[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 47, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2006]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 47CFR2.106]
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TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION
CHAPTER I--FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
PART 2_FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL RULES AND
REGULATIONS--Table of Contents
Subpart B_Allocation, Assignment, and Use of Radio Frequencies
Sec. 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations.
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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
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kHz are urged to advise other administrations that may be concerned in
order that such research may be afforded all practicable protection from
harmful interference.
5.55 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria,
Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the band 14-17 kHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.56 The stations of services to which the bands 14-19.95 kHz and
20.05-70 kHz and in Region 1 also the bands 72-84 kHz and 86-90 kHz are
allocated may transmit standard frequency and time signals. Such
stations shall be afforded protection from harmful interference. In
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan
and Turkmenistan, the frequencies 25 kHz and 50 kHz will be used for
this purpose under the same conditions.
5.57 The use of the bands 14-19.95 kHz, 20.05-70 kHz and 70-90 kHz
(72-84 kHz and 86-90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile service is
limited to coast radiotelegraph stations (A1A and F1B only).
Exceptionally, the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is authorized
subject to the necessary bandwidth not exceeding that normally used for
class A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned.
5.58 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the band 67-70 kHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.59 Different category of service: in Bangladesh and Pakistan, the
allocation of the bands 70-72 kHz and 84-86 kHz to the fixed and
maritime mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.60 In the bands 70-90 kHz (70-86 kHz in Region 1) and 110-130 kHz
(112-130 kHz in Region 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may be used on
condition that they do not cause harmful interference to other services
to which these bands are allocated.
5.61 In Region 2, the establishment and operation of stations in the
maritime radionavigation service in the bands 70-90 kHz and 110-130 kHz
shall be subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations whose services, operating in accordance with the Table,
may be affected. However, stations of the fixed, maritime mobile and
radiolocation services shall not cause harmful interference to stations
in the maritime radionavigation service established under such
agreements.
5.62 Administrations which operate stations in the radionavigation
service in the band 90-110 kHz are urged to coordinate technical and
operating characteristics in such a way as to avoid harmful interference
to the services provided by these stations.
5.64 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, F1C or F3C emissions are
authorized for stations of the fixed service in the bands allocated to
this service between 90 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) and for
stations of the maritime mobile service in the bands allocated to this
service between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1).
Exceptionally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also authorized in the
bands between 110 kHz and 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) for stations
of the maritime mobile service.
5.65 Different category of service: in Bangladesh, the allocation of
the bands 112-117.6 kHz and 126-129 kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile
services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.66 Different category of service: in Germany, the allocation of
the band 115-117.6 kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile services is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the radionavigation service on a
secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.67 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 130-148.5 kHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a secondary basis. Within
and between these countries this service shall have an equal right to
operate.
5.68 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Burundi, Congo (Rep. of
the), Malawi, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and South Africa, the
band 160-200 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.69 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the band 200-255 kHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.70 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,
the Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Lesotho,
Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Oman, the Dem. Rep. of
the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Zambia and
Zimbabwe, the band 200-283.5 kHz is allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.71 Alternative allocation: in Tunisia, the band 255-283.5 kHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.72 Norwegian stations of the fixed service situated in northern
areas (north of 60[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.
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5.74 Additional Allocation: in Region 1, the frequency band 285.3-
285.7 kHz is also allocated to the maritime radionavigation service
(other than radiobeacons) on a primary basis.
5.75 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the Black Sea areas of Bulgaria and Romania,
the allocation of the band 315-325 kHz to the maritime radionavigation
service is on a primary basis under the condition that in the Baltic Sea
area, the assignment of frequencies in this band to new stations in the
maritime or aeronautical radionavigation services shall be subject to
prior consultation between the administrations concerned.
5.76 The frequency 410 kHz is designated for radio direction-finding
in the maritime radionavigation service. The other radionavigation
services to which the band 405-415 kHz is allocated shall not cause
harmful interference to radio direction-finding in the band 406.5-413.5
kHz.
5.77 Different category of service: in Australia, China, the French
Overseas Territories of Region 3, India, Indonesia (until 1 January
2005), Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea and
Sri Lanka, the allocation of the band 415-495 kHz to the aeronautical
radionavigation service is on a primary basis. Administrations in these
countries shall take all practical steps necessary to ensure that
aeronautical radionavigation stations in the band 435-495 kHz do not
cause interference to reception by coast stations of ship stations
transmitting on frequencies designated for ship stations on a worldwide
basis (see No. 52.39).
5.78 Different category of service: in Cuba, the United States of
America and Mexico, the allocation of the band 415-435 kHz to the
aeronautical radionavigation service is on a primary basis.
5.79 The use of the bands 415-495 kHz and 505-526.5 kHz (505-510 kHz
in Region 2) by the maritime mobile service is limited to
radiotelegraphy.
5.79A When establishing coast stations in the NAVTEX service on the
frequencies 490 kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, administrations are
strongly recommended to coordinate the operating characteristics in
accordance with the procedures of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) (see Resolution 339 (Rev.WRC-97))\3\.
5.80 In Region 2, the use of the band 435-495 kHz by the
aeronautical radionavigation service is limited to non-directional
beacons not employing voice transmission.
5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is, from
the date of full implementation of the GMDSS (see Resolution 331
(Rev.WRC-97)) \3\, to be used exclusively for the transmission by coast
stations of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent
information to ships, by means of narrow-band direct-printing
telegraphy. The conditions for use of the frequency 490 kHz are
prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. In using the band 415-495 kHz for the
aeronautical radionavigation service, administrations are requested to
ensure that no harmful interference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz.
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5.83 The frequency 500 kHz is an international distress and calling
frequency for Morse radiotelegraphy. The conditions for its use are
prescribed in Articles 31 and 52, and in Appendix 13.
5.84 The conditions for the use of the frequency 518 kHz by the
maritime mobile service are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in
Appendix 13.
5.86 In Region 2, in the band 525-535 kHz the carrier power of
broadcasting stations shall not exceed 1 kW during the day and 250 W at
night.
5.87 Additional allocation: In Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, the band
526.5-535 kHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a secondary
basis.
5.87A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan, the band 526.5-1606.5
kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
Such use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations concerned and limited to ground-based radiobeacons in
operation on 27 October 1997 until the end of their lifetime.
5.88 Additional allocation: in China, the band 526.5-535 kHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a secondary
basis.
5.89 In Region 2, the use of the band 1605-1705 kHz by stations of
the broadcasting service is subject to the Plan established by the
Regional Administrative Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988).
The examination of frequency assignments to stations of the fixed
and mobile services in the band 1625-1705 kHz shall take account of the
allotments appearing in the Plan established by the Regional
Administrative Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988).
5.90 In the band 1605-1705 kHz, in cases where a broadcasting
station of Region 2 is concerned, the service area of the maritime
mobile stations in Region 1 shall be limited to that provided by ground-
wave propagation.
5.91 Additional allocation: in the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the
band 1606.5-1705 kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
secondary basis.
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5.92 Some countries of Region 1 use radiodetermination systems in
the bands 1606.5-1625 kHz, 1635-1800 kHz, 1850-2160 kHz, 2194-2300 kHz,
2502-2850 kHz and 3500-3800 kHz, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. The radiated mean power of these stations shall not exceed 50 W.
5.93 Additional allocation: in Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Hungary, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the
Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the
bands 1625-1635 kHz, 1800-1810 kHz and 2160-2170 kHz and, in Bulgaria,
the bands 1625-1635 kHz and 1800-1810 kHz, are also allocated to the
fixed and land mobile services on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.96 In Germany, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Denmark,
Estonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Ireland,
Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta,
Moldova, Norway, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech
Rep., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
and Ukraine, administrations may allocate up to 200 kHz to their amateur
service in the bands 1715-1800 kHz and 1850-2000 kHz. However, when
allocating the bands within this range to their amateur service,
administrations shall, after prior consultation with administrations of
neighbouring countries, take such steps as may be necessary to prevent
harmful interference from their amateur service to the fixed and mobile
services of other countries. The mean power of any amateur station shall
not exceed 10 W.
5.97 In Region 3, the Loran system operates either on 1850 kHz or
1950 kHz, the bands occupied being 1825-1875 kHz and 1925-1975 kHz
respectively. Other services to which the band 1800-2000 kHz is
allocated may use any frequency therein on condition that no harmful
interference is caused to the Loran system operating on 1850 kHz or 1950
kHz.
5.98 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Denmark,
Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Turkey
and Ukraine, the band 1810-1830 kHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.99 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Uzbekistan, Slovakia,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Chad, and Togo, the band 1810-
1830 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.100 In Region 1, the authorization to use the band 1810-1830 kHz
by the amateur service in countries situated totally or partially north
of 40[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 Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico,
Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, the band 1850-2000 kHz is
allocated to the fixed, mobile except aeronautical mobile, radiolocation
and radionavigation services on a primary basis.
5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments to stations in the fixed
and mobile services in the bands 1850-2045 kHz, 2194-2498 kHz, 2502-2625
kHz and 2650-2850 kHz, administrations should bear in mind the special
requirements of the maritime mobile service.
5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band 2025-2045 kHz by the
meteorological aids service is limited to oceanographic buoy stations.
5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, coast stations and ship
stations using radiotelephony in the band 2065-2107 kHz shall be limited
to class J3E emissions and to a peak envelope power not exceeding 1 kW.
Preferably, the following carrier frequencies should be used: 2065.0
kHz, 2079.0 kHz, 2082.5 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz, 2096.5 kHz, 2100.0
kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina and Uruguay, the carrier frequencies
2068.5 kHz and 2075.5 kHz are also used for this purpose, while the
frequencies within the band 2072-2075.5 kHz are used as provided in No.
52.165.
5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no harmful interference is caused
to the maritime mobile service, the frequencies between 2065 kHz and
2107 kHz may be used by stations of the fixed service communicating only
within national borders and whose mean power does not exceed 50 W. In
notifying the frequencies, the attention of the Bureau should be drawn
to these provisions.
5.107 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Eritrea, Ethiopia,
Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lesotho, Somalia and Swaziland, the
band 2160-2170 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile (R), services on a primary basis. The mean power of
stations in these services shall not exceed 50 W.
5.108 The carrier frequency 2182 kHz is an international distress
and calling frequency for radiotelephony. The conditions for the
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use of the band 2173.5-2190.5 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52
and in Appendix 13.
5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5 kHz,
12577 kHz and 16804.5 kHz are international distress frequencies for
digital selective calling. The conditions for the use of these
frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5 kHz,
12520 kHz and 16695 kHz are international distress frequencies for
narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The conditions for the use of
these frequencies are prescribed in Article 31.
5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz
and the frequencies 121.5 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz may also be used,
in accordance with the procedures in force for terrestrial
radiocommunication services, for search and rescue operations concerning
manned space vehicles. The conditions for the use of the frequencies are
prescribed in Article 31 and in Appendix 13.
The same applies to the frequencies 10003 kHz, 14993 kHz and 19993
kHz, but in each of these cases emissions must be confined in a band of
3 kHz about the frequency.
5.112 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark,
Malta, Serbia and Montenegro, and Sri Lanka, the band 2194-2300 kHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services
on a primary basis.
5.113 For the conditions for the use of the bands 2300-2495 kHz
(2498 kHz in Region 1), 3200-3400 kHz, 4750-4995 kHz and 5005-5060 kHz
by the broadcasting service, see Nos. 5.16 to 5.20, 5.21 and 23.3 to
23.10.
5.114 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark,
Iraq, Malta, and Serbia and Montenegro, the band 2502-2625 kHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services
on a primary basis.
5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may
also be used, in accordance with Article 31 and Appendix 13 by stations
of the maritime mobile service engaged in coordinated search and rescue
operations.
5.116 Administrations are urged to authorize the use of the band
3155-3195 kHz to provide a common worldwide channel for low power
wireless hearing aids. Additional channels for these devices may be
assigned by administrations in the bands between 3155 kHz and 3400 kHz
to suit local needs.
It should be noted that frequencies in the range 3000 kHz to 4000
kHz are suitable for hearing aid devices which are designed to operate
over short distances within the induction field.
5.117 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, C[ocirc]te
d'Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, Liberia, Malta, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri
Lanka and Togo, the band 3155-3200 kHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.118 Additional allocation: In the United States, Mexico, Peru and
Uruguay, the band 3230-3400 kHz is also allocated to the radiolocation
service on a secondary basis.
5.119 Additional allocation: in Honduras, Mexico, Peru and
Venezuela, the band 3500-3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis.
5.122 Alternative allocation: in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador,
Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, the band 3750-4000 kHz is allocated to the
fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary
basis.
5.123 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the
band 3900-3950 kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.125 Additional allocation: in Greenland, the band 3950-4000 kHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The power
of the broadcasting stations operating in this band shall not exceed
that necessary for a national service and shall in no case exceed 5 kW.
5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the band
3995-4005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and time
signals.
5.127 The use of the band 4000-4063 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to ship stations using radiotelephony (see No. 52.220
and Appendix 17).
5.128 In Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Botswana, Burkina Faso, the Central African Rep., China, Georgia, India,
Kazakstan, Mali, Niger, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan,
Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, in the bands 4063-4123 kHz, 4130-4133
kHz and 4408-4438 kHz, stations of limited power in the fixed service
which are situated at least 600 km from the coast may operate on
condition that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime mobile
service.
5.129 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
maritime mobile service, the frequencies in the bands 4063-4123 kHz and
4130-4438 kHz may be used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located with a mean power not exceeding 50 W.
5.130 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 4125 kHz
and 6215 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in Appendix 13.
5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used exclusively for the
transmission by coast stations of meteorological and navigational
warnings and urgent information to ships by
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means of narrow-band direct-printing techniques.
5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz,
16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the
international frequencies for the transmission of maritime safety
information (MSI) (see Appendix 17).
5.133 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Georgia, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the allocation of the band 5130-5250 kHz to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.134 The use of the bands 5900-5950 kHz, 7300-7350 kHz, 9400-9500
kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 13570-13600 kHz, 13800-13870 kHz,
15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz and 18900-19020 kHz by the broadcasting
service as from 1 April 2007 is subject to the application of the
procedure of Article 12. Administrations are encouraged to use these
bands to facilitate the introduction of digitally modulated emissions in
accordance with the provisions of Resolution 517 (Rev.WRC-03).
5.136 The band 5900-5950 kHz is allocated, until 1 April 2007, to
the fixed service on a primary basis, as well as to the following
services: In Region 1 to the land mobile service on a primary basis, in
Region 2 to the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service on a
primary basis, and in Region 3 to the mobile except aeronautical mobile
(R) service on a secondary basis, subject to application of the
procedure referred to in Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC-95)\3\. After 1 April
2007, frequencies in this band may be used by stations in the above-
mentioned services, communicating only within the boundary of the
country in which they are located, on the condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the broadcasting service. When using
frequencies for these services, administrations are urged to use the
minimum power required and to take account of the seasonal use of
frequencies by the broadcasting service published in accordance with the
Radio Regulations.
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5.137 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
maritime mobile service, the bands 6200-6213.5 kHz and 6220.5-6525 kHz
may be used exceptionally by stations in the fixed service,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, with a mean power not exceeding 50 W. At the time of
notification of these frequencies, the attention of the Bureau will be
drawn to the above conditions.
5.138 The following bands:
6765-6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz),
433.05-434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz) in Region 1 except in
the countries mentioned in No. 5.280,
61-61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz),
122-123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), and
244-246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz)
are designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. The use of these frequency bands for ISM applications
shall be subject to special authorization by the administration
concerned, in agreement with other administrations whose
radiocommunication services might be affected. In applying this
provision, administrations shall have due regard to the latest relevant
ITU-R Recommendations.
5.138A Until 29 March 2009, the band 6765-7000 kHz is allocated to
the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis. After this date, this band is allocated to the fixed
and the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) services on a primary
basis.
5.139 Different category of service: Until 29 March 2009, in
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of the
band 6765-7000 kHz to the land mobile service is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33).
5.140 Additional allocation: In Angola, Iraq, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia
and Togo, the band 7000-7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed service
on a primary basis.
5.141 Alternative allocation: in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea,
Libya and Madagascar, the band 7000-7050 kHz is allocated to the fixed
service on a primary basis.
5.141A Additional allocation: In Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, the
bands 7000-7100 kHz and 7100-7200 kHz are also allocated to the fixed
and land mobile services on a secondary basis.
5.141B Additional allocation: After 29 March 2009, in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, China, Comoros,
Korea (Rep. of), Diego Garcia, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates,
Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Jordan, Kuwait,
the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Mauritania, New Zealand, Oman,
Papua New Guinea, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore, Sudan,
Tunisia, Viet Nam and Yemen, the band 7100-7200 kHz is also allocated to
the fixed and the mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a
primary basis.
5.141C In Regions 1 and 3, the band 7100-7200 kHz is allocated to
the broadcasting service until 29 March 2009 on a primary basis.
5.142 Until 29 March 2009, the use of the band 7100-7300 kHz in
Region 2 by the amateur service shall not impose constraints on
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the broadcasting service intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3.
After 29 March 2009 the use of the band 7200-7300 kHz in Region 2 by the
amateur service shall not impose constraints on the broadcasting service
intended for use within Region 1 and Region 3.
5.143 The band 7300-7350 kHz is allocated, until 1 April 2007, to
the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis, subject to application of the procedure referred to in
Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC-95) \3\. After 1 April 2007, frequencies in this
band may be used by stations in the above-mentioned services,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations.
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5.143A In Region 3, the band 7350-7450 kHz is allocated, until 29
March 2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land
mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, frequencies in
this band may be used by stations in the above-mentioned services,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations.
5.143B In Region 1, the band 7350-7450 kHz is allocated, until 29
March 2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land
mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, on condition
that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting service,
frequencies in the band 7350-7450 kHz may be used by stations in the
fixed and land mobile services communicating only within the boundary of
the country in which they are located, each station using a total
radiated power that shall not exceed 24 dBW.
5.143C Additional allocation: After 29 March 2009 in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait,
Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan,
Tunisia and Yemen, the bands 7350-7400 kHz and 7400-7450 kHz are also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.143D In Region 2, the band 7350-7400 kHz is allocated, until 29
March 2009, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land
mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 March 2009, frequencies in
this band may be used by stations in the above-mentioned services,
communicating only within the boundary of the country in which they are
located, on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service. When using frequencies for these services,
administrations are urged to use the minimum power required and to take
account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service
published in accordance with the Radio Regulations.
5.143E Until 29 March 2009, the band 7450-8100 kHz is allocated to
the fixed service on a primary basis and to the land mobile service on a
secondary basis.
5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those services to which the band
7995-8005 kHz is allocated may transmit standard frequency and time
signals.
5.145 The conditions for the use of the carrier frequencies 8291
kHz, 12290 kHz and 16420 kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in
Appendix 13.
5.146 The bands 9400-9500 kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz,
15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz and 18900-19020 kHz are allocated to
the fixed service on a primary basis until 1 April 2007, subject to
application of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC-95).
After 1 April 2007, frequencies in these bands may be used by stations
in the fixed service, communicating only within the boundary of the
country in which they are located, on condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the broadcasting service. When using
frequencies in the fixed service, administrations are urged to use the
minimum power required and to take account of the seasonal use of
frequencies by the broadcasting service published in accordance with the
Radio Regulations.
5.147 On condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
broadcasting service, frequencies in the bands 9775-9900 kHz, 11650-
11700 kHz and 11975-12050 kHz may be used by stations in the fixed
service communicating only within the boundary of the country in which
they are located, each station using a total radiated power not
exceeding 24 dBW.
5.149 In making assignments to stations of other services to which
the bands:
13360-13410 kHz, 4990-5000 MHz, 94.1-100 GHz,
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25550-25670 kHz, 6650-6675.2 MHz, 102-109.5 GHz,
37.5-38.25 MHz, 10.6-10.68 GHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz,
73-74.6 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 14.47-14.5 GHz, 128.33-128.59 GHz,
150.05-153 MHz in Region 1, 22.01-22.21 GHz, 129.23-129.49 GHz,
322-328.6 MHz, 22.21-22.5 GHz, 130-134 GHz,
406.1-410 MHz, 22.81-22.86 GHz, 136-148.5 GHz,
608-614 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 23.07-23.12 GHz, 151.5-158.5 GHz,
1330-1400 MHz, 31.2-31.3 GHz, 168.59-168.93 GHz,
1610.6-1613.8 MHz, 31.5-31.8 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, 171.11-171.45 GHz,
1660-1670 MHz, 36.43-36.5 GHz, 172.31-172.65 GHz,
1718.8-1722.2 MHz, 42.5-43.5 GHz, 173.52-173.85 GHz,
2655-2690 MHz, 42.77-42.87 GHz, 195.75-196.15 GHz,
3260-3267 MHz, 43.07-43.17 GHz, 209-226 GHz,
3332-3339 MHz, 43.37-43.47 GHz, 241-250 GHz,
3345.8-3352.5 MHz, 48.94-49.04 GHz, 252-275 GHz
4825-4835 MHz, 76-86 GHz,
4950-4990 MHz, 92-94 GHz,
are allocated, administrations are urged to take all practicable steps
to protect the radio astronomy service from harmful interference.
Emissions from spaceborne or airborne stations can be particularly
serious sources of interference to the radio astronomy service (see Nos.
4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29).
5.150 The following bands:
13553-13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 kHz),
26957-27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 kHz),
40.66-40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 MHz),
902-928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency 915 MHz),
2400-2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz),
5725-5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), and
24-24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz)
are also designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM)
applications. Radiocommunication services operating within these bands
must accept harmful interference which may be caused by these
applications. ISM equipment operating in these bands is subject to the
provisions of No. 15.13.
5.151 The bands 13570-13600 kHz and 13800-13870 kHz are allocated,
until 1 April 2007, to the fixed service on a primary basis and to the
mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) service on a secondary basis,
subject to application of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21
(Rev.WRC-95) \3\. After 1 April 2007, frequencies in these bands may be
used by stations in the above-mentioned services, communicating only
within the boundary of the country in which they are located, on the
condition that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting
service. When using frequencies in these services, administrations are
urged to use the minimum power required and to take account of the
seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting service published in
accordance with the Radio Regulations.
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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,
Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 21850-21870 kHz is also allocated to
the aeronautical mobile (R) services on a primary basis.
5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia,
Kazakstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the
Czech Rep., the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the use of the band 21850-21870 kHz by the fixed service is
limited to provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.155B The band 21870-21924 kHz is used by the fixed service for
provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.156 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 22720-23200 kHz is
also allocated to the meteorological aids service (radiosondes) on a
primary basis.
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5.156A The use of the band 23200-23350 kHz by the fixed service is
limited to provision of services related to aircraft flight safety.
5.157 The use of the band 23350-24000 kHz by the maritime mobile
service is limited to inter-ship radiotelegraphy.
5.160 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi,
Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and Swaziland, the band 41-44 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.161 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic Republic of) and
Japan, the band 41-44 MHz is also allocated to the radiolocation service
on a secondary basis.
5.162 Additional allocation: in Australia and New Zealand, the band
44-47 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis.
5.162A Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia
and Herzegovina, China, Vatican, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland,
France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco,
Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the
United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, Sweden and Switzerland the band
46-68 MHz is also allocated to the radiolocation service on a secondary
basis. This use is limited to the operation of wind profiler radars in
accordance with Resolution 217 (WRC-97).
5.163 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania,
Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 47-48.5 MHz and 56.5-58
MHz are also allocated to the fixed and land mobile services on a
secondary basis.
5.164 Additional allocation: in Albania, Germany, Austria, Belgium,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, C[caret]ote; d'Ivoire,
Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland,
Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lebanon,
Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania,
Monaco, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Syrian Arab Republic,
the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Sweden,
Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Turkey, the band 47-68
MHz, in Romania the band 47-58 MHz, in South Africa the band 47-50 MHz,
and in the Czech Rep. the band 66-68 MHz, are also allocated to the land
mobile service on a primary basis. However, stations of the land mobile
service in the countries mentioned in connection with each band referred
to in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, existing or planned broadcasting stations of countries
other than those mentioned in connection with the band.
5.165 Additional allocation: in Angola, Cameroon, the Congo,
Madagascar, Mozambique, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Chad, the band 47-
68 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.166 Alternative allocation: in New Zealand, the band 50-51 MHz is
allocated to the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a primary
basis; the band 53-54 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services
on a primary basis.
5.167 Alternative allocation: in Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Malaysia, Pakistan,
Singapore and Thailand, the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to the fixed,
mobile and broadcasting services on a primary basis.
5.168 Additional allocation: in Australia, China and the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, the band 50-54 MHz is also allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.169 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi,
Namibia, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia
and Zimbabwe, the band 50-54 MHz is allocated to the amateur service on
a primary basis.
5.170 Additional allocation: in New Zealand, the band 51-53 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.171 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mali, Namibia, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland
and Zimbabwe, the band 54-68 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.172 Different category of service: in the French Overseas
Departments in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the allocation of
the band 54-68 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33).
5.173 Different category of service: in the French Overseas
Departments in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the allocation of
the band 68-72 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33).
5.174 Alternative allocation: in Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania, the
band 68-73 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis and used in accordance with the decisions in the Final Acts of the
Special Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Georgia, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the bands 68-73 MHz and 76-87.5 MHz are allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis. The services to which these
bands are allocated in other countries and the broadcasting service in
the countries
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listed above are subject to agreements with the neighbouring countries
concerned.
5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, China, Korea (Rep. of),
Estonia (subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21), the Philippines,
the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea and Samoa, the band 68-74 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova,
Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
73-74 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.178 Additional allocation: in Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El
Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras and Nicaragua, the band 73-74.6
MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary
basis.
5.179 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, China, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania,
Moldova, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Ukraine, the bands 74.6-74.8 MHz and 75.2-75.4 MHz are also allocated to
the aeronautical radionavigation service, on a primary basis, for
ground-based transmitters only.
5.180 The frequency 75 MHz is assigned to marker beacons.
Administrations shall refrain from assigning frequencies close to the
limits of the guardband to stations of other services which, because of
their power or geographical position, might cause harmful interference
or otherwise place a constraint on marker beacons.
Every effort should be made to improve further the characteristics
of airborne receivers and to limit the power of transmitting stations
close to the limits 74.8 MHz and 75.2 MHz.
5.181 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel and the Syrian Arab
Republic, the band 74.8-75.2 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service
on a secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In
order to ensure that harmful interference is not caused to stations of
the aeronautical radionavigation service, stations of the mobile service
shall not be introduced in the band until it is no longer required for
the aeronautical radionavigation service by any administration which may
be identified in the application of the procedure invoked under No.
9.21.
5.182 Additional allocation: in Western Samoa, the band 75.4-87 MHz
is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.183 Additional allocation: in China, Korea (Rep. of), Japan, the
Philippines and the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, the band 76-87 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.184 Additional allocation: in Bulgaria and Romania, the band 76-
87.5 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary
basis and used in accordance with the decisions contained in the Final
Acts of the Special Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.185 Different category of service: in the United States, the
French Overseas Departments in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico and
Paraguay, the allocation of the band 76-88 MHz to the fixed and mobile
services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.187 Alternative allocation: in Albania, the band 81-87.5 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis and used in
accordance with the decisions contained in the Final Acts of the Special
Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960).
5.188 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 85-87 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The
introduction of the broadcasting service in Australia is subject to
special agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.190 Additional allocation: in Monaco, the band 87.5-88 MHz is also
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.192 Additional allocation: in China and Korea (Rep. of), the band
100-108 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis.
5.194 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Lebanon, Syria,
Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and Turkmenistan, the band 104-108 MHz is also
allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), service on a
secondary basis.
5.197 Additional allocation: in Japan, Pakistan and Syria, the band
108-111.975 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a secondary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In order to ensure
that harmful interference is not caused to stations of the aeronautical
radionavigation service, stations of the mobile service shall not be
introduced in the band until it is no longer required for the
aeronautical radionavigation service by any administration which may be
identified in the application of the procedures invoked under No. 9.21.
5.197A The band 108-117.975 MHz may also be used by the aeronautical
mobile (R) service on a primary basis, limited to systems that transmit
navigational information in support of air navigation and surveillance
functions in accordance with recognized international aviation
standards. Such use shall be in accordance with Resolution 413 (WRC-03)
and shall not cause harmful interference to nor claim protection from
stations operating in the aeronautical radionavigation service which
operate in accordance with international aeronautical standards.
5.198 Additional allocation: the band 117.975-136 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a
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secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.199 The bands 121.45-121.55 MHz and 242.95-243.05 MHz are also
allocated to the mobile-satellite service for the reception on board
satellites of emissions from emergency position-indicating radiobeacons
transmitting at 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz (see Appendix 13).
5.200 In the band 117.975-136 MHz, the frequency 121.5 MHz is the
aeronautical emergency frequency and, where required, the frequency
123.1 MHz is the aeronautical frequency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile
stations of the maritime mobile service may communicate on these
frequencies under the conditions laid down in Article 31 and Appendix 13
for distress and safety purposes with stations of the aeronautical
mobile service.
5.201 Additional allocation: in Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakstan, Latvia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique,
Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech
Rep., Romania, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the band 132-136 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile (OR)
service on a primary basis. In assigning frequencies to stations of the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service, the administration shall take account
of the frequencies assigned to stations in the aeronautical mobile (R)
service.
5.202 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Jordan, Latvia, Moldova, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, Syria,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the Russian Federation,
Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 136-137 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In
assigning frequencies to stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR)
service, the administration shall take account of the frequencies
assigned to stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service.
5.203 In the band 136-137 MHz, existing operational meteorological
satellites may continue to operate, under the conditions defined in No.
4.4 with respect to the aeronautical mobile service, until 1 January
2002. Administrations shall not authorize new frequency assignments in
this band to stations in the meteorological-satellite service.
5.203A Additional allocation: in Israel, Mauritania, Qatar and
Zimbabwe, the band 136-137 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a secondary basis
until 1 January 2005.
5.203B Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates,
Oman and Syrian Arab Republic, the band 136-137 MHz is also allocated to
the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a
secondary basis until 1 January 2005.
5.204 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, China,
Cuba, the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Serbia and
Montenegro, Singapore, Thailand and Yemen, the band 137-138 MHz is
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R),
services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.205 Different category of service: in Israel and Jordan, the
allocation of the band 137-138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.206 Different category of service: in Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, Kazakstan,
Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Syria,
Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of the band 137-138 MHz to the
aeronautical mobile (OR) service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.207 Additional allocation: in Australia, the band 137-144 MHz is
also allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis until that
service can be accommodated within regional broadcasting allocations.
5.208 The use of the band 137-138 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.208A In making assignments to space stations in the mobile-
satellite service in the bands 137-138 MHz, 387-390 MHz and 400.15-401
MHz, administrations shall take all practicable steps to protect the
radio astronomy service in the bands 150.05-153 MHz, 322-328.6 MHz,
406.1-410 MHz and 608-614 MHz from harmful interference from unwanted
emissions. The threshold levels of interference detrimental to the radio
astronomy service are shown in Table 1 of Recommendation ITU-R RA.769-1.
5.209 The use of the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-150.05 MHz, 399.9-400.05
MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is limited to non-geostationary-satellite systems.
5.210 Additional allocation: in France, Italy, the Czech Rep. and
the United Kingdom, the bands 138-143.6 MHz and 143.65-144 MHz are also
allocated to the space research service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary
basis.
5.211 Additional allocation: in Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria,
Bahrain, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, the United Arab
Emirates, Spain, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali,
Malta,
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Norway, the Netherlands, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Somalia, Sweden,
Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia, the band 138-144
MHz is also allocated to the maritime mobile and land mobile services on
a primary basis.
5.212 Alternative allocation: in Angola, Botswana, Burundi,
Cameroon, the Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Gabon, Gambia,
Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia,
Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Uganda, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Zambia and
Zimbabwe, the band 138-144 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis.
5.213 Additional allocation: in China, the band 138-144 MHz is also
allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.214 Additional allocation: in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Malta, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Yugoslavia, the band 138-144 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.216 Additional allocation: in China, the band 144-146 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a secondary basis.
5.217 Alternative allocation: in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba,
Guyana and India, the band 146-148 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis.
5.218 Additional allocation: the band 148-149.9 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The bandwidth of
any individual transmission shall not exceed 25
kHz.
5.219 The use of the band 148-149.9 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The mobile-satellite
service shall not constrain the development and use of the fixed, mobile
and space operation services in the band 148-149.9 MHz.
5.220 The use of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
The mobile-satellite service shall not constrain the development and use
of the radionavigation-satellite service in the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz
and 399.9-400.05 MHz.
5.221 Stations of the mobile-satellite service in the band 148-149.9
MHz shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
stations of the fixed or mobile services operating in accordance with
the Table of Frequency Allocations in the following countries: Albania,
Algeria, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana,
Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Cyprus, Congo (Rep. of
the), Korea (Rep. of), 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,
Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Mozambique, Namibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the Netherlands, the
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania, the United Kingdom, Senegal, Serbia and
Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa,
Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tonga,
Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia,
and Zimbabwe.
5.222 Emissions of the radionavigation-satellite service in the
bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz may also be used by
receiving earth stations of the space research service.
5.223 Recognizing that the use of the band 149.9-150.05 MHz by the
fixed and mobile services may cause harmful interference to the
radionavigation-satellite service, administrations are urged not to
authorize such use in application of No. 4.4.
5.224A The use of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to the land
mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) until 1 January 2015.
5.224B The allocation of the bands 149.9-150.05 MHz and 399.9-400.05
MHz to the radionavigation-satellite service shall be effective until 1
January 2015.
5.225 Additional allocation: in Australia and India, the band
150.05-153 MHz is also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a
primary basis.
5.226 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the international distress, safety
and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone
service. The conditions for the use of this frequency are contained in
Article 31 and Appendix 13.
In the bands 156-156.7625 MHz, 156.8375-157.45 MHz, 160.6-160.975
MHz and 161.475-162.05 MHz, each administration shall give priority to
the maritime mobile service on only such frequencies as are assigned to
stations of the maritime mobile service by the administration (see
Articles 31 and 52, and Appendix 13).
Any use of frequencies in these bands by stations of other services
to which they are allocated should be avoided in areas where such use
might cause harmful interference to
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the maritime mobile VHF radiocommunication service.
However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the frequency bands in which
priority is given to the maritime mobile service may be used for
radiocommunications on inland waterways subject to agreement between
interested and affected administrations and taking into account current
frequency usage and existing agreements.
5.227 In the maritime mobile VHF service the frequency 156.525 MHz
is to be used exclusively for digital selective calling for distress,
safety and calling. The conditions for the use of this frequency are
prescribed in Articles 31 and 52, and Appendices 13 and 18.
5.229 Alternative allocation: in Morocco, the band 162-174 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The use of
this band shall be subject to agreement with administrations having
services, operating or planned, in accordance with the Table which are
likely to be affected. Stations in existence on 1 January 1981, with
their technical characteristics as of that date, are not affected by
such agreement.
5.230 Additional allocation: in China, the band 163-167 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.231 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, China and Pakistan, the
band 167-174 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting service on a
primary basis. The introduction of the broadcasting service into this
band shall be subject to agreement with the neighbouring countries in
Region 3 whose services are likely to be affected.
5.232 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 170-174 MHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.233 Additional allocation: in China, the band 174-184 MHz is also
allocated to the space research (space-to-Earth) and the space operation
(space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21. These services shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, existing or planned
broadcasting stations.
5.234 Different category of service: in Mexico, the allocation of
the band 174-216 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on a primary
basis (see No. 5.33).
5.235 Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Spain, Finland, France, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco,
Norway, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, the
band 174-223 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a
primary basis. However, the stations of the land mobile service shall
not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from,
broadcasting stations, existing or planned, in countries other than
those listed in this footnote.
5.237 Additional allocation: In Congo (Rep. of the), Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mali,
Sierra Leone, Somali, Chad and Zimbabwe, the band 174-223 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
5.238 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and the
Philippines, the band 200-216 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.240 Additional allocation: in China and India, the band 216-223
MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis and to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.241 In Region 2, no new stations in the radiolocation service may
be authorized in the band 216-225 MHz. Stations authorized prior to 1
January 1990 may continue to operate on a secondary basis.
5.242 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 216-220 MHz is also
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis.
5.243 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the band 216-225 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis, subject to not causing harmful interference to existing or
planned broadcasting services in other countries.
5.245 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 222-223 MHz is also
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis
and to the radiolocation service on a secondary basis.
5.246 Alternative allocation: in Spain, France, Israel and Monaco,
the band 223-230 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting and land mobile
services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) on the basis that, in the
preparation of frequency plans, the broadcasting service shall have
prior choice of frequencies; and allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except land mobile, services on a secondary basis. However, the stations
of the land mobile service shall not cause harmful interference to, or
claim protection from, existing or planned broadcasting stations in
Morocco and Algeria.
5.247 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United
Arab Emirates, Jordan, Oman, Qatar and Syria, the band 223-235 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.250 Additional allocation: in China, the band 225-235 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis.
5.251 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 230-235 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.252 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and
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Zimbabwe, the bands 230-238 MHz and 246-254 MHz are allocated to the
broadcasting service on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.254 The bands 235-322 MHz and 335.4-399.9 MHz may be used by the
mobile-satellite service, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21,
on condition that stations in this service do not cause harmful
interference to those of other services operating or planned to be
operated in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations except
for the additional allocation made in footnote No. 5.256A.
5.255 The bands 312-315 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 387-390 MHz (space-
to-Earth) in the mobile-satellite service may also be used by non-
geostationary-satellite systems. Such use is subject to coordination
under No. 9.11A.
5.256 The frequency 243 MHz is the frequency in this band for use by
survival craft stations and equipment used for survival purposes (see
Appendix 13).
5.256A Additional allocation: In China, the Russian Federation,
Kazakhstan and Ukraine, the band 258-261 MHz is also allocated to the
space research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service
(Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. Stations in the space research
service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service (Earth-to-space)
shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, nor
constrain the use and development of the mobile service systems and
mobile-satellite service systems operating in the band. Stations in
space research service (Earth-to-space) and space operation service
(Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the future development of fixed
service systems of other countries.
5.257 The band 267-272 MHz may be used by administrations for space
telemetry in their countries on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.258 The use of the band 328.6-335.4 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to Instrument Landing Systems (glide
path).
5.259 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel, Japan, and Syria, the
band 328.6-335.4 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service on a
secondary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In order
to ensure that harmful interference is not caused to stations of the
aeronautical radionavigation service, stations of the mobile service
shall not be introduced in the band until it is no longer required for
the aeronautical radionavigation service by any administration which may
be identified in the application of the procedure invoked under No.
9.21.
5.260 Recognizing that the use of the band 399.9-400.05 MHz by the
fixed and mobile services may cause harmful interference to the
radionavigation satellite service, administrations are urged not to
authorize such use in application of No. 4.4.
5.261 Emissions shall be confined in a band of 25 kHz about the standard frequency 400.1 MHz.
5.262 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Colombia,
Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel,
Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore, Somalia, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 400.05-401 MHz is also allocated to
the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.263 The band 400.15-401 MHz is also allocated to the space
research service in the space-to-space direction for communications with
manned space vehicles. In this application, the space research service
will not be regarded as a safety service.
5.264 The use of the band 400.15-401 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The power flux-
density limit indicated in Annex 1 of Appendix 5 shall apply until such
time as a competent world radiocommunication conference revises it.
5.266 The use of the band 406-406.1 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is limited to low power satellite emergency position-indicating
radiobeacons (see also Article 31 and Appendix 13).
5.267 Any emission capable of causing harmful interference to the
authorized uses of the band 406-406.1 MHz is prohibited.
5.268 Use of the band 410-420 MHz by the space research service is
limited to communications within 5 km of an orbiting, manned space
vehicle. The power flux-density at the surface of the Earth produced by
emissions from extra-vehicular activities shall not exceed -153 dB(W/
m\2\) for 0[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
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MHz are also allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.271 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, India,
Latvia, Lithuania, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band 420-460 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service (radio
altimeters) on a secondary basis.
5.272 Different category of service: in France, the allocation of
the band 430-434 MHz to the amateur service is on a secondary basis (see
No. 5.32).
5.273 Different category of service: In the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
the allocation of the bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440 MHz to the
radiolocation service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.274 Alternative allocation: in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, the
bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440 MHz are allocated to the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.275 Additional allocation: in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,
Estonia, Finland, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
Libya, Slovenia and Yugoslavia, the bands 430-432 MHz and 438-440 MHz
are also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis.]
5.276 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Egypt,
the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea,
India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy,
Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta,
Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Switzerland, Tanzania,
Thailand, Togo, Turkey and Yemen, the band 430-440 MHz is also allocated
to the fixed service on a primary basis and the bands 430-435 MHz and
438-440 MHz are also allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service on a primary basis.
5.277 Additional allocation: In Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, Kazakhstan, Mali, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band
430-440 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.278 Different category of service: in Argentina, Colombia, Costa
Rica, Cuba, Guyana, Honduras, Panama and Venezuela, the allocation of
the band 430-440 MHz to the amateur service is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33).
5.279 Additional allocation: in Mexico, the bands 430-435 MHz and
438-440 MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to the land mobile
service, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.279A The use of this band by sensors in the Earth exploration-
satellite service (active) shall be in accordance with Recommendation
ITU-R SA.1260-1. Additionally, the Earth exploration-satellite service
(active) in the band 432-438 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to
the aeronautical radionavigation service in China.
The provisions of this footnote in no way diminish the obligation of
the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) to operate as a
secondary service in accordance with Nos. 5.29 and 5.30.
5.280 In Germany, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, The
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Portugal,
Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia, the band 433.05-434.79 MHz (centre
frequency 433.92 MHz) is designated for industrial, scientific and
medical (ISM) applications. Radiocommunication services of these
countries operating within this band must accept harmful interference
which may be caused by these applications. ISM equipment operating in
this band is subject to the provisions of No. 15.13.
5.281 Additional allocation: in the French Overseas Departments in
Region 2 and India, the band 433.75-434.25 MHz is also allocated to the
space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. In France
and in Brazil, the band is allocated to the same service on a secondary
basis.
5.282 In the bands 435-438 MHz, 1260-1270 MHz, 2400-2450 MHz, 3400-
3410 MHz (in Regions 2 and 3 only) and 5650-5670 MHz, the amateur-
satellite service may operate subject to not causing harmful
interference to other services operating in accordance with the Table
(see No. 5.43). Administrations authorizing such use shall ensure that
any harmful interference caused by emissions from a station in the
amateur-satellite service is immediately eliminated in accordance with
the provisions of No. 25.11. The use of the bands 1260-1270 MHz and
5650-5670 MHz by the amateur-satellite service is limited to the Earth-
to-space direction.
5.283 Additional allocation: in Austria, the band 438-440 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis.
5.284 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 440-450 MHz is also
allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
5.285 Different category of service: in Canada, the allocation of
the band 440-450 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.286 The band 449.75-450.25 MHz may be used for the space operation
service (Earth-to-space) and the space research service (Earth-to-
space), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
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5.286A The use of the bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.286B The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed in
No. 5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456 MHz and
459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by stations in the
mobile-satellite service, shall not cause harmful interference to, or
claim protection from, stations of the fixed or mobile services
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
5.286C The use of the band 454-455 MHz in the countries listed in
No. 5.286D, 455-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz in Region 2, and 454-456 MHz and
459-460 MHz in the countries listed in No. 5.286E, by stations in the
mobile-satellite service, shall not constrain the development and use of
the fixed and mobile services operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
5.286D Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States, Mexico
and Panama, the band 454-455 MHz is also allocated to the mobile-
satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis.
5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, Indonesia, Nepal,
Nigeria and Papua New Guinea, the bands 454-456 MHz and 459-460 MHz are
also allocated to the mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service on a
primary basis.
5.287 In the maritime mobile service, the frequencies 457.525 MHz,
457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 MHz may
be used by on-board communication stations. Where needed, equipment
designed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using also the additional
frequencies 457.5375 MHz, 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz
may be introduced for on-board communications. The use of these
frequencies in territorial waters may be subject to the national
regulations of the administration concerned. The characteristics of the
equipment used shall conform to those specified in Recommendation ITU-R
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5.288 In the territorial waters of the United States and the
Philippines, the preferred frequencies for use by on-board communication
stations shall be 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz and 457.600 MHz
paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 MHz, 467.800 MHz and
467.825 MHz. The characteristics of the equipment used shall conform to
those specified in Recommendation ITU-R M.1174-1.
5.289 Earth exploration-satellite service applications, other than
the meteorological-satellite service, may also be used in the bands 460-
470 MHz and 1690-1710 MHz for space-to-Earth transmissions subject to
not causing harmful interference to stations operating in accordance
with the Table.
5.290 Different category of service: in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, China, Japan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the
Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation
of the band 460-470 MHz to the meteorological-satellite service (space-
to-Earth) is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.291 Additional allocation: in China, the band 470-485 MHz is also
allocated to the space research (space-to-Earth) and the space operation
(space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21 and subject to not causing harmful interference
to existing and planned broadcasting stations.
5.291A Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Netherlands, the Czech Rep. and
Switzerland, the band 470-494 MHz is also allocated to the radiolocation
service on a secondary basis. This use is limited to the operation of
wind profiler radars in accordance with Resolution 217 (WRC-97).
5.292 Different category of service: in Mexico and Venezuela, the
allocation of the band 470-512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services, and
in Argentina and Uruguay to the mobile service, is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.293 Different category of service: in Canada, Chile, Colombia,
Cuba, the United States, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama and
Peru, the allocation of the bands 470-512 MHz and 614-806 MHz to the
fixed and mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In Argentina and Ecuador, the
allocation of the band 470-512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21.
5.294 Additional allocation: In Burundi, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of
the), C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Chad and Yemen,
the band 470-582 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a
secondary basis.
5.296 Additional allocation: in Germany, Austria, Belgium,
C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel,
Italy, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, Malta, Morocco, Monaco,
Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, the Syrian Arab Republic, the United
Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland and Tunisia, the band 470-790
MHz is also allocated on a secondary basis to the
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land mobile service, intended for applications ancillary to
broadcasting. Stations of the land mobile service in the countries
listed in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference to existing
or planned stations operating in accordance with the Table in countries
other than those listed in this footnote.
5.297 Additional allocation: in Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, the
United States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica and Mexico, the band
512-608 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.298 Additional allocation: in India, the band 549.75-550.25 MHz is
also allocated to the space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a
secondary basis.
5.300 Additional allocation: in Israel, Libya, Syria and Sudan, the
band 582-790 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary basis.
5.302 Additional allocation: in the United Kingdom, the band 590-598
MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a
primary basis. All new assignments to stations in the aeronautical
radionavigation service, including those transferred from the adjacent
bands, shall be subject to coordination with the Administrations of the
following countries: Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland,
Luxembourg, Morocco, Norway and the Netherlands.
5.304 Additional allocation: in the African Broadcasting Area (see
Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), the band 606-614 MHz is also allocated to the radio
astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.305 Additional allocation: in China, the band 606-614 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.306 Additional allocation: in Region 1, except in the African
Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), and in Region 3, the band
608-614 MHz is also allocated to the radio astronomy service on a
secondary basis.
5.307 Additional allocation: in India, the band 608-614 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.309 Different category of service: in Costa Rica, El Salvador and
Honduras, the allocation of the band 614-806 MHz to the fixed service is
on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under
No. 9.21.
5.311 Within the frequency band 620-790 MHz, assignments may be made
to television stations using frequency modulation in the broadcasting-
satellite service subject to agreement between the administrations
concerned and those having services, operating in accordance with the
Table, which may be affected (see Resolutions 33 (Rev.WRC-03) and 507
(Rev.WRC-03)). Such stations shall not produce a power flux-density in
excess of the value -129 dB(W/m\2\) for angles of arrival less than
20[deg] (see Recommendation 705) within the territories of other
countries without the consent of the administrations of those countries.
Resolution 545 (WRC-03) applies.
5.312 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 645-862 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.314 Additional allocation: in Austria, Italy, Moldova, Uzbekistan,
the United Kingdom and Swaziland, the band 790-862 MHz is also allocated
to the land mobile service on a secondary basis.
5.315 Alternative allocation: in Greece, Italy and Tunisia, the band
790-838 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.316 Additional allocation: In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, 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, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the
Syrian Arab Republic, Serbia and Montenegro, Sweden and Switzerland, the
band 790-830 MHz, and in these same countries and in Spain, France,
Gabon and Malta, the band 830-862 MHz, are also allocated to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis. However,
stations of the mobile service in the countries mentioned in connection
with each band referred to in this footnote shall not cause harmful
interference to, or claim protection from, stations of services
operating in accordance with the Table in countries other than those
mentioned in connection with the band.
5.317 Additional allocation: in Region 2 (except Brazil and the
United States), the band 806-890 MHz is also allocated to the mobile-
satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21. The use of this service is intended for operation within
national boundaries.
5.317A Administrations wishing to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) may use those parts of the band 806-
960 MHz which are allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis and
are used or planned to be used for mobile systems (see Resolution 224
(WRC-2000)). This identification does not preclude the use of these
bands by any application of the services to which they are allocated and
does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the United States and
Mexico, the ands 849-851 MHz and 894-896 MHz are also allocated to
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the aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis, for public
correspondence with aircraft. The use of the band 849-851 MHz is limited
to transmissions from aeronautical stations and the use of the band 894-
896 MHz is limited to transmissions from aircraft stations.
5.319 Additional allocation: in Belarus, Russian Federation and
Ukraine, the bands 806-840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856-890 MHz (space-
to-Earth) are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service. The use of these bands by
this service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, services in other countries operating in accordance
with the Table of Frequency Allocations and is subject to special
agreements between the administrations concerned.
5.320 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the bands 806-890 MHz and
942-960 MHz are also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except
aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on a primary basis, subject
to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The use of this service is limited
to operation within national boundaries. In seeking such agreement,
appropriate protection shall be afforded to services operating in
accordance with the Table, to ensure that no harmful interference is
caused to such services.
5.321 Alternative allocation: in Italy, the band 838-854 MHz is
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis as from 1
January 1995.
5.322 In Region 1, in the band 862-960 MHz, stations of the
broadcasting service shall be operated only in the African Broadcasting
Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13) excluding Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Libya,
Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.323 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus,
Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 862-960 MHz is
also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis. Such use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with
administrations concerned and limited to ground-based radiobeacons in
operation on 27 October 1997 until the end of their lifetime.
5.325 Different category of service: in the United States, the
allocation of the band 890-942 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21.
5.325A Different category of service: in Cuba, the allocation of the
band 902-915 MHz to the land mobile service is on a primary basis.
5.326 Different category of service: in Chile, the band 903-905 MHz
is allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.327 Different category of service: in Australia, the allocation of
the band 915-928 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33).
5.328 The use of the band 960-1215 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved on a worldwide basis for the
operation and development of airborne electronic aids to air navigation
and any directly associated ground-based facilities.
5.328A Stations in the radionavigation-satellite service in the band
1164-1215 MHz shall operate in accordance with the provisions of
Resolution 609 (WRC-03) and shall not claim protection from stations in
the aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 960-1215 MHz. No.
5.43A does not apply. The provisions of No. 21.18 shall apply.
5.328B The use of the bands 1164-1300 MHz, 1559-1610 MHz and 5010-
5030 MHz by systems and networks in the radionavigation-satellite
service for which complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, is received by the Radiocommunication Bureau after 1
January 2005 is subject to the application of the provisions of Nos.
9.12, 9.12A and 9.13. Resolution 610 (WRC-03) shall also apply.
5.329 Use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-
1300 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful interference
is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the radionavigation
service authorized under No. 5.331. Furthermore, the use of the
radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-1300 MHz shall be
subject to the condition that no harmful interference is caused to the
radiolocation service. No. 5.43 shall not apply in respect of the
radiolocation service. Resolution 608 (WRC-03) shall apply.
5.329A Use of systems in the radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-space) operating in the bands 1215-1300 MHz and 1559-1610 MHz
is not intended to provide safety service applications, and shall not
impose any additional constraints on other systems or services operating
in accordance with the Table.
5.330 Additional allocation: In Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Cameroon, China, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea,
Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mozambique, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band 1215-1300 MHz
is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.331 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Germany, Saudi Arabia,
Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia
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and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Korea
(Rep. of), Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Estonia,
the Russian Federation, Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Guinea,
Equatorial Guinea, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, the
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Somalia,
Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo,
Turkey, Venezuela and Viet Nam, the band 1215-1300 MHz is also allocated
to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. In Canada and the
United States, the band 1240-1300 MHz is also allocated to the
radionavigation service, and use of the radionavigation service shall be
limited to the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.332 In the band 1215-1260 MHz, active spaceborne sensors in the
Earth exploration-satellite and space research services shall not cause
harmful interference to, claim protection from, or otherwise impose
constraints on operation or development of the radiolocation service,
the radionavigation-satellite service and other services allocated on a
primary basis.
5.334 Additional allocation: In Canada and the United States, the
band 1350-1370 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation
service on a primary basis.
5.335 In Canada and the United States in the band 1240-1300 MHz,
active spaceborne sensors in the earth exploration-satellite and space
research services shall not cause interference to, claim protection
from, or otherwise impose constraints on operation or development of the
aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.335A In the band 1260-1300 MHz, active spaceborne sensors in the
Earth exploration-satellite and space research services shall not cause
harmful interference to, claim protection from, or otherwise impose
constraints on operation or development of the radiolocation service and
other services allocated by footnotes on a primary basis.
5.337 The use of the bands 1300-1350 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz and 9000-
9200 MHz by the aeronautical radionavigation service is restricted to
ground-based radars and to associated airborne transponders which
transmit only on frequencies in these bands and only when actuated by
radars operating in the same band.
5.337A The use of the band 1300-1350 MHz by earth stations in the
radionavigation-satellite service and by stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor constrain the
operation and development of, the aeronautical-radionavigation service.
5.338 In Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep.,
Romania and Turkmenistan, existing installations of the radionavigation
service may continue to operate in the band 1350-1400 MHz.
5.339 The bands 1370-1400 MHz, 2640-2655 MHz, 4950-4990 MHz and
15.20-15.35 GHz are also allocated to the space research (passive) and
earth exploration-satellite (passive) services on a secondary basis.
5.339A Additional allocation: The band 1390-1392 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a secondary
basis and the band 1430-1432 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary basis. These
allocations are limited to use for feeder links for non-geostationary-
satellite networks in the mobile-satellite service with service links
below 1 GHz, and Resolution 745 (WRC-03) applies.
5.340 All emissions are prohibited in the following bands:
1400-1427 MHz,
2690-2700 MHz, except those provided for by No. 5.422,
10.68-10.7 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.483,
15.35-15.4 GHz, except those provided for by No. 5.511,
23.6-24 GHz,
31.3-31.5 GHz,
31.5-31.8 GHz, in Region 2,
48.94-49.04 GHz, from airborne stations,
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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, Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, the Russian Federation and
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Ukraine, the band 1429-1535 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
mobile service on a primary basis exclusively for the purposes of
aeronautical telemetry within the national territory. As of 1 April
2007, the use of the band 1452-1492 MHz is subject to agreement between
the administrations concerned.
5.343 In Region 2, the use of the band 1435-1535 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile service.
5.344 Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 1452-
1525 MHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary
basis (see also No. 5.343).
5.345 Use of the band 1452-1492 MHz by the broadcasting-satellite
service, and by the broadcasting service, is limited to digital audio
broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528 (WARC-
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5.347 Different category of service: in Bangladesh, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt,
Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mozambique, Portugal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri
Lanka, Swaziland, Yemen and Zimbabwe, the allocation of the band 1452-
1492 MHz to the broadcasting-satellite service and the broadcasting
service is on a secondary basis until 1 April 2007.
5.347A In the bands:
1452-1492 MHz,
1525-1559 MHz,
1613.8-1626.5 MHz,
2655-2670 MHz,
2670-2690 MHz,
21.4-22 GHz,
Resolution 739 (WRC-03) applies.
5.348 The use of the band 1518-1525 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. In the band 1518-
1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service shall not claim
protection from the stations in the fixed service. No. 5.43A does not
apply.
5.348A In the band 1518-1525 MHz, the coordination threshold in
terms of the power flux-density levels at the surface of the Earth in
application of No. 9.11A for space stations in the mobile-satellite
(space-to-Earth) service, with respect to the land mobile service use
for specialized mobile radios or used in conjunction with public
switched telecommunication networks (PSTN) operating within the
territory of Japan, shall be -150 dB(W/m\2\) in any 4 kHz band for all
angles of arrival, instead of those given in Table 5-2 of Appendix 5. In
the band 1518-1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service shall
not claim protection from stations in the mobile service in the
territory of Japan. No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.348B In the band 1518-1525 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not claim protection from aeronautical mobile telemetry
stations in the mobile service in the territory of the United States
(see Nos. 5.343 and 5.344) and in the countries listed in No. 5.342. No.
5.43A does not apply.
5.348C For the use of the bands 1518-1525 MHz and 1668-1675 MHz by
the mobile-satellite service, see Resolution 225 (Rev.WRC-03).
5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Kazakstan, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syria, Kyrgyzstan,
Romania, Turkmenistan, Yemen and Yugoslavia, the allocation of the band
1525-1530 MHz to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.350 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 1525-1530 MHz is also allocated to the
aeronautical mobile service on a primary basis.
5.351 The bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1626.5-1645.5 MHz and
1646.5-1660.5 MHz shall not be used for feeder links of any service. In
exceptional circumstances, however, an earth station at a specified
fixed point in any of the mobile-satellite services may be authorized by
an administration to communicate via space stations using these bands.
5.351A For the use of the bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1610-
1626.5 MHz, 1626.5-1645.5 MHz, 1646.5-1660.5 MHz, 1980-2010 MHz, 2170-
2200 MHz, 2483.5-2500 MHz, 2500-2520 MHz and 2670-2690 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service, see Resolutions 212 (Rev.WRC-97) and 225 (WRC-
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5.352A In the band 1525-1530 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service, except stations in the maritime mobile-satellite service, shall
not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, stations of
the fixed service in France and French overseas territories in Region 3,
Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Guinea, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan,
Kuwait, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan,
Philippines, Qatar, Syria, Tanzania, Viet Nam and Yemen notified prior
to 1 April 1998.
5.353A In applying the procedures of Section II of Article 9 to the
mobile-satellite service in the bands 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5
MHz, priority shall be given to accommodating the spectrum requirements
for distress, urgency and safety communications of the Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System (GMDSS). Maritime mobile-satellite distress,
urgency and safety communications shall have priority access and
immediate
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availability over all other mobile satellite communications operating
within a network. Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause unacceptable
interference to, or claim protection from, distress, urgency and safety
communications of the GMDSS. Account shall be taken of the priority of
safety-related communications in the other mobile-satellite services.
(The provisions of Resolution 222 (WRC-2000) shall apply.)
5.354 The use of the bands 1525-1559 MHz and 1626.5-1660.5 MHz by
the mobile-satellite services is subject to coordination under No.
9.11A.
5.355 Additional allocation: In Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo (Rep. of
the), Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Qatar,
Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the bands
1540-1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz and 1646.5-1660 MHz are also allocated to
the fixed service on a secondary basis.
5.356 The use of the band 1544-1545 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to distress and safety
communications (see Article 31).
5.357 Transmissions in the band 1545-1555 MHz from terrestrial
aeronautical stations directly to aircraft stations, or between aircraft
stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) service are also authorized
when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the satellite-
to-aircraft links.
5.357A In applying the procedures of Section II of Article 9 to the
mobile-satellite service in the bands 1545-1555 MHz and 1646.5-1656.5
MHz, priority shall be given to accommodating the spectrum requirements
of the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service providing transmission
of messages with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Aeronautical mobile-
satellite (R) service communications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44
shall have priority access and immediate availability, by pre-emption if
necessary, over all other mobile-satellite communications operating
within a network. Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause unacceptable
interference to, or claim protection from, aeronautical mobile-satellite
(R) service communications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Account
shall be taken of the priority of safety-related communications in the
other mobile-satellite services. (The provisions of Resolution 222 (WRC-
2000) shall apply.)
5.359 Additional allocation: In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria,
Cameroon, Spain, the Russian Federation, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan,
Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic,
Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Romania, Swaziland,
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 1550-
1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz and 1646.5-1660 MHz are also allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis. Administrations are urged to make all
practicable efforts to avoid the implementation of new fixed-service
stations in these bands.
5.362A In the United States, in the bands 1555-1559 MHz and 1656.5-
1660.5 MHz, the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall have
priority access and immediate availability, by pre-emption if necessary,
over all other mobile-satellite communications operating within a
network. Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause unacceptable
interference to, or claim protection from, aeronautical mobile-satellite
(R) service communications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Account
shall be taken of the priority of safety-related communications in the
other mobile-satellite services.
5.362B Additional allocation: The band 1559-1610 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis until 1 January 2005
in Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Spain, the Russian Federation, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Moldova,
Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the
Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Romania, Senegal, Swaziland, Tajikistan,
Tanzania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, and until 1 January 2010 in Saudi
Arabia, Cameroon, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mali, Mauritania, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia. After these
dates, the fixed service may continue to operate on a secondary basis
until 1 January 2015, at which time this allocation shall no longer be
valid. Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to
protect the radionavigation-satellite service and the aeronautical
radionavigation service and not authorize new frequency assignments to
fixed-service systems in this band.
5.362C Additional allocation: in Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo, Egypt,
Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Qatar,
Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the band 1559-1610 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a secondary basis until 1 January
2015, at which time this allocation shall no longer be valid.
Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to protect the
radionavigation-satellite service and not authorize new frequency
assignments to fixed-service systems in this band.
5.363 Alternative allocation: in Sweden, the band 1590-1626.5 MHz is
allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.364 The use of the band 1610-1626.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-
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space) and by the radiodetermination-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. A mobile earth station
operating in either of the services in this band shall not produce a
peak e.i.r.p. density in excess of -15 dB(W/4 kHz) in the part of the
band used by systems operating in accordance with the provisions of No.
5.366 (to which No. 4.10 applies), unless otherwise agreed by the
affected administrations. In the part of the band where such systems are
not operating, the mean e.i.r.p. density of a mobile earth station shall
not exceed -3 dB(W/4 kHz). Stations of the mobile-satellite service
shall not claim protection from stations in the aeronautical
radionavigation service, stations operating in accordance with the
provisions of No. 5.366 and stations in the fixed service operating in
accordance with the provisions of No. 5.359. Administrations responsible
for the coordination of mobile-satellite networks shall make all
practicable efforts to ensure protection of stations operating in
accordance with the provisions of No. 5.366.
5.365 The use of the band 1613.8-1626.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.366 The band 1610-1626.5 MHz is reserved on a worldwide basis for
the use and development of airborne electronic aids to air navigation
and any directly associated ground-based or satellite-borne facilities.
Such satellite use is subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.367 Additional allocation: The bands 1610-1626.5 MHz and 5000-5150
MHz are also allocated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service
on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.368 With respect to the radiodetermination-satellite and mobile-
satellite services the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply in the band
1610-1626.5 MHz, with the exception of the aeronautical radionavigation-
satellite service.
5.369 Different category of service: in Angola, Australia, Burundi,
China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan,
Papua New Guinea, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Sudan, Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, the allocation of the band 1610-
1626.5 MHz to the radiodetermination-satellite service (Earth-to-space)
is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21 from countries not listed in this provision.
5.370 Different category of service: in Venezuela, the allocation to
the radiodetermination-satellite service in the band 1610-1626.5 MHz
(Earth-to-space) is on a secondary basis.
5.371 Additional allocation: in Region 1, the bands 1610-1626.5 MHz
(Earth-to-space) and 2483.5-2500 MHz (space-to-Earth) are also allocated
to the radiodetermination-satellite service on a secondary basis,
subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.372 Harmful interference shall not be caused to stations of the
radio astronomy service using the band 1610.6-1613.8 MHz by stations of
the radiodetermination-satellite and mobile-satellite services (No.
29.13 applies).
5.374 Mobile earth stations in the mobile-satellite service
operating in the bands 1631.5-1634.5 MHz and 1656.5-1660 MHz shall not
cause harmful interference to stations in the fixed service operating in
the countries listed in No. 5.359.
5.375 The use of the band 1645.5-1646.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) and for inter-satellite links is limited to
distress and safety communications (see Article 31).
5.376 Transmissions in the band 1646.5-1656.5 MHz from aircraft
stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial
aeronautical stations, or between aircraft stations, are also authorized
when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the aircraft-
to-satellite links.
5.376A Mobile earth stations operating in the band 1660-1660.5 MHz
shall not cause harmful interference to stations in the radio astronomy
service.
5.379 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia,
Nigeria and Pakistan, the band 1660.5-1668.4 MHz is also allocated to
the meteorological aids service on a secondary basis.
5.379A Administrations are urged to give all practicable protection
in the band 1660.5-1668.4 MHz for future research in radio astronomy,
particularly by eliminating air-to-ground transmissions in the
meteorological aids service in the band 1664.4-1668.4 MHz as soon as
practicable.
5.379B The use of the band 1668-1675 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.379C In order to protect the radio astronomy service in the band
1668-1670 MHz, the aggregate power flux-density values produced by
mobile earth stations in a network of the mobile-satellite service
operating in this band shall not exceed -181 dB(W/m\2\) in 10 MHz and -
194 dB(W/m\2\) in any 20 kHz at any radio astronomy station recorded in
the Master International Frequency Register, for more than 2% of
integration periods of 2000 s.
5.379D For sharing of the band 1668-1675 MHz between the mobile-
satellite service and the fixed, mobile and space research (passive)
services, Resolution 744 (WRC-03) shall apply.
5.379E In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to stations in the
meteorological aids service in China, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan
and Uzbekistan.
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In the band 1668.4-1675 MHz, administrations are urged not to implement
new systems in the meteorological aids service and are encouraged to
migrate existing meteorological aids service operations to other bands
as soon as practicable.
5.380 The bands 1670-1675 MHz and 1800-1805 MHz are intended for
use, on a worldwide basis, by administrations wishing to implement
aeronautical public correspondence. The use of the band 1670-1675 MHz by
stations in the systems for public correspondence with aircraft is
limited to transmissions from aeronautical stations and the use of the
band 1800-1805 MHz is limited to transmissions from aircraft stations.
5.380A In the band 1670-1675 MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor constrain the
development of, existing earth stations in the meteorological-satellite
service notified in accordance with Resolution 670 (WRC-03).
5.381 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Costa Rica, Cuba,
India, Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Pakistan, the band 1690-1700 MHz
is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile,
services on a primary basis.
5.382 Different category of service: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Congo
(Rep. of the), Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the
Russian Federation, Guinea, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan,
Kuwait, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Mauritania,
Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab
Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Somalia,
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the allocation of
the band 1690-1700 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), and in the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, the allocation of the band 1690-1700 MHz to the
fixed service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, service on a secondary basis.
5.384 Additional allocation: in India, Indonesia and Japan, the band
1700-1710 MHz is also allocated to the space research service (space-to-
Earth) on a primary basis.
5.384A The bands, or portions of the bands, 1710-1885 MHz and 2500-
2690 MHz, are identified for use by administrations wishing to implement
International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) in accordance
with Resolution 223 (WRC-2000). This identification does not preclude
the use of these bands by any application of the services to which they
are allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations.
5.385 Additional allocation: the band 1718.8-1722.2 MHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a secondary basis for
spectral line observations.
5.386 Additional allocation: The band 1750-1850 MHz is also
allocated to the space operation (Earth-to-space) and space research
(Earth-to-space) services in Region 2, in Australia, Guam, India,
Indonesia and Japan on a primary basis, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21, having particular regard to troposcatter systems.
5.387 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia,
Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the band 1770-1790 MHz is also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.388 The bands 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz are intended for
use, on a worldwide basis, by administrations wishing to implement
International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000). Such use does
not preclude the use of these bands by other services to which they are
allocated. The bands should be made available for IMT-2000 in accordance
with Resolution 212 (Rev.WRC-97). (See also Resolution 223 (WRC-2000).)
5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885-1980 MHz, 2010-2025 MHz
and 2110-2170 MHz and, in Region 2, the bands 1885-1980 MHz and 2110-
2160 MHz may be used by high altitude platform stations as base stations
to provide International Mobile Telecommunications--2000 (IMT-2000), in
accordance with Resolution 221 (Rev.WRC-03). Their use by IMT-2000
applications using high altitude platform stations as base stations does
not preclude the use of these bands by any station in the services to
which they are allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio
Regulations.
5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Benin, Burkina Faso,
Cameroon, Comoros, 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, Singapore, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad,
Togo, Tunisia, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for the purpose of protecting
fixed and mobile services, including IMT-2000 mobile stations, in their
territories from co-channel interference, a high altitude platform
station (HAPS) operating as an IMT-2000 base station in neighbouring
countries, in the bands referred to in No. 5.388A, shall not exceed a
co-channel power flux-density of -127 dB(W/(m\2\ MHz)) at the Earth's
surface outside a country's borders unless explicit agreement of the
affected administration is provided at the time of the notification of
HAPS.
5.389A The use of the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz by the
mobile-satellite
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service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and to the provisions
of Resolution 716 (WRC-95) \4\. The use of these bands shall not
commence before 1 January 2000; however the use of the band 1980-1990
MHz in Region 2 shall not commence before 1 January 2005.
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5.389B The use of the band 1980-1990 MHz by the mobile-satellite
service shall not cause harmful interference to or constrain the
development of the fixed and mobile services in Argentina, Brazil,
Canada, Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico,
Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela.
5.389C The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz in
Region 2 by the mobile-satellite service shall not commence before 1
January 2002 and is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and to the
provisions of Resolution 716 (WRC-95). \4\
5.389E The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz by the
mobile-satellite service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful
interference to or constrain the development of the fixed and mobile
services in Regions 1 and 3.
5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Mali, Syria and Tunisia, the use of the bands 1980-2010 MHz and
2170-2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite service shall neither cause
harmful interference to the fixed and mobile services, nor hamper the
development of those services prior to 1 January 2005, nor shall the
former service request protection from the latter services.
5.390 In Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Suriname
and Uruguay, the use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz by the
mobile-satellite services shall not cause harmful interference to
stations in the fixed and mobile services before 1 January 2005. After
this date, the use of these bands is subject to coordination under No.
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5.391 In making assignments to the mobile service in the bands 2025-
2110 MHz and 2200-2290 MHz, administrations shall not introduce high-
density mobile systems, as described in Recommendation ITU-R SA.1154,
and shall take that Recommendation into account for the introduction of
any other type of mobile system.
5.392 Administrations are urged to take all practicable measures to
ensure that space-to-space transmissions between two or more non-
geostationary satellites, in the space research, space operations and
Earth exploration-satellite services in the bands 2025-2110 MHz and
2200-2290 MHz, shall not impose any constraints on Earth-to-space,
space-to-Earth and other space-to-space transmissions of those services
and in those bands between geostationary and non-geostationary
satellites.
5.392A Additional allocation: in Russian Federation, the band 2160-
2200 MHz is also allocated to the space research service (space-to-
Earth) on a primary basis until 1 January 2005. Stations in the space
research service shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from, stations in the fixed and mobile services operating in
this frequency band.
5.393 Additional allocation: in the United States, India and Mexico,
the band 2310-2360 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting-satellite
service (sound) and complementary terrestrial sound broadcasting service
on a primary basis. Such use is limited to digital audio broadcasting
and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528 (WARC-92), with the
exception of resolves 3 in regard to the limitation on broadcasting-
satellite systems in the upper 25 MHz.
5.394 In the United States, the use of the band 2300-2390 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile services. In Canada, the use of the band 2300-2483.5 MHz
by the aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other
uses by the mobile services.
5.395 In France and Turkey, the use of the band 2310-2360 MHz by the
aeronautical mobile service for telemetry has priority over other uses
by the mobile service.
5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting-satellite service in the
band 2310-2360 MHz operating in accordance with No. 5.393 that may
affect the services to which this band is allocated in other countries
shall be coordinated and notified in accordance with Resolution 33
(Rev.WRC-97) \3\. Complementary terrestrial broadcasting stations shall
be subject to bilateral coordination with neighbouring countries prior
to their bringing into use.
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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
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not be claimed from, stations of the radiolocation service by stations
of the radiodetermination satellite service.
5.400 Different category of service: In Angola, Australia,
Bangladesh, Burundi, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar,
Mali, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Syrian
Arab Republic, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, the allocation of the
band 2483.5-2500 MHz to the radiodetermination-satellite service (space-
to-Earth) is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21 from countries not listed in this provision.
5.402 The use of the band 2483.5-2500 MHz by the mobile-satellite
and the radiodetermination-satellite services is subject to the
coordination under No. 9.11A. Administrations are urged to take all
practicable steps to prevent harmful interference to the radio astronomy
service from emissions in the 2483.5-2500 MHz band, especially those
caused by second-harmonic radiation that would fall into the 4990-5000
MHz band allocated to the radio astronomy service worldwide.
5.403 Subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2520-
2535 MHz (until 1 January 2005 the band 2500-2535 MHz) may also be used
for the mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth), except aeronautical mobile-
satellite, service for operation limited to within national boundaries.
The provisions of No. 9.11A apply.
5.404 Additional allocation: in India and Iran (Islamic Republic
of), the band 2500-2516.5 MHz may also be used for the
radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) for operation
limited to within national boundaries, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21.
5.405 Additional allocation: in France, the band 2500-2550 MHz is
also allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis. Such use
is subject to agreement with the administrations having services
operating or planned to operate in accordance with the Table which may
be affected.
5.407 In the band 2500-2520 MHz, the power flux-density at the
surface of the Earth from space stations operating in the mobile-
satellite (space-to-Earth) service shall not exceed -152 dB(W/(m\2\ 4
kHz)) in Argentina, unless otherwise agreed by the administrations
concerned.
5.409 Administrations shall make all practicable efforts to avoid
developing new tropospheric scatter systems in the band 2500-2690 MHz.
5.410 The band 2500-2690 MHz may be used for tropospheric scatter
systems in Region 1, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.411 When planning new tropospheric scatter radio-relay links in
the band 2500-2690 MHz, all possible measures shall be taken to avoid
directing the antennae of these links towards the geostationary-
satellite orbit.
5.412 Alternative allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan
and Turkmenistan, the band 2500-2690 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
5.413 In the design of systems in the broadcasting-satellite service
in the bands between 2500 MHz and 2690 MHz, administrations are urged to
take all necessary steps to protect the radio astronomy service in the
band 2690-2700 MHz.
5.414 The allocation of the frequency band 2500-2520 MHz to the
mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall be effective on 1
January 2005 and is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A.
5.415 The use of the bands 2500-2690 MHz in Region 2 and 2500-2535
MHz and 2655-2690 MHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite service is
limited to national and regional systems, subject to agreement obtained
under No. 9.21, giving particular attention to the broadcasting-
satellite service in Region 1. In the direction space-to-Earth, the
power flux-density at the Earth's surface shall not exceed the values
given in Article 21, Table 21-4.
5.415A Additional allocation: in India and Japan, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2515-2535 MHz may also be
used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) for
operation limited to within their national boundaries.
5.416 The use of the band 2520-2670 MHz by the broadcasting-
satellite service is limited to national and regional systems for
community reception, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.417A In applying provision No. 5.418, in Korea (Rep. of) and
Japan, resolves 3 of Resolution 528 (Rev.WRC-03) is relaxed to allow the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and the complementary terrestrial
broadcasting service to additionally operate on a primary basis in the
band 2605-2630 MHz. This use is limited to systems intended for national
coverage. An administration listed in this provision shall not have
simultaneously two overlapping frequency assignments, one under this
provision and the other under No. 5.416. The provisions of No. 5.416 and
Table 21-4 of Article 21 do not apply. Use of non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) in the
band 2605-2630 MHz is subject to the provisions of Resolution 539
(Rev.WRC-03). The power flux-density at the Earth's surface produced by
emissions from a geostationary broadcasting-satellite service (sound)
space station operating in the band 2605-2630 MHz for which complete
Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification information, has
been received after 4 July
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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\ for 5[deg] < [thetas] <= 25[deg]
[middot] MHz)).
-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\ for 5[deg] < [thetas] <= 25[deg]
[middot] MHz)).
-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, the power
flux-density value shall not exceed -100 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] MHz))
anywhere on the territory of the Russian Federation.
In addition, an administration listed in this provision shall not
have simultaneously two overlapping frequency assignments, one under
this provision and the other under No. 5.416 for systems for which
complete Appendix 4 coordination information has been received after 1
June 2005.
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5.418A In certain Region 3 countries listed in No. 5.418, use of the
band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite systems in the
broadcasting-satellite service (sound) for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, has been received
after 2 June 2000, is subject to the application of the provisions of
No. 9.12A, in respect of geostationary-satellite networks for which
complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered to have been received after 2 June 2000, and
No. 22.2 does not apply. No. 22.2 shall continue to apply with respect
to geostationary-satellite networks for which complete Appendix 4
coordination information, or notification information, is considered to
have been received before 3 June 2000.
5.418B Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursuant to No.
5.418, for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 2 June 2000, is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.12.
5.418C Use of the band 2630-2655 MHz by geostationary-satellite
networks for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or
notification information, has been received after 2 June 2000 is subject
to the application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with respect to non-
geostationary-satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite service
(sound), pursuant to No. 5.418 and No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.419 The allocation of the frequency band 2670-2690 MHz to the
mobile-satellite service shall be effective from 1 January 2005. When
introducing systems of the mobile-satellite service in this band,
administrations shall take all necessary steps to protect the satellite
systems operating in this band prior to 3 March 1992. The coordination
of mobile-satellite systems in the band shall be in accordance with No.
9.11A.
5.420 The band 2655-2670 MHz (until 1 January 2005 the band 2655-
2690 MHz) may also be used for the mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space),
except aeronautical mobile-satellite, service for operation limited to
within national boundaries, subject to agreement obtained under No.
9.21. The coordination under No. 9.11A applies.
5.420A Additional allocation: in India and Japan, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21, the band 2670-2690 MHz may also be
used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) for
operation limited to within their national boundaries.
5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Congo (Rep.
of the), C[ocirc]te d'Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan,
Lebanon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the
Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Somalia,
Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the band 2690-2700
MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services on a primary basis. Such use is limited to equipment in
operation by 1 January 1985.
5.423 In the band 2700-2900 MHz, ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes are authorized to operate on a basis of equality
with stations of the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.424 Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 2850-2900 MHz is
also allocated to the maritime radionavigation service, on a primary
basis, for use by shore-based radars.
5.424A In the band 2900-3100 MHz, stations in the radiolocation
service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, radar systems in the radionavigation service.
5.425 In the band 2900-3100 MHz, the use of the shipborne
interrogator-transponder system (SIT) shall be confined to the sub-band
2930-2950 MHz.
5.426 The use of the band 2900-3100 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to ground-based radars.
5.427 In the bands 2900-3100 MHz and 9300-9500 MHz, the response
from radar transponders shall not be capable of being confused with the
response from radar beacons (racons) and shall not cause interference to
ship or aeronautical radars in the radionavigation service, having
regard, however, to No. 4.9.
5.428 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Cuba, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3100-3300 MHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.429 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), the
United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea and Yemen, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. The
countries bordering the Mediterranean shall not claim protection for
their fixed and mobile services from the radiolocation service.
5.430 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Cuba, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 3300-3400 MHz is also
allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
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5.431 Additional allocation: in Germany, Israel and the United
Kingdom, the band 3400-3475 MHz is also allocated to the amateur service
on a secondary basis.
5.432 Different category of service: in Korea (Rep. of), Japan and
Pakistan, the allocation of the band 3400-3500 MHz to the mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.433 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3400-3600 MHz the
radiolocation service is allocated on a primary basis. However, all
administrations operating radiolocation systems in this band are urged
to cease operations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations shall take all
practicable steps to protect the fixed-satellite service and
coordination requirements shall not be imposed on the fixed-satellite
service.
5.435 In Japan, in the band 3620-3700 MHz, the radiolocation service
is excluded.
5.438 Use of the band 4200-4400 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved exclusively for radio altimeters
installed on board aircraft and for the associated transponders on the
ground. However, passive sensing in the earth exploration-satellite and
space research services may be authorized in this band on a secondary
basis (no protection is provided by the radio altimeters).
5.439 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic Republic of) and
Libya, the band 4200-4400 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on
a secondary basis.
5.440 The standard frequency and time signal-satellite service may
be authorized to use the frequency 4202 MHz for space-to-Earth
transmissions and the frequency 6427 MHz for Earth-to-space
transmissions. Such transmissions shall be confined within the limits of
2 MHz of these frequencies, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.441 The use of the bands 4500-4800 MHz (space-to-Earth), 6725-7025
MHz (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite service shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands
10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and
12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary-satellite systems in
the fixed-satellite service shall be in accordance with the provisions
of Appendix 30B. The use of the bands 10.7-10.95 GHz (space-to Earth),
11.2-11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by
a non-geostationary-satellite system in the fixed-satellite service is
subject to application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination
with other non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service shall not claim protection from geostationary-satellite networks
in the fixed-satellite service operating in accordance with the Radio
Regulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of the
complete coordination or notification information, as appropriate, for
the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service
and of the complete coordination or notification information, as
appropriate, for the geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A
does not apply. Non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-
satellite service in the above bands shall be operated in such a way
that any unacceptable interference that may occur during their operation
shall be rapidly eliminated.
5.442 In the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, the allocation
to the mobile service is restricted to the mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, service.
5.443 Different category of service: in Argentina, Australia and
Canada, the allocation of the bands 4825-4835 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz to
the radio astronomy service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.443B In order not to cause harmful interference to the microwave
landing system operating above 5030 MHz, the aggregate power flux-
density produced at the Earth's surface in the band 5030-5150 MHz by all
the space stations within any radionavigation-satellite service system
(space-to-Earth) operating in the band 5010-5030 MHz shall not exceed -
124.5 dB(W/m\2\) in a 150 kHz band. In order not to cause harmful
interference to the radio astronomy service in the band 4990-5000 MHz,
radionavigation-satellite service systems operating in the band 5010-
5030 MHz shall comply with the limits in the band 4990-5000 MHz defined
in Resolution 741 (WRC-03).
5.444 The band 5030-5150 MHz is to be used for the operation of the
international standard system (microwave landing system) for precision
approach and landing. The requirements of this system shall take
precedence over other uses of this band. For the use of this band, No.
5.444A and Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-03) apply.
5.444A Additional allocation: the band 5091-5150 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary
basis. This allocation is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary
mobile-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and is subject
to coordination under No. 9.11A.
In the band 5091-5150 MHz, the following conditions also apply:
--Prior to 1 January 2018, the use of the band 5091-5150 MHz by feeder
links of non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite
service shall be made in accordance with Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-03);
--Prior to 1 January 2018, the requirements of existing and planned
international standard systems for the aeronautical radionavigation
service which cannot be met in the 5000-5091 MHz band, shall take
precedence over other uses of this band;
--After 1 January 2012, no new assignments shall be made to earth
stations providing
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feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-satellite systems;
--After 1 January 2018, the fixed-satellite service will become
secondary to the aeronautical radionavigation service.
5.446 Additional allocation: in the countries listed in Nos. 5.369
and 5.400, the band 5150-5216 MHz is also allocated to the
radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis, subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In Region 2, the
band is also allocated to the radiodetermination-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. In Regions 1 and 3, except those
countries listed in Nos. 5.369 and 5.400, the band is also allocated to
the radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary
basis. The use by the radiodetermination-satellite service is limited to
feeder links in conjunction with the radiodetermination-satellite
service operating in the bands 1610-1626.5 MHz and/or 2483.5-2500 MHz.
The total power flux-density at the Earth's surface shall in no case
exceed -159 dB(W/m\2\) in any 4 kHz band for all angles of arrival.
5.446A The use of the bands 5150-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz by the
stations in the mobile service shall be in accordance with Resolution
229 (WRC-03).
5.446B In the band 5150-5250 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from earth stations in the fixed-satellite
service. No. 5.43A does not apply to the mobile service with respect to
fixed-satellite service earth stations.
5.447 Additional allocation: In Israel, Lebanon, Pakistan, the
Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia, the band 5150-5250 MHz is also
allocated to the mobile service, on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In this case, the provisions of
Resolution 229 (WRC-03) do not apply.
5.447A The allocation to the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-
space) is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary-satellite systems
in the mobile-satellite service and is subject to coordination under No.
9.11A.
5.447B Additional allocation: the band 5150-5216 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary
basis. This allocation is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service and is subject to
provisions of No. 9.11A. The power flux-density at the Earth's surface
produced by space stations of the fixed-satellite service operating in
the space-to-Earth direction in the band 5150-5216 MHz shall in no case
exceed -164 dB(W/m\2\) in any 4 kHz band for all angles of arrival.
5.447C Administrations responsible for fixed-satellite service
networks in the band 5150-5250 MHz operated under Nos. 5.447A and 5.447B
shall coordinate on an equal basis in accordance with No. 9.11A with
administrations responsible for non-geostationary-satellite networks
operated under No. 5.446 and brought into use prior to 17 November 1995.
Satellite networks operated under No. 5.446 brought into use after 17
November 1995 shall not claim protection from, and shall not cause
harmful interference to, stations of the fixed-satellite service
operated under Nos. 5.447A and 5.447B.
5.447D The allocation of the band 5250-5255 MHz to the space
research service on a primary basis is limited to active spaceborne
sensors. Other uses of the band by the space research service are on a
secondary basis.
5.447E Additional allocation: The band 5250-5350 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis in the following
countries in Region 3: Australia, Korea (Rep. of), India, Indonesia,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam. The use of this band by
the fixed service is intended for the implementation of fixed wireless
access systems and shall comply with Recommendation ITU-R F.1613. In
addition, the fixed service shall not claim protection from the
radiodetermination, Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space
research (active) services, but the provisions of No. 5.43A do not apply
to the fixed service with respect to the Earth exploration-satellite
(active) and space research (active) services. After implementation of
fixed wireless access systems in the fixed service with protection for
the existing radiodetermination systems, no more stringent constraints
should be imposed on the fixed wireless access systems by future
radiodetermination implementations.
5.447F In the band 5250-5350 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from the radiolocation service, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (active) and the space research service
(active). These services shall not impose on the mobile service more
stringent protection criteria, based on system characteristics and
interference criteria, than those stated in Recommendations ITU-R M.1638
and ITU-R SA.1632.
5.448 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya,
Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania and Turkmenistan, the band 5250-
5350 MHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary
basis.
5.448A The Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research
(active) services in the frequency band 5250-5350 MHz shall not claim
protection from the radiolocation service. No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.448B The Earth exploration-satellite service (active) operating in
the band 5350-5570 MHz and space research service (active) operating in
the band 5460-5570 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to the
aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 5350-5460 MHz, the
radionavigation service in
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the band 5460-5470 MHz and the maritime radionavigation service in the
band 5470-5570 MHz.
5.448C The space research service (active) operating in the band
5350-5460 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to nor claim
protection from other services to which this band is allocated.
5.448D In the frequency band 5350-5470 MHz, stations in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, radar systems in the aeronautical radionavigation
service operating in accordance with No. 5.449.
5.449 The use of the band 5350-5470 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne radars and associated
airborne beacons.
5.450 Additional allocation: In Austria, Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the band 5470-5650 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical
radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.450A In the band 5470-5725 MHz, stations in the mobile service
shall not claim protection from radiodetermination services.
Radiodetermination services shall not impose on the mobile service more
stringent protection criteria, based on system characteristics and
interference criteria, than those stated in Recommendation ITU-R M.1638.
5.450B In the frequency band 5470-5650 MHz, stations in the
radiolocation service, except ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes in the band 5600-5650 MHz, shall not cause
harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, radar systems in the
maritime radionavigation service.
5.451 Additional allocation: in the United Kingdom, the band 5470-
5850 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a secondary
basis. The power limits specified in Nos. 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 and 21.5
shall apply in the band 5725-5850 MHz.
5.452 Between 5600 MHz and 5650 MHz, ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes are authorized to operate on a basis of equality
with stations of the maritime radionavigation service.
5.453 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep.
of), C``te d'Ivoire, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea,
Equatorial Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Viet
Nam and Yemen, the band 5650-5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis. In this case, the provisions of
Resolution 229 (WRC-03) do not apply.
5.454 Different category of service: in Azerbaijan, the Russian
Federation, Georgia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and
Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 5670-5725 MHz to the space
research service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba,
the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine,
the band 5670-5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a
primary basis.
5.456 Additional allocation: in Cameroon, the band 5755-5850 MHz is
also allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.457A In the bands 5925-6425 MHz and 14-14.5 GHz, earth stations
located on board vessels may communicate with space stations of the
fixed-satellite service. Such use shall be in accordance with Resolution
902 (WRC-03).
5.457B In the bands 5925-6425 MHz and 14-14.5 GHz, earth stations
located on board vessels may operate with the characteristics and under
the conditions contained in Resolution 902 (WRC-03) in Algeria, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, the
Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman,
Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen, in the
maritime mobile-satellite service on a secondary basis. Such use shall
be in accordance with Resolution 902 (WRC-03).
5.458 In the band 6425-7075 MHz, passive microwave sensor
measurements are carried out over the oceans. In the band 7075-7250 MHz,
passive microwave sensor measurements are carried out. Administrations
should bear in mind the needs of the Earth exploration-satellite
(passive) and space research (passive) services in their future planning
of the bands 6425-7025 MHz and 7075-7250 MHz.
5.458A In making assignments in the band 6700-7075 MHz to space
stations of the fixed-satellite service, administrations are urged to
take all practicable steps to protect spectral line observations of the
radio astronomy service in the band 6650-6675.2 MHz from harmful
interference from unwanted emissions.
5.458B The space-to-Earth allocation to the fixed-satellite service
in the band 6700-7075 MHz is limited to feeder links for non-
geostationary satellite systems of the mobile-satellite service and is
subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The use of the band 6700-7075
MHz (space-to-Earth) by feeder links for non-geostationary satellite
systems in the mobile-satellite service is not subject to No. 22.2.
5.458C Administrations making submissions in the band 7025-7075 MHz
(Earth-to-
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space) for geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite
service after 17 November 1995 shall consult on the basis of relevant
ITU-R Recommendations with the administrations that have notified and
brought into use non-geostationary-satellite systems in this frequency
band before 18 November 1995 upon request of the latter administrations.
This consultation shall be with a view to facilitating shared operation
of both geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service
and non-geostationary-satellite systems in this band.
5.459 Additional allocation: in Russian Federation, the frequency
bands 7100-7155 MHz and 7190-7235 MHz are also allocated to the space
operation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis, subject to
agreement obtained under No. 9.21.
5.460 The use of the band 7145-7190 MHz by the space research
service (Earth-to-space) is restricted to deep space; no emissions to
deep space shall be effected in the band 7190-7235 MHz. Geostationary
satellites in the space research service operating in the band 7190-7235
MHz shall not claim protection from existing and future stations of the
fixed and mobile services and No. 5.43A does not apply.
5.461 Additional allocation: the bands 7250-7375 MHz (space-to-
Earth) and 7900-8025 MHz (Earth-to-space) are also allocated to the
mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, subject to agreement
obtained under No. 9.21.
5.461A The use of the band 7450-7550 MHz by the meteorological-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary-satellite
systems. Non-geostationary meteorological-satellite systems in this band
notified before 30 November 1997 may continue to operate on a primary
basis until the end of their lifetime.
5.461B The use of the band 7750-7850 MHz by the meteorological-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to non-geostationary
satellite systems.
5.462A In Regions 1 and 3 (except for Japan), in the band 8025-8400
MHz, the earth exploration-satellite service using geostationary
satellites shall not produce a power flux-density in excess of the
following provisional values for angles of arrival ([thetas]), without
the consent of the affected administration:
-174 dB(W/m2) in a 4 kHz band for 0<= [thetas]< 5[deg]
-174 + 0.5 ([thetas] - 5) dB(W/m\2\) in a 4 kHz band for 5<= < 25[deg]
-164 dB(W/m\2\) in a 4 kHz band for 25<= [thetas] <= 90[deg]
These values are subject to study under Resolution 124 (WRC-97).\6\
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5.463 Aircraft stations are not permitted to transmit in the band
8025-8400 MHz.
5.465 In the space research service, the use of the band 8400-8450
MHz is limited to deep space.
5.466 Different category of service: in Israel, Singapore and Sri
Lanka, the allocation of the band 8400-8500 MHz to the space research
service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32).
5.468 Additional allocation: in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Brunei Darussalam, Burundi, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Costa
Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Iraq, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jamaica,
Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania,
Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, Swaziland,
Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Yemen, the band 8500-8750 MHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.469 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the
Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 8500-8750 MHz is also allocated to
the land mobile and radionavigation services on a primary basis.
5.469A In the band 8550-8650 MHz, stations in the earth exploration-
satellite service (active) and space research service (active) shall not
cause harmful interference to, or constrain the use and development of,
stations of the radiolocation service.
5.470 The use of the band 8750-8850 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne Doppler navigation aids
on a centre frequency of 8800 MHz.
5.471 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Germany, Bahrain, Belgium,
China, the United Arab Emirates, France, Greece, Indonesia, Iran
(Islamic Republic of), Libya, the Netherlands, Qatar and Sudan, the
bands 8825-8850 MHz and 9000-9200 MHz are also allocated to the maritime
radionavigation service, on a primary basis, for use by shore-based
radars only.
5.472 In the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9225 MHz, the maritime
radionavigation service is limited to shore-based radars.
5.473 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Cuba, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary,
Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 8850-9000 MHz and 9200-9300 MHz are
also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.474 In the band 9200-9500 MHz, search and rescue transponders
(SART) may be used, having due regard to the appropriate ITU-R
Recommendation (see also Article 31).
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5.475 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne weather radars and
ground-based radars. In addition, ground-based radar beacons in the
aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the band 9300-9320
MHz on condition that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime
radionavigation service. In the band 9300-9500 MHz, ground-based radars
used for meteorological purposes have priority over other radiolocation
devices.
5.476 In the band 9300-9320 MHz in the radionavigation service, the
use of shipborne radars, other than those existing on 1 January 1976, is
not permitted until 1 January 2001.
5.476A In the band 9500-9800 MHz, stations in the earth exploration-
satellite service (active) and space research service (active) shall not
cause harmful interference to, or constrain the use and development of,
stations of the radionavigation and radiolocation services.
5.477 Different category of service: in Algeria, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab
Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia,
Malaysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen, the
allocation of the band 9800-10000 MHz to the fixed service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Mongolia,
Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800-10000 MHz
is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.479 The band 9975-10025 MHz is also allocated to the
meteorological-satellite service on a secondary basis for use by weather
radars.
5.480 Additional allocation: in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa
Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay,
Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, the band 10-10.45 GHz is also allocated to
the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.481 Additional allocation: in Germany, Angola, Brazil, China,
Costa Rica, 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, Tanzania, Thailand and Uruguay,
the band 10.45-10.5 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile
services on a primary basis.
5.482 In the band 10.6-10.68 GHz, stations of the fixed and mobile,
except aeronautical mobile, services shall be limited to a maximum
equivalent isotropically radiated power of 40 dBW and the power
delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3 dBW. These limits may be
exceeded subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. However, in Saudi
Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, China, the
United Arab Emirates, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Nigeria,
Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan
and Turkmenistan, the restrictions on the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services are not applicable.
5.483 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Bahrain, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, Korea (Rep.
of), Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of
Korea, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and
Yemen, the band 10.68-10.7 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services on a primary basis. Such
use is limited to equipment in operation by 1 January 1985.
5.484 In Region 1, the use of the band 10.7-11.7 GHz by the fixed-
satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service.
5.484A The use of the bands 10.95-11.2 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.45-
11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
12.2-12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 3, 12.5-12.75 GHz (space-to-
Earth) in Region 1, 13.75-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 17.8-18.6 GHz
(space-to-Earth), 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth), 27.5-28.6 GHz (Earth-
to-space), 29.5-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non-geostationary-satellite
system in the fixed-satellite service is subject to application of the
provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service shall not claim
protection from geostationary-satellite networks in the fixed-satellite
service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations, irrespective
of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service and of the complete
coordination or notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non-
geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service in the
above bands shall be operated in such a way that any unacceptable
interference that may occur during their operation shall be rapidly
eliminated.
5.485 In Region 2, in the band 11.7-12.2 GHz, transponders on space
stations in the fixed-satellite service may be used additionally for
transmissions in the broadcasting-
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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, 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, Croatia,
France, Greece, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Uganda, Portugal, Romania, Serbia
and Montenegro, Slovenia, Switzerland, Tanzania and Tunisia, the band
12.5-12.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary basis.
5.496 Additional allocation: in Austria, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and
Turkmenistan, the band 12.5-12.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed
service and the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary
basis. However, stations in these services shall not cause harmful
interference to fixed-satellite service earth stations of countries in
Region 1 other than those listed in this footnote. Coordination of these
earth stations is not required with stations of the fixed and mobile
services of the countries listed in this footnote. The power flux-
density limit at the Earth's surface given in Table 21-4 of Article 21,
for the fixed-satellite service shall apply on the territory of the
countries listed in this footnote.
5.497 The use of the band 13.25-13.4 GHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to Doppler navigation aids.
5.498A The Earth exploration-satellite (active) and space research
(active) services operating in the band 13.25-13.4 GHz shall not cause
harmful interference to, or constrain the use and development of, the
aeronautical radionavigation service.
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5.499 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, the
band 13.25-14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary
basis.
5.500 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates,
Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania,
Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Singapore, Sudan,
Chad and Tunisia, the band 13.4-14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed
and mobile services on a primary basis.
5.501 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, Hungary, Japan,
Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the United Kingdom and Turkmenistan, the
band 13.4-14 GHz is also allocated to the radionavigation service on a
primary basis.
5.501A The allocation of the band 13.4-13.75 GHz to the space
research service on a primary basis is limited to active spaceborne
sensors. Other uses of the band by the space research service are on a
secondary basis.
5.501B In the band 13.4-13.75 GHz, the Earth exploration-satellite
(active) and space research (active) services shall not cause harmful
interference to, or constrain the use and development of, the
radiolocation service.
5.502 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, an earth station of a geostationary
fixed-satellite service network shall have a minimum antenna diameter of
1.2 m and an earth station of a non-geostationary fixed-satellite
service system shall have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m. In
addition, the e.i.r.p., averaged over one second, radiated by a station
in the radiolocation or radionavigation services shall not exceed 59 dBW
for elevation angles above 2[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 size smaller than 4.5 m, it shall ensure that the power flux-
density produced by this earth station does not exceed:
---115 dB(W/(m\2\ [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
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provisions of Annex 1, Part C of Recommendation ITU-R M.1643, with
respect to any radio astronomy station performing observations in the
14.47-14.5 GHz band located on the territory of Spain, France, India,
Italy, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
5.504C In the band 14-14.25 GHz, the power flux-density produced on
the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, C``te
d'Ivoire, Egypt, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kuwait,
Lesotho, Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia by any
aircraft earth station in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service
shall not exceed the limits given in Annex 1, Part B of Recommendation
ITU-R M.1643, unless otherwise specifically agreed by the affected
administration(s). The provisions of this footnote in no way derogate
the obligations of the aeronautical mobile-satellite service to operate
as a secondary service in accordance with No. 5.29.
5.505 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo
(Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon,
Guatemala, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq,
Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali,
Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian
Arab Republic, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia,
Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad and Yemen, the band 14-14.3 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed service on a primary basis.
5.506 The band 14-14.5 GHz may be used, within the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space), for feeder links for the broadcasting-
satellite service, subject to coordination with other networks in the
fixed-satellite service. Such use of feeder links is reserved for
countries outside Europe.
5.506A In the band 14-14.5 GHz, ship earth stations with an e.i.r.p.
greater than 21 dBW shall operate under the same conditions as earth
stations located on board vessels, as provided in Resolution 902 (WRC-
03). This footnote shall not apply to ship earth stations for which the
complete Appendix 4 information has been received by the Bureau prior to
5 July 2003.
5.506B Earth stations located on board vessels communicating with
space stations in the fixed-satellite service may operate in the
frequency band 14-14.5 GHz without the need for prior agreement from
Cyprus, Greece and Malta, within the minimum distance given in
Resolution 902 (WRC-03) from these countries.
5.508 Additional allocation: In Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
France, Italy, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, The Former Yugoslav Rep. of
Macedonia, the United Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro and Slovenia, the
band 14.25-14.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed service on a primary
basis.
5.508A In the band 14.25-14.3 GHz, the power flux-density produced
on the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, China,
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.
5.509 Additional allocation: in Japan the band 14.25-14.3 GHz is
also allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a
primary basis.
5.509A In the band 14.3-14.5 GHz, the power flux-density produced on
the territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Cameroon,
China, 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, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan,
Qatar, Syria, Slovenia, Somalia and Yugoslavia, the band 15.35-15.4 GHz
is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis.
5.511A The band 15.43-15.63 GHz is also allocated to the fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. Use of the band
15.43-15.63 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth and
Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of non-geostationary systems
in the mobile-satellite service, subject to coordination under No.
9.11A. The use of the frequency band 15.43-15.63 GHz by the fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to feeder links of non-
geostationary systems in the mobile-satellite service for
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which advance publication information has been received by the Bureau
prior to 2 June 2000. In the space-to-Earth direction, the minimum earth
station elevation angle above and gain towards the local horizontal
plane and the minimum coordination distances to protect an earth station
from harmful interference shall be in accordance with Recommendation
ITU-R S.1341. In order to protect the radio astronomy service in the
band 15.35-15.4 GHz, the aggregate power flux-density radiated in the
15.35-15.4 GHz band by all the space stations within any feeder-link of
a non-geostationary system in the mobile-satellite service (space-to-
Earth) operating in the 15.43-15.63 GHz band shall not exceed the level
of -156 dB(W/m2) in a 50 MHz bandwidth, into any radio astronomy
observatory site for more than 2% of the time.
5.511C Stations operating in the aeronautical radionavigation
service shall limit the effective e.i.r.p. in accordance with
Recommendation ITU-R S.1340. The minimum coordination distance required
to protect the aeronautical radionavigation stations (No. 4.10 applies)
from harmful interference from feeder-link earth stations and the
maximum e.i.r.p. transmitted towards the local horizontal plane by a
feeder-link earth station shall be in accordance with Recommendation
ITU-R S.1340.
5.511D Fixed-satellite service systems for which complete
information for advance publication has been received by the Bureau by
21 November 1997 may operate in the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and 15.63-15.7
GHz in the space-to-Earth direction and 15.63-15.65 GHz in the Earth-to-
space direction. In the bands 15.4-15.43 GHz and 15.65-15.7 GHz,
emissions from a non-geostationary space station shall not exceed the
power flux-density limits at the Earth's surface of -146 dB(W/(m\2\
[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/(m\2\ [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, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam,
Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, the
United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Finland, Guatemala, India, Indonesia,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya,
Kuwait, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nepal,
Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia and Montenegro, Singapore,
Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the
band 15.7-17.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on
a primary basis.
5.513 Additional allocation: in Israel, the band 15.7-17.3 GHz is
also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis.
These services shall not claim protection from or cause harmful
interference to services operating in accordance with the Table in
countries other than those included in No. 5.512.
5.513A Spaceborne active sensors operating in the band 17.2-17.3 GHz
shall not cause harmful interference to, or constrain the development
of, the radiolocation and other services allocated on a primary basis.
5.514 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia,
Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Costa
Rica, El Salvador, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Guatemala, India,
Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab
Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria,
Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia and Montenegro,
Slovenia and Sudan, the band 17.3-17.7 GHz is also allocated to the
fixed and mobile services on a secondary basis. The power limits given
in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 shall apply.
5.515 In the band 17.3-17.8 GHz, sharing between the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) and the broadcasting-satellite service shall
also be in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1 of Annex 4 of
Appendix 30A.
5.516 The use of the band 17.3-18.1 GHz by geostationary-satellite
systems in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to
feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service. The use of the band
17.3-17.8 GHz in Region 2 by systems in the fixed-satellite service
(Earth-to-space) is limited to geostationary satellites. For the use of
the band 17.3-17.8 GHz in Region 2 by feeder links for the broadcasting-
satellite service in the band 12.2-12.7 GHz, see Article 11. The use of
the bands 17.3-18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Regions 1 and 3 and 17.8-
18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2 by non-geostationary-satellite
systems in the fixed-satellite service is subject to application of the
provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service shall not claim
protection from geostationary-satellite networks in the fixed-satellite
service operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations, irrespective
of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of the complete coordination or
notification information, as appropriate, for the non-geostationary-
satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service and of the complete
coordination or notification information, as appropriate, for the
geostationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non-
geostationary-satellite systems
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in the fixed-satellite service in the above bands shall be operated in
such a way that any unacceptable interference that may occur during
their operation shall be rapidly eliminated.
5.516A In the band 17.3-17.7 GHz, earth stations of the fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) in Region 1 shall not claim
protection from the broadcasting-satellite service feeder-link earth
stations operating under Appendix 30A, nor put any limitations or
restrictions on the locations of the broadcasting-satellite service
feeder-link earth stations anywhere within the service area of the
feeder link.
5.516B The following bands are identified for use by high-density
applications in the fixed-satellite service:
17.3-17.7 GHz................................ (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
18.3-19.3 GHz................................ (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
19.7-20.2 GHz................................ (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
39.5-40 GHz.................................. (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
40-40.5 GHz.................................. (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
40.5-42 GHz.................................. (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
47.5-47.9 GHz................................ (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
48.2-48.54 GHz............................... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
49.44-50.2 GHz............................... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, and
27.5-27.82 GHz............................... (Earth-to-space) in Region 1,
28.35-28.45 GHz.............................. (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
28.45-28.94 GHz.............................. (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
28.94-29.1 GHz............................... (Earth-to-space) in Region 2 and 3,
29.25-29.46 GHz.............................. (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
29.46-30 GHz................................. (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
48.2-50.2 GHz................................ (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.
This identification does not preclude the use of these bands by
other fixed-satellite service applications or by other services to which
these bands are allocated on a co-primary basis and does not establish
priority in these Radio Regulations among users of the bands.
Administrations should take this into account when considering
regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. See Resolution 143
(WRC-03).
5.517 In Region 2, the allocation to the broadcasting-satellite
service in the band 17.3-17.8 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April
2007. After that date, use of the fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth)
service in the band 17.7-17.8 GHz shall not claim protection from and
shall not cause harmful interference to operating systems in the
broadcasting-satellite service.
5.518 Different category of service: in Region 2, the allocation of
the band 17.7-17.8 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary basis until
31 March 2007.
5.519 Additional allocation: the band 18.1-18.3 GHz is also
allocated to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a
primary basis. Its use is limited to geostationary satellites and shall
be in accordance with the provisions of Article 21, Table 21-4.
5.520 The use of the band 18.1-18.4 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of geostationary-
satellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite service.
5.521 Alternative allocation: In Germany, Denmark, the United Arab
Emirates and Greece, the band 18.1-18.4 GHz is allocated to the fixed,
fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) and mobile services on a primary basis
(see No. 5.33). The provisions of No. 5.519 also apply.
5.522A The emissions of the fixed service and the fixed-satellite
service in the band 18.6-18.8 GHz are limited to the values given in
Nos. 21.5A and 21.16.2, respectively.
5.522B The use of the band 18.6-18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service is limited to geostationary systems and systems with an orbit of
apogee greater than 20 000 km.
5.522C In the band 18.6-18.8 GHz, in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman,
Qatar, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen, fixed-service systems in operation at
the date of entry into force of the Final Acts of WRC-2000 are not
subject to the limits of No. 21.5A.
5.523A The use of the bands 18.8-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 28.6-
29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) by geostationary and non-geostationary fixed-
satellite service networks is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.11A and No. 22.2 does not apply. Administrations
having geostationary-satellite networks under coordination prior to 18
November 1995 shall cooperate to the maximum extent possible to
coordinate pursuant to No. 9.11A with non-geostationary-satellite
networks for which notification information has been received by the
Bureau prior to that date, with a view to reaching results acceptable to
all the parties concerned. Non-geostationary-satellite networks shall
not cause unacceptable interference to geostationary fixed-satellite
service networks for which complete Appendix 4 notification information
is considered as having been received by the Bureau prior to 18 November
1995.
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5.523B The use of the band 19.3-19.6 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for non-
geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service. Such
use is subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.11A, and
No. 22.2 does not apply.
5.523C No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.3-19.6 GHz
and 29.1-29.4 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-
satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service networks
for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered as having been received by the Bureau prior
to 18 November 1995.
5.523D The use of the band 19.3-19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) by
geostationary fixed-satellite service systems and by feeder links for
non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service is
subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but not
subject to the provisions of No. 22.2. The use of this band for other
non-geostationary fixed-satellite service systems, or for the cases
indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E, is not subject to the provisions of
No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject to Articles 9 (except No.
9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the provisions of No. 22.2.
5.523E No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the bands 19.6-19.7 GHz
and 29.4-29.5 GHz, between feeder links of non-geostationary mobile-
satellite service networks and those fixed-satellite service networks
for which complete Appendix 4 coordination information, or notification
information, is considered as having been received by the Bureau by 21
November 1997.
5.524 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Saudi
Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, the
Congo, Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala,
Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan,
Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria,
Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo,
Syria, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan,
Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Tunisia, the band 19.7-21.2 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. This
additional use shall not impose any limitation on the power flux-density
of space stations in the fixed-satellite service in the band 19.7-21.2
GHz and of space stations in the mobile-satellite service in the band
19.7-20.2 GHz where the allocation to the mobile-satellite service is on
a primary basis in the latter band.
5.525 In order to facilitate interregional coordination between
networks in the mobile-satellite and fixed-satellite services, carriers
in the mobile-satellite service that are most susceptible to
interference shall, to the extent practicable, be located in the higher
parts of the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz.
5.526 In the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz in Region 2, and in
the bands 20.1-20.2 GHz and 29.9-30 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, networks
which are both in the fixed-satellite service and in the mobile-
satellite service may include links between earth stations at specified
or unspecified points or while in motion, through one or more satellites
for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint communications.
5.527 In the bands 19.7-20.2 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz, the provisions of
No. 4.10 do not apply with respect to the mobile-satellite service.
5.528 The allocation to the mobile-satellite service is intended for
use by networks which use narrow spot-beam antennas and other advanced
technology at the space stations. Administrations operating systems in
the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7-20.1 GHz in Region 2 and
in the band 20.1-20.2 GHz shall take all practicable steps to ensure the
continued availability of these bands for administrations operating
fixed and mobile systems in accordance with the provisions of No. 5.524.
5.529 The use of the bands 19.7-20.1 GHz and 29.5-29.9 GHz by the
mobile-satellite service in Region 2 is limited to satellite networks
which are both in the fixed-satellite service and in the mobile-
satellite service as described in No. 5.526.
5.530 In Regions 1 and 3, the allocation to the broadcasting-
satellite service in the band 21.4-22 GHz shall come into effect on 1
April 2007. The use of this band by the broadcasting-satellite service
after that date and on an interim basis prior to that date is subject to
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5.531 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 21.4-22 GHz is also
allocated to the broadcasting service on a primary basis.
5.532 The use of the band 22.21-22.5 GHz by the Earth exploration-
satellite (passive) and space research (passive) services shall not
impose constraints upon the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile, services.
5.533 The inter-satellite service shall not claim protection from
harmful interference from airport surface detection equipment stations
of the radionavigation service.
5.535 In the band 24.75-25.25 GHz, feeder links to stations of the
broadcasting-satellite service shall have priority over other uses in
the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space). Such other uses shall
protect and shall not claim protection from existing and future
operating feeder-link networks to such broadcasting satellite stations.
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5.535A The use of the band 29.1-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to geostationary-satellite systems
and feeder links to non-geostationary-satellite systems in the mobile-
satellite service. Such use is subject to the application of the
provisions of No. 9.11A, but not subject to the provisions of No. 22.2,
except as indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E where such use is not
subject to the provisions of No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject
to Articles 9 (except No. 9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the
provisions of No. 22.2.
5.536 Use of the 25.25-27.5 GHz band by the inter-satellite service
is limited to space research and Earth exploration-satellite
applications, and also transmissions of data originating from industrial
and medical activities in space.
5.536A Administrations operating earth stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service or the space research service shall not
claim protection from stations in the fixed and mobile services operated
by other administrations. In addition, earth stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service or in the space research service should be
operated taking into account Recommendations ITU-R SA.1278 and ITU-R
SA.1625, respectively.
5.536B In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria,
China, Korea (Rep. of), Denmark, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Spain,
Estonia, Finland, France, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of),
Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya,
Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Moldova, Norway, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Syria, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania,
the United Kingdom, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Turkey,
Viet Nam and Zimbabwe, earth stations operating in the Earth
exploration-satellite service in the band 25.5-27 GHz shall not claim
protection from, or constrain the use and deployment of, stations of the
fixed and mobile services.
5.536C In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Botswana, Brazil,
Cameroon, Comoros, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia,
Finland, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait,
Lithuania, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Syrian Arab
Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uruguay, Zambia and
Zimbabwe, earth stations operating in the space research service in the
band 25.5-27 GHz shall not claim protection from, or constrain the use
and deployment of, stations of the fixed and mobile services.
5.537 Space services using non-geostationary satellites operating in
the inter-satellite service in the band 27-27.5 GHz are exempt from the
provisions of No. 22.2.
5.537A In Bhutan, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan,
Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka,
Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in the band
27.5-28.35 GHz may also be used by high altitude platform stations
(HAPS). The use of HAPS within the band 27.5-28.35 GHz is limited,
within the territory of the countries listed above, to a single 300 MHz
sub-band. Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by HAPS in
the above countries is further limited to operation in the HAPS-to-
ground direction and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, other types of fixed-service systems or other co-
primary services. Furthermore, the development of these other services
shall not be constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 (WRC-03).
5.538 Additional allocation: The bands 27.500-27.501 GHz and 29.999-
30.000 GHz are also allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-
Earth) on a primary basis for the beacon transmissions intended for up-
link power control. Such space-to-Earth transmissions shall not exceed
an equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) of +10 dBW in the
direction of adjacent satellites on the geostationary-satellite orbit.
In the band 27.500-27.501 GHz, such space-to-Earth transmissions shall
not produce a power flux-density in excess of the values specified in
Article 21, Table 21-4 on the Earth's surface.
5.539 The band 27.5-30 GHz may be used by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) for the provision of feeder links for the
broadcasting-satellite service.
5.540 Additional allocation: the band 27.501-29.999 GHz is also
allocated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary
basis for beacon transmissions intended for up-link power control.
5.541 In the band 28.5-30 GHz, the earth exploration-satellite
service is limited to the transfer of data between stations and not to
the primary collection of information by means of active or passive
sensors.
5.541A Feeder links of non-geostationary networks in the mobile-
satellite service and geostationary networks in the fixed-satellite
service operating in the band 29.1-29.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) shall
employ uplink adaptive power control or other methods of fade
compensation, such that the earth station transmissions shall be
conducted at the power level required to meet the desired link
performance while reducing the level of mutual interference between both
networks. These methods shall apply to networks for which Appendix 4
coordination information is considered as having been received by the
Bureau after 17 May 1996 and until they are changed by a future
competent world radiocommunication conference. Administrations
submitting Appendix 4 information
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for coordination before this date are encouraged to utilize these
techniques to the extent practicable.
5.542 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo, Egypt, the United
Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic
of), Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco,
Mauritania, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, the Dem.
People's Rep. of Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Chad, the band
29.5-31 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile services on a
secondary basis. The power limits specified in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 shall
apply.
5.543 The band 29.95-30 GHz may be used for space-to-space links in
the Earth exploration-satellite service for telemetry, tracking, and
control purposes, on a secondary basis.
5.543A In Bhutan, Korea (Rep. of), the Russian Federation,
Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho,
Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People's Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka,
Thailand and Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service in the band
31-31.3 GHz may also be used by systems using high altitude platform
stations (HAPS) in the ground-to-HAPS direction. The use of the band 31-
31.3 GHz by systems using HAPS is limited to the territory of the
countries listed above and shall not cause harmful interference to, nor
claim protection from, other types of fixed-service systems, systems in
the mobile service and systems operated under No. 5.545. Furthermore,
the development of these services shall not be constrained by HAPS.
Systems using HAPS in the band 31-31.3 GHz shall not cause harmful
interference to the radio astronomy service having a primary allocation
in the band 31.3-31.8 GHz, taking into account the protection criterion
as given in Recommendation ITU-R RA.769. In order to ensure the
protection of satellite passive services, the level of unwanted power
density into a HAPS ground station antenna in the band 31.3-31.8 GHz
shall be limited to -106 dB(W/MHz) under clear-sky conditions, and may
be increased up to -100 dB(W/MHz) under rainy conditions to take account
of rain attenuation, provided the effective impact on the passive
satellite does not exceed the impact under clear-sky conditions as given
above. See Resolution 145 (WRC-03).
5.544 In the band 31-31.3 GHz the power flux-density limits
specified in Article 21, Table 21-4 shall apply to the space research
service.
5.545 Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Georgia, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the
allocation of the band 31-31.3 GHz to the space research service is on a
primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.546 Different category of service: In Saudi Arabia, Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia,
the Russian Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic
Republic of), Israel, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia,
Uzbekistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the
United Kingdom, South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Turkey, the
allocation of the band 31.5-31.8 GHz to the fixed and mobile, except
aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33).
5.547 The bands 31.8-33.4 GHz, 37-40 GHz, 40.5-43.5 GHz, 51.4-52.6
GHz, 55.78-59 GHz and 64-66 GHz are available for high-density
applications in the fixed service (see Resolutions 75 (WRC-2000) and 79
(WRC-2000)). Administrations should take this into account when
considering regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. Because of
the potential deployment of high-density applications in the fixed-
satellite service in the bands 39.5-40 GHz and 40.5-42 GHz (see No.
5.516B), administrations should further take into account potential
constraints to high-density applications in the fixed service, as
appropriate.
5.547A Administrations should take practical measures to minimize
the potential interference between stations in the fixed service and
airborne stations in the radionavigation service in the 31.8-33.4 GHz
band, taking into account the operational needs of the airborne radar
systems.
5.547B Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 31.8-
32 GHz is allocated to the radionavigation and space research (deep
space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis.
5.547C Alternative allocation: In the United States, the band 32-
32.3 GHz is allocated to the radionavigation and space research (deep
space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary basis.
5.547D Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 32.3-
33 GHz is allocated to the inter-satellite and radionavigation services
on a primary basis.
5.547E Alternative allocation: in the United States, the band 33-
33.4 GHz is allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis.
5.548 In designing systems for the inter-satellite service in the
band 32.3-33 GHz, for the radionavigation service in the band 32-33 GHz,
and for the space research service (deep space) in the band 31.8-32.3
GHz, administrations shall take all necessary measures to prevent
harmful interference between these services, bearing in mind the safety
aspects of the radionavigation service (see Recommendation 707).
5.549 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh,
Egypt, the United
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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\2\) in this band.
5.550 Different category of service: In Armenia, Azerbaijan,
Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan,
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band
34.7-35.2 GHz to the space research service is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33).
5.551F Different category of service: in Japan, the allocation of
the band 41.5-42.5 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary basis (see
No. 5.33).
5.551H The equivalent power flux-density (epfd) produced in the band
42.5-43.5 GHz by all space stations in any non-geostationary-satellite
system in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), or in the
broadcasting-satellite service (space-to-Earth) operating in the 42-42.5
GHz band, shall not exceed the following values at the site of any radio
astronomy station for more than 2% of the time:
-230 dB(W/m\2\) in 1 GHz and -246 dB(W/m\2\) in any 500 kHz of the
42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station registered
as a single-dish telescope; and
-209 dB(W/m\2\) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site
of any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline
interferometry station.
These epfd values shall be evaluated using the methodology given in
Recommendation ITU-R S.1586 and the reference antenna pattern and the
maximum gain of an antenna in the radio astronomy service given in
Recommendation ITU-R RA.1631 and shall apply over the whole sky and for
elevation angles higher than the minimum operating angle [thetas]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
Radiocommunication Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
--Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the
space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek
an agreement with administrations that have authorized the space
stations. In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply. The limits
in this footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio astronomy
station of any country whose administration so agreed.
5.551I The power flux-density in the band 42.5-43.5 GHz produced by
any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service (space-
to-Earth), or the broadcasting-satellite service (space-to-Earth)
operating in the 42-42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the following values
at the site of any radio astronomy station:
--137 dB(W/m\2\) in 1 GHz and -153 dB(W/m\2\) in any 500 kHz of the
42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station registered
as a single-dish telescope; and
--116 dB(W/m\2\) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of
any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline
interferometry station.
These values shall apply at the site of any radio astronomy station
that either:
--was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the
Bureau before 4 January 2004; or
--was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4
information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the
space station to which the limits apply.
Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek
an agreement with administrations that have authorized the space
stations. In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC-03) shall apply. The limits
in this footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio astronomy
station of any country whose administration so agreed.
5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for the fixed-satellite service
in the bands 42.5-43.5 GHz and 47.2-50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space
transmission is greater than that in the band 37.5-39.5 GHz for space-
to-Earth transmission in order to accommodate feeder links to
broadcasting satellites. Administrations are urged to take all
practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2-49.2 GHz for feeder links for
the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the band 40.5-42.5 GHz.
5.552A The allocation to the fixed service in the bands 47.2-47.5
GHz and 47.9-48.2 GHz is designated for use by high altitude platform
stations. The use of the bands 47.2-47.5 GHz and 47.9-48.2 GHz is
subject to the provisions of Resolution 122 (WRC-97) \3\.
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5.553 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz and 66-71 GHz, stations in the land
mobile service may be operated subject to not causing harmful
interference to the space radiocommunication services to which these
bands are allocated (see No. 5.43).
5.554 In the bands 43.5-47 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 95-100 GHz, 123-130 GHz,
191.8-200 GHz and 252-265 GHz, satellite links connecting land stations
at specified fixed points are also authorized when used in conjunction
with the mobile-satellite service or the radionavigation-satellite
service.
5.554A The use of the bands 47.5-47.9 GHz, 48.2-48.54 GHz and 49.44-
50.2 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to
geostationary satellites.
5.555 Additional allocation: the band 48.94-49.04 GHz is also
allocated to the radio astronomy service on a primary basis.
5.555B The power flux-density in the band 48.94-49.04 GHz produced
by any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) operating in the bands 48.2-48.54 GHz and 49.44-50.2
GHz shall not exceed -151.8 dB (W/m\2\) in any 500 kHz band at the site
of any radio astronomy station.
5.556 In the bands 51.4-54.25 GHz, 58.2-59 GHz and 64-65 GHz, radio
astronomy observations may be carried out under national arrangements.
5.556A Use of the bands 54.25-56.9 GHz, 57-58.2 GHz and 59-59.3 GHz
by the inter-satellite service is limited to satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface produced by
a station in the inter-satellite service, for all conditions and for all
methods of modulation, shall not exceed -147 dB(W/(m\2\ [middot] 100
MHz)) for all angles of arrival.
5.556B Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 54.25-55.78 GHz is
also allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis for low-density
use.
5.557 Additional allocation: in Japan, the band 55.78-58.2 GHz is
also allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis.
5.557A In the band 55.78-56.26 GHz, in order to protect stations in
the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive), the maximum power
density delivered by a transmitter to the antenna of a fixed service
station is limited to -26 dB(W/MHz).
5.558 In the bands 55.78-58.2 GHz, 59-64 GHz, 66-71 GHz, 122.25-123
GHz, 130-134 GHz, 167-174.8 GHz and 191.8-200 GHz, stations in the
aeronautical mobile service may be operated subject to not causing
harmful interference to the inter-satellite service (see No. 5.43).
5.558A Use of the band 56.9-57 GHz by inter-satellite systems is
limited to links between satellites in geostationary-satellite orbit and
to transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth orbit
to those in low-Earth orbit. For links between satellites in the
geostationary-satellite orbit, the single entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed -147
dB(W/(m\2\ [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).
5.559A The band 75.5-76 GHz is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a primary basis until the year 2006.
5.560 In the band 78-79 GHz radars located on space stations may be
operated on a primary basis in the Earth exploration-satellite service
and in the space research service.
5.561 In the band 74-76 GHz, stations in the fixed, mobile and
broadcasting services shall not cause harmful interference to stations
of the fixed-satellite service or stations of the broadcasting-satellite
service operating in accordance with the decisions of the appropriate
frequency assignment planning conference for the broadcasting-satellite
service.
5.561A The 81-81.5 GHz band is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a secondary basis.
5.561B In Japan, use of the band 84-86 GHz, by the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links in the broadcasting-
satellite service using the geostationary-satellite orbit.
5.562 The use of the band 94-94.1 GHz by the Earth exploration-
satellite (active) and space research (active) services is limited to
spaceborne cloud radars.
5.562A In the bands 94-94.1 GHz and 130-134 GHz, transmissions from
space stations of the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) that
are directed into the main beam of a radio astronomy antenna have the
potential to damage some radio astronomy receivers. Space agencies
operating the transmitters and the radio astronomy stations concerned
should mutually plan their operations so as to avoid such occurrences to
the maximum extent possible.
5.562B In the bands 105-109.5 GHz, 111.8-114.25 GHz, 155.5-158.5 GHz
and 217-226 GHz, the use of this allocation is limited to space-based
radio astronomy only.
5.562C Use of the band 116-122.25 GHz by the inter-satellite service
is limited to satellites in the geostationary-satellite orbit. The
single-entry power flux-density produced by a station in the inter-
satellite service, for all conditions and for all methods of modulation,
at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface and in
the vicinity
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of all geostationary orbital positions occupied by passive sensors,
shall not exceed -148 dB(W/(m\2\ [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/(m\2\
[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
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letters ``US'' followed by one
or more digits, denote stipulations applicable to both Federal and non-
Federal operations and thus appear in both the Federal Table and the
non-Federal Table.)
US7 In the band 420-450 MHz and within the following areas, the peak
envelope power output of a transmitter employed in the amateur service
shall not exceed 50 watts, unless expressly authorized by the Commission
after mutual agreement, on a case-by-case basis, between the Federal
Communications Commission Engineer in Charge at the applicable district
office and the military area frequency coordinator at the applicable
military base. For areas (e) through (j), the appropriate military
coordinator is located at Peterson AFB, CO.
(a) The entire State of New Mexico and Texas west of longitude
104[deg]00[min] West;
(b) The entire State of Florida including the Key West area and the
areas enclosed within a 322-kilometer (200-mile) radius of Patrick Air
Force Base, Florida (latitude 28[deg]21[min] North, longitude
80[deg]43[min] West), and within a 322-kilometer (200-mile) radius of
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (latitude 30[deg]30[min] North, longitude
86[deg]30[min] West);
(c) The entire State of Arizona;
(d) Those portions of California and Nevada south of latitude
37[deg]10[min] North, and the areas enclosed within a 322-kilometer
(200-mile) radius of the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu,
California (latitude 34[deg]09[min] North, longitude 119[deg]11[min]
West).
(e) In the State of Massachusetts within a 160-kilometer (100-mile)
radius around locations at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts (latitude
41[deg]45[min] North, longitude 70[deg]32[min] West).
(f) In the State of California within a 240-kilometer (150-mile)
radius around locations at Beale Air Force Base, California (latitude
39[deg]08[min] North, longitude 121[deg]26[min] West).
(g) In the State of Alaska within a 160-kilometer (100-mile) radius
of Clear, Alaska (latitude 64[deg]17[min] North, longitude
149[deg]10[min] West).
(h) In the State of North Dakota within a 160-kilometer (100-mile)
radius of Concrete, North Dakota (latitude 48[deg]43[min] North,
longitude 97[deg]54[min] West).
(i) In the States of Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina within a
200-kilometer (124-mile) radius of Warner Robins Air Force Base, Georgia
(latitude 32[deg]38[min] North, longitude 83[deg]35[min] West).
(j) In the State of Texas within a 200-kilometer (124-mile) radius
of Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas (latitude 31[deg]25[min] North,
longitude 100[deg]24[min] West).
US8 The use of the frequencies 170.475, 171.425, 171.575, and
172.275 MHz east of the Mississippi River, and 170.425, 170.575,
171.475,
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172.225 and 172.375 MHz west of the Mississippi River may be authorized
to fixed, land and mobile stations operated by non-Federal forest
firefighting agencies. In addition, land stations and mobile stations
operated by non-Federal conservation agencies, for mobile relay
operation only, may be authorized to use the frequency 172.275 MHz east
of the Mississippi River and the frequency 171.475 MHz west of the
Mississippi River. The use of any of the foregoing nine frequencies
shall be on the condition that no harmful interference will be caused to
Government stations.
US11 On the condition that harmful interference is not caused to
present or future Federal stations in the band 162-174 MHz, the
frequencies 166.25 MHz and 170.15 MHz may be authorized to non-Federal
stations, as follows: (1) Eligibles in the Public Safety Radio Pool may
be authorized to operate in the fixed and land mobile services for
locations within 150 miles (241.4 kilometers) of New York City; and (2)
remote pickup broadcast stations may be authorized to operate in the
land mobile service for locations within the continental United States,
excluding Alaska, locations within 150 miles of New York City, and the
Tennessee Valley Authority Area (TVA Area). The TVA Area is bounded on
the west by the Mississippi River, on the north by the parallel of
latitude 37[deg] 30[min] N., and on the east and south by that arc of
the circle with center at Springfield, Illinois, and radius equal to the
airline distance between Springfield, Illinois, and Montgomery, Alabama,
subtended between the foregoing west and north boundaries.
US13 The following center frequencies, each with a channel bandwidth
not greater than 12.5 kHz, are available for assignment to non-Federal
fixed stations for the specific purpose of transmitting hydrological and
meteorological data in cooperation with Federal agencies, subject to the
condition that harmful interference will not be caused to Federal
stations:
Hydro Channels (MHz)
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169.425.............................. 170.2625 171.100 406.1250
169.4375............................. 170.275 171.1125 406.1750
169.450.............................. 170.2875 171.125 412.6625
169.4625............................. 170.300 171.825 412.6750
169.475.............................. 170.3125 171.8375 412.6875
169.4875............................. 170.325 171.850 412.7125
169.500.............................. 171.025 171.8625 412.7250
169.5125............................. 171.0375 171.875 412.7375
169.525.............................. 171.050 171.8875 412.7625
170.225.............................. 171.0625 171.900 412.7750
170.2375............................. 171.075 171.9125 415.1250
170.250.............................. 171.0875 171.925 415.1750
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New assignments on the frequencies 406.125 MHz and 406.175 MHz are
to be primarily for paired operations with the frequencies 415.125 MHz
and 415.175 MHz, respectively.
US14 When 500 kHz is being used for distress purposes, ship and
coast stations using morse telegraph may use 512 kHz for calling.
US18 In the bands 9-14 kHz, 90-110 kHz, 190-415 kHz, 510-535 kHz,
and 2700-2900 MHz, navigation aids in the U.S. and its insular areas are
normally operated by the Federal Government. However, authorizations may
be made by the FCC for non-Federal operations in these bands subject to
the conclusion of appropriate arrangements between the FCC and the
Federal agencies concerned and upon special showing of need for service
which the Federal Government is not yet prepared to render.
US25 The use of frequencies in the band 25.85-26.175 MHz may be
authorized in any area to non-Federal remote pickup broadcast base and
mobile stations on the condition that harmful interference is not caused
to stations of the broadcasting service in the band 25.85-26.1 MHz and
to stations of the maritime mobile service in the band 26.1-26.175 MHz.
Frequencies within the band 26.1-26.175 MHz may also be assigned for use
by low power auxiliary stations.
US26 The bands 117.975-121.4125 MHz, 123.5875-128.8125 MHz and
132.0125-136.0 MHz are for air traffic control communications.
US28 The band 121.5875-121.9375 MHz is for use by aeronautical
utility land and mobile stations, and for air traffic control
communications.
US30 The band 121.9375-123.0875 MHz is available to FAA aircraft for
communications pursuant to flight inspection functions in accordance
with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958.
US31 The frequencies 122.700, 122.725, 122.750, 122.800, 122.950,
122.975, 123.000, 123.050 and 123.075 MHz may be assigned to
aeronautical advisory stations. In addition, at landing areas having a
part-time or no airdrome control tower or FAA flight service station,
these frequencies may be assigned on a secondary non-interference basis
to aeronautical utility mobile stations, and may be used by FAA ground
vehicles for safety related communications during inspections conducted
at such landing areas.
The frequencies 122.850, 122.900 and 122.925 MHz may be assigned to
aeronautical multicom stations. In addition, 122.850 MHz may be assigned
on a secondary noninterference basis to aeronautical utility mobile
stations. In case of 122.925 MHz, US213 applies.
Air carrier aircraft stations may use 122.000 and 122.050 MHz for
communication with aeronautical stations of the Federal Aviation
Administration and 122.700, 122.800, 122.900 and 123.000 MHz for
communications with aeronautical stations pertaining to safety of flight
with and in the vicinity of landing areas not served by a control tower.
Frequencies in the band 121.9375-122.6875 MHz may be used by
aeronautical stations of
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the Federal Aviation Administration for communication with aircraft
stations.
US32 Except for the frequencies 123.3 and 123.5 MHz, which are not
authorized for Federal use, the band 123.1125-123.5875 MHz is available
for FAA communications incident to flight test and inspection activities
pertinent to aircraft and facility certification on a secondary basis.
US33 The band 123.1125-123.5875 MHz is for use by flight test and
aviation instructional stations. The frequency 121.950 MHz is available
for aviation instructional stations.
US41 In the band 2450-2500 MHz, the Federal radiolocation service is
permitted on condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-
Federal services.
US44 In the band 2900-3100 MHz, the non-Federal radiolocation
service may be authorized on the condition that no harmful interference
is caused to Federal services.
US48 In the band 9000-9200 MHz, the use of the radiolocation service
by non-Federal licensees may be authorized on the condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the aeronautical radionavigation service
or to the Federal radiolocation service.
US49 In the band 5460-5470 MHz, the non-Federal radiolocation
service may be authorized on the condition that it does not cause
harmful interference to the aeronautical or maritime radionavigation
services or to the Federal radiolocation service.
US50 In the band 5470-5650 MHz, the radiolocation service may be
authorized for non-Federal use on the condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation service or to
the Federal radiolocation service.
US51 In the band 9300-9500 MHz, the radiolocation service may be
authorized for non-Federal use on the condition that harmful
interference is not caused to the Federal radiolocation service.
US53 In view of the fact that the band 13.25-13.4 GHz is allocated
to doppler navigation aids, Federal and non-Federal airborne doppler
radars in the aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the
band 8750-8850 MHz only on the condition that they must accept any
interference that may be experienced from stations in the radiolocation
service in the band 8500-10000 MHz.
US58 In the band 10-10.5 GHz, pulsed emissions are prohibited,
except for weather radars on board meteorological satellites in the band
10-10.025 GHz. The amateur service and the non-Federal radiolocation
service, which shall not cause harmful interference to the Federal
radiolocation service, are the only non-Federal services permitted in
this band. The non-Federal radiolocation service is limited to survey
operations as specified in footnote US108.
US59 The band 10.5-10.55 GHz is restricted to systems using type NON
(AO) emission with a power not to exceed 40 watts into the antenna.
US65 The use of the band 5460-5650 MHz by the maritime
radionavigation service is limited to shipborne radars.
US66 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is limited to airborne radars and associated
airborne beacons. In addition, ground-based radar beacons in the
aeronautical radionavigation service are permitted in the band 9300-9320
MHz on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to the
maritime radionavigation service.
US67 The use of the band 9300-9500 MHz by the meteorological aids
service is limited to ground-based radars. Radiolocation installations
will be coordinated with the meteorological aids service and, insofar as
practicable, will be adjusted to meet the requirements of the
meteorological aids service.
US69 In the band 31.8-33.4 GHz, ground-based radionavigation aids
are not permitted except where they operate in cooperation with airborne
or shipborne radionavigation devices.
US70 The meteorological aids service allocation in the band 400.15-
406.0 MHz does not preclude the operation therein of associated ground
transmitters.
US71 In the band 9300-9320 MHz, low-powered maritime radionavigation
stations shall be protected from harmful interference caused by the
operation of land-based equipment.
US74 In the bands 25.55-25.67, 73.0-74.6, 406.1-410.0, 608-614,
1400-1427 (see US368), 1660.5-1670.0, 2690-2700, and 4990-5000 MHz, and
in the bands 10.68-10.7, 15.35-15.4, 23.6-24.0, 31.3-31.5, 86-92, 100-
102, 109.5-111.8, 114.25-116, 148.5-151.5, 164-167, 200-209, and 250-252
GHz, the radio astronomy service shall be protected from unwanted
emissions only to the extent that such radiation exceeds the level which
would be present if the offending station were operating in compliance
with the technical standards or criteria applicable to the service in
which it operates. Radio astronomy observations in these bands are
performed at the locations listed in US311.
US77 Federal stations may also be authorized: (a) Port operations
use on a simplex basis by coast and ship stations of the frequencies
156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (b) Duplex port operations use of the frequency
157.0 MHz for ship stations and 161.6 MHz for coast stations; (c) Inter-
ship use of 156.3 MHz on a simplex basis; and (d) Vessel traffic
services under the control of the U.S. Coast Guard on a simplex basis by
coast and ship stations on the frequencies 156.25, 156.55, 156.6 and
156.7 MHz. (e) Navigational bridge-to-bridge and navigational
communications on a simplex basis by coast and ship stations on the
frequencies 156.375 and 156.65 MHz
US78 In the mobile service, the frequencies between 1435 and 1525
MHz will be
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assigned for aeronautical telemetry and associated telecommand
operations for flight testing of manned or unmanned aircraft and
missiles, or their major components. Permissible usage includes
telemetry associated with launching and reentry into the Earth's
atmosphere as well as any incidental orbiting prior to reentry of manned
objects undergoing flight tests. The following frequencies are shared
with flight telemetry mobile stations: 1444.5, 1453.5, 1501.5, 1515.5,
and 1524.5 MHz.
US80 Federal stations may use the frequency 122.9 MHz subject to the
following conditions: (a) All operations by Federal stations shall be
restricted to the purpose for which the frequency is authorized to non-
Federal stations, and shall be in accordance with the appropriate
provisions of the Commission's Rules and Regulations, Part 87, Aviation
Services; (b) Use of the frequency is required for coordination of
activities with Commission licensees operating on this frequency; and
(c) Federal stations will not be authorized for operation at fixed
locations.
US81 The band 38.0-38.25 MHz is used by both Federal and non-Federal
radio astronomy observatories. No new fixed or mobile assignments are to
be made and Federal stations in the band 38.0-38.25 MHz will be moved to
other bands on a case-by-case basis, as required, to protect radio
astronomy observations from harmful interference. As an exception,
however, low powered military transportable and mobile stations used for
tactical and training purposes will continue to use the band. To the
extent practicable, the latter operations will be adjusted to relieve
such interference as may be caused to radio astronomy observations. In
the event of harmful interference from such local operations, radio
astronomy observatories may contact local military commands directly,
with a view to effecting relief. A list of military commands, areas of
coordination, and points of contact for purposes of relieving
interference may be obtained upon request from the Office of Engineering
and Technology, Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C.
20554.
US82 In the bands 4146-4152 kHz, 6224-6233 kHz, 8294-8300 kHz,
12353-12368 kHz, 16528-16549 kHz, 18825-18846 kHz, 22159-22180 kHz, and
25100-25121 kHz, the assignable frequencies may be authorized on a
shared non-priority basis to Federal and non-Federal ship and coast
stations (SSB telephony, with peak envelope power not to exceed 1 kW).
US87 The band 449.75-450.25 MHz may be used by Federal and non-
Federal stations for space telecommand (Earth-to-space) at specific
locations, subject to such conditions as may be applied on a case-by-
case basis. Operators shall take all practical steps to keep the carrier
frequency close to 450 MHz.
US90 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, the power flux-density at the
Earth's surface produced by emissions from a space station in the space
operation, Earth exploration-satellite, or space research services that
is transmitting in the space-to-space direction, for all conditions and
all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following values in any
4 kHz sub-band:
(a) -154 dBW/m\2\ for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane
([delta]) of 0[deg] to 5[deg],
(b) -154 + 0.5([delta]-5) dBW/m\2\ for [delta] of 5[deg] to 25[deg],
and
(c) -144 dBW/m\2\ for [delta] of 25[deg] to 90[deg].
US93 In the conterminous United States, the frequency 108.0 MHz may
be authorized for use by VOR test facilities, the operation of which is
not essential for the safety of life or property, subject to the
condition that no interference is caused to the reception of FM
broadcasting stations operating in the band 88-108 MHz. In the event
that such interference does occur, the licensee or other agency
authorized to operate the facility shall discontinue operation on 108
MHz and shall not resume operation until the interference has been
eliminated or the complaint otherwise satisfied. VOR test facilities
operating on 108 MHz will not be protected against interference caused
by FM broadcasting stations operating in the band 88-108 MHz not shall
the authorization of a VOR test facility on 108 MHz preclude the
Commission from authorizing additional FM broadcasting stations.
US99 In the band 1668.4-1670.0 MHz, the meteorological aids service
(radiosonde) will avoid operations to the maximum extent practicable.
Whenever it is necessary to operate radiosondes in the band 1668.4-1670
MHz within the United States, notification of the operations shall be
sent as far in advance as possible to the Electromagnetic Management
Unit, National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. 20550.
US102 In Alaska only, the frequency 122.1 MHz may also be used for
air carrier air traffic control purposes at locations where other
frequencies are not available to air carrier aircraft stations for air
traffic control.
US104 In the band 90-110 kHz, the LORAN radionavigation system has
priority in the United States and its insular areas. Radiolocation land
stations making use of LORAN type equipment may be authorized to both
Federal and non-Federal licensees on a secondary basis for offshore
radiolocation activities only at specific locations and subject to such
technical and operational conditions (e.g., power, emission, pulse rate
and phase code, hours of operation), including on-the-air testing, as
may be required on a case-by-case basis to ensure protection of the
LORAN radionavigation system from harmful interference and to ensure
mutual compatibility among radiolocation operators.
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Such authorizations to stations in the radiolocation service are further
subject to showing of need for service which is not currently provided
and which the Federal Government is not yet prepared to render by way of
the radionavigation service.
US106 The frequency 156.75 MHz is available for assignment to
Federal and non-Federal stations for environmental communications in
accordance with an agreed plan.
US107 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the national distress, safety and
calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service for
use by Federal and non-Federal ship and coast stations. Guard bands of
156.7625-156.7875 and 156.8125-156.8375 MHz are maintained.
US108 In the bands 3300-3500 MHz and 10-10.5 GHz, survey operations,
using transmitters with a peak power not to exceed five watts into the
antenna, may be authorized for Federal and non-Federal use on a
secondary basis to other Federal radiolocation operations.
US110 In the band 9200-9300 MHz, the use of the radiolocation
service by non-Federal licensees may be authorized on the condition that
harmful interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation
service or to the Federal radiolocation service.
US112 The frequency 123.1 MHz is for search and rescue
communications. This frequency may be assigned for air traffic control
communications at special aeronautical events on the condition that no
harmful interference is caused to search and rescue communications
during any period of search and rescue operations in the locale
involved.
US116 In the bands 890-902 MHz and 935-941 MHz, no new assignments
are to be made to Federal radio stations after July 10, 1970 except on
case-by-case basis, to experimental stations and to additional stations
of existing networks in Alaska. Federal assignments existing prior to
July 10 1970 to stations in Alaska may be continued. All other existing
Federal assignments shall be on a secondary basis to stations in the
non-Federal land mobile service and shall be subject to adjustment or
removal from the bands 890-902 MHz, 928-932 MHz and 935-941 MHz at the
request of the FCC.
US117 In the band 406.1-410 MHz: stations in the fixed and mobile
services shall be limited to a transmitter output power of 125 watts,
and new authorizations for stations, other than mobile stations, shall
be subject to prior coordination by the applicant in the following
areas:
(1) Arecibo Observatory of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere
Center. Within Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, contact:
Spectrum Manager, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, Puerto
Rico 00612. Phone: 787-878-2612, Fax: 787-878-1816.
(2) Very Large Array (VLA) of the National Radio Astronomy
Observatory (NRAO). Within a 350 kilometer radius that is centered on
34[deg] 04[min] 44[sec] North Latitude, 107[deg] 37[min] 04[sec] West
Longitude, contact: Spectrum Manager, National Radio Astronomy
Observatory, P.O. Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, Socorro, New Mexico
87801. Phone: 505-835-7000, Fax:505-835-7027.
(3) Table Mountain Observatory of the Department of Commerce (407-
409 MHz only). Within a 10 kilometer radius that is centered on 40[deg]
07[min] 50[sec] North Latitude, 105[deg] 14[min] 40[sec] West Longitude,
contact: Radio Frequency Coordinator, Department of Commerce, 325
Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80303. Phone: 303-497-6548, Fax: 303-497-
3384.
The non-Federal use of this band is limited to the radio astronomy
service and as provided by footnote US13.
US201 In the band 460-470 MHz, space stations in the earth
exploration-satellite service may be authorized for space-to-earth
transmissions on a secondary basis with respect to the fixed and mobile
services. When operating in the meteorological-satellite service, such
stations shall be protected from harmful interference from other
applications of the earth exploration-satellite service. The power flux
produced at the earth's surface by any space station in this band shall
not exceed -152 dBW/m\2/4\ kHz.
US203 Radio astronomy observations of the formaldehyde line
frequencies 4825-4835 MHz and 14.470-14.500 GHz may be made at certain
radio astronomy observatories as indicated below:
Bands To Be Observed
------------------------------------------------------------------------
4 GHz 14 GHz Observatory
------------------------------------------------------------------------
X................... .................... National Astronomy and
Ionosphere Center, Arecibo,
Puerto Rico.
X................... X................... National Radio Astronomy
Observatory, Green Bank, W.
Va.
X................... X................... National Radio Astronomy
Observatory, Socorro, New
Mexico.
X................... X................... Hat Creek Observatory (U of
Calif.), Hat Creek, Cal.
X................... X................... Haystack Radio Observatory
(MIT-Lincoln Lab),
Tyngsboro, Mass.
X................... X................... Owens Vally Radio
Observatory (Cal. Tech.),
Big Pine, Cal.
X................... Five College Radio Astronomy
Observatory Quabbin
Reservoir (near Amherst),
Massachusetts.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Every practicable effort will be made to avoid the assignment of
frequencies to stations in the fixed or mobile services in these bands.
Should such assignments result in harmful interference to these
observations, the situation will be remedied to the extent practicable.
US205 Tropospheric scatter systems are prohibited in the band 2500-
2690 MHz.
US208 Planning and use of the band 1559-1626.5 MHz necessitate the
development of technical and/or operational sharing criteria
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to ensure the maximum degree of electromagnetic compatibility with
existing and planned systems within the band.
US209 The use of frequencies 460.6625, 460.6875, 460.7125, 460.7375,
460.7625, 460.7875, 460.8125, 460.8375, 460.8625, 465.6625, 465.6875,
465.7125, 465.7375, 465.7625, 465.7875, 465.8125, 465.8375, and 465.8625
MHz may be authorized, with 100 mW or less output power, to Federal and
non-Federal radio stations for one-way, non-voice bio-medical telemetry
operations in hospitals, or medical or convalescent centers.
US210 In the bands 40.66-40.7 MHz and 216-220 MHz, frequencies may
be authorized to Federal and non-Federal stations on a secondary basis
for the tracking of, and telemetering of scientific data from, ocean
buoys and wildlife. Operation in these bands is subject to the technical
standards specified in Section 8.2.42 of the NTIA Manual for Federal
use, or 47 CFR 90.248 for non-Federal use. After January 1, 2002, no new
assignments shall be authorized in the band 216-217 MHz.
US211 In the bands 1670-1690, 5000-5250 MHz and 10.7-11.7, 15.1365-
15.35, 15.4-15.7, 22.5-22.55, 24-24.05, 31.0-31.3, 31.8-32.0, 40.5-42.5,
116-122.25, 123-130, 158.5-164, 167-168, 191.8-200, and 252-265 GHz,
applicants for airborne or space station assignments are urged to take
all practicable steps to protect radio astronomy observations in the
adjacent bands from harmful interference; however, US74 applies.
US212 In the State of Alaska, the carrier frequency 5167.5 kHz
(assigned frequency 5168.9 kHz) is designated for emergency
communications. This frequency may also be used in the Alaska-Private
Fixed Service for calling and listening, but only for establishing
communications before switching to another frequency. The maximum power
is limited to 150 watts peak envelope power (PEP).
US213 The frequency 122.925 MHz is for use only for communications
with or between aircraft when coordinating natural resources programs of
Federal or State natural resources, agencies, including forestry
management and fire suppression, fish and game management and protection
and environmental monitoring and protection.
US214 The frequency 157.1 MHz is the primary frequency for liaison
communications between ship stations and stations of the United States
Coast Guard.
US215 Emissions from microwave ovens manufactured on and after
January 1, 1980, for operation on the frequency 915 MHz must be confined
within the band 902-928 MHz. Emissions from microwave ovens manufactured
prior to January 1, 1980, for operation on the frequency 915 MHz must be
confined within the band 902-940 MHz. Radiocommunications services
operating in the band 928-940 MHz must accept any harmful interference
from the operation of microwave ovens manufactured before January 1,
1980.
US216 The frequencies 150.775 MHz, 150.790 MHz, 152.0075 MHz, and
163.250 MHz, and the bands 462.94688-463.19688 MHz and 467.94688-
468.19688 shall be authorized for the purpose of delivering or rendering
medical services to individuals (medical radiocommunication systems),
and shall be authorized on a primary basis for Federal and non-Federal
use. The frequency 152.0075 MHz may also be used for the purpose of
conducting public safety radio communications that include, but are not
limited to, the delivering or rendering of medical services to
individuals.
(a) The use of the frequencies 150.775 MHz and 150.790 MHz are
limited to mobile stations transmitting a maximum of 100 watts Effective
Radiated Power (ERP). Airborne operations are prohibited.
(b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 MHz and 163.250 MHz are
limited to base stations that are be authorized only for one-way paging
communications to mobile receivers. Transmissions for the purpose of
activating or controlling remote objects on these frequencies shall not
be authorized.
(c) Non-Federal licensees in the Public Safety Radio Pool holding a
valid authorization on May 27, 2005, to operate on the frequencies
150.7825 MHz and 150.7975 MHz may, upon proper renewal application,
continue to be authorized for such operation; provided that harmful
interference is not caused to present or future Federal stations in the
band 150.05-150.8 MHz and, should harmful interference result, that the
interfering non-Federal operation shall immediately terminate.
US217 In the band 420-450 MHz, pulse-ranging radiolocation systems
may be authorized for Federal and non-Federal use along the shorelines
of the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. In the sub-band 420-435 MHz,
spread spectrum radiolocation systems may be authorized for Federal and
non-Federal use within the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. All stations
operating in accordance with this provision shall be secondary to
stations operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations. Authorizations shall be granted on a case-by-case basis;
however, operations proposed to be located within the following
geographic areas should not expect to be accommodated:
(a) In Arizona, Florida (including the Key West area), and New
Mexico.
(b) In those portions of California and Nevada that is south of
latitude 37[deg]10[min] North.
(c) In that portion of Texas that is west of longitude
104[deg]00[min] West.
(d) Within 322 kilometers (200 miles) of: (1) Eglin AFB, FL
(30[deg]30[min] N, 86[deg]30[min] W); (2) Patrick AFB, FL
(28[deg]21[min] N, 80[deg]43[min] W); and (3) Pacific Missile Test
Center, Point Mugu, CA (34[deg]09[min] N, 119[deg]11[min] W).
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(e) Within 240 kilometers (150 miles) of Beale AFB, CA
(39[deg]08[min] N, 121[deg]26[min] W).
(f) Within 200 kilometers (124 miles) of: (1) Goodfellow AFB, TX
(31[deg]25[min] N, 100[deg]24[min] W); and (2) Warner Robins AFB, GA
(32[deg]38[min] N, 83[deg]35[min] W).
(g) Within 160 kilometers (100 miles) of: (1) Clear, AK
(64[deg]17[min] N, 149[deg]10[min] W); (2) Concrete, ND (48[deg]43[min]
N, 97[deg]54[min] W); and (3) Otis AFB, MA (41[deg]45[min] N,
70[deg]32[min] W).
US218 The band 902-928 MHz is available for Location and Monitoring
Service (LMS) systems subject to not causing harmful interference to the
operation of all Federal stations authorized in this band. These systems
must tolerate interference from the operation of industrial, scientific,
and medical (ISM) equipment and the operation of Federal stations
authorized in this band.
US220 The frequencies 36.25 and 41.71 MHz may be authorized to
Federal stations and non-Federal stations in the petroleum radio
service, for oil spill containment and cleanup operations. The use of
these frequencies for oil spill containment or cleanup operations is
limited to the inland and coastal waterway regions.
US221 Use of the mobile service in the bands 525-535 kHz and 1605-
1615 kHz is limited to distribution of public service information from
Travelers Information stations operating on 530 kHz and 1610 kHz.
US222 In the band 2025-2035 MHz geostationary operational
environmental satellite Earth stations in the space research and Earth
exploration-satellite services may be authorized on a coequal basis for
Earth-to-space transmissions for tracking, telemetry, and telecommand at
the sites listed below:
Wallops Is., Va. 37[deg]50[min]48[sec] N., 75[deg]27[min]33[sec] W.
Seattle, Wash. 47[deg]34[min]15[sec] N., 122[deg]33[min]10[sec] W.
Honolulu, Hawaii 21[deg]21[min]12[sec]N., 157[deg]52[min]36[sec]W.
US223 Within 75 miles of the United States/Canada border on the
Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Puget Sound and the Strait
of Juan de Fuca and its approaches, use of coast transmit frequency
162.025 MHz and ship station transmit frequency 157.425 MHz (VHF
maritime mobile service Channel 88) may be authorized for use by the
maritime service for public correspondence.
US224 Federal systems utilizing spread spectrum techniques for
terrestrial communication, navigation and identification may be
authorized to operate in the band 960-1215 MHz on the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to the aeronautical
radionavigation service. These systems will be handled on a case-by-case
basis. Such systems shall be subject to a review at the national level
for operational requirements and electromagnetic compatibility prior to
development, procurement or modification.
US225 In addition to its present Federal use, the band 510-525 kHz
is available to Federal and non-Federal aeronautical radionavigation
stations inland of the Territorial Base Line as coordinated with the
military services. In addition, the frequency 510 kHz is available for
non-Federal ship-helicopter operations when beyond 100 nautical miles
from shore and required for aeronautical radionavigation.
US226 In the State of Hawaii, stations in the aeronautical
radionavigation service shall not cause harmful interference to U.S.
Navy reception from its station at Honolulu on 198 kHz.
US229 Federal use of the fixed and land mobile services in the band
216-220 MHz and of the aeronautical mobile service in the band 217-220
MHz shall be limited to telemetering and associated telecommand
operations. After January 1, 2002, no new Federal assignments shall be
authorized in the band 216-217 MHz. The sub-band 216.88-217.08 MHz is
allocated to the radiodetermination service on a primary basis for
Federal use, limited to the Navy's Space Surveillance (SPASUR) radar
system at the following nine sites (Coordinate datum: NAD83).
(a) Three stations transmit at a very high power and other
operations may be affected within the following areas:
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Transmitter sites Coordinates Frequency Interference radius
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Gila River (Phoenix), AZ........... 33[deg]06[min]32[sec] 216.97 MHz............ 150 km (93.2 miles).
N,
112[deg]01[min]45[sec
] W.
Lake Kickapoo (Archer City), TX.... 33[deg]32[min]47[sec] 216.983 MHz........... 250 km (155.3 miles).
N,
98[deg]45[min]46[sec]
W.
Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), AL......... 32[deg]39[min]33[sec] 216.99 MHz............ 150 km.
N,
86[deg]15[min]52[sec]
W.
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(b) Reception of the sub-band 216.965-216.995 MHz shall be protected
from harmful interference within 50 kilometers (31.1 miles) of the
following sites:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receive sites Coordinates
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Elephant Butte, NM.................. 33[deg]26[min]35[sec] N,
106[deg]59[min]50[sec] W.
Fort Stewart, GA.................... 31[deg]58[min]36[sec] N,
081[deg]30[min]34[sec] W.
Hawkinsville, GA.................... 32[deg]17[min]20[sec] N,
083[deg]32[min]10[sec] W.
Red River, AR....................... 33[deg]19[min]48[sec] N,
093[deg]33[min]01[sec] W.
San Diego, CA....................... 32[deg]34[min]42[sec] N,
116[deg]58[min]11[sec] W.
Silver Lake, MS..................... 33[deg]08[min]42[sec] N,
091[deg]01[min]16[sec] W.
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US230 The bands 422.1875-425.4875 MHz and 427.1875-429.9875 MHz are
allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis for non-Federal
use within 80.5 kilometers (50
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miles) of Cleveland, OH (41[deg]29[min]51.2[sec] N,
81[deg]41[min]49.5[sec] W) and Detroit, MI (42[deg]19[min]48.1[sec] N,
83[deg]02[min]56.7[sec] W). The bands 423.8125-425.4875 MHz and
428.8125-429.9875 MHz are allocated to the land mobile service on a
primary basis for non-Federal use within 80.5 kilometers of Buffalo, NY
(42[deg]52[min]52.2[sec] N, 78[deg]52[min]20.1[sec] W). Coordinate
datum: NAD83.
US231 When an assignment cannot be obtained in the bands between 200
kHz and 525 kHz, which are allocated to aeronautical radionavigation,
assignments may be made to aeronautical radiobeacons in the maritime
mobile band 435-490 kHz, on a secondary basis, subject to the
coordination and agreement of those agencies having assignments within
the maritime mobile band which may be affected. Assignments to Federal
aeronautical radionavigation radiobeacons in the band 435-490 kHz shall
not be a bar to any required changes to the maritime mobile radio
service and shall be limited to non-voice emissions.
US239 Aeronautical radionavigation stations (radiobeacons) may be
authorized, primarily for off-shore use, in the band 525-535 kHz on a
non-interference basis to travelers information stations.
US240 The bands 1715-1725 and 1740-1750 kHz are allocated on a
primary basis and the bands 1705-1715 kHz and 1725-1740 kHz on a
secondary basis to the aeronautical radionavigation service
(radiobeacons).
US244 The band 136-137 MHz is allocated to the non-Federal
aeronautical mobile (R) service on a primary basis, and is subject to
pertinent international treaties and agreements. The frequencies 136,
136.025, 136.05, 136.075, 136.1, 136.125, 136.15, 136.175, 136.2,
136.225, 136.25, 136.275, 136.3, 136.325, 136.35, 136.375, 136.4,
136.425, 136.45, and 136.475 MHz are available on a shared basis to the
Federal Aviation Administration for air traffic control purposes, such
as automatic weather observation stations (AWOS), automatic terminal
information services (ATIS), flight information services-broadcast (FIS-
B), and airport control tower communications.
US245 In the bands 3600-3650 MHz (space-to-Earth), 4500-4800 MHz
(space-to-Earth), and 5850-5925 MHz (Earth-to-space), the use of the
non-Federal fixed-satellite service is limited to international inter-
continental systems and is subject to case-by-case electromagnetic
compatibility analysis. The FCC's policy for these bands is codified at
47 CFR 2.108.
US246 No station shall be authorized to transmit in the following
bands: 73-74.6 MHz, 608-614 MHz, except for medical telemetry
equipment,\1\ 1400-1427 MHz, 1660.5-1668.4 MHz, 2690-2700 MHz, 4990-5000
MHz, 10.68-10.7 GHz, 15.35-15.4 GHz, 23.6-24 GHz, 31.3-31.8 GHz, 50.2-
50.4 GHz, 52.6-54.25 GHz, 86-92 GHz, 100-102 GHz, 109.5-111.8 GHz,
114.25-116 GHz, 148.5-151.5 GHz, 164-167 GHz, 182-185 GHz, 190-191.8
GHz, 200-209 GHz, 226-231.5 GHz, 250-252 GHz.
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\1\ Medical telemetry equipment shall not cause harmful interference
to radio astronomy operations in the band 608-614 MHz and shall be
coordinated under the requirements found in 47 CFR 95.1119.
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US247 The band 10100-10150 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on
a primary basis outside the United States and possessions. Transmissions
of stations in the amateur service shall not cause harmful interference
to this fixed service use and stations in the amateur service shall make
all necessary adjustments (including termination of transmission) if
harmful interference is caused.
US251 The band 12.75-13.25 GHz is also allocated to the space
research, (deep space) (space-to-earth) service for reception only at
Goldstone, California. 35[deg]18 N. 116[deg]54-W.
US252 The band 2110-2120 MHz is also allocated to the space research
service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis at Goldstone,
California.
US254 In the band 18.6-18.8 GHz the fixed and mobile services shall
be limited to a maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power of +35
dBW and the power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3 dBW.
US255 In addition to any other applicable limits, the power flux-
density across the 200 MHz band 18.6-18.8 GHz produced at the surface of
the Earth by emissions from a space station under assumed free-space
propagation conditions shall not exceed -95 dB(W/m \2\) for all angles
of arrival. This limit may be exceeded by up to 3 dB for no more than 5%
of the time.
US258 In the bands 8025-8400 MHz and 25.5-27 GHz, the Earth
exploration-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is allocated on a primary
basis for non-Federal use. Authorizations are subject to a case-by-case
electromagnetic compatibility analysis.
US259 Stations in the radiolocation service in the band 17.3-17.7
GHz, shall be restricted to operating powers of less than 51 dBW eirp
after feeder link stations for the broadcasting-satellite service are
authorized and brought into use.
US260 Aeronautical mobile communications which are an integral part
of aeronautical radionavigation systems may be satisfied in the bands
1559-1626.5 MHz, 5000-5250 MHz and 15.4-15.7 GHz.
US261 The use of the band 4200-4400 MHz by the aeronautical
radionavigation service is reserved exclusively for airborne radio
altimeters. Experimental stations will not be authorized to develop
equipment for operational use in this band other than equipment related
to altimeter stations. However,
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passive sensing in the earth-exploration satellite and space research
services may be authorized in this band on a secondary basis (no
protection is provided from the radio altimeters).
US262 The band 7145-7190 MHz is also allocated to the space research
service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis for non-
Federal use. The use of the bands 7145-7190 MHz and 34.2-34.7 GHz by the
space research service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) and of the band
31.8-32.3 GHz by the space research service (deep space) (space-to-
Earth) is limited to Goldstone, California.
US263 In the bands 21.2-21.4 GHz, 22.21-22.5 GHz, 36-37 GHz, and
56.26-58.2 GHz, the space research and Earth exploration-satellite
services shall not receive protection from the fixed and mobile services
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US264 In the band 48.94-49.04 GHz, airborne stations shall not be
authorized.
US265 In the band 10.6-10.68 GHz, the fixed service shall be limited
to a maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power of 40 dBW and the
power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3dBW per 250 kHz.
US266 Non-Federal licensees in the Public Safety Radio Pool holding
a valid authorization on June 30, 1958, to operate in the frequency band
156.27-157.45 MHz or on the frequencies 161.85 MHz or 161.91 MHz may,
upon proper application, continue to be authorized for such operation,
including expansion of existing systems, until such time as harmful
interference is caused to the operation of any authorized station other
than those licensed in the Public Safety Radio Pool.
US267 In the band 902-928 MHz, amateur radio stations shall not
operate within the States of Colorado and Wyoming, bounded by the area
of: latitude 39[deg]N. to 42[deg]N. and longitude 103[deg]W. to
108[deg]W.
US268 The bands 890-902 MHz and 928-942 MHz are also allocated to
the radiolocation service for Federal ship stations (off-shore ocean
areas) on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-
Federal land mobile stations. The provisions of footnote US116 apply.
US269 In the band 2655-2690 MHz, radio astronomy observations are
performed at the locations listed in US311. Licensees are urged to
coordinate their systems through the Electromagnetic Spectrum Management
Unit, Division of Astronomical Sciences, National Science Foundation,
Room 1030, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 2230.
US271 The use of the band 17.3-17.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for broadcasting-
satellite service.
US273 In the 74.6-74.8 MHz and 75.2-75.4 MHz bands stations in the
fixed and mobile services are limited to a maximum power of 1 watt from
the transmitter into the antenna transmission line.
US275 The band 902-928 MHz is allocated on a secondary basis to the
amateur service subject to not causing harmful interference to the
operations of Federal stations authorized in this band or to Location
and Monitoring Service (LMS) systems. Stations in the amateur service
must tolerate any interference from the operations of industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) devices, LMS systems, and the operations
of Federal stations authorized in this band. Further, the amateur
service is prohibited in those portions of Texas and New Mexico bounded
on the south by latitude 31[deg]41[min] North, on the east by longitude
104[deg]11[min] West, and on the north by latitude 34[deg]30[min] North,
and on the west by longitude 107[deg]30[min]West; in addition, outside
this area but within 150 miles of these boundaries of White Sands
Missile Range the service is restricted to a maximum transmitter peak
envelope power output of 50 watts.
US276 Except as otherwise provided for herein, use of the band 2360-
2395 MHz by the mobile service is limited to aeronautical telemetering
and associated telecommand operations for flight testing of aircraft,
missiles or major components thereof. The following three frequencies
are shared on a co-equal basis by Federal and non-Federal stations for
telemetering and associated telecommand operations of expendable and
reusable launch vehicles, whether or not such operations involve flight
testing: 2364.5 MHz, 2370.5 MHz, and 2382.5 MHz. All other mobile
telemetering uses shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim
protection from interference from, the above uses.
US277 The band 10.6-10.68 GHz is also allocated on a primary basis
to the radio astronomy service. However, the radio astronomy service
shall not receive protection from stations in the fixed service which
are licensed to operate in the one hundred most populous urbanized areas
as defined by the 1990 U.S. Census. For the list of observatories
operating in this band see 47 CFR 2.106, footnote US355.
US278 In the bands 22.55-23.55 GHz and 32.3-33 GHz, non-
geostationary inter-satellite links may operate on a secondary basis to
geostationary inter-satellite links.
US279 The frequency 2182 kHz may be authorized to fixed stations
associated with the maritime mobile service for the sole purpose of
transmitting distress calls and distress traffic, and urgency and safety
signals and messages.
US281 In the band 25070-25210 kHz, non-Federal stations in the
Industrial/Business Pool shall not cause harmful interference to, and
must accept interference from, stations in the maritime mobile service
operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
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US282 In the band 4650-4700 kHz, frequencies may be authorized for
non-Federal communication with helicopters in support of off-shore
drilling operations on the condition that harmful interference will not
be caused to services operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
US283 In the bands 2850-3025 kHz, 3400-3500 kHz, 4650-4700 kHz,
5450-5680 kHz, 6525-6685 kHz, 10005-10100 kHz, 11275-11400 kHz, 13260-
13360 kHz, and 17900-17970 kHz, frequencies may be authorized for non-
Federal flight test purposes on the condition that harmful interference
will not be caused to services operating in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations.
US285 Under exceptional circumstances, the carrier frequency 2635,
2638, and 2738 kHz may be authorized to coast stations.
US290 In the band 1900-2000 kHz amateur stations may continue to
operate on a secondary basis to the radiolocation service, pending a
decision as to their disposition through a future rule making proceeding
in conjunction with the implementation of the standard broadcasting
service in the 1625-1705 kHz band.
US292 In the band 14.0-14.2 GHz stations in the radionavigation
service shall operate on a secondary basis to the fixed-satellite
service.
US294 In the spectrum below 490 kHz electric utilities operate Power
Line Carrier (PLC) systems on power transmission lines for
communications important to the reliability and security of electric
service to the public. These PLC systems operate under the provisions of
Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission's Rules and Regulations
or Chapter 7 of the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration's Manual of Regulations and Procedures for Federal Radio
Frequency Management, on an unprotected and noninterference basis with
respect to authorized radio users. Notification of intent to place new
or revised radio frequency assignments or PLC frequency uses in the
bands below 490 kHz is to be made in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations of the FCC and NTIA, and users are urged to minimize
potential interference to the degree practicable. This footnote does not
provide any allocation status to PLC radio frequency uses.
US296 In the bands designated for ship wide-band telegraphy,
facsimile and special transmission systems, the following assignable
frequencies are available to non-Federal stations on a shared basis with
Federal stations: 2070.5 kHz, 2072.5 kHz, 2074.5 kHz, 2076.5 kHz, 4154
kHz, 4170 kHz, 6235 kHz, 6259 kHz, 8302 kHz, 8338 kHz, 12370 kHz, 12418
kHz, 16551 kHz, 16615 kHz, 18848 kHz, 18868 kHz, 22182 kHz, 22238 kHz,
25123 kHz, and 25159 kHz.
US297 The bands 47.2-49.2 GHz and 81-82.5 GHz are also available for
feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service.
US298 Channels 27555 kHz, 27615 kHz, 27635 kHz, 27655 kHz, 27765
kHz, and 27860 kHz are available for use by forest product licensees on
a secondary basis to Federal operations including experimental stations.
Non-Federal operations on these channels will not exceed 150 watts
output power and are limited to the states of Washington, Oregon, Maine,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama,
Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas (eastern portion).
US299 The 1615-1705 kHz band in Alaska is also allocated to the
maritime mobile services and the Alaska fixed service on a secondary
basis to Region 2 broadcast operations.
US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, 170.245, 170.305, 171.045,
171.105, 171.845 and 171.905 MHz are available for wireless microphone
operations on a secondary basis to Federal and non-Federal operations.
US301 Except as provided in US302, broadcast auxiliary stations
licensed as of November 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942-944 MHz may
continue to operate on a co-equal primary basis to other stations and
services operating in the band in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations.
US302 The band 942-944 MHz in Puerto Rico is allocated as an
alternative allocation to the fixed service for broadcast auxiliary
stations only.
US303 In the band 2285-2290 MHz, non-Federal space stations in the
space research, space operations and Earth exploration-satellite
services may be authorized to transmit to the Tracking and Data Relay
Satellite System subject to such conditions as may be applied on a case-
by-case basis. Such transmissions shall not cause harmful interference
to authorized Federal stations. The power flux-density at the Earth's
surface from such non-Federal stations shall not exceed-144 to -154 dBW/
m2/4 kHz, depending on angle of arrival, in accordance with ITU Radio
Regulation 21.16.
US307 The sub-band 5150-5216 MHz is also allocated for space-to-
Earth transmissions in the fixed satellite service for feeder links in
conjunction with the radiodetermination satellite service operating in
the bands 1610-1626.5 MHz and 2483.5-2500 MHz. The total power flux
density at the earth's surface shall in no case exceed -159 dBW/m per 4
kHz for all angles of arrival.
US308 In the frequency bands 1549.5-1558.5 MHz and 1651-1660 MHz,
the Aeronautical-Mobile-Satellite (R) requirements that cannot be
accommodated in the 1545-1549.5 MHz, 1558.5-1559 MHz, 1646.5-1651 MHz
and 1660-1660.5 MHz bands shall have priority access with real-time
preemptive capability for communications in the mobile satelite service.
Systems not interoperable with the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R)
service shall operate on a secondary basis. Account shall be
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taken of the priority of safety-related communications in the mobile-
satellite service.
US309 Transmissions in the bands 1545-1559 MHz from terrestrial
aeronautical stations directly to aircraft stations, or between aircraft
stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) service are also authorized
when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement the satellite-
to-aircraft links. Transmissions in the band 1646.5-1660.5 MHz from
aircraft stations in the aeronautical mobile (R) service directly to
terrestrial aeronautical stations, or between aircraft stations, are
also authorized when such transmissions are used to extend or supplement
the aircraft-to-satellite links.
US310 In the band 14.896-15.121 GHz, non-Federal space stations in
the space research service may be authorized on a secondary basis to
transmit to Tracking and Data Relay Satellites subject to such
conditions as may be applied on a case-by-case basis. Such transmissions
shall not cause harmful interference to authorized Federal stations. The
power flux-density produced by such non-Federal stations at the Earth's
surface in any 1 MHz band for all conditions and methods of modulation
shall not exceed:
-124 dB(W/m\2\)....................... for 0[deg] <[thetas] <=5[deg].
-124 + ([thetas]-5)/2dB(W/m\2\)....... for 5[deg] <[thetas] <= 25[deg].
-114 dB(W/m\2\)....................... for 25[deg] <[thetas] <=90[deg].
where [thetas] is the angle of arrival of the radio-frequency wave
(degrees above the horizontal). These limits relate to the power flux-
density and angles of arrival which would be obtained under free-space
propagation conditions.
US311 Radio astronomy observations may be made in the bands 1350-
1400 MHz, 1718.8-1722.2 MHz, and 4950-4990 MHz on an unprotected basis
at the following radio astronomy observatories:
Allen Telescope Array, Hat Creek, Rectangle between latitudes
California. 40[deg]00[min] N and
42[deg]00[min] N and between
longitudes 120[deg]15[min] W and
122[deg]15[min] W.
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NASA Goldstone Deep Space 80 kilometers (50 mile) radius
Communications Complex, Goldstone, centered on latitude
California. 35[deg]18[min] N, longitude
116[deg]54[min] W.
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National Astronomy and Ionosphere Rectangle between latitudes
Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. 17[deg]30[min] N and
19[deg]00[min] N and between
longitudes 65[deg]10[min] W and
68[deg]00[min] W.
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National Radio Astronomy Rectangle between latitudes
Observatory, Socorro, New Mexico. 32[deg]30[min] N and
35[deg]30[min] N and between
longitudes 106[deg]00[min] W and
109[deg]00[min] W.
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National Radio Astronomy Rectangle between latitudes
Observatory, Green Bank, West 37[deg]30[min] N and
Virginia. 39[deg]15[min] N and between
longitudes 78[deg]30[min] W and
80[deg]30[min] W.
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National Radio Astronomy 80 kilometer radius centered on:
Observatory, Very Long Baseline
Array Stations.
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Latitude (North) Longitude (West)
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Brewster, WA........................ 48[deg]08[min] 119[deg]41[min]
Fort Davis, TX...................... 30[deg]38[min] 103[deg]57[min]
Hancock, NH......................... 42[deg]56[min] 71[deg]59[min]
Kitt Peak, AZ....................... 31[deg]57[min] 111[deg]37[min]
Los Alamos, NM...................... 35[deg]47[min] 106[deg]15[min]
Mauna Kea, HI....................... 19[deg]48[min] 155[deg]27[min]
North Liberty, IA................... 41[deg]46[min] 91[deg]34[min]
Owens Valley, CA.................... 37[deg]14[min] 118[deg]17[min]
Pie Town, NM........................ 34[deg]18[min] 108[deg]07[min]
Saint Croix, VI..................... 17[deg]46[min] 64[deg]35[min]
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Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Big Two contiguous rectangles, one
Pine, California. between latitudes 36[deg]00[min]
N and 37[deg]00[min] N and
between longitudes
117[deg]40[min] W and
118[deg]30[min] W and the second
between latitudes 37[deg]00[min]
N and 38[deg]00[min] N and
between longitudes
118[deg]00[min] W and
118[deg]50[min] W.
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In the bands 1350-1400 MHz and 4950-4990 MHz, every practicable
effort will be made to avoid the assignment of frequencies to stations
in the fixed and mobile services that could interfere with radio
astronomy observations within the geographic areas given above. In
addition, every practicable effort will be made to avoid assignment of
frequencies in these bands to stations in the aeronautical mobile
service which operate outside of those geographic areas, but which may
cause harmful interference to the listed observatories. Should such
assignments result in harmful interference to these observatories, the
situation will be remedied to the extent practicable.
US312 The frequency 173.075 MHz may also be authorized on a primary
basis to non-Federal stations in the Public Safety Radio Pool, limited
to police licensees, for stolen vehicle recovery systems (SVRS). As of
May 27, 2005, new SVRS licenses shall be issued for an authorized
bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 kHz. Stations that operate as part of a
stolen vehicle recovery system that was authorized and in operation
prior to May 27,
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2005 may operate with an authorized bandwidth not to exceed 20 kHz until
May 27, 2019. After that date, all SVRS shall operate with an authorized
bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 kHz.
US315 In the frequency bands 1530-1544 MHz and 1626.5-1645.5 MHz
maritime mobile-satellite distress and safety communications, e.g.,
GMDSS, shall have priority access with real-time preemptive capability
in the mobile-satellite service. Communications of mobile-satellite
system stations not participating in the GMDSS shall operate on a
secondary basis to distress and safety communications of stations
operating in the GMDSS. Account shall be taken of the priority of
safety-related communications in the mobile-satellite service.
US316 The band 2900-3000 MHz is also allocated on a primary basis to
the meteorological aids service. Operations in this service are limited
to Federal Next Generation Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems where
accommodation in the 2700-2900 MHz band is not technically practical and
are subject to coordination with existing authorized stations.
US319 In the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-149.9 MHz, 149.9-150.05 MHz,
399.9-400.05 MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 1610-1626.5 MHz, and 2483.5-2500 MHz,
Federal stations in the mobile-satellite service shall be limited to
earth stations operating with non-Federal space stations.
US320 The use of the bands 137-138 MHz, 148-150.05 MHz, 399.9-400.05
MHz, and 400.15-401 MHz by the mobile-satellite service is limited to
non-voice, non-geostationary satellite systems and may include satellite
links between land earth stations at fixed locations.
US321 The band 535-1705 kHz is also allocated to the non-Federal
mobile service on a secondary basis for the distribution of public
service information from Travelers' Information Stations operating in
accordance with the provisions of 47 CFR 90.242 on 10 kilohertz spaced
channels from 540 kHz to 1700 kHz.
US323 In the 148-149.9 MHz band, no individual mobile earth station
shall transmit, on the same frequency being actively used by fixed and
mobile stations and shall transmit no more than 1% of the time during
any 15 minute period; except, individual mobile earth stations in this
band that do not avoid frequencies actively being used by the fixed and
mobile services shall not exceed a power density of -16 dBW/4kHz and
shall transmit no more than 0.25% of the time during any 15 minute
period. Any single transmission from any individual mobile earth station
operating in this band shall not exceed 450 ms in duration and
consecutive transmissions from a single mobile earth station on the same
frequency shall be separated by at least 15 seconds. Land earth stations
in this band shall be subject to electromagnetic compatibility analysis
and coordination with terrestrial fixed and mobile stations.
US324 Federal and non-Federal satellite systems in the 400.15-401
MHz band shall be subject to electromagnetic compatibility analysis and
coordination.
US325 In the band 148-149.9 MHz fixed and mobile stations shall not
claim protection from land earth stations in the mobile-satellite
service that have been previously coordinated; Federal fixed and mobile
stations exceeding 27 dBW EIRP, or an emission bandwidth greater than 38
kHz, will be coordinated with existing mobile-satellite service space
stations.
US327 The band 2310-2360 MHz is allocated to the broadcasting-
satellite service (sound) and complementary terrestrial broadcasting
service on a primary basis. Such use is limited to digital audio
broadcasting and is subject to the provisions of Resolution 528.
US334 In the band 17.8-20.2 GHz, Federal space stations in both
geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary satellite orbits (NGSO) and
associated earth stations in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-
Earth) may be authorized on a primary basis. For a Federal geostationary
satellite network to operate on a primary basis, the space station shall
be located outside the arc, measured from east to west, 70 West
Longitude to 120 West Longitude. Coordination between Federal fixed-
satellite systems and non-Federal space and terrestrial systems
operating in accordance with the United States Table of Frequency
Allocations is required.
(a) In the sub-band 17.8-19.7 GHz, the power flux-density at the
surface of the Earth produced by emissions from a Federal GSO space
station or from a Federal space station in a NGSO constellation of 50 or
fewer satellites, for all conditions and for all methods of modulation,
shall not exceed the following values in any 1 MHz band:
(1) -115 dB(W/m\2\) for angles of arrival above the horizontal plane
() between 0[deg] and 5[deg],
(2) -115 + 0.5(--5) dB(W/m\2\) for [delta] between 5[deg] and
25[deg], and
(3) -105 dB(W/m\2\) for [delta] between 25[deg] and 90[deg].
(b) In the sub-band 17.8-19.3 GHz, the power flux-density at the
surface of the Earth produced by emissions from a Federal space station
in an NGSO constellation of 51 or more satellites, for all conditions
and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following values
in any 1 MHz band:
(1) -115--X dB(W/m\2\) for [delta] between 0[deg] and 5[deg],
(2) -115--X + ((10 + X)/20)([delta]--5) dB(W/m\2\) for [delta]
between 5[deg] and 25[deg], and
(3) -105 dB(W/m\2\) for [delta] between 25[deg] and 90[deg]; where X
is defined as a function of the number of satellites, n, in an NGSO
constellation as follows:
For n <= 288, X = (5/119) (n--50) dB; and
For n 288, X = (1/69) (n + 402) dB.
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US335 The primary Federal and non-Federal allocations for the
various segments of the 220-222 MHz band are divided as follows:
(1) The 220.0-220.55/221.0-221.55, 220.6-220.8/221.6-221.8, 220.85-
220.90/221.85-221.90 and 220.925-221.0/221.925-222.0 MHz bands (Channels
1-110, 121-160, 171-180 and 186-200, respectively) are available for
exclusive non-Federal use;
(2) The 220.55-220.60/221.55-221.60 MHz bands (Channels 111-120) are
available for exclusive Federal use; and
(3) The 220.80-220.85/221.80-221.85 and 220.900-220.925/221.900-
221.925 MHz bands (Channels 161-170 and 181-185, respectively) are
available for shared Federal and non-Federal use. The exclusive non-
Federal band segments are also available for temporary fixed geophysical
telemetry operations on a secondary basis to the fixed and mobile
services.
US337 In the band 13.75-13.80 GHz, earth stations in the fixed-
satellite service shall be coordinated on a case-by-case basis through
the frequency assignment subcommittee in order to minimize harmful
interference to the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System's forward
space-to-space link (TDRSS forward link-to-LEO).
US338 In the 2305-2310 MHz band, space-to-Earth operations are
prohibited. Additionally, in the 2305-2320 MHz band, all Wireless
Communications Service (WCS) operations within 50 kilometers of
35[deg]20[sec] North Latitude and 116[deg]53[sec] West Longitude shall
be coordinated through the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee of the
Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee in order to minimize harmful
interference to NASA's Goldstone Deep Space facility.
US339 The bands 2310-2320 and 2345-2360 MHz are also available for
aeronautical telemetering and associated telecommand operations for
flight testing of manned or unmanned aircraft, missiles or major
components thereof on a secondary basis to the Wireless Communications
Service. The following two frequencies are shared on a co-equal basis by
Federal and non-Federal stations for telemetering and associated
telecommand operations of expendable and re-usable launch vehicles
whether or not such operations involve flight testing: 2312.5 and 2352.5
MHz. Other mobile telemetering uses may be provided on a non-
interference basis to the above uses. The broadcasting-satellite service
(sound) during implementation should also take cognizance of the
expendable and reusable launch vehicle frequencies 2312.5 and 2352.5
MHz, to minimize the impact on this mobile service use to the extent
possible.
US340 The band 2-30 MHz is available on a non-interference basis to
Federal and non-Federal maritime and aeronautical stations for the
purposes of measuring the quality of reception on radio channels. See 47
CFR 87.149 for the list of protected frequencies and bands within this
frequency range. Actual communications shall be limited to those
frequencies specifically allocated to the maritime mobile and
aeronautical mobile services.
US342 In making assignments to stations of other services to which
the bands:
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13360-13410 kHz 22.01-22.21 GHz\*\ 111.8-114.25 GHz
25550-25670 kHz 22.21-22.5 GHz 128.33-128.59 GHz\*\
37.5-38.25 MHz 22.81-22.86 GHz\*\ 129.23-129.49 GHz\*\
322-328.6 MHz\*\ 23.07-23.12 GHz\*\ 130-134 GHz
1330-1400 MHz\*\ 31.2-31.3 GHz 136-148.5 GHz
1610.6-1613.8 MHz\*\ 36.43-36.5 GHz\*\ 151.5-158.5 GHz
1660-1660.5 MHz\*\ 42.5-43.5 GHz 168.59-168.93 GHz\*\
1668.4-1670 MHz\*\ 42.77-43.17 GHz\*\ 171.11-171.45 GHz\*\
3260-3267 MHz\*\ 43.07-43.17 GHz\*\ 172.31-172.65 GHz\*\
3332-3339 MHz\*\ 43.37-43.47 GHz\*\ 173.52-173.85 GHz\*\
3345.8-3352.5 MHz\*\ 48.94-49.04 GHz\*\ 195.75-196.15 GHz\*\
4825-4835 MHz\*\ 76-86 GHz 209-226 GHz
4950-4990 MHz 92-94 GHz 241-250 GHz
6650-6675.2 MHz\*\ 94.1-100 GHz 252-275 GHz
14.47-14.5 GHz\*\ 102-109.5 GHz
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are allocated (*indicates radio astronomy use for spectral line
observations), all practicable steps shall be taken to protect the radio
astronomy service from harmful interference. Emissions from spaceborne
or airborne stations can be particularly serious sources of interference
to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29 of
the ITU Radio Regulations).
US343 Differential-Global-Positioning-System (DGPS) Stations,
limited to ground-based transmitters, may be authorized on a primary
basis in the bands 108-117.975 and 1559-1610 MHz for the specific
purpose of transmitting DGPS information intended for aircraft
navigation. Such use shall be in accordance with ITU Resolution 413
(WRC-03).
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US344 In the band 5091-5250 MHz, non-Federal earth stations in the
fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) shall be coordinated through
the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee (see Recommendation ITU-R S.1342).
In order to better protect the operation of the international standard
system (microwave landing system) in the band 5000-5091 MHz, non-Federal
tracking and telecommand operations should be conducted in the band
5150-5250 MHz.
US345 In the band 402-405 MHz, the mobile, except mobile
aeronautical, service is allocated on a secondary basis and is limited
to, with the exception of military tactical mobile stations, Medical
Implant Communications Service (MICS) operations. MICS stations are
authorized by rule on the condition that harmful interference is not
caused to stations in the meteorological aids, meteorological-satellite,
and earth exploration-satellite services, and that MICS stations accept
interference from stations in the meteorological aids, meteorological-
satellite, and earth exploration-satellite services.
US346 Except as provided for below and by footnote US222, Federal
use of the band 2025-2110 MHz by the space operation service (Earth-to-
space), Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space), and space
research service (Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the deployment of
the Television Broadcast Auxiliary Service, the Cable Television Relay
Service, or the Local Television Transmission Service. To facilitate
compatible operations between non-Federal terrestrial receiving stations
at fixed sites and Federal earth station transmitters, coordination is
required. To facilitate compatible operations between non-Federal
terrestrial transmitting stations and Federal spacecraft receivers, the
terrestrial transmitters in the band 2025-2110 MHz shall not be high-
density systems (see Recommendations ITU-R SA.1154 and ITU-R F.1247).
Military satellite control stations at the following sites shall operate
on a co-equal, primary basis with non-Federal operations:
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Facility Coordinates
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Naval Satellite Control Network, Prospect 44[deg] 24[min] 16[sec] N
Harbor, ME. 068[deg] 00[min] 46[sec] W
New Hampshire Tracking Station, New Boston 42[deg] 56[min] 52[sec] N
AFS, NH. 071[deg] 37[min] 36[sec] W
Eastern Vehicle Check-out Facility & GPS 28[deg] 29[min] 09[sec] N
Ground Antenna & Monitoring Station, Cape 080[deg] 34[min] 33[sec] W
Canaveral, FL.
Buckley AFB, CO........................... 39[deg] 42[min] 55[sec] N
104[deg] 46[min] 36[sec] W
Colorado Tracking Station, Schriever AFB, 38[deg] 48[min] 21[sec] N
CO. 104[deg] 31[min] 43[sec] W
Kirtland AFB, NM.......................... 34[deg] 59[min] 46[sec] N
106[deg] 30[min] 28[sec] W
Camp Parks Communications Annex, 37[deg] 43[min] 51[sec] N
Pleasanton, CA. 121[deg] 52[min] 50[sec] W
Naval Satellite Control Network, Laguna 34[deg] 06[min] 31[sec] N
Peak, CA. 119[deg] 03[min] 53[sec] W
Vandenberg Tracking Station, Vandenberg 34[deg] 41[min] 21[sec] N
AFB, CA. 120[deg] 30[min] 07[sec] W
Hawaii Tracking Station, Kaena Pt, Oahu, 21[deg] 33[min] 44[sec] N
HI. 158[deg] 14[min] 31[sec] W
Guam Tracking Stations, Anderson AFB, and 13[deg] 36[min] 54[sec] N
Naval CTS, Guam. 144[deg] 51[min] 18[sec] E
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US347 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, non-Federal Earth-to-space and
space-to-space transmissions may be authorized in the space research and
Earth exploration-satellite services subject to such conditions as may
be applied on a case-by-case basis. Such transmissions shall not cause
harmful interference to Federal and non-Federal stations operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
US348 The band 3650-3700 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a primary basis at the following sites: St.
Inigoes, MD (38[deg] 10[min] N, 76[deg] 23[min] W); Pascagoula, MS
(30[deg] 22[min] N, 88[deg] 29[min] W); and Pensacola, FL (30[deg]
21[min] 28[sec] N, 87[deg] 16[min] 26[sec] W). All fixed and fixed
satellite operations within 80 kilometers of these sites shall be
coordinated through the Frequency Assignment Subcommittee of the
Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee on a case-by-case basis.
US349 The band 3650-3700 MHz is also allocated to the Federal
radiolocation service on a non-interference basis for use by ship
stations located at least 44 nautical miles in off-shore ocean areas on
the condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-Federal
operations.
US350 In the band 1427-1432 MHz, Federal use of the land mobile
service and non-Federal use of the fixed and land mobile services is
limited to telemetry and telecommand operations as described further:
(a) Medical operations. The use of the band 1427-1432 MHz for
medical telemetry and telecommand operations (medical operations) shall
be authorized for both Federal and non-Federal stations.
(1) Medical operations shall be authorized on a primary basis in the
band 1427-1429.5 MHz and on a secondary basis in the band 1429.5-1432
MHz in the United States and its insular areas, except in the following
locations: Austin/Georgetown, TX; Detroit and Battle Creek, MI;
Pittsburgh, PA; Richmond/Norfolk, VA; Spokane, WA; and Washington, DC
metropolitan area (collectively, the ``carved-out'' locations). See 47
CFR 90.259(b)(4) and 95.630(b) for a detailed description of these
locations.
(2) In the carved-out locations, medical operations shall be
authorized on a primary basis in the band 1429-1431.5 MHz and on a
secondary basis in the bands 1427-1429 MHz and 1431.5-1432 MHz.
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(b) Non-medical operations. The use of the band 1427-1432 MHz for
non-medical telemetry and telecommand operations (non-medical
operations) shall be limited to non-Federal stations.
(1) Non-medical operations shall be authorized on a secondary basis
to the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) in the band 1427-1429.5
MHz and on a primary basis in the band 1429.5-1432 MHz in the United
States and its insular areas, except in the carved-out locations.
(2) In the carved-out locations, non-medical operations shall be
authorized on a secondary basis in the band 1429-1431.5 MHz and on a
primary basis in the bands 1427-1429 MHz and 1431.5-1432 MHz.
US351 In the band 1390-1400 MHz, Federal operations, except for
medical telemetry operations in the sub-band 1395-1400 MHz, are on a
non-interference basis to authorized non-Federal operations and shall
not hinder implementation of any non-Federal operations. However,
Federal operations authorized as of March 22, 1995 at 17 sites
identified below will be continued on a fully protected basis until
January 1, 2009.
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Radius Radius
Sites Lat/long (Km) Sites Lat/long (Km)
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Eglin AFB, FL.................. 30[deg]28[min] N/ 80 Ft. Greely, AK... 63[deg]47[min] N/ 80
086[deg]31[min] W. 145[deg]52[min] W.
Dugway PG, UT.................. 40[deg]11[min] N/ 80 Ft. Rucker, AL... 31[deg]13[min] N/ 80
112[deg]53[min] W. 085[deg]49[min] W.
China Lake, CA................. 35[deg]41[min] N/ 80 Redstone, AL..... 34[deg]35[min] N/ 80
117[deg]41[min] W. 086[deg]35[min] W.
Ft. Huachuca, AZ............... 31[deg]33[min] N/ 80 Utah Test Range, 40[deg]57[min] N/ 80
110[deg]18[min] W. UT. 113[deg]05[min] W.
Cherry Point, NC............... 34[deg]57[min] N/ 80 WSM Range, NM.... 32[deg]10[min] N/ 80
076[deg]56[min] W. 106[deg]21[min] W.
Patuxent River, MD............. 38[deg]17[min] N/ 80 Holloman AFB, NM. 33[deg]29[min] N/ 80
076[deg]25[min] W. 106[deg]50[min] W.
Aberdeen PG, MD................ 39[deg]29[min] N/ 80 Yuma, AZ......... 32[deg]29[min] N/ 80
076[deg]08[min] W. 114[deg]20[min] W.
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH....... 39[deg]50[min] N/ 80 Pacific Missile 34[deg]07[min] N/ 80
084[deg]03[min] W. Range, CA. 119[deg]30[min] W.
Edwards AFB, CA................ 34[deg]54[min] N/ 80
117[deg]53[min] W.
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US352 In the band 1427-1432 MHz, Federal operations, except for
medical telemetry and medical telecommand operations, are on a non-
interference basis to authorized non-Federal operations and shall not
hinder the implementation of any non-Federal operations.
US353 In the sub-bands 56.24-56.29 GHz, 58.422-58.472 GHz, 59.139-
59.189 GHz, 59.566-59.616 GHz, 60.281-60.331 GHz, 60.41-60.46 GHz, and
62.461-62.511 GHz, space-based radio astronomy observations may be made
on an unprotected basis.
US354 In the sub-band 58.422-58.472 GHz, airborne stations and space
stations in the space-to-Earth direction shall not be authorized.
US355 In the band 10.7-11.7 GHz, non-geostationary satellite orbit
licensees in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), prior to
commencing operations, shall coordinate with the following radio
astronomy observatories to achieve a mutually acceptable agreement
regarding the protection of the radio telescope facilities operating in
the band 10.6-10.7 GHz:
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Elevation
Observatory West longitude North latitude (in meters)
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Arecibo Observatory..................... 66[deg]45[min]11[sec] 18[deg]20[min]46[sec] 496
Green Bank Telescope (GBT).............. 79[deg]50[min]24[sec] 38[deg]25[min]59[sec] 825
Very Large Array (VLA).................. 107[deg]37[min]04[sec] 34[deg]04[min]44[sec] 2126
Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA)
Stations:
Brewster, WA........................ 119[deg]40[min]55[sec] 48[deg]07[min]53[sec] 255
Fort Davis, TX...................... 103[deg]56[min]39[min] 30[deg]38[min]06[sec] 1615
Hancock, NH......................... 71[deg]59[min]12[sec] 42[deg]56[min]01[sec] 309
Kitt Peak, AZ....................... 111[deg]36[min]42[sec] 31[deg]57[min]22[sec] 1916
Los Alamos, NM...................... 106[deg]14[min]42[sec] 35[deg]46[min]30[sec] 1967
Mauna Kea, HI....................... 155[deg]27[min]29[sec] 19[deg]48[min]16[sec] 3720
North Liberty, IA................... 91[deg]34[min]26[sec] 41[deg]46[min]17[sec] 241
Owens Valley, CA.................... 118[deg]16[min]34[sec] 37[deg]13[min]54[sec] 1207
Pie Town, NM........................ 108[deg]07[min]07[sec] 34[deg]18[min]04[sec] 2371
St. Croix, VI....................... 64[deg]35[min]03[sec] 17[deg]45[min]31[sec] 16
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US356 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, an earth station in the fixed-
satellite service shall have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m and the
e.i.r.p. of any emission should be at least 68 dBW and should not exceed
85 dBW. In addition the e.i.r.p., averaged over one second, radiated by
a station in the radiolocation service shall not exceed 59 dBW.
Receiving space stations in the fixed-satellite service shall not claim
protection from radiolocation transmitting stations operating in
accordance with the United States Table of Frequency Allocations. ITU
Radio Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply.
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US357 In the band 13.75-14 GHz, geostationary space stations in the
space research service for which information for advance publication has
been received by the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (Bureau) prior to 31
January 1992 shall operate on an equal basis with stations in the fixed-
satellite service; after that date, new geostationary space stations in
the space research service will operate on a secondary basis. Until
those geostationary space stations in the space research service for
which information for advance publication has been received by the
Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 cease to operate in this band:
a. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in geostationary-
satellite orbit shall not exceed 71 dBW in any 6 MHz band from 13.77 to
13.78 GHz;
b. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any earth station in the
fixed-satellite service operating with a space station in non-
geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 51 dBW in any 6 MHz band
from 13.77 to 13.78 GHz.
Automatic power control may be used to increase the e.i.r.p. density
in any 6 MHz band in these frequency ranges to compensate for rain
attenuation, to the extent that the power flux-density at the fixed-
satellite service space station does not exceed the value resulting from
use by an earth station of an e.i.r.p. of 71 dBW or 51 dBW, as
appropriate, in any 6 MHz band in clear-sky conditions.
US359 In the band 15.43-15.63 GHz, use of the fixed-satellite
service (Earth-to-space) is limited to non-Federal feeder links of non-
geostationary systems in the mobile-satellite service. These non-Federal
earth stations shall be coordinated through the Frequency Assignment
Subcommittee (see Annex 3 of Recommendation ITU-R S.1340).
US360 In the band 33-36 GHz, the Federal fixed-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) is also allocated on a primary basis. Coordination
between Federal fixed-satellite service systems and non-Federal systems
operating in accordance with the United States Table of Frequency
Allocations is required.
US361 In the band 1432-1435 MHz, Federal stations in the fixed and
mobile services may operate indefinitely on a primary basis at the 23
sites listed below. All other Federal stations in the fixed and mobile
services shall operate in the band 1432-1435 MHz on a primary basis
until reaccommodated in accordance with the National Defense
Authorization Act of 1999.
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Operating Operating
Location North latitude/ radius Location North latitude/west radius
west longitude (Km) longitude (Km)
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China Lake/Edwards AFB, CA.... 35[deg]29[min]/ 100 AUTEC............ 24[deg]30[min]/ 80
117[deg]16[min]. 078[deg]00[min].
White Sands Missile Range/ 32[deg]11[min]/ 160 Beaufort MCAS, SC 32[deg]26[min]/ 160
Holloman AFB, NM. 106[deg]20[min]. 080[deg]40[min].
Utah Test and Training Range/ 40[deg]57[min]/ 160 MCAS Cherry 34[deg]54[min]/ 100
Dugway Proving Ground, Hill 113[deg]05[min]. Point, NC. 076[deg]53[min].
AFB, UT.
Patuxent River, MD............ 38[deg]17[min]/ 70 NAS Cecil Field, 30[deg]13[min]/ 160
076[deg]24[min]. FL. 081[deg]52[min].
Nellis AFB, NV................ 37[deg]29[min]/ 130 CNAS Fallon, NV.. 39[deg]30[min]/ 100
114[deg]14[min]. 118[deg]46[min].
Fort Huachuca, AZ............. 31[deg]33[min]/ 80 NAS Oceana, VA... 36[deg]49[min]/ 100
110[deg]18[min]. 076[deg]01[min].
Eglin AFB/Gulfport ANG........ 30[deg]28[min]/ 140 NAS Whidbey...... 48[deg]21[min]/ 70
086[deg]31[min]. 122[deg]39[min].
Range, MS/Fort Rucker, AL..... .................. ......... Island, WA.
Yuma Proving Ground, AZ....... 32[deg]29[min]/ 160 NCTAMS, GUM...... 13[deg]35[min]/ 80
114[deg]20[min]. 144[deg]51[min](Ea
st).
Fort Greeley, AK.............. 63[deg]47[min]/ 80 Lemoore, CA...... 36[deg]20[min]/ 120
145[deg]52[min]. 119[deg]57[min].
Redstone Arsenal, AL.......... 34[deg]35[min]/ 80 Savannah River, 33[deg]15[min]/ 3
086[deg]35[min]. SC. 081[deg]39[min].
Alpene Range, MI.............. 44[deg]23[min]/ 80
083[deg]20[min].
Camp Shelby, MS............... 31[deg]20[min]/ 80 Naval Space 44[deg]24[min]/ 80
089[deg]18[min]. Operations 068[deg]01[min].
Center, ME.
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US362 The band 1670-1675 MHz is allocated to the meteorological-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for Federal use.
Earth station use of this allocation is limited to Wallops Island, VA
(37[deg]56[min]47[sec] N, 75[deg]27[min]37[sec] W), Fairbanks, AK
(64[deg]58[min]36[sec] N, 147[deg]31[min]03[sec]; W), and Greenbelt, MD
(39[deg]00[min]02[sec] N, 76[deg]50[min]31[sec] W). Applicants for non-
Federal stations within 100 kilometers of the Wallops Island or
Fairbanks coordinates and within 65 kilometers of the Greenbelt
coordinates shall notify NOAA in accordance with the procedures
specified in 47 CFR 1.924.
US364 Consistent with US18, stations may be authorized on a primary
basis in the band 285-325 kHz for the specific purpose of transmitting
differential global positioning system information.
US366 On March 25, 2007, the bands 5900-5950 kHz, 9400-9500 kHz,
11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 13570-13600 kHz, 13800-13870 kHz,
15600-15800 kHz, 17480-17550 kHz, and 18900-19020 are allocated
exclusively to the broadcasting service.
(a) As of March 25, 2007, authority to operate new Federal stations
in the fixed service
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may be extended in all of the previously listed frequency bands and
authority to operate new Federal stations in the mobile except
aeronautical mobile service may be extended in the bands 5900-5950 kHz,
13570-13600 kHz, and 13800-13870 kHz. As of March 25, 2007, all Federal
stations shall:
(1) Be limited to communications only within the United States and
its insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve
communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the
broadcasting service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
(b) As of March 25, 2007, authority to operate new non-Federal
stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services
shall not be extended in any of the above listed frequency bands. As of
March 25, 2007, non-Federal stations in the:
(1) Fixed service may continue to use the bands 5900-5950 kHz, 9400-
9500 kHz, 11600-11650 kHz, 12050-12100 kHz, 13800-13870 kHz, and 15600-
15800 kHz; and
(2) Mobile except aeronautical mobile service may continue to use
the band 5900-5950 kHz. As of March 25, 2007, non-Federal stations
shall:
(i) Be limited to communications only within the United States and
its insular areas;
(ii) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(iii) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve
communications; and
(iv) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the
broadcasting service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
US367 On the condition that harmful interference is not caused to
the broadcasting service, frequencies in the bands 9775-9900 kHz, 11650-
11700 kHz, and 11975-12050 kHz may be used by Federal stations in the
fixed service communicating within the United States and its insular
areas that are authorized as of June 12, 2003. Each such station shall
be limited to a total radiated power of 24 dBW.
US368 The use of the bands 1390-1392 MHz and 1430-1432 MHz by the
fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for the Non-Voice
Non-Geostationary Mobile-Satellite Service and is contingent on:
(1) The completion of ITU-R studies on all identified compatibility
issues as shown in Annex 1 of Resolution 745 (WRC-2003);
(2) Measurement of emissions from equipment that would be employed
in operational systems and demonstrations to validate the studies as
called for in Resolution 745 (WRC-2003); and
(3) Compliance with any technical and operational requirements that
may be imposed at WRC-07 to protect other services in these bands and
passive services in the band 1400-1427 MHz from unwanted emissions.
The FCC shall coordinate individual assignments with NTIA (see, for
example, Recommendations ITU-R RA.769-2 and ITU-R SA.1029-2) to ensure
the protection of passive services in the band 1400-1427 MHz. As part of
the coordination requirements, the feeder uplink and downlink systems
shall be tested and certified to be in conformance with the technical
and operational out-of-band requirements for the protection of passive
services in the band 1400-1427 MHz. Certification and all supporting
documentation shall be submitted to the FCC at least three months prior
to launch.
US378 In the band 1710-1755 MHz, Federal stations in the fixed and
mobile services shall operate on a primary basis until reaccommodated in
accordance with the Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act. Further,
Federal stations may continue to operate in the band 1710-1755 MHz as
provided herein:
(a) Federal fixed microwave and tactical radio relay stations may
operate indefinitely on a primary basis at the sites listed herein:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Radius of
Location Coordinates operation
(km)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cherry Point, NC.................. 34[deg]58[min] N 80
076[deg]56[min] W.
Yuma, AZ.......................... 32[deg]32[min] N 80
113[deg]58[min] W.
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(b) Federal fixed microwave and tactical radio relay stations may
operate on a secondary basis, and shall not cause harmful inference to,
and must accept harmful interference from, primary non-Federal
operations at the sites listed below:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Radius of
Location Coordinates operation
(km)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
China Lake, CA.................... 35[deg]41[min] N 80
117[deg]41[min] W.
Eglin AFB, FL..................... 30[deg]29[min] N 80
086[deg]31[min] W.
Pacific Missile Test Range/Point 34[deg]07[min] N 80
Mugu, CA. 119[deg]30[min] W.
Nellis AFB, NV.................... 36[deg]14[min] N 80
115[deg]02[min] W.
Hill AFB, UT...................... 41[deg]07[min] N 80
111[deg]58[min] W.
Patuxent River, MD................ 38[deg]17[min] N 80
076[deg]25[min] W.
White Sands Missile Range, NM..... 33[deg]00[min] N 80
106[deg]30[min] W.
Fort Irwin, CA.................... 35[deg]16[min] N 50
116[deg]41[min] W.
Fort Rucker, AL................... 31[deg]13[min] N 50
085[deg]49[min] W.
Fort Bragg, NC.................... 35[deg]09[min] N 50
079[deg]01[min] W.
Fort Campbell, KY................. 36[deg]41[min] N 50
087[deg]28[min] W.
Fort Lewis, WA.................... 47[deg]05[min] N 50
122[deg]36[min] W.
Fort Benning, GA.................. 32[deg]22[min] N 50
084[deg]56[min] W.
Fort Stewart, GA.................. 31[deg]52[min] N 50
081[deg]37[min] W.
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(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.
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US379 In the band 55.78-56.26 GHz, in order to protect stations in
the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive), the maximum power
density delivered by a transmitter to the antenna of a fixed service
station is limited to-28.5 dB(W/MHz).
US380 In the bands 1525-1544 MHz, 1545-1559 MHz, 1610-1645.5 MHz,
1646.5-1660.5 MHz, 2000-2020 MHz, 2180-2200 MHz, and 2483.5-2500 MHz, a
non-Federal licensee in the mobile-satellite service (MSS) may also
operate an ancillary terrestrial component in conjunction with its MSS
network, subject to the Commission's rules for ancillary terrestrial
components and subject to all applicable conditions and provisions of
its MSS authorization.
US381 The frequencies 5332 kHz, 5348 kHz, 5368 kHz, 5373 kHz, and
5405 kHz are allocated to the amateur service on a secondary basis.
Amateur use of these frequencies shall be limited to: (1) A maximum
effective radiated power (e.r.p.) of 50 W; and, (2) single sideband
suppressed carrier modulation (emission designator 2K8J3E), upper
sideband voice transmissions only.
US382 In the band 39.5-40 GHz, Federal earth stations in the mobile-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection from non-
Federal stations in the fixed and mobile services. ITU Radio Regulation
No. 5.43A does not apply.
US384 In the band 401-403 MHz, the non-Federal Earth exploration-
satellite (Earth-to-space) and meteorological-satellite (Earth-to-space)
services are limited to earth stations transmitting to Federal space
stations.
US387 The band 75.5-76 GHz is also allocated to the amateur and
amateur-satellite services on a secondary basis until January 1, 2006.
After that date, the band 75.5-76 GHz shall no longer be available for
use by the amateur service or the amateur-satellite service.
US388 In the bands 81-86 GHz, 92-94 GHz, and 94.1-95 GHz and within
the coordination distances indicated below, assignments to allocated
services shall be coordinated with the following radio astronomy
observatories. New observatories shall not receive protection from fixed
stations that are licensed to operate in the one hundred most populous
urbanized areas as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for the year 2000.
The coordinates listed below are specified in terms of the North
American Datum of 1983.
Note: Satisfactory completion of the coordination procedure
utilizing the automated mechanism, see Sec. 101.1523, will be deemed to
establish sufficient separation from radio astronomy observatories,
regardless of whether the distances set forth above are met.
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150 kilometer (93 mile)
radius centered on:
Telescope and site -------------------------
North West
latitude longitude
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National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), 38[deg]25[m 79[deg]50[m
Robert C. Byrd Telescope, Green Bank, WV..... in]59[sec] in]24[sec]
NRAO, Very Large Array, Socorro, NM........... 34[deg]04[m 107[deg]37[
in]44[sec] min]06[sec]
University of Arizona 12-m Telescope, Kitt 31[deg]57[m 111[deg]36[
Peak, AZ..................................... in]10[sec] min]50[sec]
BIMA Telescope, Hat Creek, CA................. 40[deg]49[m 121[deg]28[
in]04[sec] min]24[sec]
Caltech Telescope, Owens Valley, CA........... 37[deg]13[m 118[deg]17[
in]54[sec] min]36[sec]
Five Colleges Observatory, Amherst, MA........ 42[deg]23[m 72[deg]20[m
in]33[sec] in]40[sec]
Haystack Observatory, Westford, MA............ 42[deg]37[m 71[deg]29[m
in]23[sec] in]19[sec]
James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea, HI.. 19[deg]49[m 155[deg]28[
in]33[sec] min]20[sec]
Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave
Astronomy (CARMA), CA........................ (1) CARMA will be
located at a new, high-
altitude site in eastern
California, expected to
be operational in 2004.
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25 kilometer (15.5 mile)
radius centered on:
NRAO, very long baseline array stations -------------------------
North West
latitude longitude
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Brewster, WA.................................. 48[deg]07[m 119[deg]41[
in]52[sec] min]00[sec]
Fort Davis, TX................................ 30[deg]38[m 103[deg]56[
in]06[sec] min]41[sec]
Hancock, NH................................... 42[deg]56[m 71[deg]59[m
in]01[sec] in]12[sec]
Kitt Peak, AZ................................. 31[deg]57[m 111[deg]36[
in]23[sec] min]45[sec]
Los Alamos, NM................................ 35[deg]46[m 106[deg]14[
in]31[sec] min]44[sec]
Mauna Kea, HI................................. 19[deg]48[m 155[deg]27[
in]05[sec] min]19[sec]
North Liberty, IA............................. 41[deg]46[m 91[deg]34[m
in]17[sec] in]27[sec]
Owens Valley, CA.............................. 37[deg]13[m 118[deg]16[
in]54[sec] min]37[sec]
Pie Town, NM.................................. 34[deg]18[m 108[deg]07[
in]04[sec] min]09[sec]
Saint Croix, VI............................... 17[deg]45[m 64[deg]35[m
in]24[sec] in]01[sec]
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US389 In the bands 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz, stations in the fixed,
mobile, and broadcasting services shall not cause harmful interference
to, nor claim protection from, Federal stations in the fixed-satellite
service at any of the following 28 military installations:
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Military installation State Nearby city
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Redstone Arsenal.................... AL........... Huntsville
Fort Huachuca....................... AZ........... Sierra Vista
Yuma Proving Ground................. AZ........... Yuma
Beale AFB........................... CA........... Marysville
Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training CA........... Dublin
Area.
China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station CA........... Ridgecrest
Edwards AFB......................... CA........... Rosamond
Fort Irwin.......................... CA........... Barstow
Marine Corps Air Ground Combat CO........... Twentynine Palms
Center.
Buckley AFB......................... GA........... Aurora (Denver)
Schriever AFB....................... CO........... Colorado Springs
Fort Gordon......................... GA........... Augusta
Naval Satellite Operations Center... GU........... Finegayan (Guam)
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Naval Computer and HI........... Wahiawa (Oahu Is.)
Telecommunications Area Master
Station, Pacific.
Fort Detrick........................ MD........... Frederick
Nellis AFB.......................... NV........... Las Vegas
Nevada Test Site.................... NV........... Amargosa Valley
Tonapah Test Range Airfield......... NV........... Tonapah
Cannon AFB.......................... NM........... Clovis
White Sands Missile Range........... NM........... White Sands
Dyess AFB........................... TX........... Abilene
Fort Bliss.......................... TX........... El Paso
Fort Sam Houston.................... TX........... San Antonio
Goodfellow AFB...................... TX........... San Angelo
Kelly AFB........................... TX........... San Antonio
Utah Test and Training Range........ UT........... ...................
Fort Belvoir........................ VA........... Alexandria
Naval Satellite Operations Center... VA........... Chesapeake
------------------------------------------------------------------------
US390 Federal stations in the space research service (active)
operating in the band 5350-5460 MHz shall not cause harmful interference
to, nor claim protection from, Federal and non-Federal stations in the
aeronautical radionavigation service nor Federal stations in the
radiolocation service.
US391 In the band 2495-2500 MHz, the mobile-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) shall not receive protection from non-Federal stations
in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services operating in
that band.
US393 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, the military services may operate
stations in the fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services on
a secondary and coordinated basis at the following sites:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Radius of
Site Coordinates operation (km)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nellis AFB, NV.................. 36[deg] 14[min] N 80
115[deg] 02[min]
W.
China Lake, CA.................. 35[deg] 41[min] N 50
117[deg] 41[min]
W.
Ft. Irwin, CA................... 35[deg] 16[min] N 50
116[deg] 41[min]
W.
Pacific Missile Test Range/Pt. 34[deg] 07[min] N 80
Mugu, CA. 119[deg] 30[min]
W.
Yuma, AZ........................ 32[deg] 32[min] N 80
113[deg] 58[min]
W.
White Sands Missile Range, NM... 33[deg] 00[min] N 80
106[deg] 30[min]
W.
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US394 Until March 29, 2009, the band 6765-7000 kHz is allocated to
the fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile service on a
secondary basis. After this date, this band is allocated to the fixed
and the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) services on a primary
basis.
US395 Until March 29, 2009, the use of the band 7100-7200 kHz in
Region 1 and Region 3 by the amateur service shall not impose
constraints on the broadcasting service intended for use within Region 1
and Region 3.
US396 The band 7300-7400 kHz is allocated exclusively to the
broadcasting service in accordance with the schedule specified below,
except that the sub-band 7368.5-7371.3 kHz is allocated to the fixed
service on an exclusive basis for non-Federal use within the State of
Alaska in accordance with 47 CFR 80.387.
(a) Until March 25, 2007, the band 7300-7350 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile except aeronautical
mobile service on a secondary basis for Federal and non-Federal use.
After March 25, 2007, authority to operate in the band 7300-7350 kHz
shall not be extended to new non-Federal stations in the fixed and
mobile except aeronautical mobile services. After March 25, 2007,
Federal and non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except
aeronautical mobile services shall:
(1) Be limited to communications wholly within the United States and
its insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve
communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the
broadcasting service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
(b) Until March 29, 2009, the band 7350-7400 kHz is allocated to the
fixed service on a primary basis and to the mobile except aeronautical
mobile service on a secondary basis for Federal and non-Federal use.
After March 29, 2009, authority to operate in the band 7350-7400 kHz
shall not be extended to new non-Federal stations in the fixed and
mobile except aeronautical mobile services. After March 29, 2009,
Federal and non-Federal stations in the fixed and mobile except
aeronautical mobile services shall:
(1) Be limited to communications wholly within the United States and
its insular areas;
(2) Not cause harmful interference to the broadcasting service;
(3) Be limited to the minimum power needed to achieve
communications; and
(4) Take account of the seasonal use of frequencies by the
broadcasting service published in accordance with Article 12 of the ITU
Radio Regulations.
US397 In the band 432-438 MHz, the Earth exploration-satellite
service (active) is allocated on a secondary basis for Federal use.
Stations in the Earth exploration-satellite service (active) shall not
be operated within line-of-sight of United States except for the purpose
of short duration pre-operational testing. Operations under this
allocation shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection
from, any other services allocated in the band 432-438 MHz in the United
States, including secondary services and the amateur-satellite service.
US398 In the bands 1390-1400 MHz and 1427-1432 MHz, airborne and
space-to-Earth operations, except for feeder downlinks for the Non-Voice
Non-Geostationary Mobile-Satellite Service in the band 1430-1432 MHz
(see US368), are prohibited.
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Non-Federal Government (NG) Footnotes
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letters ``NG'' followed by one
or more digits, denote stipulations applicable only to non-Federal
operations and thus appear solely in the non-Federal Table.)
NG2 Facsimile broadcasting stations may be authorized in the band
88-108 MHz.
NG3 Control stations in the domestic public mobile radio service may
be authorized frequencies in the band 72-73 and 75.4-76 MHz on the
condition that harmful interference will not be caused to operational
fixed stations.
NG4 The use of the frequencies in the band 152.84-153.38 MHz may be
authorized, in any area, to remote pickup broadcast base and mobile
stations on the condition that harmful interference will not be caused
to stations operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency
Allocations.
NG6 Stations in the public safety radio services authorized as of
June 30, 1958, to use frequencies in the band 159.51-161.79 MHz in areas
other than Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands may continue such
operation, including expansion of existing systems, on the condition
that harmful interference will not be caused to stations in the services
to which these bands are allocated. In Puerto Rico and the Virgin
Islands this authority is limited to frequencies in the band 160.05-
161.37 MHz. No new public radio service system will be authorized to
operate on these frequencies.
NG12 Frequencies in the bands 454.40-455 MHz and 459.40-460 MHz may
be assigned to domestic public land and mobile stations to provide a
two-way air-ground public radiotelephone service.
NG17 Stations in the land transportation radio services authorized
as of May 15, 1958 to operate on the frequency 161.61 MHz may, upon
proper application, continue to be authorized for such operation,
including expansion of existing systems, on the condition that harmful
interference will not be caused to the operation of any authorized
station in the maritime mobile service. No new land transportation radio
service system will be authorized to operate on 161.61 MHz.
NG19 Fixed stations associated with the maritime mobile service may
be authorized, for purposes of communication with coast stations, to use
frequencies assignable to ship stations in this band on the condition
that harmful interference will not be caused to services operating in
accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG28 The frequency band 160.86-161.40 MHz is available for
assignment to remote pickup base and remote pickup mobile stations in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands only on a shared basis with the land
transportation radio service.
NG31 Stations in the Rural Radio Service licensed for Basic Exchange
Telecommunications Radio Service may be authorized to use some
frequencies in the bands 816-820 MHz (fixed subscriber) and 861-865 MHz
(central office or base), on a co-primary basis with private land mobile
radio licensees, pursuant to part 22 subpart H.
NG41 Frequencies in the bands 3700-4200 MHz and 5925-6425 MHz, may
also be assigned to stations in the international fixed public and
international control services located in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, and Navassa Island.
NG42 In the band 10-10.5 GHz, non-Federal stations in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to the
amateur service.
NG49 The following frequencies may be authorized for mobile
operations in the Manufacturers Radio Service subject to the condition
that no interference is caused to the reception of television stations
operating on channels 4 and 5 and that their use is limited to a
manufacturing facility:
MHz
72.02
72.04
72.06
72.08
72.10
72.12
72.14
72.16
72.18
72.20
72.22
72.24
72.26
72.28
72.30
72.32
72.34
72.36
72.38
72.40
Further, the following frequencies may be authorized for mobile
operations in the Special Industrial Radio Service, Manufacturers Radio
Service, Railroad Radio Service and Forest Products Radio Service
subject to the condition that no interference is caused to the reception
of television stations operating on channels 4 and 5; and that their use
is limited to a railroad yard, manufacturing plant, logging site, mill,
or similar industrial facility.
MHz
72.44
72.48
72.52
72.56
72.60
75.44
75.48
75.52
75.56
75.60
NG51 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands only, the bands 150.8-
150.98 MHz and 150.98-151.49 MHz are allocated exclusively to the
business radio service.
NG53 The band 13.15-13.20 GHz is reserved for television pickup and
CARS pickup stations inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets
delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter. Outside a 50 km radius of the
100 television markets delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter,
television pickup stations,
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CARS stations and NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall operate on a
primary co-equal basis. The band 13.20-13.2125 GHz is reserved for
television pickup stations on a primary basis and CARS pickup stations
on a secondary basis inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets
delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter. Outside a 50 km radius of the
100 markets delineated in Sec. 76.51 of this chapter, television pickup
stations and NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall operate on a co-
primary basis, CARS stations shall operate on a secondary basis. Fixed
television auxiliary stations licensed pursuant to applications accepted
for filing before September 1, 1979, may continue operation on channels
in the 13.15-13.25 GHz band, subject to periodic license renewals. NGSO
FSS gateway uplink transmissions in the 13.15-13.2125 GHz segment shall
be limited to a maximum EIRP of 3.2 dBW towards 0 degrees on the radio
horizon. These provisions shall not apply to GSO FSS operations in the
12.75-13.25 GHz band.
NG56 In the bands 72.0-73.0 and 75.4-76.0 MHz, the use of mobile
radio remote control of models is on a secondary basis to all other
fixed and mobile operations. Such operations are subject to the
condition that interference will not be caused to common carrier
domestic public stations, to remote control of industrial equipment
operating in the 72-76 MHz band, or to the reception of television
signal on channels 4 (66-72 MHz) or 5 (76-82 MHz). Television
interference shall be considered to occur whenever reception of
regularly used television signals is impaired or destroyed, regardless
of the strength of the television signal or the distance to the
television station.
NG59 The frequencies 37.60 and 37.85 MHz may be authorized only for
use by base, mobile, and operational fixed stations participating in an
interconnected or coordinated power service utility system.
NG66 The band 470-512 MHz (TV channels 14-20) is allocated to the
broadcasting service on an exclusive basis throughout the United States
and its insular areas, except as described below:
(a) In the urbanized areas listed in the table below, the indicated
frequency bands are allocated to the land are allocated to the land
mobile service on an exclusive basis for assignment to eligibles in the
Public Mobile Services, the Public Safety Radio Pool, and the
Industrial/Business Radio Pool, except that:
(1) Licensees in the land mobile service that are regulated as
Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers may also use their
assigned spectrum to provide fixed service on a primary basis.
(2) The use of the band 482-488 MHz (TV channel 16) is limited to
eligibles in the Public Safety Radio Pool in or near (i) the Los Angeles
urbanized area; and (ii) New York City; Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester
Counties in New York State; and Bergen County, New Jersey.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Urbanized area Bands (MHz) TV channels
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Boston, MA..................... 470-476, 482-488.. 14, 16
Chicago, IL-Northwestern 470-476, 476-482.. 14, 15
Indiana.
Cleveland, OH.................. 470-476, 476-482.. 14, 15
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX.......... 482-488........... 16
Detroit, MI.................... 476-482, 482-488.. 15, 16
Houston, TX.................... 488-494........... 17
Los Angeles, CA................ 470-476, 482-488, 14, 16, 20
506-512.
Miami, FL...................... 470-476........... 14
New York, NY-Northeastern New 470-476, 476-482, 14, 15, 16
Jersey. 482-488.
Philadelphia, PA-New Jersey.... 500-506, 506-512.. 19, 20
Pittsburgh, PA................. 470-476, 494-500.. 14, 18
San Francisco-Oakland, CA...... 482-488, 488-494.. 16, 17
Washington, DC-Maryland- 488-494, 494-500.. 17, 18
Virginia.
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(b) In the Gulf of Mexico offshore from the Louisiana-Texas coast,
the band 476-494 MHz (TV channels 15-17) is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis for assignment to eligibles in the
Public Mobile and Private Land Mobile Radio Services.
(c) In Hawaii, the band 488-494 MHz (TV channel 17) is allocated
exclusively to the fixed service for use by common carrier control and
repeater stations for point-to-point inter-island communications only.
(d) The use of these allocations is further subject to the
conditions set forth in 47 CFR parts 22 and 90.
NG70 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands only, the bands 159.240-
159.435 and 160.410-160.620 MHz are also available for assignment to
base stations and mobile stations in the special industrial radio
service.
NG104 The use of the bands 10.7-11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75-
13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite service in the
geostationary-satellite orbit shall be limited to international systems,
i.e., other than domestic systems.
NG111 The band 157.4375-157.4625 MHz may be used for one way paging
operations in the special emergency radio service.
NG112 The frequencies 25.04, 25.08, 150.980, 154.585, 158.445,
159.480, 454.000 and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to stations in the
petroleum radio service for use primarily in oil spill containment and
cleanup operations and secondarily in regular land mobile communication.
NG115 In the bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz,
and 614-806 MHz, wireless microphones and wireless assist video devices
may be authorized on a non-interference basis, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth in 47 CFR part 74, subpart H.
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NG117 The frequency 156.050 and 156.175 MHz may be assigned to
stations in the maritime mobile service for commercial and port
operations in the New Orleans Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) area and the
frequency 156.250 MHz may be assigned to stations in the maritime mobile
service for port operating in the New Orleans and Houston VTS areas.
NG118 In the bands 2025-2110 MHz, 6875-7125 MHz, and 12.7-13.25 GHz,
television translator relay stations may be authorized to use
frequencies on a secondary basis to other stations in the Television
Broadcast Auxiliary Service that are operating in accordance with the
Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG120 Frequencies in the band 928-960 MHz may be assigned for
multiple address systems and mobile operations on a primary basis as
specified in 47 CFR part 101.
NG124 Within designated segments of the bands that comprise 30.85-
47.41 MHz, 150.8-159.465 MHz, and 453.0125-467.9875 MHz, police
licensees are authorized to operate low power radio transmitters on a
secondary, non-interference basis in accordance with the provisions of
47 CFR 2.803 and 90.20(e)(5).
NG128 In the band 535-1705 kHz, AM broadcast licensees or permittees
may use their AM carrier on a secondary basis to transmit signals
intended for both broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the band 88-
108 MHz, FM broadcast licensees or permittees are permitted to use
subcarriers on a secondary basis to transmit signals intended for both
broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the bands 54-72, 76-88, 174-
216, 470-608 and 614-806 MHz, TV broadcast licensees or permittees are
permitted to use subcarriers on a secondary basis for both broadcast and
non-broadcast purposes.
NG134 In the band 10.45-10.5 GHz, non-Federal stations in the
radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to the
amateur and amateur-satellite services.
NG135 In the 420-430 MHz band the amateur service is not allocated
north of line A (def. Sec. 2.1).
NG141 The frequencies 42.40 MHz and 44.10 MHz are authorized on a
primary basis in the State of Alaska for meteor burst communications by
fixed stations in the Rural Radio Service operating under the provisions
of part 22 of this chapter. The frequencies 44.20 MHz and 45.90 MHz are
authorized on a primary basis in Alaska for meteor burst communications
by fixed private radio stations operating under the provisions of part
90 of the chapter. The private radio station frequencies may be used by
Common Carrier stations on a secondary, noninterference basis and the
Common Carrier frequencies may be used by private radio stations for
meteor burst communications on a secondary, noninterference basis. Users
shall cooperate to the extent practical to minimize potential
interference. Stations utilizing meteor burst communications shall not
cause harmful interference to stations of other radio services operating
in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG142 TV broadcast stations authorized to operate in the bands 54-72
MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-608 MHz, and 614-806 MHz may use a
portion of the television vertical blanking interval for the
transmission of telecommunications signals, on the condition that
harmful interference will not be caused to the reception of primary
services, and that such telecommunications services must accept any
interference caused by primary services operating in these bands.
NG143 In the band 11.7-12.2 GHz, protection from harmful
interference shall be afforded to transmissions from space stations not
in conformance with ITU Radio Regulation 5.488 only if the operations of
such space stations impose no unacceptable constraints on operations or
orbit locations of space stations in conformance with 5.488.
NG144 Stations authorized as of September 9, 1983 to use frequencies
in the bands 17.7-18.3 GHz and 19.3-19.7 GHz may, upon proper
application, continue operations. Fixed stations authorized in the 18.3-
19.3 GHz band that remain co-primary under the provisions of 47 CFR
21.901(e), 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r) of this
chapter may continue operations consistent with the provisions of those
sections.
NG145 In the band 11.7-12.2 GHz, transponders on space stations in
the fixed-satellite service may be used additionally for transmissions
in the broadcasting-satellite service, provided that such transmissions
do not have a maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 53 dBW per television
channel and do not cause greater interference or require more protection
from interference than the coordinated fixed-satellite service frequency
assignments. With respect to the space services, this band shall be used
principally for the fixed-satellite service.
NG147 In the band 2483.5-2500 MHz, stations in the fixed and mobile
services that are licensed under part 74 (Television Broadcast Auxiliary
Stations), part 90 (Private Land Mobile Radio Services), or part 101
(Fixed Microwave Services) of the Commission's Rules, which were
licensed as of July 25, 1985, and those whose initial applications were
filed on or before July 25, 1985, may continue to operate on a primary
basis with the mobile-satellite and radiodetermination-satellite
services, and in the segment 2495-2500 MHz, these grandfathered stations
may also continue to operate on a primary basis with stations in the
fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services that are licensed
under part 27 (Miscellaneous Wireless Communication Services) of the
Commission's Rules.
NG148 The frequencies 154.585 MHz, 159.480 MHz, 160.725 MHz, 160.785
MHz, 454.000 MHz
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and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to maritime mobile stations for
offshore radiolocation and associated telecommand operations.
NG149 The frequency bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz, 470-512
MHz, 512-608 MHz, and 614-698 MHz are also allocated to the fixed
service to permit subscription television operations in accordance with
part 73 of the rules.
NG152 The use of the band 219-220 MHz by the amateur service is
limited to stations participating, as forwarding stations, in point-to-
point fixed digital message forwarding systems, including intercity
packet backbone networks.
NG153 The band 2160-2165 MHz is reserved for future emerging
technologies on a co-primary basis with the fixed and mobile services.
Allocations to specific services will be made in future proceedings.
Authorizations in the band 2160-2162 MHz for stations in the Multipoint
Distribution Service applied for after January 16, 1992, shall be on a
secondary basis to emerging technologies.
NG155 The bands 159.500-159.675 MHz and 161.375-161.550 MHz are
allocated to the maritime service as described in Part 80 of this
chapter. Additionally, the frequencies 159.550, 159.575 and 159.600 MHz
are available for low-power intership communications.
NG156 The band 2000-2020 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis for facilities where the receipt date
of the initial application was prior to June 27, 2000, and on a
secondary basis for all other initial applications. Not later than
December 9, 2013, the band 2000-2020 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a secondary basis.
NG158 The frequency bands 764-776 MHz and 794-806 MHz are available
for assignment exclusively to the public safety services, to be defined
in Docket No. WT 96-86.
NG159 Full power analog television stations licensed and new digital
television (DTV) broadcasting operations in the band 698-806 MHz shall
be entitled to protection from harmful interference until the end of the
DTV transition period. Low power television and television translators
in the band 746-806 MHz must cease operations in the band at the end of
the DTV transition period. Low power television and television
translators in the band 698-746 MHz are secondary to all other
operations in the band 698-746 MHz.
NG160 In the 5850-5925 MHz band, the use of the non-Federal mobile
service is limited to Dedicated Short Range Communications operating in
the Intelligent Transportation System radio service.
NG163 The allocation to the broadcasting-satellite service in the
band 17.3-17.7 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April 2007.
NG164 The use of the band 18.3-18.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to systems in the geostationary-
satellite orbit.
NG165 The use of the band 18.8-19.3 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to systems in non-geostationary-
satellite orbits.
NG166 The use of the band 19.3-19.7 GHz by the fixed-satellite
service (space-to-Earth) is limited to feeder links for the mobile-
satellite service.
NG167 The use of the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the
band 24.75-25.25 GHz is limited to feeder links for the broadcasting-
satellite service operating in the band 17.3-17.7 GHz. The allocation to
the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the band 24.75-25.25
shall come into effect on 1 April 2007.
NG168 The band 2180-2200 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a primary basis for facilities where the receipt date
of the initial application was prior to January 16, 1992, and on a
secondary basis for all other initial applications. Not later than
December 9, 2013, the band 2180-2200 MHz is allocated to the fixed and
mobile services on a secondary basis.
NG169 After December 1, 2000, operations on a primary basis by the
fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) in the band 3650-3700 MHz shall
be limited to grandfathered earth stations. All other fixed-satellite
service earth station operations in the band 3650-3700 MHz shall be on a
secondary basis. Grandfathered earth stations are those authorized prior
to December 1, 2000, or granted as a result of an application filed
prior to December 1, 2000, and constructed within 12 months of initial
authorization. License applications for primary operations for new earth
stations, major amendments to pending earth station applications, or
applications for major modifications to earth station facilities filed
on or after December 18, 1998, and prior to December 1, 2000, shall not
be accepted unless the proposed facilities are within 16.1 kilometers
(10 miles) of an authorized primary earth station operating in the band
3650-3700 MHz. License applications for primary operations by new earth
stations, major amendments to pending earth station applications, and
applications for major modifications to earth station facilities, filed
after December 1, 2000, shall not be accepted, except for changes in
polarization, antenna orientation or ownership of a grandfathered earth
station.
NG171 In the band 6875-7125 MHz, the following two channels should
be used for airborne TV pickup stations, wherever possible: 7075-7100
MHz and 7100-7125 MHz.
NG172 In the band 7025-7075 MHz, the fixed-satellite service (space-
to-Earth) is allocated on a primary basis, but the use of this
allocation shall be limited to two grandfathered satellite systems.
Associated earth stations
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located within 300 meters of the following locations shall be
grandfathered: (1) in the band 7025-7075 MHz, Brewster, Washington
(48[deg]08[min]46.7[sec] N, 119[deg]42[min]8.0[sec] W); and, (2) in the
band 7025-7055 MHz, Clifton, Texas (31[deg]47[min]58.5[sec] N,
97[deg]36[min]46.7[sec] W) and Finca Pascual, Puerto Rico
(17[deg]58[min]41.8[sec] N, 67[deg]8[min]12.6[sec] W). All coordinates
are specified in terms of the North American Datum of 1983.
NG173 In the band 216-220 MHz, secondary telemetry operations are
permitted subject to the requirements of Sec. 90.259 of this chapter.
After January 1, 2002, no new assignments shall be authorized in the
band 216-217 MHz.
NG175 Television pickup stations in the mobile services authorized
to use frequencies in the band 38.6-40.0 GHz on or before April 16,
2003, may continue to operate on a secondary basis to stations operating
in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations.
NG177 In the bands 1990-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz, where the
receipt date of the initial application for facilities in the fixed and
mobile services was prior to June 27, 2000, said facilities shall
operate on a primary basis and all later-applied-for facilities shall
operate on a secondary basis to any service licensed pursuant to the
allocation adopted in FCC 03-16, 68 FR 11986, March 13, 2003 (``Advanced
Wireless Services''). Not later than December 9, 2013, all such
facilities in the bands 1990-2000 MHz and 2020-2025 MHz shall operate on
a secondary basis to Advanced Wireless Services.
NG178 In the band 2165-2180 MHz, where the receipt date of the
initial application for facilities in the fixed and mobile services was
prior to January 16, 1992, said facilities shall operate on a primary
basis and all later-applied-for facilities shall operate on a secondary
basis to any service licensed pursuant to the allocation adopted in FCC
03-16, 68 FR 11986, March 13, 2003 (``Advanced Wireless Services''). Not
later than December 9, 2013, all such facilities in the band 2165-2180
MHz shall operate on a secondary basis to Advanced Wireless Services.
NG180 In the band 3700-4200 MHz (space-to-Earth) earth stations on
vessels (ESVs) may be authorized to communicate with space stations of
the fixed-satellite service and, while docked, may be coordinated for up
to 180 days, renewable. ESVs in motion must operate on a secondary
basis.
NG181 In the band 5925-6425 MHz (Earth-to-space), earth stations on
vessels are an application of the fixed-satellite service (FSS) and may
be authorized to communicate with space stations of the FSS on a primary
basis.
NG182 In the bands 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz, earth stations
on vessels may be authorized to communicate with U.S. earth stations
through space stations of the fixed-satellite service but must accept
interference from terrestrial systems operating in accordance with
Commission Rules.
NG183 In the bands 11.7-12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 14.0-14.5 GHz
(Earth-to-space), earth stations on vessels are an application of the
fixed-satellite service (FSS) and may be authorized to communicate with
space stations of the FSS on a primary basis.
NG184 Land mobile stations in the bands 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.2-14.4
GHz and fixed stations in the band 11.7-12.1 GHz that are licensed
pursuant to part 101, subpart J of the Commission's Rules as of March 1,
2005 may continue to operate on a secondary basis until their license
expires. Existing licenses issued pursuant to part 101, subpart J will
not be renewed in the bands 11.7-12.2 GHz and 14.2-14.4 GHz.
NG185 In the band 3650-3700 MHz, the use of the non-Federal fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to international inter-
continental systems.
Federal Government (G) Footnotes
(These footnotes, each consisting of the letter ``G'' followed by one or
more digits, denote stipulations applicable only to Federal operations
and thus appear solely in the Federal Table.)
G2 In the bands 216-217 MHz, 220-225 MHz, 420-450 MHz (except as
provided by US217 and G129), 890-902 MHz, 928-942 MHz, 1300-1390 MHz,
2310-2390 MHz, 2417-2450 MHz, 2700-2900 MHz, 5650-5925 MHz, and 9000-
9200 MHz, the Federal radiolocation service is limited to the military
services.
G5 In the bands 162.0125-173.2, 173.4-174, 406.1-410 and 410-420
MHz, use by the military services is limited by the provisions specified
in the channeling plans shown in Sections 4.3.7 and 4.3.9 of the NTIA
Manual.
G6 Military tactical fixed and mobile operations may be conducted
nationally on a secondary basis: (1) To the meteorological aids service
in the band 403-406 MHz; and (2) to the radio astronomy service in the
band 406.1-410 MHz. Such fixed and mobile operations are subject to
local coordination to ensure that harmful interference will not be
caused to the services to which the bands are allocated.
G8 Low power Federal radio control operations are permitted in the
band 420-450 MHz.
G11 Federal fixed and mobile radio services, including low power
radio control operations, are permitted in the band 902-928 MHz on a
secondary basis.
G15 Use of the band 2700-2900 MHz by the military fixed and
shipborne air defense radiolocation installations will be fully
coordinated with the meteorological aids and aeronautical
radionavigation services. The military air defense installations will be
moved from the band 2700-2900 MHz at the earliest practicable date.
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military air defense installations can be accommodated satisfactorily
elsewhere in the spectrum, such operations will, insofar as practicable,
be adjusted to meet the requirements of the aeronautical radionavigation
service.
G19 Use of the band 9000-9200 MHz by military fixed and shipborne
air defense radiolocation installations will be fully coordinated with
the aeronautical radionavigation service, recognizing fully the safety
aspects of the latter. Military air defense installations will be
accommodated ultimately outside this band. Until such time as military
defense installations can be accommodated satisfactorily elsewhere in
the spectrum such operations will, insofar as practicable, be adjusted
to meet the requirements of the aeronautical radionavigation services.
G27 In the bands 255-328.6 MHz, 335.4-399.9 MHz, and 1350-1390 MHz,
the fixed and mobile services are limited to the military services.
G30 In the bands 138-144 MHz, 148-149.9 MHz, and 150.05-150.8 MHz,
the fixed and mobile services are limited primarily to operations by the
military services.
G31 In the band 3300-3500 MHz, the use of the Federal radiolocation
service is limited to the military services, except as provided by
footnote US108.
G32 Except for weather radars on meteorological satellites in the
band 9975-10025 MHz and for Federal survey operations (see footnote
US108), Federal radiolocation in the band 10-10.5 GHz is limited to the
military services.
G34 In the band 34.4-34.5 GHz, weather radars on board
meteorological satellites for cloud detection are authorized to operate
on the basis of equality with military radiolocation devices. All other
non-military radiolocation in the band 33.4-36.0 GHz shall be secondary
to the military services.
G42 The space operation service (Earth-to-space) is limited to the
band 1761-1842 MHz, and is limited to space command, control, range and
range rate systems.
G56 Federal radiolocation in the bands 1215-1300, 2900-3100, 5350-
5650 and 9300-9500 MHz is primarily for the military services; however,
limited secondary use is permitted by other Federal agencies in support
of experimentation and research programs. In addition, limited secondary
use is permitted for survey operations in the band 2900-3100 MHz.
G59 In the bands 902-928 MHz, 3100-3300 MHz, 3500-3650 MHz, 5250-
5350 MHz, 8500-9000 MHz, 9200-9300 MHz, 13.4-14.0 GHz, 15.7-17.7 GHz and
24.05-24.25 GHz, all Federal non-military radiolocation shall be
secondary to military radiolocation, except in the sub-band 15.7-16.2
GHz airport surface detection equipment (ASDE) is permitted on a co-
equal basis subject to coordination with the military departments.
G100 The bands 235-322 MHz and 335.4-399.9 MHz are also allocated on
a primary basis to the mobile-satellite service, limited to military
operations.
G104 In the bands 7450-7550 and 8175-8215 MHz, it is agreed that
although the military space radio communication systems, which include
earth stations near the proposed meteorological-satellite installations
will precede the meteorological-satellite installations, engineering
adjustments to either the military or the meteorological-satellite
systems or both will be made as mutually required to assure compatible
operations of the systems concerned.
G106 The bands 2501-2502 kHz, 5003-5005 kHz, 10003-10005 kHz, 15005-
15010 kHz, 19990-19995 kHz, 20005-20010 kHz and 25005-25010 kHz are also
allocated, on a secondary basis, to the space research service. The
space research transmissions are subject to immediate temporary or
permanent shutdown in the event of interference to the reception of the
standard frequency and time broadcasts.
G109 All assignments in the band 157.0375-157.1875 MHz are subject
to adjustment to other frequencies in this band as long term U.S.
maritime VHF planning develops, particularly that planning incident to
support of the National VHF-FM Radiotelephone Safety and Distress System
(See Doc. 15624/1-1.9.111/1.9.125).
G110 Federal ground-based stations in the aeronautical
radionavigation service may be authorized between 3500-3650 MHz when
accommodation in the band 2700-2900 MHz is not technically and/or
economically feasible.
G114 The band 1369.05-1390 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-
satellite service (space-to-Earth) and to the mobile-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the relay of nuclear burst data.
G115 In the band 13360-13410 kHz, the fixed service is allocated on
a primary basis outside the conterminous United States. Within the
conterminous United States, assignments in the fixed service are
permitted, and will be protected for national defense purposes or, if
they are to be used only in an emergency jeopardizing life, public
safety, or important property under conditions calling for immediate
communication where other means of communication do not exist.
G116 The band 7125-7155 MHz is also allocated for earth-to-space
transmissions in the Space Operations Service at a limited number of
sites (not to exceed two), subject to established coordination
procedures.
G117 In the bands 7.25-7.75 GHz, 7.9-8.4 GHz, 17.8-21.2 GHz, 30-31
GHz, 33-36 GHz, 39.5-41 GHz, 43.5-45.5 GHz and 50.4-51.4 GHz, the
Federal fixed-satellite and mobile-satellite services are limited to
military systems.
G118 Federal fixed stations may be authorized in the band 1700-1710
MHz only if spectrum is not available in the band 1755-1850 MHz.
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G120 Development of airborne primary radars in the band 2360-2390
MHz with peak transmitter power in excess of 250 watts for use in the
United States is not permitted.
G122 In the bands 2300-2310 MHz, 2395-2400 MHz, 2400-2417 MHz, and
4940-4990 MHz, Federal operations may be authorized on a non-
interference basis to authorized non-Federal operations, and shall not
constrain the implementation of any non-Federal operations.
G124 The band 2417-2450 MHz was identified for reallocation,
effective August 10, 1995, for mixed Federal and non-Federal use under
Title VI of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.
G128 Use of the band 56.9-57 GHz by inter-satellite systems is
limited to transmissions between satellites in geostationary orbit, to
transmissions between satellites in geostationary satellite orbit and
those in high-Earth orbit, to transmissions from satellites in
geostationary satellite orbit to those in low-Earth orbit, and to
transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to
those in low-Earth orbit. For links between satellites in the
geostationary satellite orbit, the single entry power flux-density at
all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth's surface, for all
conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed -147 dB
(W/m\2\/100 MHz) for all angles of arrival.
G129 Federal wind profilers are authorized to operate on a primary
basis in the radiolocation service in the frequency band 448-450 MHz
with an authorized bandwidth of no more than 2 MHz centered on 449 MHz,
subject to the following conditions: (1) wind profiler locations must be
pre-coordinated with the military services to protect fixed military
radars; and (2) wind profiler operations shall not cause harmful
interference to, nor claim protection from, military mobile
radiolocation stations that are engaged in critical national defense
operations.
G130 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the
band 5350-5470 MHz, shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim
protection from, Federal stations in the aeronautical radionavigation
service operating in accordance with ITU Radio Regulation No. 5.449.
G131 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the
band 5470-5650 MHz, with the exception of ground-based radars used for
meteorological purposes operating in the band 5600-5650 MHz, shall not
cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, Federal
stations in the maritime radionavigation service.
G132 Use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-
1240 MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful interference
is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the radionavigation
service authorized under ITU Radio Regulation No. 5.331. Furthermore,
the use of the radionavigation-satellite service in the band 1215-1240
MHz shall be subject to the condition that no harmful interference is
caused to the radiolocation service. ITU Radio Regulation No. 5.43 shall
not apply in respect of the radiolocation service. ITU Resolution 608
(WRC-03) shall apply.
G133 No emissions to deep space shall be effected in the band 7190-
7235 MHz. Geostationary satellites in the space research service
operating in the band 7190-7235 MHz shall not claim protection from
existing and future stations of the fixed and mobile services and No.
5.43A does not apply.
[49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984]
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting Sec.
2.106, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the
Finding Aids section of the printed volume and on GPO Access.