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Pt. 1, App. C 47 CFR Ch. I (10–1–20 Edition)

4. Request from the Applicant a summary application of this Nationwide Agreement of the steps taken to comply with the re- within a State or with regard to the review quirements of Section 106 as set forth in this of individual Undertakings covered or ex- Nationwide Agreement, particularly the ap- cluded under the terms of this Agreement. plication of the Criteria of Adverse Effect; Comments related to 5. Request from the Applicant copies of activities shall be directed to the any documents regarding the planning or Telecommunications Bureau and those re- construction of the Facility, including cor- lated to broadcast facilities to the Media Bu- respondence, memoranda, and agreements; reau. The Commission will consider public 6. If the Facility was constructed prior to comments and following consultation with full compliance with the requirements of the SHPO/THPO, potentially affected Indian Section 106, request from the Applicant an tribes and NHOs, or Council, where appro- explanation for such failure, and possible priate, take appropriate actions. The Com- measures that can be taken to mitigate any mission shall notify the objector of the out- resulting adverse effects on Historic Prop- come of its actions. erties. D. If the Commission concludes that there XII. AMENDMENTS is a probable violation of Section 110(k) (i.e., The signatories may propose modifications that ‘‘with intent to avoid the requirements or other amendments to this Nationwide of Section 106, [an Applicant] has inten- Agreement. Any amendment to this Agree- tionally significantly adversely affected a ment shall be subject to appropriate public Historic Property’’), the Commission shall notice and comment and shall be signed by notify the Applicant and forward a copy of the Commission, the Council, and the Con- the documentation set forth in Section X.C. ference. to the Council and, as appropriate, the SHPO/THPO and other consulting parties, XIII. TERMINATION along with the Commission’s opinion regard- A. Any signatory to this Nationwide ing the probable violation of Section 110(k). Agreement may request termination by writ- The Commission will consider the views of ten notice to the other parties. Within sixty the consulting parties in determining a reso- (60) days following receipt of a written re- lution, which may include negotiating a quest for termination from a signatory, all Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that will other signatories shall discuss the basis for resolve any adverse effects. The Commission, the termination request and seek agreement SHPO/THPO, Council, and Applicant shall on amendments or other actions that would sign the MOA to evidence acceptance of the avoid termination. mitigation plan and conclusion of the Sec- B. In the event that this Agreement is ter- tion 106 review process. minated, the Commission and all Applicants E. Nothing in Section X or any other provi- shall comply with the requirements of 36 sion of this Agreement shall preclude the CFR Part 800. Commission from continuing or instituting enforcement proceedings under the Commu- XIV. ANNUAL REVIEW nications Act and its rules against an Appli- cant that has constructed a Facility prior to The signatories to this Nationwide Agree- completing required review under this ment will meet annually on or about the an- Agreement. Sanctions for violations of the niversary of the effective date of the Agree- Commission’s rules may include any sanc- ment to discuss the effectiveness of this tions allowed under the Communications Act Agreement, including any issues related to and the Commission’s rules. improper implementation, and to discuss any F. The Commission shall provide copies of potential amendments that would improve all concluding reports or orders for all Sec- the effectiveness of this Agreement. tion 110(k) investigations conducted by the XV. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS Commission to the original complainant, the Applicant, the relevant local government, Neither execution of this Agreement, nor and other consulting parties. implementation of or compliance with any G. Facilities that are excluded from Sec- term herein, shall operate in any way as a tion 106 review pursuant to the Collocation waiver by any party hereto, or by any person Agreement or Section III of this Agreement or entity complying herewith or affected are not subject to review under this provi- hereby, of a right to assert in any court of sion. Any parties who allege that such Fa- law any claim, argument or defense regard- cilities have violated Section 110(k) should ing the validity or interpretation of any pro- notify the Commission in accordance with vision of the NHPA or its implementing reg- the provisions of Section XI, Public Com- ulations contained in 36 CFR Part 800. ments and Objections. XVI. SEVERABILITY XI. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND OBJECTIONS If any section, subsection, paragraph, sen- Any member of the public may notify the tence, clause or phrase in this Agreement is, Commission of concerns it has regarding the for any reason, held to be unconstitutional

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or invalid or ineffective, such decision shall Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and not affect the validity or effectiveness of the Emergency Communications remaining portions of this Agreement. In witness whereof, the Parties have caused 2.401 Distress messages. this Agreement to be executed by their re- 2.402 Control of distress traffic. spective authorized officers as of the day and 2.403 Retransmission of distress message. year first written above. 2.404 Resumption of operation after dis- Federal Communications Commission tress. llllllllllllllllllllllll 2.405 Operation during emergency. Chairman 2.406 National defense; free service. Date lllllllllllllllllllll 2.407 National defense; emergency author- ization. Advisory Council on Historic Preservation llllllllllllllllllllllll Subparts F–G [Reserved] Chairman Date lllllllllllllllllllll Subpart H—Prohibition Against National Conference of State Historic Pres- Eavesdropping ervation Officers 2.701 Prohibition against use of a de- llllllllllllllllllllllll vice for eavesdropping. Date lllllllllllllllllllll [70 FR 580, Jan. 4, 2005] Subpart I—Marketing of Radiofrequency Devices

PART 2—FREQUENCY ALLOCA- 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. TIONS AND RADIO TREATY MAT- 2.803 Marketing of radio frequency devices TERS; GENERAL RULES AND REG- prior to equipment authorization. ULATIONS 2.805 Operation of radio frequency devices prior to equipment authorization. 2.807 Statutory exceptions. Subpart A—Terminology 2.811 operated under part 73 of Sec. this chapter. 2.1 Terms and definitions. 2.813 Transmitters operated in the Instruc- tional Fixed Service. Subpart B—Allocation, Assignment, and 2.815 External radio frequency power ampli- Use of Radio Frequencies fiers. 2.100 International regulations in force. Subpart J—Equipment Authorization 2.101 Frequency and wavelength bands. Procedures 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. 2.103 Federal use of non-Federal fre- GENERAL PROVISIONS quencies. 2.901 Basis and purpose. 2.104 International Table of Frequency Allo- cations. 2.906 Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity. 2.105 United States Table of Frequency Al- 2.907 Certification. locations. 2.908 Identical defined. 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. 2.909 Responsible party. 2.107 Radio astronomy station notification. 2.910 Incorporation by reference. 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the fixed- satellite allocations in the 3.6–3.7, 4.5–4.8, APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR EQUIPMENT and 5.85–5.925 GHz bands. AUTHORIZATIONS 2.911 Application requirements. Subpart C—Emissions 2.915 Grant of application. 2.917 Dismissal of application. 2.201 Emission, , and trans- mission characteristics. 2.919 Denial of application. 2.202 Bandwidths. 2.921 Hearing on application. 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; applica- Subpart D—Call Signs and Other Forms of tion for review. Identifying Radio Transmissions 2.924 Marketing of electrically identical equipment having multiple trade names 2.301 Station identification requirement. and models or type numbers under the 2.302 Call signs. same FCC Identifier. 2.303 Other forms of identification of sta- 2.925 Identification of equipment. tions. 2.926 FCC identifier.

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CONDITIONS ATTENDANT TO AN EQUIPMENT RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE AUTHORIZATION 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposure 2.927 Limitations on grants. evaluation: mobile devices. 2.929 Changes in name, address, ownership 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure or control of grantee. evaluation: portable devices. 2.931 Responsibilities. 2.932 Modification of equipment. Subpart K—Importation of Devices 2.933 Change in identification of equipment. 2.935 Electronic labeling of radiofrequency Capable of Causing Harmful Interference devices. 2.1201 Purpose. 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design 2.1202 Exclusions. change. 2.938 Retention of records. 2.1203 General requirement for entry into 2.939 Revocation or withdrawal of equip- the U.S.A. ment authorization. 2.1204 Import conditions. 2.941 Availability of information relating to 2.1207 Examination of imported equipment. grants. 2.944 Software defined . Subpart L [Reserved] 2.945 Submission of equipment for testing and equipment records. Subpart M—Advance Approval of 2.947 Measurement procedure. Subscription TV Transmission Systems 2.948 Measurement facilities. 2.949 Recognition of laboratory accredita- ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURE tion bodies. 2.1400 Application for advance approval 2.950 Transition periods. under part 73. CERTIFICATION BODIES (TCBS) Subpart N [Reserved] 2.960 Recognition of Telecommunication Certification Bodies (TCBs). AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, and 336, 2.962 Requirements for Telecommunication unless otherwise noted. Certification Bodies. SOURCE: 28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, unless 2.964 Pre-approval guidance procedure for otherwise noted. Telecommunication Certification Bodies. EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to CERTIFICATION part 2 appear at 63 FR 54077, Oct. 8, 1998. 2.1031 Cross reference. 2.1033 Application for certification. Subpart A—Terminology 2.1035 [Reserved] 2.1041 Measurement procedure. 2.1043 Changes in certificated equipment. § 2.1 Terms and definitions. 2.1046 Measurements required: RF power (a) Where a term or definition ap- output. pears in this part of the Commission’s 2.1047 Measurements required: Modulation Rules, it shall be the definitive term or characteristics. 2.1049 Measurements required: Occupied definition and shall prevail throughout . the Commission’s Rules. 2.1051 Measurements required: Spurious (b) The source of each definition is emissions at antenna terminals. indicated as follows: 2.1053 Measurements required: Field strength of spurious radiation. CS—Annex to the Constitution of the 2.1055 Measurements required: Frequency International Telecommunication stability. Union (ITU) 2.1057 Frequency spectrum to be inves- CV—Annex to the Convention of the tigated. ITU 2.1060 Equipment for use in the service. FCC—Federal Communications Com- mission SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY RR—ITU Radio Regulations 2.1071 Cross reference. (c) The following terms and defini- 2.1072 Limitation on Supplier’s Declaration tions are issued: of Conformity. 2.1074 Identification. 2.1077 Compliance information.

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Accepted Interference. 1 Interference at marily along national or international a higher level than defined as permis- civil air routes. (RR) sible interference and which has been Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Off-Route agreed upon between two or more ad- (OR) Service. An aeronautical mobile- ministrations without prejudice to satellite service intended for commu- other administrations. (RR) nications, including those relating to Active Satellite. A satellite carrying a flight coordination, primarily outside station intended to transmit or re- national and international civil air transmit radiocommunication signals. routes. (RR) (RR) Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Route (R) Active Sensor. A measuring instru- Service. An aeronautical mobile-sat- ment in the earth exploration-satellite ellite service reserved for communica- service or in the space research service tions relating to safety and regularity by means of which information is ob- of flights, primarily along national or tained by transmission and reception international civil air routes. (RR) of radio waves. (RR) Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Service. A Adaptive System. A mobile-satellite service in which mo- radiocommunication system which bile earth stations are located on board varies its radio characteristics accord- aircraft; survival craft stations and ing to channel quality. (RR) emergency position-indicating radio- Administration. Any governmental de- stations may also participate in partment or service responsible for dis- this service. (RR) charging the obligations undertaken in Aeronautical Mobile Service. A mobile the Constitution of the International service between aeronautical stations Telecommunication Union, in the Con- and aircraft stations, or between air- vention of the International Tele- craft stations, in which survival craft communication Union and in the Ad- stations may participate; emergency ministrative Regulations. (CS) position-indicating radiobeacon sta- Aeronautical Earth Station. An Earth tions may also participate in this serv- station in the fixed-satellite service, ice on designated distress and emer- or, in some cases, in the aeronautical gency frequencies. (RR) mobile-satellite service, located at a Aeronautical Radionavigation-Satellite specified fixed point on land to provide Service. A radionavigation-satellite a for the aeronautical mo- service in which earth stations are lo- bile-satellite service. (RR) cated on board aircraft. (RR) Aeronautical Radionavigation Service. Aeronautical Fixed Service. A A radio-navigation service intended for radiocommunication service between the benefit and for the safe operation specified fixed points provided pri- of aircraft. (RR) marily for the safety of air navigation . A in and for the regular, efficient and eco- the aeronautical mobile service. nomical operation of air transport. (RR) NOTE: In certain instances, an aeronautical Aeronautical . A station station may be located, for example, on in the aeronautical fixed service. (RR) board ship or on a platform at sea. (RR) Aeronautical Mobile Off-Route (OR) . A mobile earth Service. An aeronautical mobile service station in the aeronautical mobile-sat- intended for communications, includ- ellite service located on board an air- ing those relating to flight coordina- craft. (RR) tion, primarily outside national or . A mobile station in international civil air routes. (RR) the aeronautical mobile service, other Aeronautical Mobile Route (R) Service. than a , located An aeronautical mobile service re- on board an aircraft. (RR) served for communications relating to Allocation (of a frequency band). Entry safety and regularity of flight, pri- in the Table of Frequency Allocations of a given frequency band for the pur- 1 The terms permissible interference and ac- pose of its use by one or more terres- cepted interference are used in the coordina- trial or space radiocommunication tion of frequency assignments between ad- services or the radio astronomy service ministrations. under specified conditions. This term

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shall also be applied to the frequency to provide a feeder link for the land band concerned. (RR) mobile-satellite service. (RR) Allotment (of a radio frequency or radio . A land station in the frequency channel). Entry of a des- land mobile service. (RR) ignated frequency channel in an agreed -Satellite Service. A plan, adopted by a competent con- radiocommunication service in which ference, for use by one or more admin- signals transmitted or retransmitted istrations for a terrestrial or space by space stations are intended for di- radiocommunication service in one or rect reception by the general public. more identified countries or geo- NOTE: In the broadcasting-satellite service, graphical area and under specified con- the term direct reception shall encompass ditions. (RR) both individual reception and community re- Altitude of the Apogee or Perigee. The ception. (RR) altitude of the apogee or perigee above Broadcasting Service. A a specified reference surface serving to radiocommunication service in which represent the surface of the Earth. the transmissions are intended for di- (RR) rect reception by the general public. Amateur-Satellite Service. A This service may include sound trans- radiocommunication service using missions, television transmissions or space stations on earth satellites for other types of transmission. (CS) the same purposes as those of the ama- Broadcasting Station. A station in the teur service. (RR) broadcasting service. (RR) Amateur Service. A Carrier Power (of a radio ). radiocommunication service for the The average power supplied to the an- purpose of self-training, intercommuni- tenna by a trans- cation and technical investigations mitter during one radio frequency carried out by amateurs, that is, by cycle taken under the condition of no duly authorized persons interested in modulation. (RR) radio technique solely with a personal Characteristic Frequency. A frequency aim and without pecuniary interest. which can be easily identified and (RR) measured in a given emission. Amateur Station. A station in the NOTE: A carrier frequency may, for exam- amateur service. (RR) ple, be designated as the characteristic fre- Assigned Frequency. The centre of the quency. (RR) frequency band assigned to a station. Class of Emission. The set of charac- (RR) teristics of an emission, designated by Assigned Frequency Band. The fre- standard symbols, e.g., type of modula- quency band within which the emission tion, modulating signal, type of infor- of a station is authorized; the width of mation to be transmitted, and also if the band equals the necessary band- appropriate, any additional signal width plus twice the absolute value of characteristics. (RR) the frequency tolerance. Where space . An earth station stations are concerned, the assigned in the fixed-satellite service or, in frequency band includes twice the max- some cases, in the maritime mobile- imum Doppler shift that may occur in satellite service, located at a specified relation to any point of the Earth’s fixed point on land to provide a feeder surface. (RR) link for the maritime mobile-satellite Assignment (of a radio frequency or service. (RR) radio frequency channel). Authorization Coast Station. A land station in the given by an administration for a radio . (RR) station to use a radio frequency or Community Reception (in the broad- radio frequency channel under speci- casting-satellite service). The reception fied conditions. (RR) of emissions from a space station in . An earth station the broadcasting-satellite service by in the fixed-satellite service or, in receiving equipment, which in some some cases, in the land mobile-satellite cases may be complex and have anten- service, located at a specified fixed nae larger than those for individual re- point or within a specified area on land ception, and intended for use: (1) by a

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group of the general public at one loca- has been modulated by a high speed tion; or (2) through a distribution sys- spreading code and an information data tem covering a limited area. (RR) stream. The high speed code sequence Conterminous United States. The con- dominates the ‘‘modulating function’’ tiguous 48 States and the District of and is the direct cause of the wide Columbia. (FCC) spreading of the transmitted signal. Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Duplex Operation. Operating method Time scale, based on the second (SI), as in which transmission is possible si- defined in Recommendation ITU–R multaneously in both directions of a TF.460–6. telecommunication channel. 3 (RR) Earth Exploration-Satellite Service. A NOTE: For most practical purposes associ- ated with the ITU Radio Regulations, UTC is radiocommunication service between equivalent to mean solar time at the prime earth stations and one or more space meridian (0° longitude), formerly expressed stations, which may include links be- in GMT. (RR) tween space stations, in which: Coordination Area. When determining (1) Information relating to the char- the need for coordination, the area sur- acteristics of the Earth and its natural rounding an earth station sharing the phenomena, including data relating to same frequency band with terrestrial the state of the environment, is ob- stations, or surrounding a transmitting tained from active sensors or passive earth station sharing the same sensors on Earth satellites; bidirectionally allocated frequency (2) Similar information is collected band with receiving earth stations, be- from airborne or Earth-based plat- yond which the level of permissible in- forms; terference will not be exceeded and co- (3) Such information may be distrib- ordination is therefore not required. uted to earth stations within the sys- (RR) tem concerned; and Coordination Contour. The line enclos- (4) Platform interrogation may be in- ing the coordination area. (RR) cluded. This service may also include Coordination Distance. When deter- feeder links necessary for its operation. mining the need for coordination, the (RR) distance on a given azimuth from an Earth Station. A station located ei- earth station sharing the same fre- ther on the earth’s surface or within quency band with terrestrial stations, the major portion of earth’s atmos- or from a transmitting earth station phere and intended for communication: sharing the same bidirectionally allo- (1) With one or more space stations; cated frequency band with receiving or earth stations, beyond which the level (2) With one or more stations of the of permissible interference will not be same kind by means of one or more re- exceeded and coordination is therefore flecting satellites or other objects in not required. (RR) space. (RR) Deep Space. Space at distance from (e.r.p) (in a the Earth equal to, or greater than, 2 × given direction). The product of the 106 kilometers. (RR) power supplied to the antenna and its Differential Global Positioning System gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a (DGPS) Station. A differential RNSS given direction. (RR) station for specific augmentation of Emergency Position-Indicating Radio- GPS. beacon Station. A station in the mobile Differential Radionavigation Satellite service the emissions of which are in- Service (Differential RNSS) Station. A tended to facilitate search and rescue station used for the transmission of operations. (RR) differential correction data and related Emission. Radiation produced, or the information (such as ionospheric data production of radiation, by a radio and RNSS satellite integrity informa- transmitting station. tion) as an augmentation to an RNSS system for the purpose of improved 3 In general, duplex operation and semi-du- navigation accuracy. plex operation require two frequencies in Direct Sequence Systems. A spread radiocommunication; simplex operation may spectrum system in which the carrier use either one or two.

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NOTE: For example, the energy radiated by fixed point, or at any fixed point with- the local oscillator of a radio receiver would in specified areas. (RR) not be an emission but a radiation. (RR) Fixed-Satellite Service. A End Product. A completed electronic radiocommunication service between device that has received all requisite earth stations at given positions, when FCC approvals and is suitable for mar- one or more satellites are used; the keting. given position may be a specified fixed Equivalent Isotropically Radiated point or any fixed point within speci- Power (e.i.r.p.). The product of the fied areas; in some cases this service power supplied to the antenna and the includes satellite-to-satellite links, antenna gain in a given direction rel- which may also be operated in the ative to an isotropic antenna (absolute inter-satellite service; the fixed-sat- or isotropic gain). (RR) ellite service may also include feeder Equivalent Monopole Radiated Power links for other space (e.m.r.p.) (in a given direction). The prod- radiocommunication services. (RR) uct of the power supplied to the an- Fixed Service. A radiocommunication tenna and its gain relative to a short service between specified fixed points. vertical antenna in a given direction. (RR) (RR) Fixed Station. A station in the fixed Equivalent Noise Tem- service. (RR) perature. The noise temperature re- Frequency Assignment Subcommittee ferred to the output of the receiving (FAS). A subcommittee of the Inter- antenna of the earth station cor- department Radio Advisory Committee responding to the radio-frequency noise (IRAC) within NTIA that develops and power which produces the total ob- executes procedures for the assignment served noise at the output of the sat- and coordination of Federal radio fre- ellite link excluding the noise due to quencies. (FCC) interference coming from satellite Frequency Hopping Systems. A spread links using other satellites and from spectrum system in which the carrier terrestrial systems. (RR) is modulated with the coded informa- Evaluation Kit. An assembly of com- tion in a conventional manner causing ponents, subassemblies, or circuitry, including software, created by or for a a conventional spreading of the RF en- component maker, system integrator, ergy about the frequency carrier. The or product developer for the sole pur- frequency of the carrier is not fixed but pose of facilitating: (i) End product de- changes at fixed intervals under the di- veloper evaluation of all or some of rection of a coded sequence. The wide such components, subassemblies, or RF bandwidth needed by such a system circuitry, or (ii) the development of is not required by spreading of the RF software to be used in an end product. energy about the carrier but rather to Experimental Station. A station uti- accommodate the range of frequencies lizing radio waves in experiments with to which the carrier frequency can hop. a view to the development of science or The test of a frequency hopping system technique. is that the near term distribution of hops appears random, the long term NOTE: This definition does not include distribution appears evenly distributed amateur stations. (RR) over the hop set, and sequential hops Facsimile. A form of for are randomly distributed in both direc- the transmission of fixed images, with tion and magnitude of change in the or without half-tones, with a view to hop set. their reproduction in a permanent Frequency-Shift Telegraphy. Teleg- form. (RR) raphy by in Feeder Link. A radio link from an which the telegraph signal shifts the earth station at a given location to a frequency of the carrier between pre- space station, or vice versa, conveying determined values. (RR) information for a space Frequency Tolerance. The maximum radiocommunication service other permissible departure by the centre than for the fixed-satellite service. The frequency of the frequency band occu- given location may be at a specified pied by an emission from the assigned

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frequency or, by the characteristic fre- also includes non-Federal authoriza- quency of an emission from the ref- tions coordinated with NTIA for the erence frequency. bands allocated for shared Federal and

NOTE: The frequency tolerance is expressed non-Federal use. (FCC) in parts in 106 or in hertz. (RR) Harmful Interference. Interference which endangers the functioning of a Full Carrier Single- Emission. radionavigation service or of other A single-sideband emission without suppression of the carrier. (RR) safety services or seriously degrades, Gain of an Antenna. The ratio, usu- obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a ally expressed in decibels, of the power radiocommunication service operating required at the input of a loss free ref- in accordance with [the ITU] Radio erence antenna to the power supplied Regulations. (CS) to the input of the given antenna to High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). produce, in a given direction, the same A station located on an object at an al- field strength or the same power flux- titude of 20 to 50 km and at a specified, density at the same distance. When not nominal, fixed point relative to the specified otherwise, the gain refers to Earth. (RR) the direction of maximum radiation. Hybrid Spread Spectrum Systems. Hy- The gain may be considered for a speci- brid spread spectrum systems are those fied polarization. which use combinations of two or more NOTE: Depending on the choice of the ref- types of direct sequence, frequency erence antenna a distinction is made be- hopping, time hopping and pulsed FM tween: modulation in order to achieve their (1) Absolute or isotropic gain (Gi), when wide occupied bandwidths. the reference antenna is an isotropic an- Inclination of an Orbit (of an earth sat- tenna isolated in space; (2) Gain relative to a half-wave dipole (Gd), ellite). The angle determined by the when the reference antenna is a half-wave plane containing the orbit and the dipole isolated in space whose equatorial plane of the Earth’s equator measured plane contains the given direction; in degrees between 0° and 180° and in (3) Gain relative to a short vertical an- counter-clockwise direction from the tenna (Gv), when the reference antenna is a linear conductor, much shorter than one Earth’s equatorial plane at the ascend- quarter of the wavelength, normal to the ing of the orbit. (RR) surface of a perfectly conducting plane Individual Reception (in the broad- which contains the given direction. (RR) casting-satellite service). The reception General Purpose Mobile Service. A mo- of emissions from a space station in bile service that includes all mobile the broadcasting-satellite service by communications uses including those simple domestic installations and in within the Aeronautical Mobile, Land particular those possessing small an- Mobile, or the Maritime Mobile Serv- tennae. (RR) ices. Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Geostationary Satellite. A geosynchro- (of radio frequency energy) Applications. nous satellite whose circular and direct Operation of equipment or appliances orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s designed to generate and use locally equator and which thus remains fixed radio-frequency energy for industrial, relative to the Earth; by extension, a scientific, medical, domestic or similar geosynchronous satellite which re- purposes, excluding applications in the mains approximately fixed relative to field of telecommunications. (RR) the Earth. (RR) Instrument Landing System (ILS). A Geostationary Satellite Orbit. The orbit radionavigation system which provides in which a satellite must be placed to aircraft with horizontal and vertical be a geostationary satellite. (RR) guidance just before and during landing Geosynchronous Satellite. An Earth satellite whose period of revolution is and, at certain fixed points, indicates equal to the period of rotation of the the distance to the reference point of Earth about its axis. (RR) landing. (RR) Government Master File (GMF). NTIA’s database of Federal assignments. It

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Instrument Landing System Glide Path. Ionospheric Scatter. The propagation A system of vertical guidance em- of radio waves by scattering as a result bodied in the instrument landing sys- of irregularities or discontinuities in tem which indicates the vertical devi- the ionization of the ionosphere. (RR) ation of the aircraft from its optimum . An earth station path of descent. (RR) in the fixed-satellite service or, in Instrument Landing System Localizer. some cases, in the mobile-satellite A system of horizontal guidance em- service, located at a specified fixed bodied in the instrument landing sys- point or within a specified area on land tem which indicates the horizontal de- to provide a feeder link for the mobile- viation of the aircraft from its opti- satellite service. (RR) mum path of descent along the axis of Land . A mobile the runway. (RR) earth station in the land mobile-sat- Insular area. A jurisdiction that is ellite service capable of surface move- neither a part of one of the several ment within the geographical limits of States nor a Federal district. The U.S. a country or continent. (RR) insular areas are listed in 47 CFR Land Mobile-Satellite Service. A mo- 2.105(a) at notes 2 and 3. (FCC) bile-satellite service in which mobile Interdepartment Radio Advisory Com- earth stations are located on land. mittee (IRAC). A committee of the Fed- (RR) eral departments, agencies, and admin- istrations that advises NTIA in assign- Land Mobile Service. A mobile service ing frequencies to Federal radio sta- between base stations and land mobile tions and in developing and executing stations, or between land mobile sta- policies, programs, procedures, and tions. (RR) technical criteria pertaining to the al- . A mobile station location, management, and use of the in the land mobile service capable of spectrum. The IRAC consists of a main surface movement within the geo- committee, subcommittees, and sev- graphical limits of a country or con- eral ad hoc groups that consider var- tinent. ious aspects of spectrum management Land Station. A station in the mobile policy. The FCC serves as a member of service not intended to be used while in the Frequency Assignment Sub- motion. (RR) committee and as Liaison Representa- Left-Hand (or Anti-Clockwise) Polarized tive on the main committee, all other Wave. An elliptically or circularly-po- subcommittees and ad hoc groups. larized wave, in fixed plane, normal to (FCC) the direction of propagation, whilst Interference. The effect of unwanted looking in the direction of propagation, energy due to one or a combination of rotates with time in a left hand or emissions, radiations, or inductions anti-clockwise direction. (RR) upon reception in a Line A. Begins at Aberdeen, Wash- radiocommunication system, mani- ington running by great circle arc to fested by any performance degradation, the intersection of 48° N., 120° W., misinterpretation, or loss of informa- thence along parallel 48° N., to the tion which could be extracted in the intersection of 95° W., thence by great absence of such unwanted energy. (RR) circle arc through the southernmost International Telecommunication Union point of Duluth, Minn., thence by great (ITU). An international organization circle arc to 45° N., 85° W., thence within the United Nations System southward along meridian 85° W., to its where governments and the private ° sector coordinate global telecom net- intersection with parallel 41 N., thence ° works and services. The ITU is along parallel 41 N., to its intersection ° headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with meridian 82 W., thence by great and its address is www.itu.int. circle arc through the southernmost (FCC) point of Bangor, Maine, thence by Inter-Satellite Service. A great circle arc through the southern- radiocommunication service providing most point of Searsport, Maine, at links between artificial satellites. (RR) which point it terminates. (FCC)

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Line B. Begins at Tofino, B.C., run- . A transmitter in the ning by great circle arc to the intersec- aeronautical radionavigation service tion of 50° N., 125° W., thence along par- which radiates vertically a distinctive allel 50° N., to the intersection of 90° pattern for providing position informa- W., thence by great circle arc to the tion to aircraft. (RR) intersection of 45° N., 79°30′ W., thence Mean Power (of a radio transmitter). by great circle arc through the north- The average power supplied to the an- ernmost point of Drummondville, Que- tenna transmission line by a trans- bec (Lat. 45°52′ N., Long 72°30′ W.), mitter during an interval of time suffi- thence by great circle arc to 48°30′ N., ciently long compared with the lowest 70° W., thence by great circle arc frequency encountered in the modula- through the northernmost point of tion taken under normal operating Compbellton, N.B., thence by great cir- conditions. (RR) cle are through the northernmost point Meteorological Aids Service. A of Liverpool, N.S., at which point it radiocommunication service used for terminates. (FCC) meteorological, including hydrological, observation and exploration. (RR) Line C. Begins at the intersection of Meteorological-Satellite Service. An 70° N., 144° W., thence by great circle earth exploration-satellite service for arc to the intersection of 60° N., 143° meteorological purposes. (RR) W., thence by great circle arc so as to Mobile Earth Station. An earth station include all of the Alaskan Panhandle. in the mobile-satellite service intended (FCC) to be used while in motion or during Line D. Begins at the intersection of halts at unspecified points. (RR) ° ° 70 N., 138 W., thence by great circle Mobile-Satellite Service. A ° ′ ° arc to the intersection of 61 20 N., 139 radiocommunication service: W. (Burwash Landing), thence by great (1) Between mobile earth stations circle arc to the intersection of 60°45′ and one or more space stations, or be- N., 135° W., thence by great circle arc tween space stations used by this serv- to the intersection of 56° N., 128° W., ice; or thence south along 128° meridian to (2) Between mobile earth stations by Lat. 55° N., thence by great circle arc means of one or more space stations. to the intersection of 54° N., 130° W., thence by great circle arc to Port NOTE: This service may also include feeder links necessary for its operation. (RR) Clements, thence to the Pacific Ocean where it ends. (FCC) Mobile Service. A radiocommunication Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service. A service between mobile and land sta- mobile-satellite service in which mo- tions, or between mobile stations. (CV) bile earth stations are located on board Mobile Station. A station in the mo- ships; survival craft stations and emer- bile service intended to be used while gency position-indicating radiobeacon in motion or during halts at unspec- stations may also participate in this ified points. (RR) service. (RR) Multi-Satellite Link. A radio link be- Maritime Mobile Service. A mobile tween a transmitting earth station and service between coast stations and ship a receiving earth station through two stations, or between ship stations, or or more satellites, without any inter- between associated on-board commu- mediate earth station. nication stations; survival craft sta- NOTE: A multisatellite link comprises one tions and emergency position-indi- up-link, one or more satellite-to-satellite cating radiobeacon stations may also links and one down-link. (RR) participate in this service. (RR) National Telecommunications and In- Maritime Radionavigation-Satellite formation Administration (NTIA). An Service. A radionavigation-satellite agency of the United States Depart- service in which earth stations are lo- ment of Commerce that serves as the cated on board ships. (RR) President’s principal advisor on tele- Maritime Radionavigation Service. A communications and information pol- radionavigation service intended for icy issues. NTIA manages Federal use the benefit and for the safe operation of the radio spectrum and coordinates of ships. (RR) Federal use with the FCC. NTIA sets

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forth regulations for Federal use of the Out-of-band Emission. Emission on a radio spectrum within its Manual of frequency or frequencies immediately Regulations & Procedures for Federal outside the necessary bandwidth which Radio Frequency Management (NTIA results from the modulation process, Manual). (FCC) but excluding spurious emissions. (RR) Necessary Bandwidth. For a given Passive Sensor. A measuring instru- class of emission, the width of the fre- ment in the earth exploration-satellite quency band which is just sufficient to service or in the space research service ensure the transmission of information by means of which information is ob- at the rate and with the quality re- tained by reception of radio waves of quired under specified conditions. (RR) natural origin. (RR) Non-Voice, Non-Geostationary Mobile- Peak Envelope Power (of a radio trans- The average power supplied to Satellite Service. A mobile-satellite serv- mitter). ice reserved for use by non-geo- the antenna transmission line by a stationary satellites in the provision of transmitter during one radio frequency non-voice communications which may cycle at the crest of the modulation en- include satellite links between land velope taken under normal operating earth stations at fixed locations. conditions. (RR) The time elaps- Occupied Bandwidth. The width of a Period (of a satellite). frequency band such that, below the ing between two consecutive passages lower and above the upper frequency of a satellite through a characteristic limits, the mean powers emitted are point on its orbit. (RR) Permissible Interference.3 Observed or each equal to a specified percentage b/ 2 of the total mean power of a given predicted interference which complies emission. with quantitative interference and sharing criteria contained in these NOTE: Unless otherwise specified in an [ITU Radio] Regulations or in ITU–R ITU–R Recommendation for the appropriate Recommendations or in special agree- class of emission, the value of b/2 should be ments as provided for in these Regula- taken as 0.5%. (RR). tions. (RR) On-Board Communication Station. A Port Operations Service. A maritime low-powered mobile station in the mar- mobile service in or near a port, be- itime mobile service intended for use tween coast stations and ship stations, for internal communications on board or between ship stations, in which mes- a ship, or between a ship and its life- sages are restricted to those relating to boats and life-rafts during lifeboat the operational handling, the move- drills or operations, or for communica- ment and the safty of ships and, in tion within a group of vessels being emergency, to the safety of persons. towed or pushed, as well as for line NOTE: Messages which are of a public cor- handling and mooring instructions. respondence nature shall be excluded from (RR) this service. (RR) Orbit. The path, relative to a speci- fied frame of reference, described by . A coast station in the the centre of mass of a satellite or port operations service. (RR) other object in space subjected pri- Power. Whenever the power of a radio marily to natural forces, mainly the transmitter, etc. is referred to it shall force of gravity. (RR) be expressed in one of the following Out-of-band domain (of an emission). forms, according to the class of emis- The frequency range, immediately out- sion, using the arbitrary symbols indi- side the necessary bandwidth but ex- cated: cluding the spurious domain, in which (1) Peak envelope power (PX or pX); out-of-band emissions generally pre- (2) Mean power (PY or pY); dominate. Out-of-band emissions, de- (3) Carrier power (PZ or pZ). fined based on their source, occur in NOTE 1: For different classes of emission, the out-of-band domain and, to a lesser the relationships between peak envelope extent, in the spurious domain. Spu- power, mean power and carrier power, under rious emissions likewise may occur in the conditions of normal operation and of no the out-of-band domain as well as in the spurious domain. (RR) 3 See footnote under Accepted Interference.

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modulation, are contained in ITU–R Rec- Earth’s surface or another surface. ommendations which may be used as a guide. (RR) NOTE 2: For use in formulae, the symbol p Radio Astronomy. Astronomy based on denotes power expressed in watts and the the reception of radio waves of cosmic symbol P denotes power expressed in deci- origin. (RR) bels relative to a reference level. (RR) Radio Astronomy Service. A service in- Primary . A radiodetermination volving the use of radio astronomy. system based on the comparison of ref- (RR) erence signals with radio signals re- Radio Astronomy Station. A station in flected from the position to be deter- the radio astronomy service. (RR) mined. (RR) Radiobeacon Station. A station in the Protection Ratio. The minimum value radionavigation service the emissions of the wanted-to-unwanted signal of which are intended to enable a mo- ratio, usually expressed in decibels, at bile station to determine its bearing or the receiver input determined under direction in relation to radiobeacon specified conditions such that a speci- station. (RR) fied reception quality of the wanted Radiocommunication. Telecommuni- signal is achieved at the receiver out- cation by means of radio waves. (CS) put. (RR) (CV) Public Correspondence. Any tele- Radiocommunication Service. A service communication which the offices and as defined in this Section involving the stations must, by reason of their being transmission, emission and/or recep- at the disposal of the public, accept for tion of radio waves for specific tele- transmission. (CS) communication purposes. Pulsed FM Systems. A pulsed FM sys- NOTE: In these [international] Radio Regu- tem is a spread spectrum system in lations, unless otherwise stated, any which a RF carrier is modulated with a radiocommunication service relates to ter- fixed period and fixed duty cycle se- restrial radiocommunication. (RR) quence. At the beginning of each trans- Radiodetermination. The determina- mitted pulse, the carrier frequency is tion of the position, velocity and/or frequency modulated causing an addi- other characteristics of an object, or tional spreading of the carrier. The the obtaining of information relating pattern of the frequency modulation to these parameters, by means of the will depend upon the spreading func- propagation properties of radio waves. tion which is chosen. In some systems (RR) the spreading function is a linear FM Radiodetermination-Satellite Service. A chirp sweep, sweeping either up or radiocommunication service for the down in frequency. purpose of radiodetermination involv- Radar. A radiodetermination system ing the use or one of more space sta- based on the comparison of reference tions. This service may also include signals with radio signals reflected, or feeder links necessary for its own oper- retrainsmitted, from the position to be ation. (RR) determined. (RR) Radiodetermination Service. A (RACON). A trans- radiocommunication service for the mitter-receiver associated with a fixed purpose of radiodetermination. (RR) navigational mark which, when trig- Radiodetermination Station. A station gered by a radar, automatically re- in the radiodetermination serviice. turns a distinctive signal which can ap- (RR) pear on the display of the triggering Radio Direction-Finding. Radio- radar, providing range, bearing and determination using the reception of identification information. (RR) radio waves for the purpose of deter- Radiation. The outward flow of en- mining the direction of a station or ob- ergy from any source in the form of ject. (RR) radio waves. (RR) Radio Direction-Finding Station. A Radio. A general term applied to the radiodetermination station using radio use of radio waves. (RR) direction-finding. (RR) Radio Altimeter. Radionavigation Radiolocation. Radiodetermination equipment, on board an aircraft or used for purposes other than those of spacecraft or the spacecraft above the radionavigation. (RR)

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Radiolocation Land Station. A station Radio Waves or Hertzian Waves. Elec- in the radiolocation service not in- tromagnetic waves of frequencies arbi- tended to be used while in motion. (RR) trarily lower than 3,000 GHz, propa- Radiolocation Mobile Station. A sta- gated in space without aritificial tion in the radiolocation service in- guide. (RR) tended to be used while in motion or Reduced Carrier Single-Sideband Emis- during halts at unspecified points. (RR) sion. A single-sideband emission in Radiolocation Service. A radio- which the degree of carrier suppession determination service for the purpose enables the carrier to be reconstrituted of radiolocation. (RR) and to be used for . (RR) Radionavigation. Radiodetermination Reference Frequency. A frequency hav- used for the purposes of navigation, in- ing a fixed and specified position with cluding obstruction warning. respect to the assigned frequency. The Radionavigation Land Station. A sta- displacement of this frequency with re- tion in the radionavigation service not spect to the assigned frequency has the intended to be used while in motion. same absolute value and sign that the (RR) displacement of the characteristic fre- Radionavigation Mobile Station. A sta- quency has with respect to the centre tion in the radionavigation service in- of the frequency band occupied by the tended to be used while in motion or emission. (RR) during halts at unspecified points. (RR) Reflecting Satellite. A satellite in- Radionavigation-Satellite Service. A tended to reflect radiocommunication radiodetermination-satellite service signals. (RR) used for the purpose of radio- Right-Hand (or Clockwise) Polarized navigation. This service may also in- Wave. An Elliptically or circularly-po- clude feeder links necessary for its op- larized wave, in which the electric field eration. (RR) vector, observed in any fixed plane, Radionavigation Service. A radiod- normal to the direction of propagation, etermination service for the purpose of whilst looking in the direction of prop- radionavigation. (RR) agation, rotates with time in a right- . An automatic radio hand or clockwise direction. (RR) transmitter in the meteorological aids Safety Service. Any service usually carried on an aircraft, radiocommunication service used per- free ballon, kite or parachute, and manently or temporarily for the safe- which transmits meteorological data. guarding of human life and property. (RR) (RR) Radiotelegram. A telegram, origi- Satellite. A body which revolves nating in or intended for a mobile sta- around another body of preponderant tion or a mobile earth station trans- mass and which has a motion primarily mitted on all or part of its route over and permanently determined by the the radiocommunication channels of force of attraction of that other body. the mobile service or of the mobile-sat- (RR) ellite service. (RR) Satellite Link. A radio link between a Radiotelemetry. Telemetry by means transmitting earth station and a re- of radio waves. (RR) ceiving earth station through one sat- Call. A call, ellite. A satellite link comprises one originating in or intended for a mobile up-link and one down-link. (RR) station or a mobile earth station, Satellite Network. A satellite system transmitted on all or part of its route or a part of a satellite system, con- over the radiocommunication channels sisting of only one satellite and the co- of the mobile service or of the mobile- operating earth stations. (RR) satellite service. (RR) Satellite System. A space system using Radiotelex Call. A call, origi- one or more artificial earth satellites. nating in or intended for a mobile sta- (RR) tion or a mobile earth station, trans- Secondary Radar. A radiodetermin- mitted on all or part of its route over ation system based on the comparison the radiocommunication channels of of reference signals with radio signals the mobile service or the mobile-sat- retransmitted from the position to be ellite service. (RR) determined. (RR)

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Semi-Duplex Operation.4 A method above-listed operating parameters or which is simplex operation on one end circumstances under which the radio of the circuit and duplex operation at transmits must be certified as software the other. (RR) defined radios. Simplex Operation.4 Operating method Spacecraft. A man-made vehicle in which transmission is made possible which is intended to go beyond the alternatively in each direction of a major portion of the Earth’s atmos- telecommunication channel, for exam- phere. (RR) ple, by means of manual control. Space Operation Service. A . A mobile earth radiocommunication service concerned station in the maritime mobile-sat- exclusively with the operation of ellite service located on board ship. spacecraft, in particular space track- (RR) ing, space telemetry, and space tele- Ship Movement Service. A safety serv- command. ice in the maritime mobile service other than a port operations service, NOTE: These functions will normally be between coast stations and ship sta- provided within the service in which the tions, or between ship stations, in space station is operating. (RR) which messages are restricted to those Space Radiocommunication. Any relating to the movement of ships. radiocommunication involving the use Messages which are of a public cor- of one or more space stations or the respondence nature shall be excluded use of one or more reflecting satellites from this service. (RR) or other objects in space. (RR) Ship’s Emergency Transmitter. A ship’s Space Research Service. A transmitter to be used exclusively on a radiocommunication service in which distress frequency for distress, urgency spacecraft or other objects in space are or safety purposes. (RR) used for scientific or technological re- . A mobile station in the search purposes. (RR) maritime mobile service located on Space Station. A station located on an board a vessel which is not perma- object which is beyond, is intended to nently moored, other than a survival go beyond, or has been beyond, the craft station. (RR) major portion of the Earth’s atmos- Simplex Operation. Operating method phere. (RR) in which transmission is made possible alternatively in each direction of a Space System. Any group of cooper- telecommunication channel, for exam- ating Earth stations and/or space sta- ple, by means of manual control. 5 (RR) tions employing space Single-Sideband Emission. An ampli- radiocommunication for specific pur- tude modulated emission with one side- poses. (RR) band only. (RR) Space Telecommand. The use of Software defined radio. A radio that radiocommunication for the trans- includes a transmitter in which the op- mission of signals to a space station to erating parameters of frequency range, initiate, modify or terminate functions modulation type or maximum output of equipment on a space object, power (either radiated or conducted), incuding the space station. (RR) or the circumstances under which the Space Telemetry. The use of telemetry transmitter operates in accordance for transmission for a space station of with Commission rules, can be altered results of measurements made in a by making a change in software with- spacecraft, including those relating to out making any changes to hardware the functioning of the spacecraft. (RR) components that affect the radio fre- Space Tracking. Determination of the quency emissions. In accordance with orbit, velocity or instanteneous posi- § 2.944 of this part, only radios in which tion of an object in space by means of the software is designed or expected to radiodetermination, excluding primary be modified by a party other than the radar, for the purpose of following the manufacturer and would affect the movement of the object. (RR) Special Service. A 4 See footnote under Duplex Operation. radiocommunication service, not oth- 5 (See footnote under Duplex Operations.) erwise defined in this Section, carried

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on exclusively for specific needs of gen- NOTE: Each station shall be classified by eral utility, and not open to public cor- the service in which it operates permanently respondence. (RR) or temporarily. (RR) Spread Spectrum Systems. A spread Suppressed Carrier Single-Sideband spectrum system is an information Emission. A single-sideband emission in bearing communications system in which the carrier is virtually sup- which: (1) Information is conveyed by pressed and not intended to be used for modulation of a carrier by some con- demodulation. (RR) ventional means, (2) the bandwidth is Survival Craft Station. A mobile sta- deliberately widened by means of a tion in the maritime mobile service or spreading function over that which the aeronautical mobile service in- would be needed to transmit the infor- tended solely for survival purposes and mation alone. (In some spread spec- located on any lifeboat, life-raft or trum systems, a portion of the infor- other survival equipment. (RR) mation being conveyed by the system Telecommand. The use of tele- may be contained in the spreading communication for the transmission of function.) signals to initiate, modify or terminate functions of equipment at a distance. Spurious domain (of an emission): The (RR) frequency range beyond the out-of- Telecommunication. Any transmission, band domain in which spurious emis- emission or reception of signs, signals, sions generally predominate. (RR) writings, images and sounds or intel- Spurious Emission. Emission on a fre- ligence of any nature by wire, radio, quency or frequencies which are out- optical or other electromagnetic sys- side the necessary bandwidth and the tems. (CS) level of which may be reduced without Telegram. Written matter intended to affecting the corresponding trans- be transmitted by telegraphy for deliv- mission of information. Spurious emis- ery to the addressee. This term also in- sions include harmonic emissions, cludes radiotelegrams unless otherwise parasitic emissions, intermodulation specified. (CS) products and frequency conversion products, but exclude out-of-band emis- NOTE: In this definition the term teleg- raphy has the same general meaning as de- sions. (RR) fined in the Convention. Standard Frequency and Time Signal- 5 Satellite Service. A radiocommunication Telegraphy. A form of telecommuni- service using space stations on earth cation in which the transmitted infor- satellites for the same purposes as mation is intended to be recorded on those of the standard frequency and arrival as a graphic document; the time signal service. transmitted information may some- times be presented in an alternative NOTE: This service may also include feeder form or may be stored for subsequent links necessary for its operation. (RR) use. (CS) Standard Frequency and Time Signal Telemetry. The use of telecommuni- Service. A radiocommunication service cation for automatically indicating or for scientific, technical and other pur- recording measurements at a distance poses, providing the transmission of from the measuring instrument. (RR) specified frequencies, time signals, or Telephony. A form of telecommuni- cation primarily intended for the ex- both, of stated high precision, intended change of information in the form of for general reception. (RR) speech. (CS) Standard Frequency and Time Signal Television. A form of telecommuni- Station. A station in the standard fre- cation for the transmission of tran- quency and time signal service. (RR) sient images of fixed or moving ob- Station. One or more transmitters or jects. (RR) receivers or a combination of transmit- ters and receivers, including the acces- 5 A graphic document records information sory equipment, necessary at one loca- in a permanent form and is capable of being tion for carrying on a filed and consulted; it may take the form of radiocommunication service, or the written or printed matter or of a fixed radio astronomy service. image.

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Terrestrial Radiocommunication. Any Subpart B—Allocation, Assign- radiocommunication other than space ment, and Use of Radio Fre- radiocommunication or radio astron- omy. (RR) quencies Terrestrial Station. A station effecting terrestrial radiocommunication. SOURCE: 49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, unless otherwise noted. NOTE: In these [international Radio] Regu- lations, unless otherwise stated, any station § 2.100 International regulations in is a terrestrial station. (RR) force. Time Hopping Systems. A time hopping The Radio Regulations of the Inter- system is a spread spectrum system in national Telecommunication Union which the period and duty cycle of a (Radio Regulations) (Edition of 2012) pulsed RF carrier are varied in a have been incorporated to the extent pseudorandom manner under the con- practicable in this part, except that trol of a coded sequence. Time hopping is often used effectively with frequency the International Table within § 2.106 hopping to form a hybrid time-division, has been updated to reflect the Radio multiple-access (TDMA) spread spec- Regulations (Edition of 2016). trum system. [85 FR 38632, June 26, 2020] Transponder. A transmitter-receiver facility the function of which is to § 2.101 Frequency and wavelength transmit signals automatically when bands. the proper interrogation is received. (a) The radio spectrum shall be sub- (FCC) divided into nine frequency bands, Tropospheric Scatter. The propagation which shall be designated by progres- of radio waves by scattering as a result sive whole numbers in accordance with of irregularities or discontinuities in the following table. As the unit of fre- the physical properties of the tropo- sphere. (RR) quency is the hertz (Hz), frequencies Unwanted Emissions. Consist of spu- shall be expressed: rious emissions and out-of-band emis- (1) In kilohertz (kHz), up to and in- sions. (RR) cluding 3 000 kHz; (2) In megahertz (MHz), above 3 MHz, [49 FR 2368, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 50 up to and including 3 000 MHz; FR 25239, June 18, 1985; 51 FR 37399, Oct. 22, 1986; 52 FR 7417, Mar. 11, 1987; 54 FR 49980, (3) In gigahertz (GHz), above 3 GHz, Dec. 4, 1990; 55 FR 28761, July 13, 1990; 56 FR up to and including 3 000 GHz. 42703, Aug. 29, 1991; 58 FR 68058, Dec. 23, 1993; (b) However, where adherence to 62 FR 26242, May 13, 1997; 65 FR 60109, Oct. 10, these provisions would introduce seri- 2000; 66 FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 68 FR 74330, ous difficulties, for example in connec- Dec. 23, 2003; 70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005; 70 FR 46583, Aug. 10, 2005; 71 FR 15619, Mar. 29, 2006; tion with the notification and registra- 72 FR 31192, June 6, 2007; 73 FR 25421, May 6, tion of frequencies, the lists of fre- 2008; 75 FR 62933, Oct. 13, 2010; 78 FR 25161, quencies and related matters, reason- Apr. 29, 2013; 80 FR 38823, July 7, 2015] able departures may be made.1

TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (b)

Frequency range (lower limit exclusive, upper Band No. Symbols limit inclusive) Corresponding metric subdivision

4 ...... VLF 3 to 30 kHz ...... Myriametric waves. 5 ...... LF 30 to 300 kHz ...... Kilometric waves. 6 ...... MF 300 to 3 000 kHz ...... Hectometric waves. 7 ...... HF 3 to 30 MHz ...... Decametric waves. 8 ...... VHF 30 to 300 MHz ...... Metric waves. 9 ...... UHF 300 to 3 000 MHz ...... Decimetric waves. 10 ...... SHF 3 to 30 GHz ...... Centimetric waves.

1 In the application of the ITU Radio Regu- MHz: For frequencies above 28 000 kHz up lations, the Radiocommunication Bureau to 10 500 MHz inclusive; and uses the following units: GHz: For frequencies above 10 500 MHz. kHz: For frequencies up to 28 000 kHz inclu- sive;

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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (b)—Continued

Frequency range (lower limit exclusive, upper Band No. Symbols limit inclusive) Corresponding metric subdivision

11 ...... EHF 30 to 300 GHz ...... Millimetric waves. 12 ...... 300 to 3 000 GHz ...... Decimillimetric waves. Note 1: ‘‘Band N’’ (N = band number) extends from 0.3 × 10N Hz to 3 × 10N Hz. Note 2: Prefix: k = kilo (103), M = mega (106), G = giga (109).

(c) In communications between ad- (4) In the event a band is reallocated ministrations and the ITU, no names, so as to delete its availability for use symbols or abbreviations should be by a particular service, the Commis- used for the various frequency bands sion may provide for the further in- other than those specified in this sec- terim use of the band by stations in tion. that service for a temporary, specific period of time. [70 FR 46583, Aug. 10, 2005; 70 FR 53074, Sept. (c) Non-Federal stations may be au- 7, 2005; 75 FR 62933, Oct. 13, 2010; 80 FR 38823, July 7, 2015; 85 FR 38632, June 26, 2020] thorized to use Federal frequencies in the bands above 25 MHz: § 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. (1) If the Commission finds, after con- sultations with the appropriate Federal (a) Except as otherwise provided in agency or agencies, that such use is this section, the assignment of fre- necessary for coordination of Federal quencies and frequency bands to all and non-Federal activities. Such oper- stations and classes of stations and the ations must meet the following re- licensing and authorizing of the use of quirements: all such frequencies between 8.3 kHz (i) Non-Federal operation on Federal and 275 GHz, and the actual use of such frequencies shall conform with the con- frequencies for radiocommunication or ditions agreed upon by the Commission for any other purpose, including the and NTIA; transfer of energy by radio, shall be in (ii) Such operations shall be in ac- accordance with the Table of Fre- cordance with NTIA rules governing quency Allocations in § 2.106. the service to which the frequencies in- (b) On the condition that harmful in- volved are allocated; terference will not be caused to serv- (iii) Such operations shall not cause ices operating in accordance with the harmful interference to Federal sta- Table of Frequency Allocations the fol- tions and, should harmful interference lowing exceptions to paragraph (a) of result, that the interfering non-Federal this section may be authorized: operation shall immediately termi- (1) In individual cases the Commis- nate; and sion may, without rule making pro- (iv) Non-Federal operation has been ceedings, authorize on a temporary certified as necessary by the Federal basis only, the use of frequencies not in agency involved and this certification accordance with the Table of Fre- has been furnished, in writing, to the quency Allocations for projects of non-Federal licensee with which com- short duration or emergencies where munication is required; or the Commission finds that important (2) Pursuant to the provisions of or exceptional circumstances require § 90.25 of this chapter, provided that such utilization. Such authorizations such operations shall not cause harm- are not intended to develop a service to ful interference to Federal stations be operated on frequencies other than and, should harmful interference re- those allocated such service. sult, that the interfering non-Federal (2) [Reserved] operation shall immediately termi- (3) Experimental stations, pursuant nate. to part 5 of this chapter, may be au- (d) Aircraft stations may commu- thorized the use of any frequency or nicate with stations of the maritime frequency band not exclusively allo- mobile service. They shall then con- cated to the passive services (including form to those provisions of the inter- the radio astronomy service). national Radio Regulations which relate

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to the maritime mobile service. For to stations in the fixed service to oper- this purpose aircraft stations should ate on frequencies below 25 MHz. use the frequencies allocated to the (i) With respect to aeronautical fixed maritime mobile service. However, stations, only when a showing can be having regard to interference which made that more suitable facilities are may be caused by aircraft stations at not available. high altitudes, maritime mobile fre- (ii) With respect to fixed stations, ex- quencies in the bands above 30 MHz cept aeronautical fixed stations, only shall not be used by aircraft stations in to: any specific area without the prior (A) Provide communication circuits agreement of all administrations of the in emergency and/or disaster situa- area in which interference is likely to tions, where safety of life and property be caused. In particular, aircraft sta- are concerned; tions operating in Region 1 should not (B) Provide standby and/or backup fa- use frequencies in the bands above 30 cilities to satellite and cable circuits MHz allocated to the maritime mobile used for international public cor- service by virtue of any agreement be- respondence; tween administrations in that Region. (C) Provide standby and/or backup (e) Non-Federal services operating on communications circuits to regular do- frequencies in the band 25–50 MHz must mestic communication circuits which recognize that it is shared with various have been disrupted by disasters and/or services of other countries; that harm- emergencies; ful interference may be caused by (D) Provide communication circuits skywave signals received from distant wholly within the State of Alaska and stations of all services of the United the United States insular areas in the States and other countries radiating Pacific; and power on frequencies in this band; and (E) Provide communication circuits that no protection from such harmful to support operations which are highly interference generally can be expected. important to the national interest and Persons desiring to avoid such harmful where other means of telecommuni- interference should consider operation cation are unavailable. on available frequencies higher in the (2) Only in the following cir- radio spectrum not generally subject to cumstances will authority be extended this type of difficulty. to stations in the land mobile service to operate below 25 MHz. (f) The stations of a service shall use (i) Provide communication circuits frequencies so separated from the lim- in emergency and/or disaster situa- its of a band allocated to that service tions, where safety of life and property as not to cause harmful interference to are concerned; allocated services in immediately ad- (ii) Provide standby and/or backup joining frequency bands. communications circuits to regular do- (g) In the bands above 25 MHz which mestic communication circuits which are allocated to the non-Federal land have been disrupted by disasters and/or mobile service, fixed stations may be emergencies; authorized on the following conditions: (iii) Provide communication circuits (1) That such stations are authorized wholly within the State of Alaska and in the service shown in Column 5 of the the United States insular areas in the Table of Frequency Allocations in the Pacific; and band in question; (iv) Provide communication circuits (2) That harmful interference will not to support operations which are highly be caused to services operating in ac- important to the national interest and cordance with the Table of Frequency where other means of telecommuni- Allocations. cation are unavailable. (h) Special provisions regarding the (3) Except in the State of Alaska and use of spectrum allocated to the fixed the United States Pacific insular areas, and land mobile services below 25 MHz the Commission does not intend to by non-Federal stations. seek international protection for as- (1) Only in the following cir- signments made pursuant to para- cumstances will authority be extended graphs (h) (1)(ii) and (2) of this section;

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this results in the following con- 799–805 MHz and 4940–4990 MHz public straints upon the circuits/assignments. safety bands with non-Federal entities (i) The Commission will not accept if the Commission finds such use nec- responsibility for protection of the cir- essary; where: cuits from harmful interference caused (1) The stations are used for inter- by foreign operations. operability or part of a Federal/non- (ii) In the event that a complaint of Federal shared or joint-use system; harmful interference resulting from op- (2) The Federal entity obtains the ap- eration of these circuits is received proval of the non-Federal (State/local from a foreign source, the offending government) licensee(s) or applicant(s) circuit(s) must cease operation on the involved; particular frequency concerned. (3) Federal operation is in accordance (iii) In order to accommodate the sit- with the Commission’s Rules governing uations described in paragraphs (h)(3) operation of this band and conforms (i) and (ii) of this section, equipments with any conditions agreed upon by the shall be capable of transmitting and re- Commission and NTIA; and ceiving on any frequency in the bands (4) Interoperability, shared or joint- assigned to the particular operation use systems are the subject of a mutual and capable of immediate change agreement between the Federal and among the frequencies. non-Federal entities. This section does not preclude other arrangements or [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, 70 FR 46585, Aug. 10, agreements as permitted under part 90 2005, as amended at 78 FR 25161, Apr. 29, 2013; of the rules. See 47 CFR 90.179 and 82 FR 27185, June 14, 2017; 83 FR 19977, May 7, 2018; 85 FR 38633, June 26, 2020] 90.421 of this chapter. (c) Federal stations may be author- § 2.103 Federal use of non-Federal fre- ized by the First Responder Network quencies. Authority to use channels in the 758– (a) Federal stations may be author- 769 MHz and 788–799 MHz public safety ized to use non-Federal frequencies in bands. the bands above 25 MHz (except the 758– [63 FR 58650, Nov. 2, 1998, as amended at 68 775 MHz and 788–805 MHz public safety FR 38638, June 30, 2003; 70 FR 46586, Aug. 10, bands) if the Commission finds that 2005; 72 FR 48843, Aug. 24, 2007; 79 FR 596, Jan. such use is necessary for coordination 6, 2014] of Federal and non-Federal activities: § 2.104 International Table of Fre- Provided, however, that: quency Allocations. (1) Federal operation on non-Federal frequencies shall conform with the con- (a) The International Table of Fre- ditions agreed upon by the Commission quency Allocations is subdivided into and NTIA (the more important of the Region 1 Table (column 1 of § 2.106), which are contained in paragraphs the Region 2 Table (column 2 of § 2.106), and the Region 3 Table (column 3 of (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section); § 2.106). The International Table is in- (2) Such operations shall be in ac- cluded for informational purposes only. cordance with Commission rules gov- (b) Regions. For the allocation of fre- erning the service to which the fre- quencies the International Tele- quencies involved are allocated; communication Union (ITU) has di- (3) Such operations shall not cause vided the world into three Regions 1 as harmful interference to non-Federal shown in Figure 1 of this section and stations and, should harmful inter- described as follows: ference result, that the interfering (1) Region 1. Region 1 includes the Federal operation shall immediately area limited on the east by line A terminate; and (lines A, B and C are defined below) and (4) Federal operation has been cer- on the west by line B, excluding any of tified as necessary by the non-Federal the territory of the Islamic Republic of licensees involved and this certifi- cation has been furnished, in writing, 1 It should be noted that where the words to the Federal agency with which com- ‘‘regions’’ or ‘‘regional’’ are without a cap- munication is required. ital ‘‘R,’’ they do not relate to the three Re- (b) Federal stations may be author- gions here defined for purposes of frequency ized to use channels in the 769–775 MHz, allocation.

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Iran which lies between these limits. It special geographical areas and they are also includes the whole of the territory defined as follows: of Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian (1) The term ‘‘African Broadcasting Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mon- Area’’ means: golia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, (i) African countries, parts of coun- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and tries, territories and groups of terri- Ukraine and the area to the north of tories situated between the parallels the Russian Federation which lies be- 40° South and 30° North; tween lines A and C. (ii) Islands in the Indian Ocean west (2) Region 2. Region 2 includes the of meridian 60° East of Greenwich, situ- area limited on the east by line B and ated between the parallel 40° South and on the west by line C. the great circle arc joining the points (3) Region 3. Region 3 includes the 45° East, 11°30′ North and 60° East, 15° area limited on the east by line C and North; and on the west by line A, except any of the (iii) Islands in the Atlantic Ocean territory of Armenia, Azerbaijan, the east of line B, situated between the Russian Federation, Georgia, parallels 40° South and 30° North. Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, (2) The ‘‘European Broadcasting Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Area’’ is bounded on the west by the Turkey and Ukraine and the area to western boundary of Region 1, on the the north of the Russian Federation. It east by the meridian 40° East of Green- also includes that part of the territory wich and on the south by the parallel of the Islamic Republic of Iran lying 30° North so as to include the northern outside of those limits. part of Saudi Arabia and that part of (4) The lines A, B and C are defined as those countries bordering the Medi- follows: terranean within these limits. In addi- (i) Line A. Line A extends from the tion, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and North Pole along meridian 40° East of those parts of the territories of Iraq, Greenwich to parallel 40° North; thence Jordan, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey by great circle arc to the intersection and Ukraine lying outside the above of meridian 60° East and the Tropic of limits are included in the European Cancer; thence along the meridian 60° Broadcasting Area. East to the South Pole. (3) The ‘‘European Maritime Area’’ is (ii) Line B. Line B extends from the bounded to the north by a line extend- North Pole along meridian 10° West of ing along parallel 72° North from its Greenwich to its intersection with par- intersection with meridian 55° East of allel 72° North; thence by great circle Greenwich to its intersection with me- arc to the intersection of meridian 50° ridian 5° West, then along meridian 5° West and parallel 40° North; thence by West to its intersection with parallel great circle arc to the intersection of 67° North, thence along parallel 67° meridian 20° West and parallel 10° North to its intersection with meridian South; thence along meridian 20° West 32° West; to the west by a line extend- to the South Pole. ing along meridian 32° West to its (iii) Line C. Line C extends from the intersection with parallel 30° North; to North Pole by great circle arc to the the south by a line extending along intersection of parallel 65°30′ North parallel 30° North to its intersection with the international boundary in with meridian 43° East; to the east by Bering Strait; thence by great circle a line extending along meridian 43° arc to the intersection of meridian 165° East to its intersection with parallel East of Greenwich and parallel 50° 60° North, thence along parallel 60° North; thence by great circle arc to the North to its intersection with meridian intersection of meridian 170° West and 55° East and thence along meridian 55° parallel 10° North; thence along par- East to its intersection with parallel allel 10° North to its intersection with 72° North. meridian 120° West; thence along me- (4) The ‘‘Tropical Zone’’ (see Figure 1 ridian 120° West to the South Pole. of this section) is defined as: (c) Areas. To further assist in the (i) The whole of that area in Region international allocation of the radio 2 between the Tropics of Cancer and spectrum, the ITU has established five Capricorn.

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(ii) The whole of that area in Regions gion, or in a particular country, this is 1 and 3 contained between the parallels a secondary service (see paragraph 30° North and 35° South with the addi- (d)(3) of this section). tion of: (5) Where a band is indicated in a (A) The area contained between the footnote of the International Table as meridians 40° East and 80° East of allocated to a service ‘‘on a primary Greenwich and the parallels 30° North basis’’, in an area smaller than a Re- and 40° North; and gion, or in a particular country, this is (B) That part of Libyan Arab a primary service only in that area or Jamahiriya north of parallel 30° North. country. (iii) In Region 2, the Tropical Zone (e) Additional allocations. (1) Where a may be extended to parallel 33° North, band is indicated in a footnote of the subject to special agreements between International Table as ‘‘also allocated’’ the countries concerned in that Region to a service in an area smaller than a (see Article 6 of the ITU Radio Regula- Region, or in a particular country, this tions). is an ‘‘additional’’ allocation, i.e. an al- (5) A sub-Region is an area consisting location which is added in this area or of two or more countries in the same in this country to the service or serv- Region. ices which are indicated in the Inter- (d) Categories of services and alloca- national Table. tions. (1) Primary and secondary serv- (2) If the footnote does not include ices. Where, in a box of the Inter- any restriction on the service or serv- national Table in § 2.106, a band is indi- ices concerned apart from the restric- cated as allocated to more than one tion to operate only in a particular service, either on a worldwide or Re- area or country, stations of this service gional basis, such services are listed in or these services shall have equality of the following order: right to operate with stations of the (i) Services the names of which are other primary service or services indi- printed in ‘‘capitals’’ (example: cated in the International Table. FIXED); these are called ‘‘primary’’ (3) If restrictions are imposed on an services; and additional allocation in addition to the (ii) Services the names of which are restriction to operate only in a par- printed in ‘‘normal characters’’ (exam- ticular area or country, this is indi- ple: Mobile); these are called ‘‘sec- cated in the footnote of the Inter- ondary’’ services (see paragraph (d)(3) national Table. of this section). (f) Alternative allocations. (1) Where a (2) Additional remarks shall be print- band is indicated in a footnote of the ed in normal characters (example: MO- International Table as ‘‘allocated’’ to BILE except aeronautical mobile). one or more services in an area smaller (3) Stations of a secondary service: than a Region, or in a particular coun- (i) Shall not cause harmful inter- try, this is an ‘‘alternative’’ allocation, ference to stations of primary services i.e. an allocation which replaces, in to which frequencies are already as- this area or in this country, the alloca- signed or to which frequencies may be tion indicated in the Table. assigned at a later date; (2) If the footnote does not include (ii) Cannot claim protection from any restriction on stations of the serv- harmful interference from stations of a ice or services concerned, apart from primary service to which frequencies the restriction to operate only in a par- are already assigned or may be as- ticular area or country, these stations signed at a later date; and of such a service or services shall have (iii) Can claim protection, however, an equality of right to operate with from harmful interference from sta- stations of the primary service or serv- tions of the same or other secondary ices, indicated in the International service(s) to which frequencies may be Table, to which the band is allocated in assigned at a later date. other areas or countries. (4) Where a band is indicated in a (3) If restrictions are imposed on sta- footnote of the International Table as tions of a service to which an alter- allocated to a service ‘‘on a secondary native allocation is made, in addition basis’’ in an area smaller than a Re- to the restriction to operate only in a

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particular country or area, this is indi- (2) The frequency band referred to in cated in the footnote. each allocation is indicated in the left- (g) Miscellaneous provisions. (1) Where hand top corner of the part of the it is indicated in the International Table concerned. Table that a service or stations in a (3) Within each of the categories service may operate in a specific fre- specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this sec- quency band subject to not causing tion, services are listed in alphabetical harmful interference to another service order according to the French lan- or to another station in the same serv- guage. The order of listing does not in- ice, this means also that the service dicate relative priority within each which is subject to not causing harmful category. interference cannot claim protection (4) In the case where there is a par- from harmful interference caused by enthetical addition to an allocation in the other service or other station in the International Table, that service the same service. allocation is restricted to the type of (2) Where it is indicated in the Inter- operation so indicated. national Table that a service or sta- (5) The footnote references which ap- tions in a service may operate in a spe- pear in the International Table below cific frequency band subject to not the allocated service or services apply claiming protection from another serv- to more than one of the allocated serv- ice or from another station in the same ices, or to the whole of the allocation service, this means also that the serv- concerned. ice which is subject to not claiming (6) The footnote references which ap- protection shall not cause harmful in- pear to the right of the name of a serv- terference to the other service or other ice are applicable only to that par- station in the same service. ticular service. (3) Except if otherwise specified in a footnote, the term ‘‘fixed service’’, (7) In certain cases, the names of where appearing in the International countries appearing in the footnotes Table, does not include systems using have been simplified in order to short- ionospheric scatter propagation. en the text. (h) Description of the International (8) The international footnotes shown Table of Frequency Allocations. (1) The in the International Table are applica- heading of the International Table in- ble only to the relationships between cludes three columns, each of which the United States and other countries corresponds to one of the Regions (see (unless a reference to an international paragraph (b) of this section). Where an footnote has been added to the United allocation occupies the whole of the States Table of Frequency Alloca- width of the Table or only one or two tions). of the three columns, this is a world- [65 FR 4636, Jan. 31, 2000, as amended at 70 wide allocation or a Regional alloca- FR 46586, Aug. 10, 2005; 75 FR 62933, Oct. 13, tion, respectively. 2010; 85 FR 38633, June 26, 2020]

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§ 2.105 United States Table of Fre- eral sectors either on an exclusive or quency Allocations. shared basis for use by one or more (a) The United States Table of Fre- radio services. In the case where an al- quency Allocations (United States location has been made to more than Table) is subdivided into the Federal one service, such services are listed in Table of Frequency Allocations (Fed- the following order: eral Table, column 4 of § 2.106) and the (i) Services, the names of which are non-Federal Table of Frequency Allo- printed in ‘‘capitals’’ [example: cations (non-Federal Table, column 5 FIXED]; these are called ‘‘primary’’ of § 2.106). The United States Table is services; based on the Region 2 Table because (ii) Services, the names of which are the relevant area of jurisdiction is lo- printed in ‘‘normal characters’’ [exam- cated primarily in Region 2 1 (i.e., the ple: Mobile]; these are called ‘‘sec- 50 States, the District of Columbia, the ondary’’ services. Caribbean insular areas, 2 and some of (2) Stations of a secondary service: the Pacific insular areas). 3 The Federal (i) Shall not cause harmful inter- Table is administered by NTIA 4 and ference to stations of primary services the non-Federal Table is administered to which frequencies are already as- by the Federal Communications Com- signed or to which frequencies may be mission (FCC). 5 assigned at a later date; (b) In the United States, radio spec- (ii) Cannot claim protection from trum may be allocated to either Fed- harmful interference from stations of a eral or non-Federal use exclusively, or primary service to which frequencies for shared use. In the case of shared are already assigned or may be as- use, the type of service(s) permitted signed at a later date; and need not be the same [e.g., Federal (iii) Can claim protection, however, FIXED, non-Federal MOBILE]. The from harmful interference from sta- terms used to designate categories of tions of the same or other secondary services and allocations 6 in columns 4 service(s) to which frequencies may be and 5 of § 2.106 correspond to the terms assigned at a later date. in the ITU Radio Regulations. (d) Format of the United States Table. (c) Category of services. (1) Any seg- (1) The frequency band referred to in ment of the radio spectrum may be al- each allocation, column 4 for Federal located to the Federal and/or non-Fed- operations and column 5 for non-Fed- eral operations, is indicated in the left- 1 See 2.104(b) for definitions of the ITU Re- hand top corner of the column. If there gions. is no service or footnote indicated for a 2 The operation of stations in the U.S. insu- frequency band in column 4, then the lar areas located in Region 2 is generally Federal sector has no access to that governed by the United States Table. The band except as provided for by § 2.103. If U.S. insular areas located in Region 2 are comprised of the Caribbean insular areas and there is no service or footnote indi- two of the eleven Pacific insular areas. The cated for a frequency band in column 5, Caribbean insular areas are Puerto Rico, the then the non-Federal sector has no ac- United States Virgin Islands, and Navassa Is- cess to that band except as provided for land. The Pacific insular areas located in Re- by § 2.102. gion 2 are Johnston Atoll and Midway Atoll. (2) When the type of service(s) per- 3 The operation of stations in the Pacific mitted and any applicable footnote(s) insular areas located in Region 3 is generally governed by the Region 3 Table (i.e., column are the same for a frequency band in 3 of § 2.106). The Pacific insular areas located the Federal Table and the non-Federal in Region 3 are American Samoa, Guam, the Table, columns 4 and 5 are merged, in- Northern Mariana Islands, Baker Island, dicating that the frequency band is Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Kingman shared between the Federal and non- Reef, Palmyra Island, and Wake Island. Federal sectors under the same condi- 4 Section 305(a) of the Communications Act tions. of 1934, as amended. See Public Law 102–538, (3) The Federal Table, given in col- 106 Stat. 3533 (1992). 5 The Communications Act of 1934, as umn 4, is included for informational amended. purposes only. 6 The radio services are defined in 47 CFR (4) In the case where there is a par- 2.1. enthetical addition to an allocation in

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the United States Table [example: notes are referenced to the North FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-earth)], American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). that service allocation is restricted to (e) Rule part cross-references. If a fre- the type of operation so indicated. quency or frequency band has been al- (5) The following symbols are used to located to a radiocommunication serv- designate footnotes in the United ice in the non-Federal Table, then a States Table: cross reference may be added to the (i) Any footnote number consisting of pertinent FCC Rule part (column 6 of ‘‘5.’’ followed by one or more digits,7 § 2.106) or, where greater specificity e.g., 5.53, denotes an international foot- would be useful, to the pertinent sub- note. Where an international footnote part. For example, the band 849–851 is applicable, without modification, to MHz is allocated to the aeronautical both Federal and non-Federal oper- mobile service for non-Federal use, ations, the Commission places the foot- rules for the use of the 849–851 MHz note in both the Federal Table and the band have been added to part 22—Pub- non-Federal Table (columns 4 and 5) lic Mobile Services (47 CFR part 22), and the international footnote is bind- and a cross reference, Public Mobile ing on both Federal users and non-Fed- (22), has been added in column 6 of eral licensees. If, however, an inter- § 2.106. The exact use that can be made national footnote pertains to a service of any given frequency or frequency allocated only for Federal or non-Fed- band (e.g., channeling plans, allowable eral use, the international footnote emissions, etc.) is given in the FCC will be placed only in the affected Rule part(s) so indicated. The FCC Table. For example, footnote 5.142 per- tains only to the amateur service, and Rule parts in this column are not allo- thus, footnote 5.142 is shown only in cations, may apply to only a portion of the non-Federal Table. a band, and are provided for informa- (ii) Any footnote consisting of the tional purposes only. This column also letters ‘‘US’’ followed by one or more may contain explanatory notes for in- digits,7 e.g., US7, denotes a stipulation formational purposes only. affecting both Federal and non-Federal NOTE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (e): The radio fre- operations. United States footnotes ap- quency devices authorized pursuant to 47 pear in both the Federal Table and the CFR part 15 are not based on allocated radio non-Federal Table. services. In the Allocation Table, the cross (iii) Any footnote consisting of the references to part 15 are used to note those letters ‘‘NG’’ followed by one or more frequency bands that are most typically as- sociated with unlicensed use. digits,7 e.g., NG2, denotes a stipulation applicable only to non-Federal oper- (f) The FCC Online Table of Fre- ations. Non-Federal footnotes appear quency Allocations is updated shortly solely in the non-Federal Table (col- after a final rule that amends § 2.106 is umn 5). released. The address for the FCC (iv) Any footnote consisting of the Radio Spectrum Home Page, which in- letters ‘‘G’’ followed by one or more cludes the FCC Online Table and the digits,7 e.g., G2, denotes a stipulation FCC Allocation History File, is http:// applicable only to Federal operations. www.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum. Federal footnotes appear solely in the [65 FR 4640, Jan. 31, 2000, as amended at 70 Federal Table (column 4). FR 46587, Aug. 10, 2005; 73 FR 25421, May 6, (6) The coordinates of latitude and 2008; 75 FR 62933, Oct. 13, 2010; 85 FR 38633, longitude that are listed in United June 26, 2020] States, Federal, and non-Federal foot- § 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. 7 In some cases, a letter, or letters, may be appended to the digit(s) of a footnote number EDITORIAL NOTE: The text of § 2.106 begins in order to preserve the sequential order. on the following page.

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INTERNATIONAL FOOTNOTES services to which the bands above 8.3 kHz are allocated. (WRC–12) 5.53 Administrations authorizing the use 5.54 Administrations conducting sci- of frequencies below 8.3 kHz shall ensure that no harmful interference is caused to entific research using frequencies below 8.3

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kHz are urged to advise other administra- and maritime mobile services is on a pri- tions that may be concerned in order that mary basis (see No. 5.33). such research may be afforded all practicable 5.60 In the bands 70–90 kHz (70–86 kHz in protection from harmful interference. (WRC– Region 1) and 110–130 kHz (112–130 kHz in Re- 12) gion 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may 5.54A Use of the 8.3–11.3 kHz frequency be used on condition that they do not cause band by stations in the meteorological aids harmful interference to other services to service is limited to passive use only. In the which these bands are allocated. band 9–11.3 kHz, meteorological aids stations 5.61 In Region 2, the establishment and shall not claim protection from stations of operation of stations in the maritime radio- the radionavigation service submitted for navigation service in the bands 70–90 kHz and notification to the Bureau prior to 1 January 110–130 kHz shall be subject to agreement ob- 2013. For sharing between stations of the me- tained under No. 9.21 with administrations teorological aids service and stations in the whose services, operating in accordance with radionavigation service submitted for notifi- the Table, may be affected. However, sta- cation after this date, the most recent tions of the fixed, maritime mobile and version of Recommendation ITU–R RS.1881 radiolocation services shall not cause harm- should be applied. (WRC–12) ful interference to stations in the maritime 5.54B Additional allocation: In Algeria, radionavigation service established under Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the United such agreements. Arab Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran 5.62 Administrations which operate sta- (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, tions in the radionavigation service in the Morocco, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, band 90–110 kHz are urged to coordinate tech- Sudan and Tunisia, the frequency band 8.3–9 nical and operating characteristics in such a kHz is also allocated to the radionavigation, way as to avoid harmful interference to the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. services provided by these stations. (WRC–15) 5.64 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, 5.54C Additional allocation: In China, the F1C or F3C emissions are authorized for sta- frequency band 8.3–9 kHz is also allocated to tions of the fixed service in the bands allo- the maritime radionavigation and maritime cated to this service between 90 kHz and 160 mobile services on a primary basis. (WRC–12) kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) and for stations 5.55 Additional allocation: In Armenia, the of the maritime mobile service in the bands Russian Federation, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, allocated to this service between 110 kHz and Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the frequency 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1). Exception- band 14–17 kHz is also allocated to the radio- ally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also au- navigation service on a primary basis. (WRC– thorized in the bands between 110 kHz and 15) 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) for stations of 5.56 The stations of services to which the the maritime mobile service. bands 14–19.95 kHz and 20.05–70 kHz and in 5.65 Different category of service: in Ban- Region 1 also the bands 72–84 kHz and 86–90 gladesh, the allocation of the bands 112–117.6 kHz are allocated may transmit standard kHz and 126–129 kHz to the fixed and mari- frequency and time signals. Such stations time mobile services is on a primary basis shall be afforded protection from harmful in- (see No. 5.33). terference. In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, 5.66 Different category of service: in Ger- the Russian Federation, Georgia, many, the allocation of the band 115–117.6 Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile serv- Turkmenistan, the frequencies 25 kHz and 50 ices is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) and to kHz will be used for this purpose under the the radionavigation service on a secondary same conditions. (WRC–12) basis (see No. 5.32). 5.57 The use of the bands 14–19.95 kHz, 5.67 Additional allocation: in Mongolia, 20.05–70 kHz and 70–90 kHz (72–84 kHz and 86– Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band 130– 90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile 148.5 kHz is also allocated to the radio- service is limited to coast radiotelegraph navigation service on a secondary basis. stations (A1A and F1B only). Exceptionally, Within and between these countries this the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is au- service shall have an equal right to operate. thorized subject to the necessary bandwidth (WRC–07) not exceeding that normally used for class 5.67A Stations in the amateur service A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned. using frequencies in the band 135.7–137.8 kHz 5.58 Additional allocation: in Armenia, shall not exceed a maximum radiated power Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, of 1 W (e.i.r.p.) and shall not cause harmful Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and interference to stations of the radio- Turkmenistan, the band 67–70 kHz is also al- navigation service operating in countries located to the radionavigation service on a listed in No. 5.67. (WRC–07) primary basis. 5.67B The use of the band 135.7–137.8 kHz 5.59 Different category of service: in Ban- in Algeria, Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic of), gladesh and Pakistan, the allocation of the Iraq, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, bands 70–72 kHz and 84–86 kHz to the fixed South Sudan and Tunisia is limited to the

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fixed and maritime mobile services. The the aeronautical radionavigation service is amateur service shall not be used in the on a primary basis. In Armenia, Azerbaijan, above-mentioned countries in the band 135.7– Belarus, the Russian Federation, 137.8 kHz, and this should be taken into ac- Kazakhstan, Latvia, Uzbekistan and count by the countries authorizing such use. Kyrgyzstan, the allocation of the frequency (WRC–12) band 435–495 kHz to the aeronautical radio- 5.68 Alternative allocation: In Congo (Rep. navigation service is on a primary basis. Ad- of the), the Dem. Rep. of the Congo and ministrations in all the aforementioned South Africa, the frequency band 160–200 kHz countries shall take all practical steps nec- is allocated to the fixed service on a primary essary to ensure that aeronautical radio- basis. (WRC–15) navigation stations in the frequency band 5.69 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the 435–495 kHz do not cause interference to re- band 200–255 kHz is also allocated to the ception by coast stations of transmissions aeronautical radionavigation service on a from ship stations on frequencies designated primary basis. for ship stations on a worldwide basis. (WRC– 5.70 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- 12) swana, Burundi, the Central African Rep., 5.78 Different category of service: in Cuba, Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Kenya, Leso- the United States of America and Mexico, tho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Na- the allocation of the band 415–435 kHz to the mibia, Nigeria, Oman, the Dem. Rep. of the aeronautical radionavigation service is on a Congo, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, primary basis. Chad, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 200– 5.79 The use of the bands 415–495 kHz and 283.5 kHz is allocated to the aeronautical 505–526.5 kHz (505–510 kHz in Region 2) by the radionavigation service on a primary basis. maritime mobile service is limited to radio- (WRC–12) telegraphy. 5.71 Alternative allocation: in Tunisia, the 5.79A When establishing coast stations in band 255–283.5 kHz is allocated to the broad- the NAVTEX service on the frequencies 490 casting service on a primary basis. kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, administrations 5.73 The band 285–325 kHz (283.5–325 kHz in are strongly recommended to coordinate the Region 1) in the maritime radionavigation operating characteristics in accordance with service may be used to transmit supple- the procedures of the International Maritime mentary navigational information using nar- Organization (IMO) (see Resolution 339 row-band techniques, on condition that no (Rev.WRC–07)). (WRC–07) harmful interference is caused to radio- 5.80 In Region 2, the use of the band 435– beacon stations operating in the radio- 495 kHz by the aeronautical radionavigation navigation service. service is limited to non-directional 5.74 Additional Allocation: in Region 1, the not employing voice transmission. frequency band 285.3–285.7 kHz is also allo- 5.80A The maximum equivalent cated to the maritime radionavigation serv- isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) of sta- ice (other than radiobeacons) on a primary tions in the amateur service using fre- basis. quencies in the band 472–479 kHz shall not ex- 5.75 Different category of service: in Arme- ceed 1 W. Administrations may increase this nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federa- limit of e.i.r.p. to 5 W in portions of their tion, Georgia, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan, territory which are at a distance of over 800 Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the km from the borders of Algeria, Saudi Ara- Black Sea areas of Romania, the allocation bia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, China, of the band 315–325 kHz to the maritime Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab radionavigation service is on a primary basis Emirates, the Russian Federation, Iran (Is- under the condition that in the Baltic Sea lamic Republic of), Iraq, Jordan, area, the assignment of frequencies in this Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mo- band to new stations in the maritime or rocco, Mauritania, Oman, Uzbekistan, Qatar, aeronautical radionavigation services shall Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, be subject to prior consultation between the Sudan, Tunisia, Ukraine and Yemen. In this administrations concerned. (WRC–07) frequency band, stations in the amateur 5.76 The frequency 410 kHz is designated service shall not cause harmful interference for radio direction-finding in the maritime to, or claim protection from, stations of the radionavigation service. The other radio- aeronautical radionavigation service. (WRC– navigation services to which the band 405–415 12) kHz is allocated shall not cause harmful in- 5.80B The use of the frequency band 472– terference to radio direction-finding in the 479 kHz in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, band 406.5–413.5 kHz. Bahrain, Belarus, China, Comoros, Djibouti, 5.77 Different category of service: In Aus- Egypt, United Arab Emirates, the Russian tralia, China, the French overseas commu- Federation, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Ku- nities of Region 3, Korea (Rep. of), India, wait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Oman, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the allo- Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Sudan, Tunisia and cation of the frequency band 415–495 kHz to Yemen is limited to the maritime mobile

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and aeronautical radionavigation services. kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting The amateur service shall not be used in the service on a secondary basis. above-mentioned countries in this frequency 5.92 Some countries of Region 1 use radio- band, and this should be taken into account determination systems in the bands 1606.5– by the countries authorizing such use. 1625 kHz, 1635–1800 kHz, 1850–2160 kHz, 2194– (WRC–12) 2300 kHz, 2502–2850 kHz and 3500–3800 kHz, 5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the subject to agreement obtained under No. frequency 490 kHz is to be used exclusively 9.21. The radiated mean power of these sta- for the transmission by coast stations of tions shall not exceed 50 W. navigational and meteorological warnings 5.93 Additional allocation: In Armenia, and urgent information to ships, by means of Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lith- conditions for use of the frequency 490 kHz uania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Po- are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. In using land, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Tajikistan, the frequency band 415–495 kHz for the aero- Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the fre- nautical radionavigation service, adminis- quency bands 1625–1635 kHz, 1800–1810 kHz trations are requested to ensure that no and 2160–2170 kHz are also allocated to the harmful interference is caused to the fre- fixed and land mobile services on a primary quency 490 kHz. In using the frequency band basis, subject to agreement obtained under 472–479 kHz for the amateur service, adminis- No. 9.21. (WRC–15) trations shall ensure that no harmful inter- 5.96 In Germany, Armenia, Austria, Azer- ference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz. baijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, (WRC–12) the Russian Federation, Finland, Georgia, 5.84 The conditions for the use of the fre- Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, quency 518 kHz by the maritime mobile serv- Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lith- ice are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. uania, , Moldova, Norway, Uzbekistan, (WRC–07) Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech 5.86 In Region 2, in the band 525–535 kHz Rep., the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzer- the carrier power of broadcasting stations land, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, shall not exceed 1 kW during the day and 250 administrations may allocate up to 200 kHz W at night. to their amateur service in the frequency 5.87 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bot- bands 1715–1800 kHz and 1850–2000 kHz. How- swana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Na- ever, when allocating the frequency bands mibia, Niger and Swaziland, the band 526.5– within this range to their amateur service, 535 kHz is also allocated to the mobile serv- administrations shall, after prior consulta- ice on a secondary basis. (WRC–12) tion with administrations of neighbouring 5.87A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan, countries, take such steps as may be nec- the band 526.5–1606.5 kHz is also allocated to essary to prevent harmful interference from the radionavigation service on a primary their amateur service to the fixed and mo- basis. Such use is subject to agreement ob- bile services of other countries. The mean tained under No. 9.21 with administrations power of any amateur station shall not ex- concerned and limited to ground-based ceed 10 W. (WRC–15) radiobeacons in operation on 27 October 1997 5.97 In Region 3, the Loran system oper- until the end of their lifetime. ates either on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz, the bands 5.88 Additional allocation: in China, the occupied being 1825–1875 kHz and 1925–1975 band 526.5–535 kHz is also allocated to the kHz respectively. Other services to which the aeronautical radionavigation service on a band 1800–2000 kHz is allocated may use any secondary basis. frequency therein on condition that no 5.89 In Region 2, the use of the band 1605– harmful interference is caused to the Loran 1705 kHz by stations of the broadcasting system operating on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz. service is subject to the Plan established by 5.98 Alternative allocation: In Armenia, the Regional Administrative Radio Con- Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Cameroon, ference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988). Congo (Rep. of the), Denmark, Egypt, Eri- The examination of frequency assignments trea, Spain, Ethiopia, the Russian Federa- to stations of the fixed and mobile services tion, Georgia, Greece, Italy, Kazakhstan, in the band 1625–1705 kHz shall take account Lebanon, Lithuania, the Syrian Arab Repub- of the allotments appearing in the Plan es- lic, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tuni- tablished by the Regional Administrative sia, Turkmenistan and Turkey, the fre- Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988). quency band 1810–1830 kHz is allocated to the 5.90 In the band 1605–1705 kHz, in cases fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- where a broadcasting station of Region 2 is bile, services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) concerned, the service area of the maritime 5.99 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, mobile stations in Region 1 shall be limited Austria, Iraq, Libya, Uzbekistan, Slovakia, to that provided by ground-wave propaga- Romania, Slovenia, Chad, and Togo, the tion. band 1810–1830 kHz is also allocated to the 5.91 Additional allocation: in the Phil- fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- ippines and Sri Lanka, the band 1606.5–1705 bile, services on a primary basis. (WRC–12)

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5.100 In Region 1, the authorization to use 5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 the band 1810–1830 kHz by the amateur serv- kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5 kHz, 12520 kHz and 16695 ice in countries situated totally or partially kHz are international distress frequencies north of 40° N shall be given only after con- for narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. sultation with the countries mentioned in The conditions for the use of these fre- Nos. 5.98 and 5.99 to define the necessary quencies are prescribed in Article 31. steps to be taken to prevent harmful inter- 5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, ference between amateur stations and sta- 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz and the fre- tions of other services operating in accord- quencies 121.5 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.8 MHz ance with Nos. 5.98 and 5.99. and 243 MHz may also be used, in accordance 5.102 Alternative allocation: In Bolivia, with the procedures in force for terrestrial Chile, Paraguay and Peru, the frequency radiocommunication services, for search and band 1850–2000 kHz is allocated to the fixed, rescue operations concerning manned space mobile except aeronautical mobile, radio- vehicles. The conditions for the use of the location and radionavigation services on a frequencies are prescribed in Article 31. primary basis. (WRC–15) The same applies to the frequencies 10003 5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments kHz, 14993 kHz and 19993 kHz, but in each of to stations in the fixed and mobile services these cases emissions must be confined in a in the bands 1850–2045 kHz, 2194–2498 kHz, band of ±3 kHz about the frequency. (WRC– 2502–2625 kHz and 2650–2850 kHz, administra- 07) tions should bear in mind the special re- 5.112 Alternative allocation: In Denmark quirements of the maritime mobile service. and Sri Lanka, the band 2194–2300 kHz is allo- 5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band 2025– cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- 2045 kHz by the meteorological aids service nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. is limited to oceanographic buoy stations. (WRC–12) 5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, 5.113 For the conditions for the use of the coast stations and ship stations using bands 2300–2495 kHz (2498 kHz in Region 1), radiotelephony in the band 2065–2107 kHz 3200–3400 kHz, 4750–4995 kHz and 5005–5060 kHz shall be limited to class J3E emissions and by the broadcasting service, see Nos. 5.16 to to a peak envelope power not exceeding 1 5.20, 5.21 and 23.3 to 23.10. kW. Preferably, the following carrier fre- 5.114 Alternative allocation: In Denmark quencies should be used: 2065.0 kHz, 2079.0 and Iraq, the band 2502–2625 kHz is allocated kHz, 2082.5 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz, 2096.5 to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical kHz, 2100.0 kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina mobile, services on a primary basis. (WRC– and Uruguay, the carrier frequencies 2068.5 12) kHz and 2075.5 kHz are also used for this pur- 5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies pose, while the frequencies within the band 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may also be used, in 2072–2075.5 kHz are used as provided in No. accordance with Article 31, by stations of the 52.165. maritime mobile service engaged in coordi- 5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no nated search and rescue operations. (WRC– harmful interference is caused to the mari- 07) time mobile service, the frequencies between 5.116 Administrations are urged to au- 2065 kHz and 2107 kHz may be used by sta- thorize the use of the band 3155–3195 kHz to tions of the fixed service communicating provide a common worldwide channel for low only within national borders and whose power wireless hearing aids. Additional mean power does not exceed 50 W. In noti- channels for these devices may be assigned fying the frequencies, the attention of the by administrations in the bands between 3155 Bureau should be drawn to these provisions. kHz and 3400 kHz to suit local needs. 5.107 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- It should be noted that frequencies in the bia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Libya, Somalia range 3000 kHz to 4000 kHz are suitable for and Swaziland, the band 2160–2170 kHz is also hearing aid devices which are designed to op- allocated to the fixed and mobile, except erate over short distances within the induc- aeronautical mobile (R), services on a pri- tion field. mary basis. The mean power of stations in 5.117 Alternative allocation: In Coˆ te these services shall not exceed 50 W. (WRC– d’Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, Liberia, Sri 12) Lanka and Togo, the band 3155–3200 kHz is al- 5.108 The carrier frequency 2182 kHz is an located to the fixed and mobile, except aero- international distress and calling frequency nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. for radiotelephony. The conditions for the (WRC–12) use of the band 2173.5–2190.5 kHz are pre- 5.118 Additional allocation: in the United scribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC–07) States, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, the band 5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 3230–3400 kHz is also allocated to the radio- kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 12577 kHz and location service on a secondary basis. 16804.5 kHz are international distress fre- 5.119 Additional allocation: In Peru, the quencies for digital selective calling. The frequency band 3500–3750 kHz is also allo- conditions for the use of these frequencies cated to the fixed and mobile services on a are prescribed in Article 31. primary basis. (WRC–15)

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5.122 Alternative allocation: In Bolivia, of the radiolocation service are limited to Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, the fre- oceanographic operating in accord- quency band 3750–4000 kHz is allocated to the ance with Resolution 612 (Rev. WRC–12). fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- (WRC–12) bile, services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) 5.132B Alternative allocation: In Armenia, 5.123 Additional allocation: in Botswana, Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 4438–4488 South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, ex- Zimbabwe, the band 3900–3950 kHz is also al- cept aeronautical mobile (R), services on a located to the broadcasting service on a pri- primary basis. (WRC–15) mary basis, subject to agreement obtained 5.133 Different category of service: In Arme- under No. 9.21. nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federa- 5.125 Additional allocation: in Greenland, tion, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lith- the band 3950–4000 kHz is also allocated to uania, Niger, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the broadcasting service on a primary basis. Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the The power of the broadcasting stations oper- allocation of the band 5130–5250 kHz to the ating in this band shall not exceed that nec- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service essary for a national service and shall in no is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–12) case exceed 5 kW. 5.133A Alternative allocation: In Armenia, 5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and services to which the band 3995–4005 kHz is Kyrgyzstan, the frequency bands 5250–5275 allocated may transmit standard frequency kHz and 26200–26350 kHz are allocated to the and time signals. fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- 5.127 The use of the band 4000–4063 kHz by bile, services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) the maritime mobile service is limited to 5.133B Stations in the amateur service ship stations using radiotelephony (see No. using the frequency band 5351.5–5366.5 kHz 52.220 and Appendix 17). shall not exceed a maximum radiated power 5.128 Frequencies in the bands 4063–4123 of 15 W (e.i.r.p.). However, in Region 2 in kHz and 4130–4438 kHz may be used excep- Mexico, stations in the amateur service tionally by stations in the fixed service, using the frequency band 5351.5–5366.5 kHz communicating only within the boundary of shall not exceed a maximum radiated power the country in which they are located, with of 20 W (e.i.r.p.). In the following Region 2 a mean power not exceeding 50 W, on condi- countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, tion that harmful interference is not caused Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, to the maritime mobile service. In addition, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Domini- in Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azer- can Republic, Dominica, El Salvador, Ecua- baijan, Belarus, Botswana, Burkina Faso, dor, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, the Central African Rep., China, the Russian Honduras, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Panama, Federation, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grena- Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and dines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uru- Ukraine, in the bands 4063–4123 kHz, 4130–4133 guay, Venezuela, as well as the overseas ter- kHz and 4408–4438 kHz, stations in the fixed ritories of the Netherlands in Region 2, sta- service, with a mean power not exceeding 1 tions in the amateur service using the fre- kW, can be operated on condition that they quency band 5351.5–5366.5 kHz shall not ex- are situated at least 600 km from the coast ceed a maximum radiated power of 25 W and that harmful interference is not caused (e.i.r.p.). (WRC–15) to the maritime mobile service. (WRC–12) 5.134 The use of the bands 5900–5950 kHz, 5.130 The conditions for the use of the car- 7300–7350 kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, rier frequencies 4125 kHz and 6215 kHz are 12050–12100 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, 13800–13870 prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. (WRC–07) kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz and 5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used ex- 18900–19020 kHz by the broadcasting service is clusively for the transmission by coast sta- subject to the application of the procedure of tions of meteorological and navigational Article 12. Administrations are encouraged warnings and urgent information to ships by to use these bands to facilitate the introduc- means of narrow-band direct-printing tech- tion of digitally modulated emissions in ac- niques. cordance with the provisions of Resolution 5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, 517 (Rev.WRC–15). (FCC) 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz, 16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, 5.136 Additional allocation: frequencies in 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the inter- the band 5900–5950 kHz may be used by sta- national frequencies for the transmission of tions in the following services, commu- maritime safety information (MSI) (see Ap- nicating only within the boundary of the pendix 17). country in which they are located: fixed 5.132A Stations in the radiolocation serv- service (in all three Regions), land mobile ice shall not cause harmful interference to, service (in Region 1), mobile except aero- or claim protection from, stations operating nautical mobile (R) service (in Regions 2 and in the fixed or mobile services. Applications 3), on condition that harmful interference is

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not caused to the broadcasting service. When impose constraints on the broadcasting serv- using frequencies for these services, adminis- ice intended for use within Region 1 and Re- trations are urged to use the minimum gion 3. (WRC–12) power required and to take account of the 5.143 Additional allocation: frequencies in seasonal use of frequencies by the broad- the band 7300–7350 kHz may be used by sta- casting service published in accordance with tions in the fixed service and in the land mo- the Radio Regulations. (WRC–07) bile service, communicating only within the 5.137 On condition that harmful inter- boundary of the country in which they are ference is not caused to the maritime mobile located, on condition that harmful inter- service, the bands 6200–6213.5 kHz and 6220.5– ference is not caused to the broadcasting 6525 kHz may be used exceptionally by sta- service. When using frequencies for these tions in the fixed service, communicating services, administrations are urged to use only within the boundary of the country in the minimum power required and to take ac- which they are located, with a mean power count of the seasonal use of frequencies by not exceeding 50 W. At the time of notifica- the broadcasting service published in accord- tion of these frequencies, the attention of ance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC–07) the Bureau will be drawn to the above condi- 5.143A In Region 3, frequencies in the tions. band 7350–7450 kHz may be used by stations 5.138 The following bands: in the fixed service on a primary basis and land mobile service on a secondary basis, 6765–6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz), communicating only within the boundary of 433.05–434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 the country in which they are located, on MHz) in Region 1 except in the countries condition that harmful interference is not mentioned in No. 5.280, caused to the broadcasting service. When 61–61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz), using frequencies for these services, adminis- 122–123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), and trations are urged to use the minimum 244–246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz) power required and to take account of the are designated for industrial, scientific and seasonal use of frequencies by the broad- medical (ISM) applications. The use of these casting service published in accordance with frequency bands for ISM applications shall the Radio Regulations. (WRC–12) be subject to special authorization by the ad- 5.143B In Region 1, frequencies in the ministration concerned, in agreement with band 7350–7450 kHz may be used by stations other administrations whose in the fixed and land mobile services commu- radiocommunication services might be af- nicating only within the boundary of the fected. In applying this provision, adminis- country in which they are located on condi- trations shall have due regard to the latest tion that harmful interference is not caused relevant ITU–R Recommendations. to the broadcasting service. The total radi- 5.140 Additional allocation: In Angola, Iraq, ated power of each station shall not exceed Somalia and Togo, the frequency band 7000– 24 dBW. (WRC–12) 7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed service 5.143C Additional allocation: In Algeria, on a primary basis. (WRC–15) Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, 5.141 Alternative allocation: In Egypt, Eri- Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran (Islamic trea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Libya, Madagascar Republic of), Jordan, Kuwait, Libya, Mo- and Niger, the band 7000–7050 kHz is allo- rocco, Mauritania, Niger, Oman, Qatar, the cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, South Sudan, (WRC–12) Tunisia and Yemen, the bands 7350–7400 kHz 5.141A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan and 7400–7450 kHz are also allocated to the and Kyrgyzstan, the bands 7000–7100 kHz and fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC–12) 7100–7200 kHz are also allocated to the fixed 5.143D In Region 2, frequencies in the and land mobile services on a secondary band 7350–7400 kHz may be used by stations basis. in the fixed service and in the land mobile 5.141B Additional allocation: In Algeria, service, communicating only within the Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, boundary of the country in which they are Brunei Darussalam, China, Comoros, Korea located, on condition that harmful inter- (Rep. of), Diego Garcia, Djibouti, Egypt, ference is not caused to the broadcasting United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Guinea, Indo- service. When using frequencies for these nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, Jor- services, administrations are urged to use dan, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- the minimum power required and to take ac- tania, Niger, New Zealand, Oman, Papua count of the seasonal use of frequencies by New Guinea, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Repub- the broadcasting service published in accord- lic, Singapore, Sudan, South Sudan, Tunisia, ance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC–12) Viet Nam and Yemen, the frequency band 5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those 7100–7200 kHz is also allocated to the fixed services to which the band 7995–8005 kHz is and the mobile, except aeronautical mobile allocated may transmit standard frequency (R), services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) and time signals. 5.142 The use of the band 7200–7300 kHz in 5.145 The conditions for the use of the car- Region 2 by the amateur service shall not rier frequencies 8291 kHz, 12290 kHz and 16420

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kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. 14.47–14.5 GHz, 241–250 GHz, (WRC–07) 22.01–22.21 GHz, 252–275 GHz 5.145A Stations in the radiolocation serv- 22.21–22.5 GHz, ice shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, stations operating are allocated, administrations are urged to in the fixed service. Applications of the take all practicable steps to protect the radiolocation service are limited to oceano- radio astronomy service from harmful inter- graphic radars operating in accordance with ference. Emissions from spaceborne or air- Resolution 612 (Rev. WRC–12). (WRC–12) borne stations can be particularly serious 5.145B Alternative allocation: In Armenia, sources of interference to the radio astron- Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and omy service (see Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article Kyrgyzstan, the frequency bands 9305–9355 29). (WRC–07) kHz and 16100–16200 kHz are allocated to the 5.149A Alternative allocation: In Armenia, fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC–15) Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and 5.146 Additional allocation: frequencies in Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 13450–13550 the bands 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a pri- 12050–12100 kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 mary basis and to the mobile, except aero- kHz and 18900–19020 kHz may be used by sta- nautical mobile (R), service on a secondary tions in the fixed service, communicating basis. (WRC–15) only within the boundary of the country in 5.150 The following bands: which they are located, on condition that 13553–13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 harmful interference is not caused to the kHz), broadcasting service. When using frequencies 26957–27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 in the fixed service, administrations are kHz), urged to use the minimum power required 40.66–40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 and to take account of the seasonal use of MHz), frequencies by the broadcasting service pub- 902–928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency lished in accordance with the Radio Regula- 915 MHz), tions. (WRC–07) 2400–2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz), 5.147 On condition that harmful inter- 5725–5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), ference is not caused to the broadcasting and service, frequencies in the bands 9775–9900 24–24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz) kHz, 11650–11700 kHz and 11975–12050 kHz may are also designated for industrial, scientific be used by stations in the fixed service com- and medical (ISM) applications. municating only within the boundary of the Radiocommunication services operating country in which they are located, each sta- within these bands must accept harmful in- tion using a total radiated power not exceed- terference which may be caused by these ap- ing 24 dBW. plications. ISM equipment operating in these 5.149 In making assignments to stations bands is subject to the provisions of No. of other services to which the bands: 15.13. 13360–13410 kHz, 22.81–22.86 GHz, 5.151 Additional allocation: frequencies in 25550–25670 kHz, 23.07–23.12 GHz, the bands 13570–13600 kHz and 13800–13870 kHz 37.5–38.25 MHz, 31.2–31.3 GHz, may be used by stations in the fixed service and in the mobile except aeronautical mobile 73–74.6 MHz in 31.5–31.8 GHz in (R) service, communicating only within the Regions 1 and 3, Regions 1 and 3, boundary of the country in which they are 150.05–153 MHz in 36.43–36.5 GHz, located, on the condition that harmful inter- Region 1, 42.5–43.5 GHz, ference is not caused to the broadcasting 322–328.6 MHz, 48.94–49.04 GHz, service. When using frequencies in these 406.1–410 MHz, 76–86 GHz, services, administrations are urged to use 608–614 MHz in 92–94 GHz, the minimum power required and to take ac- Regions 1 and 3, 94.1–100 GHz, count of the seasonal use of frequencies by 1330–1400 MHz, 102–109.5 GHz, the broadcasting service published in accord- ance with the Radio Regulations. (WRC–07) 1610.6–1613.8 MHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 5.152 Additional allocation: in Armenia, 1660–1670 MHz, 128.33–128.59 GHz, Azerbaijan, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, the Russian 1718.8–1722.2 MHz, 129.23–129.49 GHz, Federation, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic 2655–2690 MHz, 130–134 GHz, of), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, 3260–3267 MHz, 136–148.5 GHz, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the 3332–3339 MHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, band 14250–14350 kHz is also allocated to the 3345.8–3352.5 MHz, 168.59–168.93 GHz, fixed service on a primary basis. Stations of 4825–4835 MHz, 171.11–171.45 GHz, the fixed service shall not use a radiated power exceeding 24 dBW. 4950–4990 MHz, 172.31–172.65 GHz, 5.153 In Region 3, the stations of those 4990–5000 MHz, 173.52–173.85 GHz, services to which the band 15995–16005 kHz is 6650–6675.2 MHz, 195.75–196.15 GHz, allocated may transmit standard frequency 10.6–10.68 GHz, 209–226 GHz, and time signals. 607

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5.154 Additional allocation: in Armenia, ating in accordance with Resolution 612 Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, (Rev. WRC–12). (WRC–12) Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, 5.161B Alternative allocation: In Albania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 18068– Germany, Armenia, Austria, Belarus, Bel- 18168 kHz is also allocated to the fixed serv- gium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Vati- ice on a primary basis for use within their can, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Fin- boundaries, with a peak envelope power not land, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Ice- exceeding 1 kW. land, Italy, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav 5.155 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Rep. of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Mon- Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, tenegro, Norway, Uzbekistan, Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Portugal, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the Romania, United Kingdom, San Marino, Slo- band 21850–21870 kHz is also allocated to the venia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and aeronautical mobile (R) service on a primary Ukraine, the frequency band 42–42.5 MHz is basis. (WRC–07) allocated to the fixed and mobile services on 5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, a primary basis. (WRC–15) the Russian Federation, Georgia, 5.162 Additional allocation: In Australia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, the band 44–47 MHz is also allocated to the Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Tajikistan, broadcasting service on a primary basis. Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the use of the (WRC–12) band 21850–21870 kHz by the fixed service is 5.162A Additional allocation: In Germany, limited to provision of services related to Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, aircraft flight safety. (WRC–07) China, Vatican, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, France, 5.155B The band 21870–21924 kHz is used by Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, The Former the fixed service for provision of services re- Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Liech- lated to aircraft flight safety. tenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Monaco, 5.156 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the Montenegro, Norway, the Netherlands, Po- band 22720–23200 kHz is also allocated to the land, Portugal, the Czech Rep., the United meteorological aids service () on Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Sweden and a primary basis. Switzerland the band 46–68 MHz is also allo- 5.156A The use of the band 23200–23350 kHz cated to the radiolocation service on a sec- by the fixed service is limited to provision of ondary basis. This use is limited to the oper- services related to aircraft flight safety. ation of wind profiler radars in accordance 5.157 The use of the band 23350–24000 kHz with Resolution 217 (WRC–97). (WRC–12) by the maritime mobile service is limited to 5.163 Additional allocation: In Armenia, inter-ship radiotelegraphy. Belarus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, 5.158 Alternative allocation: In Armenia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Moldova, Uz- Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and bekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 24450–24600 Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 47–48.5 kHz is allocated to the fixed and land mobile MHz and 56.5–58 MHz are also allocated to services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) the fixed and land mobile services on a sec- 5.159 Alternative allocation: In Armenia, ondary basis. (WRC–12) Belarus, Moldova, Uzbekistan and 5.164 Additional allocation: In Albania, Al- Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 39–39.5 MHz geria, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia is allocated to the fixed and mobile services and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Coˆ te on a primary basis. (WRC–15) d’Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, 5.160 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Finland, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland, Burundi, Dem. Rep. of the Congo and Rwan- Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Liech- da, the band 41–44 MHz is also allocated to tenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mada- the aeronautical radionavigation service on gascar, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, a primary basis. (WRC–12) Monaco, Montenegro, Nigeria, Norway, the 5.161 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic Netherlands, Poland, Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of) and Japan, the band 41–44 MHz Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, the United is also allocated to the radiolocation service Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzer- on a secondary basis. land, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and 5.161A Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. Turkey, the frequency band 47–68 MHz, in of) and the United States, the frequency South Africa the frequency band 47–50 MHz, bands 41.015–41.665 MHz and 43.35–44 MHz are and in Latvia the frequency band 48.5–56.5 also allocated to the radiolocation service on MHz, are also allocated to the land mobile a primary basis. Stations in the radio- service on a primary basis. However, stations location service shall not cause harmful in- of the land mobile service in the countries terference to, or claim protection from, sta- mentioned in connection with each fre- tions operating in the fixed or mobile serv- quency band referred to in this footnote ices. Applications of the radiolocation serv- shall not cause harmful interference to, or ice are limited to oceanographic radars oper- claim protection from, existing or planned

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broadcasting stations of countries other bands are allocated in other countries and than those mentioned in connection with the the broadcasting service in the countries frequency band. (WRC–15) listed above are subject to agreements with 5.165 Additional allocation: In Angola, the neighbouring countries concerned. Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Madagascar, (WRC–07) Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, Sudan, South 5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, Sudan, Tanzania and Chad, the band 47–68 China, Korea (Rep. of), the Philippines, the MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mo- Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea and Samoa, the bile, except aeronautical mobile, services on band 68–74 MHz is also allocated to the a primary basis. (WRC–12) broadcasting service on a primary basis. 5.167 Alternative allocation: In Bangladesh, (WRC–07) Brunei Darussalam, India, Iran (Islamic Re- 5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, public of), Pakistan and Singapore, the fre- Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, quency band 50–54 MHz is allocated to the Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and primary basis. (WRC–15) Ukraine, the band 73–74 MHz is also allocated 5.167A Additional allocation: In Indonesia to the broadcasting service on a primary and Thailand, the frequency band 50–54 MHz basis, subject to agreement obtained under is also allocated to the fixed, mobile and No. 9.21. (WRC–07) broadcasting services on a primary basis. 5.178 Additional allocation: In Colombia, (WRC–15) Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Hon- 5.168 Additional allocation: in Australia, duras and Nicaragua, the band 73–74.6 MHz is China and the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- the band 50–54 MHz is also allocated to the ices on a secondary basis. (WRC–12) broadcasting service on a primary basis. 5.179 Additional allocation: In Armenia, 5.169 Alternative allocation: In Botswana, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, the Russian Fed- Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, the Dem. Rep. of eration, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 50–54 MHz is Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 74.6– allocated to the amateur service on a pri- 74.8 MHz and 75.2–75.4 MHz are also allocated mary basis. In Senegal, the band 50–51 MHz is to the aeronautical radionavigation service, allocated to the amateur service on a pri- on a primary basis, for ground-based trans- mary basis. (WRC–12) mitters only. (WRC–12) 5.170 Additional allocation: In New Zea- 5.180 The frequency 75 MHz is assigned to land, the frequency band 51–54 MHz is also al- marker beacons. Administrations shall re- located to the fixed and mobile services on a frain from assigning frequencies close to the primary basis. (WRC–15) limits of the guardband to stations of other 5.171 Additional allocation: In Botswana, services which, because of their power or Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Dem. Rep. geographical position, might cause harmful of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swazi- interference or otherwise place a constraint land, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 54–68 on marker beacons. MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mo- Every effort should be made to improve bile, except aeronautical mobile, services on further the characteristics of airborne re- a primary basis. (WRC–12) ceivers and to limit the power of transmit- 5.172 Different category of service: In the ting stations close to the limits 74.8 MHz and French overseas departments and commu- 75.2 MHz. nities in Region 2 and Guyana, the allocation 5.181 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel of the frequency band 54–68 MHz to the fixed and the Syrian Arab Republic, the band 74.8– and mobile services is on a primary basis 75.2 MHz is also allocated to the mobile serv- (see No. 5.33). (WRC–15) ice on a secondary basis, subject to agree- 5.173 Different category of service: In the ment obtained under No. 9.21. In order to en- French overseas departments and commu- sure that harmful interference is not caused nities in Region 2 and Guyana, the allocation to stations of the aeronautical radio- of the frequency band 68–72 MHz to the fixed navigation service, stations of the mobile and mobile services is on a primary basis service shall not be introduced in the band (see No. 5.33). (WRC–15) until it is no longer required for the aero- 5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, nautical radionavigation service by any ad- Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, ministration which may be identified in the Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, application of the procedure invoked under Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and No. 9.21. Ukraine, the bands 68–73 MHz and 76–87.5 5.182 Additional allocation: in Western MHz are allocated to the broadcasting serv- Samoa, the band 75.4–87 MHz is also allo- ice on a primary basis. In Latvia and Lith- cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- uania, the bands 68–73 MHz and 76–87.5 MHz mary basis. are allocated to the broadcasting and mo- 5.183 Additional allocation: in China, Korea bile, except aeronautical mobile, services on (Rep. of), Japan, the Philippines and the a primary basis. The services to which these Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, the band 76–87

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MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting communicate on these frequencies under the service on a primary basis. conditions laid down in Article 31 for distress 5.185 Different category of service: In the and safety purposes with stations of the United States, the French overseas depart- aeronautical mobile service. (WRC–07) ments and communities in Region 2, Guyana 5.201 Additional allocation: In Armenia, and Paraguay, the allocation of the fre- Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, the quency band 76–88 MHz to the fixed and mo- Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran bile services is on a primary basis (see No. (Islamic Republic of), Iraq (Republic of), 5.33). (WRC–15) Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Mo- 5.187 Alternative allocation: in Albania, the zambique, Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, band 81–87.5 MHz is allocated to the broad- Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, casting service on a primary basis and used Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the frequency in accordance with the decisions contained band 132–136 MHz is also allocated to the in the Final Acts of the Special Regional aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a pri- Conference (Geneva, 1960). mary basis. In assigning frequencies to sta- 5.188 Additional allocation: in Australia, tions of the aeronautical mobile (OR) serv- the band 85–87 MHz is also allocated to the ice, the administration shall take account of broadcasting service on a primary basis. The the frequencies assigned to stations in the introduction of the broadcasting service in aeronautical mobile (R) service. (WRC–15) Australia is subject to special agreements 5.202 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- between the administrations concerned. bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, 5.190 Additional allocation: in Monaco, the the United Arab Emirates, the Russian Fed- band 87.5–88 MHz is also allocated to the land eration, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), mobile service on a primary basis, subject to Jordan, Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, the Syr- agreement obtained under No. 9.21. ian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, 5.192 Additional allocation: in China and Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the Korea (Rep. of), the band 100–108 MHz is also frequency band 136–137 MHz is also allocated allocated to the fixed and mobile services on to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a a primary basis. 5.194 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, primary basis. In assigning frequencies to Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and Turkmenistan, the stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR) band 104–108 MHz is also allocated to the mo- service, the administration shall take ac- bile, except aeronautical mobile (R), service count of the frequencies assigned to stations on a secondary basis. (WRC–07) in the aeronautical mobile (R) service. 5.197 Additional allocation: In the Syrian (WRC–15) Arab Republic, the band 108–111.975 MHz is 5.204 Different category of service: in Af- also allocated to the mobile service on a sec- ghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Ban- ondary basis, subject to agreement obtained gladesh, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, under No. 9.21. In order to ensure that harm- the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, ful interference is not caused to stations of Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Kuwait, the aeronautical radionavigation service, Montenegro, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- stations of the mobile service shall not be in- ippines, Qatar, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand troduced in the band until it is no longer re- and Yemen, the band 137–138 MHz is allo- quired for the aeronautical radionavigation cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- service by any administration which may be nautical mobile (R), services on a primary identified in the application of the proce- basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–07) dures invoked under No. 9.21. (WRC–12) 5.205 Different category of service: in Israel 5.197A Additional allocation: The band 108– and Jordan, the allocation of the band 137– 117.975 MHz is also allocated on a primary 138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except aero- basis to the aeronautical mobile (R) service, nautical mobile, services is on a primary limited to systems operating in accordance basis (see No. 5.33). with recognized international aeronautical 5.206 Different category of service: in Arme- standards. Such use shall be in accordance nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, with Resolution 413 (Rev.WRC–12). The use of the Russian Federation, Finland, France, the band 108–112 MHz by the aeronautical Georgia, Greece, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, mobile (R) service shall be limited to sys- Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, tems composed of ground-based transmitters Kyrgyzstan, the Syrian Arab Republic, Slo- and associated receivers that provide naviga- vakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan, tional information in support of air naviga- Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of tion functions in accordance with recognized the band 137–138 MHz to the aeronautical mo- international aeronautical standards. (FCC) bile (OR) service is on a primary basis (see 5.200 In the band 117.975–137 MHz, the fre- No. 5.33). quency 121.5 MHz is the aeronautical emer- 5.207 Additional allocation: in Australia, gency frequency and, where required, the fre- the band 137–144 MHz is also allocated to the quency 123.1 MHz is the aeronautical fre- broadcasting service on a primary basis until quency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile sta- that service can be accommodated within re- tions of the maritime mobile service may gional broadcasting allocations.

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5.208 The use of the band 137–138 MHz by 5.214 Additional allocation: In Eritrea, the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- Ethiopia, Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Re- ordination under No. 9.11A. public of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, 5.208A In making assignments to space Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan and Tanzania, stations in the mobile-satellite service in the the band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the bands 137–138 MHz, 387–390 MHz and 400.15–401 fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC–12) MHz, administrations shall take all prac- 5.216 Additional allocation: in China, the ticable steps to protect the radio astronomy band 144–146 MHz is also allocated to the service in the bands 150.05–153 MHz, 322–328.6 aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a sec- MHz, 406.1–410 MHz and 608–614 MHz from ondary basis. harmful interference from unwanted emis- 5.217 Alternative allocation: in Afghanistan, sions. The threshold levels of interference Bangladesh, Cuba, Guyana and India, the detrimental to the radio astronomy service band 146–148 MHz is allocated to the fixed are shown in the relevant ITU–R Rec- and mobile services on a primary basis. ommendation. (WRC–07) 5.218 Additional allocation: the band 148– 5.208B In the frequency bands: 149.9 MHz is also allocated to the space oper- 137–138 MHz, ation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary 387–390 MHz, basis, subject to agreement obtained under 400.15–401 MHz, No. 9.21. The bandwidth of any individual ± 1452–1492 MHz, transmission shall not exceed 25 kHz. 1525–1610 MHz, 5.219 The use of the band 148–149.9 MHz by the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- 1613.8–1626.5 MHz, ordination under No. 9.11A. The mobile-sat- 2655–2690 MHz, ellite service shall not constrain the develop- 21.4–22 GHz, ment and use of the fixed, mobile and space Resolution 739 (Rev.WRC–15) applies. (WRC– operation services in the band 148–149.9 MHz. 15) 5.220 The use of the frequency bands 149.9– 5.209 The use of the bands 137–138 MHz, 150.05 MHz and 399.9–400.05 MHz by the mo- 148–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, 400.15–401 bile-satellite service is subject to coordina- MHz, 454–456 MHz and 459–460 MHz by the mo- tion under No. 9.11A. (WRC–15) bile-satellite service is limited to non-geo- 5.221 Stations of the mobile-satellite serv- stationary-satellite systems. ice in the frequency band 148–149.9 MHz shall 5.210 Additional allocation: in Italy, the not cause harmful interference to, or claim Czech Rep. and the United Kingdom, the protection from, stations of the fixed or mo- bands 138–143.6 MHz and 143.65–144 MHz are bile services operating in accordance with also allocated to the space research service the Table of Frequency Allocations in the (space-to-Earth) on a secondary basis. (WRC– following countries: Albania, Algeria, Ger- 07) many, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, 5.211 Additional allocation: In Germany, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Bel- Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, gium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bot- Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, swana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cam- Finland, Greece, Guinea, Ireland, Israel, eroon, China, Cyprus, Congo (Rep. of the), Kenya, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Re- Korea (Rep. of), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, public of Macedonia, Lebanon, Liech- Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab tenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Monte- Emirates, Eritrea, Spain, Estonia, Ethiopia, negro, Norway, the Netherlands, Qatar, Slo- the Russian Federation, Finland, France, vakia, the United Kingdom, Serbia, Slo- Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, venia, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tan- Guinea Bissau, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic zania, Tunisia and Turkey, the frequency Republic of), Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, maritime mobile and land mobile services on Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav Republic of a primary basis. (WRC–15) Macedonia, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, 5.212 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ma- swana, Cameroon, the Central African Rep., laysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Moldova, Congo (Rep. of the), Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Mongolia, Montenegro, Mozambique, Na- Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, mibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Oman, Uganda, Syrian Arab Republic, the Guinea, Paraguay, the Netherlands, the Phil- Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra ippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Dem. People’s Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 138–144 MHz Rep. of Korea, Slovakia, Romania, the is allocated to the fixed and mobile services United Kingdom, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra on a primary basis. (WRC–12) Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Sudan, Sri 5.213 Additional allocation: in China, the Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tonga, radiolocation service on a primary basis. Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey,

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Ukraine, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia and service by the administration (see Articles 31 Zimbabwe. (WRC–15) and 52, and Appendix 18). 5.225 Additional allocation: in Australia Any use of frequencies in these bands by and India, the band 150.05–153 MHz is also al- stations of other services to which they are located to the radio astronomy service on a allocated should be avoided in areas where primary basis. such use might cause harmful interference to 5.225A Additional allocation: In Algeria, the maritime mobile VHF Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, the radiocommunication service. Russian Federation, France, Iran (Islamic However, the frequencies 156.8 MHz and Republic of), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, 156.525 MHz and the frequency bands in which Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, priority is given to the maritime mobile Ukraine and Viet Nam, the frequency band service may be used for 154–156 MHz is also allocated to the radio- radiocommunications on inland waterways location service on a primary basis. The subject to agreement between interested and usage of the frequency band 154–156 MHz by affected administrations and taking into ac- the radiolocation service shall be limited to count current frequency usage and existing space-object detection systems operating agreements. (WRC–07) from terrestrial locations. The operation of 5.227 Additional allocation: the bands stations in the radiolocation service in the 156.4875–156.5125 MHz and 156.5375–156.5625 frequency band 154–156 MHz shall be subject MHz are also allocated to the fixed and land to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. For mobile services on a primary basis. The use the identification of potentially affected ad- of these bands by the fixed and land mobile ministrations in Region 1, the instantaneous services shall not cause harmful interference field-strength value of 12 dB(μV/m) for 10% of to nor claim protection from the maritime the time produced at 10 m above ground level mobile VHF radiocommunication service. in the 25 kHz reference frequency band at the (WRC–07) border of the territory of any other adminis- 5.228 The use of the frequency bands tration shall be used. For the identification 156.7625–156.7875 MHz and 156.8125–156.8375 of potentially affected administrations in MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth- Region 3, the interference-to-noise ratio (I/N) to-space) is limited to the reception of auto- value of ¥6 dB (N = ¥161 dBW/4 kHz), or ¥10 matic identification system (AIS) emissions dB for applications with greater protection of long-range AIS broadcast messages (Mes- requirements, such as public protection and sage 27, see the most recent version of Rec- disaster relief (PPDR (N = ¥161 dBW/4 kHz)), ommendation ITU–R M.1371). With the excep- for 1% of the time produced at 60 m above tion of AIS emissions, emissions in these fre- ground level at the border of the territory of quency bands by systems operating in the any other administration shall be used. In maritime mobile service for communications the frequency bands 156.7625–156.8375 MHz, shall not exceed 1 W. (WRC–12) 156.5125–156.5375 MHz, 161.9625–161.9875 MHz, 5.228A The frequency bands 161.9625– 162.0125–162.0375 MHz, out-of-band e.i.r.p. of 161.9875 MHz and 162.0125–162.0375 MHz may space surveillance radars shall not exceed be used by aircraft stations for the purpose ¥16 dBW. Frequency assignments to the of search and rescue operations and other radiolocation service under this allocation in safety-related communications. (WRC–12) Ukraine shall not be used without the agree- 5.228AA The use of the frequency bands ment of Moldova. (WRC–12) 161.9375–161.9625 MHz and 161.9875–162.0125 5.226 The frequency 156.525 MHz is the MHz by the maritime mobile-satellite international distress, safety and calling fre- (Earth-to-space) service is limited to the sys- quency for the maritime mobile VHF radio- tems which operate in accordance with Ap- telephone service using digital selective call- pendix 18. (WRC–15) ing (DSC). The conditions for the use of this 5.228B The use of the frequency bands frequency and the band 156.4875–156.5625 MHz 161.9625–161.9875 MHz and 162.0125–162.0375 are contained in Articles 31 and 52, and in MHz by the fixed and land mobile services Appendix 18. shall not cause harmful interference to, or The frequency 156.8 MHz is the inter- claim protection from, the maritime mobile national distress, safety and calling fre- service. (WRC–12) quency for the maritime mobile VHF radio- 5.228C The use of the frequency bands telephone service. The conditions for the use 161.9625–161.9875 MHz and 162.0125–162.0375 of this frequency and the band 156.7625– MHz by the maritime mobile service and the 156.8375 MHz are contained in Article 31 and mobile-satellite (Earth-to-space) service is Appendix 18. limited to the automatic identification sys- In the bands 156–156.4875 MHz, 156.5625– tem (AIS). The use of these frequency bands 156.7625 MHz, 156.8375–157.45 MHz, 160.6–160.975 by the aeronautical mobile (OR) service is MHz and 161.475–162.05 MHz, each administra- limited to AIS emissions from search and tion shall give priority to the maritime mo- rescue aircraft operations. The AIS oper- bile service on only such frequencies as are ations in these frequency bands shall not assigned to stations of the maritime mobile constrain the development and use of the

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fixed and mobile services operating in the the band 174–223 MHz is also allocated to the adjacent frequency bands. (WRC–12) land mobile service on a primary basis. How- 5.228D The frequency bands 161.9625– ever, the stations of the land mobile service 161.9875 MHz (AIS 1) and 162.0125–162.0375 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to, or (AIS 2) may continue to be used by the fixed claim protection from, broadcasting sta- and mobile services on a primary basis until tions, existing or planned, in countries other 1 January 2025, at which time this allocation than those listed in this footnote. shall no longer be valid. Administrations are 5.237 Additional allocation: In Congo (Rep. encouraged to make all practicable efforts to of the), Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, discontinue the use of these bands by the Guinea, Libya, Mali, Sierra Leone, Somalia fixed and mobile services prior to the transi- and Chad, the band 174–223 MHz is also allo- tion date. During this transition period, the cated to the fixed and mobile services on a maritime mobile service in these frequency secondary basis. (WRC–12) bands has priority over the fixed, land mo- 5.238 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, bile and aeronautical mobile services. (WRC– India, Pakistan and the Philippines, the 12) band 200–216 MHz is also allocated to the 5.228E The use of the automatic identi- aeronautical radionavigation service on a fication system in the frequency bands primary basis. 161.9625–161.9875 MHz and 162.0125–162.0375 5.240 Additional allocation: in China and MHz by the aeronautical mobile (OR) service India, the band 216–223 MHz is also allocated is limited to aircraft stations for the purpose to the aeronautical radionavigation service of search and rescue operations and other on a primary basis and to the radiolocation safety-related communications. (WRC–12) service on a secondary basis. 5.228F The use of the frequency bands 5.241 In Region 2, no new stations in the 161.9625–161.9875 MHz and 162.0125–162.0375 radiolocation service may be authorized in MHz by the mobile-satellite service (Earth- the band 216–225 MHz. Stations authorized to-space) is limited to the reception of auto- prior to 1 January 1990 may continue to oper- matic identification system emissions from ate on a secondary basis. stations operating in the maritime mobile service. (WRC–12) 5.242 Additional allocation: in Canada, the 5.229 Alternative allocation: in Morocco, band 216–220 MHz is also allocated to the the band 162–174 MHz is allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis. broadcasting service on a primary basis. The 5.243 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the use of this band shall be subject to agree- band 216–225 MHz is also allocated to the ment with administrations having services, aeronautical radionavigation service on a operating or planned, in accordance with the primary basis, subject to not causing harm- Table which are likely to be affected. Sta- ful interference to existing or planned broad- tions in existence on 1 January 1981, with casting services in other countries. their technical characteristics as of that 5.245 Additional allocation: in Japan, the date, are not affected by such agreement. band 222–223 MHz is also allocated to the 5.230 Additional allocation: in China, the aeronautical radionavigation service on a band 163–167 MHz is also allocated to the primary basis and to the radiolocation serv- space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a ice on a secondary basis. primary basis, subject to agreement obtained 5.246 Alternative allocation: in Spain, under No. 9.21. France, Israel and Monaco, the band 223–230 5.231 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan MHz is allocated to the broadcasting and and China, the band 167–174 MHz is also allo- land mobile services on a primary basis (see cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- No. 5.33) on the basis that, in the preparation mary basis. The introduction of the broad- of frequency plans, the broadcasting service casting service into this band shall be sub- shall have prior choice of frequencies; and al- ject to agreement with the neighbouring located to the fixed and mobile, except land countries in Region 3 whose services are mobile, services on a secondary basis. How- likely to be affected. (WRC–12) ever, the stations of the land mobile service 5.233 Additional allocation: in China, the shall not cause harmful interference to, or band 174–184 MHz is also allocated to the claim protection from, existing or planned space research (space-to-Earth) and the broadcasting stations in Morocco and Alge- space operation (space-to-Earth) services on ria. a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- 5.247 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- tained under No. 9.21. These services shall bia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jor- not cause harmful interference to, or claim dan, Oman, Qatar and Syrian Arab Republic, protection from, existing or planned broad- the band 223–235 MHz is also allocated to the casting stations. aeronautical radionavigation service on a 5.235 Additional allocation: in Germany, primary basis. Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, 5.250 Additional allocation: in China, the France, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, band 225–235 MHz is also allocated to the Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, the radio astronomy service on a secondary United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, basis.

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5.251 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the nautical radionavigation service by any ad- band 230–235 MHz is also allocated to the ministration which may be identified in the aeronautical radionavigation service on a application of the procedure invoked under primary basis, subject to agreement obtained No. 9.21. (WRC–12) under No. 9.21. 5.261 Emissions shall be confined in a 5.252 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, band of ±25 kHz about the standard frequency Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, 400.1 MHz. South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and 5.262 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- Zimbabwe, the bands 230–238 MHz and 246–254 bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, MHz are allocated to the broadcasting serv- Botswana, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, the ice on a primary basis, subject to agreement United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, the Russian obtained under No. 9.21. Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic 5.254 The bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, MHz may be used by the mobile-satellite Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, service, subject to agreement obtained under Moldova, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the No. 9.21, on condition that stations in this Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Repub- service do not cause harmful interference to lic, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Somalia, those of other services operating or planned Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and to be operated in accordance with the Table Ukraine, the band 400.05–401 MHz is also allo- of Frequency Allocations except for the addi- cated to the fixed and mobile services on a tional allocation made in footnote No. primary basis. (WRC–12) 5.256A. 5.263 The band 400.15–401 MHz is also allo- 5.255 The bands 312–315 MHz (Earth-to- cated to the space research service in the space) and 387–390 MHz (space-to-Earth) in space-to-space direction for communications the mobile-satellite service may also be used with manned space vehicles. In this applica- by non-geostationary-satellite systems. Such tion, the space research service will not be use is subject to coordination under No. regarded as a safety service. 9.11A. 5.264 The use of the band 400.15–401 MHz 5.256 The frequency 243 MHz is the fre- by the mobile-satellite service is subject to quency in this band for use by survival craft coordination under No. 9.11A. The power stations and equipment used for survival flux-density limit indicated in Annex 1 of purposes. (WRC–07) Appendix 5 shall apply until such time as a 5.256A Additional allocation: In China, the competent world radiocommunication con- Russian Federation and Kazakhstan, the fre- ference revises it. quency band 258–261 MHz is also allocated to 5.265 In the frequency band 403–410 MHz, the space research service (Earth-to-space) Resolution 205 (Rev.WRC–15) applies. (WRC– and space operation service (Earth-to-space) 15) on a primary basis. Stations in the space re- 5.266 The use of the band 406–406.1 MHz by search service (Earth-to-space) and space op- the mobile-satellite service is limited to low eration service (Earth-to-space) shall not power satellite emergency position-indi- cause harmful interference to, or claim pro- cating radiobeacons (see also Article 31). tection from, or constrain the use and devel- (WRC–07) opment of, the mobile service systems and 5.267 Any emission capable of causing mobile-satellite service systems operating in harmful interference to the authorized uses the frequency band. Stations in space re- of the band 406–406.1 MHz is prohibited. search service (Earth-to-space) and space op- 5.268 Use of the frequency band 410–420 eration service (Earth-to-space) shall not MHz by the space research service is limited constrain the future development of fixed to space-to-space communication links with service systems of other countries. (WRC–15) an orbiting, manned space vehicle. The 5.257 The band 267–272 MHz may be used power flux-density at the surface of the by administrations for space telemetry in Earth produced by emissions from transmit- their countries on a primary basis, subject to ting stations of the space research service agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (space-to-space) in the frequency band 410– 5.258 The use of the band 328.6–335.4 MHz 420 MHz shall not exceed ¥153 dB(W/m2) for by the aeronautical radionavigation service 0° ≤ d ≤ 5°, ¥153 + 0.077 (d¥5) dB(W/m2) for 5° is limited to Instrument Landing Systems ≤ d ≤ 70° and ¥148 dB(W/m2) for 70° ≤ d ≤ 90°, (glide path). where d is the angle of arrival of the radio- 5.259 Additional allocation: In Egypt and frequency wave and the reference bandwidth the Syrian Arab Republic, the band 328.6– is 4 kHz. In this frequency band, stations of 335.4 MHz is also allocated to the mobile the space research service (space-to-space) service on a secondary basis, subject to shall not claim protection from, nor con- agreement obtained under No. 9.21. In order strain the use and development of, stations to ensure that harmful interference is not of the fixed and mobile services. No. 4.10 does caused to stations of the aeronautical radio- not apply. (WRC–15) navigation service, stations of the mobile 5.269 Different category of service: in Aus- service shall not be introduced in the band tralia, the United States, India, Japan and until it is no longer required for the aero- the United Kingdom, the allocation of the

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bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450 MHz to the satellite service (active) shall be in accord- radiolocation service is on a primary basis ance with Recommendation ITU–R RS.1260–1. (see No. 5.33). Additionally, the Earth exploration-satellite 5.270 Additional allocation: in Australia, service (active) in the frequency band 432–438 the United States, Jamaica and the Phil- MHz shall not cause harmful interference to ippines, the bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450 the aeronautical radionavigation service in MHz are also allocated to the amateur serv- China. The provisions of this footnote in no ice on a secondary basis. way diminish the obligation of the Earth ex- 5.271 Additional allocation: in Belarus, ploration-satellite service (active) to operate China, India, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, as a secondary service in accordance with the band 420–460 MHz is also allocated to the Nos. 5.29 and 5.30. (WRC–15) aeronautical radionavigation service (radio 5.280 In Germany, Austria, Bosnia and altimeters) on a secondary basis. (WRC–07) Herzegovina, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav 5.274 Alternative allocation: In Denmark, Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Mon- Norway, Sweden and Chad, the bands 430–432 tenegro, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia and MHz and 438–440 MHz are allocated to the Switzerland, the band 433.05–434.79 MHz (cen- fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- tre frequency 433.92 MHz) is designated for bile, services on a primary basis. (WRC–12) industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) ap- 5.275 Additional allocation: In Croatia, Es- plications. Radiocommunication services of tonia, Finland, Libya, The Former Yugoslav these countries operating within this band Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Ser- must accept harmful interference which may bia, the frequency bands 430–432 MHz and 438– be caused by these applications. ISM equip- 440 MHz are also allocated to the fixed and ment operating in this band is subject to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services provisions of No. 15.13. (WRC–07) on a primary basis. (WRC–15) 5.281 Additional allocation: in the French 5.276 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, overseas departments and communities in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Region 2 and India, the band 433.75–434.25 Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Djibouti, MHz is also allocated to the space operation Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea, India, In- In France and in Brazil, the band is allocated donesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, to the same service on a secondary basis. Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, 5.282 In the bands 435–438 MHz, 1260–1270 the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Re- MHz, 2400–2450 MHz, 3400–3410 MHz (in Re- public, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, gions 2 and 3 only) and 5650–5670 MHz, the Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, amateur-satellite service may operate sub- Thailand, Togo, Turkey and Yemen, the fre- ject to not causing harmful interference to quency band 430–440 MHz is also allocated to other services operating in accordance with the fixed service on a primary basis and the the Table (see No. 5.43). Administrations au- frequency bands 430–435 MHz and 438–440 MHz thorizing such use shall ensure that any are also allocated, except in Ecuador, to the harmful interference caused by emissions mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service from a station in the amateur-satellite serv- on a primary basis. (WRC–15) ice is immediately eliminated in accordance 5.277 Additional allocation: In Angola, Ar- with the provisions of No. 25.11. The use of menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cameroon, the bands 1260–1270 MHz and 5650–5670 MHz by Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, the Russian the amateur-satellite service is limited to Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, the Earth-to-space direction. Kazakhstan, Mali, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Po- 5.283 Additional allocation: in Austria, the land, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, band 438–440 MHz is also allocated to the Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania, Rwanda, fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and bile, services on a primary basis. Ukraine, the band 430–440 MHz is also allo- 5.284 Additional allocation: in Canada, the cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. band 440–450 MHz is also allocated to the (WRC–12) amateur service on a secondary basis. 5.278 Different category of service: in Argen- 5.285 Different category of service: in Can- tina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, ada, the allocation of the band 440–450 MHz Honduras, Panama and Venezuela, the allo- to the radiolocation service is on a primary cation of the band 430–440 MHz to the ama- basis (see No. 5.33). teur service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.286 The band 449.75–450.25 MHz may be 5.33). used for the space operation service (Earth- 5.279 Additional allocation: in Mexico, the to-space) and the space research service bands 430–435 MHz and 438–440 MHz are also (Earth-to-space), subject to agreement ob- allocated on a primary basis to the land mo- tained under No. 9.21. bile service, subject to agreement obtained 5.286A The use of the bands 454–456 MHz under No. 9.21. and 459–460 MHz by the mobile-satellite serv- 5.279A The use of the frequency band 432– ice is subject to coordination under No. 438 MHz by sensors in the Earth exploration- 9.11A.

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5.286AA The frequency band 450–470 MHz Russian Federation, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, is identified for use by administrations wish- Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the allocation ing to implement International Mobile Tele- of the band 460–470 MHz to the meteorolog- communications (IMT). See Resolution 224 ical-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is on a (Rev.WRC–15). This identification does not primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- preclude the use of this frequency band by ment obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC–12) any application of the services to which it is 5.291 Additional allocation: in China, the allocated and does not establish priority in band 470–485 MHz is also allocated to the the Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) space research (space-to-Earth) and the 5.286B The use of the band 454–455 MHz in space operation (space-to-Earth) services on the countries listed in No. 5.286D, 455–456 a primary basis subject to agreement ob- MHz and 459–460 MHz in Region 2, and 454–456 tained under No. 9.21 and subject to not caus- MHz and 459–460 MHz in the countries listed ing harmful interference to existing and in No. 5.286E, by stations in the mobile-sat- planned broadcasting stations. ellite service, shall not cause harmful inter- 5.291A Additional allocation: In Germany, ference to, or claim protection from, stations Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Liechtenstein, of the fixed or mobile services operating in the Czech Rep., Serbia and Switzerland, the accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- frequency band 470–494 MHz is also allocated locations. to the radiolocation service on a secondary 5.286C The use of the band 454–455 MHz in basis. This use is limited to the operation of the countries listed in No. 5.286D, 455–456 wind profiler radars in accordance with Res- MHz and 459–460 MHz in Region 2, and 454–456 olution 217 (WRC–97). (WRC–15) MHz and 459–460 MHz in the countries listed 5.292 Different category of service: In Argen- in No. 5.286E, by stations in the mobile-sat- tina, Uruguay and Venezuela, the allocation ellite service, shall not constrain the devel- of the frequency band 470–512 MHz to the mo- opment and use of the fixed and mobile serv- bile service is on a primary basis (see No. ices operating in accordance with the Table 5.33), subject to agreement obtained under of Frequency Allocations. No. 9.21. (WRC–15) 5.286D Additional allocation: in Canada, the 5.293 Different category of service: In Can- United States and Panama, the band 454–455 ada, Chile, Cuba, the United States, Guyana, MHz is also allocated to the mobile-satellite Jamaica and Panama, the allocation of the service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. frequency bands 470–512 MHz and 614–806 MHz (WRC–07) to the fixed service is on a primary basis (see 5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, No. 5.33), subject to agreement obtained Nepal and Nigeria, the bands 454–456 MHz and under No. 9.21. In the Bahamas, Barbados, 459–460 MHz are also allocated to the mobile- Canada, Chile, Cuba, the United States, Guy- satellite (Earth-to-space) service on a pri- ana, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama, the allo- mary basis. (WRC–07) cation of the frequency bands 470–512 MHz 5.287 Use of the frequency bands 457.5125– and 614–698 MHz to the mobile service is on a 457.5875 MHz and 467.5125–467.5875 MHz by the primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- maritime mobile service is limited to on- ment obtained under No. 9.21. In Argentina board communication stations. The charac- and Ecuador, the allocation of the frequency teristics of the equipment and the channel- band 470–512 MHz to the fixed and mobile ling arrangement shall be in accordance with services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), Recommendation ITU–R M.1174–3. The use of subject to agreement obtained under No. these frequency bands in territorial waters is 9.21. (WRC–15) subject to the national regulations of the ad- 5.294 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- ministration concerned. (WRC–15) bia, Cameroon, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Egypt, Ethi- 5.288 In the territorial waters of the opia, Israel, Libya, the Syrian Arab Repub- United States and the Philippines, the pre- lic, Chad and Yemen, the frequency band 470– ferred frequencies for use by on-board com- 582 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service munication stations shall be 457.525 MHz, on a secondary basis. (WRC–15) 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz and 457.600 MHz 5.295 In the Bahamas, Barbados, Canada, paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 the United States and Mexico, the frequency MHz, 467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. The char- band 470–608 MHz, or portions thereof, is acteristics of the equipment used shall con- identified for International Mobile Tele- form to those specified in Recommendation communications (IMT)—see Resolution 224 ITU–R M.1174–3. (WRC–15) (Rev.WRC–15). This identification does not 5.289 Earth exploration-satellite service preclude the use of these frequency bands by applications, other than the meteorological- any application of the services to which they satellite service, may also be used in the are allocated and does not establish priority bands 460–470 MHz and 1690–1710 MHz for in the Radio Regulations. Mobile service sta- space-to-Earth transmissions subject to not tions of the IMT system within the fre- causing harmful interference to stations op- quency band are subject to agreement ob- erating in accordance with the Table. tained under No. 9.21 and shall not cause 5.290 Different category of service: In Af- harmful interference to, or claim protection ghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, the from, the broadcasting service of

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neighbouring countries. Nos. 5.43 and 5.43A also allocated to the mobile service on a pri- apply. In Mexico, the use of IMT in this fre- mary basis, subject to agreement obtained quency band will not start before 31 Decem- under No. 9.21. (WRC–15) ber 2018 and may be extended if agreed by the 5.298 Additional allocation: in India, the neighbouring countries. (WRC–15) band 549.75–550.25 MHz is also allocated to 5.296 Additional allocation: In Albania, the space operation service (space-to-Earth) Germany, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Austria, on a secondary basis. Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and 5.300 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Burkina bia, Cameroon, Egypt, United Arab Emir- Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Vatican, Congo ates, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Oman, Qatar, the (Rep. of the), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Croatia, Den- Syrian Arab Republic and Sudan, the fre- mark, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emir- quency band 582–790 MHz is also allocated to ates, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Hungary, Iraq, Ire- mobile, services on a secondary basis. (WRC– land, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, 15) Kuwait, Lesotho, Latvia, The Former Yugo- 5.304 Additional allocation: in the African slav Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Libya, Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), the Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Ma- band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the lawi, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritius, Mau- radio astronomy service on a primary basis. ritania, Moldova, Monaco, Mozambique, Na- 5.305 Additional allocation: in China, the mibia, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Ugan- band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the da, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, radio astronomy service on a primary basis. Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, 5.306 Additional allocation: in Region 1, ex- the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, cept in the African Broadcasting Area (see Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Sudan, South Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), and in Region 3, the band Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, 608–614 MHz is also allocated to the radio as- Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, tronomy service on a secondary basis. Ukraine, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the fre- 5.307 Additional allocation: in India, the quency band 470–694 MHz is also allocated on band 608–614 MHz is also allocated to the a secondary basis to the land mobile service, radio astronomy service on a primary basis. intended for applications ancillary to broad- 5.308 Additional allocation: In Belize and casting and programme-making. Stations of Colombia, the frequency band 614–698 MHz is the land mobile service in the countries list- also allocated to the mobile service on a pri- ed in this footnote shall not cause harmful mary basis. Stations of the mobile service interference to existing or planned stations within the frequency band are subject to operating in accordance with the Table in agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC–15) countries other than those listed in this 5.308A In the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, footnote. (WRC–15) Canada, Colombia, the United States and 5.296A In Micronesia, the Solomon Is- Mexico, the frequency band 614–698 MHz, or lands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, the frequency portions thereof, is identified for Inter- band 470–698 MHz, or portions thereof, and in national Mobile Telecommunications Bangladesh, Maldives and New Zealand, the (IMT)—see Resolution 224 (Rev.WRC–15). frequency band 610–698 MHz, or portions This identification does not preclude the use thereof, are identified for use by these ad- of these frequency bands by any application ministrations wishing to implement Inter- of the services to which they are allocated national Mobile Telecommunications and does not establish priority in the Radio (IMT)—see Resolution 224 (Rev.WRC–15). Regulations. Mobile service stations of the This identification does not preclude the use IMT system within the frequency band are of these frequency bands by any application subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 of the services to which they are allocated and shall not cause harmful interference to and does not establish priority in the Radio or claim protection from the broadcasting Regulations. The mobile allocation in this service of neighbouring countries. Nos. 5.43 frequency band shall not be used for IMT and 5.43A apply. In Belize and Mexico, the systems unless subject to agreement ob- use of IMT in this frequency band will not tained under No. 9.21 and shall not cause start before 31 December 2018 and may be ex- harmful interference to, or claim protection tended if agreed by the neighbouring coun- from, the broadcasting service of tries. (WRC–15) neighbouring countries. Nos. 5.43 and 5.43A 5.309 Different category of service: In El Sal- apply. (WRC–15) vador, the allocation of the frequency band 5.297 Additional allocation: In Canada, 614–806 MHz to the fixed service is on a pri- Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, the United mary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- States, Guatemala, Guyana and Jamaica, ment obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC–15) the frequency band 512–608 MHz is also allo- 5.311A For the frequency band 620–790 cated to the fixed and mobile services on a MHz, see also Resolution 549 (WRC–07). primary basis, subject to agreement obtained (WRC–07) under No. 9.21. In the Bahamas, Barbados and 5.312 Additional allocation: In Armenia, Mexico, the frequency band 512–608 MHz is Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation,

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Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, not establish priority in the Radio Regula- Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and tions. (WRC¥15) Ukraine, the frequency band 645–862 MHz, in 5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the Bulgaria the frequency bands 646–686 MHz, United States and Mexico, the bands 849–851 726–758 MHz, 766–814 MHz and 822–862 MHz, MHz and 894–896 MHz are also allocated to and in Poland the frequency band 860–862 the aeronautical mobile service on a primary MHz until 31 December 2017, are also allo- basis, for public correspondence with air- cated to the aeronautical radionavigation craft. The use of the band 849–851 MHz is lim- service on a primary basis. (WRC–15) ited to transmissions from aeronautical sta- 5.312A In Region 1, the use of the fre- tions and the use of the band 894–896 MHz is quency band 694–790 MHz by the mobile, ex- limited to transmissions from aircraft sta- cept aeronautical mobile, service is subject tions. to the provisions of Resolution 760 (WRC–15). 5.319 Additional allocation: in Belarus, the See also Resolution 224 (Rev.WRC–15). (WRC– Russian Federation and Ukraine, the bands 15) 806–840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856–890 MHz 5.313A The frequency band, or portions of (space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the the frequency band 698–790 MHz, in Australia, mobile-satellite, except aeronautical mobile- Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, satellite (R), service. The use of these bands China, Korea (Rep. of), Fiji, India, Indonesia, by this service shall not cause harmful inter- Japan, Kiribati, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, ference to, or claim protection from, services Myanmar (Union of), New Zealand, Pakistan, in other countries operating in accordance Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Solomon with the Table of Frequency Allocations and is subject to special agreements between the Islands, Samoa, Singapore, Thailand, Tonga, administrations concerned. Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Viet Nam, are identi- 5.320 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the fied for use by these administrations wishing bands 806–890 MHz and 942–960 MHz are also to implement International Mobile Tele- allocated to the mobile-satellite, except communications (IMT). This identification aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on does not preclude the use of these frequency a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- bands by any application of the services to tained under No. 9.21. The use of this service which they are allocated and does not estab- is limited to operation within national lish priority in the Radio Regulations. In boundaries. In seeking such agreement, ap- China, the use of IMT in this frequency band propriate protection shall be afforded to will not start until 2015. (WRC–15) services operating in accordance with the 5.316B In Region 1, the allocation to the Table, to ensure that no harmful inter- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service ference is caused to such services. in the frequency band 790–862 MHz is subject 5.322 In Region 1, in the band 862–960 MHz, to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 with stations of the broadcasting service shall be respect to the aeronautical radionavigation operated only in the African Broadcasting service in countries mentioned in No. 5.312. Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13) excluding Algeria, For countries party to the GE06 Agreement, Burundi, Egypt, Spain, Lesotho, Libya, Mo- the use of stations of the mobile service is rocco, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, South Afri- also subject to the successful application of ca, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Zambia, subject the procedures of that Agreement. Resolu- to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC– tions 224 (Rev.WRC–15) and 749 (Rev.WRC–15) 12) shall apply, as appropriate. (WRC–15) 5.323 Additional allocation: in Armenia, 5.317 Additional allocation: In Region 2 (ex- Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, cept Brazil, the United States and Mexico), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the frequency band 806–890 MHz is also allo- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the cated to the mobile-satellite service on a pri- band 862–960 MHz, in Bulgaria the bands 862– mary basis, subject to agreement obtained 890.2 MHz and 900–935.2 MHz, in Poland the under No. 9.21. The use of this service is in- band 862–876 MHz until 31 December 2017, and tended for operation within national bound- in Romania the bands 862–880 MHz and 915– aries. (WRC–15) 925 MHz, are also allocated to the aero- 5.317A The parts of the frequency band nautical radionavigation service on a pri- 698–960 MHz in Region 2 and the frequency mary basis. Such use is subject to agreement bands 694–790 MHz in Region 1 and 790–960 obtained under No. 9.21 with administrations MHz in Regions 1 and 3 which are allocated concerned and limited to ground-based to the mobile service on a primary basis are radiobeacons in operation on 27 October 1997 identified for use by administrations wishing until the end of their lifetime. (WRC–12) to implement International Mobile Tele- 5.325 Different category of service: in the communications (IMT)—see Resolutions 224 United States, the allocation of the band 890– (Rev.WRC–15), 760 (WRC–15) and 749 942 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a (Rev.WRC–15), where applicable. This identi- primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- fication does not preclude the use of these ment obtained under No. 9.21. frequency bands by any application of the 5.325A Different category of service: In Ar- services to which they are allocated and does gentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican

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Republic, El Salvador, Ecuador, the French transmitting space stations. In accordance overseas departments and communities in with No. 5.329A, for systems and networks in Region 2, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, the radionavigation-satellite service (space- Uruguay and Venezuela, the frequency band to-space) in the bands 1215–1300 MHz and 902–928 MHz is allocated to the land mobile 1559–1610 MHz, the provisions of Nos. 9.7, 9.12, service on a primary basis. In Colombia, the 9.12A and 9.13 shall only apply with respect frequency band 902–905 MHz is allocated to to other systems and networks in the radio- the land mobile service on a primary basis. navigation-satellite service (space-to-space). (WRC–15) (WRC–07) 5.326 Different category of service: in Chile, 5.329 Use of the radionavigation-satellite the band 903–905 MHz is allocated to the mo- service in the band 1215–1300 MHz shall be bile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a subject to the condition that no harmful in- primary basis, subject to agreement obtained terference is caused to, and no protection is under No. 9.21. claimed from, the radionavigation service 5.327 Different category of service: in Aus- authorized under No. 5.331. Furthermore, the tralia, the allocation of the band 915–928 MHz use of the radionavigation-satellite service to the radiolocation service is on a primary in the band 1215–1300 MHz shall be subject to basis (see No. 5.33). the condition that no harmful interference is 5.327A The use of the frequency band 960– caused to the radiolocation service. No. 5.43 1164 MHz by the aeronautical mobile (R) shall not apply in respect of the radio- service is limited to systems that operate in location service. Resolution 608 (Rev.WRC– accordance with recognized international 15) shall apply. (FCC) aeronautical standards. Such use shall be in 5.329A Use of systems in the radio- accordance with Resolution 417 (Rev.WRC– navigation-satellite service (space-to-space) 15). (WRC–15) 5.328 The use of the band 960–1215 MHz by operating in the bands 1215–1300 MHz and the aeronautical radionavigation service is 1559–1610 MHz is not intended to provide safe- reserved on a worldwide basis for the oper- ty service applications, and shall not impose ation and development of airborne electronic any additional constraints on radio- aids to air navigation and any directly asso- navigation-satellite service (space-to-Earth) ciated ground-based facilities. systems or on other services operating in ac- 5.328A Stations in the radionavigation- cordance with the Table of Frequency Allo- satellite service in the band 1164–1215 MHz cations. (WRC–07) shall operate in accordance with the provi- 5.330 Additional allocation: in Angola, sions of Resolution 609 (Rev.WRC–07) and Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cam- shall not claim protection from stations in eroon, China, Djibouti, Egypt, the United the aeronautical radionavigation service in Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guyana, the band 960–1215 MHz. No. 5.43A does not India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), apply. The provisions of No. 21.18 shall apply. Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Nepal, (WRC–07) Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the 5.328AA The frequency band 1087.7–1092.3 Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical South Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the mobile-satellite (R) service (Earth-to-space) band 1215–1300 MHz is also allocated to the on a primary basis, limited to the space sta- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. tion reception of Automatic Dependent Sur- (WRC–12) veillance-Broadcast (ADS–B) emissions from 5.331 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Ger- aircraft transmitters that operate in accord- many, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, ance with recognized international aero- Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia nautical standards. Stations operating in the and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Bu- aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service rundi, Cameroon, China, Korea (Rep. of), shall not claim protection from stations op- Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, the United Arab erating in the aeronautical radionavigation Emirates, Estonia, the Russian Federation, service. Resolution 425 (WRC–15) shall apply. Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, (WRC–15) Equatorial Guinea, Hungary, India, Indo- 5.328B The use of the bands 1164–1300 MHz, nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ire- 1559–1610 MHz and 5010–5030 MHz by systems land, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, The and networks in the radionavigation-sat- Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Le- ellite service for which complete coordina- sotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lith- tion or notification information, as appro- uania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mau- priate, is received by the ritania, Montenegro, Nigeria, Norway, Radiocommunication Bureau after 1 January Oman, Pakistan, the Netherlands, Poland, 2005 is subject to the application of the pro- Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, visions of Nos. 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13. Resolution Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Slovakia, the 610 (WRC–03) shall also apply; however, in United Kingdom, Serbia, Slovenia, Somalia, the case of radionavigation-satellite service Sudan, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Afri- (space-to-space) networks and systems, Reso- ca, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, lution 610 (WRC–03) shall only apply to Turkey, Venezuela and Viet Nam, the band

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1215–1300 MHz is also allocated to the radio- 1400–1427 MHz, navigation service on a primary basis. In 2690–2700 MHz, except those provided for by Canada and the United States, the band 1240– No. 5.422, 1300 MHz is also allocated to the radio- 10.68–10.7 GHz, except those provided for by navigation service, and use of the radio- No. 5.483, navigation service shall be limited to the 15.35–15.4 GHz, except those provided for by aeronautical radionavigation service. (WRC– No. 5.511, 12) 23.6–24 GHz, 5.332 In the band 1215–1260 MHz, active 31.3–31.5 GHz, spaceborne sensors in the Earth exploration- 31.5–31.8 GHz, in Region 2, satellite and space research services shall not cause harmful interference to, claim pro- 48.94–49.04 GHz, from airborne stations 2 tection from, or otherwise impose con- 50.2–50.4 GHz, straints on operation or development of the 52.6–54.25 GHz, radiolocation service, the radionavigation- 86–92 GHz, satellite service and other services allocated 100–102 GHz, on a primary basis. 109.5–111.8 GHz, 5.334 Additional allocation: in Canada and 114.25–116 GHz, the United States, the band 1350–1370 MHz is 148.5–151.5 GHz, also allocated to the aeronautical radio- 164–167 GHz, navigation service on a primary basis. 182–185 GHz, 5.335 In Canada and the United States in 190–191.8 GHz, the band 1240–1300 MHz, active spaceborne 200–209 GHz, sensors in the Earth exploration-satellite 226–231.5 GHz, and space research services shall not cause interference to, claim protection from, or 250–252 GHz. otherwise impose constraints on operation or 5.341 In the bands 1400–1727 MHz, 101–120 development of the aeronautical radio- GHz and 197–220 GHz, passive research is navigation service. being conducted by some countries in a pro- 5.335A In the band 1260–1300 MHz, active gramme for the search for intentional emis- spaceborne sensors in the Earth exploration- sions of extraterrestrial origin. satellite and space research services shall 5.341A In Region 1, the frequency bands not cause harmful interference to, claim pro- 1427–1452 MHz and 1492–1518 MHz are identi- tection from, or otherwise impose con- fied for use by administrations wishing to straints on operation or development of the implement International Mobile Tele- radiolocation service and other services allo- communications (IMT) in accordance with cated by footnotes on a primary basis. Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC–15). This identifica- 5.337 The use of the bands 1300–1350 MHz, tion does not preclude the use of these fre- 2700–2900 MHz and 9000–9200 MHz by the aero- quency bands by any other application of the nautical radionavigation service is restricted services to which it is allocated and does not to ground-based radars and to associated air- establish priority in the Radio Regulations. borne transponders which transmit only on The use of IMT stations is subject to agree- frequencies in these bands and only when ac- ment obtained under No. 9.21 with respect to tuated by radars operating in the same band. the aeronautical mobile service used for 5.337A The use of the band 1300–1350 MHz aeronautical telemetry in accordance with by earth stations in the radionavigation-sat- No. 5.342. (WRC–15) ellite service and by stations in the radio- 5.341B In Region 2, the frequency band location service shall not cause harmful in- 1427–1518 MHz is identified for use by admin- terference to, nor constrain the operation istrations wishing to implement Inter- and development of, the aeronautical-radio- national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) navigation service. in accordance with Resolution 223 5.338 In Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia and (Rev.WRC–15). This identification does not Turkmenistan, existing installations of the preclude the use of this frequency band by radionavigation service may continue to op- any application of the services to which they erate in the band 1350–1400 MHz. (WRC–12) are allocated and does not establish priority 5.338A In the frequency bands 1350–1400 in the Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) MHz, 1427–1452 MHz, 22.55–23.55 GHz, 30–31.3 5.341C The frequency bands 1427–1452 MHz GHz, 49.7–50.2 GHz, 50.4–50.9 GHz, 51.4–52.6 and 1492–1518 MHz are identified for use by GHz, 81–86 GHz and 92–94 GHz, Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC–15) applies. (WRC–15) 5.339 The bands 1370–1400 MHz, 2640–2655 2 5.340.1 The allocation to the Earth explo- MHz, 4950–4990 MHz and 15.20–15.35 GHz are ration-satellite service (passive) and the also allocated to the space research (passive) space research service (passive) in the band and Earth exploration-satellite (passive) 50.2–50.4 GHz should not impose undue con- services on a secondary basis. straints on the use of the adjacent bands by 5.340 All emissions are prohibited in the the primary allocated services in those following bands: bands.

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administrations in Region 3 wishing to im- No. 5.342. See also Resolution 761 (WRC–15). plement International Mobile Telecommuni- (WRC–15) cations (IMT) in accordance with Resolution NOTE: The use by Palestine of the alloca- 223 (Rev.WRC–15). The use of these frequency tion to the mobile service in the frequency bands by the above administrations for the band 1452–1492 MHz identified for IMT is implementation of IMT in the frequency noted, pursuant to Resolution 99 (Rev. bands 1429–1452 MHz and 1492–1518 MHz is sub- Busan, 2014) and taking into account the ject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 Israeli-Palestinian Interim Agreement of 28 from countries using stations of the aero- September 1995. nautical mobile service. This identification does not preclude the use of these frequency 5.346A The frequency band 1452–1492 MHz bands by any application of the services to is identified for use by administrations in which it is allocated and does not establish Region 3 wishing to implement International priority in the Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in accord- 5.342 Additional allocation: In Armenia, ance with Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC–15) and Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Resolution 761 (WRC–15). The use of this fre- Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, the quency band by the above administrations frequency band 1429–1535 MHz is also allo- for the implementation of IMT is subject to cated to the aeronautical mobile service on a agreement obtained under No. 9.21 from primary basis, exclusively for the purposes of countries using stations of the aeronautical aeronautical telemetry within the national mobile service. This identification does not territory. As of 1 April 2007, the use of the preclude the use of this frequency band by frequency band 1452–1492 MHz is subject to any application of the services to which it is agreement between the administrations con- allocated and does not establish priority in cerned. (WRC–15) the Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) 5.343 In Region 2, the use of the band 1435– 5.348 The use of the band 1518–1525 MHz by 1535 MHz by the aeronautical mobile service the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- for telemetry has priority over other uses by ordination under No. 9.11A. In the band 1518– the mobile service. 1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite 5.344 Alternative allocation: in the United service shall not claim protection from the States, the band 1452–1525 MHz is allocated stations in the fixed service. No. 5.43A does to the fixed and mobile services on a primary not apply. basis (see also No. 5.343). 5.348A In the band 1518–1525 MHz, the co- 5.345 Use of the band 1452–1492 MHz by the ordination threshold in terms of the power broadcasting-satellite service, and by the flux-density levels at the surface of the broadcasting service, is limited to digital Earth in application of No. 9.11A for space audio broadcasting and is subject to the pro- stations in the mobile-satellite (space-to- visions of Resolution 528 (Rev.WRC–15). Earth) service, with respect to the land mo- (FCC) bile service use for specialized mobile radios 5.346 In Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, or used in conjunction with public switched Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, telecommunication networks (PSTN) oper- Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Repub- ating within the territory of Japan, shall be lic, Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, ¥150 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all an- Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, gles of arrival, instead of those given in Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Jor- Table 5–2 of Appendix 5. In the band 1518–1525 dan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Libe- MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service ria, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, shall not claim protection from stations in Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Na- the mobile service in the territory of Japan. mibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pal- No. 5.43A does not apply. estine, Qatar, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwan- 5.348B In the band 1518–1525 MHz, stations da, Senegal, Seychelles, Sudan, South in the mobile-satellite service shall not Sudan, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, claim protection from aeronautical mobile Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, telemetry stations in the mobile service in the frequency band 1452–1492 MHz is identi- the territory of the United States (see Nos. fied for use by administrations listed above 5.343 and 5.344) and in the countries listed in wishing to implement International Mobile No. 5.342. No. 5.43A does not apply. Telecommunications (IMT) in accordance 5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi with Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC–15). This iden- Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cameroon, tification does not preclude the use of this Egypt, France, Iran (Islamic Republic of), frequency band by any other application of Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, The the services to which it is allocated and does Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, not establish priority in the Radio Regula- Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Syrian Arab Re- tions. The use of this frequency band for the public, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and implementation of IMT is subject to agree- Yemen, the allocation of the band 1525–1530 ment obtained under No. 9.21 with respect to MHz to the mobile, except aeronautical mo- the aeronautical mobile service used for bile, service is on a primary basis (see No. aeronautical telemetry in accordance with 5.33). (WRC–07)

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5.350 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, is limited to distress and safety communica- Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band tions (see Article 31). 1525–1530 MHz is also allocated to the aero- 5.357 Transmissions in the band 1545–1555 nautical mobile service on a primary basis. MHz from terrestrial aeronautical stations 5.351 The bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 directly to aircraft stations, or between air- MHz, 1626.5–1645.5 MHz and 1646.5–1660.5 MHz craft stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) shall not be used for feeder links of any serv- service are also authorized when such trans- ice. In exceptional circumstances, however, missions are used to extend or supplement an earth station at a specified fixed point in the satellite-to-aircraft links. any of the mobile-satellite services may be 5.357A In applying the procedures of Sec- authorized by an administration to commu- tion II of Article 9 to the mobile-satellite nicate via space stations using these bands. service in the frequency bands 1545–1555 MHz 5.351A For the use of the bands 1518–1544 and 1646.5–1656.5 MHz, priority shall be given MHz, 1545–1559 MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz, 1646.5– to accommodating the spectrum require- 1660.5 MHz, 1668–1675 MHz, 1980–2010 MHz, ments of the aeronautical mobile-satellite 2170–2200 MHz, 2483.5–2520 MHz and 2670–2690 (R) service providing transmission of mes- MHz by the mobile-satellite service, see Res- sages with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Aero- olutions 212 (Rev.WRC–15) and 225 (Rev.WRC– nautical mobile-satellite (R) service commu- 12). (FCC) nications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44 5.352A In the frequency band 1525–1530 shall have priority access and immediate availability, by pre-emption if necessary, MHz, stations in the mobile-satellite service, over all other mobile-satellite communica- except stations in the maritime mobile-sat- tions operating within a network. Mobile- ellite service, shall not cause harmful inter- satellite systems shall not cause unaccept- ference to, or claim protection from, stations able interference to, or claim protection of the fixed service in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, from, aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) serv- Egypt, France and French overseas commu- ice communications with priority 1 to 6 in nities of Region 3, Guinea, India, Israel, Article 44. Account shall be taken of the pri- Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- ority of safety-related communications in tania, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- the other mobile-satellite services. (The pro- ippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Viet visions of Resolution 222 (Rev. WRC–12) shall Nam and Yemen notified prior to 1 April apply.) (WRC–12) 1998. (WRC–15) 5.359 Additional allocation: In Germany, 5.353A In applying the procedures of Sec- Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, tion II of Article 9 to the mobile-satellite Benin, Cameroon, the Russian Federation, service in the bands 1530–1544 MHz and 1626.5– France, Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Jor- 1645.5 MHz, priority shall be given to accom- dan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Mauri- modating the spectrum requirements for dis- tania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Po- tress, urgency and safety communications of land, the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, the Global Maritime Distress and Safety the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Romania, System (GMDSS). Maritime mobile-satellite Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and distress, urgency and safety communications Ukraine, the frequency bands 1550–1559 MHz, shall have priority access and immediate 1610–1645.5 MHz and 1646.5–1660 MHz are also availability over all other mobile satellite allocated to the fixed service on a primary communications operating within a network. basis. Administrations are urged to make all Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause un- practicable efforts to avoid the implementa- acceptable interference to, or claim protec- tion of new fixed-service stations in these tion from, distress, urgency and safety com- frequency bands. (WRC–15) munications of the GMDSS. Account shall be 5.362A In the United States, in the bands taken of the priority of safety-related com- 1555–1559 MHz and 1656.5–1660.5 MHz, the aero- munications in the other mobile-satellite nautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall services. (The provisions of Resolution 222 have priority access and immediate avail- (Rev. WRC–12) shall apply.) (FCC) ability, by pre-emption if necessary, over all 5.354 The use of the bands 1525–1559 MHz other mobile-satellite communications oper- and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite ating within a network. Mobile-satellite sys- services is subject to coordination under No. tems shall not cause unacceptable inter- 9.11A. ference to, or claim protection from, aero- 5.355 Additional allocation: in Bahrain, nautical mobile-satellite (R) service commu- Bangladesh, Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, nications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Account shall be taken of the priority of Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, safety-related communications in the other South Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the mobile-satellite services. bands 1540–1559 MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz and 5.364 The use of the band 1610–1626.5 MHz 1646.5–1660 MHz are also allocated to the by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to- fixed service on a secondary basis. (WRC–12) space) and by the radiodetermination-sat- 5.356 The use of the band 1544–1545 MHz by ellite service (Earth-to-space) is subject to the mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) coordination under No. 9.11A. A mobile earth

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station operating in either of the services in 5.372 Harmful interference shall not be this band shall not produce a peak e.i.r.p. caused to stations of the radio astronomy density in excess of ¥15 dB(W/4 kHz) in the service using the band 1610.6–1613.8 MHz by part of the band used by systems operating stations of the radiodetermination-satellite in accordance with the provisions of No. 5.366 and mobile-satellite services (No. 29.13 ap- (to which No. 4.10 applies), unless otherwise plies). agreed by the affected administrations. In 5.374 Mobile earth stations in the mobile- the part of the band where such systems are satellite service operating in the bands not operating, the mean e.i.r.p. density of a 1631.5–1634.5 MHz and 1656.5–1660 MHz shall mobile earth station shall not exceed ¥3 not cause harmful interference to stations in dB(W/4 kHz). Stations of the mobile-satellite the fixed service operating in the countries service shall not claim protection from sta- listed in No. 5.359. tions in the aeronautical radionavigation 5.375 The use of the band 1645.5–1646.5 MHz service, stations operating in accordance by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to- with the provisions of No. 5.366 and stations space) and for inter-satellite links is limited in the fixed service operating in accordance to distress and safety communications (see with the provisions of No. 5.359. Administra- Article 31). tions responsible for the coordination of mo- 5.376 Transmissions in the band 1646.5– bile-satellite networks shall make all prac- 1656.5 MHz from aircraft stations in the aero- ticable efforts to ensure protection of sta- nautical mobile (R) service directly to ter- tions operating in accordance with the provi- restrial aeronautical stations, or between sions of No. 5.366. aircraft stations, are also authorized when 5.365 The use of the band 1613.8–1626.5 MHz such transmissions are used to extend or by the mobile-satellite service (space-to- supplement the aircraft-to-satellite links. Earth) is subject to coordination under No. 5.376A Mobile earth stations operating in 9.11A. the band 1660–1660.5 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to stations in the radio 5.366 The band 1610–1626.5 MHz is reserved astronomy service. on a worldwide basis for the use and develop- 5.379 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, ment of airborne electronic aids to air navi- India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan, the gation and any directly associated ground- band 1660.5–1668.4 MHz is also allocated to based or satellite-borne facilities. Such sat- the meteorological aids service on a sec- ellite use is subject to agreement obtained ondary basis. under No. 9.21. 5.379A Administrations are urged to give 5.367 Additional allocation: The frequency all practicable protection in the band 1660.5– band 1610–1626.5 MHz is also allocated to the 1668.4 MHz for future research in radio as- aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a tronomy, particularly by eliminating air-to- primary basis, subject to agreement obtained ground transmissions in the meteorological under No. 9.21. (WRC–12) aids service in the band 1664.4–1668.4 MHz as 5.368 With respect to the radiodetermin- soon as practicable. ation-satellite and mobile-satellite services 5.379B The use of the band 1668–1675 MHz the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply in the by the mobile-satellite service is subject to band 1610–1626.5 MHz, with the exception of coordination under No. 9.11A. In the band the aeronautical radionavigation-satellite 1668–1668.4 MHz, Resolution 904 (WRC–07) service. shall apply. (WRC–07) 5.369 Different category of service: in An- 5.379C In order to protect the radio as- gola, Australia, China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, tronomy service in the band 1668–1670 MHz, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Leb- the aggregate power flux-density values pro- anon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, duced by mobile earth stations in a network Papua New Guinea, Syrian Arab Republic, of the mobile-satellite service operating in the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Sudan, South this band shall not exceed ¥181 dB(W/m2) in Sudan, Togo and Zambia, the allocation of 10 MHz and ¥194 dB(W/m2) in any 20 kHz at the band 1610–1626.5 MHz to the radio- any radio astronomy station recorded in the determination-satellite service (Earth-to- Master International Frequency Register, space) is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), for more than 2% of integration periods of subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 2000s. from countries not listed in this provision. 5.379D For sharing of the band 1668.4–1675 (WRC–12) MHz between the mobile-satellite service 5.370 Different category of service: in Ven- and the fixed and mobile services, Resolution ezuela, the allocation to the radiodetermin- 744 (Rev.WRC–07) shall apply. (WRC–07) ation-satellite service in the band 1610–1626.5 5.379E In the band 1668.4–1675 MHz, sta- MHz (Earth-to-space) is on a secondary basis. tions in the mobile-satellite service shall not 5.371 Additional allocation: in Region 1, the cause harmful interference to stations in the band 1610–1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) is also meteorological aids service in China, Iran allocated to the radiodetermination-satellite (Islamic Republic of), Japan and Uzbekistan. service on a secondary basis, subject to In the band 1668.4–1675 MHz, administrations agreement obtained under No. 9.21. (WRC–12) are urged not to implement new systems in

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the meteorological aids service and are en- No. 9.21, having particular regard to couraged to migrate existing meteorological troposcatter systems. (WRC–15) aids service operations to other bands as 5.387 Additional allocation: in Belarus, soon as practicable. Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, 5.380A In the band 1670–1675 MHz, stations Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the band 1770– in the mobile-satellite service shall not 1790 MHz is also allocated to the meteorolog- cause harmful interference to, nor constrain ical-satellite service on a primary basis, sub- the development of, existing earth stations ject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. in the meteorological-satellite service noti- (WRC–12) fied before 1 January 2004. Any new assign- 5.388 The frequency bands 1885–2025 MHz ment to these earth stations in this band and 2110–2200 MHz are intended for use, on a shall also be protected from harmful inter- worldwide basis, by administrations wishing ference from stations in the mobile-satellite to implement International Mobile Tele- service. (WRC–07) communications (IMT). Such use does not 5.381 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, preclude the use of these frequency bands by Cuba, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of) and other services to which they are allocated. Pakistan, the band 1690–1700 MHz is also allo- The frequency bands should be made avail- cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- able for IMT in accordance with Resolution nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. 212 (Rev.WRC–15) (see also Resolution 223 (WRC–12) (Rev.WRC–15)). (WRC–15) 5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885– 5.382 Different category of service: In Saudi 1980 MHz, 2010–2025 MHz and 2110–2170 MHz Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, and, in Region 2, the bands 1885–1980 MHz and Belarus, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the 2110–2160 MHz may be used by high altitude United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the platform stations as base stations to provide Russian Federation, Guinea, Iraq, Israel, International Mobile Telecommunications Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Former (IMT), in accordance with Resolution 221 Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, (Rev. WRC–07). Their use by IMT applica- Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Uz- tions using high altitude platform stations bekistan, Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Re- as base stations does not preclude the use of public, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Tajikistan, these bands by any station in the services to Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the allo- which they are allocated and does not estab- cation of the frequency band 1690–1700 MHz lish priority in the Radio Regulations. to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical (WRC–12) mobile, services is on a primary basis (see 5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, No. 5.33), and in the Dem. People’s Rep. of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, Korea, the allocation of the frequency band Coˆ te d’Ivoire, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, 1690–1700 MHz to the fixed service is on a pri- United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, mary basis (see No. 5.33) and to the mobile, Gabon, Ghana, India, Iran (Islamic Republic except aeronautical mobile, service on a sec- of), Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Libya, ondary basis. (WRC–15) Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, 5.384 Additional allocation: in India, Indo- Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab nesia and Japan, the band 1700–1710 MHz is Republic, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, South also allocated to the space research service Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for the pur- 5.384A The frequency bands, 1710–1885 pose of protecting fixed and mobile services, MHz, 2300–2400 MHz and 2500–2690 MHz, or including IMT mobile stations, in their terri- portions thereof, are identified for use by ad- tories from co-channel interference, a high ministrations wishing to implement Inter- altitude platform station (HAPS) operating national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) as an IMT base station in neighbouring coun- in accordance with Resolution 223 tries, in the bands referred to in No. 5.388A, (Rev.WRC–15). This identification does not shall not exceed a co-channel power flux-den- preclude the use of these frequency bands by sity of ¥127 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) at the Earth’s any application of the services to which they surface outside a country’s borders unless are allocated and does not establish priority explicit agreement of the affected adminis- in the Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) tration is provided at the time of the notifi- 5.385 Additional allocation: the band 1718.8– cation of HAPS. (WRC–12) 1722.2 MHz is also allocated to the radio as- 5.389A The use of the bands 1980–2010 MHz tronomy service on a secondary basis for and 2170–2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite spectral line observations. service is subject to coordination under No. 5.386 Additional allocation: The frequency 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution 716 band 1750–1850 MHz is also allocated to the (Rev. WRC–12). (FCC) space operation (Earth-to-space) and space 5.389B The use of the band 1980–1990 MHz research (Earth-to-space) services in Region by the mobile-satellite service shall not 2 (except in Mexico), in Australia, Guam, cause harmful interference to or constrain India, Indonesia and Japan on a primary the development of the fixed and mobile basis, subject to agreement obtained under services in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile,

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Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Ja- bile service for telemetry has priority over maica, Mexico, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad other uses by the mobile service. and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. 5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting- 5.389C The use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz satellite service in the band 2310–2360 MHz and 2160–2170 MHz in Region 2 by the mobile- operating in accordance with No. 5.393 that satellite service is subject to coordination may affect the services to which this band is under No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Res- allocated in other countries shall be coordi- olution 716 (Rev. WRC–12). (FCC) nated and notified in accordance with Reso- 5.389E The use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz lution 33 (Rev.WRC–15). Complementary ter- and 2160–2170 MHz by the mobile-satellite restrial broadcasting stations shall be sub- service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful ject to bilateral coordination with interference to or constrain the development neighbouring countries prior to their bring- of the fixed and mobile services in Regions 1 ing into use. (FCC) and 3. 5.398 In respect of the radiodetermin- 5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, ation-satellite service in the band 2483.5–2500 Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mali, Syr- MHz, the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply. ian Arab Republic and Tunisia, the use of the 5.398A Different category of service: In Ar- bands 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz by the menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Fed- mobile-satellite service shall neither cause eration, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, harmful interference to the fixed and mobile Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Ukraine, the services, nor hamper the development of band 2483.5–2500 MHz is allocated on a pri- those services prior to 1 January 2005, nor mary basis to the radiolocation service. The shall the former service request protection radiolocation stations in these countries from the latter services. shall not cause harmful interference to, or 5.391 In making assignments to the mo- claim protection from, stations of the fixed, bile service in the frequency bands 2025–2110 mobile and mobile-satellite services oper- MHz and 2200–2290 MHz, administrations ating in accordance with the Radio Regula- shall not introduce high-density mobile sys- tions in the frequency band 2483.5–2500 MHz. tems, as described in Recommendation ITU– (WRC–12) R SA.1154–0, and shall take that Rec- 5.399 Except for cases referred to in No. ommendation into account for the introduc- 5.401, stations of the radiodetermination-sat- tion of any other type of mobile system. ellite service operating in the frequency (WRC–15) band 2483.5–2500 MHz for which notification 5.392 Administrations are urged to take information is received by the Bureau after all practicable measures to ensure that 17 February 2012, and the service area of space-to-space transmissions between two or which includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, more non-geostationary satellites, in the Belarus, the Russian Federation, space research, space operations and Earth Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, exploration-satellite services in the bands Tajikistan and Ukraine, shall not cause 2025–2110 MHz and 2200–2290 MHz, shall not harmful interference to, and shall not claim impose any constraints on Earth-to-space, protection from stations of the radiolocation space-to-Earth and other space-to-space service operating in these countries in ac- transmissions of those services and in those cordance with No. 5.398A. (WRC–12) bands between geostationary and non-geo- 5.401 In Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, stationary satellites. China, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic 5.393 Additional allocation: In Canada, the Republic of), Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Mada- United States and India, the frequency band gascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, 2310–2360 MHz is also allocated to the broad- Syrian Arab Republic, Dem. Rep. of the casting-satellite service (sound) and com- Congo, Sudan, Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, plementary terrestrial sound broadcasting the frequency band 2483.5–2500 MHz was al- service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- ready allocated on a primary basis to the ited to broadcasting and is sub- radiodetermination-satellite service before ject to the provisions of Resolution 528 WRC–12, subject to agreement obtained (Rev.WRC–15), with the exception of resolves under No. 9.21 from countries not listed in 3 in regard to the limitation on broad- this provision. Systems in the radio- casting-satellite systems in the upper 25 determination-satellite service for which MHz. (WRC–15) complete coordination information has been 5.394 In the United States, the use of the received by the Radiocommunication Bureau band 2300–2390 MHz by the aeronautical mo- before 18 February 2012 will retain their reg- bile service for telemetry has priority over ulatory status, as of the date of receipt of other uses by the mobile services. In Canada, the coordination request information. (WRC– the use of the band 2360–2400 MHz by the 15) aeronautical mobile service for telemetry 5.402 The use of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz has priority over other uses by the mobile by the mobile-satellite and the radio- services. (WRC–07) determination-satellite services is subject to 5.395 In France and Turkey, the use of the the coordination under No. 9.11A. Adminis- band 2310–2360 MHz by the aeronautical mo- trations are urged to take all practicable

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steps to prevent harmful interference to the ritory of the administration notifying the radio astronomy service from emissions in mobile-satellite service network: the 2483.5–2500 MHz band, especially those ¥136 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 0° ≤q ≤5° caused by second-harmonic radiation that ¥136 + 0.55 (q ¥ 5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 5°

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after 1 June 2005, shall not exceed the fol- operating in this band prior to 3 March 1992. lowing limits, for all conditions and for all The coordination of mobile-satellite systems methods of modulation: in the band shall be in accordance with No. —130 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 0° ≤ q ≤ 5° 9.11A. (WRC–07) —130 + 0.4 (q¥5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 5° < q 5.420 The band 2655–2670 MHz may also be ≤ 25° used for the mobile-satellite (Earth-to- —122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for 25° < q ≤ 90° space), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, service for operation limited to within na- where is the angle of arrival of the incident q tional boundaries, subject to agreement ob- wave above the horizontal plane, in degrees. tained under No. 9.21. The coordination These limits may be exceeded on the terri- under No. 9.11A applies. (WRC–07) tory of any country whose administration 5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- has so agreed. As an exception to the limits bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, ¥ 2 above, the pfd value of 122 dB(W/(m · Brunei Darussalam, Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te MHz)) shall be used as a threshold for coordi- d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, the United nation under No. 9.11 in an area of 1500 km Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, around the territory of the administration Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran (Is- notifying the broadcasting-satellite service lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Ku- (sound) system. wait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Mongolia, Mon- In addition, an administration listed in tenegro, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- this provision shall not have simultaneously ippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, two overlapping frequency assignments, one Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Ro- under this provision and the other under No. mania, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, 5.416 for systems for which complete Appen- Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the band dix 4 coordination information has been re- 2690–2700 MHz is also allocated to the fixed ceived after 1 June 2005. (WRC–15) and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, 5.418A In certain Region 3 countries listed services on a primary basis. Such use is lim- in No. 5.418, use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by ited to equipment in operation by 1 January non-geostationary-satellite systems in the 1985. (WRC–12) broadcasting-satellite service (sound) for 5.423 In the band 2700–2900 MHz, ground- which complete Appendix 4 coordination in- based radars used for meteorological pur- formation, or notification information, has poses are authorized to operate on a basis of been received after 2 June 2000, is subject to equality with stations of the aeronautical the application of the provisions of No. 9.12A, radionavigation service. in respect of geostationary-satellite net- 5.424 Additional allocation: in Canada, the works for which complete Appendix 4 coordi- band 2850–2900 MHz is also allocated to the nation information, or notification informa- maritime radionavigation service, on a pri- tion, is considered to have been received mary basis, for use by shore-based radars. after 2 June 2000, and No. 22.2 does not apply. 5.424A In the band 2900–3100 MHz, stations No. 22.2 shall continue to apply with respect in the radiolocation service shall not cause to geostationary-satellite networks for harmful interference to, nor claim protec- which complete Appendix 4 coordination in- tion from, radar systems in the radio- formation, or notification information, is navigation service. considered to have been received before 3 5.425 In the band 2900–3100 MHz, the use of June 2000. the shipborne interrogator-transponder (SIT) 5.418B Use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by system shall be confined to the sub-band non-geostationary-satellite systems in the 2930–2950 MHz. broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursu- 5.426 The use of the band 2900–3100 MHz by ant to No. 5.418, for which complete Appen- the aeronautical radionavigation service is dix 4 coordination information, or notifica- limited to ground-based radars. tion information, has been received after 2 5.427 In the bands 2900–3100 MHz and 9300– June 2000, is subject to the application of the 9500 MHz, the response from radar tran- provisions of No. 9.12. sponders shall not be capable of being con- 5.418C Use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by fused with the response from radar beacons geostationary-satellite networks for which (racons) and shall not cause interference to complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- ship or aeronautical radars in the radio- tion, or notification information, has been navigation service, having regard, however, received after 2 June 2000 is subject to the to No. 4.9. application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with 5.428 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, respect to non-geostationary-satellite sys- Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the fre- tems in the broadcasting-satellite service quency band 3100–3300 MHz is also allocated (sound), pursuant to No. 5.418 and No. 22.2 to the radionavigation service on a primary does not apply. basis. (WRC–15) 5.419 When introducing systems of the 5.429 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- mobile-satellite service in the band 2670–2690 bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei MHz, administrations shall take all nec- Darussalam, Cambodia, Cameroon, China, essary steps to protect the satellite systems Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), Coˆ te

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d’Ivoire, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, 3300–3400 MHz shall not cause harmful inter- India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), ference to, or claim protection from, stations Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, operating in the radiolocation service. Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Uganda, (WRC–15) Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, 5.429D In the following countries in Re- the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, the Dem. Peo- gion 2: Argentina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ec- ple’s Rep. of Korea, Sudan and Yemen, the uador, Mexico and Uruguay, the use of the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is also allo- frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is identified cated to the fixed and mobile services on a for the implementation of International Mo- primary basis. The countries bordering the bile Telecommunications (IMT). Such use Mediterranean shall not claim protection for shall be in accordance with Resolution 223 their fixed and mobile services from the (Rev.WRC–15). This use in Argentina and radiolocation service. (WRC–15) Uruguay is subject to the application of No. 5.429A Additional allocation: In Angola, 9.21. The use of the frequency band 3300–3400 Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, MHz by IMT stations in the mobile service Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Lesotho, Li- shall not cause harmful interference to, or beria, Malawi, Mauritania, Mozambique, Na- claim protection from, systems in the radio- mibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, South location service, and administrations wish- Sudan, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, ing to implement IMT shall obtain the Chad, Togo, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the fre- agreement of neighbouring countries to pro- quency band 3300–3400 MHz is allocated to tect operations within the radiolocation the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, serv- service. This identification does not preclude ice on a primary basis. Stations in the mo- the use of this frequency band by any appli- bile service operating in the frequency band cation of the services to which it is allocated 3300–3400 MHz shall not cause harmful inter- and does not establish priority in the Radio ference to, or claim protection from, stations Regulations. (WRC–15) operating in the radiolocation service. 5.429E Additional allocation: In Papua New (WRC–15) Guinea, the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is 5.429B In the following countries of Re- allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical gion 1 south of 30° parallel north: Angola, mobile, service on a primary basis. Stations Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, in the mobile service operating in the fre- Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, quency band 3300–3400 MHz shall not cause Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, harmful interference to, or claim protection Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mauri- from, stations operating in the radiolocation tania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, service. (WRC–15) Uganda, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwan- 5.429F In the following countries in Re- da, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa, Swa- gion 3: Cambodia, India, Lao P.D.R., Paki- ziland, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Zambia and stan, the Philippines and Viet Nam, the use Zimbabwe, the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz of the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is iden- is identified for the implementation of Inter- tified for the implementation of Inter- national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). The use of this frequency band shall be in ac- Such use shall be in accordance with Resolu- cordance with Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC–15). tion 223 (Rev.WRC–15). The use of the fre- The use of the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz quency band 3300–3400 MHz by IMT stations by IMT stations in the mobile service shall in the mobile service shall not cause harmful not cause harmful interference to, or claim interference to, or claim protection from, protection from, systems in the radio- systems in the radiolocation service. Before location service, and administrations wish- an administration brings into use a base or ing to implement IMT shall obtain the mobile station of an IMT system in this fre- agreement of neighbouring countries to pro- quency band, it shall seek agreement under tect operations within the radiolocation No. 9.21 with neighbouring countries to pro- service. This identification does not preclude tect the radiolocation service. This identi- the use of this frequency band by any appli- fication does not preclude the use of this fre- cation of the services to which it is allocated quency band by any application of the serv- and does not establish priority in the Radio ices to which it is allocated and does not es- Regulations. (WRC–15) tablish priority in the Radio Regulations. 5.429C Different category of service: In Ar- (WRC–15) gentina, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecua- 5.430 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, dor, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay and Uru- Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the fre- guay, the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is al- quency band 3300–3400 MHz is also allocated located to the mobile, except aeronautical to the radionavigation service on a primary mobile, service on a primary basis. In Argen- basis. (WRC–15) tina, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and Para- 5.430A The allocation of the frequency guay, the frequency band 3300–3400 MHz is band 3400–3600 MHz to the mobile, except also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- aeronautical mobile, service is subject to mary basis. Stations in the fixed and mobile agreement obtained under No. 9.21. This fre- services operating in the frequency band quency band is identified for International

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Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This other administration is met, the calculations identification does not preclude the use of and verification shall be made, taking into this frequency band by any application of account all relevant information, with the the services to which it is allocated and does mutual agreement of both administrations not establish priority in the Radio Regula- (the administration responsible for the ter- tions. The provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 restrial station and the administration re- shall also apply in the coordination phase. sponsible for the earth station), with the as- Before an administration brings into use a sistance of the Bureau if so requested. In (base or mobile) station of the mobile service case of disagreement, the calculation and in this frequency band, it shall ensure that verification of the pfd shall be made by the the power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m Bureau, taking into account the information above ground does not exceed ¥154.5 dB(W/ referred to above. Stations of the mobile (m2 · 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the service, including IMT systems, in the fre- border of the territory of any other adminis- quency band 3400–3600 MHz shall not claim tration. This limit may be exceeded on the more protection from space stations than territory of any country whose administra- that provided in Table 21–4 of the Radio Reg- tion has so agreed. In order to ensure that ulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC–15) the pfd limit at the border of the territory of 5.432 Different category of service: in Korea any other administration is met, the calcula- (Rep. of), Japan and Pakistan, the allocation tions and verification shall be made, taking of the band 3400–3500 MHz to the mobile, ex- into account all relevant information, with cept aeronautical mobile, service is on a pri- the mutual agreement of both administra- mary basis (see No. 5.33). tions (the administration responsible for the 5.432A In Korea (Rep. of), Japan and Paki- terrestrial station and the administration stan, the band 3400–3500 MHz is identified for responsible for the earth station) and with International Mobile Telecommunications the assistance of the Bureau if so requested. (IMT). This identification does not preclude In case of disagreement, calculation and the use of this band by any application of the verification of the pfd shall be made by the services to which it is allocated and does not Bureau, taking into account the information establish priority in the Radio Regulations. referred to above. Stations of the mobile At the stage of coordination the provisions service in the frequency band 3400–3600 MHz of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an ad- shall not claim more protection from space ministration brings into use a (base or mo- stations than that provided in Table 21–4 of bile) station of the mobile service in this the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). This band it shall ensure that the power flux-den- allocation is effective from 17 November 2010. sity (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does (WRC–15) not exceed ¥154.5 dB(W/(m2 4 kHz)) for more 5.431 Additional allocation: In Germany than 20% of time at the border of the terri- and Israel, the frequency band 3400–3475 MHz tory of any other administration. This limit is also allocated to the amateur service on a may be exceeded on the territory of any secondary basis. (WRC–15) country whose administration has so agreed. 5.431A In Region 2, the allocation of the In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the frequency band 3400–3500 MHz to the mobile, border of the territory of any other adminis- except aeronautical mobile, service on a pri- tration is met, the calculations and mary basis is subject to agreement obtained verification shall be made, taking into ac- under No. 9.21. (WRC–15) count all relevant information, with the mu- 5.431B In Region 2, the frequency band tual agreement of both administrations (the 3400–3600 MHz is identified for use by admin- administration responsible for the terres- istrations wishing to implement Inter- trial station and the administration respon- national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). sible for the earth station), with the assist- This identification does not preclude the use ance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of of this frequency band by any application of disagreement, the calculation and the services to which it is allocated and does verification of the pfd shall be made by the not establish priority in the Radio Regula- Bureau, taking into account the information tions. At the stage of coordination the provi- referred to above. Stations of the mobile sions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before service in the band 3400–3500 MHz shall not an administration brings into use a base or claim more protection from space stations mobile station of an IMT system, it shall than that provided in Table 21–4 of the Radio seek agreement under No. 9.21 with other ad- Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC–07) ministrations and ensure that the power 5.432B Different category of service: In Aus- flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above tralia, Bangladesh, China, French overseas ground does not exceed ¥154.5 dB(W/(m2 · 4 communities of Region 3, India, Iran (Is- kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the bor- lamic Republic of), New Zealand, the Phil- der of the territory of any other administra- ippines and Singapore, the frequency band tion. This limit may be exceeded on the ter- 3400–3500 MHz is allocated to the mobile, ex- ritory of any country whose administration cept aeronautical mobile, service on a pri- has so agreed. 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and is identified for International Mobile limit at the border of the territory of any Telecommunications (IMT). This identifica- other administration is met, the calculations tion does not preclude the use of this band and verification shall be made, taking into by any application of the services to which it account all relevant information, with the is allocated and does not establish priority mutual agreement of both administrations in the Radio Regulations. At the stage of co- (the administration responsible for the ter- ordination the provisions of Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 restrial station and the administration re- also apply. Before an administration brings sponsible for the earth station), with the as- into use a (base or mobile) station of the mo- sistance of the Bureau if so requested. In bile service in this band it shall ensure that case of disagreement, the calculation and the power flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m verification of the pfd shall be made by the above ground does not exceed ¥also apply. Bureau, taking into account the information Be· 4 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the referred to above. Stations of the mobile border of the territory of any other adminis- service in the frequency band 3500–3600 MHz tration. This limit may be exceeded on the shall not claim more protection from space territory of any country whose administra- stations than that provided in Table 21–4 of tion has so agreed. In order to ensure that the Radio Regulations (Edition of 2004). the pfd limit at the border of the territory of (WRC–15) any other administration is met, the calcula- 5.434 In Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica and tions and verification shall be made, taking the United States, the frequency band 3600– into account all relevant information, with 3700 MHz, or portions thereof, is identified the mutual agreement of both administra- for use by these administrations wishing to tions (the administration responsible for the implement International Mobile Tele- terrestrial station and the administration communications (IMT). This identification responsible for the earth station), with the does not preclude the use of this frequency assistance of the Bureau if so requested. In band by any application of the services to case of disagreement, the calculation and which it is allocated and does not establish verification of the pfd shall be made by the priority in the Radio Regulations. At the Bureau, taking into account the information stage of coordination the provisions of Nos. referred to above. Stations of the mobile 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an adminis- service in the band 3400–3500 MHz shall not tration brings into use a base or mobile sta- claim more protection from space stations tion of an IMT system, it shall seek agree- than that provided in Table 21–4 of the Radio ment under No. 9.21 with other administra- Regulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC–15) tions and ensure that the power flux-density 5.433 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3400– (pfd) produced at 3 m above ground does not 3600 MHz the radiolocation service is allo- exceed ¥154.5 dB(W/(m2 · 4 kHz)) for more cated on a primary basis. However, all ad- than 20% of time at the border of the terri- ministrations operating radiolocation sys- tory of any other administration. This limit tems in this band are urged to cease oper- may be exceeded on the territory of any ations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations country whose administration has so agreed. shall take all practicable steps to protect the In order to ensure that the pfd limit at the fixed-satellite service and coordination re- border of the territory of any other adminis- quirements shall not be imposed on the tration is met, the calculations and fixed-satellite service. verification shall be made, taking into ac- 5.433A In Australia, Bangladesh, China, count all relevant information, with the mu- French overseas communities of Region 3, tual agreement of both administrations (the Korea (Rep. of), India, Iran (Islamic Republic administration responsible for the terres- of), Japan, New Zealand, Pakistan and the trial station and the administration respon- Philippines, the frequency band 3500–3600 sible for the earth station), with the assist- MHz is identified for International Mobile ance of the Bureau if so requested. In case of Telecommunications (IMT). This identifica- disagreement, the calculation and tion does not preclude the use of this fre- verification of the pfd shall be made by the quency band by any application of the serv- Bureau, taking into account the information ices to which it is allocated and does not es- referred to above. Stations of the mobile tablish priority in the Radio Regulations. At service, including IMT systems, in the fre- the stage of coordination the provisions of quency band 3600–3700 MHz shall not claim Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 also apply. Before an ad- more protection from space stations than ministration brings into use a (base or mo- that provided in Table 21–4 of the Radio Reg- bile) station of the mobile service in this fre- ulations (Edition of 2004). (WRC–15) quency band it shall ensure that the power 5.435 In Japan, in the band 3620–3700 MHz, flux-density (pfd) produced at 3 m above the radiolocation service is excluded. ground does not exceed ¥154.5 dB(W/(m2 · 4 5.436 Use of the frequency band 4200–4400 kHz)) for more than 20% of time at the bor- MHz by stations in the aeronautical mobile der of the territory of any other administra- (R) service is reserved exclusively for wire- tion. This limit may be exceeded on the ter- less avionics intra-communication systems ritory of any country whose administration that operate in accordance with recognized has so agreed. In order to ensure that the pfd international aeronautical standards. Such

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use shall be in accordance with Resolution ellite service and of the complete coordina- 424 (WRC–15). (WRC–15) tion or notification information, as appro- 5.437 Passive sensing in the Earth explo- priate, for the geostationary-satellite net- ration-satellite and space research services works, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non- may be authorized in the frequency band geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- 4200–4400 MHz on a secondary basis. (WRC–15) satellite service in the above bands shall be 5.438 Use of the frequency band 4200–4400 operated in such a way that any unaccept- MHz by the aeronautical radionavigation able interference that may occur during service is reserved exclusively for radio al- their operation shall be rapidly eliminated. timeters installed on board aircraft and for 5.441A In Uruguay, the frequency band the associated transponders on the ground. 4800–4900 MHz, or portions thereof, is identi- (WRC–15) fied for the implementation of International 5.439 Additional allocation: In Iran (Islamic Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This Republic of), the band 4200–4400 MHz is also identification does not preclude the use of allocated to the fixed service on a secondary this frequency band by any application of basis. (WRC–12) the services to which it is allocated and does 5.440 The standard frequency and time not establish priority in the Radio Regula- signal-satellite service may be authorized to tions. The use of this frequency band for the use the frequency 4202 MHz for space-to- implementation of IMT is subject to agree- Earth transmissions and the frequency 6427 ment obtained with neighbouring countries, MHz for Earth-to-space transmissions. Such and IMT stations shall not claim protection transmissions shall be confined within the from stations of other applications of the limits of ±2 MHz of these frequencies, subject mobile service. Such use shall be in accord- to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. ance with Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC–15). 5.440A In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, (WRC–15) French overseas departments and commu- 5.441B In Cambodia, Lao P.D.R. and Viet nities, Guatemala, Paraguay, Uruguay and Nam, the frequency band 4800–4990 MHz, or Venezuela), and in Australia, the band 4400– portions thereof, is identified for use by ad- 4940 MHz may be used for aeronautical mo- ministrations wishing to implement Inter- bile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft national Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). stations (see No. 1.83). Such use shall be in This identification does not preclude the use accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC–07) and of this frequency band by any application of shall not cause harmful interference to, nor the services to which it is allocated and does claim protection from, the fixed-satellite not establish priority in the Radio Regula- and fixed services. Any such use does not tions. The use of this frequency band for the preclude the use of this band by other mobile implementation of IMT is subject to agree- service applications or by other services to ment obtained under No. 9.21 with concerned which this band is allocated on a co-primary administrations, and IMT stations shall not basis and does not establish priority in the claim protection from stations of other ap- Radio Regulations. (WRC–07) plications of the mobile service. In addition, 5.441 The use of the bands 4500–4800 MHz before an administration brings into use an (space-to-Earth), 6725–7025 MHz (Earth-to- IMT station in the mobile service, it shall space) by the fixed-satellite service shall be ensure that the power flux-density produced in accordance with the provisions of Appen- by this station does not exceed ¥155 dB(W/ dix 30B. The use of the bands 10.7–10.95 GHz (m2 · 1 MHz)) produced up to 19 km above sea (space-to-Earth), 11.2–11.45 GHz (space-to- level at 20 km from the coast, defined as the Earth) and 12.75–13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) low-water mark, as officially recognized by by geostationary-satellite systems in the the coastal State. This criterion is subject to fixed-satellite service shall be in accordance review at WRC–19. See Resolution 223 with the provisions of Appendix 30B. The use (Rev.WRC–15). This identification shall be ef- of the bands 10.7–10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), fective after WRC–19. (WRC–15) 11.2–11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75–13.25 5.442 In the frequency bands 4825–4835 MHz GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non-geo- and 4950–4990 MHz, the allocation to the mo- stationary-satellite system in the fixed-sat- bile service is restricted to the mobile, ex- ellite service is subject to application of the cept aeronautical mobile, service. In Region provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, other non-geostationary-satellite systems in Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela), and in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geo- Australia, the frequency band 4825–4835 MHz stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- is also allocated to the aeronautical mobile ellite service shall not claim protection from service, limited to aeronautical mobile te- geostationary-satellite networks in the lemetry for flight testing by aircraft sta- fixed-satellite service operating in accord- tions. Such use shall be in accordance with ance with the Radio Regulations, irrespec- Resolution 416 (WRC–07) and shall not cause tive of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of harmful interference to the fixed service. the complete coordination or notification in- (WRC–15) formation, as appropriate, for the non-geo- 5.443 Different category of service: in Argen- stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- tina, Australia and Canada, the allocation of

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the bands 4825–4835 MHz and 4950–4990 MHz to systems in the mobile-satellite service shall the radio astronomy service is on a primary be subject to application of Resolution 114 basis (see No. 5.33). (Rev.WRC–15). Moreover, to ensure that the 5.443AA In the frequency bands 5000–5030 aeronautical radionavigation service is pro- MHz and 5091–5150 MHz, the aeronautical mo- tected from harmful interference, coordina- bile-satellite (R) service is subject to agree- tion is required for feeder-link earth stations ment obtained under No. 9.21. The use of of the non-geostationary satellite systems in these bands by the aeronautical mobile-sat- the mobile-satellite service which are sepa- ellite (R) service is limited to internation- rated by less than 450 km from the territory ally standardized aeronautical systems. of an administration operating ground sta- (WRC–12) tions in the aeronautical radionavigation 5.443B In order not to cause harmful in- service. (WRC–15) terference to the microwave landing system 5.444B The use of the frequency band 5091– operating above 5030 MHz, the aggregate 5150 MHz by the aeronautical mobile service power flux-density produced at the Earth’s is limited to: surface in the frequency band 5030–5150 MHz —systems operating in the aeronautical mo- by all the space stations within any radio- bile (R) service and in accordance with navigation-satellite service system (space- international aeronautical standards, lim- to-Earth) operating in the frequency band ited to surface applications at airports. 5010–5030 MHz shall not exceed ¥124.5 dB(W/ Such use shall be in accordance with Reso- m2) in a 150 kHz band. In order not to cause lution 748 (Rev.WRC–15); harmful interference to the radio astronomy —aeronautical telemetry transmissions from service in the frequency band 4990–5000 MHz, aircraft stations (see No. 1.83) in accord- radionavigation-satellite service systems op- ance with Resolution 418 (Rev.WRC–15). erating in the frequency band 5010–5030 MHz (WRC–15) shall comply with the limits in the fre- 5.446 Additional allocation: In the countries quency band 4990–5000 MHz defined in Resolu- tion 741 (Rev.WRC–15). (WRC–15) listed in No. 5.369, the frequency band 5150– 5.443C The use of the frequency band 5030– 5216 MHz is also allocated to the radio- 5091 MHz by the aeronautical mobile (R) determination-satellite service (space-to- service is limited to internationally stand- Earth) on a primary basis, subject to agree- ardized aeronautical systems. Unwanted ment obtained under No. 9.21. In Region 2 emissions from the aeronautical mobile (R) (except in Mexico), the frequency band is service in the frequency band 5030–5091 MHz also allocated to the radiodetermination-sat- shall be limited to protect RNSS system ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary downlinks in the adjacent 5010–5030 MHz basis. In Regions 1 and 3, except those coun- band. Until such time that an appropriate tries listed in No. 5.369 and Bangladesh, the value is established in a relevant ITU–R Rec- frequency band is also allocated to the radio- ommendation, the e.i.r.p. density limit of determination-satellite service (space-to- ¥75 dBW/MHz in the frequency band 5010–5030 Earth) on a secondary basis. The use by the MHz for any AM(R)S station unwanted emis- radiodetermination-satellite service is lim- sion should be used. (WRC–12) ited to feeder links in conjunction with the 5.443D In the frequency band 5030–5091 radiodetermination-satellite service oper- MHz, the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) ating in the frequency bands 1610–1626.5 MHz service is subject to coordination under No. and/or 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total power flux- 9.11A. The use of this frequency band by the density at the Earth’s surface shall in no aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service is case exceed ¥159 dB (W/m2) in any 4 kHz limited to internationally standardized aero- band for all angles of arrival. (WRC–15) nautical systems. (WRC–12) 5.446A The use of the bands 5150–5350 MHz 5.444 The frequency band 5030–5150 MHz is and 5470–5725 MHz by the stations in the mo- to be used for the operation of the inter- bile, except aeronautical mobile, service national standard system (microwave land- shall be in accordance with Resolution 229 ing system) for precision approach and land- (Rev. WRC–12). (WRC–12) ing. In the frequency band 5030–5091 MHz, the 5.446B In the band 5150–5250 MHz, stations requirements of this system shall have pri- in the mobile service shall not claim protec- ority over other uses of this frequency band. tion from earth stations in the fixed-sat- For the use of the frequency band 5091–5150 ellite service. No. 5.43A does not apply to the MHz, No. 5.444A and Resolution 114 mobile service with respect to fixed-satellite (Rev.WRC–15) apply. (WRC–15) service earth stations. 5.444A The use of the allocation to the 5.446C Additional allocation: In Region 1 fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the (except in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, frequency band 5091–5150 MHz is limited to Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Ku- feeder links of non-geostationary satellite wait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syr- systems in the mobile-satellite service and is ian Arab Republic, Sudan, South Sudan and subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. The Tunisia) and in Brazil, the band 5150–5250 use of the frequency band 5091–5150 MHz by MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical feeder links of non-geostationary satellite mobile service on a primary basis, limited to

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aeronautical telemetry transmissions from (active) and space research (active) services, aircraft stations (see No. 1.83), in accordance but the provisions of No. 5.43A do not apply with Resolution 418 (Rev.WRC–15). These sta- to the fixed service with respect to the Earth tions shall not claim protection from other exploration-satellite (active) and space re- stations operating in accordance with Arti- search (active) services. After implementa- cle 5. No. 5.43A does not apply. (FCC) tion of fixed wireless access systems in the 5.447 Additional allocation: In Coˆ te fixed service with protection for the existing d’Ivoire, Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, the Syrian radiodetermination systems, no more strin- Arab Republic and Tunisia, the band 5150– gent constraints should be imposed on the 5250 MHz is also allocated to the mobile serv- fixed wireless access systems by future ice, on a primary basis, subject to agreement radiodetermination implementations. (WRC– obtained under No. 9.21. In this case, the pro- 15) visions of Resolution 229 (Rev. WRC–12) do 5.447F In the frequency band 5250–5350 not apply. (WRC–12) MHz, stations in the mobile service shall not 5.447A The allocation to the fixed-sat- claim protection from the radiolocation ellite service (Earth-to-space) in the band service, the Earth exploration-satellite serv- 5150–5250 MHz is limited to feeder links of ice (active) and the space research service non-geostationary-satellite systems in the (active). These services shall not impose on mobile-satellite service and is subject to co- the mobile service more stringent protection ordination under No. 9.11A. criteria, based on system characteristics and 5.447B Additional allocation: the band 5150– interference criteria, than those stated in 5216 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- Recommendations ITU–R M.1638–0 and ITU– ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary R RS.1632–0. (WRC–15) basis. This allocation is limited to feeder 5.448 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, links of non-geostationary-satellite systems Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Turkmenistan, in the mobile-satellite service and is subject the band 5250–5350 MHz is also allocated to to provisions of No. 9.11A. The power flux- the radionavigation service on a primary density at the Earth’s surface produced by basis. (WRC–12) space stations of the fixed-satellite service 5.448A The Earth exploration-satellite operating in the space-to-Earth direction in (active) and space research (active) services the band 5150–5216 MHz shall in no case ex- in the frequency band 5250–5350 MHz shall not ceed ¥164 dB (W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all claim protection from the radiolocation angles of arrival. service. No. 5.43A does not apply. 5.447C Administrations responsible for 5.448B The Earth exploration-satellite fixed-satellite service networks in the band service (active) operating in the band 5350– 5150–5250 MHz operated under Nos. 5.447A and 5570 MHz and space research service (active) 5.447B shall coordinate on an equal basis in operating in the band 5460–5570 MHz shall not accordance with No. 9.11A with administra- cause harmful interference to the aero- tions responsible for non-geostationary-sat- nautical radionavigation service in the band ellite networks operated under No. 5.446 and 5350–5460 MHz, the radionavigation service in brought into use prior to 17 November 1995. the band 5460–5470 MHz and the maritime Satellite networks operated under No. 5.446 radionavigation service in the band 5470–5570 brought into use after 17 November 1995 shall MHz. not claim protection from, and shall not 5.448C The space research service (active) cause harmful interference to, stations of operating in the band 5350–5460 MHz shall not the fixed-satellite service operated under cause harmful interference to nor claim pro- Nos. 5.447A and 5.447B. tection from other services to which this 5.447D The allocation of the band 5250–5255 band is allocated. MHz to the space research service on a pri- 5.448D In the frequency band 5350–5470 mary basis is limited to active spaceborne MHz, stations in the radiolocation service sensors. Other uses of the band by the space shall not cause harmful interference to, nor research service are on a secondary basis. claim protection from, radar systems in the 5.447E Additional allocation: The frequency aeronautical radionavigation service oper- band 5250–5350 MHz is also allocated to the ating in accordance with No. 5.449. fixed service on a primary basis in the fol- 5.449 The use of the band 5350–5470 MHz by lowing countries in Region 3: Australia, the aeronautical radionavigation service is Korea (Rep. of), India, Indonesia, Iran (Is- limited to airborne radars and associated lamic Republic of), Japan, Malaysia, Papua airborne beacons. New Guinea, the Philippines, Dem. People’s 5.450 Additional allocation: In Austria, Rep. of Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Nam. The use of this frequency band by the Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and fixed service is intended for the implementa- Ukraine, the band 5470–5650 MHz is also allo- tion of fixed wireless access systems and cated to the aeronautical radionavigation shall comply with Recommendation ITU–R service on a primary basis. (WRC–12) F.1613–0. In addition, the fixed service shall 5.450A In the frequency band 5470–5725 not claim protection from the radio- MHz, stations in the mobile service shall not determination, Earth exploration-satellite claim protection from radiodetermination

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services. Radiodetermination services shall (WRC–12). Existing services shall not be con- not impose on the mobile service more strin- strained in future development by HAPS gent protection criteria, based on system gateway links. The use of HAPS gateway characteristics and interference criteria, links in these bands requires explicit agree- than those stated in Recommendation ITU–R ment with other administrations whose ter- M.1638–0. (WRC–15) ritories are located within 1000 kilometres 5.450B In the frequency band 5470–5650 from the border of an administration intend- MHz, stations in the radiolocation service, ing to use the HAPS gateway links. (WRC– except ground-based radars used for meteoro- 12) logical purposes in the band 5600–5650 MHz, 5.457A In the frequency bands 5925–6425 shall not cause harmful interference to, nor MHz and 14–14.5 GHz, earth stations located claim protection from, radar systems in the on board vessels may communicate with maritime radionavigation service. space stations of the fixed-satellite service. 5.451 Additional allocation: in the United Such use shall be in accordance with Resolu- Kingdom, the band 5470–5850 MHz is also allo- tion 902 (WRC–03). In the frequency band cated to the land mobile service on a sec- 5925–6425 MHz, earth stations located on ondary basis. The power limits specified in board vessels and communicating with space Nos. 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 and 21.5 shall apply in the stations of the fixed-satellite service may band 5725–5850 MHz. employ transmit antennas with minimum di- 5.452 Between 5600 MHz and 5650 MHz, ameter of 1.2 m and operate without prior ground-based radars used for meteorological agreement of any administration if located purposes are authorized to operate on a basis at least 330 km away from the low-water of equality with stations of the maritime mark as officially recognized by the coastal radionavigation service. State. All other provisions of Resolution 902 5.453 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- (WRC–03) shall apply. (WRC–15) bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei 5.457B In the frequency bands 5925–6425 Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. MHz and 14–14.5 GHz, earth stations located of the), Korea (Rep. of), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, on board vessels may operate with the char- Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, acteristics and under the conditions con- Gabon, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, India, In- tained in Resolution 902 (WRC–03) in Algeria, donesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Leb- Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Ku- anon, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Niger, wait, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, the Phil- Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Tu- ippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the nisia and Yemen, in the maritime mobile- Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Sri satellite service on a secondary basis. Such Lanka, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, use shall be in accordance with Resolution Togo, Viet Nam and Yemen, the band 5650– 902 (WRC–03). (WRC–15) 5850 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and 5.457C In Region 2 (except Brazil, Cuba, mobile services on a primary basis. In this French overseas departments and commu- case, the provisions of Resolution 229 (Rev. nities, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Uru- WRC–12) do not apply. (WRC–12) guay and Venezuela), the frequency band 5.454 Different category of service: In Azer- 5925–6700 MHz may be used for aeronautical baijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, mobile telemetry for flight testing by air- Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, craft stations (see No. 1.83). Such use shall be the allocation of the band 5670–5725 MHz to in accordance with Resolution 416 (WRC–07) the space research service is on a primary and shall not cause harmful interference to, basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–12) or claim protection from, the fixed-satellite 5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, and fixed services. Any such use does not Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, the Russian Fed- preclude the use of this frequency band by eration, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, other mobile service applications or by other Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, services to which this frequency band is allo- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the cated on a co-primary basis and does not es- band 5670–5850 MHz is also allocated to the tablish priority in the Radio Regulations. fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC–07) (WRC–15) 5.457 In Australia, Burkina Faso, Coˆ te 5.458 In the band 6425–7075 MHz, passive d’Ivoire, Mali and Nigeria, the allocation to microwave sensor measurements are carried the fixed service in the bands 6440–6520 MHz out over the oceans. In the band 7075–7250 (HAPS-to-ground direction) and 6560–6640 MHz, passive microwave sensor measure- MHz (ground-to-HAPS direction) may also be ments are carried out. Administrations used by gateway links for high-altitude plat- should bear in mind the needs of the Earth form stations (HAPS) within the territory of exploration-satellite (passive) and space re- these countries. Such use is limited to oper- search (passive) services in their future plan- ation in HAPS gateway links and shall not ning of the bands 6425–7025 MHz and 7075–7250 cause harmful interference to, and shall not MHz. claim protection from, existing services, and 5.458A In making assignments in the band shall be in compliance with Resolution 150 6700–7075 MHz to space stations of the fixed-

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satellite service, administrations are urged subject to agreement obtained under No. to take all practicable steps to protect spec- 9.21. tral line observations of the radio astronomy 5.461A The use of the band 7450–7550 MHz service in the band 6650–6675.2 MHz from by the meteorological-satellite service harmful interference from unwanted emis- (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary- sions. satellite systems. Non-geostationary mete- 5.458B The space-to-Earth allocation to orological-satellite systems in this band no- the fixed-satellite service in the band 6700– tified before 30 November 1997 may continue 7075 MHz is limited to feeder links for non- to operate on a primary basis until the end geostationary satellite systems of the mo- of their lifetime. bile-satellite service and is subject to coordi- 5.461AA The use of the frequency band nation under No. 9.11A. The use of the band 7375–7750 MHz by the maritime mobile-sat- 6700–7075 MHz (space-to-Earth) by feeder ellite service is limited to geostationary-sat- links for non-geostationary satellite systems ellite networks. (WRC–15) in the mobile-satellite service is not subject 5.461AB In the frequency band 7375–7750 to No. 22.2. MHz, earth stations in the maritime mobile- 5.459 Additional allocation: In the Russian satellite service shall not claim protection Federation, the frequency bands 7100–7155 from, nor constrain the use and development MHz and 7190–7235 MHz are also allocated to of, stations in the fixed and mobile, except the space operation service (Earth-to-space) aeronautical mobile, services. No. 5.43A does on a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- not apply. (WRC–15) tained under No. 9.21. In the frequency band 5.461B The use of the band 7750–7900 MHz 7190–7235 MHz, with respect to the Earth ex- by the meteorological-satellite service ploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space), (space-to-Earth) is limited to non-geo- No. 9.21 does not apply. (WRC–15) stationary satellite systems. (WRC–12) 5.460 No emissions from space research 5.462A In Regions 1 and 3 (except for service (Earth-to-space) systems intended for Japan), in the band 8025–8400 MHz, the Earth deep space shall be effected in the frequency exploration-satellite service using geo- band 7190–7235 MHz. Geostationary satellites stationary satellites shall not produce a in the space research service operating in the power flux-density in excess of the following frequency band 7190–7235 MHz shall not claim values for angles of arrival (q), without the protection from existing and future stations consent of the affected administration: of the fixed and mobile services and No. 5.43A ¥135 dB(W/m2) in a 1 MHz band for 0 ≤ q < 5° does not apply. (WRC–15) ¥135 + 0.5 (q¥5) dB(W/m2) in a 1 MHz band 5.460A The use of the frequency band 7190– for 5 ≤ q < 25° 7250 MHz (Earth-to-space) by the Earth ex- ¥125 dB(W/m2) in a 1 MHz band for 25 ≤ q ≤ 90° ploration-satellite service shall be limited to (WRC–12) tracking, telemetry and command for the op- 5.463 Aircraft stations are not permitted eration of spacecraft. Space stations oper- to transmit in the band 8025–8400 MHz. ating in the Earth exploration-satellite serv- 5.465 In the space research service, the use ice (Earth-to-space) in the frequency band of the band 8400–8450 MHz is limited to deep 7190–7250 MHz shall not claim protection space. from existing and future stations in the fixed 5.466 Different category of service: In Singa- and mobile services, and No. 5.43A does not pore and Sri Lanka, the allocation of the apply. No. 9.17 applies. Additionally, to en- band 8400–8500 MHz to the space research sure protection of the existing and future de- service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32). ployment of fixed and mobile services, the (WRC–12) location of earth stations supporting space- 5.468 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- craft in the Earth exploration-satellite serv- bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei ice in non-geostationary orbits or geo- Darussalam, Burundi, Cameroon, China, stationary orbit shall maintain a separation Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, Egypt, the distance of at least 10 km and 50 km, respec- United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guyana, Indo- tively, from the respective border(s) of nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ja- neighbouring countries, unless a shorter dis- maica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, tance is otherwise agreed between the cor- Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, responding administrations. (WRC–15) Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, 5.460B Space stations on the geo- Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Peo- stationary orbit operating in the Earth ex- ple’s Rep. of Korea, Senegal, Singapore, So- ploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) malia, Sudan, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tuni- in the frequency band 7190–7235 MHz shall not sia and Yemen, the frequency band 8500–8750 claim protection from existing and future MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile stations of the space research service, and services on a primary basis. (WRC–15) No. 5.43A does not apply. (WRC–15) 5.469 Additional allocation: In Armenia, 5.461 Additional allocation: the bands 7250– Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, 7375 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7900–8025 MHz Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Mongolia, Uz- (Earth-to-space) are also allocated to the bekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the Czech mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, Rep., Romania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan

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and Ukraine, the band 8500–8750 MHz is also 5.474B Stations operating in the Earth ex- allocated to the land mobile and radio- ploration-satellite (active) service shall com- navigation services on a primary basis. ply with Recommendation ITU–R RS.2066–0. (WRC–12) (WRC–15) 5.469A In the band 8550–8650 MHz, stations 5.474C Stations operating in the Earth ex- in the Earth exploration-satellite service ploration-satellite (active) service shall com- (active) and space research service (active) ply with Recommendation ITU–R RS.2065–0. shall not cause harmful interference to, or (WRC–15) constrain the use and development of, sta- 5.474D Stations in the Earth exploration- tions of the radiolocation service. satellite service (active) shall not cause 5.470 The use of the band 8750–8850 MHz by harmful interference to, or claim protection the aeronautical radionavigation service is from, stations of the maritime radio- limited to airborne Doppler navigation aids navigation and radiolocation services in the on a centre frequency of 8800 MHz. frequency band 9200–9300 MHz, the radio- 5.471 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Ger- navigation and radiolocation services in the many, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Egypt, the frequency band 9900–10000 MHz and the radio- United Arab Emirates, France, Greece, Indo- location service in the frequency band 10.0– nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Libya, the 10.4 GHz. (WRC–15) Netherlands, Qatar and Sudan, the frequency 5.475 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by bands 8825–8850 MHz and 9000–9200 MHz are the aeronautical radionavigation service is also allocated to the maritime radio- limited to airborne weather radars and navigation service, on a primary basis, for ground-based radars. In addition, ground- use by shore-based radars only. (WRC–15) based radar beacons in the aeronautical 5.472 In the bands 8850–9000 MHz and 9200– radionavigation service are permitted in the 9225 MHz, the maritime radionavigation band 9300–9320 MHz on condition that harm- service is limited to shore-based radars. ful interference is not caused to the mari- 5.473 Additional allocation: in Armenia, time radionavigation service. (WRC–07) Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, the Rus- 5.475A The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz sian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Mon- by the Earth exploration-satellite service golia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Ro- (active) and the space research service (ac- mania, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and tive) is limited to systems requiring nec- Ukraine, the bands 8850–9000 MHz and 9200– essary bandwidth greater than 300 MHz that 9300 MHz are also allocated to the radio- cannot be fully accommodated within the navigation service on a primary basis. (WRC– 9500–9800 MHz band. (WRC–07) 07) 5.475B In the band 9300–9500 MHz, stations 5.473A In the band 9000–9200 MHz, stations operating in the radiolocation service shall operating in the radiolocation service shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, radars operating in the protection from, systems identified in No. radionavigation service in conformity with 5.337 operating in the aeronautical radio- the Radio Regulations. Ground-based radars navigation service, or radar systems in the used for meteorological purposes have pri- maritime radionavigation service operating ority over other radiolocation uses. (WRC–07) in this band on a primary basis in the coun- 5.476A In the band 9300–9800 MHz, stations tries listed in No. 5.471. (WRC–07) in the Earth exploration-satellite service 5.474 In the band 9200–9500 MHz, search (active) and space research service (active) and rescue transponders (SART) may be shall not cause harmful interference to, nor used, having due regard to the appropriate claim protection from, stations of the radio- ITU–R Recommendation (see also Article 31). navigation and radiolocation services. 5.474A The use of the frequency bands (WRC–07) 9200–9300 MHz and 9900–10400 MHz by the 5.477 Different category of service: In Alge- Earth exploration-satellite service (active) is ria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, limited to systems requiring necessary band- Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Djibouti, width greater than 600 MHz that cannot be Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, fully accommodated within the frequency Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Is- band 9300–9900 MHz. Such use is subject to lamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, agreement to be obtained under No. 9.21 from Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indo- Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, Qatar, nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Lebanon Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People’s and Tunisia. An administration that has not Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, replied under No. 9.52 is considered as not South Sudan, Trinidad and Tobago, and having agreed to the coordination request. In Yemen, the allocation of the frequency band this case, the notifying administration of the 9800–10000 MHz to the fixed service is on a satellite system operating in the Earth ex- primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–15) ploration-satellite service (active) may re- 5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, quest the assistance of the Bureau under Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Sub-Section IID of Article 9. (WRC–15) Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800–

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10000 MHz is also allocated to the radio- 5.483 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- navigation service on a primary basis. (WRC– bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, 07) China, Colombia, Korea (Rep. of), Costa Rica, 5.478A The use of the band 9800–9900 MHz Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, by the Earth exploration-satellite service Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jor- (active) and the space research service (ac- dan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mon- tive) is limited to systems requiring nec- golia, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s essary bandwidth greater than 500 MHz that Rep. of Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and cannot be fully accommodated within the Yemen, the band 10.68–10.7 GHz is also allo- 9300–9800 MHz band. (WRC–07) cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- 5.478B In the band 9800–9900 MHz, stations nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. in the Earth exploration-satellite service Such use is limited to equipment in oper- (active) and space research service (active) ation by 1 January 1985. (WRC–12) shall not cause harmful interference to, nor 5.484 In Region 1, the use of the band 10.7– claim protection from stations of the fixed 11.7 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (Earth- service to which this band is allocated on a to-space) is limited to feeder links for the secondary basis. (WRC–07) broadcasting-satellite service. 5.479 The band 9975–10025 MHz is also allo- cated to the meteorological-satellite service 5.484A The use of the bands 10.95–11.2 GHz on a secondary basis for use by weather ra- (space-to-Earth), 11.45–11.7 GHz (space-to- dars. Earth), 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- 5.480 Additional allocation: In Argentina, gion 2, 12.2–12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- Brazil, Chile, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, gion 3, 12.5–12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- Guatemala, Honduras, Paraguay, the Nether- gion 1, 13.75–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 17.8– lands Antilles, Peru and Uruguay, the fre- 18.6 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7–20.2 GHz quency band 10–10.45 GHz is also allocated to (space-to-Earth), 27.5–28.6 GHz (Earth-to- the fixed and mobile services on a primary space), 29.5–30 GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non- basis. In Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico and geostationary-satellite system in the fixed- Venezuela, the frequency band 10–10.45 GHz satellite service is subject to application of is also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination mary basis. (WRC–15) with other non-geostationary-satellite sys- 5.481 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Ger- tems in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geo- many, Angola, Brazil, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- El Salvador, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, ellite service shall not claim protection from Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, geostationary-satellite networks in the Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Paraguay, fixed-satellite service operating in accord- Peru, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Ro- ance with the Radio Regulations, irrespec- mania and Uruguay, the frequency band tive of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of 10.45–10.5 GHz is also allocated to the fixed the complete coordination or notification in- and mobile services on a primary basis. In formation, as appropriate, for the non-geo- Costa Rica, the frequency band 10.45–10.5 GHz stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- is also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- ellite service and of the complete coordina- mary basis. (WRC–15) tion or notification information, as appro- 5.482 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the power priate, for the geostationary-satellite net- delivered to the antenna of stations of the works, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non- fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- bile, services shall not exceed ¥3 dBW. This satellite service in the above bands shall be limit may be exceeded, subject to agreement operated in such a way that any unaccept- obtained under No. 9.21. However, in Algeria, able interference that may occur during Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, their operation shall be rapidly eliminated. Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran (Is- 5.484B Resolution 155 (WRC–15) shall lamic Republic of), Iraq, Jordan, apply. (WRC–15) Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mo- 5.485 In Region 2, in the band 11.7–12.2 rocco, Mauritania, Moldova, Nigeria, Oman, GHz, transponders on space stations in the Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, fixed-satellite service may be used addition- Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Singa- ally for transmissions in the broadcasting- pore, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and satellite service, provided that such trans- Viet Nam, this restriction on the fixed and missions do not have a maximum e.i.r.p. mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services greater than 53 dBW per television channel is not applicable. (WRC–07) and do not cause greater interference or re- 5.482A For sharing of the band 10.6–10.68 quire more protection from interference GHz between the Earth exploration-satellite than the coordinated fixed-satellite service (passive) service and the fixed and mobile, frequency assignments. With respect to the except aeronautical mobile, services, Resolu- space services, this band shall be used prin- tion 751 (WRC–07) applies. (WRC–07) cipally for the fixed-satellite service.

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5.486 Different category of service: In the do not cause more interference, or require United States, the allocation of the fre- more protection from interference, than the quency band 11.7–12.1 GHz to the fixed serv- broadcasting-satellite service transmissions ice is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32). operating in conformity with the Plan or the (WRC–15) List, as appropriate. 5.487 In the band 11.7–12.5 GHz in Regions 5.493 The broadcasting-satellite service in 1 and 3, the fixed, fixed-satellite, mobile, ex- the band 12.5–12.75 GHz in Region 3 is limited cept aeronautical mobile, and broadcasting to a power flux-density not exceeding ¥111 services, in accordance with their respective dB(W/(m2 · 27 MHz)) for all conditions and for allocations, shall not cause harmful inter- all methods of modulation at the edge of the ference to, or claim protection from, broad- service area. casting-satellite stations operating in ac- 5.494 Additional allocation: In Algeria, cordance with the Regions 1 and 3 Plan in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cameroon, the Cen- Appendix 30. tral African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te 5.487A Additional allocation: in Region 1, d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, the United Arab the band 11.7–12.5 GHz, in Region 2, the band Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, 12.2–12.7 GHz and, in Region 3, the band 11.7– Guinea, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Leb- 12.2 GHz, are also allocated to the fixed-sat- anon, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian basis, limited to non-geostationary systems Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, and subject to application of the provisions Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Togo of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non- and Yemen, the frequency band 12.5–12.75 geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, satellite service. Non-geostationary-satellite except aeronautical mobile, services on a systems in the fixed-satellite service shall primary basis. (WRC–15) not claim protection from geostationary-sat- 5.495 Additional allocation: In France, ellite networks in the broadcasting-satellite Greece, Monaco, Montenegro, Uganda, Ro- service operating in accordance with the mania and Tunisia, the frequency band 12.5– Radio Regulations, irrespective of the dates 12.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and of receipt by the Bureau of the complete co- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services ordination or notification information, as on a secondary basis. (WRC–15) appropriate, for the non-geostationary-sat- 5.496 Additional allocation: in Austria, ellite systems in the fixed-satellite service Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, and of the complete coordination or notifica- the band 12.5–12.75 GHz is also allocated to tion information, as appropriate, for the geo- the fixed service and the mobile, except aero- stationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A nautical mobile, service on a primary basis. does not apply. Non-geostationary-satellite However, stations in these services shall not systems in the fixed-satellite service in the cause harmful interference to fixed-satellite above bands shall be operated in such a way service earth stations of countries in Region that any unacceptable interference that may 1 other than those listed in this footnote. Co- occur during their operation shall be rapidly ordination of these earth stations is not re- eliminated. quired with stations of the fixed and mobile 5.488 The use of the band 11.7–12.2 GHz by services of the countries listed in this foot- geostationary-satellite networks in the note. The power flux-density limit at the fixed-satellite service in Region 2 is subject Earth’s surface given in Table 21–4 of Article to application of the provisions of No. 9.14 21, for the fixed-satellite service shall apply for coordination with stations of terrestrial on the territory of the countries listed in services in Regions 1, 2 and 3. For the use of this footnote. the band 12.2–12.7 GHz by the broadcasting- 5.497 The use of the band 13.25–13.4 GHz by satellite service in Region 2, see Appendix 30. the aeronautical radionavigation service is 5.489 Additional allocation: in Peru, the limited to Doppler navigation aids. band 12.1–12.2 GHz is also allocated to the 5.498A The Earth exploration-satellite fixed service on a primary basis. (active) and space research (active) services 5.490 In Region 2, in the band 12.2–12.7 operating in the band 13.25–13.4 GHz shall not GHz, existing and future terrestrial cause harmful interference to, or constrain radiocommunication services shall not cause the use and development of, the aeronautical harmful interference to the space services radionavigation service. operating in conformity with the broad- 5.499 Additional allocation: In Bangladesh casting-satellite Plan for Region 2 contained and India, the band 13.25–14 GHz is also allo- in Appendix 30. cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. 5.492 Assignments to stations of the In Pakistan, the band 13.25–13.75 GHz is allo- broadcasting-satellite service which are in cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. conformity with the appropriate regional (WRC–12) Plan or included in the Regions 1 and 3 List 5.499A The use of the frequency band 13.4– in Appendix 30 may also be used for trans- 13.65 GHz by the fixed-satellite service missions in the fixed-satellite service (space- (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary- to-Earth), provided that such transmissions satellite systems and is subject to agreement

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obtained under No. 9.21 with respect to sat- mobile services on a primary basis. In Paki- ellite systems operating in the space re- stan, the frequency band 13.4–13.75 GHz is search service (space-to-space) to relay data also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- from space stations in the geostationary-sat- ices on a primary basis. (WRC–15) ellite orbit to associated space stations in 5.501 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, non-geostationary satellite orbits for which Hungary, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania and advance publication information has been re- Turkmenistan, the band 13.4–14 GHz is also ceived by the Bureau by 27 November 2015. allocated to the radionavigation service on a (WRC–15) primary basis. (WRC–12) 5.499B Administrations shall not preclude 5.501A The allocation of the frequency the deployment and operation of transmit- band 13.65–13.75 GHz to the space research ting earth stations in the standard frequency service on a primary basis is limited to ac- and time signal-satellite service (Earth-to- tive spaceborne sensors. Other uses of the space) allocated on a secondary basis in the frequency band by the space research service frequency band 13.4–13.65 GHz due to the pri- are on a secondary basis. (WRC–15) mary allocation to FSS (space-to-Earth). 5.501B In the band 13.4–13.75 GHz, the (WRC–15) Earth exploration-satellite (active) and 5.499C The allocation of the frequency space research (active) services shall not band 13.4–13.65 GHz to the space research cause harmful interference to, or constrain service on a primary basis is limited to: the use and development of, the radio- —Satellite systems operating in the space location service. research service (space-to-space) to relay 5.502 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, an earth data from space stations in the geo- station of a geostationary fixed-satellite stationary-satellite orbit to associated service network shall have a minimum an- space stations in non-geostationary sat- tenna diameter of 1.2 m and an earth station ellite orbits for which advance publication of a non-geostationary fixed-satellite service information has been received by the Bu- system shall have a minimum antenna di- reau by 27 November 2015, ameter of 4.5 m. In addition, the e.i.r.p., —active spaceborne sensors, averaged over one second, radiated by a sta- —satellite systems operating in the space re- tion in the radiolocation or radionavigation search service (space-to-Earth) to relay services shall not exceed 59 dBW for ele- data from space stations in the geo- vation angles above 2° and 65 dBW at lower stationary-satellite orbit to associated angles. Before an administration brings into earth stations. use an earth station in a geostationary-sat- Other uses of the frequency band by the ellite network in the fixed-satellite service space research service are on a secondary in this band with an antenna diameter small- basis. (WRC–15) er than 4.5 m, it shall ensure that the power 5.499D In the frequency band 13.4–13.65 flux-density produced by this earth station GHz, satellite systems in the space research does not exceed: service (space-to-Earth) and/or the space re- — ¥115 dB(W/(m2 · 10 MHz)) for more than search service (space-to-space) shall not 1% of the time produced at 36 m above sea cause harmful interference to, nor claim pro- level at the low water mark, as officially tection from, stations in the fixed, mobile, recognized by the coastal State; radiolocation and Earth exploration-satellite — ¥115 dB(W/(m2 · 10 MHz)) for more than (active) services. (WRC–15) 1% of the time produced 3 m above ground 5.499E In the frequency band 13.4–13.65 GHz, geostationary-satellite networks in the at the border of the territory of an admin- fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall istration deploying or planning to deploy not claim protection from space stations in land mobile radars in this band, unless the Earth exploration-satellite service (ac- prior agreement has been obtained. tive) operating in accordance with these For earth stations within the fixed-sat- Regulations, and No. 5.43A does not apply. ellite service having an antenna diameter The provisions of No. 22.2 do not apply to the greater than or equal to 4.5 m, the e.i.r.p. of Earth exploration-satellite service (active) any emission should be at least 68 dBW and with respect to the fixed-satellite service should not exceed 85 dBW. (space-to-Earth) in this frequency band. 5.503 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, geo- (WRC–15) stationary space stations in the space re- 5.500 Additional allocation: In Algeria, search service for which information for ad- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, vance publication has been received by the Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), on an equal basis with stations in the fixed- Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mada- satellite service; after that date, new geo- gascar, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- stationary space stations in the space re- tania, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, the Syr- search service will operate on a secondary ian Arab Republic, Singapore, Sudan, South basis. Until those geostationary space sta- Sudan, Chad and Tunisia, the frequency band tions in the space research service for which 13.4–14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and information for advance publication has

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been received by the Bureau prior to 31 Janu- and Tunisia by any aircraft earth station in ary 1992 cease to operate in this band: the aeronautical mobile-satellite service —In the band 13.77–13.78 GHz, the e.i.r.p. den- shall not exceed the limits given in Annex 1, sity of emissions from any earth station in Part B of Recommendation ITU–R M.1643–0, the fixed-satellite service operating with a unless otherwise specifically agreed by the space station in geostationary-satellite affected administration(s). The provisions of orbit shall not exceed: this footnote in no way derogate the obliga- tions of the aeronautical mobile-satellite (i) 4.7D + 28 dB (W/40 kHz), where D is the service to operate as a secondary service in fixed-satellite service earth station antenna accordance with No. 5.29. (WRC–15) diameter (m) for antenna diameters equal to 5.505 Additional allocation: In Algeria, or greater than 1.2 m and less than 4.5 m; Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei (ii) 49.2 + 20 log (D/4.5) dB(W/40 kHz), where Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. D is the fixed-satellite service earth station of the), Korea (Rep. of), Djibouti, Egypt, the antenna diameter (m) for antenna diameters United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea, India, equal to or greater than 4.5 m and less than Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, 31.9 m; Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Ma- (iii) 66.2 dB(W/40 kHz) for any fixed-sat- laysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, ellite service earth station for antenna diam- the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Re- eters (m) equal to or greater than 31.9 m; public, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, (iv) 56.2 dB(W/4 kHz) for narrow-band (less Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, than 40 kHz of necessary bandwidth) fixed- Swaziland, Chad, Viet Nam and Yemen, the satellite service earth station emissions frequency band 14–14.3 GHz is also allocated from any fixed-satellite service earth station to the fixed service on a primary basis. having an antenna diameter of 4.5 m or (WRC–15) greater; 5.506 The band 14–14.5 GHz may be used, — the e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any within the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- earth station in the fixed-satellite service space), for feeder links for the broadcasting- operating with a space station in non-geo- satellite service, subject to coordination stationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed with other networks in the fixed-satellite 51 dBW in the 6 MHz band from 13.772 to service. Such use of feeder links is reserved 13.778 GHz. for countries outside Europe. Automatic power control may be used to 5.506A In the band 14–14.5 GHz, ship earth increase the e.i.r.p. density in these fre- stations with an e.i.r.p. greater than 21 dBW quency ranges to compensate for rain at- shall operate under the same conditions as tenuation, to the extent that the power flux- earth stations located on board vessels, as density at the fixed-satellite service space provided in Resolution 902 (WRC–03). This station does not exceed the value resulting footnote shall not apply to ship earth sta- from use by an earth station of an e.i.r.p. tions for which the complete Appendix 4 in- meeting the above limits in clear-sky condi- formation has been received by the Bureau tions. prior to 5 July 2003. 5.504 The use of the band 14–14.3 GHz by 5.506B Earth stations located on board the radionavigation service shall be such as vessels communicating with space stations to provide sufficient protection to space sta- in the fixed-satellite service may operate in tions of the fixed-satellite service. the frequency band 14–14.5 GHz without the 5.504A In the band 14–14.5 GHz, aircraft need for prior agreement from Cyprus and earth stations in the secondary aeronautical Malta, within the minimum distance given mobile-satellite service may also commu- in Resolution 902 (WRC–03) from these coun- nicate with space stations in the fixed-sat- tries. (WRC–15) ellite service. The provisions of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 5.508 Additional allocation: In Germany, and 5.31 apply. France, Italy, Libya, The Former Yugoslav 5.504B Aircraft earth stations operating Rep. of Macedonia and the United Kingdom, in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service the band 14.25–14.3 GHz is also allocated to in the frequency band 14–14.5 GHz shall com- the fixed service on a primary basis. (WRC– ply with the provisions of Annex 1, Part C of 12) Recommendation ITU–R M.1643–0, with re- 5.508A In the frequency band 14.25–14.3 spect to any radio astronomy station per- GHz, the power flux-density produced on the forming observations in the 14.47–14.5 GHz territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, frequency band located on the territory of Bahrain, Botswana, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Spain, France, India, Italy, the United King- Egypt, France, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic dom and South Africa. (WRC–15) Republic of), Italy, Kuwait, Nigeria, Oman, 5.504C In the frequency band 14–14.25 GHz, the Syrian Arab Republic, the United King- the power flux-density produced on the terri- dom and Tunisia by any aircraft earth sta- tory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Bah- tion in the aeronautical mobile-satellite rain, Botswana, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Egypt, Guin- service shall not exceed the limits given in ea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kuwait, Annex 1, Part B of Recommendation ITU–R Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic M.1643–0, unless otherwise specifically agreed

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by the affected administration(s). The provi- km from the border(s) of other countries un- sions of this footnote in no way derogate the less shorter distances are explicitly agreed obligations of the aeronautical mobile-sat- by those administrations. No. 9.17 does not ellite service to operate as a secondary serv- apply. When applying this provision, admin- ice in accordance with No. 5.29. (WRC–15) istrations should consider the relevant parts 5.509A In the frequency band 14.3–14.5 of these Regulations and the latest relevant GHz, the power flux-density produced on the ITU–R Recommendations. (WRC–15) territory of the countries of Saudi Arabia, 5.509F In the frequency bands 14.50–14.75 Bahrain, Botswana, Cameroon, China, Coˆ te GHz in countries listed in Resolution 163 d’Ivoire, Egypt, France, Gabon, Guinea, (WRC–15) and 14.50–14.8 GHz in countries list- India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Italy, Ku- ed in Resolution 164 (WRC–15), earth stations wait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) Arab Republic, the United Kingdom, Sri not for feeder links for the broadcasting-sat- Lanka, Tunisia and Viet Nam by any air- ellite service shall not constrain the future craft earth station in the aeronautical mo- deployment of the fixed and mobile services. bile-satellite service shall not exceed the (WRC–15) limits given in Annex 1, Part B of Rec- 5.509G The frequency band 14.5–14.8 GHz is ommendation ITU–R M.1643–0, unless other- also allocated to the space research service wise specifically agreed by the affected ad- on a primary basis. However, such use is lim- ministration(s). The provisions of this foot- ited to the satellite systems operating in the note in no way derogate the obligations of space research service (Earth-to-space) to the aeronautical mobile-satellite service to relay data to space stations in the geo- operate as a secondary service in accordance stationary-satellite orbit from associated with No. 5.29. (WRC–15) earth stations. Stations in the space re- 5.509B The use of the frequency bands search service shall not cause harmful inter- 14.5–14.75 GHz in countries listed in Resolu- ference to, or claim protection from, stations tion 163 (WRC–15) and 14.5–14.8 GHz in coun- in the fixed and mobile services and in the tries listed in Resolution 164 (WRC–15) by the fixed-satellite service limited to feeder links fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) not for the broadcasting-satellite service and as- for feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite sociated space operations functions using the service is limited to geostationary-satellites. guardbands under Appendix 30A and feeder (WRC–15) links for the broadcasting-satellite service in 5.509C For the use of the frequency bands Region 2. Other uses of this frequency band 14.5–14.75 GHz in countries listed in Resolu- by the space research service are on a sec- tion 163 (WRC–15) and 14.5–14.8 GHz in coun- ondary basis. (WRC–15) tries listed in Resolution 164 (WRC–15) by the 5.510 Except for use in accordance with fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) not Resolution 163 (WRC–15) and Resolution 164 for feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite (WRC–15), the use of the frequency band 14.5– service, the fixed-satellite service earth sta- 14.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (Earth- tions shall have a minimum antenna diame- to-space) is limited to feeder links for the ter of 6 m and a maximum power spectral broadcasting-satellite service. This use is re- density of ¥44.5 dBW/Hz at the input of the served for countries outside Europe. Uses antenna. The earth stations shall be notified other than feeder links for the broadcasting- at known locations on land. (WRC–15) satellite service are not authorized in Re- 5.509D Before an administration brings gions 1 and 2 in the frequency band 14.75–14.8 into use an earth station in the fixed-sat- GHz. (WRC–15) ellite service (Earth-to-space) not for feeder 5.511 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- links for the broadcasting-satellite service in bia, Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, the United the frequency bands 14.5–14.75 GHz (in coun- Arab Emirates, Guinea, Iran (Islamic Repub- tries listed in Resolution 163 (WRC–15)) and lic of), Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, 14.5–14.8 GHz (in countries listed in Resolu- Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic tion 164 (WRC–15)), it shall ensure that the and Somalia, the band 15.35–15.4 GHz is also power flux-density produced by this earth allocated to the fixed and mobile services on station does not exceed ¥151.5 dB(W/(m2 · 4 a secondary basis. (WRC–12) kHz)) produced at all altitudes from 0 m to 5.511A Use of the frequency band 15.43– 19000 m above sea level at 22 km seaward 15.63 GHz by the fixed-satellite service from all coasts, defined as the low-water (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links of mark, as officially recognized by each coast- non-geostationary systems in the mobile- al State. (WRC–15) satellite service, subject to coordination 5.509E In the frequency bands 14.50–14.75 under No. 9.11A. (WRC–15) GHz in countries listed in Resolution 163 5.511C Stations operating in the aero- (WRC–15) and 14.50–14.8 GHz in countries list- nautical radionavigation service shall limit ed in Resolution 164 (WRC–15), the location the effective e.i.r.p. in accordance with Rec- of earth stations in the fixed-satellite serv- ommendation ITU–R S.1340–0. The minimum ice (Earth-to-space) not for feeder links for coordination distance required to protect the the broadcasting-satellite service shall aeronautical radionavigation stations (No. maintain a separation distance of at least 500 4.10 applies) from harmful interference from

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feeder-link earth stations and the maximum satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited e.i.r.p. transmitted towards the local hori- to feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite zontal plane by a feeder-link earth station service. The use of the band 17.3–17.8 GHz in shall be in accordance with Recommendation Region 2 by systems in the fixed-satellite ITU–R S.1340–0. (WRC–15) service (Earth-to-space) is limited to geo- 5.511E In the frequency band 15.4–15.7 GHz, stationary satellites. For the use of the band stations operating in the radiolocation serv- 17.3–17.8 GHz in Region 2 by feeder links for ice shall not cause harmful interference to, the broadcasting-satellite service in the or claim protection from, stations operating band 12.2–12.7 GHz, see Article 11. The use of in the aeronautical radionavigation service. the bands 17.3–18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in (WRC–12) Regions 1 and 3 and 17.8–18.1 GHz (Earth-to- 5.511F In order to protect the radio as- space) in Region 2 by non-geostationary-sat- tronomy service in the frequency band 15.35– ellite systems in the fixed-satellite service is 15.4 GHz, radiolocation stations operating in subject to application of the provisions of the frequency band 15.4–15.7 GHz shall not ex- No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geo- ceed the power flux-density level of ¥156 stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- dB(W/m2) in a 50 MHz bandwidth in the fre- ellite service. Non-geostationary-satellite quency band 15.35–15.4 GHz, at any radio as- systems in the fixed-satellite service shall tronomy observatory site for more than 2 per not claim protection from geostationary-sat- cent of the time. (WRC–12) ellite networks in the fixed-satellite service 5.512 Additional allocation: In Algeria, operating in accordance with the Radio Reg- Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, ulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. by the Bureau of the complete coordination of the), Egypt, El Salvador, the United Arab or notification information, as appropriate, Emirates, Eritrea, Finland, Guatemala, for the non-geostationary-satellite systems India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), in the fixed-satellite service and of the com- Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Ma- plete coordination or notification informa- laysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Monte- tion, as appropriate, for the geostationary- negro, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Paki- satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not stan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. apply. Non-geostationary-satellite systems Rep. of the Congo, Singapore, Somalia, in the fixed-satellite service in the above Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, bands shall be operated in such a way that the frequency band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also allo- any unacceptable interference that may cated to the fixed and mobile services on a occur during their operation shall be rapidly primary basis. (WRC–15) eliminated. 5.513 Additional allocation: In Israel, the 5.516A In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, earth sta- band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also allocated to the tions of the fixed-satellite service (space-to- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. Earth) in Region 1 shall not claim protection These services shall not claim protection from the broadcasting-satellite service feed- from or cause harmful interference to serv- er-link earth stations operating under Ap- ices operating in accordance with the Table pendix 30A, nor put any limitations or re- in countries other than those included in No. strictions on the locations of the broad- 5.512. casting-satellite service feeder-link earth 5.513A Spaceborne active sensors oper- stations anywhere within the service area of ating in the band 17.2–17.3 GHz shall not the feeder link. cause harmful interference to, or constrain 5.516B The following bands are identified the development of, the radiolocation and for use by high-density applications in the other services allocated on a primary basis. fixed-satellite service: 5.514 Additional allocation: In Algeria, 17.3–17.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cam- 18.3–19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2, eroon, El Salvador, the United Arab Emir- 19.7–20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions, ates, Guatemala, India, Iran (Islamic Repub- 39.5–40 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, lic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Ku- 40–40.5 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions, wait, Libya, Lithuania, Nepal, Nicaragua, 40.5–42 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2, Nigeria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, 47.5–47.9 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, Kyrgyzstan, Sudan and South Sudan, the fre- 48.2–48.54 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, quency band 17.3–17.7 GHz is also allocated to 49.44–50.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, the fixed and mobile services on a secondary and basis. The power limits given in Nos. 21.3 and 27.5–27.82 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 1, 21.5 shall apply. (WRC–15) 28.35–28.45 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2, 5.515 In the band 17.3–17.8 GHz, sharing be- 28.45–28.94 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Re- tween the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- gions, space) and the broadcasting-satellite service 28.94–29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Regions 2 shall also be in accordance with the provi- and 3, sions of § 1 of Annex 4 of Appendix 30A. 29.25–29.46 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2, 5.516 The use of the band 17.3–18.1 GHz by 29.46–30 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions, geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- 48.2–50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.

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This identification does not preclude the stationary-satellite networks shall not cause use of these bands by other fixed-satellite unacceptable interference to geostationary service applications or by other services to fixed-satellite service networks for which which these bands are allocated on a co-pri- complete Appendix 4 notification informa- mary basis and does not establish priority in tion is considered as having been received by these Radio Regulations among users of the the Bureau prior to 18 November 1995. bands. Administrations should take this into 5.523B The use of the band 19.3–19.6 GHz account when considering regulatory provi- (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite serv- sions in relation to these bands. See Resolu- ice is limited to feeder links for non-geo- tion 143 (Rev.WRC–07). (FCC) stationary-satellite systems in the mobile- 5.517 In Region 2, use of the fixed-satellite satellite service. Such use is subject to the (space-to-Earth) service in the band 17.7–17.8 application of the provisions of No. 9.11A, GHz shall not cause harmful interference to and No. 22.2 does not apply. nor claim protection from assignments in 5.523C No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in the broadcasting-satellite service operating the bands 19.3–19.6 GHz and 29.1–29.4 GHz, be- in conformity with the Radio Regulations. tween feeder links of non-geostationary mo- (WRC–07) bile-satellite service networks and those 5.519 Additional allocation: The bands 18– fixed-satellite service networks for which 18.3 GHz in Region 2 and 18.1–18.4 GHz in Re- complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- gions 1 and 3 are also allocated to the mete- tion, or notification information, is consid- orological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) ered as having been received by the Bureau on a primary basis. Their use is limited to prior to 18 November 1995. geostationary satellites. (WRC–07) 5.523D The use of the band 19.3–19.7 GHz 5.520 The use of the band 18.1–18.4 GHz by (space-to-Earth) by geostationary fixed-sat- the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is ellite service systems and by feeder links for limited to feeder links of geostationary-sat- non-geostationary-satellite systems in the ellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite mobile-satellite service is subject to the ap- service. plication of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but 5.521 Alternative allocation: In the United not subject to the provisions of No. 22.2. The Arab Emirates and Greece, the frequency use of this band for other non-geostationary band 18.1–18.4 GHz is allocated to the fixed, fixed-satellite service systems, or for the fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) and mobile cases indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E, is services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). not subject to the provisions of No. 9.11A and The provisions of No. 5.519 also apply. (WRC– shall continue to be subject to Articles 9 (ex- 15) cept No. 9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the 5.522A The emissions of the fixed service provisions of No. 22.2. and the fixed-satellite service in the band 5.523E No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in 18.6–18.8 GHz are limited to the values given the bands 19.6–19.7 GHz and 29.4–29.5 GHz, be- in Nos. 21.5A and 21.16.2, respectively. tween feeder links of non-geostationary mo- 5.522B The use of the band 18.6–18.8 GHz bile-satellite service networks and those by the fixed-satellite service is limited to fixed-satellite service networks for which geostationary systems and systems with an complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- orbit of apogee greater than 20000 km. tion, or notification information, is consid- 5.522C In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz, in Alge- ered as having been received by the Bureau ria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the by 21 November 1997. United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, 5.524 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Arab Republic, Tunisia and Yemen, fixed- Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. service systems in operation at the date of of the), Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab entry into force of the Final Acts of WRC– Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, India, 2000 are not subject to the limits of No. Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, 21.5A. Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, 5.523A The use of the bands 18.8–19.3 GHz Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, (space-to-Earth) and 28.6–29.1 GHz (Earth-to- Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the space) by geostationary and non-geo- Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the stationary fixed-satellite service networks is Congo, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, subject to the application of the provisions Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, of No. 9.11A and No. 22.2 does not apply. Ad- Chad, Togo and Tunisia, the frequency band ministrations having geostationary-satellite 19.7–21.2 GHz is also allocated to the fixed networks under coordination prior to 18 No- and mobile services on a primary basis. This vember 1995 shall cooperate to the maximum additional use shall not impose any limita- extent possible to coordinate pursuant to No. tion on the power flux- density of space sta- 9.11A with non-geostationary-satellite net- tions in the fixed-satellite service in the fre- works for which notification information has quency band 19.7–21.2 GHz and of space sta- been received by the Bureau prior to that tions in the mobile-satellite service in the date, with a view to reaching results accept- frequency band 19.7–20.2 GHz where the allo- able to all the parties concerned. 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primary basis in the latter frequency band. 5.531 Additional allocation: in Japan, the (WRC–15) band 21.4–22 GHz is also allocated to the 5.525 In order to facilitate interregional broadcasting service on a primary basis. coordination between networks in the mo- 5.532 The use of the band 22.21–22.5 GHz by bile-satellite and fixed-satellite services, the Earth exploration-satellite (passive) and carriers in the mobile-satellite service that space research (passive) services shall not are most susceptible to interference shall, to impose constraints upon the fixed and mo- the extent practicable, be located in the bile, except aeronautical mobile, services. higher parts of the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 5.532A The location of earth stations in 29.5–30 GHz. the space research service shall maintain a 5.526 In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 separation distance of at least 54 km from GHz in Region 2, and in the bands 20.1–20.2 the respective border(s) of neighbouring GHz and 29.9–30 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, net- countries to protect the existing and future works which are both in the fixed-satellite deployment of fixed and mobile services un- service and in the mobile-satellite service may include links between earth stations at less a shorter distance is otherwise agreed specified or unspecified points or while in between the corresponding administrations. motion, through one or more satellites for Nos. 9.17 and 9.18 do not apply. (WRC–12) point-to-point and point-to-multipoint com- 5.532B Use of the band 24.65–25.25 GHz in munications. Region 1 and the band 24.65–24.75 GHz in Re- 5.527 In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 gion 3 by the fixed-satellite service (Earth- GHz, the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply to-space) is limited to earth stations using a with respect to the mobile-satellite service. minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m. (WRC– 5.527A The operation of earth stations in 12) motion communicating with the FSS is sub- 5.533 The inter-satellite service shall not ject to Resolution 156 (WRC–15). (WRC–15) claim protection from harmful interference 5.528 The allocation to the mobile-sat- from airport surface detection equipment ellite service is intended for use by networks stations of the radionavigation service. which use narrow spot-beam antennas and 5.535 In the band 24.75–25.25 GHz, feeder other advanced technology at the space sta- links to stations of the broadcasting-sat- tions. Administrations operating systems in ellite service shall have priority over other the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7– uses in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- 20.1 GHz in Region 2 and in the band 20.1–20.2 space). Such other uses shall protect and GHz shall take all practicable steps to en- shall not claim protection from existing and sure the continued availability of these future operating feeder-link networks to bands for administrations operating fixed such broadcasting satellite stations. and mobile systems in accordance with the 5.535A The use of the band 29.1–29.5 GHz provisions of No. 5.524. (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite serv- 5.529 The use of the bands 19.7–20.1 GHz ice is limited to geostationary-satellite sys- and 29.5–29.9 GHz by the mobile-satellite tems and feeder links to non-geostationary- service in Region 2 is limited to satellite satellite systems in the mobile-satellite networks which are both in the fixed-sat- ellite service and in the mobile-satellite service. Such use is subject to the applica- service as described in No. 5.526. tion of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but not 5.530A Unless otherwise agreed between subject to the provisions of No. 22.2, except the administrations concerned, any station as indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E where in the fixed or mobile services of an adminis- such use is not subject to the provisions of tration shall not produce a power flux-den- No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject to sity in excess of ¥120.4 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) at Articles 9 (except No. 9.11A) and 11 proce- 3 m above the ground of any point of the ter- dures, and to the provisions of No. 22.2. ritory of any other administration in Re- 5.536 Use of the 25.25–27.5 GHz band by the gions 1 and 3 for more than 20% of the time. inter-satellite service is limited to space re- In conducting the calculations, administra- search and Earth exploration-satellite appli- tions should use the most recent version of cations, and also transmissions of data origi- Recommendation ITU–R P.452 (see also the nating from industrial and medical activities most recent version of Recommendation in space. ITU–R BO.1898). (WRC–15) 5.536A Administrations operating earth 5.530B In the band 21.4–22 GHz, in order to stations in the Earth exploration-satellite facilitate the development of the broad- service or the space research service shall casting-satellite service, administrations in not claim protection from stations in the Regions 1 and 3 are encouraged not to deploy fixed and mobile services operated by other stations in the mobile service and are en- administrations. In addition, earth stations couraged to limit the deployment of stations in the Earth exploration-satellite service or in the fixed service to point-to-point links. in the space research service should be oper- (WRC–12) ated taking into account the most recent 5.530D See Resolution 555 (Rev.WRC–15). version of Recommendation ITU–R SA.1862. (FCC) (WRC–12)

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5.536B In Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, on the geostationary-satellite orbit. (WRC– Belgium, Brazil, China, Korea (Rep. of), Den- 07) mark, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Esto- 5.539 The band 27.5–30 GHz may be used by nia, Finland, Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) Republic of), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, for the provision of feeder links for the Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, broadcasting-satellite service. Moldova, Norway, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, 5.540 Additional allocation: the band 27.501– the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Syr- 29.999 GHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- ian Arab Republic, Dem. People’s Rep. of ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary Korea, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, basis for beacon transmissions intended for the United Kingdom, Singapore, Sweden, up-link power control. Tanzania, Turkey, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe, 5.541 In the band 28.5–30 GHz, the earth ex- earth stations operating in the Earth explo- ploration-satellite service is limited to the ration-satellite service in the frequency band transfer of data between stations and not to 25.5–27 GHz shall not claim protection from, the primary collection of information by or constrain the use and deployment of, sta- means of active or passive sensors. tions of the fixed and mobile services. (WRC– 5.541A Feeder links of non-geostationary 15) networks in the mobile-satellite service and 5.536C In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, geostationary networks in the fixed-satellite Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Cuba, service operating in the band 29.1–29.5 GHz Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Es- (Earth-to-space) shall employ uplink adapt- tonia, Finland, Iran (Islamic Republic of), ive power control or other methods of fade Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, compensation, such that the earth station Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, transmissions shall be conducted at the power level required to meet the desired link Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, performance while reducing the level of mu- South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uruguay, tual interference between both networks. Zambia and Zimbabwe, earth stations oper- These methods shall apply to networks for ating in the space research service in the which Appendix 4 coordination information band 25.5–27 GHz shall not claim protection is considered as having been received by the from, or constrain the use and deployment Bureau after 17 May 1996 and until they are of, stations of the fixed and mobile services. changed by a future competent world (WRC–12) radiocommunication conference. Adminis- 5.537 Space services using non-geo- trations submitting Appendix 4 information stationary satellites operating in the inter- for coordination before this date are encour- satellite service in the band 27–27.5 GHz are aged to utilize these techniques to the extent exempt from the provisions of No. 22.2. practicable. 5.537A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. 5.542 Additional allocation: In Algeria, of), the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Phil- Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), ippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Ma- of Korea, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and laysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, the Syr- in the band 27.9–28.2 GHz may also be used by ian Arab Republic, the Dem. People’s Rep. of high altitude platform stations (HAPS) with- Korea, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Sri in the territory of these countries. Such use Lanka and Chad, the band 29.5–31 GHz is also of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allocation by allocated to the fixed and mobile services on HAPS in the above countries is further lim- a secondary basis. The power limits specified ited to operation in the HAPS-to-ground di- in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 shall apply. (WRC–12) rection and shall not cause harmful inter- 5.543 The band 29.95–30 GHz may be used ference to, nor claim protection from, other for space-to-space links in the Earth explo- types of fixed-service systems or other co- ration-satellite service for telemetry, track- primary services. Furthermore, the develop- ing, and control purposes, on a secondary ment of these other services shall not be con- basis. strained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 (Rev. 5.543A In Bhutan, Cameroon, Korea (Rep. WRC–12). (WRC–12) of), the Russian Federation, India, Indonesia, 5.538 Additional allocation: the bands Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, 27.500–27.501 GHz and 29.999–30.000 GHz are Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, also allocated to the fixed-satellite service Myanmar, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Phil- (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the ippines, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. beacon transmissions intended for up-link of Korea, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Thailand and power control. Such space-to-Earth trans- Viet Nam, the allocation to the fixed service missions shall not exceed an equivalent in the frequency band 31–31.3 GHz may also isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) of + 10 be used by systems using high altitude plat- dBW in the direction of adjacent satellites form stations (HAPS) in the ground-to-HAPS

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direction. The use of the frequency band 31– navigation service in the 31.8–33.4 GHz band, 31.3 GHz by systems using HAPS is limited taking into account the operational needs of to the territory of the countries listed above the airborne radar systems. and shall not cause harmful interference to, 5.547B Alternative allocation: in the United nor claim protection from, other types of States, the band 31.8–32 GHz is allocated to fixed-service systems, systems in the mobile the radionavigation and space research (deep service and systems operated under No. 5.545. space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary Furthermore, the development of these serv- basis. ices shall not be constrained by HAPS. Sys- 5.547C Alternative allocation: in the United tems using HAPS in the frequency band 31– States, the band 32–32.3 GHz is allocated to 31.3 GHz shall not cause harmful interference the radionavigation and space research (deep to the radio astronomy service having a pri- space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary mary allocation in the frequency band 31.3– basis. 31.8 GHz, taking into account the protection 5.547D Alternative allocation: in the United criterion as given in the most recent version States, the band 32.3–33 GHz is allocated to of Recommendation ITU–R RA.769. In order the inter-satellite and radionavigation serv- to ensure the protection of satellite passive ices on a primary basis. services, the level of unwanted power density 5.547E Alternative allocation: in the United into a HAPS antenna in the States, the band 33–33.4 GHz is allocated to frequency band 31.3–31.8 GHz shall be limited the radionavigation service on a primary ¥ to 106 dB(W/MHz) under clear-sky condi- basis. tions, and may be increased up to ¥100 dB(W/ 5.548 In designing systems for the inter- MHz) under rainy conditions to mitigate fad- satellite service in the band 32.3–33 GHz, for ing due to rain, provided the effective impact the radionavigation service in the band 32–33 on the passive satellite does not exceed the GHz, and for the space research service (deep impact under clear-sky conditions. See Reso- space) in the band 31.8–32.3 GHz, administra- lution 145 (Rev.WRC–12). (WRC–15) tions shall take all necessary measures to 5.544 In the band 31–31.3 GHz the power prevent harmful interference between these flux-density limits specified in Article 21, Table 21–4 shall apply to the space research services, bearing in mind the safety aspects service. of the radionavigation service (see Rec- 5.545 Different category of service: In Arme- ommendation 707). nia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and 5.549 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band 31– bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, the United 31.3 GHz to the space research service is on a Arab Emirates, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Is- primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–12) lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Ku- 5.546 Different category of service: In Saudi wait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Mo- Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, rocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Es- Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian tonia, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hun- Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, gary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, Jor- Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, dan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, Uz- Sri Lanka, Togo, Tunisia and Yemen, the bekistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, band 33.4–36 GHz is also allocated to the fixed Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the United Kingdom, and mobile services on a primary basis. South Africa, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and (WRC–12) Turkey, the allocation of the band 31.5–31.8 5.549A In the band 35.5–36.0 GHz, the mean GHz to the fixed and mobile, except aero- power flux-density at the Earth’s surface, nautical mobile, services is on a primary generated by any spaceborne sensor in the basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–12) Earth exploration-satellite service (active) 5.547 The bands 31.8–33.4 GHz, 37–40 GHz, or space research service (active), for any 40.5–43.5 GHz, 51.4–52.6 GHz, 55.78–59 GHz and angle greater than 0.8° from the beam centre 64–66 GHz are available for high-density ap- shall not exceed ¥73.3 dB(W/m2) in this band. plications in the fixed service (see Resolu- 5.550 Different category of service: In Arme- tion 75 (WRC–12)). Administrations should nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federa- take this into account when considering reg- tion, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and ulatory provisions in relation to these bands. Turkmenistan, the allocation of the band Because of the potential deployment of high- 34.7–35.2 GHz to the space research service is density applications in the fixed-satellite on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC–12) service in the bands 39.5–40 GHz and 40.5–42 5.550A For sharing of the band 36–37 GHz GHz (see No. 5.516B), administrations should between the Earth exploration-satellite (pas- further take into account potential con- sive) service and the fixed and mobile serv- straints to high-density applications in the ices, Resolution 752 (WRC–07) shall apply. fixed service, as appropriate. (FCC) (WRC–07) 5.547A Administrations should take prac- 5.551F Different category of service: in tical measures to minimize the potential in- Japan, the allocation of the band 41.5–42.5 terference between stations in the fixed serv- GHz to the mobile service is on a primary ice and airborne stations in the radio- basis (see No. 5.33).

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5.551H The equivalent power flux-density —Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and (epfd) produced in the frequency band 42.5– has been notified to the Bureau before 4 43.5 GHz by all space stations in any non-geo- January 2004; or stationary-satellite system in the fixed-sat- —Was notified before the date of receipt of ellite service (space-to-Earth), or in the the complete Appendix 4 information for broadcasting-satellite service operating in coordination or notification, as appro- the frequency band 42–42.5 GHz, shall not ex- priate, for the space station to which the ceed the following values at the site of any limits apply. radio astronomy station for more than 2% of the time: Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek an agreement ¥ 2 ¥ 2 230 dB(W/m ) in 1 GHz and 246 dB(W/m ) with administrations that have authorized in any 500 kHz of the frequency band 42.5– the space stations. In Region 2, Resolution 43.5 GHz at the site of any radio astronomy 743 (WRC–03) shall apply. The limits in this station registered as a single-dish tele- footnote may be exceeded at the site of a scope; and radio astronomy station of any country ¥209 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the fre- whose administration so agreed. quency band 42.5–43.5 GHz at the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a 5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for very long baseline interferometry station. the fixed-satellite service in the bands 42.5– 43.5 GHz and 47.2–50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space These epfd values shall be evaluated using transmission is greater than that in the band the methodology given in Recommendation 37.5–39.5 GHz for space-to-Earth transmission ITU–R S.1586–1 and the reference antenna in order to accommodate feeder links to pattern and the maximum gain of an an- broadcasting satellites. Administrations are tenna in the radio astronomy service given urged to take all practicable steps to reserve in Recommendation ITU–R RA.1631–0 and the band 47.2–49.2 GHz for feeder links for the shall apply over the whole sky and for ele- broadcasting-satellite service operating in vation angles higher than the minimum op- the band 40.5–42.5 GHz. erating angle min of the radiotelescope (for q 5.552A The allocation to the fixed service which a default value of 5° should be adopted in the bands 47.2–47.5 GHz and 47.9–48.2 GHz is in the absence of notified information). designated for use by high altitude platform These values shall apply at any radio as- stations. The use of the bands 47.2–47.5 GHz tronomy station that either: and 47.9–48.2 GHz is subject to the provisions —was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and of Resolution 122 (Rev.WRC–07). (WRC–07) has been notified to the Bureau before 4 5.553 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz and 66–71 January 2004; or GHz, stations in the land mobile service may —was notified before the date of receipt of be operated subject to not causing harmful the complete Appendix 4 information for interference to the space coordination or notification, as appro- radiocommunication services to which these priate, for the space station to which the bands are allocated (see No. 5.43). limits apply. 5.554 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz, 66–71 GHz, Other radio astronomy stations notified 95–100 GHz, 123–130 GHz, 191.8–200 GHz and after these dates may seek an agreement 252–265 GHz, satellite links connecting land with administrations that have authorized stations at specified fixed points are also au- the space stations. In Region 2, Resolution thorized when used in conjunction with the 743 (WRC–03) shall apply. The limits in this mobile-satellite service or the radio- footnote may be exceeded at the site of a navigation-satellite service. radio astronomy station of any country 5.554A The use of the bands 47.5–47.9 GHz, whose administration so agreed. (WRC–15) 48.2–48.54 GHz and 49.44–50.2 GHz by the fixed- 5.551I The power flux-density in the band satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited 42.5–43.5 GHz produced by any geostationary to geostationary satellites. space station in the fixed-satellite service 5.555 Additional allocation: the band 48.94– (space-to-Earth), or the broadcasting-sat- 49.04 GHz is also allocated to the radio as- ellite service operating in the 42–42.5 GHz tronomy service on a primary basis. band, shall not exceed the following values at the site of any radio astronomy station: 5.555B The power flux-density in the band 48.94–49.04 GHz produced by any geo- ¥ 2 ¥ 2 137 dB(W/m ) in 1 GHz and 153 dB(W/m ) stationary space station in the fixed-sat- in any 500 kHz of the 42.5–43.5 GHz band at ellite service (space-to-Earth) operating in the site of any radio astronomy station the bands 48.2–48.54 GHz and 49.44–50.2 GHz registered as a single-dish telescope; and shall not exceed ¥151.8 dB(W/m2) in any 500 ¥116 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5–43.5 kHz band at the site of any radio astronomy GHz band at the site of any radio astron- station. omy station registered as a very long base- 5.556 In the bands 51.4–54.25 GHz, 58.2–59 line interferometry station. GHz and 64–65 GHz, radio astronomy observa- These values shall apply at the site of any tions may be carried out under national ar- radio astronomy station that either: rangements.

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5.556A Use of the bands 54.25–56.9 GHz, 57– ating in accordance with the decisions of the 58.2 GHz and 59–59.3 GHz by the inter-sat- appropriate frequency assignment planning ellite service is limited to satellites in the conference for the broadcasting-satellite geostationary-satellite orbit. The single- service. entry power flux-density at all altitudes 5.561A The 81–81.5 GHz band is also allo- from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth’s sur- cated to the amateur and amateur-satellite face produced by a station in the inter-sat- services on a secondary basis. ellite service, for all conditions and for all 5.561B In Japan, use of the band 84–86 methods of modulation, shall not exceed GHz, by the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- ¥147 dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz)) for all angles of space) is limited to feeder links in the broad- arrival. casting-satellite service using the geo- 5.556B Additional allocation: in Japan, the stationary-satellite orbit. band 54.25–55.78 GHz is also allocated to the 5.562 The use of the band 94–94.1 GHz by mobile service on a primary basis for low- the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and density use. space research (active) services is limited to 5.557 Additional allocation: in Japan, the spaceborne cloud radars. band 55.78–58.2 GHz is also allocated to the 5.562A In the bands 94–94.1 GHz and 130–134 radiolocation service on a primary basis. GHz, transmissions from space stations of 5.557A In the band 55.78–56.26 GHz, in the Earth exploration-satellite service (ac- order to protect stations in the Earth explo- tive) that are directed into the main beam of ration-satellite service (passive), the max- a radio astronomy antenna have the poten- imum power density delivered by a trans- tial to damage some radio astronomy receiv- mitter to the antenna of a fixed service sta- ers. Space agencies operating the transmit- tion is limited to ¥26 dB(W/MHz). ters and the radio astronomy stations con- 5.558 In the bands 55.78–58.2 GHz, 59–64 cerned should mutually plan their operations GHz, 66–71 GHz, 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, so as to avoid such occurrences to the max- 167–174.8 GHz and 191.8–200 GHz, stations in imum extent possible. the aeronautical mobile service may be oper- 5.562B In the bands 105–109.5 GHz, 111.8– ated subject to not causing harmful inter- 114.25 GHz, 155.5–158.5 GHz and 217–226 GHz, ference to the inter-satellite service (see No. the use of this allocation is limited to space- 5.43). based radio astronomy only. 5.558A Use of the band 56.9–57 GHz by 5.562C Use of the band 116–122.25 GHz by inter-satellite systems is limited to links be- the inter-satellite service is limited to sat- tween satellites in geostationary-satellite ellites in the geostationary-satellite orbit. orbit and to transmissions from non-geo- The single-entry power flux-density produced stationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to by a station in the inter-satellite service, for those in low-Earth orbit. For links between all conditions and for all methods of modula- satellites in the geostationary-satellite tion, at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km orbit, the single entry power flux-density at above the Earth’s surface and in the vicinity all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the of all geostationary orbital positions occu- Earth’s surface, for all conditions and for all pied by passive sensors, shall not exceed methods of modulation, shall not exceed ¥148 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for all angles of ar- ¥147 dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz)) for all angles of rival. arrival. 5.562D Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. 5.559 In the band 59–64 GHz, airborne ra- of), the frequency bands 128–130 GHz, 171–171.6 dars in the radiolocation service may be op- GHz, 172.2–172.8 GHz and 173.3–174 GHz are erated subject to not causing harmful inter- also allocated to the radio astronomy service ference to the inter-satellite service (see No. on a primary basis. Radio astronomy sta- 5.43). tions in Korea (Rep. of) operating in the fre- 5.559B The use of the frequency band 77.5– quency bands referred to in this footnote 78 GHz by the radiolocation service shall be shall not claim protection from, or constrain limited to short-range radar for ground- the use and development of, services in other based applications, including automotive ra- countries operating in accordance with the dars. The technical characteristics of these Radio Regulations. (WRC–15) radars are provided in the most recent 5.562E The allocation to the Earth explo- version of Recommendation ITU–R M.2057. ration-satellite service (active) is limited to The provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply. the band 133.5–134 GHz. (WRC–15) 5.562F In the band 155.5–158.5 GHz, the al- 5.560 In the band 78–79 GHz radars located location to the Earth exploration-satellite on space stations may be operated on a pri- (passive) and space research (passive) serv- mary basis in the Earth exploration-satellite ices shall terminate on 1 January 2018. service and in the space research service. 5.562G The date of entry into force of the 5.561 In the band 74–76 GHz, stations in allocation to the fixed and mobile services in the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services the band 155.5–158.5 GHz shall be 1 January shall not cause harmful interference to sta- 2018. tions of the fixed-satellite service or stations 5.562H Use of the bands 174.8–182 GHz and of the broadcasting-satellite service oper- 185–190 GHz by the inter-satellite service is

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limited to satellites in the geostationary- casts, these space research transmissions are satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux- subject to immediate temporary or perma- density produced by a station in the inter- nent shutdown. satellite service, for all conditions and for US2 In the band 9–490 kHz, electric utili- all methods of modulation, at all altitudes ties operate Power Line Carrier (PLC) sys- from 0 to 1000 km above the Earth’s surface tems on power transmission lines for com- and in the vicinity of all geostationary or- munications important to the reliability and bital positions occupied by passive sensors, security of electric service to the public. shall not exceed ¥144 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for These PLC systems operate under the provi- all angles of arrival. sions of 47 CFR part 15, or Chapter 8 of the 5.563A In the bands 200–209 GHz, 235–238 NTIA Manual, on an unprotected and non-in- GHz, 250–252 GHz and 265–275 GHz, ground- terference basis with respect to authorized based passive atmospheric sensing is carried radio users. Notification of intent to place out to monitor atmospheric constituents. new or revised radio frequency assignments 5.563B The band 237.9–238 GHz is also allo- or PLC frequency uses in the band 9–490 kHz cated to the Earth exploration-satellite serv- is to be made in accordance with the Rules ice (active) and the space research service and Regulations of the FCC and NTIA, and (active) for spaceborne cloud radars only. users are urged to minimize potential inter- 5.565 The following frequency bands in the ference to the extent practicable. This foot- range 275–1000 GHz are identified for use by note does not provide any allocation status administrations for passive service applica- to PLC radio frequency uses. tions: US8 The use of the frequencies 170.475, —Radio astronomy service: 275–323 GHz, 327– 171.425, 171.575, and 172.275 MHz east of the 371 GHz, 388–424 GHz, 426–442 GHz, 453–510 Mississippi River, and 170.425, 170.575, 171.475, GHz, 623–711 GHz, 795–909 GHz and 926–945 172.225 and 172.375 MHz west of the Mis- GHz; sissippi River may be authorized to fixed, —Earth exploration-satellite service (pas- land and mobile stations operated by non- sive) and space research service (passive): Federal forest firefighting agencies. In addi- 275–286 GHz, 296–306 GHz, 313–356 GHz, 361– tion, land stations and mobile stations oper- 365 GHz, 369–392 GHz, 397–399 GHz, 409–411 ated by non-Federal conservation agencies, GHz, 416–434 GHz, 439–467 GHz, 477–502 GHz, for mobile relay operation only, may be au- 523–527 GHz, 538–581 GHz, 611–630 GHz, 634– thorized to use the frequency 172.275 MHz 654 GHz, 657–692 GHz, 713–718 GHz, 729–733 east of the Mississippi River and the fre- GHz, 750–754 GHz, 771–776 GHz, 823–846 GHz, quency 171.475 MHz west of the Mississippi River. The use of any of the foregoing nine 850–854 GHz, 857–862 GHz, 866–882 GHz, 905– frequencies shall be on the condition that no 928 GHz, 951–956 GHz, 968–973 GHz and 985– harmful interference will be caused to Gov- 990 GHz. ernment stations. The use of the range 275–1000 GHz by the US11 On the condition that harmful inter- passive services does not preclude use of this ference is not caused to present or future range by active services. Administrations Federal stations in the band 162–174 MHz, the wishing to make frequencies in the 275–1000 frequencies 166.25 MHz and 170.15 MHz may be GHz range available for active service appli- authorized to non-Federal stations, as fol- cations are urged to take all practicable lows: steps to protect these passive services from (a) Eligibles in the Public Safety Radio harmful interference until the date when the Pool may be authorized to operate in the Table of Frequency Allocations is estab- fixed and land mobile services for locations lished in the above-mentioned 275–1000 GHz within 150 miles (241.4 kilometers) of New frequency range. York City; and All frequencies in the range 1000–3000 GHz (b) Remote pickup broadcast stations may may be used by both active and passive serv- be authorized to operate in the land mobile ices. (WRC–12) service for locations within the conterminous United States, excluding loca- UNITED STATES (US) FOOTNOTES tions within 150 miles of New York City and (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- the Tennessee Valley Authority Area (TVA ters ‘‘US’’ followed by one or more digits, de- Area). The TVA Area is bounded on the west note stipulations applicable to both Federal by the Mississippi River, on the north by the and non-Federal operations and thus appear parallel of latitude 37°30′ N, and on the east in both the Federal Table and the non-Fed- and south by that arc of the circle with cen- eral Table.) ter at Springfield, IL, and radius equal to the US1 The bands 2501–2502 kHz, 5003–5005 airline distance between Springfield, IL, and kHz, 10003–10005 kHz, 15005–15010 kHz, 19990– Montgomery, AL, subtended between the 19995 kHz, 20005–20010 kHz, and 25005–25010 foregoing west and north boundaries. kHz are also allocated to the space research US13 The following center frequencies, service on a secondary basis for Federal use. each with a channel bandwidth not greater In the event of interference to the reception than 12.5 kHz, are available for assignment of the standard frequency and time broad- to non-Federal fixed stations for the specific

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purpose of transmitting hydrological and and upon special showing of need for service meteorological data in cooperation with which the Federal Government is not yet Federal agencies, subject to the condition prepared to render. that harmful interference will not be caused US22 The following provisions shall apply to Federal stations: to non-Federal use of 68 carrier frequencies in the range 2–8 MHz, which are not coordi- HYDRO CHANNELS (MHZ) nated with NTIA: (a) The frequencies authorized pursuant to 169.425 ...... 170.2625 171.100 406.1250 47 CFR 90.264 (Disaster Communications) and 169.4375 ...... 170.275 171.1125 406.1750 47 CFR 90.266 (Long Distance Communica- 169.450 ...... 170.2875 171.125 412.6625 tions) are listed in columns 1–2 and columns 169.4625 ...... 170.300 171.825 412.6750 169.475 ...... 170.3125 171.8375 412.6875 3–5, respectively. All stations are restricted 169.4875 ...... 170.325 171.850 412.7125 to emission designator 2K80J3E, upper side- 169.500 ...... 171.025 171.8625 412.7250 band transmissions, a maximum transmitter 169.5125 ...... 171.0375 171.875 412.7375 output power of 1 kW PEP, and to the class 169.525 ...... 171.050 171.8875 412.7625 of station(s) listed in the column heading 170.225 ...... 171.0625 171.900 412.7750 170.2375 ...... 171.075 171.9125 415.1250 (i.e., fixed (FX) for all frequencies; base and 170.250 ...... 171.0875 171.925 415.1750 mobile (FB and ML) for the frequencies in column 1 and 3; itinerant FX for the fre- New assignments on the frequencies 406.125 quencies in columns 4–5). MHz and 406.175 MHz are to be primarily for (b) Use, Geographic, and Time Restrictions. paired operations with the frequencies 415.125 Letter(s) to the right of a frequency indicate MHz and 415.175 MHz, respectively. that the frequency is available only for the US14 When 500 kHz is being used for dis- following purpose(s): tress purposes, ship and coast stations using —A or I: Alternate channel or Interstate co- morse telegraph may use 512 kHz for calling. ordination. US18 In the bands 9–14 kHz, 90–110 kHz, —C, E, M, or W: For stations located in the 190–415 kHz, 510–535 kHz, and 2700–2900 MHz, Conterminous U.S., East of 108° West Lon- navigation aids in the U.S. and its insular gitude (WL), West of the Mississippi River, areas are normally operated by the Federal or West of 90° WL. Government. However, authorizations may —D or N: From two hours after local sunrise be made by the FCC for non-Federal oper- until two hours before local sunset (i.e., ations in these bands subject to the conclu- Day only operations) or from two hours sion of appropriate arrangements between prior to local sunset until two hours after the FCC and the Federal agencies concerned local sunrise (i.e., Night only operations).

PREFERRED CARRIER FREQUENCIES (KHZ)

Disaster communications Long distance communications

FX, FB, ML FX FX, FB, ML FX (including itinerant)

2326 ... I 5135 ... A 2289 5046.6 ... E 7480.1 2411 5140 ... A, I 2292 5052.6 ... E 7483.1 2414 5192 ... I 2395 5055.6 ... E 7486.1 ... E 2419 5195 ... I 2398 5061.6 ... W 7549.1 ... D

2422 7477 ... A 3170 5067.6 7552.1

2439 7480 ... A 4538.6 ... N 5074.6 ... E 7555.1 ... W 2463 7802 ... D 4548.6 ... N 5099.1 7558.1 ... W 2466 7805 ... I 4575 5102.1 7559.1 ... W 2471 7932 4610.5 5313.6 7562.1 ... W 2474 7935 ... C, D 4613.5 7697.1

2487 4634.5 6800.1 ... N

2511 4637.5 6803.1 2535 4647 6806.1 ... W 2569 6855.1 ... N, M 2587 6858.1 ... N 2801 6861.1 ... W 2804 ... A 6885.1 ... N

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PREFERRED CARRIER FREQUENCIES (KHZ)—Continued 2812 6888.1 ... N

NOTE: To determine the assigned fre- stations. In case of 122.925 MHz, US213 ap- quency, add 1.4 kHz to the carrier frequency. plies. Other emission designators may be author- Air carrier aircraft stations may use ized within the 2.8 kHz maximum necessary 122.000 and 122.050 MHz for communication bandwidth pursuant to 47 CFR 90.264 and with aeronautical stations of the Federal 90.266. Aviation Administration and 122.700, 122.800, US23 In the band 5330.5–5406.4 kHz (60 m 122.900 and 123.000 MHz for communications band), the assigned frequencies 5332, 5348, with aeronautical stations pertaining to 5358.5, 5373, and 5405 kHz are allocated to the safety of flight with and in the vicinity of amateur service on a secondary basis. Ama- landing areas not served by a control tower. teur service use of the 60 m band frequencies Frequencies in the band 121.9375–122.6875 is restricted to a maximum effective radi- MHz may be used by aeronautical stations of ated power of 100 W PEP and to the following the Federal Aviation Administration for emission types and designators: phone communication with aircraft stations. (2K80J3E), data (2K80J2D), RTTY (60H0J2B), US32 Except for the frequencies 123.3 and and CW (150HA1A). Amateur operators using 123.5 MHz, which are not authorized for Fed- the data and RTTY emissions must exercise eral use, the band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz is care to limit the length of transmissions so available for FAA communications incident as to avoid causing harmful interference to to flight test and inspection activities perti- Federal stations. nent to aircraft and facility certification on US25 The use of frequencies in the band a secondary basis. 25.85–26.175 MHz may be authorized in any US33 The band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz is for area to non-Federal remote pickup broadcast use by flight test and aviation instructional base and mobile stations on the condition stations. The frequency 121.950 MHz is avail- that harmful interference is not caused to able for aviation instructional stations. stations of the broadcasting service in the US36 In Hawaii, the bands 120.647–120.653 band 25.85–26.1 MHz and to stations of the MHz and 127.047–127.053 MHz are also allo- maritime mobile service in the band 26.1– cated to the aeronautical mobile service on a 26.175 MHz. Frequencies within the band 26.1– primary basis for non-Federal aircraft air-to- 26.175 MHz may also be assigned for use by air communications on 120.65 MHz (Maui) low power auxiliary stations. and 127.05 MHz (Hawaii and Kauai) as speci- US26 The bands 117.975–121.4125 MHz, fied in 47 CFR 87.187. 123.5875–128.8125 MHz and 132.0125–136.0 MHz US41 In the band 2450–2500 MHz, the Fed- are for air traffic control communications. eral radiolocation service is permitted on US28 The band 121.5875–121.9375 MHz is for condition that harmful interference is not use by aeronautical utility land and mobile caused to non-Federal services. stations, and for air traffic control commu- US44 In the band 2900–3100 MHz, the non- nications. US30 The band 121.9375–123.0875 MHz is Federal radiolocation service may be author- available to FAA aircraft for communica- ized on the condition that no harmful inter- tions pursuant to flight inspection functions ference is caused to Federal services. in accordance with the Federal Aviation Act US49 In the band 5460–5470 MHz, the non- of 1958. Federal radiolocation service may be author- US31 The frequencies 122.700, 122.725, ized on the condition that it does not cause 122.750, 122.800, 122.950, 122.975, 123.000, 123.050 harmful interference to the aeronautical or and 123.075 MHz may be assigned to aero- maritime radionavigation services or to the nautical advisory stations. In addition, at Federal radiolocation service. landing areas having a part-time or no air- US50 In the band 5470–5650 MHz, the radio- drome control tower or FAA flight service location service may be authorized for non- station, these frequencies may be assigned Federal use on the condition that harmful on a secondary non-interference basis to interference is not caused to the maritime aeronautical utility mobile stations, and radionavigation service or to the Federal may be used by FAA ground vehicles for radiolocation service. safety related communications during in- US52 In the VHF maritime mobile band spections conducted at such landing areas. (156–162 MHz), the following provisions shall The frequencies 122.850, 122.900 and 122.925 apply: MHz may be assigned to aeronautical (a) Except as provided for below, the use of multicom stations. In addition, 122.850 MHz the bands 161.9625–161.9875 MHz (AIS 1 with may be assigned on a secondary noninter- center frequency 161.975 MHz) and 162.0125– ference basis to aeronautical utility mobile 162.0375 MHz (AIS 2 with center frequency

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162.025 MHz) by the maritime mobile and mo- specified therein, and in particular, shall not bile-satellite (Earth-to-space) services is re- cause harmful interference to Federal sta- stricted to Automatic Identification Sys- tions. The procedure for authorizing such use tems (AIS). The use of these bands by the is set forth in 47 CFR 90.25. aeronautical mobile (OR) service is re- US59 The band 10.5–10.55 GHz is restricted stricted to AIS emissions from search and to systems using type NON (AO) emission rescue aircraft operations. Frequencies in with a power not to exceed 40 watts into the the AIS 1 band may continue to be used by antenna. non-Federal base, fixed, and land mobile sta- US64 (a) In the band 401–406 MHz, the mo- tions until March 2, 2024. bile, except aeronautical mobile, service is (b) Except as provided for below, the use of allocated on a secondary basis and is limited the bands 156.7625–156.7875 MHz (AIS 3 with to, with the exception of military tactical center frequency 156.775 MHz) and 156.8125– mobile stations, Medical Device 156.8375 MHz (AIS 4 with center frequency Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio) op- 156.825 MHz) by the mobile-satellite service erations. MedRadio stations are authorized (Earth-to-space) is restricted to the recep- tion of long-range AIS broadcast messages by rule on the condition that harmful inter- from ships (Message 27; see most recent ference is not caused to stations in the mete- version of Recommendation ITU–R M.1371). orological aids, meteorological-satellite, and The frequencies 156.775 MHz and 156.825 MHz Earth exploration-satellite services, and may continue to be used by non-Federal ship that MedRadio stations accept interference and coast stations for navigation-related from stations in the meteorological aids, me- port operations or ship movement until Au- teorological-satellite, and Earth exploration- gust 26, 2019. satellite services. (c) The frequency 156.3 MHz may also be (b) The bands 413–419 MHz, 426–432 MHz, used by aircraft stations for the purpose of 438–444 MHz, and 451–457 MHz are also allo- search and rescue operations and other safe- cated on a secondary basis to the mobile, ex- ty-related communication. cept aeronautical mobile, service. The use of (d) Federal stations in the maritime mo- this allocation is limited to MedRadio oper- bile service may also be authorized as fol- ations. MedRadio stations are authorized by lows: (1) Vessel traffic services under the rule and operate in accordance with 47 CFR control of the U.S. Coast Guard on a simplex part 95. basis by coast and ship stations on the fre- US65 The use of the band 5460–5650 MHz by quencies 156.25, 156.55, 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (2) the maritime radionavigation service is lim- Inter-ship use of the frequency 156.3 MHz on ited to shipborne radars. a simplex basis; (3) Navigational bridge-to- US67 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by bridge and navigational communications on the meteorological aids service is limited to a simplex basis by coast and ship stations on ground-based radars. Radiolocation installa- the frequencies 156.375 and 156.65 MHz; (4) tions will be coordinated with the meteoro- Port operations use on a simplex basis by logical aids service and, insofar as prac- coast and ship stations on the frequencies ticable, will be adjusted to meet the require- 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (5) Environmental com- ments of the meteorological aids service. munications on the frequency 156.75 MHz in accordance with the national plan; and (6) US69 In the band 31.8–33.4 GHz, ground- Duplex port operations use of the frequencies based radionavigation aids are not permitted 157 MHz for ship stations and 161.6 MHz for except where they operate in cooperation coast stations. with airborne or shipborne radionavigation US53 In view of the fact that the band devices. 13.25–13.4 GHz is allocated to doppler naviga- US70 The meteorological aids service al- tion aids, Federal and non-Federal airborne location in the band 400.15–406.0 MHz does doppler radars in the aeronautical radio- not preclude the operation therein of associ- navigation service are permitted in the band ated ground transmitters. 8750–8850 MHz only on the condition that US71 In the band 9300–9320 MHz, low-pow- they must accept any interference that may ered maritime radionavigation stations shall be experienced from stations in the radio- be protected from harmful interference location service in the band 8500–10000 MHz. caused by the operation of land-based equip- US55 In the bands 162.0375–173.2 MHz and ment. 406.1–420 MHz, the FCC may authorize public US73 The frequencies 150.775, 150.79, safety applicants to use the 40 Federal Inter- 152.0075, and 163.25 MHz, and the bands 462.94– operability Channels that are designated for 463.19675 and 467.94–468.19675 MHz shall be au- joint federal/non-federal operations for law thorized for the purpose of delivering or ren- enforcement, public safety, emergency re- dering medical services to individuals (med- sponse and disaster response in section 4.3.16 ical radiocommunication systems), and shall of the NTIA Manual, subject to the condition be authorized on a primary basis for Federal that that these non-Federal mobile (includ- and non-Federal use. The frequency 152.0075 ing portable) interoperability communica- MHz may also be used for the purpose of con- tions shall conform to the national plans ducting public safety radio communications

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that include, but are not limited to, the de- tions shall be restricted to the purpose for livering or rendering of medical services to which the frequency is authorized to non- individuals. Federal stations, and shall be in accordance (a) The use of the frequencies 150.775 and with the appropriate provisions of the Com- 150.79 MHz is restricted to mobile stations mission’s Rules and Regulations, Part 87, operating with a maximum e.r.p. of 100 Aviation Services; (b) Use of the frequency is watts. Airborne operations are prohibited. required for coordination of activities with (b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 and Commission licensees operating on this fre- 163.25 MHz is restricted to base stations that quency; and (c) Federal stations will not be are authorized only for one-way paging com- authorized for operation at fixed locations. munications to mobile receivers. Trans- US81 The band 38–38.25 MHz is used by missions for the purpose of activating or both Federal and non-Federal radio astron- controlling remote objects on these fre- omy observatories. No new fixed or mobile quencies shall not be authorized. assignments are to be made and Federal sta- (c) Non-Federal licensees in the Public tions in the band 38–38.25 MHz will be moved Safety Radio Pool holding a valid authoriza- to other bands on a case-by-case basis, as re- tion on May 27, 2005, to operate on the fre- quired, to protect radio astronomy observa- quencies 150.7825 and 150.7975 MHz may, upon proper renewal application, continue to be tions from harmful interference. As an ex- authorized for such operation; provided that ception, however, low powered military harmful interference is not caused to present transportable and mobile stations used for or future Federal stations in the band 150.05– tactical and training purposes will continue 150.8 MHz and, should harmful interference to use the band. To the extent practicable, result, that the interfering non-Federal oper- the latter operations will be adjusted to re- ation shall immediately terminate. lieve such interference as may be caused to US74 In the bands 25.55–25.67, 73–74.6, radio astronomy observations. In the event 406.1–410, 608–614, 1400–1427, 1660.5–1670, 2690– of harmful interference from such local oper- 2700, and 4990–5000 MHz, and in the bands ations, radio astronomy observatories may 10.68–10.7, 15.35–15.4, 23.6–24.0, 31.3–31.5, 86–92, local military commands directly, 100–102, 109.5–111.8, 114.25–116, 148.5–151.5, 164– with a view to effecting relief. A list of mili- 167, 200–209, and 250–252 GHz, the radio as- tary commands, areas of coordination, and tronomy service shall be protected from un- points of contact for purposes of relieving in- wanted emissions only to the extent that terference may be obtained upon request such radiation exceeds the level which would from the Office of Engineering and Tech- be present if the offending station were oper- nology, FCC, Washington, DC 20554. ating in compliance with the technical US82 In the bands 4146–4152 kHz, 6224–6233 standards or criteria applicable to the serv- kHz, 8294–8300 kHz, 12353–12368 kHz, 16528– ice in which it operates. Radio astronomy 16549 kHz, 18825–18846 kHz, 22159–22180 kHz, observations in these bands are performed at and 25100–25121 kHz, the assignable fre- the locations listed in US385. quencies may be authorized on a shared non- US79 In the bands 1390–1400 MHz and 1427– priority basis to Federal and non-Federal 1432 MHz, the following provisions shall ship and coast stations (SSB telephony, with apply: peak envelope power not to exceed 1 kW). (a) Airborne and space-to-Earth operations US83 In the 1432–1435 MHz band, Federal are prohibited. stations in the fixed and mobile services may (b) Federal operations (except for devices operate indefinitely on a primary basis at authorized by the FCC for the Wireless Med- the 22 sites listed in the table below. The ical Telemetry Service) are on a non-inter- first 21 sites are in the United States and the ference basis to non-Federal operations and last site is in Guam (GU). All other Federal shall not constrain implementation of non- stations in the fixed and mobile services Federal operations. shall operate in the band 1432–1435 MHz on a US80 Federal stations may use the fre- primary basis until re-accommodated in ac- quency 122.9 MHz subject to the following cordance with the National Defense Author- conditions: (a) All operations by Federal sta- ization Act of 1999.

State Site North West Radius

AK ...... Fort Greely ...... 63°47′ 145°52′ 80 AL ...... Redstone Arsenal ...... 34°35′ 086°35′ 80 AZ ...... Fort Huachuca ...... 31°33′ 110°18′ 80 AZ ...... Yuma Proving Ground ...... 32°29′ 114°20′ 160 CA ...... China Lake/Edwards AFB ...... 35°29′ 117°16′ 100 CA ...... Lemoore ...... 36°20′ 119°57′ 120 FL ...... Eglin AFB/Ft Rucker, AL ...... 30°28′ 086°31′ 140 FL ...... NAS Cecil Field ...... 30°13′ 081°52′ 160 MD ...... Patuxent River ...... 38°17′ 076°24′ 70 ME ...... Naval Space Operations Center ...... 44°24′ 068°01′ 80 MI ...... Alpene Range ...... 44°23′ 083°20′ 80 MS ...... Camp Shelby ...... 31°20′ 089°18′ 80

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State Site North West Radius

NC ...... MCAS Cherry Point ...... 34°54′ 076°53′ 100 NM ...... White Sands Missile Range/Holloman AFB ...... 32°11′ 106°20′ 160 NV ...... NAS Fallon ...... 39°30′ 118°46′ 100 NV ...... Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) ...... 37°29′ 114°14′ 130 SC ...... Beaufort MCAS ...... 32°26′ 080°40′ 160 SC ...... Savannah River ...... 33°15′ 081°39′ 3 UT ...... Utah Test and Training Range/Dugway Proving 40°57′ 113°05′ 160 Ground, Hill AFB. VA ...... NAS Oceana ...... 36°49′ 076°01′ 100 WA ...... NAS Whidbey Island ...... 48°21′ 122°39′ 70 GU ...... NCTAMS ...... 13°35′ 144°51′ 80 Note: The coordinates (North latitude and West longitude) are listed under the headings North and West. The Guam entry under the West heading is actually 144°51′ East longitude. The operating radii in kilometers are listed under the heading Radius.

US84 In the bands 941.5–944 MHz and 1435– nautical mobile services is restricted to sta- 1525 MHz, low power auxiliary stations may tions in the Advanced Wireless Service be authorized on a secondary basis, subject (AWS). Base stations that enable AWS mo- to the terms and conditions set forth in 47 bile and portable stations to operate in the CFR part 74, subpart H. band 1695–1710 MHz must be successfully co- US85 Differential-Global-Positioning-Sys- ordinated prior to operation as follows: (i) tem (DGPS) Stations, limited to ground- All base stations within the 27 protection based transmitters, may be authorized on a zones listed in paragraph (b) that enable mo- primary basis in the band 1559–1610 MHz for biles to operate at a maximum e.i.r.p. of 20 the specific purpose of transmitting DGPS dBm, and (ii) nationwide for base stations information intended for aircraft navigation. that enable mobiles to operate with a max- US87 The band 449.75–450.25 MHz may be imum e.i.r.p. greater than 20 dBm, up to a used by Federal and non-Federal stations for maximum e.i.r.p. of 30 dBm, unless otherwise space telecommand (Earth-to-space) at spe- specified by Commission rule, order, or no- cific locations, subject to such conditions as may be applied on a case-by-case basis. Oper- tice. ators shall take all practical steps to keep (b) Forty-seven Federal earth stations lo- the carrier frequency close to 450 MHz. cated within the protection zones listed US88 In the bands 1675–1695 MHz and 1695– below operate on a co-equal, primary basis 1710 MHz, the following provisions shall with AWS operations. All other Federal apply: earth stations operate on a secondary basis. (a) Non-Federal use of the band 1695–1710 (1) Protection zones for Federal earth sta- MHz by the fixed and mobile except aero- tions receiving in the band 1695–1710 MHz:

Radius State Location Latitude Longitude (km)

AK ...... Barrow ...... 71°19′22″ 156°36′41″ 35 AK ...... Elmendorf AFB ...... 61°14′08″ 149°55′31″ 98 AK ...... Fairbanks ...... 64°58′22″ 147°30′02″ 20 AZ ...... Yuma ...... 32°39′24″ 114°36′22″ 95 CA ...... Monterey ...... 36°35′34″ 121°51′20″ 76 CA ...... Twenty-Nine Palms ...... 34°17′46″ 116°09′44″ 80 FL ...... Miami ...... 25°44′05″ 080°09′45″ 51 HI ...... Hickam AFB ...... 21°19′18″ 157°57′30″ 28 MD ...... Suitland ...... 38°51′07″ 076°56′12″ 98 MS ...... Stennis Space Center ...... 30°21′23″ 089°36′41″ 57 SD ...... Sioux Falls ...... 43°44′09″ 096°37′33″ 42 VA ...... Wallops Island ...... 37°56′45″ 075°27′45″ 30

GU ...... Andersen AFB ...... 13°34′52″ 144°55′28″ 42

(2) Protection zones for Federal earth sta- tions receiving in the band 1675–1695 MHz:

State Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km)

CA ...... Sacramento ...... 38°35′50″ 121°32′34″ 55 CO ...... Boulder ...... 39°59′26″ 105°15′51″ 02 ID ...... Boise ...... 43°35′42″ 116°13′49″ 39 IL ...... Rock Island ...... 41°31′04″ 090°33′46″ 19 MO ...... Kansas City ...... 39°16′40″ 094°39′44″ 40

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Radius State Location Latitude Longitude (km)

MO ...... St. Louis ...... 38°35′26″ 090°12′25″ 34 MS ...... Columbus Lake ...... 33°32′04″ 088°30′06″ 03 MS ...... Vicksburg ...... 32°20′47″ 090°50′10″ 16 NE ...... Omaha ...... 41°20′56″ 095°57′34″ 30 OH ...... Cincinnati ...... 39°06′10″ 084°30′35″ 32 OK ...... Norman ...... 35°10′52″ 097°26′21″ 03 TN ...... Knoxville ...... 35°57′58″ 083°55′13″ 50 WV ...... Fairmont ...... 39°26′02″ 080°11′33″ 04

PR ...... Guaynabo ...... 18°25′26″ 066°06′50″ 48

NOTE: The coordinates are specified in the (a) Non-Federal use of the band 1755–1780 conventional manner (North latitude, West MHz by the fixed and mobile services is re- longitude), except that the Guam (GU) entry stricted to stations in the Advanced Wireless is specified in terms of East longitude. Service (AWS). Base stations that enable US90 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, the power AWS mobile and portable stations to operate flux-density at the Earth’s surface produced in the band 1755–1780 MHz must be success- by emissions from a space station in the fully coordinated on a nationwide basis prior space operation, Earth exploration-satellite, to operation, unless otherwise specified by or space research service that is transmit- Commission rule, order, or notice. ting in the space-to-space direction, for all (b) In the band 1755–1780 MHz, the Federal conditions and all methods of modulation, systems listed below operate on a co-equal, shall not exceed the following values in any primary basis with AWS stations. All other 4 kHz sub-band: Federal stations in the fixed and mobile (a) ¥154 dBW/m2 for angles of arrival above services identified in an approved Transition the horizontal plane (d) of 0° to 5°, Plan will operate on a primary basis until re- (b) ¥154 + 0.5(d ¥ 5) dBW/m2 for d of 5° to accommodated in accordance with 47 CFR 25°, and part 301. (c) ¥144 dBW/m2 for d of 25° to 90°. (1) Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) US91 In the band 1755–1780 MHz, the fol- may operate indefinitely at the following lo- lowing provisions shall apply: cations:

State Training area Latitude Longitude

AZ ...... Yuma Proving Ground ...... 33°12′14″ 114°13′47″ CA ...... Fort Irwin ...... 35°23′19″ 116°37′43″ LA ...... Fort Polk ...... 31°08′38″ 093°06′52″ NC ...... Fort Bragg (including Camp MacKall) ...... 35°09′04″ 078°59′13″ NM ...... White Sands Missile Range ...... 32°52′50″ 106°23′10″ TX ...... Fort Hood ...... 31°13′50″ 097°45′23″

(2) Air combat training system (ACTS) sta- NOTE: ACTS transmitters may cause inter- tions may operate on two frequencies within ference to AWS base stations between sepa- two geographic zones that are defined by the ration distances of 285 km (minimum) and following coordinates: 415 km (maximum). (3) In the sub-band 1761–1780 MHz, Federal Geographic zone Latitude Longitude earth stations in the space operation service Polygon 1 ...... 41°52′00″ 117°49′00″ (Earth-to-space) may transmit at the fol- 42°00′00″ 115°05′00″ lowing 25 sites and non-Federal base stations 43°31′13″ 115°47′18″ must accept harmful interference caused by ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Polygon 2 ...... 47 29 00 111 22 00 the operation of these earth stations: 48°13′00″ 110°00′00″ 47°30′00″ 107°00′00″ 44°11′00″ 103°06′00″

State Site Latitude Longitude

AK ...... Fairbanks ...... 64°58′20″ 147°30′59″ CA ...... Camp Parks ...... 37°43′51″ 121°52′50″ CA ...... Huntington Beach ...... 33°44′50″ 118°02′04″ CA ...... Laguna Peak ...... 34°06′31″ 119°03′53″ CA ...... Monterey ...... 36°35′42″ 121°52′28″ CA ...... Sacramento ...... 38°39′59″ 121°23′33″

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State Site Latitude Longitude

CA ...... Vandenberg AFB ...... 34°49′23″ 120°30′07″ CO ...... Buckley ...... 39°42′55″ 104°46′29″ CO ...... Schriever AFB ...... 38°48′22″ 104°31′41″ FL ...... Cape Canaveral AFS ...... 28°29′09″ 080°34′33″ FL ...... Cape GA, CCAFB ...... 28°29′03″ 080°34′21″ FL ...... JIATF–S Key West ...... 24°32′36″ 081°48′17″ HI ...... Kaena Point, Oahu ...... 21°33′43″ 158°14′31″ MD ...... Annapolis ...... 38°59′27″ 076°29′25″ MD ...... Blossom Point ...... 38°25′53″ 077°05′06″ MD ...... Patuxent River NAS ...... 38°16′28″ 076°24′45″ ME ...... Prospect Harbor ...... 44°24′16″ 068°00′46″ NC ...... Ft Bragg ...... 35°09′04″ 078°59′13″ NH ...... New Boston AFS ...... 42°56′46″ 071°37′44″ NM ...... Kirtland AFB ...... 34°59′06″ 106°30′28″ TX ...... Ft Hood ...... 31°08′57″ 097°46′12″ VA ...... Fort Belvoir ...... 38°44′04″ 077°09′12″ WA ...... Joint Base Lewis-McChord ...... 47°06′11″ 122°33′11″

GU ...... Andersen AFB ...... 13°36′54″ 144°51′22″ GU ...... NAVSOC Det. Charlie ...... 13°34′58″ 144°50′32″

NOTE: The coordinates are specified in the (b) Military stations should, to the extent conventional manner (North latitude, West practicable, employ frequency agile tech- longitude), except that the Guam (GU) en- nologies and techniques, including the capa- tries are specified in terms of East longitude. bility to tune to other frequencies and the Use at Cape Canaveral AFS is restricted to use of a modular retrofit capability, to fa- launch support only. If required, successfully cilitate sharing of this band with incumbent coordinated with all affected AWS licensees, Federal and non-Federal operations. and authorized by NTIA, reasonable modi- US93 In the conterminous United States, fications of these grandfathered Federal sys- the frequency 108.0 MHz may be authorized tems beyond their current authorizations or for use by VOR test facilities, the operation the addition of new earth station locations of which is not essential for the safety of life may be permitted. The details of the coordi- or property, subject to the condition that no nation must be filed with NTIA and FCC. interference is caused to the reception of FM (c) In the band 1755–1780 MHz, the military broadcasting stations operating in the band services may conduct Electronic Warfare 88–108 MHz. In the event that such inter- (EW) operations on Federal ranges and with- ference does occur, the licensee or other in associated airspace on a non-interference agency authorized to operate the facility basis with respect to non-Federal AWS oper- shall discontinue operation on 108 MHz and ations and shall not constrain implementa- shall not resume operation until the inter- tion of non-Federal AWS operations. This ference has been eliminated or the complaint use is restricted to Research, Development, otherwise satisfied. VOR test facilities oper- Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), training, and ating on 108 MHz will not be protected Large Force Exercise (LFE) operations. against interference caused by FM broad- US92 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, Federal casting stations operating in the band 88–108 use of the co-primary fixed and mobile serv- MHz nor shall the authorization of a VOR ices is restricted to the military services and test facility on 108 MHz preclude the Com- the following provisions apply: mission from authorizing additional FM (a) Federal use shall not cause harmful in- broadcasting stations. terference to, nor constrain the deployment US97 The following provisions shall apply and use of the band by, the Television Broad- in the band 2305–2320 MHz: cast Auxiliary Service, the (a) In the sub-band 2305–2310 MHz, space-to- Relay Service, or the Local Television Earth operations are prohibited. Transmission Service. To facilitate compat- (b) Within 145 km of Goldstone, CA ible operations, coordination is required in (35°25′33″ N, 116°53′23″ W), Wireless Commu- accordance with a Memorandum of Under- nications Service (WCS) licensees operating standing between Federal and non-Federal base stations in the band 2305–2320 MHz shall, fixed and mobile operations. Non-Federal li- prior to operation of those base stations, censees shall make all reasonable efforts to achieve a mutually satisfactory coordination accommodate military mobile and fixed op- agreement with the National Aeronautics erations; however, the use of the band 2025– and Space Administration (NASA). 2110 MHz by the non-Federal fixed and mo- bile services has priority over military fixed NOTE: NASA operates a deep space facility and mobile operations. in Goldstone in the band 2290–2300 MHz.

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US99 In the band 1668.4–1670 MHz, the me- case basis to ensure protection of the teorological aids service (radiosonde) will LORAN radionavigation system from harm- avoid operations to the maximum extent ful interference and to ensure mutual com- practicable. Whenever it is necessary to op- patibility among radiolocation operators. erate radiosondes in the band 1668.4–1670 MHz Such authorizations to stations in the radio- within the United States, notification of the location service are further subject to show- operations shall be sent as far in advance as ing of need for service which is not currently possible to the National Science Foundation, provided and which the Federal Government Division of Astronomical Sciences, Electro- is not yet prepared to render by way of the magnetic Spectrum Management Unit, 2415 radionavigation service. Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; US105 In the band 3550–3650 MHz, non-Fed- Email: [email protected]. eral stations in the radiolocation service US100 The following provisions shall apply that were licensed or applied for prior to to the bands 2310–2320 MHz and 2345–2360 July 23, 2015 may continue to operate on a MHz: secondary basis until the end of the equip- (a) The bands 2310–2320 and 2345–2360 MHz ment’s useful lifetime. are available for Federal aeronautical tele- US107 In the band 3600–3650 MHz, the fol- metering and associated telecommand oper- lowing provisions shall apply to earth sta- ations for flight testing of manned or un- tions in the fixed-satellite service (space-to- manned aircraft, missiles, or major compo- Earth): nents thereof, on a secondary basis to the (a) Earth stations authorized prior to, or Wireless Communications Service (WCS). granted as a result of an application filed The frequencies 2312.5 MHz and 2352.5 MHz prior to July 23, 2015, and constructed within are shared on a co-equal basis by Federal 12 months of initial authorization may con- stations for telemetering and associated tinue to operate on a primary basis. Applica- telecommand operations of expendable and tions for modifications to such earth station reusable launch vehicles, irrespective of facilities filed after July 23, 2015 shall not be whether such operations involve flight test- accepted, except for repair or replacement of ing. Other Federal mobile telemetering uses equipment; changes in polarization, antenna may be provided in the bands 2310–2320 and orientation, or ownership; and increases in 2345–2360 MHz on a non-interference basis to antenna size for interference mitigation pur- all other uses authorized pursuant to this poses. footnote. (b) The assignment of frequencies to new (b) The band 2345–2360 MHz is available for earth stations after July 23, 2015 shall be au- non-Federal aeronautical telemetering and thorized on a secondary basis. associated telecommand operations for flight US108 In the bands 3300–3500 MHz and 10– testing of manned or unmanned aircraft, 10.5 GHz, survey operations, using transmit- missiles, or major components thereof, on a ters with a peak power not to exceed five secondary basis to the WCS until January 1, watts into the antenna, may be authorized 2020. The use of this allocation is restricted for Federal and non-Federal use on a sec- to non-Federal licensees in the Aeronautical ondary basis to other Federal radiolocation and Fixed Radio Service holding a valid au- operations. thorization on April 23, 2015. US109 The band 3650–3700 MHz is also allo- US101 The band 2360–2400 MHz is also allo- cated to the Federal radiolocation service on cated on a secondary basis to the mobile, ex- a primary basis at the following sites: St. cept aeronautical mobile, service. The use of Inigoes, MD (38°10′ N, 76°23′ W); Pascagoula, this allocation is limited to MedRadio oper- MS (30°22′ N, 88 29′ W); and Pensacola, FL ations. MedRadio stations are authorized by (30°21′28″ N, 87°16′26″ W). The FCC shall co- rule and operate in accordance with 47 CFR ordinate all non-Federal operations author- part 95. ized under 47 CFR part 90 within 80 km of US102 In Alaska only, the frequency 122.1 these sites with NTIA on a case-by-case MHz may also be used for air carrier air traf- basis. For stations in the Citizens Broadband fic control purposes at locations where other Radio Service these sites shall be protected frequencies are not available to air carrier consistent with the procedures set forth in 47 aircraft stations for air traffic control. CFR 96.15(b) and 96.67. US104 In the band 90–110 kHz, the LORAN US110 In the band 9200–9300 MHz, the use radionavigation system has priority in the of the radiolocation service by non-Federal United States and its insular areas. Radio- licensees may be authorized on the condition location land stations making use of LORAN that harmful interference is not caused to type equipment may be authorized to both the maritime radionavigation service or to Federal and non-Federal licensees on a sec- the Federal radiolocation service. ondary basis for offshore radiolocation ac- US111 In the band 5091–5150 MHz, aero- tivities only at specific locations and subject nautical mobile telemetry operations for to such technical and operational conditions flight testing are conducted at the following (e.g., power, emission, pulse rate and phase locations. Flight testing at additional loca- code, hours of operation), including on-the- tions may be authorized on a case-by-case air testing, as may be required on a case-by- basis.

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Location Test sites Lat. (N) Long. (W)

Gulf Area Ranges Complex Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB, FL; Gulfport ANG Range, MS; Ft. 30° 28′ 86° 31′ (GARC). Rucker, Redstone, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, AL. Utah Ranges Complex (URC) ... Dugway PG; Utah Test & Training Range (Hill AFB), UT ...... 40° 57′ 113° 05′ Western Ranges Complex Pacific Missile Range; Vandenberg AFB, China Lake NAWS, 35° 29′ 117° 16′ (WRC). Pt. Mugu NAWS, Edwards AFB, Thermal, Nellis AFB, Ft. Irwin, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Victorville, CA. Southwest Ranges Complex Ft. Huachuca, Tucson, Phoenix, Mesa, Yuma, AZ ...... 31° 33′ 110° 18′ (SRC). Mid-Atlantic Ranges Complex Patuxent River, Aberdeen PG, NASA Langley Research Center, 38° 17′ 76° 24′ (MARC). NASA Wallops Flight Facility, MD. New Mexico Ranges Complex White Sands Missile Range, Holloman AFB, Albuquerque, 32° 11′ 106° 20′ (NMRC). Roswell, NM; Amarillo, TX. Colorado Ranges Complex Alamosa, Leadville, CO ...... 37° 26′ 105° 52′ (CoRC). Texas Ranges Complex (TRC) .. Dallas/Ft. Worth, Greenville, Waco, Johnson Space Flight Cen- 32° 53′ 97° 02′ ter/Ellington Field, TX. Cape Ranges Complex (CRC) .. Cape Canaveral, Palm Beach-Dade, FL ...... 28° 33′ 80° 34′ Northwest Range Complex Seattle, Everett, Spokane, Moses Lake, WA; Klamath Falls, Eu- 47° 32′ 122° 18′ (NWRC). gene, OR. St. Louis ...... St Louis, MO ...... 38° 45′ 90° 22′ Wichita ...... Wichita, KS ...... 37° 40′ 97° 26′ Marietta ...... Marietta, GA ...... 33° 54′ 84° 31′ Glasgow ...... Glasgow, MT ...... 48° 25′ 106° 32′ Wilmington/Ridley ...... Wilmington, DE/Ridley, PA ...... 39° 49′ 75° 26′ San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA) NASA Ames Research Center, CA ...... 37° 25′ 122° 03′ Charleston ...... Charleston, SC ...... 32° 52′ 80° 02′

US112 The frequency 123.1 MHz is for the situation will be remedied to the extent search and rescue communications. This fre- practicable. quency may be assigned for air traffic con- US115 In the bands 5000–5010 MHz and trol communications at special aeronautical 5010–5030 MHz, the following provisions shall events on the condition that no harmful in- apply: terference is caused to search and rescue (a) In the band 5000–5010 MHz, systems in communications during any period of search the aeronautical mobile (R) service (AM(R)S) and rescue operations in the locale involved. are limited to surface applications at air- US113 Radio astronomy observations of the ports that operate in accordance with inter- formaldehyde line frequencies 4825–4835 MHz national aeronautical standards (i.e., and 14.47–14.5 GHz may be made at certain AeroMACS). radio astronomy observatories as indicated (b) The band 5010–5030 MHz is also allocated below: on a primary basis to the AM(R)S, limited to surface applications at airports that operate BANDS TO BE OBSERVED in accordance with international aero- nautical standards. In making assignments 4 GHz 14 GHz Observatory for this band, attempts shall first be made to satisfy the AM(R)S requirements in the X ...... National Astronomy and Ionosphere bands 5000–5010 MHz and 5091–5150 MHz. Center (NAIC), Arecibo, PR AM(R)S systems used in the band 5010–5030 X ...... X ...... National Radio Astronomy Observ- MHz shall be designed and implemented to atory (NRAO), Green Bank, WV be capable of operational modification if re- X ...... X ...... NRAO, Socorro, NM ceiving harmful interference from the radio- X ...... Allen Telescope Array (ATA), Hat navigation-satellite service. Finally, not- Creek, CA withstanding Radio Regulation No. 4.10, sta- X ...... X ...... Owens Valley Radio Observatory tions in the AM(R)S operating in this band (OVRO), Big Pine, CA X ...... X ...... NRAO’s ten Very Long Baseline shall be designed and implemented to be ca- Array (VLBA) stations (see US131) pable of operational modification to reduce X ...... X ...... University of Michigan Radio Astron- throughput and/or preclude the use of spe- omy Observatory, Stinchfield cific frequencies in order to ensure protec- Woods, MI tion of radionavigation-satellite service sys- X ...... Pisgah Astronomical Research Insti- tems operating in this band. tute, Rosman, NC (c) Aeronautical fixed communications that are an integral part of the AeroMACS Every practicable effort will be made to system in the bands 5000–5010 MHz and 5010– avoid the assignment of frequencies to sta- 5030 MHz are also authorized on a primary tions in the fixed or mobile services in these basis. bands. Should such assignments result in US116 In the bands 890–902 MHz and 935– harmful interference to these observations, 941 MHz, no new assignments are to be made

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to Federal radio stations after July 10, 1970, 497–6982, Email: except on a case-by-case basis to experi- [email protected]. mental stations. Federal assignments exist- (b) Non-Federal use is limited to the radio ing prior to July 10, 1970, shall be on a sec- astronomy service and as provided by foot- ondary basis to stations in the non-Federal note US13. land mobile service and shall be subject to US128 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, pulsed adjustment or removal from the bands 890– emissions are prohibited, except for weather 902 MHz, 928–932 MHz, and 935–941 MHz at the radars on board meteorological satellites in request of the FCC. the sub-band 10–10.025 GHz. The amateur US117 In the band 406.1–410 MHz, the fol- service, the amateur-satellite service, and lowing provisions shall apply: the non-Federal radiolocation service, which (a) Stations in the fixed and mobile serv- shall not cause harmful interference to the Federal radiolocation service, are the only ices are limited to a transmitter output non-Federal services permitted in this band. power of 125 watts, and new authorizations The non-Federal radiolocation service is lim- for stations, other than mobile stations, are ited to survey operations as specified in foot- subject to prior coordination by the appli- note US108. cant in the following areas: US130 The band 10.6–10.68 GHz is also allo- (1) Within Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin cated on a primary basis to the radio astron- Islands, contact Spectrum Manager, Arecibo omy service. However, the radio astronomy Observatory, HC3 Box 53995, Arecibo, PR service shall not receive protection from sta- 00612. Phone: 787–878–2612, : 787–878–1861, tions in the fixed service which are licensed Email: [email protected]. to operate in the one hundred most populous (2) Within 350 km of the Very Large Array urbanized areas as defined by the 1990 U.S. (34°04′44″ N, 107°37′06″ W), contact Spectrum Census. For the list of observatories oper- Manager, National Radio Astronomy Observ- ating in this band, see footnote US131. atory, P.O. Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, US131 In the band 10.7–11.7 GHz, non-geo- Socorro, NM 87801. Phone: 505–835–7000, Fax: stationary satellite orbit licensees in the 505–835–7027, Email: [email protected]. fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), prior (3) Within 10 km of the Table Mountain Ob- to commencing operations, shall coordinate servatory (40°08′02″ N, 105°14′40″ W) and for op- with the following radio astronomy observ- erations only within the sub-band 407–409 atories to achieve a mutually acceptable MHz, contact Radio Frequency Manager, De- agreement regarding the protection of the partment of Commerce, 325 Broadway, Boul- radio telescope facilities operating in the der, CO 80305. Phone: 303–497–4619, Fax: 303– band 10.6–10.7 GHz:

Elevation Observatory North latitude West longitude (in meters)

Arecibo Observatory, PR ...... 18°20′37″ 66°45′11″ 497 Green Bank Telescope (GBT), WV ...... 38°25′59″ 79°50′23″ 807 Very Large Array (VLA), Socorro, NM ...... 34°04′44″ 107°37′06″ 2,115 Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations: Brewster, WA ...... 48°07′52″ 119°41′00″ 250 Fort Davis, TX ...... 30°38′06″ 103°56′41″ 1,606 Hancock, NH ...... 42°56′01″ 71°59′12″ 296 Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57′23″ 111°36′45″ 1,902 Los Alamos, NM ...... 35°46′30″ 106°14′44″ 1,962 Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°48′05″ 155°27′20″ 3,763 North Liberty, IA ...... 41°46′17″ 91°34′27″ 222 Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°13′54″ 118°16′37″ 1,196 Pie Town, NM ...... 34°18′04″ 108°07′09″ 2,365 St. Croix, VI ...... 17°45′24″ 64°35′01″ 16

US132A In the bands 26.2–26.42 MHz, US133 In the bands 14–14.2 GHz and 14.47– 41.015–41.665 MHz, and 43.35–44 MHz, applica- 14.5 GHz, the following provisions shall apply tions of radiolocation service are limited to to the operations of Earth Stations Aboard oceanographic radars operating in accord- Aircraft (ESAA): ance with ITU Resolution 612 (Rev. WRC–12). (a) In the band 14–14.2 GHz, ESAA licensees Oceanographic radars shall not cause harm- proposing to operate within radio line-of- ful interference to, or claim protection from, sight of the coordinates specified in 47 CFR non-Federal stations in the land mobile serv- 25.228(j)(1) are subject to prior coordination ice in the bands 26.2–26.42 MHz and 43.69–44 with NTIA in order to minimize harmful in- MHz, Federal stations in the fixed or mobile terference to the ground terminals of services in the band 41.015–41.665 MHz, and NASA’s Tracking and Data Relay Satellite non-Federal stations in the fixed or land mo- System (TDRSS). bile services in the band 43.35–43.69 MHz.

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(b) In the band 14.47–14.5 GHz, operations ited to the minimum power needed for reli- within radio line-of-sight of the radio astron- able communications. omy stations specified in 47 CFR 25.228(j)(3) (1) Federal stations. Frequencies in the 13 are subject to coordination with the Na- HF bands/sub-bands listed in the table below tional Science Foundation in accordance (HF NIB Bands) may be authorized to Fed- with the requirements set forth in that rule eral stations in the FS. In the bands 5.9–5.95, section. 7.3–7.4, 13.57–13.6, and 13.80–13.87 MHz (6, 7, US136 The following provisions shall 13.6, and 13.8 MHz bands), frequencies may apply in eight HF bands that are allocated to also be authorized to Federal stations in the the broadcasting service (HFBC) on a pri- mobile except aeronautical mobile route (R) mary basis in all Regions. service (MS except AM(R)S). Federal use of (a) In Alaska, the assigned frequency band the bands 9.775–9.9, 11.65–11.7, and 11.975–12.05 7368.48–7371.32 kHz is allocated exclusively to MHz is restricted to stations in the FS that the fixed service (FS) on a primary basis for were authorized as of June 12, 2003, and each non-Federal use in accordance with 47 CFR grandfathered station is restricted to a total 80.387. radiated power of 24 dBW. In all other HF (b) On the condition that harmful inter- NIB Bands (*), new Federal stations may be ference is not caused to the broadcasting authorized. service (NIB operations), Federal and non- (2) Non-Federal stations. Non-Federal use of Federal stations that communicate wholly the HF NIB Bands is restricted to stations in within the United States and its insular the FS, land mobile service (LMS), and mari- areas may operate as specified herein. All time mobile service (MMS) that were li- such stations must take account of the sea- censed prior to March 25, 2007, except that, in sonal use of frequencies by the broadcasting the sub-band 7.35–7.4 MHz, use is restricted to service published in accordance with Article stations that were licensed prior to March 12 of the ITU Radio Regulations and are lim- 29, 2009.

NIB OPERATIONS IN EIGHT HFBC BANDS (MHZ)

HF NIB band Federal (* new stations permitted) Non-Federal HFBC band

5.90–5.95 ...... * FS and MS except AM(R)S ...... MMS ...... 5.90–6.20 7.30–7.40 ...... * FS and MS except AM(R)S ...... FS, LMS and 7.30–7.40 MMS. 9.40–9.50 ...... * 9 MHz: FS ...... FS and LMS ...... 9.40–9.90 9.775–9.90 ...... FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW). 11.60–11.65 ...... * 11 MHz: FS ...... FS ...... 11.60–12.10 11.65–11.70 ...... FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW). 11.975–12.05 ..... FS (Grandfathered, restricted to 24 dBW). 12.05–12.10 ...... * 12 MHz: FS ...... FS. 13.57–13.60 ...... * FS and MS except AM(R)S ...... MMS ...... 13.57–13.87 13.80–13.87 ...... * FS and MS except AM(R)S ...... MMS. 15.60–15.80 ...... * 15 MHz: FS ...... FS ...... 15.10–15.80 17.48–17.55 ...... * 17 MHz: FS ...... 17.48–17.90 18.90–19.02 ...... * 19 MHz: FS ...... MMS ...... 18.90–19.02

NOTE: Non-Federal stations may continue and areas of reception in Region 1 or Region to operate in nine HF NIB Bands as follows: 3. (i) In the 6, 7, 13.6, 13.8, and 19 MHz bands, (b) The use of the band 7.2–7.3 MHz in Re- stations in the MMS; (ii) In the 7 and 9 MHz gion 2 by the amateur service shall not im- bands, stations in the FS and LMS; and (iii) pose constraints on the broadcasting service In the 11, 12, and 15 MHz band, stations in the intended for use within Region 1 and Region FS. 3. US139 Fixed stations authorized in the US145 The following unwanted emissions band 18.3–19.3 GHz under the provisions of 47 power limits for non-geostationary satellites CFR 74.502(c), 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and operating in the inter-satellite service that 101.147(r) may continue operations consistent transmit in the band 22.55–23.55 GHz shall with the provisions of those sections. apply in any 200 MHz of the passive band US142 In the bands 7.2–7.3 and 7.4–7.45 23.6–24 GHz, based on the date that complete MHz, the following provisions shall apply: advance publication information is received (a) In the U.S. Pacific insular areas located by the ITU’s Radiocommunication Bureau: in Region 3 (see 47 CFR 2.105(a), note 3), the (a) For information received before Janu- bands 7.2–7.3 and 7.4–7.45 MHz are alter- ary 1, 2020: ¥36 dBW/200 MHz. natively allocated to the broadcasting serv- (b) For information received on or after ice on a primary basis. Use of this allocation January 1, 2020: ¥46 dBW/200 MHz. is restricted to international broadcast sta- US151 In the band 37–38 GHz, stations in tions that transmit to geographical zones the fixed and mobile services shall not cause

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harmful interference to Federal earth sta- US157 In the band 51.4–52.6 GHz, for sta- tions in the space research service (space-to- tions in the fixed service, the unwanted Earth) at the following sites: Goldstone, CA; emissions power in the band 52.6–54.25 GHz Socorro, NM; and White Sands, NM. Applica- shall not exceed ¥33 dBW/100 MHz (measured tions for non-Federal use of this band shall at the input of antenna). be coordinated with NTIA in accordance US161 In the bands 81–86 GHz, 92–94 GHz, with 47 CFR 30.205. and 94.1–95 GHz and within the coordination US156 In the bands 49.7–50.2 GHz and 50.4– distances indicated below, assignments to al- 50.9 GHz, for earth stations in the fixed-sat- ellite service (Earth-to-space), the unwanted located services shall be coordinated with emissions power in the band 50.2–50.4 GHz the following radio astronomy observatories. shall not exceed ¥20 dBW/200 MHz (measured New observatories shall not receive protec- at the input of the antenna), except that the tion from fixed stations that are licensed to maximum unwanted emissions power may be operate in the one hundred most populous increased to ¥10 dBW/200 MHz for earth sta- urbanized areas as defined by the U.S. Cen- tions having an antenna gain greater than or sus Bureau for the year 2000. equal to 57 dBi. These limits apply under (a) Within 25 km of the National Radio As- clear-sky conditions. During condi- tronomy Observatory’s (NRAO’s) Very Long tions, the limits may be exceeded by earth Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations: stations when using uplink power control.

State VLBA station Lat. (N) Long. (W)

AZ ...... Kitt Peak ...... 31° 57′ 23″ 111° 36′ 45″ CA ...... Owens Valley ...... 37° 13′ 54″ 118° 16′ 37″ HI ...... Mauna Kea ...... 19° 48′ 05″ 155° 27′ 20″ IA ...... North Liberty ...... 41° 46′ 17″ 091° 34′ 27″ NH ...... Hancock ...... 42° 56′ 01″ 071° 59′ 12″ NM ...... Los Alamos ...... 35° 46′ 30″ 106° 14′ 44″ NM ...... Pie Town ...... 34° 18′ 04″ 108° 07′ 09″ TX ...... Fort Davis ...... 30° 38′ 06″ 103° 56′ 41″ VI ...... Saint Croix ...... 17° 45′ 24″ 064° 35′ 01″ WA ...... Brewster ...... 48° 07′ 52″ 119° 41′ 00″

(b) Within 150 km of the following observ- atories:

State Telescope and site Lat. (N) Long. (W)

AZ ...... Heinrich Hertz Submillimeter Observatory, Mt. Graham ...... 32° 42′ 06″ 109° 53′ 28″ AZ ...... University of Arizona 12-m Telescope, Kitt Peak ...... 31° 57′ 12″ 111° 36′ 53″ CA ...... Caltech Telescope, Owens Valley ...... 37° 13′ 54″ 118° 17′ 36″ CA ...... Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA) ...... 37° 16′ 43″ 118° 08′ 32″ HI ...... James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea ...... 19° 49′ 33″ 155° 28′ 47″ MA ...... Haystack Observatory, Westford ...... 42° 37′ 24″ 071° 29′ 18″ NM ...... NRAO’s Very Large Array, Socorro ...... 34° 04′ 44″ 107° 37′ 06″ WV ...... NRAO’s Robert C. Byrd Telescope, Green Bank ...... 38° 25′ 59″ 079° 50′ 23″

Note: Satisfactory completion of the co- with 100 mW or less output power, to Federal ordination procedure utilizing the auto- and non-Federal radio stations for one-way, mated mechanism, see 47 CFR 101.1523, will non-voice bio-medical telemetry operations be deemed to establish sufficient separation in hospitals, or medical or convalescent cen- from radio astronomy observatories, regard- ters. less of whether the distances set forth above US210 In the bands 40.66–40.7 MHz and 216– are met. 220 MHz, frequencies may be authorized to US208 Planning and use of the band 1559– Federal and non-Federal stations on a sec- 1626.5 MHz necessitate the development of ondary basis for the tracking of, and tele- technical and/or operational sharing criteria metering of scientific data from, ocean to ensure the maximum degree of electro- buoys and wildlife. Operation in these bands magnetic compatibility with existing and is subject to the technical standards speci- planned systems within the band. fied in Section 8.2.42 of the NTIA Manual for US209 The use of frequencies 460.6625, Federal use, or 47 CFR 90.248 for non-Federal 460.6875, 460.7125, 460.7375, 460.7625, 460.7875, use. After January 1, 2002, no new assign- 460.8125, 460.8375, 460.8625, 465.6625, 465.6875, ments shall be authorized in the band 216–217 465.7125, 465.7375, 465.7625, 465.7875, 465.8125, MHz. 465.8375, and 465.8625 MHz may be authorized,

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US211 In the bands 1670–1690, 5000–5250 be authorized to operate in the band 960–1215 MHz and 10.7–11.7, 15.1365–15.35, 15.4–15.7, 22.5– MHz on the condition that harmful inter- 22.55, 24–24.05, 31.0–31.3, 31.8–32.0, 40.5–42.5, 116– ference will not be caused to the aero- 122.25, 123–130, 158.5–164, 167–168, 191.8–200, and nautical radionavigation service. These sys- 252–265 GHz, applicants for airborne or space tems will be handled on a case-by-case basis. station assignments are urged to take all Such systems shall be subject to a review at practicable steps to protect radio astronomy the national level for operational require- observations in the adjacent bands from ments and electromagnetic compatibility harmful interference; however, US74 applies. prior to development, procurement or modi- US212 In, or within 92.6 km (50 nautical fication. miles) of, the State of Alaska, the carrier US225 In addition to its present Federal frequency 5167.5 kHz (assigned frequency use, the band 510–525 kHz is available to Fed- 5168.9 kHz) is designated for emergency com- eral and non-Federal aeronautical radio- munications. This frequency may also be navigation stations inland of the Territorial used in the Alaska-Private Fixed Service for Base Line as coordinated with the military calling and listening, but only for estab- services. In addition, the frequency 510 kHz lishing communications before switching to is available for non-Federal ship-helicopter another frequency. The maximum power is operations when beyond 100 nautical miles limited to 150 watts peak envelope power from shore and required for aeronautical (PEP). radionavigation. US213 The frequency 122.925 MHz is for US227 The bands 156.4875–156.5125 MHz and use only for communications with or be- 156.5375–156.5625 MHz are also allocated to the tween aircraft when coordinating natural re- fixed and land mobile services on a primary sources programs of Federal or State natural basis for non-Federal use in VHF Public resources, agencies, including forestry man- Coast Station Areas 10–42. The use of these agement and fire suppression, fish and game bands by the fixed and land mobile services management and protection and environ- shall not cause harmful interference to, nor mental monitoring and protection. claim protection from, the maritime mobile US214 The frequency 157.1 MHz is the pri- VHF radiocommunication service. mary frequency for liaison communications between ship stations and stations of the US230 The bands 422.1875–425.4875 MHz and United States Coast Guard. 427.1875–429.9875 MHz are allocated to the US218 The band 902–928 MHz is available land mobile service on a primary basis for for Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) non-Federal use within 80.5 kilometers (50 ° ′ ″ systems subject to not causing harmful in- miles) of Cleveland, OH (41 29 51.2 N, ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ terference to the operation of all Federal 81 41 49.5 W) and Detroit, MI (42 19 48.1 N, ° ′ ″ stations authorized in this band. These sys- 83 02 56.7 W). The bands 423.8125–425.4875 MHz tems must tolerate interference from the op- and 428.8125–429.9875 MHz are allocated to the eration of industrial, scientific, and medical land mobile service on a primary basis for (ISM) equipment and the operation of Fed- non-Federal use within 80.5 kilometers of eral stations authorized in this band. Buffalo, NY (42°52′52.2″ N, 78°52′20.1″ W). US220 The frequencies 36.25 and 41.71 MHz US231 When an assignment cannot be ob- may be authorized to Federal stations and tained in the bands between 200 kHz and 525 non-Federal stations in the petroleum radio kHz, which are allocated to aeronautical service, for oil spill containment and cleanup radionavigation, assignments may be made operations. The use of these frequencies for to aeronautical radiobeacons in the mari- oil spill containment or cleanup operations time mobile bands at 435–472 kHz and 479–490 is limited to the inland and coastal water- kHz, on a secondary basis, subject to the co- way regions. ordination and agreement of those agencies US221 Use of the mobile service in the having assignments within the maritime mo- bands 525–535 kHz and 1605–1615 kHz is lim- bile bands which may be affected. Assign- ited to distribution of public service infor- ments to Federal aeronautical radio- mation from Travelers Information stations navigation radiobeacons in the bands 435–472 operating on 530 kHz and 1610 kHz. kHz and 479–490 kHz shall not be a bar to any US222 In the band 2025–2035 MHz, geo- required changes to the maritime mobile stationary operational environmental sat- service and shall be limited to non-voice ellite (GOES) earth stations in the space re- emissions. search and Earth exploration-satellite serv- US239 Aeronautical radionavigation sta- ices may be authorized on a coequal basis for tions (radiobeacons) may be authorized, pri- Earth-to-space transmissions for tracking, marily for off-shore use, in the band 525–535 telemetry, and telecommand at Honolulu, HI kHz on a non-interference basis to travelers (21°21′12″ N, 157°52′36″ W); Seattle, WA information stations. (47°34′15″ N, 122°33′10″ W); and Wallops Island, US240 The bands 1715–1725 and 1740–1750 VA (37°56′44″ N, 75°27′42″ W). kHz are allocated on a primary basis and the US224 Federal systems utilizing spread bands 1705–1715 kHz and 1725–1740 kHz on a spectrum techniques for terrestrial commu- secondary basis to the aeronautical radio- nication, navigation and identification may navigation service (radiobeacons).

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US241 The following provision shall apply GA (32°17′20″ N, 83°32′10″ W); (4) Red River, AR to Federal operations in the band 216–220.035 (33°19′48″ N, 93°33′1″ W); (5) San Diego, CA MHz: (32°34′42″ N, 116°58′11″ W); and (6) Silver Lake, (a) Use of the fixed and land mobile serv- MS (33°8′42″ N, 91°1′16″ W). ices in the band 216–220 MHz and of the aero- (c) The sub-band 219.965–220.035 MHz is also nautical mobile service in the sub-band 217– allocated to the Federal radiolocation serv- 220 MHz is restricted to telemetry and asso- ice on a secondary basis and the use of this ciated telecommand operations. New sta- allocation is restricted to air-search radars tions in the fixed and land mobile services onboard Coast Guard vessels. shall not be authorized in the sub-band 216– US242 Use of the fixed and land mobile 217 MHz. services in the band 220–222 MHz shall be in (b) The sub-band 216.965–216.995 MHz is also accordance with the following plan: allocated to the Federal radiolocation serv- ice on a primary basis and the use of this al- (a) Frequencies are assigned in pairs, with location is restricted to the Air Force Space base station transmit frequencies taken from Surveillance System (AFSSS) radar system. the sub-band 220–221 MHz and with cor- AFSSS stations transmit on the frequency responding mobile and control station trans- 216.98 MHz and other operations may be af- mit frequencies being 1 MHz higher and fected within: 1) 250 km of Lake Kickapoo taken from the sub-band 221–222 MHz. (Archer City), TX (33°2′48″ N, 98°45′46″ W); and (b) In the non-Federal exclusive sub-bands, 2) 150 km of Gila River (Phoenix), AZ (33°6′32″ temporary fixed geophysical telemetry oper- N, 112°1′45″ W) and Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), ations are also permitted on a secondary AL (32°39′33″ N, 86°15′52″ W). AFSSS reception basis. shall be protected from harmful interference (c) The use of Channels 161–170 is restricted within 50 km of: (1) Elephant Butte, NM to public safety/mutual aid communications. (33°26′35″ N, 106°59′50″ W); (2) Fort Stewart, (d) The use of Channels 181–185 is restricted GA (31°58′36″ N, 81°30′34″ W); (3) Hawkinsville, to emergency medical communications.

220 MHZ PLAN

Use Base transmit Mobile transmit Channel Nos.

Non-Federal exclusive ...... 220.00–220.55 221.00–221.55 001–110 Federal exclusive ...... 220.55–220.60 221.55–221.60 111–120 Non-Federal exclusive ...... 220.60–220.80 221.60–221.80 121–160 Shared ...... 220.80–220.85 221.80–221.85 161–170 Non-Federal exclusive ...... 220.85–220.90 221.85–221.90 171–180 Shared ...... 220.90–220.925 221.90–221.925 181–185 Non-Federal exclusive ...... 220.925–221 221.925–222 186–200

US244 The band 136–137 MHz is allocated 608–614 MHz, except for medical telemetry to the non-Federal aeronautical mobile (R) equipment 1 and white space devices,2 1400– service on a primary basis, and is subject to 1427 MHz, 1660.5–1668.4 MHz, 2690–2700 MHz, pertinent international treaties and agree- 4990–5000 MHz, 10.68–10.7 GHz, 15.35–15.4 GHz, ments. The frequencies 136, 136.025, 136.05, 23.6–24 GHz, 31.3–31.8 GHz, 50.2–50.4 GHz, 52.6– 136.075, 136.1, 136.125, 136.15, 136.175, 136.2, 54.25 GHz, 86–92 GHz, 100–102 GHz, 109.5–111.8 136.225, 136.25, 136.275, 136.3, 136.325, 136.35, GHz, 114.25–116 GHz, 148.5–151.5 GHz, 164–167 136.375, 136.4, 136.425, 136.45, and 136.475 MHz GHz, 182–185 GHz, 190–191.8 GHz, 200–209 GHz, are available on a shared basis to the Federal 226–231.5 GHz, 250–252 GHz. Aviation Administration for air traffic con- US247 The band 10100–10150 kHz is allo- trol purposes, such as automatic weather ob- cated to the fixed service on a primary basis servation stations (AWOS), automatic ter- outside the United States and its insular minal information services (ATIS), flight in- areas. Transmissions from stations in the formation 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), 1 Medical telemetry equipment shall not and 5850–5925 MHz (Earth-to-space), the use cause harmful interference to radio astron- of the non-Federal fixed-satellite service is omy operations in the band 608–614 MHz and limited to international inter-continental shall be coordinated under the requirements systems and is subject to case-by-case elec- found in 47 CFR 95.1119. tromagnetic compatibility analysis. The 2 White space devices shall not cause harm- FCC’s policy for these bands is codified at 47 ful interference to radio astronomy oper- CFR 2.108. ations in the band 608–614 MHz and shall not US246 No station shall be authorized to operate within the areas described in 47 CFR transmit in the following bands: 73–74.6 MHz, 15.712(h).

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amateur service shall not cause harmful in- US266 Non-Federal licensees in the Public terference to this fixed service use and sta- Safety Radio Pool holding a valid authoriza- tions in the amateur service shall make all tion on June 30, 1958, to operate in the fre- necessary adjustments (including termi- quency band 156.27–157.45 MHz or on the fre- nation of transmission) if harmful inter- quencies 161.85 MHz or 161.91 MHz may, upon ference is caused. proper application, continue to be authorized US251 The band 12.75–13.25 GHz is also al- for such operation, including expansion of located to the space research (deep space) existing systems, until such time as harmful (space-to-Earth) service for reception only at interference is caused to the operation of Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). any authorized station other than those li- US252 The band 2110–2120 MHz is also allo- censed in the Public Safety Radio Pool. cated to the space research service (deep US267 In the band 902–928 MHz, amateur space) (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis at stations shall transmit only in the sub-bands Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). 902–902.4, 902.6–904.3, 904.7–925.3, 925.7–927.3, US254 In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz the fixed and 927.7–928 MHz within the States of Colo- and mobile services shall be limited to a rado and Wyoming, bounded by the area of ° ° ° maximum equivalent isotropically radiated latitudes 39 N and 42 N and longitudes 103 ° power of + 35 dBW and the power delivered to W and 108 W. the antenna shall not exceed ¥3 dBW. US268 The bands 890–902 MHz and 928–942 US255 In addition to any other applicable MHz are also allocated to the radiolocation limits, the power flux-density across the 200 service for Federal ship stations (off-shore MHz band 18.6–18.8 GHz produced at the sur- ocean areas) on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to non-Federal face of the Earth by emissions from a space land mobile stations. The provisions of foot- station under assumed free-space propaga- note US116 apply. tion conditions shall not exceed ¥95 dB(W/ US269 In the band 420–450 MHz, the fol- m 2) for all angles of arrival. This limit may lowing provisions shall apply to the non-Fed- be exceeded by up to 3 dB for no more than eral radiolocation service: 5% of the time. (a) Pulse-ranging radiolocation systems US258 In the bands 8025–8400 MHz and 25.5– may be authorized for use along the shore- 27 GHz, the Earth exploration-satellite serv- line of the conterminous United States and ice (space-to-Earth) is allocated on a pri- Alaska. mary basis for non-Federal use. Authoriza- (b) In the sub-band 420–435 MHz, spread tions are subject to a case-by-case electro- spectrum radiolocation systems may be au- magnetic compatibility analysis. thorized within the conterminous United US259 In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, Federal States and Alaska. stations in the radiolocation service shall (c) All stations operating in accordance operate with an e.i.r.p. of less than 51 dBW. with this provision shall be secondary to sta- US260 Aeronautical mobile communica- tions operating in accordance with the Table tions which are an integral part of aero- of Frequency Allocations. nautical radionavigation systems may be (d) Authorizations shall be granted on a satisfied in the bands 1559–1626.5 MHz, 5000– case-by-case basis; however, operations pro- 5250 MHz and 15.4–15.7 GHz. posed to be located within the areas listed in US261 The use of the band 4200–4400 MHz paragraph (a) of US270 should not expect to by the aeronautical radionavigation service be accommodated. is reserved exclusively for airborne radio al- US270 In the band 420–450 MHz, the fol- timeters. Experimental stations will not be lowing provisions shall apply to the amateur authorized to develop equipment for oper- service: ational use in this band other than equip- (a) The peak envelope power of an amateur ment related to altimeter stations. However, station shall not exceed 50 watts in the fol- passive sensing in the earth-exploration sat- lowing areas, unless expressly authorized by ellite and space research services may be au- the FCC after mutual agreement, on a case- thorized in this band on a secondary basis by-case basis, between the Regional Director (no protection is provided from the radio al- of the applicable field office and the military timeters). area frequency coordinator at the applicable US262 The band 7145–7190 MHz is also allo- military base. For areas (5) through (7), the cated to the space research service (deep appropriate military coordinator is located space) (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis at Peterson AFB, CO. for non-Federal use. Federal and non-Federal (1) Arizona, Florida and New Mexico. use of the bands 7145–7190 MHz and 34.2–34.7 (2) Within those portions of California and GHz by the space research service (deep Nevada that are south of latitude 37°0′ N. space) (Earth-to-space) and of the band 31.8– (3) Within that portion of Texas that is 32.3 GHz by the space research service (deep west of longitude 104° W. space) (space-to-Earth) is limited to (4) Within 322 km of Eglin AFB, FL (30°30′ Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). N, 86°30′ W); Patrick AFB, FL (28°21′ N, 80°43′ US264 In the band 48.94–49.04 GHz, air- W); and the Pacific Missile Test Center, borne stations shall not be authorized. Point Mugu, CA (34°09′ N, 119°11′ W).

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(5) Within 240 km of Beale AFB, CA (39°08′ traffic, and urgency and safety signals and N, 121°26′ W). messages. (6) Within 200 km of Goodfellow AFB, TX US281 In the band 25070–25210 kHz, non- (31°25′ N, 100°24′ W) and Warner Robins AFB, Federal stations in the Industrial/Business GA (32°38′ N, 83°35′ W). Pool shall not cause harmful interference to, (7) Within 160 km of Clear AFS, AK (64°17′ and must accept interference from, stations N, 149°10′ W); Concrete, ND (48°43′ N, 97°54′ W); in the maritime mobile service operating in and Otis AFB, MA (41°45′ N, 70°32′ W). accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- (b) In the sub-band 420–430 MHz, the ama- locations. teur service is not allocated north of Line A US282 In the band 4650–4700 kHz, fre- (def. § 2.1). quencies may be authorized for non-Federal US271 The use of the band 17.3–17.8 GHz by communication with helicopters in support the fixed-satellite service (earth-to-space) is of off-shore drilling operations on the condi- limited to feeder links for broadcasting-sat- tion that harmful interference will not be ellite service. caused to services operating in accordance US273 In the bands 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2– with the Table of Frequency Allocations. US283 In the bands 2850–3025 kHz, 3400–3500 75.4 MHz, stations in the fixed and mobile kHz, 4650–4700 kHz, 5450–5680 kHz, 6525–6685 services are limited to a maximum power of kHz, 10005–10100 kHz, 11275–11400 kHz, 13260– 1 watt from the transmitter into the antenna 13360 kHz, and 17900–17970 kHz, frequencies transmission line. may be authorized for non-Federal flight test US275 The band 902–928 MHz is allocated purposes on the condition that harmful in- on a secondary basis to the amateur service terference will not be caused to services op- subject to not causing harmful interference erating in accordance with the Table of Fre- to the operations of Federal stations author- quency Allocations. ized in this band or to Location and Moni- US285 Under exceptional circumstances, toring Service (LMS) systems. Stations in the carrier frequencies 2635 kHz, 2638 kHz, the amateur service must tolerate any inter- and 2738 kHz may be authorized to coast sta- ference from the operations of industrial, tions. scientific, and medical (ISM) devices, LMS US287 In the maritime mobile service, the systems, and the operations of Federal sta- frequencies 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 tions authorized in this band. Further, the MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 amateur service is prohibited in those por- MHz may be used by on-board communica- tions of Texas and New Mexico bounded on tion stations. Where needed, equipment de- the south by latitude 31°41′ North, on the signed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using east by longitude 104°11′ West, and on the also the additional frequencies 457.5375 MHz, north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz west by longitude 107°30′West; in addition, may be introduced for on-board communica- outside this area but within 150 miles of tions. The use of these frequencies in terri- these boundaries of White Sands Missile torial waters may be subject to the national Range the service is restricted to a max- regulations of the administration concerned. imum transmitter peak envelope power out- The characteristics of the equipment used put of 50 watts. shall conform to those specified in Rec- US276 Except as otherwise provided for ommendation ITU–R M.1174–2. herein, use of the band 2360–2395 MHz by the US288 In the territorial waters of the mobile service is limited to aeronautical United States, the preferred frequencies for telemetering and associated telecommand use by on-board communication stations operations for flight testing of aircraft, mis- shall be 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz siles or major components thereof. The fol- and 457.600 MHz paired, respectively, with lowing three frequencies are shared on a co- 467.750 MHz, 467.775 MHz, 467.800 MHz and equal basis by Federal and non-Federal sta- 467.825 MHz. Where needed, equipment de- tions for telemetering and associated tele- signed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using command operations of expendable and reus- also the additional frequencies 457.5375 MHz, able launch vehicles, whether or not such op- 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz erations involve flight testing: 2364.5 MHz, may be introduced for on-board communica- 2370.5 MHz, and 2382.5 MHz. All other mobile tions. The characteristics of the equipment telemetering uses shall not cause harmful in- used shall conform to those specified in Rec- terference to, or claim protection from inter- ommendation ITU–R M.1174–2. ference from, the above uses. US289 In the bands 460–470 MHz and 1690– US278 In the bands 22.55–23.55 GHz and 1695 MHz, the following provisions shall 32.3–33 GHz, non-geostationary inter-satellite apply: links may operate on a secondary basis to (a) In the band 460–470 MHz, space stations geostationary inter-satellite links. in the Earth exploration-satellite service US279 The frequency 2182 kHz may be au- (EESS) may be authorized for space-to-Earth thorized to fixed stations associated with the transmissions on a secondary basis with re- maritime mobile service for the sole purpose spect to the fixed and mobile services. When of transmitting distress calls and distress operating in the meteorological-satellite

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service, such stations shall be protected from missions shall not cause harmful inter- harmful interference from other EESS appli- ference to authorized Federal stations. The cations. The power flux density produced at power flux-density at the Earth’s surface the Earth’s surface by any space station in from such non-Federal stations shall not ex- this band shall not exceed ¥152 dBW/m2/4 ceed ¥144 to ¥154 dBW/m2/4 kHz, depending kHz. on angle of arrival, in accordance with ITU (b) In the band 1690–1695 MHz, EESS appli- Radio Regulation 21.16. cations, other than the meteorological-sat- US307 The band 5150–5216 MHz is also allo- ellite service, may also be used for space-to- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- Earth transmissions subject to not causing Earth) for feeder links in conjunction with harmful interference to stations operating in the radiodetermination-satellite service op- accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- erating in the bands 1610–1626.5 MHz and locations. 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total power flux-density US296 In the bands designated for ship at the Earth’s surface shall in no case exceed wide-band telegraphy, facsimile and special ¥159 dBW/m2 per 4 kHz for all angles of ar- transmission systems, the following assign- rival. able frequencies are available to non-Federal US308 In the bands 1549.5–1558.5 MHz and stations on a shared basis with Federal sta- 1651–1660 MHz, those requirements of the tions: 2070.5 kHz, 2072.5 kHz, 2074.5 kHz, 2076.5 aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service kHz, 4154 kHz, 4170 kHz, 6235 kHz, 6259 kHz, that cannot be accommodated in the bands 8302 kHz, 8338 kHz, 12370 kHz, 12418 kHz, 16551 1545–1549.5 MHz, 1558.5–1559 MHz, 1646.5–1651 kHz, 16615 kHz, 18848 kHz, 18868 kHz, 22182 MHz, and 1660–1660.5 MHz shall have priority kHz, 22238 kHz, 25123 kHz, and 25159 kHz. access with real-time preemptive capability US297 The bands 47.2–49.2 GHz and 81–82.5 for communications in the mobile-satellite GHz are also available for feeder links for service. Systems not interoperable with the the broadcasting-satellite service. aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service US298 The assigned frequencies 27.555, shall operate on a secondary basis. Account 27.615, 27.635, 27.655, 27.765, and 27.860 MHz are shall be taken of the priority of safety-re- available for use by forest product licensees lated communications in the mobile-satellite on a secondary basis to Federal operations service. including experimental stations. Non-Fed- US309 In the bands 1545–1559 MHz, trans- eral operations on these frequencies will not missions from terrestrial aeronautical sta- exceed 150 watts output power and are lim- tions directly to aircraft stations, or be- ited to the states of Washington, Oregon, tween aircraft stations, in the aeronautical Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten- mobile (R) service are also authorized when nessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mis- such transmissions are used to extend or sissippi, Louisiana, and Texas (eastern por- supplement the satellite-to-aircraft links. In tion). the band 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, transmissions US299 In Alaska, the band 1615–1705 kHz is from aircraft stations in the aeronautical also allocated to the maritime mobile and mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial Alaska fixed services on a secondary basis to aeronautical stations, or between aircraft Region 2 broadcast operations. stations, are also authorized when such US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, transmissions are used to extend or supple- 169.545, 169.575, 169.605, 169.995, 170.025, 170.055, ment the aircraft-to-satellite links. 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.075, 171.105, 171.845, US310 In the band 14.896–15.121 GHz, non- 171.875, and 171.905 MHz are available for Federal space stations in the space research wireless microphone operations on a sec- service may be authorized on a secondary ondary basis to Federal and non-Federal op- basis to transmit to Tracking and Data erations. On center frequencies 169.575 MHz, Relay Satellites subject to such conditions 170.025 MHz, 171.075 MHz, and 171.875 MHz, the as may be applied on a case-by-case basis. emission bandwidth shall not exceed 200 kHz. Such transmissions shall not cause harmful On the other center frequencies, the emis- interference to authorized Federal stations. sion bandwidth shall not exceed 54 kHz. The power flux-density (pfd) produced by US301 Except as provided in NG30, broad- such non-Federal stations at the Earth’s sur- cast auxiliary stations licensed as of Novem- face in any 1 MHz band for all conditions and ber 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942–944 methods of modulation shall not exceed: MHz may continue to operate on a co-equal primary basis to other stations and services ¥124 dB(W/m2 for 0°

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Federal stations in the Public Safety Radio shall be subject to electromagnetic compat- Pool, limited to police licensees, for stolen ibility analysis and coordination with terres- vehicle recovery systems (SVRS). As of May trial fixed and mobile stations. 27, 2005, new SVRS licenses shall be issued US324 In the band 400.15–401 MHz, Federal for an authorized bandwidth not to exceed and non-Federal satellite systems shall be 12.5 kHz. Stations that operate as part of a subject to electromagnetic compatibility stolen vehicle recovery system that was au- analysis and coordination. thorized and in operation prior to May 27, US325 In the band 148–149.9 MHz fixed and 2005 may operate with an authorized band- mobile stations shall not claim protection width not to exceed 20 kHz until May 27, 2019. from land earth stations in the mobile-sat- After that date, all SVRS shall operate with ellite service that have been previously co- an authorized bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 ordinated; Federal fixed and mobile stations kHz. exceeding 27 dBW EIRP, or an emission band- US315 In the bands 1530–1544 MHz and width greater than 38 kHz, will be coordi- 1626.5–1645.5 MHz, maritime mobile-satellite nated with existing mobile-satellite service distress and safety communications, e.g., space stations. GMDSS, shall have priority access with real- US327 The band 2310–2360 MHz is allocated time preemptive capability in the mobile- to the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) satellite service. Communications of mobile- and complementary terrestrial broadcasting satellite system stations not participating in service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- the GMDSS shall operate on a secondary ited to digital audio broadcasting and is sub- basis to distress and safety communications ject to the provisions of Resolution 528. of stations operating in the GMDSS. Ac- US334 In the bands between 17.7 GHz and count shall be taken of the priority of safe- 20.2 GHz, the following provisions shall ty-related communications in the mobile- apply: satellite service. US316 The band 2900–3000 MHz is also allo- (a) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 20.2 cated to the meteorological aids service on a GHz, Federal space stations in both geo- primary basis for Federal use. Operations in stationary (GSO) and non-geostationary sat- this service are limited to Next Generation ellite orbits (NGSO) and associated earth Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems where ac- stations in the fixed-satellite service (FSS) commodation in the band 2700–2900 MHz is (space-to-Earth) may be authorized on a pri- not technically practical and are subject to mary basis. For a Federal GSO FSS network coordination with existing authorized sta- to operate on a primary basis, the space sta- tions. tion shall be located outside the arc, meas- US319 In the bands 137–138 MHz, 148–149.9 ured from east to west, 70–120° West lon- MHz, 149.9–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, gitude. Coordination between Federal FSS 400.15–401 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz, and 2483.5– systems and non-Federal space and terres- 2500 MHz, Federal stations in the mobile-sat- trial systems operating in accordance with ellite service shall be limited to earth sta- the United States Table of Frequency Allo- tions operating with non-Federal space sta- cations is required. tions. (b) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 20.2 US320 The use of the bands 137–138 MHz, GHz, Federal earth stations operating with 148–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, and 400.15– Federal space stations shall be authorized on 401 MHz by the mobile-satellite service is a primary basis only in the following areas: limited to non-voice, non-geostationary sat- Denver, Colorado; Washington, DC; San ellite systems and may include satellite Miguel, California; and Guam. Prior to the links between land earth stations at fixed lo- commencement of non-Federal terrestrial cations. operations in these areas, the FCC shall co- US323 In the band 148–149.9 MHz, no indi- ordinate with NTIA all applications for new vidual mobile earth station shall transmit stations and modifications to existing sta- on the same frequency being actively used by tions as specified in 47 CFR 1.924(f), 74.32, and fixed and mobile stations and shall transmit 78.19(f). In the band 17.7–17.8 GHz, the FCC no more than 1% of the time during any 15 shall also coordinate with NTIA all applica- minute period; except, individual mobile tions for new stations and modifications to earth stations in this band that do not avoid existing stations that support the operations frequencies actively being used by the fixed of Multichannel Programming Dis- and mobile services shall not exceed a power tributors (MVPD) in these areas, as specified density of ¥16 dBW/4 kHz and shall transmit in the aforementioned regulations. no more than 0.25% of the time during any 15 (c) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 19.7 minute period. Any single transmission from GHz, the power flux-density (pfd) at the sur- any individual mobile earth station oper- face of the Earth produced by emissions from ating in this band shall not exceed 450 ms in a Federal GSO space station or from a Fed- duration and consecutive transmissions from eral space station in a NGSO constellation of a single mobile earth station on the same 50 or fewer satellites, for all conditions and frequency shall be separated by at least 15 for all methods of modulation, shall not ex- seconds. Land earth stations in this band ceed the following values in any 1 MHz band:

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(1) ¥115 dB(W/m2) for angles of arrival 76–86 GHz 151.5–158.5 GHz above the horizontal plane (d) between 0° and 92–94 GHz 168.59–168.93 GHz* 5°, 94.1–100 GHz 171.11–171.45 GHz* (2) ¥115 + 0.5(d ¥ 5) dB(W/m2) for d between 102–109.5 GHz 172.31–172.65 GHz* 5° and 25°, and 111.8–114.25 GHz 173.52–173.85 GHz* (3) ¥105 dB(W/m2) for d between 25° and 90°. 128.33–128.59 GHz* 195.75–196.15 GHz* (d) In the bands between 17.8 GHz and 19.3 129.23–129.49 GHz* 209–226 GHz GHz, the pfd at the surface of the Earth pro- 130–134 GHz 241–250 GHz duced by emissions from a Federal space sta- 136–148.5 GHz 252–275 GHz tion in an NGSO constellation of 51 or more are allocated (*indicates radio astronomy satellites, for all conditions and for all meth- use for spectral line observations), all prac- ods of modulation, shall not exceed the fol- ticable steps shall be taken to protect the lowing values in any 1 MHz band: radio astronomy service from harmful inter- ¥ ¥ 2 ° (1) 115 X dB(W/m ) for d between 0 and ference. Emissions from spaceborne or air- ° 5 , borne stations can be particularly serious (2) ¥115 ¥ X + ((10 + X)/20)( ¥ 5) dB(W/m2) d sources of interference to the radio astron- for between 5° and 25°, and d omy service (see ITU Radio Regulations at (3) ¥105 dB(W/m2) for between 25° and 90°; d Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29). where X is defined as a function of the num- US343 In the mobile service, the fre- ber of satellites, n, in an NGSO constellation as follows: quencies between 1435 and 1525 MHz will be For n ≤ 288, X = (5/119) (n ¥ 50) dB; and assigned for aeronautical telemetry and as- For n > 288, X = (1/69) (n + 402) dB. sociated telecommand operations for flight US337 In the band 13.75–13.8 GHz, the FCC testing of manned or unmanned aircraft and shall coordinate earth stations in the fixed- missiles, or their major components. Permis- satellite service with NTIA on a case-by-case sible usage includes telemetry associated basis in order to minimize harmful inter- with launching and reentry into the Earth’s ference to the Tracking and Data Relay Sat- atmosphere as well as any incidental orbit- ellite System’s forward space-to-space link ing prior to reentry of manned objects under- (TDRSS forward link-to-LEO). going flight tests. The following frequencies US338A In the band 1435–1452 MHz, opera- are shared on a co-equal basis with flight tors of aeronautical telemetry stations are telemetering mobile stations: 1444.5, 1453.5, encouraged to take all reasonable steps to 1501.5, 1515.5, and 1524.5 MHz. ensure that the unwanted emissions power US344 In the band 5091–5250 MHz, the FCC does not exceed ¥28 dBW/27 MHz in the band shall coordinate earth stations in the fixed- 1400–1427 MHz. Operators of aeronautical te- satellite service (Earth-to-space) with NTIA lemetry stations that do not meet this limit (see Recommendation ITU–R S.1342). In order shall first attempt to operate in the band to better protect the operation of the inter- 1452–1525 MHz prior to operating in the band national standard system (microwave land- 1435–1452 MHz. ing system) in the band 5000–5091 MHz, non- US340 The band 2–30 MHz is available on a Federal tracking and telecommand oper- non-interference basis to Federal and non- ations should be conducted in the band 5150– Federal maritime and aeronautical stations 5250 MHz. for the purposes of measuring the quality of US346 Except as provided for below and reception on radio channels. See 47 CFR by US222, Federal use of the band 2025–2110 87.149 for the list of protected frequencies MHz by the space operation service (Earth- and bands within this frequency range. Ac- to-space), Earth exploration-satellite service tual communications shall be limited to (Earth-to-space), and space research service those frequencies specifically allocated to (Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the de- the maritime mobile and aeronautical mo- ployment of the Television Broadcast Auxil- bile services. iary Service, the Cable Television Relay US342 In making assignments to stations Service, or the Local Television Trans- of other services to which the bands: mission Service. To facilitate compatible op- 13360–13410 kHz 6650–6675.2 MHz* erations between non-Federal terrestrial re- 25550–25670 kHz 14.47–14.5 GHz* ceiving stations at fixed sites and Federal 37.5–38.25 MHz 22.01–22.21 GHz* earth station transmitters, coordination is 322–328.6 MHz* 22.21–22.5 GHz required. To facilitate compatible operations 1330–1400 MHz* 22.81–22.86 GHz* between non-Federal terrestrial transmit- 1610.6–1613.8 MHz* 23.07–23.12 Gz* ting stations and Federal spacecraft receiv- 1660–1660.5 MHz* 31.2–31.3 GHz ers, the terrestrial transmitters in the band 1668.4–1670 MHz* 36.43–36.5 GHz* 2025–2110 MHz shall not be high-density sys- 3260–3267 MHz* 42.5–43.5 GHz tems (see Recommendations ITU–R SA.1154 3332–3339 MHz* 42.77–42.87 GHz* and ITU–R F.1247). Military satellite control 3345.8–3352.5 MHz* 43.07–43.17 GHz* stations at the following sites shall operate 4825–4835 MHz* 43.37–43.47 GHz* on a co-equal, primary basis with non-Fed- 4950–4990 MHz 48.94–49.04 GHz* eral operations:

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Facility Coordinates

Naval Satellite Control Network, Prospect Harbor, ME ...... 44°24′16″ N, 068°00′46″ W New Hampshire Tracking Station, New Boston AFS, NH ...... 42°56′52″ N, 071°37′36″ W Eastern Vehicle Check-out Facility & GPS Ground Antenna & Monitoring Station, Cape 28°29′09″ N, 080°34′33″ W Canaveral, FL. Buckley AFB, CO ...... 39°42′55″ N, 104°46′36″ W Colorado Tracking Station, Schriever AFB, CO ...... 38°48′21″ N, 104°31′43″ W Kirtland AFB, NM ...... 34°59′46″ N, 106°30′28″ W Camp Parks Communications Annex, Pleasanton, CA ...... 37°43′51″ N, 121°52′50″ W Naval Satellite Control Network, Laguna Peak, CA ...... 34°06′31″ N, 119°03′53″ W Vandenberg Tracking Station, Vandenberg AFB, CA ...... 34°49′21″ N, 120°30′07″ W Hawaii Tracking Station, Kaena Pt, Oahu, HI ...... 21°33′44″ N, 158°14′31″ W Guam Tracking Stations, Anderson AFB, and Naval CTS, Guam ...... 13°36′54″ N, 144°51′18″ E

US347 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, non-Fed- ical operations) shall be limited to non-Fed- eral Earth-to-space and space-to-space trans- eral stations. missions may be authorized in the space re- (1) Non-medical operations shall be author- search and Earth exploration-satellite serv- ized on a secondary basis to the Wireless ices subject to such conditions as may be ap- Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) in the plied on a case-by-case basis. Such trans- band 1427–1429.5 MHz and on a primary basis missions shall not cause harmful inter- in the band 1429.5–1432 MHz in the United ference to Federal and non-Federal stations States and its insular areas, except in the operating in accordance with the Table of carved-out locations. Frequency Allocations. (2) In the carved-out locations, non-med- US349 The band 3650–3700 MHz is also allo- ical operations shall be authorized on a sec- cated to the Federal radiolocation service on ondary basis in the band 1429–1431.5 MHz and a non-interference basis for use by ship sta- on a primary basis in the bands 1427–1429 tions located at least 44 nautical miles in MHz and 1431.5–1432 MHz. off-shore ocean areas on the condition that US353 In the bands 56.24–56.29 GHz, 58.422– harmful interference is not caused to non- 58.472 GHz, 59.139–59.189 GHz, 59.566–59.616 Federal operations. GHz, 60.281–60.331 GHz, 60.41–60.46 GHz, and US350 In the band 1427–1432 MHz, Federal 62.461–62.511 GHz, space-based radio astron- use of the land mobile service and non-Fed- omy observations may be made on an unpro- eral use of the fixed and land mobile services tected basis. is limited to telemetry and telecommand op- US354 In the band 58.422–58.472 GHz, air- erations as described further: borne stations and space stations in the (a) Medical operations. The use of the band space-to-Earth direction shall not be author- 1427–1432 MHz for medical telemetry and ized. telecommand operations (medical oper- US356 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, an earth ations) shall be authorized for both Federal station in the fixed-satellite service shall and non-Federal stations. have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m and the e.i.r.p. of any emission should be at (1) Medical operations shall be authorized least 68 dBW and should not exceed 85 dBW. in the band 1427–1429.5 MHz in the United In addition the e.i.r.p., averaged over one States and its insular areas, except in the second, radiated by a station in the radio- following locations: Austin/Georgetown, location service shall not exceed 59 dBW. Re- Texas; Detroit and Battle Creek, Michigan; ceiving space stations in the fixed-satellite Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Richmond/Nor- service shall not claim protection from folk, Virginia; Spokane, Washington; and radiolocation transmitting stations oper- Washington, DC metropolitan area (collec- ating in accordance with the United States tively, the ‘‘carved-out’’ locations). See Sec- Table of Frequency Allocations. ITU Radio tion 47 CFR 90.259(b)(4) for a detailed descrip- Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply. tion of these areas. US357 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, geo- (2) In the carved-out locations, medical op- stationary space stations in the space re- erations shall be authorized in the band 1429– search service for which information for ad- 1431.5 MHz. vance publication has been received by the (3) Medical operations may operate on fre- ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (Bureau) quencies in the band 1427–1432 MHz other prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate on an than those described in paragraphs (a)(1) and equal basis with stations in the fixed-sat- (2) only if the operations were registered ellite service; after that date, new geo- with a designated frequency coordinator stationary space stations in the space re- prior to April 14, 2010. search service will operate on a secondary (b) Non-medical operations. The use of the basis. Until those geostationary space sta- band 1427–1432 MHz for non-medical telem- tions in the space research service for which etry and telecommand operations (non-med- information for advance publication has

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been received by the Bureau prior to 31 Janu- Coordination between Federal fixed-satellite ary 1992 cease to operate in this band: service systems and non-Federal systems op- a. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from erating in accordance with the United States any earth station in the fixed-satellite serv- Table of Frequency Allocations is required. ice operating with a space station in geo- US362 The band 1670–1675 MHz is allocated stationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 71 to the meteorological-satellite service dBW in any 6 MHz band from 13.77 to 13.78 (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for Fed- GHz; eral use. Earth station use of this allocation b. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from is limited to Wallops Island, VA (37°56′44″ N, any earth station in the fixed-satellite serv- 75°27′37″ W), Fairbanks, AK (64°58′22″ N, ice operating with a space station in non- 147°30′04″ W), and Greenbelt, MD (39°00′02″ N, geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 76°50′29″ W). Applicants for non-Federal sta- 51 dBW in any 6 MHz band from 13.77 to 13.78 tions within 100 kilometers of the Wallops Is- GHz. land or Fairbanks coordinates and within 65 Automatic power control may be used to kilometers of the Greenbelt coordinates increase the e.i.r.p. density in any 6 MHz shall notify NOAA in accordance with the band in these frequency ranges to com- procedures specified in 47 CFR 1.924. pensate for rain attenuation, to the extent US364 Consistent with US18, stations may that the power flux-density at the fixed-sat- be authorized on a primary basis in the band ellite service space station does not exceed 285–325 kHz for the specific purpose of trans- the value resulting from use by an earth sta- tion of an e.i.r.p. of 71 dBW or 51 dBW, as ap- mitting differential global positioning sys- propriate, in any 6 MHz band in clear-sky tem information. conditions. US378 In the band 1710–1755 MHz, the fol- US359 In the band 15.43–15.63 GHz, use of lowing provisions apply: the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is (a) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay limited to non-Federal feeder links of non- stations may operate indefinitely on a pri- geostationary systems in the mobile-sat- mary basis within 80 km of Cherry Point, NC ellite service. The FCC shall coordinate (34°58′ N, 76°56′ W) and Yuma, AZ (32°32′ N, Earth stations in this band with NTIA (see 113°58′ W). Annex 3 of Recommendation ITU–R S.1340). (b) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay US360 The band 33–36 GHz is also allo- stations shall operate on a secondary basis cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- to primary non-Federal operations at the 14 Earth) on a primary basis for Federal use. sites listed below:

State Location Coordinates

80 km radius of operation centered on:

CA ...... China Lake ...... 35°41′ N, 117°41′ W. CA ...... Pacific Missile Test Range/Point Mugu ...... 34°07′ N, 119°30′ W. FL ...... Eglin AFB ...... 30°29′ N, 086°31′ W. MD ...... Patuxent River ...... 38°17′ N, 076°25′ W. NM ...... White Sands Missile Range ...... 33°00′ N, 106°30′ W. NV ...... Nellis AFB ...... 36°14′ N, 115°02′ W. UT ...... Hill AFB ...... 41°07′ N, 111°58′ W.

50 km radius of operation centered on:

AL ...... Fort Rucker ...... 31°13′ N, 085°49′ W. CA ...... Fort Irwin ...... 35°16′ N, 116°41′ W. GA ...... Fort Benning ...... 32°22′ N, 084°56′ W. GA ...... Fort Stewart ...... 31°52′ N, 081°37′ W. KY ...... Fort Campbell ...... 36°41′ N, 087°28′ W. NC ...... Fort Bragg ...... 35°09′ N, 079°01′ W. WA ...... Fort Lewis ...... 47°05′ N, 122°36′ W.

(c) In the sub-band 1710–1720 MHz, precision satellite service (passive), the maximum guided munitions shall operate on a primary power density delivered by a transmitter to basis until inventory is exhausted or until the antenna of a fixed service station is lim- December 31, 2008, whichever is earlier. ited to¥28.5 dB(W/MHz). (d) All other Federal stations in the fixed US380 In the bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 and mobile services shall operate on a pri- MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz, 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, and mary basis until reaccommodated in accord- 2483.5–2500 MHz, a non-Federal licensee in the ance with the Commercial Spectrum En- mobile-satellite service (MSS) may also op- hancement Act. erate an ancillary terrestrial component in US379 In the band 55.78–56.26 GHz, in order conjunction with its MSS network, subject to protect stations in the Earth exploration-

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to the Commission’s rules for ancillary ter- to-space) and meteorological-satellite restrial component and subject to all appli- (Earth-to-space) services are limited to earth cable conditions and provisions of its MSS stations transmitting to Federal space sta- authorization. tions. US382 In the band 39.5–40 GHz, Federal US385 Radio astronomy observations may earth stations in the mobile-satellite service be made in the bands 1350–1400 MHz, 1718.8– (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection 1722.2 MHz, and 4950–4990 MHz on an unpro- from non-Federal stations in the fixed and tected basis, and in the band 2655–2690 MHz mobile services. ITU Radio Regulation No. on a secondary basis, at the following radio 5.43A does not apply. US384 In the band 401–403 MHz, the non- astronomy observatories: Federal Earth exploration-satellite (Earth-

Allen Telescope Array, Hat Creek, CA ...... Rectangle between latitudes 40°00′ N and 42°00′ N and between longitudes 120°15′ W and 122°15′ W.

NASA Goldstone Deep Space Communications 80 kilometers (50 mile) radius centered on Complex, Goldstone, CA. 35°20′ N, 116°53′ W.

National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Are- Rectangle between latitudes 17°30′ N and cibo, PR. 19°00′ N and between longitudes 65°10′ W and 68°00′ W.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro, Rectangle between latitudes 32°30′ N and NM. 35°30′ N and between longitudes 106°00′ W and 109°00′ W.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Rectangle between latitudes 37°30′ N and Bank, WV. 39°15′ N and between longitudes 78°30′ W and 80°30′ W.

National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Very Long 80 kilometer radius centered on: Baseline Array Stations.

North latitude West longitude

Brewster, WA ...... 48°08′ 119°41′ Fort Davis, TX ...... 30°38′ 103°57′ Hancock, NH ...... 42°56′ 71°59′ Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57′ 111°37′ Los Alamos, NM ...... 35°47′ 106°15′ Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°48′ 155°27′ North Liberty, IA ...... 41°46′ 91°34′ Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°14′ 118°17′ Pie Town, NM ...... 34°18′ 108°07′ Saint Croix, VI ...... 17°45′ 64°35′

Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Big Pine, CA ..... Two contiguous rectangles, one between latitudes 36°00′ N and 37°00′ N and be- tween longitudes 117°40′ W and 118°30′ W and the second between latitudes 37°00′ N and 38°00′ N and between lon- gitudes 118°00′ W and 118°50′ W.

(a) In the bands 1350–1400 MHz and 4950–4990 could interfere with radio astronomy obser- MHz, every practicable effort will be made to vations within the geographic areas given avoid the assignment of frequencies to sta- above. In addition, every practicable effort tions in the fixed and mobile services that

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will be made to avoid assignment of fre- are restricted to stations in the Citizens quencies in these bands to stations in the Broadband Radio Service and shall not cause aeronautical mobile service which operate harmful interference to, or claim protection outside of those geographic areas, but which from, Federal stations in the aeronautical may cause harmful interference to the listed radionavigation (ground-based) and radio- observatories. Should such assignments re- location services at the locations listed at: sult in harmful interference to these observ- ntia.doc.gov/category/3550-3650-mhz. New and atories, the situation will be remedied to the modified federal stations shall be allowed at extent practicable. current or new locations, subject only to ap- (b) In the band 2655–2690 MHz, for radio as- proval through the National Telecommuni- tronomy observations performed at the loca- cations and Information Administration fre- tions listed above, licensees are urged to co- quency assignment process with new loca- ordinate their systems through the National tions added to the list at: ntia.doc.gov/cat- Science Foundation, Division of Astronom- egory/3550-3650-mhz. Coordination of the Fed- ical Sciences, Electromagnetic Spectrum eral stations with Citizens Broadband Radio Management Unit, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Service licensees or users is not necessary. Alexandria, VA 22314; Email: [email protected]. Federal operations, other than airborne US390 Federal stations in the space re- radiolocation systems, shall be protected search service (active) operating in the band consistent with the procedures set forth in 47 5350–5460 MHz shall not cause harmful inter- CFR 96.15 and 96.67. ference to, nor claim protection from, Fed- (b) Non-federal fixed and mobile stations eral and non-Federal stations in the aero- shall not claim protection from federal air- nautical radionavigation service nor Federal borne radar systems. stations in the radiolocation service. (c) Federal airborne radar systems shall US391 In the band 2495–2500 MHz, the mo- not claim protection from non-Federal sta- bile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall tions in the fixed and mobile except aero- not receive protection from non-Federal sta- nautical mobile services operating in the tions in the fixed and mobile except aero- band. nautical mobile services operating in that US444 The frequency band 5030–5150 MHz band. is to be used for the operation of the inter- US397 In the band 432–438 MHz, the Earth national standard system (microwave land- exploration-satellite service (active) is allo- ing system) for precision approach and land- cated on a secondary basis for Federal use. ing. In the frequency band 5030–5091 MHz, the Stations in the Earth exploration-satellite requirements of this system shall have pri- service (active) shall not be operated within ority over other uses of this band. For the line-of-sight of the United States except for use of the frequency band 5091–5150 MHz, the purpose of short duration pre-operational US444A and Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC–12) of testing. Operations under this allocation the ITU Radio Regulations apply. shall not cause harmful interference to, nor US444A The band 5091–5150 MHz is also al- claim protection from, any other services al- located to the fixed-satellite service (Earth- located in the band 432–438 MHz in the to-space) on a primary basis for non-Federal United States, including secondary services use. This allocation is limited to feeder links and the amateur-satellite service. of non-geostationary satellite systems in the US402 In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, existing mobile-satellite service and is subject to co- Federal satellites and associated earth sta- ordination under No. 9.11A of the ITU Radio tions in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- Regulations. In the band 5091–5150 MHz, the space) are authorized to operate on a pri- following conditions also apply: mary basis in the frequency bands and areas (a) Prior to January 1, 2018, the use of the listed below. Receiving earth stations in the band 5091–5150 MHz by feeder links of non- broadcasting-satellite service within the geostationary-satellite systems in the mo- bands and areas listed below shall not claim bile-satellite service shall be made in accord- protection from Federal earth stations in the ance with Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC–12); fixed-satellite service. (b) After January 1, 2016, no new assign- (a) 17.600–17.700 GHz for stations within a ments shall be made to earth stations pro- 120 km radius of 38°49′ N latitude and 76°52′ W viding feeder links of non-geostationary mo- longitude. bile-satellite systems; and (b) 17.375–17.475 GHz for stations within a (c) After January 1, 2018, the fixed-satellite 160 km radius of 39°42′ N latitude and 104°45′ service will become secondary to the aero- W longitude. nautical radionavigation service. US433 In the band 3550–3650 MHz, the fol- US444B In the band 5091–5150 MHz, the fol- lowing provisions shall apply to Federal use lowing provisions shall apply to the aero- of the aeronautical radionavigation (ground- nautical mobile service: based) and radiolocation services and to non- (a) Use is restricted to: Federal use of the fixed and mobile except (1) Systems operating in the aeronautical aeronautical mobile services: mobile (R) service (AM(R)S) in accordance (a) Non-Federal stations in the fixed and with international aeronautical standards, mobile except aeronautical mobile services limited to surface applications at airports,

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and in accordance with Resolution 748 (Rev. (2) Employ automatic transmitter power WRC–12) (i.e., AeroMACS); and control (ATPC). (2) Aeronautical telemetry transmissions The maximum transmitter power supplied from aircraft stations (AMT) in accordance to the antenna of stations using ATPC may with Resolution 418 (Rev. WRC–12). be increased by a value corresponding to the (b) Consistent with Radio Regulation No. ATPC range, up to a maximum of ¥3 dBW. 4.10, airport surface wireless systems oper- US511E The use of the band 15.4–15.7 GHz ating in the AM(R)S have priority over AMT by the radiolocation service is limited to systems in the band. Federal systems requiring a necessary band- (c) Operators of AM(R)S and AMT systems width greater than 1600 MHz that cannot be at the following airports are urged to cooper- accommodated within the band 15.7–17.3 GHz ate with each other in the exchange of infor- except as described below. In the band 15.4– mation about planned deployments of their 15.7 GHz, stations operating in the radio- respective systems so that the prospects for location service shall not cause harmful in- compatible sharing of the band are enhanced: terference to, nor claim protection from, ra- (1) Boeing Field/King County Intl Airport, dars operating in the aeronautical radio- Seattle, WA; navigation service. Radar systems operating (2) Lambert-St. Louis Intl Airport, St. in the radiolocation service shall not be de- Louis, MO; veloped solely for operation in the band 15.4– (3) Charleston AFB/Intl Airport, Charles- 15.7 GHz. Radar systems requiring use of the ton, SC; band 15.4–15.7 GHz for testing, training, and (4) Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National exercises may be accommodated on a case- Airport, Wichita, KS; by-case basis. (5) Roswell Intl Air Center Airport, US519 The band 18–18.3 GHz is also allo- Roswell, NM; and cated to the meteorological-satellite service (6) William P. Gwinn Airport, Jupiter, FL. (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. Its use Other airports may be addressed on a case- is limited to geostationary satellites and by-case basis. shall be in accordance with the provisions of (d) Aeronautical fixed communications Article 21, Table 21–4 of the ITU Radio Regu- that are an integral part of the AeroMACS lations. system authorized in paragraph (a)(1) are US532 In the bands 21.2–21.4 GHz, 22.21–22.5 also authorized on a primary basis. GHz, and 56.26–58.2 GHz, the space research US475 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz and Earth exploration-satellite services shall by the aeronautical radionavigation service not receive protection from the fixed and is limited to airborne radars and associated mobile services operating in accordance with airborne beacons. In addition, ground-based the Table of Frequency Allocations. radar beacons in the aeronautical radio- US550A In the band 36–37 GHz, the fol- navigation service are permitted in the band lowing provisions shall apply: 9300–9320 MHz on the condition that harmful (a) For stations in the mobile service, the interference is not caused to the maritime transmitter power supplied to the antenna radionavigation service. shall not exceed ¥10 dBW, except that the US476A In the band 9300–9500 MHz, Fed- maximum transmitter power may be in- eral stations in the Earth exploration-sat- creased to ¥3 dBW for stations used for pub- ellite service (active) and space research lic safety and disaster management. service (active) shall not cause harmful in- (b) For stations in the fixed service, the terference to, nor claim protection from, sta- elevation angle of the antenna main beam tions of the radionavigation and Federal shall not exceed 20° and the transmitter radiolocation services. power supplied to the antenna shall not ex- US482 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the fol- ceed: lowing provisions and urgings apply: (1) ¥5 dBW for hub stations of point-to- (a) Non-Federal use of the fixed service multipoint systems; or shall be restricted to point-to-point stations, (2) ¥10 dBW for all other stations, except with each station supplying not more than that the maximum transmitter power of sta- ¥3 dBW of transmitter power to the an- tions using automatic transmitter power tenna, producing not more than 40 dBW of control (ATPC) may be increased by a value EIRP, and radiating at an antenna main corresponding to the ATPC range, up to a beam elevation angle of 20° or less. Licensees maximum of ¥7 dBW. holding a valid authorization on August 6, US565 The following frequency bands in 2015 to operate in this band may continue to the range 275–1000 GHz are identified for pas- operate as authorized, subject to proper li- sive service applications: cense renewal. —Radio astronomy service: 275–323 GHz, 327– (b) In order to minimize interference to the 371 GHz, 388–424 GHz, 426–442 GHz, 453–510 Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) GHz, 623–711 GHz, 795–909 GHz and 926–945 receiving in this band, licensees of stations GHz; in the fixed service are urged to: —Earth exploration-satellite service (pas- (1) Limit the maximum transmitter power sive) and space research service (passive): supplied to the antenna to ¥15 dBW; and 275–286 GHz, 296–306 GHz, 313–356 GHz, 361–

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365 GHz, 369–392 GHz, 397–399 GHz, 409–411 ing expansion of existing systems, on the GHz, 416–434 GHz, 439–467 GHz, 477–502 GHz, condition that harmful interference will not 523–527 GHz, 538–581 GHz, 611–630 GHz, 634– be caused to stations in the services to which 654 GHz, 657–692 GHz, 713–718 GHz, 729–733 these bands are allocated. In Puerto Rico GHz, 750–754 GHz, 771–776 GHz, 823–846 GHz, and the Virgin Islands this authority is lim- 850–854 GHz, 857–862 GHz, 866–882 GHz, 905– ited to frequencies in the band 160.05–161.37 928 GHz, 951–956 GHz, 968–973 GHz and 985– MHz. No new public radio service system will 990 GHz. be authorized to operate on these fre- The use of the range 275–1000 GHz by the quencies. passive services does not preclude use of this NG7 In the bands 2000–2065, 2107–2170, and range by active services. This provision does 2194–2495 kHz, fixed stations associated with not establish priority of use in the United the maritime mobile service may be author- States Table of Frequency Allocations, and ized, for purposes of communication with does not preclude or constrain any active coast stations, to use frequencies assignable service use or future allocation of frequency to ship stations in these bands on the condi- bands in the 275–3000 GHz range. tion that harmful interference will not be caused to services operating in accordance NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (NG) FOOTNOTES with the Table of Frequency Allocations. See (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- 47 CFR 80.371(a) for the list of available car- ters ‘‘NG’’ followed by one or more digits, de- rier frequencies. note stipulations applicable only to non-Fed- NG8 In the band 472–479 kHz, non-Federal eral operations and thus appear solely in the stations in the maritime mobile service that non-Federal Table.) were licensed or applied for prior to July 14, NG1 The band 535–1705 kHz is also allo- 2017 may continue to operate on a primary cated to the mobile service on a secondary basis, subject to periodic license renewals. basis for the distribution of public service in- NG14 TV broadcast stations authorized to formation from Travelers Information Sta- operate in the bands 54–72, 76–88, 174–216, 470– tions operating in accordance with the provi- 608, and 614–698 MHz may use a portion of the sions of 47 CFR 90.242 on 10 kilohertz spaced television vertical blanking interval for the channels from 540 kHz to 1700 kHz. transmission of telecommunications signals, NG2 Facsimile broadcasting stations may on the condition that harmful interference be authorized in the band 88–108 MHz. will not be caused to the reception of pri- NG3 Control stations in the domestic pub- mary services, and that such telecommuni- lic mobile radio service may be authorized cations services must accept any inter- frequencies in the band 72–73 and 75.4–76 MHz ference caused by primary services operating on the condition that harmful interference in these bands. Use of the band 614–698 MHz will not be caused to operational fixed sta- is subject to the provisions specified in NG33. tions. NG16 In the bands 72–73 MHz and 75.4–76 NG4 The use of the frequencies in the MHz, frequencies may be authorized for mo- band 152.84–153.38 MHz may be authorized, in bile operations in the Industrial/Business any area, to remote pickup broadcast base Radio Pool, subject to not causing inter- and mobile stations on the condition that ference to the reception of broadcast tele- harmful interference will not be caused to vision signals on channels 4 and 5. stations operating in accordance with the NG17 Stations in the land transportation Table of Frequency Allocations. radio services authorized as of May 15, 1958 NG5 In the band 535–1705 kHz, AM broad- to operate on the frequency 161.61 MHz may, cast licensees and permittees may use their upon proper application, continue to be au- AM carrier on a secondary basis to transmit thorized for such operation, including expan- signals intended for both broadcast and non- sion of existing systems, on the condition broadcast purposes. In the band 88–108 MHz, that harmful interference will not be caused FM broadcast licensees and permittees are to the operation of any authorized station in permitted to use on a secondary the maritime mobile service. No new land basis to transmit signals intended for both transportation radio service system will be broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the authorized to operate on 161.61 MHz. bands 54–72, 76–88, 174–216, 470–608, and 614–698 NG22 The frequencies 156.050 and 156.175 MHz, TV broadcast licensees and permittees MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- are permitted to use subcarriers on a sec- itime mobile service for commercial and port ondary basis for both broadcast and non- operations in the New Orleans Vessel Traffic broadcast purposes. Use of the band 614–698 Service (VTS) area and the frequency 156.250 MHz is subject to the provisions specified in MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- NG33. itime mobile service for port operations in NG6 Stations in the public safety radio the New Orleans and Houston VTS areas. services authorized as of June 30, 1958, to use NG28 In Puerto Rico and the United frequencies in the band 159.51–161.79 MHz in States Virgin Islands, the band 160.86–161.4 areas other than Puerto Rico and the Virgin MHz is available for assignment to remote Islands may continue such operation, includ- pickup broadcast stations on a shared basis

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with stations in the Industrial/Business NG35 Frequencies in the bands 928–929 Pool. MHz, 932–932.5 MHz, 941–941.5 MHz, and 952– NG30 In Puerto Rico, the band 942–944 960 MHz may be assigned for multiple ad- MHz is alternatively allocated to the fixed dress systems and associated mobile oper- service (aural broadcast auxiliary stations). ations on a primary basis. NG32 Frequencies in the bands 454.6625– NG41 In the band 2120–2180 MHz, the fol- 454.9875 MHz and 459.6625–459.9875 MHz may lowing provisions shall apply to grand- be assigned to domestic public land and mo- fathered stations in the fixed service: bile stations to provide a two-way air-ground (a) In the sub-band 2160–2162 MHz, author- public radiotelephone service. izations in the Broadband Radio Service NG33 In the band 614–698 MHz, the fol- (BRS) applied for after January 16, 1992 shall lowing provisions shall apply: be granted on a secondary basis to Advanced (a) Until July 13, 2020, stations in the Wireless Services (AWS). In the band 2150– broadcasting service and other authorized 2162 MHz, all other BRS stations shall oper- uses may operate as follows: ate on a primary basis until December 9, (1) Full power and Class A television (TV) 2021, and may continue to operate on a sec- stations, i.e., broadcast TV stations, may op- ondary basis thereafter, unless said facility erate on a co-equal, primary basis with sta- is relocated in accordance with 47 CFR tions in the fixed and mobile services until 27.1250 through 27.1255. such stations terminate operations on their (b) In the sub-band 2160–2180 MHz, fixed sta- pre-auction television channels in accord- tions authorized pursuant to 47 CFR part 101 ance with § 73.3700(b)(4). may continue to operate on a secondary (2) Low power TV (LPTV) and TV trans- basis to AWS. lator stations may operate on a secondary NG50 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, non-Federal basis to stations in the fixed and mobile stations in the radiolocation service shall services and to broadcast TV stations, and not cause harmful interference to the ama- fixed TV broadcast auxiliary stations may teur service; and in the sub-band 10.45–10.5 operate on a secondary basis to LPTV and GHz, these stations shall not cause harmful TV translator stations, unless such stations interference to the amateur-satellite service. are required to terminate their operations NG51 In Puerto Rico and the United earlier in accordance with § 73.3700(g)(4) or States Virgin Islands, the use of band 150.8– § 74.602(h)(5)–(6). 151.49 MHz by the fixed and land mobile serv- (3) Low power auxiliary stations (LPAS), ices is limited to stations in the Industrial/ including wireless assist video devices Business Pool. (WAVDs), may operate on a secondary basis NG52 Except as provided for by NG527A, to all other authorized stations in accord- use of the bands 10.7–11.7 GHz (space-to- ance with § 74.802(f) and § 74.870(i). Earth) and 12.75–13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) (4) Unlicensed wireless microphones and by geostationary satellites in the fixed-sat- white space devices (WSDs) may operate on a ellite service shall be limited to inter- non-interference basis, unless such devices national systems, i.e., other than domestic are required to terminate operations earlier systems. in accordance with § 15.236(c)(2) or NG53 In the band 13.15–13.25 GHz, the fol- § 15.707(a)(1)–(2), (5), respectively. lowing provisions shall apply: (b) After July 13, 2020, only the following (a) The sub-band 13.15–13.2 GHz is reserved types of radiofrequency devices that are au- for television pickup (TVPU) and cable tele- thorized in paragraph (a) may continue to vision relay service (CARS) pickup stations operate: inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television (1) LPTV and TV translator stations may markets delineated in 47 CFR 76.51; and out- operate on a secondary basis to stations in side these areas, TVPU stations, CARS sta- the fixed and mobile services in the sub- tions and non-geostationary satellite orbit bands 617–652 MHz and 663–698 MHz until re- fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) gateway quired to terminate their operations in ac- earth stations shall operate on a co-primary cordance with § 73.3700(g)(4). basis. (2) LPAS may operate in the sub-band 653– (b) The sub-band 13.2–13.2125 GHz is re- 657 MHz and unlicensed wireless microphones served for TVPU stations on a primary basis may operate in the sub-bands 614–616 MHz and for CARS pickup stations on a secondary and 657–663 MHz. basis inside a 50 km radius of the 100 tele- (3) WSDs may operate in: (i) The sub-bands vision markets delineated in 47 CFR 76.51; 617–652 MHz and 663–698 MHz, except in those and outside these areas, TVPU stations and areas where their use is prohibited in accord- NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall op- ance with §§ 15.707(a)(5) and 15.713(b)(2)(iv), erate on a co-primary basis and CARS sta- and (ii) the sub-band 657–663 MHz, in accord- tions shall operate on a secondary basis. ance with § 15.707(a)(4). (c) In the band 13.15–13.25 GHz, fixed tele- NG34 The bands 758–775 MHz and 788–805 vision auxiliary stations licensed pursuant MHz are available for assignment to the pub- to applications accepted for filing before lic safety services, as described in 47 CFR September 1, 1979, may continue operation, part 90. subject to periodic license renewals.

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(d) In the sub-band 13.15–13.2125 GHz, NGSO KVH83, KYJ33, KZS88, WAX78, WLT380, FSS gateway uplink transmissions shall be WMK817, WML443, WMP367, and WSL69. limited to a maximum e.i.r.p. of 3.2 dBW to- NG63 In the band 37.5–40 GHz, earth sta- wards 0° on the radio horizon. tion operations in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection NOTE: The above provisions shall not apply from stations in the fixed and mobile serv- to geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) FSS ices, except where individually licensed operations in the band 12.75–13.25 GHz. earth stations are authorized pursuant to 47 NG56 In the bands 72–73 and 75.4–76 MHz, CFR 25.136. the use of mobile radio remote control of NG65 In the bands 24.75–25.25 GHz, 47.2–48.2 models is on a secondary basis to all other GHz, and 50.4–51.4 GHz, stations in the fixed fixed and mobile operations. Such operations and mobile services may not claim protec- are subject to the condition that inter- tion from individually licensed earth sta- ference will not be caused to common carrier tions authorized pursuant to 47 CFR 25.136. domestic public stations, to remote control However, nothing in this footnote shall limit of industrial equipment operating in the the right of Upper Microwave Flexible Use band 72–76 MHz, or to the reception of tele- Service licensees to operate in conformance vision signals on channels 4 (66–72 MHz) or 5 with the technical rules contained in 47 CFR (76–82 MHz). Television interference shall be part 30. The Commission reserves the right considered to occur whenever reception of to monitor developments and to undertake regularly used television signals is impaired further action concerning interference be- or destroyed, regardless of the strength of tween Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service the television signal or the distance to the and Fixed-Satellite Service, including aggre- gate interference to satellite receivers, if ap- television station. propriate. NG57 The use of the band 12.75–13.25 GHz NG66 The band 470–512 MHz (TV channels by non-geostationary-satellite systems in 14–20) is allocated to the broadcasting service the fixed-satellite service is limited to com- on an exclusive basis throughout the United munications with individually licensed earth States and its insular areas, except as de- stations. scribed below: NG59 The frequencies 37.60 and 37.85 MHz (a) In the urbanized areas listed in the may be authorized only for use by base, mo- table below, the indicated frequency bands bile, and operational fixed stations partici- are allocated to the land mobile service on pating in an interconnected or coordinated an exclusive basis for assignment to eligibles power service utility system. in the Public Mobile Services, the Public NG60 In the band 31–31.3 GHz, for stations Safety Radio Pool, and the Industrial/Busi- in the fixed service authorized after August ness Radio Pool, except that: 6, 2018, the unwanted emissions power in any (1) Licensees in the land mobile service 100 MHz of the 31.3–31.5 GHz Earth explo- that are regulated as Commercial Mobile ration-satellite service (passive) band shall Radio Service (CMRS) providers may also be limited to ¥38 dBW (¥38 dBW/100 MHz), as use their assigned spectrum to provide fixed measured at the input to the antenna. service on a primary basis. NG62 In the bands 28.5–29.1 GHz and 29.25– (2) The use of the band 482–488 MHz (TV 29.5 GHz, stations in the fixed-satellite serv- channel 16) is limited to eligibles in the Pub- ice shall not cause harmful interference to, lic Safety Radio Pool in or near (i) the Los or claim protection from, stations in the Angeles urbanized area; and (ii) New York fixed service operating under the following City; Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Coun- call signs: KEB35, KGB72, KGC79, KIL20, ties in New York State; and Bergen County, KME49, KQG58, KQH74, KSA96, KSE73, NJ.

Bands Urbanized area (MHz) TV channels

Boston, MA ...... 470–476, 482–488 14, 16 Chicago, IL-Northwestern IN ...... 470–476, 476–482 14, 15 Cleveland, OH ...... 470–476, 476–482 14, 15 Dallas-Fort Worth, TX ...... 482–488 16 Detroit, MI ...... 476–482, 482–488 15, 16 Houston, TX ...... 488–494 17 Los Angeles, CA ...... 470–476, 482–488, 506–512 14, 16, 20 Miami, FL ...... 470–476 14 New York, NY-Northeastern NJ ...... 470–476, 476–482, 482–488 14, 15, 16 Philadelphia, PA-NJ ...... 500–506, 506–512 19, 20 Pittsburgh, PA ...... 470–476, 494–500 14, 18 San Francisco-Oakland, CA ...... 482–488, 488–494 16, 17 Washington, DC-MD-VA ...... 488–494, 494–500 17, 18

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(b) In the Gulf of Mexico offshore from the NG141 In Alaska, the frequencies 42.4 MHz Louisiana-Texas coast, the band 476–494 MHz and 44.1 MHz are authorized on a primary (TV channels 15–17) is allocated to the fixed basis for meteor burst communications by and mobile services on a primary basis for fixed stations in the Rural Radio Service op- assignment to eligibles in the Public Mobile erating under the provisions of 47 CFR part and Private Land Mobile Radio Services. 22. In Alaska, the frequencies 44.2 MHz and (c) In Hawaii, the band 488–494 MHz (TV 45.9 MHz are authorized on a primary basis channel 17) is allocated exclusively to the for meteor burst communications by fixed fixed service for use by common carrier con- private radio stations operating under the trol and repeater stations for point-to-point provisions of 47 CFR part 90. The private inter-island communications only. radio station frequencies may be used by (d) The use of these allocations is further Common Carrier stations on a secondary, subject to the conditions set forth in 47 CFR noninterference basis and the Common Car- parts 22 and 90. rier frequencies may be used by private radio NG70 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- stations for meteor burst communications lands only, the bands 159.240–159.435 and on a secondary, noninterference basis. Users 160.410–160.620 MHz are also available for as- shall cooperate to the extent practical to signment to base stations and mobile sta- minimize potential interference. Stations tions in the special industrial radio service. utilizing meteor burst communications shall NG92 The band 1900–2000 kHz is also allo- not cause harmful interference to stations of cated on a primary basis to the maritime other radio services operating in accordance mobile service in Regions 2 and 3 and to the with the Table of Frequency Allocations. radiolocation service in Region 2, and on a NG143 In the band 11.7–12.2 GHz, protec- secondary basis to the radiolocation service tion from harmful interference shall be af- in Region 3. The use of these allocations is forded to transmissions from space stations restricted to radio buoy operations on the not in conformance with ITU Radio Regula- open sea and the Great Lakes. Stations in tion No. 5.488 only if the operations of such the amateur, maritime mobile, and radio- space stations impose no unacceptable con- location services in Region 2 shall be pro- straints on operations or orbit locations of tected from harmful interference only to the space stations in conformance with No. 5.488. extent that the offending station does not NG147 In the band 2483.5–2500 MHz, non- operate in compliance with the technical Federal stations in the fixed and mobile rules applicable to the service in which it op- services that are licensed under 47 CFR parts erates. 74, 90, or 101, which were licensed as of July NG111 The band 157.4375–157.4625 MHz may 25, 1985, and those whose initial applications be used for one way paging operations in the were filed on or before July 25, 1985, may special emergency radio service. continue to operate on a primary basis with NG112 The frequencies 25.04, 25.08, 150.980, the mobile-satellite and radiodetermination- 154.585, 158.445, 159.480, 454.000 and 459.000 MHz satellite services, and in the sub-band 2495– may be authorized to stations in the Indus- 2500 MHz, these grandfathered stations may trial/Business Pool for use primarily in oil also continue to operate on a primary basis spill containment and cleanup operations with stations in the fixed and mobile except and secondarily in regular land mobile com- aeronautical mobile services that are li- munication. censed under 47 CFR part 27. NG115 In the bands 54–72 MHz, 76–88 MHz, NG148 The frequencies 154.585 MHz, 159.480 174–216 MHz, 470–608 MHz, and 614–698 MHz, MHz, 160.725 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 454.000 MHz wireless microphones and wireless assist and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to mari- video devices may be authorized on a non-in- time mobile stations for offshore radio- terference basis, subject to the terms and location and associated telecommand oper- conditions set forth in 47 CFR part 74, sub- ations. part H. NG149 The bands 54–72, 76–88, 174–216, 470– NG118 In the bands 2025–2110 MHz, 6875– 608, and 614–698 MHz are also allocated to the 7125 MHz, and 12.7–13.25 GHz, television fixed service to permit subscription tele- translator relay stations may be authorized vision operations in accordance with 47 CFR to use frequencies on a secondary basis to part 73. Use of the band 614–698 MHz is sub- other stations in the Television Broadcast ject to the provisions specified in NG33. Auxiliary Service that are operating in ac- NG152 The use of the band 219–220 MHz by cordance with the Table of Frequency Allo- the amateur service is limited to stations cations. participating, as forwarding stations, in NG124 In the bands 30.85–34, 37–38, 39–40, point-to-point fixed digital message for- 42–47.41, 150.995–156.25, 158.715–159.465, 453.0125– warding systems, including intercity packet 453.9875, 458.0125–458.9875, 460.0125–465.6375, backbone networks. and 467.9375–467.9875 MHz, police licensees are NG155 The bands 159.500–159.675 MHz and authorized to operate low-power transmit- 161.375–161.550 MHz are allocated to the mari- ters on a secondary basis in accordance with time service as described in 47 CFR part 80. the provisions of 47 CFR 2.803 and 90.20(e)(5). Additionally, the frequencies 159.550, 159.575

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and 159.600 MHz are available for low-power fathered satellite systems. Associated earth intership communications. stations located within 300 meters of the fol- NG159 In the band 698–806 MHz, stations lowing locations shall be grandfathered: (a) authorized under 47 CFR part 74, subparts F In the band 7025–7075 MHz, Brewster, WA and G may continue to operate indefinitely (48°08′46.7″ N., 119°42′8.0″ W.); and (b) In the on a secondary basis to all other stations op- sub-band 7025–7055 MHz, Clifton, TX erating in that band. (31°47′58.5″ N., 97°36′46.7″ W.) and Finca NG160 In the band 5850–5925 MHz, the use Pascual, PR (17°58′41.8″ N., 67°8′12.6″ W.). of the non-Federal mobile service is limited NG173 In the band 216–220 MHz, secondary to Dedicated Short Range Communications telemetry operations are permitted subject operating in the Intelligent Transportation to the requirements of 47 CFR 90.259. After System radio service. January 1, 2002, no new assignments shall be NG163 The use of the band 17.3–17.7 GHz authorized in the sub-band 216–217 MHz. by the broadcasting-satellite service is lim- NG175 In the band 38.6–40 GHz, television ited to geostationary satellites. pickup stations that were authorized on or NG164 The use of the band 18.6–18.8 GHz before April 16, 2003, may continue to operate by the fixed-satellite service is limited to on a secondary basis to stations operating in geostationary-satellite networks. accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- NG165 In the bands 18.8–19.3 GHz and 28.6– locations. 29.1 GHz, geostationary-satellite networks in NG182 In the band 3700–4200 MHz, the fol- the fixed-satellite service shall not cause lowing provisions shall apply: harmful interference to, or claim protection (a) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(1) from, non-geostationary-satellite systems in of this footnote, any currently authorized the fixed-satellite service. space stations serving the contiguous United NG166 The use of the bands 19.4–19.6 GHz States may continue to operate on a primary and 29.1–29.25 GHz by the fixed-satellite serv- basis, but no applications for new space sta- ice is limited to feeder links for non-geo- tion authorizations or new petitions for mar- stationary-satellite systems in the mobile- ket access shall be accepted for filing after satellite service. June 21, 2018, other than applications by ex- NG169 After December 1, 2000, operations isting operators in the band seeking to make on a primary basis by the fixed-satellite more efficient use of the band 4000–4200 MHz. service (space-to-Earth) in the band 3650–3700 Applications for extension, cancellation, re- MHz shall be limited to grandfathered earth placement, or modification of existing space stations. All other fixed-satellite service station authorizations in the band will con- earth station operations in the band 3650–3700 tinue to be accepted and processed normally. MHz shall be on a secondary basis. Grand- (b) In areas outside the contiguous United fathered earth stations are those authorized States, the band 3700–4000 MHz is also allo- prior to December 1, 2000, or granted as a re- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- sult of an application filed prior to December Earth) on a primary basis. 1, 2000, and constructed within 12 months of (c) In the contiguous United States, i.e., initial authorization. License applications the contiguous 48 states and the District of for primary operations for new earth sta- Columbia as defined by Partial Economic tions, major amendments to pending earth Areas Nos. 1–41, 43–211, 213–263, 265–297, 299– station applications, or applications for 359, and 361–411, which includes areas within major modifications to earth station facili- 12 nautical miles of the U.S. Gulf coastline ties filed on or after December 18, 1998, and (see § 27.6(m) of this chapter), the following prior to December 1, 2000, shall not be ac- provisions apply: cepted unless the proposed facilities are (1) Incumbent use of the fixed-satellite within 16.1 kilometers (10 miles) of an au- service (space-to-Earth) in the band 3700–4000 thorized primary earth station operating in MHz is subject to the provisions of §§ 25.138, the band 3650–3700 MHz. License applications 25.147, 25.203(n) and part 27, subpart O, of this for primary operations by new earth sta- chapter; tions, major amendments to pending earth (2) Fixed service licensees authorized as of station applications, and applications for April 19, 2018, pursuant to part 101 of this major modifications to earth station facili- chapter, must self-relocate their point-to- ties, filed after December 1, 2000, shall not be point links out of the band 3700–4200 MHz by accepted, except for changes in polarization, December 5, 2023; antenna orientation or ownership of a grand- (3) In the band 3980–4000 MHz, no new fixed fathered earth station. or mobile operations will be permitted until NG171 In the band 6875–7125 MHz, the fol- specified by Commission rule, order, or no- lowing two channels should be used for air- tice. borne TV pickup stations, wherever possible: NG185 In the band 3650–3700 MHz, the use 7075–7100 MHz and 7100–7125 MHz. of the non-Federal fixed-satellite service NG172 In the band 7025–7075 MHz, the (space-to-Earth) is limited to international fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is al- inter-continental systems. located on a primary basis, but the use of NG338A In the bands 1390–1395 MHz and this allocation shall be limited to two grand- 1427–1435 MHz, licensees are encouraged to

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that un- and non-geostationary satellites on a sec- wanted emissions power does not exceed the ondary basis, subject to the condition that following levels in the band 1400–1427 MHz: non-geostationary-satellite systems not (a) For stations of point-to-point systems cause unacceptable interference to, or claim in the fixed service: ¥45 dBW/27 MHz. protection from, geostationary-satellite net- (b) For stations in the mobile service (ex- works. cept for devices authorized by the FCC for (e) In the bands 18.8–19.3 GHz and 28.6–29.1 the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service): GHz, ESIMs may be authorized to commu- ¥60 dBW/27 MHz. nicate with geostationary and non-geo- NG457A Earth stations on vessels (ESVs), stationary satellites, subject to the condi- as regulated under 47 CFR part 25, are an ap- tion that geostationary-satellite networks plication of the fixed-satellite service and may not cause unacceptable interference to, the following provisions shall apply: or claim protection from, non-geostationary (a) In the band 3700–4200 MHz, ESVs may be satellite systems in the fixed-satellite serv- authorized to receive FSS signals from geo- ice. stationary satellites. ESVs in motion are NG535A The use of the band 29.25–29.5 GHz subject to the condition that these earth sta- by the fixed-satellite service is limited to tions may not claim protection from trans- geostationary-satellite networks and to feed- missions of non-Federal stations in the fixed er links for non-geostationary-satellite sys- and mobile except aeronautical mobile serv- tems in the mobile-satellite service. ices. While docked, ESVs receiving in the band 4000–4200 MHz may be coordinated for FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (G) FOOTNOTES up to 180 days, renewable. NG182 applies to (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- incumbent licensees that provide service to ter ‘‘G’’ followed by one or more digits, de- ESVs in the band 3700–4000 MHz. note stipulations applicable only to Federal (b) In the band 5925–6425 MHz, ESVs may be operations and thus appear solely in the Fed- authorized to transmit to geostationary sat- eral Table.) ellites on a primary basis. G2 In the bands 216.965–216.995 MHz, 420– NG527A Earth Stations in Motion 450 MHz (except as provided for in G129), 890– (ESIMs), as regulated under 47 CFR part 25, 902 MHz, 928–942 MHz, 1300–1390 MHz, 2310–2390 are an application of the fixed-satellite serv- MHz, 2417–2450 MHz, 2700–2900 MHz, 3300–3500 ice (FSS) and the following provisions shall MHz (except as provided for in US108), 5650– apply: 5925 MHz, and 9000–9200 MHz, use of the Fed- (a) In the bands 10.7–11.7 GHz, 19.3–19.4 GHz, eral radiolocation service is restricted to the and 19.6–19.7 GHz (space-to-Earth), ESIMs military services. may be authorized for the reception of FSS G5 In the bands 162.0125–173.2, 173.4–174, emissions from geostationary and non-geo- 406.1–410 and 410–420 MHz, use by the military stationary satellites, subject to the condi- services is limited by the provisions specified tions that these earth stations may not in the channeling plans shown in Sections claim protection from transmissions of non- 4.3.7 and 4.3.9 of the NTIA Manual. Federal stations in the fixed service and that G6 Military tactical fixed and mobile op- non-geostationary-satellite systems not erations may be conducted nationally on a cause unacceptable interference to, or claim secondary basis: (a) To the meteorological protection from, geostationary-satellite net- aids service in the band 403–406 MHz; and (b) works. To the radio astronomy service in the band (b) In the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to- 406.1–410 MHz. Such fixed and mobile oper- Earth), 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 18.3– ations are subject to local coordination to 18.8 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7–20.2 GHz ensure that harmful interference will not be (space-to-Earth), 28.35–28.6 GHz (Earth-to- caused to the services to which the bands are space), and 29.25–30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space), allocated. ESIMs may be authorized to communicate G8 Low power Federal radio control oper- with geostationary satellites on a primary ations are permitted in the band 420–450 basis. MHz. (c) In the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to- G11 Federal fixed and mobile radio serv- Earth), 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 18.3– ices, including low power radio control oper- 18.6 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7–20.2 GHz ations, are permitted in the band 902–928 (space-to-Earth), 28.4–28.6 GHz (Earth-to- MHz on a secondary basis. space), and 29.5–30.0 GHz (Earth-to-space), G15 Use of the band 2700–2900 MHz by the ESIMs may be authorized to communicate military fixed and shipborne air defense with non-geostationary satellites, subject to radiolocation installations will be fully co- the condition that non-geostationary-sat- ordinated with the meteorological aids and ellite systems may not cause unacceptable aeronautical radionavigation services. The interference to, or claim protection from, military air defense installations will be geostationary-satellite networks. moved from the band 2700–2900 MHz at the (d) In the band 17.8–18.3 GHz (space-to- earliest practicable date. Until such time as Earth), ESIMs may be authorized for the re- military air defense installations can be ac- ception of FSS emissions from geostationary commodated satisfactorily elsewhere in the

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spectrum, such operations will, insofar as include earth stations near the proposed me- practicable, be adjusted to meet the require- teorological-satellite installations will pre- ments of the aeronautical radionavigation cede the meteorological-satellite installa- service. tions, engineering adjustments to either the G19 Use of the band 9000–9200 MHz by mili- military or the meteorological-satellite sys- tary fixed and shipborne air defense radio- tems or both will be made as mutually re- location installations will be fully coordi- quired to assure compatible operations of the nated with the aeronautical radionavigation systems concerned. service, recognizing fully the safety aspects G109 All assignments in the band 157.0375– of the latter. Military air defense installa- 157.1875 MHz are subject to adjustment to tions will be accommodated ultimately out- other frequencies in this band as long term side this band. Until such time as military U.S. maritime VHF planning develops, par- defense installations can be accommodated ticularly that planning incident to support satisfactorily elsewhere in the spectrum of the National VHF-FM Radiotelephone such operations will, insofar as practicable, Safety and Distress System (See Doc. 15624/1– be adjusted to meet the requirements of the 1.9.111/1.9.125). aeronautical radionavigation services. G110 Federal ground-based stations in the G27 In the bands 225–328.6 MHz, 335.4–399.9 aeronautical radionavigation service may be MHz, and 1350–1390 MHz, the fixed and mobile authorized between 3500–3650 MHz when ac- services are limited to the military systems. commodation in the band 2700–2900 MHz is G30 In the bands 138–144 MHz, 148–149.9 not technically and/or economically feasible. MHz, and 150.05–150.8 MHz, the fixed and mo- G114 The band 1369.05–1390 MHz is also allo- bile services are limited primarily to oper- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- ations by the military services. Earth) and to the mobile-satellite service G32 Except for weather radars on mete- (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the orological satellites in the band 9975–10025 relay of nuclear burst data. MHz and for Federal survey operations (see G115 In the band 13360–13410 kHz, the fixed footnote US108), Federal radiolocation in the service is allocated on a primary basis out- band 10–10.5 GHz is limited to the military side the conterminous United States. Within services. the conterminous United States, assign- G34 In the band 34.4–34.5 GHz, weather ra- ments in the fixed service are permitted, and dars on board meteorological satellites for will be protected for national defense pur- cloud detection are authorized to operate on poses or, if they are to be used only in an the basis of equality with military radio- emergency jeopardizing life, public safety, or location devices. All other non-military important property under conditions calling radiolocation in the band 33.4–36.0 GHz shall for immediate communication where other be secondary to the military services. means of communication do not exist. G42 The space operation service (Earth- G116 The band 7125–7155 MHz is also allo- to-space) is limited to the band 1761–1842 cated for earth-to-space transmissions in the MHz, and is limited to space command, con- Space Operations Service at a limited num- trol, range and range rate systems. ber of sites (not to exceed two), subject to es- G56 Federal radiolocation in the bands tablished coordination procedures. 1215–1300, 2900–3100, 5350–5650 and 9300–9500 G117 In the bands 7.25–7.75 GHz, 7.9–8.4 MHz is primarily for the military services; GHz, 17.375–17.475 GHz, 17.6–21.2 GHz, 30–31 however, limited secondary use is permitted GHz, 33–36 GHz, 39.5–41 GHz, 43.5–45.5 GHz, by other Federal agencies in support of ex- and 50.4–51.4 GHz, the Federal fixed-satellite perimentation and research programs. In ad- and mobile-satellite services are limited to dition, limited secondary use is permitted military systems. for survey operations in the band 2900–3100 G120 Development of airborne primary ra- MHz. dars in the band 2360–2390 MHz with peak G59 In the bands 902–928 MHz, 3100–3300 transmitter power in excess of 250 watts for MHz, 3500–3650 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 8500–9000 use in the United States is not permitted. MHz, 9200–9300 MHz, 13.4–14.0 GHz, 15.7–17.7 G122 In the bands 2300–2310 MHz, 2395–2400 GHz and 24.05–24.25 GHz, all Federal non- MHz, 2400–2417 MHz, and 4940–4990 MHz, Fed- military radiolocation shall be secondary to eral operations may be authorized on a non- military radiolocation, except in the sub- interference basis to authorized non-Federal band 15.7–16.2 GHz airport surface detection operations, and shall not constrain the im- equipment (ASDE) is permitted on a co- plementation of any non-Federal operations. equal basis subject to coordination with the G127 Federal Travelers Information Sta- military departments. tions (TIS) on 1610 kHz have coprimary sta- G100 The bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 tus with AM Broadcast assignments. Federal MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to TIS authorized as of August 4, 1994, preclude the mobile-satellite service, limited to mili- subsequent assignment for conflicting allot- tary operations. ments. G104 In the bands 7450–7550 and 8175–8215 G128 Use of the band 56.9–57 GHz by inter- MHz, it is agreed that although the military satellite systems is limited to transmissions space radio communication systems, which between satellites in geostationary orbit, to

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transmissions between satellites in geo- (c) The GOES satellite receiver shall not stationary satellite orbit and those in high- claim protection from existing and future Earth orbit, to transmissions from satellites stations in the fixed service (ITU Radio Reg- in geostationary satellite orbit to those in ulation No. 5.43A does not apply). low-Earth orbit, and to transmissions from [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984] non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to those in low-Earth orbit. For links EDITORIAL NOTES: 1. For FEDERAL REGISTER between satellites in the geostationary sat- citations affecting § 2.106, see the List of CFR ellite orbit, the single entry power flux-den- Sections Affected, which appears in the sity at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km Finding Aids section of the printed volume above the Earth’s surface, for all conditions and at www.govinfo.gov. and for all methods of modulation, shall not 2. At 85 FR 38633, June 26, 2020, section exceed ¥147 dB (W/m2/100 MHz) for all angles 2.106, the ‘‘Table of Frequency Allocations’’, of arrival. was amended; however, the amendment G129 Federal wind profilers are authorized could not be incorporated due to formatting to operate on a primary basis in the radio- inconsistencies. location service in the frequency band 448– 450 MHz with an authorized bandwidth of no § 2.107 Radio astronomy station notifi- more than 2 MHz centered on 449 MHz, sub- cation. ject to the following conditions: (1) wind pro- filer locations must be pre-coordinated with (a) Pursuant to No. 11.12 of Article 11 the military services to protect fixed mili- to the Radio Regulations, operators of tary radars; and (2) wind profiler operations radio astronomy stations desiring shall not cause harmful interference to, nor international recognition of their use claim protection from, military mobile of specific radio astronomy frequencies radiolocation stations that are engaged in for reception, should file the following critical national defense operations. information with the Commission for G130 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the band 5350–5470 MHz, inclusion in the Master International shall not cause harmful interference to, nor Frequency Register: claim protection from, Federal stations in (1) The characteristics of radio as- the aeronautical radionavigation service op- tronomy stations specified in Annex 2 erating in accordance with ITU Radio Regu- of Appendix 4 to the Radio Regula- lation No. 5.449. tions. G131 Federal stations in the radiolocation (2) The name, mailing address, and service operating in the band 5470–5650 MHz, email of the operator. with the exception of ground-based radars used for meteorological purposes operating (b) The permanent discontinuance of in the band 5600–5650 MHz, shall not cause observations, or any change to the in- harmful interference to, nor claim protec- formation above, should also be filed tion from, Federal stations in the maritime with the Commission. radionavigation service. (c) Observations being conducted on G132 Use of the radionavigation-satellite frequencies or frequency bands not al- service in the band 1215–1240 MHz shall be located to the radio astronomy service subject to the condition that no harmful in- should be reported as in paragraph (a) terference is caused to, and no protection is claimed from, the radionavigation service of this section for information pur- authorized under ITU Radio Regulation No. poses. Information in this category will 5.331. Furthermore, the use of the radio- not be submitted for entry in the Mas- navigation-satellite service in the band 1215– ter International Frequency Register 1240 MHz shall be subject to the condition and protection from interference will that no harmful interference is caused to the not be afforded such operations by sta- radiolocation service. ITU Radio Regulation tions in other services. No. 5.43 shall not apply in respect of the radiolocation service. ITU Resolution 608 [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 85 (Rev.WRC–15) shall apply. FR 38739, June 26, 2020] G134 In the band 7190–7235 MHz, Federal earth stations operating in the meteorolog- § 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the ical-satellite service (Earth-to-space) may be fixed-satellite allocations in the 3.6– authorized subject to the following condi- 3.7, 4.5–4.8, and 5.85–5.925 GHz tions: bands. (a) Earth stations are limited to those The use of the fixed-satellite alloca- communicating with the Department of Commerce Geostationary Operational Envi- tions in the United States in the above ronmental Satellites (GOES). bands will be governed by footnote (b) There shall not be more than five earth US245. Use of the fixed-satellite service stations authorized at one time. allocations in these bands is for the

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international fixed-satellite service, (3) Emission in which the main that is, for international inter-conti- carrier is angle-modulated:. nental communications. Case-by-case —Frequency modulation ...... F electromagnetic compatibility analysis — ...... G is required with all users of the bands. It is anticipated that one earth station NOTE: Whenever frequency modulation ‘‘F’’ on each coast can be successfully co- is indicated, Phase modulation ‘‘G’’ is also ordinated. Specific locations of these acceptable. earth stations depend upon service re- (4) Emission in which the main quirements and case-by-case EMC anal- carrier is amplitude and angle- yses that demonstrate compatible op- modulated either simultaneously erations. or in a pre-established sequence .. D (5) Emission of pulses: 1. Subpart C—Emissions —Sequence of unmodulated pulses ...... P § 2.201 Emission, modulation, and —A sequence of pulses: transmission characteristics. —Modulated in amplitude .. K The following system of designating —Modulated in width/dura- emission, modulation, and trans- tion ...... L mission characteristics shall be em- —Modulated in position/ ployed. phase ...... M (a) Emissions are designated accord- —In which the carrier is ing to their classification and their angle-modulated during necessary bandwidth. the period of the pulse ..... Q (b) Three symbols are used to de- —Which is a combination of scribe the basic characteristics of the foregoing or is pro- emissions. Emissions are classified and duced by other means ...... V symbolized according to the following (6) Cases not covered above, in characteristics: which an emission consists of the (1) First symbol—type of modulation main carrier modulated, either of the main carrier; simultaneously or in a pre-estab- (2) Second symbol—nature of sig- lished sequence, in a combination nal(s) modulating the main carrier; of two or more of the following (3) Third symbol—type of informa- modes: amplitude, angle, pulse ... W tion to be transmitted. (7) Cases not otherwise covered ... X NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b): Two additional 1 Emissions where the main carrier is directly modulated by a signal which has been coded into symbols for the classification of emissions quantized form (e.g. pulse code modulation) should may be added for a more complete descrip- be designated under (2) or (3). tion of an emission. See Appendix 1, Sub-Sec- tion IIB of the ITU Radio Regulations for the (d) Second Symbol—nature of sig- specifications of these fourth and fifth sym- nal(s) modulating the main carrier: bols. Use of these symbols is not required by (1) No modulating signal ...... 0 the Commission. (2) A single channel containing (c) First Symbol—types of modula- quantized or digital information tion of the main carrier: without the use of a modulating (1) Emission of an unmodulated sub-carrier, excluding time-divi- carrier ...... N sion muliplex ...... 1 (2) Emission in which the main (3) A single channel containing carrier is amplitude-modulated quantized or digital information (including cases where sub-car- with the use of a modulating sub- riers are angle-modulated):. carrier, excluding time-division —Double-sideband ...... A multiplex ...... 2 —Single-sideband, full carrier .. H (4) A single channel containing —Single-sideband, reduced or analogue information ...... 3 variable level carrier ...... R (5) Two or more channels con- —Single-sideband, suppressed taining quantized or digital in- carrier ...... J formation ...... 7 —Independent ...... B (6) Two or more channels con- —Vestigial sideband ...... C taining analogue information ..... 8 682

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(7) Composite system with one or (b) Necessary bandwidth. For a given more channels containing quan- class of emission, the minimum value tized or digital information, to- of the occupied bandwidth sufficient to gether with one or more channels ensure the transmission of information containing analogue information 9 at the rate and with the quality re- (8) Cases not otherwise covered ... X quired for the system employed, under specified conditions. Emissions useful (e) Third Symbol—type of informa- for the good functioning of the receiv- 2 tion to be transmitted: ing equipment as, for example, the (1) No information transmitted ... N emission corresponding to the carrier (2) Telegraphy—for aural recep- of reduced carrier systems, shall be in- tion ...... A cluded in the necessary bandwidth. (3) Telegraphy—for automatic re- (1) The necessary bandwidth shall be ception ...... B expressed by three numerals and one (4) Facsimile ...... C letter. The letter occupies the position (5) Data transmission, telemetry, of the decimal point and represents the telecommand ...... D unit of bandwidth. The first character (6) Telephony (including sound shall be neither zero nor K, M or G. broadcasting) ...... E (2) Necessary bandwidths: (7) Television (video) ...... F between 0.001 and 999 Hz shall be expressed in (8) Combination of the above ...... W Hz (letter H); (9) Cases not otherwise covered ... X between 1.00 and 999 kHz shall be expressed in kHz (letter K); (f) Type B emission: As an exception between 1.00 and 999 MHz shall be expressed to the above principles, damped waves in MHz (letter M); are symbolized in the Commission’s between 1.00 and 999 GHz shall be expressed rules and regulations as type B emis- in GHz (letter G). sion. The use of type B emissions is for- (3) Examples: bidden. (g) Whenever the full designation of 0.002 Hz—H002 180.4 kHz—180K an emission is necessary, the symbol 0.1 Hz—H100 180.5 kHz—181K 25.3 Hz—25H3 180.7 kHz—181K for that emission, as given above, shall 1.25 MHz—1M25 be preceded by the necessary band- 400 Hz—400H 2.4 kHz—2K40 2 MHz—2M00 width of the emission as indicated in 10 MHz—10M0 6 kHz—6K00 § 2.202(b)(1). 202 MHz—202M 12.5 kHz—12K5 5.65 GHz—5G65 [49 FR 48697, Dec. 14, 1984, as amended at 75 FR 63030, Oct. 13, 2010] (c) The necessary bandwidth may be determined by one of the following § 2.202 Bandwidths. methods: (a) Occupied bandwidth. The fre- (1) Use of the formulas included in quency bandwidth such that, below its the table, in paragraph (g) of this sec- lower and above its upper frequency tion, which also gives examples of nec- limits, the mean powers radiated are essary bandwidths and designation of each equal to 0.5 percent of the total corresponding emissions; mean power radiated by a given emis- (2) For frequency modulated radio sion. In some cases, for example multi- systems which have a substantially lin- channel frequency-division systems, ear relationship between the value of the percentage of 0.5 percent may lead input voltage to the modulator and the to certain difficulties in the practical resulting frequency deviation of the application of the definitions of occu- carrier and which carry either single pied and necessary bandwidth; in such sideband suppressed carrier frequency cases a different percentage may prove division multiplex speech channels or useful. television, computation in accordance with provisions of paragraph (f) of this section and formulas and methods indi- 2 In this context the word ‘‘information’’ does not include information of a constant, cated in the table, in paragraph (g) of unvarying nature such as is provided by this section; standard frequency emissions, continuous (3) Computation in accordance with wave and pulse radars, etc. Recommendations of the International

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Radio Consultative Committee t = Pulse duration in seconds at half-ampli- (C.C.I.R.); tude (4) Measurement in cases not covered tr = Pulse rise time in seconds between 10% by paragraph (c) (1), (2), or (3) of this and 90% of maximum amplitude K = An overall numerical factor which varies section. according to the emission and which de- (d) The value so determined should be pends upon the allowable signal distortion. used when the full designation of an Nc = Number of baseband telephone channels emission is required. However, the nec- in radio systems employing multichannel essary bandwidth so determined is not the only characteristic of an emission P = Continuity pilot sub-carrier frequency to be considered in evaluating the in- (Hz) (continuous signal utilized to verify terference that may be caused by that performance of frequency-division multi- plex systems). emission. (e) In the formulation of the table in (f) Determination of values of D and paragraph (g) of this section, the fol- Bn for systems specified in paragraph lowing terms are employed: (c)(2) of this section: (1) Determination of D in systems for Bn = Necessary bandwidth in hertz B = Modulation rate in bauds multichannel telephony: N = Maximum possible number of black plus (i) The rms value of the per-channel white elements to be transmitted per sec- deviation for the system shall be speci- ond, in facsimile fied. (In the case of systems employing M = Maximum modulation frequency in preemphasis or phase modulation, this hertz value of per-channel deviation shall be C = Sub-carrier frequency in hertz specified at the characteristic D = Peak frequency deviation, i.e., half the baseband frequency.) difference between the maximum and min- imum values of the instantaneous fre- (ii) The value of D is then calculated quency. The instantaneous frequency in by multiplying the rms value of the hertz is the time rate of change in phase in per-channel deviation by the appro- radians divided by 2 priate factors, as follows:

Number of message circuits Multiplying factors Limits of X (Pavg (dBmO))

More than 3, but less than 12 ...... 4.47 × [a factor specified by the equipment man- ufacturer or station licensee, subject to Com- mission approval].

3.76 antilog (X + 2 log10 Nc) At least 12, but less than 60 ...... ————————————— X: ¥2 to + 2.6. 20

3.76 antilog (X + 4 log10 Nc) At least 60, but less than 240 ...... ————————————— X: ¥5.6 to ¥1.0. 20

3.76 antilog (X + 10 log10 Nc) 240 or more ...... ————————————— X: ¥19.6 to ¥15.0. 20

Where X represents the average power in a message circuit in dBmO; Nc is the number of circuits in the multiplexed message load; 3.76 corresponds to a peak load factor of 11.5 dB.

(2) The necessary bandwidth (Bn) nor- (3) As an exception to paragraph mally is considered to be numerically (f)(2)(ii) of this section, the necessary equal to: bandwidth (Bn) for such systems is nu- (i) 2M + 2DK, for systems having no merically equal to 2P or 2M + 2DK, continuity pilot or having a whichever is greater, provided the fol- continuity pilot subcarrier whose fre- lowing conditions are met: quency is not the highest modulating (i) The modulation index of the main the main carrier; carrier due to the continuity pilot sub- (ii) 2P + 2DK, for systems having a carrier does not exceed 0.25, and continuity pilot subcarrier whose fre- (ii) In a radio system of multichannel quency exceeds that of any other signal telephony, the rms frequency deviation modulating the main carrier, unless of the main carrier due to the con- the conditions set forth in paragraph tinuity pilot subcarrier does not exceed (f)(3) of this section are met. 70 percent of the rms value of the per-

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channel deviation, or, in a radio sys- not exceed 3.55 percent of the peak de- tem for television, the rms deviation of viation of the main carrier. the main carrier due to the pilot does (g) Table of necessary bandwidths:

Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

I. NO MODULATING SIGNAL

Continuous wave emis- N0N (zero) sion.

II. 1. Signal With Quantized or Digital Information

Continuous wave teleg- Bn = BK, K = 5 for fading circuits, 25 words per minute; B = 20, K = 5, Band- 100HA1A raphy. K = 3 for non-fading circuits width: 100 Hz

Telegraphy by on-off Bn = BK + 2M, K = 5 for fading cir- 25 words per minute; B = 20, M = 1000, K = 2K10A2A keying of a tone mod- cuits, K = 3 for non-fading cir- 5, Bandwidth: 2100 Hz = 2.1 kHz ulated carrier. cuits

Selective calling signal, Bn = M Maximum code frequency is: 2110 Hz, M = 2K11H2B single-sideband full 2110, Bandwidth: 2110 Hz = 2.11 kHz carrier.

Direct-printing teleg- Bn = 2M + 2DK, M = B ÷ 2 B = 50, D = 35 Hz (70 Hz shift), K = 1.2, 134HJ2B raphy using a fre- Bandwidth: 134 Hz quency shifted modu- lating sub-carrier sin- gle-sideband sup- pressed carrier.

Telegraphy, single side- Bn = central frequency + M + DK, 15 channels; highest central frequency is: 2K89R7B band reduced carrier. M = B ÷ 2 2805 Hz, B = 100, D = 42.5 Hz (85 Hz shift), K = 0.7 Bandwidth: 2.885 Hz = 2.885 kHz

2. Telephony (Commercial Quality)

Telephony double-side- Bn = 2M M = 3000, Bandwidth = 6000 Hz = 6 kHz 6K00A3E band.

Telephony, single-side- Bn = 2M M = 3000, Bandwidth: 3000 Hz = 3 kHz 3K00H3E band, full carrier.

Telephony, single-side- Bn = M¥lowest modulation fre- M = 3000, lowest modulation frequency is 2K70J3E band suppressed car- quency 3000 Hz, 2700 Hz Bandwidth: 2700Hz = 2.7 rier. kHz

Telephony with separate Bn = M Maximum control frequency is 2990 Hz, M = 2K99R3E frequency modulated 2990, Bandwidth: 2990 Hz = 2.99 kHz signal to control the level of demodulated speech signal, single- sideband, reduced carrier.

Telephony with privacy, Bn = Nc M¥lowest modulation fre- Nc = 2, M = 3000 lowest modulation fre- 5K75J8E single-sideband, sup- quency in the lowest channel quency is 250 Hz, Bandwidth: 5750 Hz = pressed carrier (two or 5.75 kHz more channels).

Telephony, independent Bn = sum of M for each sideband 2 channels, M = 3000, Bandwidth: 6000 Hz = 6K00B8E sideband (two or more 6 kHz channels).

3. Sound Broadcasting

Sound broadcasting, Bn = 2M, M may vary between Speech and music, M = 4000, Bandwidth: 8K00A3E double-sideband. 4000 and 10000 depending on 8000 Hz= 8 kHz the quality desired

Sound broadcasting, sin- Bn = M, M may vary between Speech and music, M = 4000, Bandwidth: 4K00R3E gle-sideband reduced 4000 and 10000 depending on 4000 Hz= 4 kHz carrier (single chan- the quality desired nel).

Sound broadcasting, sin- Bn = M¥lowest modulation fre- Speech and music, M = 4500, lowest modula- 4K45J3E gle-sideband, sup- quency tion frequency = 50 Hz, Bandwidth: 4450 pressed carrier. Hz = 4.45 kHz

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

4. Television

Television, vision and Refer to CCIR documents for the Number of lines = 525; Nominal video band- 5M75C3F sound. bandwidths of the commonly width: 4.2 MHz, Sound carrier relative to used television systems video carrier = 4.5 MHz Total vision bandwidth: 5.75 MHz; FM aural 250KF3E bandwidth including guardbands: 250,000 Hz Total bandwidth: 6 MHz 6M25C3F

5. Facsimile

Analogue facsimile by Bn = C¥N ÷ 2 + DK, K = 1.1 (typi- N = 1100, corresponding to an index of co- 2K89R3C sub-carrier frequency cally) operation of 352 and a cycler rotation modulation of a sin- speed of 60 rpm. Index of cooperation is gle-sideband emission the product of the drum diameter and num- with reduced carrier. ber of lines per unit length C = 1900, D = 400 Hz, Bandwidth = 2.890 Hz = 2.89 kHz

Analogue facsimile; fre- Bn = 2M + 2DK, M = N/2, K = 1.1 N = 1100, D = 400 Hz, Bandwidth: 1980 Hz = 1K98J3C quency modulation of (typically) 1.98 kHz an audio frequency sub-carrier which modulates the main carrier, single-side- band suppressed car- rier.

6. Composite Emissions

Double-sideband, tele- Bn = 2C + 2M + 2D Video limited to 5 MHz, audio on 6.5 MHz fre- 13M2A8W vision relay. quency modulated subcarrier deviation = 50 kHz: C = 6.5 × 106 D = 50 × 103 Hz, M = 15,000, Bandwidth: 13.13 × 106 Hz = 13.13 MHz

Double-sideband radio Bn = 2M 10 voice channels occupying baseband be- 328KA8E relay system. tween 1 kHz and 164 kHz; M = 164,000 bandwith = 328,000 Hz = 328 kHz

Double-sideband emis- Bn = 2Cmax + 2M + 2DK, K = 1 The main carrier is modulated by: —a 30 Hz 20K9A9W sion of VOR with (typically) sub-carrier—a carrier resulting from a 9960 voice (VOR = VHF Hz tone frequency modulated by a 30 Hz omnidirectional radio tone—a telephone channel—a 1020 Hz range). keyed tone for continual Morse identifica- tion. Cmax = 9960, M = 30, D = 480 Hz, Bandwidth: 20,940 Hz = 20.94 kHz

Independent sidebands; Bn = sum of M for each sideband Normally composite systems are operated in 12K0B9W several telegraph accordance with standardized channel ar- channels together with rangements, (e.g. CCIR Rec. 348–2) 3 tele- several telephone phone channels and 15 telegraphy chan- channels. nels require the bandwidth 12,000 Hz = 12 kHz

III-A. FREQUENCY MODULATION 1. Signal With Quantized or Digital Information

Telegraphy without Bn = 2M + 2DK, M = B ÷ 2, K = B = 100, D = 85 Hz (170 Hz shift), Bandwidth: 304HF1B error-correction (single 1.2 (typically) 304 Hz channel).

Four-frequency duplex Bn2M + 2DK, B = Modulation rate Spacing between adjacent frequencies = 400 1K42F7B telegraphy. in bands of the faster channel. If Hz; Synchronized channels; B = 100, M = the channels are synchronized: 50, D = 600 Hz, Bandwidth: 1420 Hz = 1.42 M = B ÷ 2, otherwise M = 2B, K kHz = 1.1 (typically)

2. Telephony (Commercial Quality)

Commercial telephony ... Bn = 2M + 2DK, K = 1 (typically, For an average case of commercial teleph- 16K0F3E but under conditions a higher ony, M = 3,000, Bandwidth: 16,000 Hz = 16 value may be necessary kHz

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

3. Sound Broadcasting

Sound broadcasting ...... Bn = 2M + 2DK, K = 1 (typically) Monaural, D = 75,000 Hz, M = 15,000, Band- 180KF3E width: 18,000 Hz = 180 kHz

4. Facsimile

Facsimile by direct fre- Bn = 2M + 2DK, M = N ÷ 2, K = N = 1100 elements/sec; D = 400 Hz, Band- 1K98F1C quency modulation of 1.1 (typically) width: 1980 Hz = 1.98 kHZ the carrier; black and white.

Analogue facsimile ...... Bn = 2M + 2DK, M = N ÷ 2, K = N = 1100 elements/sec; D = 400 Hz, Band- 1K98F3C 1.1 (typically) width: 1980 Hz = 1.98 kHz

5. Composite Emissions (See Table III-B)

Radio-relay system, fre- Bn = 2P + 2DK, K = 1 Microwave radio relay system specifications: 2M45F8E quency division multi- 60 telephone channels occupying baseband plex. between 60 and 300 kHz; rms per-channel deviation 200 kHz; pilot at 331 kHz pro- duces 200 kHz rms deviation of main car- 3 rier. Computation of Bn:D = (200 × 10 3 × 3.76 × 1.19), Hz = 0.895 × 106, P = 0.331 × 106 Hz; Bandwidth: 2.452 × 106 Hz

Radio-relay system fre- Bn = 2M + 2DK, K = 1 Microwave radio relay relay systems speci- 16M6F8E quency division mul- fications: 1200 telephone channels occu- tiple. pying baseband between 60 and 5564 kHz; rms per channel deviation 200 kHz; continunity pilot at 6199 kHz produces 140 kHz rms deviation of main carrier. Computa- 0 3 tion of Bn:D = (20 × 10 × 3.76 × 3.63) = 2.73 × 106; M = 5.64 × 106 Hz; P = 6.2 × 106 Hz; (2M + 2DK<2P; Bandwidth 16.59 × 106 Hz

Radio-relay system, fre- Bn = 2P Microwave radio relay system specifications: 17M0F8E quency division multi- Multiplex 600 telephone channels occupying plex. baseband between 60 and 2540 kHz; con- tinuity pilot at 8500 kHz produces 140 kHz rms deviation of main carrier. Computation of Bn:D = (200 × 103 × 3.76 × 2.565) = 1.93 × 106 Hz; M = 2.54 × 106 Hz; 2DK)≤2P Bandwidth: 17 × 106 Hz

Unmodulated pulse Bn = 2K ÷ t, K depends upon the Range resolution: 150 m, K = 3M00P0N emission. ratio of pulse rise time. Its value 1.5 (triangular pulse where tùtr, only com- usually falls between 1 and 10 ponents down to 27 dB from the strongest and in many cases it does not are considered) Then t = 2 × range resolu- need to exceed 6 tion ÷ velocity of light = 2 × 150 ÷ 3 × 108 = 1 × 10¥6 seconds, Bandwidth: 3 × 106 Hz = 3 MHz

6. Composite Emissions

Radio-relay system ...... Bn = 2K ÷ t, K = 1.6 Pulse position modulated by 36 voice channel 8M00M7E baseband; pulse width at half amplitude = 0.4 us, Bandwidth: 8 × 106 Hz = 8 MHz (Bandwidth independent of the number of voice channels)

Radio-relay system ...... Bn = 2K/t Pulse position modulated by 36 voice channel 8M00M7E K = 1.6 baseband: pulse width at half amplitude 0.4 6 μS; Bn = 8 × 10 Hz = 8 MHz (Bandwidth independent of the number of voice chan- nels)

Composite transmission Bn = 2RK/log2S Digital modulation used to send 5 megabits 5M00K7 digital modulation per second by use of amplitude modulation using DSB-AM (Micro- of the main carrier with 4 signaling states 6 wave radio relay sys- R = 5 × 10 bits per second; K = 1; S = 4; Bn tem). = 5 MHz

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

Binary Frequency Shift (0.03 <2D/R <1.0); Digital modulation used to send 1 megabit per 2M80F1D Keying. Bn = 3.86D + 0.27R second by frequency shift keying with 2 sig- (1.0 <2D/R <2) naling states and 0.75 MHz peak deviation Bn = 2.4D + 1.0R of the carrier 6 6 R = 1 × 10 bps; D = 0.75 × 10 Hz; Bn = 2.8 MHz Multilevel Frequency Bn = (R/log2S) + 2DK Digital modulation to send 10 megabits per 9M00F7D Shift Keying. second by use of frequency shift keying with four signaling states and 2 MHz peak deviation of the main carrier R = 10 × 10 6 bps; D = 2 MHz; K = 1; S = 4; Bn = 9 MHz Phase Shift Keying ...... Bn = 2RK/log2S Digital modulation used to send 10 megabits 10M0G7D per second by use of phase shift keying with 4 signaling states 6 R = 10 × 10 bps; K = 1; S = 4; Bn = 10 MHz Quadrature Amplitude Bn = 2R/log2S 64 QAM used to send 135 Mbps has the 45M0W Modulation (QAM). same necessary bandwidth as 64–PSK used to send 135 Mbps; 6 R = 135 × 10 bps; S = 64; Bn = 45 MHz Minimum Shift Keying ... 2-ary: Digital modulation used to send 2 megabits 2M36G1D Bn = R(1.18) per second using 2-ary minimum shift key- 4-ary: ing 6 Bn = R(2.34) R = 2.36 × 10 bps; Bn = 2.36 MHz

[28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 37 FR 8883, May 2, 1972; 37 FR 9996, May 18, 1972; 48 FR 16492, Apr. 18, 1983; 49 FR 48698, Dec. 14, 1984; 68 FR 68543, Dec. 9, 2003]

Subpart D—Call Signs and Other § 2.302 Call signs. Forms of Identifying Radio The table which follows indicates the Transmissions composition and blocks of inter- national call signs available for assign- AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 5, 303, 48 Stat., as ment when such call signs are required amended, 1066, 1068, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, by the rules pertaining to particular 303. classes of stations. When stations oper- § 2.301 Station identification require- ating in two or more classes are au- ment. thorized to the same licensee for the Each station using radio frequencies same location, the Commission may shall identify its transmissions accord- elect to assign a separate call sign to ing to the procedures prescribed by the each station in a different class. (In ad- rules governing the class of station to dition to the U.S. call sign allocations which it belongs with a view to the listed below, call sign blocks AAA elimination of harmful interference through AEZ and ALA through ALZ and the general enforcement of appli- have been assigned to the Department cable radio treaties, conventions, regu- of the Army; call sign block AFA lations, arrangements, and agreements through AKZ has been assigned to the in force, and the enforcement of the Department of the Air Force; and call Communications Act of 1934, as amend- sign block NAA through NZZ has been ed, and the Commission’s rules. assigned jointly to the Department of [34 FR 5104, Mar. 12, 1969] the Navy and the U.S. Coast. Guard.

Class of station Composition of call sign Call sign blocks

Coast (Class I) except for coast telephone in 3 letters ...... KAA through KZZ. Alaska. WAA through WZZ. Coast (Classes II and III) and maritime radio- 3 letters, 3 digits ...... KAA200 through KZZ999. determination. WAA200 through WZZ999. Coast telephone in Alaska ...... 3 letters, 2 digits.

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Class of station Composition of call sign Call sign blocks

3 letters, 3 digits (for stations assigned KAA20 through KZZ99. frequencies above 30 MHz). WAA20 through WZZ99. WZZ200 through WZZ999. Fixed ...... 3 letters, 2 digits ...... KAA20 through KZZ99. 3 letters, 3 digits (for stations assigned WAA20 through WZZ99. frequencies above 30 MHz). WAA200 through WZZ999. Marine receiver test ...... 3 letters, 3 digits (plus general geo- KAA200 through KZZ999. graphic location when required). WAA200 through WZZ999. Ship telegraph ...... 4 letters 1 ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Ship telephone ...... 2 letters, 4 digits, or 3 letters, 4 digits 1 WA2000 through WZ9999, through WZZ9999. Ship telegraph plus telephone ...... 4 letters ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Ship radar ...... Same as ship telephone and/or tele- WA2000 through WZ9999, through graph call sign, or, if ship has no WZZ9999. telephone or telegraph: 2 letters, 4 digits, or 3 letters, 4 digits. Ship survival craft ...... Call sign of the parent ship followed by KAAA20 through KZZZ99. 2 digits. WAAA20 through WZZZ99. Cable-repair ship marker buoy ...... Call sign of the parent ship followed by the letters ‘‘BT’’ and the identifying number of the buoy. Marine utility ...... 2 letters, 4 digits ...... KA2000 through KZ9999. Shipyard mobile ...... 2 letters, 4 digits ...... KA2000 through KZ9999. Aircraft telegraph ...... 5 letters ...... KAAAA through KZZZZ. WAAAA through WZZZZ. Aircraft telegraph and telephone ...... 5 letters 2 ...... KAAAA through KZZZZ. WAAAA through WZZZZ. Aircraft telephone ...... 5 letters 2 (whenever a call sign is as- KAAAA through KZZZZ. signed). WAAAA through WZZZZ. Aircraft survival craft ...... Whenever a call sign 2 is assigned, call sign of the parent aircraft followed by a single digit other than 0 or 1. Aeronautical ...... 3 letters, 1 digit 2 ...... KAA2 through KZZ9. WAA2 through WZZ9. Land mobile (base) ...... 3 letters, 3 digits ...... KAA200 through KZZ999. WAA200 through WZZ999 Land mobile (mobile telegraph) ...... 4 letters, 1 digit ...... KAAA2 through KZZZ9. WAAA2 through WZZZ9. Land mobile (mobile telephone) ...... 2 letters, 4 digits ...... KA2000 through KZ9999. WA2000 through WZ9999 Broadcasting (standard) ...... 4 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting (FM) ...... 4 letters (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting with suffix ‘‘FM’’ ...... 6 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA-FM through KZZZ-–FM. WAAA-FM through WZZZ-FM. Broadcasting (television) ...... 4 letters (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting with suffix ‘‘TV’’ ...... 6 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA-TV through KZZZ-TV. WAAA-TV through WZZ-TV. Television broadcast translator ...... 1 letter—output channel number—2 let- K02AA through K83ZZ. ters. W02AA through W83ZZ. Disaster station, except U.S. Government ..... 4 letters, 1 digit ...... KAAA2 through KZZZ9. WAAA2 through WZZZ9. Experimental (letter ‘‘X’’ follows the digit) ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 3 letters ...... KA2XAA through KZ9XZZ. WA2XAA through WZ9XZZ. Amateur (letter ‘‘X’’ may not follow digit) ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 1 letter 4 ...... K1A through K0Z. N1A through N0Z. W1A through W0Z. Amateur ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 2 letters 4 ...... K1AA through K0ZZ. N1AA through N0ZZ. W1AA through W0ZZ. Do ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 3 letters 4 ...... K1AAA through K0ZZZ. N1AAA through N0ZZZ. W1AAA through W0ZZZ. Do ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 1 letter 4 ...... AA1A through AI0Z. KA1A through KZ0Z. NA1A through NZ0Z. WA1A through WZ0Z.

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Class of station Composition of call sign Call sign blocks

Do ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 2 letters 4 ...... AA1AA through AL0ZZ. KA1AA through KZ0ZZ. NA1AA through NZ0ZZ. WA1AA through WZ0ZZ. Amateur (letter ‘‘X’’ may not follow digit) ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 3 letters 4 ...... AA1AAA through AL0ZZZ. KA1AAA through KZ0ZZZ. NA1AAA through NZ0ZZZ. WA1AAA through WZ0ZZZ. Standard frequency ...... WWV, WWVB through WWVI, WWVL, WWVS. Personal radio ...... 3 letters, 4 digits, or 4 letters, 4 digits. KAA0001 through KZZ9999, WAA0001 through WPZ9999, KAAA0001 through KZZZ9999. Personal radio, temporary permit ...... 3 letters, 5 digits ...... KAA00000 through KZZ99999. Personal radio in trust territories...... 1 letter, 4 digits ...... K0001 through K9999. Business radio temporary permit ...... 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus local telephone number. Part 90 temporary permit ...... 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus local telephone number. Part 90 conditional permit ...... 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus local telephone number. General Mobile Radio Service, temporary 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus business or residence tele- permit. phone number.

NOTE: The symbol 0 indicates the digit zero. 1 Ships with transmitter-equipped survival craft shall be assigned four letter call signs. 2 See § 2.303. 3 A 3 letter call sign now authorized for and in continuous use by a licensee of a standard broadcasting station may continue to be used by that station. The same exception applies also to frequency modulation and stations using 5 letter call signs consisting of 3 letters with the suffix ‘‘FM’’ or ‘‘TV’’. 4 Plus other identifying data as may be specified.

[34 FR 5104, Mar. 12, 1969, as amended at 54 FR 50239, Dec. 5, 1989]

EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER citations affecting § 2.302, see the List of CFR Sec- tions Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.

§ 2.303 Other forms of identification of flight identification number, selective stations. call number or signal, selective call identification number or signal, char- (a) The following table indicates acteristic signal, characteristic of forms of identification which may be emission or other clearly distin- used in lieu of call signs by the speci- guishing form of identification readily fied classes of stations. Such recog- recognized internationally. Reference nized means of identification may be should be made to the appropriate part one or more of the following: name of of the rules for complete information station, location of station, operating on identification procedures for each agency, official registration mark, service.

Class of station Identification, other than assigned call sign

Aircraft (U.S. registry) telephone ...... Registration number preceded by the type of the aircraft, or the radiotelephony designator of the aircraft operating agency followed by the flight identification number. Aircraft (foreign registry) telephone ...... Foreign registry identification consisting of five characters. This may be pre- ceded by the radiotelephony designator of the aircraft operating agency or it may be preceded by the type of the aircraft. Aeronautical ...... Name of the city, area, or airdrome served together with such additional identi- fication as may be required. Aircraft survival craft ...... Appropriate reference to parent aircraft, e.g., the air carrier parent aircraft flight number or identification, the aircraft registration number, the name of the air- craft manufacturer, the name of the aircraft owner, or any other pertinent in- formation. Ship telegraph ...... When an official call sign is not yet assigned: Complete name of the ship and name of licensee. On 156.65 MHz: Name of ship. Digital selective call. Ship telegraph ...... Digital selective call. Public coast (radiotelephone) and Limited The approximate geographic location in a format approved by the Commission. Coast (Radiotelephone). Coast station identification number. Public coast (radiotelegraph) ...... Coast station identification number. Fixed ...... Geographic location. When an approved method of superimposed identification is used, QTT DE (abbreviated name of company or station).

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Class of station Identification, other than assigned call sign

Fixed: Rural subscriber service ...... Assigned telephone number. Land mobile: Public safety, forestry conserva- Name of station licensee (in abbreviated form if practicable), or location of sta- tion, highway maintenance, local govern- tion, or name of city, area, or facility served. Individual stations may be identi- ment, shipyard, land transportation, and fied by additional digits following the more general identification. aviation services. Land mobile: Industrial service ...... Mobile unit cochannel with its base station: Unit identifier on file in the base sta- tion records. Mobile unit not cochannel with its base station: Unit identifier on file in the base station records and the assigned call sign of either the mobile or base station. Temporary base station: Unit designator in addition to base station identification. Land mobile: Domestic public and rural radio Special mobile unit designation assigned by licensee or by assigned telephone number. Land mobile: Railroad radio service ...... Name of railroad, train number, caboose number, engine number, or name of fixed wayside station or such other number or name as may be specified for use of railroad employees to identify a specific fixed point or mobile unit. A railroad’s abbreviated name or initial letters may be used where such are in general usage. Unit designators may be used in addition to the station identi- fication to identify an individual unit or transmitter of a base station. Land mobile: Broadcasting (remote pickup) .... Identification of associated broadcasting station. Broadcasting (Emergency Broadcast System) State and operational area identification. Broadcasting (aural STL and intercity relay) ... Call sign of the broadcasting station with which it is associated. Broadcasting (television auxiliary) ...... Call sign of the TV broadcasting station with which it is licensed as an auxiliary, or call sign of the TV broadcasting station whose signals are being relayed, or by network identification. Broadcasting (television booster)...... Retransmission of the call sign of the primary station. Disaster station ...... By radiotelephony: Name, location, or other designation of station when same as that of an associated station in some other service. Two or more separate units of a station operated at different locations are separately identified by the addition of a unit name, number, or other designation at the end of its au- thorized means of identification.

(b) Digital selective calls will be au- Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and thorized by the Commission and will be Emergency Communications formed by groups of numbers (0 through 9), however, the first digit § 2.401 Distress messages. must be other than 0, as follows: Each station licensee shall give abso- (1) Coast station identification num- lute priority to radiocommunications ber: 4 digits. or signals relating to ships or aircraft (2) Ship station selective call num- in distress; shall cease all sending on ber: 5 digits. frequencies which will interfere with (3) Predetermined group of ship sta- hearing a radiocommunication or sig- tions: 5 digits. nal of distress and except when en- (c) Ship stations operating under a gaged in answering or aiding the ship temporary operating authority shall or aircraft in distress, shall refrain identify by a call sign consisting of the from sending any letter ‘‘K’’ followed by the vessel’s Fed- radiocommunications or signals until eral or State registration number, or a there is assurance that no interference call sign consisting of the letters will be caused with the radiocommunications or signals relat- ‘‘KUS’’ followed by the vessel’s docu- ing thereto; and shall assist the ship or mentation number. However, if the ves- aircraft in distress, so far as possible, sel has no registration number or docu- by complying with its instructions. mentation number, the call sign shall consist of the name of the vessel and § 2.402 Control of distress traffic. the name of the licensee as they appear The control of distress traffic is the on the station application form. responsibility of the mobile station in [28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 40 distress or of the mobile station which, FR 57675, Dec. 11, 1975; 41 FR 44042, Oct. 6, by the application of the provisions of 1976; 42 FR 31008, June 17, 1977; 44 FR 62284, § 2.403, has sent the distress call. These Oct. 30, 1979] stations may, however, delegate the control of the distress traffic to an- other station.

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§ 2.403 Retransmission of distress mes- (b) That the emergency use of the sage. station shall be discontinued as soon as Any station which becomes aware substantially normal communication that a mobile station is in distress may facilities are again available, and transmit the distress message in the (c) That the Public Safety and Home- following cases: land Security Bureau of the Commis- (a) When the station in distress is not sion at Washington, D.C., shall be noti- itself in a position to transmit the fied immediately when such special use message. of the station is terminated: Provided (b) In the case of mobile stations, further, when the master or the person in (d) That in no event shall any station charge of the ship, aircraft, or other engage in emergency transmission on vehicles carrying the station which in- frequencies other than, or with power tervenes believes that further help is in excess of, that specified in the in- necessary. strument of authorization or as other- (c) In the case of other stations, when wise expressly provided by the Com- directed to do so by the station in con- mission, or by law: And provided fur- trol of distress traffic or when it has ther, reason to believe that a distress call (e) That any such emergency commu- which it has intercepted has not been nication undertaken under this section received by any station in a position to shall terminate upon order of the Com- render aid. mission.

§ 2.404 Resumption of operation after NOTE: Part 73 of this chapter contains pro- distress. visions governing emergency operation of No station having been notified to standard, FM, noncommercial educational cease operation shall resume operation FM, and television broadcast stations. Part on frequency or frequencies which may 97 of this chapter contains such provisions cause interference until notified by the for amateur stations. station issuing the original notice that [28 FR 13785, Dec. 18, 1963, as amended at 80 the station involved will not interfere FR 53749, Sept. 8, 2015] with distress traffic as it is then being routed or until the receipt of a general § 2.406 National defense; free service. notice that the need for handling dis- Any common carrier subject to the tress traffic no longer exists. Communications Act may render to any agency of the United States Gov- § 2.405 Operation during emergency. ernment free service in connection The licensee of any station (except with the preparation for the national amateur, standard broadcast, FM defense. Every such carrier rendering broadcast, noncommercial educational any such free service shall make and FM broadcast, or television broadcast) file, in duplicate, with the Commission, may, during a period of emergency in on or before the 31st day of July and on which normal communication facilities or before the 31st day of January in are disrupted as a result of hurricane, each year, reports covering the periods flood, earthquake, or similar disaster, of 6 months ending on the 30th day of utilize such station for emergency June and the 31st day of December, re- communication service in commu- spectively, next prior to said dates. nicating in a manner other than that specified in the instrument of author- These reports shall show the names of ization: Provided: the agencies to which free service was (a) That as soon as possible after the rendered pursuant to this rule, the gen- beginning of such emergency use, no- eral character of the communications tice be sent to the Public Safety and handled for each agency, and the Homeland Security Bureau of the Com- charges in dollars which would have ac- mission at Washington, D.C., stating crued to the carrier for such service the nature of the emergency and the rendered to each agency if charges for use to which the station is being put, all such communications had been col- and lected at the published tariff rates.

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§ 2.407 National defense; emergency (d) Any part or component thereof authorization. which in use emits radiofrequency en- The Federal Communications Com- ergy by radiation, conduction, or other mission may authorize the licensee of means. any radio station during a period of na- [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 54 tional emergency to operate its facili- FR 17711, Apr. 25, 1989] ties upon such frequencies, with such power and points of communication, § 2.803 Marketing of radio frequency and in such a manner beyond that spec- devices prior to equipment author- ization. ified in the station license as may be requested by the Army, Navy, or Air (a) Marketing, as used in this sec- Force. tion, includes sale or lease, or offering for sale or lease, including advertising Subparts F–G [Reserved] for sale or lease, or importation, ship- ment, or distribution for the purpose of selling or leasing or offering for sale or Subpart H—Prohibition Against lease. Eavesdropping (b) General rule. No person may mar- ket a radio frequency device unless: § 2.701 Prohibition against use of a (1) For devices subject to authoriza- radio device for eavesdropping. tion under certification, the device has (a) No person shall use, either di- been authorized in accordance with the rectly or indirectly, a device required rules in subpart J of this chapter and is to be licensed by section 301 of the properly identified and labeled as re- Communications Act of 1934, as amend- quired by § 2.925 and other relevant sec- ed, for the purpose of overhearing or tions in this chapter; or recording the private conversations of (2) For devices subject to authoriza- others unless such use is authorized by tion under Supplier’s Declaration of all of the parties engaging in the con- Conformity in accordance with the versation. rules in subpart J of this part, the de- (b) Paragraph (a) of this section shall vice complies with all applicable tech- not apply to operations of any law en- nical, labeling, identification and ad- forcement officers conducted under ministrative requirements; or lawful authority. (3) For devices that do not require a [31 FR 3400, Mar. 4, 1966] grant of equipment authorization under subpart J of this chapter but must comply with the specified tech- Subpart I—Marketing of Radio- nical standards prior to use, the device frequency Devices complies with all applicable, technical, labeling, identification and administra- SOURCE: 35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, unless tive requirements. otherwise noted. (c) Exceptions. The following mar- keting activities are permitted prior to § 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. equipment authorization: As used in this part, a radiofrequency (1) Activities conducted under mar- device is any device which in its oper- ket trials pursuant to subpart H of part ation is capable of emitting radio- 5 of this chapter or in accordance with frequency energy by radiation, conduc- a Spectrum Horizons experimental tion, or other means. Radiofrequency radio license issued pursuant to sub- devices include, but are not limited to: part I of part 5. (a) The various types of radio com- (2) Limited marketing is permitted, munication transmitting devices de- as described in the following text, for scribed throughout this chapter. devices that could be authorized under (b) The incidental, unintentional and the current rules; could be authorized intentional radiators defined in part 15 under waivers of such rules that are in of this chapter. effect at the time of marketing; or (c) The industrial, scientific, and could be authorized under rules that medical equipment described in part 18 have been adopted by the Commission of this chapter. but that have not yet become effective.

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These devices may not be operated un- termine whether to incorporate such less permitted by § 2.805. items in a finished product and (i) Conditional sales contracts (in- (2) Software developers to write soft- cluding agreements to produce new de- ware applications for use with the end vices manufactured in accordance with product. This kit is not a finished prod- designated specifications) are per- uct and when assembled may not be re- mitted between manufacturers and sold or otherwise marketed unless all wholesalers or retailers provided that required FCC equipment authorizations delivery is made contingent upon com- are first obtained. Operation is subject pliance with the applicable equipment to the condition that this product not authorization and technical require- cause harmful interference to licensed ments. radio stations and that this product ac- (ii) A radio frequency device that is cept harmful interference. Unless the in the conceptual, developmental, de- assembled kit is designed to operate sign or pre-production stage may be of- under part 15, part 18 or part 95 of this fered for sale solely to business, com- chapter, the operator of the kit must mercial, industrial, scientific or med- operate under the authority of an FCC ical users (but not an offer for sale to license holder or must secure an exper- other parties or to end users located in imental authorization under part 5 of a residential environment) if the pro- this chapter. spective buyer is advised in writing at (C) The kit is labeled with the fol- the time of the offer for sale that the lowing legend: For evaluation only; not equipment is subject to the FCC rules FCC approved for resale; and and that the equipment will comply (D) Any radiofrequency transmitter with the appropriate rules before deliv- employed as part of an evaluation kit ery to the buyer or to centers of dis- shall be designed to comply with all ap- tribution. plicable FCC technical rules, including (iii) (A) A radio frequency device may frequency use, spurious and out-of- be advertised or displayed, (e.g., at a band emission limits, and maximum trade show or exhibition) if accom- power or field strength ratings applica- panied by a conspicuous notice con- ble to final products that would employ taining this language: the components or circuitry to be eval- uated. This device has not been authorized as re- (d) Importation. The provisions of sub- quired by the rules of the Federal Commu- part K of this part continue to apply to nications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or imported radio frequency devices. sold or leased, until authorization is ob- [78 FR 25161, Apr. 29, 2013, as amended at 79 tained. FR 48691, Aug. 18, 2014; 80 FR 52414, Aug. 31, (B) If the device being displayed is a 2015; 82 FR 50825, Nov. 2, 2017; 84 FR 25689, June 4, 2019] prototype of a device that has been properly authorized and the prototype, § 2.805 Operation of radio frequency itself, is not authorized due to dif- devices prior to equipment author- ferences between the prototype and the ization. authorized device, this language may (a) General rule. A radio frequency de- be used instead: Prototype. Not for vice may not be operated prior to Sale. equipment authorization unless the (iv) An evaluation kit as defined in conditions set forth in paragraphs (b), § 2.1 may be sold provided that: (c), (d) or (e), of this section are meet. (A) Sales are limited to product de- Radio frequency devices operated velopers, software developers, and sys- under these provisions may not be mar- tem integrators; keted (as defined in § 2.803(a)) except as (B) The following notice is included provided elsewhere in this chapter. In with the kit: addition, the provisions of subpart K FCC NOTICE: This kit is designed to continue to apply to imported radio allow: frequency devices. (1) Product developers to evaluate (b) Operation of a radio frequency de- electronic components, circuitry, or vice prior to equipment authorization software associated with the kit to de- is permitted under the authority of an

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experimental radio service authoriza- ing Commission rules, waivers of such tion issued under part 5 of this chapter. rules that are in effect at the time of (c) Operation of a radio frequency de- operation, or rules that have been vice prior to equipment authorization adopted by the Commission but that is permitted for experimentation or have not yet become effective; and compliance testing of a device that is (i) Under the authority of a service fully contained within an anechoic license (only in the bands for which chamber or a Faraday cage. that service licensee holds a license) (d) For devices designed to operate provided that the licensee grants per- solely under parts 15, 18, or 95 of this mission and the licensee continues to chapter without a station license, oper- remain responsible for complying with ation of a radio frequency device prior all of the operating conditions and re- to equipment authorization is per- quirements associated with its license; mitted under the following conditions, or so long as devices are either rendered (ii) Under a grant of special tem- inoperable or retrieved at the conclu- porary authorization. sion of such operation: (2) The radio frequency device shall (1) The radio frequency device shall be operated at or below the maximum be operated in compliance with exist- level specified in the table in § 15.209(a) ing Commission rules, waivers of such of this chapter for at least one of these rules that are in effect at the time of purposes: operation, or rules that have been (i) Demonstrations at a trade show or adopted by the Commission but that an exhibition, provided a notice con- have not yet become effective; and taining the wording specified in (2) The radio frequency device shall § 2.803(c)(2)(iii) is displayed in a con- be operated for at least one of these spicuous location on, or immediately purposes: adjacent to, the device; or all prospec- (i) Demonstrations at a trade show or tive buyers at the trade show or exhi- an exhibition, provided a notice con- bition are advised in writing that the taining the wording specified in equipment is subject to the FCC rules § 2.803(c)(2)(iii) is displayed in a con- and that the equipment will comply spicuous location on, or immediately with the appropriate rules before deliv- adjacent to, the device; or all prospec- ery to the buyer or to centers of dis- tive buyers at the trade show or exhi- tribution; or bition are advised in writing that the (ii) Evaluation of performance and equipment is subject to the FCC rules determination of customer accept- and that the equipment will comply ability, during developmental, design, with the appropriate rules before deliv- or pre-production states. If the device ery to the buyer or to centers of dis- is not operated at the manufacturer’s tribution; or facilities, it must be labeled with the (ii) Evaluation of performance and wording specified in § 2.803(c)(2)(iii), determination of customer accept- and in the case of an evaluation kit, ability, during developmental, design, the wording specified in or pre-production states. If the device § 2.803(c)(2)(iv)(C). is not operated at the manufacturer’s [78 FR 25162, Apr. 29, 2013, as amended at 79 facilities, it must be labeled with the FR 48691, Aug. 18, 2014] wording specified in § 2.803(c)(2)(iii), and in the case of an evaluation kit, § 2.807 Statutory exceptions. the wording specified in As provided by Section 302(c) of the § 2.803(c)(2)(iv)(C). Communications Act of 1934, as amend- (e) Operation of a radio frequency de- ed, § 2.803 shall not be applicable to: vice prior to equipment authorization (a) Carriers transporting radio- is permitted under either paragraph frequency devices without trading in (e)(1) or (e)(2) of this section so long as them. devices are either rendered inoperable (b) Radiofrequency devices manufac- or retrieved at the conclusion of such tured solely for export. operation: (c) The manufacture, assembly, or in- (1) The radio frequency device shall stallation of radiofrequency devices for be operated in compliance with exist- its own use by a public utility engaged

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in providing electric service: Provided, ceived a grant of certification in ac- however, That no such device shall be cordance with subpart J of this part operated if it causes harmful inter- and other relevant parts of this chap- ference to radio communications. ter. These amplifiers shall comply with (d) Radiofrequency devices for use by the following: the Government of the United States (1) The external radio frequency or any agency thereof: Provided, how- power amplifier shall not be capable of ever, That this exception shall not be amplification in the frequency band 26– applicable to any device after it has 28 MHz. been disposed of by such Government (2) The amplifier shall not be capable or agency. of easy modification to permit its use as an amplifier in the frequency band [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 62 26–28 MHz. FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] (3) No more than 10 external radio § 2.811 Transmitters operated under frequency power amplifiers may be part 73 of this chapter. constructed for evaluation purposes in preparation for the submission of an Section 2.803(a) through (c) shall not application for a grant of certification. be applicable to a transmitter operated (4) If the external radio frequency in any of the Radio Broadcast Services power amplifier is intended for oper- regulated under part 73 of this chapter, ation in the Amateur Radio Service provided the conditions set out in part under part 97 of this chapter, the re- 73 of this chapter for the acceptability quirements of §§ 97.315 and 97.317 of this of such transmitter for use under li- chapter shall be met. censing are met. [40 FR 1246, Jan. 7, 1975; 40 FR 6474, Feb. 12, [78 FR 25162, Apr. 29, 2013] 1975, as amended at 43 FR 12687, Mar. 27, 1978; 43 FR 33725, Aug. 1, 1978; 46 FR 18981, Mar. 27, § 2.813 Transmitters operated in the 1981; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 71 FR 66461, Instructional Television Fixed Serv- Nov. 15, 2006] ice. Section 2.803 (a) through (d) shall not Subpart J—Equipment be applicable to a transmitter operated in the Instructional Television Fixed Authorization Procedures Service regulated under part 74 of this chapter, provided the conditions in SOURCE: 39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, unless § 74.952 of this chapter for the accept- otherwise noted. ability of such transmitter for licens- GENERAL PROVISIONS ing are met. [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] § 2.901 Basis and purpose. (a) In order to carry out its respon- § 2.815 External radio frequency sibilities under the Communications power amplifiers. Act and the various treaties and inter- (a) As used in this part, an external national regulations, and in order to radio frequency power amplifier is any promote efficient use of the radio spec- device which, (1) when used in conjunc- trum, the Commission has developed tion with a radio transmitter as a sig- technical standards for radio frequency nal source is capable of amplification equipment and parts or components of that signal, and (2) is not an integral thereof. The technical standards appli- part of a radio transmitter as manufac- cable to individual types of equipment tured. are found in that part of the rules gov- (b) No person shall manufacture, sell erning the service wherein the equip- or lease, offer for sale or lease (includ- ment is to be operated. In addition to ing advertising for sale or lease) or im- the technical standards provided, the port, ship or distribute for the purpose rules governing the service may re- of selling or leasing or offering for sale quire that such equipment be author- or lease, any external radio frequency ized under Supplier’s Declaration of power amplifier capable of operation Conformity or receive a grant of cer- on any frequency or frequencies below tification from a Telecommunication 144 MHz unless the amplifier has re- Certification Body.

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(b) Sections 2.906 through 2.1077 de- § 2.908 Identical defined. scribe the procedure for a Supplier’s As used in this subpart, the term Declaration of Conformity and the pro- identical means identical within the cedures to be followed in obtaining cer- variation that can be expected to arise tification and the conditions attendant as a result of quantity production tech- to such a grant. niques. [82 FR 50825, Nov. 2, 2017] (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) § 2.906 Supplier’s Declaration of Con- [46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981] formity. (a) Supplier’s Declaration of Con- § 2.909 Responsible party. formity (SDoC) is a procedure where (a) In the case of equipment that re- the responsible party, as defined in quires the issuance of a grant of certifi- § 2.909, makes measurements or com- cation, the party to whom that grant pletes other procedures found accept- of certification is issued is responsible able to the Commission to ensure that for the compliance of the equipment the equipment complies with the ap- with the applicable standards. If the propriate technical standards. Sub- radio frequency equipment is modified mittal to the Commission of a sample by any party other than the grantee unit or representative data dem- and that party is not working under onstrating compliance is not required the authorization of the grantee pursu- unless specifically requested pursuant ant to § 2.929(b), the party performing to § 2.945. the modification is responsible for compliance of the product with the ap- (b) Supplier’s Declaration of Con- plicable administrative and technical formity is applicable to all items sub- provisions in this chapter. sequently marketed by the manufac- (b) For equipment subject to Sup- turer, importer, or the responsible plier’s Declaration of Conformity the party that are identical, as defined in party responsible for the compliance of § 2.908, to the sample tested and found the equipment with the applicable acceptable by the manufacturer. standards, who must be located in the (c) The responsible party may, if it United States (see § 2.1077), is set forth desires, apply for Certification of a de- as follows: vice subject to the Supplier’s Declara- (1) The manufacturer or, if the equip- tion of Conformity. In such cases, all ment is assembled from individual rules governing certification will apply component parts and the resulting sys- to that device. tem is subject to authorization under Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, [82 FR 50825, Nov. 2, 2017] the assembler. (2) If the equipment by itself, or, a § 2.907 Certification. system is assembled from individual (a) Certification is an equipment au- parts and the resulting system is sub- thorization approved by the Commis- ject to Supplier’s Declaration of Con- sion or issued by a Telecommunication formity and that equipment or system Certification Body (TCB) and author- is imported, the importer. ized under the authority of the Com- (3) Retailers or original equipment mission, based on representations and manufacturers may enter into an test data submitted by the applicant. agreement with the responsible party (b) Certification attaches to all units designated in paragraph (b)(1) or (b)(2) subsequently marketed by the grantee of this section to assume the respon- which are identical (see § 2.908) to the sibilities to ensure compliance of equipment and become the new respon- sample tested except for permissive sible party. changes or other variations authorized (4) If the radio frequency equipment by the Commission pursuant to § 2.1043. is modified by any party not working [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 under the authority of the responsible FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974; 63 FR 36597, July 7, party, the party performing the modi- 1998; 80 FR 33439, June 12, 2015] fications, if located within the U.S., or

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the importer, if the equipment is im- 3, rue de Varembe, CH–1211 Geneva 20, ported subsequent to the modifica- Switzerland, Email: [email protected], tions, becomes the new responsible www.iec.ch. party. (1) CISPR 16–1–4:2010–04: ‘‘Specifica- (c) If the end product or equipment is tion for radio disturbance and immu- subject to both certification and Sup- nity measuring apparatus and meth- plier’s Declaration of Conformity (i.e., ods—Part 1–4: Radio disturbance and composite system), all the require- immunity measuring apparatus—An- ments of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this tennas and test sites for radiated dis- section apply. turbance measurements’’, Edition 3.0, (d) If, because of modifications per- 2010–04, IBR approved for §§ 2.948(d) and formed subsequent to authorization, a 2.950(f). new party becomes responsible for en- (2) [Reserved] suring that a product complies with (c) Institute of Electrical and Elec- the technical standards and the new tronic Engineers (IEEE), 3916 Ranchero party does not obtain a new equipment Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 1–800–699– authorization, the equipment shall be 9277, http://www.techstreet.com/ieee; labeled, following the specifications in (IEEE publications can also be pur- § 2.925(d), with the following: ‘‘This chased from the American National product has been modified by [insert Standards Institute (ANSI) through its name, address and telephone number or NSSN operation (www.nssn.org), at internet contact information of the Customer Service, American National party performing the modifications].’’ Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd (e) In the case of transfer of control Street, New York, NY 10036, telephone of equipment, as in the case of sale or (212) 642–4900.) merger of the responsible party, the (1) ANSI C63.4–2014: ‘‘American Na- new entity shall bear the responsibility tional Standard for Methods of Meas- of continued compliance of the equip- urement of Radio-Noise Emissions ment. from Low-Voltage Electrical and Elec- [82 FR 50825, Nov. 2, 2017] tronic Equipment in the Range of 9 kHz to 40 GHz,’’ ANSI approved June § 2.910 Incorporation by reference. 13, 2014, IBR approved for § 2.950(h) and: (a) The materials listed in this sec- (i) Sections 5.4.4 through 5.5, IBR ap- tion are incorporated by reference in proved for §§ 2.948(d) and 2.950(f); this part. These incorporations by ref- (ii) [Reserved] erence were approved by the Director (2) ANSI C63.10–2013, ‘‘American Na- of the Federal Register in accordance tional Standard of Procedures for Com- with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. pliance Testing of Unlicensed Wireless These materials are incorporated as Devices,’’ ANSI approved June 27, 2013, they exist on the date of the approval, IBR approved for § 2.950(g). and notice of any change in these ma- (3) ANSI C63.26–2015, ‘‘American Na- terials will be published in the FED- tional Standard of Procedures for Com- ERAL REGISTER. All approved material pliance Testing of Transmitters Used is available for inspection at the Fed- in Licensed Radio Services,’’ ANSI ap- eral Communications Commission, 445 proved December 11, 2015, IBR approved 12th St. SW., Reference Information for § 2.1041(b). Center, Room CY–A257, Washington, (d) International Organization for DC 20554, (202) 418–0270 and is available Standardization (ISO), 1, ch. De la from the sources below. It is also avail- Voie-Creuse, CP 56, CH–1211, Geneva 20, able for inspection at the National Ar- Switzerland; www.iso.org ; Tel.: + 41 22 chives and Records Administration 749 01 11; Fax: + 41 22 733 34 30; email: (NARA). For information on the avail- [email protected]. (ISO publications can ability of this material at NARA, call also be purchased from the American (202) 741–6030, or go to: http:// National Standards Institute (ANSI) www.archives.gov/federallregister/ through its NSSN operation codeloflfederallregulations/ (www.nssn.org), at Customer Service, ibrllocations.html. American National Standards Insti- (b) International Electrotechnical tute, 25 West 43rd Street, New York, Commission (IEC), IEC Central Office, NY 10036, telephone (212) 642–4900.)

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(1) ISO/IEC 17011:2004(E), ‘‘Conformity as specified in this subpart and in those assessment—General requirements for sections of rules under which the accreditation bodies accrediting con- equipment is to be operated. formity assessment bodies,’’ First Edi- (d) The applicant shall provide to the tion, 2004–09–01, IBR approved for TCB all information that the TCB re- §§ 2.948(e), 2.949(b), 2.950(c) and (d), and quests to process the equipment au- 2.960(c). thorization request and to submit the (2) ISO/IEC 17025:2005(E), ‘‘General re- application form prescribed by the quirements for the competence of test- Commission and all exhibits required ing and calibration laboratories,’’ Sec- with this form. tion Edition, 2005–05–15, IBR approved (1) The applicant shall provide a writ- for §§ 2.948(e), 2.949(b), 2.962(c) and (d). (3) ISO/IEC 17065:2012(E), ‘‘Conformity ten and signed certification to the TCB assessment—Requirements for bodies that all statements it makes in its re- certifying products, processes and serv- quest for equipment authorization are ices,’’ First Edition, 2012–09–15, IBR ap- true and correct to the best of its proved for §§ 2.950(b), 2.960(b), 2.962(b), knowledge and belief. (c), (d), (f), and (g). (2) The applicant shall provide a writ- (4) ISO/IEC Guide 58:1993(E), ‘‘Cali- ten and signed certification to the TCB bration and testing laboratory accredi- that the applicant complies with the tation systems—General requirements requirements in § 1.2002 of this chapter for operation and recognition’’, First concerning the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of Edition 1993, IBR approved for § 2.950(d). 1988. (5) ISO/IEC Guide 61:1996(E), ‘‘General (3) Each request for equipment au- requirements for assessment and ac- thorization submitted to a TCB, in- creditation of certification/registration cluding amendments thereto, and re- bodies’’, First Edition 1996, IBR ap- lated statements of fact and authoriza- proved for § 2.950(c). tions required by the Commission, (6) ISO/IEC Guide 65:1996(E), ‘‘General shall be signed by the applicant if the requirements for bodies operating prod- applicant is an individual; by one of uct certification systems,’’ First Edi- tion 1996, IBR approved for § 2.950(b). the partners if the applicant is a part- nership; by an officer, if the applicant [80 FR 33439, June 12, 2015, as amended at 82 is a corporation; or by a member who is FR 50826, Nov. 2, 2017] an officer, if the applicant is an unin- APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR corporated association: Provided, how- EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATIONS ever, that the application may be signed by the applicant’s authorized § 2.911 Application requirements. representative who shall indicate his (a) All requests for equipment au- title, such as plant manager, project thorization shall be submitted in writ- engineer, etc. ing to a Telecommunication Certifi- (4) Information on the Commission’s cation Body (TCB) in a manner pre- equipment authorization requirements scribed by the TCB. can be obtained from the Internet at (b) A TCB shall submit an electronic https://www.fcc.gov/eas. copy of each equipment authorization (e) Technical test data submitted to application to the Commission pursu- the TCB and to the Commission shall ant to § 2.962(f)(6) on a form prescribed be signed by the person who performed by the Commission at https:// or supervised the tests. The person www.fcc.gov/eas. signing the test data shall attest to the (c) Each application that a TCB sub- accuracy of such data. The Commission mits to the Commission shall be ac- or TCB may require the person signing companied by all information required the test data to submit a statement by this subpart and by those parts of showing that they are qualified to the rules governing operation of the equipment, the applicant’s certifi- make or supervise the required meas- cations required by paragraphs (d)(1) urements. and (2) of this section, and by requisite test data, diagrams, photographs, etc.,

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(f) Signed, as used in this section, (c) If an applicant is requested to file means an original handwritten signa- additional documents or information ture; however, the Office of Engineer- and fails to submit the requested mate- ing and Technology may allow signa- rial within the specified time period, ture by any symbol executed or adopt- the application may be dismissed. ed by the applicant or TCB with the in- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 62 tent that such symbol be a signature, FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 80 FR 33441, June 12, including symbols formed by com- 2015] puter-generated electronic impulses. [80 FR 33440, June 12, 2015] § 2.919 Denial of application. If the Commission is unable to make § 2.915 Grant of application. the findings specified in § 2.915(a), it (a) A Commission recognized TCB will deny the application. Notification will grant an application for certifi- to the applicant will include a state- cation if it finds from an examination ment of the reasons for the denial. of the application and supporting data, or other matter which it may officially § 2.921 Hearing on application. notice, that: Whenever it is determined that an (1) The equipment is capable of com- application for equipment authoriza- plying with pertinent technical stand- tion presents substantial factual ques- ards of the rule part(s) under which it tions relating to the qualifications of is to be operated; and, the applicant or the equipment (or the (2) A grant of the application would effects of the use thereof), the Commis- serve the public interest, convenience sion may designate the application for and necessity. hearing. A hearing on an application (b) Grants will be made in writing for an equipment authorization shall showing the effective date of the grant be conducted in the same manner as a and any special condition(s) attaching hearing on a radio station application to the grant. as set out in subpart B of part 1 of this (c) Certification shall not attach to chapter. any equipment, nor shall any equip- ment authorization be deemed effec- § 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; tive, until the application has been application for review. granted. Persons aggrieved by virtue of an (d) Grants will be from the date of equipment authorization action may publication on the Commission Web file with the Commission a petition for site and shall show any special condi- reconsideration or an application for tion(s) attaching to the grant. The offi- review. Rules governing the filing of cial copy of the grant shall be main- petitions for reconsideration and appli- tained on the Commission Web site. cations for review are set forth in (e) The grant shall identify the ap- §§ 1.106 and 1.115, respectively, of this proving TCB and the Commission as chapter. the issuing authority. (f) In cases of a dispute the Commis- § 2.924 Marketing of electrically iden- sion will be the final arbiter. tical equipment having multiple trade names and models or type [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 numbers under the same FCC Iden- FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, tifier. 1997; 63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998; 80 FR 33440, June 12, 2015] The grantee of an equipment author- ization may market devices having dif- § 2.917 Dismissal of application. ferent model/type numbers or trade (a) An application which is not in ac- names without additional authoriza- cordance with the provisions of this tion, provided that such devices are subpart may be dismissed. electrically identical and the equip- (b) Any application, upon written re- ment bears an FCC Identifier validated quest signed by the applicant or his at- by a grant of certification. A device torney, may be dismissed prior to a de- will be considered to be electrically termination granting or denying the identical if no changes are made to the authorization requested. authorized device, or if the changes

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made to the device would be treated as (2) Where terminal equipment subject class I permissive changes within the to part 68 of this chapter, and a radio- scope of § 2.1043(b)(1). Changes to the frequency device subject to equipment model number or trade name by any- authorization requirements are assem- one other than the grantee, or under bled in a common enclosure, the device the authorization of the grantee, shall shall be labeled in accordance with the be performed following the procedures Hearing Aid Compatibility-related re- in § 2.933. quirements in part 68 of this chapter and the requirements published by the [80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015] Administrative Council for Terminal § 2.925 Identification of equipment. Attachments, and shall also display the FCC Identifier in the format speci- (a) Each equipment covered in an ap- fied in paragraph (a) of this section. plication for equipment authorization (3) For a transceiver, the receiver shall bear a label listing the following: portion of which is subject to Sup- (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the plier’s Declaration of Conformity pur- two elements in the exact order speci- suant to § 15.101 of this chapter, and the fied in § 2.926. The FCC Identifier shall transmitter portion is subject to cer- be preceded by the term FCC ID in cap- tification, the FCC Identifier required ital letters on a single line, and shall for the transmitter portion shall be be of a type size large enough to be leg- preceded by the term FCC ID. ible without the aid of magnification. (c) [Reserved] (2) Any other statements or labeling (d) In order to validate the grant of requirements imposed by the rules gov- equipment authorization, the name- erning the operation of the specific plate or label shall be permanently af- class of equipment, except that such fixed to the equipment and shall be statement(s) of compliance may appear readily visible to the purchaser at the on a separate label at the option of the time of purchase. applicant/grantee. (1) As used here, permanently affixed (3) The information required may be means that the required nameplate provided electronically pursuant to data is etched, engraved, stamped, in- § 2.935. delibly printed, or otherwise perma- (b) Any device subject to more than nently marked on a permanently at- one equipment authorization procedure tached part of the equipment enclo- may be assigned a single FCC Identi- sure. Alternatively, the required infor- fier. However, a single FCC Identifier is mation may be permanently marked on required to be assigned to any device a nameplate of metal, plastic, or other consisting of two or more sections as- material fastened to the equipment en- sembled in a common enclosure, on a closure by welding, riveting, etc., or common chassis or circuit board, and with a permanent adhesive. Such a with common frequency controlling nameplate must be able to last the ex- circuits. Devices to which a single FCC pected lifetime of the equipment in the Identifier has been assigned shall be environment in which the equipment identified pursuant to paragraph (a) of will be operated and must not be read- this section. ily detachable. (1) Separate FCC Identifiers may be (2) As used here, readily visible means assigned to a device consisting of two that the nameplate or nameplate data or more sections assembled in a com- must be visible from the outside of the mon enclosure, but constructed on sep- equipment enclosure. It is preferable arate sub-units or circuit boards with that it be visible at all times during independent frequency controlling cir- normal installation or use, but this is cuits. The FCC Identifier assigned to not a prerequisite for grant of equip- any transmitter section shall be pre- ment authorization. ceded by the term TX FCC ID, the FCC (e) A software defined radio may be Identifier assigned to any receiver sec- equipped with a means such as a user tion shall be preceded by the term RX display screen to display the FCC iden- FCC ID and the identifier assigned to tification number normally contained any remaining section(s) shall be pre- in the nameplate or label. The informa- ceded by the term FCC ID. tion must be readily accessible, and the

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user manual must describe how to ac- quired by § 1.1103 of this chapter must cess the electronic display. be submitted and validated within 30 (f) The FCC Identifier including the days of the issuance of the grantee term ‘‘FCC ID’’ shall be in a size of code, or the code will be removed from type large enough to be readily legible, the Commission’s records and a new consistent with the dimensions of the grantee code will have to be obtained. equipment and its label. However, the (1) After assignment of a grantee type size for the FCC Identifier is not code each grantee will continue to use required to be larger than eight-point. the same grantee code for subsequent If a device is so small that it is imprac- equipment authorization applications. tical to label it with the FCC Identifier In the event the grantee name is in a font that is four-point or larger, changed or ownership is transferred, and the device does not have a display the circumstances shall be reported to that can show electronic labeling, then the Commission so that a new grantee the FCC Identifier shall be placed in code can be assigned, if appropriate. the user manual and must also either See § 2.929(c) and (d) for additional in- be placed on the device packaging or formation. on a removable label attached to the In the event the grantee name is device. changed or ownership is transferred, NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (f): As an example, a the circumstances shall be reported to device intended to be implanted within the the Commission so that a new grantee body of a test animal or person would prob- code can be assigned, if appropriate. ably require an alternate method of identi- See §§ 2.934 and 2.935 for additional in- fication. formation. [44 FR 17177, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 44 (2) [Reserved] FR 55574, Sept. 27, 1979; 46 FR 21013, Apr. 8, (d) The equipment product code as- 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, 1987; 54 FR 1698, signed by the grantee shall consist of a Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 66 FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 77 FR 43536, July 25, 2012; series of Arabic numerals, capital let- 80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015; 82 FR 50826, Nov. 2, ters or a combination thereof, and may 2017] include the dash or hyphen (-). The total of Arabic numerals, capital let- § 2.926 FCC identifier. ters and dashes or hyphens shall not (a) A grant of certification will list exceed 14 and shall be one which has the validated FCC Identifier consisting not been previously used in conjunc- of the grantee code assigned by the tion with: FCC pursuant to paragraph (b) of this (1) The same grantee code, or section, and the equipment product (2) An application denied pursuant to code assigned by the grantee pursuant § 2.919 of this chapter. to paragraph (c) of this section. See (e) No FCC Identifier may be used on § 2.925. equipment to be marketed unless that (b) The grantee code assigned pursu- specific identifier has been validated ant to paragraph (c) of this section is by a grant of equipment certification. assigned permanently to applicants/ This shall not prohibit placement of an grantees and is valid only for the party FCC identifier on a transceiver which specified as the applicant/grantee in includes a receiver subject to Suppliers the code assignment(s). Declaration of Conformity pursuant to (c) A grantee code may consist of Ar- § 15.101 of this chapter, provided that abic numerals, capital letters, or other the transmitter portion of such trans- characters. The format for this code ceiver is covered by a valid grant of will be specified by the Commission’s certification. The FCC Identifier is Office of Engineering and Technology. uniquely assigned to the grantee and A prospective grantee or its authorized may not be placed on the equipment representative may receive a grantee without authorization by the grantee. code electronically via the Internet at See § 2.803 for conditions applicable to http://www.fcc.gov/eas. The code may be the display at trade shows of equip- obtained at any time prior to sub- ment which has not been granted mittal of the application for equipment equipment authorization where such authorization. However, the fee re- grant is required prior to marketing.

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Labeling of such equipment may in- ture the equipment covered by the clude model or type numbers, but shall grant of the equipment authorization not include a purported FCC Identifier. provided: [44 FR 17179, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 46 (1) The equipment manufactured by FR 21014, Apr. 8, 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, such second party bears the FCC Iden- 1987; 54 FR 1698, Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10471, tifier as is set out in the grant of the Mar. 7, 1997; 69 FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004; 77 FR equipment authorization. 43536, July 25, 2012; 80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015; 82 FR 50826, Nov. 2, 2017] NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(1): Any change in the FCC Identifier desired as a result of such CONDITIONS ATTENDANT TO AN production or marketing agreement will re- quire the filing of a new application for an EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION equipment authorization as specified in § 2.927 Limitations on grants. § 2.933. (a) A grant of certification is valid (2) The grantee of the equipment au- only when the device is labeled in ac- thorization shall continue to be respon- cordance with § 2.925 and remains effec- sible to the Commission for the equip- tive until set aside, revoked or with- ment produced pursuant to such an drawn, rescinded, surrendered, or a ter- agreement. mination date is otherwise established (c) Whenever there is a change in the by the Commission. name and/or address of the grantee of (b) A grant of certification recognizes certification, notice of such change(s) the determination that the equipment shall be submitted to the Commission has been shown to be capable of com- via the Internet at https://apps.fcc.gov/ pliance with the applicable technical eas within 30 days after the grantee standards if no unauthorized change is starts using the new name and/or ad- made in the equipment and if the dress. equipment is properly maintained and (d) In the case of transactions affect- operated. The issuance of a grant of ing the grantee, such as a transfer of equipment certification shall not be control or sale to another company, construed as a finding with respect to mergers, or transfer of manufacturing matters not encompassed by the Com- rights, notice must be given to the mission’s rules, especially with respect Commission via the Internet at https:// to compliance with 18 U.S.C. 2512. apps.fcc.gov/eas within 60 days after the (c) No person shall, in any adver- consummation of the transaction. De- tising matter, brochure, etc., use or pending on the circumstances in each make reference to an equipment au- case, the Commission may require new thorization in a deceptive or mis- applications for certification. In reach- leading manner or convey the impres- ing a decision the Commission will sion that such certification reflects consider whether the acquiring party more than a Commission-authorized can adequately ensure and accept re- determination that the device or prod- sponsibility for continued compliance uct has been shown to be capable of with the regulations. In general, new compliance with the applicable tech- applications for each device will not be nical standards of the Commission’s required. A single application for cer- rules. tification may be filed covering all the affected equipment. [80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015, as amended at 82 FR 50826, Nov. 2, 2017] [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004; 80 FR 33441, June 12, § 2.929 Changes in name, address, own- 2015] ership or control of grantee. (a) An equipment authorization may § 2.931 Responsibilities. not be assigned, exchanged or in any (a) The responsible party warrants other way transferred to a second that each unit of equipment marketed party, except as provided in this sec- under its grant of certification and tion. bearing the identification specified in (b) The grantee of an equipment au- the grant will conform to the unit that thorization may license or otherwise was measured and that the data (design authorize a second party to manufac- and rated operational characteristics)

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filed with the application for certifi- (d) All requests for permissive cation continues to be representative changes must be accompanied by the of the equipment being produced under anti-drug abuse certification required such grant within the variation that under § 1.2002 of this chapter. can be expected due to quantity pro- duction and testing on a statistical [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998, as amended at 66 basis. FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005; 80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015] (b)–(c) [Reserved] (d) In determining compliance for de- § 2.933 Change in identification of vices subject to Supplier’s Declaration equipment. of Conformity, the responsible party warrants that each unit of equipment (a) A new application for certifi- marketed under Supplier’s Declaration cation shall be filed whenever there is of Conformity will be identical to the a change in the FCC Identifier for the unit tested and found acceptable with equipment with or without a change in the standards and that the records design, circuitry or construction. How- maintained by the responsible party ever, a change in the model/type num- continue to reflect the equipment ber or trade name performed in accord- being produced under such Supplier’s ance with the provisions in § 2.924 of Declaration of Conformity within the this chapter is not considered to be a variation that can be expected due to change in identification and does not quantity production and testing on a require additional authorization. statistical basis. (b) An application filed pursuant to (e) For equipment subject to Sup- paragraph (a) of this section where no plier’s Declaration of Conformity, the change in design, circuitry or construc- responsible party must reevaluate the tion is involved, need not be accom- equipment if any modification or panied by a resubmission of equipment change adversely affects the emanation or measurement or test data custom- characteristics of the modified equip- arily required with a new application, ment. The responsible party bears re- unless specifically requested. In lieu sponsibility for continued compliance thereof, the applicant shall attach a of subsequently produced equipment. statement setting out: [82 FR 50826, Nov. 2, 2017] (1) The original identification used on the equipment prior to the change § 2.932 Modification of equipment. in identification. (a) A new application for an equip- (2) The date of the original grant of ment authorization shall be filed when- the equipment authorization. ever there is a change in the design, (3) How the equipment bearing the circuitry or construction of an equip- modified identification differs from the ment or device for which an equipment original equipment. authorization has been issued, except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (4) Whether the original test results (d) of this section. continue to be representative of and (b) Permissive changes may be made applicable to the equipment bearing in certificated equipment, and equip- the changed identification. ment that was authorized under the (5) The photographs required by former type acceptance procedure, pur- § 2.1033(b)(7) or (c)(12) showing the exte- suant to § 2.1043. rior appearance of the equipment, in- (c) Permissive changes may be made cluding the operating controls avail- in equipment that was authorized able to the user and the identification under the former notification proce- label. Photographs of the construction, dure without submittal of information the component placement on the chas- to the Commission, unless the equip- sis, and the chassis assembly are not ment is currently subject to authoriza- required to be submitted unless specifi- tion under the certification procedure. cally requested. However, the grantee shall submit in- (c) If the change in the FCC Identifier formation documenting continued also involves a change in design or cir- compliance with the pertinent require- cuitry which falls outside the purview ments upon request. of a permissive change described in

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§ 2.1043, a complete application shall be sible party and must be secured in such filed pursuant to § 2.911. a manner that third-parties cannot modify it. [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998, as amended at 80 FR 33441, June 12, 2015] (f) Devices displaying their FCC Iden- tifier, warning statements, or other in- § 2.935 Electronic labeling of radio- formation electronically must also be frequency devices. labeled, either on the device or its (a) Any radiofrequency device packaging, with the FCC Identifier or equipped with an integrated electronic other information (such as a model display screen, or a radiofrequency de- number and identification of a Web vice without an integrated screen that page that hosts the relevant regulatory can only operate in conjunction with a information) that permits the devices device that has an electronic display to be identified at the time of importa- screen, may display on the electronic tion, marketing, and sales as com- display the FCC Identifier, any warn- plying with the FCC’s equipment au- ing statements, or other information thorization requirements. Devices can that the Commission’s rules would oth- be labeled with a stick-on label, print- erwise require to be shown on a phys- ing on the packaging, a label on a pro- ical label attached to the device. tective bag, or by similar means. Any (b) Devices displaying their FCC removable label shall be of a type in- Identifier, warning statements, or tended to survive normal shipping and other information electronically must handling and must only be removed by make this information readily acces- the customer after purchase. sible on the electronic display. Users [82 FR 50827, Nov. 2, 2017] must be provided with prominent in- structions on how to access the infor- § 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design mation in the operating instructions, change. inserts in packaging material, or other When a complaint is filed with the easily accessible format at the time of Commission concerning the failure of purchase. The access instructions may equipment subject to this chapter to also be provided via the product-re- comply with pertinent requirements of lated Web site, if such a Web site ex- the Commission’s rules, and the Com- ists; the packaging material must pro- mission determines that the complaint vide specific instructions on how to lo- is justified and arises out of an equip- cate the Web site information, and a ment fault attributable to the respon- copy of these instructions must be in- sible party, the Commission may re- cluded in the application for equipment quire the responsible party to inves- certification. tigate such complaint and report the (c) Devices displaying their FCC results of such investigation to the Identifier, warning statements, or Commission. The report shall also indi- other information electronically must cate what action if any has been taken permit access to the information with- or is proposed to be taken by the re- out requiring special codes, accessories sponsible party to correct the defect, or permissions and the access to this both in terms of future production and information must not require more with reference to articles in the posses- than three steps from the device set- sion of users, sellers and distributors. ting menu. The number of steps does not include those steps for use of [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] screen locks, passcodes or similar secu- rity protection designed to control § 2.938 Retention of records. overall device access. (a) For equipment subject to the (d) The electronically displayed FCC equipment authorization procedures in Identifier, warning statements, or this part, the responsible party shall other information must be displayed maintain the records listed as follows: electronically in a manner that is (1) A record of the original design clearly legible without the aid of mag- drawings and specifications and all nification; changes that have been made that may (e) The necessary label information affect compliance with the standards must be programmed by the respon- and the requirements of § 2.931.

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(2) A record of the procedures used (10) Contain, on the test report, the for production inspection and testing signature of the individual responsible to ensure conformance with the stand- for testing the product along with the ards and the requirements of § 2.931. name and signature of an official of the (3) A record of the test results that responsible party, as designated in demonstrate compliance with the ap- § 2.909; and propriate regulations in this chapter. (11) A copy of the compliance infor- (b) For equipment subject to Sup- mation, as described in § 2.1077, re- plier’s Declaration of Conformity, the quired to be provided with the equip- responsible party shall, in addition to ment. the requirements in paragraph (a) of (c) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, maintain a record of the this section shall also apply to a manu- measurements made on an appropriate facturer of equipment produced under test site that demonstrates compliance an agreement with the original respon- with the applicable regulations in this sible party. The retention of the chapter. The record shall: records by the manufacturer under (1) Indicate the actual date all test- these circumstances shall satisfy the ing was performed; grantee’s responsibility under para- (2) State the name of the test labora- graph (a) of this section. tory, company, or individual per- (d) For equipment subject to more forming the testing. The Commission than one equipment authorization pro- may request additional information re- cedure, the responsible party must re- garding the test site, the test equip- tain the records required under all ap- ment or the qualifications of the com- plicable provisions of this section. pany or individual performing the tests; (e) For equipment subject to rules (3) Contain a description of how the that include a transition period, the device was actually tested, identifying records must indicate the particular the measurement procedure and test transition provisions that were in ef- equipment that was used; fect when the equipment was deter- (4) Contain a description of the equip- mined to be compliant. ment under test (EUT) and support (f) For equipment subject to certifi- equipment connected to, or installed cation, records shall be retained for a within, the EUT; one year period after the marketing of (5) Identify the EUT and support the associated equipment has been per- equipment by trade name and model manently discontinued, or until the number and, if appropriate, by FCC conclusion of an investigation or a pro- Identifier and serial number; ceeding if the responsible party (or, (6) Indicate the types and lengths of under paragraph (c) of this section, the connecting cables used and how they manufacturer) is officially notified were arranged or moved during testing; that an investigation or any other ad- (7) Contain at least two drawings or ministrative proceeding involving its photographs showing the test set-up equipment has been instituted. For all for the highest line conducted emission other records kept pursuant to this and showing the test set-up for the section, a two-year period shall apply. highest radiated emission. These draw- (g) If radio frequency equipment is ings or photographs must show enough modified by any party other than the detail to confirm other information original responsible party, and that contained in the test report. Any pho- party is not working under the author- tographs used must clearly show the ization of the original responsible test configuration used; party, the party performing the modi- (8) List all modifications, if any, fications is not required to obtain the made to the EUT by the testing com- original design drawings specified in pany or individual to achieve compli- paragraph (a)(1) of this section. How- ance with the regulations in this chap- ever, the party performing the modi- ter; fications must maintain records show- (9) Include all of the data required to ing the changes made to the equipment show compliance with the appropriate along with the records required in regulations in this chapter; paragraph (a)(3) of this section. A new

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equipment authorization may also be (b) Information relating to equip- required. ment authorizations, such as data sub- mitted by the applicant in connection [82 FR 50827, Nov. 2, 2017] with an authorization application, lab- § 2.939 Revocation or withdrawal of oratory tests of the device, etc., shall equipment authorization. be available in accordance with §§ 0.441 through 0.470 of this chapter. (a) The Commission may revoke any equipment authorization: [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] (1) For false statements or represen- tations made either in the application § 2.944 Software defined radios. or in materials or response submitted (a) Manufacturers must take steps to in connection therewith or in records ensure that only software that has required to be kept by § 2.938. been approved with a software defined (2) If upon subsequent inspection or radio can be loaded into the radio. The operation it is determined that the software must not allow the user to op- equipment does not conform to the per- erate the transmitter with operating tinent technical requirements or to the frequencies, output power, modulation representations made in the original types or other radio frequency param- application. eters outside those that were approved. (3) If it is determined that changes Manufacturers may use means includ- have been made in the equipment other ing, but not limited to the use of a pri- than those authorized by the rules or vate network that allows only authen- otherwise expressly authorized by the ticated users to download software, Commission. electronic signatures in software or (4) Because of conditions coming to coding in hardware that is decoded by the attention of the Commission which software to verify that new software would warrant it in refusing to grant can be legally loaded into a device to an original application. meet these requirements and must de- (b) Revocation of an equipment au- scribe the methods in their application thorization shall be made in the same for equipment authorization. manner as revocation of radio station licenses. (b) Any radio in which the software is (c) The Commission may withdraw designed or expected to be modified by any equipment authorization in the a party other than the manufacturer event of changes in its technical stand- and would affect the operating param- ards. The procedure to be followed will eters of frequency range, modulation be set forth in the order promulgating type or maximum output power (either such new technical standards (after ap- radiated or conducted), or the cir- propriate rulemaking proceedings) and cumstances under which the trans- will provide a suitable amortization pe- mitter operates in accordance with riod for equipment in hands of users Commission rules, must comply with and in the manufacturing process. the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section and must be certified as a [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 51 software defined radio. FR 39535, Oct. 29, 1986] (c) Applications for certification of software defined radios must include a § 2.941 Availability of information re- lating to grants. high level operational description or flow diagram of the software that con- (a) Grants of equipment authoriza- trols the radio frequency operating pa- tion, other than for receivers and rameters. equipment authorized for use under parts 15 or 18 of this chapter, will be [70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005] publicly announced in a timely manner by the Commission. Information about § 2.945 Submission of equipment for the authorization of a device using a testing and equipment records. particular FCC Identifier may be ob- (a) Prior to certification. (1) The Com- tained by contacting the Commission’s mission or a Telecommunication Cer- Office of Engineering and Technology tification Body (TCB) may require an Laboratory. applicant for certification to submit

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one or more sample units for measure- (3) The cost of shipping the equip- ment at the Commission’s laboratory ment to the Commission’s laboratory or the TCB. and back to the party submitting the (2) If the applicant fails to provide a equipment shall be borne by the party sample of the equipment, the TCB may from which the Commission requested dismiss the application without preju- the equipment. dice. (4) In the event a party believes that (3) In the event the applicant believes shipment of the sample to the Commis- that shipment of the sample to the sion’s laboratory or the TCB is imprac- Commission’s laboratory or the TCB is tical because of the size or weight of impractical because of the size or the equipment, or the power require- weight of the equipment, or the power ment, or for any other reason, that requirement, or for any other reason, party may submit a written expla- the applicant may submit a written ex- nation why such shipment is imprac- planation why such shipment is im- tical and should not be required. practical and should not be required. (5) Failure of a responsible party or (4) The Commission may take admin- other party marketing equipment sub- istrative sanctions against a grantee of ject to this chapter to comply with a certification that fails to respond with- request from the Commission or TCB in 21 days to a Commission or TCB re- for equipment samples or vouchers quest for an equipment sample, such as within 21 days may be cause for actions suspending action on applications for such as such as suspending action on equipment authorization submitted by applications for certification sub- that party while the matter is being re- mitted by a grantee or forfeitures pur- solved. The Commission may consider suant to § 1.80 of this chapter. The extensions of time upon submission of Commission or TCB requesting the a showing of good cause. sample may consider extensions of time upon submission of a showing of (b) Subsequent to equipment authoriza- good cause. tion. (1) The Commission may request that the responsible party or any other (c) Submission of records. Upon request party marketing equipment subject to by the Commission, each responsible this chapter submit a sample of the party shall submit copies of the records equipment, or provide a voucher for the required by § 2.938 to the Commission. Failure of a responsible party or other equipment to be obtained from the party marketing equipment subject to marketplace, to determine the extent this chapter to comply with a request to which production of such equipment from the Commission for records with- continues to comply with the data filed in 21 days may be cause for forfeiture, by the applicant or on file with the re- pursuant to § 1.80 of this chapter. The sponsible party for equipment subject Commission may consider extensions to Supplier’s Declaration of Con- of time upon submission of a showing formity. The Commission may request of good cause. that a sample or voucher to obtain a (d) Inspection by the Commission. Upon product from the marketplace be sub- request by the Commission, each re- mitted to the Commission, or in the sponsible party shall make its manu- case of equipment subject to certifi- facturing plant and facilities available cation, to the TCB that certified the for inspection. equipment. (2) A TCB may request samples of [80 FR 33442, June 12, 2015, as amended at 82 equipment that it has certified from FR 50828, Nov. 2, 2017] the grantee of certification, or request a voucher to obtain a product from the § 2.947 Measurement procedure. marketplace, for the purpose of per- (a) Test data must be measured in ac- forming post-market surveillance as cordance with the following standards described in § 2.962. TCBs must docu- or measurement procedures: ment their sample requests to show the (1) Those set forth in bulletins or re- date they were sent and provide this ports prepared by the Commission’s Of- documentation to the Commission fice of Engineering and Technology. upon request. These will be issued as required, and

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specified in the particular part of the formed with all radiating sources that rules where applicable. are to be employed emitting. (2) Those acceptable to the Commis- (g) For each technical requirement in sion and published by national engi- this chapter, the test report shall pro- neering societies such as the Electronic vide adequate test data to demonstrate Industries Association, the Institute of compliance for the requirement, or in Electrical and Electronic Engineers, absence of test data, justification ac- Inc., and the American National Stand- ceptable to the Commission as to why ards Institute. test data is not required. (3) Any measurement procedure ac- [42 FR 44987, Sept. 8, 1977, as amended at 44 ceptable to the Commission may be FR 39181, July 5, 1979; 51 FR 12616, Apr. 14, used to prepare data demonstrating 1986; 80 FR 33442, June 12, 2015; 82 FR 50828, compliance with the requirements of Nov. 2, 2017] this chapter. Advisory information re- garding measurement procedures can § 2.948 Measurement facilities. be found in the Commission’s Knowl- (a) Equipment authorized under the edge Database, which is available at certification procedure shall be tested www.fcc.gov/labhelp. at a laboratory that is accredited in ac- (b) Information submitted pursuant cordance with paragraph (e) of this sec- to paragraph (a) of this section shall tion. completely identify the specific stand- (b) A laboratory that makes meas- ard or measurement procedure used. urements of equipment subject to an (c) In the case of equipment requiring equipment authorization under the cer- measurement procedures not specified tification procedure or Supplier’s Dec- in the references set forth in para- laration of Conformity shall compile a graphs (a)(1) through (3) of this section, description of the measurement facili- the applicant shall submit a detailed ties employed. description of the measurement proce- (1) The description of the measure- dures actually used. ment facilities shall contain the fol- (d) A listing of the test equipment lowing information: used shall be submitted. (i) Location of the test site. (e) If deemed necessary, additional (ii) Physical description of the test information may be required con- site accompanied by photographs that cerning the measurement procedures clearly show the details of the test employed in obtaining the data sub- site. mitted for equipment authorization (iii) A drawing showing the dimen- purposes. sions of the site, physical layout of all (f) A composite system is a system supporting structures, and all struc- that incorporates different devices con- tures within 5 times the distance be- tained either in a single enclosure or in tween the measuring antenna and the separate enclosures connected by wire device being measured. or cable. If the individual devices in a (iv) Description of structures used to composite system are subject to dif- support the device being measured and ferent technical standards, each such the test instrumentation. device must comply with its specific (v) List of measuring equipment standards. In no event may the meas- used. ured emissions of the composite system (vi) Information concerning the cali- exceed the highest level permitted for bration of the measuring equipment, an individual component. Testing for i.e., the date the equipment was last compliance with the different stand- calibrated and how often the equip- ards shall be performed with all of the ment is calibrated. devices in the system functioning. If (vii) For a measurement facility that the composite system incorporates will be used for testing radiated emis- more than one antenna or other radi- sions, a plot of site attenuation data ating source and these radiating taken pursuant to paragraph (d) of this sources are designed to emit at the section. same time, measurements of conducted (2) The description of the measure- and radiated emissions shall be per- ment facilities shall be provided to a

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laboratory accreditation body upon re- (d) When the measurement method quest. used requires the testing of radiated (3) The description of the measure- emissions on a validated test site, the ment facilities shall be retained by the site attenuation must comply with the party responsible for authorization of requirements of Sections 5.4.4 through the equipment and provided to the 5.5 of the following procedure: ANSI Commission upon request. C63.4–2014 (incorporated by reference, (i) The party responsible for author- see § 2.910). Measurement facilities used ization of the equipment may rely upon to make radiated emission measure- the description of the measurement fa- ments from 30 MHz to 1 GHz shall com- cilities retained by an independent lab- ply with the site validation require- oratory that performed the tests. In ments in ANSI C63.4–2014 (clause 5.4.4) this situation, the party responsible for and for radiated emission measure- authorization of the equipment is not ments from 1 GHz to 40 GHz shall com- required to retain a duplicate copy of ply with the site validation require- the description of the measurement fa- ment of ANSI C63.4–2014 (clause 5.5.1 a) cilities. 1)), such that the site validation cri- (ii) No specific site calibration data is required for equipment that is au- teria called out in CISPR 16–1–4:2010–04 thorized for compliance based on meas- (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910) urements performed at the installation is met. Test site revalidation shall site of the equipment. The description occur on an interval not to exceed of the measurement facilities may be three years. retained at the site at which the meas- (e) A laboratory that has been ac- urements were performed. credited with a scope covering the (c) The Commission will maintain a measurements required for the types of list of accredited laboratories that it equipment that it will test shall be has recognized. The Commission will deemed competent to test and submit make publicly available a list of those test data for equipment subject to cer- laboratories that have indicated a will- tification. Such a laboratory shall be ingness to perform testing for the gen- accredited by a Commission recognized eral public. Inclusion of a facility on accreditation organization based on the Commission’s list does not con- the International Organization for stitute Commission endorsement of Standardization/International Electro- that facility. In order to be included on technical Commission International this list, the accrediting organization Standard ISO/IEC 17025, (incorporated (or Designating Authority in the case by reference, see § 2.910). The organiza- of foreign laboratories) must submit tion accrediting the laboratory must the information listed below to the be recognized by the Commission’s Of- Commission’s laboratory: fice of Engineering and Technology, as (1) Laboratory name, location of test indicated in § 0.241 of this chapter, to site(s), mailing address and contact in- perform such accreditation based on formation; International Standard ISO/IEC 17011 (2) Name of accrediting organization; (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910). (3) Scope of laboratory accreditation; The frequency for reassessment of the (4) Date of expiration of accredita- test facility and the information that tion; (5) Designation number; is required to be filed or retained by (6) FCC Registration Number (FRN); the testing party shall comply with the (7) A statement as to whether or not requirements established by the ac- the laboratory performs testing on a crediting organization, but shall occur contract basis; on an interval not to exceed two years. (8) For laboratories outside the (f) The accreditation of a laboratory United States, the name of the mutual located outside of the United States, or recognition agreement or arrangement its possessions, will be acceptable only under which the accreditation of the under one of the following conditions: laboratory is recognized; (1) If the accredited laboratory has (9) Other information as requested by been designated by a foreign Desig- the Commission. nating Authority and recognized by the

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Commission under the terms of a gov- § 2.950 Transition periods. ernment-to-government Mutual Rec- (a) As of July 13, 2015 the Commission ognition Agreement/Arrangement will no longer accept applications for (MRA); or Commission issued grants of equipment (2) If the laboratory is located in a certification. country that does not have an MRA (b) Prior to September 15, 2015 a TCB with the United States, then it must be shall be accredited to either ISO/IEC accredited by an organization recog- Guide 65 or ISO/IEC 17065 (incorporated nized by the Commission under the by reference, see § 2.910). On or after provisions of § 2.949 for performing ac- September 15, 2015 a TCB shall be ac- creditations in the country where the credited to ISO/IEC 17065. laboratory is located. (c) Prior to September 15, 2015 an or- ganization accrediting the prospective [80 FR 33442, June 12, 2015, as amended at 82 telecommunication certification body FR 50828, Nov. 2, 2017] shall be capable of meeting the require- ments and conditions of ISO/IEC Guide § 2.949 Recognition of laboratory ac- 61 or ISO/IEC 17011 (incorporated by creditation bodies. reference, see § 2.910). On or after Sep- (a) A party wishing to become a lab- tember 15, 2015 an organization accred- oratory accreditation body recognized iting the prospective telecommuni- by OET must submit a written request cation certification body shall be capa- to the Chief of OET requesting such ble of meeting the requirements and recognition. OET will make a deter- conditions of ISO/IEC 17011. mination based on the information pro- (d) Prior to September 15, 2015 an or- vided in support of the request for rec- ganization accrediting the prospective ognition. accredited testing laboratory shall be capable of meeting the requirements (b) Applicants shall provide the fol- and conditions of ISO/IEC Guide 58 or lowing information as evidence of their ISO/IEC 17011. On or after September credentials and qualifications to per- 15, 2015 an organization accrediting the form accreditation of laboratories that prospective accredited testing labora- test equipment to Commission require- tory shall be capable of meeting the re- ments, consistent with the require- quirements and conditions of ISO/IEC ments of § 2.948(e). OET may request 17011. additional information, or showings, as (e) The Commission will no longer needed, to determine the applicant’s accept applications for § 2.948 test site credentials and qualifications. listing as of July 13, 2015. Laboratories (1) Successful completion of an ISO/ that are listed by the Commission IEC 17011 (incorporated by reference, under the § 2.948 process will remain see § 2.910) peer review, such as being a listed until the sooner of their expira- signatory to an accreditation agree- tion date or through July 12, 2017 and ment that is acceptable to the Com- may continue to submit test data in mission. support of certification applications (2) Experience with the accreditation through October 12, 2017. Laboratories of electromagnetic compatibility with an expiration date before July 13, 2017 may request the Commission to (EMC), radio and telecommunications extend their expiration date through testing laboratories to ISO/IEC 17025 July 12, 2017. (incorporated by reference, see § 2.910). (f) Measurement facilities used to (3) Accreditation personnel/assessors make radiated emission measurements with specific technical experience on from 1 GHz to 40 GHz shall comply with the Commission equipment authoriza- the site validation option of ANSI tion rules and requirements. C63.4–2014, (clause 5.5.1a)1)) which ref- (4) Procedures and policies developed erences CISPR 16–1–4:2010–04 (incor- for the accreditation of testing labora- porated by reference, see § 2.910) by tories for FCC equipment authorization July 13, 2018. programs. (g) Measurements for intentional ra- diators subject to part 15 of this chap- [80 FR 33443, June 12, 2015] ter are to be made using the procedures

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in ANSI C63.10–2013 (incorporated by Evaluation (NVCASE) program, or reference, see § 2.910) by July 13, 2016. other recognized programs based on (h) Measurements for unintentional ISO/IEC 17065 (incorporated by ref- radiators are to be made using the pro- erence, see § 2.910) to comply with the cedures in ANSI C63.4, except clauses Commission’s qualification criteria for 4.5.3, 4.6, 6.2.13, 8.2.2, 9, and 13 (incor- TCBs. NIST may, in accordance with porated by reference, see § 2.910), by its procedures, allow other appro- July 13, 2016. priately qualified accrediting bodies to (i) Radio frequency devices that accredit TCBs. TCBs shall comply with would have been considered eligible for the requirements in § 2.962 of this part. authorization under either the (c) In accordance with the terms of verification or Declaration of Con- an effective bilateral or multilateral formity procedures that were in effect mutual recognition agreement or ar- prior to November 2, 2017 may continue rangement (MRA) to which the United to be authorized until November 2, 2018 States is a party, bodies outside the under the appropriate procedure in ac- United States shall be permitted to au- cordance with the requirements that thorize equipment in lieu of the Com- were in effect immediately prior to No- mission. A body in an MRA partner vember 2, 2017. economy may authorize equipment to (j) All radio frequency devices that U.S. requirements only if that econ- were authorized under the verification omy permits bodies in the United or Declaration of Conformity proce- States to authorize equipment to its dures prior to November 2, 2017 must requirements. The authority desig- continue to meet all requirements as- nating these telecommunication cer- sociated with the applicable procedure tification bodies shall meet the fol- that were in effect immediately prior lowing criteria. to November 2, 2017. If any changes are (1) The organization accrediting the made to such devices after November 2, prospective telecommunication certifi- 2018, the requirements associated with cation body shall be capable of meeting the Supplier’s Declaration of Con- the requirements and conditions of formity will apply. ISO/IEC 17011 (incorporated by ref- [80 FR 33443, June 12, 2015, as amended at 81 erence, see § 2.910). FR 42265, June 29, 2016; 82 FR 50828, Nov. 2, (2) The organization assessing the 2017] telecommunication certification body shall appoint a team of qualified ex- TELECOMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION perts to perform the assessment cov- BODIES (TCBS) ering all of the elements within the § 2.960 Recognition of Telecommuni- scope of accreditation. For assessment cation Certification Bodies (TCBs). of telecommunications equipment, the areas of expertise to be used during the (a) The Commission may recognize assessment shall include, but not be Telecommunication Certification Bod- limited to, electromagnetic compat- ies (TCBs) which have been designated ibility and telecommunications equip- according to requirements of paragraph ment (wired and wireless). (b) or (c) of this section to issue grants of certification as required under this [64 FR 4995, Feb. 2, 1999, as amended at 80 FR part. Certification of equipment by a 33444, June 12, 2015] TCB shall be based on an application with all the information specified in § 2.962 Requirements for Tele- this part. The TCB shall review the ap- communication Certification Bod- plication to determine compliance with ies. the Commission’s requirements and (a) Telecommunication certification shall issue a grant of equipment cer- bodies (TCBs) designated by NIST, or tification in accordance with § 2.911. designated by another authority pursu- (b) In the United States, TCBs shall ant to an bilateral or multilateral mu- be accredited and designated by the tual recognition agreement or arrange- National Institute of Standards and ment to which the United States is a Technology (NIST) under its National party, shall comply with the require- Voluntary Conformity Assessment ments of this section.

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(b) Certification methodology. (1) The the Commission or NIST, to facilitate certification system shall be based on a common understanding and interpre- type testing as identified in ISO/IEC tation of applicable regulations. 17065 (incorporated by reference, see (6) The Commission will provide pub- § 2.910). lic notice of the specific methods that (2) Certification shall normally be will be used to accredit TCBs, con- based on testing no more than one un- sistent with these qualification cri- modified representative sample of each teria. product type for which certification is (7) A TCB shall be reassessed for con- sought. Additional samples may be re- tinued accreditation on intervals not quested if clearly warranted, such as exceeding two years. when certain tests are likely to render (d) External resources. (1) In accord- a sample inoperative. ance with the provisions of ISO/IEC (c) Criteria for designation. (1) To be 17065 the evaluation of a product, or a designated as a TCB under this section, portion thereof, may be performed by an entity shall, by means of accredita- bodies that meet the applicable re- tion, meet all the appropriate speci- quirements of ISO/IEC 17025 in accord- fications in ISO/IEC 17065 for the scope ance with the applicable provisions of of equipment it will certify. The ac- ISO/IEC 17065 for external resources creditation shall specify the group of (outsourcing) and other relevant stand- equipment to be certified and the ap- ards. Evaluation is the selection of ap- plicable regulations for product evalua- plicable requirements and the deter- tion. mination that those requirements are (2) The TCB shall demonstrate expert met. Evaluation may be performed knowledge of the regulations for each using internal TCB resources or exter- product with respect to which the body nal (outsourced) resources. seeks designation. Such expertise shall include familiarity with all applicable (2) A TCB shall not outsource review technical regulations, administrative and certification decision activities. provisions or requirements, as well as (3) When external resources are used the policies and procedures used in the to provide the evaluation function, in- application thereof. cluding the testing of equipment sub- (3) The TCB shall have the technical ject to certification, the TCB shall be expertise and capability to test the responsible for the evaluation and shall equipment it will certify and shall also maintain appropriate oversight of the be accredited in accordance with ISO/ external resources used to ensure reli- IEC 17025 (incorporated by reference, ability of the evaluation. Such over- see § 2.910) to demonstrate it is com- sight shall include periodic audits of petent to perform such tests. products that have been tested and (4) The TCB shall demonstrate an other activities as required in ISO/IEC ability to recognize situations where 17065 when a certification body uses ex- interpretations of the regulations or ternal resources for evaluation. test procedures may be necessary. The (e) Recognition of a TCB. (1)(i) The appropriate key certification and lab- Commission will recognize as a TCB oratory personnel shall demonstrate any organization in the United States knowledge of how to obtain current that meets the qualification criteria and correct technical regulation inter- and is accredited and designated by pretations. The competence of the TCB NIST or NIST’s recognized accreditor shall be demonstrated by assessment. as provided in § 2.960(b). The general competence, efficiency, ex- (ii) The Commission will recognize as perience, familiarity with technical a TCB any organization outside the regulations and products covered by United States that meets the qualifica- those technical regulations, as well as tion criteria and is designated pursu- compliance with applicable parts of ant to an bilateral or multilateral ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 shall MRA as provided in § 2.960(c). be taken into consideration during as- (2) The Commission will withdraw its sessment. recognition of a TCB if the TCB’s des- (5) A TCB shall participate in any ignation or accreditation is withdrawn, consultative activities, identified by if the Commission determines there is

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just cause for withdrawing the recogni- (2) A TCB shall accept test data from tion, or if the TCB requests that it no any Commission-recognized accredited longer hold its designation or recogni- test laboratory, subject to the require- tion. The Commission will limit the ments in ISO/IEC 17065 and shall not scope of equipment that can be cer- unnecessarily repeat tests. tified by a TCB if its accreditor limits (3) A TCB may establish and assess the scope of its accreditation or if the fees for processing certification appli- Commission determines there is good cations and other Commission-required cause to do so. The Commission will tasks. notify a TCB in writing of its intention (4) A TCB may only act on applica- to withdraw or limit the scope of the tions that it has received or which it TCB’s recognition and provide at least has issued a grant of certification. 60 days for the TCB to respond. In the (5) A TCB shall dismiss an applica- case of a TCB designated and recog- tion which is not in accordance with nized pursuant to an bilateral or multi- the provisions of this subpart or when lateral mutual recognition agreement the applicant requests dismissal, and or arrangement (MRA), the Commis- may dismiss an application if the ap- sion shall consult with the Office of the plicant does not submit additional in- United States Trade Representative formation or test samples requested by (USTR), as necessary, concerning any the TCB. disputes arising under an MRA for (6) Within 30 days of the date of grant compliance with the Telecommuni- of certification the Commission or TCB cations Trade Act of 1988 (Section 1371– issuing the grant may set aside a grant 1382 of the Omnibus Trade and Com- of certification that does not comply petitiveness Act of 1988). with the requirements or upon the re- (3) The Commission will notify a TCB quest of the applicant. A TCB shall no- in writing when it has concerns or evi- tify the applicant and the Commission dence that the TCB is not certifying when a grant is set aside. After 30 days, equipment in accordance with the the Commission may revoke a grant of certification through the procedures in Commission’s rules and policies and re- § 2.939. quest that it explain and correct any (7) A TCB shall follow the procedures apparent deficiencies. The Commission in § 2.964 of this part for equipment on may require that all applications for the pre-approval guidance list. the TCB be processed under the pre-ap- (8) A TCB shall supply an electronic proval guidance procedure in § 2.964 for copy of each certification application at least 30 days, and will provide a TCB and all necessary exhibits to the Com- with 30 days’ notice of its intent to do mission prior to grant or dismissal of so unless good cause exists for pro- the application. Where appropriate, the viding shorter notice. The Commission application must be accompanied by a may request that a TCB’s Designating request for confidentiality of any ma- Authority or accreditation body inves- terial that may qualify for confidential tigate and take appropriate corrective treatment under the Commission’s actions as required, and the Commis- rules. sion may initiate action to limit or (9) A TCB shall grant or dismiss each withdraw the recognition of the TCB as certification application through the described in § 2.962(e)(2). Commission’s electronic filing system. (4) If the Commission withdraws its (10) A TCB may not: recognition of a TCB, all certifications (i) Grant a waiver of the rules; issued by that TCB will remain valid (ii) Take enforcement actions; or unless specifically set aside or revoked (iii) Authorize a transfer of control of by the Commission under paragraph a grantee. (f)(5) of this section. (11) All TCB actions are subject to (5) A list of recognized TCBs will be Commission review. published by the Commission. (g) Post-market surveillance require- (f) Scope of responsibility. (1) A TCB ments. (1) In accordance with ISO/IEC shall certify equipment in accordance 17065 a TCB shall perform appropriate with the Commission’s rules and poli- post-market surveillance activities. cies. These activities shall be based on type

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testing a certain number of samples of (b) TCBs shall use the following pro- the total number of product types cedure for approving equipment on the which the certification body has cer- Commission’s pre-approval guidance tified. list. (2) The Chief of the Office of Engi- (1) A TCB shall perform an initial re- neering and Technology (OET) has del- view of the application and determine egated authority under § 0.241(g) of this the issues that require guidance from chapter to develop procedures that the Commission. The TCB shall elec- TCBs will use for performing post-mar- tronically submit the relevant exhibits ket surveillance. OET will publish a to the Commission along with a spe- document on TCB post-market surveil- cific description of the pertinent lance requirements, and this document issues. will provide specific information such (2) The TCB shall complete the re- as the number and types of samples view of the application in accordance that a TCB must test. with the Commission’s guidance. (3) OET may request that a grantee (3) The Commission may request and of equipment certification submit a test a sample of the equipment before sample directly to the TCB that per- the application can be granted. formed the original certification for (4) The TCB shall electronically sub- evaluation. Any equipment samples re- mit the application and all exhibits to quested by the Commission and tested the Commission along with a request by a TCB will be counted toward the to grant the application. minimum number of samples that the (5) The Commission will give its con- TCB must test. currence for the TCB to grant the ap- (4) TCBs may request samples of plication if it determines that the equipment that they have certified di- equipment complies with the rules. The rectly from the grantee of certification Commission will advise the TCB if ad- in accordance with § 2.945. ditional information or equipment (5) If during post market surveillance testing is required, or if the equipment of a certified product, a TCB deter- cannot be certified because it does not mines that a product fails to comply comply with the Commission’s rules. with the technical regulations for that product, the TCB shall immediately [80 FR 33445, June 12, 2015] notify the grantee and the Commission in writing of its findings. The grantee CERTIFICATION shall provide a report to the TCB de- scribing the actions taken to correct § 2.1031 Cross reference. the situation, and the TCB shall pro- The general provisions of this sub- vide a report of these actions to the part § 2.901 et seq. shall apply to appli- Commission within 30 days. cations for and grants of certification. (6) TCBs shall submit periodic re- ports to OET of their post-market sur- § 2.1033 Application for certification. veillance activities and findings in the (a) An application for certification format and by the date specified by shall be filed on FCC Form 731 with all OET. questions answered. Items that do not [80 FR 33444, June 12, 2015] apply shall be so noted. (b) Applications for equipment oper- § 2.964 Pre-approval guidance proce- ating under Parts 11, 15 and 18 of the dure for Telecommunication Cer- rules shall be accompanied by a tech- tification Bodies. nical report containing the following (a) The Commission will publish a information: ‘‘Pre-approval Guidance List’’ identi- (1) The full name and mailing address fying the categories of equipment or of the manufacturer of the device and types of testing for which Tele- the applicant for certification. communication Certification Bodies (2) FCC identifier. (TCBs) must request guidance from the (3) A copy of the installation and op- Commission before approving equip- erating instructions to be furnished the ment on the list. user. A draft copy of the instructions

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may be submitted if the actual docu- placement of this label shall be on the ment is not available. The actual docu- same size paper. ment shall be furnished to the FCC (8) If the equipment for which certifi- when it becomes available. cation is being sought must be tested (4) A brief description of the circuit with peripheral or accessory devices functions of the device along with a connected or installed, a brief descrip- statement describing how the device tion of those peripherals or accessories. operates. This statement should con- The peripheral or accessory devices tain a description of the ground system shall be unmodified, commercially and antenna, if any, used with the de- available equipment. vice. (9) For equipment subject to the pro- (5) A block diagram showing the fre- visions of part 15 of this chapter, the quency of all oscillators in the device. application shall indicate if the equip- The signal path and frequency shall be ment is being authorized pursuant to indicated at each block. The tuning the transition provisions in § 15.37 of range(s) and intermediate fre- this chapter. quency(ies) shall be indicated at each (10) Applications for the certification block. A schematic diagram is also re- of scanning receivers shall include a quired for intentional radiators. statement describing the methods used to comply with the design require- (6) A report of measurements show- ments of all parts of § 15.121 of this ing compliance with the pertinent FCC chapter. The application must specifi- technical requirements. This report cally include a statement assessing the shall identify the test procedure used vulnerability of the equipment to pos- (e.g., specify the FCC test procedure, or sible modification and describing the industry test procedure that was used), design features that prevent the modi- the date the measurements were made, fication of the equipment by the user the location where the measurements to receive transmissions from the Cel- were made, and the device that was lular Radiotelephone Service. The ap- tested (model and serial number, if plication must also demonstrate com- available). The report shall include pliance with the signal rejection re- sample calculations showing how the quirement of § 15.121 of this chapter, in- measurement results were converted cluding details on the measurement for comparison with the technical re- procedures used to demonstrate com- quirements. pliance. (7) A sufficient number of photo- (11) Applications for certification of graphs to clearly show the exterior ap- transmitters operating within the 59.0– pearance, the construction, the compo- 64.0 GHz band under part 15 of this nent placement on the chassis, and the chapter shall also be accompanied by chassis assembly. The exterior views an exhibit demonstrating compliance shall show the overall appearance, the with the provisions of § 15.255(g) of this antenna used with the device (if any), chapter. the controls available to the user, and (12) An application for certification the required identification label in suf- of a software defined radio must in- ficient detail so that the name and FCC clude the information required by identifier can be read. In lieu of a pho- § 2.944. tograph of the label, a sample label (or (13) Applications for certification of facsimile thereof) may be submitted U–NII devices in the 5.15–5.35 GHz and together with a sketch showing where the 5.47–5.85 GHz bands must include a this label will be placed on the equip- high level operational description of ment. Photographs shall be of size A4 the security procedures that control (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8 × 10 inches (20.3 the radio frequency operating param- cm × 25.4 cm). Smaller photographs eters and ensure that unauthorized may be submitted provided they are modifications cannot be made. sharp and clear, show the necessary de- (14) Contain at least one drawing or tail, and are mounted on A4 (21 cm × photograph showing the test set-up for 29.7 cm) or 8.5 × 11 inch (21.6 cm × 27.9 each of the required types of tests ap- cm) paper. A sample label or facsimile plicable to the device for which certifi- together with the sketch showing the cation is requested. These drawings or

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photographs must show enough detail request, additional photographs are to confirm other information contained necessary only to complete the re- in the test report. Any photographs quired showing. used must be focused originals without (13) For equipment employing digital glare or dark spots and must clearly modulation techniques, a detailed de- show the test configuration used. scription of the modulation system to (c) Applications for equipment other be used, including the response charac- than that operating under parts 15, 11 teristics (frequency, phase and ampli- and 18 of this chapter shall be accom- tude) of any filters provided, and a de- panied by a technical report containing scription of the modulating wavetrain, the following information: shall be submitted for the maximum (1) The full name and mailing address rated conditions under which the of the manufacturer of the device and equipment will be operated. the applicant for certification. (14) The data required by §§ 2.1046 (2) FCC identifier. through 2.1057, inclusive, measured in (3) A copy of the installation and op- accordance with the procedures set out erating instructions to be furnished the in § 2.1041. user. A draft copy of the instructions (15) The application for certification may be submitted if the actual docu- of an external radio frequency power ment is not available. The actual docu- amplifier under part 97 of this chapter ment shall be furnished to the FCC need not be accompanied by the data when it becomes available. required by paragraph (b)(14) of this (4) Type or types of emission. section. In lieu thereof, measurements (5) Frequency range. shall be submitted to show compliance (6) Range of operating power values with the technical specifications in or specific operating power levels, and subpart C of part 97 of this chapter and description of any means provided for such information as required by § 2.1060 variation of operating power. of this part. (7) Maximum power rating as defined in the applicable part(s) of the rules. (16) An application for certification (8) The dc voltages applied to and dc of an AM broadcast stereophonic ex- currents into the several elements of citer-generator intended for inter- the final radio frequency amplifying facing with existing certified, or for- device for normal operation over the merly type accepted or notified trans- power range. mitters must include measurements (9) Tune-up procedure over the power made on a complete stereophonic range, or at specific operating power transmitter. The instruction book levels. must include complete specifications (10) A schematic diagram and a de- and circuit requirements for inter- scription of all circuitry and devices connecting with existing transmitters. provided for determining and stabi- The instruction book must also provide lizing frequency, for suppression of spu- a full description of the equipment and rious radiation, for limiting modula- measurement procedures to monitor tion, and for limiting power. modulation and to verify that the com- (11) A photograph or drawing of the bination of stereo exciter-generator equipment identification plate or label and transmitter meet the emission showing the information to be placed limitations of § 73.44. thereon. (17) Applications for certification re- (12) Photographs (8″ × 10″) of the quired by § 25.129 of this chapter shall equipment of sufficient clarity to re- include any additional equipment test veal equipment construction and lay- data required by that section. out, including meters, if any, and la- (18) An application for certification bels for controls and meters and suffi- of a software defined radio must in- cient views of the internal construc- clude the information required by tion to define component placement § 2.944. and chassis assembly. Insofar as these (19) Applications for certification of requirements are met by photographs equipment operating under part 27 of or drawings contained in instruction this chapter, that a manufacturer is manuals supplied with the certification seeking to certify for operation in the:

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(i) 1755–1780 MHz, 2155–2180 MHz, or under multiple rule parts, however, the both bands shall include a statement appropriate fee must be included for indicating compliance with the pairing each device. Separate applications of 1710–1780 and 2110–2180 MHz specified must be filed if different FCC Identi- in §§ 27.5(h) and 27.75 of this chapter. fiers will be used for each device. (ii) 1695–1710 MHz, 1755–1780 MHz, or (f) Radio frequency devices operating both bands shall include a statement under the provisions of this part are indicating compliance with § 27.77 of subject to the radio frequency radi- this chapter. ation exposure requirements specified (iii) 600 MHz band shall include a in §§ 1.1307(b), 1.1310, 2.1091, and 2.1093 of statement indicating compliance with this chapter, as appropriate. Applica- § 27.75 of this chapter. tions for equipment authorization of (20) Before equipment operating RF sources under this section must under part 90 of this chapter and capa- contain a statement confirming com- ble of operating on the 700 MHz inter- pliance with these requirements. Tech- operability channels (See § 90.531(b)(1) nical information showing the basis for of this chapter) may be marketed or this statement must be submitted to sold, the manufacturer thereof shall the Commission upon request. have a Compliance Assessment Pro- gram Supplier’s Declaration of Compli- [63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998, as amended at 63 FR 42278, Aug. 7, 1998; 64 FR 22561, Apr. 27, ance and Summary Test Report or, al- 1999; 67 FR 42734, June 25, 2002; 68 FR 54175, ternatively, a document detailing how Sept. 16, 2003; 68 FR 68545, Dec. 9, 2003; 69 FR the manufacturer determined that its 5709, Feb. 6, 2004; 70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005; 77 equipment complies with § 90.548 of this FR 41928, July 17, 2012; 78 FR 59850, Sept. 30, chapter and that the equipment is 2013; 79 FR 24578, May 1, 2014; 79 FR 32410, interoperable across vendors. Submis- June 4, 2014; 79 FR 48536, Aug. 15, 2014; 79 FR sion of a 700 MHz narrowband radio for 71325, Dec. 2, 2014; 80 FR 33446, June 12, 2015; certification will constitute a represen- 81 FR 66832, Sept. 29, 2016; 83 FR 30367, June 28, 2018; 85 FR 18146, Apr. 1, 2020] tation by the manufacturer that the radio will be shown, by testing, to be § 2.1035 [Reserved] interoperable across vendors before it is marketed or sold. § 2.1041 Measurement procedure. (21) Contain at least one drawing or (a) For equipment operating under photograph showing the test set-up for parts 15 and 18, the measurement pro- each of the required types of tests ap- cedures are specified in the rules gov- plicable to the device for which certifi- erning the particular device for which cation is requested. These drawings or certification is requested. photographs must show enough detail (b) For equipment operating in the to confirm other information contained authorized radio services, measure- in the test report. Any photographs ments are required as specified in used must be focused originals without §§ 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1049, 2.1051, 2.1053, glare or dark spots and must clearly 2.1055 and 2.1057. The measurement pro- show the test configuration used. cedures in ANSI C63.26–2015 (incor- (d) Applications for certification of porated by reference, see § 2.910) are ac- equipment operating under part 20 of ceptable for performing compliance this chapter, that a manufacturer is measurements for equipment types seeking to certify as hearing aid com- covered by the measurement standard. patible, as set forth in § 20.19 of this See also § 2.947 for acceptable measure- chapter, shall include a statement indi- ment procedures. cating compliance with the test re- quirements of § 20.19 of this chapter and [82 FR 50829, Nov. 2, 2017] indicating the appropriate M-rating and T-rating for the equipment. The § 2.1043 Changes in certificated equip- manufacturer of the equipment shall be ment. responsible for maintaining the test re- (a) Except as provided in paragraph sults. (b)(3) of this section, changes to the (e) A single application may be filed basic frequency determining and stabi- for a composite system that incor- lizing circuitry (including clock or porates devices subject to certification data rates), frequency multiplication

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stages, basic modulator circuit or max- a Class III permissive change is made, imum power or field strength ratings the grantee shall provide a description shall not be performed without applica- of the changes and test results showing tion for and authorization of a new that the equipment complies with the grant of certification. Variations in applicable rules with the new software electrical or mechanical construction, loaded, including compliance with the other than these indicated items, are applicable RF exposure requirements. permitted provided the variations ei- The modified software shall not be ther do not affect the characteristics loaded into the equipment, and the required to be reported to the Commis- equipment shall not be marketed with sion or the variations are made in com- the modified software under the exist- pliance with the other provisions of ing grant of certification, prior to ac- this section. Changes to the software knowledgement that the change is ac- installed in a transmitter that do not ceptable. Class III changes are per- affect the radio frequency emissions do mitted only for equipment in which no not require any additional filings and Class II changes have been made from may be made by parties other than the the originally approved device. holder of the grant of certification. NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(3): Any software (b) Three classes of permissive change that degrades spurious and out-of- changes may be made in certificated band emissions previously reported at the equipment without requiring a new ap- time of initial certification would be consid- plication for and grant of certification. ered a change in frequency or modulation None of the classes of changes shall re- and would require a Class III permissive sult in a change in identification. change or new equipment authorization ap- (1) A Class I permissive change in- plication. cludes those modifications in the (4) Class I and Class II permissive equipment which do not degrade the changes may only be made by the hold- characteristics reported by the manu- er of the grant of certification, except facturer and accepted by the Commis- as specified. sion when certification is granted. No (c) A grantee desiring to make a filing is required for a Class I permis- change other than a permissive change sive change. shall file a new application for certifi- (2) A Class II permissive change in- cation accompanied by the required in- cludes those modifications which de- formation as specified in this part and grade the performance characteristics shall not market the modified device as reported to the Commission at the until the grant of certification has time of the initial certification. Such been issued. The grantee shall attach a degraded performance must still meet description of the change(s) to be made the minimum requirements of the ap- and a statement indicating whether plicable rules. When a Class II permis- the change(s) will be made in all units sive change is made by the grantee, the (including previous production) or will grantee shall provide complete infor- be made only in those units produced mation and the results of tests of the after the change is authorized. characteristics affected by such (d) A modification which results in a change. The modified equipment shall change in the identification of a device not be marketed under the existing with or without change in circuitry re- grant of certification prior to acknowl- quires a new application for, and grant edgement that the change is accept- of certification. If the changes affect able. the characteristics required to be re- (3) A Class III permissive change in- ported, a complete application shall be cludes modifications to the software of filed. If the characteristics required to a software defined radio transmitter be reported are not changed the abbre- that change the frequency range, mod- viated procedure of § 2.933 may be used. ulation type or maximum output power (e) Equipment that has been certifi- (either radiated or conducted) outside cated or formerly type accepted for use the parameters previously approved, or in the Amateur Radio Service pursuant that change the circumstances under to the requirements of part 97 of this which the transmitter operates in ac- chapter may be modified without re- cordance with Commission rules. When gard to the conditions specified in

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paragraph (b) of this section, provided electrical or mechanical modification the following conditions are met: of the transmitter circuits and comple- (1) Any person performing such modi- tion of equipment performance meas- fications on equipment used under part urements showing the transmitter 97 of this chapter must possess a valid meets the minimum performance re- license of the quirements applicable thereto is de- class required for the use of the equip- fined as a Class I permissive change for ment being modified. compliance with this section. (2) Modifications made pursuant to (i) The addition of TV broadcast sub- this paragraph are limited to equip- carrier generators to a certificated or ment used at licensed amateur radio formerly type accepted TV broadcast stations. transmitter or the addition of FM (3) Modifications specified or per- broadcast subcarrier generators to a formed by equipment manufacturers or type accepted FM broadcast trans- suppliers must be in accordance with mitter, provided the transmitter ex- the requirements set forth in para- citer is designed for subcarrier oper- graph (b) of this section. ation without mechanical or electrical (4) Modifications specified or per- alterations to the exciter or other formed by licensees in the Amateur Radio Service on equipment other than transmitter circuits. that at specific licensed amateur radio (j) The addition of TV broadcast stations must be in accordance with stereophonic generators to a certifi- the requirements set forth in para- cated or formerly type accepted TV graph (b) of this section. broadcast transmitter or the addition (5) The station licensee shall be re- of FM broadcast stereophonic genera- sponsible for ensuring that modified tors to a certificated or formerly type equipment used at his station will com- accepted FM broadcast transmitter, ply with the applicable technical provided the transmitter exciter is de- standards in part 97 of this chapter. signed for stereophonic sound oper- (f) For equipment other than that op- ation without mechanical or electrical erating under parts 15 or 18 of this alterations to the exciter or other chapter, when a Class II permissive transmitter circuits. change is made by other than the (k) The addition of subscription TV grantee of certification, the informa- encoding equipment for which the FCC tion and data specified in paragraph has granted advance approval under (b)(2) of this section shall be supplied the provisions of § 2.1400 in subpart M by the person making the change. The and § 73.644(c) of part 73 to a certifi- modified equipment shall not be oper- cated or formerly type accepted trans- ated under an authorization prior to mitter is considered a Class I permis- acknowledgement that the change is sive change. acceptable. (l) Notwithstanding the provisions of (g) The interconnection of a certifi- this section, broadcast licensees or per- cated or formerly type accepted AM mittees are permitted to modify cer- broadcast stereophonic exciter-gener- tificated or formerly type accepted ator with a certificated or formerly equipment pursuant to § 73.1690 of the type accepted AM broadcast trans- FCC’s rules. mitter in accordance with the manu- facturer’s instructions and upon com- [63 FR 36600, July 7, 1998, as amended at 66 pletion of measurements showing that FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 70 FR 23040, May 4, 2005; the modified transmitter meets the 80 FR 33446, June 12, 2015] emission limitation requirements of § 73.44 is defined as a Class I permissive § 2.1046 Measurements required: RF power output. change for compliance with this sec- tion. (a) For transmitters other than sin- (h) The interconnection of a multi- gle sideband, independent sideband and plexing exciter with a certificated or controlled carrier radiotelephone, formerly type accepted AM broadcast power output shall be measured at the transmitter in accordance with the RF output terminals when the trans- manufacturer’s instructions without mitter is adjusted in accordance with

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the tune-up procedure to give the val- tones applied simultaneously in both ues of current and voltage on the cir- channels, the input levels of the tones cuit elements specified in § 2.1033(c)(8). so adjusted that the two principal fre- The electrical characteristics of the quency components of the radio fre- radio frequency load attached to the quency signal produced are equal in output terminals when this test is magnitude. made shall be stated. (5) Independent sideband transmit- (b) For single sideband, independent ters having more than two channels by sideband, and single channel, con- an appropriate signal or signals applied trolled carrier radiotelephone trans- to all channels simultaneously. The mitters the procedure specified in para- input signal or signals shall simulate graph (a) of this section shall be em- the input signals specified by the man- ployed and, in addition, the trans- ufacturer for normal operation. mitter shall be modulated during the (6) Single-channel controlled-carrier test as follows. In all tests, the input transmitters in the A3 emission mode— level of the modulating signal shall be by a 2500 Hz tone. such as to develop rated peak envelope (c) For measurements conducted pur- power or carrier power, as appropriate, suant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this for the transmitter. section, all calculations and methods (1) Single sideband transmitters in used by the applicant for determining the A3A or A3J emission modes—by carrier power or peak envelope power, two tones at frequencies of 400 Hz and as appropriate, on the basis of meas- 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized band- ured power in the radio frequency load width), or 500 Hz and 2100 Hz (3.5 kHz attached to the transmitter output ter- authorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and minals shall be shown. Under the test 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz authorized band- conditions specified, no components of width), applied simultaneously, the the emission spectrum shall exceed the input levels of the tones so adjusted limits specified in the applicable rule that the two principal frequency com- parts as necessary for meeting occu- ponents of the radio frequency signal pied bandwidth or emission limita- produced are equal in magnitude. tions. (2) Single sideband transmitters in [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and the A3H emission mode—by one tone at amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] a frequency of 1500 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- thorized bandwidth), or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 § 2.1047 Measurements required: Mod- kHz authorized bandwidth), or 1900 Hz ulation characteristics. (for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), the (a) Voice modulated communication level of which is adjusted to produce a equipment. A curve or equivalent data radio frequency signal component showing the frequency response of the equal in magnitude to the magnitude audio modulating circuit over a range of the carrier in this mode. of 100 to 5000 Hz shall be submitted. For (3) As an alternative to paragraphs equipment required to have an audio (b) (1) and (2) of this section other low-pass filter, a curve showing the fre- tones besides those specified may be quency response of the filter, or of all used as modulating frequencies, upon a circuitry installed between the modu- sufficient showing of need. However, lation limiter and the modulated stage any tones so chosen must not be har- shall be submitted. monically related, the third and fifth (b) Equipment which employs modula- order intermodulation products which tion limiting. A curve or family of occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step curves showing the percentage of mod- of the emission bandwidth limitation ulation versus the modulation input curve, the seventh and ninth order voltage shall be supplied. The informa- intermodulation product must fall tion submitted shall be sufficient to within the 35 dB step of the referenced show modulation limiting capability curve and the eleventh and all higher throughout the range of modulating order products must fall beyond the frequencies and input modulating sig- ¥35 dB step of the referenced curve. nal levels employed. (4) Independent sideband transmit- (c) Single sideband and independent ters having two channels by 1700 Hz sideband radiotelephone transmitters

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which employ a device or circuit to limit radio frequency signal produced are peak envelope power. A curve showing equal in magnitude. the peak envelope power output versus (3) Single sideband transmitters in the modulation input voltage shall be the A3H emission mode—when modu- supplied. The modulating signals shall lated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 be the same in frequency as specified in Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), paragraph (c) of § 2.1049 for the occupied or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized band- bandwidth tests. width), or 1900 Hz (for 4.0 kHz author- (d) Other types of equipment. A curve ized bandwidth), the level of which is or equivalent data which shows that adjusted to produce a radio frequency the equipment will meet the modula- signal component equal in magnitude tion requirements of the rules under to the magnitude of the carrier in this which the equipment is to be licensed. mode. [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and (4) As an alternative to paragraphs amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] (c) (2) and (3) of this section, other tones besides those specified may be § 2.1049 Measurements required: Occu- used as modulating frequencies, upon a pied bandwidth. sufficient showing of need. However, The occupied bandwidth, that is the any tones so chosen must not be har- frequency bandwidth such that, below monically related, the third and fifth its lower and above its upper frequency order intermodulation products which limits, the mean powers radiated are occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step each equal to 0.5 percent of the total of the emission bandwidth limitation mean power radiated by a given emis- curve, the seventh and ninth order sion shall be measured under the fol- products must fall within the ¥35 dB lowing conditions as applicable: step of the referenced curve and the (a) Radiotelegraph transmitters for eleventh and all higher order products manual operation when keyed at 16 must fall beyond the ¥35 dB step of the dots per second. referenced curve. (b) Other keyed transmitters—when (5) Independent sideband transmit- keyed at the maximum machine speed. ters having two channels—when modu- (c) Radiotelephone transmitters lated by 1700 Hz tones applied simulta- equipped with a device to limit modu- neously to both channels. The input lation or peak envelope power shall be modulated as follows. For single side- levels of the tones shall be so adjusted band and independent sideband trans- that the two principal frequency com- mitters, the input level of the modu- ponents of the radio frequency signal lating signal shall be 10 dB greater produced are equal in magnitude. than that necessary to produce rated (d) Radiotelephone transmitters peak envelope power. without a device to limit modulation (1) Other than single sideband or or peak envelope power shall be modu- independent sideband transmitters— lated as follows. For single sideband when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone at an and independent sideband transmitters, input level 16 dB greater than that nec- the input level of the modulating sig- essary to produce 50 percent modula- nal should be that necessary to produce tion. The input level shall be estab- rated peak envelope power. lished at the frequency of maximum re- (1) Other than single sideband or sponse of the audio modulating circuit. independent sideband transmitters— (2) Single sideband transmitters in when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone of A3A or A3J emission modes—when sufficient level to produce at least 85 modulated by two tones at frequencies percent modulation. If 85 percent mod- of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- ulation is unattainable, the highest thorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 percentage modulation shall be used. Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), (2) Single sideband transmitters in or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz au- A3A or A3J emission modes—when thorized bandwidth), applied simulta- modulated by two tones at frequencies neously. The input levels of the tones of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- shall be so adjusted that the two prin- thorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 cipal frequency components of the Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth),

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or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz au- modulated 85 percent by a 15 kHz input thorized bandwidth), applied simulta- signal. neously. The input levels of the tones (4) FM broadcast transmitters for shall be so adjusted that the two prin- multiplex operation under Subsidiary cipal frequency components of the Communication Authorization (SCA)— radio frequency signal produced are when carrier is modulated 70 percent equal in magnitude. by a 15 kHz main channel input signal, (3) Single sideband transmitters in and modulated an additional 15 percent the A3H emission mode—when modu- simultaneously by a 67 kHz subcarrier lated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 (unmodulated). Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), (5) FM broadcast transmitter for or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized band- stereophonic operation—when modu- width), or 1900 Hz (for 4.0 kHz author- lated by a 15 kHz input signal to the ized bandwidth), the level of which is main channel, a 15 kHz input signal to adjusted to produce a radio frequency the stereophonic subchannel, and the signal component equal in magnitude pilot subcarrier simultaneously. The to the magnitude of the carrier in this input signals to the main channel and mode. stereophonic subchannel each shall (4) As an alternative to paragraphs produce 38 percent modulation of the (d) (2) and (3) of this section, other carrier. The pilot subcarrier should tones besides those specified may be produce 9 percent modulation of the used as modulating frequencies, upon a carrier. sufficient showing of need. However (6) Television broadcast monaural any tones so chosen must not be har- transmitters—when modulated 85% by monically related, the third and fifth a 15 kHz input signal. order intermodulation products which (7) Television broadcast stereophonic occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step sound transmitters—when the trans- mitter is modulated with a 15 kHz of the emission bandwidth limitation input signal to the main channel and curve, the seventh and ninth order the stereophonic subchannel, any pilot products must fall within the ¥35 dB subcarrier(s) and any unmodulated step of the referenced curve and the auxiliary subcarrier(s) which may be eleventh and all higher order products provided. The signals to the main chan- must fall beyond the ¥35 dB step of the nel and the stereophonic subchannel referenced curve. must be representative of the system (5) Independent sideband transmit- being tested and when combined with ters having two channels—when modu- any pilot subcarrier(s) or other auxil- lated by 1700 Hz tones applied simulta- iary subcarriers shall result in 85% de- neously to both channels. The input viation of the maximum specified aural levels of the tones shall be so adjusted carrier deviation. that the two principal frequency com- (f) Transmitters for which peak fre- ponents of the radio frequency signal quency deviation (D) is determined in produced are equal in magnitude. accordance with § 2.202(f), and in which (e) Transmitters for use in the Radio the modulating baseband comprises Broadcast Services: more than 3 independent speech chan- (1) AM broadcast transmitters for nels—when modulated by a test signal monaural operation—when amplitude determined in accordance with the fol- modulated 85% by a 7,500 Hz input sig- lowing: nal. (1) A modulation reference level is es- (2) AM broadcast stereophonic oper- tablished for the characteristic ation—when the transmitter operated baseband frequency. (Modulation ref- under any stereophonic modulation erence level is defined as the average condition not exceeding 100% on nega- power level of a sinusoidal test signal tive peaks and tested under the condi- delivered to the modulator input which tions specified in § 73.128 in part 73 of provides the specified value of per- the FCC rules for AM broadcast sta- channel deviation.) tions. (2) Modulation reference level being (3) FM broadcast transmitter not established, the total rms deviation of used for multiplex operation—when the transmitter is measured when a

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test signal consisting of a band of ran- erage power level of the test signal dom noise extending from below 20 kHz shall exceed the modulation reference to the highest frequency in the level by the number of decibels deter- baseband, is applied to the modulator mined using the appropriate formula in input through any preemphasis net- the following table: works used in normal service. The av-

Number of message circuits that Number of dB by which the average power (Pavg) level test sig- modulate the transmitter nal shall exceed the modulation reference level Limits of Pavg (dBm0)

More than 3, but less than 12 ...... To be specified by the equipment manufacturer subject to FCC approval. At least 12, but less than 60 ...... X + 2 log10 Nc ...... X: ¥2 to + 2.6 At least 60, but less than 240 ...... X + 4 log10 Nc ...... X: ¥5.6 to ¥1.0 240 or more ...... X + 10 log10 Nc ...... X: ¥19.6 to ¥15.0

Where X represents the average power in a message circuit in dBm0; Nc is the number of circuits in the multiplexed message load. Pavg shall be selected by the transmitter manufacturer and included with the technical data submitted with the application for type acceptance. (See § 2.202(e) in this chapter.)

(g) Transmitters in which the modu- scription of the input signal should be lating baseband comprises not more supplied. than three independent channels— (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, when modulated by the full com- 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) plement of signals for which the trans- mitter is rated. The level of modula- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 35664, Oct. 3, 1974; 47 FR 13164, Mar. 29, tion for each channel should be set to 1982; 48 FR 16493, Apr. 18, 1983; 49 FR 18105, that prescribed in rule parts applicable Apr. 27, 1984. Redesignated at 63 FR 36599, to the services for which the trans- July 7, 1998] mitter is intended. If specific modula- tion levels are not set forth in the § 2.1051 Measurements required: Spu- rules, the tests should provide the rious emissions at antenna termi- nals. manufacturer’s maximum rated condi- tion. The radio frequency voltage or pow- (h) Transmitters employing digital ers generated within the equipment and appearing on a spurious frequency modulation techniques—when modu- shall be checked at the equipment out- lated by an input signal such that its put terminals when properly loaded amplitude and symbol rate represent with a suitable artificial antenna. the maximum rated conditions under Curves or equivalent data shall show which the equipment will be operated. the magnitude of each harmonic and The signal shall be applied through any other spurious emission that can be de- filter networks, pseudo-random genera- tected when the equipment is operated tors or other devices required in nor- under the conditions specified in mal service. Additionally, the occupied § 2.1049 as appropriate. The magnitude bandwidth shall be shown for operation of spurious emissions which are attenu- with any devices used for modifying ated more than 20 dB below the permis- the spectrum when such devices are op- sible value need not be specified. tional at the discretion of the user. [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and (i) Transmitters designed for other amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] types of modulation—when modulated by an appropriate signal of sufficient § 2.1053 Measurements required: Field amplitude to be representative of the strength of spurious radiation. type of service in which used. A de- (a) Measurements shall be made to detect spurious emissions that may be radiated directly from the cabinet, control circuits, power leads, or inter- mediate circuit elements under normal conditions of installation and oper- ation. Curves or equivalent data shall be supplied showing the magnitude of

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each harmonic and other spurious chapter, except for Class A, B, and S emission. For this test, single side- Emergency Position Indicating band, independent sideband, and con- Radiobeacons (EPIRBS), and equip- trolled carrier transmitters shall be ment to be licensed for use above 952 modulated under the conditions speci- MHz at operational fixed stations in all fied in paragraph (c) of § 2.1049, as ap- services, stations in the Local Tele- propriate. For equipment operating on vision Transmission Service and Point- frequencies below 890 MHz, an open to-Point Microwave Radio Service field test is normally required, with under part 21 of this chapter, equip- the measuring instrument antenna lo- ment licensed for use aboard aircraft in cated in the far-field at all test fre- the Aviation Services under part 87 of quencies. In the event it is either im- this chapter, and equipment authorized practical or impossible to make open for use in the Family Radio Service field measurements (e.g. a broadcast under part 95 of this chapter. transmitter installed in a building) (3) From 0° to + 50° centigrade for measurements will be accepted of the equipment to be licensed for use in the equipment as installed. Such measure- Radio Broadcast Services under part 73 ments must be accompanied by a de- of this chapter. scription of the site where the meas- (b) Frequency measurements shall be urements were made showing the loca- made at the extremes of the specified tion of any possible source of reflec- temperature range and at intervals of tions which might distort the field not more than 10° centigrade through strength measurements. Information the range. A period of time sufficient submitted shall include the relative ra- to stabilize all of the components of diated power of each spurious emission the oscillator circuit at each tempera- with reference to the rated power out- ture level shall be allowed prior to fre- put of the transmitter, assuming all quency measurement. The short term emissions are radiated from halfwave transient effects on the frequency of dipole antennas. the transmitter due to keying (except (b) The measurements specified in for broadcast transmitters) and any paragraph (a) of this section shall be heating element cycling normally oc- made for the following equipment: curring at each ambient temperature (1) Those in which the spurious emis- level also shall be shown. Only the por- sions are required to be 60 dB or more tion or portions of the transmitter con- below the mean power of the trans- taining the frequency determining and mitter. stabilizing circuitry need be subjected (2) All equipment operating on fre- to the temperature variation test. quencies higher than 25 MHz. (c) In addition to all other require- (3) All equipment where the antenna ments of this section, the following in- is an integral part of, and attached di- formation is required for equipment in- rectly to the transmitter. corporating heater type crystal oscilla- (4) Other types of equipment as re- tors to be used in mobile stations, for quired, when deemed necessary by the which type acceptance is first re- Commission. quested after March 25, 1974, except for [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and battery powered, hand carried, portable amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] equipment having less than 3 watts mean output power. § 2.1055 Measurements required: Fre- (1) Measurement data showing vari- quency stability. ation in transmitter output frequency (a) The frequency stability shall be from a cold start and the elapsed time measured with variation of ambient necessary for the frequency to stabilize temperature as follows: within the applicable tolerance. Tests (1) From ¥30° to + 50° centigrade for shall be made after temperature sta- all equipment except that specified in bilization at each of the ambient tem- paragraphs (a) (2) and (3) of this sec- perature levels; the lower temperature tion. limit, 0° centigrade and + 30° centi- (2) From ¥20° to + 50° centigrade for grade with no primary power applied. equipment to be licensed for use in the (2) Beginning at each temperature Maritime Services under part 80 of this level specified in paragraph (c)(1) of

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this section, the frequency shall be of antennas, may be required for port- measured within one minute after ap- able equipment.) plication of primary power to the [39 FR 5919, Feb. 14, 1974, as amended at 51 transmitter and at intervals of no more FR 31304, Sept. 2, 1986; 56 FR 11682, Mar. 20, than one minute thereafter until ten 1991. Redesignated at 63 FR 36599, July 7, minutes have elapsed or until suffi- 1998. 68 FR 68545, Dec. 9, 2003] cient measurements are obtained to in- dicate clearly that the frequency has § 2.1057 Frequency spectrum to be in- stabilized within the applicable toler- vestigated. ance, whichever time period is greater. (a) In all of the measurements set During each test, the ambient tempera- forth in §§ 2.1051 and 2.1053, the spec- ture shall not be allowed to rise more trum shall be investigated from the than 10° centigrade above the respec- lowest radio frequency signal gen- tive beginning ambient temperature erated in the equipment, without going level. below 9 kHz, up to at least the fre- (3) The elapsed time necessary for the quency shown below: frequency to stabilize within the appli- (1) If the equipment operates below 10 cable tolerance from each beginning GHz: to the tenth harmonic of the ambient temperature level as deter- highest fundamental frequency or to 40 mined from the tests specified in this GHz, whichever is lower. paragraph shall be specified in the in- (2) If the equipment operates at or struction book for the transmitter fur- above 10 GHz and below 30 GHz: to the nished to the user. fifth harmonic of the highest funda- (4) When it is impracticable to sub- mental frequency or to 100 GHz, which- ject the complete transmitter to this ever is lower. test because of its physical dimensions (3) If the equipment operates at or or power rating, only its frequency de- above 30 GHz: to the fifth harmonic of termining and stabilizing portions need the highest fundamental frequency or be tested. to 200 GHz, whichever is lower. (d) The frequency stability shall be (b) Particular attention should be measured with variation of primary paid to harmonics and subharmonics of supply voltage as follows: the carrier frequency as well as to (1) Vary primary supply voltage from those frequencies removed from the 85 to 115 percent of the nominal value carrier by multiples of the oscillator for other than hand carried battery frequency. Radiation at the frequencies equipment. of multiplier stages should also be (2) For hand carried, battery powered checked. equipment, reduce primary supply volt- (c) The amplitude of spurious emis- age to the battery operating end point sions which are attenuated more than which shall be specified by the manu- 20 dB below the permissible value need facturer. not be reported. (3) The supply voltage shall be meas- (d) Unless otherwise specified, meas- ured at the input to the cable normally urements above 40 GHz shall be per- provided with the equipment, or at the formed using a minimum resolution power supply terminals if cables are bandwidth of 1 MHz. not normally provided. Effects on fre- [61 FR 14502, Apr. 2, 1996. Redesignated and quency of transmitter keying (except amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] for broadcast transmitters) and any heating element cycling at the nomi- § 2.1060 Equipment for use in the ama- nal supply voltage and at each extreme teur radio service. also shall be shown. (a) The general provisions of §§ 2.925, (e) When deemed necessary, the Com- 2.1031, 2.1033, 2.1041, 2.1043, 2.1051, 2.1053 mission may require tests of frequency and 2.1057 shall apply to applications stability under conditions in addition for, and grants of, certification for to those specifically set out in para- equipment operated under the require- graphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this sec- ments of part 97 of this chapter, the tion. (For example measurements Amateur Radio Service. showing the effect of proximity to (b) When performing the tests speci- large metal objects, or of various types fied in §§ 2.1051 and 2.1053 of this part,

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the center of the transmitted band- fined in § 2.909, is effective until a ter- width shall be within the operating fre- mination date is otherwise established quency band by an amount equal to 50 by the Commission. percent of the bandwidth utilized for (c) No person shall, in any adver- the tests. In addition, said tests shall tising matter, brochure, etc., use or be made on at least one frequency in make reference to Supplier’s Declara- each of the bands within which the tion of Conformity in a deceptive or equipment is capable of tuning. misleading manner or convey the im- (c) Certification of external radio fre- pression that such Supplier’s Declara- quency power amplifiers may be denied tion of Conformity reflects more than a when denial would prevent the use of determination by the manufacturer, these amplifiers in services other than importer, integrator, or responsible the Amateur Radio Service. party, as defined in § 2.909, that the de- vice or product has been shown to be [63 FR 36601, July 7, 1998, as amended at 71 FR 66461, Nov. 15, 2006] capable of complying with the applica- ble technical standards of the Commis- SUPPLIER’S DECLARATION OF sion’s rules. CONFORMITY [82 FR 50829, Nov. 2, 2017]

§ 2.1071 Cross reference. § 2.1074 Identification. The general provisions of this sub- (a) Devices subject only to Supplier’s part shall apply to equipment subject Declaration of Conformity shall be to Supplier’s Declaration of Con- uniquely identified by the party re- formity. sponsible for marketing or importing [82 FR 50829, Nov. 2, 2017] the equipment within the United States. However, the identification § 2.1072 Limitation on Supplier’s Dec- shall not be of a format which could be laration of Conformity. confused with the FCC Identifier re- (a) Supplier’s Declaration of Con- quired on certified equipment. The re- formity signifies that the responsible sponsible party shall maintain ade- party, as defined in § 2.909, has deter- quate identification records to facili- mined that the equipment has been tate positive identification for each de- shown to comply with the applicable vice. technical standards if no unauthorized (b) Devices subject to authorization change is made in the equipment and if under Supplier’s Declaration of Con- the equipment is properly maintained formity may be labeled with the fol- and operated. Compliance with these lowing logo on a voluntary basis as a standards shall not be construed to be visual indication that the product com- a finding by the responsible party with plies with the applicable FCC require- respect to matters not encompassed by ments. The use of the logo on the de- the Commission’s rules. vice does not alleviate the requirement (b) Supplier’s Declaration of Con- to provide the compliance information formity by the responsible party, as de- required by § 2.1077.

[82 FR 50829, Nov. 2, 2017] keting or importation, containing the following information: § 2.1077 Compliance information. (1) Identification of the product, e.g., (a) If a product must be tested and name and model number; authorized under Supplier’s Declara- (2) A compliance statement as appli- tion of Conformity, a compliance infor- cable, e.g., for devices subject to part 15 mation statement shall be supplied of this chapter as specified in with the product at the time of mar-

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§ 15.19(a)(3) of this chapter, that the manual in that alternative form, pro- product complies with the rules; and vided the user can reasonably be ex- (3) The identification, by name, ad- pected to have the capability to access dress and telephone number or Internet information in that form. The informa- contact information, of the responsible tion may be provided electronically as party, as defined in § 2.909. The respon- permitted in § 2.935. sible party for Supplier’s Declaration [82 FR 50829, Nov. 2, 2017] of Conformity must be located within the United States. RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE (b) If a product is assembled from modular components (e.g., enclosures, § 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation ex- power supplies and CPU boards) that, posure evaluation: mobile devices. by themselves, are authorized under a (a) Requirements of this section are a Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity consequence of Commission respon- and/or a grant of certification, and the sibilities under the National Environ- assembled product is also subject to mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- authorization under Supplier’s Dec- vironmental significance of its actions. laration of Conformity but, in accord- See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, ance with the applicable regulations, in particular § 1.1307(b). does not require additional testing, the (b) For purposes of this section, a product shall be supplied, at the time mobile device is defined as a transmit- of marketing or importation, with a ting device designed to be used in other compliance information statement than fixed locations and to generally containing the following information: be used in such a way that a separation (1) Identification of the assembled distance of at least 20 centimeters is product, e.g., name and model number. normally maintained between the (2) Identification of the modular transmitter’s radiating structure(s) components used in the assembly. A and the body of the user or nearby per- modular component authorized under sons. In this context, the term ‘‘fixed Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity location’’ means that the device is shall be identified as specified in para- physically secured at one location and graph (a)(1) of this section. A modular is not able to be easily moved to an- component authorized under a grant of other location. Transmitting devices certification shall be identified by designed to be used by consumers or name and model number (if applicable) workers that can be easily re-located, along with the FCC Identifier number. such as wireless devices associated (3) A statement that the product with a personal computer, are consid- complies with part 15 of this chapter. ered to be mobile devices if they meet (4) The identification, by name, ad- the 20 centimeter separation require- dress and telephone number or Internet ment. contact information, of the responsible (c)(1) Mobile devices that operate in party who assembled the product from the Commercial Mobile Radio Services modular components, as defined in pursuant to part 20 of this chapter; the § 2.909. The responsible party for Sup- Cellular Radiotelephone Service pursu- plier’s Declaration of Conformity must ant to part 22 of this chapter; the Per- be located within the United States. sonal Communications Services pursu- (5) Copies of the compliance informa- ant to part 24 of this chapter; the Sat- tion statements for each modular com- ellite Communications Services pursu- ponent used in the system that is au- ant to part 25 of this chapter; the Mis- thorized under Supplier’s Declaration cellaneous Wireless Communications of Conformity. Services pursuant to part 27 of this (c) The compliance information chapter; the Upper Microwave Flexible statement shall be included in the Use Service pursuant to part 30 of this user’s manual or as a separate sheet. In chapter; the Maritime Services (ship cases where the manual is provided earth station devices only) pursuant to only in a form other than paper, such part 80 of this chapter; the Specialized as on a computer disk or over the Mobile Radio Service, and the 3650 MHz Internet, the information required by Wireless Broadband Service pursuant this section may be included in the to part 90 of this chapter; the 76–81 GHz

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Band Radar Service pursuant to part 95 (2) Time-averaging provisions may of this chapter; and the Citizens not be used in determining typical ex- Broadband Radio Service pursuant to posure levels for devices intended for part 96 of this chapter are subject to use by consumers in general popu- routine environmental evaluation for lation/uncontrolled environments as RF exposure prior to equipment au- defined in § 1.1310 of this chapter. How- thorization or use if: ever, ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging (i) They operate at frequencies of 1.5 based on an inherent property or duty- GHz or below and their effective radi- cycle of a device is allowed. An exam- ated power (ERP) is 1.5 watts or more, ple of this is the determination of expo- or sure from a device that uses digital (ii) They operate at frequencies technology such as a time-division above 1.5 GHz and their ERP is 3 watts multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for or more. transmission of a signal. In general, (2) Unlicensed personal communica- maximum average power levels must tions service devices, unlicensed milli- be used to determine compliance. meter-wave devices, and unlicensed NII (3) If appropriate, awareness of expo- devices authorized under §§ 15.255(f), sure from devices in this section can be 15.257(g), 15.319(i), and 15.407(f) of this accomplished by the use of visual chapter are also subject to routine en- advisories (such as labeling, embossing, vironmental evaluation for RF expo- or on an equivalent electronic display) sure prior to equipment authorization and by providing users with informa- or use if their ERP is 3 watts or more tion concerning minimum separation or if they meet the definition of a port- distances from radiating structures able device as specified in § 2.1093(b) re- and proper installation of antennas. quiring evaluation under the provisions (i) Visual advisories shall be legible of that section. and clearly visible to the user from the (3) All other mobile and unlicensed exterior of the device. transmitting devices are categorically (ii) Visual advisories used on devices excluded from routine environmental that are subject to occupational/con- evaluation for RF exposure prior to trolled exposure limits must indicate equipment authorization or use, except that the device is for occupational use as specified in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) only, must refer the user to specific in- of this chapter. formation on RF exposure, such as that (4) Applications for equipment au- provided in a user manual, and must thorization of mobile and unlicensed note that the advisory and its informa- transmitting devices subject to routine tion is required for FCC RF exposure environmental evaluation must con- compliance. Such instructional mate- tain a statement confirming compli- rial must provide the user with infor- ance with the limits specified in para- mation on how to use the device in graph (d) of this section. Technical in- order to ensure compliance with the formation showing the basis for this occupational/controlled exposure lim- statement must be submitted to the its. Commission upon request. (iii) A sample of the visual advisory, (d) The limits to be used for evalua- illustrating its location on the device, tion are specified in § 1.1310 of this and any instructional material in- chapter. All unlicensed personal com- tended to accompany the device when munications service (PCS) devices and marketed, shall be filed with the Com- unlicensed NII devices shall be subject mission along with the application for to the limits for general population/un- equipment authorization. controlled exposure. (iv) For occupational devices, details (1) For purposes of analyzing mobile of any special training requirements transmitting devices under the occupa- pertinent to limiting RF exposure tional/controlled criteria specified in should also be submitted. Holders of § 1.1310 of this chapter, time-averaging grants for mobile devices to be used in provisions of the guidelines may be occupational settings are encouraged, used in conjunction with typical max- but not required, to coordinate with imum duty factors to determine max- end-user organizations to ensure appro- imum likely exposure levels. priate RF safety training.

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(4) In some cases, e.g., modular or in such a way that a separation distance of desktop transmitters, the potential at least 20 centimeters is normally main- conditions of use of a device may not tained between the RF source’s radiating allow easy classification of that device structure(s) and the body of the user or near- as either mobile or portable (also see by persons. In this context, the term ‘‘fixed location’’ means that the device is phys- § 2.1093). In such cases, applicants are ically secured at one location and is not able responsible for determining minimum to be easily moved to another location while distances for compliance for the in- transmitting. Transmitting devices designed tended use and installation of the de- to be used by consumers or workers that can vice based on evaluation of either spe- be easily re-located, such as wireless devices cific absorption rate (SAR), field associated with a personal desktop com- strength or power density, whichever is puter, are considered to be mobile devices if most appropriate. they meet the 20-centimeter separation re- quirement. [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 (c)(1) Evaluation of compliance with the FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; exposure limits in § 1.1310 of this chapter, and 62 FR 47966, Sept. 12, 1997; 68 FR 38638, June preparation of an EA if the limits are exceed- 30, 2003; 69 FR 3264, Jan. 23, 2004; 70 FR 24725, ed, is necessary for mobile devices with sin- May 11, 2005; 78 FR 21559, Apr. 11, 2013; 78 FR gle RF sources having either more than an 29062, May 17, 2013; 78 FR 33651, June 4, 2013; 80 FR 36221, June 23, 2015; 81 FR 79936, Nov. available maximum time-averaged power of 1 14, 2016; 82 FR 43870, Sept. 20, 2017; 84 FR mW or more than the ERP listed in Table 1 25689, June 4, 2019; 85 FR 38739, June 26, 2020] to § 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(C), whichever is greater. For mobile devices not exempt by EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 18146, Apr. § 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(C) at distances from 20 centi- 1, 2020, § 2.1091 was amended by revising para- meters to 40 centimeters and frequencies graphs (b) and (c), removing paragraph (d) in- from 0.3 GHz to 6 GHz, evaluation of compli- troductory text, and revising paragraphs ance with the exposure limits in § 1.1310 of (d)(1) and (2), effective June 1, 2020. At 85 FR this chapter is necessary if the ERP of the 33578, June 2, 2020, this revision was delayed device is greater than ERP20cm in the formula indefinitely. For the convenience of the user, below. If the ERP of a single RF source at the revised text is set forth as follows: distances from 20 centimeters to 40 centi- § 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposure meters and frequencies from 0.3 GHz to 6 GHz evaluation: mobile devices. is not easily obtained, then the available maximum time-averaged power may be used (i.e., without consideration of ERP) in com- * * * * * parison with the following formula only if (b) For purposes of this section, the defini- the physical dimensions of the radiating tions in § 1.1307(b)(2) of this chapter shall structure(s) do not exceed the electrical apply. A mobile device is defined as a trans- length of λ/4 or if the antenna gain is less mitting device designed to be used in other than that of a half-wave dipole (1.64 linear than fixed locations and to generally be used value).

(2) For multiple mobile or portable RF to equipment authorization or use, except as sources within a device operating in the specified in § 1.1307(c) and (d) of this chapter. same time averaging period, routine environ- (d)(1) Applications for equipment author- mental evaluation is required if the formula ization of mobile RF sources subject to rou- in § 1.1307(b)(3)(ii)(B) of this chapter is ap- tine environmental evaluation must contain plied to determine the exemption ratio and a statement confirming compliance with the the result is greater than 1. limits specified in § 1.1310 of this chapter as (3) Unless otherwise specified in this chap- part of their application. Technical informa- ter, any other single mobile or multiple mo- tion showing the basis for this statement bile and portable RF source(s) associated must be submitted to the Commission upon with a device is exempt from routine envi- request. In general, maximum time-averaged ronmental evaluation for RF exposure prior power levels must be used for evaluation. All unlicensed personal communications service

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(PCS) devices and unlicensed NII devices ice (WMTS), the Medical Device shall be subject to the limits for general pop- Radiocommunication Service ulation/uncontrolled exposure. (MedRadio), and the 76–81 GHz Band (2)(i) For purposes of analyzing mobile transmitting devices under the occupational/ Radar Service pursuant to subparts H, controlled criteria specified in § 1.1310 of this I, and M of part 95 of this chapter, re- chapter, time averaging provisions of the spectively; unlicensed personal com- limits may be used in conjunction with the munication service, unlicensed NII de- maximum duty factor to determine max- vices and millimeter-wave devices au- imum time-averaged exposure levels under thorized under §§ 15.255(f), 15.257(g), normal operating conditions. 15.319(i), and 15.407(f) of this chapter; (ii) Such time averaging provisions based on maximum duty factor may not be used in and the Citizens Broadband Radio determining exposure levels for devices in- Service pursuant to part 96 of this tended for use by consumers in general popu- chapter are subject to routine environ- lation/uncontrolled environments as defined mental evaluation for RF exposure in § 1.1310 of this chapter. However, ‘‘source- prior to equipment authorization or based’’ time averaging based on an inherent use. property of the RF source is allowed over a (2) All other portable transmitting time period not to exceed 30 minutes. An ex- devices are categorically excluded from ample of this is the determination of expo- sure from a device that uses digital tech- routine environmental evaluation for nology such as a time-division multiple-ac- RF exposure prior to equipment au- cess (TDMA) scheme for transmission of a thorization or use, except as specified signal. in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of this chap- ter. * * * * * (3) Applications for equipment au- thorization of portable transmitting § 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation ex- devices subject to routine environ- posure evaluation: portable devices. mental evaluation must contain a (a) Requirements of this section are a statement confirming compliance with consequence of Commission respon- the limits specified in paragraph (d) of sibilities under the National Environ- this section. Technical information mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- showing the basis for this statement vironmental significance of its actions. must be submitted to the Commission See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, upon request. in particular § 1.1307(b). (d) The limits to be used for evalua- (b) For purposes of this section, a tion are based generally on criteria portable device is defined as a trans- published by the American National mitting device designed to be used so Standards Institute (ANSI) for local- that the radiating structure(s) of the ized specific absorption rate (‘‘SAR’’) device is/are within 20 centimeters of in Section 4.2 of ‘‘IEEE Standard for the body of the user. Safety Levels with Respect to Human (c)(1) Portable devices that operate Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro- in the Cellular Radiotelephone Service magnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz,’’ pursuant to part 22 of this chapter; the ANSI/IEEE C95.1–1992, Copyright 1992 Personal Communications Service by the Institute of Electrical and Elec- (PCS) pursuant to part 24 of this chap- tronics Engineers, Inc., New York, New ter; the Satellite Communications York 10017. These criteria for SAR Services pursuant to part 25 of this evaluation are similar to those rec- chapter; the Miscellaneous Wireless ommended by the National Council on Communications Services pursuant to Radiation Protection and Measure- part 27 of this chapter; the Upper ments (NCRP) in ‘‘Biological Effects Microwave Flexible Use Service pursu- and Exposure Criteria for Radio- ant to part 30 of this chapter; the Mari- frequency Electromagnetic Fields,’’ time Services (ship earth station de- NCRP Report No. 86, Section 17.4.5. vices only) pursuant to part 80 of this Copyright NCRP, 1986, Bethesda, Mary- chapter; the Specialized Mobile Radio land 20814. SAR is a measure of the Service, the 4.9 GHz Band Service, and rate of energy absorption due to expo- the 3650 MHz Wireless Broadband Serv- sure to an RF transmitting source. ice pursuant to part 90 of this chapter; SAR values have been related to the Wireless Medical Telemetry Serv- threshold levels for potential biological

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hazards. The criteria to be used are the advisory and its information is re- specified in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) quired for FCC RF exposure compli- of this section and shall apply for port- ance. able devices transmitting in the fre- (C) Such instructional material must quency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. provide the user with information on Portable devices that transmit at fre- how to use the device in order to en- quencies above 6 GHz are to be evalu- sure compliance with the occupational/ ated in terms of the MPE limits speci- controlled exposure limits. fied in § 1.1310 of this chapter. Measure- (D) A sample of the visual advisory, ments and calculations to demonstrate illustrating its location on the device, compliance with MPE field strength or and any instructional material in- power density limits for devices oper- tended to accompany the device when ating above 6 GHz should be made at a marketed, shall be filed with the Com- minimum distance of 5 cm from the ra- mission along with the application for diating source. equipment authorization. Details of (1) The SAR limits for occupational/ any special training requirements per- controlled exposure are 0.4 W/kg, as tinent to limiting RF exposure should averaged over the whole body, and a also be submitted. peak spatial-average SAR of 8 W/kg, (E) Holders of grants for portable de- averaged over any 1 gram of tissue (de- vices to be used in occupational set- fined as a tissue volume in the shape of tings are encouraged, but not required, a cube). Exceptions are the parts of the to coordinate with end-user organiza- human body treated as extremities, tions to ensure appropriate RF safety such as hands, wrists, feet, ankles, and training. pinnae, where the peak spatial-average (2) The SAR limits for general popu- SAR limit for occupational/controlled lation/uncontrolled exposure are 0.08 W/ exposure is 20 W/kg, averaged over any kg, as averaged over the whole body, 10 grams of tissue (defined as a tissue and a peak spatial-average SAR of 1.6 volume in the shape of a cube). Expo- W/kg, averaged over any 1 gram of tis- sure may be averaged over a time pe- sue (defined as a tissue volume in the riod not to exceed 6 minutes to deter- shape of a cube). Exceptions are the mine compliance with occupational/ parts of the human body treated as ex- controlled SAR limits. tremities, such as hands, wrists, feet, (i) Occupational/Controlled limits ankles, and pinnae, where the peak apply when persons are exposed as a spatial-average SAR limit is 4 W/kg, consequence of their employment pro- averaged over any 10 grams of tissue vided these persons are fully aware of (defined as a tissue volume in the shape and exercise control over their expo- of a cube). Exposure may be averaged sure. Awareness of exposure can be ac- over a time period not to exceed 30 complished by use of visual advisories minutes to determine compliance with (such as labeling, embossing, or on an general population/uncontrolled SAR equivalent electronic display) or by limits. specific training or education through (i) General Population/Uncontrolled appropriate means, such as an RF safe- limits apply when the general public ty program in a work environment. may be exposed, or when persons that (ii) Visual advisories on portable de- are exposed as a consequence of their vices designed only for occupational employment may not be fully aware of use can be used as part of an appli- the potential for exposure or do not ex- cant’s evidence of the device user’s ercise control over their exposure. awareness of occupational/controlled (ii) Visual advisories (such as label- exposure limits. ing, embossing, or on an equivalent (A) Such visual advisories shall be electronic display) on consumer de- legible and clearly visible to the user vices such as cellular will from the exterior of the device. not be sufficient reason to allow these (B) Visual advisories must indicate devices to be evaluated subject to lim- that the device is for occupational use its for occupational/controlled expo- only, refer the user to specific informa- sure in paragraph (d)(1) of this section. tion on RF exposure, such as that pro- (3) Compliance with SAR limits can vided in a user manual and note that be demonstrated by either laboratory

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measurement techniques or by com- maximum average power levels must putational modeling. The latter must be used to determine compliance. be supported by adequate documenta- [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 tion showing that the test device and FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; exposure conditions have been cor- 62 FR 47967, Sept. 12, 1997; 65 FR 44007, July rectly modeled in accordance with the 17, 2000; 68 FR 38638, June 30, 2003; 69 FR 3264, operating configurations for normal Jan. 23, 2004; 70 FR 24725, May 11, 2005; 74 FR use. Guidance regarding SAR measure- 22704, May 14, 2009; 76 FR 67607, Nov. 2, 2011; ment techniques can be found in the 78 FR 21559, Apr. 11, 2013; 78 FR 33652, June 4, Office of Engineering and Technology 2013; 80 FR 36221, June 23, 2015; 81 FR 79936, (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Nov. 14, 2016; 82 FR 43870, Sept. 20, 2017; 84 FR Database (KDB). The staff guidance 25689, June 4, 2019; 85 FR 38739, June 26, 2020] provided in the KDB does not nec- EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 85 FR 18147, Apr. essarily represent the only acceptable 1, 2020, § 2.1093 was amended by revising para- methods for measuring RF exposure or graphs (b) through (d), effective June 1, 2020. emissions, and is not binding on the At 85 FR 33578, June 2, 2020, this revision was delayed indefinitely. For the convenience of Commission or any interested party. the user, the revised text is set forth as fol- (4) For purposes of analyzing portable lows: transmitting devices under the occupa- tional/controlled criteria, the time- § 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure averaging provisions of the MPE guide- evaluation: portable devices. lines identified in § 1.1310 of this chap- ter can be used in conjunction with * * * * * typical maximum duty factors to de- (b) For purposes of this section, the defini- termine maximum likely exposure lev- tions in § 1.1307(b)(2) of this chapter shall els. apply. A portable device is defined as a (5) Time-averaging provisions of the transmitting device designed to be used in MPE guidelines identified in § 1.1310 of other than fixed locations and to generally this chapter may not be used in deter- be used in such a way that the RF source’s mining typical exposure levels for port- radiating structure(s) is/are within 20 centi- meters of the body of the user. able devices intended for use by con- (c)(1) Evaluation of compliance with the sumers, such as hand-held cellular tele- exposure limits in § 1.1310 of this chapter, and phones, that are considered to operate preparation of an EA if the limits are exceed- in general population/uncontrolled en- ed, is necessary for portable devices having vironments as defined above. However, single RF sources with more than an avail- ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging based able maximum time-averaged power of 1 on an inherent property or duty-cycle mW, more than the ERP listed in Table 1 to of a device is allowed. An example of § 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(C), or more than the Pth in the this would be the determination of ex- following formula, whichever is greater. The following formula shall only be used in con- posure from a device that uses digital junction with portable devices not exempt by technology such as a time-division § 1.1307(b)(3)(i)(C) at distances from 0.5 centi- multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for meters to 20 centimeters and frequencies transmission of a signal. In general, from 0.3 GHz to 6 GHz.

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d = the minimum separation distance (cm) in fied in Table 1 to § 1.1310(e)(1) of this chapter. any direction from any part of the device A minimum separation distance applicable antenna(s) or radiating structure(s) to to the operating configurations and exposure the body of the device user. conditions of the device shall be used for the evaluation. In general, maximum time-aver- (2) For multiple mobile or portable RF aged power levels must be used for evalua- sources within a device operating in the tion. All unlicensed personal communica- same time averaging period, evaluation is re- tions service (PCS) devices and unlicensed quired if the formula in § 1.1307(b)(3)(ii)(B) of NII devices shall be subject to the limits for this chapter is applied to determine the ex- general population/uncontrolled exposure. emption ratio and the result is greater than (2) Evaluation of compliance with the SAR 1. limits can be demonstrated by either labora- (3) Unless otherwise specified in this chap- tory measurement techniques or by com- ter, any other single portable or multiple putational modeling. The latter must be sup- mobile and portable RF source(s) associated ported by adequate documentation showing with a device is exempt from routine envi- that the numerical method as implemented ronmental evaluation for RF exposure prior in the computational software has been fully to equipment authorization or use, except as validated; in addition, the equipment under specified in § 1.1307(c) and (d) of this chapter. test and exposure conditions must be mod- (d)(1) Applications for equipment author- eled according to protocols established by ization of portable RF sources subject to FCC-accepted numerical computation stand- routine environmental evaluation must con- ards or available FCC procedures for the spe- tain a statement confirming compliance cific computational method. Guidance re- with the limits specified in § 1.1310 of this garding SAR measurement techniques can be chapter as part of their application. Tech- found in the Office of Engineering and Tech- nical information showing the basis for this nology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowl- statement must be submitted to the Com- edge Database (KDB). The staff guidance pro- mission upon request. The SAR limits speci- vided in the KDB does not necessarily rep- fied in § 1.1310(a) through (c) of this chapter resent the only acceptable methods for meas- shall be used for evaluation of portable de- uring RF exposure or RF emissions, and is vices transmitting in the frequency range not binding on the Commission or any inter- from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. Portable devices that ested party. transmit at frequencies above 6 GHz shall be (3) For purposes of analyzing portable RF evaluated in terms of the MPE limits speci- sources under the occupational/controlled

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SAR criteria specified in § 1.1310 of this chap- be evaluated subject to limits for occupa- ter, time averaging provisions of the limits tional/controlled exposure specified in § 1.1310 may be used in conjunction with the max- of this chapter. imum duty factor to determine maximum time-averaged exposure levels under normal operating conditions. Subpart K—Importation of Devices (4) The time averaging provisions for occu- Capable of Causing Harmful pational/controlled SAR criteria, based on Interference maximum duty factor, may not be used in determining typical exposure levels for port- § 2.1201 Purpose. able devices intended for use by consumers, (a) In order to carry out its respon- such as cellular telephones, that are consid- ered to operate in general population/uncon- sibilities under the Communications trolled environments as defined in § 1.1310 of Act and the various treaties and inter- this chapter. However, ‘‘source-based’’ time national regulations, and in order to averaging based on an inherent property of promote efficient use of the radio spec- the RF source is allowed over a time period trum, the Commission has developed not to exceed 30 minutes. An example of this technical standards for radio frequency would be the determination of exposure from equipment. The technical standards ap- a device that uses digital technology such as plicable to individual types of equip- a time-division multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for transmission of a signal. ment are found in that part of the rules (5) Visual advisories (such as labeling, em- governing the service wherein the bossing, or on an equivalent electronic dis- equipment is to be operated. In addi- play) on portable devices designed only for tion to the technical standards, the occupational use can be used as part of an rules governing the service may re- applicant’s evidence of the device user’s quire that such equipment receive an awareness of occupational/controlled expo- equipment authorization from the sure limits. Such visual advisories shall be legible and clearly visible to the user from Commission as a prerequisite for mar- the exterior of the device. Visual advisories keting and importing this equipment must indicate that the device is for occupa- into the U.S.A. The marketing rules, tional use only, refer the user to specific in- § 2.801 et seq., were adopted pursuant to formation on RF exposure, such as that pro- the authority in section 302 of the vided in a user manual and note that the ad- Communications Act of 1934, as amend- visory and its information is required for ed (47 U.S.C. 302). FCC RF exposure compliance. Such instruc- (b) The rules in this subpart set out tional material must provide users with in- formation on how to use the device and to the conditions under which radio fre- ensure users are fully aware of and able to ex- quency devices as defined in § 2.801 that ercise control over their exposure to satisfy are capable of causing harmful inter- compliance with the occupational/controlled ference to radio communications may exposure limits. A sample of the visual advi- be imported into the U.S.A. sory, illustrating its location on the device, (c) Nothing in this section prevents and any instructional material intended to importers from shipping goods into for- accompany the device when marketed, shall be filed with the Commission along with the eign trade zones or Customs bonded application for equipment authorization. De- warehouses, such as is the prescribed tails of any special training requirements procedure under § 2.1204(a)(5). Radio fre- pertinent to mitigating and limiting RF ex- quency devices capable of causing posure should also be submitted. Holders of harmful interference, however, cannot grants for portable devices to be used in oc- be withdrawn from these areas except cupational settings are encouraged, but not in accordance with the provisions of required, to coordinate with end-user organi- this section. zations to ensure appropriate RF safety training. [41 FR 25904, June 23, 1976, as amended at 54 (6) General population/uncontrolled expo- FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989; 56 FR 26619, June 10, sure limits defined in § 1.1310 of this chapter 1991; 57 FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992; 82 FR 50829, apply to portable devices intended for use by Nov. 2, 2017] consumers or persons who are exposed as a consequence of their employment and may § 2.1202 Exclusions. not be fully aware of the potential for expo- The provisions of this subpart do not sure or cannot exercise control over their ex- posure. No communication with the con- apply to the importation of: sumer including either visual advisories or (a) Unintentional radiators that are manual instructions will be considered suffi- exempted from technical standards and cient to allow consumer portable devices to other requirements as specified in

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§ 15.103 of this chapter or utilize low (1) The radio frequency device has level battery power and that do not been issued an equipment authoriza- contain provisions for operation while tion by the FCC. connected to AC power lines. (2) The radio frequency device is not (b) Radio frequency devices manufac- required to have an equipment author- tured and assembled in the U.S.A. that ization and the device complies with meet applicable FCC technical stand- FCC technical administrative regula- ards and that have not been modified tions. or received further assembly. (3) The radio frequency device is (c) Radio frequency devices pre- being imported in quantities of 4,000 or viously properly imported that have fewer units for testing and evaluation been exported for repair and re-im- to determine compliance with the FCC ported for use. Rules and Regulations, product devel- (d) Subassemblies, parts, or compo- opment, or suitability for marketing. nents of radio frequency devices unless The devices will not be offered for sale they constitute an essentially com- or marketed. pleted device which requires only the (i) Prior to importation of a greater addition of cabinets, knobs, speakers, number of units than shown in para- or similar minor attachments before graph (a)(3) of this section, written ap- marketing or use. This exclusion does proval must be obtained from the not apply to computer circuit boards Chief, Office of Engineering and Tech- that are actually peripheral devices as nology, FCC; and defined in § 15.3(r) of this chapter and (ii) Distinctly different models of a all devices that, by themselves, are device and separate generations of a subject to FCC marketing rules. particular model under development are considered to be separate devices. [82 FR 50830, Nov. 2, 2017] (4) The radio frequency device is § 2.1203 General requirement for entry being imported in limited quantities into the U.S.A. for demonstration at industry trade shows and the device will not be offered (a) No radio frequency device may be for sale or marketed. The phrase ‘‘lim- imported into the Customs territory of ited quantities,’’ in this context means: the United States unless the importer (i) 400 or fewer devices. or ultimate consignee, or their des- ignated customs broker, determines (ii) Prior to importation of a greater that the device meets one of the condi- number of units than shown above, tions for entry set out in § 2.1204. written approval must be obtained from the Chief, Office of Engineering (b) Failure to satisfy at least one of and Technology, FCC. the entry conditions for importation of radio frequency devices may result in (iii) Distinctly different models of a refused entry, refused withdrawal for product and separate generations of a consumption, required redelivery to particular model under development the Customs port, and other adminis- are considered to be separate devices. trative, civil and criminal remedies (iv) Distinctly different models of a provided by law. product and separate generations of a (c) Whoever makes a determination particular model under development pursuant to § 2.1203(a) must provide, are considered to be separate devices. upon request made within one year of (5) The radio frequency device is the date of entry, documentation on being imported solely for export. The how an imported radio frequency de- device will not be marketed or offered vice was determined to be in compli- for sale in the U.S., except: ance with Commission requirements. (i) If the device is a foreign standard cellular phone solely capable of func- [82 FR 50830, Nov. 2, 2017] tioning outside the U.S. (ii) If the device is a multi-mode § 2.1204 Import conditions. wireless handset that has been certified (a) Radio frequency devices may be under the Commission’s rules and a imported only if one or more of these component (or components) of the conditions are met: handset is a foreign standard cellular

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phone solely capable of functioning and will not be offered for sale or lease outside the U.S. in the United States. (6) The radio frequency device is (b) The ultimate consignee must be being imported for use exclusively by able to document compliance with the the U.S. Government. selected import condition and the basis (7) Three or fewer radio frequency de- for determining the import condition vices are being imported for the indi- applied. vidual’s personal use and are not in- [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991, as amended at 57 tended for sale. Unless exempted other- FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992; 61 FR 8477, Mar. 5, wise in this chapter, the permitted de- 1996; 63 FR 31646, June 10, 1998; 64 FR 69929, vices must be from one or more of the Dec. 15, 1999; 64 FR 72572, Dec. 28, 1999; 69 FR following categories: 5709, Feb. 6, 2004; 74 FR 22704, May 14, 2009; 78 (i) Unintentional radiator as defined FR 25162, Apr. 29, 2013; 82 FR 50830, Nov. 2, 2017] in part 15 of this chapter which may in- clude radio receivers, computers or § 2.1207 Examination of imported other Class B digital devices in part 15 equipment. of this chapter. In order to determine compliance (ii) Consumer ISM equipment as de- with its regulations, Commission rep- fined in part 18 of this chapter. resentatives may examine or test any (iii) Intentional radiators subject to radio frequency device that is im- part 15 rules only if they can be used in ported. If such radio frequency device client modes as specified in § 15.202 of has already entered the U.S., the ulti- this chapter. mate consignee or subsequent owners (iv) Transmitters operating under of that device must, upon request, rules which require a station license as made within one year of the date of subscribers permitted under § 1.903 of entry, make that device available for this chapter and operated under the au- examination or testing by the Commis- thority of an operator license issued by sion. the Commission. (8) The radio frequency device is [56 FR 26620, June 10, 1991] being imported for repair and will not be offered for sale or marketed. Subpart L [Reserved] (9) The radio frequency device is a medical implant transmitter inserted Subpart M—Advance Approval of in a person or a medical body-worn Subscription TV Transmission transmitter as defined in part 95, Systems granted entry into the United States or is a control transmitter associated ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURE with such an implanted or body-worn transmitter, provided, however that § 2.1400 Application for advance ap- the transmitters covered by this provi- proval under part 73. sion otherwise comply with the tech- (a) An original application for ad- nical requirements applicable to trans- vance approval of a subscription TV mitters authorized to operate in the (STV) system and one copy thereof Medical Device Radiocommunication must be filed by the party who will be Service (MedRadio) under part 95 of responsible for the conformance of the this chapter. Such transmitters are system with the subscription TV stand- permitted to be imported without the ards specified in part 73 of the Rules. issuance of a grant of equipment au- The application must include informa- thorization only for the personal use of tion to show that the system conforms the person in whom the medical im- to the requirements of § 73.644(b). plant transmitter has been inserted or (b) Advance approval may be applied on whom the medical body-worn trans- for and granted in accordance with and mitter is applied. subject to the following conditions and (10) Three or fewer portable earth- limitations: station transceivers, as defined in (1) A separate request for each dif- § 25.129 of this chapter, are being im- ferent technical system must be made ported by a traveler as personal effects by the applicant in writing.

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