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shall make appointments only from commis- COOPERATING COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE RE- sions of the States interested in the particu- SPECTING ANY REPORT OF STATEMENT OF ITS lar proceeding in which the committee is to ATTITUDE serve. He shall exercise his best judgment to (a) Whenever a cooperating committee select cooperating commissioners who are shall have concluded its work, or shall deem especially qualified to serve upon cooperat- such course advisable, the committee shall ing committees by reason of their ability consider whether it is necessary and desir- and fitness; and in no case shall he appoint able to make a report to the interested State a commissioner upon a cooperating commit- commissions, and, if it shall determine to tee until he shall have been advised by such make a report, it shall cause the same to be commissioner that it will be practicable for distributed through the secretary of the as- him to attend the hearings in the proceeding sociation, or through the general solicitor to in which the committee is to serve, including all interested commissions. the arguments therein, and the cooperative (b) If a report of the Federal Commission conferences, which may be held following the will accompany any order to be made in said submission of the proceeding, to an extent proceeding, the Federal Commission will that will reasonably enable him to be in- state therein the concurrence or nonconcur- formed upon the issues in the proceeding and rence of said cooperating committee in the to form a reasonable judgment in the mat- decision or order of said Federal Commis- sion. ters to be determined. CONSTRUCTION HEREOF IN CERTAIN RESPECTS TENURE OF COOPERATORS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED (a) No State commissioner shall sit in a co- It is understood and provided that no State operative proceeding under this plan except or States shall be deprived of the right of a commissioner who has been selected by his participation and cooperation as herein- commission to represent it in a proceeding before provided because of nonmembership in involving eight States or less, or has been se- the association. With respect to any such lected by the president of the association to State or States, all negotiations herein spec- sit in a case involving more than eight ified to be carried on between the Federal States, in the manner hereinbefore provided. Commission and any officer of such associa- (b) A commissioner who has been selected, tion shall be conducted by the Federal Com- as hereinbefore provided, to serve as a mem- mission directly with the chairman of the ber of a cooperating committee in any pro- commission of such State or States. ceeding, shall without further appointment, [28 FR 12462, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 29 and without regard to the duration of time FR 4801, Apr. 4, 1964] involved, continue to serve in said proceed- ing until the final disposition thereof, in- cluding hearings and conferences after any PART 2—FREQUENCY ALLOCA- order or reopening, provided that he shall TIONS AND RADIO TREATY MAT- continue to be a State commissioner. TERS; GENERAL RULES AND REG- (c) No member of a cooperating committee ULATIONS shall have any right or authority to des- ignate another commissioner to serve in his Subpart A—Terminology place at any hearing or conference in any proceeding in which he has been appointed to Sec. serve. 2.1 Terms and definitions. (d) Should a vacancy occur upon any co- operating committee, in a proceeding involv- Subpart B—Allocation, Assignment, and ing more than eight States, by reason of the Use of Radio Frequencies death of any cooperating commissioner, or of 2.100 International regulations in force. his ceasing to be a State commissioner, or of 2.101 Nomenclature of frequencies. other inability to serve, it shall be the duty 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. of the president of the association to fill the 2.103 Government use of non-Government vacancy by appointment, if, after commu- frequencies. nication with the chairman of the cooperat- 2.104 International Table of Frequency Allo- ing committee, it be deemed necessary to fill cations. such vacancy. 2.105 United States Table of Frequency Al- (e) In the event of any such vacancy occur- locations. ring upon a cooperating committee involving 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. not more than eight States, the vacancy 2.107 Radio astronomy station notification. shall be filled by the commission from which 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the fixed- the vacancy occurs. satellite allocations in the 3.6–3.7, 4.5–4.8, and 5.85–5.925 GHz bands.
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Subpart C—Emissions 2.913 Submittal of equipment authorization application or information to the Com- 2.201 Emission, modulation, and trans- mission. mission characteristics. 2.915 Grant of application. 2.202 Bandwidths. 2.917 Dismissal of application. 2.919 Denial of application. Subpart D—Call Signs and Other Forms of 2.921 Hearing on application. Identifying Radio Transmissions 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; applica- tion for review. 2.301 Station identification requirement. 2.924 Marketing of electrically identical 2.302 Call signs. equipment having multiple trade names 2.303 Other forms of identification of sta- and models or type numbers under the tions. same FCC Identifier. 2.925 Identification of equipment. Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and 2.926 FCC identifier. Emergency Communications CONDITIONS ATTENDANT TO AN EQUIPMENT 2.401 Distress messages. AUTHORIZATION 2.402 Control of distress traffic. 2.927 Limitations on grants. 2.403 Retransmission of distress message. 2.929 Nonassignability of an equipment au- 2.404 Resumption of operation after dis- thorization. tress. 2.931 Responsibility of the grantee. 2.405 Operation during emergency. 2.932 Modification of equipment. 2.406 National defense; free service. 2.933 Change in identification of equipment. 2.407 National defense; emergency author- 2.934 Change in name and/or address of ization. grantee. 2.935 Change in control of grantee. Subparts F–G [Reserved] 2.936 FCC inspection. 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design Subpart H—Prohibition Against change. Eavesdropping 2.938 Retention of records. 2.939 Revocation or withdrawal of equip- 2.701 Prohibition against use of a radio de- ment authorization. vice for eavesdropping. 2.941 Availability of information relating to grants. Subpart I—Marketing of Radiofrequency 2.943 Submission of equipment for testing. Devices 2.945 Sampling tests of equipment compli- ance. 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. 2.946 Penalty for failure to provide test 2.803 Marketing of radio frequency devices samples and data. prior to equipment authorization. 2.947 Measurement procedure. 2.807 Statutory exceptions. 2.948 Description of measurement facilities. 2.811 Transmitters operated under part 73 of this chapter. VERIFICATION 2.813 Transmitters operated in the Instruc- tional Television Fixed Service. 2.951 Cross reference. 2.952 Limitation on verification. 2.815 External radio frequency power ampli- fiers. 2.953 Responsibility for compliance. 2.954 Identification. Subpart J—Equipment Authorization 2.955 Retention of records. 2.956 FCC inspection and submission of Procedures equipment for testing. GENERAL PROVISIONS NOTIFICATION 2.901 Basis and purpose. 2.971 Cross reference. 2.902 Verification. 2.973 Limitations on notification. 2.904 Notification. 2.975 Application for notification. 2.905 Type acceptance. 2.977 Changes in notified equipment. 2.906 Declaration of Conformity. 2.907 Certification. TYPE ACCEPTANCE 2.908 Identical defined. 2.981 Cross reference. 2.909 Responsible party. 2.983 Application for type acceptance. 2.985 Measurements required: RF power out- APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR EQUIPMENT put. AUTHORIZATIONS 2.987 Measurements required: Modulation 2.911 Written application required. characteristics.
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2.989 Measurements required: Occupied Subpart M—Advance Approval of bandwidth. Subscription TV Transmission Systems 2.991 Measurements required: Spurious emissions at antenna terminals. ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURE 2.993 Measurements required: Field strength of spurious radiation. 2.1400 Application for advance approval 2.995 Measurements required: Frequency under part 73. stability. 2.997 Frequency spectrum to be inves- Subpart N—FCC Procedure for Testing tigated. Class A, B and S Emergency Position 2.999 Measurement procedure. Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) 2.1001 Changes in type accepted equipment. 2.1005 Equipment for use in the Amateur GENERAL Radio Service. 2.1501 Introduction. CERTIFICATION 2.1503 Test environment. 2.1505 Test instrumentation and equipment. 2.1031 Cross reference. 2.1033 Application for certification. ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL TEST 2.1035 [Reserved] PROCEDURES 2.1041 Measurement procedure. 2.1043 Changes in certificated equipment. 2.1507 Test frequencies. 2.1509 Environmental and duration tests. FILING FOR APPLICATION REFERENCE 2.1511 Measurements of radiated emissions. 2.1061 Submission of technical information 2.1513 Measurements of modulation charac- for application reference. teristics. 2.1063 Disclaimer re technical information 2.1515 Spectral measurements. filed for application reference. 2.1065 Identification and changes in equip- DATA RECORDING/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ment information filed for application 2.1517 Data recording/reporting require- reference. ments. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FIGURES 2.1071 Cross reference. 2.1072 Limitation on Declaration of Con- FIGURE 1—MEASUREMENT SITE formity. FIGURE 2—TYPICAL AUDIO WAVEFORM 2.1073 Responsibilities. FIGURE 3—EXAMPLE OF IDEAL EPIRB SPEC- 2.1074 Identification. TRUM 2.1075 Retention of records. FIGURE 4—EXAMPLE OF EPIRB CARRIER COM- 2.1076 FCC inspection and submission of PONENT equipment for testing. 2.1077 Compliance information. AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302, 303, 307 and 336, unless otherwise noted. RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE SOURCE: 28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, unless 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposure otherwise noted. evaluation: mobile devices. 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure evaluation: portable devices. Subpart A—Terminology
Subpart K—Importation of Devices § 2.1 Terms and definitions. Capable of Causing Harmful Interference (a) Where a term or definition ap- 2.1201 Purpose. pears in this part of the Commission’s 2.1202 Exclusions. Rules, it shall be the definitive term or 2.1203 General requirement for entry into definition and shall prevail throughout the U.S.A. the Commission’s Rules. 2.1204 Import conditions. (b) The source of each definition is 2.1205 Filing of required declaration. 2.1207 Examination of imported equipment. indicated as follows: CONV—International Telecommunication Subpart L—Registration of Telephone Convention, Malaga-Torremolinos, 1973. Terminal Equipment RR—Radio Regulations, Geneva, 1982. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE FCC—Federal Communications Commis- sion. 2.1300 Cross reference. 2.1302 Application for registration under (c) The following terms and defini- part 68. tions are issued:
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Accepted Interference. 1 Interference at national and international civil air a higher level than defined as permis- routes. (RR) sible interference and which has been Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Route (R) agreed upon between two or more ad- Service. An aeronautical mobile-sat- ministrations without prejudice to ellite service reserved for communica- other administrations. (RR) tions relating to safety and regularity Active Satellite. A satellite carrying a of flights, primarily along national or station intended to transmit or re- international civil air routes. (RR) transmit radiocommunication signals. Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Service. A (RR) mobile-satellite service in which mo- Active Sensor. A measuring instru- bile earth stations are located on board ment in the earth exploration-satellite aircraft; survival craft stations and service or in the space research service emergency position-indicating radio- by means of which information is ob- beacon stations may also participate in tained by transmission and reception this service. (RR) of radio waves. (RR) Aeronautical Mobile Service. A mobile Administration. Any governmental de- service between aeronautical stations partment or service responsible for dis- and aircraft stations, or between air- charging the obligations undertaken in craft stations, in which survival craft the Convention of the International stations may participate; emergency Telecommunication Union and the position-indicating radiobeacon sta- Regulations. (CONV) tions may also participate in this serv- Aeronautical Earth Station. An Earth ice on designated distress and emer- station in the fixed-satellite service, gency frequencies. (RR) or, in some cases, in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service, located at a Aeronautical Radionavigation-Satellite specified fixed point on land to provide Service. A radionavigation-satellite a feeder link for the aeronautical mo- service in which earth stations are lo- bile-satellite service. (RR) cated on board aircraft. (RR) Aeronautical Fixed Service. A radio- Aeronautical Radionavigation Service. communication service between speci- A radio-navigation service intended for fied fixed points provided primarily for the benefit and for the safe operation the safety of air navigation and for the of aircraft. (RR) regular, efficient and economical oper- Aeronautical Station. A land station in ation of air transport. (RR) the aeronautical mobile service. Aeronautical Fixed Station. A station NOTE: In certain instances, an aeronautical in the aeronautical fixed service. (RR) station may be located, for example, on Aeronautical Mobile Off-Route (OR) board ship or on a platform at sea. (RR) Service. An aeronautical mobile service intended for communications, includ- Aircraft Earth Station. A mobile earth ing those relating to flight coordina- station in the aeronautical mobile-sat- tion, primarily outside national or ellite service located on board an air- international civil air routes. (RR) craft. (RR) Aeronautical Mobile Route (R) Service. Aircraft Station. A mobile station in An aeronautical mobile service re- the aeronautical mobile service, other served for communications relating to than a survival craft station, located safety and regularity of flight, pri- on board an aircraft. (RR) marily along national or international Allocation (of a frequency band). Entry civil air routes. (RR) in the Table of Frequency Allocations Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Off-Route of a given frequency band for the pur- (OR) Service. An aeronautical mobile- pose of its use by one or more terres- satellite service intended for commu- trial or space radiocommunication nications, including those relating to services or the radio astronomy service flight coordination, primarily outside under specified conditions. This term shall also be applied to the frequency band concerned. (RR) 1 The terms permissible interference and ac- cepted interference are used in the coordina- Allotment (of a radio frequency or radio tion of frequency assignments between ad- frequency channel). Entry of a des- ministrations. ignated frequency channel in an agreed
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plan, adopted by a competent con- space stations are intended for direct ference, for use by one or more admin- reception by the general public. istrations for a terrestrial or space radiocommunication service in one or NOTE: In the broadcasting-satellite service, the term direct reception shall encompass more identified countries or geographi- both individual reception and community re- cal area and under specified conditions. ception. (RR) (RR) Altitude of the Apogee or Perigee. The Broadcasting Service. A radio- altitude of the apogee or perigee above communication service in which the a specified reference surface serving to transmissions are intended for direct represent the surface of the Earth. reception by the general public. This (RR) service may include sound trans- Amateur-Satellite Service. A radio- missions, television transmissions or communication service using space other types of transmission. (CONV) stations on earth satellites for the Broadcasting Station. A station in the same purposes as those of the amateur broadcasting service. (RR) service. (RR) Carrier Power (of a radio transmitter). Amateur Service. A radio- The average power supplied to the an- communication service for the purpose tenna transmission line by a transmit- of self-training, intercommunication ter during one radio frequency cycle and technical investigations carried taken under the condition of no modu- out by amateurs, that is, by duly au- lation. (RR) thorized persons interested in radio Characteristic Frequency. A frequency technique solely with a personal aim which can be easily identified and and without pecuniary interest. (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. (RR) Class of Emission. The set of charac- Assigned Frequency Band. The fre- teristics of an emission, designated by quency band within which the emission standard symbols, e.g., type of modula- of a station is authorized; the width of tion, modulating signal, type of infor- the band equals the necessary band- mation to be transmitted, and also if width plus twice the absolute value of appropriate, any additional signal the frequency tolerance. Where space characteristics. (RR) stations are concerned, the assigned Coast Earth Station. An earth station frequency band includes twice the max- in the fixed-satellite service or, in imum Doppler shift that may occur in some cases, in the maritime mobile- relation to any point of the Earth’s satellite service, located at a specified surface. (RR) fixed point on land to provide a feeder Assignment (of a radio frequency or link for the maritime mobile-satellite radio frequency channel). Authorization service. (RR) given by an administration for a radio Coast Station. A land station in the station to use a radio frequency or maritime mobile service. (RR) radio frequency channel under speci- Community Reception (in the broadcast- fied conditions. (RR) ing-satellite service). The reception of Base Earth Station. An earth station emissions from a space station in the in the fixed-satellite service or, in broadcasting-satellite service by re- some cases, in the land mobile-satellite ceiving equipment, which in some service, located at a specified fixed cases may be complex and have anten- point or within a specified area on land nae larger than those for individual re- to provide a feeder link for the land ception, and intended for use: (1) by a mobile-satellite service. (RR) group of the general public at one loca- Base Station. A land station in the tion; or (2) through a distribution sys- land mobile service. (RR) tem covering a limited area. (RR) Broadcasting-Satellite Service. A radio- Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). communication service in which sig- Time scale, based on the second (SI), as nals transmitted or retransmitted by defined and recommended by the
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CCIR, 2 and maintained by the Bureau (4) Platform interrogation may be in- International de l’Heure (BIH). cluded. NOTE: This service may also include feeder NOTE: For most practical purposes associ- links necesary for its operation. (RR) ated with the Radio Regulations, UTC is equivalent to mean solar time at the prime Earth Station. A station located ei- meridian (0 degrees longitude), formerly ex- ther on the earth’s surface or within pressed in GMT. (RR) the major portion of earth’s atmos- Coordination Area. The area associ- phere and intended for communication: ated with an earth station outside of (1) With one or more space stations; which a terrestrial station sharing the or same frequency band neither causes (2) With one or more stations of the nor is subject to interfering emissions same kind by means of one or more re- greater than a permissible level. (RR) flecting satellites or other objects in Coordination Contour. The line enclos- space. (RR) ing the coordination area. (RR) Effective Radiated Power (e.r.p) (in a Coordination Distance. Distance on a given direction). The product of the given azimuth from an earth station power supplied to the antenna and its beyond which a terrestrial causes nor gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a is subject to interfering emissions given direction. (RR) greater than a permissible level. (RR) Emergency Position-Indicating Radio- Deep Space. Space at distance from beacon Station. A station in the mobile the Earth equal to, or greater than, service the emissions of which are in- 2×106 kilometers. (RR) tended to facilitate search and rescue operations. (RR) Direct Sequence Systems. A spread Emission. Radiation produced, or the spectrum system in which the carrier production of radiation, by a radio has been modulated by a high speed transmitting station. spreading code and an information data stream. The high speed code sequence NOTE: For example, the energy radiated by dominates the ‘‘modulating function’’ the local oscillator of a radio receiver would and is the direct cause of the wide not be an emission but a radiation. (RR) spreading of the transmitted signal. Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Duplex Operation. Operating method Power (e.i.r.p.). The product of the in which transmission is possible si- power suppled to the antenna and the multaneously in both directions of a antenna gain in a given direction rel- telecommunication channel. 3 (RR) ative to an isotropic antenna. (RR) Earth Exploration-Satellite Service. A Equivalent Monopole Radiated Power radiocommunication service between (e.m.r.p.) (in a given direction). The prod- earth stations and one or more space uct of the power supplied to the an- stations, which may include links be- tenna and its gain relative to a short tween space stations in which: vertical antenna in a given direction. (1) Information relating to the char- (RR) acteristics of the Earth and its natural Equivalent Satellite Link Noise Tem- phenomena is obtained from active perature. The noise temperature re- sensors or passive sensors on earth sat- ferred to the output of the receiving ellites; antenna of the earth station cor- (2) Similar information is collected responding to the radio-frequency noise from air-borne or earth-based plat- power which produces the total ob- forms; served noise at the output of the sat- (3) Such information may be distrib- ellite link excluding the noise due to uted to earth stations within the sys- interference coming from satellite tem concerned; links using other satellites and from terrestrial systems. (RR) Experimental Station. A station utiliz- 2 The full definition is contained in CCIR Recommendation 460–2. ing radio waves in experiments with a 3 In general, duplex operation and semi-du- view to the development of science or plex operation require two frequencies in technique. radiocommunication; simplex operation may NOTE: This definition does not include use either one or two. amateur stations. (RR)
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Facsimile. A form of telegraphy for which the telegraph signal shifts the the transmission of fixed images, with frequency of the carrier between pre- or without half-tones, with a view to determined values. (RR) their reproduction in a permanent Frequency Tolerance. The maximum form. permissible departure by the centre NOTE: In this definition the term telegraphy frequency of the frequency band occu- has the same general meaning as defined in pied by an emission from the assigned the Convention. (RR) frequency or, by the characteristic fre- Feeder Link. A radio link from an quency of an emission from the ref- earth station at a given location to a erence frequency.
space station, or vice versa, conveying NOTE: The frequency tolerance is expressed information for a space radio- in parts in 106 or in hertz. (RR) communication service other than for the fixed-satellite service. The given Full Carrier Single-Sideband Emission. location may be at a specified fixed A single-sideband emission without point, or at any fixed point within suppression of the carrier. (RR) specified areas. (RR) Gain of an Antenna. The ratio, usu- Fixed-Satellite Service. A radio- ally expressed in decibels, of the power communication service between earth required at the input of a loss free ref- stations at given positions, when one erence antenna to the power supplied or more satellites are used; the given to the input of the given antenna to position may be a specified fixed point produce, in a given direction, the same or any fixed point within specified field strength or the same power flux- areas; in some cases this service in- density at the same distance. When not cludes satellite-to-satellite links, specified otherwise, the gain refers to which may also be operated in the the direction of maximum radiation. inter-satellite service; the fixed-sat- The gain may be considered for a speci- ellite service may also include feeder fied polarization. links for other space radio- NOTE: Depending on the choice of the ref- communication services. (RR) erence antenna a distinction is made be- Fixed Service. A radiocommunication tween: service between specified fixed points. (1) Absolute or isotropic gain (Gi), when (RR) the reference antenna is an isotropic an- Fixed Station. A station in the fixed tenna isolated in space; (2) Gain relative to a half-wave dipole (Gd), service. (RR) when the reference antenna is a half-wave Frequency Hopping Systems. A spread dipole isolated in space whose equatorial spectrum system in which the carrier plane contains the given direction; is modulated with the coded informa- (3) Gain relative to a short vertical an- tion in a conventional manner causing tenna (Gv), when the reference antenna is a a conventional spreading of the RF en- linear conductor, much shorter than one ergy about the frequency carrier. The quarter of the wavelength, normal to the frequency of the carrier is not fixed but surface of a perfectly conducting plane changes at fixed intervals under the di- which contains the given direction. (RR) rection of a coded sequence. The wide General Purpose Mobile Service. A mo- RF bandwidth needed by such a system bile service that includes all mobile is not required by spreading of the RF communications uses including those energy about the carrier but rather to within the Aeronautical Mobile, Land accommodate the range of frequencies Mobile, or the Maritime Mobile Serv- to which the carrier frequency can hop. ices. The test of a frequency hopping system Geostationary Satellite. A geosynchro- is that the near term distribution of nous satellite whose circular and direct hops appears random, the long term orbit lies in the plane of the Earth’s distribution appears evenly distributed equator and which thus remains fixed over the hop set, and sequential hops relative to the Earth; by extension, a are randomly distributed in both direc- satellite which remains approximately tion and magnitude of change in the fixed relative to the Earth. (RR) hop set. Geostationary Satellite Orbit. The orbit Frequency-Shift Telegraphy. Teleg- in which a satellite must be placed to raphy by frequency modulation in be a geostationary satellite. (RR)
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Geosynchronous Satellite. An Earth mum path of descent along the axis of satellite whose period of revolution is the runway. (RR) equal to the period of rotation of the Interference. The effect of unwanted Earth about its axis. (RR) energy due to one or a combination of Harmful Interference 4. Interference emissions, radiations, or inductions which endangers the functioning of a upon reception in a radio- radionavigation service or of other communication system, manifested by safety services or seriously degrades, any performance degradation, mis- obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a interpretation, or loss of information radiocommunication service operating which could be extracted in the ab- in accordance with these [inter- sence of such unwanted energy. (RR) national] Radio Regulations. (RR) Inter-Satellite Service. A radio- Hybrid Spread Spectrum Systems. Hy- communication service providing links brid spread spectrum systems are those between artificial earth satellites. (RR) which use combinations of two or more Ionospheric Scatter. The propagation types of direct sequence, frequency of radio waves by scattering as a result hopping, time hopping and pulsed FM of irregularities or discontinuities in modulation in order to achieve their the ionization of the ionosphere. (RR) wide occupied bandwidths. Land Earth Station. An earth station Inclination of an Orbit (of an earth sat- in the fixed-satellite service or, in ellite). The angle determined by the some cases, in the mobile-satellite plane containing the orbit and the service, located at a specified fixed plane of the Earth’s equator. (RR) point or within a specified area on land Individual Reception (in the broadcast- to provide a feeder link for the mobile- ing-satellite service). The reception of satellite service. (RR) emissions from a space station in the Land Mobile Earth Station. A mobile broadcasting-satellite service by sim- earth station in the land mobile-sat- ple domestic installations and in par- ellite service capable of surface move- ticular those possessing small anten- ment within the geographical limits of nae. (RR) a country or continent. (RR) Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) Land Mobile-Satellite Service. A mo- (of radio frequency energy) Applications. bile-satellite service in which mobile Operation of equipment or appliances earth stations are located on land. designed to generate and use locally (RR) radio-frequency energy for industrial, Land Mobile Service. A mobile service scientific, medical, domestic or similar between base stations and land mobile purposes, excluding applications in the stations, or between land mobile sta- field of telecommunications. (RR) tions. (RR) Land Mobile Station. A mobile station Instrument Landing System (ILS). A in the land mobile service capable of radionavigation system which provides surface movement within the geo- aircraft with horizontal and vertical graphical limits of a country or con- guidance just before and during landing tinent. and, at certain fixed points, indicates Land Station. A station in the mobile the distance to the reference point of service not intended to be used while in landing. (RR) motion. (RR) Instrument Landing System Glide Path. Left-Hand (or Anti-Clockwise) Polarized A system of vertical guidance em- Wave. An elliptically or circularly-po- bodied in the instrument landing sys- larized wave, in fixed plane, normal to tem which indicates the vertical devi- the direction of propagation, whilst ation of the aircraft from its optimum looking in the direction of propagation, path of descent. (RR) rotates with time in a left hand or Instrument Landing System Localizer. anti-clockwise direction. (RR) A system of horizontal guidance em- Line A. Begins at Aberdeen, Washing- bodied in the instrument landing sys- ton running by great circle arc to the tem which indicates the horizontal de- intersection of 48° N., 120° W., thence viation of the aircraft from its opti- along parallel 48° N., to the intersec- tion of 95° W., thence by great circle 4 See Resolution 68 of the Radio Regulations. arc through the southernmost point of
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Duluth, Minn., thence by great circle ing radiobeacon stations may also par- arc to 45° N., 85° W., thence southward ticipate in this service. (RR) along meridian 85° W., to its intersec- Maritime Radionavigation-Satellite tion with parallel 41° N., thence along Service. A radionavigation-satellite parallel 41° N., to its intersection with service in which earth stations are lo- meridian 82° W., thence by great circle cated on board ships. (RR) arc through the southernmost point of Maritime Radionavigation Service. A Bangor, Maine, thence by great circle radionavigation service intended for arc through the southernmost point of the benefit and for the safe operation Searsport, Maine, at which point it ter- of ships. (RR) minates. (FCC) Marker Beacon. A transmitter in the Line B. Begins at Tofino, B.C., run- aeronautical radionavigation service ning by great circle arc to the intersec- which radiates vertically a distinctive tion of 50° N., 125° W., thence along par- pattern for providing position informa- allel 50° N., to the intersection of 90° tion to aircraft. (RR) W., thence by great circle arc to the Mean Power (of a radio transmitter). ° ° ′ intersection of 45 N., 79 30 W., thence The average power supplied to the an- by great circle arc through the north- tenna transmission line by a transmit- ernmost point of Drummondville, Que- ter during an interval of time suffi- ° ′ ° ′ bec (Lat. 45 52 N., Long 72 30 W.), ciently long compared with the lowest ° ′ thence by great circle arc to 48 30 N., frequency encountered in the modula- ° 70 W., thence by great circle arc tion taken under normal operating through the northernmost point of conditions. (RR) Compbellton, N.B., thence by great cir- Meteorological Aids Service. A radio- cle are through the northernmost point communication service used for mete- of Liverpool, N.S., at which point it orological, including hydrological, ob- terminates. (FCC) servation 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 include all of the Alaskan Panhandle. Mobile Earth Station. An earth station (FCC) in the mobile-satellite service intended Line D. Begins at the intersection of to be used while in motion or during 70° N., 138° W., thence by great circle halts at unspecified points. (RR) arc to the intersection of 61°20′ N., 139° Mobile-Satellite Service. A radio- W. (Burwash Landing), thence by great communication service: circle arc to the intersection of 60°45′ (1) Between mobile earth stations N., 135° W., thence by great circle arc and one or more space stations, or be- to the intersection of 56° N., 128° W., tween space stations used by this serv- thence south along 128° meridian to ice; or Lat. 55° N., thence by great circle arc (2) Between mobile earth stations by to the intersection of 54° N., 130° W., means of one or more space stations. thence by great circle arc to Port NOTE: This service may also include feeder Clements, thence to the Pacific Ocean links necessary for its operation. (RR) where it ends. (FCC) Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service. A Mobile Service. A radiocommunication mobile-satellite service in which mo- service between mobile and land sta- bile earth stations are located on board tions, or between mobile stations. ships; survival craft stations and emer- (CONV) gency position-indicating radiobeacon Mobile Station. A station in the mo- stations may also participate in this bile service intended to be used while service. (RR) in motion or during halts at unspec- Maritime Mobile Service. A mobile ified points. (RR) service between coast stations and ship Multi-Satellite Link. A radio link be- stations, or between ship stations, or tween a transmitting earth station and between associated on-board commu- a receiving earth station through two nication stations; survival craft sta- or more satellites, without any inter- tions and emergency position-indicat- mediate earth station.
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NOTE: A multisatellite link comprises one cycle at the crest of the modulation en- up-link, one or more satellite-to-satellite velope taken under normal operating links and one down-link. (RR) conditions. (RR) Necessary Bandwidth. For a given Period (of a satellite). The time elaps- class of emission, the width of the fre- ing between two consecutive passages quency band which is just sufficient to of a satellite through a characteristic ensure the transmission of information point on its orbit. (RR) at the rate and with the quality re- Permissible Interference. Observed or quired under specified conditions. (RR) predicted interference which complies Non-Voice, Non-Geostationary Mobile- with quantitative interference and Satellite Service. A mobile-satellite serv- sharing criteria contained in these ice reserved for use by non-geo- [international Radio] Regulations or in stationary satellites in the provision of CCIR Recommendations or in special non-voice communications which may agreements as provided for in these include satellite links between land Regulations. (RR) earth stations at fixed locations. Port Operations Service. A maritime Occupied Bandwidth. The width of a mobile service in or near a port, be- frequency band such that, below the tween coast stations and ship stations, lower and above the upper frequency or between ship stations, in which mes- limits, the mean powers emitted are sages are restricted to those relating to each equal to a specified percentage the operational handling, the move- Beta/2 of the total mean power of a ment and the safty of ships and, in given emission. emergency, to the safety of persons. NOTE: Unless otherwise specified by the NOTE: Messages which are of a public cor- CCIR for the appropriate class of emission, respondence nature shall be excluded from the value of Beta/2 should be taken as 0.5%. this service. (RR) (RR) Port Station. A coast station in the On-Board Communication Station. A port operations service. (RR) low-powered mobile station in the mar- itime mobile service intended for use Power. Whenever the power of a radio for internal communications on board transmitter, etc. is referred to it shall a ship, or between a ship and its life- be expressed in one of the following boats and life-rafts during lifeboat forms, according to the class of emis- drills or operations, or for communica- sion, using the arbitrary symbols indi- tion within a group of vessels being cated: towed or pushed, as well as for line (1) Peak envelope power (PX or pX); handling and mooring instructions. (2) Mean power (PY or pY); (RR) (3) Carrier power (PZ or pZ). Orbit. The path, relative to a speci- NOTE 1: For different classes of emission, fied frame of reference, described by the relationships between peak envelope the centre of mass of a satellite or power, mean power and carrier power, under other object in space subjected pri- the conditions of normal operation and of no marily to natural forces, mainly the modulation, are contained in CCIR Rec- force of gravity. (RR) ommendations which may be used as a guide. Out-of-band Emission. Emission on a NOTE 2: For use in formulae, the symbol frequency or frequencies immediately ‘‘p’’ denotes power expressed in watts and outside the necessary bandwidth which the symbol ‘‘P’’ denotes power expressed in decibels relative to a reference level. (RR) results from the modulation process, but excluding spurious emissions. (RR) Primary Radar. A radiodetermination Passive Sensor. A measuring instru- system based on the comparison of ref- ment in the earth exploration-satellite erence signals with radio signals re- service or in the space research service flected from the position to be deter- by means of which information is ob- mined. (RR) tained by reception of radio waves of Protection Ratio. The minimum value natural origin. (RR) of the wanted-to-unwanted signal Peak Envelope Power (of a radio trans- ratio, usually expressed in decibels, at mitter). The average power supplied to the receiver input determined under the antenna transmission line by a specified conditions such that a speci- transmitter during one radio frequency fied reception quality of the wanted
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signal is achieved at the receiver out- Radiocommunication. Telecommuni- put. (RR) cation by means of radio waves. Public Correspondence. Any tele- (CONV) communication which the offices and Radiocommunication Service. A service stations must, by reason of their being as defined in this Section involving the at the disposal of the public, accept for transmission, emission and/or recep- transmission. (CONV) tion of radio waves for specific tele- Pulsed FM Systems. A pulsed FM sys- communication purposes. tem is a spread spectrum system in NOTE: In these [international] Radio Regu- which a RF carrier is modulated with a lations, unless otherwise stated, any radio- fixed period and fixed duty cycle se- communication service relates to terrestrial quence. At the beginning of each trans- radiocommunication. (RR) mitted pulse, the carrier frequency is Radiodetermination. The determina- frequency modulated causing an addi- tion of the position, velocity and/or tional spreading of the carrier. The other characteristics of an object, or pattern of the frequency modulation the obtaining of information relating will depend upon the spreading func- to these parameters, by means of the tion which is chosen. In some systems propagation properties of radio waves. the spreading function is a linear FM (RR) chirp sweep, sweeping either up or Radiodetermination-Satellite Service. A down in frequency. radiocommunication service for the Radar. A radiodetermination system purpose of radiodetermination involv- based on the comparison of reference ing the use or one of more space sta- signals with radio signals reflected, or tions. This service may also include retrainsmitted, from the position to be feeder links necessary for its own oper- determined. (RR) ation. (RR) Radar Beacon (RACON). A transmit- Radiodetermination Service. A radio- ter-receiver associated with a fixed communication service for the purpose navigational mark which, when trig- of radiodetermination. (RR) gered by a radar, automatically re- Radiodetermination Station. A station turns a distinctive signal which can ap- in the radiodetermination serviice. pear on the display of the triggering (RR) radar, providing range, bearing and Radio Direction-Finding. Radio- identification information. (RR) determination using the reception of Radiation. The outward flow of en- radio waves for the purpose of deter- ergy from any source in the form of mining the direction of a station or ob- radio waves. (RR) ject. (RR) Radio. A general term applied to the Radio Direction-Finding Station. A use of radio waves. (CONV) radiodetermination station using radio Radio Altimeter. Radionavigation direction-finding. (RR) equipment, on board an aircraft or Radiolocation. Radiodetermination spacecraft or the spacecraft above the used for purposes other than those of Earth’s surface or another surface. radionavigation. (RR) (RR) Radiolocation Land Station. A station Radio Astronomy. Astronomy based on in the radiolocation service not in- the reception of radio waves of cosmic tended to be used while in motion. (RR) origin. (RR) Radiolocation Mobil Station. A station Radio Astronomy Service. A service in- in the radiolocation service intended to volving the use of radio astronomy. be used while in motion or during halts (RR) at unspecified points. (RR) Radio Astronomy Station. A station in Radiolocation Service. A radio- the radio astronomy service. (RR) determination service for the purpose Radiobeacon Station. A station in the of radiolocation. (RR) radionavigation service the emissions Radionavigation. Radiodetermination of which are intended to enable a mo- used for the purposes of navigation, in- bile station to determine its bearing or cluding obstruction warning. direction in relation to radiobeacon Radionavigation Land Station. A sta- station. (RR) tion in the radionavigation service not
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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- Radiosonde. An automatic radio hand or clockwise direction. (RR) transmitter in the meteorological aids Safety Service. Any radio- service usually carried on an aircraft, communication service used perma- free ballon, kite or parachute, and nently or temporarily for the safe- which transmits meteorological data. guarding of human life and property. (RR) (CONV) Radiotelegram. A telegram, originat- Satellite. A body which revolves ing in or intended for a mobile station around another body of preponderant or a mobile earth station transmitted mass and which has a motion primarily on all or part of its route over the and permanently determined by the radiocommunication channels of the force of attraction of that other body. 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- Radiotelephone Call. A telephone 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, consist- over the radiocommunication channels ing 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 telex call, originat- one or more artificial earth satellites. ing in or intended for a mobile station (RR) or a mobile earth station, transmitted Secondary Radar. A radiodetermin- on all or part of its route over the ation system based on the comparison radiocommunication channels of the of reference signals with radio signals mobile service or the mobile-satellite retransmitted from the position to be service. (RR) determined. (RR) Radio Waves or Hertzian Waves. Elec- Semi-Duplex Operation. A method tromagnetic waves of frequencies arbi- which is simplex operation at one end trarily lower than 3,000 GHz, propa- of the circuit and duplex operation at gated in space without aritificial the other.3 (RR) guide. (RR) Ship Earth Station. A mobile earth Reduced Carrier Single-Sideband Emis- station in the maritime mobile-sat- sion. A single-sideband emission in ellite service located on board ship. which the degree of carrier suppession (RR) enables the carrier to be reconstrituted Ship Movement Service. A safety serv- and to be used for demodulation. (RR) ice in the maritime mobile service Reference Frequency. A frequency hav- other than a port operations service, ing a fixed and specified position with between coast stations and ship sta- respect to the assigned frequency. The tions, or between ship stations, in displacement of this frequency with re- which messages are restricted to those spect to the assigned frequency has the relating to the movement of ships.
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Messages which are of a public cor- equipment on a space object, incuding respondence nature shall be excluded the space station. (RR) from this service. (RR) Space Telemetry. The use of telemetry Ship’s Emergency Transmitter. A ship’s for transmission for a space station of transmitter to be used exclusively on a results of measurements made in a distress frequency for distress, urgency spacecraft, including those relating to or safety purposes. (RR) the functioning of the spacecraft. (RR) Ship Station. A mobile station in the Space Tracking. Determination of the maritime mobile service located on orbit, velocity or instanteneous posi- board a vessel which is not perma- tion of an object in space by means of nently moored, other than a survival radiodetermination, excluding primary craft station. (RR) radar, for the purpose of following the Simplex Operation. Operating method movement of the object. (RR) in which transmission is made possible alternatively in each direction of a Special Service. A radio- telecommunication channel, for exam- communication service, not otherwise defined in this Section, carried on ex- ple, by means of manual control. 5 (RR) Single-Sideband Emission. An ampli- clusively for specific needs of general tude modulated emission with one side- utility, and not open to public cor- band only. (RR) respondence. (RR) Spacecraft. A man-made vehicle Spread Spectrum Systems. A spread which is intended to go beyond the spectrum system is an information major portion of the Earth’s atmos- bearing communications system in phere. (RR) which: (1) Information is conveyed by Space Operation Service. A radio- modulation of a carrier by some con- communication service concerned ex- ventional means, (2) the bandwidth is clusively with the operation of space- deliberately widened by means of a craft, in particular space tracking, spreading function over that which space telemetry, and space tele- would be needed to transmit the infor- command. mation alone. (In some spread spec- NOTE: These functions will normally be trum systems, a portion of the infor- provided within the service in which the mation being conveyed by the system space station is operating. (RR) may be contained in the spreading Space Radiocommunication. Any radio- function.) communication involving the use of Spurious Emission. Emission on a fre- one or more space stations or the use quency or frequencies which are out- of one or more reflecting satellites or side the necessary bandwidth and the other objects in space. (RR) level of which may be reduced without Space Research Service. A radio- affecting the corresponding trans- communication service in which space- mission of information. Spurious emis- craft or other objects in space are used sions include harmonic emissions, for scientific or technological research parasitic emissions, intermodulation purposes. (RR) products and frequency conversion Space Station. A station located on an products, but exclude out-of-band emis- object which is beyond, is intended to sions. (RR) go beyond, or has been beyond, the Standard Frequency and Time Signal- major portion of the Earth’s atmos- Satellite Service. A radiocommunication phere. (RR) service using space stations on earth Space System. Any group of cooperat- satellites for the same purposes as ing Earth stations and/or space sta- those of the standard frequency and tions employing space radio- time signal service. communication for specific purposes. (RR) NOTE: This service may also include feeder Space Telecommand. The use of radio- links necessary for its operation. (RR) communication for the transmission of Standard Frequency and Time Signal signals to a space station to initiate, Service. A radiocommunication service modify or terminate functions of for scientific, technical and other pur- poses, providing the transmission of 5 (See footnote under Duplex Operations.) specified frequencies, time signals, or
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both, of stated high precision, intended written matter by the use of a signal for general reception. (RR) code. 6 (RR) Standard Frequency and Time Signal Telemetry. The use of telecommuni- Station. A station in the standard fre- cation for automatical indicating or quency and time signal service. (RR) recording measurements at a distance Station. One or more transmitters or from the measuring instrument. (RR) receivers or a combination of transmit- Telephony. A form of telecommuni- ters and receivers, including the acces- cation set up for the transmission of sory equipment, necessary at one loca- speech or, in some cases, other tion for carrying on a radio- sounds. 7 (RR) communication service, or the radio Television. A form of telecommuni- astronomy service. cation for the transmission of tran- NOTE: Each station shall be classified by sient images of fixed or moving ob- the service in which it operates permanently jects. (RR) or temporarily. (RR) Terrestrial Radiocommunication. Any Suppressed Carrier Single-Sideband radiocommunication other than space Emission. A single-sideband emission in radiocommunication or radio astron- which the carrier is virtually sup- omy. (RR) pressed and not intended to be used for Terrestrial Station. A station effecting demodulation. (RR) terrestrial radiocommunication. Survival Craft Station. A mobile sta- tion in the maritime mobile service or NOTE: In these [international Radio] Regu- the aeronautical mobile service in- lations, unless otherwise stated, any station tended solely for survival purposes and is a terrestrial station. (RR) located on any lifeboat, life-raft or Time Hopping Systems. A time hopping other survival equipment. (RR) system is a spread spectrum system in Telecommand. The use of tele- which the period and duty cycle of a communication for the transmission of pulsed RF carrier are varied in a signals to initiate, modify or terminate pseudorandom manner under the con- functions of equipment at a distance. trol of a coded sequence. Time hopping (RR) is often used effectively with frequency Telecommunication. Any transmission, hopping to form a hybrid time-division, emission or reception of signs, signals, multiple-access (TDMA) spread spec- writing, images and sounds or intel- trum system. ligence of any nature by wire, radio, Transponder. A transmitter-receiver optical or other electromagnetic sys- facility the function of which is to tems. (CONV) transmit signals automatically when Telegram. Written matter intended to be transmitted by telegraphy for deliv- the proper interrogation is received. ery to the addressee. This term also in- (FCC) cludes radiotelegrams unless otherwise Tropospheric Scatter. The propagation specified. of radio waves by scattering as a result of irregularities or discontinuities in NOTE: In this definition the term telegraphy the physical properties of the tropo- has the same general meaning as defined in the Convention. (CONV) sphere. (RR) Unwanted Emissions. Consist of spuri- Telegraphy. A form of telecommuni- ous emissions and out-of-band emis- cation which is concerned in any proc- sions. (RR) ess providing transmission and repro- duction at a distance of documentary [49 FR 2368, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 50 matter, such as written or printed mat- FR 25239, June 18, 1985; 51 FR 37399, Oct. 22, ter or fixed images, or the reproduction 1986; 52 FR 7417, Mar. 11, 1987; 54 FR 49980, at a distance of any kind of informa- Dec. 4, 1990; 55 FR 28761, July 13, 1990; 56 FR tion in such a form. For the purposes of 42703, Aug. 29, 1991; 58 FR 68058, Dec. 23, 1993; the [international] Radio Regulations, 62 FR 26242, May 13, 1997] unless otherwise specified therein, te- legraphy shall mean a form of tele- 6 (See footnote under Harmful Interference) communication for the transmission of 7 (See footnote under Harmful Interference)
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Subpart B—Allocation, Assign- the Commission finds that important ment, and Use of Radio Fre- or exceptional circumstances require quencies such utilization. Such authorizations are not intended to develop a service to be operated on frequencies other than SOURCE: 49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, unless otherwise noted. those allocated such service. (2) A station for the development of § 2.100 International regulations in techniques or equipment to be em- force. ployed by services set forth in column The international Radio Regulations 5 of the Table of Frequency Allocations (Geneva, 1982), became effective inter- may be authorized the use of fre- nationally on 1 January 1982, and na- quencies allocated to those services or tionally on September 6, 1983. They are classes of stations. incorporated to the extent practicable (3) Experimental stations pursuant to in this part. part 5, may be authorized the use of any frequency or frequency band not § 2.101 Nomenclature of frequencies. exclusively allocated to the passive Band No. Frequency subdivision Frequency range services (including the Radio Astron- omy Service). 4 ...... VLF (very low fre- Below 30 kHz. quency). (4) In the event a band is reallocated 5 ...... LF (low frequency) ...... 30 to 300 kHz. so as to delete its availability for use 6 ...... MF (medium fre- 300 to 3000 kHz. by a particular service, the Commis- quency). 7 ...... HF (high frequency) ..... 3 to 30 MHz. sion may provide for the further in- 8 ...... VHF (very high fre- 30 to 300 MHz. terim use of the band by stations in quency). that service for a temporary, specific 9 ...... UHF (ultra high fre- 300 to 3000 MHz. quency). period of time. 10 ...... SHF (super high fre- 3 to 30 GHz. (c) Non-Government stations may be quency). authorized to use Government fre- 11 ...... EHF (extremely high 30 to 300 GHz frequency). quencies in the bands above 25 MHz if 12 ...... 300 to 3000 GHz. the Commission finds, after consulta- tions with the appropriate Government § 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. agency or agencies, that such use is (a) Except as otherwise provided in necessary for coordination of Govern- this section, the assignment of fre- ment and non-Government activities: quencies and bands of frequencies to all Provided, however, that: stations and classes of stations and the (1) Non-Government operation on licensing and authorizing of the use of Government frequencies shall conform all such frequencies between 9 kHz and with the conditions agreed upon by the 400 GHz, and the actual use of such fre- Commission and the National Tele- quencies for radiocommunication or communications and Information Ad- for any other purpose, including the ministration (NTIA) (the more impor- transfer of energy by radio, shall be in tant of which are contained in para- accordance with the Table of Fre- graphs (c) (2), (3), and (4) of this sec- quency Allocations in § 2.106. tion); (b) On the condition that harmful in- (2) Such operations shall be in ac- terference will not be caused to serv- cordance with NTIA rules governing ices operating in accordance with the the service to which the frequencies in- Table of Frequency Allocations the fol- volved are allocated; lowing exceptions to paragraph (a) of (3) Such operations shall not cause this section may be authorized: harmful interference to Government (1) In individual cases the Commis- sion may, without rule making pro- stations and, should harmful inter- ceedings, authorize on a temporary ference result, that the interfering basis only, the use of frequencies not in non-Government operation shall imme- accordance with the Table of Fre- diately terminate; and quency Allocations for projects of short duration or emergencies where
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(4) Non-Government operation has Table of Frequency Allocations in the been certified as necessary by the Gov- band in question; ernment agency involved and this cer- (2) That harmful interference will not tification has been furnished, in writ- be caused to services operating in ac- ing, to the non-Government licensee cordance with the Table of Frequency with which communication is required. Allocations. (d) Aircraft stations may commu- (h) Special provisions regarding the nicate with stations of the maritime use of spectrum allocated to the fixed mobile service. They shall then con- and land mobile services below 25 MHz form to those provisions of the inter- by non-Government stations. national Radio Regulations which relate (1) Only in the following cir- to the maritime mobile service. For cumstances will authority be extended this purpose aircraft stations should to stations in the fixed service to oper- use the frequencies allocated to the ate on frequencies below 25 MHz. maritime mobile service. However, (i) With respect to aeronautical fixed having regard to interference which stations, only when a showing can be may be caused by aircraft stations at made that more suitable facilities are high altitudes, maritime mobile fre- not available. quencies in the bands above 30 MHz (ii) With respect to fixed stations, ex- shall not be used by aircraft stations in cept aeronautical fixed stations, only any specific area without the prior to: agreement of all administrations of the (A) Provide communication circuits area in which interference is likely to in emergency and/or disaster situa- be caused. In particular, aircraft sta- tions, where safety of life and property tions operating in Region 1 should not are concerned; use frequencies in the bands above 30 (B) Provide standby and/or backup fa- MHz allocated to the maritime mobile cilities to satellite and cable circuits service by virtue of any agreement be- used for international public cor- tween administrations in that Region. respondence; (e) Non-Government services operat- ing on frequencies in the band 25–50 (C) Provide standby and/or backup MHz must recognize that it is shared communications circuits to regular do- with various services of other coun- mestic communication circuits which tries; that harmful interference may be have been disrupted by disasters and/or caused by skywave signals received emergencies; from distant stations of all services of (D) Provide communication circuits the United States and other countries wholly within the State of Alaska and radiating power on frequencies in this the United States insular areas in the band; and that no protection from such Pacific; and harmful interference generally can be (E) Provide communication circuits expected. Persons desiring to avoid to support operations which are highly such harmful interference should con- important to the national interest and sider operation on available fre- where other means of telecommuni- quencies higher in the radio spectrum cation are unavailable. not generally subject to this type of (2) Only in the following cir- difficulty. cumstances will authority be extended (f) The stations of a service shall use to stations in the land mobile service frequencies so separated from the lim- to operate below 25 MHz. its of a band allocated to that service (i) Provide communication circuits as not to cause harmful interference to in emergency and/or disaster situa- allocated services in immediately ad- tions, where safety of life and property joining frequency bands. are concerned; (g) In the bands above 25 MHz which (ii) Provide standby and/or backup are allocated to the non-Government communications circuits to regular do- land mobile service, fixed stations may mestic communication circuits which be authorized on the following condi- have been disrupted by disasters and/or tions: emergencies; (1) That such stations are authorized (iii) Provide communication circuits in the service shown in Column 5 of the wholly within the State of Alaska and
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the United States insular areas in the Government operation shall imme- Pacific; and diately terminate; and (iv) Provide communication circuits (d) Government operation has been to support operations which are highly certified as necessary by the non-Gov- important to the national interest and ernment licensees involved and this where other means of telecommuni- certification has been furnished, in cation are unavailable. writing, to the Government agency (3) Except in the State of Alaska and with which communication is required. the United States Pacific insular areas, the Commission does not intend to § 2.104 International Table of Fre- seek international protection for as- quency Allocations. signments made pursuant to para- (a) The International Table of Fre- graphs (h) (1)(ii) and (2) of this section; quency Allocations (columns 1, 2 and 3 this results in the following con- of § 2.106) is included for informational straints upon the circuits/assignments. purposes only. (i) The Commission will not accept (b) Regions. To facilitate the inter- responsibility for protection of the cir- national allocating of the radio spec- cuits from harmful interference caused trum, the International Telecommuni- by foreign operations. cation Union (ITU) has divided the (ii) In the event that a complaint of world into three Regions 1 as shown in harmful interference resulting from op- Figure 1 and described below: eration of these circuits is received (1) Region 1 includes the area limited from a foreign source, the offending on the East by line A (lines A, B and C circuit(s) must cease operation on the are defined below) and on the West by particular frequency concerned. line B, excluding any of the territory of (iii) In order to accommodate the sit- Iran which lies between these limits. It uations described in paragraphs (h)(3) also includes that part of the territory (i) and (ii) of this section, equipments of Turkey and the Union of Soviet So- shall be capable of transmitting and re- cialist Republics (U.S.S.R.) lying out- ceiving on any frequency in the bands side of these limits, the territory of the assigned to the particular operation Mongolian Peoples’ Republic, and the and capable of immediate change area to the North of the U.S.S.R. which among the frequencies. lies between lines A and C. (2) Region 2 includes the area limited § 2.103 Government use of non-Govern- on the East by line B and the West by ment frequencies. line C. Government stations may be author- (3) Region 3 includes the area limited ized to use non-Government fre- on the East by line C and on the West quencies in the bands above 25 MHz if by line A, except the territories of the the Commission finds that such use is Mongolian Peoples’ Republic, Turkey, necessary for coordination of Govern- the territory of the U.S.S.R. and the ment and non-Government actitivies: area to the North of the U.S.S.R. It Provided, however, That: also includes that part of the territory (a) Government operation on non- of Iran lying outside of those limits. Government frequencies shall conform (4) The lines A, B and C are defined as with the conditions agreed upon by the follows: Commission and the National Tele- (i) Line A extends from the North communications and Information Ad- Pole along meridian 40° West of Green- ministration (the more important of wich to parallel 40° North; thence by which are contained in paragraphs (b), great circle arc to the intersection of (c), and (d) of this section); meridian 60° East and the Tropic of (b) Such operations shall be in ac- Cancer; thence along the meridian 60° cordance with Commission rules gov- East to the South Pole. erning the service to which the fre- quencies involved are allocated; 1 It should be noted that where the words (c) Such operations shall not cause ‘‘region’’ or ‘‘regional’’ are without a capital harmful interference to non-Govern- ‘‘R’’, they do not relate to the three Regions ment stations and, should harmful in- here defined for purpose of frequency alloca- terference result, that the interfering tion.
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(ii) Line B extends from the North West to its intersection with parallel Pole along meridian 10° West of Green- 67° North, thence along parallel 6° wich to its intersection with parallel North to its intersection with meridian 72° North; thence by great circle arc to 32° West; to the west by a line extend- the intersection of meridian 50° West ing along meridian 32° West to its and parallel 40° North; thence by great intersection with parallel 30° North; to circle arc to the intersection of merid- the south by a line extending along ian 20° West and to the South Pole. parallel 30° North to its intersection (iii) Line C extends from the North with meridian 43° East; to the east by Pole by great circle arc to the intersec- a line extending along meridian 43° tion of parallel 65°30′ North of the East to its intersection with parallel international boundary in Bering 60° North, thence along parallel 60° Strait; thence by great circle arc to the North to its intersection with meridian intersection of meridian 165° East of 55° East and thence along meridian 55° Greenwich and parallel 50° North; East to its intersection with parallel thence by great circle arc to the inter- 72° North. section of meridian 170° West and par- (4) The ‘‘Tropical Zone’’ (see Figure allel 10° North; thence along parallel 1) is defined as: 10° North to its intersection with me- (i) The whole of that area in Region ridian 120° West; thence along meridian 2 between the Tropics of Cancer and 120° West to the South Pole. Capricorn; (c) Areas. To further assist in the (ii) The whole of that area in Region international allocation of the radio 1 and 3 contained between the parallel spectrum, the ITU has established sev- 30° North and 35° South with the addi- eral special geographical areas and tion of: they are defined below. (iii) The area contained between the (1) The ‘‘African Broadcasting Area’’ meridian 40° East and 80° East of consists of: Greenwich and the parallels 30° North (i) African countries, parts of coun- and 40° and tries, territories and groups of terri- (iv) That part of Libya North of par- tories situated between the parallels allel 30° North. 40° South and 30° North; (v) In Region 2, the Tropical Zone (ii) Islands in the Indian Ocean west may be extended to parallel 33° North, of meridian 60° East of Greenwich, situ- subject to special agreements between ated between the parallel 40° South and the countries concerned in that Re- the great circle arc joining the points gion. 45° East, 11°30′ North and 60° East, 15° (5) A sub-Region is an area consisting North; and of two or more countries in the same (iii) Islands in the Atlantic Ocean Region. east of Line B, situated between the (d) Categories of service. (1) Any seg- parallel 40° South and 30° North. ment of the radio spectrum can be allo- (2) The ‘‘European Broadcasting cated to one or more radio services 2 ei- Area’’ is bounded on the West by the ther on a worldwide or Regional basis. western boundary of Region 1, on the In the case where an allocation has East by the meridian 40° East of Green- been made to more than one service, wich and on the South by the parallel such services are listed in the following 30° North so as to include the western order: part of the U.S.S.R., the northern part (i) Services the names of which are of Saudi Arabia and that part of those printed in ‘‘capitals’’ [example: countries bordering the Mediterranean FIXED]; these are called ‘‘primary’’ within these limits. In addition, Iraq services; and Jordan are included in the Euro- (ii) Services, the names of which are pean Broadcasting Area. printed in ‘‘capitals’’ between oblique (3) The ‘‘European Maritime Area’’ is strokes [example: /RADIOLOCATION/]; bounded to the north by a line extend- these are called ‘‘permitted’’ services; ing along parallel 72° North from its intersection with meridian 55° East of 2 Definitions of the various radio services Greenwich to its intersection with me- used in columns 1 through 3 of § 2.106 are con- ridian 5° West, then along meridian 5° tained in § 2.1.
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(iii) Services, the names of which are tion to operate only in a particular printed in ‘‘normal characters’’ [exam- area or country, stations of this service ple: Mobile]; these are called ‘‘second- or these services shall have equality of ary’’ services. right to operate with stations of the (2) Additional remarks pertaining to other primary service or services indi- an allocation are printed in ‘‘normal cated in the International Table. characters’’ [example: MOBILE except (3) If restrictions are imposed on an aeronautical mobile]. additional allocation in addition to the (3) Permitted and primary services restriction to operate only in a par- have equal rights, except that, in the ticular area or country, this is indi- preparation of frequency plans, the pri- cated in the footnote of the Inter- mary services, as compared with the national Table. permitted services, shall have prior (f) Alternative allocations. (1) Where a choice of frequencies. band is indicated in a footnote of the (4) Stations of a secondary service: International Table as ‘‘allocated’’ to (i) Shall not cause harmful inter- one or more services in an area smaller ference to stations of primary or per- than a Region, or in a particular coun- mitted services to which frequencies try, this is an ‘‘alternative’’ allocation, are already assigned or to which fre- i.e., an allocation which replaces, in quencies may be assigned at a later this area or in this country, the alloca- date; tions indicated in the International (ii) Cannot claim protection from Table. harmful interference from stations of a (2) If the footnote does not include primary or permitted service to which any restriction on stations of the serv- frequencies are already assigned or ice or services concerned, apart from may be assigned at a later date; the restriction to operate only in a par- (iii) Can claim protection, however, ticular area or country, these stations from harmful interference from sta- of such a service or services shall have tions of the same or other secondary an equality of right to operate with service(s) to which frequencies may be stations of the primary service or serv- assigned at a later date. ices, shall have an equality of right to (5) Where a band is indicated in a operate with stations of the primary footnote of the International Table service or services, indicated in the (i.e., columns 1, 2, and 3 of § 2.106) as al- International Table, to which the band located to a service ‘‘on a secondary is allocated in other areas or countries. basis’’ in an area smaller than a Re- (3) If restrictions are imposed on sta- gion, or in a particular country, this is tions of a service to which an alter- a secondary service. native allocation is made, in addition (6) Where a band is indicated in a to the restriction to operate only in a footnote of the International Table as particular country or area, this is indi- allocated to a service ‘‘on a primary cated in the footnote. basis’’, or ‘‘on a permitted basis’’ in an (g) Miscellaneous provision. (1) Where area smaller than a Region, or in a par- it is indicated that a service may oper- ticular country, this is a primary serv- ate in a specific frequency band subject ice or a permitted service only in that to not causing harmful interference, area country. this means also that this service can- (e) Additional allocations. (1) Where a not claim protection from harmful in- band is indicated in a footnote of the terference caused by other services to International Table as ‘‘also allocated’’ which the band is allocated under to a service in an area smaller than a Chapter III of the international Radio Region, or in a particular country, this Regulations. is an ‘‘additional’’ allocation, i.e., an (2) Except if otherwise specified in a allocation which is added in this coun- footnote, the term fixed service does not try area or in this country to the serv- include systems using ionospheric scat- ice or services which are indicated in ter propagation. the International Table. (h) Format of the International Table. (2) If the footnote does not include (1) The heading of the International any restriction on the service or serv- Table includes three columns (columns ices concerned apart from the restric- number 1, 2 and 3 of § 2.106), each of
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which corresponds to one of the Re- the International Table [example: gions. Where an allocation occupies the FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-earth)], whole of the width of the Table or only that service allocation is restricted to two of the three columns, this is a the type of operation so indicated. world-wide allocation or a Regional al- (5) The footnote references which ap- location, respectively. pear in the International Table below (2) The frequency band referred to in the allocated service or services apply each allocation is indicated in the left- to the whole of the allocation con- hand top corner of the part of the cerned. Table concerned. (3) Within each of the categories (6) The footnote references which ap- specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this sec- pear to the right of the name of a serv- tion, services are listed in alphabetical ice are applicable only to that particu- order according to the French lan- lar service. guage. 3 The order of listing does not (7) In certain cases, the names of indicate relative priority within each countries appearing in the footnotes category. have been simplified in order to short- (4) In the case where there is a par- en the text. enthetical addition to an allocation in
Figure 1. Chart of the International Regions and Zones as defined in the International Table of Frequency Allocations. [Note: The shaded part represents the Tropical Zone as defined by § 2.104b)(4).] [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 54 FR 49981, Dec. 4, 1989; 61 FR 15384, Apr. 8, 1996]
3 French is used to keep this table consist- ent with the International Table as pub- lished by ITU.
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§ 2.105 United States Table of Fre- categories of service 7 in columns 4 and quency Allocations. 5 of § 2.106, correspond to the terms em- (a) The United States Table of Fre- ployed by the International Tele- quency Allocations (columns 4 through communication Union (ITU) in the 7 of § 2.106) is based on the Inter- international Radio Regulations. national plan for Region 2 because the (c) Categories of services. (1) Any seg- relevant area of jurisdiction is located ment of the radio spectrum may be al- primarily in Region 2 1 (i.e., the 50 located to the Government and/or non- States, the District of Columbia, the Government sectors either on an exclu- Caribbean insular areas 2 and some of sive or shared basis for use by one or the Pacific insular areas 3).4 Because more radio services. In the case where there is a need to provide radio spec- an allocation has been made to more trum for both Federal government and than one service, such services are list- non-Federal government operations, ed in the following order: the United States Table is divided into (i) Services, the names of which are the Government Table of Frequency printed in ‘‘capitals’’ [example: Allocation and the Non-Government FIXED]; these are called ‘‘primary’’ Table of Frequency Allocations. The services; Government plan, as shown in column (ii) Services, the names of which are 4 of § 2.106, is administered by the Na- printed in capitals between oblique tional Telecommunications and Infor- strokes [example: /RADIOLOCATION/]; mation Administration (NTIA) 5, these are called ‘‘permitted services’’; whereas the non-Government plan, as (iii) Services, the names of which are shown in column 5 of § 2.106, is adminis- printed in ‘‘normal characters’’ [exam- tered by the Federal Communications ple: Mobile]; these are called ‘‘second- Commission (FCC) 6 ary’’ services. (b) In the United States, radio spec- (2) Permitted and primary services trum may be allocated to either Gov- have equal rights, except that, in the ernment or non-Government use exclu- preparation of frequency plans, the pri- sively, or for shared use. In the case of mary services, as compared with the shared use, the type of service(s) per- permitted services, shall have prior mitted need not be the same [e.g., Gov- choice of frequencies. ernment FIXED, non-Government MO- (3) Stations of a secondary service: BILE]. The terms used to designate (i) Shall not cause harmful inter- ference to stations of primary or per- 1 See § 2.104(a)(1) for definition of Region 2. mitted services to which frequencies 2 The Caribbean insular areas are: The are already assigned or to which fre- Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the unincor- quencies may be assigned at a later porated territory of the United States Virgin date. Islands; and Navassa Island, Quita Sueno (ii) Cannot claim protection from Bank, Roncador Bank, serrana Bank and Serranilla Bank. harmful interference from stations of a 3 The Pacific insular areas located in Re- primary or permitted service to which gion 2 are: Johnston Island and Midway Is- frequencies are already assigned or land. may be assigned at a later date; and 4 The operation of stations in the Pacific (iii) Can claim protection, however, insular areas located in Region 3 are gen- from harmful interference from sta- erally governed by the International plan for tions of the same or other secondary Region 3 (i.e., column 3 of § 2.106). The Pacific insular areas located in Region 3 are: the service(s) to which frequencies may be Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- assigned at a later date. lands; the unincorporated territory of Amer- (d) Format of the United States Table. ican Samoa; the unincorporated territory of (1) The frequency band referred to in Guam; and Baker Island, Howland Island, each allocation, column 4 for Govern- Jarvis Island, Kingman Reef, Palmyra Island ment and column 5 for non-Govern- and Wake Island. ment, is indicated in the left-hand top 5 Section 305(a) of the Communications Act corner of the column. If there is no of 1934, as amended; Executive Order 12046 (26 March 1978) and Department of Commerce service or footnote indicated for a band Organization Order 10–10 (9 May 1979). 6 The Communications Act of 1934, as 7 Definitions of the various radio services amended. used are contained in § 2.1.
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of frequencies in either column 4 or 5, (iii) Any footnote consisting of the then the Government or the non-Gov- letters NG followed by one or more dig- ernment sector, respectively, has no its, e.g., NG1, denotes a stipulation ap- access to that band except as provided plicable only to the non-Government for by §2.102. plan (column 5). (2) The Government allocation plan, (iv) Any footnote consisting of the given in column 4, is included for infor- letter G following by one or more dig- mational purposes only. its, e.g., G1, denotes a stipulation ap- (3) In the case where there is a par- plicable only to the Government plan enthetical addition to an allocation in (column 4). the United States Table [example: FIXED-SATELLITE (space-to-earth)], (5) Column 6 provides a reference to that service allocation is restricted to indicate which Rule part(s) (e.g., Pri- the type of operation so indicated. vate Land Mobile Radio Services, Do- (4) The following symbols are used to mestic Public Land Mobile Radio Serv- designate footnotes in the United ices, etc.) are given assignments within States Table: the allocation plan specified in column (i) Any footnote not prefixed by a let- 5 for any given band of frequencies. The ter, denotes an international footnote. exact use that can be made of any Where such a footnote is applicable, given frequency or frequencies (e.g., without modification, to the United channelling plans, allowable emissions, States Table, the symbol appears in etc.) is given in the Rule part(s) so in- the United States Table (column 4 or 5) dicated. The Rule parts in this column and denotes a stipulation affecting are not allocations. They are provided both the Government and non-Govern- for informational purposes only. ment plans. (6) Column 7 is used to denote certain (ii) Any footnote consisting of the frequencies which have national and/or letters US followed by one or more dig- international significance. its, e.g., US, denotes a stipulation af- fecting both the Government and non- [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 49 Government plans. FR 44101, Nov. 2, 1984]
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INTERNATIONAL FOOTNOTES 2065 kHz and 2107 kHz may be used by sta- tions of the fixed service communicating NOTE: The International Telecommuni- only within national borders and whose cation Union is transitioning to new Sim- mean power does not exceed 50 W. In notify- plified Radio Regulations. As part of the ing the frequencies, the attention of the Bu- Simplified Radio Regulations, the ‘‘S’’ num- reau should be drawn to these provisions. bering scheme is used for international foot- S5.107 Additional allocation:in Saudi Ara- notes. Until such time as the Commission re- bia, Botswana, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Leso- vises the entire list of international foot- tho, Libya, Malawi, Somalia, Swaziland and notes to comport with the new ‘‘S’’ number- Zambia, the band 2160–2170 kHz is also allo- ing scheme, the international footnotes that cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- are adopted in individual proceeding shall be nautical mobile (R), services on a primary listed in I. prior to the listing of inter- basis. The mean power of stations in these national footnotes employing the old num- services shall not exceed 50 W. bering scheme. Footnotes employing the old S5.108 The carrier frequency 2182 kHz is numbering scheme will appear in II. and an international distress and calling fre- shall not be deleted until all frequency bands quency for radiotelephony. The conditions listed within a footnote have been updated to for the use of the band 2173.5–2190.5 kHz are the new ‘‘S’’ numbering scheme. prescribed in Articles N38/S31 and 60/S52 and in Articles 37 and 38/Appendix S13. I. New ‘‘S’’ Numbering Scheme S5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 12577 kHz and S5.92 Some countries of Region 1 use 16804.5 kHz are international distress fre- radiodetermination systems in the bands quencies for digital selective calling. The 1606.5–1625 kHz, 1635–1800 kHz, 1850–2160 kHz, conditions for the use of these frequencies 2194–2300 kHz, 2502–2850 kHz and 3500–3800 are prescribed in Article N38/S31. kHz, subject to agreement obtained under S5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 Article 14/No. S9.21. The radiated mean kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5 kHz, 12520 kHz and 16695 power of these stations shall not exceed 50W. kHz are international distress frequencies S5.93 Additional allocation:in Angola, Ar- for narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Geor- The conditions for the use of these fre- gia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithua- quencies are prescribed in Article N38/S31. nia, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, S5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Re- 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz and the fre- public, Russia, Tajikistan, Chad, quencies 121.5 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 1625– may also be used, in accordance with the 1635 kHz, 1800–1810 kHz and 2160–2170 kHz are procedures in force for terrestrial also allocated to the fixed and land mobile radiocommunication services, for search and services on a primary basis, subject to agree- rescue operations concerning manned space ment obtained under Article 14/No. S9.21. vehicles. The conditions for the use of the S5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments frequencies are prescribed in Article N38/S31 to stations in the fixed and mobile services and in Article 38/Appendix S13. in the bands 1850–2045 kHz, 2194–2498 kHz, The same applies to the frequencies 10003 2502–2625 kHz and 2650–2850 kHz, administra- kHz, 14993 kHz and 19993 kHz, but in each of tions should bear in mind the special re- these cases emissions must be confined in a quirements of the maritime mobile service. band of±3 kHz about the frequency. S5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band S5.112 Alternative allocation:in Belgium, 2025–2045 kHz by the meteorological aids Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Denmark, service is limited to oceanographic buoy sta- Spain, France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Malta, tions. Norway, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Sri S5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, Lanka, Turkey and Yugoslavia, the band coast stations and ship stations using 2194–2300 kHz is allocated to the fixed and radiotelephony in the band 2065–2107 kHz mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services shall be limited to class J3E emissions and on a primary basis. to a peak envelope power not exceeding 1kW. S5.113 For the conditions for the use of Preferably, the following carrier frequencies the bands 2300–2495 kHz (2498 kHz in Region should be used: 2065.0 kHz, 2079.0 kHz, 2082.5 1), 3200–3400 kHz, 4750–4995 kHz and 5005–5060 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz, 2096.5 kHz, 2100.0 kHz by the broadcasting service, see Nos. kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina and Uru- S5.16 to S5.20, S5.21 and 2666/S23.3 to 2673/ guay, the carrier frequencies 2068.5 kHz and S23.10. 2075.5 kHz are also used for this purpose, S5.114 Alternative allocation:in Belgium, while the frequencies within the band 2072– Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Denmark, 2075.5 kHz are used as provided in No. 4323BD/ Spain, France, Greece, Iraq, Italy, Malta, S52.165. Norway, the United Kingdom, Turkey and S5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no Yugoslavia, the band 2502–2625 kHz is allo- harmful interference is caused to the mari- cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- time mobile service, the frequencies between nautical mobile, services on a primary basis.
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S5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies essary for a national service and shall in no 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may also be used, in case exceed 5 kW. accordance with Article N38/S31 and Article S5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those 38/Appendix S13 by stations of the maritime services to which the band 3995–4005 kHz is mobile service engaged in coordinated search allocated may transmit standard frequency and rescue operations. and time signals. S5.116 Administrations are urged to au- S5.127 The use of the band 4000–4063 kHz thorize the use of the band 3155–3195 kHz to by the maritime mobile service is limited to provide a common worldwide channel for low ship stations using radiotelephony (see No. power wireless hearing aids. Additional 4374/S52.220 and Appendix 16/S17). channels for these devices may be assigned S5.128 In Afghanistan, Argentina, Arme- by administrations in the bands between 3155 nia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bot- kHz and 3400 kHz to suit local needs. swana, Burkina Faso, Central African Re- It should be noted that frequencies in the public, China, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, range 3000 kHz to 4000 kHz are suitable for Mali, Moldova, Niger, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, hearing aid devices which are designed to op- Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and erate over short distances within the induc- Ukraine, in the bands 4063–4123 kHz, 4130–4133 tion field. kHz and 4408–4438 kHz, stations of limited S5.117 Alternative allocation:in Belgium, power in the fixed service which are situated Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, Cyprus, at least 600 km from the coast may operate Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, on condition that harmful interference is not France, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Liberia, caused to the maritime mobile service. Malta, Norway, the United Kingdom, Singa- S5.129 On condition that harmful inter- pore, Sri Lanka, Togo, Turkey and Yugo- ference is not caused to the maritime mobile slavia, the band 3155–3200 kHz is allocated to service, the frequencies in the bands 4063– the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical 4123 kHz and 4130–4438 kHz may be used ex- mobile, services on a primary basis. ceptionally by stations in the fixed service S5.118 Additional allocation:in the United communicating only within the boundary of States, Japan, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, the country in which they are located with a the band 3230–3400 kHz is also allocated to mean power not exceeding 50 W. the radiolocation service on a secondary S5.130 The conditions for the use of the basis. carrier frequencies 4125 kHz and 6215 kHz are S5.119 Additional allocation:in Honduras, prescribed in Articles N38/S31 and 60/S52 and Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, the band 3500– in Articles 37 and 38/Appendix S13. 3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and S5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used ex- mobile services on a primary basis. clusively for the transmission by coast sta- S5.120 For the use of the bands allocated tions of meteorological and navigational to the amateur service at 3.5 MHz, 7.0 MHz, warnings and urgent information to ships by 10.1 MHz, 14.0 MHz, 18.068 MHz, 21.0 MHz, 24.89 means of narrow-band direct-printing tech- MHz and 144 MHz in the event of natural dis- niques (see Resolution 339 WRC–95). asters, see Resolution 640. S5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, S5.122 Alternative allocation:in Argentina, 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz, 16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the inter- Uruguay, the band 3750–4000 kHz is allocated national frequencies for the transmission of to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical Maritime Safety Information (MSI) (see Res- mobile, services on a primary basis. olution 333 (Mob-87) and Appendix 31/S17). S5.123 Additional allocation:in Botswana, S5.133 Different category of service:in Arme- Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Zimbabwe, the band 3900–3950 kHz is also al- Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, located to the broadcasting service on a pri- Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the allocation of mary basis, subject to agreement obtained the band 5130–5250 kHz to the mobile, except under Article 14/No. S9.21. aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary S5.124 Additional allocation:in Canada, the basis (see No. S5.33). band 3950–4000 kHz is also allocated to the S5.134 The use of the bands 5900–5950 kHz, broadcasting service on a primary basis. The 7300–7350 kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, power of broadcasting stations operating in 12050–12100 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, 13800–13870 this band shall not exceed that necessary for kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz and a national service within the frontier of this 18900–19020 kHz by the broadcasting service is country and shall not cause harmful inter- limited to single-sideband emissions with ference to other services operating in accord- the characteristics specified in Appendix 45/ ance with the Table. S11 to the Radio Regulations. S5.125 Additional allocation:in Greenland, S5.135 The use of the bands 5900–5950 kHz, the band 3950–4000 kHz is also allocated to 7300–7350 kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, the broadcasting service on a primary basis. 12050–12100 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, 13800–13870 The power of the broadcasting stations oper- kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz and ating in this band shall not exceed that nec- 18900–19020 kHz by the broadcasting service
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shall be subject to the planning procedures 7000–7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed to be drawn up by a competent world admin- service on a primary basis. istrative radio conference. S5.141 Alternative allocation:in Egypt, Eri- S5.136 The band 5900–5950 kHz is allocated, trea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Libya, Madagascar until 1 April 2007, to the fixed service on a and Malawi, the band 7000–7050 kHz is allo- primary basis, as well as to the following cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. services: in Region 1 to the land mobile serv- S5.142 The use of the band 7100–7300 kHz in ice on a primary basis, in Region 2 to the Region 2 by the amateur service shall not mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) serv- impose constraints on the broadcasting serv- ice on a primary basis, and in Region 3 to the ice intended for use within Region 1 and Re- mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) serv- gion 3. ice on a secondary basis, subject to applica- S5.143 The band 7300–7350 kHz is allocated, tion of the procedure referred to in Resolu- until 1 April 2007, to the fixed service on a tion 21 (Rev.WRC–95). After 1 April 2007, fre- primary basis and to the land mobile service quencies in this band may be used by sta- on a secondary basis, subject to application tions in the above-mentioned services, com- of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21 municating only within the boundary of the (Rev. WRC–95). After 1 April 2007, frequencies country in which they are located, on the in this band may be used by stations in the condition that harmful interference is not above-mentioned services, communicating caused to the broadcasting service. When only within the boundary of the country in using frequencies for these services, adminis- which they are located, on condition that trations are urged to use the minimum harmful interference is not caused to the power required and to take account of the broadcasting service. When using frequencies seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcast- for these services, administrations are urged ing service published in accordance with the to use the minimum power required and to Radio Regulations. take account of the seasonal use of fre- S5.137 On condition that harmful inter- quencies by the broadcasting service pub- ference is not caused to the maritime mobile lished in accordance with the Radio Regula- service, the bands 6200–6213.5 kHz and 6220.5– tions. 6525 kHz may be used exceptionally by sta- S5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those tions in the fixed service, communicating services to which the band 7995–8005 kHz is only within the boundary of the country in allocated may transmit standard frequency which they are located, with a mean power and time signals. S5.145 The conditions for the use of the not exceeding 50 W. At the time of notifica- carrier frequencies 8291 kHz, 12290 kHz and tion of these frequencies, the attention of 16420 kHz are prescribed in Articles N38/S31 the Bureau will be drawn to the above condi- and 60/S52 and in Article 38/Appendix S13. tions. S5.146 The bands 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 S5.138 The following bands: kHz, 12050–12100 kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480– 6765–6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz), 17550 kHz and 18900–19020 kHz are allocated to 433.05–434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 the fixed service on a primary basis until 1 MHz) in Region 1 except in the countries April 2007, subject to application of the pro- mentioned in No. S5.280, cedure referred to in Resolution 21 (Rev. 61–61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz), WRC–95). After 1 April 2007, frequencies in 122–123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), these bands may be used by stations in the and fixed service, communicating only within 244–246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz) the boundary of the country in which they are designated for industrial, scientific and are located, on condition that harmful inter- medical (ISM) applications. The use of these ference is not caused to the broadcasting frequency bands for ISM applications shall service. When using frequencies in the fixed be subject to special authorization by the ad- service, administrations are urged to use the ministration concerned, in agreement with minimum power required and to take ac- other administrations whose count of the seasonal use of frequencies by radiocommunication services might be af- the broadcasting service published in accord- fected. In applying this provision, adminis- ance with the Radio Regulations. trations shall have due regard to the latest S5.147 On condition that harmful inter- relevant ITU–R Recommendations. ference is not caused to the broadcasting S5.139 Different category of service:in Arme- service, frequencies in the bands 9775–9900 nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, kHz, 11650–11700 kHz and 11975–12050 kHz may Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, be used by stations in the fixed service com- Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, municating only within the boundary of the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the country in which they are located, each sta- allocation of the band 6765–7000 kHz to the tion using a total radiated power not exceed- land mobile service is on a primary basis (see ing 24 dBW. No. S5.33). S5.148 The bands 9775–9900 kHz, 11650–11700 S5.140 Additional allocation:in Angola, kHz, 11975–12050 kHz, 13600–13800 kHz, 15450– Iraq, Rwanda, Somalia and Togo, the band 15600 kHz, 17550–17700 kHz and 21750–21850 kHz
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are allocated to the fixed service on a pri- 1660–1670 MHz, mary basis subject to the procedure de- 1718.8–1722.2 MHz*, scribed in Resolution 8. The use of these 2655–2690 MHz, bands by the broadcasting service shall be 3260–3267 MHz*, subject to provisions established by the 3332–3339 MHz*, World Administrative Radio Conference for 31.5–31.8 GHz in the Planning of the HF Bands Allocated to the Broadcasting Service (see Resolution Regions 1 and 3, 508). The provisions of Resolution 512 (HFBC– 36.43–36.5 GHz*, 87) also apply. Within these bands, the date 42.5–43.5 GHz, of commencement of operations in the 42.77–42.87 GHz*, broadcasting service on a planned channel 43.07–43.17 GHz*, shall not be earlier than the date of comple- 43.37–43.47 GHz*, tion of satisfactory transfer, according to 48.94–49.04 GHz*, the procedures described in Resolution 8, of 186.2–186.6 GHz*, all assignments to stations in the fixed serv- 250–251 GHz*, ice operating in accordance with the Table 257.5–258 GHz*, and other provisions of the Radio Regula- 261–265 GHz, tions, which are recorded in the Master Reg- 262.24–262.76 GHz*, ister and which may be affected by broad- 265–275 GHz, casting operations on that channel. 265.64–266.16 GHz*, S5.149 In making assignments to stations 267.34–267.86 GHz*, of other services to which the bands: 271.74–272.26 GHz* 13360–13410 kHz, are allocated (* indicates radio astronomy 25550–25670 kHz, use for spectral line observations), adminis- 37.5–38.25 MHz, trations are urged to take all practicable 73–74.6 MHz in steps to protect the radio astronomy service from harmful interference. Emissions from Regions 1 and 3, spaceborne or airborne stations can be par- 79.75–80.25 MHz in ticularly serious sources of interference to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343/S4.5 Region 3, and 344/S4.6 and Article 36/S29). 150.05–153 MHz in S5.150 The following bands: 13533–13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 kHz), Region 1, 26957–27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 kHz), 322–328.6 MHz*, 40.66–40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 MHz), 406.1–410 MHz, 902–928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency 915 608–614 MHz in MHz), 3345.8–3352.5 MHz*, 2400–2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz), 4825–4835 MHz*, 5725–5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), 4950–4990 MHz, and 4990–5000 MHz, 24–24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz) 6650–6675.2 MHz*, are also designated for industrial, scientific 10.6–10.68 GHz, and medical (ISM) applications. 14.47–14.5 GHz*, Radiocommunication services operating 22.01–22.21 GHz*, within these bands must accept harmful in- 22.21–22.5 GHz, terference which may be caused by these ap- 22.81–22.86 GHz*, plications. ISM equipment operating in these 23.07–23.12 GHz*, bands is subject to the provisions of No. 1815/ 31.2–31.3 GHz, S15.13. 72.77–72.91 GHz*, S5.151 The bands 13570–13600 kHz and 93.07–93.27 GHz*, 13800–13870 kHz are allocated, until 1 April 97.88–98.08 GHz*, 2007, to the fixed service on a primary basis 140.69–140.98 GHz*, and to the mobile except aeronautical mo- 144.68–144.98 GHz*, bile (R) service on a secondary basis, subject 145.45–145.75 GHz*, to application of the procedure referred to in 146.82–147.12 GHz*, Resolution 21 (Rev.WRC–95). After 1 April 150–151 GHz*, 2007, frequencies in these bands may be used 174.42–175.02 GHz*, by stations in the above-mentioned services, 177–177.4 GHz*, communicating only within the boundary of 178.2–178.6 GHz*, the country in which they are located, on 181–181.46 GHz*, the condition that harmful interference is not caused to the broadcasting service. When Regions 1 and 3, using frequencies in these services, adminis- 1330–1400 MHz*, trations are urged to use the minimum 1610.6–1613.8 MHz*, power required and to take account of the
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seasonal use of frequencies by the broadcast- administration (see Articles N38/S31 and 60/ ing service published in accordance with the S52 and Article 38/Appendix S13). Radio Regulations. Any use of frequencies in these bands by S5.152 Additional allocation:in Armenia, stations of other services to which they are Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, allocated should be avoided in areas where Georgia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, such use might cause harmful interference to Kazakhstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, the maritime mobile VHF Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, radiocommunication service. Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 14250– However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the 14350 kHz is also allocated to the fixed serv- frequency bands in which priority is given to ice on a primary basis. Stations of the fixed the maritime mobile service may be used for service shall not use a radiated power ex- radiocommunications on inland waterways ceeding 24 dBW. subject to agreement between interested and S5.153 In Region 3, the stations of those affected administrations and taking into ac- services to which the band 15995–16005 kHz is count current frequency usage and existing allocated may transmit standard frequency agreements. and time signals. S5.229 Alternative allocation:in Morocco, S5.154 Additional allocation:in Armenia, the band 162–174 MHz is allocated to the Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, broadcasting service on a primary basis. The Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, use of this band shall be subject to agree- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the ment with administrations having services, band 18068–18168 kHz is also allocated to the operating or planned, in accordance with the fixed service on a primary basis for use with- Table which are likely to be affected. Sta- in their boundaries, with a peak envelope tions in existence on 1 January 1981, with power not exceeding 1 kW. their technical characteristics as of that S5.155 Additional allocation:in Armenia, date, are not affected by such agreement. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Georgia, Hun- S5.282 In the bands 435–438 MHz, 1260–1270 gary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Mongolia, MHz, 2400–2450 MHz, 3400–3410 MHz (in Re- Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech gions 2 and 3 only) and 5650–5670 MHz, the Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan amateur-satellite service may operate sub- and Ukraine, the band 21850–21870 kHz is also ject to not causing harmful interference to allocated to the aeronautical mobile (R) other services operating in accordance with services on a primary basis. the Table (see No. S5.43). Administrations S5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, authorizing such use shall ensure that any Bulgaria, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, harmful interference caused by emissions Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, from a station in the amateur-satellite serv- Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Russia, ice is immediately eliminated in accordance Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the with the provisions of No. 2741/S25.11. The use of the band 21850–21870 kHz by the fixed use of the bands 1260–1270 MHz and 5650–5670 service is limited to provision of services re- MHz by the amateur-satellite service is lim- lated to aircraft flight safety. ited to the Earth-to-space direction. S5.155B The band 21870–21924 kHz is used S5.333 In the bands 1215–1300 MHz, 3100– by the fixed service for provision of services 3300 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 8550–8650 MHz, 9500– related to aircraft flight safety. 9800 MHz and 13.4–14.0 GHz, radiolocation sta- S5.156 Additional allocation:in Nigeria, the tions installed on spacecraft may also be em- band 22720–23200 kHz is also allocated to the ployed for the earth exploration-satellite meteorological aids service (radiosondes) on and space research services on a secondary a primary basis. basis. S5.156A The use of the band 23200–23350 S5.388 The bands 1885–2025 MHz and 2110– kHz by the fixed service is limited to provi- 2200 MHz are intended for use, on a world- sion of services related to aircraft flight wide basis, by administrations wishing to safety. implement the future public land mobile S5.157 The use of the band 23350–24000 kHz telecommunication systems (FPLMTS). by the maritime mobile service is limited to Such use does not preclude the use of these inter-ship radiotelegraphy. bands by other services to which these bands S5.226 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the are allocated. The bands should be made international distress, safety and calling fre- available for FPLMTS in accordance with quency for the maritime mobile VHF radio- Resolution 212 (Rev.WRC–95). telephone service. The conditions for the use S5.389A The use of the bands 1980–2010 of this frequency are contained in Article MHz and 2170–2200 MHz by the mobile-sat- N38/S31 and Article 38/Appendix S13. ellite service is subject to coordination In the bands 156–156.7625 MHz, 156.8375– under Resolution 46 (Rev.WRC–95)/No. S9.11A 157.45 MHz, 160.6–160.975 MHz and 161.475– and to the provisions of Resolution 716 162.05 MHz, each administration shall give (WRC–95). The use of these bands shall not priority to the maritime mobile service on commence before 1 January 2000; however only such frequencies as are assigned to sta- the use of the band 1980–1990 MHz in Region tions of the maritime mobile service by the 2 shall not commence before 1 January 2005.
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S5.389B The use of the band 1980–1990 MHz S5.394 In the United States, the use of the by the mobile-satellite service shall not band 2300–2390 MHz by the aeronautical mo- cause harmful interference to or constrain bile service for telemetry has priority over the development of the fixed and mobile other uses by the mobile services. In Canada, services in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the use of the band 2300–2483.5 MHz by the Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Ja- aeronautical mobile service for telemetry maica, Mexico, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad has priority over other uses by the mobile and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. services. S5.389C The use of the bands 2010–2025 S5.395 In France, the use of the band 2310– MHz and 2160–2170 MHz in Region 2 by the 2360 MHz by the aeronautical mobile service mobile-satellite service shall not commence for telemetry has priority over other uses by before 1 January 2005 and is subject to co- the mobile service. ordination under Resolution 46 (Rev.WRC– S5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting- 95)/No. S9.11A and to the provisions of Reso- satellite service in the band 2310–2360 MHz lution 716 (WRC–95). operating in accordance with No. S5.393 that S5.389D In Canada and the United States may affect the services to which this band is the use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz and 2160– allocated in other countries shall be coordi- 2170 MHz by the mobile-satellite service nated and notified in accordance with Reso- shall not commence before 1 January 2000. lution 33. Complementary terrestrial broad- S5.389E The use of the bands 2010–2025 casting stations shall be subject to bilateral MHz and 2160–2170 MHz by the mobile-sat- coordination with neighboring countries ellite service in Region 2 shall not cause prior to their bringing into use. harmful interference to or constrain the de- S5.441 The use of the bands 4500–4800 MHz velopment of the fixed and mobile services in (space-to-Earth), 6725–7025 MHz (Earth-to- Regions 1 and 3. space), 10.7–10.95 GHz (space-to-Earth), 11.2– S5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, 11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75–13.25 GHz Egypt, Mali, Syria and Tunisia, the use of (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite serv- the bands 1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz by ice shall be in accordance with the provi- the mobile-satellite service shall neither sions of Appendix 30B/S30B. cause harmful interference to the fixed and S5.484 In Region 1, the use of the band mobile services, nor hamper the development 10.7–11.7 GHz by the fixed-satellite service of those services prior to 1 January 2005, nor (Earth-to-space) is limited to feeder links for shall the former service request protection the broadcasting-satellite service. from the latter services. S5.497 The use of the band 13.25–13.4 GHz S5.391 In making assignments to the mo- by the aeronautical radionavigation service bile service in the bands 2025–2110 MHz and is limited to Doppler navigation aids. 2200–2290 MHz, administrations shall take S5.498 The band 13.25–13.4 GHz may also be into account Resolution 211 (WARC–92). used in the space research service (Earth-to- S5.392 Administrations are urged to take space) on a secondary basis, subject to agree- all practicable measures to ensure that ment obtained under Article 14/No. S9.21. space-to-space transmissions between two or S5.499 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, more non-geostationary satellites, in the India and Pakistan, the band 13.25–14 GHz is space research, space operations and Earth also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- exploration-satellite services in the bands mary basis. 2025–2110 MHz and 2200–2290 MHz, shall not S5.500 Additional allocation: in Algeria, impose any constraints on Earth-to-space, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei space-to-Earth and other space-to-space Darussalam, Cameroon, the Republic of transmissions of those services and in those Korea, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, bands between geostationary and non-geo- Gabon, Guinea, Indonesia, the Islamic Re- stationary satellites. public of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, S5.392A Additional allocation: in Russia, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malawi, the band 2160–2200 MHz is also allocated to Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Niger, Ni- the space research service (space-to-Earth) geria, Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Senegal, on a primary basis until 1 January 2005. Sta- Singapore, Sudan, Chad and Tunisia, the tions in the space research service shall not band 13.4–14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed cause harmful interference to, or claim pro- and mobile services on a primary basis. tection from, stations in the fixed and mo- S5.501 Additional allocation: in Armenia, bile services operating in this frequency Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Geor- band. gia, Hungary, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, S5.393 Additional allocation: in the United Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the United States and India, the band 2310–2360 MHz is Kingdom, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan also allocated to the broadcasting-satellite and Ukraine, the band 13.4–14 GHz is also al- service (sound) and complementary terres- located to the radionavigation service on a trial sound broadcasting service on a pri- primary basis. mary basis. Such use is limited to digital S5.502 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, the e.i.r.p. audio broadcasting and is subject to the pro- of any emission from an earth station in the visions of Resolution 528 (WARC–92). fixed-satellite service shall be at least 68
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dBW, and should not exceed 85 dBW, with a Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 metres. In and Yemen, the band 14–14.3 GHz is also allo- addition the e.i.r.p., averaged over one sec- cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. ond, radiated by a station in the radio- S5.506 The band 14–14.5 GHz may be used, location or radionavigation services towards within the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- the geostationary-satellite orbit shall not space), for feeder links for the broadcasting- exceed 59 dBW. satellite service, subject to coordination S5.503 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, geo- with other networks in the fixed-satellite stationary space stations in the space re- service. Such use of feeder links is reserved search service for which information for ad- for countries outside Europe. vance publication has been received by the S5.508 Additional allocation: in Germany, Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on an equal basis with stations in the fixed- Denmark, Spain, France, Greece, Ireland, satellite service; after that date, new geo- Iceland, Italy, The Former Yugoslav Repub- stationary space stations in the space re- lic of Macedonia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lux- search service will operate on a secondary embourg, Norway, Portugal, the United basis. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from Kingdom, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey and any earth station in the fixed-satellite serv- Yugoslavia, the band 14.25–14.3 GHz is also al- ice shall not exceed 71 dBW per 6 MHz in the located to the fixed service on a primary frequency range 13.772–13.778 GHz until those basis. geostationary space stations in the space re- S5.509 Additional allocation: in Japan and search service for which information for ad- Pakistan the band 14.25–14.3 GHz is also allo- vance publication has been received by the cated to the mobile, except aeronautical mo- Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 cease to op- bile, service on a primary basis. erate in this band. Automatic power control S5.534 Additional allocation: in Japan, may be used to increase the e.i.r.p. density the band 24.65–25.25 GHz is also allocated to above 71 dBW per 6 MHz in this frequency the radionavigation service on a primary range to compensate for rain attenuation, to basis until 2008. the extent that the power-flux density at the S5.535 In the band 24.75–25.25 GHz, feeder fixed-satellite service space station does not links to stations of the broadcasting-sat- exceed the value resulting from use of 71 ellite service shall have priority over other dBW per 6 MHz e.i.r.p. in clear sky condi- users in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- tions. space). Such other users shall protect and S5.503A Until 1 January 2000, stations in shall not claim protection from existing and the fixed-satellite service shall not cause future operating feeder-link networks to harmful interference to non-geostationary such broadcasting satellite stations. space stations in the space research and Earth exploration-satellite services. After II. Old Numbering Scheme that date, these non-geostationary space sta- 444 Administrations authorizing the use tions will operate on a secondary basis in re- of frequencies below 9 kHz shall ensure that lation to the fixed-satellite service. Addi- no harmful interference is caused thereby to tionally, when planning earth stations in the the services to which the bands above 9 kHz fixed-satellite service to be brought into are allocated (see also No. 1816). service between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 445 Administrations conducting scientific 2001, in order to accommodate the needs of research using frequencies below 9 kHz are spaceborne precipitation radars operating in urged to advise other administrations that the band 13.793–13.805 GHz, advantage should may be concerned in order that such re- be taken of the consultation process and the search may be afforded all practicable pro- information given in Recommendation ITU– tection from harmful interference. R SA.1071. 446 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- S5.504 The use of the band 14–14.3 GHz by gary, Poland, the German Democratic Re- the radionavigation service shall be such as public, Czechoslovakia, and the U.S.S.R., the to provide sufficient protection to space sta- band 14–17 kHz is also allocated to the radio- tions of the fixed-satellite service (see Rec- navigation service on a permitted basis. ommendation 708). 447 The stations of services to which the S5.505 Additional allocation: in Algeria, bands 14–19.95 kHz and 20.5–70 kHz and in Re- Angola, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, gion 1 also the bands 72–84 kHz and 86–90 kHz Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, are allocated may transmit standard fre- Cameroon, China, the Congo, the Republic of quency and time signals. Such stations shall Korea, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, be afforded protection from harmful inter- Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Indonesia, ference. In Bulgaria, Hungary, Mongolia, Po- the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, land, Czechoslovakia, and the U.S.S.R., the Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, frequencies 25 kHz and 50 kHz will be used Malaysia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- for this purpose under the same conditions. tania, Niger, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- 448 The use of the bands 14–19.95 kHz, ippines, Qatar, Syria, the Democratic Peo- 20.05–70 kHz, and 70–90 kHz (72–84 kHz and 86– ple’s Republic of Korea, Senegal, Singapore, 90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile
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service is limited to coast radiotelegraph 457 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- stations (A1A and F1B only). Exceptionally, gary, Mongolia, Poland, the German Demo- the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is au- cratic Republic, Roumania, Czechoslovakia, thorized subject to the necessary bandwidth and the U.S.S.R., the band 130–148.5 kHz is not exceeding that normally used for class also allocated to the radionavigation service A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned. on a secondary basis. Within and between 449 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- these countries this service shall have an gary, Poland, the German Democratic Re- equal right to operate. public, Czechoslovakia, and the U.S.S.R., the 459 In the Region 2 polar areas (north of band 67–70 kHz is also allocated to the radio- 60° N and south of 60° S) which are subject to navigation service on a permitted basis. auroral disturbances, the aeronautical fixed 450 Different category of service: In Ban- service is the primary service in the band gladesh, Iran and Pakistan the allocation of 160–190 kHz. the bands 70–72 kHz and 84–86 kHz to the 460 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- fixed and maritime mobile services is on a swana, Burundi, the Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, primary basis (see No. 425). South Africa and Zaire, the band 160–200 kHz 451 In the bands 70–90 kHz (70–86 kHz in is allocated to the fixed service on a primary Region 1) and 110–130 kHz (112–130 kHz in Re- basis. gion 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may 461 Additional allocation: In Somalia, the be used on condition that they do not cause band 200–255 kHz is also allocated to the harmful interference to other services to aeronautical radionavigation service on a which these bands are allocated. primary basis. 452 In Region 2, the establishment and op- 462 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- eration of stations in the maritime radio- swana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African navigation service in the bands 70–90 kHz and Republic, the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Leso- 110–130 kHz shall be subject to agreement ob- tho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Na- tained under the procedure set forth in Arti- mibia, Nigeria, Oman, Rwanda, South Africa, cle 14 with administrations whose services, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Zaire, Zambia operating in accordance with the Table, may be affected. However, stations of the fixed, and Zimbabwe, the band 200–283.5 kHz is allo- maritime mobile and radiolocation services cated to the aeronautical radionavigation shall not cause harmful interference to sta- service on a primary basis. tions in the maritime radionavigation serv- 463 Different category of service: In Sudan ice under such agreements. and Yemen (P.D.R. of), the allocation of the 453 Administrations which operate sta- band 255–283.5 kHz to the aeronautical radio- tions in the radionavigation service in the navigation service is on a primary basis (see band 90–110 kHz are urged to coordinate tech- No. 425). nical and operating characteristics in such a 464 Alternative allocation: In Tunisia, the way as to avoid harmful interference to the band 255–283.5 kHz is allocated to the broad- services provided by these stations. casting service on a primary basis. 453A In the band 90–110 kHz, the United 464A In Region 1, the change of the band Kingdom may continue to use its coast ra- limit from 285 kHz to 283.5 kHz shall take diotelegraph stations in operation on 14 Sep- place on 1 February 1990 (see Resolution 500). tember 1987, on a secondary basis. 465 Norwegian stations of the fixed serv- 454 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, ice situated in northern areas (north of 60° F1C or F3C emissions are authorized for sta- N) subject to auroral disturbances are al- tions of the fixed service in the bands allo- lowed to continue operation on four fre- cated to this service between 90 kHz and 160 quencies in the bands 283.5–490 kHz and 510– kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) and for stations 526.5 kHz. of the maritime mobile service in the bands 466 In the band 285–325 kHz (283.5–325 kHz allocated to this service between 110 kHz and in Region 1), in the maritime radio- 160 khz (148.5 kHz in Region 1). Exception- navigation service, radiobeacon stations ally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also au- may also transmit supplementary naviga- thorized in the bands between 110 kHz and tional information using narrow-band tech- 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) for stations of niques, on condition that the prime function the maritime mobile service. of the beacon is not significantly degraded. 455 Different category of service: In Ban- 466A Additional Allocation: in Region 1, the gladesh, Iran and Pakistan, the allocation of frequency band 285.3–285.7 kHz is also allo- the bands 112–117.6 kHz and 126–129 kHz to cated to the maritime radionavigation serv- the fixed and maritime mobile services is on ice (other than radiobeacons) on a permitted a primary basis (see No. 425). basis. 456 Different category of service: In Federal 467 Different category of service: In the Republic of Germany, the allocation of the U.S.S.R., and the Black Sea areas of Bul- band 115–117.6 kHz to the fixed and maritime garia, Roumania and Turkey, the allocation mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. of the band 315–325 kHz to the maritime 425) and to the radionavigation service on a radionavigation service is on a primary basis secondary basis (see No. 424). (see No. 425) under the following conditions:
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(a) In the Black Sea and White Sea areas, navigation service, administrations are re- the maritime radionavigation service is the quested to ensure that no harmful inter- primary service and the aeronautical radio- ference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz. navigation service is the permitted service; 474 The conditions for the use of fre- (b) In the Baltic Sea area, the assignment quency 518 kHz by the maritime mobile serv- of frequencies in this band to new stations in ice are prescribed in Articles 38, N 38 and 60 the maritime or aeronautical radio- (see Resolution 324 (Mob–87) and Article 14A). navigation services shall be subject to prior 475 In the band 515.5–526.5 kHz, Austria consultation between the administrations may continue to operate only those broad- concerned. casting stations listed in Additional Proto- 468 The frequency 410 kHz is designated col III to the Final Acts of the Regional Ad- for radio direction-finding in the maritime ministrative LF/MF Broadcasting Con- radionavigation service. The other radio- ference (Regions 1 and 3), Geneva, 1975. This navigation services to which the band 405–415 operation is allowed until the entry into kHz is allocated shall not cause harmful in- force of a revision of the Geneva Plan, 1975, terference to radio direction-finding in the and subject to not causing harmful inter- band 406.5–413.5 kHz. ference to the maritime mobile and aero- 469 Different category of service: in Afghan- nautical radionavigation services. istan, Australia, China, the Overseas French 476 Additional allocation: In the United Territories of Region 3, India, Indonesia, the Kingdom, the band 519.5–526.5 kHz is also al- Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Pakistan, located to the broadcasting service on a sec- Papua New Guinea and Sri Lanka, the allo- ondary basis for the transmission of public cation of the band 415–495 kHz to the aero- utility information. nautical radionavigation service is on a per- 477 In Region 2, in the band 525–535 kHz mitted basis. Administrations in these coun- the carrier power of broadcasting stations tries shall take all practical steps necessary shall not exceed 1 kilowatt during the day to ensure that aeronautical radionavigation and 250 watts at night. stations in the band 435–495 kHz do not cause interference to reception by coast stations of 478 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bot- ship stations transmitting on frequencies swana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Na- designated for ship stations on a world-wide mibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and basis (see No. 4237). Zimbabwe, the band 526.5–535 kHz is also al- 469A Different category of service: in Cuba, located to the mobile service on a secondary the United States of America, and Mexico basis. the allocation of the band 415–435 kHz to the 479 Additional allocation: In China, the aeronautical radionavigation service is on a band 526.5–535 kHz also allocated to the aero- primary basis. nautical radionavigation service on a sec- 470 The use of the bands 415–495 kHz and ondary basis. 505–526.5 kHz (505–510 kHz in Region 2) by the 480 In Region 2, the use of the 1605–1705 kHz maritime mobile service is limited to radio- band by stations of the broadcasting service telegraphy. is subject to the Plan established by the Re- 470A In Region 2, the use of the band 435– gional Administrative Radio Conference (Rio 495 kHz by the aeronautical radionavigation de Janeiro, 1988). service is limited to non-directional beacons In Region 2, in the 1625–1705 kHz band, the not employing voice transmission. relationship between the broadcasting, fixed 471 The bands 490–495 kHz and 505–510 kHz and mobile services is shown in No. 419. How- shall be subject to the provision of No. 3018 ever, the examination of frequency assign- until the entry into force of the reduced ments to stations of the fixed and mobile guardband in accordance with Resolution 210 services in the 1625–1705 kHz band under No. (Mob–87). 1241 shall take account of the allotments ap- 472 The frequency 500 kHz is an inter- pearing in the plan established by the Re- national distress and calling frequency for gional Administrative Radio Conference (Rio Morse radiotelegraphy. The conditions for de Janeiro, 1988). its use are prescribed in Articles 37, 38, N 38 480A In the band 1605–1705 kHz, in cases and 60. where a broadcasting station of Region 2 is 472A In the maritime mobile service, the concerned, the service area of the maritime frequency 490 kHz is, from the date of full mobile stations in Region 1 shall be limited implementation of the GMDSS (see Resolu- to that provided by ground-wave propaga- tion 331 (Mob–87)), to be used exclusively for tion. the transmission by coast stations of naviga- 481 In Region 2, until the dates decided by tional and meteorological warnings and ur- the regional administrative radio conference gent information to ships, by means of nar- referred to in No. 480, the band 1 605–1 705 row-band direct-printing telegraphy. The kHz is allocated to the fixed, mobile and conditions for use of the frequency 490 kHz aeronautical radionavigation services on a are prescribed in Articles N 38 and 60, and primary basis and to the radiolocation serv- Resolution 329 (Mob–87). In using the band ice on a secondary basis (see Recommenda- 415–495 kHz for the aeronautical radio- tion 504).
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482 Additional allocation: In Australia, In- countries. The mean power of any amateur donesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, station shall not exceed 10 W. Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand, the band 489 In Region 3, the Loran system oper- 1 606.5–1 705 kHz is also allocated to the ates either on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz, the bands broadcasting service on a secondary basis. occupied being 1825–1875 kHz and 1925–1975 483 Different category of service: In Bul- kHz respectively. Other services to which the garia, Hungary, Mongolia, Nigeria, Poland, band 1800–2000 kHz is allocated may use any the German Democratic Republic, Chad, frequency therein on condition that no Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the alloca- harmful interference is caused to the Loran tion of the bands 1 606.5–1 625 kHz, 1 635–1 800 system operating on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz. kHz and 2 107–2 160 kHz to the fixed and land 490 Alternative allocation: In the Federal mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. Republic of Germany, Angola, Austria, Bel- 425). gium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, the Congo, Den- 484 Some countries of Region 1 use radio- mark, Egypt, Spain, Ethiopia, France, determination systems in the bands 1 606.5–1 Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Ma- 625 kHz, 1 635–1 800 kHz, 1 850–2 160 kHz, 2 194– lawi, the Netherlands, Portugal, Syria, the 2 300 kHz, 2 502–2 850 kHz and 3 500–3 800 kHz. German Democratic Republic, Somalia, Tan- The establishment and operation of such sys- zania, Tunisia, Turkey and the U.S.S.R., the tems are subject to agreement obtained band 1 810–1 830 kHz is allocated to the fixed under the procedure set forth in Article 14. and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, The radiated mean power of these stations services on a primary basis. shall not exceed 50 W. 491 Additional allocations: In Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Israel, Libya, Poland, Roumania, Chad, 485 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bul- Czechoslovakia, Togo and Yugoslavia, the garia, Hungary, Mongolia, Nigeria, Poland, band 1 810–1 830 kHz is also allocated to the the German Democratic Republic, Chad, fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the bands 1 bile, services on a primary basis. 625–1 635 kHz, 1 800–1 810 kHz and 2 160–2 170 492 In Region 1, the use of the band 1 810– kHz are also allocated to the fixed and land 1 850 kHz by the amateur service is subject mobile services on a primary basis subject to to the condition that satisfactory replace- agreement obtained under the procedure set ment assignments have been found and im- forth in Article 14. plemented in accordance with Resolution 38, 486 In Region 1, in the bands 1 625–1 635 for frequencies to all existing stations of the kHz, 1 800–1 810 kHz and 2 160–2 170 kHz (ex- fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- cept in the countries listed in No. 485 and bile, services operating in this band (except those listed in No. 499 for the band 2 160–2 170 for the stations of the countries listed in kHz), existing stations in the fixed and mo- Nos. 490, 491 and 493). On completion of satis- bile except aeronautical mobile services (and factory transfer, the authorization to use the stations of the aeronautical mobile (OR) band 1 810–1 830 kHz by the amateur service service in the band 2 160–2 170 kHz) may con- in countries situated totally or partially tinue to operate on a primary basis until sat- north of 40°N shall be given only after con- isfactory replacement assignments have sultation with the countries mentioned in been found and implemented in accordance Nos. 490 and 491 to define the necessary steps with Resolution 38. to be taken to prevent harmful interference 487 In Region 1, the establishment and op- between amateur stations and stations of eration of radiolocation stations in the other services operating in accordance with bands 1 625–1 635 kHz, 1 800–1 810 kHz and 2 Nos. 490 and 491. 160–2 170 kHz shall be subject to agreement 493 Alternative allocations: In Burundi and obtained under the procedure set forth in Ar- Lesotho, the band 1 810–1 850 kHz is allocated ticle 14 (see also No. 486). The radiated mean to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical power of radiolocation stations shall not ex- mobile, services on a primary basis. ceed 50 W. Pulse systems are prohibited. 494 Alternative allocation: In Argentina, 488 In the Federal Republic of Germany, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uru- Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, guay and Venezuela, the band 1 850–2 000 kHz Jordan, Malta, Norway, Poland, the German is allocated to the fixed, mobile except aero- Democratic Republic, the United Kingdom, nautical mobile, radiolocation and radio- Sweden, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., navigation services on a primary basis. administrations may allocate up to 200 kHz 495 In Region 1, in making assignments to to their amateur service in the band 1 715–1 stations in the fixed and mobile services in 800 kHz and 1 850–2 000 kHz. However, when the bands 1 850–2 045 kHz, 2 194–2 498 kHz, 2 allocating the bands within this range to 502–2 625 kHz and 2 650–2 850 kHz, administra- their amateur service, administration shall, tions should bear in mind the special re- after prior consultation with administra- quirements of the maritime mobile service. tions of neighbouring countries, take such 501 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, 3023 steps as may be necessary to prevent harm- kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz and the frequencies ful interference from their amateur service 121.5 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz may also be to the fixed and mobile services of other used, in accordance with the procedures in
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force for terrestrial radiocommunication footnote shall not cause harmful inter- services, for search and rescue operations ference to, or claim protection from, existing concerning manned space vehicles. The con- or planned broadcasting stations of countries ditions for the use of the frequencies are pre- other than those mentioned in connection scribed in Articles 38 and N 38. The same ap- with the band. plies to the frequencies 10003 kHz, 14993 kHz 555 Additional allocation: Il Angola, Cam- and 19993 kHz, but in each of these cases eroon, Congo, Nadagascar, Mozambique, So- emissions must be confined in a band of ± 3 malia, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad and Yemen kHz about the frequency. (P.D.R.), the band 47–68 MHz is also allocated 510 For the use of these bands allocated to to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical the amateur service at 3.5 MHz, 7.0 MHz, 10.1 mobile, services on a permitted basis. MHz, 14.0 MHz, 18.068 MHz, 21.0 MHz, 24.89 556 Alternative allocation: In Neu Zea- MHz and 144 MHz in the event of natural dis- land, the band 50–51 MHz is allmcated to the asters, see Resolution 640. fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a 547 In making assignments to stations of primary basis; the band 53–54 MHz is allo- other services to which the band 37.5–38.25 cated to the fixed and mobile services on a MHz is allocated, administrations are urged primary basis. to take all practicable steps to protect the 557 Alternative allocation: In Afghani- radio astronomy service from harmful inter- stan, Bangladesh, Brunei, India, Indonesia, ference. Emissions from space or airborne Iran, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore and stations can be particularly serious sources Thailand, the band 50–54 MHz is allocated to of interference to the radio astronomy serv- the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). on a primary basis. 548 The band 40.66–40.70 MHz (centre fre- 558 Additional allocation: In Australia, quency 40.68 MHz) is designated for indus- China and the Democratic People%s Repub- trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- lic of Korea, the band 50]54 MHz is also allo- tions. Radiocommunication services operat- cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- ing within this band must accept harmful in- mary basis. terference which may be caused by these ap- 559 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Bu- plications. ISM equipment operating in this rundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, band is subject to the provisions of No. 1815. South Africa, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia and 549 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Bu- Zimbabwe, the band 50–54 MHz is also allo- rundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Rwanda, cated to the amateur service on a primary South Africa, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia and basis. Zimbabwe and band 41–44 MHz is also allo- 560 Additional allocation: In New Zealand, cated to the aeronautial radionavigation the band 51–53 MHz is also allocated to the service on a primary basis. fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. 550 Additional allocation: In Iran and 561 Additional allocation: In Botswana, Bu- Japan, the band 41–44 MHz is also allocated rundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, to the radiolocation service on a secondary Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Zaire, basis. Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 54–68 MHz is 552 Additional allocation: In Australia and allocated to the fixed and mobile, except New Zealand, the band 44–47 MHz is also allo- aeronautical mobile, services on a primary cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- basis. mary basis. 562 Different category of service: In the 553 Additional allocation: In Hungary, French Overseas Departments in Region 2, Kenya, Mongolia, Czechoslovakia and the Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the allocation U.S.S.R., the bands 47–48.5 and 56.5–58 MHz of the band 54–68 MHz to the fixed and mobile are also allocated to the fixed and land mo- services is on a primary basis (see No. 425). bile services on a secondary basis. 563 Different category of service: In Cuba, 554 Additional allocation: in Albania, the the French Overseas Departments in Region Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, Bel- 2, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the alloca- gium, Bulgaria, Cote d’Ivoire, Denmark, tion of the band 68–72 MHz to the fixed and Spain, Finland, France, Gabon, Greece, Ire- mobile services is on a primary basis (see No. land, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Lybia, 425). Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Madagascar, 564 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Monaco, gary, Poland, Roumania and Czechoslovakia, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, the band 68–73 MHz is allocated to the broad- the German Democratic Republic, the United casting service on a primary basis and used Kingdom, Senegal, Sweden, Switzerland, in accordance with the decisions in the Final Swaziland, Syria, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey and Acts of the Special Regional Conference, Ge- Yugoslavia, the band 47–68 MHz and in Ro- neva, 1960. mania, the band 47–58 MHz, are also allo- 565 Additional allocation: In Mongolia and cated to the land mobile service on a per- the U.S.S.R., the bands 68–73 MHz and 76–87.5 mitted basis. However, stations of the land MHz are allocated to the broadcasting serv- mobile service in the countries mentioned in ice on a primary bais. The services to which connection with each band referred to in this these bands are allocated in other countries
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and the broadcasting service in Mongolia and Lebanon, Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, the U.S.S.R., are subject to agreements with the Netherlands, Portugal, the United King- the neighboring countries concerned. dom, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria and Tur- 566 Additional allocation: In Australia, key, the band 74.8–75.2 MHz is also allocated China, the Republic of Korea, the Phil- to the mobile service on a secondary basis ippines, the Democratic People’s Republic of subject to agreement obtained under the pro- Korea and Western Samoa, the band 68–74 cedure set forth in Article 14. In order to en- MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting sure that harmful interference is not caused service on a primary basis. to stations of the aeronautical radio- 567 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- navigation service, stations of the mobile gary, Mongolia, Poland, Czechoslovakia and service shall not be introduced in the band the U.S.S.R., the band 73–74 MHz is also allo- until it is no longer required for the aero- cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- nautical radionavigation service by any ad- mary basis. The use of this band by the ministration which may be identified in the broadcasting service in Bulgaria, Hungary, application of Article 14. Mongolia, Poland, Czechoslovakia and the 573 Additional allocation: In Western U.S.S.R., is subject to agreement obtained Samoa, the band 75.4–87 MHz is also allo- under the procedure set forth in Article 14. cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- 568 In making assignments to stations of mary basis. other services to which the band 73–74.6 MHz 574 Additional allocation: In China, the Re- is allocated, administrations are urged to public of Korea, Japan, the Philippines and take all practicable steps to protect the the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, radio astronomy service from harmful inter- the band 76–87 MHz is also allocated to the ference. Emissions from space or airborne broadcasting service on a primary basis. stations can be particularly serious sources 575 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- of interference to the radio astronomy serv- gary, Poland, Roumania and Czechoslovakia, ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). the band 76–87.5 MHz is also allocated to the 569 In Region 2, the fixed, mobile and broadcasting service on a primary basis and broadcasting services previously authorized used in accordance with the decisions con- in the band 73–74.6 MHz may continue to op- tained in the Final Acts of the Special Re- erate on a non-interference basis to the radio gional Conference, Geneva, 1960. astronomy service until 31 December 1985. 576 Different category of service: In the 570 Additional allocation: In Columbia, United States, the French Overseas Depart- Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, ments in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras and Nica- and Paraguay the allocation of the band 76– ragua, the band 73–74.6 MHz is also allocated 88 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on to the fixed and mobile services on a second- a primary basis (see No. 425). ary basis. 577 In Region 3 (except in the Republic of 571 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Korea, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Phil- China, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, Czecho- ippines, Singapore and Thailand) the band slovakia and the U.S.S.R., the bands 74.6–74.8 79.75–80.25 MHz is also allocated to the radio and 75.2–75.4 MHz are also allocated to the astronomy service on a primary basis. In aeronautical radionavigation service, on a making assignments to stations of other primary basis, for ground-based transmitters services, administrations are urged to take only. all practicable steps in the band to protect 572 Additional allocation: The frequency 75 the radio astronomy service from harmful MHz is assigned to aeronautical marker bea- interference. Emissions from space or air- cons. Administrations shall refrain from as- borne stations can be particularly serious signing frequencies close to the limits of the sources of interference to the radio astron- guardband to stations of other services omy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article which, because of their power or geographi- 36). cal position, might cause harmful inter- 578 Alternative allocation: In Albania, the ference or otherwise place a constraint on band 81–87.5 MHz is allocated to the broad- marker beacons. casting service on a primary basis and used Until 31 December 1989, administrations in in accordance with the decisions contained Regions 2 and 3 should refrain from assigning in the Final Acts of the Special Regional frequencies to other services in the bands Conference, Geneva, 1960. 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2–75.4 MHz. 579 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan In the future every effort should be made and Australia the band 85–87 MHz is also al- to improve further the characteristics of air- located to the broadcasting service on a pri- borne receivers and to limit the power of mary basis. The introduction of the broad- transmitting stations close to the limits 74.8 casting service in these countries is subject and 75.2 MHz. to special agreements between the adminis- 572A Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, trations concerned. the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, 580 Additional allocation: In New Zealand, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, the band 87–88 MHz is allocated to the land France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, mobile service on a primary basis.
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581 Additional allocation: In the Federal obtained under the procedure set forth in Ar- Republic of Germany, Spain, France, Ireland, ticle 14. In order to ensure that harmful in- Italy, Liechtenstein, Monaco, the United terference is not caused to stations of the Kingdom, Switzerland and Yemen (P.D.R. aeronautical radionavigation service, sta- of), the band 87.5–88 MHz is also allocated to tions of the mobile service shall not be intro- the land mobile service on a permitted basis duced in the band until it is no longer re- and subject to agreement obtained under the quired for the aeronautical radionavigation procedure set forth in Article 14. service by any administrations which may be 582 Additional allocation: In the United identified in the application of Article 14. Kingdom the band 97.6–102.1 MHz is also allo- 591 Subject to agreement obtained under cated to the land mobile service on a per- the procedure set forth in article 14, the band mitted basis until 31 December 1989. The use 117.975–137 MHz is also allocated to the aero- of this band by the land mobile service is re- nautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a stricted to those stations in operation on 1 secondary basis and on the condition that January 1980. The withdrawal of land mobile harmful interference is not caused to the stations will be arranged in consultation aeronautical mobile (R) service. with the administrations concerned. 592 The bands 121.45–121.55 MHz and 242.95– 584 Broadcasting stations in the band 100– 243.05 MHz are also allocated to the mobile- 108 MHz in Region 1 shall be established and satellite service for the receptio on board operated in accordance with an agreement satellites of emissions from emergency posi- and associated plan for the band 87.5–108 MHz tion-indicating radiobeacons transmitting at to be drawn up by a regional broadcasting 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz. conference (see Resolution 510). Prior to the 593 In the band 117.975–136 MHz, the fre- date of entry into force of this agreement, quency 121.5 MHz is the aeronautical emer- broadcasting stations may be introduced gency frequency and, where required, the fre- subject to agreement between administra- quency 123.1 MHz is the aeronautical fre- tions concerned, on the understanding that quency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile sta- such an operation shall in no case prejudice tions of the maritime mobile service may the establishment of the plan. 585 Additional allocation: In China, the Re- communicate on these frequencies under the public of Korea, the Philippines and Singa- conditions laid down in Articles 38 and N 38 pore, the band 100–108 MHz is also allocated for distress and safety purposes with stations to the fixed and mobile services on a per- of the aeronautical mobile service. mitted basis. 594 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bul- 586 Alternative allocation: In New Zealand garia, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Mongolia, the band 100–108 MHz is allocated to the land Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, Poland, the mobile service on a primary basis and to the German Democratic Republic, Roumania, broadcasting service on a secondary basis. Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the band 587 Additional allocation: in Austria, Bul- 132–136 MHz is also alocated to the aero- garia, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, Mongolia, Po- nautical mobile (RO) service on a permitted land, Syria, the German Democratic Repub- basis. lic, the United Kingdom, Somalia, Czecho- 594A Different category of service: as from 1 slovakia, Turkey and the USSR, the band January 1990, in Bulgaria, Poland, German 104–108 MHz is also allocated to the mobile, Democratic Republic, Romania, Czecho- except aeronautical mobile (R), service on a slovakia, Turkey and the USSR, the alloca- permitted basis until 31 December 1995 and, tion of the band 136–137 MHz to the aero- thereafter, on a secondary basis. nautical mobile (OR) service is on a per- 588 Additional allocation: In Finland and mitted basis. Yugoslavia, the band 104–108 MHz is also al- 595 Until 1 January 1990, the band 136–137 located to the fixed service on a permitted MHz is also allocated to the space operation basis, until 31 December 1995. The effective service (space-to-Earth), meterological-sat- radiated power of any station shall not ex- ellite service (space-to-Earth) and the space ceed 25 W. research service (space-to-Earth) on a pri- 589 Additional allocation: in France, Roma- mary basis. The introduction of stations of nia, Sweden and Yugoslavia, the band 104–108 the aeronautical mobile (R) service shall MHz is also allocated to the mobile, except only occur after that date. After 1 January aeronautical mobile (R), service on a per- 1990, the band 136–137 MHz will also be allo- mitted basis until 31 December 1995. cated to the above-mentioned space 590A Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, radiocommunication services on a secondary the Federal Republic of German, Austria, basis (see Resolution 408 (Mob–87). Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, France, Is- 596 Different category of service: In Afghan- rael, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Malta, istan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei, China, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, Pakistan, Por- the United Arab Emirates, India, Indonesia, tugal, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzer- Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Paki- land, Syria and Turkey, the band 108–111.975 stan, Qatar, Singapore, Thailand, Yemen MHz is also allocated to the mobile service A.R. and Yemen (P.D.R. of), the allocation of on a secondary basis subject to agreement the band 137–138 MHz to the fixed and mobile,
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except aeronautical mobile (R), services is Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Jordan, Lesotho, Libe- on a primary basis (see No. 425). ria, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, 597 Different category of service: In Israel, Nigeria, Oman, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Jordan and Syria, the allocation of the band Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Zaire, 137–138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 138–144 MHz aeronautical mobile, services is on a primary is allocated to the fixed and mobile services basis (see No. 425). on a primary basis. 598 Different category of service: In Austria, 603 Additional allocation: In China, the Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, Greece, Hungary, band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the Lebanon, Mongolia, Poland, the German radiolocation service on a primary basis. Democratic Republic, Roumania, Czecho- 604 Additional allocation: In Ethiopia, Fin- slovakia, the U.S.S.R. and Yugoslavia, the land, Kenya, Malta, Somalia, Sudan, Tanza- allocation of the band 137–138 MHz to the nia, Yemen A.R. and Yugoslavia, the band aeronautical mobile (OR) service is on a pri- 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the fixed mary basis. 599 Additional allocation: In Australia, the service on a primary basis. band 137–144 MHz is also allocated to the 605 Additional allocation: In Singapore, the broadcasting service on a primary basis until band 144–145 MHz is also allocated to the that service can be accommodated within re- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. gional broadcasting allocations. Such use is limited to systems in operation 599A The use of the band 137–138 MHz by on or before 1 January 1980, which in any the mobile-satellite service is subject to the case shall cease by 31 December 1995. application of the coordination and notifica- 606 Additional allocation: In China, the tion procedures set forth in Resolution band 144–146 MHz is also allocated to the RES46 (WARC–92). However, coordination of aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a sec- a space station of the mobile-satellite serv- ondary basis. ice with respect to terrestrial services is re- 607 Alternative allocation: In Afghanistan, quired only if the power flux-density pro- Bangladesh, Cuba, Guyana and India, the duced by the station exceeds ¥125 dB(W/m2 band 146–148 MHz is allocated to the fixed 4 kHz) at the Earth’s surface. The above and mobile services on a primary basis. power flux-density limit shall apply until 608 Subject to agreement obtained under such time as a competent world administra- the procedure set forth in Article 14, the tive radio conference revises it. In making band 148–149.9 MHz may be used by the space assignments to the space stations in the mo- operation service (Earth-to-space). The band- bile-satellite service in the above band, ad- width of an individual transmission shall not ministrations shall take all practicable steps exceed ±25 kHz. to protect the radio astronomy service in the 608A The use of the band 148–149.9 MHz by 150.05–153 MHz band from harmful inter- ference from unwanted emissions. the mobile-satellite service is subject to the 599B The use of the bands 137–138 MHz, 148– application of the coordination and notifica- 149.9 MHz and 400.15–401 MHz by the mobile- tion procedures set forth in Resolution satellite service and the band 149.9–150.05 RES46 (WARC–92). The mobile-satellite serv- MHz by the land mobile-satellite service is ice shall not constrain the development and limited to non-geostationary-satellite sys- use of fixed, mobile and space operation serv- tems. ices in the band 148–149.9 MHz. Mobile earth 600 Additional allocation: In the Federal stations in the mobile-satellite service shall Republic of Germany, Austria, Belgium, not produce a power flux-density in excess of France, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxem- ¥150 dB(W/m2/4 kHz) outside national bound- bourg, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Swit- aries. zerland and Czechoslovakia, the bands 138– 608B The use of the band 149.9–150.05 MHz 143.6 MHz and 143.65–144 MHz are also allo- by the land mobile-satellite service is sub- cated to the space research service (space-to- ject to the application of the coordination Earth) on a secondary basis. and notification procedures set forth in Res- 601 Additional allocation: In the Federal olution RES46 (WARC–92). The land mobile- Republic of Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, satellite service shall not constrain the de- Bahrain, Belgium, Denmark, the United velopment and use of the radionavigation- Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, Greece, Ire- satellite service in the band 149.9–150.05 MHz. land, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Land mobile earth stations of the land mo- Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Norway, the Neth- bile-satellite service shall not produce power erlands, Qatar, the United Kingdom, Sweden, flux-density in excess of ¥150 dB(W/m2/4kHz) Switzerland, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, outside national boundaries. Turkey and Yugoslavia, the band 138–144 608C Stations of the mobile-satellite serv- MHz is also allocated to the maritime mobile ice in the band 148–149.9 MHz shall not cause and land mobile services on a primary basis. harmful interference to, or claim protection 602 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- from stations of the fixed or mobile services swana, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central Afri- in the following countries: Algeria, the Fed- can Republic, the Congo, Gabon, Gambia, eral Republic of Germany, Saudi Arabia,
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Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bel- However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the gium, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cam- frequency bands in which priority is given to eroon, Canada, Cyprus, Colombia, Congo, the maritime mobile service may be used for Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, the United Arab radiocommunications on inland waterways Emirates, Ecuador, Spain, Ethiopia, the Rus- subject to agreement between interested and sian Federation, Finland, France, Ghana, affected administrations and taking into ac- Greece, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, count current frequency usage and existing Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, agreements. Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malay- 613A In the maritime mobile VHF service sia, Mali, Malta, Mauritania, Mozambique, the frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclu- Namibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Paki- sively for digital selective calling for dis- stan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, the Neth- tress, safety and calling (see Resolution 323 erlands, Phillippines, Poland, Portugal, (Mob–87)). The conditions for the use of this Qatar, Syria, Romania, the United Kingdom, frequency are prescribed in Articles 38, N 38 Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, and 60 and in Appendix 18. Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, the 613B Additional allocation: in Ireland and Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, Thai- in the United Kingdom, the band 161.3875– land, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Yemen and 161.4125 MHz is also allocated to the mari- Yugoslavia that operate in accordance with time radionavigation service on a primary the Table of Frequency Allocations. basis, subject to agreement obtained under 609 Emissions of the radionaviagation- the procedure set forth in Article 14. satellite service in the bands 149.9–150.05 MHz 615 Alternative allocation: In Morocco, the and 399.9–400.05 MHz may also be used by re- band 162–174 MHz is allocated to the broad- ceiving earth stations of the space research casting service on a primary basis. The use service. of this band shall be subject to agreement 609A Recognizing that the use of the band with administrations having services, oper- 149.9–150.05 MHz by the fixed and mobile serv- ating or planned, in accordance with the ices may cause harmful interference to the Table which are likely to be affected. Sta- radionavigation-satellite service, adminis- tions in existence on 1 January 1981, with trations are urged not to authorize such use their technical characteristics as of that in application No. 342. date, are not affected by such agreement. 609B In the band 149.9–150.05MHz, the allo- 616 Additional allocation: In China, the cation to the land mobile-satellite service band 163–167 MHz is also allocated to the shall be on a secondary basis until 1 January space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a 1997. primary basis subject to agreement obtained 610 In making assignments to stations of under the procedure set forth in Article 14. other services to which the band 150.05–153 617 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, MHz is allocated, administrations are urged China and Pakistan, the band 167–174 MHz is to take all practicable steps to protect the also allocated to the broadcasting service on radio astronomy service from harmful inter- a primary basis. The introduction of the ference. Emissions from space or airborne broadcasting service into this band shall be stations can be particularly serious sources subject tm agreement with the neighbouring of interference to the radio astronomy serv- countries in Region 3, whose services are ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). likely to be affected. 611 Additional allocation: In Australia and 618 Additional allocation: In Japan, the India, the band 150.05–153 MHz is also allo- band 170–174 MHz is also allmcated to the cated to the radio astronomy service on a broadcasting service on a primary basis. primary basis. 619 Additional allocation: In China, the 613 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the inter- band 174–184 MHz is also allocated to the national distress, safety and calling fre- space research (space-to-Earth) and the quency for the maritime mobile VHF radio- space operation (space-to-Earth) services on telephone service. The conditions for the use a primary basis subject to agreement ob- of this frequency are contained in Articles 38 tained under the procedure set forth in Arti- and N 38. cle 14. These services shall not cause harmful In the bands 156–156.7625 MHz, 156.8375– interference to, or claim protection from, ex- 157.45 MHz, 160.6–160.975 MHz and 161.475– isting or planned broadcasting stations. 162.05 MHz, each administration shall give 620 Different category of service: In Mexico, priority to the maritime mobile service on the allocation of the band 174–216 MHz to the only such frequencies as are assigned to sta- fixed and mobile services is on a primary tions of the maritime mobile service by the basis (see No. 425). administration (see Articles 38, N 38 and 60). 621 Additional allocation: in the Federal Any use of frequencies in these bands by Republic of Germany, Austria, Belgium, station of other services to which they are Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Israel, allocated should be avoided in areas where Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, Nor- such use might cause harmful interference to way, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the maritime mobile VHF Sweden, and Switzerland, the band 174–223 radiocommunication service. 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service on a permitted basis. However, the planned, that operate in accordance with the stations of the land mobile service shall not Table. cause harmful interference to, or claim pro- 632 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, tection from, broadcasting stations, existing Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, or planned, in countries other than those Jordan, Oman, Qatar and Syria, the band listed in this footnote. 223–235 MHz is also allocated to the 622 Different category of service: in the Fed- aeronatutical radionavigation service on a eral Republic of Germany, Austria, Belgium, permited basis. Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Israel, 635 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, Le- Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, sotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzer- the bands 223–238 MHz and 246–254 MHz are land, the band 223–230 MHz is allocated to the allocated to the broadcasting service on a land mobile service on a permitted basis (see primary basis, subject to agreement obtained No. 425). However, the stations of the land under the provisions set forth in Article 14. mobile service shall not cause harmful inter- 636 Alternative allocation: In New Zealand, ference to, or claim protection from, broad- Western Samoa, Niue and Cook Islands, the casting stations, existing or planned, in band 225–230 MHz is allocated to the fixed, countries other than those listed in this mobile and aeronautical radionavigation footnote. services on a primary basis. 623 Additional allocation: In Congo, Ethio- 637 Additional allocation: In China, the pia, Gambia, Guinea, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, band 225–235 MHz is also allocated to the Mali, Uganda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Soma- radio astronomy service on a secondary lia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, the band 174– basis. 223 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and 638 Additional allocation: In Nigeria, the mobile services on a secondary basis. band 230–235 MHz is also allocated to the 624 Additional allocation: In Bangladesh, aeronautical radionavigation service on a India, Pakistan, and the Philippines, the primary basis, subject to agreement obtained band 200–216 MHz is also allocated to the under the procedure set forth in Article 14. aeronautical radionavigation service on a 639 Additional allocation: In Yugoslavia, primary basis. the band 230–235 MHz is also allocated to the 626 Additional allocation: In China, India aeronautical radionavigation service on a and Thailand, the band 216–223 MHz is also primary basis, until 1 January 1995. The use allocated to the aeronautical radio- of this band by the aeronautical radio- navigation service on a primary basis and to navigation service in Yngoslavia is re- the radiolocation service on a secondary stricted to the stations in operation by 1 basis. January 1980. 627 In Region 2, no new stations in the 640 Additional allocation: In New Zealand, radiolocation service may be authorized in the band 235–239.5 MHz is also allocated to the band 216–225 MHz. Stations authorized the aeronautical radionavigation service on prior to 1 January 1990 may continue to oper- a primary basis. ate on a secondary basis. 641 Subject to agreement obtained under 627A Additional allocation: in Canada, the the procedure set forth in Article 14, the band 216–220 MHz is also allocated to the bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 MHz may land mobile service on a primary basis. be used by the mobile-satellite service, on 628 Additional allocation: In Somalia, the condition that stations in this service do not band 216–225 MHz is also allocated to the cause harmful interference to those of other aeronautical radionavigation service on a services operating or planned to be operated primary basis, subject to not causing inter- in accordance with the Table. ference to existing or planned broadcating 641A The bands 312–315 MHz (Earth-to- services in other countries. space) and 387–390 MHz (space-to-Earth) in 629 Additional allocation: In Oman, the the mobile-satellite service may also be used United Kingdom and Turkey, the band 216– by non-geostationary-satellite systems. Such 235 MHz is also allocated to the radiolocation use is subject to the application of the co- service on a secondary basis. ordination and notification procedures set 630 Additional allocation: In Japan, the forth in Resolution 46 (WARC–92). band 222–223 MHz is also allocated to the 642 The frequency 243 MHz is the fre- aeronautical radionavigation service on a quency in this band for use by survival craft primary basis and to the radiolocation serv- stations and equipment used for survival ice on a secondary basis. purposes (see Article 38). 631 Different category of service: In Spain 643 Subject to agreement obtained under and Portugal, the band 223–230 MHz is allo- the procedure set forth in Article 14, the cated to the fixed service on a permitted band 267–272 MHz may be used by administra- basis (see No. 425). Stations of this service tions for space telemetry in their countries shall not cause harmful interference to, or on a primary basis. claim protection from, broadcasting stations 644 In making assignments to stations of of other countries, whether existing or other services to which the band 322–328.6
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MHz is allocated, administrations are urged tive radio conference revises it. In making to take all practicable steps to protect the assignments to the space stations in the mo- radio astronomy service from harmful inter- bile-satellite service in the above band, ad- ference. Emissions from space or airborne ministrations shall take all practicable steps stations can be particularly serious sources to protect the radio astronomy service in the of interference to the radio astronomy serv- band 406.1–410 MHz from harmful inter- ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). ference from unwanted emissions. 645 Limited to Instrument Landing Sys- 648 Additional allocation: In Canada, the tems (glide path). bands 405.5–406 MHz and 406.1–410 MHz are 645A Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, also allocated to the mobile-satellite, except the Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, aeronautical mobile-satellite, service (Earth- Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, to-space), on a primary basis, subject to France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, agreement obtained under the procedure set Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, the Neth- forth in Article 14. erlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Swe- 649 The use of the band 406–406.1 MHz by den, Switzerland, Syria and Turkey, the the mobile-satellite service is limited to low band 328.6–335.4 MHz is also allocated to the power satellite emergency position-indicat- mobile service on a secondary basis subject ing radiobeacons (see also Articles 38 and N to agreement obtained under the procedure 38). set forth in Article 14. In order to ensure 649A Any emission capable of causing that harmful interference is not caused to harmful interference to the authorized uses stations of the aeronautical radionavigation of the band 406–406.1 MHz is prohibited. service, stations of the mobile service shall 650 In making assignments to stations of not be introduced in the band until it is no other services to which the band 406.1–410 longer required for the aeronautical radio- MHz is allocated, administrations are urged navigation service by any administration to take all parcticable steps to protect the which may be identified in the application of radio astronomy service from harmful inter- Article 14. ference. Emissions from space or airborne 645B Recognizing that the use of the band stations can be particularly serious sources 399.9–400.05 MHz by the fixed and mobile serv- of interference to the radio astronomy serv- ice may cause harmful interference to the ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). radionavigation satellite service, adminis- 651 Different category of service: In Aus- trations are urged not to authorize such use tralia, the United States, India, Japan and in application of No. 342. the United Kingdom, the allocation of the 646 Emissions shall be confined in a band bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450 MHz to the of ± 25 kHz about the standard frequency radiolocation service is on a primary basis 400.1 MHz. (see No. 425). 647 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, 652 Additional allocation: In Australia, the Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, United States, Jamaica and the Philippines, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, the Unit- the bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450 MHz are ed Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Hungary, Indo- also allocated to the amateur service on a nesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Liberia, Ma- secondary basis. laysia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- 653 Additional allocation: In China, India, ippines, Poland, Qatar, Syria, the German the German Democratic Republic, the United Democratic Republic, Roumania, Singapore, Kingdom and the U.S.S.R., the band 420–460 Somalia, Sri Lanka, Czechoslovakia, Thai- MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical land, the U.S.S.R. and Yugoslavia, the band radionavigation service (radio altimeters) on 400.05–401 MHz is also allocated to the fixed a secondary basis. and mobile services on a primary basis. 654 Different category of service: In France, 647A The band 400.15–401 MHz is also allo- the allocation of the band 430–434 MHz to the cated to the space research service in the amateur service is on a secondary basis (see space-to-space direction for communications No. 424). with manned space vehicles. In this applica- 655 Different category of service: In Den- tion, the space research service will not be mark, Libya, Norway and Sweden, the allo- regarded as a safety service. cation of the bands 430–432 MHz and 438–440 647B The use of the band 400.15–401 MHz by MHz to the radiolocation service on a sec- the mobile-satellite service is subject to the ondary basis (see No. 424). application of the coordination and notifica- 656 Alternative allocation: In Denmark, tion procedures set forth in Resolution Norway and Sweden, the bands 430–432 MHz RES46 (WARC–92). However, coordination of and 438–440 MHz are allocated to the fixed a space station of the mobile-satellite serv- and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, ice with respect to terrestrial services is re- services on a primary basis. quired only if the power flux-density pro- 657 Additional allocation: In Finland, Libya duced by the station exceeds ¥125 dB(W/m2 and Yugoslavia, the bands 430–432 MHz and 4kHz) at the Earth’s surface. The above 438–440 MHz are also allocated to the fixed power flux-density limit shall apply until and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, such time as a competent world administra- services on a primary basis.
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658 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, 664 In the bands 435–438 MHz, 1 260–1 270 Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, MHz, 2 400–2 450 MHz, 3 400–3 410 MHz (in Re- Brunei, Burundi, Egypt, the United Arab gions 2 and 3 only) and 5 650–5 670 MHz, the Emirates, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Greece, Guin- amateur-satellite service may operate sub- ea, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, ject to not causing harmful interference to Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liech- other services operating in accordance with tenstein, Libya, Malaysia, Malta, Nigeria, the Table (see No. 435). Administrations au- Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, thorizing such use shall ensure that any Syria, Singapore, Somalia, Switzerland, harmful interference caused by emissions Tanzania, Thailand and Togo, the band 430– from a station in the amateur-satellite serv- 440 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service ice is immediately eliminated in accordance on a primary basis and the bands 430–435 MHz with the provisions of No. 2741. The use of and 438–440 MHz are also allocated to the mo- the bands 1 260–1 270 MHz and 5 650–5 670 MHz bile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a by the amateur-satellite service is limited to primary basis. the Earth-to-space direction. 659 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bul- 665 Additional allocation: In Austria, the garia, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Hungary, band 438–440 MHz is also allocated to the Mali, Mongolia, Niger, Poland, the German fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- Democratic Republic, Roumania, Rwanda, bile, services on a primary basis. Chad, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the 666 Additional allocation: In Canada, New band 430–440 MHz is also allocated to the Zealand and Papua New Guinea, the band fixed service on a primary basis. 440–450 MHz is also allocated to the amateur 660 Different category of service: In Argen- service on a secondary basis. tina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Honduras, 667 Different category of service: In Canada, Panama and Venezuela, the allocation of the the allocation of the band 440–450 MHz to the band 430–440 MHz to the amateur service is radiolocation service is on a primary basis on a primary basis (see No. 425). (see No. 425). 660A Additional allocation: in Mexico, the bands 430–435 MHz and 438–440 MHz are also 668 Subject to agreement obtained under allocated on a primary basis to the land mo- the procedure set forth in Article 14, the bile service, subject to agreement obtained band 449.75–450.25 MHz may be used for the under the procedure set forth in Article 14. space operation service (Earth-to-space) and 661 In Region 1, except in the countries the space research service (Earth-to-space). mentioned in No. 662, the band 433.05–434.79 669 In the maritime mobile service, the MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz ) is des- frequencies 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 ignated for industrial scientific and medical MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 (ISM) applications. The use of this frequency MHz may be used by on-board communica- band for ISM applications shall be subject to tion stations. The use of these frequencies in special authorization by the administration territorial waters may be subject to the na- concerned, in agreement with other adminis- tional regulations of the administration con- trations whose radiocommunications serv- cerned. The characteristics of the equipment ices might be affected. In applying this pro- used shall conform to those specified in Ap- vision, administrations shall have due regard pendix 20. to the latest relevant CCIR Recommenda- 670 In the territorial waters of Canada, tions. the United States and the Philippines, the 662 In the Federal Republic of Germany, preferred frequencies for use by on-board Austria, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Switzer- communication stations shall be 457.525 MHz, land and Yugoslavia, the band 433.05–434.79 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz and 457.600 MHz MHz (centre frequency 433.92 MHz) is des- paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 ignated for industrial, scientific and medical MHz, 467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. The char- (ISM) applications. Radiocommunication acteristics of the equipment used shall con- services of these countries operating within form to those specified in Appendix 20. this band must accept harmful interference 671 Earth exploration-satellite service ap- which may be caused by these applications. plications, other than the meteorological- ISM equipment operating in this band is sub- satellite service, may also be used in the ject to the provisions of No. 1815. bands 460–470 MHz and 1 690–1 710 MHz for 663 Additional allocation: In Brazil, France space-to-Earth transmissions subject to not and the French Overseas Departments in Re- causing harmful interference to stations op- gion 2, and India, the band 433.75–434.25 MHz erating in accordance with the Table. is also allocated to the space operation serv- 672 Different category of service: In Afghan- ice (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis until istan, Bulgaria, China, Cuba, Japan, Mongo- 1 January 1990, subject to agreement ob- lia, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the al- tained under the procedure set forth in Arti- location of the band 460–470 MHz to the mete- cle 14. After 1 January 1990, the band 433.75– orological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) 434.25 MHz will be allocated in the same is on a primary basis (see No. 425) and is sub- countries to the same service on a secondary ject to agreement obtained under the proce- basis. dure set forth in Article 14.
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673 Additional allocation: In China, the 684 Additional allocation: In Israel, Libya, band 470–485 MHz is also allocated to the Syria and Sudan, the band 582–790 MHz is space research (space-to-Earth) and the also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except space operation (space-to-Earth) services on aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary a primary basis subject to agreement ob- basis. tained under the procedure set forth in Arti- 685 Additional allocation: In Denmark and cle 14, subject to not causing harmful inter- Kuwait, the band 590–598 MHz is also allo- ference to existing and planned broadcasting cated to the aeronautical radionavigation stations. service on a primary basis until 1 January 674 Different category of service: in Mexico 1995. and Venezuela, the allocation of the band 686 Additional allocation: In the United 470–512 MHz to the fixed and mobile service, Kingdom, the band 598–590 MHz is also allo- and in Argentina and Uruguay to the mobile cated to the aeronautical radionavigation service, is on a primary basis (see No. 425), service on a primary basis. All new assign- subject to agreement obtained under the pro- ments to stations in the aeronautical radio- cedure set forth in Article 14. navigation service, including those trans- 675 Additional allocation: In Chile, Colum- ferred from the adjacent bands, shall be sub- bia, Cuba, Ecuador, the United States, Guy- ject to coordination with the administra- ana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico and Pan- tions of the following countries: the Federal ama, the allocation of the bands 470–512 MHz Republic of Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and 614–806 MHz to the fixed and mobile serv- Spain, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mo- ices is on a primary basis (see No. 425), sub- rocco, Norway and the Netherlands. ject to agreement obtained under the proce- 686A Additional allocation: in the United dure set forth in Article 14. Kingdom, the band 598–606 MHz is also allo- 676 Additional allocation: In Burundi, Cam- cated to the aeronautical radionavigation eroon, the Congo, Ethiopia, Israel, Kenya, service on a primary basis until 31 December Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Senegal, Sudan, 1994. All new assignments to stations in the Syria, and Yemen, the band 470–582 MHz is aeronautical radionavigation service in this also allocated to the fixed service on a sec- band are subject to the agreement of the Ad- ondary basis. ministrations of the following countries: the 677 Alternative allocation: In Pakistan, the Federal Republic of Germany, Belgium, Den- bands 470–582 MHz and 610–890 MHz are allo- mark, Spain, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- Morocco, Norway and the Netherlands. mary basis. 687 Additional allocation: In the African 677A Additional allocation: in the Federal Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 400 to 403), the Republic of Germany, Austria, Belgium, Cy- band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the prus, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Ire- radio astronomy service on a permitted land, Israel, Italy, Libya, Malta, Morocco, basis. Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, 688 Additional allocation: In China, the the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the Swaziland, Syria, Tunisia and Turkey, the radio astronomy service on a primary basis. band 470–790 MHz is also allocated on a sec- 689 In Region 1, except in the African ondary basis to the land mobile service, in- Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 400 to 403), and tended for applications ancillary to broad- in Region 3, the band 608–614 MHz is also al- casting. Stations of the land mobile service located to the radio astronomy service on a in the countries mentioned in this footnote, secondary basis. In making assignments to shall not cause harmful interference to exist- stations or other services to which the band ing or planned stations operating in accord- is allocated, administrations are urged to ance with the Table of Frequency Alloca- take all practicable steps to protect the tions in countries other than those listed in radio astronomy service from harmful inter- this footnote. ference. Emissions from space or airborne 678 Additional allocation: In Costa Rica, stations can be particularly serious sources Cuba, El Salvador, Ecuador, the United of interference to the radio astronomy serv- States, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Ja- ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). maica, Mexico and Venezuela, the band 512– 690 Additional allocation: In India, the 608 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and band 608–614 MHz is also allocated to the mobile services on a primary basis, subject radio astronomy service on a primary basis. to agreement obtained under the procedures 691 Additional allocation: In New Zealand, set forth in Article 14. the band 610–620 MHz is also allocated to the 679 Additional allocation: In India, the amateur service on a secondary basis. band 549.75–550.25 MHz is also allocated to 692 Different category of service: In Costa the space operation service (space-to-Earth) Rica, El Salvador and Honduras, the alloca- on a secondary basis. tion of the band 614–806 MHz to the fixed 683 Additional allocation: In Oman, the service is on a primary basis (see No. 425), band 582–606 MHz is also allocated to the subject to agreement obtained under the pro- radionavigation service on a secondary basis. cedure set forth in Article 14.
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692A Additional allocation: in Cuba, the craft. The use of the band 849–851 MHz is lim- band 614–890 MHz is also allocated to the ited to transmissions from aeronautical sta- radionavigation service on a primary basis, tions and the use of the band 894–896 MHz is subject to agreement obtained under the pro- limited to transmissions from aircraft sta- cedure set forth in Article 14. tions. 693 Within the frequency band 620–790 700B Additional allocation: in Belarus, the MHz, assignments may be made to television Russian Federation and Ukraine, the bands stations using frequency modulation in the 806–840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856–890 MHz broadcasting-satellite service subject to (space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the agreement between administrations con- mobile-satellite, except aeronautical mobile- cerned and those having services, operating satellite (R) service. The use of these bands in accordance with the Table, which may be by this service shall not cause harmful inter- affected (see Resolutions 33 and 507). Such ference to, or claim protection from, services stations shall not produce a power flux-den- in other countries operating in accordance sity in excess of the value ¥129 dB(W/m2) for with the Table of Frequency Allocations and angles of arrival less than 20° (see Rec- is subject to special agreements between the ommendation 705) within the territories of administrations concerned. other countries without the consent of the 701 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the administrations of those countries. bands 806–890 MHz and 942–960 MHz are also 694 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- allocated to the mobile-satellite, except gary, Mongolia, Poland, the German Demo- aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on cratic Republic, Roumania, Czechoslovakia a primary basis. The use of this service is and the U.S.S.R., the band 645–862 MHz is limited to operation within national bound- also allocated to the aeronautical radio- aries and subject to agreement obtained navigation service on a permitted basis. under the procedure set forth in Article 14. 695 Alternative allocation: In Spain and In seeking such agreement, appropriate pro- France, the band 790–830 MHz is allocated to tection shall be afforded to services operat- the broadcasting service on a primary basis. ing in accordance with the Table, to ensure 695A Additional allocation: in Austria, that no harmful interference is caused to Italy, the United Kingdom and Swaziland, such services. the band 790–862 MHz is also allocated to the 702 Alternative allocation: In Italy, the land mobile service on a secondary basis. band 838–854 MHz is allocated to the broad- 696 Alternative allocation: In Greece, Italy, casting service on a primary basis as from 1 Morocco and Tunisia, the band 790–838 MHz January 1995. 1703 In Region 1, in the band is allocated to the braodcasting service on a 862–960 MHz, stations of the broadcasting primary basis. service shall be operated only in the African 697 Additional allocation: In the Federal Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 400 to 403) ex- Republic of Germany, Burkina Faso, Cam- cluding Algeria, Egypt, Spain, Libya and Mo- eroon, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, Fin- rocco, subject to agreement obtained under land, Israel, Kenya, Libya, Liechtenstein, the procedure set forth in Article 14. Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, 703 In region 1, in the band 862–960 MHz, Sweden, Switzerland and Yugoslavia, the stations of the broadcasting service shall be band 790–830 MHz, and in these same coun- operated only in the African Broadcasting tries and in Spain, France, Malta, the Gabo- Area (see Nos. 400 to 403) excluding Algeria, nese Republic and Syria, the band 830–862 Egypt, Spain, Libya and Morocco, subject to MHz, are also allocated to the mobile, except agreement obtained under the procedure set aeronautical mobile, service on a primary forth in Article 14. basis. However, stations of the mobile serv- 704 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- ice in the countries mentioned in connection gary, Mongolia, Poland, the German Demo- with each band referred to in this footnote cratic Republic, Roumania, Czechoslovakia shall not cause harmful interference to, or and the U.S.S.R., the band 862–960 MHz is claim protection from, stations of services also allocated to the aeronautical radio- operating in accordance with the Table in navigation service on a permitted basis until countries other than those mentioned in con- 1 January 1998. Up to this date, the aero- nection with this band. nautical radionavigation service may use the 700 Additional allocation: in Region 2, the band, subject to agreement obtained under band 806–890 MHz is also allocated to the mo- the procedure set forth in Article 14. After bile-satellite service on a primary basis. The this date, the aeronautical radionavigation use of this service is intended for operation service may continue to operate on a second- within national boundaries and subject to ary basis. agreement obtained under the procedure set 704A Additional allocation: in Brazil, Can- forth in Article 14. ada and the United States of America, the 700A Additional allocation: in Canada, the band 890–896 MHz is also allocated to the mo- United States and Mexico, the bands 849–851 bile-satellite service on a primary basis. The MHz and 894–896 MHz are also allocated to use of this service is intended for operation the aeronautical mobile service on a primary within national boundaries and subject to basis, for public correspondence with air- agreement obtained under the procedure set
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forth in Article 14. In seeking such agree- subject to the agreement obtained under the ment, appropriate protection shall be af- procedure set forth in Article 14. forded to services operating in accordance 713 In the bands 1 215–1 300 MHz, 3 100–3 300 with the Table. MHz, 5 250–5 350 MHz, 8 550–8 650 MHz, 9 500– 705 Different category of service: In the 9 800 MHz and 13.4–14.0 GHz, radiolocation United States, the allocation of the band 890– stations installed on spacecraft may also be 942 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a employed for the earth exploration-satellite primary basis (see No. 425) and subject to and space research services on a secondary agreement obtained under the procedure set basis. forth in Article 14. 714 Additional allocation: In Canada and 706 Different category of service: In Aus- the United States the bands 1 240–1 300 MHz tralia, the allocation of the band 890–942 MHz and 1 350–1 370 MHz are also allocated to the to the radiolocation service is on a primary aeronautical radionavigation service on a basis (see No. 425). primary basis. 707 In Region 2, the band 902–928 MHz 715 Additional allocation: In Indonesia, the (centre frequency 915 MHz) is designated for band 1 300–1 350 MHz is also allocated to the industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) ap- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. plications. Radiocommunication service op- 716 Alternative allocation: In Ireland and erating within this band must accept harm- the United Kingdom, the band 1 300–1 350 ful interference which may be caused by MHz is allocated to the radiolocation service on a primary basis. these applications. ISM equipment operating 717 The use of the bands 1 300–1 350 MHz, in this band is subject to the provisions of 2 700–2 900 MHz and 9 000–9 200 MHz by the No. 1815. aeronautical radionavigation service is re- 707A Different category of service: in Chile, stricted to ground-based radars and to asso- the band 903–905 MHz is allocated to the mo- ciated airborne transponders which transmit bile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a only on frequencies in these bands and only primary basis and is subject to agreement when actuated by radars operating in the obtained under the procedure set forth in Ar- same band. ticle 14. 718 In making assignments to stations of 709 The band 960–1 215 MHz is reserved on other services, administrations are urged to a worldwide basis for the use and develop- take all practicable steps to protect the ment of airborne electronic aids to air navi- spectral line observations of the radio as- gation and any directly associated ground- tronomy service from harmful interference based facilities. in the band 1 330–1 400 MHz. Emissions from 710 Use of the radionavigation-satellite space or airborne stations can be particu- service in the band 1 215–1 260 MHz shall be larly serious sources of interference to the subject to the condition that no harmful in- radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 terference is caused to the radionavigation and Article 36). service authorized under footnote 712. 719 In Bulgaria, Hungary, Mongolia, Po- 711 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, land, the German Democratic Republic, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Roumania, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., Cameroon, China, the United Arab Emirates, the existing installations of the radio- Ethiopia, Guinea, Guyana, India, Indonesia, navigation service may continue to operate Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, in the band 1 350–1 400 MHz. Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Mozam- 720 The bands 1 370–1 400 MHz, 2 640–2 655 bique, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the MHz, 4 950–4 990 MHz and 15.20–15.35 GHz are Philippines, Qatar, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, also allocated to the space research (passive) Sri Lanka, Chad, Thailand, Togo and Yemen and earth exploration-satellite (passive) (P.D.R. of), the band 1 215–1 300 MHz is also services on a secondary basis. allocated to the fixed and mobile services on 721 All emissions in the band 1 400–1 427 a primary basis. MHz are prohibited. 712 Additional allocation: In Algeria, the 722 In the bands 1 400–1 727 MHz, 101–120 Federal Republic of Germany, Austria, Bah- GHz and 197–220 GHz, passive research is rain, Belgium, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, being conducted by some countries in a pro- China, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, gramme for the search for intentional emis- France, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Kenya, sions of extra-terrestrial origin. Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Mauri- 723 In Region 2, in Australia and Papua tania, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, the Nether- New Guinea, the use of the band 1 435–1 535 lands, Portugal, Qatar, Senegal, Somalia, MHz by the aeronautical mobile service for Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, telemetry has priority over other uses by the Tanzania, Turkey and Yugoslavia, the band 1 mobile service. 215–1 300 MHz is also allocated to the radio- 723A Different category of service: in Cuba, navigation service on a primary basis. the band 1525–1530 MHz is allocated to the 712A Additional allocation: in Cuba, the aeronautical mobile service on a primary band 1215–1300 MHz is also allocated to the basis, under the conditions specified in No. radionavigation service on a primary basis 723.
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723B Additional allocation: In Belarus, produced at the Earth’s surface exceeds the the Russian Federation and Ukraine, the limits in No. 2566. In respect of assignments band 1429–1535 MHz is also allocated to the operating in the band 1525–1530 MHz, the pro- aeronautical mobile service on a primary visions of section II, paragraph 2.2 of Resolu- basis exclusively for the purposes of aero- tion 46 (WARC–92) shall also be applied to nautical telemetry within the national terri- geostationary transmitting space stations tory. As of 1 April 2007, the use of the band with respect to terrestrial stations. 1452–1492 MHz is subject to agreement be- 727 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, tween the administrations concerned. Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Congo, 724 Different category of service: In Af- Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, ghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Cameroon, Egypt, The United Arab Emir- Sudan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Somalia, Chad, ates, France, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, the Thailand, Togo, Yemen (P.D.R. of) and Lebanon, Morocco, Mongolia, Oman, Poland, Zambia, the bands 1 540–1 645.5 and 1 646.5–1 Qatar, Syria, the German Democratic Repub- 660 MHz are also allocated to the fixed serv- lic, Romania, Czechoslovakia, the U.S.S.R., ice on a secondary basis. Yemen and Yugoslavia, the allocation of the 727A The use of the band 1544–1545 MHz by band 1525–1530 MHz to the mobile, except the mobile-satellite service (space-to-earth) aeronautical mobile, service is on a primary is limited to distress and safety communica- basis (see No. 425). tions (see Article N 38). 725 Additional allocation: In the U.S.S.R., 729 Transmissions in the band 1545–1555 the band 1 525–1 530 MHz is also allocated to MHz from terrestrial aeronautical stations the aeronautical mobile service on a primary directly to aircraft stations, or between air- basis. craft stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) 726A The bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 service are also authorized when such trans- MHz, 1626.5–1645.5 MHz and 1646.5–1660.5 MHz missions are used to extend or supplement shall not be used for feeder links of any serv- the satellite-to-aircraft links. ice. In exceptional circumstances, however, 729A Notwithstanding any other provi- an earth station at a specified fixed point in sions of the Radio Regulations relating to re- any of the mobile-satellite services may be strictions in the use of the bands allocated authorized by an administration to commu- to the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) serv- nicate via space stations using these bands. ice for public correspondence, the bands 1545– 726B The use of the bands 1525–1530 MHz, 1555 MHz and 1646.5–1656.5 MHz may be au- 1533–1544 MHz, 1626.5–1631.5 MHz and 1634.5– thorized by administrations for public cor- 1645.5 MHz by the land mobile-satellite serv- respondence with aircraft earth stations. ice is limited to non-speech low bit-rate data Such communications must cease imme- transmissions. diately, if necessary, to permit transmission 726C Additional allocation: In Argentina, of messages with priority 1 to 6 in Article 51. Australia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, 730 Additional allocation: In the Federal Malaysia and Mexico, the band 1530–1544 MHz Republic of Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, is allocated to the mobile-satellite (space-to- Cameroon, Guinea, Hungary, Indonesia, Earth) service, and the band 1626.5–1645.5 Libya, Mali, Mongolia, Nigeria, Poland, the MHz is also allocated to the mobile-satellite German Democratic Republic, Roumania, (Earth-to-space) service, on a primary basis Senegal, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., subject to the following conditions: mari- the bands 1 550–1 645.5 and 1 646.5–1660 MHz time mobile-satellite distress and safety are also allocated to the fixed service on a communications shall have priority access primary basis. and immediate availability over all other 730A In the bands 1555–1559 and 1656.5– mobile-satellite communications operating 1660.5 MHz administrations may also author- under this provision. Communications of mo- ize aircraft earth stations and ship earth sta- bile-satellite system stations not participat- tions to communicate with space stations in ing in the global maritime distress and safe- the land mobile-satellite service (see Resolu- ty system (GMDSS) shall operate on second- tion 208 (Mob–87)). ary basis to distress and safety communica- 730B Alternative allocation: In Australia, tions of stations operating in the GMDSS. Canada and Mexico, the band 1555–1559 MHz Account shall be taken of the priority of is allocated to the mobile-satellite (space-to- safety-related communications in the other Earth) service, the band 1656.5–1660 MHz is al- mobile-satellite services. located to the mobile-satellite (Earth-to- 726D The use of the bands 1525–1559 and space) service, and the band 1660–1660.5 MHz 1626.5–1660.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite is allocated to the mobile-satellite (Earth- services are subject to the application of the to-space) and the radio astronomy services, coordination and notification procedures set on a primary basis. forth in Resolution 46 (WARC–92). In Regions 730C Alternative allocation: In Argentina 1 and 3 in the band 1525–1530 MHz coordina- and the United States, the band 1555–1559 tion of space stations of the mobile-satellite MHz is allocated to the mobile-satellite services with respect to terrestrial services (space-to-Earth) service, the band 1656.5–1660 is required only if the power flux-density MHz is allocated to the mobile-satellite
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(Earth-to-space) service, and the band 1660– Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, Papua 1660.5 MHz is allocated to the mobile-sat- New Guinea, Senegal, Sudan, Swaziland, ellite (Earth-to-space) and radio astronomy Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Zaire and services, on a primary basis subject to the Zambia the allocation of the band 1610–1626.5 following conditions: the aeronautical mo- MHz to the radiodetermination-satellite bile-satellite (R) service shall have priority service (Earth-to-space) is on a primary access and immediate availability over all basis (see No. 425) subject to agreement ob- other mobile-satellite communications with- tained under the procedure set forth in Arti- in a network operating under this provision; cle 14 with other countries not listed in this mobile-satellite systems shall be interoper- provision. able with the aeronautical mobile-satellite 733C Different category of service: in Ven- (R) service; account shall be taken of the pri- ezuela, the allocation to the radiodetermin- ority of safety-related communications in ation-satellite service in the band 1610–1626.5 the other mobile-satellite services. MHz is allocated exclusively to the aero- 731 Alternative allocation: in Sweden, the nautical radionavigation service on a sec- band 1590–1626.5 MHz is allocated to the aero- ondary basis. nautical radionavigation service on a pri- 733D Alternative allocation: in Cuba, the mary basis. band 1610–1626.5 MHz is allocated exclusively 731E The use of the band 1610–1626.5 MHz to the aeronautical radionavigation service by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to- on a primary basis. space) and by the radiodetermination-sat- 733E Harmful interference shall not be ellite service (Earth-to-space) is subject to caused to stations of the radio astronomy the application of the coordination and noti- service using the band 1610.6–1613.8 MHz by fication procedures set forth in Resolution 46 stations of the radiodetermination-satellite (WARC–92). A mobile earth station operating and mobile-satellite services. (No. 2904 ap- in either of the services in this band shall plies.) not produce an e.i.r.p. density in excess of 733F In Region 1, the bands 1610–1626.5 ¥15 dB(W/4 kHz) in the part of the band used by systems operating in accordance with the MHz (Earth-to-space) and 2483.5–2500 MHz provisions of No. 732, unless otherwise agreed (space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the by the affected administrations. In the part radiodetermination-satellite service on a of the band where such systems are not oper- secondary basis. ating, a value of ¥3 dB (W/4 kHz) is applica- 734 In making assignments to stations of ble. Stations of the mobile-satellite service other services, administrations are urged to shall not cause harmful interference to, or take all practicable steps to protect the claim protection from, stations in the aero- radio astronomy service in the band 1610.6– nautical radionavigation service, stations 1613.8 MHz from harmful interference. Emis- operating in accordance with the provisions sions from space or air-borne stations can be of No. 732 and stations in the fixed service particularly serious sources of interference operating in accordance with the provisions to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 of No. 730. and 344 and Article 36). 731F The use of the band 1613.8–1626.5 MHz 734A Land earth stations and ship earth by the mobile-satellite service (space-to- stations in the mobile-satellite services op- Earth) is subject to the application of the co- erating in the bands 1631.5–1634.5 and 1656.5– ordination and notification procedures set 1660 MHz shall not cause harmful inter- forth in Resolution 46 (WARC–92). ference to the stations in the fixed service 732 The band 1610–1626.5 MHz is reserved operating in the countries listed in No. 730. on a worldwide basis for the use and develop- 734B The use of the band 1645.5–1646.5 MHz ment of airborne electronic aids to air navi- by the mobile satellite service (Earth-to- gation and any directly associated ground- space) and for inter-satellite links is limited based or satellite-borne facilities. Such sat- to distress and safety communications (see ellite use is subject to agreement obtained Article N 38). under the procedure set forth in Article 14. 735 Transmissions in the band 1646.5–1656.5 733 The band 1 610–1 626.5 MHz, 5 000–5 250 MHz from aircraft stations in the aeronauti- MHz and 15.4–15.7 GHz are also allocated to cal mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service aeronautical stations, or between aircraft on a primary basis. Such use is subject to stations, are also authorized when such agreement obtained under the procedure set transmissions are used to extend or supple- forth in Article 14. ment the aircraft-to-satellite links. 733A With respect to the radiodetermin- 735A In the band 1675–1710 MHz, stations ation-satellite and mobile-satellite services in the mobile-satellite service shall not the provisions of No. 953 do not apply in the cause harmful interference to, nor constrain frequency band 1610–1626.5 MHz. the development of, the meteorological-sat- 733B Different category of service: in An- ellite and meteorological aids services (see gola, Australia, Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethi- Resolution 213 (WARC–92)) and the use of opia, India, Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, this band shall be subject to the provisions Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, of Resolution 46 (WARC–92).
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736 In making assignments to stations of 742 Additional allocation: In Australia and other services to which the band 1 660–1 670 Indonesia, the band 1 690–1 700 MHz is also al- MHz is allocated, administrations are urged located to the fixed and mobile, except aero- to take all practicable steps to protect the nautical mobile, services on a secondary radio astronomy service from harmful inter- basis. ference. Emissions from space or airborne 743 Additional allocation: In India, Indo- stations can be particularly serious sources nesia, Japan and Thailand, the band 1 700–1 of interference to the radio astronomy serv- 710 MHz is also allocated to the space re- ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). search service (space-to-Earth) on a primary 737 Different category of service: In Afghan- basis. istan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Benin, Bul- 744 The band 1 718.8–1 722.2 MHz is also al- garia, Cameroon, the Central African Repub- located to the radio astronomy service on a lic, the Congo, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab secondary basis for spectral line observa- Emirates, Ethiopia, Hungary, India, Indo- tions. In making assignments to stations of nesia, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Syria, the other services to which the band is allocated, German Democratic Republic, Singapore, administrations are urged to take all prac- Somalia, Sri Lanka, Chad, Thailand, Czecho- ticable steps to protect the radio astronomy slovakia, Tunisia, the U.S.S.R., Yemen A.R., service from harmful interference. Emissions Yemen (P.D.R. of) and Yugoslavia, the allo- from space or airborne stations can be par- cation of the band 1 660.5–1 668.4 MHz to the ticularly serious sources of interference to fixed and the mobile, except aeronautical the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and mobile, services is on a primary basis until 1 344 and Article 36). January 1990. 745 Subject to agreement obtained under the procedure set forth in Article 14 and hav- 738 Additional allocation: In Bangladesh, ing particular regard to tropospheric scatter India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sri systems, the band 1 750–1 850 MHz may also Lanka and Thailand, the band 1 660.5–1 668.4 be used for space operation (Earth-to-space) MHz is also allocated to the meteorological and space research (Earth-to-space) services aids service on a secondary basis. in Region 2, in Afghanistan, Australia, India, 739 In view of the successful detection by Indonesia, Japan and Thailand. radio astronomers of two hydroxyl spectral 746 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, lines in the region of 1 665 MHz and 1 667 Cuba, Hungary, Mali, Mongolia, Poland, the MHz, administrations are urged to give all German Democratic Republic, Roumania, practicable protection in the band 1 660.5–1 Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the band 1 668.4 MHz for future research in radio astron- 770–1 790 MHz is also allocated to the mete- omy, particularly by eliminating air-to- orological-satellite service on a primary ground transmissions in the meteorological basis, subject to agreement obtained under aids service in the band 1 664.4–1 668.4 MHz as the procedure set forth in Article 14. soon as practicable. 746A The frequency bands 1885–2025 MHz 740 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, and 2110–2200 MHz are intended for use, on a Costa Rica, Cuba, India, Iran, Malaysia, worldwide basis, by administrations wishing Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thai- to implement the future public land mobile land, the band 1 690–1 700 MHz is also allo- telecommunication systems (FPLMTS). cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- Such use does not preclude the use of these nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. bands by other services to which these bands 740A The bands 1670–1675 MHz and 1800– are allocated. The frequency bands should be 1805 MHz are intended for use, on a world- made available for FPLMTS in accordance wide basis, by administrations wishing to with Resolution 212 (WARC–92). implement aeronautical public correspond- 746B The use of the bands 1970–2010 MHz ence. The use of the band 1670–1675 MHz by and 2160–2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite stations in the systems for public cor- service shall not commerce before 1 January respondence with aircraft is limited to trans- 2005 and is subject to the application of the missions from aeronautical stations and the coordination and notification procedures set use of the band 1800–1805 MHz is limited to forth in Resolution 46 (WARC–92). In the transmissions from aircraft stations. band 2160–2200 MHz coordination of space sta- 741 Different category of service: In Saudia tions of the mobile-satellite service with re- Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, the spect to terrestrial services is required only Congo, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, if the power flux-density produced at the Ethiopia, Guinea, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, Jor- Earth’s surface exceeds the limits in No. dan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, 2566. In respect of assignments operating in Mongolia, Oman, Poland, Qatar, Syria, the this band, the provisions of Section II, para- German Democratic Republic, Roumania, graph 2.2 of Resolution 46 (WARC–92) shall Somalia, Tanzania, Czechoslovakia, the also be applied to geostationary transmit- U.S.S.R., Yemen A.R., Yemen (P.D.R. of) ting space stations with respect to terres- band 1 690–1 700 MHz to the fixed and mobile, trial stations. except aeronautical mobile, service is on a 746C In the United States of America, the primary basis (see No. 425). use of the bands 1970–2010 MHz and 2160–2200
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MHz by the mobile-satellite service shall not service for operation limited to within na- commence before 1 January 1996. tional boundaries. 752 The band 2 400–2 500 MHz (centre fre- 754A Additional allocation: subject to quency 2 450 MHz) is designated for indus- agreement obtained under the procedure set trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- forth in Article 14, the band 2500–2516.5 MHz tions. Radio services operating within this may also be used in India, the Islamic Re- band must accept harmful interference public of Iran, Papua New Guinea and Thai- which may be caused by these applications. land for the radiodetermination-satellite ISM equipment operating in this band is sub- service (space-to-Earth) for operation lim- ject to the provisions of No. 1815. ited to within national boundaries. 753–Different category of service: in 755 Additional allocation: In Canada, the France, the band 2450–2500 MHz is allocated band 2 500–2 550 MHz is also allocated to the on a primary basis to the radiolocation serv- radiolocation service on a primary basis. ice (see No. 425). Such use is subject to agree- 756 Additional allocation: In the United ment with administrations having service Kingdom, the band 2 500–2 600 MHz is also al- operating or planned to operate in accord- located to the radiolocation service on a sec- ance with the Table of Frequency Alloca- ondary basis. tions which may be affected. 757 The use of the band 2 500–2 690 MHz by 753A In respect of the radiodetermin- the broadcasting-satellite service is limited ation-satellite service in the band 2483.5–2500 to national and regional systems for commu- MHz, the provisions of No. 953 do not apply. nity reception and such use shall be subject 753B In Region 1, in countries other than to agreement obtained under the procedure those listed in No. 753C, harmful interference set forth in Article 14. The power flux-den- shall not be caused to, or protection shall sity at the Earth’s surface shall not exceed not be claimed from, stations of the radio- the values given in Nos. 6561 to 6564. location service by stations of the radio- 758 Alternative allocation: In the Federal determination-satellite service. Republic of Germany and Greece, the band 2 753C Different category of service: in An- 500–2 690 MHz is allocated to the fixed service gola, Australia, Bangladesh, Burundi, China, on a primary basis. Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, India, the Islamic 759 Alternative allocation: In Bulgaria and Republic of Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, the U.S.S.R., the band 2 500–2 690 MHz is allo- Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagas- cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- car, Mali, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Sen- nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. egal, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Tanzania, 760 In the design of systems in the broad- Thailand, Togo, Zaire and Zambia, the allo- casting-satellite service in the bands be- cation of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz to the tween 2 500–2 690 MHz, administrations are radiodetermination-satellite service (space- urged to take all necessary steps to protect to-Earth) is on a primary basis (see No. 425) the radio astronomy service in the band 2 subject to agreement obtained under the pro- 690–2 700 MHz cedure of Article 14 with other countries not 761 The use of the bands 2 500–2 690 MHz in listed in this provision. Region 2 and 2 500–2 535 MHz and 2 655–2 690 753D Alternative allocation: in Cuba, the MHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite serv- band 2483.5–2500 MHz is allocated only to ice is limited to national and regional sys- fixed, mobile and radiolocation services on a tems; such use shall be subject to agreement primary basis. obtained under the procedure set forth in Ar- 753F The use of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz ticle 14, giving particular attention to the by the mobile-satellite and the radio- broadcasting-satellite service in Region 1. In determination-satellite services is subject to the direction space-to-Earth, the power flux- the application of the coordination and noti- density at the Earth’s surface shall not ex- fication procedures set forth in Resolution 46 ceed the values given in Nos. 2561 to 2564. (WARC–92). Coordination of space stations of 762 Administrations shall make all prac- the mobile-satellite and radiodetermination- ticable efforts to avoid developing new tro- satellite services with respect to terrestrial pospheric scatter systems in the band 2 500– services is required only if the power flux- 2 690 MHz. density produced at the Earth’s surface ex- 763 Subject to agreement obtained under ceeds the limits in No. 2566. In respect of as- the procedure set forth in Article 14, the signments operating in this band, the provi- band 2 500–2 690 MHz may be used for tropo- sions of Section II, paragraph 2.2 of Resolu- spheric scatter systems in Region 1. tion 46 (WARC–92) shall also be applied to 764 When planning new tropospheric scat- geostationary transmitting space stations ter radio-relay links in the band 2 500–2 690 with respect to terrestrial stations. MHz; all possible measures shall be taken to 754 Subject to agreement obtained under avoid directing the antennae of these links the procedure set forth in Article 14, the toward the geostationary-satellite orbit. band 2 500–2 535 MHz may also be used in Re- 765 In making assignments to stations of gion 3 for the mobile-satellite (space-to- other services, administrations are urged to Earth), except aeronautical mobile-Satellite, take all practicable steps to protect the
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radio astronomy service from harmful inter- Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., the band 3 ference in the band 2 655–2 690 MHz. Emis- 100–3 300 MHz is also allocated to the radio- sions from space or airborne stations can be navigation service on a primary basis. particularly serious sources of interference 778 In making assignments to stations of to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 other service, administrations are urged to and 344 and Article 36). take all practicable steps to protect the 766 Subject to agreement obtained under spectral line observations of the radio as- the procedure set forth in Article 14, the tronomy service from harmful interference band 2 655–2 690 MHz may also be used in Re- in the bands 3 260–3 267 MHz, 3 332–3 339 MHz, gion 3 for the mobile-satellite (Earth-to- 3 345.8–3 352.5 MHz and 4 825–4 835 MHz. Emis- space), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, sions from space or airborne stations can be service for operation limited to within na- particularly serious sources of interference tional boundaries. to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 767 Additional allocation: In the Federal and 344 and Article 36). Republic of Germany and Austria, the band 2 779 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, 690–2 695 MHz is also allocated to the fixed Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- the Congo, the United Arab Emirates, India, ited to equipment in operation by 1 January Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, 1985. Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, 768 All emissions in the band 2 690–2 700 Qatar, Syria, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thai- MHz are prohibited, except those provided land, the band 3 300–3 400 MHz is also allo- for by Nos. 767 and 769. cated to the fixed and mobile services on a 769 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, primary basis. The countries bordering the Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Mediterranean shall not claim protection for the Central African Republic, the Congo, the their fixed and mobile services from the Ivory Coast, Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab radiolocation service. Emirates, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Guinea- Bissau, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, 780 Additional location: In Bulgaria, Cuba, Malaysia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the German tania, Mongolia, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Democratic Republic, Roumania, Czecho- the Philippines, Poland, Qatar, the Syria, slovakia and the U.S.S.R., the band 3 300–3 German Democratic Republic, Roumania, 400 MHz is also allocated to the radio- Singapore, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Czecho- navigation service on a primary basis. slovakia, Tunisia, Thailand, the U.S.S.R., 781 Additional allocation: In the Federal Yemen A.R., Yemen (P.D.R. of), Yugoslavia, Republic of Germany, Israel and the United Zaire and Zambia, the band 2 690–2 700 MHz Kingdom, the band 3 400–3 475 MHz is also al- is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, ex- located to the amateur service on a second- cept aeronautical mobile, services on a pri- ary basis. mary basis. Such use is limited to equipment 782 Different category of service: In Austria, in operation by 1 January 1985. the allocation of the band 3 400–3 500 MHz to 770 In the band 2 700–2 900 MHz, ground- the radiolocation service is on a primary based radars used for meteorological pur- basis (see No. 425), subject to the agreement poses are authorized to operate on a basis of of the administrations of the following coun- equality with stations of the aeronautical tries: Hungary, Italy, the German Demo- radionavigation service. cratic Republic, Czechoslovakia and Yugo- 771 Additional allocation: In Canada, the slavia. Such use is limited to ground-based band 2 850–2 900 MHz is also allocated to the stations. However, this administration is maritime radionavigation service, on a pri- urged to cease operations by 1985. After this mary basis, for use by shore-based radars. date this administration shall take all prac- 772 In the band 2900–3100 MHz, the use of ticable steps to protect the fixed-satellite the shipborne interrogator-transponder sys- service and coordination requirements shall tem (SIT) shall be confined to the sub-band not be imposed on the fixed-satellite service. 2930–2950 MHz. 783 Different category of service: In Indo- 773 The use of the band 2 900–3 100 MHz by nesia, Japan, Pakistan and Thailand, the al- the aeronautical radionavigation service is location of the band 3 400–3 500 MHz to the limited to ground based radars. mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service 775A In the bands 2900–3100 MHz and 9300– is on a primary basis (see No. 425). 9500 MHz, the response from radar tran- 784 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3 400– sponders shall not be capable of being con- 3 600 MHz the radiolocation service is allo- fused with the response from radar beacons cated on a primary basis. However, all ad- (racons) and shall not cause interference for ministrations operating radiolocation sys- ship or aeronautical radars in the radio- tems in this band are urged to cease oper- navigation service, having regard, however, ations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations to No. 347 of these Regulations. shall take all practicable steps to protect the 777 Additional location: In Bulgaria, Can- fixed-satellite service and coordination re- ada, Cuba, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the quirements shall not be imposed on the German Democratic Republic, Roumania, fixed-satellite service.
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785 In Denmark, Norway and the United 795 In making assignments to stations of Kingdom, the fixed, radiolocation and fixed- other services to which the band 4 990–5 000 satellite services operate on a basis of equal- MHz is allocated, administrations are urged ity of rights in the band 3 400–3 600 MHz. to take all practicable steps to protect the However, these administrations operating radio astronomy service from harmful inter- radiolocation systems in this band are urged ference. Emissions from space or airborne to cease operations by 1985. After this date stations can be particularly serious sources these administrations shall take all prac- of interference to the radio astronomy serv- ticable steps to protect the fixed-satellite ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). service and coordination requirements shall 796 The band 5 000–5 250 MHz is to be used not be imposed on the fixed-satellite service. for the operatimn of the international stand- 786 In Japan, in the band 3 620–3 700 MHz, ard system (microwave landing system) for the radiolocation service is excluded. precision approach and landing. The require- 787 Additional allocation: In New Zealand, ments of this system shall take precedence the band 3 700–3 770 MHz is also allocated to over other uses of this band. the radiolocation service on a secondary 797 The bands 5 000–5 250 MHz, and 15.4– basis. 15.7 GHz are also allocated to the fixed-sat- 788 Additional allocation: In the Federal ellite service and the inter-satellite service, Republic of Germany, Denmark, Norway and for connection between one or more earth Sweden, the band 4 200–4 210 MHz is also allo- stations at specified fixed points on the cated to the fixed service on a secondary Earth and space stations, when these serv- basis. ices are used in conjunction with the aero- 789 Use of the band 4 200–4 400 MHz by the nautical radionavigation and/or aeronautical aeronautical radionavigation service is re- mobile (R) service. Such use shall be subject served exclusively for radio altimeters in- to agreement obtained under the procedure stalled on board aircraft and for the associ- set forth in Article 14. ated transponders on the ground. However, passive sensing in the Earth exploration-sat- 797A Additional allocation: in the countries ellite and space research services may be au- listed in Nos. 733B and 753C, and subject to thorized in this band on a secondary basis agreement obtained under the procedure set (no protection is provided by the radio altim- forth in Article 14, and band 5150–5216 MHz is eters). also allocated to the radiodetermination-sat- 790 Additional allocation: In China, Iran, ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary Libya, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, the basis. In Region 2, the band is also allocated band 4 200–4 400 MHz is also allocated to the to the radiodetermination-satellite service fixed service on a secondary basis. (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. In re- 791 The standard frequency and time sig- gions 1 and 3, except those countries listed in nal-satellite service may be authorized to Nos. 733B and 753C, the band is also allocated use the frequency 4 202 MHz for space-to- to the radiodetermination-satellite service Earth transmissions and the frequency 6 427 (space-to-Earth) on a secondary basis. The MHz for Earth-to-space transmissions. Such use by the radiodetermination-satellite serv- transmissions shall be confined within the ice is limited to feeder links in conjunction limits of ±2 MHz of these frequencies and with the radiodetermination-satellite service shall be subject to agreement obtained under operating in the bands 1610–1626.5 MHz and/or the procedure set forth in Article 14. 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total power flux-density 792A The use of the bands 4 500–4 800 MHz, at the Earth’s surface shall in no case exceed 6 725–7 025 MHz, 10.7–10.95 GHz, 11.2–11.45 GHz ¥159 dBW/m2 in any 4 kHz band for all angles and 12.75–13.25 GHz by the fixed-satellite of arrival. service shall be in accordance with the provi- 797B Additional allocation: in the Federal sions of Appendix 30B. Republic of Germany, Austria, Denmark, 793 In the bands 4 825–4 835 MHz and 4 950– Spain, France, Finland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, 4 990 MHz, the allocation to the mobile serv- Morocco, Norway, the Netherlands, Paki- ice is restricted to the mobile, except aero- stan, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzer- nautical mobile, service. land, Syria and Tunisia, the band 5150–5250 794 Different category of service: In Argen- MHz is also allocated to the mobile service, tina, Australia and Canada, the allocation of on a primary basis, subject to the agreement the bands 4 825–4 835 MHz and 4 950–4 990 MHz obtained under the procedure set forth in Ar- to the radim astronomy service is on a pri- ticle 14. mary basis. In making assignments to sta- 798 Additional allocation: In Austria, Bul- tions of other services to which these bands garia, Hungary, Libya, Mongolia, Poland, are allocated, administratimns are urged to the German Democratic Repubilc, take all practicable steps to protect the Roumania, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., radio astronomy service from harmful inter- the band 5 250–5 350 MHz is also allocated to ference. Emissions from space or airborne the radionavigation service on a primary stations can be particularly serious sources basis. of interference to the radio astronomy serv- 799 The use of the band 5 350–5 470 MHz by ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). the aeronautical radionavigational service is
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limited to airborne radars and associated exploration-satellite (passive) and space re- airborne beacons. search (passive) services in their future plan- 800 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, ning of this band. Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Iran, Mongolia, 810 Subject to agreement obtained under Poland, the German Democratic Republic, the procedure set forth in Article 14, in Re- Roumania, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., gion 2, the band 7 125–7 155 MHz may be used the band 5 470–5 650 MHz is also allocated to for Earth-to-space transmissions in the space the aeronautical radionavigation service on operation service. a primary basis. 811 Subject to agreement obtained under 801 Additional allocation: In the United the procedure set forth in Article 14, the Kingdom, the band 5 470–5 850 MHz is also al- band 7 145–7 235 MHz may be used for Earth- located to the land mobile service on a sec- to-space transmissions in the space research ondary basis. The power limits specified in service. The use of the band 7 145–7 190 MHz Nos. 2502, 2505, 2506 and 2507 shall apply in is restricted to deep space; no emissions to the band 5 725–5 850 MHz. deep space shall be effected in the band 7 190– 802 Between 5 600 MHz and 5 650 MHz, 7 235 MHz. ground-based radars used for meterological 812 The bands 7 250–7 375 MHz (space-to- purposes are authorized to operate on a basis Earth) and 7 900–8 025 MHz (Earth-to-space) of equality with stations of the maritime may also be used by the mobile-satellite radionavigation service. service. The use of these bands by this serv- 803 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, ice shall be subject to agreement obtained Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cam- under the procedure set forth in Article 14. eroon, Central African Republic, China, 813 In the band 8 025–8 400 MHz the power Congo, the Republic of Korea, Egypt, the flux-density limits specified in No. 2570 shall United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea, India, apply in Regions 1 and 3 to the earth explo- Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, ration-satellite service. Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Madagascar, Ma- 814 In Region 2, aircraft stations are not laysia, Malawi, Malta, Niger, Nigeria, Paki- permitted to transmit in the band 8 025–8 400 stan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria, Singa- MHz. pore, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand 815 Subject to agreement obtained under and Yemen (P.D.R. of) the band 5 650–5 850 the procedure set forth in Article 14, the MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile band 8 025–8 400 MHz may be used for the services on a primary basis. earth exploration-satellite service (space-to- 804 Different category of service: In Bul- Earth) in Bangladesh, Benin, Cameroon, garia, Cuba, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the China, the Central African Republic, the German Democratic Republic, Czecho- Ivory Coast, Egypt, France, Guinea, Upper slovakia and the U.S.S.R., the allocation of Volta, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, the band 5 670–5 725 MHz to the space re- Kenya, Libya, Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Sen- search service is on a primary basis (see No. egal, Somalia, Sudan, Sweden, Tanzania, 425). Zaire and Zambia, on a primary basis. 805 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, 816 In the space research service, the use Cuba, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the Ger- of the band 8 400–8 450 MHz is limited to deep man Democratic Republic, Czechoslovakia space. and the U.S.S.R., the bank 5 670–5 850 MHz is 817 Different category of service: In Bel- also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- gium, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Singa- mary basis. pore and Sri Lanka, the allocation of the 806 The band 5 725– 5 875 MHz (centre fre- band 8 400–8 500 MHz to the space research quency 5 800 MHz) is designated for indus- service is on a secondary basis (see No. 424). trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- 818 Alternative allocation: In the United tions. Radiocommunication services operat- Kingdom, the band 8 400–8 500 MHz is allo- ing within this band must accept harmful in- cated to the radiolocation and space research terference which may be caused by these ap- services on a primary basis. plications. ISM equipment operating in this 819 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, band is subject to the provisions of No. 1815. Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burundi, Cameroon, 807 Additional allocation: In the Federal China, the Congo, Costa Rica, Egypt, the Republic of Germany, the band 5 755–5 850 United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea, Guy- MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on ana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, a primary basis. Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, 808 The band 5 830–5 850 MHz is also allo- Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, cated to the amateur-satellite service (space- Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Senegal, Singapore, to-Earth) on a secondary basis. Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Chad, Thai- 809 In the band 6 425–7 075 MHz, passive land, Togo and Tunisia, the band 8 500–8 750 microwave sensor measurements are carried MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile out over the oceans. In the band 7 075–7 250 services on a primary basis. MHz, passive microwave sensor measure- 820 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- ments are carried out. Administrations gary, Mongola, Poland, the German Demo- should bear in mind the needs of the earth cratic Republic, Rounmania, Czechoslovakia
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and the U.S.S.R., the band 8 500–8 750 MHz is 828 The band 9 975–10 025 MHz is also allo- also allocated to the land mobile and radio- cated to the meteorological-satellite service navigation services on a primary basis. on a secondary basis for use by weather ra- 821 The use of the band 8 750–8 850 MHz by dars. the aeronautical radionavigation service is 829 Additional allocation: In Costa Rica, limited to airborne doppler navigation aids Ecuador, Guatemala, and Honduras, the band on a centre frequency of 8 800 MHz. 10–10.45 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and 822 Additional allocation: In Algeria, the mobile services on a primary basis. Federal Republic of Germany, Bahrain, Bel- 830 Additional allocation: In the Federal gium, China, the United Arab Emirates, Republic of Germany, Angola, China, Ecua- France, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Libya, the dor, Spain, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Netherlands, Oatar, Sudan and Thailand, the Sweden, Tanzania and Thailand, the band bands 8 825–8 850 MHz and 9 000–9 200 MHz are 10.45–10.5 GHz is also allocated to the fixed also allocated to the maritime radio- and mobile services on a primary basis. navigation service, on a primary basis, for 831 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the fixed use by shore-based radars only. and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, 823 In the bands 8 850–9 000 MHz and 9 200– services shall be limited to a maximum 9 225 MHz, the maritime radionavigation equivalent isotropically radiated power of 40 service is limited to shore-based radars. dBW and the power delivered to the antenna 824 Additional allocation: In Austria, Bul- shall not exceed ¥3 dBW. These limits may garia, Cuba, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the be exceeded subject to agreement obtained German Democratic Republic, Roumania, under the procedure set forth in Article 14. Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., bands 8 However, in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bah- 850–9 000 MHz and 9 200–9 300 MHz are also al- rain, Bangladesh, China, the United Arab located to the radionavigation service on a Emirates, Finland, India, Indonesia, Iran, primary basis. Iraq, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Nigeria, Paki- 824A In the band 9200–9500 MHz, search stan, the Philippines, Qatar, Syria and the and rescue transponders (SART) may be U.S.S.R., the restrictions on the fixed and used, having due regard to the appropriate mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services CCIR Recommendation (see also Article N are not applicable. 38). 832 In making assignments to stations of 825 The use of the band 9 300–9 500 MHz by other services to which the band 10.6–10.68 the aeronautical radionavigation service is GHz is allocated, administrations are urged limited to airborne weather radars and to take all practicable steps to protect the ground-based radars. In addition, ground- radio astronomy service from harmful inter- based radar beacons in the aeronautical ference. Emissions from space or airborne radionavigation service are permitted in the stations can be particularly serious sources band 9 300–9 320 MHz on condition that harm- of interference to the radio astronomy serv- ful interference is not caused to the mari- ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). time radionavigation service. In the band 9 833 All emissions in the band 10.68–10.7 300–9 500 MHz, ground-based radars used for GHz are prohibited except for those provided meteorological purposes have priority over for by No. 834. other radiolocation devices. 834 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, 825A In the band 9300–9320 MHz in the Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colom- radionavigation service, the use of shipborne bia, the Republic of Korea, Costa Rica, Cuba, radars, other than those existing on 1 Janu- Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, ary 1976, is not permitted until 1 January Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, 2001. Lebanon, Mongolia, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, 826 Different category of service: In Afghan- the German Democratic Republic, istan, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Ban- Roumania, Czechoslovakia, the U.S.S.R. and gladesh, Cameroon, the Republic of Korea, Yugoslavia, the band 10.68–10.7 GHz is also al- Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, located to the fixed and mobile, except aero- Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, nautical mobile, service on a primary basis. Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, the Leb- Such use is limited to equipment in oper- anon, Liberia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, ation by 1 January 1985. Qatar, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Sri 836 In Region 2, in the band 11.7–12.2 GHz, Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and To- transponders on space stations in the fixed- bago, and Yemen (P.D.R. of), the allocation satellite service may be used additionally for of the band 9 800–10 000 MHz to the fixed serv- transmissions in the broadcasting-satellite ice is on a primary basis (see No. 425). service, provided that such transmissions do 827 Additional allocation: In Bulgaria, Hun- not have a maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 53 gary, Mongolia, Poland, the German Demo- dBW per television channel and do not cause cratic Republic, Roumania, Czechoslovakia greater interference or require more protec- and the U.S.S.R., the band 9 800–10 000 MHz is tion from interference that the coordinated also allocated to the radionavigation service fixed-satellite service frequency assign- on a primary basis. ments. With respect to the space services,
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this band shall be used principally for the fined in Annex 5 of Appendix 30 (Orb–85). See fixed-satellite service. also Resolution 34. 837 Different category of service: in Can- 848 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- ada, Mexico and the United States, the allo- gola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cameroon, the cation of the band 11.7–12.1 GHz to the fixed Central African Republic, the Congo, the service is on a secondary basis (see No. 424). Ivory Coast, Egypt, the United Arab Emir- 838 In the band 11.7–12.5 GHz in Regions 1 ates, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, and 3 the fixed, fixed-satellite, mobile, ex- Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, cept aeronautical mobile, and broadcasting Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mongo- services, in accordance with their respective lia, Niger, Nigeria, Qatar, Syria, Senegal, allocations, shall not cause harmful inter- Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo, Yemen (P.D.R. ference to broadcasting-satellite stations op- of) and Zaire, the band 12.5–12.75 GHz is also erating in accordance with the provisions of allocated to the fixed and mobile, except Appendix 30. aeronautical mobile, services on a primary 839 The use of the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz by basis. the fixed-satellite service in Region 2 and 12.2–12.7 GHz by the broadcasting-satellite 849 Additional allocation: In the Federal service in Region 2 is limited to national and Republic of Germany, Belgium, Denmark, subregional systems. The use of the band Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Liech- 11.7–12.2 GHz by the fixed-satellite service in tenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Norway, Region 2 is subject to previous agreement be- Uganda, the Netherlands, Portugal, tween the administrations concerned and Roumania, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, those having services, operating or planned Tunisia and Yugoslavia, the band 12.5–12.75 or operate in accordance with the table, GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, which may be affected (see Articles 11, 13 and except aeronautical mobile, services on a 14). For the use of the band 12.2–12.7 GHz by secondary basis. the broadcasting-satellite service in Region 850 Additional allocation: In Austria, Bul- 2, see Article 15. garia, Hungary, Poland, the German Demo- 842 Additional allocation: the band 12.1–12.2 cratic Republic, Czechoslovakia and the GHz in Brazil and Peru, is also allocated to U.S.S.R., the band 12.5–12.75 GHz is also allo- the fixed service on a primary basis. cated to the fixed service and the mobile, ex- 844 In Region 2, in the band 12.2–12.7 GHz, cept aeronautical mobile, service on a pri- existing and future terrestrial mary basis. However, stations in these serv- radiocommunication services shall not cause ices shall not cause harmful interference to harmful interference to the space services fixed-satellite earth stations of countries in operating in conformity with the Broadcast- Region 1 other than those mentioned in this ing-Satellite Plan for Region 2 contained in footnote. Coordination of these earth sta- Appendix 30 (Orb–85). tions is not required with stations of the 845 In Region 3 the band 12.2–12.5 GHz is fixed and mobile services of the countries also allocated to the fixed-satellite (space to mentioned in this footnote. Earth) service limited to national and sub- 863 The use of the band 14.5–14.8 GHz by regional systems. The power flux-density the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limits in No. 2574 shall apply to this fre- limited to feeder links for the broadcasting- quency band. The introduction of the service satellite service. This use is reserved for in relation to the broadcasting-satellite countries outside Europe. service in Region 1 shall follow the proce- 864 All emissions in the band 15.35–15.4 dures specified in Article 7 of Appendix 30 with the applicable frequency band extended GHz are prohibited, except those provided for to cover 12.2–12.5 GHz. by No. 865. 846 In Region 2, in the band 12.2–12.7 GHz, 865 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, assignments to stations of the broadcasting- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cameroon, Egypt, satellite service in the Plan for Region 2 con- the United Arab Emirates, Guinea, Pakistan, tained in Appendix 30 (Orb–85) may also be Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, used for transmissions in the fixed-satellite Qatar, Syria, Somalia and Yugoslavia, the service (space-to-Earth), provided that such band 15.35–15.4 GHz is also allocated to the transmissions do not cause more inter- fixed and mobile services on a secondary ference or require more protection from in- basis. terference than the broadcasting-satellite 866 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, service transmissions operating in conform- Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bah- ity with the Region 2 Plan. With respect to rain, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Costa Rica, the space services, this band shall be used Egypt, El Salvador, the United Arab Emir- principally for the broadcasting-satellite ates, Finland, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, service. Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Malawi, 847 The broadcasting-satellite service in Malta, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nica- the band 12.5–12.75 GHz in Region 3 is limited ragua, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Singapore, to community reception with a power flux- Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Tanza- density not exceeding ¥111 dB(W/m2) as de- nia, Chad, Thailand, Yemen (P.D.R. of) and 470
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Yugoslavia, the band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also al- Lanka, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Tu- located to the fixed and mobile services on a nisia, and Zaire, the band 19.7–21.2 GHz is primary basis. also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- 867 Additional allocation: In Israel, the ices on a primary basis. This additional use band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also allocated to the shall not impose any limitation on the power fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. flux-density of space stations in the fixed- These services shall not claim protection satellite service in the band 19.7–21.2 GHz and from, or cause harmful interference to serv- of space stations in the mobile-satellite serv- ices operating in accordance with the Table ice in the band 19.7–20.2 GHz where such allo- in countries other than those included in 866. cation to the mobile-satellite service is on a 868 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, primary basis in the latter band. Algeria, the Federal Republic of Germany, 873A In order to facilitate interregional Angola, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, coordination between networks in the mo- Bangladesh, Cameroon, Costa Rica, El Sal- bile-satellite and fixed-satellite services, vador, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, carriers in the mobile-satellite service that Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, the are most susceptible to interference shall, to Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, the extent practicable, be located in the Kuwait, Libya, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, higher parts of the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and Pakistan, Qatar, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, 29.5–30 GHz. Thailand, and Yugoslavia, the band 17.3–17.7 873B In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile GHz in Region 2, and in the bands 20.1–20.2 services on a secondary basis. The power lim- GHz and 29.9–30 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, net- its given in Nos. 2505 and 2508 shall apply. works which are both in the fixed-satellite 869 The use of the band 17.3–18.1 GHz by service and in the mobile-satellite service the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is may include links between earth stations at limited to feeder links for the broadcasting- specified or unspecified points or while in satellite service. For the use of the band motion, through one or more satellites for 17.3–17.8 GHz in Region 2 by the feeder links point-to-point and point-to-multipoint com- for the broadcasting-satellite service in the munications. band 12.2–12.7 GHz, see Article 15A. 873C In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 870 The band 18.1–18.3 GHz is also allo- GHz, the provisions of No. 953 do not apply cated to the meteorological-satellite service with respect to the mobile-satellite service. (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis. Its use 873D The allocation to the mobile-sat- is limited to geostationary satellites and ellite service is intended for use by networks shall be in accordance with the provisions of which use narrow spot-beam antennas and No. 2578. other advanced technology at the space sta- 871 In making assignments to stations in tions. Administrations operating systems in the fixed and mobile services, administra- the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7– tions are invited to take account of passive 20.1 GHz in Region 2 and in the band 20.1–20.2 sensors in the earth-exploration satellite and GHz shall take all practicable steps to en- space research services operating in the band sure the continued availability of these 18.6–18.8 GHz. In this band, administrations bands for administrations operating fixed should endeavor to limit as far as possible and mobile systems in accordance with the both the power delivered by the transmitter provisions of No. 873. to the antenna and the e.i.r.p. in order to re- 873E The use of the bands 19.7–20.1 GHz duce the risk of interference to passive sen- and 29.5–29.9 GHz by the mobile-satellite sors to the minimum. service in Region 2 is limited to satellite 872 In assigning frequencies to stations in networks which are both in the fixed-sat- the fixed-satellite service in the direction ellite service and in the mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth), administrations are re- service as described in No. 873B. quested to limit as far as practicable the 874 In making assignments to stations of power flux-density at the Earth’s surface in other services, administrations are urged to the band 18.6–18.8 GHz, in order to reduce the take all practicable steps to protect the risk of interference to passive sensors in the spectral line observations of the radio as- earth exploration-satellite and space re- tronomy service in the band 22.01–22.21 GHz search services. from harmful interference. Emissions from 873 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, space or airborne stations can be particu- Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Ban- larly serious sources of interference to the gladesh, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cam- radio astronomy service (see also Nos. 343 eroon, China, the Congo, the Republic of and 344 and Article 36). Korea, Costa Rica, Egypt, the United Arab 875 In making assignments to stations of Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala, Guinea, India, other services, administrations are urged to Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, take all practicable steps to protect the Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, radio astronomy service from harmful inter- Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, ference in the band 22.21–22.5 GHz. Emissions Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, from space or airborne stations can be par- Syria, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Sri ticularly serious sources of interference to
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the radio astronomy service (see also Nos. 882D The band 27.5–30 GHz may be used by 343 and 344 and Article 36). the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) 876 The use of the band 22.21–22.5 GHz by for the provision of feeder links for the the earth exploration-satellite (passive) and broadcasting-satellite service. space research (passive) services shall not 882E The inter-satellite service shall not impose constraints upon the fixed and mo- claim protection from harmful interference bile, except aeronautical mobile services. from airport surface detection equipment 879 In making assignments to stations of stations of the radionavigation service. other services, administrations are urged to 882F Additional allocation: in Japan, the take all practicable steps to protect the band 24.65–25.25 GHz is also allocated to the spectral line observations of the radio as- radionavigation service on a primary basis tronomy service in the bands 22.81–22.86 GHz until 2008. and 23.07–23.12 GHz from harmful inter- 883 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, ference. Emissions from space or airborne Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, stations can be particularly serious sources Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, China, the of interference to the radio astronomy serv- Congo, the Republic of Korea, Egypt, the ice (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Guinea, 880 All emissions in the band 23.6–24 GHz India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, are prohibited. Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, 881 The band 24–24.25 GHz (centre fre- Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Niger, quency 24.125 GHz) is designated for indus- Pakistan, Qatar, Syria, Singapore, Somalia, trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- Sudan, Sri Lanka, Chad, and Thailand, the tions. Radiocommunication services operat- band 29.5–31 GHz is also allocated to the fixed ing within this band must accept harmful in- and mobile services on a secondary basis. terference which may be caused by these ap- The power limits specified in Nos. 2505 and plications. ISM equipment operating in this 2508 shall apply. band is subject to the provisions of No. 1815. 884 In the band 31–31.3 GHz the power flux- 881A–Use of the 25.25–27.5 GHz band by the inter-satellite service is limited to space re- density limits specified in No. 2582 shall search and Earth exploration-satellite appli- apply to the space research service. cations, and also transmissions of data origi- 885 Different category of service: In Bul- nating from industrial and medical activities garia, Cuba, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, the in space. German Democratic Republic, Czecho- 881B–Space services using non-geo- slovakia and the U.S.S.R., the allocation of stationary satellites operating in the inter- the band 31–31.3 GHz to the space research satellite service in the band 27–27.5 GHz are service is on a primary basis (see No. 425). exempt from the provisions of No. 2613. 886 In making assignments to stations of 882 The band 29.95–30 GHz may be used for other services, administrations are urged to space-to-space links in the earth explo- take all practicable steps to protect the ration-satellite service for telemetry, track- radio astronomy service from harmful inter- ing, and control purposes, on a secondary ference in the band 31.2–31.3 GHz. Emissions basis. from space or airborne stations can be par- 882A Additional allocation: the bands ticularly serious sources of interference to 27.500–27.501 GHz and 29.999–30.000 GHz are the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and also allocated to the fixed-satellite service 344 and Article 36). (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the 887 All emissions in the band 31.3–31.5 GHz beacon transmissions intended for up link are prohibited. power control. 888 In Regions 1 and 3, in making assign- Such space-to-Earth transmissions shall ments to stations of other services to which not exceed an equivalent isotropically radi- the band 31.5–31.8 GHz is allocated, adminis- ated power (e.i.r.p.) of +10 dBW in the direc- trations are urged to take all practicable tion of adjacent satellites on the geo- steps to protect the radio astronomy service stationary-satellite orbit. In the band 27.500– from harmful interference. Emissions from 27.501 GHz, such space-to-Earth trans- space or airborne stations can be particu- missions shall not produce a power flux-den- larly serious sources of interference to the sity in excess of the values specified in No. radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 2578 on the Earth’s surface. and Article 36). 882B Additional allocation: the band In Region 2, all emissions in the band 31.5– 27.501–29.999 GHz is also allocated to the 31.8 GHz are prohibited. fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a 889 Different category of service: In Bul- secondary basis for beacon transmissions in- garia, Egypt, Hungary, Mongolia, Poland, tended for up link power control. the German Democratic Republic, 882C In the band 28.5–30 GHz, the earth ex- Roumania, Czechoslovakia and the U.S.S.R., ploration-satellite service is limited to the the allocation of the band 31.5–31.8 GHz to transfer of data between stations and not to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical the primary collection of information by mobile, services is on a primary basis (see means of active or passive sensors. 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892 Subject to agreement obtained under omy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Article the procedure set forth in Article 14, the 36). band 31.8–33.8 GHz may also be used in Japan 901 The allocation of the spectrum for the for space-to-Earth transmissions in the fixed-satellite service in the bands 42.5–43.5 fixed-satellite service up to 31 December GHz and 47.2–50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space 1990. transmission is greater than that in the band 893 In designing systems for the inter-sat- 37.5–39.5 GHz for space-to-Earth transmission ellite and radionavigation services in the in order to accommodate feeder links to band 32–33 GHz, administrations shall take broadcasting satellites. Administrations are all necessary measures to prevent harmful urged to take all practicable steps to reserve interference between these two services, the band 47.2–49.2 GHz for feeder links for the bearing in mind the safety aspects of the broadcasting-satellite service operating in radionavigation service (see Recommenda- the band 40.5–42.5 GHz. tion 707). 902 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz, 66–71 GHz, 95– 894 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, 100 GHz, 134–142 GHz, 190–200 GHz and 252–265 Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, GHz, stations in the land mobile service may the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, be operated subject to not causing harmful Gabon, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, interference to the space Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, radiocommunication services to which these Malawi, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, bands are allocated (see No. 435). Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the 903 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz, 66–71 GHz, 95– Philippines, Qatar, Syria, Senegal, Singa- 100 GHz, 134–142 GHz, 190–200 GHz and 252–265 pore, Somalia, Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sweden, GHz, satellite links connecting land stations Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Yemen at specified fixed points are also authorized A.R. and Zaire, the band 33.4–36 GHz is also when used in conjunction with the mobile- allocated to the fixed and mobile services on satellite service or the radionavigation-sat- a primary basis. ellite service. 895 Different category of service: In Aus- 904 The bands 48.94–49.04 GHz and 97.88– tralia, Spain and the United States, the allo- 98.08 GHz are also allocated to the radio as- cation of the band 34.2–34.7 GHz to the space tronomy service on a primary basis for spec- research (deep space) (Earth-to-space) serv- ice is on a primary basis (see No. 425). tral line observations. In making assign- ments to stations of other services to which 896 Different category of service: In Bul- these bands are allocated, administrations garia, Cuba, Hungary, Poland, Mongolia, the are urged to take all practicable steps to German Democratic Republic, Czecho- slovakia and the U.S.S.R., the allocation of protect the radio astronomy service from the band 34.2–35.2 GHz to the space research harmful interference. Emissions from space service is on a primary basis (see No. 425). or airborne stations can be particularly seri- ous sources of interference to the radio as- 897 Radars located on spacecraft may be tronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Ar- operated on a primary basis in the band 35.5– ticle 36). 35.6 GHz. 898 In making assignments to stations of 905 In the band 48.94–49.04 GHz, all emis- other services, administrations are urged to sions from airborne stations are prohibited. take all practicable steps to protect the 906 In the bands 51.4–54.25 GHz, 58.2–59 spectral line observations of 36.43–36.5 GHz GHz, 64–65 GHz and 72.77–72.91 GHz, radio as- from harmful interference. Emission from tronomy observations may be carried out space or airborne stations can be particu- under national arrangements. Administra- larly serious sources of interference to the tions are urged to take all practicable steps radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 to protect radio astronomy observations in and Article 36). these bands from harmful interference. 899 Subject to agreement obtained under 907 In the bands 51.4–54.25 GHz, 58.2–59 the procedure set forth in Article 14, the GHz, 64–65 GHz, 86–92 GHz, 105–116 GHz and band 37–39 GHz may also be used in Japan for 217–231 GHz, all emissions are prohibited. Earth-to-space transmissions in the fixed- 908 Additional allocation: In the Federal satellite service up to 31 December 1990. Republic of Germany, Japan and the United 900 In making assignments to stations of Kingdom, the band 54.25–58.2 GHz is also allo- other services to which the band 42.5–43.5 cated to the radiolocation service on a pri- GHz is allocated, administrations are urged mary basis. to take all practicable steps to protect the 909 In the bands 54.25–58.2 GHz 59–64 GHz, radio astronomy service from harmful inter- 116–134 GHz, 170–182 GHz and 185–190 GHz, sta- ference, especially in the bands 42.77–4287 tions in the aeronautical mobile service may GHz, 43.07–43.17 GHz, and 43.37–43.47 GHz, be operated subject to not causing harmful which are used for spectral line observations interference to the inter-satellite service of silicon monoxide. Emissions from space or (see No. 435). airborne stations can be particularly serious 910 In the bands 59–64 GHz and 126–134 souces of interference to the radio astron- GHz, airborne radars in the radiolocation
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service may be operated subject to not caus- the radio astronomy service on a secondary ing harmful interference to the inter-sat- basis for spectral line observation. In mak- ellite service (see No. 435). ing assignments to stations of other services 911 The band 61–61.5 GHz (centre fre- to which these bands are allocated, adminis- quency 61.25 GHz) is designated for indus- trations are urged to take all practicable trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- steps to protect the radio astronomy service tions. The use of this frequency band for ISM from harmful interference. Emissions from applications shall be subject to special au- space or airborne stations can be particu- thorization by the administrations con- larly serious sources of interference to the cerned in agreement with other administra- radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 tions whose radiocommunication services and Article 36). might be affected, In applying this provision 920 Additional allocation: In the United administrations shall have due regard to the Kingdom the band 182–185 GHz is also allo- latest CCIR Recommendations. cated to the fixed and mobile services on a 912 In the band 78–79 GHz, radars located primary basis. on space stations may be operated on a pri- mary basis in the earth exploration-satellite 921 In the band 182–185 GHz all emissions service and in the space research service. are prohibited except those under the provi- 913 In the band 84–86 GHz, stations in the sions of No. 920. fixed, mobile and broadcasting services shall 922 The band 244–246 GHz (centre fre- not cause harmful interference to broadcast- quency 245 GHz) is designated for industrial, ing-satellite stations operating in accord- scientific and medical (ISM) applications. ance with the decisions of the appropriate The use of this frequency band for ISM appli- frequency assignment planning conference cations shall be subject to special authoriza- for the broadcasting-satellite service. tion by the administration concerned in 914 The band 93.07–93.27 GHz is also used agreement with other administrations whose by the radio astronomy service for spectral radiocommunication services might be af- line observations. In making assignments to fected. In applying this provision adminis- stations of the services to which this band is trations shall have due regard to the latest allocated, administrations are urged to take CCIR Recommendations. all practicable steps to protect radio astron- 923 The bands 250–251 GHz and 262.24–262.76 omy observations from harmful interference. GHz are also allocated to the radio astron- Emissions from space or airborne stations omy service on a primary basis for spectral can be particularly serious sources of inter- line observations. In making assignments to ference to the radio astronomy service (see stations of other services spectral line obser- Nos. 343 and 344 and Article 36). vations. In making assignments to stations 915 The band 119.98–120.02 GHz is also allo- of other services to which the band is allo- cated to the amateur service on a secondary cated, administrations are urged to take all basis. practicable steps to protect the radio astron- 916 The band 122–123 GHz (centre fre- omy service from harmful interference. quency 122.5 GHz) is designated for indus- Emissions from space or airborne stations trial, scientific and medical (ISM) applica- can be particularly serious sources of inter- tions. The use of this frequency band for ISM ference to the radio astronomy service (see applications shall be subject to special au- Nos. 343, 344 and Article 36). thorization by the administration concerned in agreement with other administrations 924 The band 257.5–258 GHz is also allo- whose radiocommunication services might cated to the radio astronomy service on a be affected. In applying this provision ad- secondary basis for spectral line observa- ministrations shall have due regard to the tions. In making assignments to stations of latest CCIR Recommendations. other services to which the band is allocated, 917 In the bands 140.69–140.98 GHz all emis- administrations are urged to take all prac- sions from airborne stations, and from space ticable steps to protect the radio astronomy stations in the space-to-Earth direction, are service from harmful interference. Emissions prohibited. from space or airborne stations can be par- 918 The band 140.69–140.98 GHz, 144.68– ticularly serious sources of interference to 144.98 GHz, 145.45–145.75 GHz and 146.82–147.12 the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343, 344 GHz are also allocated to the radio astron- and Article 36). omy service on a primary basis for spectral 925 In the Federal Republic of Germany, line observations. In making assignments to Agentina, Spain, France, Finland, India, stations of other services to which the bands Italy, the Netherlands and Sweden, the band are allocated, administrations are urged to 261–265 GHz is also allocated to the radio as- take all practicable steps to protect the tronomy service on a primary basis. In mak- radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 ing assignments to stations of other services and Article 36). to which the band is allocated, administra- 919 The bands 150–151 GHz, 174.42–175.02 tions are urged to take all practicable steps GHz, 177–177.4 GHz, 178.2–178.6 GHz, 181–181.46 to protect the radio astronomy service from GHz and 186.2–186.6 GHz are also allocated to harmful interference. Emissions from space
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or airborne stations can be particularly seri- dius of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (lati- ous sources of interference to the radio as- tude 30°30′ North, longitude 86°30′ West); tronomy service (see Nos. 343 and 344 and Ar- (c) The entire State of Arizona; ticle 36). (d) Those portions of California and Nevada 926 In making assignments to stations of south of latitude 37°10′ North, and the areas other services to which the band 265–275 GHz enclosed within a 200 mile radius of the Pa- is allocated, administrations are urged to cific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu, Cali- take all practicable steps to protect the fornia (latitude 34°09′ North, longitude 119°11′ radio astronomy service from harmful inter- West); ference, especially in the bands 265.64–266.16 (e) In the State of Massachusetts within a GHz, 267.34–267.86 GHz and 271.74–272.26 GHz, 160-kilometer (100 mile) radius around loca- which are used for spectral line observations. tions at Otis Air Force Base, Massachusetts Emissions from space or airborne stations (latitude 41°45′ North, longitude 70°32′ West); can be particularly serious sources of inter- (f) In the State of California within a 240- ference to the radio astronomy service (see kilometer (150 mile) radius around locations Nos. 343, 344 and Article 36). at Beale Air Force Base, California (latitude 927 The frequency band 275 GHz–400 GHz 39°08′ North, longitude 121°26′ West); may be used by administrations for experi- (g) In the State of Alaska within a 160 kilo- mentation with, and development of, various meter (100 mile) radius of Clear, Alaska (lati- active and passive services. In this band a tude 64 degrees, 17 north, longitude 149 de- need has been identified for the following grees 10 west). spectral line measurements for passive serv- (h) In the State of North Dakota within a ices: 160 kilometer (100 mile) radius of Concrete, (a) Radio astronomy service: 278–280 GHz North Dakota (latitude 48 degrees 43 north, and 343–348 GHz. longitude 97 degrees 54 west). (b) Space research service (passive) and (i) In the States of Alabama, Florida, Geor- earth exploration-satellite service (passive): gia and South Carolina within a 200 kilo- 275–277 GHz, 300–302 GHz, 324–326 GHz, 345–347 meter (124 mile) radius of Warner Robins Air GHz, 363–365 GHz and 379–381 GHz. Force Base, Georgia (latitude 32°38 North, Future research in this largely unexplored longitude 83°35 West). spectral region may yield additional spectral (j) In the State of Texas within a 200 kilo- lines and continuum bands of interest to the meter (124 mile) radius of Goodfellow Air passive services. Administrations are urged Force Base, Texas (latitude 31°25 North, lon- to take all practicable steps to protect these gitude 100°24 West). passive services from harmful interference US8 The use of the frequencies 170.475, until the next competent world administra- 171.425, 171.575, and 172.275 MHz east of the tive radio conference. Mississippi River, and 170.425, 170.575, 171.475, 172.225 and 172.375 MHz west of the Mis- UNITED STATES (US) FOOTNOTES sissippi River may be authorized to fixed, (These footnotes, each consisting of the land and mobile stations operated by non- letters US followed by one or more digits, de- Federal forest firefighting agencies. In addi- note stipulations applicable to both Govern- tion, land stations and mobile stations oper- ment and non-Government stations.) ated by non-Federal conservation agencies, US7–In the band 420–450 MHz and within for mobile relay operation only, may be au- the following areas, the peak envelope power thorized to use the frequency 172.275 MHz output of a transmitter employed in the east of the Mississippi River and the fre- amateur service shall not exceed 50 watts, quency 171.475 MHz west of the Mississippi unless expressly authorized by the Commis- River. The use of any of the foregoing nine sion after mutual agreement, on a case-by- frequencies shall be on the condition that no case basis, between the Federal Communica- harmful interference will be caused to Gov- tions Commission Engineer in Charge at the ernment stations. applicable district office and the military US10 The use of the frequencies 26.62, area frequency coordinator at the applicable 143.75, 143.90 and 148.15 MHz may be author- military base. For areas (e) thru (j), the ap- ized to Civil Air Patrol land stations and propriate military coordinator is located at Civil Air Patrol mobile stations. Peterson AFB, CO. US11 The use of the frequencies 166.250 (a) Those portions of Texas and New Mex- and 170.150 MHz may be authorized to non- ico bounded on the south by latitude 31°45′ Government remote pickup broadcast base North, on the east by 104°00′ West, on the and land mobile stations and to non-Govern- north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the ment base, fixed and land mobile stations in west by longitude 107°30′ West; the public safety radio services (the sum of (b) The entire State of Florida including the bandwidth of emission and tolerance is the Key West area and the areas enclosed not to exceed 25 kHz, except that authoriza- within a 200-mile radius of Patrick Air Force tions in existence as of December 20, 1974, Base, Florida (latitude 28°21′ North, lon- using a larger bandwidth are permitted to gitude 80°43′ West), and within a 200-mile ra- continue in operation until December 20,
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1979) in the continental United States (ex- US25 The use of frequencies in the band cluding Alaska) only, except within the area 25.85–26.1 MHz may be authorized in any area bounded on the west by the Mississippi to non-Government remote pickup broadcast River, on the north by the parallel of lati- base and mobile stations on the condition tude 37°30′ N., and on the east and south by that harmful interference is not caused to that arc of the circle with center at Spring- stations in the broadcasting service. field, Illinois, and radius equal to the airline US26 The bands 117.975–121.4125 MHz, distance between Springfield, Illinois, and 123.5875–128.8125 MHz and 132.0125–136.0 MHz Montgomery, Alabama, subtended between are for air traffic control communications. the foregoing west and north boundaries, on US28 The band 121.5875–121.9375 MHz is for the condition that harmful interference will use by aeronautical utility land and mobile not be caused to Government stations stations, and for air traffic control commu- persent or future in the Government band nications. 162–174 MHz. The use of these frequencies by US30 The band 121.9375–123.0875 MHz is remote pickup broadcast stations will not be available to FAA aircraft for communica- authorized for locations within 150 miles of tions pursuant to flight inspection functions New York City; and use of these frequencies in accordance with the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. by the public safety radio services will not US31 Except as provided below the band be authorized except for locations within 150 121.9375–123.0875 MHz is for use by private air- miles of New York City. craft stations. US13 For the specific purpose of transmit- The frequencies 122.700, 122.725, 122.750, ting hydrological and meteorological data in 122.800, 122.950, 122.975, 123.000, 123.050 and co-operation with agencies of the Federal 123.075 MHz may be assigned to aeronautical Government, the following frequencies may advisory stations. In addition, at landing be authorized to non-Government fixed sta- areas having a part-time or no airdrome con- tions on the condition that harmful inter- trol tower or FAA flight service station, ference will not be caused to Government these frequencies may be assigned on a sec- stations. ondary non-interference basis to aeronauti- cal utility mobile stations, and may be used MHZ by FAA ground vehicles for safety related 169.425 171.125 communications during inspections con- 169.450 171.825 ducted at such landing areas. 169.475 171.850 The frequencies 122.850, 122.900 and 122.925 169.500 171.875 MHz may be assigned to aeronautical 169.525 171.900 multicom stations. In addition, 122.850 MHz 170.225 171.925 may be assigned on a secondary noninter- 170.250 406.125 ference basis to aeronautical utility mobile 170.275 406.175 stations. In case of 122.925 MHz, US213 ap- 170.300 409.675 plies. 170.325 409.725 Air carrier aircraft stations may use 171.025 412.625 122.000 and 122.050 MHz for communication 171.050 412.675 with aeronautical stations of the Federal 171.075 412.725 Aviation Administration and 122.700, 122.800, 171.100 412.775 122.900 and 123.000 MHz for communications with aeronautical stations pertaining to Licensees holding a valid authorization on safety of flight with and in the vicinity of June 11, 1962, to operate on the frequencies landing areas not served by a control tower. 169.575, 170.375 or 171.975 MHz may continue Frequencies in the band 121.9375–122.6875 to be authorized for such operations on the MHz may be used by aeronautical stations of condition that harmful interference will not the Federal Aviation Administration for be caused to Government stations. communication with private aircraft sta- US14 When 500 kHz is being used for dis- tions only, except that 122.000 and 122.050 tress purposes, ship and coast stations using MHz may also be used for communication morse telegraph may use 512 kHz for calling. with air carrier aircraft stations concerning US18 Navigation aids in the US and pos- weather information. sessions in the bands 9–14 kHz, 90–110 kHz, US32 Except for the frequencies 123.3 and 190–415 kHz, 510–535 kHz, 2700–2900 MHz are 123.5 MHz, which are not authorized for Gov- normally operated by the U.S. Government. ernment use, the band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz However, authorizations may be made by the is available for FAA communications inci- FCC for non-Government operation in these dent to flight test and inspection activities bands subject to the conclusion of appro- pertinent to aircraft and facility certifi- priate arrangements between the FCC and cation on a secondary noninterference basis. the Government agencies concerned and US33 The band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz is for upon special showing of need for service use by flight test and aviation instructional which the Government is not yet prepared to stations. The frequency 121.950 MHz is avail- render. able for aviation instructional stations.
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US41 The Government radiolocation serv- US65 The use of the band 5460–5650 MHz by ice is permitted in the band 2450–2500 MHz on the maritime radionavigation service is lim- condition that harmful interference is not ited to shipborne radars. caused to non-Government services. US66 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by US44 The non-Government radiolocation the aeronautical radionavigation service is service may be authorized in the band 2900– limited to airborne radars and associated 3100 MHz on the condition that no harmful airborne beacons. In addition, ground-based interference is caused to Government serv- radar beacons in the aeronautical radio- ices. navigation service are permitted in the band US48 The non-Government radiolocation 9300–9320 MHz on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime service may be authorized in the bands 5350– radionavigation service. 5460 MHz and 9000–9200 MHz on the condition US67 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by that it does not cause harmful interference the meteorological aids service is limited to to the aeronautical radionavigation service ground-based radars. Radiolocation installa- or to the Government radiolocation service. tions will be coordinated with the meteoro- US49 The non-Government radiolocation logical aids service and, insofar as prac- service may be authorized in the band 5460– ticable, will be adjusted to meet the require- 5470 MHz on the condition that it does not ments of the meteorological aids service. cause harmful interference to the aeronauti- US69 In the band 31.8–33.4 GHz, ground- cal or maritime radionavigation services or based radionavigation aids are not permitted to the Government radiolocation service. except where they operate in cooperation US50 The non-Government radiolocation with airborne or shipborne radionavigation service may be authorized in the band 5470– devices. 5600 MHz on the condition that it does not US70 The meteorological aids service al- cause harmful interference to the maritime location in the band 400.15–406.0 MHz does radionavigation service or to the Govern- not preclude the operation therein of associ- ment radiolocation service. ated ground transmitters. US51 In the band 5600–5650 MHz and 9300– US71 In the band 9300–9320 MHz, low-pow- 9500 MHz, the non-Government radiolocation ered maritime radionavigation stations shall service shall not cause harmful interference be protected from harmful interference to the Government radiolocation service. caused by the operation of land-based equip- US53 In view of the fact that the band ment. 13.25–13.4 GHz is allocated to doppler naviga- US74 In the bands 25.55–25.67, 73.0–74.6, tion aids, Government, and non-Government 406.1–410.0, 608–614, 1400–1427, 1660.5–1670.0, airborne doppler radars in the aeronautical 2690–2700 and 4990–5000 MHz and in the bands radionavigation service are permitted in the 10.68–10.7, 15.35–15.4, 23.6–24.0, 31.3–31.5, 86–92, band 8750–8850 MHz only on the condition 105–116 and 217–231 GHz, the radio astronomy that they must accept any interference that service shall be protected from extraband ra- diation only to the extent that such radi- may be experienced from stations in the ation exceeds the level which would be radiolocation service in the band 8500–10000 present if the offending station were operat- MHz. ing in compliance with the technical stand- US54 Temporarily, and until certain oper- ards or criteria applicable to the service in ations of the radiolocation service in the which it operates. band 9000–9200 MHz can be transferred to US77 Government stations may also be other appropriate frequency bands, the aero- authorized: nautical radionavigation service may, in cer- (a) Port operations use on a simplex basis tain geographical areas, be subject to receiv- by coast and ship stations of the frequencies ing some degree of interference from the 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; radiolocation service. (b) Duplex port operations use of the fre- US58 In the band 10000–10500 MHz, pulsed quency 157.0 MHz for ship stations and 161.6 emissions are prohibited, except for weather MHz for coast stations; radars on board meteorological satellites in (c) Inter-ship use of 156.3 MHz on a simplex the band 10000–10025 MHz. The amateur serv- basis; and ice and the non-Government radiolocation (d) Vessel traffic services under the control service, which shall not cause harmful inter- of the U.S. Coast Guard on a simplex basis by ference to the Government radiolocation coast and ship stations on the frequencies service, are the only non-Government serv- 156.25, 156.55, 156.6 and 156.7 MHz. ices permitted in this band. The non-Govern- (e) Navigational bridge-to-bridge and navi- ment radiolocation service is limited to sur- gational communications on a simplex basis vey operations as specified in footnote by coast and ship stations on the frequencies US108. 156.375 and 156.65 MHz. US59 The band 10.5–10.55 GHz is restricted US78 In the mobile service, the fre- to systems using type NON (AO) emission quencies between 1435 and 1535 MHz will be with a power not to exceed 40 watts into the assigned for aeronautical telemetry and as- antenna. sociated telecommand operations for flight
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testing of manned or unmanned aircraft and US87 The frequency 450 MHz, with maxi- missiles, or their major components. Permis- mum emission bandwidth of 500 kHz, may be sible usage includes telemetry associated used by Government and non-Government with launching and reentry into the earth’s stations for space telecommand at specific atmosphere as well as any incidental orbit- locations, subject to such conditions as may ing prior to reentry of manned objects under- be applied on a case-by-case basis. going flight tests. The following frequencies US90 In the band 2025–2110 MHz earth-to- are shared with flight telemetry mobile sta- space and space-to-space transmissions may tions: 1444.5, 1453.5, 1501.5, 1515.5, 1535.5 and be authorized in the space research and earth 1525.5 MHz. exploration-satellite services subject to such US80 Government stations may use the conditions as may be applied on a case-by- frequency 122.9 MHz subject to the following case basis. Such transmissions shall not conditions: (a) All operations by Government stations cause harmful interference to non-Govern- shall be restricted to the purpose for which ment stations operating in accordance with the frequency is authorized to non-Govern- the Table of Frequency Allocations. All ment stations, and shall be in accordance space-to-space transmissions reaching the with the appropriate provisions of the Com- earth’s surface shall adhere to a power flux mission’s Rules and Regulations, Part 87, density of between ¥144 and ¥154 (dbw/(m2)/ Aviation Services; 4 kHz depending on the angle of arrival per (b) Use of the frequency is required for co- ITU Radio Regulation 2557 and shall not ordination of activities with Commission li- cause harmful interference to the other censees operating on this frequency; and space services. (c) Government stations will not be au- US93 In the conterminous United States, thorized for operation at fixed locations. the frequency 108.0 MHz may be authorized US81 The band 38.0–38.25 MHz is used by for use by VOR test facilities, the operation both Government and non-Government radio of which is not essential for the safety of life astronomy observatories. No new fixed or or property, subject to the condition that no mobile assignments are to be made and Gov- interference is caused to the reception of FM ernment stations in the band 38.0–38.25 MHz broadcasting stations operating in the band will be moved to other bands on a case-by- 88–108 MHz. In the event that such inter- case basis, as required, to protect radio as- ference does occur, the licensee or other tronomy observations from harmful inter- agency authorized to operate the facility ference. As an exception, however, low pow- shall discontinue operation on 108 MHz and ered military transportable and mobile sta- shall not resume operation until the inter- tions used for tactical and training purposes ference has been eliminated or the complaint will continue to use the band. To the extent otherwise satisfied. VOR test facilities oper- practicable, the latter operations will be ad- ating on 108 MHz will not be protected justed to relieve such interference as may be against interference caused by FM broad- caused to radio astronomy observations. In casting stations operating in the band 88–108 the event of harmful interference from such MHz not shall the authorization of a VOR local operations, radio astronomy observ- test facility on 108 MHz preclude the Com- atories may contact local military com- mission from authorizing additional FM mands directly, with a view to effecting re- broadcasting stations. lief. A list of military commands, areas of US99 In the band 1668.4–1670.0 MHz, the coordination, and points of contact for pur- meteorological aids service (radiosonde) will poses of relieving interference may be ob- avoid operations to the maximum extent tained upon request from the Office of the Chief Engineer, Federal Communications practicable. Whenever it is necessary to op- Commission, Washington, D.C. 20554. erate radiosondes in the band 1668.4–1670 MHz US82 Until July 1, 1991, the assignable fre- within the United States, notification of the quencies in the bands 4143.6–4146.6 kHz, operations shall be sent as far in advance as 6218.6–6224.6 kHz, 8291.1–8297.3 kHz, 12429.2– possible to the Electromagnetic Manage- 12439.5 kHz, 16587.1–16596.4 kHz and 22124– ment Unit, National Science Foundation, 22139.5 kHz may be authorized on a shared Washington, D.C. 20550. nonpriority basis to Government and non- US102 In Alaska only, the frequency 122.1 Government ship and coast stations (SSB te- MHz may also be used for air carrier air traf- lephony, with peak envelope power not to ex- fic control purposes at locations where other ceed 1 kW). Effective July 1, 1991, the assign- frequencies are not available to air carrier able frequencies in the bands 4146–4152 kHz, aircraft stations for air traffic control. 6224–6233 kHz, 8294–8300 kHz, 12353–12368 kHz, US104 The LORAN Radionavigation Sys- 16528–16549 kHz, 18825–18846 kHz, 22159–22180 tem has priority in band 90–110 kHz in the kHz, and 25100–25121 kHz may be authorized United States and possessions. Radiolocation on a shared non-priority basis to Govern- land stations making use of LORAN type ment and non-Government ship and coast equipment may be authorized to both Gov- stations (SSB telephony, with peak envelope ernment and non-Government on a second- power not to exceed 1 kW). ary service basis for offshore radiolocation
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activities only at specific locations and sub- events on the condition that no harmful in- ject to such technical and operational condi- terference is caused to search and rescue tions (e.g., power, emission, pulse rate and communications during any period of search phase code, hours of operation), including and rescue operations in the licale involved. on-the-air testing, as may be required on a US116 In the bands 890–902 MHz and 935– case-by-case basis to ensure protection of the 941 MHz, no new assignments are to be made LORAN radionavigation system from harm- to Government radio stations after July 10, ful interference and to ensure mutual 1970 except on case-by-case basis, to experi- compability among radiolocation operators. mental stations and to additional stations of Such authorizations to stations in the radio- existing networks in Alaska. Government as- location service are further subject to show- signments existing prior to July 10 1970 to ing of need for service which is not currently stations in Alaska may be continued. All provided and which the Government is not other existing Government assignments yet prepared to render by way of the radio- shall be on a secondary basis to stations in navigation service. the non-Government land mobile service and US106 The frequency 156.75 MHz is avail- shall be subject to adjustment or removal able for assignment to non-Government and from the bands 890–902 MHz, 928–932 MHz and Government stations for environmental com- 935–941 MHz at the request of the FCC. munications in accordance with an agreed US117 In the band 406.1–410 MHz, all new plan. authorizations will be limited to a maximum US107 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the na- 7 watts per kHz of necessary bandwidth; ex- tional distress, safety and calling frequency isting authorizations as of November 30, 1970 for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone exceeding this power are permitted to con- service for use by Government and non-Gov- tinue in use. ernment ship and coast stations. Guard New authorizations in this band stations, bands of 156.7625–156.7875 and 156.8125–156.8375 other than mobile stations, within the fol- MHz are maintained. lowing areas are subject to prior coordina- US108 Within the bands 3300–3500 MHz and tion by the applicant through the Electro- 10000–10500 MHz, survey operations, using magnetic Spectrum Management Unit, Na- transmitters with a peak power not to ex- tional Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. ceed five watts into the antenna, may be au- 20550, (202–357–9696): thorized for Government and non-Govern- Arecibo Observatory: ment use on a secondary basis to other Gov- Rectangle between latitudes 17°30′N. and ernment radiolocation operations. 19°00′N. and between longitudes 65°10′ W. and US110 In the frequency bands 3100–3300 68°00′W. MHz, 3500–3700 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 8500–9000 Owens Valley Radio Observatory: MHz, 9200–9300 MHz, 9500–10000 MHz, 13.4–14.0 Two contiguous rectangles, one between GHz, 15.7–17.3 GHz, 24.05–24.25 GHz and 33.4– latitudes 36°N. and 37°N. and longitudes 36.0 GHz, the non-Government radiolocation 117°40′W. and 118°30′W. and the second be- service shall be secondary to the Govern- tween latitudes 37°N. and 38°N. and lon- ment radiolocation service and to airborne gitudes 118°W. and 118°50′W. doppler radars at 8800 MHz, and shall provide Sagamore Hill Radio Observatory: protection to airport surface detection Rectangle between latitudes 42°10′N. and equipment (ASDE) operating between 15.7– 43°00′N. and longitudes 70°31′W. and 71°31′W. 16.2 GHz. Table Mountain Solar Observatory US111 In the band 1990–2120 MHz, Govern- (NOAA), Boulder, Colorado (407–409 MHz ment space research earth stations may be only): authorized to use specific frequencies at spe- Rectangle between latitudes 39°30′N. and cific locations for earth-to-space trans- 40°30′N. and longitudes 104°30′W. and 106°00′W. missions. Such authorizations shall be sec- or the Continental Divide whichever is far- ondary to non-Government use of this band ther east. and subject to such other conditions as may The non-Government use of this band is be applied on a case-by-case basis. limited to the radio astronomy service and Corpus Christi, Tex., 27°39′N., 097°23′W. as provided by footnote US13. Fairbanks, Alaska, 64°59′N., 147°53′W. US201 In the band 460–470 MHz, space sta- Goldstone, Calif., 35°18′N., 116°54′W. tions in the earth exploration-satellite serv- Greenbelt, Md., 39°00′N., 076°50′W. ice may be authorized for space-to-earth Guam, Mariana Is., 13°19′N., 144°44′E. transmissions on a secondary basis with re- Kauai, Hawaii, 22°08′N., 159°40′W. spect to the fixed and mobile services. When Merritt Is., Fla., 28°29′N., 080°35′W. operating in the meteorological-satellite Rosman, N.C., 35°12′N., 082°52′W. service, such stations shall be protected from Wallops Is., Va., 37°57′N., 075°20′W. harmful interference from other applications US112 The frequency 123.1 MHz is for of the earth exploration-satellite service. search and rescue communications. This fre- The power flux produced at the earth’s sur- quency may be assigned for air traffic con- face by any space station in this band shall trol communications at special aeronautical not exceed ¥152 dBW/m2⁄4 kHz. 479
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US203 Radio astronomy observations of 231–235, 252–265 GHz, applicants for airborne the formaldehyde line frequencies 4825–4835 or space station assignments are urged to MHz and 14.470–14.500 GHz may be made at take all practicable steps to protect radio as- certain radio astronomy observatories as in- tronomy observations in the adjacent lands dicated below: from harmful interference; however, US74 applies. BANDS TO BE OBSERVED US212 In the State of Alaska, the carrier frequency 5167.5 kHz (assigned frequency 4 GHz 14 Observatory 5168.9 kHz) is designated for emergency com- GHz munications. This frequency may also be X ...... National Astronomy and Ionosphere Cen- used in the Alaska-Private Fixed Service for ter, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. calling and listening, but only for establish- X ...... X ...... National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ing communications before switching to an- Green Bank, W. Va. other frequency. The maximum power is lim- X ...... X ...... National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ited to 150 watts peak envelope power (PEP). Socorro, New Mexico. US213 The frequency 122.925 MHz is for X ...... X ...... Hat Creek Observatory (U of Calif.), Hat use only for communications with or be- Creek, Cal. X ...... X ...... Haystack Radio Observatory (MIT-Lincoln tween aircraft when coordinating natural re- Lab), Tyngsboro, Mass. sources programs of Federal or State natural X ...... X ...... Owens Vally Radio Observatory (Cal. resources, agencies, including forestry man- Tech.), Big Pine, Cal. agement and fire suppression, fish and game ...... X ...... Five College Radio Astronomy Observ- management and protection and environ- atory Quabbin Reservoir (near Am- mental monitoring and protection. herst), Massachusetts. US214 The frequency 157.1 MHz is the pri- mary frequency for liaison communications Every practicable effort will be made to between ship stations and stations of the avoid the assignment of frequencies to sta- United States Coast Guard. tions in the fixed or mobile services in these US215 Emissions from microwave ovens bands. Should such assignments result in manufactured on and after January 1, 1980, harmful interference to these observations, for operation on the frequency 915 MHz must the situation will be remedied to the extent be confined within the band 902–928 MHz. practicable. Emissions from microwave ovens manufac- US205 Tropospheric scatter systems are tured prior to January 1, 1980, for operation prohibited in the band 2500–2690 MHz. on the frequency 915 MHz must be confined US208 Planning and use of the band 1559– within the band 902–940 MHz. 1626.5 MHz necessitate the development of Radiocommunications services operating in technical and/or operational sharing criteria the band 928–940 MHz must accept any harm- to ensure the maximum degree of electro- ful interference from the operation of micro- magnetic compatibility with existing and wave ovens manufactured before January 1, planned systems within the band. 1980. US209 The use of frequencies 460.6625, US216 The frequencies 150.775 and 150,790, 460.6875, 460.7125, 460.7375, 460.7625, 460.7875, and the bands 152–152.0150, 163.2375–163.2625, 460.8125, 460.8375, 460.8625, 465.6625, 465.6875, 462.9375–463.1875 and 467.9375–468.1875 MHz are 465.7125, 465.7375, 465.7625, 465.7875, 465.8125, authorized for Governmelt/non-Governmelt 465.8375, and 465.8625 MHz may be authorized, operations in medical radio commulications with 100 mW or less output power, to Govern- systems. ment and non-Government radio stations for US217 Pulse-ranging radimlocation sys- one-way, non-voice bio-medical telemetry tems may be authorized for Governmelt and operations in hospitals, or medical or con- non-Government use in the 420–450 MHz band valescent centers. along the shorelines of Alaska and the con- US210 Use of frequencies in the bands tiguous 48 states. Spread spectrum radio- 40.66–40.70 and 216–220 MHz may be authorized location systems may be authorized in the to Government and non-Government sta- 420–435 MHz portion of the band for operation tions on a secondary basis for the tracking within the contiguous 48 States and Alaska. of, and telemetering of scientific data from, Authorizations will be eranted on a case-by- ocean buoys and wildlife. Airborne wildlife case basis; howeter, operations proposed to telemetry in the 216–220 MHz band will be be located within the zones set forth in limited to the 216.0–216.1 MHz portion of the US228 should not expect tm be accommo- band. Operation in these two bands is subject dated. All stations operating in accordance to the technical standards specified in: (a) with this provision will be secondary to sta- Section 8.2.42 of the NTIA Manual for Gov- tions operating in accordance with the Table ernment use, or (b) Section 5.108 of the Com- of Frequency Allocations. mission’s Rules for non-Government use. US218 The band 902–928 MHz is available US211 In the bands 1670–1690, 5000–5250 for Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) MHz and 10.7–11.7, 15.1365–15.35, 15.4–15.7, 22.5– systems subject to not causing harmful in- 22.55, 24–24.05, 31.0–31.3, 31.8–32.0, 40.5–42.5, 84– terference to the operation of all Govern- 86, 102–105, 116–126, 151–164, 176.5–182, 185–190, ment stations authorized in these bands.
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These systems must tolerate interference available to Government and non-Govern- from the operation of industrial, scientific, ment aeronautical radionavigation stations and medical (ISM) devices and the operation inland of the Territorial Base Line as coordi- of Government stations authorized in these nated with the military services. In addition, bands. the frequency 510 kHz is available for non- US219 In the band 2025–2110 MHz Govern- Government ship-helicopter operations when ment Earth resources satellite Earth sta- beyond 100 nautical miles from shore and re- tions in the Earth exploration-satellite serv- quired for aeronautical radionavigation. ice may be authorized to use the frequency US226 In the State of Hawaii, stations in 2106.4 MHz for Earth-to-space transmission the aeronautical radionavigation service for tracking, telemetry, and telecommand at shall not cause harmful interference to U.S. the sites listed below. Such transmissions Navy reception from its station at Honolulu shall not cause harmful interference to non- on 198 kHz. Government operations: US228 Applicants for operation in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 43°32′03.1″ N., band 420 to 450 MHz under the provisions of 96°45′42.8″ W. US217 should not expect to be accommodated Fairbanks, Alaska, 64°58′36.6″ N., 147°30′54.2″ if their area of service is within the follow- W. ing geographic areas: US220 The frequencies 36.25 and 41.71 MHz (a) Those portions of Texas and New Mex- may be authorized to Government stations ico bounded on the south by latitude 31°45° and non-Government stations in the petro- North, on the east by longitude 104°00 West, leum radio service, for oil spill containment on the north by latitude 34°30° North, and on and cleanup operations. The use of these fre- the West by longitude 107°30 West. quencies for oil spill containment or cleanup (b) In the State of Massachusetts within a operations is limited to the inland and coast- 160 kilometers (100 miles) radius around the al waterway regions. locations of Otis Air Force Base, Massachu- US221 In the 525–535 kHz band, the mobile setts (latitude 41°45′ North, longitude 70°32′ service is limited to distribution of public West). service information from Travelers Informa- (c) In the State of California within a 240 tion Stations operating on 530 kHz. kilometer (150 mile) radius of Beale Air US222 In the band 2025–2035 MHz geo- Force Base, California (latitude 39°08′ North, stationary operational environmental sat- longitude 121°26′ West). ellite Earth stations in the space research (d) In the State of Alaska, within a 160 kil- and Earth exploration-satellite services may ometer (100 mile) radius of Clear, Alaska be authorized on a coequal basis for Earth- (latitude 64°17′ North, longitude 149°10′ West). to-space transmissions for tracking, telem- (e) In the State of North Dakota, within a etry, and telecommand at the sites listed 160 kilometer (100 mile) radius of Concrete, below: North Dakota (latitude 48°43′ North, lon- Wallops Is., Va. 37°50′48″ N., 75°27′33″ W. gitude 97°54′ West). Seattle, Wash. 47°34′15″ N., 122°33′10″ W. (f) Those portions of Texas and New Mexico Honolulu, Hawaii 21°21′12″N., 157°52′36″W. bounded on the south by latitude 31°45′ US223 Within 75 miles of the United North, on the east by longitude 104°100′ West, States/Canada border on the Great Lakes, on the north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the St. Lawrence Seaway, and the Puget the West by longitude 107°30′ West. Sound and the Strait of Juan de Fuca and its (g) In the state of Alaska within a 160 kilo- approaches, use of coast transmit frequency meter (100 mile) radius of Clear, Alaska (lati- 162.025 MHz and ship station transmit fre- tude 64 degrees 17 north, longitude 149 de- quency 157.425 MHz (VHF maritime mobile grees 10 west). service Channel 88) may be authorized for (h) In the state of North Dakota within a use by the maritime service for public cor- 160 kilometer (100 mile) radius of Concrete, respondence. North Dakota (latitude 48 degrees 43 north, US224 Government systems utilizing longitude 97 degrees 54 west). spread spectrum techniques for terrestrial (i) In the States of Alabama, Florida, Geor- communication, navigation and identifica- gia and South Carolina within a 200 kilo- tion may be authorized to operate in the meter (124 mile) radius of Warner Robins Air band 960–1215 MHz on the condition that Force Base, Georgia (latitude 32°38 North, harmful interference will not be caused to longitude 83°35 West). the aeronautical radionavigation service. (j) In the State of Texas within a 200 kilo- These systems will be handled on a case-by- meter (124 mile) radius of Goodfellow Air case basis. Such systems shall be subject to Force Base, Texas (latitude 31°25 North, lon- a review at the national level for operational gitude 100°24 West). requirements and electromagnetic compat- US229 Assignments to stations in the ibility prior to development, procurement or fixed and mobile services may be made on modification. the condition that no harmful interference is US225 In addition to its present Govern- caused to the Navy SPASUR system cur- ment use, the frequency band 510–525 kHz is rently operating in the southern United
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States in the frequency band 216.88–217.08 MHz, 136.150 MHz, 136.175 MHz, 136.225 MHz, MHz. 136.250 MHz, 136.300 MHz, 136.325 MHz, 136.350 US230 Non-government land mobile serv- MHz, 136.400 MHz, 136.425 MHz and 136.450 ice is allocated on a primary basis in the MHz are available on a shared basis to the bands 422.1875–425.4875 and 427.1875–429.9875 Federal Aviation Administration for air traf- MHz within 50 statute miles of Detroit, MI, fic control purposes, such as automatic and Cleveland, OH, and in the bands 423.8125– weather observation services (AWOS), auto- 425.4875 and 428.8125–429.9875 MHz within 50 matic terminal information services (ATIS) statute miles of Buffalo, NY. and airport control tower communications. US231 When an assignment cannot be ob- Stations licensed prior to January 2, 1990, tained in the bands between 200 and 525 kHz, using the 136–137 MHz band for space oper- which are allocated to aeronautical radio- ation (space-to-earth), meteorological-sat- navigation, assignments may be made to ellite service (space-to-earth) and the space aeronautical radiobeacons in the maritime research service (space-to-earth) may con- mobile band 435–490 kHz, on a secondary tinue to use this band on a secondary basis basis, subject to the coordination and agree- to aeronautical mobile (R) service stations. ment of those agencies having assignments No new assignments will be made to stations within the maritime mobile band which may in the above space services. be affected. Assignments to aeronautical US245 The fixed-satellite service is lim- radionavigation radiobeacons in the band ited to international inter-continental sys- 435–490 kHz shall not be a bar to any required tems and subject to case-by-case electro- changes to the maritime mobile radio serv- magnetic compatibility analysis. ice and shall be limited to Government not US246 No stations will be authorized to employing voice emissions. transmit in the bands 608–614 MHz, 1400–1427 US235 Until implementation procedures MHz, 1660.5–1668.4 MHz, 2690–2700 MHz, 4990– and schedules are determined by future con- 5000 MHz, 10.68–10.70 GHz, 15.35–15.40 GHz, ferences of the International Telecommuni- 23.6–24.0 GHz, 31.3–31.8 GHz, 51.4–54.25 GHz, cations Union, the bands 9775–9900 kHz, 11650– 58.2–59.0 GHz, 64–65 GHz, 86–92 GHz, 100–102 11700 kHz, 11975–12050 kHz, 13600–13800 kHz, GHz, 105–116 GHz, 164–168 GHz, 182–185 GHz 15450–15600 kHz, 17550–17700 kHz, and 21750– and 217–231 GHz. 21850 kHz to be implemented by the broad- US247 The band 10100–10150 kHz is allo- casting service are allocated as an alter- cated to the fixed service on a primary basis native allocation to the fixed service. The outside the United States and possessions. bands 12230–12330 kHz, 16360–16460 kHz, 17360– Transmissions of stations in the amateur 17410 kHz, 18780–18900 kHz, 19680–19800 kHz, service shall not cause harmful interference 22720–22855 kHz, 25110–25210 kHz, and 26100– to this fixed service use and stations in the 26175 kHz to be implemented by the mari- amateur service shall make all necessary ad- time mobile service are also allocated as an justments (including termination of trans- alternative allocation to the fixed service mission) if harmful interference is caused. until July 1, 1991, when these bands are to be US251 The band 12.75–13.25 GHz is also al- allocated exclusively to the maritime mobile located to the space research, (deep space) service. (space-to-earth) service for reception only at US236 Until implementation procedures Goldstone, California. 35°18 N. 116°54¥W. and schedules are determined by future con- US252 The bands 2110–2120, 7145–7190 MHz, ferences of the International Telecommuni- and 34.2–34.7 GHz are also allocated for earth- cations Union (See Resolution 319), the bands to-space transmissions in the space research 4000–4063 and 8100–8195 kHz are also allocated service, limited to deep space communica- on a primary basis to the fixed service. tions at Goldstone, California. US238 The 1605–1705 kHz band is allocated US254 In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz the fixed to the radiolocation service on a secondary and mobile services shall be limited to a basis. maximum equivalent isotropically radiated US239 Aeronautical radionavigation sta- power of +35 dBW and the power delivered to tions (radiobeacons) may be authorized, pri- the antenna shall not exceed ¥3 dBW. marily for off-shore use, in the band 525–535 US255 In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz the fixed kHz on a non-interference basis to travelers satellite service shall be limited to a power information stations. flux density at the Earth’s surface of ¥101 US240 The bands 1715–1725 and 1740–1750 dbW/M2 in a 200 MHz band for all angles of kHz are allocated on a primary basis and the arrival. bands 1705–1715 kHz and 1725–1740 kHz on a US256 Radio astronomy observations may secondary basis to the aeronautical radio- be made in the band 1718.8–1722.2 MHz on an navigation service, (radiobeacons). unprotected basis. Agencies providing other US244 The band 136.000–137.000 MHz is allo- services in this band in the geographic areas cated to the non-Government aeronautical listed below should bear in mind that their mobile (R) service on a primary basis, and is operations may affect those observations, subject to pertinent international treaties and those agencies are encouraged to mini- and agreements. The frequencies 136.000 MHz, mize potential interference to the observa- 136.025 MHz, 136.050 MHz, 136.075 MHz, 136.125 tions in so far as it is practicable.
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National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Arecibo, Puerto Rico Green Bank, West Virginia Rectangle between latitudes 17°30 N. and Rectangle between latitudes 37°30 N. and 19°00 N. and between longitudes 65°10 W. 39°15 N. and longitudes 78°30 W. and 80°30 and 68°00 W. W. Haystack Radio Observatory, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts Every practicable effort will be made to Rectangle between latitudes 41°00 N. and avoid the assignment of frequencies in the 43°00 N. and between longitudes 71°00 W. band 4950–4990 MHz to stations in the fixed and 73°00 W. and mobile services within the geographic areas given above. In addition, every prac- National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ticable effort will be made to avoid the as- Green Bank, West Virginia signment of frequencies in this band to sta- Rectangle between latitudes 37°00 N. and tions in the aeronautical mobile service 39°15 N. and longitudes 78°30 W. and 80°30 which operate outside of those geographic W. areas, but which may cause harmful inter- National Radio Astronomy Observatory, ference tm the listed observatories. Should Socorro, New Mexico such assignments result in harmful inter- ° Rectangle between latitudes 32 30 N. and ference to these observatories, the situation ° ° 35 30 N. and between longitudes 106 00 W. will be remedied to the extent practicable. and 109°00 W. US258 In the band 8025–8400 MHz, the non- Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Big Pine, Government earth exploration-satellite serv- California ice (space-to-earth) is allocated on a primary Two contiguous rectangles, one between basis. Authorizations are subject to a case- latitudes 36°00 N. and 37°00 N. and be- by-case electromagnetic compatibility anal- tween longitudes 117°40 W. and 118°30 W. ysis. and the second between latitudes 37°00 N. US259 Stations in the radiolocation serv- and 38°00 N. and longitudes 118°00W and ice in the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, shall be re- 118°50 W. stricted to operating powers of less than 51 Hat Creek Observatory, Hat Creek, Califor- dBW eirp after feeder link stations for the nia broadcasting-satellite service are authorized Rectangles between latitudes 40°00 N. and and brought into use. 42°00 N. and between longitudes 120°15 W. and 122°15 W. US260 Aeronautical mobile communica- tions which are an integral part of aero- US257 Radio astronomy observations may nautical radionavigation systems may be be made in the 4950–4990 MHz band at certain satisfied in the bands 1559–1626.5 MHz, 5000– Radio Astronomy Observatories indicated 5250 MHz and 15.4–15.7 GHz. below: US261 The use of the band 4200–4400 MHz Hat Creek Observatory, Hat Creek, Califor- by the aeronautical radionavigation service nia is reserved exclusively for airborne radio al- Rectangle between latitudes 40°00 N. and timeters. Experimental stations will not be 42°00 N. and between longitudes 120°15 W. authorized to develop equipment for oper- and 122°15 W. ational use in this band other than equip- Owens Valley Radio Observatory, Pine, Cali- ment related to altimeter stations. However, fornia passive sensing in the earth-exploration sat- Two contiguous rectangles, Big one be- ellite and space research services may be au- tween latitudes 36°00 N. and 37°00 N. and thorized in this band on a secondary basis longitudes 117°40 W. and 118°30 W. and the (no protection is provided from the radio al- second between latitudes 37°00 N. and timeters). 38°00 N. and longitudes 118°00 W. and US262 The band 31.8–32.3 GHz is also allo- 118°50 W. cated for space-to-earth transmissions in the Haystack Radio Observatory, Tyngsboro, space research service, limited to deep space Massachusetts communications at Goldstone, California. Rectangle between latitudes 41°00 N. and US263 In the frequency bands 21.2–21.4, 43°00 N. and between longitudes 71°00 W. 22.21–22.5, 36–37, 50.2–50.4, 54.25–58.2, 116–126, and 73°00 W. 150–151, 174.5–176.5, 200–202 and 235–238 GHz, National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, the space research and earth exploration-sat- Arecibo, Puerto Rico ellite services shall not receive protection Rectangle between latitudes 17°30 N. and from the fixed and mobile services operating 19°00 N. and between longitudes 65°10 W. in accordance with the Table of Frequency and 68°00 W. Allocations. National Radio Astronomy Observatory, US264 In the band 48.94–49.04 GHz, air- Socorro, New Mexico borne stations shall not be authorized. Rectangle between latitudes 32°30 N. and US265 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the fixed 35°30 N. and longitudes 106°00 W. and service shall be limited to a maximum equiv- 109°00 W. alent isotropically radiated power of 40 dBW
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and the power delivered to the antenna shall scientific, and medical (ISM) devices, LMS not exceed ¥3dBW per 250 kHz. systems, and the operations of Government US266 Licensees in the public safety radio stations authorized in this band. Further, services holding a valid authorization on the Amateur Service is prohibited in those June 30, 1958, to operate in the frequency portions of Texas and New Mexico bounded band 156.27–157.47 MHz or on the frequencies on the south by latitude 31°41′ North, on the 161.85, 161.91 or 161.97 MHz may, upon proper east by longitude 104°11′ West, and on the application, continue to be authorized for north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the such operation, including expansion of exist- west by longitude 107°30′ West; in addition, ing systems, until such time as harmful in- outside this area but within 150 miles of terference is caused to the operation of any these boundaries of White Sands Missile authorized station other than those licensed Range the service is restricted to a maxi- in the public safety radio service. mum transmitter peak envelope power out- US267 In the band 902–928 MHz, amateur put of 50 watts. radio stations shall not operate within the States of Colorado and Wyoming, bounded by US276 Except as otherwise provided for the area of: latitude 39°N. to 42°N. and lon- herein, use of the bands 2320–2345 and 2360– gitude 103°W. to 108°W. 2390 MHz by the mobile service is limited to US268 The bands 890–902 MHz and 928–942 aeronautical telemetering and associated MHz are also allocated to the radiolocation telecommand operations for flight testing of service for Government ship stations (off- manned or unmanned aircraft, missiles or shore ocean areas) on the condition that major components thereof. The following harmful interference is not caused to non- four frequencies are shared on a co-equal Government land mobile stations. The provi- basis by Government and non-Government sions of footnote US116 apply. stations for telemetering and associated US269 In the band 2500–2690 MHz, appli- telecommand operations of expendable and cants for space station assignments are reusable launch vehicles whether or not such urged to take all practicable steps to protect operations involve flight testing: 2332.5, radio astronomy observations in the adja- 2364.5, 2370.5, and 2382.5 MHz. All other mo- cent band, 2690–2700 MHz, from harmful in- bile telemetering uses shall be secondary to terference. Further, all applicants are urged the above uses. to coordinate their proposed system through US277 The band 10.6–10.68 GHz is also allo- the Electromagnetic Management Unit, Na- cated on a primary basis to the radio astron- tional Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. omy service. However, the radio astronomy 20550, prior to system development. service shall not receive protection from sta- US270 The band 72.77–72.91 GHz is also al- tions in the fixed service which are licensed located to the radio astronomy service. Ap- to operate in the one hundred most populous plicants for frequency assignments in this urbanized areas as defined by the U.S. Cen- band are urged to take all practicable steps sus Bureau. The following radio astronomy to protect radio astronomy observations sites have been coordinated for observations from harmful interference. in this band: National Radio Astronomy Ob- US271 The use of the band 17.3–17.8 GHz by servatory, Green Bank, West Virginia; the fixed-satellite service (earth-to-space) is (38°26′08″N.; 79°49′42″W.) National Radio As- limited to feeder links for broadcasting-sat- tronomy Observatory, Socorro, New Mexico; ellite service. (34°04′43″N.; 107°37′04″W.), Harvard Radio As- US272 The allocation to the maritime mo- tronomy Station, Fort Davis, Texas; bile-satellite service in the band 1530–1535 (30°38′08″N.; 103°56′42″W.), Hat Creek Observ- MHz shall be effective from 1 January 1990. atory, Hat Creek, California; (40°49′03″N.; Up to that date the allocation to the mobile 121°28′24″W.), Owens Valley Radio Observ- service will be on a primary basis. atory, Big Pine, California; (37°13′54″N.; US273 In the 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2–75.4 118°17′36″W.), Naval Research Laboratory, MHz bands stations in the fixed and mobile Maryland Point, Maryland (38°22′26″N.; services are limited to a maximum power of 77°14′00″W.). 1 watt from the transmitter into the antenna transmission line. US278 In the 22.55–23.55 and 32–33 GHz US274 In the 216–220 MHz band fixed, aero- bands non-geostationary intersatellite links nautical mobile and land mobile stations are may operate on a secondary basis to geo- limited to telemetering and associated tele- stationary intersatellite links. command operations. US279 The frequency 2182 kHz may be au- US275 The band 902–928 MHz is allocated thorized to fixed stations associated with the on a secondary basis to the amateur service maritime mobile service for the sole purpose subject to not causing harmful interference of transmitting distress calls and distress to the operations of Government stations au- traffic, and urgency and safety signals and thorized in this band or to Location and messages. Monitoring Service (LMS) systems. Stations US281 In the band 25.07–25.11 MHz non- in the Amateur service must tolerate any in- Government stations in the industrial radio terference from the operations of industrial, services shall not cause harmful interference
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to, and must accept interference from, sta- quency uses in the bands below 490 kHz is to tions in the maritime mobile service operat- be made in accordance with the Rules and ing in accordance with the International Regulations of the FCC and NTIA, and users Table of Frequency Allocations. are urged to minimize potential interference US282 In the band 4650–4700 kHz fre- to the degree practicable. This footnote does quencies may be authorized for non-Govern- not provide any allocation status to PLC ment communication with helicopters in radio frequency uses. support of off-shore drilling operations on US296 Until July 1, 1991, in the bands des- the condition that harmful interference will ignated for ship wide-band telegraphy, fac- not be caused to services operating in ac- simile and special transmission systems, the cordance with the Table of Frequency Allo- following assignable frequencies are avail- cations. able to non-Government stations on a shared US283 In the bands 2850–3025 kHz, 3400–3500 basis with Government stations: 2070.5, kHz, 4650–4700 kHz, 5450–5680 kHz, 6525–6685 2072.5, 2074.5, 2076.5, 4160.6, 4168, 6238.6, 6242.6, kHz, 10005–10100 kHz, 11275–11400 kHz, 13260– 8326, 8341.5, 12485, 12489, 16654, 16658, 22186 and 13360 kHz and 17900–17970 kHz frequencies in 22190 kHz. Effective July 1, 1991, in the bands these bands may be authorized for non-Gov- designated for ship wide-band telegraphy, ernment flight test purposes on the condi- facsimile and special transmission systems, tion that harmful interference will not be the following assignable frequencies are caused to services operating in accordance available to non-Government stations on a with the Table of Frequency Allocations. shared basis with Government stations: US284 Until July 1, 1991, the carrier fre- 2070.5, 2072.5, 2074.5, 2076.5, 4154.5, 4169.5, quencies 6451.9 and 6455.0 kHz may be author- 6235.5, 6259.5, 8302.5, 8338.5, 12370.5, 12418.5, ized to non-Government ship telephone and 16551.5, 16614.5, 18847.5, 18868.5, 22181.5, 22238.5, coast telephone stations operating in the 25123.5, and 25159.5 kHz. Mississippi River maritime mobile service US297 The bands 47.2–49.2 GHz and 74.0– system on the condition that harmful inter- 75.5 GHz are also available for feeder links ference will not be caused to services operat- for the broadcasting-satellite service. ing in accordance with the Table of Fre- US298 Channels 27555, 27615, 27635, 27655, quency Allocations and that any inter- 27765, and 27860 kHz are available to eligibles ference from such services must be accepted. in the Forest Products Radio Service on a US285 Under exceptional circumstances, secondary basis to Government operations the carrier frequency 2635, 2638, and 2738 kHz including experimental stations. Operations may be authorized to coast stations. in the Forest Products Radio Service on US290 In the band 1900–2000 kHz amateur these channels will not exceed 150 watts and stations may continue to operate on a sec- are limited to the states of Washington, Or- ondary basis to the radiolocation service, egon, Maine, North Carolina, South Caro- pending a decision as to their disposition lina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, through a future rule making proceeding in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas (eastern conjunction with the implementation of the portion). standard broadcasting service in the 1625– US299 The 1615–1705 kHz band in Alaska is 1705 kHz band. also allocated to the maritime mobile serv- US291 Television pickup stations in the ices and the Alaska fixed service on a sec- mobile service may be authorized to use fre- ondary basis to Region 2 broadcast oper- quencies in the band 38.6–40 GHz on a second- ations. ary basis to stations operating in accordance US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, with the Table of Frequency Allocations. 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.105, 171.845 and US292 In the band 14.0–14.2 GHz stations 171.905 MHz are available for wireless micro- in the radionavigation service shall operate phone operations on a secondary basis to on a secondary basis to the fixed-satellite Government and non-Government oper- service. ations. US294 In the spectrum below 490 kHz elec- US301 Except as provided in US302, broad- tric utilities operate Power Line Carrier cast auxiliary stations licensed as of Novem- (PLC) systems on power transmission lines ber 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942–944 for communications important to the reli- MHz may continue to operate on a co-equal ability and security of electric service to the primary basis to other stations and services public. These PLC systems operate under the operating in the band in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Federal Commu- Table of Frequency Allocations. nications Commission’s Rules and Regula- US302 The band 942–944 MHz in Puerto Rico tions or Chapter 7 of the National Tele- is allocated as an alternative allocation to communications and Information Adminis- the fixed service for broadcast auxiliary sta- tration’s Manual of Regulations and Proce- tions only. dures for Federal Radio Frequency Manage- US303 In the band 2285–2290 MHz, non- ment, on an unprotected and noninterference Government space stations in the space re- basis with respect to authorized radio users. search, space operations and earth explo- Notification of intent to place new or revised ration-satellite services may be authorized radio frequency assignments or PLC fre- to transmit to the Tracking and Data Relay
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Satellite System subject to such conditions National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, as may be applied on a case-by case basis. Arecibo, Puerto Rico Such transmissions shall not cause harmful Rectangle between latitudes 17°30 N and interference to authorized Government sta- 19°00 N and between longitudes 65°10 W tions. The power flux density at the Earth’s and 68°00 W. surface from such non-Government stations National Radio Astronomy Observatory, shall not exceed ¥144 to ¥154 dBW/m2/4 kHz, Socorro, New Mexico depending on angle of arrival, in accordance Rectangle between latitudes 32°30 N and with ITU Radio Regulation 2557. 35°30 N and between longitudes 106°00 W US306 The band 1610–1626.5 MHz is also al- and 109°00 W. located for use by the radiodetermination National Radio Astronomy Observatory, satellite service in the Earth-to-space direc- Green Bank, West Virginia tion. Rectangle between latitudes 37°30 N and US307 The sub-band 5150–5216 MHz is also 39°15 N and between longitudes 78°30 W allocated for space-to-Earth transmissions in and 80°30 W. the fixed satellite service for feeder links in National Radio Astronomy Observatory conjunction with the radiodetermination 50 mile radius circles centered on: satellite service operating in the bands 1610– 1626.5 MHz and 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total Latitude Longitude Very long baseline array stations (North) (West) power flux density at the earth’s surface shall in no case exceed ¥159 dBW/m per 4 Pie Town, NM ...... 34°18 108°07 kHz for all angles of arrival. Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57 111°37 US308 In the frequency bands 1549.5–1558.5 Los Alamos, NM ...... 35°47 106°15 MHz and 1651–1660 MHz, the Aeronautical- Fort Davis, TX ...... 30°38 103°57 ° ° Mobile-Satellite (R) requirements that can- North Liberty, IA ...... 41 46 91 34 Brewster, WA ...... 48°08 119°41 not be accommodated in the 1545–1549.5 MHz, Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°14 118°17 1558.5–1559 MHz, 1646.5–1651 MHz and 1660– Saint Croix, VI ...... 17°46 64°35 1660.5 MHz bands shall have priority access Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°49 155°28 with real-time preemptive capability for Hancock, NH ...... 42°56 71°59 communications in the mobile satelite serv- ice. Systems not interoperable with the aero- Every practicable effort will be made to nautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall op- avoid the assignment of frequencies in the erate on a secondary basis. Account shall be band 1350–1400 MHz to stations in the fixed taken of the priority of safety-related com- and mobile services which could interfere munications in the mobile-satellite service. with radio astronomy observations within US309 Transmissions in the bands 1545– the geographic areas. 1559 MHz from terrestrial aeronautical sta- US312 The frequency 173.075 MHz may tions directly to aircraft stations, or be- also be authorized on a primary basis to non- tween aircraft stations, in the aeronautical Government stations in the Police Radio mobile (R) service are also authorized when Service (with a maximum authorized band- such transmissions are used to extend or width of 20 kHz) for stolen vehicle recovery supplement the satellite-to-aircraft links. systems. Transmissions in the band 1646.5–1660.5 MHz US315 In the frequency bands 1530–1544 from aircraft stations in the aeronautical MHz and 1626.5–1645.5 MHz maritime mobile- mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial satellite distress and safety communica- aeronautical stations, or between aircraft tions, e.g., GMDSS, shall have priority ac- stations, are also authorized when such cess with real-time preemptive capability in transmissions are used to extend or supple- the mobile-satellite service. Communica- ment the aircraft-to-satellite links. tions of mobile-satellite system stations not US310 In the band 14.896–15.121 GHz, non- participating in the GMDSS shall operate on Government space stations in the space re- a secondary basis to distress and safety com- search service may be authorized on a sec- munications of stations operating in the ondary basis to transmit to Tracking and GMDSS. Account shall be taken of the prior- Data Relay Satellites subject to such condi- ity of safety-related communications in the tions as may be applied on a case-by-case mobile-satellite service. basis. Such transmissions shall not cause US316 The band 2900–3100 MHz is also allo- harmful interference to authorized Govern- cated on a primary basis to the Meteorologi- ment stations. The power flux density at the cal Aids Service. Operations in this service earth’s surface from such non-Government are limited to Government Next Generation stations shall not exceed ¥138 to ¥148 dBW/ Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems where ac- m2/kHz, depending on the angle of arrival, in commodation in the 2700–2900 MHz band is accordance with CCIR Recommendation 510– not technically practical and are subject to 1. coordination with existing authorized sta- US311–Radio astronomy observations may tions.’’ be made in the 1350–1400 MHz band on an un- US317 The band 218.0–219.0 MHz is allo- protected basis at certain Radio Astronomy cated on a primary basis to the Interactive Observatories indicated below: Video and Data operations.
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US318 Until January 1, 2000, the use of the ordinated with existing mobile-satellite 137–138 MHz band by the mobile-satellite service space stations. service will be secondary to Government sat- US326 The 399.9–400.05 MHz band is allo- ellite operations in the subbands: 137.333– cated to the mobile-satellite service (Earth- 137.367, 137.485–137.515, 137.605–137.635 and to-space) on a primary basis after January 1, 137.753–137.787 MHz. 1997 and shall be limited to non-voice, non- US319 In the 137–138, 148–149.9, 149.9–150.05, geostationary satellite systems, including 399.9–400.05, and 400.15–401 MHz bands, Gov- satellite links between land earth stations. ernment stations in the mobile-satellite US327 The band 2310–2360 MHz is allocated service shall be limited to earth stations op- to the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) erating with non-Government satellites. and complementary terrestrial broadcasting US320 Use of the 137–138, 148–149.9, and service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- 400.15–401 MHz bands by the mobile-satellite ited to digital audio broadcasting and is sub- service is limited to non-voice, non-geo- ject to the provisions of Resolution 528. stationary satellite systems and may include US328 In the band 2320–2345 MHz, the mo- satellite links between land earth stations at bile and radiolocation services are allocated fixed locations. on a primary basis until a broadcasting-sat- US321 The 535–1705 kHz band is also allo- ellite (sound) service has been brought into cated to the mobile service on a secondary use in such a manner as to affect or be af- basis for the distribution of public service in- fected by the mobile and radiolocation serv- formation from non-government Travelers ices in those service areas. The broadcasting- Information Stations operating in the Local satellite (sound) service during implementa- Government Radio Service on 10 kHz spaced tion should also take cognizance of the ex- channels from 540 to 1700 kHz. pendable and reusable launch vehicle fre- US322 The 149.9–150.05 MHz band is allo- quency 2332.5 MHz, to minimize the impact cated to the mobile-satellite service (Earth- on this mobile service use to the extent pos- to-space) on a primary basis after 1 January sible. 1997 and shall be limited to non-voice, non- US334 In the band 17.8–20.2 GHz, Govern- geostationary satellite systems, including ment space stations and associated earth satellite links between land earth stations. stations in the fixed satellite (space-to- Before 1 January 1997 use of this band on a Earth) service may be authorized on a pri- secondary basis for the mobile satellite serv- mary basis. For a Government geostationary ice is allowed for land earth stations at fixed satellite network to operate on a primary locations. basis, the space station shall be located out- US323 In the 148–149.9 MHz band, no indi- side the arc measured from East to West, vidual mobile earth station shall transmit, 70°W to 120°W. Coordination between Govern- on the same frequency being actively used by ment fixed-satellite systems and non-Gov- fixed and mobile stations and shall transmit ernment systems operating in accordance no more than 1% of the time during any 15 with the United States Table of Frequency minute period; except, individual mobile Allocations is required. earth stations in this band that do not avoid US335 The primary Government and non- frequencies actively being used by the fixed Government allocations for the various seg- and mobile services shall not exceed a power ments of the 220–222 MHz band are divided as density of ¥16 dBW/4kHz and shall transmit follows: (1) the 220.0–220.55/221.0–221.55, 220.6– no more than 0.25% of the time during any 15 220.8/221.6–221.8, 220.85–220.90/221.85–221.90 and minute period. Any single transmission from 220.925–221.0/221.925–222.0 MHz bands (Chan- any individual mobile earth station operat- nels 1–110, 121–160, 171–180 and 186–200, respec- ing in this band shall not exceed 450 ms in tively) are available for exclusive non-Gov- duration and consecutive transmissions from ernment use; (2) the 220.55–220.60/221.55–221.60 a single mobile earth station on the same MHz bands (Channels 111–120) are available frequency shall be separated by at least 15 for exclusive Government use; and (3) the seconds. Land earth stations in this band 220.80–220.85/221.80–221.85 and 220.900–220.925/ shall be subject to electromagnetic compat- 221.900–221.925 MHz bands (Channels 161–170 ibility analysis and coordination with terres- and 181–185, respectively) are available for trial fixed and mobile stations. shared Government and non-Government US324 Government and non-Government use. The exclusive non-Government band satellite systems in the 400.15–401 MHz band segments are also available for temporary shall be subject to electromagnetic compat- fixed geophysical telemetry operations on a ibility analysis and coordination. secondary basis to the fixed and mobile serv- US325 In the band 148–149.9 MHz fixed and ices. mobile stations shall not claim protection US337 In the band 13.75–13.80 GHz, earth from land earth stations in the mobile-sat- stations in the fixed-satellite service shall be ellite service that have been previously co- coordinated on a case-by-case basis through ordinated; Government fixed and mobile sta- the frequency assignment subcommittee in tions exceeding 27 dBW EIRP, or an emission order to minimize harmful interference to bandwidth greater than 38 kHz, will be co-
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the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite Sys- will not be caused to operational fixed sta- tem’s forward space-to-space link (TDRSS tions. forward link-to-LEO). NG4 The use of the frequencies in the US338 In the 2305–2310 MHz band, space-to- band 152.84–153.38 MHz may be authorized, in Earth operations are prohibited. Addition- any area, to remote pickup broadcast base ally, in the 2305–2320 MHz band, all Wireless and mobile stations on the condition that Communications Service (WCS) operations harmful interference will not be caused to within 50 kilometers of 35° 20″ North Lati- stations operating in accordance with the tude and 116° 53″ West Longitude shall be co- Table of Frequency Allocations. ordinated through the Frequency Assign- NG6 Stations in the public safety radio ment Subcommittee of the Interdepartment services authorized as of June 30, 1958, to use Radio Advisory Committee in order to mini- frequencies in the band 159.51–161.79 MHz in mize harmful interference to NASA’s areas other than Puerto Rico and the Virgin Goldstone Deep Space facility. Islands may continue such operation, includ- US339 The bands 2310–2320 and 2345–2360 ing expansion of existing systems, on the MHz are also available for aeronautical tele- condition that harmful interference will not metering and associated telecommand oper- be caused to stations in the services to which ations for flight testing of manned or un- these bands are allocated. In Puerto Rico manned aircraft, missiles or major compo- and the Virgin Islands this authority is lim- nents thereof on a secondary basis to the ited to frequencies in the band 160.05–161.37 Wireless Communications Service. The fol- MHz. No new public radio service system will lowing two frequencies are shared on a co- be authorized to operate on these fre- equal basis by Government and non-Govern- quencies. ment stations for telemetering and associ- NG12 Frequencies in the bands 454.40–455 ated telecommand operations of expendable MHz and 459.40–460 MHz may be assigned to and re-usable launch vehicles whether or not domestic public land and mobile stations to such operations involve flight testing: 2312.5 provide a two-way air-ground public radio- and 2352.5 MHz. Other mobile telemetering telephone service. uses may be provided on a non-interference basis to the above uses. The broadcasting- NG17 Stations in the land transportation satellite (sound) service during implementa- radio services authorized as of May 15, 1958 tion should also take cognizance of the ex- to operate on the frequency 161.61 MHz may, pendable and reusable launch vehicle fre- upon proper application, continue to be au- quencies 2312.5 and 2352.5 MHz, to minimize thorized for such operation, including expan- the impact on this mobile service use to the sion of existing systems, on the condition extent possible. that harmful interference will not be caused US340 The 2–30 MHz band is available on a to the operation of any authorized station in secondary noninterference basis to Govern- the maritime mobile service. No new land ment and non-Government maritime and transportation radio service system will be aeronautical stations for the purposes of authorized to operate on 161.61 MHz. measuring the quality of reception on radio NG19 Fixed stations associated with the channels. See 47 C.F.R. § 87.149 for the list of maritime mobile service may be authorized, protected frequencies and bands within this for purposes of communication with coast frequency range. Actual communications stations, to use frequencies assignable to shall be limited to those frequencies specifi- ship stations in this band on the condition cally allocated to the maritime mobile and that harmful interference will not be caused aeronautical mobile services. to services operating in accordance with the US341 Non-government operations in the Table of Frequency Allocations. 24.25–24.45 GHz band must provide protection NG23 Frequencies in the band 2100–2200 to FAA radionavigation radar facilities near MHz may also be assigned to stations in the Washington, D.C., and Newark, New Jersey, international fixed public radio service lo- until January 1, 1998, and January 1, 2000, re- cated south of 25°30 north latitutde in the spectively. Protection will be afforded in ac- State of Florida and in U.S. Possessions in cordance with criteria developed by the the Caribbean area, provided, however, no F.C.C. and N.T.I.A. new assignments in the band 2150–2162 MHz will be made to such stations after February NON-GOVERNMENT (NG) FOOTNOTES 25, 1974. (These footnotes, each consisting of the NG28 The frequency band 160.86–161.40 letters ‘‘NG’’ followed by one or more digits, MHz is available for assignment to remote denote stipulations applicable only to the pickup base and remote pickup mobile sta- non-Government.) tions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands NG2 Facsimile broadcasting stations may only on a shared basis with the land trans- be authorized in the band 88–108 MHz. portation radio service. NG3 Control stations in the domestic pub- NG30 Stations in the international fixed lic mobile radio service may be authorized public radiocommunication service in Flor- frequencies in the band 72–73 and 75.4–76 MHz ida, south of 25°30 north latitude, may be au- on the condition that harmful interference thorized to use frequencies in the band 716–
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890 MHz on the condition that harmful inter- MHZ ference will not be caused to the broadcast- ing service of any country. This is an in- 72.44 75.44 terim allocation the termination of which 72.48 75.48 will later be specified by the Commission 72.52 75.52 when it is determined that equipments are 72.56 75.56 generally available for use in bands allocated 72.60 75.60 internationally to the fixed service. NG51 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- NG31 Stations in the Rural Radio Service lands only, the bands 150.8–150.98 MHz and licensed for Basic Exchange Telecommuni- 150.98–151.49 MHz are allocated exclusively to cations Radio Service may be authorized to the business radio service. use some frequencies in the bands 816–820 NG53 In the band 12.7–13.15 GHz, tele- MHz (fixed subscriber) and 861–865 MHz vision pickup stations and CARS pickup sta- (central office or base), on a co-primary basis tions shall be assigned channels on a co- with private land mobile radio licensees, equal basis and shall operate on a secondary pursuant to part 22 subpart H. basis to fixed stations operating in accord- NG41 Frequencies in the bands 3700–4200 ance with the Table of Frequency Alloca- MHz, 5925–6425 MHz, and 10.7–11.7 GHz may tions. In the 13.15–13.20 GHz band television also be assigned to stations in the inter- pickup stations and CARS pickup stations national fixed public and international con- shall be assigned on an exclusive basis in the trol services located in U.S. Possessions in top one hundred markets, as set out in Sec- the Caribbean area. tion 76.51. NG42 Non-Government stations in the NG56 In the bands 72.0–73.0 and 75.4–76.0 radiolocation service shall not cause harmful MHz, the use of mobile radio remote control interference to the amateur service. of models is on a secondary basis to all other NG43 Fixed stations in the domestic pub- fixed and mobile operations. Such operations lic radio services in Alaska, south of 56° are subject to the condition that inter- north latitude and east of 134° west lon- ference will not be caused to common carrier gitude, may be authorized to use frequencies domestic public stations, to remote control in the band 800–830 MHz, on the condition of industrial equipment operating in the 72– that harmful interference will not be caused 76 MHz band, or to the reception of television to the broadcasting service of any country. signal on channels 4 (66–72 MHz) or 5 (76–82 NG47 In Alaska frequencies between the MHz). Television interference shall be con- band 2655–2690 MHz are not available for as- sidered to occur whenever reception of regu- signment to terrestrial stations. larly used television signals is impaired or NG49 The following frequencies may be destroyed, regardless of the strength of the authorized for mobile operations in the Man- television signal or the distance to the tele- ufacturers Radio Service subject to the con- vision station. dition that no interference is caused to the NG59 The frequencies 37.60 and 37.85 MHz reception of television stations operating on may be authorized only for use by base, mo- channels 4 and 5 and that their use is limited bile, and operational fixed stations partici- to a manufacturing facility: pating in an interconnected or coordinated power service utility system. MHZ NG63 Television Broadcast translator sta- 72.02 72.22 tions holding valid licenses on November 15, 72.04 72.24 1971, to operate in the frequency band 806–890 72.06 72.26 MHz (channels 70–83), may continue to oper- 72.08 72.28 ate in this band, pursuant to periodic license 72.10 72.30 renewals, on a secondary basis to the land 72.12 72.32 mobile radio service. 72.14 72.34 NG66 The frequency band 470–512 MHz is 72.16 72.36 allocated for use in the broadcasting and 72.18 72.38 land mobile radio services. In the land mo- 72.20 72.40 bile services, it is available for assignment Further, the following frequencies may be in the domestic public, public safety, indus- authorized for mobile operations in the Spe- trial, and land transportation radio services cial Industrial Radio Service, Manufacturers at, or in the vicinity of 11 urbanized areas of Radio Service, Railroad Radio Service and the United States, as set forth in the follow- Forest Products Radio Service subject to the ing table. Additionally, in the land mobile condition that no interference is caused to services, TV channel 16 is available for as- the reception of television stations operating signment in the public safety radio services on channels 4 and 5; and that their use is at, or in the vicinity of, Los Angeles. Such limited to a railroad yard, manufacturing use in the land mobile services is subject to plant, logging site, mill, or similar indus- the conditions set forth in parts 22 and 90 of trial facility. this chapter.
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TV chan- may be authorized to stations in the petro- Urbanized area nel leum radio service for use primarily in oil spill containment and cleanup operations New York, NY-Northeastern New Jersey ...... 14, 15 and secondarily in regular land mobile com- Los Angeles, CA ...... 14, 20 Chicago, IL-Northwestern Indiana ...... 14, 15 munication. Philadelphia, PA-New Jersey ...... 19, 20 NG114 In the Gulf of Mexico offshore from San Francisco-Oakland, CA ...... 16, 17 the Louisiana-Texas coast, the frequency Boston, MA ...... 14, 16 band 476–494 MHz (TV channels 15, 16 and 17) Washington, D.C.-Maryland-Virginia ...... 17, 18 is allocated to the Domestic Public and Pri- Pittsburgh, PA ...... 14, 18 vate Land Mobile Radio Services in accord- Miami, FL ...... 14 ance with the regulations set forth in parts Houston, TX ...... 17 Dallas, TX ...... 16 22 and 90 respectively. NG115 In the 174 to 216 MHz band wireless NG70 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- microphones may be authorized to operate lands only, the bands 159.240–159.435 and on a secondary, non-interfering basis, sub- 160.410–160.620 MHz are also available for as- ject to terms and conditions set forth in part signment to base stations and mobile sta- 74 of these Rules and Regulations. tions in the special industrial radio service. NG117 The frequency 156.050 and 156.175 NG101 The use of the band 2500–2690 MHz MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- by the broadcasting-satellite service is lim- itime mobile service for commercial and port ited to domestic and regional systems for operations in the New Orleans Vessel Traffic community reception of educational tele- Service (VTS) area and the frequency 156.250 vision programming and public service infor- MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- mation. Such use is subject to agreement itime mobile service for port operating in among administrations concerned and those the New Orleans and Houston VTS areas. having services operating in accordance with NG118 Television translator relay sta- the table, which may be affected. Unless tions may be authorized to use frequencies in such agreement includes the use of higher the 2025–2130 MHz band on a secondary basis values, the power flux density at the earth’s to stations operating in accordance with the surface produced by emissions from a space Table of Frequency Allocations. station in this service shall not exceed those NG120 Frequencies in the 928–960 MHz band values set forth in Part 73 of the rules for may be assigned for multiple address sys- this frequency band. tems and mobile operations on a primary NG102 The frequency bands 2500–2655 MHz basis as specified in part 94 of this chapter. (space-to-earth) and 2655–2690 MHz (earth-to- NG124 In the public safety radio service space) are allocated for use in the fixed-sat- allocations within the bands 30–50 MHz, 150– ellite service as follows: 174 MHz and 450–470 MHz, police radio service (a) For common carrier use in Alaska, for licenses are authorized to operate low pow- intra-Alaska service only, and in the mid ered radio transmitters on a secondary, non- and western Pacific areas including Amer- interference basis in accordance with the ican Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pa- provisions of Sections 2.803 and 90.19(f)(5) of cific Islands, Guam and Hawaii; the Rules. (b) For educational use in the contiguous NG127 In Hawaii, the frequency band 488– United States, Alaska and the mid and west- 494 MHz is allocated exclusively to the fixed ern Pacific areas including American Samoa, service for use by common carrier control the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and repeater stations for point-to-point Guam and Hawaii. inter-island communications only. Such use is subject to agreement with ad- NG128 In the 535–1705 kHz band, AM broad- ministrations having services operating in cast licensees or permittees may use their accordance with the table, which may be af- AM carrier on a secondary basis to transmit fected. In the band 2500–2655 MHz, unless signals intended for both broadcast and non- such agreement includes the use of higher broadcast purposes. In the 88–108 MHz band, values, the power flux density at the earth’s FM broadcast licensees or permittees are surface produced by emissions from a space permitted to use subcarriers on a secondary station in this service shall not exceed the basis to transmit signals intended for both values set forth in Part 25 of the Rules for broadcast and non-broadcast purposes. In the this frequency band. 54–72, 76–88, 174–216 and 740–890 MHz bands, NG104 The use of the bands 10.7–11.7 and TV broadcast licensees or permittees are per- 12.75–13.25 GHz in the fixed-satellite service mitted to use subcarriers on a secondary is limited to international systems, i.e., basis for both broadcast and non-broadcast other than domestic systems. purposes. NG111 The band 157.4375–157.4625 MHz may NG129 In Alaska, the bands 76–88 MHz and be used for one way paging operations in the 88–100 MHz are also allocated to the Fixed special emergency radio service. service on a secondary basis. Broadcast sta- NG112 The frequencies 25.04, 25.08, 150.980, tions operating in these bands shall not 154.585, 158.445, 159.480, 454.000 and 459.000 MHz cause interference to non-Government fixed
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operations authorized prior to January 1, NG142 TV broadcast stations authorized to 1982. operate in the bands 54–72, 76–88, 174–216, 470– NG133 Stations authorized in the band 73– 512, and 512–806 MHz may use a portion of the 74.6 MHz as of December 1, 1961 may continue television vertical blanking interval for the to operate until December 31, 1985. Such sta- transmission of telecommunications signals, tions shall not be required to afford protec- on the condition that harmful intereference tion to radio astronomy observations within will not be caused to the reception of pri- the United States and possessions, however, mary services, and that such telecommuni- such stations must afford protection to the cations services must accept any inter- observatories of other countries. ference caused by primary services operating NG134 In the band 10.45–10.5 GHz non-Gov- in these bands. ernment stations in the radiolocation service NG143 In the band 11.7–12.2 GHz protec- shall not cause harmful interference to the tion from harmful interference shall be af- amateur and amateur-satellite services. forded to transmissions from space stations NG135 In the 420–430 MHz band the ama- not in conformance with international foot- teur service is not allocated north of line A note 839 only if the operations of such space (def. § 2.1). stations impose no unacceptable constraints on operations or orbit locations of space sta- NG139 Pending adopting of further spe- tions in conformance with 839. cific rules concerning usage of the band 12.2– NG144 Stations authorized as of Septem- 12.7 GHz by the fixed and broadcasting-sat- ber 9, 1983 to use frequencies in the band 17.7– ellite services, systems in these services may 19.7 GHz may, upon proper application, con- be authorized subject to the condition that tinue to be authorized for such operation. adjustments in certain systems design or NG145 In the band 11.7–12.2 GHz, tran- technical parameters may become necessary sponders on space stations in the fixed-sat- during the systems lifetime. The necessity ellite service may be used additionally for for such adjustments, and their extent, will transmissions in the broadcasting-satellite be dependent upon the Final Acts of the 1983 service, provided that such transmissions do Regional Administrative Radio Conference not have a maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 53 and subsequent Commission decisions. dBW per television channel and do not cause NG140 Pending adopting of further spe- greater interference or require more protec- cific rules concerning usage of the band 17.3– tion from interference than the coordinated 17.8 GHz by the fixed-satellite service for the fixed-satellite service frequency assign- purpose of providing feeder links to the ments. With respect to the space services, broadcasting-satellite service, systems may this band shall be used principally for the be authorized for this purpose subject to the fixed-satellite service. condition that adjustments in certain sys- NG147 Stations in the broadcast auxiliary tems design or technical parameters may be- service and private radio services licensed as come necessary during the system lifetime. of July 25, 1985, or on a subsequent date fol- The necessity for such adjustments, and lowing as a result of submitting an applica- their extent, will be dependent upon the tion for license on or before July 25, 1985, Final Acts of the 1983 Regional Administra- may continue to operate on a primary basis tive Radio Conference and subsequent Com- with the radiodetermination satellite serv- mission decisions. ice. NG141 The frequencies 42.40 MHz and 44.10 NG148 The frequencies 154.585 MHz, 159.480 MHz are authorized on a primary basis in the MHz, 160.725 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 454.000 MHz State of Alaska for meteor burst commu- and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to mari- nications by fixed stations in the Rural time mobile stations for offshore radio- Radio Service operating under the provisions location and associated telecommand oper- of part 22 of this chapter. The frequencies ations. 44.20 MHz and 45.90 MHz are authorized on a NG149 The frequency bands 54–72 MHz, 76– primary basis in Alaska for meteor burst 88 MHz, 174–216 MHz, 470–512 MHz, 512–608 communications by fixed private radio sta- MHz, and 614–806 MHZ are also allocated to tions operating under the provisions of part the Fixed Service to permit subscription tel- 90 of the chapter. The private radio station evision operations in accordance with Part frequencies may be used by Common Carrier 73 of the rules. stations on a secondary, noninterference NG151 In the frequency bands 824–849 MHz basis and the Common Carrier frequencies and 869–894 MHz, cellular land mobile licens- may be used by private radio stations for ees are permitted to offer auxiliary services meteor burst communications on a second- on a secondary basis subject to the provi- ary, noninterference basis. Users shall co- sions of part 22. operate to the extent practical to minimize NG152 The band 219–220 MHz is also allo- potential interference. Stations utilizing me- cated to the amateur service on a secondary teor burst communications shall not cause basis for stations participating, as forward- harmful interference to stations of other ing stations, in point-to-point fixed digital radio services operating in accordance with message forwarding systems, including the Table of Frequency Allocations. intercity packet backbone networks.
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NG153 The 2145–2150 MHz and 2160–2165 service, recognizing fully the safety aspects MHz bands are reserved for future emerging of the latter. Military air defense installa- technologies on a co-primary basis with the tions will be accommodated ultimately out- fixed and mobile services. Allocations to spe- side this band. Until such time as military cific services will be made in future proceed- defense installations can be accommodated ings. satisfactorily elsewhere in the spectrum NG154 The 157.1875–157.45 MHz and 161.775– such operations will, insofar as practicable, 162.0125 MHz bands are also allocated to the be adjusted to meet the requirements of the land mobile service for assignment to sta- aeronautical radionavigation services. tions as described in part 90 of this chapter. G27 In the bands 225–328.6, 335.4–399.9, and NG155 The bands 159.500–159.675 MHz and 1350–1400 MHz, the fixed and mobile services 161.375–161.550 MHz are allocated to the mari- are limited to the military services. time service as described in Part 80 of this G30 In the bands 138–144, 148–149.9, 150.05– chapter. Additionally, the frequencies 150.8, 1427–1429, and 1429–1435 MHz, the fixed 159.550, 159.575 and 159.600 MHz are available and mobile services are limited primarily to for low-power intership communications. operations by the military services. G31 In the 3300–3500 MHz, the Government GOVERNMENT (G) FOOTNOTES radiolocation is limited to the military serv- (These footnotes, each consisting of the ices, except as provided by footnote. letter ‘‘G’’ followed by one or more digits, G32 Except for weather radars on mete- denote stipulations applicable only to the orological satellites in the band 9975–10025 Government.) MHz and for Government survey operations G2 In the bands 216–225, 420–450 (except as (see footnote US108), Government radio- provided by US217), 890–902, 928–942, 1300–1400, location in the band 10000–10500 MHz is lim- 2310–2390, 2417–2450, 2700–2900, 5650–5925, and ited to the military services. 9000–9200 MHz, the Government radiolocation G34 In the band 34.4–34.5 GHz, weather ra- is limited to the military services. dars on board meteorological satellites for G5 In the bands 162.0125–173.2, 173.4–174, cloud detection are authorized to operate on 406.1–410 and 410–420 MHz, the fixed and mo- the basis of equality with military radio- bile services are all allocated on a primary location devices. All other non-military basis to the Government non-military agen- radiolocation in the band 33.4–36.0 GHz shall cies. be secondary to the military services. G6 Military tactical fixed and mobile op- G42 Space command, control, range and erations may be conducted nationally on a range rate systems for earth station trans- secondary basis: (1) To the meteorological mission only (including installations on cer- aids service in the band 403–406 MHz; and (2) tain Navy ships) may be accommodated on a to the radio astronomy service in the band co-equal basis with the fixed and mobile 406.1–410 MHz. Such fixed and mobile oper- services in the band 1761–1842 MHz. Specific ations are subject to local coordination to frequencies required to be used at any loca- ensure that harmful interference will not be tion will be satisfied on a coordinated case- caused to the services to which the bands are by-case basis. allocated. G56 Government radiolocation in the G8 Low power Government radio control bands 1215–1300, 2900–3100, 5350–5650 and 9300– operations are permitted in the band 420–450 9500 MHz is primarily for the military serv- MHz. ices; however, limited secondary use is per- G11 Government fixed and mobile radio mitted by other Government agencies in sup- services, including low power radio control port of experimentation and research pro- operations, are permitted in the band 902–928 grams. In addition, limited secondary use is MHz on a secondary basis. permitted for survey operations in the band G15 Use of the band 2700–2900 MHz by the 2900–3100 MHz. military fixed and shipborne air defense G59 In the bands 902–928 MHz, 3100–3300 radiolocation installations will be fully co- MHz, 3500–3700 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 8500–9000 ordinated with the meteorological aids and MHz, 9200–9300 MHz, 13.4–14.0 GHz, 15.7–17.7 aeronautical radionavigation services. The GHz and 24.05–24.25 GHz, all Government non- military air defense installations will be military radiolocation shall be secondary to moved from the band 2700–2900 MHz at the military radiolocation, except in the earliest practicable date. Until such time as subband 15.7–16.2 GHz airport surface detec- military air defense installations can be ac- tion equipment (ASDE) is permitted on a co- commodated satisfactorily elsewhere in the equal basis subject to coordination with the spectrum, such operations will, insofar as military departments. practicable, be adjusted to meet the require- G100 The bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 ments of the aeronautical radionavigation MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to service. the mobile-satellite service, limited to mili- G19 Use of the band 9000–9200 MHz by mili- tary operations. tary fixed and shipborne air defense radio- G101 In the band 2200–2290 MHz, space op- location installations will be fully coordi- erations (space-to-earth) and (space-to- nated with the aeronautical radionavigation space), and earth exploration-satellite
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(space-to-earth) and (space-to-space) serv- spectrum is not available in the band 1710– ices, may be accommodated on a co-equal 1850 MHz. basis with fixed, mobile and space research G119 In the band 14714.5–15136.5 MHz, as- services. signments in the Fixed Service which were G104 In the bands 7450–7550 and 8175–8215 in existence as of January 1, 1982 may con- MHz, it is agreed that although the military tinue on a primary basis until January 1, space radio communication systems, which 1990. include earth stations near the proposed me- G120 Development of airborne primary ra- teorological-satellite installations will pre- dars in the band 2310–2390 MHz with peak cede the meteorological-satellite installa- transmitter power in excess of 250 watts for tions, engineering adjustments to either the use in the United States is not permitted. military or the meteorological-satellite sys- tems or both will be made as mutually re- G122 The bands 2390–2400, 2402–2417 and quired to assure compatible operations of the 4660–4685 MHz were identified for immediate systems concerned. reallocation, effective August 10, 1994, for ex- G106 The bands 2501–2502, 5003–5055 kHz, clusive non-Government use under Title VI 10003–10005 kHz, 15005–15010 kHz, 19990–19995 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of kHz, 20005–20010 kHz and 25005–25010 kHz are 1993. Effective August 10, 1994, any Govern- also allocated on a secondary basis to the ment operations in these bands are on a non- space research service. The space research interference basis to authorized non-Govern- transmissions are subject to immediate tem- ment operations and shall not hinder the im- porary or permanent shutdown in the event plementation of any non-Government oper- of interference to the reception of the stand- ations. ard frequency and time broadcasts. G123 The bands 2300–2310 and 2400–2402 G109 All assignments in the band 157.0375– MHz were identified for reallocation, effec- 157.1875 MHz are subject to adjustment to tive August 10, 1995, for exclusive non-Gov- other frequencies in this band as long term ernment use under Title VI of the Omnibus U.S. maritime VHF planning develops, par- Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. Effective ticularly that planning incident to support August 10, 1995, any Government operations of the National VHF–FM Radiotelephone in these bands are on a non-interference Safety and Distress System (See Doc. 15624/1– basis to authorized non-Government oper- 1.9.111/1.9.125). ations and shall not hinder the implementa- G110 Government ground-based stations in the aeronautical radionavigation service tion of any non-Government operations. may be authorized between 3500–3700 MHz G124 The band 2417–2450 MHz was identi- where accommodation in the 2700–2900 MHz fied for reallocation, effective August 10, band is not technically and/or economically 1995, for mixed Government and non-Govern- feasible. ment use under Title VI of the Omnibus G114 In the band 1350–1400 MHz, the fre- Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993. quency 1381.05 MHz with emissions limited to [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984] ±12 MHz is also allocated to fixed and mobile satellite services (space-to-earth) for the EDITORIAL NOTE 1: For FEDERAL REGISTER relay of nuclear burst data. citations affecting § 2.106, see the List of CFR G115 In the band 13360–13410 kHz, the fixed Sections Affected in the Finding Aids sec- service is allocated on a primary basis out- tion of this volume. side the conterminous United States. Within EDITORIAL NOTE 2: At 58 FR 27949, May 12, the conterminous United States, assign- 1993, the following footnote US321 to the ments in the fixed service are permitted, and will be protected for national defense pur- table in § 2.106 was published. Footnote US321 poses or, if they are to be used only in an was not codified due to ambiguities in the emergency jeopardizing life, public safety, or amendatory instructions. For the conven- important property under conditions calling ience of the reader footnote US321 as pub- for immediate communication where other lished at 58 FR 27949, May 12, 1993, is set means of communication do not exist. forth below. G116 The band 7125–7155 MHz is also allo- cated for earth-to-space transmissions in the § 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. Space Operations Service at a limited num- ber of sites (not to exceed two), subject to es- UNITED STATES (US) FOOTNOTES tablished coordination procedures. G117 In the bands 7.25–7.75 GHz, 7.9–8.4 GHz, * * * * * 17.8–21.2 GHz, 30–31 GHz, 39.5–40.5 GHz, 43.5– 45.5 GHz and 50.4–51.4 GHz the Government US321 The 535–1705 kHz band is also allo- fixed-satellite and mobile-satellite services cated to the mobile service on a secondary are limited to military systems. basis for the distribution of public service in- G118 Government fixed stations may be formation from non-government Travelers authorized in the band 1700–1710 MHz only if Information stations operation in the Local
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Government Radio Service on 10 kHz spaced (7) The overall receiving system channels from 540 to 1700 kHz. noise temperature (in kelvins) referred to the output of the receiving antenna. * * * * * (8) The class of observations to be taken. Class A observations are those EDITORIAL NOTE 3: At 59 FR 9417, Feb. 28, 1994, the following footnote NG147 to the in which the sensitivity of the equip- table in § 2.106 was published. Footnote NG147 ment is not a primary factor. Class B was not codified due to ambiguities in the observations are those of such a nature amendatory instructions. For the conven- that they can be made only with ad- ience of the reader footnote NG147 as pub- vanced low-noise receivers using the lished at 59 FR 9417, Feb. 28, 1994, is set forth best techniques. below. (9) The name and mailing address of § 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. the operator. (b) The permanent discontinuance of NON-GOVERNMENT (NG) FOOTNOTES observations, or any change to the in- formation above, should also be filed * * * * * with the Commission. (c) Observations being conducted on NG147 Stations in the broadcast auxiliary frequencies or frequency bands not al- service and private radio services licensed as located to the radio astronomy service of July 25, 1985, or on a subsequent date fol- should be reported as in paragraph (a) lowing as a result of submitting an applica- tion for license on or before July 25, 1985, of this section for information pur- may continue to operate on a radiodetermin- poses. Information in this category will ation satellite service. not be submitted for entry in the Mas- ter International Frequency Register and protection from interference will * * * * * not be afforded such operations by sta- § 2.107 Radio astronomy station notifi- tions in other services. cation. § 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the (a) Pursuant to No. 1492 of Article 13 fixed-satellite allocations in the 3.6– and Section F of Appendix 3 to the 3.7, 4.5–4.8, and 5.85–5.925 GHz international Radio Regulations (Gene- bands. va, 1982), operators of radio astronomy The use of the fixed-satellite alloca- stations desiring international recogni- tions in the United States in the above tion of their use of specific radio as- bands will be governed by footnote tronomy frequencies or bands of fre- US245. Use of the fixed-satellite service quencies for reception, should file the allocations in these bands is for the following information with the Com- international fixed-satellite service, mission for inclusion in the Master that is, for international inter-con- International Frequency Register: tinental communications. Case-by-case (1) The center of the frequency band electromagnetic compatibility analysis observed, in kilohertz up to 28,000 kHz is required with all users of the bands. inclusive, in megahertz above 28,000 It is anticipated that one earth station kHz to 10,500 MHz inclusive and in on each coast can be successfully co- gigahertz above 10,500 MHz. ordinated. Specific locations of these (2) The date (actual or foreseen, as earth stations depend upon service re- appropriate) when reception of the fre- quirements and case-by-case EMC anal- quency band begins. yses that demonstrate compatible op- (3) The name and location of the sta- erations. tion, including geographical coordi- nates in degrees and minutes. Subpart C—Emissions (4) The width of the frequency band (in kHz) observed by the station. § 2.201 Emission, modulation, and (5) The antenna type and dimensions, transmission characteristics. effective area and angular coverage in The following system of designating azimuth and elevation. emission, modulation, and trans- (6) The regular hours of reception (in mission characteristics shall be em- UTC) of the observed frequency. ployed.
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(a) Emissions are designated accord- —In which the carrier is angle- ing to their classification and their modulated during the period necessary bandwidth. of the pulse ...... Q (b) A minimum of three symbols are —Which is a combination of the used to describe the basic characteris- foregoing or is produced by tics of radio waves. Emissions are clas- other means ...... V sified and symbolized according to the (6) Cases not covered above, in following characteristics: which an emission consists of the (1) First symbol—type of modulation main carrier modulated, either of the main character; 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 (d) Second Symbol—nature of sig- NOTE: A fourth and fifth symbol are pro- nal(s) modulating the main carrier: vided for additional information and are shown in Appendix 6, part A of the ITU Radio (1) No modulating signal ...... 0 Regulations. Use of the fourth and fifth sym- (2) A single channel containing bol is optional. Therefore, the symbols may quantized or digital information be used as described in Appendix 6, but are without the use of a modulating not required by the Commission. sub-carrier, excluding time-divi- (c) First Symbol—types of modula- sion muliplex ...... 1 tion of the main carrier: (3) A single channel containing quantized or digital information (1) Emission of an unmodulated with the use of a modulating sub- carrier ...... N carrier, excluding time-division (2) Emission in which the main multiplex ...... 2 carrier is amplitude-modulated (4) A single channel containing (including cases where sub-car- analogue information ...... 3 riers are angle-modulated):. (5) Two or more channels con- —Double-sideband ...... A taining quantized or digital in- —Single-sideband, full carrier ..... H formation ...... 7 —Single-sideband, reduced or (6) Two or more channels con- variable level carrier ...... R taining analogue information ..... 8 —Single-sideband, suppressed (7) Composite system with one or carrier ...... J more channels containing quan- —Independent sidebands ...... B tized or digital information, to- —Vestigial sideband ...... C gether with one or more channels (3) Emission in which the main containing analogue information 9 carrier is angle-modulated:. (8) Cases not otherwise covered ... X —Frequency modulation ...... F (e) Third Symbol—type of informa- —Phase modulation ...... G tion to be transmitted:2
NOTE: Whenever frequency modulation ‘‘F’’ (1) No information transmitted ... N is indicated, Phase modulation ‘‘G’’ is also (2) Telegraphy—for aural recep- acceptable. tion ...... A (4) Emission in which the main carrier is amplitude and angle- modulated either simultaneously or in a pre-established sequence .. D (5) Emission of pulses:1. 1 Emissions where the main carrier is di- —Sequence of unmodulated rectly modulated by a signal which has been pulses ...... P coded into quantized form (e.g. pulse code —A sequence of pulses: modulation) should be designated under (2) or (3). —Modulated in amplitude ...... K 2 In this context the word ‘‘information’’ —Modulated in width/duration L does not include information of a constant, —Modulated in position/phase .. M unvarying nature such as is provided by standard frequency emissions, continuous wave and pulse radars, etc.
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(3) Telegraphy—for automatic re- between 0.001 and 999 Hz shall be expressed in ception ...... B Hz (letter H); (4) Facsimile ...... C between 1.00 and 999 kHz shall be expressed (5) Data transmission, telemetry, in kHz (letter K); telecommand ...... D between 1.00 and 999 MHz shall be expressed (6) Telephony (including sound in MHz (letter M); broadcasting) ...... E between 1.00 and 999 GHz shall be expressed in GHz (letter G). (7) Television (video) ...... F (8) Combination of the above ...... W (3) Examples: (9) Cases not otherwise covered ... X 0.002 Hz—H002 180.4 kHz—180K (f) Type B emission: As an exception 0.1 Hz—H100 180.5 kHz—181K to the above principles, damped waves 25.3 Hz—25H3 180.7 kHz—181K 1.25 MHz—1M25 are symbolized in the Commission’s 400 Hz—400H 2.4 kHz—2K40 2 MHz—2M00 rules and regulations as type B emis- 10 MHz—10M0 6 kHz—6K00 sion. The use of type B emissions is for- 202 MHz—202M bidden. 12.5 kHz—12K5 5.65 GHz—5G65 (g) Whenever the full designation of (c) The necessary bandwidth may be an emission is necessary, the symbol determined by one of the following for that emission, as given above, shall methods: be preceded by the necessary band- (1) Use of the formulas included in width of the emission as indicated in the table, in paragraph (g) of this sec- § 2.202(b)(1). tion, which also gives examples of nec- [49 FR 48697, Dec. 14, 1984] essary bandwidths and designation of corresponding emissions; § 2.202 Bandwidths. (2) For frequency modulated radio (a) Occupied bandwidth. The fre- systems which have a substantially lin- quency bandwidth such that, below its ear relationship between the value of lower and above its upper frequency input voltage to the modulator and the limits, the mean powers radiated are resulting frequency deviation of the each equal to 0.5 percent of the total carrier and which carry either single mean power radiated by a given emis- sideband suppressed carrier frequency sion. In some cases, for example multi- division multiplex speech channels or channel frequency-division systems, television, computation in accordance the percentage of 0.5 percent may lead with provisions of paragraph (f) of this to certain difficulties in the practical section and formulas and methods indi- application of the definitions of occu- cated in the table, in paragraph (g) of pied and necessary bandwidth; in such this section; cases a different percentage may prove (3) Computation in accordance with useful. Recommendations of the International (b) Necessary bandwidth. For a given Radio Consultative Committee class of emission, the minimum value (C.C.I.R.); of the occupied bandwidth sufficient to (4) Measurement in cases not covered ensure the transmission of information by paragraph (c) (1), (2), or (3) of this at the rate and with the quality re- section. quired for the system employed, under (d) The value so determined should be specified conditions. Emissions useful used when the full designation of an for the good functioning of the receiv- emission is required. However, the nec- ing equipment as, for example, the essary bandwidth so determined is not emission corresponding to the carrier the only characteristic of an emission of reduced carrier systems, shall be in- to be considered in evaluating the in- cluded in the necessary bandwidth. terference that may be caused by that (1) The necessary bandwidth shall be emission. expressed by three numerals and one (e) In the formulation of the table in letter. The letter occupies the position paragraph (g) of this section, the fol- of the decimal point and represents the lowing terms are employed: unit of bandwidth. The first character
shall be neither zero nor K, M or G. Bn = Necessary bandwidth in hertz (2) Necessary bandwidths: B = Modulation rate in bauds
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N = Maximum possible number of black plus P = Continuity pilot sub-carrier frequency white elements to be transmitted per sec- (Hz) (continuous signal utilized to verify ond, in facsimile performance of frequency-division multi- M = Maximum modulation frequency in plex systems). hertz (f) Determination of values of D and C = Sub-carrier frequency in hertz B for systems specified in paragraph D = Peak frequency deviation, i.e., half the n difference between the maximum and mini- (c)(2) of this section: mum values of the instantaneous fre- (1) Determination of D in systems for quency. The instantaneous frequency in multichannel telephony: hertz is the time rate of change in phase in (i) The rms value of the per-channel radians divided by 2 deviation for the system shall be speci- t = Pulse duration in seconds at half-ampli- fied. (In the case of systems employing tude preemphasis or phase modulation, this tr = Pulse rise time in seconds between 10% value of per-channel deviation shall be and 90% of maximum amplitude specified at the characteristic K = An overall numerical factor which varies according to the emission and which de- baseband frequency.) pends upon the allowable signal distortion. (ii) The value of D is then calculated by multiplying the rms value of the Nc = Number of baseband telephone channels in radio systems employing multichannel per-channel deviation by the appro- multiplexing 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 manu- facturer or station licensee, subject to Commis- sion approval].
3.76 antilog (X+2 log10 Nc) At least 12, but less than 60 ...... ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ X: ¥2 to +2.6. 20
3.76 antilog (X+4 log10 Nc) At least 60, but less than 240 ...... ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ X: ¥5.6 to ¥1.0. 20
3.76 antilog (X+10 log10 Nc) 240 or more ...... ÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐÐ 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- merically equal to 2P or 2M+2DK, mally is considered to be numerically whichever is greater, provided the fol- equal to: lowing conditions are met: (i) 2M+2DK, for systems having no (i) The modulation index of the main continuity pilot subcarrier or having a carrier due to the continuity pilot sub- continuity pilot subcarrier whose fre- carrier does not exceed 0.25, and quency is not the highest modulating (ii) In a radio system of multichannel the main carrier; telephony, the rms frequency deviation (ii) 2P+2DK, for systems having a of the main carrier due to the continu- continuity pilot subcarrier whose fre- ity pilot subcarrier does not exceed 70 quency exceeds that of any other signal percent of the rms value of the per- modulating the main carrier, unless channel deviation, or, in a radio sys- the conditions set forth in paragraph tem for television, the rms deviation of (f)(3) of this section are met. the main carrier due to the pilot does (3) As an exception to paragraph not exceed 3.55 percent of the peak de- (f)(2)(ii) of this section, the necessary viation of the main carrier. bandwidth (Bn) for such systems is nu- (g) Table of necessary bandwidths:
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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission
I. NO MODULATING SIGNAL
Continuous wave emis- N0N (zero) sion.
II. AMPLITUDE MODULATION 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, Bandwidth: 100HA1A raphy. K=3 for non-fading circuits 100 Hz
Telegraphy by on-off Bn=BK+2M, K=5 for fading cir- 25 words per minute; B=20, M=1000, K=5, 2K10A2A keying of a tone mod- cuits, K=3 for non-fading circuits Bandwidth: 2100 Hz=2.1 kHz ulated carrier.
Selective calling signal, Bn=M Maximum code frequency is: 2110 Hz, 2K11H2B single-sideband full M=2110, Bandwidth: 2110 Hz=2.11 kHz carrier.
Direct-printing telegraphy Bn=2M+2DK, M=B÷2 B=50, D=35 Hz (70 Hz shift), K=1.2, Band- 134HJ2B using a frequency width: 134 Hz shifted modulating sub-carrier single-side- band suppressed car- rier.
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 3000 2K70J3E band suppressed car- quency Hz, 2700 Hz Bandwidth: 2700Hz=2.7 kHz rier.
Telephony with separate Bn=M Maximum control frequency is 2990 Hz, 2K99R3E frequency modulated M=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 frequency is 5K75J8E single-sideband, sup- quency in the lowest channel 250 Hz, Bandwidth: 5750 Hz=5.75 kHz pressed carrier (two or more channels).
Telephony, independent Bn=sum of M for each sideband 2 channels, M=3000, Bandwidth: 6000 Hz=6 6K00B8E sideband (two or more kHz channels).
3. Sound Broadcasting
Sound broadcasting, Bn=2M, M may vary between 4000 Speech and music, M=4000, Bandwidth: 8000 8K00A3E double-sideband. and 10000 depending on the Hz= 8 kHz quality desired
Sound broadcasting, sin- Bn=M, M may vary between 4000 Speech and music, M=4000, Bandwidth: 4000 4K00R3E gle-sideband reduced and 10000 depending on the Hz= 4 kHz carrier (single channel). quality desired
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 (typically) N=1100, corresponding to an index of co- 2K89R3C sub-carrier frequency operation of 352 and a cycler rotation modulation of a single- speed of 60 rpm. Index of cooperation is 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 (typi- N=1100, D=400 Hz, Bandwidth: 1980 1K98J3C quency modulation of cally) Hz=1.98 kHz an audio frequency sub-carrier which mod- ulates the main car- rier, single-sideband suppressed carrier.
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 (typi- The main carrier is modulated by: Ða 30 Hz 20K9A9W sion of VOR with voice cally) sub-carrierÐa carrier resulting from a 9960 (VOR=VHF Hz tone frequency modulated by a 30 Hz omnidirectional radio toneÐa telephone channelÐa 1020 Hz range). keyed tone for continual Morse identifica- tion. Cmax=9960, M=30, D=480 Hz, Band- width: 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 error- Bn=2M+2DK, M=B÷2, K=1.2 (typi- B=100, D=85 Hz (170 Hz shift), Bandwidth: 304HF1B correction (single cally) 304 Hz channel).
Four-frequency duplex Bn2M+2DK, B=Modulation rate in Spacing between adjacent frequencies=400 1K42F7B telegraphy. bands of the faster channel. If Hz; Synchronized channels; B=100, M=50, the channels are synchronized: D=600 Hz, Bandwidth: 1420 Hz=1.42 kHz M=B÷2, otherwise M=2B, K=1.1 (typically)
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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission
2. Telephony (Commercial Quality)
Commercial telephony ... Bn=2M+2DK, K=1 (typically, but For an average case of commercial teleph- 16K0F3E under conditions a higher value ony, M=3,000, Bandwidth: 16,000 Hz=16 may be necessary kHz
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=1.1 (typi- N=1100 elements/sec; D=400 Hz, Bandwidth: 1K98F1C quency modulation of cally) 1980 Hz=1.98 kHZ the carrier; black and white.
Analogue facsimile ...... Bn=2M+2DK, M=N÷2, K=1.1 (typi- N=1100 elements/sec; D=400 Hz, Bandwidth: 1K98F3C cally) 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- rier. Computation of 3 Bn : D=(200×10 3×3.76×1.19), Hz=0.895×106, P=0.331×106 Hz; Band- width: 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 occupy- tiple. ing 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. Com- 0 3 putation 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 occupy- plex. ing baseband between 60 and 2540 kHz; continuity pilot at 8500 kHz produces 140 kHz rms deviation of main carrier. Com- putation 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 Primary Radar Range resolution: 150 m, 3M00P0N emission. ratio of pulse rise time. Its value K=1.5 (triangular pulse where tù tr, only usually falls between 1 and 10 components down to 27 dB from the and in many cases it does not strongest are considered) Then t=2× range need to exceed 6 resolution÷velocity of light=2×150÷3×108=1×10¥6 seconds, Band- width: 3×106 Hz=3 MHz
6. Composite Emissions
Radio-relay system ...... Bn=2K÷t, K=1.6 Pulse position modulated by 36 voice chan- 8M00M7E nel baseband; pulse width at half ampli- tude=0.4 us, Bandwidth: 8×106 Hz=8 MHz (Bandwidth independent of the number of voice channels)
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[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]
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 amended, 1066, 1068, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, ment when such call signs are required 303. by the rules pertaining to particular 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. 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.
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Class of station Composition of call sign Call sign blocks
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 letterÐoutput channel numberÐ2 K02AA through K83ZZ. letters. 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. 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 television broadcasting 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 50239, Dec. 5, 1989]
EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER citations affecting § 2.302, see the List of CFR Sec- tions Affected in the Finding Aids section of this volume.
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§ 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 distinguish- used in lieu of call signs by the speci- ing form of identification readily rec- fied classes of stations. Such recog- ognized 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). 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- through 9), however, the first digit thorized by the Commission and will be must be other than 0, as follows: formed by groups of numbers (0
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(1) Coast station identification num- § 2.403 Retransmission of distress mes- ber: 4 digits. sage. (2) Ship station selective call num- Any station which becomes aware ber: 5 digits. that a mobile station is in distress may (3) Predetermined group of ship sta- transmit the distress message in the tions: 5 digits. following cases: (c) Ship stations operating under a (a) When the station in distress is not temporary operating authority shall itself in a position to transmit the identify by a call sign consisting of the message. letter ‘‘K’’ followed by the vessel’s Fed- (b) In the case of mobile stations, eral or State registration number, or a when the master or the person in call sign consisting of the letters charge of the ship, aircraft, or other ‘‘KUS’’ followed by the vessel’s docu- vehicles carrying the station which in- mentation number. However, if the ves- tervenes believes that further help is sel has no registration number or docu- necessary. mentation number, the call sign shall (c) In the case of other stations, when consist of the name of the vessel and directed to do so by the station in con- the name of the licensee as they appear trol of distress traffic or when it has on the station application form. reason to believe that a distress call which it has intercepted has not been [28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 40 received by any station in a position to FR 57675, Dec. 11, 1975; 41 FR 44042, Oct. 6, render aid. 1976; 42 FR 31008, June 17, 1977; 44 FR 62284, Oct. 30, 1979] § 2.404 Resumption of operation after distress. Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and No station having been notified to Emergency Communications cease operation shall resume operation on frequency or frequencies which may § 2.401 Distress messages. cause interference until notified by the Each station licensee shall give abso- station issuing the original notice that lute priority to radiocommunications the station involved will not interfere or signals relating to ships or aircraft with distress traffic as it is then being in distress; shall cease all sending on routed or until the receipt of a general notice that the need for handling dis- frequencies which will interfere with tress traffic no longer exists. hearing a radiocommunication or sig- nal of distress and except when en- § 2.405 Operation during emergency. gaged in answering or aiding the ship or aircraft in distress, shall refrain The licensee of any station (except amateur, standard broadcast, FM from sending any broadcast, noncommercial educational radiocommunications or signals until FM broadcast, or television broadcast) there is assurance that no interference may, during a period of emergency in will be caused with the which normal communication facilities radiocommunications or signals relat- are disrupted as a result of hurricane, ing thereto; and shall assist the ship or flood, earthquake, or similar disaster, aircraft in distress, so far as possible, utilize such station for emergency by complying with its instructions. communication service in commu- nicating in a manner other than that § 2.402 Control of distress traffic. specified in the instrument of author- The control of distress traffic is the ization: Provided: responsibility of the mobile station in (a) That as soon as possible after the distress or of the mobile station which, beginning of such emergency use, no- by the application of the provisions of tice be sent to the Commission at § 2.403, has sent the distress call. These Washington, D.C., and to the Engineer stations may, however, delegate the in Charge of the district in which the control of the distress traffic to an- station is located, stating the nature of other station. the emergency and the use to which the station is being put, and
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(b) That the emergency use of the § 2.407 National defense; emergency station shall be discontinued as soon as authorization. substantially normal communication The Federal Communications Com- facilities are again available, and mission may authorize the licensee of (c) That the Commission at Washing- any radio station during a period of na- ton, D.C., and the Engineer in Charge tional emergency to operate its facili- shall be notified immediately when ties upon such frequencies, with such such special use of the station is termi- power and points of communication, nated: Provided further, and in such a manner beyond that spec- (d) That in no event shall any station ified in the station license as may be engage in emergency transmission on requested by the Army, Navy, or Air frequencies other than, or with power Force. in excess of, that specified in the in- strument of authorization or as other- Subparts F–G [Reserved] wise expressly provided by the Com- mission, or by law: And provided fur- Subpart H—Prohibition Against ther, Eavesdropping (e) That any such emergency commu- nication undertaken under this section § 2.701 Prohibition against use of a shall terminate upon order of the Com- radio device for eavesdropping. mission. (a) No person shall use, either di- NOTE: Part 73 of this chapter contains pro- rectly or indirectly, a device required visions governing emergency operation of to be licensed by section 301 of the standard, FM, noncommercial educational Communications Act of 1934, as amend- FM, and television broadcast stations. Part ed, for the purpose of overhearing or 97 of this chapter contains such provisions recording the private conversations of for amateur stations. others unless such use is authorized by [28 FR 13785, Dec. 18, 1963] all of the parties engaging in the con- versation. § 2.406 National defense; free service. (b) Paragraph (a) of this section shall not apply to operations of any law en- Any common carrier subject to the forcement officers conducted under Communications Act may render to lawful authority. any agency of the United States Gov- ernment free service in connection [31 FR 3400, Mar. 4, 1966] with the preparation for the national defense. Every such carrier rendering Subpart I—Marketing of Radio- any such free service shall make and frequency Devices file, in duplicate, with the Commission,
on or before the 31st day of July and on SOURCE: 35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, unless or before the 31st day of January in otherwise noted. each year, reports covering the periods of 6 months ending on the 30th day of § 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. June and the 31st day of December, re- As used in this part, a radiofrequency spectively, next prior to said dates. device is any device which in its oper- These reports shall show the names of ation is capable of emitting radio- the agencies to which free service was frequency energy by radiation, conduc- rendered pursuant to this rule, the gen- tion, or other means. Radiofrequency eral character of the communications devices include, but are not limited to: handled for each agency, and the (a) The various types of radio com- charges in dollars which would have ac- munication transmitting devices de- crued to the carrier for such service scribed throughout this chapter. rendered to each agency if charges for (b) The incidental, unintentional and all such communications had been col- intentional radiators defined in part 15 lected at the published tariff rates. of this chapter.
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(c) The industrial, scientific, and ization requirements, prior to a deter- medical equipment described in part 18 mination of compliance with the appli- of this chapter. cable technical requirements provided (d) Any part or component thereof that the advertising contains, and the which in use emits radiofrequency en- display is accompanied by, a conspicu- ergy by radiation, conduction, or other ous notice worded as follows: means. This device has not been authorized as re- [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 54 quired by the rules of the Federal Commu- FR 17711, Apr. 25, 1989] nications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or § 2.803 Marketing of radio frequency sold or leased, until authorization is ob- devices prior to equipment author- tained. ization. (a) Except as provided elsewhere in (1) If the product being displayed is a this section, no person shall sell or prototype of a product that has been lease, or offer for sale or lease (includ- properly authorized and the prototype, ing advertising for sale or lease), or im- itself, is not authorized due to dif- port, ship, or distribute for the purpose ferences between the prototype and the of selling or leasing or offering for sale authorized product, the following dis- or lease, any radio frequency device un- claimer notice may be used in lieu of less: the notice stated in paragraph (c) in- (1) In the case of a device subject to troductory text of this section: type acceptance, certification, or noti- fication, such device has been author- Prototype. Not for sale. ized by the Commission in accordance (2) Except as provided elsewhere in with the rules in this chapter and is this chapter, devices displayed under properly identified and labelled as re- the provisions of paragraphs (c) intro- quired by § 2.925 and other relevant sec- ductory text, and (c)(1) of this section tions in this chapter; or may not be activated or operated. (2) In the case of a device that is not (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of required to have a grant of equipment paragraph (a) of this section, the offer authorization issued by the Commis- for sale solely to business, commercial, sion, but which must comply with the industrial, scientific or medical users specified technical standards prior to (but not an offer for sale to other par- use, such device also complies with all ties or to end users located in a resi- applicable administrative (including dential environment) of a radio fre- verification of the equipment or au- quency device that is in the concep- thorization under a Declaration of Con- tual, developmental, design or pre-pro- formity, where required), technical, la- duction stage is permitted prior to belling and identification requirements equipment authorization or, for devices specified in this chapter. not subject to the equipment author- (b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of ization requirements, prior to a deter- this section do not prohibit conditional sales contracts between manufacturers mination of compliance with the appli- and wholesalers or retailers where de- cable technical requirements provided livery is contingent upon compliance that the prospective buyer is advised in with the applicable equipment author- writing at the time of the offer for sale ization and technical requirements, nor that the equipment is subject to the do they prohibit agreements between FCC rules and that the equipment will such parties to produce new products, comply with the appropriate rules be- manufactured in accordance with des- fore delivery to the buyer or to centers ignated specifications. of distribution. If a product is mar- (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of keted in compliance with the provi- paragraphs (a), (b), (d) and (f) of this sions of this paragraph, the product section, a radio frequency device may does not need to be labelled with the be advertised or displayed, e.g., at a statement in paragraph (c) of this sec- trade show or exhibition, prior to tion. equipment authorization or, for devices (e)(1) Notwithstanding the provisions not subject to the equipment author- of paragraph (a) of this section, prior
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to equipment authorization or deter- eliminate any requirements for station mination of compliance with the appli- licenses for products that normally re- cable technical requirements any radio quire a license to operate, as specified frequency device may be operated, but elsewhere in this chapter. Manufactur- not marketed, for the following pur- ers should note that station licenses poses and under the following condi- are not required for some products, tions: e.g., products operating under part 15 (i) Compliance testing; of this chapter and certain products op- (ii) Demonstrations at a trade show erating under part 95 of this chapter. provided the notice contained in para- (4) Marketing, as used in this section, graph (c) of this section is displayed in includes sale or lease, or offering for a conspicuous location on, or imme- sale or lease, including advertising for diately adjacent to, the device; sale or lease, or importation, shipment, (iii) Demonstrations at an exhibition or distribution for the purpose of sell- conducted at a business, commercial, ing or leasing or offering for sale or industrial, scientific, or medical loca- lease. tion, but excluding locations in a resi- (5) Products operating under the pro- dential environment, provided the no- visions of this paragraph (e) shall not tice contained in paragraphs (c) or (d) be recognized to have any vested or of this section, as appropriate, is dis- recognizable right to continued use of played in a conspicuous location on, or any frequency. Operation is subject to immediately adjacent to, the device; the conditions that no harmful inter- (iv) Evaluation of product perform- ference is caused and that any inter- ance and determination of customer ference received must be accepted. Op- acceptability, provided such operation eration shall be required to cease upon takes place at the manufacturer’s fa- notification by a Commission rep- cilities during developmental, design, resentative that the device is causing or pre-production states; or harmful interference and shall not re- (v) Evaluation of product perform- sume until the condition causing the ance and determination of customer harmful interference is corrected. acceptability where customer accept- ability of a radio frequency device can- (f) For radio frequency devices sub- not be determined at the manufactur- ject to verification and sold solely to er’s facilities because of size or unique business, commercial, industrial, sci- capability of the device, provided the entific, and medical users (excluding device is operated at a business, com- products sold to other parties or for op- mercial, industrial, scientific, or medi- eration in a residential environment), cal user’s site, but not at a residential parties responsible for verification of site, during the development, design or the devices shall have the option of en- pre-production stages. A product oper- suring compliance with the applicable ated under this provision shall be technical specifications of this chapter labelled, in a conspicuous location, at each end user’s location after instal- with the notice in paragraph (c) of this lation, provided that the purchase or section. lease agreement includes a proviso that (2) For the purpose of paragraphs such a determination of compliance be (e)(1)(iv) and (e)(1)(v) of this section, made and is the responsibility of the the term manufacturer’s facilities in- party responsible for verification of the cludes the facilities of the party re- equipment. If the purchase or lease sponsible for compliance with the regu- agreement contains this proviso and lations and the manufacturer’s prem- the responsible party has the product ises, as well as the facilities of other measured to ensure compliance at the entities working under the authoriza- end user’s location, the product does tion of the responsible party in connec- not need to be labelled with the state- tion with the development and manu- ment in paragraph (c) of this section. facture, but not marketing, of the (g) The provisions in paragraphs (b) equipment. through (f) of this section apply only to (3) The provisions of paragraphs devices that are designed to comply (e)(1)(i), (e)(1)(ii), (e)(1)(iii), (e)(1)(iv), with, and to the best of the responsible and (e)(1)(v) of this section do not party’s knowledge will, upon testing,
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comply with all applicable require- § 2.813 Transmitters operated in the ments in this chapter. The provisions Instructional Television Fixed Serv- in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this ice. section do not apply to radio frequency Section 2.803 (a) through (d) shall not devices that could not be authorized or be applicable to a transmitter operated legally operated under the current in the Instructional Television Fixed rules. Such devices shall not be oper- Service regulated under part 74 of this ated, advertised, displayed, offered for chapter, provided the conditions in sale or lease, sold or leased, or other- § 74.952 of this chapter for the accept- wise marketed absent a license issued ability of such transmitter for licens- under part 5 of this chapter or a special ing are met. temporary authorization issued by the [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] Commission. (h) The provisions in subpart K of § 2.815 External radio frequency this part continue to apply to imported power amplifiers. radio frequency devices. (a) As used in this part, an external [62 FR 10468, Mar. 7, 1997] radio frequency power amplifier is any device which, (1) when used in conjunc- § 2.807 Statutory exceptions. tion with a radio transmitter as a sig- nal source is capable of amplification As provided by Section 302(c) of the of that signal, and (2) is not an integral Communications Act of 1934, as amend- part of a radio transmitter as manufac- ed, § 2.803 shall not be applicable to: tured. (a) Carriers transporting radio- (b) After April 27, 1978, no person frequency devices without trading in shall manufacture, sell or lease, offer them. for sale or lease (including advertising (b) Radiofrequency devices manufac- for sale or lease), or import, ship, or tured solely for export. distribute for the purpose of selling or (c) The manufacture, assembly, or in- leasing or offering for sale or lease, any stallation of radiofrequency devices for external radio frequency power ampli- its own use by a public utility engaged fier or amplifier kit capable of oper- in providing electric service: Provided, ation on any frequency or frequencies however, That no such device shall be between 24 and 35 MHz.
operated if it causes harmful inter- NOTE: For purposes of this part, the ampli- ference to radio communications. fier will be deemed incapable of operation be- (d) Radiofrequency devices for use by tween 24 and 35 MHz if: the Government of the United States (1) The amplifier has no more than 6 deci- or any agency thereof: Provided, how- bels of gain between 24 and 26 MHz and be- ever, That this exception shall not be tween 28 and 35 MHz. (This gain is deter- mined by the ratio of the input RF driving applicable to any device after it has signal (mean power measurement) to the been disposed of by such Government mean RF output power of the amplifier.); or agency. and (2) The amplifier exhibits no amplification [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 62 (0 decibels of gain) between 26 and 28 MHz. FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] (c) No person shall manufacture, sell § 2.811 Transmitters operated under or lease, offer for sale or lease (includ- part 73 of this chapter. ing advertising for sale or lease) or im- Section 2.803(a) through (d) shall not port, ship or distribute for the purpose be applicable to a transmitter operated of selling or leasing or offering for sale in any of the Radio Broadcast Services or lease, any external radio frequency regulated under part 73 of this chapter, power amplifier or amplifier kit capa- provided the conditions set out in part ble of operation on any frequency or 73 of this chapter for the acceptability frequencies below 144 MHz unless the of such transmitter for use under li- amplifier has received a grant of type acceptance in accordance with subpart censing are met. J of this part and subpart C of part 97 [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] or other relevant parts of this chapter.
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No more than 10 external radio fre- GENERAL PROVISIONS quency power amplifiers or amplifier kits may be constructed for evaluation § 2.901 Basis and purpose. purposes in preparation for the submis- (a) In order to carry out its respon- sion of an application for a grant of sibilities under the Communications type acceptance. Act and the various treaties and inter- national regulations, and in order to NOTE: For the purposes of this part, an am- promote efficient use of the radio spec- plifier will be deemed incapable of operation trum, the Commission has developed below 144 MHz if the amplifier is not capable technical standards for radio frequency of being easily modified to increase its am- equipment and parts or components plification characteristics below 120 MHz, and either: thereof. The technical standards appli- (1) The mean output power of the amplifier cable to individual types of equipment decreases, as frequency decreases from 144 are found in that part of the rules gov- MHz, to a point where 0 decibels or less gain erning the service wherein the equip- is exhibited at 120 MHz and below 120 MHz; or ment is to be operated. In addition to (2) The amplifier is not capable of even the technical standards provided, the short periods of operation below 120 MHz rules governing the service may re- without sustaining permanent damage to its quire that such equipment be verified amplification circuitry. by the manufacturer or importer, be authorized under a Declaration of Con- (d) The proscription in paragraph (b) formity, or receive an equipment au- of this section shall not apply to the thorization from the Commission by marketing, as defined in paragraph (b) one of the following procedures: type of this section, by a licensed amateur acceptance, certification, registration radio operator to another licensed or notification. amateur radio operator of an external (b) The following sections describe radio frequency power amplifier fab- the verification procedure, the proce- ricated in not more than one unit of dure for a Declaration of Conformity, the same model in a calendar year by and the procedures to be followed in that operator provided the amplifier is obtaining type acceptance, certifi- for the amateur operator’s personal use cation or notification from the Com- at his licensed amateur radio station mission and the conditions attendant and the requirements of §§ 97.315 and to such a grant. 97.317 of this chapter are met. [61 FR 31045, June 19, 1996, as amended at 62 (e) The proscription in paragraph (c) FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] of this section shall not apply in the marketing, as defined in paragraph (c) § 2.902 Verification. of this section, by a licensed amateur (a) Verification is a procedure where radio operator to another licensed the manufacturer makes measure- amateur radio operator of an external ments or takes the necessary steps to radio frequency power amplifier if the insure that the equipment complies amplifier is for the amateur operator’s with the appropriate technical stand- personal use at his licensed amateur ards. Submittal of a sample unit or radio station and the requirements of representative data to the Commission §§ 97.315 and 97.317 of this chapter are demonstrating compliance is not re- met. quired unless specifically requested by the Commission pursuant to § 2.957, of [40 FR 1246, Jan. 7, 1975; 40 FR 6474, Feb. 12, this part. 1975, as amended at 43 FR 12687, Mar. 27, 1978; (b) Verification attaches to all items 43 FR 33725, Aug. 1, 1978; 46 FR 18981, Mar. 27, subsequently marketed by the manu- 1981; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] facturer or importer which are iden- tical as defined in § 2.908 to the sample Subpart J—Equipment tested and found acceptable by the Authorization Procedures manufacturer. (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, SOURCE: 39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, unless 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) otherwise noted. [46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981]
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§ 2.904 Notification. to ensure that the equipment complies (a) Notification is an equipment au- with the appropriate technical stand- thorization issued by the Commission ards. Submittal of a sample unit or whereby the applicant makes measure- representative data to the Commission ments to determine that the equipment demonstrating compliance is not re- complies with the appropriate tech- quired unless specifically requested nical standards and reports that such pursuant to § 2.1076. measurements have been made and (b) The Declaration of Conformity at- demonstrate the necessary compliance. taches to all items subsequently mar- Submittal of a sample unit or rep- keted by the responsible party which resentative data to the Commission are identical, as defined in § 2.908, to demonstrating compliance is not re- the sample tested and found acceptable quired unless specifically requested by by the responsible party. the Commission pursuant to § 2.936, [61 FR 31045, June 19, 1996] § 2.943 or § 2.945. (b) Notification attaches to all items § 2.907 Certification. subsequently marketed by the grantee (a) Certification is an equipment au- which are identical, as defined in thorization issued by the Commission § 2.908, to the sample(s) tested and for equipment designed to be operated found acceptable by the grantee. without individual license under Parts (c) Permissive changes or other vari- 15 and 18 of its rules, based on represen- ations authorized by the Commission tations and test data submitted by the to equipment under the notification applicant. procedure shall be made in accordance (b) Certification attaches to all units with the restrictions contained in subsequently marketed by the grantee § 2.977. which are identical (see § 2.908) to the (d) For equipment which requires a sample tested except for permissive grant of notification, authorization changes or other variations authorized under type acceptance, type approval, by the Commission pursuant to § 2.1043. or certification shall be deemed to con- stitute authorization of the equipment [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 under notification. FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974] [48 FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983, as amended at 49 § 2.908 Identical defined. FR 3996, Feb. 1, 1984] As used in this subpart, the term § 2.905 Type acceptance. identical means identical within the variation that can be expected to arise (a) Type acceptance is an equipment as a result of quantity production tech- authorization issued by the Commis- niques. sion for equipment to be used pursuant to a station authorization. Type ac- (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, ceptance is based on representations 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) and test data submitted by the appli- [46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981] cant. (b) Type acceptance attaches to all § 2.909 Responsible party. units subsequently marketed by the The following parties are responsible grantee which are identical (See § 2.908) for the compliance of radio frequency to the sample tested except for permis- equipment with the applicable stand- sive changes or other variations au- ards: thorized by the Commission pursuant (a) In the case of equipment which re- to § 2.1001. quires the issuance by the Commission [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974; 39 FR 8617, Mar. 6, of a grant of equipment authorization, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974] the party to whom that grant of au- thorization is issued (the grantee) If § 2.906 Declaration of Conformity. the radio frequency equipment is modi- (a) A Declaration of Conformity is a fied by any party other than the grant- procedure where the responsible party, ee and that party is not working under as defined in § 2.909, makes measure- the authorization of the grantee pursu- ments or takes other necessary steps ant to § 2.929(b), the party performing
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the modification is responsible for the party performing the modifica- compliance of the product with the ap- tions].’’ plicable administrative and technical [54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 61 provisions in this chapter. FR 31045, June 19, 1996; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, (b) In the case of equipment subject 1997; 62 FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997] to authorization under the verification procedure, the manufacturer or, in the APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR case of imported equipment, the im- EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATIONS porter. If subsequent to manufacture and importation, the radio frequency § 2.911 Written application required. equipment is modified by any party not (a) An application for equipment au- working under the authority of the re- thorization shall be filed on a form pre- sponsible party, the party performing scribed by the Commission. the modification becomes the new re- (b) Each application shall be accom- sponsible party. panied by all information required by (c) In the case of equipment subject this subpart and by those parts of the to authorization under the Declaration rules governing operation of the equip- of Conformity procedure: ment, and by requisite test data, dia- (1) The manufacturer or, if the equip- grams, etc., as specified in this subpart ment is assembled from individual and in those sections of rules component parts and the resulting sys- whereunder the equipment is to be op- tem is subject to authorization under a erated. Declaration of Conformity, the assem- (c) Each application including bler. amendments thereto, and related state- (2) If the equipment, by itself, is sub- ments of fact required by the Commis- ject to a Declaration of Conformity and sion, shall be personally signed by the that equipment is imported, the im- applicant if the applicant is an individ- porter. ual; by one of the partners if the appli- (3) Retailers or original equipment cant is a partnership; by an officer, if manufacturers may enter into an the applicant is a corporation; or by a agreement with the responsible party member who is an officer, if the appli- designated in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) cant is an unincorporated association: of this section to assume the respon- Provided, however, That the application sibilities to ensure compliance of may be signed by the applicant’s au- equipment and become the new respon- thorized representative who shall indi- sible party. cate his title, such as plant manager, (4) If the radio frequency equipment project engineer, etc. is modified by any party not working (d) Technical test data shall be under the authority of the responsible signed by the person who performed or party, the party performing the modi- supervised the tests. The person sign- fications, if located within the U.S., or ing the test data shall attest to the ac- the importer, if the equipment is im- curacy of such data. The Commission ported subsequent to the modifica- may require such person to submit a tions, becomes the new responsible statement showing that he is qualified party. to make or supervise the required (d) If, because of modifications per- measurements. formed subsequent to authorization, a (e) The signatures of the applicant new party becomes responsible for en- and the person certifying the test data suring that a product complies with shall be made personally by those per- the technical standards and the new sons on the original application; copies party does not obtain a new equipment of such documents may be conformed. authorization, the equipment shall be Signatures and certifications need not labelled, following the specifications in be made under oath. § 2.925(d), with the following: ‘‘This product has been modified by [insert name, address and telephone number of
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(f) Each application shall be accom- and any special condition(s) attaching panied by the processing fee prescribed to the grant. in subpart G of part 1 of this chapter. (c) Neither type acceptance, certifi- cation or notification shall attach to [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974; 52 FR 5294, Feb. 20, any equipment, nor shall any equip- 1987. Redesignated at 54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, ment authorization be deemed effec- 1989] tive, until the application has been granted. § 2.913 Submittal of equipment author- ization application or information [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 to the Commission. FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] (a) Unless otherwise directed, appli- cations with fees attached for the § 2.917 Dismissal of application. equipment authorization, pursuant to (a) An application which is not in ac- § 1.1103 of this chapter, must be submit- cordance with the provisions of this ted following the procedures described subpart may be dismissed. in § 0.401(b) of this chapter. The address (b) Any application, upon written re- for applications submitted by mail is: quest signed by the applicant or his at- Federal Communications Commission, torney, may be dismissed prior to a de- Equipment Approval Services, P. O. termination granting or denying the Box 358315, Pittsburgh, PA 15251–5315. If authorization requested. the applicant chooses to make use of (c) If an applicant is requested by the an air courier/package delivery service, Commission to file additional docu- the following address must appear on ments or information and fails to sub- the outside of the package/envelope: mit the requested material within 60 Federal Communications Commission, days, the application may be dismissed. c/o Mellon Bank, Three Mellon Bank Center, 525 William Penn Way, 27th [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 62 floor, Room 153–2713, Pittsburgh, Penn- FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] sylvania 15259–0001, Attention: Whole- § 2.919 Denial of application. sale Lockbox Supervisor. (b) Any information or equipment If the Commission is unable to make samples requested by the Commission the findings specified in § 2.915(a), it pursuant to the provisions of subpart J will deny the application. Notification of this part shall, unless otherwise di- to the applicant will include a state- rected, be submitted to the FCC, ment of the reasons for the denial. Equipment Authorization Division, § 2.921 Hearing on application. 7434 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, Maryland 21046. Whenever it is determined that an application for equipment authoriza- [61 FR 31045, June 19, 1996, as amended at 62 tion presents substantial factual ques- FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] tions relating to the qualifications of the applicant or the equipment (or the § 2.915 Grant of application. effects of the use thereof), the Commis- (a) The Commission will grant an ap- sion may designate the application for plication for type acceptance, certifi- hearing. A hearing on an application cation or notification if it finds from for an equipment authorization shall an examination of the application and be conducted in the same manner as a supporting data, or other matter which hearing on a radio station application it may officially notice, that: as set out in subpart B of part 1 of this (1) The equipment is capable of com- chapter. plying with pertinent technical stand- ards of the rule part(s) under which it § 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; is to be operated; and, application for review. (2) A grant of the application would Persons aggrieved by virtue of an serve the public interest, convenience equipment authorization action may and necessity. file with the Commission a petition for (b) Grants will be made in writing reconsideration or an application for showing the effective date of the grant review. Rules governing the filing of
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petitions for reconsideration and appli- may be assigned a single FCC Identi- cations for review are set forth in fier. However, a single FCC Identifier is §§ 1.106 and 1.115, respectively, of this required to be assigned to any device chapter. consisting of two or more sections as- sembled in a common enclosure, on a § 2.924 Marketing of electrically iden- common chassis or circuit board, and tical equipment having multiple with common frequency controlling trade names and models or type numbers under the same FCC Iden- circuits. Devices to which a single FCC tifier. Identifier has been assigned shall be identified pursuant to paragraph (a) of The grantee of an equipment author- ization may market devices having dif- this section. ferent model/type numbers or trade (1) Separate FCC Identifiers may be names without additional authoriza- assigned to a device consisting of two tion from the Commission, provided or more sections assembled in a com- that such devices are electrically iden- mon enclosure, but constructed on sep- tical and the equipment bears an FCC arate sub-units or circuit boards with Identifier validated by a grant of independent frequency controlling cir- equipment authorization. A device will cuits. The FCC Identifier assigned to be considered to be electrically iden- any transmitter section shall be pre- tical if no changes are made to the de- ceded by the term TX FCC ID, the FCC vice authorized by the Commission, or Identifier assigned to any receiver sec- if the changes made to the device tion shall be preceded by the term RX would be treated as class I permissive FCC ID and the identifier assigned to changes within the scope of any remaining section(s) shall be pre- §§ 2.1001(b)(1) and 2.1043(b)(1). Changes ceded by the term FCC ID. to the model number or trade name by (2) Where telephone equipment sub- anyone other than the grantee, or ject to part 68 of this chapter, and a ra- under the authorization of the grantee, diofrequency device subject to equip- shall be performed following the proce- ment authorization requirements are dures in § 2.933. assembled in a common enclosure, the nameplate/label shall display the FCC [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] Registration Number in the format § 2.925 Identification of equipment. specified in part 68 and the FCC Identi- fier in the format specified in para- (a) Each equipment covered in an ap- graph (a) of this section. plication for equipment authorization shall bear a nameplate or label listing (3) Applications filed on or after May the following: 1, 1981, and applications filed earlier re- (1) FCC Identifier consisting of the questing equipment authorization two elements in the exact order speci- using the single system of identifica- fied in § 2.926. The FCC Identifier shall tion pursuant to section (a)(1) will re- be preceded by the term FCC ID in cap- ceive a review of the identification por- ital letters on a single line, and shall tion by the Commission’s Laboratory be of a type size large enough to be leg- with respect to nameplate/label design ible without the aid of magnification. within 30 days after receipt at the Lab- Example: FCC ID XXX123. XXX—Grantee oratory. Failure by the Laboratory to Code 123—Equipment Product Code reject a nameplate design proposed in (2) Any other statements or labeling any particular application within this requirements imposed by the rules gov- time period will constitute de-facto ac- erning the operation of the specific ceptance of the nameplate/label design class of equipment, except that such for that particular equipment. Such de statement(s) of compliance may appear facto acceptance will be limited to the on a separate label at the option of the equipment covered by the particular applicant/grantee. application and will not be considered (3) Equipment subject only to reg- to establish a precedent for other appli- istration will be identified pursuant to cations. This review deadline applies part 68 of this chapter. only to the proposed nameplate/label (b) Any device subject to more than design, not to the remainder of the ap- one equipment authorization procedure plication.
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(4) For a transceiver, the receiver size for the FCC Identifier is not re- portion of which is subject to verifica- quired to be larger than eight-point. tion pursuant to § 15.101 of this chapter, the FCC Identifier required for the [44 FR 17177, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 44 FR 55574, Sept. 27, 1979; 46 FR 21013, Apr. 8, transmitter portion shall be preceded 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, 1987; 54 FR 1698, by the term FCC ID. Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] (c) [Reserved] (d) In order to validate the grant of § 2.926 FCC identifier. equipment authorization, the name- (a) A grant of equipment authoriza- plate or label shall be permanently af- tion issued by the Commission will list fixed to the equipment and shall be the validated FCC Identifier consisting readily visible to the purchaser at the of the grantee code assigned by the time of purchase. FCC pursuant to paragraph (b) of this (1) As used here, permanently affixed section, and the equipment product means that the required nameplate code assigned by the grantee pursuant data is etched, engraved, stamped, in- to paragraph (c) of this section. See delibly printed, or otherwise perma- § 2.925. nently marked on a permanently at- (b) The grantee code assigned pursu- tached part of the equipment enclo- ant to paragraph (c) of this section is sure. Alternatively, the required infor- assigned permanently to applicants/ mation may be permanently marked on grantees and is valid only for the party a nameplate of metal, plastic, or other specified as the applicant/grantee in material fastened to the equipment en- the code assignment(s). closure by welding, riveting, etc., or (c) A grantee code will have three with a permanent adhesive. Such a characters consisting of Arabic numer- nameplate must be able to last the ex- als, capital letters, or combination pected lifetime of the equipment in the thereof. A prospective grantee or his environment in which the equipment authorized representative may submit will be operated and must not be read- a written request to the Commission ily detachable. for assignment of a grantee code at any (2) As used here, readily visible means time. However, it is preferred that that the nameplate or nameplate data grantee codes be requested prior to fil- must be visible from the outside of the ing applications for equipment author- equipment enclosure. It is preferable ization. If a grantee code is not re- that it be visible at all times during quested in advance, one will be as- normal installation or use, but this is signed at the time an application is re- not a prerequisite for grant of equip- ceived by the FCC Laboratory and the ment authorization. applicant will be notified to make any (e) Where it is shown that a perma- necessary label revisions in order to nently affixed nameplate is not desir- comply fully with application proce- able or is not feasible, an alternative dural rules. method of positively identifying the (1) After assignment of a grantee equipment may be used if approved by code each grantee will continue to use the Commission. The proposed alter- the same grantee code for subsequent native method of identification and the equipment authorization applications. justification for its use must be in- In the event the grantee name is cluded with the application for equip- changed or ownership is transferred, ment authorization. the circumstances shall be reported to NOTE: As an example, a device intended to the Commission so that a new grantee be implanted within the body of a test ani- code can be assigned, if appropriate. mal or person would probably require an al- See §§ 2.934 and 2.935 for additional in- ternate method of identification. formation. (f) The term FCC ID and the coded (2) [Reserved] identification assigned by the Commis- (d) The equipment product code as- sion shall be in a size of type large signed by the grantee shall consist of a enough to be readily legible, consistent series of Arabic numerals, capital let- with the dimensions of the equipment ters or a combination thereof, and may and its nameplate. However, the type include the dash or hyphen (-). The
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total of Arabic numerals, capital let- the Commission’s rules, especially with ters and dashes or hyphens shall not respect to compliance with 18 U.S.C. exceed 14 and shall be one which has 2512. not been previously used in conjunc- (c) No person shall, in any advertis- tion with: ing matter, brochure, etc., use or make (1) The same grantee code, or reference to an equipment authoriza- (2) An application denied pursuant to tion in a deceptive or misleading man- § 2.919 of this chapter. ner or convey the impression that such (e) No FCC Identifier may be used on equipment authorization reflects more equipment to be marketed unless that than a Commission determination that specific identifier has been validated the device or product has been shown by a grant of equipment authorization to be capable of compliance with the issued by the Commission. This shall applicable technical standards of the not prohibit placement of an FCC iden- Commission’s rules. tifier on a transceiver which includes a [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 44 verified receiver subject to § 15.101, pro- FR 29066, May 18, 1979; 62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, vided that the transmitter portion of 1997] such transceiver is covered by a valid grant of type acceptance or certifi- § 2.929 Nonassignability of an equip- cation. The FCC Identifier is uniquely ment authorization. assigned to the grantee and may not be (a) An equipment authorization is- placed on the equipment without au- sued by the Commission may not be as- thorization by the grantee. See § 2.803 signed, exchanged or in any other way for conditions applicable to the display transferred to a second party. at trade shows of equipment which has (b) The grantee of an equipment au- not been granted equipment authoriza- thorization may license or otherwise tion where such grant is required prior authorize a second party to manufac- to marketing. Labelling of such equip- ture or market the equipment covered ment may include model or type num- by the grant of the equipment author- bers, but shall not include a purported ization provided: FCC Identifier. (1) The equipment manufactured by such second party bears the identical [44 FR 17179, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 46 FCC Identifier as set out in the grant FR 21014, Apr. 8, 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, 1987; 54 FR 1698, Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10471, of the equipment authorization. Mar. 7, 1997] 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- EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION quire the filing of a new application for an equipment authorization as specified in § 2.927 Limitations on grants. § 2.933. (a) A grant of equipment authoriza- (2) The grantee of the equipment au- tion is valid only when the FCC Identi- thorization shall continue to be respon- fier is permanently affixed on the de- sible to the Commission for the equip- vice and remains effective until re- ment produced pursuant to such an voked or withdrawn, rescinded, surren- agreement. dered, or a termination date is other- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 54 wise established by the Commission. FR 1699, Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, (b) A grant of an equipment author- 1997] ization signifies that the Commission has determined that the equipment has § 2.931 Responsibility of the grantee. been shown to be capable of compliance In accepting a grant of an equipment with the applicable technical standards authorization, the grantee warrants if no unauthorized change is made in that each unit of equipment marketed the equipment and if the equipment is under such grant and bearing the iden- properly maintained and operated. The tification specified in the grant will issuance of a grant of equipment au- conform to the unit that was measured thorization shall not be construed as a and that the data (design and rated finding by the Commission with re- operational characteristics) deter- spect to matters not encompassed by mined by the grantee for notification
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or filed with the application for type or measurement or test data customar- acceptance or certification continues ily required with a new application, un- to be representative of the equipment less specifically requested by the Com- being produced under such grant with- mission. In lieu thereof, the applicant in the variation that can be expected shall attach a statement setting out: due to quantity production and testing (1) The original identification used on a statistical basis. on the equipment prior to the change [62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] in identification. (2) The date of the original grant of § 2.932 Modification of equipment. the equipment authorization. (a) A new application for an equip- (3) The original type approval num- ment authorization shall be filed when- ber assigned by the Commission, if one ever there is a change in the design, was assigned. circuitry or construction of an equip- (4) How the equipment bearing the ment or device for which an equipment modified identification differs from the authorization has been issued, except original equipment. as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), (d) (5) Whether the data previously filed and (e) of this section. with the Commission (or measured by (b) Permissive changes may be made the Commission in the case of type ap- in a type accepted equipment pursuant proved equipment or measured by the to § 2.1001. applicant in the case of notified equip- (c) Permissive changes may be made ment) continues to be representative of in a certificated equipment pursuant to and applicable to the equipment bear- § 2.1043. ing the changed identification. (d) For changes in type approved (6) In the case of type accepted equip- equipment the procedure in § 2.967 shall ment, the photographs required by apply. § 2.983(f). (e) Permissive changes may be made (7) In the case of certified equipment, in notified equipment pursuant to the photographs required by § 2.977. § 2.1033(b)(7) showing the exterior ap- (f) All requests for permissive pearance of the equipment, including changes submitted to the Commission the operating controls available to the must be accompanied by the anti-drug user and the identification label. Pho- abuse certification required under tographs of the construction, the com- § 1.2002 of this chapter. ponent placement on the chassis, and the chassis assembly are not required [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 to be submitted unless specifically re- FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, quested by the Commission. 1997] (c) If the change in the FCC Identifier § 2.933 Change in identification of also involves a change in design or cir- equipment. cuitry which falls outside the purview (a) A new application for equipment of a permissive change described in authorization shall be filed whenever §§ 2.977, 2.1001 or 2.1043, a complete ap- there is a change in the FCC Identifier plication shall be filed pursuant to for the equipment with or without a § 2.911. change in design, circuitry or construc- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 tion. However, a change in the model/ FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 51 FR 39535, Oct. 29, type number or trade name performed 1986; 62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] in accordance with the provisions in § 2.924 is not considered to be a change § 2.934 Change in name and/or address in identification and does not require of grantee. additional authorization from the Whenever there is a change in the Commission. name and/or address of the grantee of (b) An application filed pursuant to an equipment authorization, written paragraph (a) of this section where no notice of such change(s) shall be filed change in design, circuitry or construc- within 30 days after the grantee starts tion is involved, need not be accom- using the new name and/or address, in panied by a resubmission of equipment order for the Commission to update its
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records of grantee names, addresses § 2.938 Retention of records. and grantee codes. See § 2.913(b). (a) For each equipment subject to the [54 FR 1699, Jan. 17, 1989, as amended at 62 Commission’s equipment authorization FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] standards, the responsible party shall maintain the records listed as follows: § 2.935 Change in control of grantee. (1) A record of the original design In the case of a transfer of control of drawings and specifications and all the grantee of an equipment authoriza- changes that have been made that may tion, as in the case of sale or merger of affect compliance with the standards the grantee, notice of such transfer and the requirements of § 2.931. must be received by the Commission not later than 60 days subsequent to (2) A record of the procedures used the consummation of the agreement for production inspection and testing effecting the transfer of control. De- to ensure conformance with the stand- pending on the circumstances in each ards and the requirements of § 2.931. case, the Commission may require new (3) A record of the test results that applications for equipment authoriza- demonstrate compliance with the ap- tion for each device or equipment held propriate regulations in this chapter. by the predecessor in interest, produc- (b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of tion of which will be continued by the this section shall also apply to a manu- acquiring party. facturer of equipment produced under the provisions of § 2.929(b). The reten- § 2.936 FCC inspection. tion of the records by the manufac- Upon reasonable request, each re- turer under these circumstances shall sponsible party shall submit the fol- satisfy the grantee’s responsibility lowing to the Commission or shall under paragraph (a) of this section. make the following available for in- (c) The records listed in paragraph (a) spection: of this section shall be retained for one (a) The records required by §§ 2.938, year for equipment subject to author- 2.955, and 2.1075. ization under the type acceptance or (b) A sample unit of the equipment certification procedure, or for two covered under an authorization. years for equipment subject to author- (c) The manufacturing plant and fa- ization under any other procedure, cilities. after the manufacture of said equip- [62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] ment has been permanently discon- tinued, or until the conclusion of an in- § 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design vestigation or a proceeding if the re- change. sponsible party (or under paragraph (b) When a complaint is filed with the of this section the manufacturer) is of- Commission concerning the failure of ficially notified that an investigation equipment subject to this chapter to or any other administrative proceeding comply with pertinent requirements of involving its equipment has been insti- the Commission’s rules, and the Com- tuted. mission determines that the complaint (d) If radio frequency equipment is is justified and arises out of an equip- modified by any party other than the ment fault attributable to the respon- original responsible party, and that sible party, the Commission may re- party is not working under the author- quire the responsible party to inves- ization of the original responsible tigate such complaint and report the party, the party performing the modi- results of such investigation to the fications is not required to obtain the Commission. The report shall also indi- original design drawings specified in cate what action if any has been taken paragraph (a)(1) of this section. How- or is proposed to be taken by the re- ever, the party performing the modi- sponsible party to correct the defect, fications must maintain records show- both in terms of future production and ing the changes made to the equipment with reference to articles in the posses- along with the records required in sion of users, sellers and distributors. paragraphs (a)(3) of this section. A new [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] equipment authorization may also be
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required. See, for example, §§ 2.909, (b) Information relating to equip- 2.924, 2.933, and 2.1043. ment authorizations, such as data sub- mitted by the applicant in connection [62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] 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 § 2.943 Submission of equipment for or in materials or response submitted testing. in connection therewith or in records (a) The Commission may require an required to be kept by § 2.938. applicant for type acceptance, certifi- (2) If upon subsequent inspection or cation or notification to submit one or operation it is determined that the more sample units for measurement at equipment does not conform to the per- the Commission’s laboratory. tinent technical requirements or to the (b) In the event the applicant be- representations made in the original lieves that shipment of the sample to application. the Commission’s laboratory is imprac- (3) If it is determined that changes tical because of the size or weight of have been made in the equipment other the equipment, or the power require- than those authorized by the rules or ment, or for any other reason, the ap- otherwise expressly authorized by the plicant may submit a written expla- Commission. nation why such shipment is imprac- (4) Because of conditions coming to tical and should not be required. the attention of the Commission which [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 would warrant it in refusing to grant FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983] an original application. (b) Revocation of an equipment au- § 2.945 Sampling tests of equipment thorization shall be made in the same compliance. manner as revocation of radio station The Commission will, from time to licenses. time, request the responsible party to (c) The Commission may withdraw submit equipment subject to this chap- any equipment authorization in the ter to determine the extent to which event of changes in its technical stand- subsequent production of such equip- ards. The procedure to be followed will ment continues to comply with the be set forth in the order promulgating data filed by the applicant (or on file such new technical standards (after ap- with the responsible party for equip- propriate rulemaking proceedings) and ment subject to notification or a Dec- will provide a suitable amortization pe- laration of Conformity). Shipping costs riod for equipment in hands of users to the Commission’s laboratory and re- and in the manufacturing process. turn shall be borne by the responsible party. [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 51 FR 39535, Oct. 29, 1986] [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996]
§ 2.941 Availability of information re- § 2.946 Penalty for failure to provide lating to grants. test samples and data. (a) Grants of equipment authoriza- (a) Any responsible party, as defined tion, other than for receivers and in § 2.909, or any party who markets equipment authorized for use under equipment subject to the provisions of parts 15 or 18 of this chapter, will be this chapter, shall provide test sam- publicly announced in a timely manner ple(s) or data upon request by the Com- by the Commission. Information about mission. Failure to comply with such a the authorization of a device using a request with the time frames shown particular FCC Identifier may be ob- below may be cause for forfeiture, pur- tained by contacting the Commission’s suant to § 1.80 of this chapter, or other Office of Engineering and Technology administrative sanctions such as sus- Laboratory. pending action on any applications for
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equipment authorization submitted by graphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section, the such party while the matter is being applicant shall submit a detailed de- resolved. scription of the measurement proce- (1) When the equipment is subject to dures actually used. authorization under a Declaration of (d) A listing of the test equipment Conformity, data shall be provided used shall be submitted. within 14 days of delivery of the re- (e) If deemed necessary, the Commis- quest and test sample(s) shall be pro- sion may require additional informa- vided within 60 days of delivery of the request. tion concerning the measurement pro- (2) For all other devices, test sam- cedures employed in obtaining the data ple(s) or data shall be provided within submitted for equipment authorization 60 days of the request. purposes. (b) In the case of equipment involv- [42 FR 44987, Sept. 8, 1977, as amended at 44 ing harmful interference or safety of FR 39181, July 5, 1979; 51 FR 12616, Apr. 14, life or property, the Commission may 1986] specify that test samples subject to the provisions of this section be submitted § 2.948 Description of measurement fa- within less than 60 days, but not less cilities. than 14 days. Failure to comply within (a) Each party making measurements the specified time period will be sub- of equipment that is subject to an ject to the sanctions specified in para- equipment authorization under part 15 graph (a) of this section. (c) The Commission may consider ex- or part 18 of this chapter, regardless of tensions of time upon submission of a whether the measurements are filed showing of good cause. with the Commission or kept on file by the party responsible for compliance of [54 FR 1699, Jan. 17, 1989, as amended at 61 equipment marketed within the U.S. or FR 31046, June 19, 1996] its possessions, shall compile a descrip- § 2.947 Measurement procedure. tion of the measurement facilities em- ployed. (a) The Commission will accept data which have been measured in accord- (1) If the measured equipment is sub- ance with the following standards or ject to the verification procedure, the measurement procedures: description of the measurement facili- (1) Those set forth in bulletins or re- ties shall be retained by the party re- ports prepared by the Commission’s Of- sponsible for verification of the equip- fice of Engineering and Technology. ment. These will be issued as required, and (i) If the equipment is verified specified in the particular part of the through measurements performed by rules where applicable. an independent laboratory, it is accept- (2) Those acceptable to the Commis- able for the party responsible for ver- sion and published by national engi- ification of the equipment to rely upon neering societies such as the Electronic the description of the measurement fa- Industries Association, the Institute of cilities retained by or placed on file Electrical and Electronic Engineers, with the Commission by that labora- Inc., and the American National Stand- tory. In this situation, the party re- ards Institute. sponsible for verification of the equip- (3) Any measurement procedure ac- ment is not required to retain a dupli- ceptable to the Commission may be cate copy of the description of the used to prepare data demonstrating measurement facilities. compliance with the requirements of this chapter. (ii) If the equipment is verified based (b) Information submitted pursuant on measurements performed at the in- to paragraph (a) of this section shall stallation site of the equipment, no completely identify the specific stand- specific site calibration data is re- ard or measurement procedure used. quired. It is acceptable to retain the (c) In the case of equipment requiring description of the measurement facili- measurement procedures not specified ties at the site at which the measure- in the references set forth in para- ments were performed.
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(2) If the equipment is to be author- through 5.5 of the following procedure: ized by the Commission under the cer- American National Standards Institute tification or the notification proce- (ANSI) C63.4–1992, entitled ‘‘Methods of dure, the description of the measure- Measurement of Radio-Noise Emissions ment facilities shall be filed with the from Low-Voltage Electrical and Elec- Commission’s Laboratory in Columbia, tronic Equipment in the Range of 9 Maryland. The data describing the kHz to 40 GHz,’’ published by the Insti- measurement facilities need only be tute of Electrical and Electronics Engi- filed once but must be updated as neers, Inc. on July 17, 1992 as document changes are made to the measurement number SH15180. This incorporation by facilities or as otherwise described in reference was approved by the Director this section. At least every three years, of the Federal Register in accordance the organization responsible for filing with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. the data with the Commission shall Copies of ANSI C63.4–1992 may be ob- certify that the data on file is current. tained from: IEEE Standards Depart- (3) If the equipment is to be author- ment, 455 Hoes Lane, P.O. Box 1331, ized under a Declaration of Conform- Piscataway, NJ 08855–1331, telephone 1– ity, the description of the measure- 800–678–4333. Copies of ANSI C63.4–1992 ment facilities shall be retained by the may be inspected at the following loca- party performing the measurements. tions: (b) The description shall contain the (A) Federal Communications Com- following information: mission, 2025 M Street, NW., Office of (1) Location of the test site. Engineering and Technology (room (2) Physical description of the test 7317), Washington, DC 20554, site accompanied by photographs of × × (B) Federal Communications Com- size A4 (21 cm 29.7 cm) or 8 10 inches mission Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills (20.3 cm × 25.4 cm). Smaller photo- Road, Columbia, MD 21046, or graphs may be used if they clearly (C) Office of the Federal Register, 800 show the details of the test site and are North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, mounted on full size sheets of paper. (3) A drawing showing the dimensions Washington, DC. of the site, physical layout of all sup- (ii) For a measurement facility that porting structures, and all structures will be used for testing radiated emis- within 5 times the distance between sions from a digital device prior to May the measuring antenna and the device 1, 1994, or from intentional and other being measured. unintentional radiators authorized (4) Description of structures used to under part 15 prior to June 1, 1995, or support the device being measured and from devices authorized under part 18 the test instrumentation. of the rules, the site attenuation data (5) List of measuring equipment used. shall be taken pursuant to either ANSI (6) Information concerning the cali- C63.4–1992, Sections 5.4.6 through 5.5, or bration of the measuring equipment, FCC/OET Bulletin 55. i.e., the date the equipment was last (iii) This requirement does not apply calibrated and how often the equip- to equipment that is not measured on ment is calibrated. an open field test site. (7) If desired, a statement as to (9) A description of the types of whether the test site is available to do equipment intended to be measured or measurement services for the public on other information regarding the types a fee basis. of measurements that would be per- (8) A plot of site attenuation data. formed at the test facility. (i) For a measurement facility that (c) The Commission will publish a will be used for testing radiated emis- list of those parties who have filed the sions from a digital device on or after information required by this section, May 1, 1994, or for testing intentional provided they indicate that they wish and other unintentional radiators au- to perform measurement services for thorized under part 15 of the rules on or the public on a fee basis. However, it after June 1, 1995, the site attenuation should be noted that the Commission data shall be taken pursuant to the does not endorse or approve any facil- procedures contained in Sections 5.4.6 ity on this list.
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(d) If the equipment is to be author- United States will only be permitted to ized under a Declaration of Conform- accredit laboratories within their own ity, the party performing the measure- country for DoC testing. ments shall be accredited for perform- (3) To facilitate use of the DoC proce- ing such measurements by an author- dure, the FCC will accept a laboratory ized accreditation body based on the that submits documentation to OET’s International Organization for Stand- Equipment Authorization Division ardization/International Electro- stating that it has filed an application technical Commission (ISO/IEC) Guide for accreditation with an approved lab- 25, ‘‘General Requirements for the oratory accreditation body and pro- Competence of Calibration and Testing vides evidence that it meets all aspects Laboratories.’’ Accreditation bodies of ISO/IEC Guide 25. Such labs will be must be approved by the FCC’s Office provisionally accepted by the FCC for a of Engineering and Technology, as in- period of one year (until August 19, dicated in § 0.241 of this chapter, to per- 1997) or until the application for ac- form such accreditation based on ISO/ creditation has been acted upon, IEC 58, ‘‘Calibration and Testing Lab- whichever is sooner. A laboratory that oratory Accreditation Systems—Gen- is denied accreditation by an approved eral Requirements for Operation and accreditation body will lose its provi- Recognition.’’ The frequency for re- sional acceptance. However, any DoCs validation of the test site and the in- that were issued will remain valid. formation required to be filed or re- [54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 57 tained by the testing party shall com- FR 24990, June 12, 1992; 58 FR 37430, July 12, ply with the requirements established 1993; 58 FR 44893, Aug. 25, 1993; 61 FR 31046, by the accrediting organization. June 19, 1996; 62 FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997] (1) In addition to meeting the above requirements, the accreditations of VERIFICATION laboratories located outside of the United States or its possessions will be AUTHORITY: Sections 2.951 through 2.957 are acceptable only under one of the fol- issued under secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as lowing conditions: amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, (i) If there is a mutual recognition 307. agreement between that country and SOURCE: Sections 2.951 through 2.957 appear the United States and that laboratory at 46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981, unless otherwise is covered by the agreement; noted. (ii) If there is an agreement between accrediting bodies that permits similar § 2.951 Cross reference. accreditation of U.S. facilities to per- The provisions of § 2.901, et seq., shall form testing for products marketed in apply to equipment subject to verifica- that country; or tion. (iii) If the country already accepts the accreditation of U.S. laboratories. § 2.952 Limitation on verification. (2) Organizations outside of the Unit- (a) Verification signifies that the ed States that seek to become manufacturer or importer has deter- accreditors may seek agreements with mined that the equipment has been approved United States accrediting shown to be capable of compliance with bodies to mutually recognize the ac- the applicable technical standards if no creditation of laboratories. The Com- unauthorized change is made in the mission will review such agreements equipment and if the equipment is and will consult with the Office of the properly maintained and operated. United States Trade Representative Compliance with these standards shall and other Executive Branch agencies not be construed to be a finding by the before accepting them for purposes of manufacturer or importer with respect the DoC procedure in order to ensure to matters not encompassed by the that the respective foreign countries Commission’s rules. accept United States accreditations (b) Verification of the equipment by and do not impose additional barriers the manufacturer or importer is effec- upon United States companies. Accred- tive until a termination date is other- iting bodies located outside of the wise established by the Commission.
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(c) No person shall, in any advertis- ed States. However, the identification ing matter, brochure, etc., use or make shall not be of a format which could be reference to a verification in a decep- confused with the FCC Identifier re- tive or misleading manner or convey quired on certified, notified or type ac- the impression that such verification cepted equipment. The importer or reflects more than a determination by manufacturer shall maintain adequate the manufacturer or importer that the identification records to facilitate device or product has been shown to be positive identification for each verified capable of compliance with the applica- device. ble technical standards of the Commis- [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] sion’s rules. § 2.955 Retention of records. § 2.953 Responsibility for compliance. (a) For each equipment subject to (a) In verifying compliance, the re- verification, the responsible party, as sponsible party, as defined in § 2.909 shown in § 2.909 shall maintain the warrants that each unit of equipment records listed as follows: marketed under the verification proce- (1) A record of the original design dure will be identical to the unit tested drawings and specifications and all and found acceptable with the stand- changes that have been made that may ards and that the records maintained affect compliance with the require- by the responsible party continue to ments of § 2.953. reflect the equipment being produced (2) A record of the procedures used under such verification within the vari- for production inspection and testing ation that can be expected due to quan- (if tests were performed) to insure the tity production and testing on a statis- conformance required by § 2.953. (Sta- tical basis. tistical production line emission test- (b) The importer of equipment sub- ing is not required.) ject to verification may upon receiving (3) A record of the measurements a written statement from the manufac- made on an appropriate test site that turer that the equipment complies demonstrates compliance with the ap- with the appropriate technical stand- plicable regulations in this chapter. ards rely on the manufacturer or inde- The record shall: pendent testing agency to verify com- (i) Indicate the actual date all test- pliance. The test records required by ing was performed; § 2.955 however should be in the English (ii) State the name of the test labora- language and made available to the tory, company, or individual perform- Commission upon a reasonable request, ing the verification testing. The Com- in accordance with § 2.956. mission may request additional infor- (c) In the case of transfer of control mation regarding the test site, the test of equipment, as in the case of sale or equipment or the qualifications of the merger of the grantee, the new manu- company or individual performing the facturer or importer shall bear the re- verification tests; sponsibility of continued compliance of (iii) Contain a description of how the the equipment. device was actually tested, identifying (d) Verified equipment shall be re- the measurement procedure and test verified if any modification or change equipment that was used; adversely affects the emanation char- (iv) Contain a description of the acteristics of the modified equipment. equipment under test (EUT) and sup- The party designated in § 2.909 bears re- port equipment connected to, or in- sponsibility for continued compliance stalled within, the EUT; of subsequently produced equipment. (v) Identify the EUT and support [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 62 equipment by trade name and model FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] number and, if appropriate, by FCC Identifier and serial number; § 2.954 Identification. (vi) Indicate the types and lengths of Devices subject only to verification connecting cables used and how they shall be uniquely identified by the per- were arranged or moved during testing; son responsible for marketing or im- (vii) Contain at least two drawings or porting the equipment within the Unit- photographs showing the test set-up
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for the highest line conducted emission practical because of the size or weight and showing the test set-up for the of the equipment, or the power require- highest radiated emission. These draw- ment, or for any other reason, the re- ings or photographs must show enough sponsible party may submit a written detail to confirm other information explanation why such shipment is im- contained in the test report. Any pho- practical and should not be required. tographs used must be focused origi- (b) Requests for the submission of the nals without glare or dark spots and records in § 2.955 or for the submission must clearly show the test configura- of sample units are covered under the tion used; provisions of § 2.946. (viii) List all modifications, if any, [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] made to the EUT by the testing com- pany or individual to achieve compli- NOTIFICATION ance with the regulations in this chap- ter; SOURCE: Sections 2.971 through 2.979 appear (ix) Include all of the data required at 48 FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983, unless otherwise to show compliance with the appro- noted. priate regulations in this chapter; and (x) Contain, on the test report, the § 2.971 Cross reference. signature of the individual responsible The general provisions of this sub- for testing the product along with the part, § 2.901, et seq., shall apply to appli- name and signature of an official of the cations for and grants of notification. responsible party, as designated in § 2.909. § 2.973 Limitations on notification. (4) For equipment subject to the pro- Notification is a grant of equipment visions in part 15 of this chapter, the authorization issued by the Commis- records shall indicate if the equipment sion that signifies that the applicant was verified pursuant to the transition has determined that the equipment has provisions contained in § 15.37 of this been shown to be capable of compliance chapter. with the applicable technical standards (b) The records listed in paragraph in the Commission’s rules if no unau- (a) of this section shall be retained for thorized change is made in the equip- two years after the manufacture of said ment and if the equipment is properly equipment item has been permanently maintained and operated. Compliance discontinued, or until the conclusion of with these standards shall not be con- an investigation or a proceeding if the strued to be a finding by the applicant manufacturer or importer is officially with respect to matters not encom- notified that an investigation or any passed by the Commission’s rules. other administrative proceeding in- volving his equipment has been insti- § 2.975 Application for notification. tuted. (a) Subsequent to the determination [54 FR 17713, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 62 by the applicant that the equipment FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] complies with the applicable standards, the applicant, who shall retain the re- § 2.956 FCC inspection and submission sponsibility for ensuring that the of equipment for testing. equipment continues to comply with (a) Each responsible party shall upon such standards, shall file a request for receipt of reasonable request: the issuance of an equipment author- (1) Submit to the Commission the ization on FCC Form 731, for each FCC records required by § 2.955. Identifier, with all questions answered. (2) Submit one or more sample units Where a form item is not applicable, it for measurements at the Commission’s shall be stated. The application shall Laboratory. be filed in the name of the party to (i) Shipping costs to the Commis- whom the grantee code is assigned (see sion’s Laboratory and return shall be § 2.926 concerning the assignment of borne by the responsible party. identifier codes). The following infor- (ii) In the event the responsible party mation shall be included in the filing, believes that shipment of the sample to either in answer to the questions on the Commission’s Laboratory is im- the form or as attachments thereto:
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(1) Name of the applicant indicating (6) A signed statement attesting to whether the applicant is the manufac- the following or its equivalent: turer of the equipment, a vendor other This equipment has been tested in accord- than the manufacturer, a licensee or a ance with the requirements contained in the prospective licensee. Where the appli- appropriate Commission regulations. To the cant is not the manufacturer of the best of my knowledge, these tests were per- equipment, the name of the manufac- formed using measurement procedures con- turer shall be stated; sistent with industry or Commission stand- (2) The following technical informa- ards and demonstrate that the equipment complies with the appropriate standards. tion: Each unit manufactured, imported or mar- (i) Type or types of emission (if appli- keted, as defined in the Commission’s regu- cable); lations, will conform to the sample(s) tested (ii) Frequency range; within the variations that can be expected (iii) Rated frequency tolerance (if ap- due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis. I further certify that the plicable); necessary measurements were made by (iv) Rated radio frequency power out- (state the name and address of the test facil- put, if applicable (if variable, give the ity even if your own facility was used). range) and (7) For equipment subject to the pro- (v) If the equipment is a microwave visions of part 15 of this chapter, the transmitter, an explanation of the type application shall indicate if the equip- of modulation employed and of the re- ment is being authorized pursuant to sulting emission. the transition provisions in § 15.37 of (3) A statement concerning the in- this chapter. tended use of the device including both (8) Applications for the notification the type of use for which the device has of receivers contained in frequency been designed and the part(s) or sub- converters designed or marketed for part(s) of the rules governing the de- use with scanning receivers shall in- vice; clude a statement describing the meth- (4) The FCC Identifier of the equip- ods used to comply with the design re- ment for which notification is sought quirements of § 15.121(a) of this chapter (see § 2.926) and a photograph or draw- or the marketing requirements of ing of the equipment identification § 15.121(b) of this chapter. plate or label showing the information (b) The statement required in para- to be placed thereon in accordance graph (a)(6) of this section shall be with § 2.925; signed pursuant to § 2.911(c). (5) For devices operated under the (c) Upon the satisfactory completion provisions of part 15 of this chapter, of the necessary testing to determine photographs showing the general ap- that the applicable standards are met, pearance and the controls available to the submission of the material required the user. Photographs should be size A4 in paragraph (a) of this section and the (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8×10 inch (20.3 cm issuance of a grant of equipment au- × 25.4 cm). Smaller photographs may be thorization, marketing, as defined in submitted provided they are sharp and § 2.803, is permitted. clear, show the necessary detail, and (d) The authorization of the equip- are mounted on A4 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or ment through the notification proce- 8.5×11 inch (21.6 cm × 27.9 cm) paper. dure may be revoked pursuant to Line sketches may be submitted in lieu § 2.939. of photographs provided those sketches (e) Further information may be re- are sufficiently detailed to allow iden- quested prior to the issuance of a grant tification of the equipment. For de- of notification. This information may vices operated under the provisions of include measurement data, photo- any other part and where it is specifi- graphs, circuit diagrams and descrip- cally required under the rule section(s) tions, or any other material which may under which the device is to be oper- be deemed necessary. ated, photographs of the equipment of (f) For a composite system that in- sufficient clarity to reveal its external corporates only devices subject to cer- appearances and size, both front and tification, verification and/or notifica- back; tion and that are contained in a single
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enclosure, a separate application, FCC meets the emission limitations appli- Form 731, with the appropriate fee cable thereto. shall be submitted for each type of de- (2) The interconnection of a utility vice within the enclosure. At the op- load management exciter with a noti- tion of the applicant, a single FCC fied AM broadcast transmitter in ac- identifier may be requested for that cordance with the manufacturer’s in- system. Fees are based on the number structions and completion of equip- of devices and types of authorizations. ment performance measurements (g) The records of measurement data, showing the transmitter meets the measurement procedures, photographs, minimum performance requirements circuit diagrams, etc. for a device sub- ject to notification shall be retained applicable thereto. for two years after the manufacture of (3) The addition of TV broadcast sub- said equipment has been permanently carrier generators to a notified TV discontinued, or, if the responsible broadcast transmitter or the addition party is officially notified that an in- of FM broadcast subcarrier generators vestigation or any other administra- to a notified FM broadcast transmit- tive proceeding involving the equip- ter, provided the transmitter exciter is ment has been instituted prior to the designed for subcarrier operation with- expiration of such two year period, out mechanical or electrical alter- until the conclusion of that investiga- ations to the exciter or other transmit- tion or proceeding. ter circuits. [48 FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983, as amended at 49 (4) The addition of TV broadcast FR 3996, Feb. 1, 1984; 54 FR 17713, Apr. 25, stereophonic generators to a notified 1989; 58 FR 25575, Apr. 27, 1993; 58 FR 44893, TV broadcast transmitter or the addi- Aug. 25, 1993; 62 FR 10473, Mar. 7, 1997] tion of FM broadcast stereophonic gen- erators to a notified FM broadcast § 2.977 Changes in notified equipment. transmitter, provided the transmitter (a) Under the notification procedure, exciter is designed for stereophonic the grantee warrants that each unit of sound operation without mechanical or equipment marketed under the identi- electrical alterations to the exciter or fication specified in the grant of equip- other transmitter circuits. ment authorization will conform to the (5) The addition of subscription TV unit(s) tested and found acceptable by encoding equipment for which the FCC the grantee and that data on file with the grantee, as required in § 2.938, con- has granted advance approval under tinues to be representative of the the provisions of § 2.1400 in subpart M equipment being produced under such and § 73.644(c) of part 73 of this chapter notification within the variation that to a notified transmitter. can be expected due to quantity pro- (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of duction and testing on a statistical this section, broadcast licensees or per- basis. mittees are permitted to modify noti- (b) Changes in the electrical and me- fied transmitters pursuant to § 73.1690 chanical construction of equipment re- of the FCC’s Rules. quiring an application for, and grant of, notification are permissive, provid- [48 FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983, as amended at 49 FR 3996, Feb. 1, 1984; 49 FR 8252, Mar. 6, 1984; ing that the changes do not cause the 49 FR 27147, July 2, 1984; 51 FR 2706, Jan. 21, equipment to exceed the standards ap- 1986; 51 FR 41628, Nov. 18, 1986] plicable to that equipment. (c) Permissive changes to transmit- TYPE ACCEPTANCE ters notified for operation under part 73 of this chapter include the following: § 2.981 Cross reference. (1) The interconnection of a type ac- (a) The general provisions of this sub- cepted AM broadcast stereophonic ex- citer-generator with a notified AM part, § 2.901 et seq., shall apply to appli- broadcast transmitter in accordance cations for and grants of type accept- with the manufacturer’s instructions ance. and upon completion of measurements (b) [Reserved] showing that the modified transmitter
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§ 2.983 Application for type accept- (10) A description of all circuitry and ance. devices provided for determining and An application for type acceptance stabilizing frequency. shall be filed on FCC Form 731 by the (11) A description of any circuits or devices employed for suppression of party whose name will be placed on the spurious radiation, for limiting modu- equipment and shall include the follow- lation, and for limiting power. ing information either in answer to the (12) For equipment employing digital questions on the form or as attach- modulation techniques, a detailed de- ments thereto. scription of the modulation system to (a) Name of applicant indicating be used, including the response charac- whether the applicant is the manufac- teristics (frequency, phase and ampli- turer of the equipment, a vendor other tude) of any filters provided, and a de- than the manufacturer (include the scription of the modulating wavetrain, name of manufacturer), a licensee or a shall be submitted for the maximum prospective licensee. rated conditions under which the (b) Identification of equipment for equipment will be operated. which type acceptance is sought. (e) The data required by §§ 2.985 (c) Information whether quantity through 2.997, inclusive, measured in (more than one) production is planned. accordance with the procedures set out (d) Technical description of the in § 2.999. equipment sufficiently complete to de- (f) A photograph or drawing of the velop all the factors concerning com- equipment identification plate or label pliance with the technical standards of showing the information to be placed the applicable rule part(s). The descrip- thereon. tion shall include the following items: (g) Photographs (8″×10″) of the equip- (1) Type or types of emission. ment of sufficient clarity to reveal (2) Frequency range. equipment construction and layout, in- (3) Range of operating power values cluding meters, if any, and labels for or specific operating power levels, and controls and meters and sufficient description of any means provided for views of the internal construction to variation of operating power. define component placement and chas- (4) Maximum power rating as defined sis assembly. Insofar as these require- in the applicable part(s) of the rules. ments are met by photographs or draw- ings contained in instruction manuals (5) The dc voltages applied to and dc supplied with the type acceptance re- currents into the several elements of quest, additional photographs are nec- the final radio frequency amplifying essary only to complete the required device for normal operation over the showing. power range. (h) [Reserved] (6) Function of each electron tube or (i) The application for type accept- semiconductor or other active circuit ance of an external radio frequency device. power amplifier under part 97 of this (7) Complete circuit diagrams. chapter need not be accompanied by (8) Instruction book(s). If the instruc- the data required by paragraph (e) of tion book is not available when the ap- this section. In lieu thereof, measure- plication is filed, a set of draft instruc- ments shall be submitted to show com- tions should be provided and the com- pliance with the technical specifica- plete instruction book should be sub- tions in subpart D of part 97 of this mitted as soon as available. The Com- chapter and such information as re- mission may specify a date when the quired by § 2.1005 of this part. complete instruction book should be (j) An application for type accept- submitted to conform this requirement ance of an AM broadcast stereophonic with the regulations of the service exciter-generator intended for interfac- under which type acceptance is re- ing with existing type-accepted or noti- quested. fied transmitters must include meas- (9) Tune-up procedure over the power urements made on a complete stereo- range, or at specific operating power phonic transmitter. The instruction levels. book required under paragraph (d)(8) of
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this section must include complete a frequency of 1500 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- specifications and circuit requirements thorized bandwidth), or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 for interconnecting with existing kHz authorized bandwidth), or 1900 Hz transmitters. The instruction book (for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), the must also provide a full description of level of which is adjusted to produce a the equipment and measurement proce- radio frequency signal component dures to monitor modulation and to equal in magnitude to the magnitude verify that the combination of stereo of the carrier in this mode. exciter-generator and transmitter (3) As an alternative to paragraphs meet the emission limitations of § 73.44. (b) (1) and (2) of this section other (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, tones besides those specified may be 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) used as modulating frequencies, upon a [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 sufficient showing of need. However, FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974; 39 FR 35664, Oct. 3, any tones so chosen must not be har- 1974; 40 FR 34117, Aug. 14, 1975; 41 FR 19948, monically related, the third and fifth May 14, 1976; 43 FR 12687, Mar. 27, 1978; 52 FR order intermodulation products which 15725, Apr. 30, 1987; 62 FR 10473, Mar. 7, 1997] occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step § 2.985 Measurements required: RF of the emission bandwidth limitation power output. curve, the seventh and ninth order (a) For transmitters other than sin- intermodulation product must fall gle sideband, independent sideband and within the 35 dB step of the referenced controlled carrier radiotelephone, curve and the eleventh and all higher power output shall be measured at the order products must fall beyond the RF output terminals when the trans- ¥35 dB step of the referenced curve. mitter is adjusted in accordance with (4) Independent sideband transmit- the tune-up procedure to give the val- ters having two channels by 1700 Hz ues of current and voltage on the cir- tones applied simultaneously in both cuit elements specified in § 2.983(d)(5). channels, the input levels of the tones The electrical characteristics of the so adjusted that the two principal fre- radio frequency load attached to the quency components of the radio fre- output terminals when this test is quency signal produced are equal in made shall be stated. magnitude. (b) For single sideband, independent (5) Independent sideband transmit- sideband, and single channel, con- ters having more than two channels by trolled carrier radiotelephone trans- an appropriate signal or signals applied mitters the procedure specified in para- to all channels simultaneously. The graph (a) of this section shall be em- input signal or signals shall simulate ployed and, in addition, the transmit- the input signals specified by the man- ter shall be modulated during the test ufacturer for normal operation. as follows. In all tests, the input level (6) Single-channel controlled-carrier of the modulating signal shall be such transmitters in the A3 emission mode— as to develop rated peak envelope by a 2500 Hz tone. power or carrier power, as appropriate, for the transmitter. (c) For measurements conducted pur- (1) Single sideband transmitters in suant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this the A3A or A3J emission modes—by section, all calculations and methods two tones at frequencies of 400 Hz and used by the applicant for determining 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized band- carrier power or peak envelope power, width), or 500 Hz and 2100 Hz (3.5 kHz as appropriate, on the basis of meas- authorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and ured power in the radio frequency load 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz authorized band- attached to the transmitter output ter- width), applied simultaneously, the minals shall be shown. Under the test input levels of the tones so adjusted conditions specified, no components of that the two principal frequency com- the emission spectrum shall exceed the ponents of the radio frequency signal limits specified in the applicable rule produced are equal in magnitude. parts as necessary for meeting occu- (2) Single sideband transmitters in pied bandwidth or emission limita- the A3H emission mode—by one tone at tions.
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§ 2.987 Measurements required: Modu- mitters, the input level of the modulat- lation characteristics. ing signal shall be 10 dB greater than (a) Voice modulated communication that necessary to produce rated peak equipment. A curve or equivalent data envelope power. showing the frequency response of the (1) Other than single sideband or audio modulating circuit over a range independent sideband transmitters— of 100 to 5000 Hz shall be submitted. For when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone at an equipment required to have an audio input level 16 dB greater than that nec- low-pass filter, a curve showing the fre- essary to produce 50 percent modula- quency response of the filter, or of all tion. The input level shall be estab- circuitry installed between the modu- lished at the frequency of maximum re- lation limiter and the modulated stage sponse of the audio modulating circuit. shall be submitted. (2) Single sideband transmitters in (b) Equipment which employs modula- A3A or A3J emission modes—when tion limiting. A curve or family of modulated by two tones at frequencies curves showing the percentage of mod- of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- ulation versus the modulation input thorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 voltage shall be supplied. The informa- Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), tion submitted shall be sufficient to show modulation limiting capability or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz au- throughout the range of modulating thorized bandwidth), applied simulta- frequencies and input modulating sig- neously. The input levels of the tones nal levels employed. shall be so adjusted that the two prin- (c) Single sideband and independent cipal frequency components of the sideband radiotelephone transmitters radio frequency signal produced are which employ a device or circuit to limit equal in magnitude. peak envelope power. A curve showing (3) Single sideband transmitters in the peak envelope power output versus the A3H emission mode—when modu- the modulation input voltage shall be lated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 supplied. The modulating signals shall Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), be the same in frequency as specified in or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized band- paragraph (c) of § 2.989 for the occupied width), or 1900 Hz (for 4.0 kHz author- bandwidth tests. ized bandwidth), the level of which is (d) Other types of equipment. A curve adjusted to produce a radio frequency or equivalent data which shows that signal component equal in magnitude the equipment will meet the modula- to the magnitude of the carrier in this tion requirements of the rules under mode. which the equipment is to be licensed. (4) As an alternative to paragraphs (c) (2) and (3) of this section, other § 2.989 Measurements required: Occu- pied bandwidth. tones besides those specified may be used as modulating frequencies, upon a The occupied bandwidth, that is the sufficient showing of need. However, frequency bandwidth such that, below any tones so chosen must not be har- its lower and above its upper frequency limits, the mean powers radiated are monically related, the third and fifth each equal to 0.5 percent of the total order intermodulation products which mean power radiated by a given emis- occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step sion shall be measured under the fol- of the emission bandwidth limitation lowing conditions as applicable: curve, the seventh and ninth order (a) Radiotelegraph transmitters for products must fall within the ¥35 dB manual operation when keyed at 16 step of the referenced curve and the dots per second. eleventh and all higher order products (b) Other keyed transmitters—when must fall beyond the ¥35 dB step of the keyed at the maximum machine speed. referenced curve. (c) Radiotelephone transmitters (5) Independent sideband transmit- equipped with a device to limit modu- ters having two channels—when modu- lation or peak envelope power shall be lated by 1700 Hz tones applied simulta- modulated as follows. For single side- neously to both channels. The input band and independent sideband trans- levels of the tones shall be so adjusted
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that the two principal frequency com- (5) Independent sideband transmit- ponents of the radio frequency signal ters having two channels—when modu- produced are equal in magnitude. lated by 1700 Hz tones applied simulta- (d) Radiotelephone transmitters neously to both channels. The input without a device to limit modulation levels of the tones shall be so adjusted or peak envelope power shall be modu- that the two principal frequency com- lated as follows. For single sideband ponents of the radio frequency signal and independent sideband transmitters, produced are equal in magnitude. the input level of the modulating sig- (e) Transmitters for use in the Radio nal should be that necessary to produce Broadcast Services: rated peak envelope power. (1) AM broadcast transmitters for (1) Other than single sideband or monaural operation—when amplitude independent sideband transmitters— modulated 85% by a 7,500 Hz input sig- when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone of nal. sufficient level to produce at least 85 (2) AM broadcast stereophonic oper- percent modulation. If 85 percent mod- ation—when the transmitter operated ulation is unattainable, the highest under any stereophonic modulation percentage modulation shall be used. condition not exceeding 100% on nega- (2) Single sideband transmitters in tive peaks and tested under the condi- A3A or A3J emission modes—when tions specified in § 73.128 in part 73 of the FCC rules for AM broadcast sta- modulated by two tones at frequencies tions. of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- (3) FM broadcast transmitter not thorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 used for multiplex operation—when Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), modulated 85 percent by a 15 kHz input or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz au- signal. thorized bandwidth), applied simulta- (4) FM broadcast transmitters for neously. The input levels of the tones multiplex operation under Subsidiary shall be so adjusted that the two prin- Communication Authorization (SCA)— cipal frequency components of the when carrier is modulated 70 percent radio frequency signal produced are by a 15 kHz main channel input signal, equal in magnitude. and modulated an additional 15 percent (3) Single sideband transmitters in simultaneously by a 67 kHz subcarrier the A3H emission mode—when modu- (unmodulated). lated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 (5) FM broadcast transmitter for Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), stereophonic operation—when modu- or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized band- lated by a 15 kHz input signal to the width), or 1900 Hz (for 4.0 kHz author- main channel, a 15 kHz input signal to ized bandwidth), the level of which is the stereophonic subchannel, and the adjusted to produce a radio frequency pilot subcarrier simultaneously. The signal component equal in magnitude input signals to the main channel and to the magnitude of the carrier in this stereophonic subchannel each shall mode. produce 38 percent modulation of the (4) As an alternative to paragraphs carrier. The pilot subcarrier should (d) (2) and (3) of this section, other produce 9 percent modulation of the tones besides those specified may be carrier. used as modulating frequencies, upon a (6) Television broadcast monaural sufficient showing of need. However transmitters—when modulated 85% by any tones so chosen must not be har- a 15 kHz input signal. monically related, the third and fifth (7) Television broadcast stereophonic order intermodulation products which sound transmitters—when the trans- occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step 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
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being tested and when combined with delivered to the modulator input which any pilot subcarrier(s) or other auxil- provides the specified value of per- iary subcarriers shall result in 85% de- channel deviation.) viation of the maximum specified aural (2) Modulation reference level being carrier deviation. established, the total rms deviation of (f) Transmitters for which peak fre- the transmitter is measured when a quency deviation (D) is determined in test signal consisting of a band of ran- accordance with § 2.202(f), and in which dom noise extending from below 20 kHz the modulating baseband comprises to the highest frequency in the more than 3 independent speech chan- baseband, is applied to the modulator nels—when modulated by a test signal determined in accordance with the fol- input through any preemphasis net- lowing: works used in normal service. The av- (1) A modulation reference level is es- erage power level of the test signal tablished for the characteristic shall exceed the modulation reference baseband frequency. (Modulation ref- level by the number of decibels deter- erence level is defined as the average mined using the appropriate formula in power level of a sinusoidal test signal the following table:
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- amplitude to be representative of the lating baseband comprises not more type of service in which used. A de- than three independent channels— scription of the input signal should be when modulated by the full com- supplied. plement of signals for which the trans- mitter is rated. The level of modula- (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, tion for each channel should be set to 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) that prescribed in rule parts applicable [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 to the services for which the transmit- FR 35664, Oct. 3, 1974; 47 FR 13164, Mar. 29, ter is intended. If specific modulation 1982; 48 FR 16493, Apr. 18, 1983; 49 FR 18105, levels are not set forth in the rules, the Apr. 27, 1984] tests should provide the manufactur- er’s maximum rated condition. § 2.991 Measurements required: Spuri- (h) Transmitters employing digital ous emissions at antenna terminals. modulation techniques—when modu- The radio frequency voltage or pow- lated by an input signal such that its ers generated within the equipment amplitude and symbol rate represent and appearing on a spurious frequency the maximum rated conditions under shall be checked at the equipment out- which the equipment will be operated. put terminals when properly loaded The signal shall be applied through any with a suitable artificial antenna. filter networks, pseudo-random genera- Curves or equivalent data shall show tors or other devices required in nor- the magnitude of each harmonic and mal service. Additionally, the occupied bandwidth shall be shown for operation other spurious emission that can be de- with any devices used for modifying tected when the equipment is operated the spectrum when such devices are op- under the conditions specified in § 2.989 tional at the discretion of the user. as appropriate. The magnitude of spuri- (i) Transmitters designed for other ous emissions which are attenuated types of modulation—when modulated more than 20 dB below the permissible by an appropriate signal of sufficient value need not be specified.
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§ 2.993 Measurements required: Field (1) From ¥30° to +50° centigrade for strength of spurious radiation. all equipment except that specified in (a) Measurements shall be made to paragraphs (a) (2) and (3) of this sec- detect spurious emissions that may be tion. radiated directly from the cabinet, (2) From ¥20° to +50° centrigrade for control circuits, power leads, or inter- equipment to be licensed for use in the mediate circuit elements under normal Maritime Services under part 80 of this conditions of installation and oper- chapter, except for Class A, B, and S ation. Curves or equivalent data shall Emergency Position Indicating be supplied showing the magnitude of Radiobeacons (EPIRBS), and equip- each harmonic and other spurious ment to be licensed for use above 952 emission. For this test, single side- MHz at operational fixed stations in all band, independent sideband, and con- services, stations in the Local Tele- trolled carrier transmitters shall be vision Transmission Service and Point- modulated under the conditions speci- to-Point Microwave Radio Service fied in paragraph (c) of § 2.989, as appro- under part 21 of this chapter, and priate. For equipment operating on fre- equipment licensed for use aboard air- quencies below 890 MHz, an open field craft in the Aviation Services under test is normally required, with the part 87 of this chapter. measuring instrument antenna located ° ° in the far-field at all test frequencies. (3) From 0 to +50 centigrade for In the event it is either impractical or equipment to be licensed for use in the impossible to make open field measure- Radio Broadcast Services under part 73 ments (e.g. a broadcast transmitter in- of this chapter. stalled in a building) measurements (b) Frequency measurements shall be will be accepted of the equipment as made at the extremes of the specified installed. Such measurements must be temperature range and at intervals of accompanied by a description of the not more than 10° centigrade through site where the measurements were the range. A period of time sufficient made showing the location of any pos- to stabilize all of the components of sible source of reflections which might the oscillator circuit at each tempera- distort the field strength measure- ture level shall be allowed prior to fre- ments. Information submitted shall in- quency measurement. The short term clude the relative radiated power of transient effects on the frequency of each spurious emission with reference the transmitter due to keying (except to the rated power output of the trans- for broadcast transmitters) and any mitter, assuming all emissions are ra- heating element cycling normally oc- diated from halfwave dipole antennas. curring at each ambient temperature (b) The measurements specified in level also shall be shown. Only the por- paragraph (a) of this section shall be tion or portions of the transmitter con- made for the following equipment: taining the frequency determining and (1) Those in which the spurious emis- stabilizing circuitry need be subjected sions are required to be 60 dB or more to the temperature variation test. below the mean power of the transmit- (c) In addition to all other require- ter. (2) All equipment operating on fre- ments of this section, the following in- quencies higher than 25 MHz. formation is required for equipment in- (3) All equipment where the antenna corporating heater type crystal oscilla- is an integral part of, and attached di- tors to be used in mobile stations, for rectly to the transmitter. which type acceptance is first re- (4) Other types of equipment as re- quested after March 25, 1974, except for quired, when deemed necessary by the battery powered, hand carried, portable Commission. equipment having less than 3 watts mean output power. § 2.995 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
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shall be made after temperature sta- (e) When deemed necessary, the Com- bilization at each of the ambient tem- mission may require tests of frequency perature levels; the lower temperature stability under conditions in addition limit, 0° centigrade and +30° centigrade to those specifically set out in para- with no primary power applied. graphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this sec- (2) Beginning at each temperature tion. (For example measurements level specified in paragraph (c)(1) of showing the effect of proximity to this section, the frequency shall be large metal objects, or of various types measured within one minute after ap- of antennas, may be required for port- plication of primary power to the able equipment.) transmitter and at intervals of no more [39 FR 5919, Feb. 14, 1974, as amended at 51 than one minute thereafter until ten FR 31304, Sept. 2, 1986; 56 FR 11682, Mar. 20, minutes have elapsed or until suffi- 1991] cient measurements are obtained to in- dicate clearly that the frequency has § 2.997 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 §§ 2.991 and 2.993, the spectrum ture shall not be allowed to rise more shall be investigated from the lowest ° than 10 centigrade above the respec- radio frequency signal generated in the tive beginning ambient temperature equipment, without going below 9 kHz, level. up to at least the frequency shown (3) The elapsed time necessary for the 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 fun- (4) When it is impracticable to sub- damental frequency or to 100 GHz, ject the complete transmitter to this whichever 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- quency of transmitter keying (except [61 FR 14502, Apr. 2, 1996] for broadcast transmitters) and any heating element cycling at the nomi- § 2.999 Measurement procedure. nal supply voltage and at each extreme The measurement procedures em- also shall be shown. ployed shall be in accordance with the
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requirements set forth in § 2.947. In ad- (3) When a Class II permissive change dition, any specific test requirements is made by other than the grantee of set forth in the particular rules govern- type acceptance, the information and ing the equipment for which type ac- data specified in paragraph (b)(2) of ceptance is requested shall apply. this section shall be supplied by the [42 FR 44987, Sept. 8, 1977] person making the change. The modi- fied equipment shall not be operated § 2.1001 Changes in type accepted under an authorization of the Commis- equipment. sion prior to acknowledgement by the (a) Equipment of the same type is de- Commission that the change is accept- fined for purposes of type acceptance as able. being equipment which is electrically (c) A grantee desiring to make a and mechanically interchangeable and change other than a permissive change in addition will have the same basic as described in paragraph (b) of this tube or semiconductor lineup, fre- section shall file an application on FCC quency multiplication, basic frequency Form 731 accompanied by the required determining and stabilizing circuitry, fees. The grantee shall attach a de- basic modulator circuit and maximum scription of the change(s) to be made power rating. Variations in electrical and a statement indicating whether and mechanical construction, other the change(s) will be made in all units than the items indicated above are per- (including previous production) or will mitted provided the variation or be made only in those units produced change is made in compliance with the after the change(s) is authorized. requirements of paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) If the Commission authorizes the (d) of this section. changes requested, it may require the (b) Two classes of permissive changes assignment of a new FCC Identifier. may be made in type accepted equip- (e) Users shall not modify their own ment without requiring a new applica- equipment except as provided by para- tion for and grant of type acceptance. graphs (b) and (f) of this section. (1) A Class I permissive change in- cludes those modifications in the (f) Equipment type accepted for use equipment which do not change the in the Amateur Radio Service pursuant equipment characteristics beyond the to the requirements of part 97 of this rated limits established by the manu- chapter may be modified without re- facturer and accepted by the Commis- gard to the conditions specified in sion when type acceptance is granted, paragraph (b) of this section, provided and which do not change the type of the following conditions are met: equipment as defined in paragraph (a) (1) Any person performing such modi- of this section. No filing with the Com- fications on equipment used under part mission is required for a Class I permis- 97 of this chapter must possess a valid sive change. amateur radio operator license of the (2) A Class II permissive change in- class required for the use of the equip- cludes those modifications which bring ment being modified. the performance of the equipment out- (2) Modifications made pursuant to side the manufacturer’s rated limits as this paragraph are limited to equip- originally filed but not below the mini- ment used at licensed amateur radio mum requirements of the applicable stations. rules, and do not change the type of (3) Modifications specified or per- equipment as defined in paragraph (a) formed by equipment manufacturers or of this section. When a Class II permis- suppliers must be in accordance with sive change is made by the grantee, he the requirements set forth in para- shall supply the Commission with com- graph (b) of this section. plete information and results of tests (4) Modifications specified or per- of the characteristics affected by such formed by licensees in the Amateur change. The modified equipment shall Radio Service on equipment other than not be marketed under the existing that at specific licensed amateur radio grant of type acceptance prior to ac- stations must be in accordance with knowledgement by the Commission the requirements set forth in para- that the change is acceptable. graph (b) of this section.
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(5) The station licensee shall be re- (l) Notwithstanding the provisions of sponsible for insuring that modified this section, broadcast licensees or per- equipment used at his station will com- mittees are permitted to modify type ply with the applicable technical accepted equipment pursuant to standards in part 97 of this chapter. § 73.1690 of the FCC’s Rules. (g) The interconnection of a type ac- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 cepted AM broadcast stereophonic ex- FR 27803, Aug. 1, 1974; 41 FR 19948, May 14, citer-generator with a type accepted 1976; 43 FR 12687, Mar. 27, 1978; 46 FR 18981, AM broadcast transmitter in accord- Mar. 27, 1981; 48 FR 56391, Dec. 21, 1983; 49 FR ance with the manufacturer’s instruc- 27147, July 2, 1984; 49 FR 34014, Aug. 28, 1984; tions and upon completion of measure- 51 FR 2707, Jan. 21, 1986; 51 FR 39535, Oct. 29, ments showing that the modified trans- 1986; 51 FR 41628, Nov. 18, 1986] mitter meets the emission limitation § 2.1005 Equipment for use in the Ama- requirements of § 73.44 is defined as a teur Radio Service. Class I permissive change for compli- ance with this section. (a) The general provisions of §§ 2.981, 2.983, 2.991, 2.993, 2.997, 2.999, and 2.1001 (h) The interconnection of a multi- shall apply to applications for, and plexing exciter with a type accepted grants of, type acceptance for equip- AM broadcast transmitter in accord- ment operated under the requirements ance with the manufacturer’s instruc- of part 97 of this chapter, the Amateur tions without electrical or mechanical Radio Service. modification of the transmitter cir- (b) When performing the tests speci- cuits and completion of equipment per- fied in §§ 2.991 and 2.993 of this part, the formance measurements showing the center of the transmitted bandwidth transmitter meets the minimum per- shall be within the operating frequency formance requirements applicable band by an amount equal to 50 percent thereto is defined as a Class I permis- of the bandwidth utilized for the tests. sive change for compliance with this In addition, said tests shall be made on section. at least one frequency in each of the (i) The addition of TV broadcast sub- bands within which the equipment is carrier generators to a type accepted capable of tuning. TV broadcast transmitter or the addi- (c) Any supplier of an external radio tion of FM broadcast subcarrier gen- frequency power amplifier kit as de- erators to a type accepted FM broad- fined by § 97.3(a)(17) of this chapter cast transmitter, provided the trans- shall comply with the following re- mitter exciter is designed for subcar- quirements: rier operation without mechanical or (1) Assembly of one unit of a specific electrical alterations to the exciter or type shall be made in exact accordance other transmitter circuits. with the instructions being supplied (j) The addition of TV broadcast with the product being marketed. If all stereophonic generators to a type ac- of the necessary components are not cepted TV broadcast transmitter or the normally furnished with the kit, as- addition of FM broadcast stereophonic sembly shall be made using the rec- generators to a type accepted FM ommended components. broadcast transmitter, provided the (2) The measurement data required transmitter exciter is designed for for type acceptance shall be obtained stereophonic sound operation without for this unit and submitted with the mechanical or electrical alterations to type acceptance application. Unless the exciter or other transmitter cir- otherwise requested, it is not necessary cuits. to submit this unit with the applica- (k) The addition of subscription TV tion. encoding equipment for which the FCC (3) A copy of the exact instructions has granted advance approval under which will be provided for assembly of the provisions of § 2.1400 in subpart M the equipment shall be provided in ad- and § 73.644(c) of part 73 to a type ac- dition to other material required by cepted transmitter is considered a § 2.983 of this part. Class I permissive change described in (4) The identification label required paragraph (b)(1) of this section. by § 2.925 shall be permanently affixed
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to the assembled unit and shall be of CERTIFICATION sufficient size so as to be easily read. The following information shall be § 2.1031 Cross reference. shown on the label: The general provisions of this sub- (Name of Grantee of Type Acceptance) part § 2.901 et seq. shall apply to appli- cations for and grants of certification. FCC ID: (The number assigned to the equipment by the Grantor) § 2.1033 Application for certification. This amplifier can be expected to comply (a) An application for certification with part 97 of the FCC Regulations when as- shall be filed on FCC Form 731 with all sembled and aligned in strict accordance with the instruction manual using compo- questions answered. Items that do not nents supplied with the kit or an exact apply shall be so noted. equivalent thereof. (b) The application shall be accom- panied by a technical report containing the following information: (Title and signature of responsible representative of Grantee) (1) The full name and mailing address of the manufacturer of the device and STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE the applicant for certification. I state that I have constructed this equip- (2) FCC identifier. ment in accordance with the instruction (3) A copy of the installation and op- manual and using the parts furnished by the erating instructions to be furnished the supplier of this kit. user. A draft copy of the instructions may be submitted if the actual docu- (Signature) (Date) ment is not available. The actual docu- ment shall be furnished to the FCC when it becomes available. (Amateur call sign) (Class of license) (4) A brief description of the circuit functions of the device along with a statement describing how the device (Expiration date of license) operates. This statement should con- (To be signed by the person responsible for tain a description of the ground system proper assembly of kit.) and antenna, if any, used with the de- (5) If requested, an unassembled unit vice. shall be provided for assembly and test (5) A block diagram showing the fre- by the Commission. Shipping charges quency of all oscillators in the device. to and from the Commission’s Labora- The signal path and frequency shall be tory shall be borne by the applicant for indicated at each block. The tuning type acceptance. range(s) and intermediate fre- (d) Type acceptance of external radio quency(ies) shall be indicated at each frequency power amplifiers and ampli- block. A schematic diagram also is re- fier kits may be denied when denial quired for intentional radiators. serves the public interest, convenience (6) A report of measurements of radi- and necessity by preventing the use of ated and conducted emissions. This these amplifiers in services other than shall identify the test procedure used the Amateur Radio Service. Other uses (e.g., indicate the FCC test procedure of these amplifiers, such as in the Citi- used or, if an alternate test procedure zens Band Radio Service, are prohib- was used, a description of the test pro- ited (§ 95.411 of this chapter). Examples cedure and the reason it was necessary of features which may result in the de- to use an alternate procedure), the date nial of type acceptance are contained the measurements were made, the loca- in § 97.317 of this chapter. tion where the measurements were (Sec. 302, 82 Stat. 290; 47 U.S.C. 302; secs. 4, made, and the device tested (model and 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; serial number, if available). It shall 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) also include a sample calculation show- [43 FR 12688, Mar. 27, 1978, as amended at 46 ing how the obtained measurements FR 18981, Mar. 27, 1981; 62 FR 10473, Mar. 7, were converted to the levels specified 1997] in the applicable rule sections.
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(7) A sufficient number of photo- the marketing requirements of graphs to clearly show the exterior ap- § 15.121(b) of this chapter. pearance, the construction, the compo- (c) For a composite system that in- nent placement on the chassis, and the corporates only devices subject to cer- chassis assembly. The exterior views tification, verification and/or notifica- shall show the overall appearance, the tion and that are contained in a single antenna used with the device (if any), enclosure, a separate application, FCC the controls available to the user, and Form 731, shall be submitted with the the required identification label in suf- appropriate fee for each type of device ficient detail so that the name and FCC within the enclosure. At the option of identifier can be read. In lieu of a pho- the applicant, a single FCC identifier tograph of the label, a sample label (or may be requested for that system. Fees facsimile thereof) may be submitted are based on the number of devices and together with a sketch showing where types of authorizations. this label will be placed on the equip- ment. Photographs shall be of size A4 [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8×10 inches (20.3 cm FR 27803, Aug. 1, 1974; 41 FR 19948, May 14, × 25.4 cm). Smaller photographs may be 1976; 50 FR 36067, Sept. 5, 1985; 54 FR 17713, submitted provided they are sharp and Apr. 25, 1989; 55 FR 28762, July 13, 1990; 58 FR 25575, Apr. 27, 1993; 58 FR 44893, Aug. 25, 1993; clear, show the necessary detail, and 62 FR 10473, Mar. 7, 1997] are mounted on A4 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or × × 8.5 11 inch (21.6 cm 27.9 cm) paper. A § 2.1035 [Reserved] sample label or facsimile together with the sketch showing the placement of § 2.1041 Measurement procedure. this label shall be on the same size The measurement procedures are paper. specified in the rules governing the (8) If the equipment for which certifi- particular device for which certifi- cation is being sought must be tested cation is requested. with peripheral or accessory devices connected or installed, a brief descrip- § 2.1043 Changes in certificated equip- tion of those peripherals or accessories. ment. The peripheral or accessory devices shall be unmodified, commercially (a) Changes to the basic frequency available equipment. determining and stabilizing circuitry (9) For equipment subject to the pro- (including clock or data rates), fre- visions of part 15 of this chapter, the quency multiplication stages, basic application shall indicate if the equip- modulator circuit or maximum power ment is being authorized pursuant to or field strength ratings shall not be the transition provisions in § 15.37 of performed without application for and this chapter. authorization of a new grant of certifi- (10) [Reserved] cation. Variations in electrical or me- (11) Applications for the certification chanical construction, other than these of direct sequence spread spectrum indicated items, are permitted pro- transmitters under part 15 shall be ac- vided the variations either do not af- companied by an exhibit demonstrat- fect the characteristics required to be ing compliance with the processing reported to the Commission or the gain provisions of § 15.247(e) of this variations are made in compliance chapter. Applications for the certifi- with the other provisions of this sec- cation of frequency hopping transmit- tion. ters under part 15 shall be accompanied (b) Two classes of permissive changes by an exhibit describing compliance of may be made in certificated equipment the associated receiver or receivers without requiring a new application for with § 15.247(a)(1) of this chapter. and grant of certification. Neither (12) Applications for the certification class of change shall result in a change of scanning receivers shall include a in identification. statement describing the methods used (1) A Class I permissive change in- to comply with the design require- cludes those modifications in the ments of § 15.121(a) of this chapter or equipment which do not degrade the
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characteristics reported by the manu- FILING FOR APPLICATION REFERENCE facturer and accepted by the Commis- sion when certification is granted. No § 2.1061 Submission of technical infor- filing with the Commission is required mation for application reference. for a Class I permissive change. An application for station authoriza- (2) A Class II permissive change in- tion in some services requires a de- cludes those modifications which de- tailed technical description of the grade the performance characteristics equipment proposed to be used. In as reported to the Commission at the order to simplify the preparation and time of the initial certification. Such processing of applications by eliminat- degraded performance must still meet ing the need for the submission of the minimum requirements of the ap- equipment specifications with each ap- plicable rules. When a Class II permis- plication, the Commission will accept sive change is made by the grantee, he for application reference purposes de- shall supply the Commission with com- tailed technical specifications of equip- plete information and the results of ment designed for use in these services. tests of the characteristics affected by Manufacturers desiring to avail them- selves of this procedure should submit such change. The modified equipment all information required by the appli- shall not be marketed under the exist- cation form and the rules for the serv- ing grant of certification prior to ac- ices in which the equipment is to be knowledgement by the Commission used. An application for a station au- that the change is acceptable. thorization submitted subsequent to (3) Permissive changes, as detailed such filing may refer to the technical above, shall be made only by the holder information so filed. of the grant of certification. Changes by any party other than the grantee re- § 2.1063 Disclaimer re technical infor- quire a new application for and grant mation filed for application ref- of certification. erence. (c) A grantee desiring to make a Receipt by the Commission of data change other than a permissive change for application purposes does not imply shall file an application on FCC Form that the Commission has made or in- 731 accompanied by the required fees. tends to make any finding regarding The grantee shall attach a description the acceptability of the equipment for of the change(s) to be made and a licensing and such equipment will not statement indicating whether the be included on the list of equipment ac- change(s) will be made in all units (in- ceptable for licensing. Each applicant cluding previous production) or will be is expected to exercise appropriate care made only in those units produced in the selection of equipment to insure after the change is authorized. that the unit selected will comply with (d) A modification which results in a the rules governing the service in change in the identification with or which it is proposed to operate. without change in circuitry requires a § 2.1065 Identification and changes in new application for, and grant of cer- equipment information filed for ap- tification. If the changes affect the plication reference. characteristics required to be reported, (a) Each type of equipment, for which a complete application shall be filed. If information is filed for application ref- the characteristics required to be re- erence purposes, shall be identified by ported are not changed the abbreviated a type number assigned by the manu- procedure of § 2.933 may be used. facturer of the equipment. The type [39 FR 27803, Aug. 1, 1974, as amended at 41 number shall consist of a series of Ara- FR 19948, May 14, 1976; 54 FR 1699, Jan. 17, bic numerals or capital letters or a 1989; 54 FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989; 54 FR 32339, combination thereof, and may include Aug. 7, 1989] punctuation marks and spaces. The
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total of Arabic numerals, capital let- uct has been shown to be capable of ters, punctuation marks and spaces in complying with the applicable tech- any assigned type number shall not ex- nical standards of the Commission’s ceed 17. The type number shall be rules. shown on an identification plate or label affixed in a conspicuous place to [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] such equipment. § 2.1073 Responsibilities. (b) If the assignment of a different type number is required as a result of (a) The responsible party, as defined equipment modification, a new identi- in § 2.909, must warrant that each unit fication plate or label bearing the new of equipment marketed under a Dec- type number shall be affixed to the laration of Conformity is identical to modified equipment. the unit tested and found acceptable with the standards and that the records NOTE: It is recommended that such equip- ment be identified with a nameplate pursu- maintained by the responsible party ant to § 2.925, except for deletion of the FCC continue to reflect the equipment Identifier, which will not be assigned to nor being produced under the Declaration listed for such equipment. of Conformity within the variation that can be expected due to quantity (Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, sec. 302, 82 Stat., 290 (47 U.S.C. 154, 302, 303)) production and testing on a statistical basis. [39 FR 28160, Aug. 5, 1974, as amended at 44 (b) The responsible party, if different FR 17180, Mar. 21, 1979] from the manufacturer, may upon re- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ceiving a written statement from the manufacturer that the equipment com- § 2.1071 Cross reference. plies with the appropriate technical The general provisions of this sub- standards rely on the manufacturer or part, shall apply to equipment subject independent testing agency to deter- to a Declaration of Conformity. mine compliance. However, the test records required by § 2.1075 shall be in [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] the English language and shall be made § 2.1072 Limitation on Declaration of available to the Commission upon a Conformity. reasonable request in accordance with the provisions of § 2.1076. (a) The Declaration of Conformity signifies that the responsible party, as (c) In the case of transfer of control defined in § 2.909, has determined that of the equipment, as in the case of sale the equipment has been shown to com- or merger of the responsible party, the ply with the applicable technical new responsible party shall bear the re- standards if no unauthorized change is sponsibility of continued compliance of made in the equipment and if the the equipment. equipment is properly maintained and (d) Equipment shall be retested to operated. Compliance with these stand- demonstrate continued compliance ards shall not be construed to be a find- with the applicable technical standards ing by the responsible party with re- if any modifications or changes that spect to matters not encompassed by could adversely affect the emanation the Commission’s rules. characteristics of the equipment are (b) A Declaration of Conformity by made by the responsible party. The re- the responsible party is effective until sponsible party bears responsibility for a termination date is otherwise estab- the continued compliance of subse- lished by the Commission. quently produced equipment. (c) No person shall, in any advertis- (e) If any modifications or changes ing matter, brochure, etc., use or make are made by anyone other than the re- reference to a Declaration of Conform- sponsible party for the Declaration of ity in a deceptive or misleading man- Conformity, the party making the ner or convey the impression that such modifications or changes, if located a Declaration of Conformity reflects within the U.S., becomes the new re- more than a determination by the re- sponsible party. The new responsible sponsible party that the device or prod- party must comply with all provisions
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for the Declaration of Conformity, in- ment connected to, or installed within, cluding having test data on file dem- the EUT; onstrating that the product continues (v) The identification of the EUT and to comply with all of the applicable support equipment by trade name and technical standards. model number and, if appropriate, by FCC Identifier and serial number; [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] (vi) The types and lengths of connect- § 2.1074 Identification. ing cables used and how they were ar- ranged or moved during testing; Devices subject only to a Declaration (vii) At least two photographs show- of Conformity shall be uniquely identi- ing the test set-up for the highest line fied by the responsible party. This conducted emission and showing the identification shall not be of a format test set-up for the highest radiated which could be confused with the FCC emission. These photographs must be Identifier required on certified, noti- focused originals which show enough fied, type accepted or type approved detail to confirm other information equipment. The responsible party shall contained in the test report; maintain adequate identification (viii) A description of any modifica- records to facilitate positive identifica- tions made to the EUT by the testing tion for each device. company or individual to achieve com- [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] pliance with the regulations; (ix) All of the data required to show § 2.1075 Retention of records. compliance with the appropriate regu- (a) Except as shown in paragraph (b) lations; of this section, for each product subject (x) The signature of the individual re- to a Declaration of Conformity, the re- sponsible for testing the product along sponsible party, as shown in § 2.909, with the name and signature of an offi- shall maintain the following records: cial of the responsible party, as des- (1) A record of the original design ignated in § 2.909; and drawings and specifications and all (xi) A copy of the compliance infor- changes that have been made that may mation, as described in § 2.1077, re- affect compliance with the require- quired to be provided with the equip- ments of § 2.1073. ment. (2) A record of the procedures used (b) If the equipment is assembled for production inspection and testing using modular components that, by (if tests were performed) to insure the themselves, are subject to authoriza- conformance required by § 2.1073. (Sta- tion under a Declaration of Conformity tistical production line emission test- and/or a grant of certification, and the ing is not required.) assembled product is also subject to (3) A record of the measurements authorization under a Declaration of made on an appropriate test site that Conformity but, in accordance with the demonstrates compliance with the ap- applicable regulations, does not require plicable regulations. The record shall additional testing, the assembler shall contain: maintain the following records in order (i) The actual date or dates testing to show the basis on which compliance was performed; with the standards was determined: (ii) The name of the test laboratory, (1) A listing of all of the components company, or individual performing the used in the assembly; testing. The Commission may request (2) Copies of the compliance informa- additional information regarding the tion, as described in § 2.1077 for all of test site, the test equipment or the the modular components used in the qualifications of the company or indi- assembly; vidual performing the tests; (3) A listing of the FCC Identifier (iii) A description of how the device numbers for all of the components used was actually tested, identifying the in the assembly that are authorized measurement procedure and test equip- under a grant of certification; ment that was used; (4) A listing of equipment modifica- (iv) A description of the equipment tions, if any, that were made during as- under test (EUT) and support equip- sembly; and
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(5) A copy of any instructions in- (2) A statement, similar to that con- cluded with the components that were tained in § 15.19(a)(3) of this chapter, required to be followed to ensure the that the product complies with part 15 assembly of a compliant product, along of this chapters; and with a statement, signed by the assem- (3) The identification, by name, ad- bler, that these instructions were fol- dress and telephone number, of the re- lowed during assembly. This statement sponsible party, as defined in § 2.909. shall also contain the name and signa- The responsible party for a Declaration ture of an official of the responsible of Conformity must be located within party, as designated in § 2.909. the United States. (c) The records listed in paragraphs (b) If a product is assembled from (a) and (b) of this section shall be re- tained for two years after the manufac- modular components that, by them- ture or assembly, as appropriate, of selves, are authorized under a Declara- said equipment has been permanently tion of Conformity and/or a grant of discontinued, or until the conclusion of certification, and the assembled prod- an investigation or a proceeding if the uct is also subject to authorization responsible party is officially notified under a Declaration of Conformity but, that an investigation or any other ad- in accordance with the applicable regu- ministrative proceeding involving the lations, does not require additional equipment has been instituted. Re- testing, the product shall be supplied, quests for the records described in this at the time of marketing or importa- section and for sample units also are tion, with a compliance information covered under the provisions of § 2.946. statement containing the following in- [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] formation: (1) Identification of the assembled § 2.1076 FCC inspection and submis- product, e.g., name and model number. sion of equipment for testing. (2) Identification of the modular (a) Each responsible party, upon re- components used in the assembly. A ceipt of a reasonable request, shall sub- modular component authorized under a mit to the Commission the records re- Declaration of Conformity shall be quired by § 2.1075 or one or more sample identified as specified in paragraph units for measurements at the Com- (a)(1) of this section. A modular compo- mission’s laboratory. nent authorized under a grant of cer- (b) Shipping costs to the Commis- tification shall be identified by name sion’s Laboratory and return shall be and model number (if applicable) along borne by the responsible party. In the with the FCC Identifier number. event the responsible party believes (3) A statement that the product that shipment of the sample to the complies with part 15 of this chapter. Commission’s Laboratory is imprac- (4) The identification, by name, ad- tical because of the size or weight of dress and telephone number, of the re- the equipment, or the power require- ment, or for any other reason, the re- sponsible party who assembled the sponsible party may submit a written product from modular components, as explanation why such shipment is im- defined in § 2.909. The responsible party practical and should not be required. for a Declaration of Conformity must be located within the United States. [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] (5) Copies of the compliance informa- § 2.1077 Compliance information. tion statements for each modular com- ponent used in the system that is au- (a) If a product must be tested and thorized under a Declaration of Con- authorized under a Declaration of Con- formity. formity, a compliance information statement shall be supplied with the (c) The compliance information product at the time of marketing or statement shall be included in the importation, containing the following user’s manual or as a separate sheet. information: [61 FR 31048, June 19, 1996, as amended at 62 (1) Identification of the product, e.g., FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997] name and model number;
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RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE of this chapter are also subject to rou- tine environmental evaluation for RF § 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation ex- exposure prior to equipment authoriza- posure evaluation: mobile devices. tion or use if their ERP is 3 watts or (a) Requirements of this section are a more or if they meet the definition of consequence of Commission respon- a portable device as specified in § 2.1093 sibilities under the National Environ- (b) requiring evaluation under the pro- mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- visions of that section. All other mo- vironmental significance of its actions. bile and unlicensed transmitting de- See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, vices are categorically excluded from in particular § 1.1307(b). routine environmental evaluation for (b) For purposes of this section, a RF exposure prior to equipment au- mobile device is defined as a transmit- thorization or use, except as specified ting device designed to be used in other in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of this chap- than fixed locations and to generally ter. Applications for equipment author- be used in such a way that a separation ization of mobile and unlicensed trans- distance of at least 20 centimeters is mitting devices subject to routine en- normally maintained between the vironmental evaluation must contain a transmitter’s radiating structure(s) statement confirming compliance with and the body of the user or nearby per- the limits specified in paragraph (d) of sons. In this context, the term ‘‘fixed this section as part of their applica- location’’ means that the device is tion. Technical information showing physically secured at one location and the basis for this statement must be is not able to be easily moved to an- submitted to the Commission upon re- other location. Transmitting devices quest. designed to be used by consumers or (d) The limits to be used for evalua- workers that can be easily re-located, tion are specified in § 1.1310 of this such as wireless devices associated chapter. All unlicensed personal com- with a personal computer, are consid- munications service (PCS) devices and ered to be mobile devices if they meet unlicensed NII devices shall be subject the 20 centimeter separation require- to the limits for general population/un- ment. controlled exposure. (c) Mobile devices that operate in the (1) For purposes of analyzing mobile Cellular Radiotelephone Service, the transmitting devices under the occupa- Personal Communications Services, tional/controlled criteria specified in the Satellite Communications Serv- § 1.1310 of this chapter, time-averaging ices, the General Wireless Communica- provisions of the guidelines may be tions Service, the Wireless Commu- used in conjunction with typical maxi- nications Service, the Maritime Serv- mum duty factors to determine maxi- ices and the Specialized Mobile Radio mum likely exposure levels. Service authorized under subpart H of (2) Time-averaging provisions may part 22 of this chapter, part 24 of this not be used in determining typical ex- chapter, part 25 of this chapter, part 26 posure levels for devices intended for of this chapter, part 27 of this chapter, use by consumers in general popu- part 80 of this chapter (ship earth sta- lation/uncontrolled environments as tions devices only) and part 90 of this defined in § 1.1310 of this chapter. How- chapter are subject to routine environ- ever, ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging mental evaluation for RF exposure based on an inherent property or duty- prior to equipment authorization or cycle of a device is allowed. An exam- use if they operate at frequencies of 1.5 ple of this is the determination of expo- GHz or below and their effective radi- sure from a device that uses digital ated power (ERP) is 1.5 watts or more, technology such as a time-division or if they operate at frequencies above multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for 1.5 GHz and their ERP is 3 watts or transmission of a signal. In general, more. 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, compliance with devices authorized under § 15.253, exposure guidelines for devices in this § 15.255, and subparts D and E of part 15 section can be accomplished by the use
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of warning labels and by providing evaluation for RF exposure prior to equip- users with information concerning ment authorization or use, regardless of minimum separation distances from their power used, unless they meet the defi- transmitting structures and proper in- nition of a portable device as specified in § 2.1093(b). All other mobile and unlicensed stallation of antennas. transmitting devices are categorically ex- (4) In some cases, e.g., modular or cluded from routine environmental evalua- desktop transmitters, the potential tion for RF exposure prior to equipment au- conditions of use of a device may not thorization, except as specified in §§ 1.1307(c) allow easy classification of that device and 1.1307(d) of this chapter. Applications for as either mobile or portable (also see equipment authorization of mobile and unli- § 2.1093). In such cases, applicants are censed transmitting devices subject to rou- responsible for determining minimum tine environmental evaluation must contain distances for compliance for the in- a statement confirming compliance with the limits specified in paragraph (d) of this sec- tended use and installation of the de- tion as part of their application. Technical vice based on evaluation of either spe- information showing the basis for this state- cific absorption rate (SAR), field ment must be submitted to the Commission strength or power density, whichever is upon request. most appropriate. [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 * * * * * FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; (d) * * * 62 FR 47966, Sept. 12, 1997] (3) Compliance with exposure guidelines EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 62 FR 47966, for mobile and unlicensed devices can be ac- Sept. 12, 1997, § 2.1091 was amended by revis- complished by the use of warning labels and ing the heading, paragraphs (b), (c), and by providing users with information concern- (d)(3), and adding paragraph (d)(4), effective ing minimum separation distances from Oct. 15, 1997. For the convenience of the user, transmitting structures and proper installa- the superseded text is set forth as follows: tion of antennas. § 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposure evaluation: mobile and unlicensed de- * * * * * vices. § 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation ex- * * * * * posure evaluation: portable devices. (b) For purposes of this section mobile de- (a) Requirements of this section are a vices are defined as transmitters designed to consequence of Commission respon- be used in other than fixed locations and to sibilities under the National Environ- generally be used in such a way that a sepa- mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- ration distance of at least 20 centimeters is vironmental significance of its actions. normally maintained between radiating an- See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, tennas and the body of the user or nearby in particular § 1.1307(b). persons. (c) Mobile devices that operate in the Cel- (b) For purposes of this section, a lular Radiotelephone Service, the Personal portable device is defined as a trans- Communications Services, the Satellite mitting device designed to be used so Communications Services, the Wireless Com- that the radiating structure(s) of the munications Service, the Maritime Services device is/are within 20 centimeters of and the Specialized Mobile Radio Service au- the body of the user. thorized under subpart H of part 22 of this (c) Portable devices that operate in chapter, part 24 of this chapter, part 25 of the Cellular Radiotelephone Service, this chapter, part 27 of this chapter, part 80 of this chapter (ship earth station devices the Personal Communications Serv- only) and part 90 of this chapter (‘‘covered’’ ices, the Satellite Communications SMR devices only, as defined in the note to services, the General Wireless Commu- Table 1 of § 1.1307(b)(1) of this chapter), are nications Service, the Wireless Com- subject to routine environmental evaluation munications Service, the Maritime for RF exposure prior to equipment author- Services and the Specialized Mobile ization or use if their effective radiated Radio Service authorized under subpart power (ERP) is 1.5 watts or more. Unlicensed H of part 22 of this chapter, part 24 of personal communications service, unlicensed millimeter wave devices and unlicensed NII this chapter, part 25 of this chapter, devices authorized under § 15.253, § 15.255 and part 26 of this chapter, part 27 of this subparts D and E of part 15 of this chapter chapter, part 80 of this chapter (ship are also subject to routine environmental earth station devices only), part 90 of
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this chapter, and portable unlicensed ments and calculations to demonstrate personal communication service, unli- compliance with MPE field strength or censed NII devices and millimeter wave power density limits for devices oper- devices authorized under § 15.253, ating above 6 GHz should be made at a § 15.255 or subparts D and E of part 15 of minimum distance of 5 cm from the ra- this chapter are subject to routine en- diating source. vironmental evaluation for RF expo- (1) Limits for Occupational/Con- sure prior to equipment authorization trolled exposure: 0.4 W/kg as averaged or use. All other portable transmitting over the whole-body and spatial peak devices are categorically excluded from SAR not exceeding 8 W/kg as averaged routine environmental evaluation for over any 1 gram of tissue (defined as a RF exposure prior to equipment au- tissue volume in the shape of a cube). thorization or use, except as specified Exceptions are the hands, wrists, feet in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of this chap- and ankles where the spatial peak SAR ter. Applications for equipment author- shall not exceed 20 W/kg, as averaged ization of portable transmitting de- over an 10 grams of tissue (defined as a vices subject to routine environmental tissue volume in the shape of a cube). evaluation must contain a statement Occupational/Controlled limits apply confirming compliance with the limits when persons are exposed as a con- specified in paragraph (d) of this sec- sequence of their employment provided tion as part of their application. Tech- these persons are fully aware of and ex- nical information showing the basis for ercise control over their exposure. this statement must be submitted to Awareness of exposure can be accom- the Commission upon request. plished by use of warning labels or by (d) The limits to be used for evalua- specific training or education through tion are based generally on criteria appropriate means, such as an RF safe- published by the American National ty program in a work environment. Standards Institute (ANSI) for local- (2) Limits for General Population/Un- ized specific absorption rate (‘‘SAR’’) controlled exposure: 0.08 W/kg as aver- in Section 4.2 of ‘‘IEEE Standard for aged over the whole-body and spatial Safety Levels with Respect to Human peak SAR not exceeding 1.6 W/kg as Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro- averaged over any 1 gram of tissue (de- magnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz,’’ fined as a tissue volume in the shape of ANSI/IEEE C95.1–1992, Copyright 1992 a cube). Exceptions are the hands, by the Institute of Electrical and Elec- wrists, feet and ankles where the spa- tronics Engineers, Inc., New York, New tial peak SAR shall not exceed 4 W/kg, York 10017. These criteria for SAR as averaged over any 10 grams of tissue evaluation are similar to those rec- (defined as a tissue volume in the shape ommended by the National Council on of a cube). General Population/Uncon- Radiation Protection and Measure- trolled limits apply when the general ments (NCRP) in ‘‘Biological Effects public may be exposed, or when persons and Exposure Criteria for Radio- that are exposed as a consequence of frequency Electromagnetic Fields,’’ their employment may not be fully NCRP Report No. 86, Section 17.4.5. aware of the potential for exposure or Copyright NCRP, 1986, Bethesda, Mary- do not exercise control over their expo- land 20814. SAR is a measure of the sure. Warning labels placed on rate of energy absorption due to expo- consumer devices such as cellular tele- sure to an RF transmitting source. phones will not be sufficient reason to SAR values have been related to allow these devices to be evaluated threshold levels for potential biological subject to limits for occupational/con- hazards. The criteria to be used are trolled exposure in paragraph (d)(1) of specified in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) this section. of this section and shall apply for port- (3) Compliance with SAR limits can able devices transmitting in the fre- be demonstrated by either laboratory quency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. measurement techniques or by com- Portable devices that transmit at fre- putational modeling. Methodologies quencies above 6 GHz are to be evalu- and references for SAR evaluation are ated in terms of the MPE limits speci- described in numerous technical publi- fied in § 1.1310 of this chapter. Measure- cations including ‘‘IEEE Recommended
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Practice for the Measurement of Po- ered’’ SMR devices only, as defined in the tentially Hazardous Electromagnetic note to Table 1 of section 1.1307(b)(1) of this Fields—RF and Microwave,’’ IEEE chapter), and portable unlicensed personal C95.3–1991. communication service and millimeter wave (4) For purposes of analyzing portable devices authorized under § 15.253, § 15.255 or transmitting devices under the occupa- subpart D of part 15 of this chapter are sub- ject to routine environmental evaluation for tional/controlled criteria, the time- RF exposure prior to equipment authoriza- averaging provisions of the MPE guide- tion or use. All other portable transmitting lines identified in § 1.1310 of this chap- devices are categorically excluded from rou- ter can be used in conjunction with tine environmental evaluation for RF expo- typical maximum duty factors to de- sure prior to equipment authorization, ex- termine maximum likely exposure lev- cept as specified in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of els. this chapter. Applications for equipment au- (5) Time-averaging provisions of the thorization of portable transmitting devices MPE guidelines identified in § 1.1310 of subject to routine environmental evaluation this chapter may not be used in deter- must contain a statement confirming com- mining typical exposure levels for port- pliance with the limits specified in para- able devices intended for use by con- graph (d) of this section as part of their ap- sumers, such as hand-held cellular tele- plication. Technical information showing the basis for this statement must be submit- phones, that are considered to operate ted to the Commission upon request. in general population/uncontrolled en- (d) The limits to be used for evaluation are vironments as defined above. However, based generally on criteria published by the ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging based American National Standards Institute on an inherent property or duty-cycle (ANSI) for localized specific absorption rate of a device is allowed. An example of (‘‘SAR’’) in Section 4.2 of ‘‘IEEE Standard this would be the determination of ex- for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Ex- posure from a device that uses digital posure to Radio Frequency Electromagnetic technology such as a time-division Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz,’’ ANSI/IEEE C95.1– multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for 1992, Copyright 1992 by the Institute of Elec- transmission of a signal. In general, trical and Electronics Engineers, Inc., New York, New York 10017. These criteria for maximum average power levels must SAR evaluation are similar to those rec- be used to determine compliance. ommended by the National Council on Radi- [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 ation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; in ‘‘Biological Effects and Exposure Criteria 62 FR 47967, Sept. 12, 1997] for Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields,’’ NCRP Report No. 86, Section 17.4.5. Copy- EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 62 FR 47967, right NCRP, 1986, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Sept. 12, 1997, § 2.1093 was amended by revis- SAR is a measure of the rate of energy ab- ing paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) introductory sorption due to exposure to an RF transmit- text, effective Oct. 15, 1997. For the conven- ting source. SAR values have been related to ience of the user, the superseded text is set threshold levels for potential biological haz- forth as follows: ards. The criteria to be used are specified in § 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section. evaluation: portable devices. * * * * * * * * * * Subpart K—Importation of Devices (b) For purposes of this section portable devices are defined as transmitters designed Capable of Causing Harmful to be used within 20 centimeters of the body Interference of the user. (c) Portable devices that operate in the § 2.1201 Purpose. Cellular Radiotelephone Service, the Per- (a) In order to carry out its respon- sonal Communications Services, the Sat- ellite Communications Services, the Wireless sibilities under the Communications Communications Service, the Maritime Act and the various treaties and inter- Services and the Specialized Mobile Radio national regulations, and in order to Service authorized under subpart H of part 22 promote efficient use of the radio spec- of this chapter, part 24 of this chapter, part trum, the Commission has developed 25 of this chapter, part 27 of this chapter, technical standards for radio frequency part 80 of this chapter (ship earth station de- vices only), part 90 of this chapter (‘‘cov-
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equipment. The technical standards ap- been exported for repair and re-im- plicable to individual types of equip- ported for use. ment are found in that part of the rules (e) Subassemblies, parts, or compo- governing the service wherein the nents of radio frequency devices unless equipment is to be operated. In addi- they constitute an essentially com- tion to the technical standards, the pleted device which requires only the rules governing the service may re- addition of cabinets, knobs, speakers, quire that such equipment receive an or similar minor attachments before equipment authorization from the marketing or use. Form 740 informa- Commission as a prerequisite for mar- tion will be required to be submitted keting and importing this equipment for computer circuit boards that are into the U.S.A. The marketing rules, actually peripheral devices as defined § 2.801 et seq., were adopted pursuant to in § 15.3(r) of this chapter and all de- the authority in section 302 of the vices that, by themselves, are subject Communications Act of 1934, as amend- to FCC marketing rules. ed (47 U.S.C. 302). (b) The rules in this section set out [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991] the conditions under which radio fre- § 2.1203 General requirement for entry quency devices as defined in § 2.801 that into the U.S.A. are capable of causing harmful inter- ference to radio communications may (a) No radio frequency device may be be imported into the U.S.A. imported into the Customs territory of (c) Nothing in this section prevents the United States unless the importer importers from shipping goods into for- or ultimate consignee, or their des- eign trade zones or Customs bonded ignated customs broker, declares that warehouses, such as is the prescribed the device meets one of the conditions procedure under § 2.1204(a)(5). Radio fre- for entry set out in this section. quency devices capable of causing (b) A separate declaration shall be harmful interference, however, cannot used for each line item in the entry or be withdrawn from these areas except entry summary containing an RF de- in accordance with the provisions of vice, or for each different radio fre- this section. quency device within a line item when the elements of the declaration are not [41 FR 25904, June 23, 1976, as amended at 54 identical. FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989; 56 FR 26619, June 10, (c) Failure to properly declare the 1991; 57 FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992] importation category for an entry of § 2.1202 Exclusions. radio frequency devices may result in refused entry, refused withdrawal for The provisions of this section do not consumption, required redelivery to apply to the importation of: the Customs port, and other adminis- (a) Cameras, musical greeting cards, trative, civil and criminal remedies quartz watches and clocks, modules of provided by law. quartz watches and clocks, hand-held (d) Whoever makes a declaration pur- calculators and electronic games, and suant to § 2.1203(a) must provide, upon other similar unintentional radiators request made within one year of the which utilize low level battery power date of entry, documentation on how and which do not contain provisions for an imported radio frequency device was operation while connected to AC power determined to be in compliance with lines. Commission requirements. (b) Unintentional radiators which are exempted from technical standards and [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991; 56 FR 32474, July other requirements as specified in 16, 1991] § 15.103 of this chapter. (c) Radio frequency devices manufac- § 2.1204 Import conditions. tured and assembled in the U.S.A. that (a) Radio frequency devices may be meet applicable FCC technical stand- imported only if one or more of these ards and which have not been modified conditions are met: or received further assembly. (1) The radio frequency device has (d) Radio frequency devices pre- been issued an equipment authoriza- viously properly imported that have tion by the FCC.
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(2) The radio frequency device is not for determining the import condition required to have an equipment author- applied. ization and the device complies with [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991, as amended at 57 FCC technical administrative regula- FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992; 61 FR 8477, Mar. 5, tions. 1996] (3) The radio frequency device is being imported in limited quantities § 2.1205 Filing of required declaration. for testing and evaluation to determine compliance with the FCC Rules and NOTE: The U.S. Customs Service is imple- menting a paperless entry system. Until the Regulations or suitability for market- Customs electronic system is operational, ing. The device will not be offered for submit the required declaration following sale or marketed. The phrase limited the guidelines in paragraph (a) of this sec- quantities in this context, means 200 or tion. When the Customs system is imple- fewer units. Prior to importation of mented, follow the guidelines in paragraph more than 200 units, written approval (b) of this section. must be obtained from the Chief, En- (a) For points of entry where elec- forcement Division, Field Operations tronic filing with Customs has not been Bureau, FCC. Distinctly different mod- implemented, use FCC Form 740 to pro- els of a product and separate genera- vide the needed information and dec- tions of a particular model under devel- larations. opment are considered to be separate (1) Mail the original of FCC Form 740 devices. to: FCC, Washington, DC 20554, Atten- (4) The radio frequency device is tion: Imports, on or before the date the being imported in limited quantities Customs entry papers are filed. for demonstration at industry trade (2) Attach a copy of FCC Form 740 to shows and the device will not be offered the Customs entry papers. for sale or marketed. The phrase limited (b)(1) For points of entry where elec- quantities, in this context, means ten or tronic filing with Customs is available, fewer units. Prior to importation of submit the following information to more than ten units, written approval Customs when filing the entry docu- must be obtained from the Chief, Com- mentation and the entry summary doc- pliance Division, Compliance and Infor- umentation electronically. Follow pro- mation Bureau, FCC. Distinctly dif- cedures established by Customs for electronic filing. ferent models of a product and separate generations of a particular model (i) The terms under which the device is being imported, as indicated by cit- under development are considered to be ing the import condition number speci- separate devices. fied in § 2.1204(a). (5) The radio frequency device is (ii) The FCC identifier as specified in being imported solely for export. The § 2.925, if the device has been granted an device will not be marketed or offered equipment authorization; for sale for use in the U.S. (iii) The quantity of devices being (6) The radio frequency device is imported, regardless of what unit is being imported for use exclusively by specified in the Harmonized Tariff the U.S. Government. Schedule of the United States; and (7) Three or fewer radio receivers, (iv) A commercial product descrip- computers, or other unintentional radi- tion which is to include the trade ators as defined in part 15 of this chap- name, a model/type number (or model/ ter, are being imported for the individ- type name) and other descriptive infor- ual’s personal use and are not intended mation about the device being im- for sale. ported. (8) The radio frequency device is (2) For importers unable to partici- being imported for repair and will not pate in the electronic filing process be offered for sale or marketed. with Customs for good cause, declara- (b) The ultimate consignee must be tions are to be made in accordance able to document compliance with the with paragraph (a) of this section. selected import condition and the basis [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991]
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§ 2.1207 Examination of imported (STV) system and one copy thereof equipment. must be filed by the party who will be In order to determine compliance responsible for the conformance of the with its regulations, Commission rep- system with the subscription TV stand- resentatives may examine or test any ards specified in part 73 of the Rules. radio frequency device that is im- The application must include informa- ported. If such radio frequency device tion to show that the system conforms has already entered the U.S., the ulti- to the requirements of § 73.644(b). mate consignee or subsequent owners (b) Advance approval may be applied of that device must, upon request, for and granted in accordance with and made within one year of the date of subject to the following conditions and entry, make that device available for limitations: examination or testing by the Commis- (1) A separate request for each dif- sion. ferent technical system must be made by the applicant in writing. [56 FR 26620, June 10, 1991] (2) The applicant must certify that the application was prepared by or Subpart L—Registration of under the direction of the applicant Telephone Terminal Equipment and that the facts set forth are true and correct to the best of the appli- REGISTRATION PROCEDURE cant’s knowledge and belief. (3) The applicant must identify the § 2.1300 Cross reference. technical system by a name or type The general provisions of this part, number and define the system in terms §§ 2.911, 2.923, 2.929, 2.935, 2.936, and 2.946 of its technical characteristics; a func- shall apply to applications for and tional block diagram must be included. grants of registration for telephone In addition, a complete description of terminal equipment pursuant to part 68 the encoded aural and visual baseband of this chapter. and transmitted signals and of the en- coding equipment used by the appli- [62 FR 10473, Mar. 7, 1997] cant must be supplied. These descrip- § 2.1302 Application for registration tions must include equipment circuit under part 68. diagrams and photographs, and dia- An original application for registra- grams or oscillographs of both tion and one copy shall be filed on FCC baseband and transmitted aural and Form 730 by the party who will be re- visual signal waveforms and of the sig- sponsible for the conformance of the nal basebands and occupied equipment with the standards specified bandwidths. If aural subcarriers are to in part 68 of this chapter and shall in- be used for transmitting aural portion clude the information specified by the of the subscription program, for de- form and in § 68.200 of this chapter. coder control, or for other purposes, a full description and specifications of (Secs. 201–205, 208, 215, 218, 313, 314, 403, 410, the multiplex subcarrier signals and all 602, 48 Stat., as amended 1070–1072, 1073, 1076, modulation levels must be included. 1077, 1087, 1094, 1099, 1102; 47 U.S.C. 201–205, (4) Preliminary test data must be 208, 215, 218, 313, 314, 403, 410, 602) submitted to show system capability [41 FR 8048, Feb. 24, 1976, as amended at 61 with regard to compliance with the cri- FR 42386, Aug. 15, 1996] teria set forth in § 73.644(b). (5) The applicant must identify the Subpart M—Advance Approval of specific requirements of §§ 73.682, 73.687 Subscription TV Transmission and 73.699 (Figures 6 and 7) from which Systems the transmitted signal will normally deviate. ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURE (6) The applicant must specify the method to be used in determining and § 2.1400 Application for advance ap- maintaining the operating power of the proval under part 73. transmitter if the procedures given in (a) An original application for ad- § 73.663 cannot be used due to suppres- vance approval of a subscription TV sion of the synchronizing pulses or for
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other reasons. If the operating power of Subpart N—FCC Procedure for the station must be reduced to accom- Testing Class A, B and S Emer- modate the encoded aural or video sig- gency Position Indicating nal, the operating power limitations Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) must be specified. (7) The applicant must supply any ad- SOURCE: 56 FR 11683, Mar. 20, 1991, unless ditional information and test data re- otherwise noted. quested by the FCC, to show to its sat- isfaction that the criteria given in GENERAL § 73.644(b) are met. (8) The information submitted by the § 2.1501 Introduction. applicant may be subject to check by The procedure described herein sets field tests conducted without expense forth uniform methods for testing to the FCC or, if deemed necessary, at Class A, B and S Emergency Position the laboratory or in the field by FCC Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) for personnel. This may include the actual compliance with the applicable por- submission of equipment for system tions of the FCC Rules and Regula- tions. Other methods and test results testing under the provisions of § 2.945 of may be used provided they are fully part 2 of the Rules. documented and deemed by the Com- (9) No technical system will be mission to yield results equivalent to deemed approved unless and until the the procedures set forth in this section. FCC has notified the applicant in writ- ing of the approval. Such notification § 2.1503 Test environment. of approval will be by letter to the ap- (a) Measurement sites. Radiated emis- plicant. sion tests for peak effective radiated (10) Approval by the FCC is limited power (PERP), spurious emissions and to a determination that the particular power in the test mode are to be per- technical system (the scheme for en- formed on an open field test site as coding and decoding the subscription shown in Figure 1. The site is to be lo- TV signal) is capable of meeting the cated on level ground with an obstruc- criteria given in § 73.644(b). tion-free, 60 m by 52 m, elliptical area. (11) The FCC will maintain a listing The site is to be equipped with an an- of approved technical systems. tenna mast capable of adjustment from (c) Multichannel sound may be trans- 1 to 4 m. The center of a metal ground mitted for stereophonic or bilingual plane at least one wavelength in diam- service with encoded subscription pro- eter at 121.5 MHz (2.47 m) is to be lo- cated 30 m from the receiving antenna. grams provided the technical operating The ground plane is to have provisions specifications for this service are in- for mounting removable quarter-wave cluded in the application for advance verticle elements to produce a system approval. monopole antenna at both 121.5 and 243 (d) Subscriber decoder devices must MHz with the VSWR of less than 1.5. comply with any applicable provisions of subpart H, part 15 of the FCC Rules NOTE: It is desirable that the level of radi- ated ambient EME at the test site be at least for TV interface devices. 6 dB below the FCC limits applicable to the (e) No modifications may be made by EPIRB. It is, of course, not always possible either the applicant or the user of a to meet this condition. If the ambient field system having advance FCC approval strength at some frequencies within the that would change any of the operating specified measurement ranges is too high, it conditions as submitted in the applica- is recommended that one or more of the fol- lowing corrective steps be employed: tion for advance approval. Should sys- (1) Perform measurements in critical fre- tem modifications be necessary, a new quency bands during hours when broadcast application must be submitted in ac- and other radio stations are off-the-air and cordance with the requirements of this ambients from industrial equipment are section. lower. (2) Insofar as is possible, orient the axis of [48 FR 56391, Dec. 21, 1983] an open area test site to discriminate against strong ambient signals.
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(3) Vary the bandwidth of the measuring table must be capable of varying the instrument to separate ambient EME from frequency of vibration either linearly emissions from the EPIRB. or logarithmically over a range of 4 to (b) Temperature. Except as otherwise 33 Hz with maximum peak amplitudes noted, the ambient temperature during of up to 2.5 mm. testing is to be within the range of 4 to (i) Salt fog chamber. A chamber capa- 35 °C (40 to 95 °F). ble of producing salt fog at a tempera- ture of 35 °C for 48 hours is required. § 2.1505 Test instrumentation and This chamber is to be of sufficient size equipment. to accommodate the EPIRB under test. (a) Receiver (field intensity meter). A (j) Drop test facility. A facility which calibrated field intensity meter (FIM) will permit dropping an EPIRB from a with a frequency range of 30 to 1000 height of 20 m into water is required. MHz is required for measuring radiated The water must be deep enough so that emission levels. This instrument the EPIRB will not touch bottom when should be capable of making peak dropped. measurements with a bandwidth of 100 ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL TEST kHz. PROCEDURES (b) Spectrum analyzer. Spectral meas- urements are to be made with a spec- § 2.1507 Test frequencies. trum analyzer with a minimum resolu- Testing of an EPIRB for compliance tion bandwidth no greater than 10 Hz. outside a shielded room on a distress The video filter, if used, should have a frequency is prohibited, since this may bandwidth wide enough so as to not af- interfere with emergency communica- fect peak readings. A linear video out- tions. Therefore, all compliance testing put is desirable for performing meas- outside a shielded room should be con- urements of modulation characteris- ducted on one of the pairs of alternate tics. (c) Storage oscilloscope. Measurements frequencies specified below: of modulation characteristics are to be 121.600/243.200 MHz made using a calibrated storage oscil- 121.650/243.300 MHz loscope. This instrument is to be DC 121.700/243.400 MHz coupled and capable of manually trig- 121.750/243.500 MHz 121.800/243.600 MHz gered single sweeps. 121.850/243.700 MHz (d) Frequency counter. A frequency 121.900/243.800 MHz counter with an accuracy of at least 5 parts per million is required for meas- The above frequencies are to be used uring the carrier frequency. for limited testing of EPIRBs for com- (e) Signal generator. A calibrated sig- pliance with FCC Rules, subject to the nal generator with an output of at following conditions: least 75 mW at 121.5 and 243 MHz is re- (a) The testing shall not cause harm- quired for generating a reference signal ful interference to authorized commu- for site calibration. nications on these frequencies. (f) Antenna. Radiated emissions are (b) The testing shall be coordinated to be measured with calibrated, tuned, with the nearest FCC district office. half-wave dipole antennas covering the For simplicity, 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz frequency range of 30 to 1000 MHz. will be used throughout this test proce- (g) Temperature chamber. Tests which dure to indicate the alternate test fre- call for subjecting the EPIRB to tem- quency. perature levels other than the ambient temperature are to be performed in a § 2.1509 Environmental and duration temperature test chamber which can be tests. adjusted to stable temperatures from The environmental and operational ¥20 to +55 °C. This chamber is to be of tests in § 2.1509 (a) through (e) are to be sufficient size to accommodate the conducted on a single test unit in the EPIRB under test. order given below. This sequence of (h) Vibration table. A vibration table tests also includes the electrical tests capable of vibrating the EPIRB with a in §§ 2.1511, 2.1513 and 2.1515 of this part. sinusoidal motion is required. The The test unit is not to be adjusted, nor
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is the battery to be replaced during Step (2) Immediately float the EPIRB in these tests, and a log of battery on- water that is maintained at +25 degrees C or time should be maintained. The above colder. Step (3) After 15 minutes, perform an exte- tests are to be performed on the same rior mechanical inspection and verify oper- test unit. The tests in § 2.1509 (f) ation by turning the unit on and observing through (i) may be run in any sequence the RF power indicator on the unit or mon- or may be performed on separate test itoring the transmission with a receiver. units. Record test results. (a) Vibration test. (c) Salt fog test. Step (1) Secure the EPIRB to the vibration Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a salt fog table. The EPIRB is not to be operated and chamber for a period of at least 2 hours at a should not activate while being vibrated. temperature of 35 °C (±2 °C) before exposing it Step (2) Subject the EPIRB to sinusoidal to salt fog. The EPIRB is to be turned off motion parallel to one of the three major or- during this test. thogonal axes under the following condi- Step (2) With the chamber temperature tions: maintained at 35 °C, introduce salt fog at the saturation point for 48 hours. The salt fog is A. Frequency (Hz) Peak amplitude (mm) to be prepared from a 5% (±1%) salt (sodium chloride solution. For detailed guidance on 4–10 2.5 the preparation of the solution and the appa- 10–15 0.8 ratus for generating salt fog, refer to MIL– 15–25 0.4 STD–810D (19 July 1983), method 509.2. 25–33 0.2 Step (3) Upon completion of the salt fog ex- posure, the EPIRB is to be airdried at room B. The frequency is to be changed either temperature for 12 hours and operation veri- linearly or logarithmically with time be- fied by turning the unit on and observing the tween 4 Hz and 33 Hz such that a complete RF power indicator on the unit or monitor- cycle (4 Hz to 33 Hz to 4 Hz) takes approxi- ing the transmission with a receiver. Record mately 5 minutes. observations. C. The EPIRB is to be vibrated for at least 30 minutes or six complete cycles. (d) Drop test. This test is to be per- Step (3) Remount the EPIRB, if necessary, formed on EPIRB which are required or and repeat step 2 for each of the other two intended to float. major orthogonal axes. Step (4) Upon completion of the test, per- Step (1) Turn the EPIRB on, log the time form an exterior mechanical inspection and and drop it three times into water from a verify operation by turning the unit on and height of 20 meters. The water is to be deep observing the RF power indicator on the unit enough so that the EPIRB does not touch or monitoring the transmission with a re- bottom when dropped. Each drop should be ceiver. Record test results. initiated from a different orientation as fol- lows: antenna vertical up; antenna vertical (b) Thermal shock tests. These tests down; antenna horizontal. are to be performed on EPIRBs which Step (2) Upon completion of the drop test, are required or intended to float. an exterior mechanical inspection is to be (1) Low temperature thermal shock test. performed and operation verified by observ- ing the RF power indicator on the unit or Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a temperature monitoring the transmission with a receiver. chamber for at least 3 hours at ¥20 °C or Record observations. Turn the test unit off colder. The EPIRB is not to be operated and log the total on-time. while being cooled. Step (2) Immediately place the EPIRB in (e) Forty-eight hour operational test. water that has been maintained at +10 °C or This test includes the battery life test warmer. and all the electrical tests given in Step (3) After 15 minutes, perform as exte- §§ 2.1511, 2.1513 and 2.1515 of this part, at rior mechanical inspection and verify oper- various temperatures. The tests are to ation by turning the unit on and observing be performed on the same EPIRB in the the RF power indicator on the unit or mon- sequence specified herein. Be sure to itoring the transmission with a receiver. record the on-time of the unit during Record test results. each test. No more than 8 hours of (2) High temperature thermal shock test. total on-time is permitted before com- Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a temperature mencing step 4. When operating the chamber for at least 3 hours at +55 degrees C EPIRB in the environmental chamber, or warmer. The EPIRB is not to be operated a non-radiating load may be sub- while being heated. stituted for the antenna provided it is
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electrically equivalent to the standard minimum of 5 cm above the water. antenna and does not reduce the bat- Record the time required for the test tery current drain. unit to right itself. (h) Temperature/frequency test. The Step (1) Perform the radiated emissions test in § 2.1511 of this part. frequency stability shall be measured Step (2) Perform the modulation char- over an ambient temperature from acteristic tests in § 2.1513 of this part. ¥20° to +55 °C at intervals of not more Step (3) Perform the spectral tests in than 10 °C. A period of time sufficient § 2.1515 of this part. to stabilize all of the components of Step (4) With the EPIRB off, place unit in the oscillator circuit at each an environmental chamber at a temperature temperture level shall be allowed prior of ¥20 °C for at least 2 hours. Step (5) With the EPIRB in the chamber, to frequency measurement. repeat the carrier frequency test in § 2.1515(d) Step (1) Place the EPIRB in the environ- of this part. (Leave the EPIRB turned on.) mental test chamber. Step (6) Near the end of 48 hours of total Step (2) Adjust the temperature in the on-time for the EPIRB, repeat the carrier chamber to +20 °C and allow sufficient time frequency test in § 2.1515(d) of this part. for the oscillator to stabilize at that tem- Step (7) At the end of 48 hours of total on- perature. time, remove EPIRB from the chamber and Step (3) Measure the carrier frequency in immediately repeat the PERP test for the accordance with the procedure in § 2.1515(d) fundamental emissions in § 2.1511(c) of this of this part. Record the carrier frequency in part. The unit should be maintained at ¥20 Hertz. The carrier frequency at +20 °C is the °C to the extent possible for this test. reference for determining the frequency tol- (f) Float free and activation test. This erance. test is required only for Class A Step (4) Increase the temperature in the chamber to +55 °C and allow sufficient time EPIRBs. for the oscillator to stabilize at that tem- Step (1) The EPIRB is to be installed in the perature. Measure the carrier frequency automatic release mechanism and the as- using the procedure in § 2.1515(d) of this part. sembly is to be mounted on a fixture simu- Step (5) Reduce the temperature in the lating a deck or bulkhead as per manufac- chamber in 10 °C maximum increments until turer’ installation instructions. ¥20 °C is reached. At each new temperature, Step (2) Submerge the fixture in water in allow sufficient time for the oscillator to its normal mounted orientation. The EPIRB stabilize at that temperature. Measure the must float free before reaching a depth of 4 temperature and frequency in each case and meters and should automatically activate. plot the frequency vs temperature from ¥20° Activation is to be verified by observing the to +55 °C. RF power indicator on the unit or monitor- (i) Leakage and immersion test. ing the transmission with a receiver. Step (1) Completely submerge the EPIRB If the EPIRB is equipped with an auto- in water for 48 hours. The EPIRB is to be matically deployable antenna, the an- turned off during this test. tenna must properly deploy during Step (2) Remove the EPIRB from the water each immersion. Record observations. and wipe dry. (g) Stability and buoyancy test. This Step (3) Verify operation by briefly turning test is to be performed on EPIRBs the EPIRB on and observing the RF power which are required or intended to float. indicator on the unit or monitoring the transmission with a receiver. This test is to be conducted in fresh Step (4) Open the EPIRB for examination. water. There is to be no water inside the unit. Step (1) With the antenna deployed in its Record observations. normal operating position, submerge the EPIRB in a horizontal position just below § 2.1511 Measurements of radiated the surface of the water. emissions. Step (2) Release the EPIRB and observe the The Commission’s Rules require that amount of time required for it to come to an the peak efficetive radiated power upright position. It must reach its upright (PERP) of a Class A, B or S EPIRB not position within one second from each posi- tion. be less than 75 mW under certain speci- fied conditions. The PERP of an EPIRB The EPIRB must have a reserve buoy- transmitter is determined by compar- ancy of at least 5% of its gross weight. ing its level to a reference PERP gen- It must also float upright in calm erated by a standard quarter-wave water with the base of the antenna a monopole antenna located on a one
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wavelength minimum diameter metal settings, antenna height and direction for ground plane. The Rules also require maximum radiation, antenna polarization that all spurious and harmonic emis- and conversion factors, if any, associated sions be attenuated by a specified with that reading. amount with respect to the reference Step (6) Repeat Step 5 with the EPIRB PERP. In addition, there is a limit on switch in the test position. Return the the PERP of radiated emissions with switch to the normal operation position. the switch in the test mode. These Step (7) Rotate the EPIRB 30 degrees and measurements are to be made in ac- repeat Steps 5 and 6. Repeat this step for all successive 30 degrees segments of a full, 360 cordance with the following procedure. degree rotation of the EPIRB. (a) General set-up instructions. Step (8) Repeat § 2.1511(b) and Steps 1 Measurements of radiated electro- through 7 for 243 MHz. magnetic emissions (EME) are to be Step (9) Compute the peak effective radi- performed on the 30 meter open field ated power for the maximum level of each test site described in § 2.1503(a) of this measured emission using the following for- part and on one of the pair of fre- mula: quencies listed in § 2.1507 of this part. A receiver, tuned dipole antennas and a = × −1 dBm meas− dBmref calibrated signal generator as de- PERP 75 log10 scribed in § 2.1505 of this part are re- 10 quired. The EPIRB should be powered where: by its own internal battery with its dBmmeas is the measured receiver reading in standard antenna attached and de- dBm, and ployed. dBmref is the reference receiver reading found (b) Set-up for radiated EME tests. in step 2 of § 2.1511(c). Step (1) Place a 121.5 MHz quarter-wave Step (10) Record the PERP in mW. The vertical antenna element at the center of the FCC limit for minimum power in the normal ground plane and connect the output of the operation mode (i.e., with the EPIRB switch calibrated signal generator to the antenna. in the normal operating position) is 75 mW. Step (2) Mount the tuned dipole antenna on The FCC limit for maximum power in the the antenna mast, tune the elements to 121.5 test mode is 0.0001 mW. MHz and connect the antenna to the re- ceiver. Spurious emissions Step (3) After an appropriate warm up, turn the receiver to the frequency of the test Step (11) Reset the signal generator to op- unit, set the detector to peak mode and the erate at 121.5 MHz. bandwidth to 100 kHz. Step (12) For each spurious and harmonic (NOTE: It is sometimes helpful to monitor emission to be measured, retune the receive the receiver audio output with a speaker. antenna to the appropriate frequency and re- The EPIRB signal may be identified by its peat Steps 5 and 7. distinctive modulation.) Step (13) Determine the FCC limit on power for spurious emissions on the fre- (c) Radiated EME tests. quency of each measured emission as follows: Fundamental emissions-peak effective radiated The rules require that spurious emissions power be attenuated at least 30 decibels below the transmit power level. Therefore, the maxi- Step (1) Turn on the signal generator and adjust the output to 75 mW at 121.5 MHz. mum received power limit for a spurious Step (2) Vary the antenna height from one emission can be calculated from the formula: to four meters in both vertical and hori- dBmspur = dBmmeas+AF121.5¥AFspurfreq¥30 zontal polarization. Record the highest re- where: ceiver reading in dBm as the reference level. Step (3) Disconnect the signal generator dBmmeas = measured receiver reading (Sec- and replace the quarter-wave vertical ele- tion 2.1511(c), step 5). ment on the ground plane with the EPIRB AF121.5 = tuned dipole antenna factor at 121.5 under test. The EPIRB is to be positioned di- MHz.
rectly on the surface of and in the center of AFspurfreq = tuned dipole antenna factor at the metal ground plane. spurious freq. Step (4) Activate the EPIRB. Step (14) Record in dB below the fundamen- Step (5) Vary the receive antenna height tal emissions the level of all spurious and from one to four meters in both vertical and harmonic emissions within 10 dB of the FCC horizontal polarization. Record the highest limits. receiver reading in dBm and the instrument
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§ 2.1513 Measurements of modulation Step (3) Measure the maximum voltage characteristics. (Vmax), and the minimum voltage (Vmin) for the cycle. The modulation factor (M) is cal- (a) Set-up. Test of modulation charac- culated from the following formula: teristics are to be performed in an RF shielded room. VV− M = max min Step (1) Place the EPIRB directly on a VV+ metal ground plane, such as the shielded max min room floor. See Figure 2. Step (2) Place a suitable receiving antenna Step (4) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the low- at a convenient distance from the EPIRB est modulation factor is found. and connect it to the input of the spectrum Step (5) Record instrument settings and analyzer or receiver to observe the radiated the lowest modulation factor, expressed as a signal from the EPIRB. ratio between 0 and 1. Step (3) Set the spectrum analyzer or re- Step (6) Repeat the above measurements ceiver controls as follows: for 243 MHz. I.F. bandwidth: 300 kHz minimum (d) Modulation duty cycle. Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Amplitude scale: Linear Step (1) Activate the EPIRB. Frequency: 121.5 MHz Step (2) Trigger the oscilloscope and store Scan width: 0 Hz at least one complete cycle of the audio Step (4) Connect the detected output of the waveform. spectrum analyzer or receiver to the input of Step (3) Measure the period (T) of the the storage oscilloscope. waveform. The period is the time difference Step (5) Set the oscilloscope controls as between the half voltage points at the begin- necessary to allow the demodulated wave- ning and end of one cycle of the waveform. form to be viewed. The input signal is to be See Figure 2. DC coupled. Step (4) Measure the pulse width (tp) of the (b) Measurement of Audio Frequencies. waveform. The pulse width is the time dif- ference between the half voltage points on Step (1) Activate the EPIRB. the rising and falling portions of the wave- Step (2) Trigger the oscilloscope and store form. See Figure 2. at least one complete cycle of the audio Step (5) Calculate the duty cycle (D) as fol- waveform. lows: Step (3) Measure the period (T) of the waveform. The period is the time difference t p between the half voltage points at the begin- D = ning and end of one complete cycle of the T waveform. See Figure 2. Step (6) Repeat Steps 2 through 5 a suffi- Step (4) Calculate the frequency (F), cient number of times to determine the high- where: est and lowest duty cycles. F=1/T. Step (7) Record instrument settings and Step (5) Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until the the highest and lowest duty cycles in per- highest and lowest audio frequencies are cent. found. Step (8) Repeat Steps 1–7 for 243 MHz.
NOTE: The lowest and highest frequencies (e) Sweep repetition rate. may occur several cycles before or after the Step (1) Connect a speaker to the detected transition from low to high frequency.) output of the spectrum analyzer or receiver Step (6) Determine the audio frequency so the audio frequencies are audible. Alter- range (Frange), where: natively, an FM radio tuned to 108 MHz placed in the vicinity of the EPIRB may be Frange=Fhigh¥Flow used. Step (7) Record instrument settings and Step (2) Activate the EPIRB. the lowest and highest audio frequencies. Step (3) Time the number of audio sweeps Record the audio frequency range in Hertz. (N) for a one minute interval. Step (8) Repeat Steps 1–7, above, for 243 Step (4) Calculate the audio sweep rate (R) MHz. using R=N/60. (c) Modulation factor. Step (5) Record instrument settings and the sweep repetition rate in Hertz. Step (1) Activate the EPIRB. Step (2) Trigger the oscilloscope and store § 2.1515 Spectral measurements. at least one complete cycle of the audio waveform. The input signal is to be DC cou- (a) Set-up. Spectral measurements pled or erroneous results will be obtained. are to be performed in a shielded room.
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Step (1) Place the EPIRB directly on a Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and locate the metal ground plane, such as the shielded carrier frequency at 121.5 MHz on the spec- room floor. The EPIRB should be powered by trum analyzer. Adjust location of receiving its own internal battery with its standard antenna and spectrum analyzer controls to antenna attached and deployed. obtain a suitable signal level (i.e., a level Step (2) Place a suitable receiving antenna which will not overload the analyzer, but is at a convenient distance from the EPIRB far enough above the noise floor to allow and connect it to the input of the spectrum sidebands at least 40 dB below the carrier to analyzer to observe the radiated signal from be viewed). the EPIRB. A signal generator and frequency Step (2) Set the spectrum analyzer controls counter capable of operating at 121.5 and 243 as follows: MHz are also required for these tests. I.F. bandwidth: 10 kHz (b) Occupied bandwidth test. Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Scan time: 100 ms./div. Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and observe Amplitude scale: 5 dB/div. the fundamental frequency on a spectrum Scan width: 10 kHz/div. analyzer. Adjust location of receiving an- Center frequency: 121.5 MHz tenna and spectrum analyzer controls to ob- Step (3) Record the amplitude in dBm. tain a suitable signal level (i.e., a level Step (4) Calculate the total power output which will not overload the spectrum ana- by adding 10 log(D), where D is the modula- lyzer, but is far enough above the noise floor tion duty cycle determined in § 2.1513(d) of to allow determination of whether or not the this part, to the recorded signal level. sidebands are attenuated by at least the Step (5) Set the spectrum analyzer controls amount required in the rules). as follows: Step (2) Set spectrum analyzer controls as I.F. bandwidth: 60 Hz or less follows: Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible I.F. bandwidth: 10 kHz Scan time: 10 sec./div. Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Amplitude scale: 5 dB/div. Scan time: 100 ms./div. Scan width: 20 Hz/div. Amplitude scale: 10 dB/div. Center frequency: 121.5 MHz Scan width: 20 Hz/div. Step (6) Measure and record the carrier Center frequency: 121.5 MHz power dBm as displayed on the spectrum an- Step (3) Record the signal level in dbm. alyzer. Step (4) Calculate the mean power ref- Step (7) Calculate the ratio of carrier erence level by adding 10 log10 (D), where D power to total power from Steps 4 and 6 is the modulation duty cycle determined in using the following formula: section 2.1513(d) of this part, to the recorded − dB = carrier power in step 6 signal level. carrier power = −1 dBc dB T C log10 = Step (5) Set spectrum analyzer controls as total power 10 dBT total power in step 4 follows: dBC = carrier power in step 6 I.F. bandwidth: 100 Hz dBT = total power in step 4 Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Step (8) Record instrument settings, sam- Scan time: 10 sec./div. ple calculation and the percent of power Amplitude scale: 10 dB/div. within ≤30 Hz at 121.5 MHz or ≤60 Hz at 243 Scan width: 20 kHz/div. MHz of the carrier frequency. Step (6) Check the modulation sidebands Step (9) Repeat the above measurement for compliance with the required attenuation Steps 1 through 8 for 243 MHz. For the higher below the mean power reference level speci- frequency, the I.F. bandwidth in step 5 must fied in § 80.211 of the rules. be 120 Hz or less. Step (7) Record how the test was per- formed, instrument settings and the occu- (d) Carrier frequency test. pied bandwidth in kHz and the 3 dB band- The setup specified in § 2.1515(a) is to width of the carrier in Hz. (See § 2.1517 of this be used in measuring the carrier fre- part). quency. Step (8) Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the signal at 243 MHz. Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and locate the 121.5 MHz signal on the spectrum analyzer. (c) Signal enhancement test. Adjust location of receiving antenna and spectrum analyzer controls to obtain a suit- The setup specified in § 2.1515(a) is to able signal level. be used in this method of measuring Step (2) Set the spectrum analyzer controls signal enhancement. Other methods as follows: may be used if shown to give results I.F. bandwidth: 100 Hz equivalent to or more accurate than Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible this method. Scan time: 10 sec./div.
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Amplitude scale: 10 dB/div. (b) The name and location of the test Scan width: 20 Hz/div. sites used for the measurements. Center frequency: 121.5 MHz (c) A description of the instrumenta- Step (3) Combine the output of the signal tion and equipment, including anten- generator with the EPIRB signal at the nas, used to perform the tests. For pur- input to the spectrum analyzer. Step (4) Adjust amplitude and frequency of chased equipment, the type, manufac- signal generator output to determine center turer and model number are generally of carrier frequency component. sufficient as a description. Step (5) Measure signal generator fre- (d) The test results and associated quency with frequency counter with accu- comparative information. racy of 5 PPM or better and record as carrier (e) A description of any modifica- frequency. tions made to the EUT or other system Step (6) If applicable, change the type of components during the testing. modulation of the EPIRB and record the shift in carrier frequency as observed on the (f) A description and justification of spectrum analyzer display. all deviations from the procedures de- Step (7) Repeat the above measurement scribed herein. Steps 1 through 6 for 243 MHz. (g) The name and qualifications of [56 FR 11683, Mar. 20, 1991; 60 FR 47302, Sept. the person responsible for the tests. 12, 1995] (h) The date the tests were per- formed. DATA RECORDING/REPORTING (i) A statement signed by the individ- REQUIREMENTS ual responsible for the test that the EPIRB as tested complies or does not § 2.1517 Data recording/reporting re- comply with the applicable FCC rules. quirements. (j) A statement signed by the individ- The test report for an EPIRB shall ual responsible, either directly or indi- contain the following information: rectly, for production or marketing of (a) Specific identification, including the device tested that the unit tested is the FCC ID, model and serial numbers, representative of the equipment that of the EPIRB under test. all be marketed.
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PART 3—AUTHORIZATION AND AD- 3.28 Denial of privilege. MINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING 3.29 Notifications. AUTHORITIES IN MARITIME AND SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE 3.40 Operational requirements. RADIO SERVICES 3.41 Amount of time allowed before initial settlements. GENERAL 3.42 Location of processing facility. 3.43 Applicable rules and regulations. Sec. 3.1 Scope, basis, purpose. 3.44 Time to achieve settlements. 3.2 Terms and definitions. 3.45 Amount of charges. 3.46 Use of gold francs. ELIGIBILITY 3.47 Use of SDRs. 3.48 Cooperation with the Commission. 3.10 Basic qualifications. 3.11 Location of settlement operation. 3.49 Agreement to be audited. 3.50 Retention of settlement records. APPLICATION PROCEDURES 3.51 Cessation of operations. 3.52 Complaint/inquiry resolution proce- 3.20 Application form. dures. 3.21 Order of consideration. 3.22 Number of accounting authority identi- 3.53 FCC notification of refusal to provide fication codes per applicant. telecommunications service to U.S. reg- 3.23 Legal applicant. istered vessel(s). 3.24 Evidence of financial responsibility. 3.54 Notification of change in address. 3.25 Number of copies. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 3.26 Where application is to be mailed. 3.27 Amended application. 3.60 Reports.
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