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47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 15, et al.
WRC-07 Table Clean-up Order; Final Rule
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 1, 2 15, 25, 73, and 90
[DA 10-762]
WRC-07 Table Clean-up Order
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document makes non-substantive, editorial revisions to
the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation Table), and to various
other Commission rules. The purpose of this action is to update and
clarify the Allocation Table, to remove obsolete and outdated
provisions from the Commission's rules, and to ensure that the
Allocation Table and related rules are consistent with the Commission's
decisions in recent rulemaking proceedings.
DATES: Effective October 13, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Mooring, Office of Engineering and
Technology, (202) 418-2450, e-mail: [email protected], TTY (202) 418-
2989.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Order,
DA 10-762, adopted July 20, 2010 and released July 21, 2010. The full
text of this document is available for inspection and copying during
normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center (Room CY-A257), 445
12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. The complete text of this
document also may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor,
Best Copy and Printing, Inc., 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402,
Washington, DC 20554. The full text may also be downloaded at: http://www.fcc.gov.
Summary of the Order
1. By this action the Commission amends parts 1, 2, 15, 25, 73, and
90 of the Commission's rules in order to make non-substantive,
editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency Allocations (Allocation
Table), related rule sections in part 2, and certain service rules.
This action is not intended to modify or otherwise change any
licensee's underlying legal rights and/or responsibilities. In
particular, the Commission updates the International Table of Frequency
Allocations (International Table) within the Allocation Table so that
it reflects the allocation changes that were made at the World
Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007) (WRC-07), which can be
found in the WRC-07 Final Acts. The Commission implements these
amendments to the Allocation Table with the assistance and concurrence
of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA). This action serves as a prelude to a rulemaking proceeding that
the Commission anticipates initiating in the near future to address
substantive changes to the United States Table of Frequency Allocations
(U.S. Table) that will be necessary to implement the WRC-07 Final Acts.
Discussion
A. Updates to Display Format of the Allocation Table
Frequency Nomenclature
1. In Radio Regulation No. 2.1 of the 2008 Edition of the ITU Radio
Regulations, frequencies are expressed in kilohertz (kHz) up to and
including ``3 000'' kHz (i.e., 3,000 kHz). In accordance with ITU Radio
Regulation No. 2.1, the Commission's Allocation Table is revised by
expressing frequencies in the High Frequency (HF) spectrum from 3025 to
27500 kHz in megahertz (MHz), i.e., from 3.025 to 27.5 MHz. This action
simplifies the Allocation Table, minimizes a style difference between
the ITU Allocation Table and the Commission's Allocation Table and
should help avoid any confusion. WRC-07 added an explanatory note to
the ITU Radio Regulations allowing reasonable departures from this
style convention where it would pose serious difficulties (ITU Radio
Regulation No. 2.1). Thus, in this Order, the explanatory note is
reproduced in Sec. 2.101(b).
Placement of U.S. Footnotes
2. In the First Table Clean-up Order, the Commission adopted the
ITU's placement methodology for footnote references in the U.S. Table.
Thus, footnote references which appear in the U.S. Table under the
allocated services in a band apply to more than one of the allocated
services. Footnote references which appear to the right of a service
allocation name are applicable only to that particular service. The
Commission continues to believe that associating a footnote reference
with its pertinent service will assist readers in more easily
understanding the restrictions and/or other information pertaining to
that allocation.
3. At NTIA's request, however, the Commission makes a refinement to
its U.S. footnote placement policy. Specifically, in the case of bands
with the same service allocation name listed in both the Federal and
non-Federal Tables, the Commission adds the condition that for a U.S.
footnote to be placed to the right of the service allocation name in
the Federal Table, the U.S. footnote must contain a stipulation that is
applicable to Federal operations. Similarly, for a U.S. footnote to be
placed to the right of the service allocation name in the non-Federal
Table, the U.S. footnote must contain a stipulation that is applicable
to non-Federal operations. As an example, US13 provides for non-Federal
use of 48 frequencies in 3 Federal bands (162.0125-173.2, 406.1-410,
and 410-420 MHz). Under the Commission's current policy, US13 is placed
at the bottom of the cell in the non-Federal Table, but is placed to
the right of the fixed service (FS) allocation entry in the Federal
Table, i.e., ``FIXED US13.'' Because US13 provides only for non-Federal
use, however, the Commission believes it is misleading that US13 is
placed to the right of the Federal FS allocation entry. Accordingly,
the Commission modifies its U.S. footnote display policy, as described
in the Order, to account for such a scenario. Consequently, the
Commission moves US13 to the bottom of the cell in the Federal Table.
Similarly, the Commission moves US319 (which restricts Federal use of
certain mobile-satellite service (MSS) allocations to earth stations
operating with non-Federal space stations) to the bottom of the cell in
the non-Federal Table in the bands 148-149.9, 400.15-401, and 2483.5-
2500 MHz.
Basing Domestic Footnote Numbers on Frequency Order
4. The Commission's practice for adding domestic (i.e., U.S., non-
Federal, and Federal) footnotes to the U.S. Table has generally been to
number these footnotes in ascending order, based solely on the date
when the footnote was adopted (i.e., in chronological order). As a
result, because there are currently only 176 actual U.S. footnotes to
the U.S. Table within the existing range of U.S. footnote numbers
(i.e., 1-402) there are 226 unused U.S. footnote numbers.
5. International footnotes to the ITU Allocation Table, however,
are organized and numbered in frequency order (i.e., footnotes are
numbered according to the relative place in the radio spectrum of the
frequency(ies) to which they refer). For example, currently the first
international footnote (RR 5.53) concerns operations below 9 kHz and
the last international footnote (RR 5.565) concerns operations in the
band 275-1000 GHz. Generally, when a World Radiocommunication
Conference adopts a new international footnote, the
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Conference adds the footnote to the ITU Allocation Table between two
existing footnotes, and, if necessary, it appends a letter (or multiple
letters) to the lower-adjacent footnote's number in order to not
disturb the existing frequency order and footnote numbering (e.g., WRC-
07 added RR 5.430A between RR 5.430 and RR 5.431). However, in some
cases, a Conference may decide to renumber an international footnote in
order to preserve the sequential order. For example, WRC-07 added three
bands (137-138, 387-390, and 400.15-410 MHz) to RR 5.347A which are
under the lowest band that was listed in RR 5.347A prior to WRC-07
(i.e., 1452-1492 MHz). Consequently, WRC-07 renumbered RR 5.347A as RR
5.208B. In Appendix B, the complete list of active international
footnotes is shown. The Commission does not include the international
footnotes that WRC-07 suppressed (i.e., removed) or show the text of
those that have expired.
6. In this Order, on a going-forward basis, the Commission
implements a new numbering system for domestic footnotes that is based
on frequency order. Specifically, for a new (including ``place-
holder'') domestic footnote, the Commission will number the footnote in
frequency order. For a modified domestic footnote, the Commission will
consider whether to renumber the footnote in frequency order in the
proceeding addressing the modifications to the footnote. Such actions
will better align the U.S. Table with the ITU Allocation Table, which
will bring greater consistency to Sec. 2.106, and thereby make the
Allocation Table more useful to the public and spectrum managers. In
addition, the Commission believes that numbering domestic footnotes in
frequency order will make them easier for readers to view because, in
many instances, the footnotes from cells with multiple footnotes will
be grouped together in the United States, non-Federal Government, and
Federal Government footnotes that follow the Allocation Table in Sec.
2.106 of the Commission's rules. However, in order to ensure that the
transition is non-disruptive for the public and spectrum managers, the
Commission restricts the renumbering in frequency order to those
footnotes that are significantly revised in this Order.
7. The Commission makes an exception to our new domestic footnote
numbering policy. Specifically, if a new, place-holder, or modified
domestic footnote is based, in part, on an international footnote, the
Commission will number the domestic footnote by using, where possible,
the related international footnote's number (i.e., if there is not an
existing domestic footnote with the same number as the related
international footnote). For example, for the place-holder footnotes
discussed in this Order, the Commission bases the numbering on the
related international footnote's number. For modified domestic
footnotes, the Commission will consider in the associated proceeding
whether to renumber the footnote with a related international
footnote's number. The Commission believes this action will assist both
the public and spectrum managers by improving the organization and
readability of the U.S. Table and by ``pointing to'' the international
footnote on which, in part, the domestic footnote is based.
Consequently, the Commission amends the domestic footnote numbering
nomenclature of the U.S. Table specified in Sec. 2.105(d)(5)(ii),
(iii), and (iv) of the Commission's rules to allow for the use of a
letter (or letters) after the digits of a domestic footnote number.
Similarly, the Commission amended Sec. 2.105(d)(5)(i) of the
Commission's rules to recognize that a World Radiocommunication
Conference may append a letter, or letters, after the digits of the
footnote number when it adds a new international footnote to the ITU
Allocation Table. In order to ensure that this transition is non-
disruptive for the public and spectrum managers, at this time, the
Commission renumbers based on a related international footnote's number
only those footnotes that are significantly revised in this Order.
8. In this Order, the Commission adds 14 U.S. footnotes and 3 non-
Federal footnotes to the Allocation Table and reuses 2 existing U.S.
footnote numbers (US226, US269). Specifically, consistent with our new
frequency-order footnote numbering policy, the Commission: Adds a new
footnote--US22--in order to reflect in the U.S. Table 28 frequencies
designated for disaster communications and 40 frequencies designated
for long distance communications; renumbers 7 revised footnotes--US216,
US294, US335, US399, NG19, NG128, and NG142; and combine two
footnotes--US351 and US352 (US37). However, for the following new or
renumbered footnotes, the Commission assigns numbers based on a related
international footnote's number: The combination of US366, US367, and
US396 into a single footnote (US136); a new footnote--US142--that,
inter alia, highlights the availability of the high frequency
broadcasting (HFBC) bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz in Region 3 insular
areas for U.S. international broadcasters; four new place-holder
footnotes that replicate the pre-WRC-07 text of four international
footnotes which WRC-07 either modified or suppressed; revised versions
of US217 and US229; the combination of US7 and NG135 into a single
footnote (US270); and the combination of US269 and US311 into a single
footnote (US385).
B. Updates to International Table
9. In this Order, the Commission updates the International Table to
reflect Article 5, Section IV of the ITU Radio Regulations, Edition of
2008, except as described herein. During our preparation of this Order,
the Commission discovered several display errors in the ITU Allocation
Table. Consistent with past practice, the Commission will not replicate
typographical or other errors that hold the potential to cause reader
confusion or convey misleading information. Accordingly, the Commission
incorporates the following corrections and updates in the International
Table in Sec. 2.106 of the Commission's rules. First, listed in
alphabetical order according to the French language: The primary
services in the Region 2 Table followed by the secondary service for
the band 698-806 MHz; the services in the Region 1 Table for the band
790-862 MHz; and the services in the bands 960-1164, 1300-1350, 9300-
9500, and 9500-9800 MHz. Second, the Commission places RR 5.345 under
the allocated services in the Region 1, Region 2, and Region 3 Tables
for the band 1452-1492 MHz. Third, the Commission merges the bands
2120-2160 and 2160-2170 MHz in the Region 1 and Region 3 Tables to form
the band 2120-2170 MHz because those bands list the same services and
footnotes. The Commission bases these corrections and updates upon the
format specified in the ITU Radio Regulations.
10. With regard to international footnotes, the Commission makes
the following 34 corrections: Revise the text of 32 international
footnotes (5.58, 5.141, 5.143C, 5.165, 5.169, 5.173, 5.185, 5.201,
5.202, 5.206, 5.247, 5.279A, 5.281, 5.319, 5.322, 5.342, 5.352A,
5.388B, 5.389F, 5.400, 5.417A, 5.425, 5.439, 5.447F, 5.453, 5.468,
5.494, 5.500, 5.508A, 5.509A, 5.522C, and 5.549) so that it fully
comports with the ITU Radio Regulations; capitalize ``Earth'' in RR
5.335; and 3) change ``service'' to ``services'' in the last sentence
of RR 5.482. In addition, the Commission makes the following
simplifications in 13 international footnotes: Update the cross
references to 8 ITU Resolutions (Resolutions 33, 124, 143, 212, 221,
222, 223, and 528) in 8 international footnotes (5.345, 5.353A,
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5.357A, 5.388, 5.388A, 5.396, 5.462A, and 5.516B) to the version listed
in Volume 3 of the 2008 Edition of the ITU Radio Regulations; remove
the text of 4 international footnotes relating to the recently
concluded 7 MHz Realignment (5.138A, 5.139, 5.141C, and 5.143E) from
Sec. 2.106; and do not show note 1 of RR 5.208A (which states that
this footnote was previously numbered as RR 5.347A). For the 15
international footnotes that have either been corrected or simplified
in Sec. 2.106, the Commission adds the notation ``(FCC)'' to the end
of the footnote.
11. The Commission also partially implements a notation scheme used
in the ITU Radio Regulations in the Commission's list of international
footnotes. Specifically, the abbreviation ``(WRC-07)'' to the right of
an international footnote signifies that WRC-07 modified or added the
footnote.
C. Updates to International Footnotes in the U.S. Table
Suppressed International Footnotes
12. WRC-07 suppressed three international footnotes (5.83, 5.199,
and 5.476) that the U.S. Table currently references. In this Order, the
Commission removed the references to these international footnotes from
the U.S. Table. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.83 stated that 500 kHz is an
international distress and calling frequency for Morse radiotelegraphy.
Because the Commission previously removed any reference to 500 kHz as a
distress and safety frequency from part 80 of its rules, the Commission
removes the reference to RR 5.83 from the U.S. Table. Prior to WRC-07,
RR 5.199 allocated two 100-kilohertz bands to the MSS for the reception
on board satellites of emissions from emergency position-indicating
radiobeacons (EPIRBs) transmitting on 121.5 and 243 MHz. Because the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) ceased satellite
processing of 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacons' signals on February 1,
2009, at the request of NTIA, the Commission removed the references to
RR 5.199 from the U.S. Table. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.476 contained a
prohibition on the use of shipborne radars in the band 9300-9320 MHz
(other than those existing on January 1, 1976). Because this
international prohibition expired on January 1, 2001, and because the
Commission has already removed the prohibition from part 80 of its
rules, it now removes the references to RR 5.476 from the U.S. Table.
Modified International Footnotes
13. WRC-07 modified 19 international footnotes that are currently
referenced in the U.S. Table. In this section, the Commission reviews
these international footnotes. Three of these international footnotes--
5.444, 5.444A, and 5.519--embody substantive allocation changes that,
in order to become effective in the United States, would need to be
adopted in a future rulemaking proceeding. Because in this Order the
Commission updates the text of all international footnotes to reflect
the WRC-07 Final Acts, it also creates three place-holder U.S.
footnotes--US444, US444A, and US519--that replicate the pre-WRC-07 text
of RR 5.444, RR 5.444A, and RR 5.519, respectively, and replace the
references to these three international footnotes in the U.S. Table. By
these actions, the Commission maintains the status quo in the U.S.
Table until such time as the Commission may consider the substantive
modifications that WRC-07 made to these three international footnotes.
The Commission addresses these three international footnotes in the
following paragraphs.
14. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.444 stated that, in the band 5030-5150
MHz, the requirements of the international standard system (microwave
landing system or MLS) take precedence over other uses of this band.
WRC-07 revised RR 5.444 such that MLS requirements take precedence over
other uses only in the band 5030-5091 MHz. Thus, the Commission adds a
new place-holder US444 to the list of U.S. footnotes and, in the
Federal and non-Federal Tables, the Commission replaces the references
to RR 5.444 with that of US444. The text of new US444 is the same as
the pre-WRC-07 text of RR 5.444, except that the reference to ``No.
5.444A'' is revised to read as ``US444A.''
15. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.444A stated, inter alia, that in the band
5091-5150 MHz, after January 1, 2012, no new assignments will be made
to earth stations providing feeder links for non-geostationary orbit
(NGSO) systems; and that, prior to January 1, 2018, MLS requirements
which cannot be met in the band 5000-5091 MHz take precedence over
other uses of this band. WRC-07 revised RR 5.444A by extending the date
after which no new assignments will be made to earth stations providing
NGSO feeder links to January 1, 2016, and by suppressing MLS precedence
over other uses of the band 5091-5150 MHz. Thus, to preserve the status
quo in the U.S. Table, the Commission adds a new place-holder footnote
US444A to the list of U.S. footnotes and, in the non-Federal Table, the
Commission replaces the reference to RR 5.444A with that of US444A. The
text of new US444A is the same as the pre-WRC-07 text of RR 5.444A,
except that the Commission added the phrase ``for non-Federal use.'' In
order for the WRC-07 modifications to RR 5.444 and RR 5.444A to become
effective in the United States, the Commission must adopt them in a
future rulemaking proceeding.
16. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.519 stated that the band 18.1-18.3 GHz is
also allocated to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth)
on a primary basis, that use of this allocation is limited to
geostationary orbit (GSO) satellites, and that the power flux-density
(pfd) limits must be in accordance with the provisions of Article 21,
Table 21-4. WRC-07 expanded this allocation by 100 megahertz in all
Regions, and removed the cross reference to the pfd limits in Table 21-
4. Thus, the Commission adds new place-holder US519 to the list of U.S.
footnotes and, in the Federal and non-Federal Tables, the Commission
replaces the references to RR 5.519 with those of US519. The text of
new US519 is the same as the pre-WRC-07 text of RR 5.519. In order for
the WRC-07 allocation decision contained in RR 5.519 to become
effective in the United States, the Commission must adopt it in a
future rulemaking proceeding.
17. Prior to WRC-07, RR 5.227 designated the frequency 156.525 MHz
exclusively to digital selective calling (DSC) for distress, safety,
and calling. WRC-07, however, took the text from RR 5.227, modified it
slightly and combined it with the modified text of RR 5.226, and then
reused the footnote number 5.227 for another allocation. In combining
the revised requirements for 156.525 MHz with the modified text of RR
5.226, WRC-07 highlighted the 156.525 MHz MMS frequency, additionally
specified a 75-kilohertz allocation centered at 156.525 MHz (i.e.,
156.4875-156.5625 MHz) for the MMS, and restricted the use of this
allocation to distress, safety, and calling via DSC. In addition, WRC-
07 revised Appendix 18 of the ITU Radio Regulations to require that all
precautions be taken to avoid harmful interference to the frequency
156.525 MHz when using the adjacent frequencies (156.500 and 156.550
MHz). In order to preserve the status quo in the U.S. Table, the
Commission adds a new place-holder footnote--US226--to the list of U.S.
footnotes that replicates the pre-WRC-07 text of RR 5.226 and RR 5.227
that is applicable to the 156.2475-156.7625 MHz band, and, in the
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Federal Tables, the Commission replaces the references to RR 5.226 and
RR 5.227 in that band (156.2475-156.7625 MHz) with that of US226. In
order for the WRC-07 allocation decisions now in RR 5.226 and RR 5.227
to become effective in the United States, the Commission must adopt
them in a future rulemaking proceeding.
18. WRC-07 modifications to the remaining 14 international
footnotes are minor in nature, and require no further action on our
part beyond updating the text of these footnotes to reflect the text
now specified in the ITU Radio Regulations. Specifically, nine of the
modified international footnotes (5.84, 5.108, 5.111, 5.115, 5.130,
5.145, 5.200, 5.256, and 5.266) involve the deletion of a reference to
Appendix 13 of the ITU Radio Regulations, which WRC-07 suppressed, and
five of the modified international footnotes (5.79A, 5.82, 5.134,
5.287, and 5.328A) involve updates and the removal of expired
information.
D. Updates to U.S. Table and Domestic Footnotes Below 30 MHz
Fixed Use of Maritime Radiotelephony Frequencies
19. Section 80.371 of the rules describes the radiotelephony
working frequencies that are assignable to ship and public coast
stations. Paragraph (a) of Sec. 80.371 contains a table that describes
the working carrier frequency pairs in the band 2000-4000 kHz. NG19
states that fixed stations associated with the maritime mobile service
(MMS) may be authorized, for purposes of communication with coast
stations, to use the frequencies that are 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.
20. Because NG19 does not explicitly state the bands to which it
applies, it may not be readily apparent to readers that it applies to
the three bands in which it is listed in the U.S. Table (i.e., 2000-
2065, 2107-2170, and 2194-2495 kHz). In order to assist readers, the
Commission explicitly lists the three bands in NG19, and provide a
cross reference to Sec. 80.371(a) for the list of available carrier
frequencies. Also, NG19 applies to two services. Accordingly, in the
bands 2107-2170 and 2194-2495 kHz, the Commission moves the reference
to NG19 in the non-Federal Table from the right of the mobile except
aeronautical mobile service (MS except AMS) allocation to the bottom of
the cell. Because the Commission revises NG19, it also renumbers this
footnote in frequency order as NG7.
21. The Commission also notes that the band 2000-3000 kHz is listed
in the Public Safety Pool Frequency Table in Sec. 90.20(c)(3) and that
its use is restricted to fixed stations that operate in accordance with
Limitation 75. The Commission further notes that only the bands 2107-
2170 and 2194-2495 kHz in the U.S. Table contain the appropriate cross
references in the FCC Rule Part Cross References column of the
Allocation Table. Accordingly, for the band 2000-2065 kHz, the
Commission adds ``Private Land Mobile (90)'' in the FCC Rule Part Cross
References.
The 7 MHz Realignment
22. On March 10, 2005, the Commission implemented pertinent
allocation decisions from the World Radiocommunication Conference
(Geneva, 2003) (WRC-03) and updated certain of its service Rules. One
of the most significant decisions in that action was the 7 MHz
Realignment. Because the 7 MHz Realignment transition period concluded
on March 29, 2009, the Commission has taken several actions to simplify
and finalize the allocation display in the bands that comprise 6.765-
8.1 MHz.
a. Non-Interference Basis (NIB) Operations in Eight HFBC Bands
23. Until March 29, 2009, the band 7.35-7.4 MHz (i.e., the upper
half of the 7 MHz band) was allocated in all Regions to the FS and HFBC
on a co-primary basis and to the land mobile service (LMS) on a
secondary basis. The upper half of the 7 MHz band is now allocated to
the HFBC on an exclusive basis throughout the world, except in those
countries listed in RR 5.143C where the FS and the HFBC continue to be
allocated on a co-primary basis.
24. In this section, the Commission simplifies the authority for
certain types of Federal and non-Federal stations to continue operating
in eight HFBC bands in a manner that does not affect the ability of the
general public in the United States to directly receive programming
from international broadcast stations (NIB operations). Specifically,
the Commission updates and consolidates the NIB authority for Federal
stations in the FS to operate in 13 HF bands/sub-bands (HF NIB Bands),
for Federal stations in the mobile except aeronautical mobile route (R)
service (MS except AM(R)S) to also operate in 4 of these bands, and for
grandfathered non-Federal stations to operate in certain of these
bands.
25. First, the Commission notes that non-Federal operations in the
13 HF NIB bands are currently authorized in 2 U.S. footnotes--US366 and
US396. Specifically, US366 restricts non-Federal use of the HF NIB
Bands to stations in the FS and MS except AMS (i.e., the LMS and the
MMS) that were licensed prior to March 25, 2007. Given the existing
non-Federal licensees in the HF NIB Bands that were licensed prior to
March 25, 2007, US366 consequently authorizes the following non-Federal
NIB operations: (1) MMS stations may continue operating in the bands
5.9-5.95, 13.57-13.6, 13.8-13.87, and 18.90-19.02 MHz (the 6, 13.6,
13.8, and 19 MHz bands), and in the band 7.3-7.35 MHz (i.e., the lower
half of the 7 MHz band); (2) FS and LMS stations may continue operating
in the bands 7.3-7.35 MHz and 9.4-9.5 MHz (9 MHz); and (3) FS stations
may continue operating in the bands 11.6-11.65, 12.05-12.1, 13.8-13.87,
and 15.6-15.8 MHz (the 11, 12, 13.8, and 15 MHz bands). Further, US396
states that non-Federal use of the band 7.35-7.4 MHz (i.e., the upper
half of the 7 MHz band) is restricted to FS, LMS, and MMS stations that
were licensed prior to March 29, 2009, except that a small sub-band at
7.3685-7.3713 MHz, within the upper half of the 7 MHz band, was not
reallocated for exclusive HFBC use and is instead authorized for
continued use by Alaska private-fixed stations.
26. Second, the Commission notes that Federal NIB operations in the
13 HF NIB Bands are currently authorized in 3 U.S. footnotes--US366,
US367, and US396--and that new Federal stations may be authorized in 10
of theses bands. Specifically, US366 authorizes Federal FS stations to
operate in 10 of the 13 HF NIB Bands, i.e., the 6, 9, 11, 12, 13.6,
13.8, 15, and 19 MHz bands, in the band 7.3-7.35 MHz (the lower half of
the 7 MHz band), and in the band 17.48-17.55 MHz (17 MHz). US366 also
authorizes Federal stations in the MS except AMS (i.e., the LMS and
MMS) to operate in the 6, 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands, and in the lower
half of the 7 MHz band.
27. Also, US367 authorizes Federal use of 3 of the 13 HF NIB Bands
(9.775-9.9, 11.65-11.7, and 11.975-12.05 MHz). Specifically, Federal
use of the band is restricted to FS stations that were authorized as of
June 12, 2003, and each grandfathered station is restricted to a total
radiated power of 24 dBW. Finally, US396 authorizes Federal stations in
the FS, LMS, and MMS to operate in the upper half of the 7 MHz band.
28. Accordingly, the Commission combines the text of US366, US367,
and US396 into a single U.S. footnote that consolidates the authority
for Federal
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and non-Federal stations to operate in the 13 HF NIB Bands. Consistent
with our new footnote numbering policy, the Commission numbers this new
U.S. footnote as US136.
29. The Commission observes that non-Federal stations in the FS,
LMS, and MMS will operate on a NIB to foreign-licensed international
broadcast stations, irrespective of whether they are recognized in
US136. The focus of the Commission's action here is to better inform
NTIA of non-Federal incumbent operations in the HF NIB Bands, and
thereby minimize the effort required to coordinate new Federal FS and
MS except AM(R)S stations in those bands. Therefore, because our review
revealed that non-Federal LMS stations operate in the 9 MHz band, the
Commission lists this service in the consolidated text of US136 despite
the fact that the 9 MHz band was never allocated to that service. In
addition, because the review revealed that there is no longer any non-
Federal FS or LMS stations operating in the 6 MHz band or any non-
Federal FS stations operating in the 13.8 MHz band, the Commission
revised the consolidated text in US136 by removing these unused non-
Federal allocations.
30. At the request of NTIA, the Commission revises the consolidated
text in US136 in order to reflect the full range of Federal NIB
assignments in the 6, 7, 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands. Specifically, NTIA
states that: The United States sought and obtained explicit authority
in the ITU Radio Regulations (see RR 5.136 and RR 5.151) to operate
stations in the FS and MS except AM(R)S in these bands; and the United
States' right to operate stations in the MS except AM(R)S in the 7 MHz
band on a NIB to HFBC is internationally recognized in ITU Radio
Regulation No. 4.4. Because such operations by their nature do not
affect non-Federal stations, the Commission concludes that this
editorial revision promotes clarity by stating in the consolidated text
of US136 that Federal stations in the MS except AM(R)S currently
operate in the 6, 7, 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands and that NTIA can
authorize new Federal stations in the MS except AM(R)S in these bands.
31. As an aid to readers, the Commission revises the consolidated
text in US136 as follows: In paragraph (a), we reflect the Commission's
previous decision to alternatively allocate a small sub-band (i.e., the
``assigned frequency band'' 7368.48-7371.32 kHz) within the upper 7 MHz
band for continued use by Alaska private-fixed stations. In paragraph
(b), we reflect the requirements that pertain to NIB use of the HFBC
bands. In paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2), respectively, the Commission
lists the restrictions that apply to Federal stations and non-Federal
stations operating in the 13 HF NIB bands. The Commission also includes
a table that lists the authorized Federal and non-Federal uses of the
13 HF NIB bands. Finally, the Commission removes the text of two
expired U.S. footnotes--US394 and US395--from Sec. 2.106 of the
Commission's rules.
b. Amateur Radio Service and International Broadcast Stations
32. 40-meter band. Because the 7 MHz Realignment transition period
has concluded, the Commission replaces RR 5.142 (which contains an
expired requirement regarding use of the band 7.1-7.2 MHz) in the U.S.
Table with a new U.S. footnote that contains only the current
requirement in RR 5.142 (``The use of the band 7.2-7.3 MHz in Region 2
by the amateur service shall not impose constraints on the broadcasting
service intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3.'').
Consequently, the Commission numbers this new footnote as US142, which
places it in frequency order and links it to the related international
footnote RR 5.142. Also, in the FCC Rule Part Cross References column
of the Allocation Table, the Commission changes all instances of
``Amateur (97)'' to read ``Amateur Radio (97).''
33. HFBC. The Commission also highlight that, in the Region 3
insular areas, the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz are alternatively
allocated for use by international broadcast stations that transmit
their programming to listeners in Region 1 and Region 3 by reflecting
this allocation from the Region 3 Table in new US142 and by separating
these bands from the larger bands 7.1-7.3 and 7.4-8.1 MHz in the U.S.
Table. The Commission takes this action because U.S. international
broadcast stations regularly operate in these areas and because it
allows us to highlight in the FCC Rule Part Cross References column
that, in the U.S. Region 3 insular areas, the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-
7.45 MHz are available for licensing under part 73, subpart F (i.e.,
international broadcast stations). In addition, as a consequence of the
conclusion of the 7 MHz Realignment, we update Sec. 73.702(f)-(h) to
reflect the availability of spectrum for international broadcast
stations.
34. In a related matter, the Commission simplifies the display of
14 HFBC bands in the U.S. Table by merging adjacent bands, which differ
only by footnote references, to form 6 larger bands. In the FCC Rule
Part Cross References column, the Commission replaces all instances of
``Radio Broadcast (HF)(73)'' with ``International Broadcast Stations
(73F)'' in order to better highlight the availability of the spectrum
for international broadcasting use.
Preferred Frequencies for Disaster and Long Distance Communications
35. In the Public Safety Pool Frequency Table, the use of
frequencies in the band 2000 to 10,000 kHz (i.e., 2-10 MHz) is
restricted to disaster communications and operational communications
circuits are expressly prohibited. Only the central governments of the
50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. insular areas are
eligible to use this spectrum. Section 90.264, inter alia, restricts
disaster communications to those bands between 2 and 10 MHz that are
allocated to the FS and LMS. By Public Notice, the Commission specified
28 carrier frequencies and their associated assigned frequencies as
available for use in accordance with Sec. 90.264 for disaster
communications between 2 and 10 MHz.
36. The use of these 28 disaster frequencies is restricted in the
Public Notice by power (1 kW peak envelope power (PEP)), emission type
(2K80J3E), and class of station (fixed stations may operate on all
frequencies; base and land mobile stations may also operate on the
lowest 18 frequencies). Also, although 17 of the frequencies are
available without geographic, purpose, or time restrictions, the Public
Notice further restricted 11 of the disaster frequencies either by
geographic scope (1 of the ``Day only'' use frequencies is available
only for stations that are located in the conterminous U.S.), for a
specific purpose (5 frequencies are designated as ``alternate'' and 5
frequencies are designated for ``interstate coordination''), or by time
of day (2 frequencies are available for ``Day only'' use). The
Commission observes that NTIA agreed to nationwide non-Federal use of
the 28 disaster frequencies in 1980, and thus, the Commission has not
coordinated non-Federal use of these frequencies for approximately 28
years.
37. In the Industrial/Business Pool Frequency Table, the use of
frequencies in the band 2000 to 25,000 kHz (i.e., 2-25 MHz) is
restricted to the purposes specified in Limitation 1, which is a cross
reference to 47 CFR 90.35(c)(1), and by class of station(s) (fixed,
base, or mobile). In addition, Sec. 90.266, inter alia, restricts the
use of any particular frequency between 2 and 25 MHz to those bands
that are allocated to the FS and LMS.
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38. By Public Notice, the Commission specified 40 carrier
frequencies and their associated assigned frequencies in 6 bands (2194-
2495 kHz; 3.155-3.4, 4.438-4.65, 5.005-5.45, 6.765-7, and 7.3-8.1 MHz)
that are available for part 90 long distance communications. (The
Commission notes that the band 7.3-7.4 MHz has since been reallocated
to the HFBC.) The Public Notice specifies each frequency's station
class (fixed stations may operate on all frequencies; land mobile and
base stations may also operate on the 13 lowest frequencies; and
itinerant fixed stations may also operate on the 27 highest
frequencies) and that these stations do not require coordination with
NTIA as long as the transmitter power does not exceed 1 kW PEP. In
addition, these stations' emissions are limited to emission type
2K80J3E and as specified in Sec. 90.266. Also, although 20 frequencies
are available to these stations without time or geographic
restrictions, the Commission restricted the use of the remaining 20
frequencies. Specifically, the Public Notice restricts 8 frequencies by
time of day (1 frequency is for ``Day only'' use and 7 are for ``Night
only'' use) and restricts 13 frequencies by geographic scope (5
frequencies are for stations located East of 108[deg] West Longitude
(approximately the Continental Divide), 1 frequency is for stations
located West of the Mississippi River, and 7 frequencies are for
stations located West of 90[deg] West Longitude).
39. The Commission has discussed this matter with NTIA, and it is
our joint conclusion that, because it has not been necessary to revise
the lists of available frequencies since 1980, we should reflect these
important and long-standing uses in the Allocation Table. Accordingly,
the Commission reflect these frequencies in the Allocation Table by
reproducing the list of 68 carrier frequencies and the restrictions on
their use in a new U.S. footnote, which we number as US22. The
Commission anticipates that most, if not all, non-Federal requirements
for disaster and long distance communications can be met using these
channels. In sum, this action is expected to be helpful to applicants
by highlighting the availability of these frequencies and it in no way
limits the Commission's ability to coordinate the use of other
frequencies in the Federal/non-Federal shared bands with NTIA.
Power Line Carrier Systems
40. The Commission revises the text of US294 and a related
reference in part 90 of the Commission's rules in order to clearly
define the band within which Power Line Carriers (PLCs) must be
coordinated in order to protect licensed stations, i.e., the band 9-490
kHz. The Commission notes that this action is consistent with Sec.
15.113(b), which states that: ``The signals from this [PLC] operation
shall be contained within the frequency band 9 kHz to 490 kHz.'' The
Commission also updates a cross reference in part 15 of the
Commission's rules. Specifically, the Commission revises: US294 by
replacing the phrases ``spectrum below 490 kHz'' and ``bands below 490
kHz'' with the phrase ``band 9-490 kHz'' and by updating the PLC cross
reference to the NTIA Manual from Chapter 7 to Chapter 8; Sec.
90.35(g) by replacing the phrase ``10-490 kHz'' in the first sentence
with the phrase ``9-490 kHz;'' and Sec. 15.5(a) and 15.113(a) by
updating the cross reference from ``Sec. 90.63(g)'' to ``Sec.
90.35(g).'' Because the Commission revises US294, it renumbers this
footnote in frequency order as US2.
Forest Product Frequencies
41. The Commission clarifies and updates US298 by changing
``Channels 27555 kHz, 27615 kHz, 27635 kHz, 27655 kHz, 27765 kHz, and
27860 kHz'' to read ``The assigned frequencies 27.555, 27.615, 27.635,
27.655, 27.765, and 27.860 MHz.'' The Commission notes that these six
frequencies are listed in the Industrial/Business Pool Frequency Table
and that the use of these frequencies is restricted to base and mobile
stations that operate in accordance with Limitation 89 in part 90,
which is a reproduction of US298. The Commission further notes that a
cross reference to part 90 is not shown in the band 27.54-28 MHz and we
correct this oversight in this Order.
E. Updates to U.S. Table and Domestic Footnotes for VHF Bands (30 to
300 MHz)
Maritime Mobile Bands Display Changes
42. At the request of NTIA, the Commission reflects the
internationally specified uses for three VHF MMS frequencies--156.8,
161.975, and 162.025 MHz--as described.
a. Distress, Safety, and Calling Frequencies
43. The pre-WRC-07 version of RR 5.226 states that the frequency
156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety, and calling frequency
for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service and that the
conditions for its use are contained in Article 31. In addition, a 75-
kilohertz band centered on 156.8 MHz (i.e., the band 156.7625-156.8375
MHz) is allocated exclusively for this purpose in all Regions (i.e.,
the normal 25-kilohertz channel bandwidth that is authorized in the MMS
is protected from harmful interference via the use of 25 kilohertz of
guard-band spectrum on each side of the 25-kilohertz channel).
44. In the United States, although the frequency 156.8 MHz is used
in accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations and RR 5.226 is currently
listed in the Federal and non-Federal Tables, the 75-kilohertz band
centered at 156.8 MHz is not directly shown in the U.S. Table. Instead,
this allocation is codified in US107, which reads as follows:
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.
45. In addition, NTIA recommends that the list of internationally
permitted operations (i.e., distress and calling communications) on
156.8 MHz be expanded by also listing urgency and safety. Specifically,
NTIA notes that, consistent with Article 53 of the ITU Radio
Regulations, urgency and safety communications are permitted in the 75-
kilohertz band centered at 156.8 MHz, and thus, these uses should also
be listed in the parenthetical restrictions on transmissions to this
MMS allocation.
46. Because the 75-kilohertz band centered on 156.8 MHz has been
allocated to the MMS on a primary, exclusive, and worldwide basis for
distress and calling purposes since 1979, the Commission concludes that
further aligning the U.S. Table with the International Table would be
consistent with the Commission's established policy. A search of the
Commission's licensing database showed that the 75-kilohertz band
centered on 156.8 MHz is licensed to coast and ship stations, except
for stations operating under four call signs, which are authorized on
an unprotected and non-interference basis. Since the 75-kilohertz band
at 156.8 MHz is not encumbered with other allocated services,
displaying that band in the U.S. Table would be equivalent to our
current footnote allocation. Thus, the Commission finds it would be
appropriate to simplify the U.S. Table by mirroring the international
table. Accordingly, the Commission reflects in the U.S. Table the
primary MMS allocation in the band 156.7625-156.8375 MHz, which is
restricted to distress, urgency, safety, and calling transmissions.
Consequently, the
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Commission remove US107 from Sec. 2.106 of the rules.
b. Automatic Identification System
47. In September, 2008, the Commission adopted ``additional
measures for domestic implementation of Automatic Identification
Systems (AIS), an advanced marine vessel tracking and navigation
technology that can significantly enhance our Nation's homeland
security as well as maritime safety.'' With regard to that Order, the
most significant decisions were to: ``Designate maritime VHF Channel
87B for exclusive AIS use throughout the Nation;'' and ``determine that
only Federal Government (Federal) entities should have authority to
operate AIS base stations.'' In addition, in accordance with the
Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Commission specified that the
United States Coast Guard (USCG) regulates AIS carriage requirements
for non-Federal ships.
48. At the request of NTIA, the Commission highlights the two AIS
frequencies--161.975 MHz (AIS 1) and 162.025 MHz (AIS 2)--by directly
reflecting in the U.S. Table the MMS allocation for these frequencies
and the restrictions on their use contained in US399. In addition, the
Commission simplifies and clarifies US399 by consolidating part of the
grandfathering text in an introductory phrase and by adding paragraph
labeling for each of the grandfathering cases. Consistent with our new
footnote numbering policy discussed, the Commission also renumbers
US399 in frequency order as US228. As a result, the U.S. Table now
displays two 25-kilohertz bands centered on AIS 1 and AIS 2,
respectively, (i.e., 161.9625-161.9875 and 162.0125-162.0375 MHz), in
combined Federal/non-Federal cells within the U.S. Table with the entry
``MARITIME MOBILE (AIS) US228.''
Radiolocation Band Display Changes
49. In this section, the Commission simplifies and corrects the
display of the band 216-225 MHz in the U.S. Table. As background, in
the Region 2 Table, the band 216-225 MHz is allocated, inter alia, to
the radiolocation service (RLS) on a secondary basis and RR 5.241
further restricts the use of this allocation to RLS stations that were
authorized prior to January 1, 1990.
50. US229. During the coordination process, NTIA advised us that,
because RR 5.241 prohibits any new RLS stations from being authorized
in the band 216-225 MHz, Federal RLS use of that band is necessarily
limited to those stations authorized pursuant to US229 and to air-
search radars aboard USCG vessels that transmit on 220 MHz with a
necessary bandwidth of 70 kHz (i.e., these emissions occupy the sub-
band 219.965-220.035 MHz). Therefore, NTIA requests that the Commission
remove the secondary Federal radiolocation service allocation in the
bands 216-217 MHz and 220-225 MHz from the Federal Table and list the
70 kilohertz band that is used by the USCG in US229. As a result of
removing the RLS allocation entry from the Federal Table, the Federal
and non-Federal Tables are exactly the same for the band 220-222 MHz.
Accordingly, the Commission listed the allocations and footnotes in
this band once in a combined U.S. Table entry. The Commission also
updated and revises US229 for clarity, consistency, and simplicity.
Because of the revision to US229, the Commission renumbers this
footnote with a number--US241--that is based on the related
international footnote RR 5.241.
Fixed and Land Mobile Bands Display Changes
51. US335. In order to improve the readability of US335, which sub-
divides the band 220-222 MHz into seven paired bands (one Federal
exclusive band, four non-Federal exclusive bands, and two shared
bands), the Commission places the bands in a table, list the bands in
frequency order, and add four headings (Use, Base Transmit, Mobile
Transmit, and Channel Nos.). The Commission also reproduced certain
information from Sec. Sec. 90.715, 90.720, and 90.719 in new
paragraphs (a), (c), and (d), respectively, in order to provide a basic
understanding of the national plan for 220 MHz and to make it clear
that the use of 10 shared channels (Channels 161-170) is restricted to
public safety/mutual aid communications and that the use of 5 shared
channels (Channels 181-185) is restricted to emergency medical
communications. In addition, the Commission moved the existing
provision in US335 for temporary fixed geophysical telemetry operations
to paragraph (b). Because of the revision to US335, the Commission
renumbers this footnote in frequency order as US242.
F. Updates to U.S. Table and Domestic Footnotes for UHF Bands (300 to
3000 MHz)
Non-Federal Use of Military Radar Band 420-450 MHz
52. The Commission addressed several issues related to the band
420-450 MHz, which is allocated to the Federal radiolocation service on
a primary basis. Under G2, NTIA has restricted the use of this
allocation to the military services, except as provided for in US217
and G129. Although the band 420-450 MHz (70-centimeter (cm) band) is
allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis, the band 420-430
MHz is not allocated to the amateur service North of Line A. Amateur
stations may transmit in the 70-cm band at full power (i.e.,
transmitter power may not exceed 1.5 kW PEP), except in the areas
specified in US7, where transmitter power is generally restricted to 50
W PEP. NTIA has informed us that, due to the light Federal use of the
authority provided for in US217, this footnote should be restricted to
non-Federal use only. Specifically, NTIA determined that non-military
use of the band 420-450 MHz is sufficiently infrequent that it prefers
to manage this military band by accepting waivers of G2 from non-
military users. As a consequence of its decision, NTIA requested that
the Commission revise G2 by removing the reference to US217.
53. Non-Federal Radiolocation. At the request of NTIA, the
Commission simplifies US217 by restricting its applicability to non-
Federal use. In addition, in order to simplify the rules and ensure
that geographic areas listed in this footnote are consistent with those
listed in US7 (which we combine with NG135 and renumber as US270), the
Commission removed the geographic areas currently listed in US217 and
replaced them with a cross reference to paragraph (a) of the
consolidated footnote US270. For ease of use, the Commission also
renumbered US217 as US269 so that the referenced geographic areas can
be easily found in adjacent US270. In order to accomplish this
advantageous renumbering, the Commission added the current text of
US269, which urges fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile
licensees in the 2655-2690 MHz band to coordinate their systems, along
with the secondary allocation status of the radio astronomy service in
the 2655-2690 MHz band that is shown in the U.S. Table, to US311, and
renumbered US311 as US385.
54. 70-cm Amateur Radio Service Band. In order to consolidate all
of the restrictions on amateur radio service operations in the band
420-450 MHz in one footnote, the Commission combined the text from US7
and NG135 into a single U.S. footnote, which is renumbered as US270.
The Commission chose to number the consolidated footnote as US270
because RR 5.270 contains the secondary amateur service allocation for
the bands 420-430 and 440-450 MHz in the United States and three other
countries.
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Two-Way Air-Ground Public Radiotelephone Service
55. In preparing this Order, the Commission discovered that the
reference to NG12 in the band 456-460 MHz is missing from the non-
Federal Table. Therefore, the Commission takes this opportunity to
correct this omission by reinserting the reference to NG12 in the band
456-460 MHz in the non-Federal Table.
MED Channels
56. Medical Radiocommunication Systems. In order to properly
reflect the channeling plan used by medical radiocommunication systems,
which consists of 40 channel pairs and is codified in paragraphs
(d)(65) and (d)(66) of Sec. 90.20 (commonly known as the MED
channels), the Commission revises US216 by adjusting the bandwidths of
the two bands that are specified for use by medical radiocommunication
systems. Specifically, it replaces the bands 462.94688-463.19688 MHz
and 467.94688-468.19688 MHz in US216 with the bands 462.94-463.19675
MHz and 467.94-468.19675 MHz, respectively. Thus, the Commission
renumbers US216 as US73.
Television Bands
57. NG128 and NG142. NG128 and NG142 authorize ancillary uses of TV
Channels 2-36 and 38-69. Specifically, NG128 authorizes, inter alia, TV
broadcast licensees or permittees to use subcarriers on a secondary
basis for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. NG142 states that
TV broadcast stations 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. The bands 698-763, 775-793, and 805-806 MHz--
which are allocated to the fixed, mobile, and broadcasting services--
are regulated under part 27 and have been auctioned for Commercial
Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) use. To the extent that these part 27
licensees choose to implement the uses specified in NG128 and NG142,
they may do so under their primary FS allocation. Accordingly, the
Commission removed the band 698-806 MHz from NG128 and NG142. For
clarity, it also amended NG128 by revising ``licensees or permittees''
(three instances) to read ``licensees and permittees.'' Because the
Commission revised NG128 and NG142, it renumbers these footnotes in
frequency order as NG5 and NG14, respectively.
Public Safety Bands
58. The Commission reflects the availability of certain public
safety bands in the Allocation Table. This action is taken in order to
assist both non-Federal applicants and sponsored Federal agencies, and
to facilitate the rapid conclusion of the 800 MHz-band transition.
59. Section 2.103(b) of the Commission's rules states that Federal
stations may be authorized to use frequencies in specified 700 MHz, 800
MHz, and 4.9 GHz Bands that are allocated for exclusive non-Federal use
if the Commission finds that such use is necessary and Federal
operations are in accordance with the Commission's rules governing the
service to which the frequencies involved are allocated. In 1998, the
Commission concluded that Federal entities are ineligible for
Commission licensing in the 700 MHz Public Safety Band, but found that
``if a state or local governmental licensee desires for a Federal
public safety entity to receive access to some or all of its licensed
frequencies, the licensee can join in the request, under the NTIA/FCC
process, to authorize Federal use of its non-government frequencies for
noncommercial public safety services.''
60. In July 2004, the Commission adopted the 800 MHz R&O, which
reconfigured the 800 MHz band for private radio services that operate
in the paired bands 806-824/851-869 MHz. In general, the 800 MHz R&O
moved a dedicated public safety band (generally known as the National
Public Safety Planning Advisory Committee (NPSPAC) Band) from 821-824/
866-869 MHz to 806-809/851-854 MHz; and established a contiguous block
of paired spectrum for Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio (ESMR) use at
817-824/862-869 MHz, which the Commission licensed to Nextel (now
Sprint Nextel).
61. Accordingly, the Commission revises how the part 90 cross
references in the 700 MHz, NPSPAC, and 4.9 GHz bands are displayed in
column six of the Allocation Table in order to reflect that the Public
Safety Land Mobile Radio Service (PSLMRS) is the specific Private Land
Mobile Radio Service that is designated to use these bands and that
part 90 specifies certain portions of these bands for PSLMRS
operations. In order to better assist Federal agencies, we also
highlight the 700 MHz and NPSPAC bands in the Federal Table by
subdividing the band 698-890 MHz into nine smaller bands (698-763, 763-
775, 775-793, 793-805, 805-806, 806-809, 809-851, 851-854, and 854-890
MHz). The Commission declines to add a U.S. footnote that would point
to Sec. 2.102 at this time.
U.S. Footnote Changes in the Band 1390-1432 MHz
62. The Commission makes several changes to the bands that comprise
1390-1432 MHz. First, at the request of NTIA, it updates US351 by
removing the expired authority for Federal stations to operate in the
band 1390-1400 MHz on a fully protected basis at 17 sites. In doing so,
the Commission notes that the text of updated US351 and the existing
text of US352 are essentially identical. Therefore, it combined the
explicit authority for Federal NIB operations to continue in the band
1390-1400 MHz (US351) and in the band 1427-1432 MHz (US352) into a
single U.S. footnote (US37). The Commission also noted that Federal
agencies may, without further authority from NTIA, purchase and operate
Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) devices that have been
certified by the Commission. Accordingly, the Commission updates the
parenthetical exception text to better reflect the Commission's
decision that although the bands 1390-1400 and 1427-1432 MHz were
transferred for non-Federal exclusive use, Federal hospitals have
access to the WMTS bands on a primary basis as end users.
63. In the WRC-03 Omnibus R&O, the Commission inadvertently removed
the reference to US74 from the band 1400-1427 MHz in the U.S. Table.
Therefore, it takes this opportunity to correct this error by
reinserting the reference to US74 in the band 1400-1427 MHz.
G. Updates to U.S. Table and Domestic Footnotes for SHF Bands (3 to 30
GHz)
GOES Footnote
64. Because the band 7190-7235 MHz is allocated for exclusive
Federal use, in support of the Department of Commerce's Geostationary
Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES), NTIA added a new Federal
footnote--G134--to the NTIA Manual in its September 2008 revision.
Because Federal footnotes denote stipulations applicable only to
Federal operations, and the Federal Table is included in the Allocation
Table for informational purposes only, adding G134 to the Federal Table
is a non-substantive, editorial action. Therefore, the Commission added
G134 to the Federal Table.
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Ku-Band Fixed-Satellite Service
65. In the United States, the band 11.7-12.2 GHz is allocated to
the non-Federal fixed-satellite service (FSS) for space-to-Earth
transmissions (downlinks). The Commission observed that NG145 and RR
5.485 contain the exact same text, except that RR 5.485 opens with the
phrase ``In Region 2''. The Commission's rules specify that where an
international footnote is applicable, without modification, to non-
Federal operations, it is placed in the non-Federal Table. Accordingly,
we correct the band 11.7-12.2 GHz in the non-Federal Table by replacing
NG145 with RR 5.485.
66. The Commission also notes that, in the Region 2 Table, RR 5.485
is shown at the bottom of the cell in the bands 11.7-12.1 and 12.1-12.2
GHz. Consistent with the Commission's current display of NG145,
however, it places RR 5.485 to the right of the non-Federal FSS
downlink allocation because this international footnote provides the
licensees of FSS space stations with additional flexibility, but does
not provide for a separate allocation, i.e., the Commission would not
authorize a space station in the broadcasting-satellite service under
this international footnote. Also, consistent with the Region 2 Table,
the Commission corrects a display error by moving the reference to
5.488 from the bottom of the cell in the band 11.7-12.2 GHz to the
right of the non-Federal FSS downlink allocation.
H. Updates to Other Rule Sections
Adding Inter-Satellite Service Bands to Part 25
67. The Commission makes a conforming modification to its part 25
satellite rules. On December 19, 2000, the Commission realigned the
allocations in the bands 50.2-50.4 and 51.4-71 GHz. As part of this
realignment, the Commission provided separate inter-satellite service
(ISS) allocations for Federal agencies and for non-Federal (commercial)
licensees by allocating the band 65-71 GHz to the non-Federal ISS,
deleting the non-Federal ISS allocation from the bands 56.9-57 and 59-
64 GHz, and allocating the band 64-65 GHz to the Federal ISS. The
remaining ISS allocations in this frequency range (54.25-56.9 and 57-
58.2 GHz) are available for both Federal and non-Federal use. Note that
the Commission adopted this plan at the request of NTIA, industry
commenters supported the plan, and that Sec. Sec. 25.202(b) and 25.279
of the Commission's rules already permit the use of these ISS
allocations. Accordingly, the Commission adds the bands 54.25-56.9, 57-
58.2, and 65-71 GHz to the list of available ISS frequencies set forth
in Sec. 25.202(a)(5) to conform to the Commission's 2000 decision.
Consequently, the Commission also adds a cross reference to these rules
in the FCC rule part cross references portion of the Allocation Table,
i.e., ``Satellite Communications (25).''
Revisions of Parts 1 and 2
68. The Commission revised Sec. Sec. 1.924(b)(3) and (e)(1),
2.1(c), 2.100, 2.101(b), 2.104(c)(2), and 2.201(b). In addition, it
makes various other minor revisions to Sec. 2.106. These revisions are
generally for footnote placement, simplification, consistency, or
updating purposes. In addition, on January 12, 2010, NTIA informed the
Commission that G124 had been deleted from the NTIA Manual and
requested that the Commission update its Allocation Table to reflect
this action. As requested, the Commission removed the reference to G124
from Sec. 2.106 in this Order. The Commission also corrects a
typographical error in US378. Specifically, in the middle of the table
in US378, above the bottom seven listed locations, the Commission
inserted the heading ``50 km radius of operation centered on.'' The
Commission shows updated cross references in the FCC Rule Part Cross
References in Table A6 in Appendix A of the released Order.
Administrative Procedure Act Requirements
69. The Commission amends parts 1, 2, 15, 25, 73, and 90 of the
Commission's rules herein by incorporating non-substantive, editorial
revisions only. Therefore, there is good cause for not employing the
notice and comment procedure in this case, and for making the effective
date of these amendments the date of publication in the Federal
Register. Specifically, the Commission finds that the normal procedures
for notice and comment and for publication as required under section
553 of the Administrative Procedure Act would be impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. See 5 U.S.C.
553(b)(3)(B); Kessler v. FCC, 326 F.2d 673 (DC Cir. 1963).
Ordering Clause
70. Parts 1, 2, 15, 25, 73, and 90 of the Commission's rules, 47
CFR are amended October 13, 2010. This action is taken pursuant to
authority found in Sec. 4(i) and 303 of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 303, and in Sec. 0.11, 0.31,
0.231(b) and 0.241 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR 0.11, 0.31,
0.231(b) and 0.241.
71. The Commission will not send a copy of this Order, pursuant to
the Congressional Review Act. The Order does not change any rules; it
makes non-substantive, editorial revisions to the Table of Frequency
Allocation and to various other Commission rules.
List of Subjects
47 CFR Part 1
Administrative practice and procedure, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
47 CFR Part 2
Communications equipment, Radio.
47 CFR Part 15
Radio.
47 CFR Part 25
Communications equipment, Radio.
47 CFR Part 73
Communications equipment, Radio.
47 CFR Part 90
Radio.
Federal Communications Commission.
Ira Keltz,
Deputy Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology.
Final Rules
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For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications
Commission amends 47 CFR parts 1, 2, 15, 25, 73, and 90 as follows:
PART 1--PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
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1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. 151, 154(i), 154(j),
155, 157, 225, 303(r), and 309.
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2. Section 1.924 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(3) and by
revising the last entry under Rectangle 3 in the Denver, CO Area in
paragraph (e)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 1.924 Quiet zones.
* * * * *
(b) * * *
(3) Applicants concerned are urged to communicate with the Radio
Frequency Manager, Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO
80305; Telephone: 303-497-4619, Fax: 303-497-6982, E-mail:
[email protected], in advance of filing their
applications with the Commission.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS
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3. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, and 336, unless otherwise
noted.
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4. Section 2.1 is amended by revising the definition of ``Occupied
Bandwidth'' in paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 2.1 Terms and definitions.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
* * * * *
Occupied Bandwidth. The width of a frequency band such that, below
the lower and above the upper frequency limits, the mean powers emitted
are each equal to a specified percentage [beta]/2 of the total mean
power of a given emission.
Note: Unless otherwise specified in an ITU-R Recommendation for
the appropriate class of emission, the value of [beta]/2 should be
taken as 0.5%. (RR).
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5. Section 2.100 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 2.100 International regulations in force.
The ITU Radio Regulations, Edition of 2004, have been incorporated
to the extent practicable in Subparts A and B of this part, except that
the International Table within Sec. 2.106 has been updated to reflect
the ITU Radio Regulations, Edition of 2008.
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6. Section 2.101 is amended by revising paragraph (b) introductory text
to read as follows.
Sec. 2.101 Frequency and wavelength bands.
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serious difficulties, for example in connection with the notification
and registration of frequencies, the lists of frequencies and related
matters, reasonable departures may be made.\1\
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kHz: For frequencies up to 28 000 kHz inclusive;
MHz: For frequencies above 28 000 kHz up to 10 500 MHz
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7. Section 2.104 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2) to read as
follows:
Sec. 2.104 International Table of Frequency Allocations.
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(c) * * *
(2) The ``European Broadcasting Area'' is bounded on the west by
the western boundary of Region 1, on the east by the meridian 40[deg]
East of Greenwich and on the south by the parallel 30[deg] North so as
to include the northern part of Saudi Arabia and that part of those
countries bordering the Mediterranean within these limits. In addition,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and those parts of the territories of
Iraq, Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Ukraine lying outside
the above limits are included in the European Broadcasting Area.
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8. Section 2.105 is amended by revising the first sentence of
paragraphs (d)(5)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv) to read as follows:
Sec. 2.105 United States Table of Frequency Allocations.
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(ii) Any footnote consisting of the letters ``US'' followed by one
or more digits,\7\ e.g., US7, denotes a stipulation affecting both
Federal and non-Federal operations. * * *
(iii) Any footnote consisting of the letters ``NG'' followed by one
or more digits,\7\ e.g., NG2, denotes a stipulation applicable only to
non-Federal operations. * * *
(iv) Any footnote consisting of the letters ``G'' followed by one
or more digits,\7\ e.g., G2, denotes a stipulation applicable only to
Federal operations. * * *
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9. Section 2.106, the Table of Frequency Allocations, is amended as
follows:
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a. The table is revised.
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c. In the list of United States (US) Footnotes, footnotes US2, US22,
US37, US73, US136, US142, US228, US241, US242, US270, US385, US444,
US444A, and US519 are added; footnotes US74, US117, US226, US269,
US298, and US378 are revised; and footnotes US7, US107, US216, US217,
US229, US294, US311, US335, US351, US352, US366, US367, US394, US395,
US396, and US399 are removed.
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d. In the list of Non-Federal Government (NG) Footnotes, footnotes NG5,
NG7, and NG14 are added; and footnotes NG19, NG128, NG135, NG142, and
NG145 are removed.
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e. In the list of Federal Government (G) Footnotes, footnote G134 is
added; footnote G2 is revised; and footnote G124 is removed.
Sec. 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations.
The revisions and additions read as follows:
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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, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the
band 14-17 kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.56 The stations of services to which the bands 14-19.95 kHz
and 20.05-70 kHz and in Region 1 also the bands 72-84 kHz and 86-90
kHz are allocated may transmit standard frequency and time signals.
Such stations shall be afforded protection from harmful
interference. In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia,
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the frequencies 25 kHz and 50 kHz will
be used for this purpose under the same conditions. (WRC-07)
5.57 The use of the bands 14-19.95 kHz, 20.05-70 kHz and 70-90
kHz (72-84 kHz and 86-90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile
service is limited to coast radiotelegraph stations (A1A and F1B
only). Exceptionally, the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is
authorized subject to the necessary bandwidth not exceeding that
normally used for class A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned.
5.58 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the band 67-70 kHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.59 Different category of service: in Bangladesh and Pakistan,
the allocation of the bands 70-72 kHz and 84-86 kHz to the fixed and
maritime mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.60 In the bands 70-90 kHz (70-86 kHz in Region 1) and 110-130
kHz (112-130 kHz in Region 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may be
used on condition that they do not cause harmful interference to
other services to which these bands are allocated.
5.61 In Region 2, the establishment and operation of stations in
the maritime radionavigation service in the bands 70-90 kHz and 110-
130 kHz shall be subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations whose services, operating in accordance with the
Table, may be affected. However, stations of the fixed, maritime
mobile and radiolocation services shall not cause harmful
interference to stations in the maritime radionavigation service
established under such agreements.
5.62 Administrations which operate stations in the
radionavigation service in the band 90-110 kHz are urged to
coordinate technical and operating characteristics in such a way as
to avoid harmful interference to the services provided by these
stations.
5.64 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, F1C or F3C emissions are
authorized for stations of the fixed service in the bands allocated
to this service between 90 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1)
and for stations of the maritime mobile service in the bands
allocated to this service between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in
Region 1). Exceptionally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also
authorized in the bands between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in
Region 1) for stations of the maritime mobile service.
5.65 Different category of service: in Bangladesh, the
allocation of the bands 112-117.6 kHz and 126-129 kHz to the fixed
and maritime mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.66 Different category of service: in Germany, the allocation
of the band 115-117.6 kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile services
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the radionavigation
service on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.67 Additional allocation: in Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 130-148.5 kHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a secondary basis. Within and between
these countries this service shall have an equal right to operate.
(WRC-07)
5.67A Stations in the amateur service using frequencies in the
band 135.7-137.8 kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 1
W (e.i.r.p.) and shall not cause harmful interference to stations of
the radionavigation service operating in countries listed in No.
5.67. (WRC-07)
5.67B The use of the band 135.7-137.8 kHz in Algeria, Egypt,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lebanon,
Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan and Tunisia is limited to the fixed and
maritime mobile services. The amateur service shall not be used in
the above-mentioned countries in the band 135.7-137.8 kHz, and this
should be taken into account by the countries authorizing such use.
(WRC-07)
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, the
Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Kenya, 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. (WRC-07)
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[deg] 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, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the Black Sea areas of
Romania, the allocation of the band 315-325 kHz to the maritime
radionavigation service is on a primary basis under the condition
that in the Baltic Sea area, the assignment of frequencies in this
band to new stations in the maritime or aeronautical radionavigation
services shall be subject to prior consultation between the
administrations concerned. (WRC-07)
5.76 The frequency 410 kHz is designated for radio direction-
finding in the maritime radionavigation service. The other
radionavigation services to which the band 405-415 kHz is allocated
shall not cause harmful interference to radio direction-finding in
the band 406.5-413.5 kHz.
5.77 Different category of service: in Australia, China, the
French overseas communities of Region 3, India, 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). (WRC-07)
5.78 Different category of service: in Cuba, the United States
of America and Mexico, the allocation of the band 415-435 kHz to the
aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis.
5.79 The use of the bands 415-495 kHz and 505-526.5 kHz (505-510
kHz in Region 2) by the maritime mobile service is limited to
radiotelegraphy.
5.79A When establishing coast stations in the NAVTEX service on
the frequencies 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, administrations are
strongly recommended to coordinate the operating characteristics in
accordance with the procedures of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) (see Resolution 339 (Rev.WRC-07)). (WRC-07)
5.80 In Region 2, the use of the band 435-495 kHz by the
aeronautical radionavigation service is limited to non-directional
beacons not employing voice transmission.
5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is to
be used exclusively for the transmission by coast stations of
navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent information to
ships, by means of narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The
conditions for use of the frequency 490 kHz are prescribed in
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administrations are requested to ensure that no harmful interference
is caused to the frequency 490 kHz. (WRC-07)
5.82A The use of the band 495-505 kHz is limited to
radiotelegraphy. (WRC-07)
5.82B Administrations authorizing the use of frequencies in the
band 495-505 kHz by services other than the maritime mobile service
shall ensure that no harmful interference is caused to the maritime
mobile service in this band or to the services having allocations in
the adjacent bands, noting in particular the conditions of use of
the frequencies 490 kHz and 518 kHz, as prescribed in Articles 31
and 52. (WRC-07)
5.84 The conditions for the use of the frequency 518 kHz by the
maritime mobile service are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-
07)
5.86 In Region 2, in the band 525-535 kHz the carrier power of
broadcasting stations shall not exceed 1 kW during the day and 250 W
at night.
5.87 Additional allocation: in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho,
Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, 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, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan,
Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Poland,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, the bands 1625-1635 kHz, 1800-1810 kHz and 2160-2170
kHz are also allocated to the fixed and land mobile services on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-
07)
5.96 In Germany, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Denmark,
Estonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland,
Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Malta, Moldova, Norway, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia,
the Czech Rep., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, administrations may allocate up to 200 kHz
to their amateur service in the bands 1715-1800 kHz and 1850-2000
kHz. However, when allocating the bands within this range to their
amateur service, administrations shall, after prior consultation
with administrations of neighbouring countries, take such steps as
may be necessary to prevent harmful interference from their amateur
service to the fixed and mobile services of other countries. The
mean power of any amateur station shall not exceed 10 W.
5.97 In Region 3, the Loran system operates either on 1850 kHz
or 1950 kHz, the bands occupied being 1825-1875 kHz and 1925-1975
kHz respectively. Other services to which the band 1800-2000 kHz is
allocated may use any frequency therein on condition that no harmful
interference is caused to the Loran system operating on 1850 kHz or
1950 kHz.
5.98 Alternative allocation: in Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Belgium, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Denmark, Egypt,
Eritrea, Spain, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Greece,
Italy, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, 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.
(WRC-07)
5.99 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Austria, Iraq, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia,
Slovenia, Chad, and Togo, the band 1810-1830 kHz is also allocated
to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
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[deg] 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 Bolivia, Chile, Mexico,
Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, the band 1850-2000 kHz is allocated to
the fixed, mobile except aeronautical mobile, radiolocation and
radionavigation services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments to stations in the
fixed and mobile services in the bands 1850-2045 kHz, 2194-2498 kHz,
2502-2625 kHz and 2650-2850 kHz, administrations should bear in mind
the special requirements of the maritime mobile service.
5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band 2025-2045 kHz by the
meteorological aids service is limited to oceanographic buoy
stations.
5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, coast stations and ship
stations using radiotelephony in the band 2065-2107 kHz shall be
limited to class J3E emissions and to a peak envelope power not
exceeding 1 kW. Preferably, the following carrier frequencies should
be used: 2065.0 kHz, 2079.0 kHz, 2082.5 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz,
2096.5 kHz, 2100.0 kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina and Uruguay, the
carrier frequencies 2068.5 kHz and 2075.5 kHz are also used for this
purpose, while the frequencies within the band 2072-2075.5 kHz are
used as provided in No. 52.165.
5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no harmful interference is
caused to the maritime mobile service, the frequencies between 2065
kHz and 2107 kHz may be used by stations of the fixed service
communicating only within national borders and whose mean power does
not exceed 50 W. In notifying the frequencies, the attention of the
Bureau should be drawn to these provisions.
5.107 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Iraq, 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. (WRC-07)
5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5
kHz, 12577 kHz and 16804.5 kHz are international distress
frequencies for digital selective calling. The conditions for the
use of these frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5
kHz, 12520 kHz and 16695 kHz are international distress frequencies
for narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for the
use of these frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364
kHz and the frequencies 121.5 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243
MHz may also be used, in accordance with the procedures in force for
terrestrial radiocommunication services, for search and rescue
operations concerning manned space vehicles. The conditions for the
use of the frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
The same applies to the frequencies 10003 kHz, 14993 kHz and
19993 kHz, but in each
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of these cases emissions must be confined in a band of
3 kHz about the frequency. (WRC-07)
5.112 Alternative allocation: in Denmark, Malta, Serbia and Sri
Lanka, the band 2194-2300 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.113 For the conditions for the use of the bands 2300-2495 kHz
(2498 kHz in Region 1), 3200-3400 kHz, 4750-4995 kHz and 5005-5060
kHz by the broadcasting service, see Nos. 5.16 to 5.20, 5.21 and
23.3 to 23.10.
5.114 Alternative allocation: in Denmark, Iraq, Malta and
Serbia, the band 2502-2625 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz
may also be used, in accordance with Article 31, by stations of the
maritime mobile service engaged in coordinated search and rescue
operations. (WRC-07)
5.116 Administrations are urged to authorize the use of the band
3155-3195 kHz to provide a common worldwide channel for low power
wireless hearing aids. Additional channels for these devices may be
assigned by administrations in the bands between 3155 kHz and 3400
kHz to suit local needs.
It should be noted that frequencies in the range 3000 kHz to
4000 kHz are suitable for hearing aid devices which are designed to
operate over short distances within the induction field.
5.117 Alternative allocation: in C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Denmark,
Egypt, Liberia, Malta, Serbia, Sri Lanka and Togo, the band 3155-
3200 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.118 Additional allocation: in the United States, Mexico, Peru
and Uruguay, the band 3230-3400 kHz is also allocated to the
radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.119 Additional allocation: in Honduras, Mexico and Peru, the
band 3500-3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.122 Alternative allocation: in Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador,
Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, the band 3750-4000 kHz is allocated to
the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.123 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe,
the band 3900-3950 kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service
on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.125 Additional allocation: in Greenland, the band 3950-4000
kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis. The power of the broadcasting stations operating in this band
shall not exceed that necessary for a national service and shall in
no case exceed 5 kW.
5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the
band 3995-4005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and
time signals.
5.127 The use of the band 4000-4063 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to ship stations using radiotelephony (see No.
52.220 and Appendix 17).
5.128 Frequencies in the bands 4063-4123 kHz and 4130-4438 kHz
may be used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they
are located, with a mean power not exceeding 50 W, on condition that
harmful interference is not caused to the maritime mobile service.
In addition, in Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Botswana, Burkina Faso, the Central African Rep., China,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Mali, Niger,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, in the bands
4063-4123 kHz, 4130-4133 kHz and 4408-4438 kHz, stations in the
fixed service, with a mean power not exceeding 1 kW, can be operated
on condition that they are situated at least 600 km from the coast
and that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime mobile
service. (WRC-07)
5.130 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 4125
kHz and 6215 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC-07)
5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used exclusively for the
transmission by coast stations of meteorological and navigational
warnings and urgent information to ships by means of narrow-band
direct-printing techniques.
5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz,
16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the
international frequencies for the transmission of maritime safety
information (MSI) (see Appendix 17).
5.133 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia,
Lithuania, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the allocation of the band 5130-5250 kHz to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33). (WRC-07)
5.134 The use of the bands 5900-5950 kHz, 7300-7350 kHz, 9400-
9500 kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 13570-13600 kHz, 13800-
13870 kHz, 15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz and 18900-19020 kHz by
the broadcasting service is subject to the application of the
procedure of Article 12. Administrations are encouraged to use these
bands to facilitate the introduction of digitally modulated
emissions in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 517 (Rev.
WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.136 Additional allocation: frequencies in the band 5900-5950
kHz may be used by stations in the following services, communicating
only within the boundary of the country in which they are located:
fixed service (in all three Regions), land mobile service (in Region
1), mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service (in Regions 2 and
3), on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to
take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting
service published in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.137 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to
the maritime mobile service, the bands 6200-6213.5 kHz and 6220.5-
6525 kHz may be used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they
are located, with a mean power not exceeding 50 W. At the time of
notification of these frequencies, the attention of the Bureau will
be drawn to the above conditions.
5.138 The following bands:
6765-6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz),
433.05-434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz) in Region 1 except
in the countries mentioned in No. 5.280,
61-61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz),
122-123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), and
244-246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz)
are designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. The use of these frequency bands for ISM applications
shall be subject to special authorization by the administration
concerned, in agreement with other administrations whose
radiocommunication services might be affected. In applying this
provision, administrations shall have due regard to the latest
relevant ITU-R Recommendations.
5.138A and 5.139 (Expired 2009) (FCC)
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, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 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 (Expired 2009) (FCC)
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 Additional allocation: frequencies in the band 7300-7350
kHz may be used by stations in the fixed service and in the land
mobile service, communicating only within the boundary of the
country in which they are located, on condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the broadcasting
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service. When using frequencies for these services, administrations
are urged to use the minimum power required and to take account of
the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.143A In Region 3, 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 (Expired 2009) (FCC)
5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the
band 7995-8005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and
time signals.
5.145 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 8291
kHz, 12290 kHz and 16420 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52.
(WRC-07)
5.146 Additional allocation: frequencies in the bands 9400-9500
kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550
kHz and 18900-19020 kHz may be used by stations in the fixed
service, communicating only within the boundary of the country in
which they are located, on condition that harmful interference is
not caused to the broadcasting service. When using frequencies in
the fixed service, administrations are urged to use the minimum
power required and to take account of the seasonal use of
frequencies by the broadcasting service published in accordance with
the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.147 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to
the broadcasting service, frequencies in the bands 9775-9900 kHz,
11650-11700 kHz and 11975-12050 kHz may be used by stations in the
fixed service communicating only within the boundary of the country
in which they are located, each station using a total radiated power
not exceeding 24 dBW.
5.149 In making assignments to stations of other services to
which the bands:
13360-13410 kHz, 22.81-22.86 GHz,
25550-25670 kHz, 23.07-23.12 GHz,
37.5-38.25 MHz, 31.2-31.3 GHz,
73-74.6 MHz in 31.5-31.8 GHz in
Regions 1 and 3, Regions 1 and 3,
150.05-153 MHz in 36.43-36.5 GHz,
Region 1, 42.5-43.5 GHz,
322-328.6 MHz, 48.94-49.04 GHz,
406.1-410 MHz, 76-86 GHz,
608-614 MHz in 92-94 GHz,
Regions 1 and 3, 94.1-100 GHz,
1330-1400 MHz, 102-109.5 GHz,
1610.6-1613.8 MHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz,
1660-1670 MHz, 128.33-128.59 GHz,
1718.8-1722.2 MHz, 129.23-129.49 GHz,
2655-2690 MHz, 130-134 GHz,
3260-3267 MHz, 136-148.5 GHz,
3332-3339 MHz, 151.5-158.5 GHz,
3345.8-3352.5 MHz, 168.59-168.93 GHz,
4825-4835 MHz, 171.11-171.45 GHz,
4950-4990 MHz, 172.31-172.65 GHz,
4990-5000 MHz, 173.52-173.85 GHz,
6650-6675.2 MHz, 195.75-196.15 GHz,
10.6-10.68 GHz, 209-226 GHz,
14.47-14.5 GHz, 241-250 GHz,
22.01-22.21 GHz, 252-275 GHz
22.21-22.5 GHz,
are allocated, administrations are urged to take all practicable
steps to protect the radio astronomy service from harmful
interference. Emissions from spaceborne or airborne stations can be
particularly serious sources of interference to the radio astronomy
service (see Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29). (WRC-07)
5.150 The following bands:
13553-13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 kHz),
26957-27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 kHz),
40.66-40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 MHz),
902-928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency 915 MHz),
2400-2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz),
5725-5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), and
24-24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz)
are also designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. Radiocommunication services operating within these
bands must accept harmful interference which may be caused by these
applications. ISM equipment operating in these bands is subject to
the provisions of No. 15.13.
5.151 Additional allocation: frequencies in the bands 13570-
13600 kHz and 13800-13870 kHz may be used by stations in the fixed
service and in the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they
are located, on the condition that harmful interference is not
caused to the broadcasting service. When using frequencies in these
services, administrations are urged to use the minimum power
required and to take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by
the broadcasting service published in accordance with the Radio
Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.152 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, China,
C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 14250-14350 kHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis. Stations of the fixed
service shall not use a radiated power exceeding 24 dBW.
5.153 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the
band 15995-16005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency
and time signals.
5.154 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 18068-18168 kHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis for use within their
boundaries, with a peak envelope power not exceeding 1 kW.
5.155 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the band 21850-21870 kHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile (R) service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation,
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the use of the band
21850-21870 kHz by the fixed service is limited to provision of
services related to aircraft flight safety. (WRC-07)
5.155B The band 21870-21924 kHz is used by the fixed service for
provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.156 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 22720-23200
kHz is also allocated to the meteorological aids service
(radiosondes) on a primary basis.
5.156A The use of the band 23200-23350 kHz by the fixed service
is limited to provision of services related to aircraft flight
safety.
5.157 The use of the band 23350-24000 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to inter-ship radiotelegraphy.
5.160 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho,
Malawi, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and Swaziland, the band 41-
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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, the
Russian Federation, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the United Kingdom,
Serbia, Slovenia, Sweden and Switzerland the band 46-68 MHz is also
allocated to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis. This
use is limited to the operation of wind profiler radars in
accordance with Resolution 217 (WRC-97). (WRC-07)
5.163 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Belarus, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Moldova, 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. (WRC-07)
5.164 Additional allocation: in Albania, Germany, Austria,
Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, C[ocirc]te
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, Montenegro, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands,
Poland, Syrian Arab Republic, Romania, the United Kingdom, Serbia,
Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and
Turkey, the band 47-68 MHz, in South Africa the band 47-50 MHz, in
the Czech Rep. the band 66-68 MHz, and in Latvia and Lithuania the
band 48.5-56.5 MHz, are also allocated to the land mobile service on
a primary basis. However, stations of the land mobile service in the
countries mentioned in connection with each band referred to in this
footnote shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, existing or planned broadcasting stations of
countries other than those mentioned in connection with the band.
(WRC-07)
5.165 Additional allocation: in Angola, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of
the), 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, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Pakistan, Singapore and Thailand,
the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to the fixed, mobile and
broadcasting services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.167A Additional allocation: in Indonesia, the band 50-54 MHz
is also allocated to the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on
a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.168 Additional allocation: in Australia, China and the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, the band 50-54 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.169 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho,
Malawi, Namibia, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa,
Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to
the amateur service on a primary basis.
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 and communities in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico,
the allocation of the band 54-68 MHz to the fixed and mobile
services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.173 Different category of service: in the French overseas
departments and communities in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico,
the allocation of the band 68-72 MHz to the fixed and mobile
services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 68-73
MHz and 76-87.5 MHz are allocated to the broadcasting service on a
primary basis. In Latvia and Lithuania, the bands 68-73 MHz and 76-
87.5 MHz are allocated to the broadcasting and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. The services to
which these bands are allocated in other countries and the
broadcasting service in the countries listed above are subject to
agreements with the neighbouring countries concerned. (WRC-07)
5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, China, Korea (Rep.
of), the Philippines, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea and Samoa, the
band 68-74 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 73-74 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.178 Additional allocation: in Colombia, 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,
China, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania,
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. (WRC-07)
5.180 The frequency 75 MHz is assigned to marker beacons.
Administrations shall refrain from assigning frequencies close to
the limits of the guardband to stations of other services which,
because of their power or geographical position, might cause harmful
interference or otherwise place a constraint on marker beacons.
Every effort should be made to improve further the
characteristics of airborne receivers and to limit the power of
transmitting stations close to the limits 74.8 MHz and 75.2 MHz.
5.181 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel and the Syrian
Arab Republic, the band 74.8-75.2 MHz is also allocated to the
mobile service on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. In order to ensure that harmful interference is not
caused to stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service,
stations of the mobile service shall not be introduced in the band
until it is no longer required for the aeronautical radionavigation
service by any administration which may be identified in the
application of the procedure invoked under No. 9.21.
5.182 Additional allocation: in Western Samoa, the band 75.4-87
MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis.
5.183 Additional allocation: in China, Korea (Rep. of), Japan,
the Philippines and the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, the band 76-87
MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis.
5.185 Different category of service: in the United States, the
French overseas departments and communities in Region 2, Guyana,
Jamaica, Mexico and Paraguay, the allocation of the band 76-88 MHz
to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33).
5.187 Alternative allocation: in Albania, the band 81-87.5 MHz
is allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis and used
in accordance with the decisions contained in the Final Acts of the
Special Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.188 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 85-87 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The
introduction of the broadcasting service in Australia is subject to
special agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.190 Additional allocation: in Monaco, the band 87.5-88 MHz is
also allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.192 Additional allocation: in China and Korea (Rep. of), the
band 100-108 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services
on a primary basis.
5.194 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia
and Turkmenistan, the band 104-108 MHz is also
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allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), service on
a secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.197 Additional allocation: in Pakistan and the Syrian Arab
Republic, the band 108-111.975 MHz is also allocated to the mobile
service on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21. In order to ensure that harmful interference is not caused
to stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service, stations of
the mobile service shall not be introduced in the band until it is
no longer required for the aeronautical radionavigation service by
any administration which may be identified in the application of the
procedures invoked under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.197A Additional allocation: the band 108-117.975 MHz is also
allocated on a primary basis to the aeronautical mobile (R) service,
limited to systems operating in accordance with recognized
international aeronautical standards. Such use shall be in
accordance with Resolution 413 (Rev.WRC-07). The use of the band
108-112 MHz by the aeronautical mobile (R) service shall be limited
to systems composed of ground-based transmitters and associated
receivers that provide navigational information in support of air
navigation functions in accordance with recognized international
aeronautical standards. (WRC-07)
5.200 In the band 117.975-137 MHz, the frequency 121.5 MHz is
the aeronautical emergency frequency and, where required, the
frequency 123.1 MHz is the aeronautical frequency auxiliary to 121.5
MHz. Mobile stations of the maritime mobile service may communicate
on these frequencies under the conditions laid down in Article 31
for distress and safety purposes with stations of the aeronautical
mobile service. (WRC-07)
5.201 Additional allocation: in Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan,
Latvia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea,
Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 132-136 MHz is also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In
assigning frequencies to stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR)
service, the administration shall take account of the frequencies
assigned to stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service.
5.202 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Jordan, Latvia,
Moldova, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 136-137 MHz is also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In
assigning frequencies to stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR)
service, the administration shall take account of the frequencies
assigned to stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service.
5.204 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, the
United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Kuwait, Montenegro, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar,
Serbia, Singapore, Thailand and Yemen, the band 137-138 MHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R),
services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-07)
5.205 Different category of service: in Israel and Jordan, the
allocation of the band 137-138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.206 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, the Russian Federation, Finland, France,
Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, the Czech
Rep., Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation
of the band 137-138 MHz to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.207 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 137-144 MHz
is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis
until that service can be accommodated within regional broadcasting
allocations.
5.208 The use of the band 137-138 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.208A In making assignments to space stations in the mobile-
satellite service in the bands 137-138 MHz, 387-390 MHz and 400.15-
401 MHz, administrations shall take all practicable steps to protect
the radio astronomy service in the bands 150.05-153 MHz, 322-328.6
MHz, 406.1-410 MHz and 608-614 MHz from harmful interference from
unwanted emissions. The threshold levels of interference detrimental
to the radio astronomy service are shown in the relevant ITU-R
Recommendation. (WRC-07)
5.208B In the bands:
137-138 MHz,
387-390 MHz,
400.15-401 MHz,
1452-1492 MHz,
1525-1610 MHz,
1613.8-1626.5 MHz,
2655-2690 MHz,
21.4-22 GHz,
Resolution 739 (Rev.WRC-07) applies. (WRC-07) (FCC)
5.209 The use of the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-150.05 MHz, 399.9-
400.05 MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is limited to non-geostationary-satellite
systems.
5.210 Additional allocation: in Italy, the Czech Rep. and the
United Kingdom, the bands 138-143.6 MHz and 143.65-144 MHz are also
allocated to the space research service (space-to-Earth) on a
secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.211 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria,
Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland,
Greece, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta,
Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Qatar, the United Kingdom,
Serbia, Slovenia, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia
and Turkey, the band 138-144 MHz is also allocated to the maritime
mobile and land mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
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, Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra Leone,
South Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band
138-144 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.213 Additional allocation: in China, the band 138-144 MHz is
also allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.214 Additional allocation: in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Serbia,
Somalia, Sudan and Tanzania, the band 138-144 MHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
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), C[ocirc]te 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,
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Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda,
Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the
Netherlands, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Slovakia,
Romania, the United Kingdom, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone,
Singapore, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland,
Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and
Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and
Zimbabwe. (WRC-07)
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 156.525 MHz is the international distress,
safety and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF
radiotelephone service using digital selective calling (DSC). The
conditions for the use of this frequency and the band 156.4875-
156.5625 MHz are contained in Articles 31 and 52, and in Appendix
18.
The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety
and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone
service. The conditions for the use of this frequency and the band
156.7625-156.8375 MHz are contained in Article 31 and Appendix 18.
In the bands 156-156.4875 MHz, 156.5625-156.7625 MHz, 156.8375-
157.45 MHz, 160.6-160.975 MHz and 161.475-162.05 MHz, each
administration shall give priority to the maritime mobile service on
only such frequencies as are assigned to stations of the maritime
mobile service by the administration (see Articles 31 and 52, and
Appendix 18).
Any use of frequencies in these bands by stations of other
services to which they are allocated should be avoided in areas
where such use might cause harmful interference to the maritime
mobile VHF radiocommunication service.
However, the frequencies 156.8 MHz and 156.525 MHz and the
frequency bands in which priority is given to the maritime mobile
service may be used for radiocommunications on inland waterways
subject to agreement between interested and affected administrations
and taking into account current frequency usage and existing
agreements. (WRC-07)
5.227 Additional allocation: the bands 156.4875-156.5125 MHz and
156.5375-156.5625 MHz are also allocated to the fixed and land
mobile services on a primary basis. The use of these bands by the
fixed and land mobile services shall not cause harmful interference
to nor claim protection from the maritime mobile VHF
radiocommunication service. (WRC-07)
5.227A Additional allocation: the bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz
and 162.0125-162.0375 MHz are also allocated to the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis for the reception of
automatic identification system (AIS) emissions from stations
operating in the maritime-mobile service (see Appendix 18). (WRC-07)
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, Somalia and Chad, the band 174-223 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.238 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and
the Philippines, the band 200-216 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.240 Additional allocation: in China and India, the band 216-
223 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation
service on a primary basis and to the radiolocation service on a
secondary basis.
5.241 In Region 2, no new stations in the radiolocation service
may be authorized in the band 216-225 MHz. Stations authorized prior
to 1 January 1990 may continue to operate on a secondary basis.
5.242 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 216-220 MHz is
also allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis.
5.243 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the band 216-225 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis, subject to not causing harmful interference to
existing or planned broadcasting services in other countries.
5.245 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 222-223 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis and to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.246 Alternative allocation: in Spain, France, Israel and
Monaco, the band 223-230 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting and
land mobile services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) on the basis
that, in the preparation of frequency plans, the broadcasting
service shall have prior choice of frequencies; and allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except land mobile, services on a secondary basis.
However, the stations of the land mobile service shall not cause
harmful interference to, or claim protection from, existing or
planned broadcasting stations in Morocco and Algeria.
5.247 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the
United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and Syrian Arab Republic,
the band 223-235 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.250 Additional allocation: in China, the band 225-235 MHz is
also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis.
5.251 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 230-235 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.252 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe,
the bands 230-238 MHz and 246-254 MHz are allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.254 The bands 235-322 MHz and 335.4-399.9 MHz may be used by
the mobile-satellite service, subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21, on condition that stations in this service do not cause
harmful interference to those of other services
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operating or planned to be operated in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations except for the additional allocation made in
footnote No. 5.256A.
5.255 The bands 312-315 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 387-390 MHz
(space-to-Earth) in the mobile-satellite service may also be used by
non-geostationary-satellite systems. Such use is subject to
coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.256 The frequency 243 MHz is the frequency in this band for
use by survival craft stations and equipment used for survival
purposes. (WRC-07)
5.256A Additional allocation: in China, the Russian Federation,
Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the band 258-261 MHz is also allocated to
the space research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation
service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. Stations in the space
research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service
(Earth-to-space) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, nor constrain the use and development of the mobile
service systems and mobile-satellite service systems operating in
the band. Stations in space research service (Earth-to-space) and
space operation service (Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the
future development of fixed service systems of other countries.
5.257 The band 267-272 MHz may be used by administrations for
space telemetry in their countries on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.258 The use of the band 328.6-335.4 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to Instrument Landing Systems
(glide path).
5.259 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel and the Syrian
Arab Republic, the band 328.6-335.4 MHz is also allocated to the
mobile service on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. In order to ensure that harmful interference is not
caused to stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service,
stations of the mobile service shall not be introduced in the band
until it is no longer required for the aeronautical radionavigation
service by any administration which may be identified in the
application of the procedure invoked under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.260 Recognizing that the use of the band 399.9-400.05 MHz by
the fixed and mobile services may cause harmful interference to the
radionavigation satellite service, administrations are urged not to
authorize such use in application of No. 4.4.
5.261 Emissions shall be confined in a band of 25
kHz about the standard frequency 400.1 MHz.
5.262 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Botswana, Colombia, 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, 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. (WRC-07)
5.263 The band 400.15-401 MHz is also allocated to the space
research service in the space-to-space direction for communications
with manned space vehicles. In this application, the space research
service will not be regarded as a safety service.
5.264 The use of the band 400.15-401 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The power flux-
density limit indicated in Annex 1 of Appendix 5 shall apply until
such time as a competent world radiocommunication conference revises
it.
5.266 The use of the band 406-406.1 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is limited to low power satellite emergency position-
indicating radiobeacons (see also Article 31). (WRC-07)
5.267 Any emission capable of causing harmful interference to
the authorized uses of the band 406-406.1 MHz is prohibited.
5.268 Use of the band 410-420 MHz by the space research service
is limited to communications within 5 km of an orbiting, manned
space vehicle. The power flux-density at the surface of the Earth
produced by emissions from extra-vehicular activities shall not
exceed -153 dB(W/m\2\) for 0[deg] <= [delta] <= 5[deg], -153 + 0.077
([delta]-5) dB(W/m\2\;) for 5[deg] <= [delta] <= 70[deg] and -148
dB(W/m\2\) for 70[deg] <= [delta] <= 90[deg], where [delta] is the
angle of arrival of the radio-frequency wave and the reference
bandwidth is 4 kHz. No. 4.10 does not apply to extra-vehicular
activities. In this frequency band the space research (space-to-
space) service shall not claim protection from, nor constrain the
use and development of, stations of the fixed and mobile services.
5.269 Different category of service: in Australia, the United
States, India, Japan and the United Kingdom, the allocation of the
bands 420-430 MHz and 440-450 MHz to the radiolocation service is on
a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.270 Additional allocation: in Australia, the United States,
Jamaica and the Philippines, the bands 420-430 MHz and 440-450 MHz
are also allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.271 Additional allocation: in Belarus, China, India,
Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band 420-460 MHz is also allocated
to the aeronautical radionavigation service (radio altimeters) on a
secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.272 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 Croatia, Estonia, Finland,
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Montenegro, Serbia and Slovenia, the bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440
MHz are also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.276 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso,
Burundi, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Malta, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, 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. (WRC-07)
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, Romania, Rwanda,
Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 430-440 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.278 Different category of service: in Argentina, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Honduras, Panama and Venezuela, the
allocation of the band 430-440 MHz to the amateur service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.279 Additional allocation: in Mexico, the bands 430-435 MHz
and 438-440 MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to the land
mobile service, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.279A The use of this band by sensors in the Earth exploration-
satellite service (active) shall be in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R RS.1260-1. Additionally, the Earth exploration-
satellite service (active) in the band 432-438 MHz shall not cause
harmful interference to the aeronautical radionavigation service in
China. The provisions of this footnote in no way diminish the
obligation of the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) to
operate as a secondary service in accordance with Nos. 5.29 and
5.30.
5.280 In Germany, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Montenegro,
Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland, the band 433.05-434.79
MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz) is designated for industrial,
scientific and medical (ISM) applications. Radiocommunication
services of these countries operating within this band must accept
harmful interference which may be caused by these applications. ISM
equipment operating in this band is subject to the provisions of No.
15.13. (WRC-07)
5.281 Additional allocation: in the French overseas departments
and communities in Region 2 and India, the band 433.75-434.25 MHz is
also allocated to the space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a
primary basis. In France and in Brazil, the band is allocated to the
same service on a secondary basis.
5.282 In the bands 435-438 MHz, 1260-1270 MHz, 2400-2450 MHz,
3400-3410 MHz (in Regions 2 and 3 only) and 5650-5670
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MHz, the amateur-satellite service may operate subject to not
causing harmful interference to other services operating in
accordance with the Table (see No. 5.43). Administrations
authorizing such use shall ensure that any harmful interference
caused by emissions from a station in the amateur-satellite service
is immediately eliminated in accordance with the provisions of No.
25.11. The use of the bands 1260-1270 MHz and 5650-5670 MHz by the
amateur-satellite service is limited to the Earth-to-space
direction.
5.283 Additional allocation: in Austria, the band 438-440 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis.
5.284 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 440-450 MHz is
also allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.285 Different category of service: in Canada, the allocation
of the band 440-450 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33).
5.286 The band 449.75-450.25 MHz may be used for the space
operation service (Earth-to-space) and the space research service
(Earth-to-space), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.286A The use of the bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.286AA The band 450-470 MHz is identified for use by
administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). See Resolution 224 (Rev.WRC-07). This
identification does not preclude the use of this band by any
application of the services to which it is allocated and does not
establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.286B The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed
in No. 5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456
MHz and 459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by
stations in the mobile-satellite service, shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, stations of the fixed or
mobile services operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations.
5.286C The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed
in No. 5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456
MHz and 459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by
stations in the mobile-satellite service, shall not constrain the
development and use of the fixed and mobile services operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
5.286D Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and
Panama, the band 454-455 MHz is also allocated to the mobile-
satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, Nepal and Nigeria,
the bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz are also allocated to the
mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service on a primary basis. (WRC-
07)
5.287 In the maritime mobile service, the frequencies 457.525
MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575
MHz may be used by on-board communication stations. Where needed,
equipment designed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using also the
additional frequencies 457.5375 MHz, 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and
467.5625 MHz may be introduced for on-board communications. The use
of these frequencies in territorial waters may be subject to the
national regulations of the administration concerned. The
characteristics of the equipment used shall conform to those
specified in Recommendation ITU-R M.1174-2. (WRC-07)
5.288 In the territorial waters of the United States and the
Philippines, the preferred frequencies for use by on-board
communication stations shall be 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575
MHz and 457.600 MHz paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775
MHz, 467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. The characteristics of the
equipment used shall conform to those specified in Recommendation
ITU-R M.1174-2. (WRC-07) (FCC)
5.289 Earth exploration-satellite service applications, other
than the meteorological-satellite service, may also be used in the
bands 460-470 MHz and 1690-1710 MHz for space-to-Earth transmissions
subject to not causing harmful interference to stations operating in
accordance with the Table.
5.290 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, China, the Russian Federation, Japan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Slovakia, 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. (WRC-07)
5.291 Additional allocation: in China, the band 470-485 MHz is
also allocated to the space research (space-to-Earth) and the space
operation (space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21 and subject to not causing harmful
interference to existing and planned broadcasting stations.
5.291A Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Netherlands, the Czech Rep.
and Switzerland, the band 470-494 MHz is also allocated to the
radiolocation service on a secondary basis. This use is limited to
the operation of wind profiler radars in accordance with Resolution
217 (WRC-97).
5.292 Different category of service: in Mexico, the allocation
of the band 470-512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services, and in
Argentina, Uruguay and Venezuela to the mobile service, is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.293 Different category of service: in Canada, Chile, 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 service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba,
the United States, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and
Peru, the allocation of the bands 470-512 MHz and 614-698 MHz to the
mobile service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In Argentina and Ecuador, the
allocation of the band 470-512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.294 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Burundi, Cameroon,
C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Kenya, 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. (WRC-07)
5.296 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria,
Belgium, C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Finland,
France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan,
Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, Oman, 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. (WRC-07)
5.297 Additional allocation: in Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, El
Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica
and Mexico, the band 512-608 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. (WRC-07)
5.298 Additional allocation: in India, the band 549.75-550.25
MHz is also allocated to the space operation service (space-to-
Earth) on a secondary basis.
5.300 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic and
Sudan, the band 582-790 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary basis.
(WRC-07)
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.
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5.307 Additional allocation: in India, the band 608-614 MHz is
also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.309 Different category of service: in Costa Rica, El Salvador
and Honduras, the allocation of the band 614-806 MHz to the fixed
service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.311A For the frequency band 620-790 MHz, see also Resolution
549 (WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.312 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
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.
5.313A The band, or portions of the band 698-790 MHz, in
Bangladesh, China, Korea (Rep. of), India, Japan, New Zealand, Papua
New Guinea, Philippines and Singapore are identified for use by
these administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the
use of these bands by any application of the services to which they
are allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio
Regulations. In China, the use of IMT in this band will not start
until 2015. (WRC-07)
5.313B Different category of service: in Brazil, the allocation
of the band 698-806 MHz to the mobile service is on a secondary
basis (see No. 5.32). (WRC-07)
5.314 Additional allocation: in Austria, Italy, Moldova,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the United Kingdom and Swaziland, the band
790-862 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis. (WRC-07)
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, C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire,
Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Israel, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Mali, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, the
Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Serbia, Sweden and Switzerland, the band 790-830 MHz, and in these
same countries and in Spain, France, Gabon and Malta, the band 830-
862 MHz, are also allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service on a primary basis. However, stations of the mobile
service in the countries mentioned in connection with each band
referred to in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference
to, or claim protection from, stations of services operating in
accordance with the Table in countries other than those mentioned in
connection with the band. This allocation is effective until 16 June
2015. (WRC-07)
5.316A Additional allocation: in Spain, France, Gabon and Malta,
the band 790-830 MHz, in Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Congo
(Rep. of the), French overseas departments and communities of Region
1, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Malawi, Morocco,
Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Oman, Uganda, Poland, Qatar,
Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad,
Togo, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 790-862 MHz, in Georgia,
the band 806-862 MHz, and in Lithuania, the band 830-862 MHz is also
allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis subject to the agreement by the administrations
concerned obtained under No. 9.21 and under the GE06 Agreement, as
appropriate, including those administrations mentioned in No. 5.312
where appropriate. However, stations of the mobile service in the
countries mentioned in connection with each band referred to in this
footnote shall not cause unacceptable interference to, nor claim
protection from, stations of services operating in accordance with
the Table in countries other than those mentioned in connection with
the band. Frequency assignments to the mobile service under this
allocation in Lithuania and Poland shall not be used without the
agreement of the Russian Federation and Belarus. This allocation is
effective until 16 June 2015. (WRC-07)
5.316B In Region 1, the allocation to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis in the frequency
band 790-862 MHz shall come into effect from 17 June 2015 and shall
be subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with respect to the
aeronautical radionavigation service in countries mentioned in No.
5.312. For countries party to the GE06 Agreement, the use of
stations of the mobile service is also subject to the successful
application of the procedures of that Agreement. Resolutions 224
(Rev.WRC-07) and 749 (WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.317 Additional allocation: in Region 2 (except Brazil and the
United States), the band 806-890 MHz is also allocated to the
mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21. The use of this service is intended for
operation within national boundaries.
5.317A Those parts of the band 698-960 MHz in Region 2 and the
band 790-960 MHz in Regions 1 and 3 which are allocated to the
mobile service on a primary basis are identified for use by
administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). See Resolutions 224 (Rev.WRC-07) and 749
(WRC-07). This identification does not preclude the use of these
bands by any application of the services to which they are allocated
and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and
Mexico, the bands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz are also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis, for public
correspondence with aircraft. The use of the band 849-851 MHz is
limited to transmissions from aeronautical stations and the use of
the band 894-896 MHz is limited to transmissions from aircraft
stations.
5.319 Additional allocation: in Belarus, the Russian Federation
and Ukraine, the bands 806-840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856-890 MHz
(space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service. The use of these bands
by this service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, services in other countries operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations and is subject to special
agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.320 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the bands 806-890 MHz
and 942-960 MHz are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on a primary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The use of this
service is limited to operation within national boundaries. In
seeking such agreement, appropriate protection shall be afforded to
services operating in accordance with the Table, to ensure that no
harmful interference is caused to such services.
5.322 In Region 1, in the band 862-960 MHz, stations of the
broadcasting service shall be operated only in the African
Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13) excluding Algeria, Egypt,
Spain, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 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,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, 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. (WRC-07)
5.325 Different category of service: in the United States, the
allocation of the band 890-942 MHz to the radiolocation service is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.325A Different category of service: in Cuba, the allocation of
the band 902-915 MHz to the land mobile service is on a primary
basis.
5.326 Different category of service: in Chile, the band 903-905
MHz is allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service
on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.327 Different category of service: in Australia, the
allocation of the band 915-928 MHz to the radiolocation service is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.327A The use of the band 960-1164 MHz by the aeronautical
mobile (R) service is limited to systems that operate in accordance
with recognized international aeronautical standards. Such use shall
be in accordance with Resolution 417. (WRC-07)
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
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shall operate in accordance with the provisions of Resolution 609
(Rev.WRC-07) and shall not claim protection from stations in the
aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 960-1215 MHz. No.
5.43A does not apply. The provisions of No. 21.18 shall apply. (WRC-
07)
5.328B The use of the bands 1164-1300 MHz, 1559-1610 MHz and
5010-5030 MHz by systems and networks in the radionavigation-
satellite service for which complete coordination or notification
information, as appropriate, is received by the Radiocommunication
Bureau after 1 January 2005 is subject to the application of the
provisions of Nos. 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13. Resolution 610 (WRC-03)
shall also apply; however, in the case of radionavigation-satellite
service (space-to-space) networks and systems, Resolution 610 (WRC-
03) shall only apply to transmitting space stations. In accordance
with No. 5.329A, for systems and networks in the radionavigation-
satellite service (space-to-space) in the bands 1215-1300 MHz and
1559-1610 MHz, the provisions of Nos. 9.7, 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13
shall only apply with respect to other systems and networks in the
radionavigation-satellite service (space-to-space). (WRC-07)
5.329 Use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band
1215-1300 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful
interference is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the
radionavigation service authorized under No. 5.331. Furthermore, the
use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-1300
MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful interference
is caused to the radiolocation service. No. 5.43 shall not apply in
respect of the radiolocation service. Resolution 608 (WRC-03) shall
apply.
5.329A Use of systems in the radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-space) operating in the bands 1215-1300 MHz and 1559-1610
MHz is not intended to provide safety service applications, and
shall not impose any additional constraints on radionavigation-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) systems or on other services
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
(WRC-07)
5.330 Additional allocation: in Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, 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, Lebanon,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania,
Montenegro, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, the Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia, 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. (WRC-07)
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. (FCC)
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 Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep. and
Turkmenistan, existing installations of the radionavigation service
may continue to operate in the band 1350-1400 MHz. (WRC-07)
5.338A In the bands 1350-1400 MHz, 1427-1452 MHz, 22.55-23.55
GHz, 30-31.3 GHz, 49.7-50.2 GHz, 50.4-50.9 GHz and 51.4-52.6 GHz,
Resolution 750 (WRC-07) applies. (WRC-07)
5.339 The bands 1370-1400 MHz, 2640-2655 MHz, 4950-4990 MHz and
15.20-15.35 GHz are also allocated to the space research (passive)
and Earth exploration-satellite (passive) services on a secondary
basis.
5.340 All emissions are prohibited in the following bands:
1400-1427 MHz,
2690-2700 MHz, except those provided for by No. 5.422,
10.68-10.7 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.483,
15.35-15.4 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.511,
23.6-24 GHz,
31.3-31.5 GHz,
31.5-31.8 GHz, in Region 2,
48.94-49.04 GHz, from airborne stations
50.2-50.4 GHz,\2\
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\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.
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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, the Russian Federation, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan 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 (Rev.WRC-03). (FCC)
5.348 The use of the band 1518-1525 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. In the band
1518-1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service shall not
claim protection from the stations in the fixed service. No. 5.43A
does not apply.
5.348A In the band 1518-1525 MHz, the coordination threshold in
terms of the power flux-density levels at the surface of the Earth
in application of No. 9.11A for space stations in the mobile-
satellite (space-to-Earth) service, with respect to the land mobile
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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.
5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic
of Macedonia, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic,
Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Yemen, the allocation of the band 1525-
1530 MHz to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-07)
5.350 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 1525-1530 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis.
5.351 The bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1626.5-1645.5 MHz
and 1646.5-1660.5 MHz shall not be used for feeder links of any
service. In exceptional circumstances, however, an earth station at
a specified fixed point in any of the mobile-satellite services may
be authorized by an administration to communicate via space stations
using these bands.
5.351A For the use of the bands 1518-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz,
1610-1645.5 MHz, 1646.5-1660.5 MHz, 1668-1675 MHz, 1980-2010 MHz,
2170-2200 MHz, 2483.5-2520 MHz and 2670-2690 MHz by the mobile-
satellite service, see Resolutions 212 (Rev.WRC-07) and 225
(Rev.WRC-07). (WRC-07)
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 communities of Region 3, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Guinea, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Mali, Malta, Morocco,
Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syrian
Arab Republic, 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 (Rev.WRC-07) shall apply.) (FCC)
5.354 The use of the bands 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz
by the mobile-satellite services is subject to coordination under
No. 9.11A.
5.355 Additional allocation: in Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo (Rep.
of the), 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
(Rev.WRC-07) shall apply.) (FCC)
5.359 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Spain, the
Russian Federation, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guinea, Guinea-
Bissau, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritania, Moldova, 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. (WRC-07)
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
2010 in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Jordan, Mali, Mauritania, Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia. After
this date, 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. The band 1559-1610 MHz is also allocated to the
fixed service on a secondary basis in Algeria, Germany, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bulgaria, Spain, Russian Federation,
France, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kazakhstan,
Lithuania, Moldova, Nigeria, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland,
Kyrgyzstan, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Romania, Senegal,
Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine until 1
January 2015, at which time this allocation shall no longer be
valid. Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to
protect the radionavigation-satellite service and the aeronautical
radionavigation service and not authorize new frequency assignments
to fixed-service systems in this band. (WRC-07)
5.362C Additional allocation: in Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt,
Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Malta, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, 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. (WRC-
07)
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
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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. In the band
1668-1668.4 MHz, Resolution 904 (WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.379C In order to protect the radio astronomy service in the
band 1668-1670 MHz, the aggregate power flux-density values produced
by mobile earth stations in a network of the mobile-satellite
service operating in this band shall not exceed -181 dB(W/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 2000s.
5.379D For sharing of the band 1668.4-1675 MHz between the
mobile-satellite service and the fixed and mobile services,
Resolution 744 (Rev.WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.379E In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-
satellite service shall not cause harmful interference to stations
in the meteorological aids service in China, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Japan and Uzbekistan. In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz,
administrations are urged not to implement new systems in the
meteorological aids service and are encouraged to migrate existing
meteorological aids service operations to other bands as soon as
practicable.
5.380A In the band 1670-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-
satellite service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
constrain the development of, existing earth stations in the
meteorological-satellite service notified before 1 January 2004. Any
new assignment to these earth stations in this band shall also be
protected from harmful interference from stations in the mobile-
satellite service. (WRC-07)
5.381 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, 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, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Guinea,
Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan,
Serbia, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and
Yemen, the allocation of the band 1690-1700 MHz to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33), and in the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, the
allocation of the band 1690-1700 MHz to the fixed service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service on a secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.384 Additional allocation: in India, Indonesia and Japan, the
band 1700-1710 MHz is also allocated to the space research service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis.
5.384A The bands, or portions of the bands, 1710-1885 MHz, 2300-
2400 MHz and 2500-2690 MHz, are identified for use by
administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT) in accordance with Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC-
07). This identification does not preclude the use of these bands by
any application of the services to which they are allocated and does
not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.385 Additional allocation: the band 1718.8-1722.2 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis for
spectral line observations.
5.386 Additional allocation: the band 1750-1850 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation (Earth-to-space) and space research
(Earth-to-space) services in Region 2, in Australia, Guam, India,
Indonesia and Japan on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21, having particular regard to troposcatter
systems.
5.387 Additional allocation: in Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
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. (WRC-07)
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-07). (See also
Resolution 223 (Rev. WRC-07).) (FCC)
5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885-1980 MHz, 2010-2025
MHz and 2110-2170 MHz and, in Region 2, the bands 1885-1980 MHz and
2110-2160 MHz may be used by high altitude platform stations as base
stations to provide International Mobile Telecommunications-2000
(IMT-2000), in accordance with Resolution 221 (Rev. WRC-07). 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. (FCC)
5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Benin, Burkina Faso,
Cameroon, Comoros, C[ocirc]te 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,
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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\ [middot] 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 (Rev.WRC-2000). (WRC-
07)
5.389B The use of the band 1980-1990 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to or constrain the
development of the fixed and mobile services in Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Jamaica,
Mexico, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela.
5.389C The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz in
Region 2 by the mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination
under No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution 716 (Rev. WRC-
2000). (WRC-07)
5.389E The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful
interference to or constrain the development of the fixed and mobile
services in Regions 1 and 3.
5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Egypt, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Mali, Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia, the use of the
bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service shall neither cause harmful interference to the fixed and
mobile services, nor hamper the development of those services prior
to 1 January 2005, nor shall the former service request protection
from the latter services.
5.391 In making assignments to the mobile service in the bands
2025-2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz, administrations shall not introduce
high-density mobile systems, as described in Recommendation ITU-R
SA.1154, and shall take that Recommendation into account for the
introduction of any other type of mobile system.
5.392 Administrations are urged to take all practicable measures
to ensure that space-to-space transmissions between two or more non-
geostationary satellites, in the space research, space operations
and Earth exploration-satellite services in the bands 2025-2110 MHz
and 2200-2290 MHz, shall not impose any constraints on Earth-to-
space, space-to-Earth and other space-to-space transmissions of
those services and in those bands between geostationary and non-
geostationary satellites.
5.393 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States, India
and Mexico, the band 2310-2360 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and complementary terrestrial
sound broadcasting service on a primary basis. Such use is limited
to digital audio broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of
Resolution 528 (Rev. WRC-03), with the exception of resolves 3 in
regard to the limitation on broadcasting-satellite systems in the
upper 25 MHz. (WRC-07)
5.394 In the United States, the use of the band 2300-2390 MHz by
the aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over
other uses by the mobile services. In Canada, the use of the band
2360-2400 MHz by the aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has
priority over other uses by the mobile services. (WRC-07)
5.395 In France and Turkey, the use of the band 2310-2360 MHz by
the aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over
other uses by the mobile service.
5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting-satellite service in
the band 2310-2360 MHz operating in accordance with No. 5.393 that
may affect the services to which this band is allocated in other
countries shall be coordinated and notified in accordance with
Resolution 33 (Rev. WRC-03). Complementary terrestrial broadcasting
stations shall be subject to bilateral coordination with
neighbouring countries prior to their bringing into use. (FCC)
5.397 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 may also be used for the mobile-satellite (space-to-
Earth), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, service for operation
limited to within national boundaries. The provisions of No. 9.11A
apply. (WRC-07)
5.404 Additional allocation: in India and Iran (Islamic Republic
of), the band 2500-2516.5 MHz may also be used for the
radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) for operation
limited to within national boundaries, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.405 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\
[middot] 4 kHz)) in Argentina, unless otherwise agreed by the
administrations concerned.
5.410 The band 2500-2690 MHz may be used for tropospheric
scatter systems in Region 1, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. Administrations shall make all practicable efforts to avoid
developing new tropospheric scatter systems in this band. When
planning new tropospheric scatter radio-relay links in this band,
all possible measures shall be taken to avoid directing the antennas
of these links towards the geostationary-satellite orbit. (WRC-07)
5.412 Alternative allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 2500-2690 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.413 In the design of systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service in the bands between 2500 MHz and 2690 MHz, administrations
are urged to take all necessary steps to protect the radio astronomy
service in the band 2690-2700 MHz.
5.414 The allocation of the frequency band 2500-2520 MHz to the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is subject to coordination
under No. 9.11A. (WRC-07)
5.414A In Japan and India, the use of the bands 2500-2520 MHz
and 2520-2535 MHz, under No. 5.403, by a satellite network in the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to operation
within national boundaries and subject to the application of No.
9.11A. The following pfd values shall be used as a threshold for
coordination under No. 9.11A, for all conditions and for all methods
of modulation, in an area of 1000 km around the territory of the
administration notifying the mobile-satellite service network:
-136 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 0[deg] <= [thetas] <= 5[deg]
-136 + 0.55 ([thetas] - 5) dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 5[deg] <
[thetas] <= 25[deg]
-125 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 25[deg] < [thetas] <= 90[deg]
where [thetas] is the angle of arrival of the incident wave above
the horizontal plane, in degrees. Outside this area Table 21-4 of
Article 21 shall apply. Furthermore, the coordination thresholds in
Table 5-2 of Annex 1 to Appendix 5 of the Radio Regulations (Edition
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of 2004), in conjunction with the applicable provisions of Articles
9 and 11 associated with No. 9.11A, shall apply to systems for which
complete notification information has been received by the
Radicommunication Bureau by 14 November 2007 and that have been
brought into use by that date. (WRC-07)
5.415 The use of the bands 2500-2690 MHz in Region 2 and 2500-
2535 MHz and 2655-2690 MHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to national and regional systems, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21, giving particular attention to
the broadcasting-satellite service in Region 1. (WRC-07)
5.415A Additional allocation: in India and Japan, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2515-2535 MHz may also
be used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite service (space-to-
Earth) for operation limited to within their national boundaries.
5.416 The use of the band 2520-2670 MHz by the broadcasting-
satellite service is limited to national and regional systems for
community reception, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
The provisions of No. 9.19 shall be applied by administrations in
this band in their bilateral and multilateral negotiations. (WRC-07)
5.417A In applying provision No. 5.418, in Korea (Rep. of) and
Japan, resolves 3 of Resolution 528 (Rev. WRC-03) is relaxed to
allow the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and the
complementary terrestrial broadcasting service to additionally
operate on a primary basis in the band 2605-2630 MHz. This use is
limited to systems intended for national coverage. An administration
listed in this provision shall not have simultaneously two
overlapping frequency assignments, one under this provision and the
other under No. 5.416. The provisions of No. 5.416 and Table 21-4 of
Article 21 do not apply. Use of non-geostationary-satellite systems
in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) in the band 2605-2630
MHz is subject to the provisions of Resolution 539 (Rev. WRC-03).
The power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by emissions
from a geostationary broadcasting-satellite service (sound) space
station operating in the band 2605-2630 MHz for which complete
Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification information,
has been received after 4 July 2003, for all conditions and for all
methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following limits:
-130 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 0[deg] <= [thetas] <= 5[deg]
-130 + 0.4 ([thetas] - 5) dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 5[deg] <
[thetas] <= 25[deg]
-122 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 25[deg] < [thetas] <= 90[deg]
where [thetas] 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\ [middot] 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[deg].
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\ [middot] MHz)) for 0[deg] <= [thetas] <= 5[deg]
-130 + 0.4 ([thetas] - 5) dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 5[deg] <
[thetas] <= 25[deg]
-122 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz)) for 25[deg]< [thetas] <= 90[deg]
where [thetas] 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\
[middot] MHz)) shall be used as a threshold for coordination under
No. 9.11 in an area of 1500 km around the territory of the
administration notifying the broadcasting-satellite service (sound)
system.
In addition, an administration listed in this provision shall
not have simultaneously two overlapping frequency assignments, one
under this provision and the other under No. 5.416 for systems for
which complete Appendix 4 coordination information has been received
after 1 June 2005. (WRC-07)
5.418A In certain Region 3 countries listed in No. 5.418, use of
the band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, has been
received after 2 June 2000, is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.12A, in respect of geostationary-satellite
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, is considered to have been received after
2 June 2000, and No. 22.2 does not apply. No. 22.2 shall continue to
apply with respect to geostationary-satellite networks for which
complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered to have been received before 3 June 2000.
5.418B Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound),
pursuant to No. 5.418, for which complete Appendix 4 coordination
information, or notification information, has been received after 2
June 2000, is subject to the application of the provisions of No.
9.12.
5.418C Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by geostationary-satellite
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 2 June 2000 is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with
respect to non-geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-
satellite service (sound), pursuant to No. 5.418 and No. 22.2 does
not apply.
5.419 When introducing systems of the mobile-satellite service
in the band 2670-2690 MHz, administrations shall take all necessary
steps to protect the satellite systems operating in this band prior
to 3 March 1992. The coordination of mobile-satellite systems in the
band shall be in accordance with No. 9.11A. (WRC-07)
5.420 The band 2655-2670 MHz may also be used for the mobile-
satellite (Earth-to-space), except aeronautical mobile-satellite,
service for operation limited to within national boundaries, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The coordination under No.
9.11A applies. (WRC-07)
5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Brunei Darussalam, Congo (Rep. of
the), C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan,
the Philippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem.
Rep. of the Congo, Romania, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tunisia,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the band 2690-2700 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed
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and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
Such use is limited to equipment in operation by 1 January 1985.
(WRC-07)
5.423 In the band 2700-2900 MHz, ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes are authorized to operate on a basis of
equality with stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.424 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 2850-2900 MHz
is also allocated to the maritime radionavigation service, on a
primary basis, for use by shore-based radars.
5.424A In the band 2900-3100 MHz, stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, radar systems in the radionavigation service.
5.425 In the band 2900-3100 MHz, the use of the shipborne
interrogator-transponder (SIT) system shall be confined to the sub-
band 2930-2950 MHz.
5.426 The use of the band 2900-3100 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to ground-based radars.
5.427 In the bands 2900-3100 MHz and 9300-9500 MHz, the response
from radar transponders shall not be capable of being confused with
the response from radar beacons (racons) and shall not cause
interference to ship or aeronautical radars in the radionavigation
service, having regard, however, to No. 4.9.
5.428 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3100-3300 MHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-
07)
5.429 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea
(Rep. of), C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, the United Arab Emirates, India,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman,
Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's
Rep. of Korea and Yemen, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also allocated to
the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. The countries
bordering the Mediterranean shall not claim protection for their
fixed and mobile services from the radiolocation service. (WRC-07)
5.430 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-
07)
5.430A Different category of service: in Albania, Algeria,
Germany, Andorra, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain,
Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina
Faso, Cameroon, Cyprus, Vatican, Congo (Rep. of the), C[ocirc]te
d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France
and French overseas departments and communities in Region 1, Gabon,
Georgia, Greece, Guinea, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy,
Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malawi, Mali, Malta, Morocco,
Mauritania, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique,
Namibia, Niger, Norway, Oman, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar,
the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, United
Kingdom, San Marino, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, South
Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey,
Ukraine, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 3400-3600 MHz is allocated to
the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with other
administrations and is identified for International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the
use of this band by any application of the services to which it is
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
At the stage of coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18
also apply. Before an administration brings into use a (base or
mobile) station of the mobile service in this band, it shall ensure
that the power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does
not exceed -154.5 dB(W/(m\2\ [sdot] 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of
time at the border of the territory of any other administration.
This limit may be exceeded on the territory of any country whose
administration has so agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit
at the border of the territory of any other administration is met,
the calculations and verification shall be made, taking into account
all relevant information, with the mutual agreement of both
administrations (the administration responsible for the terrestrial
station and the administration responsible for the earth station),
with the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of
disagreement, the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be
made by the Bureau, taking into account the information referred to
above. Stations of the mobile service in the band 3400-3600 MHz
shall not claim more protection from space stations than that
provided in Table 21-4 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004).
This allocation is effective from 17 November 2010. (WRC-07)
5.431 Additional allocation: in Germany, Israel and the United
Kingdom, the band 3400-3475 MHz is also allocated to the amateur
service on a secondary basis.
5.431A Different category of service: in Argentina, Brazil,
Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Mexico, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela and French overseas
departments and communities in Region 2, the band 3400-3500 MHz is
allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
Stations of the mobile service in the band 3400-3500 MHz shall not
claim more protection from space stations than that provided in
Table 21-4 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-07)
5.432 Different category of service: in Korea (Rep. of), Japan
and Pakistan, the allocation of the band 3400-3500 MHz to the
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.432A In Korea (Rep. of), Japan and Pakistan, the band 3400-
3500 MHz is identified for International Mobile Telecommunications
(IMT). This identification does not preclude the use of this band by
any application of the services to which it is allocated and does
not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. At the stage of
coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before
an administration brings into use a (base or mobile) station of the
mobile service in this band it shall ensure that the power flux-
density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does not exceed -154.5
dB(W/(m\2\ [sdot] 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the border of
the territory of any other administration. This limit may be
exceeded on the territory of any country whose administration has so
agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the border of the
territory of any other administration is met, the calculations and
verification shall be made, taking into account all relevant
information, with the mutual agreement of both administrations (the
administration responsible for the terrestrial station and the
administration responsible for the earth station), with the
assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement,
the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be made by the
Bureau, taking into account the information referred to above.
Stations of the mobile service in the band 3400-3500 MHz shall not
claim more protection from space stations than that provided in
Table 21-4 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-07)
5.432B Different category of service: in Bangladesh, China,
India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), New Zealand, Singapore and French
overseas communities in Region 3, the band 3400-3500 MHz is
allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
other administrations and is identified for International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the
use of this band by any application of the services to which it is
allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
At the stage of coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18
also apply. Before an administration brings into use a (base or
mobile) station of the mobile service in this band it shall ensure
that the power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does
not exceed -154.5 dB(W/(m[sup2] [sdot] 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of
time at the border of the territory of any other administration.
This limit may be exceeded on the territory of any country whose
administration has so agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit
at the border of the territory of any other administration is met,
the calculations and verification shall be made, taking into account
all relevant information, with the mutual agreement of both
administrations (the administration responsible for the terrestrial
station and the administration responsible for the earth station)
with the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of
disagreement, the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be
made by the Bureau, taking into account the information referred to
above. Stations of the mobile service in the band 3400-3500 MHz
shall not claim more protection from space stations than that
provided in Table 21-4 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004).
This allocation is effective from 17 November 2010. (WRC-07)
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5.433 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3400-3600 MHz the
radiolocation service is allocated on a primary basis. However, all
administrations operating radiolocation systems in this band are
urged to cease operations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations shall
take all practicable steps to protect the fixed-satellite service
and coordination requirements shall not be imposed on the fixed-
satellite service.
5.433A In Bangladesh, China, Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan and French
overseas communities in Region 3, the band 3500-3600 MHz is
identified for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This
identification does not preclude the use of this band by any
application of the services to which it is allocated and does not
establish priority in the Radio Regulations. At the stage of
coordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before
an administration brings into use a (base or mobile) station of the
mobile service in this band it shall ensure that the power flux-
density (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does not exceed -154.5 dB
(W/(m\2\ [sdot] 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the border of
the territory of any other administration. This limit may be
exceeded on the territory of any country whose administration has so
agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the border of the
territory of any other administration is met, the calculations and
verification shall be made, taking into account all relevant
information, with the mutual agreement of both administrations (the
administration responsible for the terrestrial station and the
administration responsible for the earth station), with the
assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of disagreement,
the calculation and verification of the pfd shall be made by the
Bureau, taking into account the information referred to above.
Stations of the mobile service in the band 3500-3600 MHz shall not
claim more protection from space stations than that provided in
Table 21-4 of the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC-07)
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
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 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.
5.440A In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, French overseas
departments and communities, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and
Venezuela), and in Australia, the band 4400-4940 MHz may be used for
aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft
stations (see No. 1.83). Such use shall be in accordance with
Resolution 416 (WRC-07) and shall not cause harmful interference to,
nor claim protection from, the fixed-satellite and fixed services.
Any such use does not preclude the use of these bands by other
mobile service applications or by other services to which these
bands are allocated on a co-primary basis and does not establish
priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.441 The use of the bands 4500-4800 MHz (space-to-Earth), 6725-
7025 MHz (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite service shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands
10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and
12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary-satellite systems
in the fixed-satellite service shall be in accordance with the
provisions of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands 10.7-10.95 GHz
(space-to-Earth), 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75-13.25
GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non-geostationary-satellite system in the
fixed-satellite service is subject to application of the provisions
of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the fixed-satellite service shall not claim protection
from geostationary-satellite networks in the fixed-satellite service
operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations, irrespective of
the dates of receipt by the Bureau of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service and of the complete
coordination or notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non-
geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service in
the above bands shall be operated in such a way that any
unacceptable interference that may occur during their operation
shall be rapidly eliminated.
5.442 In the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, the
allocation to the mobile service is restricted to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service. In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba,
Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela), and in Australia, the
band 4825-4835 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile
service, limited to aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing
by aircraft stations. Such use shall be in accordance with
Resolution 416 (WRC-07) and shall not cause harmful interference to
the fixed service. (WRC-07)
5.443 Different category of service: in Argentina, Australia and
Canada, the allocation of the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz
to the radio astronomy service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.443B 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. In the band 5030-5091 MHz, the
requirements of this system shall take precedence over other uses of
this band. For the use of the band 5091-5150 MHz, No. 5.444A and
Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-03) apply. (WRC-07)
5.444A Additional allocation: the band 5091-5150 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a
primary basis. This allocation is limited to feeder links of non-
geostationary satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following conditions also apply:
--Prior to 1 January 2018, the use of the band 5091-5150 MHz by
feeder links of non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-
satellite service shall be made in accordance with Resolution 114
(Rev.WRC-03);
--After 1 January 2016, no new assignments shall be made to earth
stations providing feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-
satellite systems;
--After 1 January 2018, the fixed-satellite service will become
secondary to the aeronautical radionavigation service. (WRC-07)
5.444B The use of the band 5091-5150 MHz by the aeronautical
mobile service is limited to:
--Systems operating in the aeronautical mobile (R) service and in
accordance with international aeronautical standards, limited to
surface applications at airports. Such use shall be in accordance
with Resolution 748 (WRC-07);
--Aeronautical telemetry transmissions from aircraft stations (see
No. 1.83) in accordance with Resolution 418 (WRC-07);
--Aeronautical security transmissions. Such use shall be in
accordance with Resolution 419 (WRC-07). (WRC-07)
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
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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, except aeronautical mobile, service
shall be in accordance with Resolution 229 (WRC-03). (WRC-07)
5.446B In the band 5150-5250 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from earth stations in the fixed-
satellite service. No. 5.43A does not apply to the mobile service
with respect to fixed-satellite service earth stations.
5.446C Additional allocation: in Region 1 (except in Algeria,
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan and
Tunisia) and in Brazil, the band 5150-5250 MHz is also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis, limited to
aeronautical telemetry transmissions from aircraft stations (see No.
1.83), in accordance with Resolution 418 (WRC-07). These stations
shall not claim protection from other stations operating in
accordance with Article 5. No. 5.43A does not apply. (WRC-07)
5.447 Additional allocation: in C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, 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. (WRC-07)
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, Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and
Viet Nam. The use of this band by the fixed service is intended for
the implementation of fixed wireless access systems and shall comply
with Recommendation ITU-R F.1613. In addition, the fixed service
shall not claim protection from the radiodetermination, Earth
exploration-satellite (active) and space research (active) services,
but the provisions of No. 5.43A do not apply to the fixed service
with respect to the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space
research (active) services. After implementation of fixed wireless
access systems in the fixed service with protection for the existing
radiodetermination systems, no more stringent constraints should be
imposed on the fixed wireless access systems by future
radiodetermination implementations. (WRC-07)
5.447F In the band 5250-5350 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from the radiolocation service, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research
service (active). These services shall not impose on the mobile
service more stringent protection criteria, based on system
characteristics and interference criteria, than those stated in
Recommendations ITU-R M.1638 and ITU-R RS.1632.
5.448 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, 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[ocirc]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, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 5670-5725 MHz to the space
research service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-07)
5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Cuba, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the band 5670-5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.456 Additional allocation: in Cameroon, the band 5755-5850 MHz
is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.457A 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
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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).
5.457C In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, French overseas
departments and communities, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and
Venezuela), the band 5925-6700 MHz may be used for aeronautical
mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations (see No.
1.83). Such use shall be in accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC-07)
and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, the fixed-satellite and fixed services. Any such use does not
preclude the use of these bands by other mobile service applications
or by other services to which these bands are allocated on a co-
primary basis and does not establish priority in the Radio
Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.458 In the band 6425-7075 MHz, passive microwave sensor
measurements are carried out over the oceans. In the band 7075-7250
MHz, passive microwave sensor measurements are carried out.
Administrations should bear in mind the needs of the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive)
services in their future planning of the bands 6425-7025 MHz and
7075-7250 MHz.
5.458A In making assignments in the band 6700-7075 MHz to space
stations of the fixed-satellite service, administrations are urged
to take all practicable steps to protect spectral line observations
of the radio astronomy service in the band 6650-6675.2 MHz from
harmful interference from unwanted emissions.
5.458B The space-to-Earth allocation to the fixed-satellite
service in the band 6700-7075 MHz is limited to feeder links for
non-geostationary satellite systems of the mobile-satellite service
and is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The use of the band
6700-7075 MHz (space-to-Earth) by feeder links for non-geostationary
satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service is not subject to
No. 22.2.
5.458C Administrations making submissions in the band 7025-7075
MHz (Earth-to-space) for geostationary-satellite systems in the
fixed-satellite service after 17 November 1995 shall consult on the
basis of relevant ITU-R Recommendations with the administrations
that have notified and brought into use non-geostationary-satellite
systems in this frequency band before 18 November 1995 upon request
of the latter administrations. This consultation shall be with a
view to facilitating shared operation of both geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service and non-
geostationary-satellite systems in this band.
5.459 Additional allocation: in the Russian Federation, the
frequency bands 7100-7155 MHz and 7190-7235 MHz are also allocated
to the space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.460 The use of the band 7145-7190 MHz by the space research
service (Earth-to-space) is restricted to deep space; no emissions
to deep space shall be effected in the band 7190-7235 MHz.
Geostationary satellites in the space research service operating in
the band 7190-7235 MHz shall not claim protection from existing and
future stations of the fixed and mobile services and No. 5.43A does
not apply.
5.461 Additional allocation: the bands 7250-7375 MHz (space-to-
Earth) and 7900-8025 MHz (Earth-to-space) are also allocated to the
mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.461A The use of the band 7450-7550 MHz by the meteorological-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary-
satellite systems. Non-geostationary meteorological-satellite
systems in this band notified before 30 November 1997 may continue
to operate on a primary basis until the end of their lifetime.
5.461B The use of the band 7750-7850 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
([thgr]), without the consent of the affected administration:
-174 dB(W/m\2\) in a 4 kHz band for 0[deg] <= [thgr] < 5[deg]
-174 + 0.5 ([thgr]-5) dB(W/m\2\) in a 4 kHz band for 5[deg] <=
[thgr] < 25[deg]
-164 dB(W/m\2\) in a 4 kHz band for 25[deg] <= [thgr] <= 90[deg]
These values are subject to study under Resolution 124 (Rev.
WRC-2000). (FCC)
5.463 Aircraft stations are not permitted to transmit in the
band 8025-8400 MHz.
5.465 In the space research service, the use of the band 8400-
8450 MHz is limited to deep space.
5.466 Different category of service: in 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, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, France, Greece,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
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. (WRC-07)
5.472 In the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9225 MHz, the maritime
radionavigation service is limited to shore-based radars.
5.473 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Cuba, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9300 MHz are also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC-
07)
5.473A In the band 9000-9200 MHz, stations operating in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, systems identified in No. 5.337 operating in
the aeronautical radionavigation service, or radar systems in the
maritime radionavigation service operating in this band on a primary
basis in the countries listed in No. 5.471. (WRC-07)
5.474 In the band 9200-9500 MHz, search and rescue transponders
(SART) may be used, having due regard to the appropriate ITU-R
Recommendation (see also Article 31).
5.475 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne weather radars and
ground-based radars. In addition, ground-based radar beacons in the
aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the band 9300-
9320 MHz on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
maritime radionavigation service. (WRC-07)
5.475A The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research
service (active) is limited to systems requiring necessary bandwidth
greater than 300 MHz that cannot be fully accommodated within the
9500-9800 MHz band. (WRC-07)
5.475B In the band 9300-9500 MHz, stations operating in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, radars operating in the radionavigation
service in conformity with the Radio Regulations. Ground-based
radars used for meteorological purposes have priority over other
radiolocation uses. (WRC-07)
5.476A In the band 9300-9800 MHz, stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
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(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, stations of the radionavigation and radiolocation
services. (WRC-07)
5.477 Different category of service: in Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia,
Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen, the allocation of the band
9800-10000 MHz to the fixed service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33). (WRC-07)
5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800-10000
MHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary
basis. (WRC-07)
5.478A The use of the band 9800-9900 MHz by the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research
service (active) is limited to systems requiring necessary bandwidth
greater than 500 MHz that cannot be fully accommodated within the
9300-9800 MHz band. (WRC-07)
5.478B In the band 9800-9900 MHz, stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and space research service
(active) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from stations of the fixed service to which this band is
allocated on a secondary basis. (WRC-07)
5.479 The band 9975-10025 MHz is also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service on a secondary basis for use by
weather radars.
5.480 Additional allocation: in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa
Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico,
Paraguay, the Netherlands Antilles, Peru and Uruguay, the band 10-
10.45 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis. In Venezuela, the band 10-10.45 GHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
5.481 Additional allocation: in Germany, Angola, Brazil, China,
Costa Rica, C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, El Salvador, Ecuador, Spain,
Guatemala, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman,
Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Peru, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Romania, Tanzania, Thailand and Uruguay, the band 10.45-10.5 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
5.482 In the band 10.6-10.68 GHz, the power delivered to the
antenna of stations of the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services shall not exceed -3 dBW. This limit may be
exceeded, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. However, in
Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Belarus, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Georgia, India, Indonesia,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jordan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Mauritania, Moldova, Nigeria,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan
and Viet Nam, this restriction on the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services is not applicable. (WRC-07) (FCC)
5.482A For sharing of the band 10.6-10.68 GHz between the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) service and the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services, Resolution 751 (WRC-07)
applies. (WRC-07)
5.483 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, Colombia, Korea (Rep. of),
Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mongolia, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Yemen, the band 10.68-10.7 GHz
is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. Such use is limited to
equipment in operation by 1 January 1985. (WRC-07)
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\ [middot] 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,
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the Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), C[ocirc]te 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, France,
Greece, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Montenegro, Uganda, Romania, Serbia,
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. (WRC-07)
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 and Turkmenistan, the band 13.4-14 GHz
is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
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[deg] and 65 dBW at lower angles. Before an
administration brings into use an earth station in a geostationary-
satellite network in the fixed-satellite service in this band with
an antenna diameter smaller than 4.5 m, it shall ensure that the
power flux-density produced by this earth station does not exceed:
-- -115 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] 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\ [middot] 10 MHz)) for more than 1% of the time
produced 3 m above ground at the border of the territory of an
administration deploying or planning to deploy land mobile radars in
this band, unless prior agreement has been obtained.
For earth stations within the fixed-satellite service having an
antenna diameter greater than or equal to 4.5 m, the e.i.r.p. of any
emission should be at least 68 dBW and should not exceed 85 dBW.
5.503 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, geostationary space stations in
the space research service for which information for advance
publication has been received by the Bureau prior to 31 January 1992
shall operate on an equal basis with stations in the fixed-satellite
service; after that date, new geostationary space stations in the
space research service will operate on a secondary basis. Until
those geostationary space stations in the space research service for
which information for advance publication has been received by the
Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 cease to operate in this band:
--In the band 13.77-13.78 GHz, the e.i.r.p. density of emissions
from any earth station in the fixed-satellite service operating with
a space station in geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed:
(i) 4.7D + 28 dB (W/40 kHz), where D is the fixed-satellite
service earth station antenna diameter (m) for antenna diameters
equal to or greater than 1.2 m and less than 4.5 m;
(ii) 49.2 + 20 log (D/4.5) dB(W/40 kHz), where D is the fixed-
satellite service earth station antenna diameter (m) for antenna
diameters equal to or greater than 4.5 m and less than 31.9 m;
(iii) 66.2 dB(W/40 kHz) for any fixed-satellite service earth
station for antenna diameters (m) equal to or greater than 31.9 m;
(iv) 56.2 dB(W/4 kHz) for narrow-band (less than 40 kHz of
necessary bandwidth) fixed-satellite service earth station emissions
from any fixed-satellite service earth station having an antenna
diameter of 4.5 m or greater;
-- the e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in non-
geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 51 dBW in the 6 MHz
band from 13.772 to 13.778 GHz.
Automatic power control may be used to increase the e.i.r.p.
density in these frequency ranges to compensate for rain
attenuation, to the extent that the power flux-density at the fixed-
satellite service space station does not exceed the value resulting
from use by an earth station of an e.i.r.p. meeting the above limits
in clear-sky conditions.
5.504 The use of the band 14-14.3 GHz by the radionavigation
service shall be such as to provide sufficient protection to space
stations of the fixed-satellite service.
5.504A In the band 14-14.5 GHz, aircraft earth stations in the
secondary aeronautical mobile-satellite service may also communicate
with space stations in the fixed-satellite service. The provisions
of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 and 5.31 apply.
5.504B Aircraft earth stations operating in the aeronautical
mobile-satellite service in the band 14-14.5 GHz shall comply with
the provisions of Annex 1, Part C of Recommendation ITU-R M.1643,
with respect to any radio astronomy station performing observations
in the 14.47-14.5 GHz band located on the territory of Spain,
France, India, Italy, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
5.504C In the band 14-14.25 GHz, the power flux-density produced
on the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana,
C[ocirc]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, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep.
of the), Korea (Rep. of), Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon,
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, Viet Nam and Yemen, the band 14-
14.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
(WRC-07)
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
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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 and the United Kingdom, the band 14.25-14.3 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC-07)
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, C[ocirc]te 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.
5.509A 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, C[ocirc]te 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, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic and Somalia, the band 15.35-15.4 GHz is also allocated to
the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis. (WRC-07)
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/m\2\)
in a 50 MHz bandwidth, into any radio astronomy observatory site for
more than 2% of the time.
5.511C Stations operating in the aeronautical radionavigation
service shall limit the effective e.i.r.p. in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R S.1340. The minimum coordination distance
required to protect the aeronautical radionavigation stations (No.
4.10 applies) from harmful interference from feeder-link earth
stations and the maximum e.i.r.p. transmitted towards the local
horizontal plane by a feeder-link earth station shall be in
accordance with Recommendation ITU-R S. 1340.
5.511D Fixed-satellite service systems for which complete
information for advance publication has been received by the Bureau
by 21 November 1997 may operate in the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and
15.63-15.7 GHz in the space-to-Earth direction and 15.63-15.65 GHz
in the Earth-to-space direction. In the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and
15.65-15.7 GHz, emissions from a non-geostationary space station
shall not exceed the power flux-density limits at the Earth's
surface of -146 dB(W/(m2 [middot] MHz)) for any angle of
arrival. In the band 15.63-15.65 GHz, where an administration plans
emissions from a non-geostationary space station that exceed -146
dB(W/(m2 [middot] 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, 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, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Montenegro,
Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Serbia, Singapore, 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. (WRC-07)
5.513 Additional allocation: In Israel, the band 15.7-17.3 GHz
is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary
basis. These services shall not claim protection from or cause
harmful interference to services operating in accordance with the
Table in countries other than those included in No. 5.512.
5.513A Spaceborne active sensors operating in the band 17.2-17.3
GHz shall not cause harmful interference to, or constrain the
development of, the radiolocation and other services allocated on a
primary basis.
5.514 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Costa Rica, El Salvador, the United
Arab Emirates, 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 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. (WRC-07)
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-
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to-Earth) in Region 1 shall not claim protection from the
broadcasting-satellite service feeder-link earth stations operating
under Appendix 30A, nor put any limitations or restrictions on the
locations of the broadcasting-satellite service feeder-link earth
stations anywhere within the service area of the feeder link.
5.516B The following bands are identified for use by high-
density applications in the fixed-satellite service:
17.3-17.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
18.3-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
39.5-40 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
40-40.5 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
40.5-42 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
47.5-47.9 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
48.2-48.54 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
49.44-50.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, and
27.5-27.82 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 1,
28.35-28.45 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
28.45-28.94 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
28.94-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Regions 2 and 3,
29.25-29.46 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
29.46-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
48.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.
This identification does not preclude the use of these bands by
other fixed-satellite service applications or by other services to
which these bands are allocated on a co-primary basis and does not
establish priority in these Radio Regulations among users of the
bands. Administrations should take this into account when
considering regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. See
Resolution 143 (Rev.WRC-07). (FCC)
5.517 In Region 2, use of the fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth)
service in the band 17.7-17.8 GHz shall not cause harmful
interference to nor claim protection from assignments in the
broadcasting-satellite service operating in conformity with the
Radio Regulations. (WRC-07)
5.519 Additional allocation: The bands 18-18.3 GHz in Region 2
and 18.1-18.4 GHz in Regions 1 and 3 are also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis. Their use is limited to geostationary satellites. (WRC-07)
5.520 The use of the band 18.1-18.4 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of
geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite
service.
5.521 Alternative allocation: In Germany, Denmark, the United
Arab Emirates and Greece, the band 18.1-18.4 GHz is allocated to the
fixed, fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) and mobile services on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33). The provisions of No. 5.519 also
apply.
5.522A The emissions of the fixed service and the fixed-
satellite service in the band 18.6-18.8 GHz are limited to the
values given in Nos. 21.5A and 21.16.2, respectively.
5.522B The use of the band 18.6-18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to geostationary systems and systems with an
orbit of apogee greater than 20000 km.
5.522C In the band 18.6-18.8 GHz, in Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Tunisia and Yemen, fixed-service systems in operation at
the date of entry into force of the Final Acts of WRC-2000 are not
subject to the limits of No. 21.5A.
5.523A The use of the bands 18.8-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) and
28.6-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary and non-
geostationary fixed-satellite service networks is subject to the
application of the provisions of No. 9.11A and No. 22.2 does not
apply. Administrations having geostationary-satellite networks under
coordination prior to 18 November 1995 shall cooperate to the
maximum extent possible to coordinate pursuant to No. 9.11A with
non-geostationary-satellite networks for which notification
information has been received by the Bureau prior to that date, with
a view to reaching results acceptable to all the parties concerned.
Non-geostationary-satellite networks shall not cause unacceptable
interference to geostationary fixed-satellite service networks for
which complete Appendix 4 notification information is considered as
having been received by the Bureau prior to 18 November 1995.
5.523B The use of the band 19.3-19.6 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for non-
geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service.
Such use is subject to the application of the provisions of No.
9.11A, and No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.523C No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.3-19.6
GHz and 29.1-29.4 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary
mobile-satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, is considered as having been received by
the Bureau prior to 18 November 1995.
5.523D The use of the band 19.3-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) by
geostationary fixed-satellite service systems and by feeder links
for non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite
service is subject to the application of the provisions of No.
9.11A, but not subject to the provisions of No. 22.2. The use of
this band for other non-geostationary fixed-satellite service
systems, or for the cases indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E, is
not subject to the provisions of No. 9.11A and shall continue to be
subject to Articles 9 (except No. 9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to
the provisions of No. 22.2.
5.523E No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.6-19.7
GHz and 29.4-29.5 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary
mobile-satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, is considered as having been received by
the Bureau by 21 November 1997.
5.524 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola,
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo
(Rep. of the), Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon,
Guatemala, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel,
Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania,
Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Tunisia,
the band 19.7-21.2 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis. This additional use shall not impose
any limitation on the power flux-density of space stations in the
fixed-satellite service in the band 19.7-21.2 GHz and of space
stations in the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7-20.2 GHz
where the allocation to the mobile-satellite service is on a primary
basis in the latter band. (WRC-07)
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 use of the band 21.4-22 GHz by the
broadcasting-satellite service is subject to the provisions of
Resolution 525 (Rev.WRC-07). (WRC-07)
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.
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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, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liechtenstein,
Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, the Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, the Syrian Arab Republic, Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the United Kingdom,
Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Viet Nam and
Zimbabwe, earth stations operating in the Earth exploration-
satellite service in the band 25.5-27 GHz shall not claim protection
from, or constrain the use and deployment of, stations of the fixed
and mobile services. (WRC-07)
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, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian
Federation, India, 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 27.9-28.2 GHz may also be used by high
altitude platform stations (HAPS) within the territory of these
countries. Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by
HAPS in the above countries is further limited to operation in the
HAPS-to-ground direction and shall not cause harmful interference
to, nor claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems
or other co-primary services. Furthermore, the development of these
other services shall not be constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145
(Rev.WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.538 Additional allocation: the bands 27.500-27.501 GHz and
29.999-30.000 GHz are also allocated to the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the beacon transmissions
intended for up-link power control. Such space-to-Earth
transmissions shall not exceed an equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) of + 10 dBW in the direction of adjacent satellites
on the geostationary-satellite orbit. (WRC-07)
5.539 The band 27.5-30 GHz may be used by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) for the provision of feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service.
5.540 Additional allocation: the band 27.501-29.999 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a
secondary basis for beacon transmissions intended for up-link power
control.
5.541 In the band 28.5-30 GHz, the earth exploration-satellite
service is limited to the transfer of data between stations and not
to the primary collection of information by means of active or
passive sensors.
5.541A Feeder links of non-geostationary networks in the mobile-
satellite service and geostationary networks in the fixed-satellite
service operating in the band 29.1-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) shall
employ uplink adaptive power control or other methods of fade
compensation, such that the earth station transmissions shall be
conducted at the power level required to meet the desired link
performance while reducing the level of mutual interference between
both networks. These methods shall apply to networks for which
Appendix 4 coordination information is considered as having been
received by the Bureau after 17 May 1996 and until they are changed
by a future competent world radiocommunication conference.
Administrations submitting Appendix 4 information for coordination
before this date are encouraged to utilize these techniques to the
extent practicable.
5.542 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the
United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, 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. (WRC-07)
5.543 The band 29.95-30 GHz may be used for space-to-space links
in the Earth exploration-satellite service for telemetry, tracking,
and control purposes, on a secondary basis.
5.543A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian
Federation, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), 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 mitigate
fading due to rain, provided the effective impact on the passive
satellite does not exceed the impact under clear-sky conditions. See
Resolution 145 (Rev.WRC-07). (WRC-07)
5.544 In the band 31-31.3 GHz the power flux-density limits
specified in Article 21, Table 21-4 shall apply to the space
research service.
5.545 Different category of service: in Armenia, Georgia,
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). (WRC-07)
5.546 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain,
Estonia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania,
the United Kingdom, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Turkey, the allocation of the band 31.5-31.8 GHz to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33). (WRC-07)
5.547 The bands 31.8-33.4 GHz, 37-40 GHz, 40.5-43.5 GHz, 51.4-
52.6 GHz, 55.78-59 GHz and 64-66 GHz are available for high-density
applications in the fixed service (see Resolution 75 (WRC-2000)).
Administrations should take this into account when considering
regulatory provisions in relation
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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. (WRC-07)
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[deg] from the beam centre
shall not exceed -73.3 dB(W/m[sup2]) in this band.
5.550 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan,
Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 34.7-35.2
GHz to the space research service is on a primary basis (see No.
5.33). (WRC-07)
5.550A For sharing of the band 36-37 GHz between the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) service and the fixed and mobile
services, Resolution 752 (WRC-07) shall apply. (WRC-07)
5.551F Different category of service: in Japan, the allocation
of the band 41.5-42.5 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33).
5.551H The equivalent power flux-density (epfd) produced in the
band 42.5-43.5 GHz by all space stations in any non-geostationary-
satellite system in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), or
in the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the 42-42.5 GHz
band, shall not exceed the following values at the site of any radio
astronomy station for more than 2% of the time:
-230 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and -246 dB(W/m2) in
any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio
astronomy station registered as a single-dish telescope; and
-209 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at
the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a very long
baseline interferometry station.
These epfd values shall be evaluated using the methodology given
in Recommendation ITU-R S.1586-1 and the reference antenna pattern
and the maximum gain of an antenna in the radio astronomy service
given in Recommendation ITU-R RA.1631 and shall apply over the whole
sky and for elevation angles higher than the minimum operating angle
[thgr]min of the radiotelescope (for which a default
value of 5[deg] should be adopted in the absence of notified
information).
These values shall apply at any radio astronomy station that
either:
--Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the
Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
--Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for
the space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may
seek an agreement with administrations that have authorized the
space stations. In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply.
The limits in this footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio
astronomy station of any country whose administration so agreed.
(WRC-07)
5.551I The power flux-density in the band 42.5-43.5 GHz produced
by any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth), or the broadcasting-satellite service operating in
the 42-42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the following values at the
site of any radio astronomy station:
-137 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and -153 dB(W/m2) in
any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio
astronomy station registered as a single-dish telescope; and
-116 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at
the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a very long
baseline interferometry station.
These values shall apply at the site of any radio astronomy
station that either:
--Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the
Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
--Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for
the space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may
seek an agreement with administrations that have authorized the
space stations. In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply.
The limits in this footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio
astronomy station of any country whose administration so agreed.
5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for the fixed-satellite
service in the bands 42.5-43.5 GHz and 47.2-50.2 GHz for Earth-to-
space transmission is greater than that in the band 37.5-39.5 GHz
for space-to-Earth transmission in order to accommodate feeder links
to broadcasting satellites. Administrations are urged to take all
practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2-49.2 GHz for feeder links
for the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the band 40.5-
42.5 GHz.
5.552A The allocation to the fixed service in the bands 47.2-
47.5 GHz and 47.9-48.2 GHz is designated for use by high altitude
platform stations. The use of the bands 47.2-47.5 GHz and 47.9-48.2
GHz is subject to the provisions of Resolution 122 (Rev.WRC-07).
(WRC-07)
5.553 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz and 66-71 GHz, stations in the
land mobile service may be operated subject to not causing harmful
interference to the space radiocommunication services to which these
bands are allocated (see No. 5.43).
5.554 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 95-100 GHz, 123-130
GHz, 191.8-200 GHz and 252-265 GHz, satellite links connecting land
stations at specified fixed points are also authorized when used in
conjunction with the mobile-satellite service or the
radionavigation-satellite service.
5.554A The use of the bands 47.5-47.9 GHz, 48.2-48.54 GHz and
49.44-50.2 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is
limited to geostationary satellites.
5.555 Additional allocation: the band 48.94-49.04 GHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.555B The power flux-density in the band 48.94-49.04 GHz
produced by any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) operating in the bands 48.2-48.54 GHz and
49.44-50.2 GHz shall not exceed -151.8 dB(W/m2) in any
500 kHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station.
5.556 In the bands 51.4-54.25 GHz, 58.2-59 GHz and 64-65 GHz,
radio astronomy observations may be carried out under national
arrangements.
5.556A Use of the bands 54.25-56.9 GHz, 57-58.2 GHz and 59-59.3
GHz by the inter-satellite service is limited to satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux-density
at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface
produced by a station in the inter-satellite service, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed -147
dB(W/(m2 [middot] 100 MHz)) for all angles of arrival.
5.556B Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 54.25-55.78 GHz
is also allocated
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to the mobile service on a primary basis for low-density use.
5.557 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 55.78-58.2 GHz
is also allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.557A In the band 55.78-56.26 GHz, in order to protect stations
in the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive), the maximum
power density delivered by a transmitter to the antenna of a fixed
service station is limited to -26 dB(W/MHz).
5.558 In the bands 55.78-58.2 GHz, 59-64 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 122.25-
123 GHz, 130-134 GHz, 167-174.8 GHz and 191.8-200 GHz, stations in
the aeronautical mobile service may be operated subject to not
causing harmful interference to the inter-satellite service (see No.
5.43).
5.558A Use of the band 56.9-57 GHz by inter-satellite systems is
limited to links between satellites in geostationary-satellite orbit
and to transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth
orbit to those in low-Earth orbit. For links between satellites in
the geostationary-satellite orbit, the single entry power flux-
density at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's
surface, for all conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall
not exceed -147 dB(W/(m2 [middot] 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).
5.560 In the band 78-79 GHz radars located on space stations may
be operated on a primary basis in the Earth exploration-satellite
service and in the space research service.
5.561 In the band 74-76 GHz, stations in the fixed, mobile and
broadcasting services shall not cause harmful interference to
stations of the fixed-satellite service or stations of the
broadcasting-satellite service operating in accordance with the
decisions of the appropriate frequency assignment planning
conference for the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.561A The 81-81.5 GHz band is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a secondary basis.
5.561B In Japan, use of the band 84-86 GHz, by the fixed-
satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links in the
broadcasting-satellite service using the geostationary-satellite
orbit.
5.562 The use of the band 94-94.1 GHz by the Earth exploration-
satellite (active) and space research (active) services is limited
to spaceborne cloud radars.
5.562A In the bands 94-94.1 GHz and 130-134 GHz, transmissions
from space stations of the Earth exploration-satellite service
(active) that are directed into the main beam of a radio astronomy
antenna have the potential to damage some radio astronomy receivers.
Space agencies operating the transmitters and the radio astronomy
stations concerned should mutually plan their operations so as to
avoid such occurrences to the maximum extent possible.
5.562B In the bands 105-109.5 GHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz, 155.5-158.5
GHz and 217-226 GHz, the use of this allocation is limited to space-
based radio astronomy only.
5.562C Use of the band 116-122.25 GHz by the inter-satellite
service is limited to satellites in the geostationary-satellite
orbit. The single-entry power flux-density produced by a station in
the inter-satellite service, for all conditions and for all methods
of modulation, at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the
Earth's surface and in the vicinity of all geostationary orbital
positions occupied by passive sensors, shall not exceed -148 dB(W/
(m2 [middot] MHz)) for all angles of arrival.
5.562D Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. of), the bands 128-
130 GHz, 171-171.6 GHz, 172.2-172.8 GHz and 173.3-174 GHz are also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis until
2015.
5.562E The allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite service
(active) is limited to the band 133.5-134 GHz.
5.562F In the band 155.5-158.5 GHz, the allocation to the Earth
exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive)
services shall terminate on 1 January 2018.
5.562G The date of entry into force of the allocation to the
fixed and mobile services in the band 155.5-158.5 GHz shall be 1
January 2018.
5.562H Use of the bands 174.8-182 GHz and 185-190 GHz by the
inter-satellite service is limited to satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux-density
produced by a station in the inter-satellite service, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, at all altitudes from
0 to 1000 km above the Earth's surface and in the vicinity of all
geostationary orbital positions occupied by passive sensors, shall
not exceed -144 dB(W/(m2 [middot] 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
* * * * *
US2 In the band 9-490 kHz, electric utilities operate Power Line
Carrier (PLC) systems on power transmission lines for communications
important to the reliability and security of electric service to the
public. These PLC systems operate under the provisions of 47 CFR
part 15, or Chapter 8 of the NTIA Manual, on an unprotected and non-
interference basis with respect to authorized radio users.
Notification of intent to place new or revised radio frequency
assignments or PLC frequency uses in the band 9-490 kHz is to be
made in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the FCC and
NTIA, and users are urged to minimize potential interference to the
extent practicable. This footnote does not provide any allocation
status to PLC radio frequency uses.
* * * * *
US22 The following provisions shall apply to non-Federal use of
68 carrier frequencies in the range 2-8 MHz, which are not
coordinated with NTIA:
(a) The frequencies authorized pursuant to 47 CFR 90.264
(Disaster Communications) and 47 CFR 90.266 (Long Distance
Communications) are listed in columns 1-2 and columns 3-5,
respectively. All stations are restricted to emission designator
2K80J3E, upper sideband transmissions, a maximum transmitter output
power of 1 kW PEP, and to the class of station(s) listed in the
column heading (i.e., fixed (FX) for all frequencies; base and
mobile (FB and ML) for the frequencies in column 1 and 3; itinerant
FX for the frequencies in columns 4-5).
(b) Use, Geographic, and Time Restrictions. Letter(s) to the
right of a frequency indicate that the frequency is available only
for the following purpose(s):
--A or I: Alternate channel or Interstate coordination.
--C, E, M, or W: For stations located in the Conterminous U.S., East
of 108[deg] West Longitude (WL), West of the Mississippi River, or
West of 90[deg] WL.
--D or N: From two hours after local sunrise until two hours before
local sunset (i.e., Day only operations) or from two hours prior to
local sunset until two hours after local sunrise (i.e., Night only
operations).
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Preferred Carrier Frequencies (kHz)
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Disaster communications Long distance communications
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FX, FB, ML FX FX, FB, ML FX (including itinerant)
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2326 ... I 5135 ... A 2289 5046.6 ... E 7480.1
2411 5140 ... A, I 2292 5052.6 ... E 7483.1
2414 5192 ... I 2395 5055.6 ... E 7486.1 ... E
2419 5195 ... I 2398 5061.6 ... W 7549.1 ... D
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2422 7477 ... A 3170 5067.6 7552.1
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2439 7480 ... A 4538.6 ... N 5074.6 ... E 7555.1 ... W
2463 7802 ... D 4548.6 ... N 5099.1 7558.1 ... W
2466 7805 ... I 4575 5102.1 7559.1 ... W
2471 7932 4610.5 5313.6 7562.1 ... W
2474 7935 ... C, D 4613.5 .................... 7697.1
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2487 .................... 4634.5 6800.1 ... N
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2511 .................... 4637.5 6803.1
2535 .................... 4647 6806.1 ... W
2569 .................... .................... 6855.1 ... N, M
2587 .................... .................... 6858.1 ... N
2801 .................... .................... 6861.1 ... W
2804 ... A .................... .................... 6885.1 ... N
2812 .................... .................... 6888.1 ... N
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Note: To determine the assigned frequency, add 1.4 kHz to the
carrier frequency. Other emission designators may be authorized
within the 2.8 kHz maximum necessary bandwidth pursuant to 47 CFR
90.264 and 90.266.
* * * * *
US37 In bands 1390-1400 and 1427-1432 MHz, Federal operations
(except for devices authorized by the FCC for the Wireless Medical
Telemetry Service) are on a non-interference basis to non-Federal
operations and shall not constrain implementation of non-Federal
operations.
* * * * *
US73 The frequencies 150.775, 150.79, 152.0075, and 163.25 MHz,
and the bands 462.94-463.19675 and 467.94-468.19675 MHz shall be
authorized for the purpose of delivering or rendering medical
services to individuals (medical radiocommunication systems), and
shall be authorized on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal
use. The frequency 152.0075 MHz may also be used for the purpose of
conducting public safety radio communications that include, but are
not limited to, the delivering or rendering of medical services to
individuals.
(a) The use of the frequencies 150.775 and 150.79 MHz is
restricted to mobile stations operating with a maximum e.r.p. of 100
watts. Airborne operations are prohibited.
(b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 and 163.25 MHz is
restricted to base stations that are authorized only for one-way
paging communications to mobile receivers. Transmissions for the
purpose of activating or controlling remote objects on these
frequencies shall not be authorized.
(c) Non-Federal licensees in the Public Safety Radio Pool
holding a valid authorization on May 27, 2005, to operate on the
frequencies 150.7825 and 150.7975 MHz may, upon proper renewal
application, continue to be authorized for such operation; provided
that harmful interference is not caused to present or future Federal
stations in the band 150.05-150.8 MHz and, should harmful
interference result, that the interfering non-Federal operation
shall immediately terminate.
US74 In the bands 25.55-25.67, 73.0-74.6, 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
US385.
* * * * *
US117 In the band 406.1-410 MHz, the following provisions shall
apply:
(a) Stations in the fixed and mobile services are limited to a
transmitter output power of 125 watts, and new authorizations for
stations, other than mobile stations, are subject to prior
coordination by the applicant in the following areas:
(1) Within Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact
Spectrum Manager, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, PR
00612. Phone: 787-878-2612, Fax: 787-878-1861, e-mail:
[email protected].
(2) Within 350 km of the Very Large Array (34[deg]04'44'' N,
107[deg]37' 06'' W), contact Spectrum Manager, National Radio
Astronomy Observatory, P.O. Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, Socorro, NM
87801. Phone: 505-835-7000, Fax: 505-835-7027, e-mail: [email protected].
(3) Within 10 km of the Table Mountain Observatory
(40[deg]07'50'' N, 105[deg]14'40'' W) and for operations only within
the sub-band 407-409 MHz, contact Radio Frequency Manager,
Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Phone: 303-
497-4619, Fax: 303-497-6982, e-mail:
[email protected].
(b) Non-Federal use is limited to the radio astronomy service
and as provided by US13.
US136 The following provisions shall apply in eight HF bands
that are allocated to the broadcasting service (HFBC) on a primary
basis in all Regions.
(a) In Alaska, the assigned frequency band 7368.48-7371.32 kHz
is allocated exclusively to the fixed service (FS) on a primary
basis for non-Federal use in accordance with 47 CFR 80.387.
(b) On the condition that harmful interference is not caused to
the broadcasting service (NIB operations), Federal and non-Federal
stations that communicate wholly within the United States and its
insular areas may operate as specified herein. All such stations
must take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the
broadcasting service published in accordance with Article 12 of the
ITU Radio Regulations and are limited to the minimum power needed
for reliable communications.
(1) Federal stations. Frequencies in the 13 HF bands/sub-bands
listed in the table below (HF NIB Bands) may be authorized to
Federal stations in the FS. In the bands 5.9-5.95, 7.3-7.4, 13.57-
13.6, and 13.80-13.87 MHz (6, 7, 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands),
frequencies may also be authorized to Federal stations in the mobile
except aeronautical mobile route (R) service (MS except AM(R)S).
Federal use of the bands 9.775-9.9, 11.65-11.7, and 11.975-12.05 MHz
is restricted to stations in the FS that were authorized as of June
12, 2003, and each grandfathered station is restricted to a total
radiated power of 24 dBW. In all other HF NIB Bands (*), new Federal
stations may be authorized.
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(2) Non-Federal stations. Non-Federal use of the HF NIB Bands is
restricted to stations in the FS, land mobile service (LMS), and
maritime mobile service (MMS) that were licensed prior to March 25,
2007, except that, in the sub-band 7.35-7.4 MHz, use is restricted
to stations that were licensed prior to March 29, 2009.
NIB Operations in Eight HFBC Bands (MHz)
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Federal (* new stations
HF NIB band permitted) Non-Federal HFBC band
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5.90-5.95............................ * FS and MS except AM(R)S.... MMS..................... 5.90-6.20
7.30-7.40............................ * FS and MS except AM(R)S.... FS, LMS and MMS......... 7.30-7.40
9.40-9.50............................ * 9 MHz: FS.................. FS and LMS.............. 9.40-9.90
9.775-9.90........................... FS (Grandfathered, restricted
to 24 dBW).
11.60-11.65.......................... * 11 MHz: FS................. FS...................... 11.60-12.10
11.65-11.70.......................... FS (Grandfathered, restricted
to 24 dBW).
11.975-12.05......................... FS (Grandfathered, restricted
to 24 dBW).
12.05-12.10.......................... * 12 MHz: FS................. FS......................
13.57-13.60.......................... * FS and MS except AM(R)S.... MMS..................... 13.57-13.87
13.80-13.87.......................... * FS and MS except AM(R)S.... MMS.....................
15.60-15.80.......................... * 15 MHz: FS................. FS...................... 15.10-15.80
17.48-17.55.......................... * 17 MHz: FS................. ........................ 17.48-17.90
18.90-19.02.......................... * 19 MHz: FS................. MMS..................... 18.90-19.02
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Note: Non-Federal stations may continue to operate in nine HF
NIB Bands as follows: (i) In the 6, 7, 13.6, 13.8, and 19 MHz bands,
stations in the MMS; (ii) In the 7 and 9 MHz bands, stations in the
FS and LMS; and (iii) In the 11, 12, and 15 MHz band, stations in
the FS.
US142 In the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz, the following
provisions shall apply:
(a) In the U.S. Pacific insular areas located in Region 3 (see
47 CFR 2.105(a), note 3), the bands 7.2-7.3 and 7.4-7.45 MHz are
alternatively allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis. Use of this allocation is restricted to international
broadcast stations that transmit to geographical zones and areas of
reception in Region 1 or Region 3.
(b) The use of the band 7.2-7.3 MHz in Region 2 by the amateur
service shall not impose constraints on the broadcasting service
intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3.
* * * * *
* * * * *
US226 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 Appendix 18.
In the band 156.2475-156.7625 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). Any use of
frequencies in this band 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.
US228 The use of the bands 161.9625-161.9875 MHz (AIS 1 with
center frequency 161.975 MHz) and 162.0125-162.0375 MHz (AIS 2 with
center frequency 162.025 MHz) by the maritime mobile service is
restricted to Automatic Identification Systems (AIS), except that
non-Federal stations in the band 161.9625-161.9875 MHz may continue
to operate on a primary basis according to the following schedule:
(a) In VHF Public Coast Service Areas (VPCSAs) 1-9, site-based
stations licensed prior to November 13, 2006 may continue to operate
until expiration of the license term for licenses in active status
as of November 13, 2006; (b) In VPCSAs 10-42, site-based stations
licensed prior to March 2, 2009 may continue to operate until March
4, 2024; and (c) In VPCSAs 10-42, geographical stations licensed
prior to March 2, 2009 may continue to operate until March 2, 2011.
See 47 CFR 80.371(c)(1)(ii) for the definitions of VPCSAs and
geographic license.
* * * * *
US241 The following provision shall apply to Federal operations
in the band 216-220.035 MHz:
(a) Use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band 216-
220 MHz and of the aeronautical mobile service in the sub-band 217-
220 MHz is restricted to telemetry and associated telecommand
operations. New stations in the fixed and land mobile services shall
not be authorized in the sub-band 216-217 MHz.
(b) The sub-band 216.965-216.995 MHz is also allocated to the
Federal radiolocation service on a primary basis and the use of this
allocation is restricted to the Air Force Space Surveillance System
(AFSSS) radar system. AFSSS stations transmit on the frequency
216.98 MHz and other operations may be affected within: 1) 250 km of
Lake Kickapoo (Archer City), TX (33[deg]2'48'' N, 98[deg]45'46'' W);
and 2) 150 km of Gila River (Phoenix), AZ (33[deg]6'32'' N,
112[deg]1'45'' W) and Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), AL (32[deg]39'33'' N,
86[deg]15'52'' W). AFSSS reception shall be protected from harmful
interference within 50 km of: (1) Elephant Butte, NM (33[deg]26'35''
N, 106[deg]59'50'' W); (2) Fort Stewart, GA (31[deg]58'36'' N,
81[deg]30'34'' W); (3) Hawkinsville, GA (32[deg]17'20'' N,
83[deg]32'10'' W); (4) Red River, AR (33[deg]19'48'' N,
93[deg]33'1'' W); (5) San Diego, CA (32[deg]34'42'' N,
116[deg]58'11'' W); and (6) Silver Lake, MS (33[deg]8'42'' N,
91[deg]1'16'' W).
(c) The sub-band 219.965-220.035 MHz is also allocated to the
Federal radiolocation service on a secondary basis and the use of
this allocation is restricted to air-search radars onboard Coast
Guard vessels.
US242 Use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band 220-
222 MHz shall be in accordance with the following plan:
(a) Frequencies are assigned in pairs, with base station
transmit frequencies taken from the sub-band 220-221 MHz and with
corresponding mobile and control station transmit frequencies being
1 MHz higher and taken from the sub-band 221-222 MHz.
(b) In the non-Federal exclusive sub-bands, temporary fixed
geophysical telemetry operations are also permitted on a secondary
basis.
(c) The use of Channels 161-170 is restricted to public safety/
mutual aid communications.
(d) The use of Channels 181-185 is restricted to emergency
medical communications.
220 MHz Plan
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Use Base transmit Mobile transmit Channel Nos.
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Non-Federal exclusive..................................... 220.00-220.55 221.00-221.55 001-110
Federal exclusive......................................... 220.55-220.60 221.55-221.60 111-120
Non-Federal exclusive..................................... 220.60-220.80 221.60-221.80 121-160
Shared.................................................... 220.80-220.85 221.80-221.85 161-170
Non-Federal exclusive..................................... 220.85-220.90 221.85-221.90 171-180
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Shared.................................................... 220.90-220.925 221.90-221.925 181-185
Non-Federal exclusive..................................... 220.925-221 221.925-222 186-200
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* * * * *
US269 In the band 420-450 MHz, the following provisions shall
apply to the non-Federal radiolocation service:
(a) Pulse-ranging radiolocation systems may be authorized for
use along the shoreline of the conterminous United States and
Alaska.
(b) In the sub-band 420-435 MHz, spread spectrum radiolocation
systems may be authorized within the conterminous United States and
Alaska.
(c) All stations operating in accordance with this provision
shall be secondary to stations operating in accordance with the
Table of Frequency Allocations.
(d) Authorizations shall be granted on a case-by-case basis;
however, operations proposed to be located within the areas listed
in paragraph (a) of US270 should not expect to be accommodated.
US270 In the band 420-450 MHz, the following provisions shall
apply to the amateur service:
(a) The peak envelope power of an amateur station shall not
exceed 50 watts in the following areas, unless expressly authorized
by the FCC after mutual agreement, on a case-by-case basis, between
the District Director of the applicable field office and the
military area frequency coordinator at the applicable military base.
For areas (5) through (7), the appropriate military coordinator is
located at Peterson AFB, CO.
(1) Arizona, Florida and New Mexico.
(2) Within those portions of California and Nevada that are
south of latitude 37[deg]10' N.
(3) Within that portion of Texas that is west of longitude
104[deg] W.
(4) Within 322 km of Eglin AFB, FL (30[deg]30' N, 86[deg]30' W);
Patrick AFB, FL (28[deg]21' N, 80[deg]43' W); and the Pacific
Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, CA (34[deg]09' N, 119[deg]11' W).
(5) Within 240 km of Beale AFB, CA (39[deg]08' N, 121[deg]26'
W).
(6) Within 200 km of Goodfellow AFB, TX (31[deg]25' N,
100[deg]24' W) and Warner Robins AFB, GA (32[deg]38' N, 83[deg]35'
W).
(7) Within 160 km of Clear AFS, AK (64[deg]17' N, 149[deg]10'
W); Concrete, ND (48[deg]43' N, 97[deg]54' W); and Otis AFB, MA
(41[deg]45' N, 70[deg]32' W).
(b) In the sub-band 420-430 MHz, the amateur service is not
allocated north of Line A (def. Sec. 2.1).
* * * * *
US298 The assigned frequencies 27.555, 27.615, 27.635, 27.655,
27.765, and 27.860 MHz are available for use by forest product
licensees on a secondary basis to Federal operations including
experimental stations. Non-Federal operations on these frequencies
will not exceed 150 watts output power and are limited to the states
of Washington, Oregon, Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and
Texas (eastern portion).
* * * * *
US378 In the band 1710-1755 MHz, the following provisions apply:
(a) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay stations may operate
indefinitely on a primary basis within 80 km of Cherry Point, NC
(34[deg]58' N, 76[deg]56' W) and Yuma, AZ (32[deg]32' N, 113[deg]58'
W).
(b) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay stations shall
operate on a secondary basis to primary non-Federal operations at
the 14 sites listed below:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
State Location Coordinates
------------------------------------------------------------------------
80 km radius of operation centered on:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
CA................ China Lake...... 35[deg]41' N, 117[deg]41' W.
CA................ Pacific Missile 34[deg]07' N, 119[deg]30' W.
Test Range/
Point Mugu.
FL................ Eglin AFB....... 30[deg]29' N, 086[deg]31' W.
MD................ Patuxent River.. 38[deg]17' N, 076[deg]25' W.
NM................ White Sands 33[deg]00' N, 106[deg]30' W.
Missile Range.
NV................ Nellis AFB...... 36[deg]14' N, 115[deg]02' W.
UT................ Hill AFB........ 41[deg]07' N, 111[deg]58' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
50 km radius of operation centered on:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
AL................ Fort Rucker..... 31[deg]13' N, 085[deg]49' W.
CA................ Fort Irwin...... 35[deg]16' N, 116[deg]41' W.
GA................ Fort Benning.... 32[deg]22' N, 084[deg]56' W.
GA................ Fort Stewart.... 31[deg]52' N, 081[deg]37' W.
KY................ Fort Campbell... 36[deg]41' N, 087[deg]28' W.
NC................ Fort Bragg...... 35[deg]09' N, 079[deg]01' W.
WA................ Fort Lewis...... 47[deg]05' N, 122[deg]36' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) In the sub-band 1710-1720 MHz, precision guided munitions
shall operate on a primary basis until inventory is exhausted or
until December 31, 2008, whichever is earlier.
(d) All other Federal stations in the fixed and mobile services
shall operate on a primary basis until reaccommodated in accordance
with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act.
US385 Radio astronomy observations may be made in the bands
1350-1400 MHz, 1718.8-1722.2 MHz, and 4950-4990 MHz on an
unprotected basis, and in the band 2655-2690 MHz on a secondary
basis, at the following radio astronomy observatories:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allen Telescope Array, Hat Rectangle between latitudes 40[deg]00'
Creek, CA. N and 42[deg]00' N and between
longitudes 120[deg]15' W and
122[deg]15' W.
NASA Goldstone Deep Space 80 kilometers (50 mile) radius
Communications Complex, centered on 35[deg]20' N, 116[deg]53'
Goldstone, CA. W.
National Astronomy and Rectangle between latitudes 17[deg]30'
Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, PR. N and 19[deg]00' N and between
longitudes 65[deg]10' W and
68[deg]00' W.
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National Radio Astronomy Rectangle between latitudes 32[deg]30'
Observatory, Socorro, NM. N and 35[deg]30' N and between
longitudes 106[deg]00' W and
109[deg]00' W.
National Radio Astronomy Rectangle between latitudes 37[deg]30'
Observatory, Green Bank, WV. N and 39[deg]15' N and between
longitudes 78[deg]30' W and
80[deg]30' W.
National Radio Astronomy 80 kilometer radius centered on:
Observatory, Very Long Baseline
Array Stations.
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North latitude West longitude
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Brewster, WA.................... 48[deg]08'........ 119[deg]41'
Fort Davis, TX.................. 30[deg]38'........ 103[deg]57'
Hancock, NH..................... 42[deg]56'........ 71[deg]59'
Kitt Peak, AZ................... 31[deg]57'........ 111[deg]37'
Los Alamos, NM.................. 35[deg]47'........ 106[deg]15'
Mauna Kea, HI................... 19[deg]48'........ 155[deg]27'
North Liberty, IA............... 41[deg]46'........ 91[deg]34'
Owens Valley, CA................ 37[deg]14'........ 118[deg]17'
Pie Town, NM.................... 34[deg]18'........ 108[deg]07'
Saint Croix, VI................. 17[deg]45'........ 64[deg]35'
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Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Two contiguous rectangles, one between
Big Pine, CA. latitudes 36[deg]00' N and 37[deg]00'
N and between longitudes 117[deg]40'
W and 118[deg]30' W and the second
between latitudes 37[deg]00' N and
38[deg]00' N and between longitudes
118[deg]00' W and 118[deg]50' W.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) In the bands 1350-1400 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, every
practicable effort will be made to avoid the assignment of
frequencies to stations in the fixed and mobile services that could
interfere with radio astronomy observations within the geographic
areas given above. In addition, every practicable effort will be
made to avoid assignment of frequencies in these bands to stations
in the aeronautical mobile service which operate outside of those
geographic areas, but which may cause harmful interference to the
listed observatories. Should such assignments result in harmful
interference to these observatories, the situation will be remedied
to the extent practicable.
(b) In the band 2655-2690 MHz, for radio astronomy observations
performed at the locations listed above, licensees are urged to
coordinate their systems through the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Management Unit, Division of Astronomical Sciences, National Science
Foundation, Room 1030, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22230.
* * * * *
US444 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, US444A and Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-03) of the ITU Radio
Regulations apply.
US444A The band 5091-5150 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-
satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for non-
Federal use. This allocation is limited to feeder links of non-
geostationary mobile-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite
service and is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following conditions also apply:
--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) of the ITU Radio Regulations;
--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.
US519 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 of the
ITU Radio Regulations.
Non-Federal Government (NG) Footnotes
* * * * *
NG5 In the band 535-1705 kHz, AM broadcast licensees and
permittees may use their AM carrier on a secondary basis to transmit
signals intended for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In
the band 88-108 MHz, FM broadcast licensees and permittees are
permitted to use subcarriers on a secondary basis to transmit
signals intended for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In
the bands 54-72, 76-88, 174-216, 470-608, and 614-698 MHz, TV
broadcast licensees and permittees are permitted to use subcarriers
on a secondary basis for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes.
* * * * *
NG7 In the bands 2000-2065, 2107-2170, and 2194-2495 kHz, fixed
stations associated with the maritime mobile service may be
authorized, for purposes of communication with coast stations, to
use frequencies assignable to ship stations in these bands on the
condition that harmful interference will not be caused to services
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations. See
47 CFR 80.371(a) for the list of available carrier frequencies.
* * * * *
NG14 TV broadcast stations authorized to operate in the bands
54-72, 76-88, 174-216, 470-608, and 614-698 MHz may use a portion of
the television vertical blanking interval for the transmission of
telecommunications signals, on the condition that harmful
interference will not be caused to the reception of primary
services, and that such telecommunications services must accept any
interference caused by primary services operating in these bands.
* * * * *
Federal Government (G) Footnotes
* * * * *
G2 In the bands 216.965-216.995 MHz, 420-450 MHz (except as
provided for in G129), 890-902 MHz, 928-942 MHz, 1300-1390 MHz,
2310-2390 MHz, 2417-2450 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz, 3300-3500 MHz (except
as provided for in US108), 5650-5925 MHz, and 9000-9200 MHz, use of
the Federal radiolocation service is restricted to the military
services.
* * * * *
G134 In the band 7190-7235 MHz, Federal earth stations operating
in the meteorological-satellite service (Earth-to-space) may be
authorized subject to the following conditions:
(a) Earth stations are limited to those communicating with the
Department of Commerce Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellites (GOES).
(b) There shall not be more than five earth stations authorized
at one time.
(c) The GOES satellite receiver shall not claim protection from
existing and future stations in the fixed service (ITU Radio
Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply).
0
10. Section 2.201 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
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Sec. 2.201 Emission, modulation, and transmission characteristics.
* * * * *
(b) Three symbols are used to describe the basic characteristics of
emissions. Emissions are classified and symbolized according to the
following characteristics:
(1) First symbol--type of modulation of the main carrier;
(2) Second symbol--nature of signal(s) modulating the main carrier;
(3) Third symbol--type of information to be transmitted.
Note to paragraph (b): Two additional symbols for the
classification of emissions may be added for a more complete
description of an emission. See Appendix 1, Sub-Section IIB of the
ITU Radio Regulations for the specifications of these fourth and
fifth symbols. Use of these symbols is not required by the
Commission.
* * * * *
PART 15--RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES
0
11. The authority citation for part 15 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, 304, 307, 336, and 544a.
0
12. Section 15.5 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 15.5 General conditions of operation.
(a) Persons operating intentional or unintentional radiators shall
not be deemed to have any vested or recognizable right to continued use
of any given frequency by virtue of prior registration or certification
of equipment, or, for power line carrier systems, on the basis of prior
notification of use pursuant to Sec. 90.35(g) of this chapter.
* * * * *
0
13. Section 15.113 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 15.113 Power line carrier systems.
* * * * *
(a) A power utility operating a power line carrier system shall
submit the details of all existing systems plus any proposed new
systems or changes to existing systems to an industry-operated entity
as set forth in Sec. 90.35(g) of this chapter. No notification to the
FCC is required.
* * * * *
PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
0
14. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-744. Interprets or applies Sections 4,
301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332 of the Communications Act, as
amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332,
unless otherwise noted.
0
15. Section 25.202 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(5) to read as
follows:
Sec. 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission
limitations.
(a) * * *
(5) The following frequencies are available for use by the inter-
satellite service:
22.55-23.00 GHz
23.00-23.55 GHz
24.45-24.65 GHz
24.65-24.75 GHz
54.25-56.90 GHz
57.00-58.20 GHz
65.00-71.00 GHz
* * * * *
PART 73--RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES
0
16. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 334, 336 and 339.
0
17. Section 73.702 is amended by revising paragraphs (f) and (h)(1) and
by removing and reserving paragraph (g).
The revisions read as follows:
Sec. 73.702 Assignment and use of frequencies.
* * * * *
(f) Assigned frequencies. To the extent practicable, the
frequencies assigned to international broadcast stations shall be
within the following frequency bands, which are allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary and exclusive basis, except as noted
in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this section:
(1) In all Regions:
(i) Exclusive: 5,900-6,200 kHz; 7,300-7,350 kHz; 9,400-9,900 kHz;
11,600-12,100 kHz; 13,570-13,870 kHz; 15,100-15,800 kHz; 17,480-17,900
kHz; 18,900-19,020 kHz; 21,450-21,850 kHz; and 25,670-26,100 kHz.
(ii) Co-primary: 7,350-7,400 kHz, except in the countries listed in
47 CFR 2.106, footnote 5.143C, where this band is also allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis.
(2) In Region 1 and Region 3: 7,200-7,300 kHz and 7,400-7,450 kHz.
Note to paragraph (f): For the allocation of frequencies, the
ITU has divided the world into three Regions, which are defined in
47 CFR 2.104(b). The bands 7,200-7,300 kHz and 7,400-7,450 kHz are
not allocated to the broadcasting service in Region 2. Subject to
not causing harmful interference to the broadcasting service, fixed
and mobile services may operate in certain of the international
broadcasting bands; see 47 CFR 2.106, footnotes 5.136, 5.143,
5.143A, 5.143B, 5.143D, 5.146, 5.147, and 5.151.
* * * * *
(h) Requirements for Regional operation. (1) Frequency assignments
in the bands 7,200-7,300 kHz and 7,400-7,450 kHz shall be restricted to
international broadcast stations in the Pacific insular areas that are
located in Region 3 (as defined in 47 CFR 2.105(a), note 3) that
transmit to geographical zones and areas of reception in Region 1 or
Region 3.
* * * * *
PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
0
18. The authority citation for part 90 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Sections 4(i), 11, 303(g), 303(r), and 332(c)(7) of
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i), 161,
303(g), 303(r), 332(c)(7).
0
19. Section 90.35 is amended by revising the first sentence in
paragraph (g) to read as follows:
Sec. 90.35 Industrial/Business Pool.
* * * * *
(g) The frequencies 9-490 kHz are used to operate electric utility
Power Line Carrier (PLC) systems on power transmission lines for
communications essential to the reliability and security of electric
service to the public, in accordance with part 15 of this chapter.* * *
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