
aeronautical mobile services. After March 29, 2009, Federal and non-Federal
stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services shall:
(1) Be limited to communications wholly within the United States and its
insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting
service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU Radio
Regulations.
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 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.
US398 In the bands 1390–1400 MHz and 1427–1432 MHz, airborne and
space-to-Earth operations, except for feeder downlinks for the Non-Voice
Non-Geostationary Mobile-Satellite Service in the band 1430–1432 MHz (see
US368), are prohibited.
US399 Except as indicated below, the frequency bands 161.9625–161.9875 MHz
(AIS 1 with its center frequency at 161.975 MHz) and 162.0125–162.0375 MHz
(AIS 2 with its center frequency at 162.025 MHz) are allocated to the
maritime mobile service on a primary basis for Federal Government and
non-Federal Government use, and shall be used exclusively for Automatic
Identification Systems. However, in VHF Public Coast Station Areas (VPCSAs)
1–9, site-based VHF Public Coast stations licensed prior to [effective date
of this order] may continue to operate on a co-primary basis in the
frequency band 161.9625–161.9875 MHz until expiration of the license term
for licenses in active status as of [effective date of this order], and in
VPCSAs 10–42, the band 161.9625–161.9875 MHz is allocated to the maritime
mobile service on a primary basis for exclusive non-Federal Government use.
See 47 CFR 80.371(c)(1)(ii) for the definitions of VPCSAs.
US400 The use of the center frequency 978 MHz may be authorized to
Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) stations on a primary basis for the
specific purpose of transmitting datalink information in support of the
Automatic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast (ADS–B) Service, Traffic
Information Services—Broadcast (TIS–B), and Flight Information—Broadcast
(FIS–B).
US401 In the band 17.7–17.8 GHz, Federal earth stations in the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) may be authorized in the Denver, CO
and Washington, DC areas on a primary basis. Before commencement of
operations, non-Federal fixed service applications supporting Multichannel
Video Programming Distributors (MVPD) shall be coordinated through the
Frequency Assignment Subcommittee of the Interdepartment Radio Advisory
Committee.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
NG12 Frequencies in the bands 454.40–455 MHz and 459.40–460 MHz may be
assigned to domestic public land and mobile stations to provide a two-way
air-ground public radiotelephone service.
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.
NG19 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 this band on the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to services operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG28 The frequency band 160.86–161.40 MHz is available for assignment to
remote pickup base and remote pickup mobile stations in Puerto Rico and the
Virgin Islands only on a shared basis with the land transportation radio
service.
NG31 Stations in the Rural Radio Service licensed for Basic Exchange
Telecommunications Radio Service may be authorized to use some frequencies
in the bands 816–820 MHz (fixed subscriber) and 861–865 MHz (central office
or base), on a co-primary basis with private land mobile radio licensees,
pursuant to part 22 subpart H.
NG41 Frequencies in the bands 3700–4200 MHz and 5925–6425 MHz, may also be
assigned to stations in the international fixed public and international
control services located in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and
Navassa Island.
NG42 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, non-Federal stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to the amateur service.
NG49 The following frequencies may be authorized for mobile operations in
the Manufacturers Radio Service subject to the condition that no
interference is caused to the reception of television stations operating on
channels 4 and 5 and that their use is limited to a manufacturing facility:
MHz
72.02
72.04
72.06
72.08
72.10
72.12
72.14
72.16
72.18
72.20
72.22
72.24
72.26
72.28
72.30
72.32
72.34
72.36
72.38
72.40
Further, the following frequencies may be authorized for mobile operations
in the Special Industrial Radio Service, Manufacturers Radio Service,
Railroad Radio Service and Forest Products Radio Service subject to the
condition that no interference is caused to the reception of television
stations operating on channels 4 and 5; and that their use is limited to a
railroad yard, manufacturing plant, logging site, mill, or similar
industrial facility.
MHz
72.44
72.48
72.52
72.56
72.60
75.44
75.48
75.52
75.56
75.60
NG51 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands only, the bands 150.8–150.98 MHz
and 150.98–151.49 MHz are allocated exclusively to the business radio
service.
NG53 The band 13.15–13.20 GHz is reserved for television pickup and CARS
pickup stations inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets
delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter. Outside a 50 km radius of the 100
television markets delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter, television pickup
stations, CARS stations and NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall operate on
a primary co-equal basis. The band 13.20–13.2125 GHz is reserved for
television pickup stations on a primary basis and CARS pickup stations on a
secondary basis inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets
delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter. Outside a 50 km radius of the 100
markets delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter, television pickup stations and
NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall operate on a co-primary basis, CARS
stations shall operate on a secondary basis. Fixed television auxiliary
stations licensed pursuant to applications accepted for filing before
September 1, 1979, may continue operation on channels in the 13.15–13.25 GHz
band, subject to periodic license renewals. NGSO FSS gateway uplink
transmissions in the 13.15–13.2125 GHz segment shall be limited to a maximum
EIRP of 3.2 dBW towards 0 degrees on the radio horizon. These provisions
shall not apply to GSO FSS operations in the 12.75–13.25 GHz band.
NG56 In the bands 72.0–73.0 and 75.4–76.0 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 72–76 MHz band,
or to the reception of television signal 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.
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.
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 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, New Jersey.
Urbanized area Bands (MHz) TV channels
Boston, MA 470–476, 482–488 14, 16
Chicago, IL-Northwestern Indiana 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 New Jersey 470–476, 476–482, 482–488 14, 15, 16
Philadelphia, PA-New Jersey 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-Maryland-Virginia 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.
NG104 The use of the bands 10.7–11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75–13.25
GHz (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite service in the
geostationary-satellite orbit shall be limited to international systems,
i.e., other than domestic systems.
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 petroleum radio
service 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
614–806 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.
NG117 The frequency 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 operating in
the New Orleans and Houston VTS areas.
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.
NG120 Frequencies in the band 928–960 MHz may be assigned for multiple
address systems and mobile operations on a primary basis as specified in 47
CFR part 101.
NG124 Within designated segments of the bands that comprise 30.85–47.41
MHz, 150.8–159.465 MHz, and 453.0125–467.9875 MHz, police licensees are
authorized to operate low power radio transmitters on a secondary,
non-interference basis in accordance with the provisions of 47 CFR 2.803 and
90.20(e)(5).
NG128 In the band 535–1705 kHz, AM broadcast licensees or 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 or 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
614–806 MHz, TV broadcast licensees or permittees are permitted to use
subcarriers on a secondary basis for both broadcast and non-broadcast
purposes.
NG134 In the band 10.45–10.5 GHz, non-Federal stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services.
NG135 In the 420–430 MHz band the amateur service is not allocated north of
line A (def. Sec. 2.1).
NG141 The frequencies 42.40 MHz and 44.10 MHz are authorized on a primary
basis in the State of Alaska for meteor burst communications by fixed
stations in the Rural Radio Service operating under the provisions of part
22 of this chapter. The frequencies 44.20 MHz and 45.90 MHz are authorized
on a primary basis in Alaska for meteor burst communications by fixed
private radio stations operating under the provisions of part 90 of the
chapter. 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.
NG142 TV broadcast stations authorized to operate in the bands 54–72 MHz,
76–88 MHz, 174–216 MHz, 470–608 MHz, and 614–806 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.
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 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 5.488.
NG144 Stations authorized as of September 9, 1983 to use frequencies in the
bands 17.7–18.3 GHz and 19.3–19.7 GHz may, upon proper application, continue
operations. Fixed stations authorized in the 18.3–19.3 GHz band that remain
co-primary under the provisions of 47 CFR 21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g),
78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r) of this chapter may continue operations
consistent with the provisions of those sections.
NG145 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.
NG147 In the band 2483.5–2500 MHz, stations in the fixed and mobile
services that are licensed under part 74 (Television Broadcast Auxiliary
Stations), part 90 (Private Land Mobile Radio Services), or part 101 (Fixed
Microwave Services) of the Commission's Rules, 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
segment 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 part 27 (Miscellaneous
Wireless Communication Services) of the Commission's Rules.
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 frequency bands 54–72 MHz, 76–88 MHz, 174–216 MHz, 470–512 MHz,
512–608 MHz, and 614–698 MHz are also allocated to the fixed service to
permit subscription television operations in accordance with part 73 of the
rules.
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.
NG153 The band 2160–2165 MHz is reserved for future emerging technologies
on a co-primary basis with the fixed and mobile services. Allocations to
specific services will be made in future proceedings. Authorizations in the
band 2160–2162 MHz for stations in the Multipoint Distribution Service
applied for after January 16, 1992, shall be on a secondary basis to
emerging technologies.
NG155 The bands 159.500–159.675 MHz and 161.375–161.550 MHz are allocated
to the maritime service as described in Part 80 of this chapter.
Additionally, the frequencies 159.550, 159.575 and 159.600 MHz are available
for low-power intership communications.
NG156 The band 2000–2020 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis for facilities where the receipt date of the
initial application was prior to June 27, 2000, and on a secondary basis for
all other initial applications. Not later than December 9, 2013, the band
2000–2020 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary
basis.
NG158 The frequency bands 764–776 MHz and 794–806 MHz are available for
assignment exclusively to the public safety services, to be defined in
Docket No. WT 96–86.
NG159 Full power analog television stations licensed and new digital
television (DTV) broadcasting operations in the band 698–806 MHz shall be
entitled to protection from harmful interference until the end of the DTV
transition period. Low power television and television translators in the
band 746–806 MHz must cease operations in the band at the end of the DTV
transition period. Low power television and television translators in the
band 698–746 MHz are secondary to all other operations in the band 698–746
MHz.
NG160 In the 5850–5925 MHz band, 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 allocation to the broadcasting-satellite service in the band
17.3–17.7 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April 2007. Use of the 17.3–17.7
GHz band by the broadcasting-satellite service is limited to geostationary
satellite orbit systems.
NG164 The use of the band 18.3–18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is limited to systems in the geostationary-satellite orbit.
NG165 The use of the band 18.8–19.3 GHz by the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is limited to systems in non-geostationary-satellite
orbits.
NG166 The use of the band 19.3–19.7 GHz by the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is limited to feeder links for the mobile-satellite
service.
NG167 The use of the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the band
24.75–25.25 GHz is limited to feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite
service in the band 17.3–17.8 GHz. The allocation to the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) in the band 24.75–25.25 GHz shall come into effect
on 1 April 2007.
NG168 The band 2180–2200 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis for facilities where the receipt date of the
initial application was prior to January 16, 1992, and on a secondary basis
for all other initial applications. Not later than December 9, 2013, the
band 2180–2200 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
secondary basis.
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: (1) in the band 7025–7075 MHz, Brewster,
Washington (48 °08'46.7" N, 119 °42'8.0" W); and, (2) in the band 7025–7055
MHz, Clifton, Texas (31 °47'58.5" N, 97 °36'46.7" W) and Finca Pascual, Puerto
Rico (17 °58'41.8" N, 67 °8'12.6" W). All coordinates are specified in terms
of the North American Datum of 1983.
NG173 In the band 216–220 MHz, secondary telemetry operations are permitted
subject to the requirements of Sec. 90.259 of this chapter. After January 1,
2002, no new assignments shall be authorized in the band 216–217 MHz.
NG175 Television pickup stations in the mobile services authorized to use
frequencies in the band 38.6–40.0 GHz 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.
NG177 In the bands 1990–2000 MHz and 2020–2025 MHz, where the receipt date
of the initial application for facilities in the fixed and mobile services
was prior to June 27, 2000, said facilities shall operate on a primary basis
and all later-applied-for facilities shall operate on a secondary basis to
any service licensed pursuant to the allocation adopted in FCC 03–16, 68 FR 11986 , March 13, 2003 (“Advanced Wireless Services”). Not later than
December 9, 2013, all such facilities in the bands 1990–2000 MHz and
2020–2025 MHz shall operate on a secondary basis to Advanced Wireless
Services.
NG178 In the band 2165–2180 MHz, where the receipt date of the initial
application for facilities in the fixed and mobile services was prior to
January 16, 1992, said facilities shall operate on a primary basis and all
later-applied-for facilities shall operate on a secondary basis to any
service licensed pursuant to the allocation adopted in FCC 03–16, 68 FR 11986 , March 13, 2003 (“Advanced Wireless Services”). Not later than
December 9, 2013, all such facilities in the band 2165–2180 MHz shall
operate on a secondary basis to Advanced Wireless Services.
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.
NG182 In the bands 10.95–11.2 GHz and 11.45–11.7 GHz, earth stations on
vessels may be authorized to communicate with U.S. earth stations through
space stations of the fixed-satellite service but must accept interference
from terrestrial systems operating in accordance with Commission Rules.
NG183 In the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 14.0–14.5 GHz
(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.
NG184 Land mobile stations in the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz and 14.2–14.4 GHz and
fixed stations in the band 11.7–12.1 GHz that are licensed pursuant to part
101, subpart J of the Commission's Rules as of March 1, 2005 may continue to
operate on a secondary basis until their license expires. Existing licenses
issued pursuant to part 101, subpart J will not be renewed in the bands
11.7–12.2 GHz and 14.2–14.4 GHz.
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.
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 216–217 MHz, 220–225 MHz, 420–450 MHz (except as provided
by US217 and G129), 890–902 MHz, 928–942 MHz, 1300–1390 MHz, 2310–2390 MHz,
2417–2450 MHz, 2700–2900 MHz, 5650–5925 MHz, and 9000–9200 MHz, the Federal
radiolocation service is limited 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: (1) To the meteorological aids service in
the band 403–406 MHz; and (2) 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 255–328.6 MHz, 335.4–399.9 MHz, and 1350–1390 MHz, the
fixed and mobile services are limited to the military services.
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.
G31 In the band 3300–3500 MHz, the use of the Federal radiolocation service
is limited to the military services, except as provided by footnote US108.
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.
G106 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, on a secondary basis, to the space research service. The space
research transmissions are subject to immediate temporary or permanent
shutdown in the event of interference to the reception of the standard
frequency and time broadcasts.
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, 17.3–17.7 GHz, 17.8–21.2 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.
G118 Federal fixed stations may be authorized in the band 1700–1710 MHz
only if spectrum is not available in the band 1755–1850 MHz.
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.
G124 The band 2417–2450 MHz was identified for reallocation, effective
August 10, 1995, for mixed Federal and non-Federal use under Title VI of the
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.
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/m^2 /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 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.
[ 49 FR 2373 , Jan. 19, 1984]
Editorial Note: ForFederal Registercitations affecting Sec. 2.106, see the
List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of
the printed volume and on GPO Access.
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