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FCC 25.53
Revised as of October 1, 2010
Goto Year:2009 |
2011
§ 27.53 Emission limits.
(a) For operations in the bands 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz, the
power of any emission outside the licensee's frequency band(s) of
operation shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) within
the licensed band(s) of operation, measured in watts, by the following
amounts:
(1) For fixed, land, and radiolocation land stations: By a factor not
less than 80 + 10 log (p) dB on all frequencies between 2320 and 2345
MHz;
(2) For mobile and radiolocation mobile stations: By a factor not less
than 110 + 10 log (p) dB on all frequencies between 2320 and 2345 MHz;
(3) For fixed, land, mobile, radiolocation land and radiolocation
mobile stations: By a factor not less than 70 + 10 log (p) dB on all
frequencies below 2300 MHz and on all frequencies above 2370 MHz; and
not less than 43 + 10 log (p) dB on all frequencies between 2300 and
2320 MHz and on all frequencies between 2345 and 2370 MHz that are
outside the licensed bands of operation;
(4) Compliance with these provisions is based on the use of measurement
instrumentation employing a resolution bandwidth of 1 MHz or less, but
at least one percent of the emission bandwidth of the fundamental
emission of the transmitter, provided the measured energy is integrated
over a 1 MHz bandwidth;
(5) In complying with the requirements in § 27.53(a)(1) and
§ 27.53(a)(2), WCS equipment that uses opposite sense circular
polarization from that used by Satellite DARS systems in the 2320-2345
MHz band shall be permitted an allowance of 10 dB;
(6) When measuring the emission limits, the nominal carrier frequency
shall be adjusted as close to the edges, both upper and lower, of the
licensee's bands of operation as the design permits;
(7) The measurements of emission power can be expressed in peak or
average values, provided they are expressed in the same parameters as
the transmitter power;
(8) Waiver requests of any of the out-of-band emission limits in
paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(7) of this section shall be entertained
only if interference protection equivalent to that afforded by the
limits is shown;
(9) In the 2305-2315 MHz band, if portable devices comply with all of
the following requirements, then paragraph (a)(2) of this section shall
not apply to portable devices, which instead shall attenuate all
emissions into the 2320-2345 MHz band by a factor of not less than 93 +
10 log (p) dB:
(i) The portable device has a duty cycle of 12.5% or less, with at most
a 312.5 microsecond pulse every 2.5 milliseconds;
(ii) The portable device must employ time division multiple access
(TDMA) technology;
(iii) The nominal peak transmit output power of the portable device is
no more than 200 milliwatts (25 milliwatts average power);
(iv) The portable device operates with the minimum power necessary for
successful communications;
(v) The nominal average base station transmit output power is no more
than 800 milliwatts when the base station antennas is located at a
height of at least 8 meters (26.25 feet) above the ground;
(vi) Only fixed and portable devices and services may be provided:
vehicle-mounted units are not permitted; and
(vii) Transmitting antennas shall employ linear polarization or another
polarization that provides equivalent of better discrimination with
respect to a DARS antenna;
(10) The out-of-band emissions limits in paragraphs (a)(1) through
(a)(9) of this section may be modified by the private contractual
agreement of all affected licensees, who shall maintain a copy of the
agreement in their station files and disclose it to prospective
assignees or transferees and, upon request, to the Commission.
(b) For WCS Satellite DARS operations: The limits set forth in
§ 25.202(f) of this chapter shall apply, except that Satellite DARS
operations shall be limited to a maximum power flux density of -197
dBW/m^2 /4 kHz in the 2370-2390 MHz band at Arecibo, Puerto Rico.
(c) For operations in the 746-758 MHz band and the 776-788 MHz band,
the power of any emission outside the licensee's frequency band(s) of
operation shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) within
the licensed band(s) of operation, measured in watts, in accordance
with the following:
(1) On any frequency outside the 746-758 MHz band, the power of any
emission shall be attenuated outside the band below the transmitter
power (P) by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB;
(2) On any frequency outside the 776-788 MHz band, the power of any
emission shall be attenuated outside the band below the transmitter
power (P) by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB;
(3) On all frequencies between 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz, by a factor
not less than 76 + 10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for base
and fixed stations;
(4) On all frequencies between 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz, by a factor
not less than 65 + 10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for mobile
and portable stations;
(5) Compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this section is based on the use of measurement instrumentation
employing a resolution bandwidth of 100 kHz or greater. However, in the
100 kHz bands immediately outside and adjacent to the frequency block,
a resolution bandwidth of at least 30 kHz may be employed;
(6) Compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (c)(3) and (c)(4) of
this section is based on the use of measurement instrumentation such
that the reading taken with any resolution bandwidth setting should be
adjusted to indicate spectral energy in a 6.25 kHz segment.
(d) For operations in the 758-763 MHz and 788-793 MHz bands, the power
of any emission outside the licensee's frequency bands of operation
shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) within the licensed
band(s) of operation, measured in watts, in accordance with the
following:
(1) On all frequencies between 769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz, by a factor
not less than 76 + 10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for base
and fixed stations;
(2) On all frequencies between 769-775 MHz and 799-805 MHz, by a factor
not less than 65 + 10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for mobile
and portable stations;
(3) On any frequency between 775-788 MHz, above 805 MHz, and below 758
MHz, by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB;
(4) Compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of
this section is based on the use of measurement instrumentation such
that the reading taken with any resolution bandwidth setting should be
adjusted to indicate spectral energy in a 6.25 kHz segment;
(5) Compliance with the provisions of paragraph (d)(3) of this section
is based on the use of measurement instrumentation employing a
resolution bandwidth of 100 kHz or greater. However, in the 100 kHz
bands immediately outside and adjacent to the frequency block, a
resolution bandwidth of at least 30 kHz may be employed.
(e) For operations in the 775-776 MHz and 805-806 MHz bands,
transmitters must comply with either paragraphs (e)(1) to (e)(5) of
this section or the ACP emission limitations set forth in paragraphs
(e)(6) to (e)(9) of this section.
(1) On all frequencies between 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz, the power
of any emission outside the licensee's frequency bands of operation
shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) within the licensed
band(s) of operation, measured in watts, by a factor not less than 76 +
10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for base and fixed stations;
(2) On all frequencies between 763-775 MHz and 793-805 MHz, the power
of any emission outside the licensee's frequency bands of operation
shall be attenuated below the transmitter power (P) within the licensed
band(s) of operation, measured in watts, by a factor not less than 65 +
10 log (P) dB in a 6.25 kHz band segment, for mobile and portable
stations;
(3) On any frequency outside the 775-776 MHz and 805-806 MHz bands, the
power of any emission shall be attenuated outside the band below the
transmitter power (P) within the licensed band(s) of operation,
measured in watts, by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB;
(4) Compliance with the provisions of paragraphs (e)(1) and (e)(2) of
this section is based on the use of measurement instrumentation such
that the reading taken with any resolution bandwidth setting should be
adjusted to indicate spectral energy in a 6.25 kHz segment;
(5) Compliance with the provisions of paragraph (e)(3) of this section
is based on the use of measurement instrumentation employing a
resolution bandwidth of 100 kHz or greater. However, in the 100 kHz
bands immediately outside and adjacent to the frequency block, a
resolution bandwidth of at least 30 kHz may be employed.
(6) The adjacent channel power (ACP) requirements for transmitters
designed for various channel sizes are shown in the following tables.
Mobile station requirements apply to handheld, car mounted and control
station units. The tables specify a value for the ACP as a function of
the displacement from the channel center frequency and measurement
bandwidth. In the following tables, "(s)" indicates a swept measurement
may be used.
6.25 kHz Mobile Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
6.25 6.25 -40
12.5 6.25 -60
18.75 6.25 -60
25.00 6.25 -65
37.50 25.00 -65
62.50 25.00 -65
87.50 25.00 -65
150.00 100.00 -65
250.00 100.00 -65
350.00 100.00 -65
>400 kHz to 12 MHz 30(s) -75
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -75
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
12.5 kHz Mobile Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
9.375 6.25 -40
15.625 6.25 -60
21.875 6.25 -60
37.50 25.00 -60
62.50 25.00 -65
87.50 25.00 -65
150.00 100 -65
250.00 100 -65
350.00 100 -65
>400 to 12 MHz 30(s) -75
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -75
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
25 kHz Mobile Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
15.625 6.25 -40
21.875 6.25 -60
37.50 25 -60
62.50 25 -65
87.50 25 -65
150.00 100 -65
250.00 100 -65
350.00 100 -65
>400 kHz to 12 MHz 30(s) -75
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -75
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
150 kHz Mobile Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP relative (dBc)
100 50 -40
200 50 -50
300 50 -50
400 50 -50
600-1000 30(s) -60
1000 to receive band 30(s) -70
In the receive band 30(s) -100
6.25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
6.25 6.25 -40
12.50 6.25 -60
18.75 6.25 -60
25.00 6.25 -65
37.50 25 -65
62.50 25 -65
87.50 25 -65
150.00 100 -65
250.00 100 -65
350.00 100 -65
>400 kHz to 12 MHz 30(s) -80
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -80
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
12.5 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
9.375 6.25 -40
15.625 6.25 -60
21.875 6.25 -60
37.5 25 -60
62.5 25 -65
87.5 25 -65
150 100 -65
250 100 -65
350.00 100 -65
>400 kHz to 12 MHz 30(s) -80
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -80
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
25 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
15.625 6.25 -40
21.875 6.25 -60
37.5 25 -60
62.5 25 -65
87.5 25 -65
150 100 -65
250 100 -65
350 100.00 -65
>400 kHz to 12 MHz 30(s) -80
12 MHz to paired receive band 30(s) -80
In the paired receive band 30(s) -100
150 kHz Base Transmitter ACP Requirements
Offset from center
frequency
(kHz) Measurement bandwidth
(kHz) Maximum ACP
(dBc)
100 50 -40
200 50 -50
300 50 -55
400 50 -60
600-1000 30(s) -65
1000 to receive band 30(s) -75 (continues at -6dB/oct
In the receive band 30(s) -100
(7) ACP measurement procedure. The following procedures are to be
followed for making ACP transmitter measurements. For time division
multiple access (TDMA) systems, the measurements are to be made under
TDMA operation only during time slots when the transmitter is on. All
measurements must be made at the input to the transmitter's antenna.
Measurement bandwidth used below implies an instrument that measures
the power in many narrow bandwidths ( e.g., 300 Hz) and integrates
these powers across a larger band to determine power in the measurement
bandwidth.
(i) Setting reference level. Using a spectrum analyzer capable of ACP
measurements, set the measurement bandwidth to the channel size. For
example, for a 6.25 kHz transmitter, set the measurement bandwidth to
6.25 kHz; for a 150 kHz transmitter, set the measurement bandwidth to
150 kHz. Set the frequency offset of the measurement bandwidth to zero
and adjust the center frequency of the spectrum analyzer to give the
power level in the measurement bandwidth. Record this power level in
dBm as the "reference power level".
(ii) Non-swept power measurement. Using a spectrum analyzer capable of
ACP measurements, set the measurement bandwidth as shown in the tables
above. Measure the ACP in dBm. These measurements should be made at
maximum power. Calculate the coupled power by subtracting the
measurements made in this step from the reference power measured in the
previous step. The absolute ACP values must be less than the values
given in the table for each condition above.
(iii) Swept power measurement. Set a spectrum analyzer to 30 kHz
resolution bandwidth, 1 MHz video bandwidth and sample mode detection.
Sweep +-MHz from the carrier frequency. Set the reference level to the
RMS value of the transmitter power and note the absolute power. The
response at frequencies greater than 600 kHz must be less than the
values in the tables above.
(8) Out-of-band emission limit. On any frequency outside of the
frequency ranges covered by the ACP tables in this section, the power
of any emission must be reduced below the unmodulated carrier power (P)
by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB.
(9) Authorized bandwidth. Provided that the ACP requirements of this
section are met, applicants may request any authorized bandwidth that
does not exceed the channel size.
(f) For operations in the 746-763 MHz, 775-793 MHz, and 805-806 MHz
bands, emissions in the band 1559-1610 MHz shall be limited to -70
dBW/MHz equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) for wideband
signals, and -80 dBW EIRP for discrete emissions of less than 700 Hz
bandwidth. For the purpose of equipment authorization, a transmitter
shall be tested with an antenna that is representative of the type that
will be used with the equipment in normal operation.
(g) For operations in the 698-746 MHz band, the power of any emission
outside a licensee's frequency band(s) of operation shall be attenuated
below the transmitter power (P) within the licensed band(s) of
operation, measured in watts, by at least 43 + 10 log (P) dB.
Compliance with this provision is based on the use of measurement
instrumentation employing a resolution bandwidth of 100 kilohertz or
greater. However, in the 100 kilohertz bands immediately outside and
adjacent to a licensee's frequency block, a resolution bandwidth of at
least 30 kHz may be employed.
(h) For operations in the 1710-1755 MHz and 2110-2155 MHz bands, the
power of any emission outside a licensee's frequency block shall be
attenuated below the transmitter power (P) by at least 43 + 10
log[10](P) dB.
(1) Compliance with this provision is based on the use of measurement
instrumentation employing a resolution bandwidth of 1 megahertz or
greater. However, in the 1 megahertz bands immediately outside and
adjacent to the licensee's frequency block, a resolution bandwidth of
at least one percent of the emission bandwidth of the fundamental
emission of the transmitter may be employed. The emission bandwidth is
defined as the width of the signal between two points, one below the
carrier center frequency and one above the carrier center frequency,
outside of which all emissions are attenuated at least 26 dB below the
transmitter power.
(2) When measuring the emission limits, the nominal carrier frequency
shall be adjusted as close to the licensee's frequency block edges,
both upper and lower, as the design permits.
(3) The measurements of emission power can be expressed in peak or
average values, provided they are expressed in the same parameters as
the transmitter power.
(i) When an emission outside of the authorized bandwidth causes harmful
interference, the Commission may, at its discretion, require greater
attenuation than specified in this section.
(j) For operations in the unpaired 1390-1392 MHz band and the paired
1392-1395 MHz and 1432-1435 MHz bands, the power of any emission
outside the licensee's frequency band(s) of operation shall be
attenuated below the transmitter power (P) by at least 43 + 10 log (P)
dB. Compliance with these provisions is based on the procedures
described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section.
(k) For operations in the 1670-1675 MHz band, the power of any emission
outside the licensee's frequency band(s) of operation shall be
attenuated below the transmitter power (P) by at least 43 + 10 log (P)
dB. Compliance with these provisions is based on the procedures
described in paragraph (a)(4) of this section.
(l) [Reserved]
(m) For BRS and EBS stations, the power of any emissions outside the
licensee's frequency bands of operation shall be attenuated below the
transmitter power (P) measured in watts in accordance with the
standards below. If a licensee has multiple contiguous channels,
out-of-band emissions shall be measured from the upper and lower edges
of the contiguous channels.
(1) Prior to the transition, and thereafter, solely within the MBS, for
analog operations with an EIRP in excess of -9 dBW, the signal shall be
attenuated at the channel edges by at least 38 dB relative to the peak
visual carrier, then linearly sloping from that level to at least 60 dB
of attenuation at 1 MHz below the lower band edge and 0.5 MHz above the
upper band edge, and attenuated at least 60 dB at all other
frequencies.
(2) For digital base stations, the attenuation shall be not less than
43 + 10 log (P) dB, unless a documented interference complaint is
received from an adjacent channel licensee with an overlapping
Geographic Service Area. Mobile Satellite Service licensees operating
on frequencies below 2495 MHz may also submit a documented interference
complaint against BRS licensees operating on channel BRS No. 1 on the
same terms and conditions as adjacent channel BRS or EBS licensees.
Provided that a documented interference complaint cannot be mutually
resolved between the parties prior to the applicable deadline, then the
following additional attenuation requirements shall apply:
(i) If a pre-existing base station suffers harmful interference from
emissions caused by a new or modified base station located 1.5 km or
more away, within 24 hours of the receipt of a documented interference
complaint the licensee of the new or modified base station must
attenuate its emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) dB measured at 3
megahertz, above or below, from the channel edge of its frequency block
and shall immediately notify the complaining licensee upon
implementation of the additional attenuation. No later than 60 days
after the implementation of such additional attenuation, the licensee
of the complaining base station must attenuate its base station
emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) dB measured at 3 megahertz, above
or below, from the channel edge of its frequency block of the new or
modified base station.
(ii) If a pre-existing base station suffers harmful interference from
emissions caused by a new or modified base station located less than
1.5 km away, within 24 hours of receipt of a documented interference
complaint the licensee of the new or modified base station must
attenuate its emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) -20 log (Dkm/1.5)
dB measured at 3 megahertz, above or below, from the channel edge of
its frequency block of the complaining licensee, or if both base
stations are co-located, limit its undesired signal level at the
pre-existing base station receiver(s) to no more than -107 dBm measured
in a 5.5 megahertz bandwidth and shall immediately notify the
complaining licensee upon such reduction in the undesired signal level.
No later than 60 days after such reduction in the undesired signal
level, the complaining licensee must attenuate its base station
emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) dB measured at 3 megahertz, above
or below, from the channel edge of its frequency block of the new or
modified base station.
(iii) If a new or modified base station suffers harmful interference
from emissions caused by a pre-existing base station located 1.5 km or
more away, within 60 days of receipt of a documented interference
complaint the licensee of each base station must attenuate its base
station emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) dB measured at 3
megahertz, above or below, from the channel edge of its frequency block
of the other licensee.
(iv) If a new or modified base station suffers harmful interference
from emissions caused by a pre-existing base station located less than
1.5 km away, within 60 days of receipt of a documented interference
complaint: (a) The licensee of the new or modified base station must
attenuate its OOBE by at least 67 + 10 log (P) -20 log (Dkm/1.5)
measured 3 megahertz above or below, from the channel edge of its
frequency block of the other licensee, or if the base stations are
co-located, limit its undesired signal level at the other base station
receiver(s) to no more than -107 dBm measured in a 5.5-megahertz
bandwidth; and (b) the licensee causing the interference must attenuate
its emissions by at least 67 + 10 log (P) dB measured at 3 megahertz,
above or below, from the channel edge of its frequency block of the new
or modified base station.
(v) For all fixed digital user stations, the attenuation factor shall
be not less than 43 + 10 log (P) dB at the channel edge.
(3) Prior to transition and thereafter solely within the MBS, and
notwithstanding paragraph (l)(2) of this section, the maximum
out-of-band power of a digital transmitter operating on a single 6 MHz
channel with an EIRP in excess of -9 dBW employing digital modulation
for the primary purpose of transmitting video programming shall be
attenuated at the 6 MHz channel edges at least 25 dB relative to the
licensed average 6 MHz channel power level, then attenuated along a
linear slope to at least 40 dB at 250 kHz beyond the nearest channel
edge, then attenuated along a linear slope from that level to at least
60 dB at 3 MHz above the upper and below the lower licensed channel
edges, and attenuated at least 60 dB at all other frequencies.
(4) For mobile digital stations, the attenuation factor shall be not
less than 43 + 10 log (P) dB at the channel edge and 55 + 10 log (P) dB
at 5.5 megahertz from the channel edges. Mobile Satellite Service
licensees operating on frequencies below 2495 MHz may also submit a
documented interference complaint against BRS licensees operating on
BRS Channel 1 on the same terms and conditions as adjacent channel BRS
or EBS licensees.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs (l)(2) and (l)(4) of
this section, prior to transition, a licensee may continue to operate
facilities deployed as of January 10, 2005 provided that such
facilities operate in compliance with the emission mask applicable to
those services prior to January 10, 2005.
(6) Measurement procedure. Compliance with these rules is based on the
use of measurement instrumentation employing a resolution bandwidth of
1 MHz or greater. However, in the 1 MHz bands immediately outside and
adjacent to the frequency block a resolution bandwidth of at least one
percent of the emission bandwidth of the fundamental emission of the
transmitter may be employed. A narrower resolution bandwidth is
permitted in all cases to improve measurement accuracy provided the
measured power is integrated over the full required measurement
bandwidth ( i.e. 1 MHz or 1 percent of emission bandwidth, as
specified). The emission bandwidth is defined as the width of the
signal between two points, one below the carrier center frequency and
one above the carrier center frequency, outside of which all emissions
are attenuated at least 26 dB below the transmitter power. With respect
to television operations, measurements must be made of the separate
visual and aural operating powers at sufficiently frequent intervals to
ensure compliance with the rules.
(7) Alternative out of band emission limit. Licensees in this service
may establish an alternative out of band emission limit to be used at
specified band edge(s) in specified geographical areas, in lieu of that
set forth in this section, pursuant to a private contractual
arrangement of all affected licensees and applicants. In this event,
each party to such contract shall maintain a copy of the contract in
their station files and disclose it to prospective assignees or
transferees and, upon request, to the FCC.
(n) When an emission outside of the authorized bandwidth causes harmful
interference, the Commission may, at its discretion, require greater
attenuation than specified in this section.
[ 62 FR 16497 , Apr. 7, 1997, as amended at 65 FR 3147 , Jan. 20, 2000; 65 FR 17602 , Apr. 4, 2000; 65 FR 42883 , July 12, 2000; 67 FR 5511 , Feb. 6,
2002; 67 FR 41855 , June 20, 2002; 69 FR 5715 , Feb. 6, 2004; 69 FR 72033 , Dec. 10, 2004; 69 FR 77950 , Dec. 29, 2004; 70 FR 1190 , Jan. 6,
2005; 70 FR 21664 , Apr. 27, 2005; 71 FR 35190 , June 19, 2006; 72 FR 48851 , Aug. 24, 2007; 73 FR 26039 , May 8, 2008]
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