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Pt. 2 47 CFR Ch. I (10–1–10 Edition)

comments and following consultation with llllllllllllllllllllllll the SHPO/THPO, potentially affected Indian Chairman tribes and NHOs, or Council, where appro- Date lllllllllllllllllllll priate, take appropriate actions. The Com- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation mission shall notify the objector of the out- come of its actions. llllllllllllllllllllllll Chairman XII. AMENDMENTS Date lllllllllllllllllllll The signatories may propose modifications National Conference of State Historic Pres- or other amendments to this Nationwide ervation Officers Agreement. Any amendment to this Agree- llllllllllllllllllllllll ment shall be subject to appropriate public Date lllllllllllllllllllll notice and comment and shall be signed by the Commission, the Council, and the Con- [70 FR 580, Jan. 4, 2005] ference.

XIII. TERMINATION PART 2—FREQUENCY ALLOCA- TIONS AND TREATY MAT- A. Any signatory to this Nationwide Agreement may request termination by writ- TERS; GENERAL RULES AND REG- ten notice to the other parties. Within sixty ULATIONS (60) days following receipt of a written re- quest for termination from a signatory, all Subpart A—Terminology other signatories shall discuss the basis for the termination request and seek agreement Sec. on amendments or other actions that would 2.1 Terms and definitions. avoid termination. B. In the event that this Agreement is ter- Subpart B—Allocation, Assignment, and minated, the Commission and all Applicants Use of Radio Frequencies shall comply with the requirements of 36 CFR Part 800. 2.100 International regulations in force. 2.101 Frequency and wavelength bands. XIV. ANNUAL REVIEW 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. 2.103 Federal use of non-Federal fre- The signatories to this Nationwide Agree- quencies. ment will meet annually on or about the an- 2.104 International Table of Frequency Allo- niversary of the effective date of the Agree- cations. ment to discuss the effectiveness of this 2.105 Table of Frequency Al- Agreement, including any issues related to locations. improper implementation, and to discuss any 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. potential amendments that would improve 2.107 Radio astronomy station notification. the effectiveness of this Agreement. 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the fixed- XV. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS satellite allocations in the 3.6–3.7, 4.5–4.8, and 5.85–5.925 GHz bands. Neither execution of this Agreement, nor implementation of or compliance with any Subpart C—Emissions term herein, shall operate in any way as a waiver by any party hereto, or by any person 2.201 Emission, , and trans- or entity complying herewith or affected mission characteristics. hereby, of a right to assert in any court of 2.202 Bandwidths. law any claim, argument or defense regard- ing the validity or interpretation of any pro- Subpart D—Call Signs and Other Forms of vision of the NHPA or its implementing reg- Identifying Radio Transmissions ulations contained in 36 CFR Part 800. 2.301 requirement. XVI. SEVERABILITY 2.302 Call signs. 2.303 Other forms of identification of sta- If any section, subsection, paragraph, sen- tions. tence, clause or phrase in this Agreement is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and or invalid or ineffective, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the Emergency remaining portions of this Agreement. 2.401 Distress . In witness whereof, the Parties have caused 2.402 Control of distress traffic. this Agreement to be executed by their re- 2.403 Retransmission of distress . spective authorized officers as of the day and 2.404 Resumption of operation after dis- year first written above. tress. Federal Communications Commission 2.405 Operation during emergency.

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2.406 National defense; free service. 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design 2.407 National defense; emergency change. authorization. 2.938 Retention of records. 2.939 Revocation or withdrawal of equip- Subparts F–G [Reserved] ment authorization. 2.941 Availability of information relating to Subpart H—Prohibition Against grants. Eavesdropping 2.943 Submission of equipment for testing. 2.944 Software defined . 2.701 Prohibition against use of a radio de- 2.945 Sampling tests of equipment compli- vice for eavesdropping. ance. 2.946 Penalty for failure to provide test Subpart I—Marketing of Radiofrequency samples and data. Devices 2.947 Measurement procedure. 2.948 Description of measurement facilities. 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. 2.803 Marketing of devices VERIFICATION prior to equipment authorization. 2.951 Cross reference. 2.807 Statutory exceptions. 2.952 Limitation on verification. 2.811 operated under part 73 of 2.953 Responsibility for compliance. this chapter. 2.954 Identification. 2.813 Transmitters operated in the Instruc- 2.955 Retention of records. tional Fixed Service. 2.956 FCC inspection and submission of 2.815 External radio frequency power ampli- equipment for testing. fiers. CERTIFICATION BODIES Subpart J—Equipment Authorization (TCBS) Procedures 2.960 Designation of Telecommunication GENERAL PROVISIONS Certification Bodies (TCBs). 2.962 Requirements for Telecommunication 2.901 Basis and purpose. Certification Bodies. 2.902 Verification. 2.906 Declaration of Conformity. CERTIFICATION 2.907 Certification. 2.1031 Cross reference. 2.908 Identical defined. 2.1033 Application for certification. 2.909 Responsible party. 2.1035 [Reserved] APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR EQUIPMENT 2.1041 Measurement procedure. AUTHORIZATIONS 2.1043 Changes in certificated equipment. 2.1046 Measurements required: RF power 2.911 Written application required. output. 2.913 Submittal of equipment authorization 2.1047 Measurements required: Modulation application or information to the Com- characteristics. mission. 2.1049 Measurements required: Occupied 2.915 Grant of application. . 2.917 Dismissal of application. 2.1051 Measurements required: Spurious 2.919 Denial of application. emissions at terminals. 2.921 Hearing on application. 2.1053 Measurements required: Field 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; applica- strength of spurious radiation. tion for review. 2.1055 Measurements required: Frequency 2.924 Marketing of electrically identical stability. equipment having multiple trade names 2.1057 Frequency spectrum to be inves- and models or type numbers under the tigated. same FCC Identifier. 2.1060 Equipment for use in the amateur 2.925 Identification of equipment. radio service. 2.926 FCC identifier. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CONDITIONS ATTENDANT TO AN EQUIPMENT 2.1071 Cross reference. AUTHORIZATION 2.1072 Limitation on Declaration of Con- 2.927 Limitations on grants. formity. 2.929 Changes in name, address, ownership 2.1073 Responsibilities. or control of grantee. 2.1074 Identification. 2.931 Responsibility of the grantee. 2.1075 Retention of records. 2.932 Modification of equipment. 2.1076 FCC inspection and submission of 2.933 Change in identification of equipment. equipment for testing. 2.936 FCC inspection. 2.1077 Compliance information.

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RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE Subpart A—Terminology 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation exposure evaluation: mobile devices. § 2.1 Terms and definitions. 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation exposure (a) Where a term or definition ap- evaluation: portable devices. pears in this part of the Commission’s Rules, it shall be the definitive term or Subpart K—Importation of Devices definition and shall prevail throughout Capable of Causing Harmful Interference the Commission’s Rules. 2.1201 Purpose. (b) The source of each definition is 2.1202 Exclusions. indicated as follows: 2.1203 General requirement for entry into CS—Annex to the Constitution of the the U.S.A. International Telecommunication 2.1204 Import conditions. Union (ITU) 2.1205 Filing of required declaration. CV—Annex to the Convention of the 2.1207 Examination of imported equipment. ITU FCC—Federal Communications Com- Subpart L [Reserved] mission Subpart M—Advance Approval of RR—ITU Radio Regulations Subscription TV Transmission Systems (c) The following terms and defini- tions are issued: ADVANCE APPROVAL PROCEDURE Accepted Interference. 1 Interference at 2.1400 Application for advance approval a higher level than defined as permis- under part 73. sible interference and which has been agreed upon between two or more ad- Subpart N—FCC Procedure for Testing ministrations without prejudice to Class A, B and S Emergency Position other administrations. (RR) Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) Active Satellite. A satellite carrying a station intended to transmit or re- GENERAL transmit radiocommunication signals. 2.1501 Introduction. (RR) 2.1503 Test environment. Active Sensor. A measuring instru- 2.1505 Test instrumentation and equipment. ment in the earth exploration-satellite service or in the space research service ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL TEST PROCEDURES by means of which information is ob- tained by transmission and reception 2.1507 Test frequencies. of radio waves. (RR) 2.1509 Environmental and duration tests. Adaptive System. A 2.1511 Measurements of radiated emissions. radiocommunication system which 2.1513 Measurements of modulation charac- varies its radio characteristics accord- teristics. ing to channel quality. (RR) 2.1515 Spectral measurements. Administration. Any governmental de- DATA RECORDING/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS partment or service responsible for dis- charging the obligations undertaken in 2.1517 Data recording/reporting require- ments. the Constitution of the International Telecommunication Union, in the Con- FIGURE 1 TO SUBPART N—MEASUREMENT SITE vention of the International Tele- FIGURE 2 TO SUBPART N—TYPICAL AUDIO Union and in the Ad- WAVEFORM ministrative Regulations. (CS) FIGURE 3 TO SUBPART N—EXAMPLE OF IDEAL EPIRB SPECTRUM Aeronautical Earth Station. An Earth FIGURE 4 TO SUBPART N—EXAMPLE OF EPIRB station in the fixed-satellite service, CARRIER COMPONENT or, in some cases, in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service, located at a AUTHORITY: 47 U.S.C. 154, 302a, 303, and 336, specified fixed point on land to provide unless otherwise noted.

SOURCE: 28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, unless 1 The terms and otherwise noted. permissible interference ac- cepted interference are used in the coordina- EDITORIAL NOTE: Nomenclature changes to tion of frequency assignments between ad- part 2 appear at 63 FR 54077, Oct. 8, 1998. ministrations.

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a for the aeronautical mo- the benefit and for the safe operation bile-satellite service. (RR) of aircraft. (RR) Aeronautical Fixed Service. A . A in radiocommunication service between the aeronautical mobile service. specified fixed points provided pri- NOTE: In certain instances, an aeronautical marily for the safety of air navigation station may be located, for example, on and for the regular, efficient and eco- board ship or on a platform at sea. (RR) nomical operation of air transport. (RR) . A in the aeronautical mobile-sat- Aeronautical . A station ellite service located on board an air- in the aeronautical fixed service. (RR) craft. (RR) Aeronautical Mobile Off-Route (OR) . A mobile station in Service. An aeronautical mobile service the aeronautical mobile service, other intended for communications, includ- than a , located ing those relating to flight coordina- on board an aircraft. (RR) tion, primarily outside national or Allocation (of a frequency band). Entry international civil air routes. (RR) in the Table of Frequency Allocations Aeronautical Mobile Route (R) Service. of a given frequency band for the pur- An aeronautical mobile service re- pose of its use by one or more terres- served for communications relating to trial or space radiocommunication safety and regularity of flight, pri- services or the radio astronomy service marily along national or international under specified conditions. This term civil air routes. (RR) shall also be applied to the frequency Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Off-Route band concerned. (RR) (OR) Service. An aeronautical mobile- Allotment (of a radio frequency or radio satellite service intended for commu- frequency channel). Entry of a des- nications, including those relating to ignated frequency channel in an agreed flight coordination, primarily outside plan, adopted by a competent con- national and international civil air ference, for use by one or more admin- routes. (RR) istrations for a terrestrial or space Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Route (R) radiocommunication service in one or Service. An aeronautical mobile-sat- more identified countries or geo- ellite service reserved for communica- graphical area and under specified con- tions relating to safety and regularity ditions. (RR) of flights, primarily along national or Altitude of the Apogee or Perigee. The international civil air routes. (RR) altitude of the apogee or perigee above Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Service. A a specified reference surface serving to mobile-satellite service in which mo- represent the surface of the Earth. bile earth stations are located on board (RR) aircraft; survival craft stations and Amateur-Satellite Service. A emergency position-indicating radio- radiocommunication service using stations may also participate in space stations on earth satellites for this service. (RR) the same purposes as those of the ama- Aeronautical Mobile Service. A mobile teur service. (RR) service between aeronautical stations Amateur Service. A and aircraft stations, or between air- radiocommunication service for the craft stations, in which survival craft purpose of self-training, intercommuni- stations may participate; emergency cation and technical investigations position-indicating radiobeacon sta- carried out by amateurs, that is, by tions may also participate in this serv- duly authorized persons interested in ice on designated distress and emer- radio technique solely with a personal gency frequencies. (RR) aim and without pecuniary interest. Aeronautical Radionavigation-Satellite (RR) Service. A radionavigation-satellite Amateur Station. A station in the service in which earth stations are lo- amateur service. (RR) cated on board aircraft. (RR) Assigned Frequency. The centre of the Aeronautical Radionavigation Service. frequency band assigned to a station. A radio-navigation service intended for (RR)

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Assigned Frequency Band. The fre- standard symbols, e.g., type of modula- quency band within which the emission tion, modulating signal, type of infor- of a station is authorized; the width of mation to be transmitted, and also if the band equals the necessary band- appropriate, any additional signal width plus twice the absolute value of characteristics. (RR) the frequency tolerance. Where space . An earth station stations are concerned, the assigned in the fixed-satellite service or, in frequency band includes twice the max- some cases, in the maritime mobile- imum Doppler shift that may occur in satellite service, located at a specified relation to any point of the Earth’s fixed point on land to provide a feeder surface. (RR) link for the maritime mobile-satellite Assignment (of a radio frequency or service. (RR) radio frequency channel). Authorization Coast Station. A land station in the given by an administration for a radio maritime mobile service. (RR) station to use a radio frequency or Community Reception (in the broad- radio frequency channel under speci- casting-satellite service). The reception fied conditions. (RR) of emissions from a space station in . An earth station the -satellite service by in the fixed-satellite service or, in receiving equipment, which in some some cases, in the land mobile-satellite cases may be complex and have anten- service, located at a specified fixed nae larger than those for individual re- point or within a specified area on land ception, and intended for use: (1) by a to provide a feeder link for the land group of the general public at one loca- mobile-satellite service. (RR) tion; or (2) through a distribution sys- . A land station in the tem covering a limited area. (RR) land mobile service. (RR) Conterminous United States. The con- Broadcasting-Satellite Service. A tiguous 48 States and the District of radiocommunication service in which Columbia. (FCC) signals transmitted or retransmitted Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). by space stations are intended for di- Time scale, based on the second (SI), as rect reception by the general public. defined in Recommendation ITU–R TF.460–6. NOTE: In the broadcasting-satellite service, the term direct reception shall encompass NOTE: For most practical purposes associ- both individual reception and community re- ated with the ITU Radio Regulations, UTC is ception. (RR) equivalent to mean solar time at the prime meridian (0° ), formerly expressed Broadcasting Service. A in GMT. (RR) radiocommunication service in which the transmissions are intended for di- Coordination Area. When determining rect reception by the general public. the need for coordination, the area sur- This service may include sound trans- rounding an earth station sharing the missions, television transmissions or same frequency band with terrestrial other types of transmission. (CS) stations, or surrounding a transmitting Broadcasting Station. A station in the earth station sharing the same broadcasting service. (RR) bidirectionally allocated frequency Carrier Power (of a radio ). band with receiving earth stations, be- The average power supplied to the an- yond which the level of permissible in- tenna by a trans- terference will not be exceeded and co- mitter during one radio frequency ordination is therefore not required. cycle taken under the condition of no (RR) modulation. (RR) Coordination Contour. The line enclos- Characteristic Frequency. A frequency ing the coordination area. (RR) which can be easily identified and Coordination Distance. When deter- measured in a given emission. mining the need for coordination, the distance on a given azimuth from an NOTE: A carrier frequency may, for exam- earth station sharing the same fre- ple, be designated as the characteristic fre- quency band with terrestrial stations, quency. (RR) or from a transmitting earth station Class of Emission. The set of charac- sharing the same bidirectionally allo- teristics of an emission, designated by cated frequency band with receiving

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earth stations, beyond which the level the major portion of earth’s atmos- of permissible interference will not be phere and intended for communication: exceeded and coordination is therefore (1) With one or more space stations; not required. (RR) or Deep Space. Space at distance from (2) With one or more stations of the the Earth equal to, or greater than, same kind by means of one or more re- 2×106 kilometers. (RR) flecting satellites or other objects in Differential Global Positioning System space. (RR) (DGPS) Station. A differential RNSS (e.r.p) (in a station for specific augmentation of given direction). The product of the GPS. power supplied to the antenna and its Differential Radionavigation Satellite gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a Service (Differential RNSS) Station. A given direction. (RR) station used for the transmission of Emergency Position-Indicating Radio- differential correction data and related beacon Station. A station in the mobile information (such as ionospheric data service the emissions of which are in- and RNSS satellite integrity informa- tended to facilitate search and rescue tion) as an augmentation to an RNSS operations. (RR) system for the purpose of improved Emission. Radiation produced, or the navigation accuracy. production of radiation, by a radio Direct Sequence Systems. A spread transmitting station. spectrum system in which the carrier has been modulated by a high speed NOTE: For example, the energy radiated by spreading code and an information data the local oscillator of a would stream. The high speed code sequence not be an emission but a radiation. (RR) dominates the ‘‘modulating function’’ Equivalent Isotropically Radiated and is the direct cause of the wide Power (e.i.r.p.). The product of the spreading of the transmitted signal. power suppled to the antenna and the Duplex Operation. Operating method antenna gain in a given direction rel- in which transmission is possible si- ative to an isotropic antenna. (RR) multaneously in both directions of a Equivalent Monopole Radiated Power telecommunication channel. 3 (RR) (e.m.r.p.) (in a given direction). The prod- Earth Exploration-Satellite Service. A uct of the power supplied to the an- radiocommunication service between tenna and its gain relative to a short earth stations and one or more space vertical antenna in a given direction. stations, which may include links be- (RR) tween space stations in which: (1) Information relating to the char- Equivalent Noise Tem- acteristics of the Earth and its natural perature. The noise temperature re- phenomena is obtained from active ferred to the output of the receiving sensors or passive sensors on earth sat- antenna of the earth station cor- ellites; responding to the radio-frequency noise (2) Similar information is collected power which produces the total ob- from air-borne or earth-based plat- served noise at the output of the sat- forms; ellite link excluding the noise due to (3) Such information may be distrib- interference coming from satellite uted to earth stations within the sys- links using other satellites and from tem concerned; terrestrial systems. (RR) (4) Platform interrogation may be in- Experimental Station. A station uti- cluded. lizing radio waves in experiments with a view to the development of science or NOTE: This service may also include feeder technique. links necesary for its operation. (RR) NOTE: This definition does not include Earth Station. A station located ei- amateur stations. (RR) ther on the earth’s surface or within Facsimile. A form of for 3 In general, duplex operation and semi-du- the transmission of fixed images, with plex operation require two frequencies in or without half-tones, with a view to radiocommunication; simplex operation may their reproduction in a permanent use either one or two. form. (RR)

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Feeder Link. A radio link from an frequency of the carrier between pre- earth station at a given location to a determined values. (RR) space station, or vice versa, conveying Frequency Tolerance. The maximum information for a space permissible departure by the centre radiocommunication service other frequency of the frequency band occu- than for the fixed-satellite service. The pied by an emission from the assigned given location may be at a specified frequency or, by the characteristic fre- fixed point, or at any fixed point with- quency of an emission from the ref- in specified areas. (RR) erence frequency. Fixed-Satellite Service. A NOTE: The frequency tolerance is expressed radiocommunication service between in parts in 106 or in hertz. (RR) earth stations at given positions, when one or more satellites are used; the Full Carrier Single- Emission. given position may be a specified fixed A single-sideband emission without point or any fixed point within speci- suppression of the carrier. (RR) fied areas; in some cases this service Gain of an Antenna. The ratio, usu- includes satellite-to-satellite links, ally expressed in decibels, of the power which may also be operated in the required at the input of a loss free ref- inter-satellite service; the fixed-sat- erence antenna to the power supplied ellite service may also include feeder to the input of the given antenna to links for other space produce, in a given direction, the same radiocommunication services. (RR) field strength or the same power flux- Fixed Service. A radiocommunication density at the same distance. When not service between specified fixed points. specified otherwise, the gain refers to (RR) the direction of maximum radiation. Fixed Station. A station in the fixed The gain may be considered for a speci- service. (RR) fied polarization. Subcommittee NOTE: Depending on the choice of the ref- (FAS). A subcommittee of the Inter- erence antenna a distinction is made be- department Radio Advisory Committee tween: (IRAC) within NTIA that develops and (1) Absolute or isotropic gain (Gi), when executes procedures for the assignment the reference antenna is an isotropic an- and coordination of Federal radio fre- tenna isolated in space; quencies. (FCC) (2) Gain relative to a half-wave dipole (Gd), 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- which re- tion and magnitude of change in the mains approximately fixed relative to hop set. the Earth. (RR) Frequency-Shift Telegraphy. Teleg- Geostationary Satellite Orbit. The orbit raphy by in in which a satellite must be placed to which the telegraph signal shifts the be a geostationary satellite. (RR)

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Geosynchronous Satellite. An Earth the distance to the reference point of satellite whose period of revolution is landing. (RR) equal to the period of rotation of the Instrument Landing System Glide Path. Earth about its axis. (RR) A system of vertical guidance em- Government Master File (GMF). NTIA’s bodied in the instrument landing sys- database of Federal assignments. It tem which indicates the vertical devi- also includes non-Federal authoriza- ation of the aircraft from its optimum tions coordinated with NTIA for the path of descent. (RR) bands allocated for shared Federal and Instrument Landing System Localizer. non-Federal use. (FCC) A system of horizontal guidance em- Harmful Interference. Interference bodied in the instrument landing sys- which endangers the functioning of a tem which indicates the horizontal de- radionavigation service or of other viation of the aircraft from its opti- safety services or seriously degrades, mum path of descent along the axis of obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a the runway. (RR) radiocommunication service operating Insular area. A jurisdiction that is in accordance with [the ITU] Radio neither a part of one of the several Regulations. (CS) States nor a Federal district. The U.S. High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). insular areas are listed in 47 CFR A station located on an object at an al- 2.105(a) at notes 2 and 3. (FCC) titude of 20 to 50 km and at a specified, Interdepartment Radio Advisory Com- nominal, fixed point relative to the mittee (IRAC). A committee of the Fed- Earth. (RR) eral departments, agencies, and admin- Hybrid Systems. Hy- istrations that advises NTIA in assign- brid spread spectrum systems are those ing frequencies to Federal radio sta- which use combinations of two or more tions and in developing and executing types of direct sequence, frequency policies, programs, procedures, and hopping, time hopping and pulsed FM technical criteria pertaining to the al- modulation in order to achieve their location, management, and use of the wide occupied bandwidths. spectrum. The IRAC consists of a main Inclination of an Orbit (of an earth sat- committee, subcommittees, and sev- ellite). The angle determined by the eral ad hoc groups that consider var- plane containing the orbit and the plane of the Earth’s equator measured ious aspects of spectrum management in degrees between 0° and 180° and in policy. The FCC serves as a member of counter-clockwise direction from the the Frequency Assignment Sub- Earth’s equatorial plane at the ascend- committee and as Liaison Representa- ing of the orbit. (RR) tive on the main committee, all other Individual Reception (in the broad- subcommittees and ad hoc groups. casting-satellite service). The reception (FCC) of emissions from a space station in Interference. The effect of unwanted the broadcasting-satellite service by energy due to one or a combination of simple domestic installations and in emissions, radiations, or inductions particular those possessing small an- upon reception in a tennae. (RR) radiocommunication system, mani- Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) fested by any performance degradation, (of radio frequency energy) Applications. misinterpretation, or loss of informa- Operation of equipment or appliances tion which could be extracted in the designed to generate and use locally absence of such unwanted energy. (RR) radio-frequency energy for industrial, International Telecommunication Union scientific, medical, domestic or similar (ITU). An international organization purposes, excluding applications in the within the United Nations System field of . (RR) where governments and the private Instrument Landing System (ILS). A sector coordinate global telecom net- radionavigation system which provides works and services. The ITU is aircraft with horizontal and vertical headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland guidance just before and during landing and its address is www.itu.int. and, at certain fixed points, indicates (FCC)

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Inter-Satellite Service. A Line B. Begins at Tofino, B.C., run- radiocommunication service providing ning by great circle arc to the intersec- links between artificial satellites. (RR) tion of 50° N., 125° W., thence along par- Ionospheric Scatter. The propagation allel 50° N., to the intersection of 90° of radio waves by scattering as a result W., thence by great circle arc to the of irregularities or discontinuities in intersection of 45° N., 79°30′ W., thence the ionization of the ionosphere. (RR) by great circle arc through the north- . An earth station ernmost point of Drummondville, Que- in the fixed-satellite service or, in bec (Lat. 45°52′ N., Long 72°30′ W.), some cases, in the mobile-satellite thence by great circle arc to 48°30′ N., service, located at a specified fixed 70° W., thence by great circle arc point or within a specified area on land through the northernmost point of to provide a feeder link for the mobile- Compbellton, N.B., thence by great cir- satellite service. (RR) cle are through the northernmost point Land Mobile Earth Station. A mobile of Liverpool, N.S., at which point it earth station in the land mobile-sat- terminates. (FCC) ellite service capable of surface move- Line C. Begins at the intersection of ment within the geographical limits of 70° N., 144° W., thence by great circle a country or continent. (RR) arc to the intersection of 60° N., 143° Land Mobile-Satellite Service. A mo- W., thence by great circle arc so as to bile-satellite service in which mobile include all of the Alaskan Panhandle. earth stations are located on land. (FCC) (RR) Line D. Begins at the intersection of Land Mobile Service. A mobile service 70° N., 138° W., thence by great circle between base stations and land mobile arc to the intersection of 61°20′ N., 139° stations, or between land mobile sta- W. (Burwash Landing), thence by great tions. (RR) circle arc to the intersection of 60°45′ Land Mobile Station. A mobile station N., 135° W., thence by great circle arc in the land mobile service capable of to the intersection of 56° N., 128° W., surface movement within the geo- thence south along 128° meridian to graphical limits of a country or con- Lat. 55° N., thence by great circle arc tinent. to the intersection of 54° N., 130° W., Land Station. A station in the mobile thence by great circle arc to Port service not intended to be used while in Clements, thence to the Pacific Ocean motion. (RR) where it ends. (FCC) Left-Hand (or Anti-Clockwise) Polarized Wave. An elliptically or circularly-po- Maritime Mobile-Satellite Service. A larized wave, in fixed plane, normal to mobile-satellite service in which mo- the direction of propagation, whilst bile earth stations are located on board looking in the direction of propagation, ships; survival craft stations and emer- rotates with time in a left hand or gency position-indicating radiobeacon anti-clockwise direction. (RR) stations may also participate in this Line A. Begins at Aberdeen, Wash- service. (RR) ington running by great circle arc to Maritime Mobile Service. A mobile the intersection of 48° N., 120° W., service between coast stations and ship thence along parallel 48° N., to the stations, or between ship stations, or intersection of 95° W., thence by great between associated on-board commu- circle arc through the southernmost nication stations; survival craft sta- point of Duluth, Minn., thence by great tions and emergency position-indi- circle arc to 45° N., 85° W., thence cating radiobeacon stations may also southward along meridian 85° W., to its participate in this service. (RR) intersection with parallel 41° N., thence Maritime Radionavigation-Satellite along parallel 41° N., to its intersection Service. A radionavigation-satellite with meridian 82° W., thence by great service in which earth stations are lo- circle arc through the southernmost cated on board ships. (RR) point of Bangor, Maine, thence by Maritime Radionavigation Service. A great circle arc through the southern- radionavigation service intended for most point of Searsport, Maine, at the benefit and for the safe operation which point it terminates. (FCC) of ships. (RR)

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Marker Beacon. A transmitter in the forth regulations for Federal use of the aeronautical radionavigation service within its Manual of which radiates vertically a distinctive Regulations & Procedures for Federal pattern for providing position informa- Radio Frequency Management (NTIA tion to aircraft. (RR) Manual). (FCC) Mean Power (of a radio transmitter). Necessary Bandwidth. For a given The average power supplied to the an- class of emission, the width of the fre- tenna transmission line by a trans- quency band which is just sufficient to mitter during an interval of time suffi- ensure the transmission of information ciently long compared with the lowest at the rate and with the quality re- frequency encountered in the modula- quired under specified conditions. (RR) tion taken under normal operating conditions. (RR) Non-Voice, Non-Geostationary Mobile- Meteorological Aids Service. A Satellite Service. A mobile-satellite serv- radiocommunication service used for ice reserved for use by non-geo- meteorological, including hydrological, stationary satellites in the provision of observation and exploration. (RR) non-voice communications which may Meteorological-Satellite Service. An include satellite links between land earth exploration-satellite service for earth stations at fixed locations. meteorological purposes. (RR) Occupied Bandwidth. The width of a Mobile Earth Station. An earth station frequency band such that, below the in the mobile-satellite service intended lower and above the upper frequency to be used while in motion or during limits, the mean powers emitted are halts at unspecified points. (RR) each equal to a specified percentage Mobile-Satellite Service. A Beta/2 of the total mean power of a radiocommunication service: given emission. (1) Between mobile earth stations NOTE: Unless otherwise specified by the and one or more space stations, or be- CCIR for the appropriate class of emission, tween space stations used by this serv- the value of Beta/2 should be taken as 0.5%. ice; or (RR) (2) Between mobile earth stations by On-Board Communication Station. A means of one or more space stations. low-powered mobile station in the mar- NOTE: This service may also include feeder itime mobile service intended for use links necessary for its operation. (RR) for internal communications on board Mobile Service. A radiocommunication a ship, or between a ship and its life- service between mobile and land sta- boats and life-rafts during lifeboat tions, or between mobile stations. (CV) drills or operations, or for communica- Mobile Station. A station in the mo- tion within a group of vessels being bile service intended to be used while towed or pushed, as well as for line in motion or during halts at unspec- handling and mooring instructions. ified points. (RR) (RR) Multi-Satellite Link. A radio link be- Orbit. The path, relative to a speci- tween a transmitting earth station and fied frame of reference, described by a receiving earth station through two the centre of mass of a satellite or or more satellites, without any inter- other object in space subjected pri- mediate earth station. marily to natural forces, mainly the force of gravity. (RR) NOTE: A multisatellite link comprises one Out-of-band domain (of an emission). up-link, one or more satellite-to-satellite The frequency range, immediately out- links and one down-link. (RR) side the necessary bandwidth but ex- National Telecommunications and In- cluding the spurious domain, in which formation Administration (NTIA). An out-of-band emissions generally pre- agency of the United States Depart- dominate. Out-of-band emissions, de- ment of Commerce that serves as the fined based on their source, occur in President’s principal advisor on tele- the out-of-band domain and, to a lesser communications and information pol- extent, in the spurious domain. Spu- icy issues. NTIA manages Federal use rious emissions likewise may occur in of the radio spectrum and coordinates the out-of-band domain as well as in Federal use with the FCC. NTIA sets the spurious domain. (RR)

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Out-of-band Emission. Emission on a modulation, are contained in ITU–R Rec- frequency or frequencies immediately ommendations which may be used as a guide. outside the necessary bandwidth which NOTE 2: For use in formulae, the symbol p results from the modulation process, denotes power expressed in watts and the symbol P denotes power expressed in deci- but excluding spurious emissions. (RR) bels relative to a reference level. (RR) Passive Sensor. A measuring instru- ment in the earth exploration-satellite Primary . A radiodetermination service or in the space research service system based on the comparison of ref- by means of which information is ob- erence signals with radio signals re- tained by reception of radio waves of flected from the position to be deter- natural origin. (RR) mined. (RR) Peak Envelope Power (of a radio trans- Protection Ratio. The minimum value mitter). The average power supplied to of the wanted-to-unwanted signal the antenna transmission line by a ratio, usually expressed in decibels, at transmitter during one radio frequency the receiver input determined under cycle at the crest of the modulation en- specified conditions such that a speci- velope taken under normal operating fied reception quality of the wanted conditions. (RR) signal is achieved at the receiver out- Period (of a satellite). The time elaps- put. (RR) ing between two consecutive passages Public Correspondence. Any tele- of a satellite through a characteristic communication which the offices and point on its orbit. (RR) stations must, by reason of their being Permissible Interference.3 Observed or at the disposal of the public, accept for predicted interference which complies transmission. (CS) with quantitative interference and Pulsed FM Systems. A pulsed FM sys- sharing criteria contained in these tem is a spread spectrum system in [ITU Radio] Regulations or in ITU–R which a RF carrier is modulated with a Recommendations or in special agree- fixed period and fixed duty cycle se- ments as provided for in these Regula- quence. At the beginning of each trans- tions. (RR) mitted pulse, the carrier frequency is Port Operations Service. A maritime frequency modulated causing an addi- mobile service in or near a port, be- tional spreading of the carrier. The tween coast stations and ship stations, pattern of the frequency modulation or between ship stations, in which mes- will depend upon the spreading func- sages are restricted to those relating to tion which is chosen. In some systems the operational handling, the move- the spreading function is a linear FM ment and the safty of ships and, in chirp sweep, sweeping either up or emergency, to the safety of persons. down in frequency. Radar. A radiodetermination system NOTE: Messages which are of a public cor- based on the comparison of reference respondence nature shall be excluded from this service. (RR) signals with radio signals reflected, or retrainsmitted, from the position to be . A coast station in the determined. (RR) port operations service. (RR) (RACON). A trans- Power. Whenever the power of a radio mitter-receiver associated with a fixed transmitter, etc. is referred to it shall navigational mark which, when trig- be expressed in one of the following gered by a radar, automatically re- forms, according to the class of emis- turns a distinctive signal which can ap- sion, using the arbitrary symbols indi- pear on the display of the triggering cated: radar, providing range, bearing and (1) Peak envelope power (PX or pX); identification information. (RR) (2) Mean power (PY or pY); Radiation. The outward flow of en- (3) Carrier power (PZ or pZ). ergy from any source in the form of NOTE 1: For different classes of emission, radio waves. (RR) the relationships between peak envelope Radio. A general term applied to the power, mean power and carrier power, under use of radio waves. (RR) the conditions of normal operation and of no Radio Altimeter. Radionavigation equipment, on board an aircraft or 3 See footnote under Accepted Interference. spacecraft or the spacecraft above the

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Earth’s surface or another surface. Radiolocation Land Station. A station (RR) in the radiolocation service not in- Radio Astronomy. Astronomy based on tended to be used while in motion. (RR) the reception of radio waves of cosmic Radiolocation Mobile Station. A sta- origin. (RR) tion in the radiolocation service in- Radio Astronomy Service. A service in- tended to be used while in motion or volving the use of radio astronomy. during halts at unspecified points. (RR) (RR) Radiolocation Service. A radio- Radio Astronomy Station. A station in determination service for the purpose the radio astronomy service. (RR) of radiolocation. (RR) Radiobeacon Station. A station in the Radionavigation. Radiodetermination radionavigation service the emissions used for the purposes of navigation, in- of which are intended to enable a mo- cluding obstruction warning. bile station to determine its bearing or Radionavigation Land Station. A sta- direction in relation to radiobeacon tion in the radionavigation service not station. (RR) intended to be used while in motion. Radiocommunication. Telecommuni- (RR) cation by means of radio waves. (CS) Radionavigation Mobile Station. A sta- (CV) tion in the radionavigation service in- Radiocommunication Service. A service tended to be used while in motion or as defined in this Section involving the during halts at unspecified points. (RR) transmission, emission and/or recep- Radionavigation-Satellite Service. A tion of radio waves for specific tele- radiodetermination-satellite service communication purposes. used for the purpose of radio- NOTE: In these [international] Radio Regu- navigation. This service may also in- lations, unless otherwise stated, any clude feeder links necessary for its op- radiocommunication service relates to ter- eration. (RR) restrial radiocommunication. (RR) Radionavigation Service. A radiod- Radiodetermination. The determina- etermination service for the purpose of tion of the position, velocity and/or radionavigation. (RR) other characteristics of an object, or . An automatic radio the obtaining of information relating transmitter in the meteorological aids to these parameters, by means of the service usually carried on an aircraft, propagation properties of radio waves. free ballon, kite or parachute, and (RR) which transmits meteorological data. Radiodetermination-Satellite Service. A (RR) radiocommunication service for the Radiotelegram. A telegram, origi- purpose of radiodetermination involv- nating in or intended for a mobile sta- ing the use or one of more space sta- tion or a mobile earth station trans- tions. This service may also include mitted on all or part of its route over feeder links necessary for its own oper- the radiocommunication channels of ation. (RR) the mobile service or of the mobile-sat- Radiodetermination Service. A ellite service. (RR) radiocommunication service for the Radiotelemetry. Telemetry by means purpose of radiodetermination. (RR) of radio waves. (RR) Radiodetermination Station. A station Call. A call, in the radiodetermination serviice. originating in or intended for a mobile (RR) station or a mobile earth station, Radio Direction-Finding. Radio- transmitted on all or part of its route determination using the reception of over the radiocommunication channels radio waves for the purpose of deter- of the mobile service or of the mobile- mining the direction of a station or ob- satellite service. (RR) ject. (RR) Radiotelex Call. A call, origi- Radio Direction-Finding Station. A nating in or intended for a mobile sta- radiodetermination station using radio tion or a mobile earth station, trans- direction-finding. (RR) mitted on all or part of its route over Radiolocation. Radiodetermination the radiocommunication channels of used for purposes other than those of the mobile service or the mobile-sat- radionavigation. (RR) ellite service. (RR)

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Radio Waves or Hertzian Waves. Elec- Semi-Duplex Operation.4 A method tromagnetic waves of frequencies arbi- which is simplex operation on one end trarily lower than 3,000 GHz, propa- of the circuit and duplex operation at gated in space without aritificial the other. (RR) guide. (RR) Simplex Operation.4 Operating method Reduced Carrier Single-Sideband Emis- in which transmission is made possible sion. A single-sideband emission in alternatively in each direction of a which the degree of carrier suppession telecommunication channel, for exam- enables the carrier to be reconstrituted ple, by means of manual control. and to be used for . (RR) . A mobile earth Reference Frequency. A frequency hav- station in the maritime mobile-sat- ing a fixed and specified position with ellite service located on board ship. respect to the assigned frequency. The (RR) displacement of this frequency with re- Ship Movement Service. A safety serv- spect to the assigned frequency has the ice in the maritime mobile service same absolute value and sign that the other than a port operations service, displacement of the characteristic fre- between coast stations and ship sta- quency has with respect to the centre tions, or between ship stations, in of the frequency band occupied by the which messages are restricted to those emission. (RR) relating to the movement of ships. Reflecting Satellite. A satellite in- Messages which are of a public cor- tended to reflect radiocommunication respondence nature shall be excluded signals. (RR) from this service. (RR) Right-Hand (or Clockwise) Polarized Ship’s Emergency Transmitter. A ship’s Wave. An Elliptically or circularly-po- transmitter to be used exclusively on a larized wave, in which the electric field distress frequency for distress, urgency vector, observed in any fixed plane, or safety purposes. (RR) normal to the direction of propagation, . A mobile station in the whilst looking in the direction of prop- maritime mobile service located on agation, rotates with time in a right- board a vessel which is not perma- hand or clockwise direction. (RR) nently moored, other than a survival Safety Service. Any craft station. (RR) radiocommunication service used per- Simplex Operation. Operating method manently or temporarily for the safe- in which transmission is made possible guarding of human life and property. alternatively in each direction of a (RR) telecommunication channel, for exam- Satellite. A body which revolves ple, by means of manual control. 5 (RR) around another body of preponderant Single-Sideband Emission. An ampli- mass and which has a motion primarily tude modulated emission with one side- and permanently determined by the band only. (RR) force of attraction of that other body. Software defined radio. A radio that (RR) includes a transmitter in which the op- Satellite Link. A radio link between a erating parameters of frequency range, transmitting earth station and a re- modulation type or maximum output ceiving earth station through one sat- power (either radiated or conducted), ellite. A satellite link comprises one or the circumstances under which the up-link and one down-link. (RR) transmitter operates in accordance Satellite Network. A satellite system with Commission rules, can be altered or a part of a satellite system, con- by making a change in software with- sisting of only one satellite and the co- out making any changes to hardware operating earth stations. (RR) components that affect the radio fre- Satellite System. A space system using quency emissions. In accordance with one or more artificial earth satellites. § 2.944 of this part, only radios in which (RR) the software is designed or expected to Secondary Radar. A radiodetermin- be modified by a party other than the ation system based on the comparison manufacturer and would affect the of reference signals with radio signals retransmitted from the position to be 4 See footnote under Duplex Operation. determined. (RR) 5 (See footnote under Duplex Operations.)

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above-listed operating parameters or eral utility, and not open to public cor- circumstances under which the radio respondence. (RR) transmits must be certified as software Spread Spectrum Systems. A spread defined radios. spectrum system is an information Spacecraft. A man-made vehicle bearing in which is intended to go beyond the which: (1) Information is conveyed by major portion of the Earth’s atmos- modulation of a carrier by some con- phere. (RR) ventional means, (2) the bandwidth is Space Operation Service. A deliberately widened by means of a radiocommunication service concerned spreading function over that which exclusively with the operation of would be needed to transmit the infor- spacecraft, in particular space track- mation alone. (In some spread spec- ing, space telemetry, and space tele- trum systems, a portion of the infor- command. mation being conveyed by the system NOTE: These functions will normally be may be contained in the spreading provided within the service in which the function.) space station is operating. (RR) Spurious domain (of an emission): The Space Radiocommunication. Any frequency range beyond the out-of- radiocommunication involving the use band domain in which spurious emis- of one or more space stations or the sions generally predominate. (RR) use of one or more reflecting satellites Spurious Emission. Emission on a fre- or other objects in space. (RR) quency or frequencies which are out- Space Research Service. A side the necessary bandwidth and the radiocommunication service in which level of which may be reduced without spacecraft or other objects in space are affecting the corresponding trans- used for scientific or technological re- mission of information. Spurious emis- search purposes. (RR) sions include harmonic emissions, Space Station. A station located on an parasitic emissions, intermodulation object which is beyond, is intended to products and frequency conversion go beyond, or has been beyond, the products, but exclude out-of-band emis- major portion of the Earth’s atmos- sions. (RR) phere. (RR) Standard Frequency and - Space System. Any group of cooper- Satellite Service. A radiocommunication ating Earth stations and/or space sta- service using space stations on earth tions employing space satellites for the same purposes as radiocommunication for specific pur- those of the standard frequency and poses. (RR) time signal service. Space Telecommand. The use of radiocommunication for the trans- NOTE: This service may also include feeder mission of signals to a space station to links necessary for its operation. (RR) initiate, modify or terminate functions Standard Frequency and Time Signal of equipment on a space object, Service. A radiocommunication service incuding the space station. (RR) for scientific, technical and other pur- Space Telemetry. The use of telemetry for transmission for a space station of poses, providing the transmission of results of measurements made in a specified frequencies, time signals, or spacecraft, including those relating to both, of stated high precision, intended the functioning of the spacecraft. (RR) for general reception. (RR) Space Tracking. Determination of the Standard Frequency and Time Signal orbit, velocity or instanteneous posi- Station. A station in the standard fre- tion of an object in space by means of quency and time signal service. (RR) radiodetermination, excluding primary Station. One or more transmitters or radar, for the purpose of following the receivers or a combination of transmit- movement of the object. (RR) ters and receivers, including the acces- Special Service. A sory equipment, necessary at one loca- radiocommunication service, not oth- tion for carrying on a erwise defined in this Section, carried radiocommunication service, or the on exclusively for specific needs of gen- radio astronomy service.

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NOTE: Each station shall be classified by Terrestrial Radiocommunication. Any the service in which it operates permanently radiocommunication other than space or temporarily. (RR) radiocommunication or radio astron- Suppressed Carrier Single-Sideband omy. (RR) Emission. A single-sideband emission in Terrestrial Station. A station effecting which the carrier is virtually sup- terrestrial radiocommunication. pressed and not intended to be used for NOTE: In these [international Radio] Regu- demodulation. (RR) lations, unless otherwise stated, any station Survival Craft Station. A mobile sta- is a terrestrial station. (RR) tion in the maritime mobile service or the aeronautical mobile service in- Time Hopping Systems. A time hopping tended solely for survival purposes and system is a spread spectrum system in located on any lifeboat, life-raft or which the period and duty cycle of a other survival equipment. (RR) pulsed RF carrier are varied in a Telecommand. The use of tele- pseudorandom manner under the con- communication for the transmission of trol of a coded sequence. Time hopping signals to initiate, modify or terminate is often used effectively with frequency functions of equipment at a distance. hopping to form a hybrid time-division, (RR) multiple-access (TDMA) spread spec- Telecommunication. Any transmission, trum system. emission or reception of signs, signals, Transponder. A transmitter-receiver writings, images and sounds or intel- facility the function of which is to ligence of any nature by wire, radio, transmit signals automatically when optical or other electromagnetic sys- the proper interrogation is received. tems. (CS) (FCC) Telegram. Written matter intended to Tropospheric Scatter. The propagation be transmitted by telegraphy for deliv- of radio waves by scattering as a result ery to the addressee. This term also in- of irregularities or discontinuities in cludes radiotelegrams unless otherwise the physical properties of the tropo- specified. (CS) sphere. (RR) Unwanted Emissions. Consist of spu- NOTE: In this definition the term teleg- raphy has the same general meaning as de- rious emissions and out-of-band emis- fined in the Convention. sions. (RR) Telegraphy.5 A form of telecommuni- [49 FR 2368, Jan. 19, 1984, as amended at 50 cation in which the transmitted infor- FR 25239, June 18, 1985; 51 FR 37399, Oct. 22, mation is intended to be recorded on 1986; 52 FR 7417, Mar. 11, 1987; 54 FR 49980, Dec. 4, 1990; 55 FR 28761, July 13, 1990; 56 FR arrival as a graphic document; the 42703, Aug. 29, 1991; 58 FR 68058, Dec. 23, 1993; transmitted information may some- 62 FR 26242, May 13, 1997; 65 FR 60109, Oct. 10, times be presented in an alternative 2000; 66 FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 68 FR 74330, form or may be stored for subsequent Dec. 23, 2003; 70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005; 70 FR use. (CS) 46583, Aug. 10, 2005; 71 FR 15619, Mar. 29, 2006; Telemetry. The use of telecommuni- 72 FR 31192, June 6, 2007; 73 FR 25421, May 6, cation for automatically indicating or 2008] recording measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument. (RR) Subpart B—Allocation, Assign- . A form of telecommuni- ment, and Use of Radio Fre- cation primarily intended for the ex- quencies change of information in the form of speech. (CS) SOURCE: 49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, unless Television. A form of telecommuni- otherwise noted. cation for the transmission of tran- sient images of fixed or moving ob- § 2.100 International regulations in jects. (RR) force. The ITU Radio Regulations, edition of 5 A graphic document records information 2004, have been incorporated to the ex- in a permanent form and is capable of being tent practicable in Subparts A and B of filed and consulted; it may take the form of this part. written or printed matter or of a fixed image. [70 FR 46583, Aug. 10, 2005]

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§ 2.101 Frequency and wavelength (2) In megahertz (MHz), above 3 MHz, bands. up to and including 3 000 MHz; (a) The radio spectrum shall be sub- (3) In gigahertz (GHz), above 3 GHz, divided into nine frequency bands, up to and including 3 000 GHz. which shall be designated by progres- (b) However, where adherence to sive whole numbers in accordance with these provisions would introduce seri- the following table. As the unit of fre- ous difficulties, for example in connec- quency is the hertz (Hz), frequencies tion with the notification and registra- shall be expressed: tion of frequencies, the lists of fre- (1) In kilohertz (kHz), up to and in- quencies and related matters, reason- cluding 3 000 kHz; able departures may be made.

Metric Band Symbols Frequency range (lower limit Corresponding metric subdivision abbreviations number exclusive, upper limit inclusive) for the bands

4 ...... VLF ...... 3 to 30 kHz ...... Myriametric waves ...... B.Mam 5 ...... LF ...... 30 to 300 kHz ...... Kilometric waves ...... B.km 6 ...... MF ...... 300 to 3 000 kHz ...... Hectometric waves ...... B.hm 7 ...... HF ...... 3 to 30 MHz ...... Decametric waves ...... B.dam 8 ...... VHF ...... 30 to 300 MHz ...... Metric waves ...... B.m 9 ...... UHF ...... 300 to 3 000 MHz ...... Decimetric waves ...... B.dm 10 ...... SHF ...... 3 to 30 GHz ...... Centimetric waves ...... B.cm 11 ...... EHF ...... 30 to 300 GHz ...... Millimetric waves ...... B.mm 12 ...... 300 to 3 000 GHz ...... Decimillimetric waves ...... Note 1: ‘‘Band N’’ (N = band number) extends from 0.3 × 10N Hz to 3 × 10N Hz. Note 2: Prefix: k = kilo (103), M = mega (106), G = giga (109).

(c) In communications between ad- quency Allocations for projects of ministrations and the ITU, no names, short duration or emergencies where symbols or abbreviations should be the Commission finds that important used for the various frequency bands or exceptional circumstances require other than those specified in this sec- such utilization. Such authorizations tion. are not intended to develop a service to [70 FR 46583, Aug. 10, 2005; 70 FR 53074, Sept. be operated on frequencies other than 7, 2005] those allocated such service. (2) A station for the development of § 2.102 Assignment of frequencies. techniques or equipment to be em- (a) Except as otherwise provided in ployed by services set forth in column this section, the assignment of fre- 5 of the Table of Frequency Allocations quencies and bands of frequencies to all may be authorized the use of fre- stations and classes of stations and the quencies allocated to those services or licensing and authorizing of the use of classes of stations. all such frequencies between 9 kHz and (3) Experimental stations, pursuant 275 GHz, and the actual use of such fre- to part 5 of this chapter, may be au- quencies for radiocommunication or thorized the use of any frequency or for any other purpose, including the frequency band not exclusively allo- transfer of energy by radio, shall be in cated to the passive services (including accordance with the Table of Fre- the radio astronomy service). quency Allocations in § 2.106. (b) On the condition that harmful in- (4) In the event a band is reallocated terference will not be caused to serv- so as to delete its availability for use ices operating in accordance with the by a particular service, the Commis- Table of Frequency Allocations the fol- sion may provide for the further in- lowing exceptions to paragraph (a) of terim use of the band by stations in this section may be authorized: that service for a temporary, specific (1) In individual cases the Commis- period of time. sion may, without rule making pro- (c) Non-Federal stations may be au- ceedings, authorize on a temporary thorized to use Federal frequencies in basis only, the use of frequencies not in the bands above 25 MHz if the Commis- accordance with the Table of Fre- sion finds, after consultations with the

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appropriate Federal agency or agen- interference generally can be expected. cies, that such use is necessary for co- Persons desiring to avoid such harmful ordination of Federal and non-Federal interference should consider operation activities: Provided, however, that: on available frequencies higher in the (1) Non-Federal operation on Federal radio spectrum not generally subject to frequencies shall conform with the con- this type of difficulty. ditions agreed upon by the Commission (f) The stations of a service shall use and NTIA (the more important of frequencies so separated from the lim- which are contained in paragraphs its of a band allocated to that service (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this section); as not to cause harmful interference to (2) Such operations shall be in ac- allocated services in immediately ad- cordance with NTIA rules governing joining frequency bands. the service to which the frequencies in- (g) In the bands above 25 MHz which volved are allocated; are allocated to the non-Federal land (3) Such operations shall not cause mobile service, fixed stations may be harmful interference to Federal sta- authorized on the following conditions: tions and, should harmful interference (1) That such stations are authorized result, that the interfering non-Federal in the service shown in Column 5 of the operation shall immediately termi- Table of Frequency Allocations in the nate; and band in question; (4) Non-Federal operation has been (2) That harmful interference will not certified as necessary by the Federal be caused to services operating in ac- agency involved and this certification cordance with the Table of Frequency has been furnished, in writing, to the Allocations. non-Federal licensee with which com- (h) Special provisions regarding the munication is required. use of spectrum allocated to the fixed (d) Aircraft stations may commu- and land mobile services below 25 MHz nicate with stations of the maritime by non-Federal stations. mobile service. They shall then con- (1) Only in the following cir- form to those provisions of the inter- cumstances will authority be extended national Radio Regulations which relate to stations in the fixed service to oper- to the maritime mobile service. For ate on frequencies below 25 MHz. this purpose aircraft stations should (i) With respect to aeronautical fixed use the frequencies allocated to the stations, only when a showing can be maritime mobile service. However, made that more suitable facilities are having regard to interference which not available. may be caused by aircraft stations at (ii) With respect to fixed stations, ex- high altitudes, maritime mobile fre- cept aeronautical fixed stations, only quencies in the bands above 30 MHz to: shall not be used by aircraft stations in (A) Provide communication circuits any specific area without the prior in emergency and/or disaster situa- agreement of all administrations of the tions, where safety of life and property area in which interference is likely to are concerned; be caused. In particular, aircraft sta- (B) Provide standby and/or backup fa- tions operating in Region 1 should not cilities to satellite and cable circuits use frequencies in the bands above 30 used for international public cor- MHz allocated to the maritime mobile respondence; service by virtue of any agreement be- (C) Provide standby and/or backup tween administrations in that Region. communications circuits to regular do- (e) Non-Federal services operating on mestic communication circuits which frequencies in the band 25–50 MHz must have been disrupted by disasters and/or recognize that it is shared with various emergencies; services of other countries; that harm- (D) Provide communication circuits ful interference may be caused by wholly within the State of Alaska and signals received from distant the United States insular areas in the stations of all services of the United Pacific; and States and other countries radiating (E) Provide communication circuits power on frequencies in this band; and to support operations which are highly that no protection from such harmful important to the national interest and

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where other means of telecommuni- bands) if the Commission finds that cation are unavailable. such use is necessary for coordination (2) Only in the following cir- of Federal and non-Federal activities: cumstances will authority be extended Provided, however, that: to stations in the land mobile service (1) Federal operation on non-Federal to operate below 25 MHz. frequencies shall conform with the con- (i) Provide communication circuits ditions agreed upon by the Commission in emergency and/or disaster situa- and NTIA (the more important of tions, where safety of life and property which are contained in paragraphs are concerned; (a)(2), (a)(3) and (a)(4) of this section); (ii) Provide standby and/or backup (2) Such operations shall be in ac- communications circuits to regular do- cordance with Commission rules gov- mestic communication circuits which erning the service to which the fre- have been disrupted by disasters and/or quencies involved are allocated; emergencies; (3) Such operations shall not cause (iii) Provide communication circuits harmful interference to non-Federal wholly within the State of Alaska and stations and, should harmful inter- the United States insular areas in the ference result, that the interfering Pacific; and Federal operation shall immediately (iv) Provide communication circuits terminate; and to support operations which are highly (4) Federal operation has been cer- important to the national interest and tified as necessary by the non-Federal where other means of telecommuni- licensees involved and this certifi- cation are unavailable. cation has been furnished, in writing, (3) Except in the State of Alaska and to the Federal agency with which com- the United States Pacific insular areas, munication is required. the Commission does not intend to (b) Federal stations may be author- seek international protection for as- ized to use channels in the 769–775 MHz, signments made pursuant to para- 799–805 MHz and 4940–4990 MHz public graphs (h) (1)(ii) and (2) of this section; safety bands with non-Federal entities this results in the following con- if the Commission finds such use nec- straints upon the circuits/assignments. essary; where: (i) The Commission will not accept (1) The stations are used for inter- responsibility for protection of the cir- operability or part of a Federal/non- cuits from harmful interference caused Federal shared or joint-use system; by foreign operations. (2) The Federal entity obtains the ap- (ii) In the event that a complaint of proval of the non-Federal (State/local harmful interference resulting from op- government) licensee(s) or applicant(s) eration of these circuits is received involved; from a foreign source, the offending (3) Federal operation is in accordance circuit(s) must cease operation on the with the Commission’s Rules governing particular frequency concerned. operation of this band and conforms (iii) In order to accommodate the sit- with any conditions agreed upon by the uations described in paragraphs (h)(3) Commission and NTIA; and (i) and (ii) of this section, equipments (4) Interoperability, shared or joint- shall be capable of transmitting and re- use systems are the subject of a mutual ceiving on any frequency in the bands agreement between the Federal and assigned to the particular operation non-Federal entities. This section does and capable of immediate change not preclude other arrangements or among the frequencies. agreements as permitted under part 90 [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984, 70 FR 46585, Aug. 10, of the rules. See 47 CFR 90.179 and 2005] 90.421 of this chapter. (c) Federal stations may be author- § 2.103 Federal use of non-Federal fre- ized to use channels in the 763–768 MHz quencies. and 793–798 MHz public safety bands (a) Federal stations may be author- with non-Federal entities where: ized to use non-Federal frequencies in (1) The Federal entity obtains the the bands above 25 MHz (except the 763– prior approval of the Public Safety 775 MHz and 793–805 MHz public safety Broadband Licensee (and such approval

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granted by the Public Safety Turkey and Ukraine and the area to Broadband Licensee is consistent with the north of the Russian Federation. It the terms and conditions of the Net- also includes that part of the territory work Sharing Agreement under 90.1406 of the Islamic Republic of Iran lying of this chapter); and outside of those limits. (2) Federal operation is in accordance (4) The lines A, B and C are defined as with the Commission’s rules governing follows: operation of this band and conforms to (i) Line A. Line A extends from the any conditions agreed upon by the North Pole along meridian 40° East of Commission and NTIA. Greenwich to parallel 40° North; thence by great circle arc to the intersection [63 FR 58650, Nov. 2, 1998, as amended at 68 ° FR 38638, June 30, 2003; 70 FR 46586, Aug. 10, of meridian 60 East and the Tropic of 2005; 72 FR 48843, Aug. 24, 2007] Cancer; thence along the meridian 60° East to the South Pole. § 2.104 International Table of Fre- (ii) Line B. Line B extends from the quency Allocations. North Pole along meridian 10° West of (a) The International Table of Fre- Greenwich to its intersection with par- quency Allocations is subdivided into allel 72° North; thence by great circle the Region 1 Table (column 1 of § 2.106), arc to the intersection of meridian 50° the Region 2 Table (column 2 of § 2.106), West and parallel 40° North; thence by and the Region 3 Table (column 3 of great circle arc to the intersection of § 2.106). The International Table is in- meridian 20° West and parallel 10° cluded for informational purposes only. South; thence along meridian 20° West (b) Regions. For the allocation of fre- to the South Pole. quencies the International Tele- (iii) Line C. Line C extends from the communication Union (ITU) has di- North Pole by great circle arc to the vided the world into three Regions 1 as intersection of parallel 65°30′ North shown in Figure 1 of this section and with the international boundary in described as follows: Bering Strait; thence by great circle (1) Region 1. Region 1 includes the arc to the intersection of meridian 165° area limited on the east by line A East of Greenwich and parallel 50° (lines A, B and C are defined below) and North; thence by great circle arc to the on the west by line B, excluding any of intersection of meridian 170° West and the territory of the Islamic Republic of parallel 10° North; thence along par- Iran which lies between these limits. It allel 10° North to its intersection with also includes the whole of the territory meridian 120° West; thence along me- of Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Russian ridian 120° West to the South Pole. Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mon- (c) Areas. To further assist in the golia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, international allocation of the radio Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and spectrum, the ITU has established five Ukraine and the area to the north of special geographical areas and they are the Russian Federation which lies be- defined as follows: tween lines A and C. (1) The term ‘‘African Broadcasting (2) Region 2. Region 2 includes the Area’’ means: area limited on the east by line B and (i) African countries, parts of coun- on the west by line C. tries, territories and groups of terri- (3) Region 3. Region 3 includes the tories situated between the parallels area limited on the east by line C and 40° South and 30° North; on the west by line A, except any of the (ii) Islands in the Indian Ocean west territory of Armenia, Azerbaijan, the of meridian 60° East of Greenwich, situ- Russian Federation, Georgia, ated between the parallel 40° South and Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, the great circle arc joining the points Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, 45° East, 11°30′ North and 60° East, 15° North; and (iii) Islands in the Atlantic Ocean 1 It should be noted that where the words ‘‘regions’’ or ‘‘regional’’ are without a cap- east of line B, situated between the ital ‘‘R,’’ they do not relate to the three Re- parallels 40° South and 30° North. gions here defined for purposes of frequency (2) The ‘‘European Broadcasting allocation. Area’’ is bounded on the west by the

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western boundary of Region 1, on the (d) Categories of services and alloca- east by the meridian 40° East of Green- tions. (1) Primary and secondary serv- wich and on the south by the parallel ices. Where, in a box of the Inter- 30° North so as to include the northern national Table in § 2.106, a band is indi- part of Saudi Arabia and that part of cated as allocated to more than one those countries bordering the Medi- service, either on a worldwide or Re- terranean within these limits. In addi- gional basis, such services are listed in tion, Iraq, Jordan and that part of the the following order: territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, (i) Services the names of which are Turkey and Ukraine lying outside the printed in ‘‘capitals’’ (example: above limits are included in the Euro- FIXED); these are called ‘‘primary’’ pean Broadcasting Area. services; and (3) The ‘‘European Maritime Area’’ is (ii) Services the names of which are bounded to the north by a line extend- printed in ‘‘normal characters’’ (exam- ing along parallel 72° North from its ple: Mobile); these are called ‘‘sec- ° intersection with meridian 55 East of ondary’’ services (see paragraph (d)(3) Greenwich to its intersection with me- of this section). ° ° ridian 5 West, then along meridian 5 (2) Additional remarks shall be print- West to its intersection with parallel ed in normal characters (example: MO- ° ° 67 North, thence along parallel 67 BILE except aeronautical mobile). North to its intersection with meridian (3) Stations of a secondary service: 32° West; to the west by a line extend- ing along meridian 32° West to its (i) Shall not cause harmful inter- intersection with parallel 30° North; to ference to stations of primary services the south by a line extending along to which frequencies are already as- parallel 30° North to its intersection signed or to which frequencies may be with meridian 43° East; to the east by assigned at a later date; a line extending along meridian 43° (ii) Cannot claim protection from East to its intersection with parallel harmful interference from stations of a 60° North, thence along parallel 60° primary service to which frequencies North to its intersection with meridian are already assigned or may be as- 55° East and thence along meridian 55° signed at a later date; and East to its intersection with parallel (iii) Can claim protection, however, 72° North. from harmful interference from sta- (4) The ‘‘Tropical Zone’’ (see Figure 1 tions of the same or other secondary of this section) is defined as: service(s) to which frequencies may be (i) The whole of that area in Region assigned at a later date. 2 between the Tropics of Cancer and (4) Where a band is indicated in a Capricorn. footnote of the International Table as (ii) The whole of that area in Regions allocated to a service ‘‘on a secondary 1 and 3 contained between the parallels basis’’ in an area smaller than a Re- 30° North and 35° South with the addi- gion, or in a particular country, this is tion of: a secondary service (see paragraph (A) The area contained between the (d)(3) of this section). meridians 40° East and 80° East of (5) Where a band is indicated in a Greenwich and the parallels 30° North footnote of the International Table as and 40° North; and allocated to a service ‘‘on a primary (B) That part of Libyan Arab basis’’, in an area smaller than a Re- Jamahiriya north of parallel 30° North. gion, or in a particular country, this is (iii) In Region 2, the Tropical Zone a primary service only in that area or may be extended to parallel 33° North, country. subject to special agreements between (e) Additional allocations. (1) Where a the countries concerned in that Region band is indicated in a footnote of the (see Article 6 of the ITU Radio Regula- International Table as ‘‘also allocated’’ tions). to a service in an area smaller than a (5) A sub-Region is an area consisting Region, or in a particular country, this of two or more countries in the same is an ‘‘additional’’ allocation, i.e. an al- Region. location which is added in this area or

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in this country to the service or serv- (2) Where it is indicated in the Inter- ices which are indicated in the Inter- national Table that a service or sta- national Table. tions in a service may operate in a spe- (2) If the footnote does not include cific frequency band subject to not any restriction on the service or serv- claiming protection from another serv- ices concerned apart from the restric- ice or from another station in the same tion to operate only in a particular service, this means also that the serv- area or country, stations of this service ice which is subject to not claiming or these services shall have equality of protection shall not cause harmful in- right to operate with stations of the terference to the other service or other other primary service or services indi- station in the same service. cated in the International Table. (3) Except if otherwise specified in a (3) If restrictions are imposed on an footnote, the term ‘‘fixed service’’, additional allocation in addition to the where appearing in the International restriction to operate only in a par- Table, does not include systems using ticular area or country, this is indi- ionospheric scatter propagation. cated in the footnote of the Inter- (h) Description of the International national Table. Table of Frequency Allocations. (1) The (f) Alternative allocations. (1) Where a heading of the International Table in- band is indicated in a footnote of the cludes three columns, each of which International Table as ‘‘allocated’’ to corresponds to one of the Regions (see one or more services in an area smaller paragraph (b) of this section). Where an than a Region, or in a particular coun- allocation occupies the whole of the try, this is an ‘‘alternative’’ allocation, width of the Table or only one or two i.e. an allocation which replaces, in of the three columns, this is a world- this area or in this country, the alloca- wide allocation or a Regional alloca- tion indicated in the Table. tion, respectively. (2) If the footnote does not include (2) The frequency band referred to in any restriction on stations of the serv- each allocation is indicated in the left- ice or services concerned, apart from hand top corner of the part of the the restriction to operate only in a par- Table concerned. ticular area or country, these stations (3) Within each of the categories of such a service or services shall have specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this sec- an equality of right to operate with tion, services are listed in alphabetical stations of the primary service or serv- order according to the French lan- ices, indicated in the International guage. The order of listing does not in- Table, to which the band is allocated in dicate relative priority within each other areas or countries. category. (3) If restrictions are imposed on sta- (4) In the case where there is a par- tions of a service to which an alter- enthetical addition to an allocation in native allocation is made, in addition the International Table, that service to the restriction to operate only in a allocation is restricted to the type of particular country or area, this is indi- operation so indicated. cated in the footnote. (5) The footnote references which ap- (g) Miscellaneous provisions. (1) Where pear in the International Table below it is indicated in the International the allocated service or services apply Table that a service or stations in a to more than one of the allocated serv- service may operate in a specific fre- ices, or to the whole of the allocation quency band subject to not causing concerned. harmful interference to another service (6) The footnote references which ap- or to another station in the same serv- pear to the right of the name of a serv- ice, this means also that the service ice are applicable only to that par- which is subject to not causing harmful ticular service. interference cannot claim protection (7) In certain cases, the names of from harmful interference caused by countries appearing in the footnotes the other service or other station in have been simplified in order to short- the same service. en the text.

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FIGURE 1 TO § 2.104—MAP

[65 FR 4636, Jan. 31, 2000, as amended at 70 FR 46586, Aug. 10, 2005]

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

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(5) The following symbols are used to States, Federal, and non-Federal foot- designate footnotes in the United notes are referenced to the North States Table: American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). (i) Any footnote consisting of ‘‘5.’’ (e) Rule Part Cross References. If a fre- followed by one or more digits, e.g., quency or frequency band has been al- 5.53, denotes an international footnote. located to a radiocommunication serv- Where an international footnote is ap- ice in the non-Federal Table, then a plicable, without modification, to both cross reference may be added for the Federal and non-Federal operations, pertinent FCC Rule part (column 6 of the Commission places the footnote in both the Federal Table and the non- § 2.106). For example, the band 849–851 Federal Table (columns 4 and 5) and MHz is allocated to the aeronautical the international footnote is binding mobile service for non-Federal use, on both Federal users and non-Federal rules for the use of the 849–851 MHz licensees. If, however, an international band have been added to Part 22—Pub- footnote pertains to a service allocated lic Mobile Services (47 CFR part 22), only for Federal or non-Federal use, and a cross reference, Public Mobile the international footnote will be (22), has been added in column 6 of placed only in the affected Table. For § 2.106. The exact use that can be made example, footnote 5.142 pertains only to of any given frequency or frequency the amateur service, and thus, footnote band (e.g., channelling plans, allowable 5.142 is shown only in the non-Federal emissions, etc.) is given in the FCC Table. Rule part(s) so indicated. The FCC (ii) Any footnote consisting of the Rule parts in this column are not allo- letters ‘‘US’’ followed by one or more cations and are provided for informa- digits, e.g., US7, denotes a stipulation tional purposes only. This column also affecting both Federal and non-Federal may contain explanatory notes for in- operations. United States footnotes ap- formational purposes only. pear in both the Federal Table and the non-Federal Table. (f) The FCC Online Table of Fre- (iii) Any footnote consisting of the quency Allocations is updated shortly letters ‘‘NG’’ followed by one or more after a final rule that amends § 2.106 is digits, e.g., NG2, denotes a stipulation released. The address for the FCC applicable only to non-Federal oper- Radio Spectrum Home Page, which in- ations. Non-Federal footnotes appear cludes the FCC Online Table and the solely in the non-Federal Table (col- FCC Allocation History File, is http:// umn 5). www.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum. (iv) Any footnote consisting of the [65 FR 4640, Jan. 31, 2000, as amended at 70 letter ‘‘G’’ followed by one or more dig- FR 46587, Aug. 10, 2005; 73 FR 25421, May 6, its, e.g., G2, denotes a stipulation ap- 2008] plicable only to Federal operations. Federal footnotes appear solely in the § 2.106 Table of Frequency Allocations. Federal Table (column 4). (6) The coordinates of latitude and EDITORIAL NOTE: The text of § 2.106 begins longitude that are listed in United on the following page.

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INTERNATIONAL FOOTNOTES the services to which the bands above 9 kHz are allocated. 5.53 Administrations authorizing the use 5.54 Administrations conducting sci- of frequencies below 9 kHz shall ensure that entific research using frequencies below 9 no harmful interference is caused thereby to

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kHz are urged to advise other administra- 5.64 Only classes A1A or F1B, A2C, A3C, tions that may be concerned in order that F1C or F3C emissions are authorized for sta- such research may be afforded all practicable tions of the fixed service in the bands allo- protection from harmful interference. cated to this service between 90 kHz and 160 5.55 Additional allocation: in Armenia, kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) and for stations Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, of the maritime mobile service in the bands the Russian Federation, Tajikistan and allocated to this service between 110 kHz and Turkmenistan, the band 14–17 kHz is also al- 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1). Exception- located to the radionavigation service on a ally, class J2B or J7B emissions are also au- primary basis. thorized in the bands between 110 kHz and 5.56 The stations of services to which the 160 kHz (148.5 kHz in Region 1) for stations of bands 14–19.95 kHz and 20.05–70 kHz and in the maritime mobile service. Region 1 also the bands 72–84 kHz and 86–90 5.65 Different category of service: in Ban- kHz are allocated may transmit standard gladesh, the allocation of the bands 112–117.6 frequency and time signals. Such stations kHz and 126–129 kHz to the fixed and mari- shall be afforded protection from harmful in- time mobile services is on a primary basis terference. In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, (see No. 5.33). Bulgaria, the Russian Federation, Georgia, 5.66 Different category of service: in Ger- Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Slo- many, the allocation of the band 115–117.6 vakia, the Czech Rep., Tajikistan and kHz to the fixed and maritime mobile serv- Turkmenistan, the frequencies 25 kHz and 50 ices is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33) and kHz will be used for this purpose under the to the radionavigation service on a sec- same conditions. ondary basis (see No. 5.32). 5.57 The use of the bands 14–19.95 kHz, 5.67 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, 20.05–70 kHz and 70–90 kHz (72–84 kHz and 86– Bulgaria, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania 90 kHz in Region 1) by the maritime mobile and Turkmenistan, the band 130–148.5 kHz is service is limited to coast radiotelegraph also allocated to the radionavigation service stations (A1A and F1B only). Exceptionally, on a secondary basis. Within and between the use of class J2B or J7B emissions is au- these countries this service shall have an thorized subject to the necessary bandwidth not exceeding that normally used for class equal right to operate. A1A or F1B emissions in the band concerned. 5.68 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bu- 5.58 Additional allocation: In Armenia, rundi, Congo (Rep. of the), Malawi, the Dem. Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda and South , Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and the band 160–200 kHz is allocated to the fixed Turkmenistan, the band 67–70 kHz is also al- service on a primary basis. located to the radionavigation service on a 5.69 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the primary basis. band 200–255 kHz is also allocated to the 5.59 Different category of service: in Ban- aeronautical radionavigation service on a gladesh and Pakistan, the allocation of the primary basis. bands 70–72 kHz and 84–86 kHz to the fixed 5.70 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Bot- and maritime mobile services is on a pri- swana, Burundi, , the Central Afri- mary basis (see No. 5.33). can Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Ethiopia, Le- 5.60 In the bands 70–90 kHz (70–86 kHz in sotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Region 1) and 110–130 kHz (112–130 kHz in Re- Namibia, , Oman, the Dem. Rep. of gion 1), pulsed radionavigation systems may the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, be used on condition that they do not cause Tanzania, Chad, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the harmful interference to other services to band 200–283.5 kHz is allocated to the aero- which these bands are allocated. nautical radionavigation service on a pri- 5.61 In Region 2, the establishment and mary basis. operation of stations in the maritime radio- 5.71 Alternative allocation: in Tunisia, the navigation service in the bands 70–90 kHz and band 255–283.5 kHz is allocated to the broad- 110–130 kHz shall be subject to agreement ob- casting service on a primary basis. tained under No. 9.21 with administrations 5.72 Norwegian stations of the fixed serv- whose services, operating in accordance with ice situated in northern areas (north of 60° the Table, may be affected. However, sta- N) subject to auroral disturbances are al- tions of the fixed, maritime mobile and lowed to continue operation on four fre- radiolocation services shall not cause harm- quencies in the bands 283.5–490 kHz and 510– ful interference to stations in the maritime 526.5 kHz. radionavigation service established under 5.73 The band 285–325 kHz (283.5–325 kHz in such agreements. Region 1) in the maritime radionavigation 5.62 Administrations which operate sta- service may be used to transmit supple- tions in the radionavigation service in the mentary navigational information using nar- band 90–110 kHz are urged to coordinate tech- row-band techniques, on condition that no nical and operating characteristics in such a harmful interference is caused to radio- way as to avoid harmful interference to the beacon stations operating in the radio- services provided by these stations. navigation service.

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5.74 Additional Allocation: in Region 1, the tion 331 (Rev.WRC–97)) 3, to be used exclu- frequency band 285.3–285.7 kHz is also allo- sively for the transmission by coast stations cated to the maritime radionavigation serv- of navigational and meteorological warnings ice (other than radiobeacons) on a primary and urgent information to ships, by means of basis. narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. The 5.75 Different category of service: in Arme- conditions for use of the frequency 490 kHz nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52. In using Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federation, the band 415–495 kHz for the aeronautical Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and the radionavigation service, administrations are Black Sea areas of Bulgaria and Romania, requested to ensure that no harmful inter- the allocation of the band 315–325 kHz to the ference is caused to the frequency 490 kHz. maritime radionavigation service is on a pri- 5.83 The frequency 500 kHz is an inter- mary basis under the condition that in the national distress and calling frequency for Baltic Sea area, the assignment of fre- Morse radiotelegraphy. The conditions for quencies in this band to new stations in the its use are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52, and in Appendix 13. maritime or aeronautical radionavigation 5.84 The conditions for the use of the fre- services shall be subject to prior consulta- quency 518 kHz by the maritime mobile serv- tion between the administrations concerned. ice are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in 5.76 The frequency 410 kHz is designated Appendix 13. for radio direction-finding in the maritime 5.86 In Region 2, in the band 525–535 kHz radionavigation service. The other radio- the carrier power of broadcasting stations navigation services to which the band 405–415 shall not exceed 1 kW during the day and 250 kHz is allocated shall not cause harmful in- W at night. terference to radio direction-finding in the 5.87 Additional allocation: In Angola, Bot- band 406.5–413.5 kHz. swana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Na- 5.77 Different category of service: in Aus- mibia, South Africa, Swaziland and tralia, China, the French Overseas Terri- Zimbabwe, the band 526.5–535 kHz is also al- tories of Region 3, India, Indonesia (until 1 located to the mobile service on a secondary January 2005), Iran (Islamic Republic of), basis. Japan, Pakistan, and Sri 5.87A Additional allocation: in Uzbekistan, Lanka, the allocation of the band 415–495 kHz the band 526.5–1606.5 kHz is also allocated to to the aeronautical radionavigation service the radionavigation service on a primary is on a primary basis. Administrations in basis. Such use is subject to agreement ob- these countries shall take all practical steps tained under No. 9.21 with administrations necessary to ensure that aeronautical radio- concerned and limited to ground-based navigation stations in the band 435–495 kHz radiobeacons in operation on 27 October 1997 do not cause interference to reception by until the end of their lifetime. coast stations of ship stations transmitting 5.88 Additional allocation: in China, the on frequencies designated for ship stations band 526.5–535 kHz is also allocated to the on a worldwide basis (see No. 52.39). aeronautical radionavigation service on a 5.78 Different category of service: in Cuba, secondary basis. the United States of America and Mexico, 5.89 In Region 2, the use of the band 1605– the allocation of the band 415–435 kHz to the 1705 kHz by stations of the broadcasting aeronautical radionavigation service is on a service is subject to the Plan established by primary basis. the Regional Administrative Radio Con- ference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988). 5.79 The use of the bands 415–495 kHz and The examination of frequency assignments 505–526.5 kHz (505–510 kHz in Region 2) by the to stations of the fixed and mobile services maritime mobile service is limited to radio- in the band 1625–1705 kHz shall take account telegraphy. of the allotments appearing in the Plan es- 5.79A When establishing coast stations in tablished by the Regional Administrative the NAVTEX service on the frequencies 490 Radio Conference (Rio de Janeiro, 1988). kHz, 518 kHz and 4209.5 kHz, administrations 5.90 In the band 1605–1705 kHz, in cases are strongly recommended to coordinate the where a broadcasting station of Region 2 is operating characteristics in accordance with concerned, the service area of the maritime the procedures of the International Maritime mobile stations in Region 1 shall be limited Organization (IMO) (see Resolution 339 to that provided by ground-wave propaga- (Rev.WRC–97)) 3. tion. 5.80 In Region 2, the use of the band 435– 5.91 Additional allocation: in the Phil- 495 kHz by the aeronautical radionavigation ippines and Sri Lanka, the band 1606.5–1705 service is limited to non-directional kHz is also allocated to the broadcasting not employing voice transmission. service on a secondary basis. 5.82 In the maritime mobile service, the frequency 490 kHz is, from the date of full 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution implementation of the GMDSS (see Resolu- was revised by WRC–03.

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5.92 Some countries of Region 1 use radio- except aeronautical mobile, services on a determination systems in the bands 1606.5– primary basis. 1625 kHz, 1635–1800 kHz, 1850–2160 kHz, 2194– 5.100 In Region 1, the authorization to use 2300 kHz, 2502–2850 kHz and 3500–3800 kHz, the band 1810–1830 kHz by the amateur serv- subject to agreement obtained under No. ice in countries situated totally or partially 9.21. The radiated mean power of these sta- north of 40° N shall be given only after con- tions shall not exceed 50 W. sultation with the countries mentioned in 5.93 Additional allocation: in Angola, Ar- Nos. 5.98 and 5.99 to define the necessary menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Hun- steps to be taken to prevent harmful inter- gary, Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, ference between amateur stations and sta- Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Po- tions of other services operating in accord- land, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., ance with Nos. 5.98 and 5.99. the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Chad, 5.101 Alternative allocation: in Burundi and Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 1625– Lesotho, the band 1810–1850 kHz is allocated 1635 kHz, 1800–1810 kHz and 2160–2170 kHz and, to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical in Bulgaria, the bands 1625–1635 kHz and 1800– mobile, services on a primary basis. 1810 kHz, are also allocated to the fixed and 5.102 Alternative allocation: in Argentina, land mobile services on a primary basis, sub- Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uru- ject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. guay and Venezuela, the band 1850–2000 kHz 5.96 In Germany, Armenia, Austria, Azer- is allocated to the fixed, mobile except aero- baijan, Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, the Rus- nautical mobile, radiolocation and radio- sian Federation, Finland, Georgia, Hungary, navigation services on a primary basis. Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Latvia, 5.103 In Region 1, in making assignments Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, to stations in the fixed and mobile services Norway, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, in the bands 1850–2045 kHz, 2194–2498 kHz, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., the United King- 2502–2625 kHz and 2650–2850 kHz, administra- dom, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, tions should bear in mind the special re- Turkmenistan and Ukraine, administrations quirements of the maritime mobile service. may allocate up to 200 kHz to their amateur service in the bands 1715–1800 kHz and 1850– 5.104 In Region 1, the use of the band 2025– 2000 kHz. However, when allocating the 2045 kHz by the meteorological aids service bands within this range to their amateur is limited to oceanographic buoy stations. service, administrations shall, after prior 5.105 In Region 2, except in Greenland, consultation with administrations of coast stations and ship stations using neighbouring countries, take such steps as radiotelephony in the band 2065–2107 kHz may be necessary to prevent harmful inter- shall be limited to class J3E emissions and ference from their amateur service to the to a peak envelope power not exceeding 1 fixed and mobile services of other countries. kW. Preferably, the following carrier fre- The mean power of any amateur station quencies should be used: 2065.0 kHz, 2079.0 shall not exceed 10 W. kHz, 2082.5 kHz, 2086.0 kHz, 2093.0 kHz, 2096.5 5.97 In Region 3, the Loran system oper- kHz, 2100.0 kHz and 2103.5 kHz. In Argentina ates either on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz, the bands and Uruguay, the carrier frequencies 2068.5 occupied being 1825–1875 kHz and 1925–1975 kHz and 2075.5 kHz are also used for this pur- kHz respectively. Other services to which the pose, while the frequencies within the band band 1800–2000 kHz is allocated may use any 2072–2075.5 kHz are used as provided in No. frequency therein on condition that no 52.165. harmful interference is caused to the Loran 5.106 In Regions 2 and 3, provided no system operating on 1850 kHz or 1950 kHz. harmful interference is caused to the mari- 5.98 Alternative allocation: In Angola, Ar- time mobile service, the frequencies between menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bul- 2065 kHz and 2107 kHz may be used by sta- garia, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Den- tions of the fixed service communicating mark, Egypt, Eritrea, Spain, Ethiopia, the only within national borders and whose Russian Federation, Georgia, Greece, Italy, mean power does not exceed 50 W. In noti- Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Moldova, fying the frequencies, the attention of the the Syrian Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, So- Bureau should be drawn to these provisions. malia, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, 5.107 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- Turkey and Ukraine, the band 1810–1830 kHz bia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, the Libyan Arab is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except Jamahiriya, Lesotho, Somalia and Swazi- aeronautical mobile, services on a primary land, the band 2160–2170 kHz is also allocated basis. to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical 5.99 Additional allocation: In Saudi Arabia, mobile (R), services on a primary basis. The Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, the mean power of stations in these services Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Uzbekistan, Slo- shall not exceed 50 W. vakia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro, 5.108 The carrier frequency 2182 kHz is an Slovenia, Chad, and Togo, the band 1810–1830 international distress and calling frequency kHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, for radiotelephony. The conditions for the

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use of the band 2173.5–2190.5 kHz are pre- Lanka and Togo, the band 3155–3200 kHz is al- scribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in Appendix located to the fixed and mobile, except aero- 13. nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. 5.109 The frequencies 2187.5 kHz, 4207.5 5.118 Additional allocation: In the United kHz, 6312 kHz, 8414.5 kHz, 12577 kHz and States, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay, the band 16804.5 kHz are international distress fre- 3230–3400 kHz is also allocated to the radio- quencies for digital . The location service on a secondary basis. conditions for the use of these frequencies 5.119 Additional allocation: in Honduras, are prescribed in Article 31. Mexico, Peru and Venezuela, the band 3500– 5.110 The frequencies 2174.5 kHz, 4177.5 3750 kHz is also allocated to the fixed and kHz, 6268 kHz, 8376.5 kHz, 12520 kHz and 16695 mobile services on a primary basis. kHz are international distress frequencies 5.122 Alternative allocation: in Argentina, for narrow-band direct-printing telegraphy. Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and The conditions for the use of these fre- Uruguay, the band 3750–4000 kHz is allocated quencies are prescribed in Article 31. to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical 5.111 The carrier frequencies 2182 kHz, mobile, services on a primary basis. 3023 kHz, 5680 kHz, 8364 kHz and the fre- 5.123 Additional allocation: in Botswana, quencies 121.5 MHz, 156.8 MHz and 243 MHz Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, may also be used, in accordance with the South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and procedures in force for terrestrial Zimbabwe, the band 3900–3950 kHz is also al- radiocommunication services, for search and located to the broadcasting service on a pri- rescue operations concerning manned space mary basis, subject to agreement obtained vehicles. The conditions for the use of the under No. 9.21. frequencies are prescribed in Article 31 and 5.125 Additional allocation: in Greenland, in Appendix 13. the band 3950–4000 kHz is also allocated to The same applies to the frequencies 10003 kHz, 14993 kHz and 19993 kHz, but in each of the broadcasting service on a primary basis. these cases emissions must be confined in a The power of the broadcasting stations oper- band of ±3 kHz about the frequency. ating in this band shall not exceed that nec- 5.112 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and essary for a national service and shall in no Herzegovina, Denmark, Malta, Serbia and case exceed 5 kW. Montenegro, and Sri Lanka, the band 2194– 5.126 In Region 3, the stations of those 2300 kHz is allocated to the fixed and mobile, services to which the band 3995–4005 kHz is except aeronautical mobile, services on a allocated may transmit standard frequency primary basis. and time signals. 5.113 For the conditions for the use of the 5.127 The use of the band 4000–4063 kHz by bands 2300–2495 kHz (2498 kHz in Region 1), the maritime mobile service is limited to 3200–3400 kHz, 4750–4995 kHz and 5005–5060 kHz ship stations using radiotelephony (see No. by the broadcasting service, see Nos. 5.16 to 52.220 and Appendix 17). 5.20, 5.21 and 23.3 to 23.10. 5.128 In Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, 5.114 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and Azerbaijan, Belarus, Botswana, Burkina Herzegovina, Denmark, Iraq, Malta, and Ser- Faso, the Central African Rep., China, Geor- bia and Montenegro, the band 2502–2625 kHz gia, India, Kazakstan, , , is allocated to the fixed and mobile, except Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, aeronautical mobile, services on a primary Chad, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, in the basis. bands 4063–4123 kHz, 4130–4133 kHz and 4408– 5.115 The carrier (reference) frequencies 4438 kHz, stations of limited power in the 3023 kHz and 5680 kHz may also be used, in fixed service which are situated at least 600 accordance with Article 31 and Appendix 13 km from the coast may operate on condition by stations of the maritime mobile service that harmful interference is not caused to engaged in coordinated search and rescue op- the maritime mobile service. erations. 5.129 On condition that harmful inter- 5.116 Administrations are urged to au- ference is not caused to the maritime mobile thorize the use of the band 3155–3195 kHz to service, the frequencies in the bands 4063– provide a common worldwide channel for low 4123 kHz and 4130–4438 kHz may be used ex- power hearing aids. Additional ceptionally by stations in the fixed service channels for these devices may be assigned communicating only within the boundary of by administrations in the bands between 3155 the country in which they are located with a kHz and 3400 kHz to suit local needs. mean power not exceeding 50 W. It should be noted that frequencies in the 5.130 The conditions for the use of the car- range 3000 kHz to 4000 kHz are suitable for rier frequencies 4125 kHz and 6215 kHz are hearing aid devices which are designed to op- prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and in Appen- erate over short distances within the induc- dix 13. tion field. 5.131 The frequency 4209.5 kHz is used ex- 5.117 Alternative allocation: In Bosnia and clusively for the transmission by coast sta- Herzegovina, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Denmark, Egypt, tions of meteorological and navigational Liberia, Malta, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri warnings and urgent information to ships by

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means of narrow-band direct-printing tech- 433.05–434.79 MHz (centre frequency 433.92 niques. MHz) in Region 1 except in the countries 5.132 The frequencies 4210 kHz, 6314 kHz, mentioned in No. 5.280, 8416.5 kHz, 12579 kHz, 16806.5 kHz, 19680.5 kHz, 61–61.5 GHz (centre frequency 61.25 GHz), 22376 kHz and 26100.5 kHz are the inter- 122–123 GHz (centre frequency 122.5 GHz), and national frequencies for the transmission of 244–246 GHz (centre frequency 245 GHz) maritime safety information (MSI) (see Ap- are designated for industrial, scientific and pendix 17). medical (ISM) applications. The use of these 5.133 Different category of service: in Arme- frequency bands for ISM applications shall nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, be subject to special authorization by the ad- Kazakstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, ministration concerned, in agreement with Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, other administrations whose Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the radiocommunication services might be af- allocation of the band 5130–5250 kHz to the fected. In applying this provision, adminis- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service trations shall have due regard to the latest is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). relevant ITU-R Recommendations. 5.134 The use of the bands 5900–5950 kHz, 5.138A Until 29 March 2009, the band 6765– 7300–7350 kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, 7000 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on 12050–12100 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, 13800–13870 a primary basis and to the land mobile serv- kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz and ice on a secondary basis. After this date, this 18900–19020 kHz by the broadcasting service band is allocated to the fixed and the mobile as from 1 April 2007 is subject to the applica- except aeronautical mobile (R) services on a tion of the procedure of Article 12. Adminis- primary basis. trations are encouraged to use these bands 5.139 Different category of service: Until 29 to facilitate the introduction of digitally March 2009, in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, modulated emissions in accordance with the the Russian Federation, Georgia, provisions of Resolution 517 (Rev.WRC–03). Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, 5.136 The band 5900–5950 kHz is allocated, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, until 1 April 2007, to the fixed service on a Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the primary basis, as well as to the following allocation of the band 6765–7000 kHz to the services: In Region 1 to the land mobile serv- land mobile service is on a primary basis (see ice on a primary basis, in Region 2 to the No. 5.33). mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) serv- 5.140 Additional allocation: In Angola, Iraq, ice on a primary basis, and in Region 3 to the Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Togo, the band mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) serv- 7000–7050 kHz is also allocated to the fixed ice on a secondary basis, subject to applica- service on a primary basis. tion of the procedure referred to in Resolu- 5.141 Alternative allocation: in Egypt, Eri- tion 21 (Rev.WRC–95) 3. After 1 April 2007, fre- trea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Libya and Mada- quencies in this band may be used by sta- gascar, the band 7000–7050 kHz is allocated to tions in the above-mentioned services, com- the fixed service on a primary basis. municating only within the boundary of the 5.141A Additional allocation: In Uzbekistan country in which they are located, on the and Kyrgyzstan, the bands 7000–7100 kHz and condition that harmful interference is not 7100–7200 kHz are also allocated to the fixed caused to the broadcasting service. When and land mobile services on a secondary using frequencies for these services, adminis- basis. trations are urged to use the minimum 5.141B Additional allocation: After 29 power required and to take account of the March 2009, in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Aus- seasonal use of frequencies by the broad- tralia, Bahrain, Botswana, Brunei casting service published in accordance with Darussalam, China, Comoros, Korea (Rep. the Radio Regulations. of), Diego Garcia, Djibouti, Egypt, United 5.137 On condition that harmful inter- Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Indonesia, Iran (Is- ference is not caused to the maritime mobile lamic Republic of), Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, service, the bands 6200–6213.5 kHz and 6220.5– the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, Mau- 6525 kHz may be used exceptionally by sta- ritania, New Zealand, Oman, Papua New tions in the fixed service, communicating Guinea, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, only within the boundary of the country in Singapore, Sudan, Tunisia, Viet Nam and which they are located, with a mean power Yemen, the band 7100–7200 kHz is also allo- not exceeding 50 W. At the time of notifica- cated to the fixed and the mobile, except tion of these frequencies, the attention of aeronautical mobile (R), services on a pri- the Bureau will be drawn to the above condi- mary basis. tions. 5.141C In Regions 1 and 3, the band 7100– 5.138 The following bands: 7200 kHz is allocated to the broadcasting service until 29 March 2009 on a primary 6765–6795 kHz (centre frequency 6780 kHz), basis. 5.142 Until 29 March 2009, the use of the 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution band 7100–7300 kHz in Region 2 by the ama- was revised by WRC–03. teur service shall not impose constraints on

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the broadcasting service intended for use Yemen, the bands 7350–7400 kHz and 7400–7450 within Region 1 and Region 3. After 29 March kHz are also allocated to the fixed service on 2009 the use of the band 7200–7300 kHz in Re- a primary basis. gion 2 by the amateur service shall not im- 5.143D In Region 2, the band 7350–7400 kHz pose constraints on the broadcasting service is allocated, until 29 March 2009, to the fixed intended for use within Region 1 and Region service on a primary basis and to the land 3. mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 5.143 The band 7300–7350 kHz is allocated, March 2009, frequencies in this band may be until 1 April 2007, to the fixed service on a used by stations in the above-mentioned primary basis and to the land mobile service services, communicating only within the on a secondary basis, subject to application boundary of the country in which they are of the procedure referred to in Resolution 21 located, on condition that harmful inter- (Rev.WRC–95) 3. After 1 April 2007, fre- ference is not caused to the broadcasting quencies in this band may be used by sta- service. When using frequencies for these tions in the above-mentioned services, com- services, administrations are urged to use municating only within the boundary of the the minimum power required and to take ac- country in which they are located, on condi- count of the seasonal use of frequencies by tion that harmful interference is not caused the broadcasting service published in accord- to the broadcasting service. When using fre- ance with the Radio Regulations. quencies for these services, administrations 5.143E Until 29 March 2009, the band 7450– are urged to use the minimum power re- 8100 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on quired and to take account of the seasonal a primary basis and to the land mobile serv- use of frequencies by the broadcasting serv- ice on a secondary basis. ice published in accordance with the Radio 5.144 In Region 3, the stations of those Regulations. services to which the band 7995–8005 kHz is 5.143A In Region 3, the band 7350–7450 kHz allocated may transmit standard frequency is allocated, until 29 March 2009, to the fixed and time signals. service on a primary basis and to the land 5.145 The conditions for the use of the car- mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 rier frequencies 8291 kHz, 12290 kHz and 16420 March 2009, frequencies in this band may be kHz are prescribed in Articles 31 and 52 and used by stations in the above-mentioned in Appendix 13. services, communicating only within the 5.146 The bands 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 boundary of the country in which they are kHz, 12050–12100 kHz, 15600–15800 kHz, 17480– located, on condition that harmful inter- 17550 kHz and 18900–19020 kHz are allocated to ference is not caused to the broadcasting the fixed service on a primary basis until 1 service. When using frequencies for these April 2007, subject to application of the pro- services, administrations are urged to use cedure referred to in Resolution 21 the minimum power required and to take ac- (Rev.WRC–95). After 1 April 2007, frequencies count of the seasonal use of frequencies by in these bands may be used by stations in the the broadcasting service published in accord- fixed service, communicating only within ance with the Radio Regulations. the boundary of the country in which they 5.143B In Region 1, the band 7350–7450 kHz are located, on condition that harmful inter- is allocated, until 29 March 2009, to the fixed ference is not caused to the broadcasting service on a primary basis and to the land service. When using frequencies in the fixed mobile service on a secondary basis. After 29 service, administrations are urged to use the March 2009, on condition that harmful inter- minimum power required and to take ac- ference is not caused to the broadcasting count of the seasonal use of frequencies by service, frequencies in the band 7350–7450 kHz the broadcasting service published in accord- may be used by stations in the fixed and land ance with the Radio Regulations. mobile services communicating only within 5.147 On condition that harmful inter- the boundary of the country in which they ference is not caused to the broadcasting are located, each station using a total radi- service, frequencies in the bands 9775–9900 ated power that shall not exceed 24 dBW. kHz, 11650–11700 kHz and 11975–12050 kHz may 5.143C Additional allocation: After 29 be used by stations in the fixed service com- March 2009 in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bah- municating only within the boundary of the rain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab country in which they are located, each sta- Emirates, Iran (Islamic Republic of), the tion using a total radiated power not exceed- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, ing 24 dBW. Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Qatar, the Syr- 5.149 In making assignments to stations ian Arab Republic, Sudan, Tunisia and of other services to which the bands:

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25550–25670 kHz, 6650–6675.2 MHz, 102–109.5 GHz, 37.5–38.25 MHz, 10.6–10.68 GHz, 111.8–114.25 GHz, 73–74.6 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 14.47–14.5 GHz, 128.33–128.59 GHz, 150.05–153 MHz in Region 1, 22.01–22.21 GHz, 129.23–129.49 GHz, 322–328.6 MHz, 22.21–22.5 GHz, 130–134 GHz, 406.1–410 MHz, 22.81–22.86 GHz, 136–148.5 GHz, 608–614 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, 23.07–23.12 GHz, 151.5–158.5 GHz, 1330–1400 MHz, 31.2–31.3 GHz, 168.59–168.93 GHz, 1610.6–1613.8 MHz, 31.5–31.8 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, 171.11–171.45 GHz, 1660–1670 MHz, 36.43–36.5 GHz, 172.31–172.65 GHz, 1718.8–1722.2 MHz, 42.5–43.5 GHz, 173.52–173.85 GHz, 2655–2690 MHz, 42.77–42.87 GHz, 195.75–196.15 GHz, 3260–3267 MHz, 43.07–43.17 GHz, 209–226 GHz, 3332–3339 MHz, 43.37–43.47 GHz, 241–250 GHz, 3345.8–3352.5 MHz, 48.94–49.04 GHz, 252–275 GHz 4825–4835 MHz, 76–86 GHz, 4950–4990 MHz, 92–94 GHz,

are allocated, administrations are urged to casting service published in accordance with take all practicable steps to protect the the Radio Regulations. radio astronomy service from harmful inter- 5.152 Additional allocation: in Armenia, ference. Emissions from spaceborne or air- Azerbaijan, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, the Russian borne stations can be particularly serious Federation, Georgia, Iran (Islamic Republic sources of interference to the radio astron- of), Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, omy service (see Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the 29). band 14250–14350 kHz is also allocated to the 5.150 The following bands: fixed service on a primary basis. Stations of 13553–13567 kHz (centre frequency 13560 kHz), the fixed service shall not use a radiated 26957–27283 kHz (centre frequency 27120 kHz), power exceeding 24 dBW. 40.66–40.70 MHz (centre frequency 40.68 MHz), 5.153 In Region 3, the stations of those 902–928 MHz in Region 2 (centre frequency 915 services to which the band 15995–16005 kHz is MHz), allocated may transmit standard frequency 2400–2500 MHz (centre frequency 2450 MHz), and time signals. 5725–5875 MHz (centre frequency 5800 MHz), 5.154 Additional allocation: in Armenia, and Azerbaijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, 24–24.25 GHz (centre frequency 24.125 GHz) Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, are also designated for industrial, scientific Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 18068– and medical (ISM) applications. 18168 kHz is also allocated to the fixed serv- Radiocommunication services operating ice on a primary basis for use within their within these bands must accept harmful in- boundaries, with a peak envelope power not terference which may be caused by these ap- exceeding 1 kW. plications. ISM equipment operating in these 5.155 Additional allocation: in Armenia, bands is subject to the provisions of No. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian 15.13. Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, 5.151 The bands 13570–13600 kHz and 13800– Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, 13870 kHz are allocated, until 1 April 2007, to the Czech Rep., Tajikistan, Turkmenistan the fixed service on a primary basis and to and Ukraine, the band 21850–21870 kHz is also the mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) allocated to the aeronautical mobile (R) service on a secondary basis, subject to ap- service on a primary basis. plication of the procedure referred to in Res- 5.155A In Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, olution 21 (Rev.WRC–95) 3. After 1 April 2007, Bulgaria, Georgia, Kazakstan, Moldova, frequencies in these bands may be used by Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, stations in the above-mentioned services, the Czech Rep., the Russian Federation, communicating only within the boundary of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the the country in which they are located, on use of the band 21850–21870 kHz by the fixed the condition that harmful interference is service is limited to provision of services re- not caused to the broadcasting service. When lated to aircraft flight safety. using frequencies in these services, adminis- 5.155B The band 21870–21924 kHz is used by trations are urged to use the minimum the fixed service for provision of services re- power required and to take account of the lated to aircraft flight safety. seasonal use of frequencies by the broad- 5.156 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the band 22720–23200 kHz is also allocated to the 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution meteorological aids service () on was revised by WRC–03. a primary basis.

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5.156A The use of the band 23200–23350 kHz those mentioned in connection with the by the fixed service is limited to provision of band. services related to aircraft flight safety. 5.165 Additional allocation: in Angola, 5.157 The use of the band 23350–24000 kHz Cameroon, the Congo, Madagascar, Mozam- by the maritime mobile service is limited to bique, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania and Chad, inter-ship radiotelegraphy. the band 47–68 MHz is also allocated to the 5.160 Additional allocation: in Botswana, fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Dem. Rep. of the bile, services on a primary basis. Congo, Rwanda and Swaziland, the band 41– 5.166 Alternative allocation: in New Zea- 44 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical land, the band 50–51 MHz is allocated to the radionavigation service on a primary basis. fixed, mobile and broadcasting services on a 5.161 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic primary basis; the band 53–54 MHz is allo- Republic of) and Japan, the band 41–44 MHz cated to the fixed and mobile services on a is also allocated to the radiolocation service primary basis. on a secondary basis. 5.167 Alternative allocation: in Bangladesh, 5.162 Additional allocation: in Australia Brunei Darussalam, India, Indonesia, Iran and New Zealand, the band 44–47 MHz is also (Islamic Republic of), Malaysia, Pakistan, allocated to the broadcasting service on a Singapore and Thailand, the band 50–54 MHz primary basis. is allocated to the fixed, mobile and broad- 5.162A Additional allocation: in Germany, casting services on a primary basis. Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5.168 Additional allocation: in Australia, China, Vatican, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, China and the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Finland, France, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Lat- the band 50–54 MHz is also allocated to the via, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Mac- broadcasting service on a primary basis. edonia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxem- 5.169 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, bourg, Moldova, Monaco, Norway, the Neth- Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Dem. erlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, the Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Africa, Czech Rep., the United Kingdom, the Russian Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band Federation, Sweden and Switzerland the 50–54 MHz is allocated to the amateur service band 46–68 MHz is also allocated to the radio- on a primary basis. location service on a secondary basis. This 5.170 Additional allocation: in New Zealand, use is limited to the operation of wind pro- the band 51–53 MHz is also allocated to the filer in accordance with Resolution fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. 217 (WRC–97). 5.171 Additional allocation: in Botswana, 5.163 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Burundi, Lesotho, Malawi, Mali, Namibia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, South Afri- Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lith- ca, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, the band 54–68 uania, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mo- Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., bile, except aeronautical mobile, services on Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the a primary basis. bands 47–48.5 MHz and 56.5–58 MHz are also 5.172 Different category of service: in the allocated to the fixed and land mobile serv- French Overseas Departments in Region 2, ices on a secondary basis. Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the allocation 5.164 Additional allocation: in Albania, Ger- of the band 54–68 MHz to the fixed and mobile many, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Coˆ te; 5.173 Different category of service: in the d’Ivoire, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Finland, French Overseas Departments in Region 2, France, Gabon, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Guyana, Jamaica and Mexico, the allocation the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Leb- of the band 68–72 MHz to the fixed and mobile anon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mada- services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). gascar, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, 5.174 Alternative allocation: in Bulgaria, Monaco, Nigeria, Norway, the Netherlands, Hungary and Romania, the band 68–73 MHz is Poland, Syrian Arab Republic, the United allocated to the broadcasting service on a Kingdom, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, primary basis and used in accordance with Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, the decisions in the Final Acts of the Special Tunisia and Turkey, the band 47–68 MHz, in Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960). Romania the band 47–58 MHz, in South Afri- 5.175 Alternative allocation: in Armenia, ca the band 47–50 MHz, and in the Czech Rep. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakstan, the band 66–68 MHz, are also allocated to the Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, land mobile service on a primary basis. How- Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, the Russian Federa- ever, stations of the land mobile service in tion, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the countries mentioned in connection with the bands 68–73 MHz and 76–87.5 MHz are allo- each band referred to in this footnote shall cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- not cause harmful interference to, or claim mary basis. The services to which these protection from, existing or planned broad- bands are allocated in other countries and casting stations of countries other than the broadcasting service in the countries

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listed above are subject to agreements with 5.184 Additional allocation: in Bulgaria and the neighbouring countries concerned. Romania, the band 76–87.5 MHz is also allo- 5.176 Additional allocation: in Australia, cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- China, Korea (Rep. of), Estonia (subject to mary basis and used in accordance with the agreement obtained under No. 9.21), the Phil- decisions contained in the Final Acts of the ippines, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea and Special Regional Conference (Geneva, 1960). Samoa, the band 68–74 MHz is also allocated 5.185 Different category of service: in the to the broadcasting service on a primary United States, the French Overseas Depart- basis. ments in Region 2, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico 5.177 Additional allocation: in Armenia, and Paraguay, the allocation of the band 76– Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian 88 MHz to the fixed and mobile services is on Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, a primary basis (see No. 5.33). Moldova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, 5.187 Alternative allocation: in Albania, the Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 81–87.5 MHz is allocated to the broad- band 73–74 MHz is also allocated to the casting service on a primary basis and used broadcasting service on a primary basis, sub- in accordance with the decisions contained ject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. in the Final Acts of the Special Regional 5.178 Additional allocation: in Colombia, Conference (Geneva, 1960). Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, 5.188 Additional allocation: in Australia, Guyana, Honduras and Nicaragua, the band the band 85–87 MHz is also allocated to the 73–74.6 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and broadcasting service on a primary basis. The mobile services on a secondary basis. introduction of the broadcasting service in 5.179 Additional allocation: in Armenia, Australia is subject to special agreements Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, the between the administrations concerned. Russian Federation, Georgia, Kazakhstan, 5.190 Additional allocation: in Monaco, the Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, band 87.5–88 MHz is also allocated to the land Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and mobile service on a primary basis, subject to Ukraine, the bands 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2–75.4 agreement obtained under No. 9.21. MHz are also allocated to the aeronautical 5.192 Additional allocation: in China and radionavigation service, on a primary basis, Korea (Rep. of), the band 100–108 MHz is also for ground-based transmitters only. allocated to the fixed and mobile services on 5.180 The frequency 75 MHz is assigned to a primary basis. marker beacons. Administrations shall re- 5.194 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, frain from assigning frequencies close to the Lebanon, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and limits of the guardband to stations of other Turkmenistan, the band 104–108 MHz is also services which, because of their power or allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical geographical position, might cause harmful mobile (R), service on a secondary basis. interference or otherwise place a constraint 5.197 Additional allocation: in Japan, Paki- on marker beacons. stan and Syria, the band 108–111.975 MHz is Every effort should be made to improve also allocated to the mobile service on a sec- further the characteristics of airborne re- ondary basis, subject to agreement obtained ceivers and to limit the power of transmit- under No. 9.21. In order to ensure that harm- ting stations close to the limits 74.8 MHz and ful interference is not caused to stations of 75.2 MHz. the aeronautical radionavigation service, 5.181 Additional allocation: in Egypt, Israel stations of the mobile service shall not be in- and the Syrian Arab Republic, the band 74.8– troduced in the band until it is no longer re- 75.2 MHz is also allocated to the mobile serv- quired for the aeronautical radionavigation ice on a secondary basis, subject to agree- service by any administration which may be ment obtained under No. 9.21. In order to en- identified in the application of the proce- sure that harmful interference is not caused dures invoked under No. 9.21. to stations of the aeronautical radio- 5.197A The band 108–117.975 MHz may also navigation service, stations of the mobile be used by the aeronautical mobile (R) serv- service shall not be introduced in the band ice on a primary basis, limited to systems until it is no longer required for the aero- that transmit navigational information in nautical radionavigation service by any ad- support of air navigation and surveillance ministration which may be identified in the functions in accordance with recognized application of the procedure invoked under international aviation standards. Such use No. 9.21. shall be in accordance with Resolution 413 5.182 Additional allocation: in Western (WRC–03) and shall not cause harmful inter- Samoa, the band 75.4–87 MHz is also allo- ference to nor claim protection from sta- cated to the broadcasting service on a pri- tions operating in the aeronautical radio- mary basis. navigation service which operate in accord- 5.183 Additional allocation: in China, Korea ance with international aeronautical stand- (Rep. of), Japan, the Philippines and the ards. Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, the band 76–87 5.198 Additional allocation: the band MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting 117.975–136 MHz is also allocated to the aero- service on a primary basis. nautical mobile-satellite (R) service on a

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secondary basis, subject to agreement ob- allocated to the fixed and mobile, except tained under No. 9.21. aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary 5.199 The bands 121.45–121.55 MHz and basis until 1 January 2005. 242.95–243.05 MHz are also allocated to the 5.204 Different category of service: in Af- mobile-satellite service for the reception on ghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Ban- board satellites of emissions from emergency gladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei position-indicating radiobeacons transmit- Darussalam, China, Cuba, the United Arab ting at 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz (see Appendix Emirates, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Re- 13). public of), Iraq, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, 5.200 In the band 117.975–136 MHz, the fre- the Philippines, Qatar, Serbia and Monte- quency 121.5 MHz is the aeronautical emer- negro, Singapore, Thailand and Yemen, the gency frequency and, where required, the fre- band 137–138 MHz is allocated to the fixed quency 123.1 MHz is the aeronautical fre- and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), quency auxiliary to 121.5 MHz. Mobile sta- services on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). tions of the maritime mobile service may 5.205 Different category of service: in Israel communicate on these frequencies under the and Jordan, the allocation of the band 137– conditions laid down in Article 31 and Appen- 138 MHz to the fixed and mobile, except aero- dix 13 for distress and safety purposes with nautical mobile, services is on a primary stations of the aeronautical mobile service. basis (see No. 5.33). 5.201 Additional allocation: in Angola, Ar- 5.206 Different category of service: in Arme- menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Esto- nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, nia, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Repub- Finland, France, Georgia, Greece, lic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakstan, Latvia, Kazakstan, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Syria, Slo- Uzbekistan, Papua New Guinea, Poland, vakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the Russian Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Roma- Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and nia, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Ukraine, the allocation of the band 137–138 Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 132–136 MHz to the aeronautical mobile (OR) service MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In 5.207 Additional allocation: in Australia, assigning frequencies to stations of the aero- the band 137–144 MHz is also allocated to the nautical mobile (OR) service, the adminis- broadcasting service on a primary basis until tration shall take account of the frequencies that service can be accommodated within re- assigned to stations in the aeronautical mo- gional broadcasting allocations. bile (R) service. 5.208 The use of the band 137–138 MHz by 5.202 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, ordination under No. 9.11A. the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Is- 5.208A In making assignments to space lamic Republic of), Jordan, Latvia, Moldova, stations in the mobile-satellite service in the Oman, Uzbekistan, Poland, Syria, bands 137–138 MHz, 387–390 MHz and 400.15–401 Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Roma- MHz, administrations shall take all prac- nia, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, ticable steps to protect the radio astronomy Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 136–137 service in the bands 150.05–153 MHz, 322–328.6 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical MHz, 406.1–410 MHz and 608–614 MHz from mobile (OR) service on a primary basis. In harmful interference from unwanted emis- assigning frequencies to stations of the aero- sions. The threshold levels of interference nautical mobile (OR) service, the adminis- detrimental to the radio astronomy service tration shall take account of the frequencies are shown in Table 1 of Recommendation assigned to stations in the aeronautical mo- ITU-R RA.769–1. bile (R) service. 5.209 The use of the bands 137–138 MHz, 5.203 In the band 136–137 MHz, existing 148–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, 400.15–401 operational meteorological satellites may MHz, 454–456 MHz and 459–460 MHz by the mo- continue to operate, under the conditions de- bile-satellite service is limited to non-geo- fined in No. 4.4 with respect to the aero- stationary-satellite systems. nautical mobile service, until 1 January 2002. 5.210 Additional allocation: in France, Administrations shall not authorize new fre- Italy, the Czech Rep. and the United King- quency assignments in this band to stations dom, the bands 138–143.6 MHz and 143.65–144 in the meteorological-satellite service. MHz are also allocated to the space research 5.203A Additional allocation: in Israel, service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary Mauritania, Qatar and Zimbabwe, the band basis. 136–137 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and 5.211 Additional allocation: in Germany, mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), serv- Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, ices on a secondary basis until 1 January Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, the 2005. United Arab Emirates, Spain, Finland, 5.203B Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- Greece, Ireland, Israel, Kenya, Kuwait, The bia, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Syrian Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Arab Republic, the band 136–137 MHz is also Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta,

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Norway, the Netherlands, Qatar, the United Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Kingdom, Somalia, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Estonia, Ethiopia, the Russian Fed- Tanzania, Tunisia, Turkey and Yugoslavia, eration, Finland, France, Gabon, , the band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, maritime mobile and land mobile services on India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ireland, a primary basis. Iceland, Israel, Italy, the Libyan Arab 5.212 Alternative allocation: in Angola, Bot- Jamahiriya, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, swana, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central Afri- Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, The Former can Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), Gabon, Gam- Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Lesotho, bia, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Libyan Arab Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Jamahiriya, Jordan, Lesotho, Liberia, Ma- Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauri- lawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Oman, Uganda, tania, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Na- the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, Sierra mibia, Norway, New Zealand, Oman, Uganda, Leone, South Africa, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 138–144 MHz Guinea, Paraguay, the Netherlands, the Phil- is allocated to the fixed and mobile services ippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian on a primary basis. Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Roma- 5.213 Additional allocation: in China, the nia, the United Kingdom, , Serbia band 138–144 MHz is also allocated to the and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Singapore, radiolocation service on a primary basis. Slovenia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, 5.214 Additional allocation: in Bosnia and Switzerland, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Herzegovina, Croatia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Viet Nam, Yemen, Macedonia, Malta, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania Zambia, and Zimbabwe. and Yugoslavia, the band 138–144 MHz is also 5.222 Emissions of the radionavigation- allocated to the fixed service on a primary satellite service in the bands 149.9–150.05 MHz basis. and 399.9–400.05 MHz may also be used by re- 5.216 Additional allocation: in China, the ceiving earth stations of the space research band 144–146 MHz is also allocated to the service. aeronautical mobile (OR) service on a sec- 5.223 Recognizing that the use of the band ondary basis. 149.9–150.05 MHz by the fixed and mobile serv- 5.217 Alternative allocation: in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cuba, Guyana and India, the ices may cause harmful interference to the band 146–148 MHz is allocated to the fixed radionavigation-satellite service, adminis- and mobile services on a primary basis. trations are urged not to authorize such use 5.218 Additional allocation: the band 148– in application of No. 4.4. 149.9 MHz is also allocated to the space oper- 5.224A The use of the bands 149.9–150.05 ation service (Earth-to-space) on a primary MHz and 399.9–400.05 MHz by the mobile-sat- basis, subject to agreement obtained under ellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to No. 9.21. The bandwidth of any individual the land mobile-satellite service (Earth-to- transmission shall not exceed ±25 kHz. space) until 1 January 2015. 5.219 The use of the band 148–149.9 MHz by 5.224B The allocation of the bands 149.9– the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- 150.05 MHz and 399.9–400.05 MHz to the radio- ordination under No. 9.11A. The mobile-sat- navigation-satellite service shall be effective ellite service shall not constrain the develop- until 1 January 2015. ment and use of the fixed, mobile and space 5.225 Additional allocation: in Australia operation services in the band 148–149.9 MHz. and India, the band 150.05–153 MHz is also al- 5.220 The use of the bands 149.9–150.05 MHz located to the radio astronomy service on a and 399.9–400.05 MHz by the mobile-satellite primary basis. service is subject to coordination under No. 5.226 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the inter- 9.11A. The mobile-satellite service shall not national distress, safety and calling fre- constrain the development and use of the quency for the maritime mobile VHF radio- radionavigation-satellite service in the telephone service. The conditions for the use bands 149.9–150.05 MHz and 399.9–400.05 MHz. of this frequency are contained in Article 31 5.221 Stations of the mobile-satellite serv- and Appendix 13. ice in the band 148–149.9 MHz shall not cause In the bands 156–156.7625 MHz, 156.8375– harmful interference to, or claim protection 157.45 MHz, 160.6–160.975 MHz and 161.475– from, stations of the fixed or mobile services 162.05 MHz, each administration shall give operating in accordance with the Table of priority to the maritime mobile service on Frequency Allocations in the following coun- only such frequencies as are assigned to sta- tries: Albania, Algeria, Germany, Saudi Ara- tions of the maritime mobile service by the bia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, administration (see Articles 31 and 52, and Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, , Bosnia Appendix 13). and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Any use of frequencies in these bands by Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Cy- stations of other services to which they are prus, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), allocated should be avoided in areas where Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Croatia, Cuba, Denmark, such use might cause harmful interference to

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the maritime mobile VHF 5.237 Additional allocation: in Congo (Rep. radiocommunication service. of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, However, the frequency 156.8 MHz and the the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malawi, Mali, frequency bands in which priority is given to Sierra Leone, Somalia, Chad and Zimbabwe, the maritime mobile service may be used for the band 174–223 MHz is also allocated to the radiocommunications on inland waterways fixed and mobile services on a secondary subject to agreement between interested and basis. affected administrations and taking into ac- 5.238 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, count current frequency usage and existing India, Pakistan and the Philippines, the agreements. band 200–216 MHz is also allocated to the 5.227 In the maritime mobile VHF service aeronautical radionavigation service on a the frequency 156.525 MHz is to be used exclu- primary basis. sively for digital selective calling for dis- 5.240 Additional allocation: in China and tress, safety and calling. The conditions for India, the band 216–223 MHz is also allocated the use of this frequency are prescribed in to the aeronautical radionavigation service Articles 31 and 52, and Appendices 13 and 18. on a primary basis and to the radiolocation 5.229 Alternative allocation: in Morocco, service on a secondary basis. the band 162–174 MHz is allocated to the 5.241 In Region 2, no new stations in the broadcasting service on a primary basis. The radiolocation service may be authorized in use of this band shall be subject to agree- the band 216–225 MHz. Stations authorized ment with administrations having services, prior to 1 January 1990 may continue to oper- operating or planned, in accordance with the ate on a secondary basis. Table which are likely to be affected. Sta- 5.242 Additional allocation: in Canada, the tions in existence on 1 January 1981, with band 216–220 MHz is also allocated to the their technical characteristics as of that land mobile service on a primary basis. date, are not affected by such agreement. 5.243 Additional allocation: in Somalia, the 5.230 Additional allocation: in China, the band 216–225 MHz is also allocated to the band 163–167 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a space operation service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis, subject to not causing harm- primary basis, subject to agreement obtained ful interference to existing or planned broad- under No. 9.21. casting services in other countries. 5.231 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, 5.245 Additional allocation: in Japan, the China and Pakistan, the band 167–174 MHz is band 222–223 MHz is also allocated to the also allocated to the broadcasting service on aeronautical radionavigation service on a a primary basis. The introduction of the primary basis and to the radiolocation serv- broadcasting service into this band shall be ice on a secondary basis. subject to agreement with the neighbouring 5.246 Alternative allocation: in Spain, countries in Region 3 whose services are France, Israel and Monaco, the band 223–230 likely to be affected. MHz is allocated to the broadcasting and 5.232 Additional allocation: in Japan, the land mobile services on a primary basis (see band 170–174 MHz is also allocated to the No. 5.33) on the basis that, in the preparation broadcasting service on a primary basis. of frequency plans, the broadcasting service 5.233 Additional allocation: in China, the shall have prior choice of frequencies; and al- band 174–184 MHz is also allocated to the located to the fixed and mobile, except land space research (space-to-Earth) and the mobile, services on a secondary basis. How- space operation (space-to-Earth) services on ever, the stations of the land mobile service a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- shall not cause harmful interference to, or tained under No. 9.21. These services shall claim protection from, existing or planned not cause harmful interference to, or claim broadcasting stations in Morocco and Alge- protection from, existing or planned broad- ria. casting stations. 5.247 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- 5.234 Different category of service: in Mex- bia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jor- ico, the allocation of the band 174–216 MHz to dan, Oman, Qatar and Syria, the band 223–235 the fixed and mobile services is on a primary MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical basis (see No. 5.33). radionavigation service on a primary basis. 5.235 Additional allocation: in Germany, 5.250 Additional allocation: in China, the Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, band 225–235 MHz is also allocated to the France, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malta, radio astronomy service on a secondary Monaco, Norway, the Netherlands, the basis. United Kingdom, Sweden and Switzerland, 5.251 Additional allocation: in Nigeria, the the band 174–223 MHz is also allocated to the band 230–235 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a primary basis. How- aeronautical radionavigation service on a ever, the stations of the land mobile service primary basis, subject to agreement obtained shall not cause harmful interference to, or under No. 9.21. claim protection from, broadcasting sta- 5.252 Alternative allocation: in Botswana, tions, existing or planned, in countries other Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, than those listed in this footnote. South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and

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Zimbabwe, the bands 230–238 MHz and 246–254 trations are urged not to authorize such use MHz are allocated to the broadcasting serv- in application of No. 4.4. ice on a primary basis, subject to agreement 5.261 Emissions shall be confined in a obtained under No. 9.21. band of ±25 kHz about the standard frequency 5.254 The bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 400.1 MHz. MHz may be used by the mobile-satellite 5.262 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- service, subject to agreement obtained under bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, No. 9.21, on condition that stations in this Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, service do not cause harmful interference to Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, the those of other services operating or planned United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, the Russian to be operated in accordance with the Table Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic of Frequency Allocations except for the addi- Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, tional allocation made in footnote No. Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Liberia, Malaysia, 5.256A. Moldova, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Phil- 5.255 The bands 312–315 MHz (Earth-to- ippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, space) and 387–390 MHz (space-to-Earth) in Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia and Monte- the mobile-satellite service may also be used negro, Singapore, Somalia, Tajikistan, by non-geostationary-satellite systems. Such Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 400.05– use is subject to coordination under No. 401 MHz is also allocated to the fixed and 9.11A. mobile services on a primary basis. 5.256 The frequency 243 MHz is the fre- 5.263 The band 400.15–401 MHz is also allo- cated to the space research service in the quency in this band for use by survival craft space-to-space direction for communications stations and equipment used for survival with manned space vehicles. In this applica- purposes (see Appendix 13). tion, the space research service will not be 5.256A Additional allocation: In China, the regarded as a safety service. Russian Federation, Kazakhstan and 5.264 The use of the band 400.15–401 MHz Ukraine, the band 258–261 MHz is also allo- by the mobile-satellite service is subject to cated to the space research service (Earth- coordination under No. 9.11A. The power to-space) and space operation service (Earth- flux-density limit indicated in Annex 1 of to-space) on a primary basis. Stations in the Appendix 5 shall apply until such time as a space research service (Earth-to-space) and competent world radiocommunication con- space operation service (Earth-to-space) ference revises it. shall not cause harmful interference to, nor 5.266 The use of the band 406–406.1 MHz by claim protection from, nor constrain the use the mobile-satellite service is limited to low and development of the mobile service sys- power satellite emergency position-indi- tems and mobile-satellite service systems cating radiobeacons (see also Article 31 and operating in the band. Stations in space re- Appendix 13). search service (Earth-to-space) and space op- 5.267 Any emission capable of causing eration service (Earth-to-space) shall not harmful interference to the authorized uses constrain the future development of fixed of the band 406–406.1 MHz is prohibited. service systems of other countries. 5.268 Use of the band 410–420 MHz by the 5.257 The band 267–272 MHz may be used space research service is limited to commu- by administrations for space telemetry in nications within 5 km of an orbiting, manned their countries on a primary basis, subject to space vehicle. The power flux-density at the agreement obtained under No. 9.21. surface of the Earth produced by emissions 5.258 The use of the band 328.6–335.4 MHz from extra-vehicular activities shall not ex- by the aeronautical radionavigation service ceed ¥153 dB(W/m2) for 0° ≤ d ≤ 5°, ¥153 + is limited to Instrument Landing Systems 0.077 (d ¥5) dB(W/m2) for 5° ≤ d ≤ 70° and ¥148 (glide path). dB(W/m2) for 70° ≤ d ≤ 90°, where d is the angle 5.259 Additional allocation: in Egypt, of arrival of the radio-frequency wave and Israel, Japan, and Syria, the band 328.6–335.4 the reference bandwidth is 4 kHz. No. 4.10 MHz is also allocated to the mobile service does not apply to extra-vehicular activities. on a secondary basis, subject to agreement In this frequency band the space research obtained under No. 9.21. In order to ensure (space-to-space) service shall not claim pro- that harmful interference is not caused to tection from, nor constrain the use and de- stations of the aeronautical radionavigation velopment of, stations of the fixed and mo- service, stations of the mobile service shall bile services. not be introduced in the band until it is no 5.269 Different category of service: in Aus- longer required for the aeronautical radio- tralia, the United States, India, Japan and navigation service by any administration the United Kingdom, the allocation of the which may be identified in the application of bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450 MHz to the the procedure invoked under No. 9.21. radiolocation service is on a primary basis 5.260 Recognizing that the use of the band (see No. 5.33). 399.9–400.05 MHz by the fixed and mobile serv- 5.270 Additional allocation: in Australia, ices may cause harmful interference to the the United States, Jamaica and the Phil- radionavigation satellite service, adminis- ippines, the bands 420–430 MHz and 440–450

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MHz are also allocated to the amateur serv- bile service, subject to agreement obtained ice on a secondary basis. under No. 9.21. 5.271 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, 5.279A The use of this band by sensors in Belarus, China, India, Latvia, Lithuania, the Earth exploration-satellite service (ac- Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band 420– tive) shall be in accordance with Rec- 460 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical ommendation ITU–R SA.1260–1. Additionally, radionavigation service (radio altimeters) on the Earth exploration-satellite service (ac- a secondary basis. tive) in the band 432–438 MHz shall not cause 5.272 Different category of service: in harmful interference to the aeronautical France, the allocation of the band 430–434 radionavigation service in China. MHz to the amateur service is on a sec- The provisions of this footnote in no way ondary basis (see No. 5.32). diminish the obligation of the Earth explo- 5.273 Different category of service: In the ration-satellite service (active) to operate as Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, the allocation of a secondary service in accordance with Nos. the bands 430–432 MHz and 438–440 MHz to the 5.29 and 5.30. radiolocation service is on a secondary basis 5.280 In Germany, Austria, Bosnia and (see No. 5.32). Herzegovina, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav 5.274 Alternative allocation: in Denmark, Republic of Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Por- Norway and Sweden, the bands 430–432 MHz tugal, Slovenia, Switzerland and Yugoslavia, and 438–440 MHz are allocated to the fixed the band 433.05–434.79 MHz (centre frequency and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, 433.92 MHz) is designated for industrial, sci- services on a primary basis. entific and medical (ISM) applications. 5.275 Additional allocation: in Bosnia and Radiocommunication services of these coun- Herzegovina, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, Lat- tries operating within this band must accept via, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Mac- harmful interference which may be caused edonia, Libya, Slovenia and Yugoslavia, the by these applications. ISM equipment oper- bands 430–432 MHz and 438–440 MHz are also ating in this band is subject to the provi- allocated to the fixed and mobile, except sions of No. 15.13. aeronautical mobile, services on a primary 5.281 Additional allocation: in the French basis.] Overseas Departments in Region 2 and India, 5.276 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, the band 433.75–434.25 MHz is also allocated Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, to the space operation service (Earth-to- Brunei Darussalam, , Burundi, space) on a primary basis. In France and in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Brazil, the band is allocated to the same Eritrea, Ethiopia, Greece, Guinea, India, In- service on a secondary basis. donesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, 5.282 In the bands 435–438 MHz, 1260–1270 Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Leb- MHz, 2400–2450 MHz, 3400–3410 MHz (in Re- anon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Malta, gions 2 and 3 only) and 5650–5670 MHz, the Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, amateur-satellite service may operate sub- Qatar, Syria, the Dem. People’s Rep. of ject to not causing harmful interference to Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Switzerland, other services operating in accordance with Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Turkey and the Table (see No. 5.43). Administrations au- Yemen, the band 430–440 MHz is also allo- thorizing such use shall ensure that any cated to the fixed service on a primary basis harmful interference caused by emissions and the bands 430–435 MHz and 438–440 MHz from a station in the amateur-satellite serv- are also allocated to the mobile, except aero- ice is immediately eliminated in accordance nautical mobile, service on a primary basis. with the provisions of No. 25.11. The use of 5.277 Additional allocation: In Angola, Ar- the bands 1260–1270 MHz and 5650–5670 MHz by menia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cameroon, the amateur-satellite service is limited to Congo (Rep. of the), Djibouti, the Russian the Earth-to-space direction. Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Israel, 5.283 Additional allocation: in Austria, the Kazakhstan, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, band 438–440 MHz is also allocated to the Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mo- the Czech Rep., Romania, Rwanda, bile, services on a primary basis. Tajikistan, Chad, Turkmenistan and 5.284 Additional allocation: in Canada, the Ukraine, the band 430–440 MHz is also allo- band 440–450 MHz is also allocated to the cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. amateur service on a secondary basis. 5.278 Different category of service: in Argen- 5.285 Different category of service: in Can- tina, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Guyana, ada, the allocation of the band 440–450 MHz Honduras, Panama and Venezuela, the allo- to the radiolocation service is on a primary cation of the band 430–440 MHz to the ama- basis (see No. 5.33). teur service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.286 The band 449.75–450.25 MHz may be 5.33). used for the space operation service (Earth- 5.279 Additional allocation: in Mexico, the to-space) and the space research service bands 430–435 MHz and 438–440 MHz are also (Earth-to-space), subject to agreement ob- allocated on a primary basis to the land mo- tained under No. 9.21.

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5.286A The use of the bands 454–456 MHz bands 460–470 MHz and 1690–1710 MHz for and 459–460 MHz by the mobile-satellite serv- space-to-Earth transmissions subject to not ice is subject to coordination under No. causing harmful interference to stations op- 9.11A. erating in accordance with the Table. 5.286B The use of the band 454–455 MHz in 5.290 Different category of service: in Af- the countries listed in No. 5.286D, 455–456 ghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, MHz and 459–460 MHz in Region 2, and 454–456 Japan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, MHz and 459–460 MHz in the countries listed Slovakia, the Russian Federation, in No. 5.286E, by stations in the mobile-sat- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the ellite service, shall not cause harmful inter- allocation of the band 460–470 MHz to the me- ference to, or claim protection from, stations teorological-satellite service (space-to- of the fixed or mobile services operating in Earth) is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- subject to agreement obtained under No. locations. 9.21. 5.286C The use of the band 454–455 MHz in 5.291 Additional allocation: in China, the the countries listed in No. 5.286D, 455–456 band 470–485 MHz is also allocated to the MHz and 459–460 MHz in Region 2, and 454–456 space research (space-to-Earth) and the MHz and 459–460 MHz in the countries listed space operation (space-to-Earth) services on in No. 5.286E, by stations in the mobile-sat- a primary basis subject to agreement ob- ellite service, shall not constrain the devel- tained under No. 9.21 and subject to not caus- opment and use of the fixed and mobile serv- ing harmful interference to existing and ices operating in accordance with the Table planned broadcasting stations. of Frequency Allocations. 5.291A Additional allocation: in Germany, 5.286D Additional allocation: in Canada, the Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Liech- United States, Mexico and Panama, the band tenstein, Norway, Netherlands, the Czech 454–455 MHz is also allocated to the mobile- Rep. and Switzerland, the band 470–494 MHz satellite service (Earth-to-space) on a pri- is also allocated to the radiolocation service mary basis. on a secondary basis. This use is limited to 5.286E Additional allocation: in Cape Verde, the operation of wind profiler radars in ac- Indonesia, Nepal, Nigeria and Papua New cordance with Resolution 217 (WRC–97). Guinea, the bands 454–456 MHz and 459–460 5.292 Different category of service: in Mex- MHz are also allocated to the mobile-sat- ico and Venezuela, the allocation of the band ellite (Earth-to-space) service on a primary 470–512 MHz to the fixed and mobile services, basis. and in Argentina and Uruguay to the mobile 5.287 In the maritime mobile service, the service, is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), frequencies 457.525 MHz, 457.550 MHz, 457.575 subject to agreement obtained under No. MHz, 467.525 MHz, 467.550 MHz and 467.575 9.21. MHz may be used by on-board communica- 5.293 Different category of service: in Can- tion stations. Where needed, equipment de- ada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the United signed for 12.5 kHz channel spacing using States, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, also the additional frequencies 457.5375 MHz, Panama and Peru, the allocation of the 457.5625 MHz, 467.5375 MHz and 467.5625 MHz bands 470–512 MHz and 614–806 MHz to the may be introduced for on-board communica- fixed and mobile services is on a primary tions. The use of these frequencies in terri- basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agreement ob- torial waters may be subject to the national tained under No. 9.21. In Argentina and Ecua- regulations of the administration concerned. dor, the allocation of the band 470–512 MHz The characteristics of the equipment used to the fixed and mobile services is on a pri- shall conform to those specified in Rec- mary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- ommendation ITU–R M.1174 (see Resolution ment obtained under No. 9.21. 7 341 (WRC–97) ). 5.294 Additional allocation: In Burundi, 5.288 In the territorial waters of the Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, United States and the Philippines, the pre- Ethiopia, Israel, the Libyan Arab ferred frequencies for use by on-board com- Jamahiriya, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, the munication stations shall be 457.525 MHz, Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, Chad and 457.550 MHz, 457.575 MHz and 457.600 MHz Yemen, the band 470–582 MHz is also allo- paired, respectively, with 467.750 MHz, 467.775 cated to the fixed service on a secondary MHz, 467.800 MHz and 467.825 MHz. The char- basis. acteristics of the equipment used shall con- 5.296 Additional allocation: in Germany, form to those specified in Recommendation Austria, Belgium, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Denmark, ITU–R M.1174–1. Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, 5.289 Earth exploration-satellite service the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Lithuania, applications, other than the meteorological- Malta, Morocco, Monaco, Norway, the Neth- satellite service, may also be used in the erlands, Portugal, the Syrian Arab Republic, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, 7 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution Swaziland and Tunisia, the band 470–790 MHz was abrogated by WRC–03. is also allocated on a secondary basis to the

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land mobile service, intended for applica- the value ¥129 dB(W/m2) for angles of arrival tions ancillary to broadcasting. Stations of less than 20° (see Recommendation 705) with- the land mobile service in the countries list- in the territories of other countries without ed in this footnote shall not cause harmful the consent of the administrations of those interference to existing or planned stations countries. Resolution 545 (WRC–03) applies. operating in accordance with the Table in 5.312 Additional allocation: In Armenia, countries other than those listed in this Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian footnote. Federation, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, 5.297 Additional allocation: in Costa Rica, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Cuba, El Salvador, the United States, Guate- Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Roma- mala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica and Mex- nia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, ico, the band 512–608 MHz is also allocated to the band 645–862 MHz is also allocated to the the fixed and mobile services on a primary aeronautical radionavigation service on a basis, subject to agreement obtained under primary basis. No. 9.21. 5.314 Additional allocation: in Austria, 5.298 Additional allocation: in India, the Italy, Moldova, Uzbekistan, the United King- band 549.75–550.25 MHz is also allocated to dom and Swaziland, the band 790–862 MHz is the space operation service (space-to-Earth) also allocated to the land mobile service on on a secondary basis. a secondary basis. 5.300 Additional allocation: in Israel, Libya, 5.315 Alternative allocation: in Greece, Syria and Sudan, the band 582–790 MHz is Italy and Tunisia, the band 790–838 MHz is al- also allocated to the fixed and mobile, except located to the broadcasting service on a pri- aeronautical mobile, services on a secondary mary basis. basis. 5.316 Additional allocation: In Germany, 5.302 Additional allocation: in the United Saudi Arabia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kingdom, the band 590–598 MHz is also allo- Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Cro- cated to the aeronautical radionavigation atia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Greece, service on a primary basis. All new assign- Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, ments to stations in the aeronautical radio- Kenya, The Former Yugoslav Republic of navigation service, including those trans- Macedonia, Liechtenstein, Mali, Monaco, ferred from the adjacent bands, shall be sub- Norway, the Netherlands, Portugal, the ject to coordination with the Administra- United Kingdom, the Syrian Arab Republic, tions of the following countries: Germany, Serbia and Montenegro, Sweden and Switzer- Belgium, Denmark, Spain, France, Ireland, land, the band 790–830 MHz, and in these Luxembourg, Morocco, Norway and the same countries and in Spain, France, Gabon Netherlands. and Malta, the band 830–862 MHz, are also al- 5.304 Additional allocation: in the African located to the mobile, except aeronautical Broadcasting Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), the mobile, service on a primary basis. However, band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the stations of the mobile service in the coun- radio astronomy service on a primary basis. tries mentioned in connection with each 5.305 Additional allocation: in China, the band referred to in this footnote shall not band 606–614 MHz is also allocated to the cause harmful interference to, or claim pro- radio astronomy service on a primary basis. tection from, stations of services operating 5.306 Additional allocation: in Region 1, ex- in accordance with the Table in countries cept in the African Broadcasting Area (see other than those mentioned in connection Nos. 5.10 to 5.13), and in Region 3, the band with the band. 608–614 MHz is also allocated to the radio as- 5.317 Additional allocation: in Region 2 (ex- tronomy service on a secondary basis. cept Brazil and the United States), the band 5.307 Additional allocation: in India, the 806–890 MHz is also allocated to the mobile- band 608–614 MHz is also allocated to the satellite service on a primary basis, subject radio astronomy service on a primary basis. to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. The 5.309 Different category of service: in Costa use of this service is intended for operation Rica, El Salvador and Honduras, the alloca- within national boundaries. tion of the band 614–806 MHz to the fixed 5.317A Administrations wishing to imple- service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), ment International Mobile Telecommuni- subject to agreement obtained under No. cations-2000 (IMT–2000) may use those parts 9.21. of the band 806–960 MHz which are allocated 5.311 Within the frequency band 620–790 to the mobile service on a primary basis and MHz, assignments may be made to television are used or planned to be used for mobile stations using frequency modulation in the systems (see Resolution 224 (WRC–2000)). broadcasting-satellite service subject to This identification does not preclude the use agreement between the administrations con- of these bands by any application of the serv- cerned and those having services, operating ices to which they are allocated and does not in accordance with the Table, which may be establish priority in the Radio Regulations. affected (see Resolutions 33 (Rev.WRC–03) 5.318 Additional allocation: in Canada, the and 507 (Rev.WRC–03)). 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the aeronautical mobile service on a primary bile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a basis, for public correspondence with air- primary basis, subject to agreement obtained craft. The use of the band 849–851 MHz is lim- under No. 9.21. ited to transmissions from aeronautical sta- 5.327 Different category of service: in Aus- tions and the use of the band 894–896 MHz is tralia, the allocation of the band 915–928 MHz limited to transmissions from aircraft sta- to the radiolocation service is on a primary tions. basis (see No. 5.33). 5.319 Additional allocation: in Belarus, Rus- 5.328 The use of the band 960–1215 MHz by sian Federation and Ukraine, the bands 806– the aeronautical radionavigation service is 840 MHz (Earth-to-space) and 856–890 MHz reserved on a worldwide basis for the oper- (space-to-Earth) are also allocated to the ation and development of airborne electronic mobile-satellite, except aeronautical mobile- aids to air navigation and any directly asso- satellite (R), service. The use of these bands ciated ground-based facilities. by this service shall not cause harmful inter- 5.328A Stations in the radionavigation- ference to, or claim protection from, services satellite service in the band 1164–1215 MHz in other countries operating in accordance shall operate in accordance with the provi- with the Table of Frequency Allocations and sions of Resolution 609 (WRC–03) and shall is subject to special agreements between the not claim protection from stations in the administrations concerned. aeronautical radionavigation service in the 5.320 Additional allocation: in Region 3, the band 960–1215 MHz. No. 5.43A does not apply. bands 806–890 MHz and 942–960 MHz are also The provisions of No. 21.18 shall apply. allocated to the mobile-satellite, except 5.328B The use of the bands 1164–1300 MHz, aeronautical mobile-satellite (R), service on 1559–1610 MHz and 5010–5030 MHz by systems a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- and networks in the radionavigation-sat- tained under No. 9.21. The use of this service ellite service for which complete coordina- is limited to operation within national tion or notification information, as appro- boundaries. In seeking such agreement, ap- priate, is received by the propriate protection shall be afforded to Radiocommunication Bureau after 1 January services operating in accordance with the 2005 is subject to the application of the pro- Table, to ensure that no harmful inter- visions of Nos. 9.12, 9.12A and 9.13. Resolution ference is caused to such services. 610 (WRC–03) shall also apply. 5.321 Alternative allocation: in Italy, the 5.329 Use of the radionavigation-satellite band 838–854 MHz is allocated to the broad- service in the band 1215–1300 MHz shall be casting service on a primary basis as from 1 subject to the condition that no harmful in- January 1995. terference is caused to, and no protection is 5.322 In Region 1, in the band 862–960 MHz, claimed from, the radionavigation service stations of the broadcasting service shall be authorized under No. 5.331. Furthermore, the operated only in the African Broadcasting use of the radionavigation-satellite service Area (see Nos. 5.10 to 5.13) excluding Algeria, in the band 1215–1300 MHz shall be subject to Egypt, Spain, Libya, Morocco, Namibia, Ni- the condition that no harmful interference is geria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and caused to the radiolocation service. No. 5.43 Zambia, subject to agreement obtained shall not apply in respect of the radio- under No. 9.21. location service. Resolution 608 (WRC–03) 5.323 Additional allocation: In Armenia, shall apply. Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, the Russian 5.329A Use of systems in the radio- Federation, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Moldova, navigation-satellite service (space-to-space) Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, operating in the bands 1215–1300 MHz and Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, 1559–1610 MHz is not intended to provide safe- Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the ty service applications, and shall not impose band 862–960 MHz is also allocated to the any additional constraints on other systems aeronautical radionavigation service on a or services operating in accordance with the primary basis. Such use is subject to agree- Table. ment obtained under No. 9.21 with adminis- 5.330 Additional allocation: In Angola, trations concerned and limited to ground- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cam- based radiobeacons in operation on 27 Octo- eroon, China, the United Arab Emirates, Eri- ber 1997 until the end of their lifetime. trea, Ethiopia, Guyana, India, Indonesia, 5.325 Different category of service: in the Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the United States, the allocation of the band 890– Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Ku- 942 MHz to the radiolocation service is on a wait, Lebanon, Mozambique, Nepal, Paki- primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to agree- stan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab ment obtained under No. 9.21. Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and 5.325A Different category of service: in Yemen, the band 1215–1300 MHz is also allo- Cuba, the allocation of the band 902–915 MHz cated to the fixed and mobile services on a to the land mobile service is on a primary primary basis. basis. 5.331 Additional allocation: In Algeria, Ger- 5.326 Different category of service: in Chile, many, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Austria, the band 903–905 MHz is allocated to the mo- Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia

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and Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Bu- and development of, the aeronautical-radio- rundi, Cameroon, China, Korea (Rep. of), navigation service. Croatia, Denmark, Egypt, the United Arab 5.338 In Azerbaijan, Mongolia, Emirates, Estonia, the Russian Federation, Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Roma- Finland, France, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, nia and Turkmenistan, existing installations Equatorial Guinea, Hungary, India, Indo- of the radionavigation service may continue nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Ire- to operate in the band 1350–1400 MHz. land, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, The 5.339 The bands 1370–1400 MHz, 2640–2655 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Le- MHz, 4950–4990 MHz and 15.20–15.35 GHz are sotho, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, also allocated to the space research (passive) Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, and Earth exploration-satellite (passive) Nigeria, Norway, Oman, the Netherlands, Po- services on a secondary basis. land, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Re- 5.339A Additional allocation: The band 1390– public, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Ser- 1392 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- bia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Somalia, ellite service (Earth-to-space) on a secondary Sudan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Sweden, basis and the band 1430–1432 MHz is also allo- Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Turkey, Ven- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- ezuela and Viet Nam, the band 1215–1300 MHz Earth) on a secondary basis. These alloca- is also allocated to the radionavigation serv- tions are limited to use for feeder links for ice on a primary basis. In Canada and the non-geostationary-satellite networks in the United States, the band 1240–1300 MHz is also mobile-satellite service with service links allocated to the radionavigation service, and below 1 GHz, and Resolution 745 (WRC–03) ap- use of the radionavigation service shall be plies. limited to the aeronautical radionavigation 5.340 All emissions are prohibited in the service. following bands: 5.332 In the band 1215–1260 MHz, active 1400–1427 MHz, spaceborne sensors in the Earth exploration- 2690–2700 MHz, except those provided for by satellite and space research services shall No. 5.422, not cause harmful interference to, claim pro- 10.68–10.7 GHz, except those provided for by tection from, or otherwise impose con- No. 5.483, straints on operation or development of the 15.35–15.4 GHz, except those provided for by radiolocation service, the radionavigation- No. 5.511, satellite service and other services allocated 23.6–24 GHz, on a primary basis. 31.3–31.5 GHz, 5.334 Additional allocation: In Canada and 31.5–31.8 GHz, in Region 2, the United States, the band 1350–1370 MHz is 48.94–49.04 GHz, from airborne stations, also allocated to the aeronautical radio- 50.2–50.4 GHz 2, navigation service on a primary basis. 52.6–54.25 GHz, 5.335 In Canada and the United States in 86–92 GHz, the band 1240–1300 MHz, active spaceborne 100–102 GHz, sensors in the earth exploration-satellite and 109.5–111.8 GHz, space research services shall not cause inter- 114.25–116 GHz, ference to, claim protection from, or other- 148.5–151.5 GHz, wise impose constraints on operation or de- 164–167 GHz, velopment of the aeronautical radio- 182–185 GHz, navigation service. 190–191.8 GHz, 5.335A In the band 1260–1300 MHz, active 200–209 GHz, spaceborne sensors in the Earth exploration- 226–231.5 GHz, satellite and space research services shall 250–252 GHz. not cause harmful interference to, claim pro- 5.341 In the bands 1400–1727 MHz, 101–120 tection from, or otherwise impose con- GHz and 197–220 GHz, passive research is straints on operation or development of the being conducted by some countries in a pro- radiolocation service and other services allo- gramme for the search for intentional emis- cated by footnotes on a primary basis. sions of extraterrestrial origin. 5.337 The use of the bands 1300–1350 MHz, 5.342 Additional allocation: in Armenia, 2700–2900 MHz and 9000–9200 MHz by the aero- Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Uzbekistan, nautical radionavigation service is restricted Kyrgystan, the Russian Federation and to ground-based radars and to associated air- borne transponders which transmit only on frequencies in these bands and only when ac- 2 5.340.1 The allocation to the earth explo- tuated by radars operating in the same band. ration-satellite service (passive) and the 5.337A The use of the band 1300–1350 MHz space research service (passive) in the band by earth stations in the radionavigation-sat- 50.2–50.4 GHz should not impose undue con- ellite service and by stations in the radio- straints on the use of the adjacent bands by location service shall not cause harmful in- the primary allocated services in those terference to, nor constrain the operation bands.

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Ukraine, the band 1429–1535 MHz is also allo- 5.348B In the band 1518–1525 MHz, stations cated to the aeronautical mobile service on a in the mobile-satellite service shall not primary basis exclusively for the purposes of claim protection from aeronautical mobile aeronautical telemetry within the national telemetry stations in the mobile service in territory. As of 1 April 2007, the use of the the territory of the United States (see Nos. band 1452–1492 MHz is subject to agreement 5.343 and 5.344) and in the countries listed in between the administrations concerned. No. 5.342. No. 5.43A does not apply. 5.343 In Region 2, the use of the band 1435– 5.348C For the use of the bands 1518–1525 1535 MHz by the aeronautical mobile service MHz and 1668–1675 MHz by the mobile-sat- for telemetry has priority over other uses by ellite service, see Resolution 225 (Rev.WRC– the mobile service. 03). 5.344 Alternative allocation: in the United 5.349 Different category of service: in Saudi States, the band 1452–1525 MHz is allocated Arabia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bosnia and to the fixed and mobile services on a primary Herzegovina, Cameroon, Egypt, France, Iran basis (see also No. 5.343). (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, 5.345 Use of the band 1452–1492 MHz by the Kazakstan, Kuwait, The Former Yugoslav broadcasting-satellite service, and by the Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, Morocco, broadcasting service, is limited to digital Qatar, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, audio broadcasting and is subject to the pro- Turkmenistan, Yemen and Yugoslavia, the visions of Resolution 528 (WARC–92) 3. allocation of the band 1525–1530 MHz to the 5.347 Different category of service: in Ban- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service gladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Denmark, 5.350 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Mozambique, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the band Portugal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sri Lanka, 1525–1530 MHz is also allocated to the aero- Swaziland, Yemen and Zimbabwe, the alloca- nautical mobile service on a primary basis. tion of the band 1452–1492 MHz to the broad- 5.351 The bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 casting-satellite service and the broad- MHz, 1626.5–1645.5 MHz and 1646.5–1660.5 MHz casting service is on a secondary basis until shall not be used for feeder links of any serv- 1 April 2007. ice. In exceptional circumstances, however, 5.347A In the bands: an earth station at a specified fixed point in 1452–1492 MHz, any of the mobile-satellite services may be 1525–1559 MHz, authorized by an administration to commu- 1613.8–1626.5 MHz, nicate via space stations using these bands. 2655–2670 MHz, 5.351A For the use of the bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545–1559 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz, 1626.5– 2670–2690 MHz, 1645.5 MHz, 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, 1980–2010 MHz, 21.4–22 GHz, 2170–2200 MHz, 2483.5–2500 MHz, 2500–2520 MHz Resolution 739 (WRC–03) applies. and 2670–2690 MHz by the mobile-satellite 5.348 The use of the band 1518–1525 MHz by service, see Resolutions 212 (Rev.WRC–97) the mobile-satellite service is subject to co- and 225 (WRC–2000) 3. ordination under No. 9.11A. In the band 1518– 5.352A In the band 1525–1530 MHz, stations 1525 MHz stations in the mobile-satellite in the mobile-satellite service, except sta- service shall not claim protection from the tions in the maritime mobile-satellite serv- stations in the fixed service. No. 5.43A does ice, shall not cause harmful interference to, not apply. or claim protection from, stations of the 5.348A In the band 1518–1525 MHz, the co- fixed service in France and French overseas ordination threshold in terms of the power territories in Region 3, Algeria, Saudi Ara- flux-density levels at the surface of the bia, Egypt, Guinea, India, Israel, Italy, Jor- Earth in application of No. 9.11A for space dan, Kuwait, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauri- stations in the mobile-satellite (space-to- tania, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Earth) service, with respect to the land mo- Qatar, Syria, Tanzania, Viet Nam and bile service use for specialized mobile radios Yemen notified prior to 1 April 1998. or used in conjunction with public switched 5.353A In applying the procedures of Sec- telecommunication networks (PSTN) oper- tion II of Article 9 to the mobile-satellite ating within the territory of Japan, shall be service in the bands 1530–1544 MHz and 1626.5– ¥150 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all an- 1645.5 MHz, priority shall be given to accom- gles of arrival, instead of those given in modating the spectrum requirements for dis- Table 5–2 of Appendix 5. In the band 1518–1525 tress, urgency and safety communications of MHz stations in the mobile-satellite service the Global Maritime Distress and Safety shall not claim protection from stations in System (GMDSS). Maritime mobile-satellite the mobile service in the territory of Japan. distress, urgency and safety communications No. 5.43A does not apply. shall have priority access and immediate

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availability over all other mobile satellite zania, Tunisia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, communications operating within a network. the bands 1550–1559 MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz and Mobile-satellite systems shall not cause un- 1646.5–1660 MHz are also allocated to the acceptable interference to, or claim protec- fixed service on a primary basis. Administra- tion from, distress, urgency and safety com- tions are urged to make all practicable ef- munications of the GMDSS. Account shall be forts to avoid the implementation of new taken of the priority of safety-related com- fixed-service stations in these bands. munications in the other mobile-satellite 5.362A In the United States, in the bands services. (The provisions of Resolution 222 1555–1559 MHz and 1656.5–1660.5 MHz, the aero- (WRC–2000) shall apply.) nautical mobile-satellite (R) service shall 5.354 The use of the bands 1525–1559 MHz have priority access and immediate avail- and 1626.5–1660.5 MHz by the mobile-satellite ability, by pre-emption if necessary, over all services is subject to coordination under No. other mobile-satellite communications oper- 9.11A. ating within a network. Mobile-satellite sys- 5.355 Additional allocation: In Bahrain, tems shall not cause unacceptable inter- Bangladesh, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, Eri- ference to, or claim protection from, aero- trea, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, nautical mobile-satellite (R) service commu- Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, nications with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Sudan, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the bands Account shall be taken of the priority of 1540–1559 MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz and 1646.5–1660 safety-related communications in the other MHz are also allocated to the fixed service mobile-satellite services. on a secondary basis. 5.362B Additional allocation: The band 1559– 5.356 The use of the band 1544–1545 MHz by 1610 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service the mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis until 1 January 2005 in is limited to distress and safety communica- Germany, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, tions (see Article 31). Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, 5.357 Transmissions in the band 1545–1555 Spain, the Russian Federation, France, MHz from terrestrial aeronautical stations Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guinea, Guinea- directly to aircraft stations, or between air- craft stations, in the aeronautical mobile (R) Bissau, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, service are also authorized when such trans- Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Uganda, missions are used to extend or supplement Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the satellite-to-aircraft links. the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Romania, 5.357A In applying the procedures of Sec- Senegal, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, tion II of Article 9 to the mobile-satellite Turkmenistan and Ukraine, and until 1 Jan- service in the bands 1545–1555 MHz and 1646.5– uary 2010 in Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, the 1656.5 MHz, priority shall be given to accom- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, modating the spectrum requirements of the Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, the Syrian Arab aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service pro- Republic and Tunisia. After these dates, the viding transmission of messages with pri- fixed service may continue to operate on a ority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Aeronautical mo- secondary basis until 1 January 2015, at bile-satellite (R) service communications which time this allocation shall no longer be with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44 shall have valid. Administrations are urged to take all priority access and immediate availability, practicable steps to protect the radio- by pre-emption if necessary, over all other navigation-satellite service and the aero- mobile-satellite communications operating nautical radionavigation service and not au- within a network. Mobile-satellite systems thorize new frequency assignments to fixed- shall not cause unacceptable interference to, service systems in this band. or claim protection from, aeronautical mo- 5.362C Additional allocation: in Bahrain, bile-satellite (R) service communications Bangladesh, Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Iraq, with priority 1 to 6 in Article 44. Account Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malta, Mo- shall be taken of the priority of safety-re- rocco, Qatar, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, lated communications in the other mobile- Togo and Yemen, the band 1559–1610 MHz is satellite services. (The provisions of Resolu- also allocated to the fixed service on a sec- tion 222 (WRC–2000) shall apply.) ondary basis until 1 January 2015, at which 5.359 Additional allocation: In Germany, time this allocation shall no longer be valid. Saudi Arabia, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Administrations are urged to take all prac- Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bul- ticable steps to protect the radionavigation- garia, Cameroon, Spain, the Russian Federa- satellite service and not authorize new fre- tion, France, Gabon, Georgia, Greece, Guin- quency assignments to fixed-service systems ea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, the Libyan in this band. Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Ku- 5.363 Alternative allocation: in Sweden, the wait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mauritania, band 1590–1626.5 MHz is allocated to the aero- Moldova, Mongolia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, nautical radionavigation service on a pri- Pakistan, Poland, the Syrian Arab Republic, mary basis. Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of 5.364 The use of the band 1610–1626.5 MHz Korea, Romania, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tan- by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-

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space) and by the radiodetermination-sat- located to the radiodetermination-satellite ellite service (Earth-to-space) is subject to service on a secondary basis, subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. A mobile earth agreement obtained under No. 9.21. station operating in either of the services in 5.372 Harmful interference shall not be this band shall not produce a peak e.i.r.p. caused to stations of the radio astronomy density in excess of ¥15 dB(W/4 kHz) in the service using the band 1610.6–1613.8 MHz by part of the band used by systems operating stations of the radiodetermination-satellite in accordance with the provisions of No. 5.366 and mobile-satellite services (No. 29.13 ap- (to which No. 4.10 applies), unless otherwise plies). agreed by the affected administrations. In 5.374 Mobile earth stations in the mobile- the part of the band where such systems are satellite service operating in the bands not operating, the mean e.i.r.p. density of a 1631.5–1634.5 MHz and 1656.5–1660 MHz shall mobile earth station shall not exceed ¥3 not cause harmful interference to stations in dB(W/4 kHz). Stations of the mobile-satellite the fixed service operating in the countries service shall not claim protection from sta- listed in No. 5.359. tions in the aeronautical radionavigation 5.375 The use of the band 1645.5–1646.5 MHz service, stations operating in accordance by the mobile-satellite service (Earth-to- with the provisions of No. 5.366 and stations space) and for inter-satellite links is limited in the fixed service operating in accordance to distress and safety communications (see with the provisions of No. 5.359. Administra- Article 31). tions responsible for the coordination of mo- 5.376 Transmissions in the band 1646.5– bile-satellite networks shall make all prac- 1656.5 MHz from aircraft stations in the aero- ticable efforts to ensure protection of sta- nautical mobile (R) service directly to ter- tions operating in accordance with the provi- restrial aeronautical stations, or between sions of No. 5.366. aircraft stations, are also authorized when 5.365 The use of the band 1613.8–1626.5 MHz such transmissions are used to extend or by the mobile-satellite service (space-to- supplement the aircraft-to-satellite links. Earth) is subject to coordination under No. 5.376A Mobile earth stations operating in 9.11A. the band 1660–1660.5 MHz shall not cause 5.366 The band 1610–1626.5 MHz is reserved harmful interference to stations in the radio on a worldwide basis for the use and develop- astronomy service. ment of airborne electronic aids to air navi- 5.379 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, gation and any directly associated ground- India, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan, the based or satellite-borne facilities. Such sat- band 1660.5–1668.4 MHz is also allocated to ellite use is subject to agreement obtained the meteorological aids service on a sec- under No. 9.21. ondary basis. 5.367 Additional allocation: The bands 1610– 5.379A Administrations are urged to give 1626.5 MHz and 5000–5150 MHz are also allo- all practicable protection in the band 1660.5– cated to the aeronautical mobile-satellite 1668.4 MHz for future research in radio as- (R) service on a primary basis, subject to tronomy, particularly by eliminating air-to- agreement obtained under No. 9.21. ground transmissions in the meteorological 5.368 With respect to the radiodetermin- aids service in the band 1664.4–1668.4 MHz as ation-satellite and mobile-satellite services soon as practicable. the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply in the 5.379B The use of the band 1668–1675 MHz band 1610–1626.5 MHz, with the exception of by the mobile-satellite service is subject to the aeronautical radionavigation-satellite coordination under No. 9.11A. service. 5.379C In order to protect the radio as- 5.369 Different category of service: in An- tronomy service in the band 1668–1670 MHz, gola, Australia, Burundi, China, Eritrea, the aggregate power flux-density values pro- Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), duced by mobile earth stations in a network Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Leb- of the mobile-satellite service operating in anon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, this band shall not exceed ¥181 dB(W/m2) in Papua New Guinea, Syrian Arab Republic, 10 MHz and ¥194 dB(W/m2) in any 20 kHz at the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Sudan, Swazi- any radio astronomy station recorded in the land, Togo and Zambia, the allocation of the Master International Frequency Register, band 1610–1626.5 MHz to the radiodetermin- for more than 2% of integration periods of ation-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is on 2000 s. a primary basis (see No. 5.33), subject to 5.379D For sharing of the band 1668–1675 agreement obtained under No. 9.21 from MHz between the mobile-satellite service countries not listed in this provision. and the fixed, mobile and space research 5.370 Different category of service: in Ven- (passive) services, Resolution 744 (WRC–03) ezuela, the allocation to the radiodetermin- shall apply. ation-satellite service in the band 1610–1626.5 5.379E In the band 1668.4–1675 MHz, sta- MHz (Earth-to-space) is on a secondary basis. tions in the mobile-satellite service shall not 5.371 Additional allocation: in Region 1, the cause harmful interference to stations in the bands 1610–1626.5 MHz (Earth-to-space) and meteorological aids service in China, Iran 2483.5–2500 MHz (space-to-Earth) are also al- (Islamic Republic of), Japan and Uzbekistan.

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In the band 1668.4–1675 MHz, administrations tronomy service on a secondary basis for are urged not to implement new systems in spectral line observations. the meteorological aids service and are en- 5.386 Additional allocation: The band 1750– couraged to migrate existing meteorological 1850 MHz is also allocated to the space oper- aids service operations to other bands as ation (Earth-to-space) and space research soon as practicable. (Earth-to-space) services in Region 2, in Aus- 5.380 The bands 1670–1675 MHz and 1800– tralia, Guam, India, Indonesia and Japan on 1805 MHz are intended for use, on a world- a primary basis, subject to agreement ob- wide basis, by administrations wishing to tained under No. 9.21, having particular re- implement aeronautical public correspond- gard to troposcatter systems. ence. The use of the band 1670–1675 MHz by 5.387 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, stations in the systems for public cor- Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, respondence with aircraft is limited to trans- Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania, Tajikistan missions from aeronautical stations and the and Turkmenistan, the band 1770–1790 MHz is use of the band 1800–1805 MHz is limited to also allocated to the meteorological-satellite transmissions from aircraft stations. service on a primary basis, subject to agree- 5.380A In the band 1670–1675 MHz, stations ment obtained under No. 9.21. in the mobile-satellite service shall not 5.388 The bands 1885–2025 MHz and 2110– cause harmful interference to, nor constrain 2200 MHz are intended for use, on a world- the development of, existing earth stations wide basis, by administrations wishing to in the meteorological-satellite service noti- implement International Mobile Tele- fied in accordance with Resolution 670 (WRC– communications-2000 (IMT–2000). Such use 03). does not preclude the use of these bands by other services to which they are allocated. 5.381 Additional allocation: In Afghanistan, The bands should be made available for IMT– Costa Rica, Cuba, India, Iran (Islamic Repub- 2000 in accordance with Resolution 212 lic of) and Pakistan, the band 1690–1700 MHz (Rev.WRC–97). (See also Resolution 223 is also allocated to the fixed and mobile, ex- (WRC–2000).) cept aeronautical mobile, services on a pri- 5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885– mary basis. 1980 MHz, 2010–2025 MHz and 2110–2170 MHz 5.382 Different category of service: in Saudi and, in Region 2, the bands 1885–1980 MHz and Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, 2110–2160 MHz may be used by high altitude Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, platform stations as base stations to provide Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, the United Arab International Mobile Telecommunications— Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Russian 2000 (IMT–2000), in accordance with Resolu- Federation, Guinea, Hungary, Iraq, Israel, tion 221 (Rev.WRC–03). Their use by IMT–2000 Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, the Former applications using high altitude platform Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Lebanon, stations as base stations does not preclude Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Oman, the use of these bands by any station in the Uzbekistan, Poland, Qatar, the Syrian Arab services to which they are allocated and does Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Serbia and not establish priority in the Radio Regula- Montenegro, Somalia, Tajikistan, Tanzania, tions. Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Yemen, the allo- 5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, cation of the band 1690–1700 MHz to the fixed Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, services is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and in the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, the Gabon, Ghana, India, Iran (Islamic Republic allocation of the band 1690–1700 MHz to the of), Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jor- fixed service is on a primary basis (see No. dan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- 5.33) and to the mobile, except aeronautical tania, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Qatar, the mobile, service on a secondary basis. Syrian Arab Republic, Senegal, Singapore, 5.384 Additional allocation: in India, Indo- Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, nesia and Japan, the band 1700–1710 MHz is Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for the pur- also allocated to the space research service pose of protecting fixed and mobile services, (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis. including IMT–2000 mobile stations, in their 5.384A The bands, or portions of the territories from co-channel interference, a bands, 1710–1885 MHz and 2500–2690 MHz, are high altitude platform station (HAPS) oper- identified for use by administrations wishing ating as an IMT–2000 base station in to implement International Mobile Tele- neighbouring countries, in the bands referred communications-2000 (IMT–2000) in accord- to in No. 5.388A, shall not exceed a co-chan- ance with Resolution 223 (WRC–2000). This nel power flux-density of ¥127 dB(W/(m2 identification does not preclude the use of MHz)) at the Earth’s surface outside a coun- these bands by any application of the serv- try’s borders unless explicit agreement of ices to which they are allocated and does not the affected administration is provided at establish priority in the Radio Regulations. the time of the notification of HAPS. 5.385 Additional allocation: the band 1718.8– 5.389A The use of the bands 1980–2010 MHz 1722.2 MHz is also allocated to the radio as- and 2170–2200 MHz by the mobile-satellite

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service is subject to coordination under No. impose any constraints on Earth-to-space, 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution 716 space-to-Earth and other space-to-space (WRC–95) 4. The use of these bands shall not transmissions of those services and in those commence before 1 January 2000; however bands between geostationary and non-geo- the use of the band 1980–1990 MHz in Region stationary satellites. 2 shall not commence before 1 January 2005. 5.392A Additional allocation: in Russian 5.389B The use of the band 1980–1990 MHz Federation, the band 2160–2200 MHz is also al- by the mobile-satellite service shall not located to the space research service (space- cause harmful interference to or constrain to-Earth) on a primary basis until 1 January the development of the fixed and mobile 2005. Stations in the space research service services in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, shall not cause harmful interference to, or Ecuador, the United States, Honduras, Ja- claim protection from, stations in the fixed maica, Mexico, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and mobile services operating in this fre- and Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. quency band. 5.389C The use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz 5.393 Additional allocation: in the United and 2160–2170 MHz in Region 2 by the mobile- States, India and Mexico, the band 2310–2360 satellite service shall not commence before 1 MHz is also allocated to the broadcasting- January 2002 and is subject to coordination satellite service (sound) and complementary under No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Res- terrestrial sound broadcasting service on a olution 716 (WRC–95). 4 primary basis. Such use is limited to digital 5.389E The use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz audio broadcasting and is subject to the pro- and 2160–2170 MHz by the mobile-satellite visions of Resolution 528 (WARC–92), with service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful the exception of resolves 3 in regard to the interference to or constrain the development limitation on broadcasting-satellite systems of the fixed and mobile services in Regions 1 in the upper 25 MHz. and 3. 5.394 In the United States, the use of the 5.389F In Algeria, Benin, Cape Verde, band 2300–2390 MHz by the aeronautical mo- Egypt, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mali, bile service for telemetry has priority over Syria and Tunisia, the use of the bands 1980– other uses by the mobile services. In Canada, 2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz by the mobile- the use of the band 2300–2483.5 MHz by the satellite service shall neither cause harmful aeronautical mobile service for telemetry interference to the fixed and mobile services, has priority over other uses by the mobile nor hamper the development of those serv- services. ices prior to 1 January 2005, nor shall the 5.395 In France and Turkey, the use of the former service request protection from the band 2310–2360 MHz by the aeronautical mo- latter services. bile service for telemetry has priority over 5.390 In Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colom- other uses by the mobile service. bia, Cuba, Ecuador, Suriname and Uruguay, 5.396 Space stations of the broadcasting- the use of the bands 2010–2025 MHz and 2160– satellite service in the band 2310–2360 MHz 2170 MHz by the mobile-satellite services operating in accordance with No. 5.393 that shall not cause harmful interference to sta- may affect the services to which this band is tions in the fixed and mobile services before allocated in other countries shall be coordi- 1 January 2005. After this date, the use of nated and notified in accordance with Reso- these bands is subject to coordination under lution 33 (Rev.WRC–97) 3. Complementary No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution terrestrial broadcasting stations shall be 716 (WRC–95). 5 subject to bilateral coordination with 5.391 In making assignments to the mo- neighbouring countries prior to their bring- bile service in the bands 2025–2110 MHz and ing into use. 2200–2290 MHz, administrations shall not in- troduce high-density mobile systems, as de- 5.397 Different category of service: in scribed in Recommendation ITU-R SA.1154, France, the band 2450–2500 MHz is allocated and shall take that Recommendation into on a primary basis to the radiolocation serv- account for the introduction of any other ice (see No. 5.33). Such use is subject to type of mobile system. agreement with administrations having serv- 5.392 Administrations are urged to take ices operating or planned to operate in ac- all practicable measures to ensure that cordance with the Table of Frequency Allo- space-to-space transmissions between two or cations which may be affected. more non-geostationary satellites, in the 5.398 In respect of the radiodetermin- space research, space operations and Earth ation-satellite service in the band 2483.5–2500 exploration-satellite services in the bands MHz, the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply. 2025–2110 MHz and 2200–2290 MHz, shall not 5.399 In Region 1, in countries other than those listed in No. 5.400, harmful interference shall not be caused to, or protection shall 4 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–2000. 5 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution was revised by WRC–2000. was revised by WRC–03.

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not be claimed from, stations of the radio- 2690 MHz, all possible measures shall be location service by stations of the radio- taken to avoid directing the antennae of determination satellite service. these links towards the geostationary-sat- 5.400 Different category of service: In An- ellite orbit. gola, Australia, Bangladesh, Burundi, China, 5.412 Alternative allocation: in Azerbaijan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India, Iran (Islamic Re- Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, the public of), the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Leb- band 2500–2690 MHz is allocated to the fixed anon, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Pakistan, and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, Papua New Guinea, the Dem. Rep. of the services on a primary basis. Congo, the Syrian Arab Republic, Sudan, 5.413 In the design of systems in the Swaziland, Togo and Zambia, the allocation broadcasting-satellite service in the bands of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz to the radio- between 2500 MHz and 2690 MHz, administra- determination-satellite service (space-to- tions are urged to take all necessary steps to Earth) is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33), protect the radio astronomy service in the subject to agreement obtained under No. 9.21 band 2690–2700 MHz. from countries not listed in this provision. 5.414 The allocation of the frequency band 5.402 The use of the band 2483.5–2500 MHz 2500–2520 MHz to the mobile-satellite service by the mobile-satellite and the radio- (space-to-Earth) shall be effective on 1 Janu- determination-satellite services is subject to ary 2005 and is subject to coordination under the coordination under No. 9.11A. Adminis- No. 9.11A. trations are urged to take all practicable 5.415 The use of the bands 2500–2690 MHz steps to prevent harmful interference to the in Region 2 and 2500–2535 MHz and 2655–2690 radio astronomy service from emissions in MHz in Region 3 by the fixed-satellite serv- the 2483.5–2500 MHz band, especially those ice is limited to national and regional sys- caused by second-harmonic radiation that tems, subject to agreement obtained under would fall into the 4990–5000 MHz band allo- No. 9.21, giving particular attention to the cated to the radio astronomy service world- broadcasting-satellite service in Region 1. In wide. the direction space-to-Earth, the power flux- 5.403 Subject to agreement obtained under density at the Earth’s surface shall not ex- No. 9.21, the band 2520–2535 MHz (until 1 Jan- ceed the values given in Article 21, Table 21– uary 2005 the band 2500–2535 MHz) may also 4. be used for the mobile-satellite (space-to- 5.415A Additional allocation: in India and Earth), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, Japan, subject to agreement obtained under service for operation limited to within na- No. 9.21, the band 2515–2535 MHz may also be tional boundaries. The provisions of No. used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite 9.11A apply. service (space-to-Earth) for operation lim- 5.404 Additional allocation: in India and ited to within their national boundaries. Iran (Islamic Republic of), the band 2500– 5.416 The use of the band 2520–2670 MHz by 2516.5 MHz may also be used for the radio- the broadcasting-satellite service is limited determination-satellite service (space-to- to national and regional systems for commu- Earth) for operation limited to within na- nity reception, subject to agreement ob- tional boundaries, subject to agreement ob- tained under No. 9.21. tained under No. 9.21. 5.417A In applying provision No. 5.418, in 5.405 Additional allocation: in France, the Korea (Rep. of) and Japan, resolves 3 of Reso- band 2500–2550 MHz is also allocated to the lution 528 (Rev.WRC–03) is relaxed to allow radiolocation service on a primary basis. the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) Such use is subject to agreement with the and the complementary terrestrial broad- administrations having services operating or casting service to additionally operate on a planned to operate in accordance with the primary basis in the band 2605–2630 MHz. Table which may be affected. This use is limited to systems intended for 5.407 In the band 2500–2520 MHz, the power national coverage. An administration listed flux-density at the surface of the Earth from in this provision shall not have simulta- space stations operating in the mobile-sat- neously two overlapping frequency assign- ellite (space-to-Earth) service shall not ex- ments, one under this provision and the ceed ¥152 dB(W/(m2 4 kHz)) in Argentina, un- other under No. 5.416. The provisions of No. less otherwise agreed by the administrations 5.416 and Table 21–4 of Article 21 do not concerned. apply. Use of non-geostationary-satellite 5.409 Administrations shall make all prac- systems in the broadcasting-satellite service ticable efforts to avoid developing new tro- (sound) in the band 2605–2630 MHz is subject pospheric scatter systems in the band 2500– to the provisions of Resolution 539 2690 MHz. (Rev.WRC–03). The power flux-density at the 5.410 The band 2500–2690 MHz may be used Earth’s surface produced by emissions from a for tropospheric scatter systems in Region 1, geostationary broadcasting-satellite service subject to agreement obtained under No. (sound) space station operating in the band 9.21. 2605–2630 MHz for which complete Appendix 4 5.411 When planning new tropospheric coordination information, or notification in- scatter radio-relay links in the band 2500– formation, has been received after 4 July

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2003, for all conditions and for all methods of modulation, shall not exceed the following limits:

¥130 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 0° ≤ q ≤ 5° ¥130 + 0.4 (q ¥ 5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 5° < q ≤ 25° ¥122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 25° < q ≤ 90° where q is the angle of arrival of the incident July 2003, is subject to the application of the wave above the horizontal plane, in degrees. provisions of No. 9.12. These limits may be exceeded on the terri- 5.417D Use of the band 2605–2630 MHz by tory of any country whose administration geostationary-satellite networks for which has so agreed. In the case of the broad- complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- casting-satellite service (sound) networks of tion, or notification information, has been Korea (Rep. of), as an exception to the limits received after 4 July 2003 is subject to the ap- above, the power flux-density value of ¥122 plication of the provisions of No. 9.13 with dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) shall be used as a threshold respect to non-geostationary-satellite sys- for coordination under No. 9.11 in an area of tems in the broadcasting-satellite service 1000 km around the territory of the adminis- (sound), pursuant to No. 5.417A, and No. 22.2 tration notifying the broadcasting-satellite does not apply. service (sound) system, for angles of arrival 5.418 Additional allocation: in Korea (Rep. greater than 35°. of), India, Japan, Pakistan and Thailand, the 5.417B In Korea (Rep. of) and Japan, use of band 2535–2655 MHz is also allocated to the the band 2605–2630 MHz by non-geo- broadcasting-satellite service (sound) and stationary-satellite systems in the broad- complementary terrestrial broadcasting casting-satellite service (sound), pursuant to service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- No. 5.417A, for which complete Appendix 4 ited to digital audio broadcasting and is sub- coordination information, or notification in- ject to the provisions of Resolution 528 formation, has been received after 4 July (Rev.WRC–03). The provisions of No. 5.416 and 2003, is subject to the application of the pro- Table 21–4 of Article 21, do not apply to this visions of No. 9.12A, in respect of geo- additional allocation. Use of non-geo- stationary-satellite networks for which com- stationary-satellite systems in the broad- plete Appendix 4 coordination information, casting-satellite service (sound) is subject to or notification information, is considered to Resolution 539 (Rev.WRC–03). Geostationary have been received after 4 July 2003, and No. broadcasting-satellite service (sound) sys- 22.2 does not apply. No. 22.2 shall continue to tems for which complete Appendix 4 coordi- apply with respect to geostationary-satellite nation information has been received after 1 networks for which complete Appendix 4 co- June 2005 are limited to systems intended for ordination information, or notification in- national coverage. The power flux-density at formation, is considered to have been re- the Earth’s surface produced by emissions ceived before 5 July 2003. from a geostationary broadcasting-satellite 5.417C Use of the band 2605–2630 MHz by service (sound) space station operating in non-geostationary-satellite systems in the the band 2630–2655 MHz, and for which com- broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursu- plete Appendix 4 coordination information ant to No. 5.417A, for which complete Appen- has been received after 1 June 2005, shall not dix 4 coordination information, or notifica- exceed the following limits, for all condi- tion information, has been received after 4 tions and for all methods of modulation:

¥130 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 0° ≤ q ≤ 5° ¥130 + 0.4 (q ¥ 5) dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 5° < q ≤ 25° ¥122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) ...... for 25°< q ≤ 90° where q is the angle of arrival of the incident value shall not exceed ¥100 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) wave above the horizontal plane, in degrees. anywhere on the territory of the Russian These limits may be exceeded on the terri- Federation. tory of any country whose administration In addition, an administration listed in has so agreed. As an exception to the limits this provision shall not have simultaneously above, the pfd value of ¥122 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) two overlapping frequency assignments, one shall be used as a threshold for coordination under this provision and the other under No. under No. 9.11 in an area of 1500 km around 5.416 for systems for which complete Appen- the territory of the administration notifying dix 4 coordination information has been re- the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) ceived after 1 June 2005. system. In addition, the power flux-density

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5.418A In certain Region 3 countries listed Georgia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Iran (Is- in No. 5.418, use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Leb- non-geostationary-satellite systems in the anon, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nige- broadcasting-satellite service (sound) for ria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Phil- which complete Appendix 4 coordination in- ippines, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, formation, or notification information, has Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Ro- been received after 2 June 2000, is subject to mania, Serbia and Montenegro, Somalia, the application of the provisions of No. 9.12A, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine in respect of geostationary-satellite net- and Yemen, the band 2690–2700 MHz is also al- works for which complete Appendix 4 coordi- located to the fixed and mobile, except aero- nation information, or notification informa- nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. tion, is considered to have been received Such use is limited to equipment in oper- after 2 June 2000, and No. 22.2 does not apply. ation by 1 January 1985. No. 22.2 shall continue to apply with respect 5.423 In the band 2700–2900 MHz, ground- to geostationary-satellite networks for based radars used for meteorological pur- which complete Appendix 4 coordination in- poses are authorized to operate on a basis of formation, or notification information, is equality with stations of the aeronautical considered to have been received before 3 radionavigation service. June 2000. 5.424 Additional allocation: in Canada, the 5.418B Use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by band 2850–2900 MHz is also allocated to the non-geostationary-satellite systems in the maritime radionavigation service, on a pri- broadcasting-satellite service (sound), pursu- mary basis, for use by shore-based radars. ant to No. 5.418, for which complete Appen- 5.424A In the band 2900–3100 MHz, stations dix 4 coordination information, or notifica- in the radiolocation service shall not cause tion information, has been received after 2 harmful interference to, nor claim protec- June 2000, is subject to the application of the tion from, radar systems in the radio- provisions of No. 9.12. navigation service. 5.418C Use of the band 2630–2655 MHz by 5.425 In the band 2900–3100 MHz, the use of geostationary-satellite networks for which the shipborne interrogator-transponder sys- complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- tem (SIT) shall be confined to the sub-band tion, or notification information, has been 2930–2950 MHz. received after 2 June 2000 is subject to the 5.426 The use of the band 2900–3100 MHz by application of the provisions of No. 9.13 with the aeronautical radionavigation service is respect to non-geostationary-satellite sys- limited to ground-based radars. tems in the broadcasting-satellite service 5.427 In the bands 2900–3100 MHz and 9300– (sound), pursuant to No. 5.418 and No. 22.2 9500 MHz, the response from radar tran- does not apply. sponders shall not be capable of being con- 5.419 The allocation of the frequency band fused with the response from radar beacons 2670–2690 MHz to the mobile-satellite service (racons) and shall not cause interference to shall be effective from 1 January 2005. When ship or aeronautical radars in the radio- introducing systems of the mobile- service, having regard, however, service in this band, administrations shall to No. 4.9. take all necessary steps to protect the sat- 5.428 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, ellite systems operating in this band prior to Cuba, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania and 3 March 1992. The coordination of mobile-sat- Turkmenistan, the band 3100–3300 MHz is also ellite systems in the band shall be in accord- allocated to the radionavigation service on a ance with No. 9.11A. primary basis. 5.420 The band 2655–2670 MHz (until 1 Jan- 5.429 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- uary 2005 the band 2655–2690 MHz) may also bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei be used for the mobile-satellite (Earth-to- Darussalam, China, Congo (Rep. of the), space), except aeronautical mobile-satellite, Korea (Rep. of), the United Arab Emirates, service for operation limited to within na- India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), tional boundaries, subject to agreement ob- Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, tained under No. 9.21. The coordination Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Ma- under No. 9.11A applies. laysia, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Syrian 5.420A Additional allocation: in India and Arab Republic, Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea Japan, subject to agreement obtained under and Yemen, the band 3300–3400 MHz is also al- No. 9.21, the band 2670–2690 MHz may also be located to the fixed and mobile services on a used for the aeronautical mobile-satellite primary basis. The countries bordering the service (Earth-to-space) for operation lim- Mediterranean shall not claim protection for ited to within their national boundaries. their fixed and mobile services from the 5.422 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- radiolocation service. bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, 5.430 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei Darussalam, Cuba, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania and Congo (Rep. of the), Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Cuba, Turkmenistan, the band 3300–3400 MHz is also Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, allocated to the radionavigation service on a Ethiopia, the Russian Federation, Gabon, primary basis.

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5.431 Additional allocation: in Germany, the complete coordination or notification in- Israel and the United Kingdom, the band formation, as appropriate, for the non-geo- 3400–3475 MHz is also allocated to the ama- stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- teur service on a secondary basis. ellite service and of the complete coordina- 5.432 Different category of service: in Korea tion or notification information, as appro- (Rep. of), Japan and Pakistan, the allocation priate, for the geostationary-satellite net- of the band 3400–3500 MHz to the mobile, ex- works, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non- cept aeronautical mobile, service is on a pri- geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- mary basis (see No. 5.33). satellite service in the above bands shall be 5.433 In Regions 2 and 3, in the band 3400– operated in such a way that any unaccept- 3600 MHz the radiolocation service is allo- able interference that may occur during cated on a primary basis. However, all ad- their operation shall be rapidly eliminated. ministrations operating radiolocation sys- 5.442 In the bands 4825–4835 MHz and 4950– tems in this band are urged to cease oper- 4990 MHz, the allocation to the mobile serv- ations by 1985. Thereafter, administrations ice is restricted to the mobile, except aero- shall take all practicable steps to protect the nautical mobile, service. fixed-satellite service and coordination re- 5.443 Different category of service: in Argen- quirements shall not be imposed on the tina, Australia and Canada, the allocation of fixed-satellite service. the bands 4825–4835 MHz and 4950–4990 MHz to 5.435 In Japan, in the band 3620–3700 MHz, the radio astronomy service is on a primary the radiolocation service is excluded. basis (see No. 5.33). 5.438 Use of the band 4200–4400 MHz by the 5.443B In order not to cause harmful in- aeronautical radionavigation service is re- terference to the landing system served exclusively for radio altimeters in- operating above 5030 MHz, the aggregate stalled on board aircraft and for the associ- power flux-density produced at the Earth’s ated transponders on the ground. However, surface in the band 5030–5150 MHz by all the passive sensing in the Earth exploration-sat- space stations within any radionavigation- ellite and space research services may be au- satellite service system (space-to-Earth) op- thorized in this band on a secondary basis erating in the band 5010–5030 MHz shall not (no protection is provided by the radio altim- exceed ¥124.5 dB(W/m2) in a 150 kHz band. In eters). order not to cause harmful interference to 5.439 Additional allocation: in Iran (Islamic the radio astronomy service in the band 4990– Republic of) and Libya, the band 4200–4400 5000 MHz, radionavigation-satellite service MHz is also allocated to the fixed service on systems operating in the band 5010–5030 MHz a secondary basis. shall comply with the limits in the band 5.440 The standard frequency and time 4990–5000 MHz defined in Resolution 741 signal-satellite service may be authorized to (WRC–03). use the frequency 4202 MHz for space-to- 5.444 The band 5030–5150 MHz is to be used Earth transmissions and the frequency 6427 for the operation of the international stand- MHz for Earth-to-space transmissions. Such ard system (microwave landing system) for transmissions shall be confined within the precision approach and landing. The require- limits of ±2 MHz of these frequencies, subject ments of this system shall take precedence to agreement obtained under No. 9.21. over other uses of this band. For the use of 5.441 The use of the bands 4500–4800 MHz this band, No. 5.444A and Resolution 114 (space-to-Earth), 6725–7025 MHz (Earth-to- (Rev.WRC–03) apply. space) by the fixed-satellite service shall be 5.444A Additional allocation: the band 5091– in accordance with the provisions of Appen- 5150 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- dix 30B. The use of the bands 10.7–10.95 GHz ellite service (Earth-to-space) on a primary (space-to-Earth), 11.2–11.45 GHz (space-to- basis. This allocation is limited to feeder Earth) and 12.75–13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) links of non-geostationary mobile-satellite by geostationary-satellite systems in the systems in the mobile-satellite service and is fixed-satellite service shall be in accordance subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. with the provisions of Appendix 30B. The use In the band 5091–5150 MHz, the following con- of the bands 10.7–10.95 GHz (space-to Earth), ditions also apply: 11.2–11.45 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 12.75–13.25 —Prior to 1 January 2018, the use of the band GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non-geo- 5091–5150 MHz by feeder links of non-geo- stationary-satellite system in the fixed-sat- stationary-satellite systems in the mobile- ellite service is subject to application of the satellite service shall be made in accord- provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with ance with Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC–03); other non-geostationary-satellite systems in —Prior to 1 January 2018, the requirements the fixed-satellite service. Non-geo- of existing and planned international stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- standard systems for the aeronautical ellite service shall not claim protection from radionavigation service which cannot be geostationary-satellite networks in the met in the 5000–5091 MHz band, shall take fixed-satellite service operating in accord- precedence over other uses of this band; ance with the Radio Regulations, irrespec- —After 1 January 2012, no new assignments tive of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of shall be made to earth stations providing

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feeder links of non-geostationary mobile- ellite networks operated under No. 5.446 and satellite systems; brought into use prior to 17 November 1995. —After 1 January 2018, the fixed-satellite Satellite networks operated under No. 5.446 service will become secondary to the aero- brought into use after 17 November 1995 shall nautical radionavigation service. not claim protection from, and shall not 5.446 Additional allocation: in the countries cause harmful interference to, stations of listed in Nos. 5.369 and 5.400, the band 5150– the fixed-satellite service operated under 5216 MHz is also allocated to the radio- Nos. 5.447A and 5.447B. determination-satellite service (space-to- 5.447D The allocation of the band 5250–5255 Earth) on a primary basis, subject to agree- MHz to the space research service on a pri- ment obtained under No. 9.21. In Region 2, mary basis is limited to active spaceborne the band is also allocated to the radio- sensors. Other uses of the band by the space determination-satellite service (space-to- research service are on a secondary basis. Earth) on a primary basis. In Regions 1 and 5.447E Additional allocation: The band 5250– 3, except those countries listed in Nos. 5.369 5350 MHz is also allocated to the fixed service and 5.400, the band is also allocated to the on a primary basis in the following countries radiodetermination-satellite service (space- in Region 3: Australia, Korea (Rep. of), India, to-Earth) on a secondary basis. The use by Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Japan, the radiodetermination-satellite service is Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Phil- limited to feeder links in conjunction with ippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam. the radiodetermination-satellite service op- The use of this band by the fixed service is erating in the bands 1610–1626.5 MHz and/or intended for the implementation of fixed 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total power flux-density wireless access systems and shall comply at the Earth’s surface shall in no case exceed with Recommendation ITU–R F.1613. In addi- ¥159 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all an- tion, the fixed service shall not claim protec- gles of arrival. tion from the radiodetermination, Earth ex- 5.446A The use of the bands 5150–5350 MHz ploration-satellite (active) and space re- and 5470–5725 MHz by the stations in the mo- search (active) services, but the provisions of bile service shall be in accordance with Reso- No. 5.43A do not apply to the fixed service lution 229 (WRC–03). with respect to the Earth exploration-sat- 5.446B In the band 5150–5250 MHz, stations ellite (active) and space research (active) in the mobile service shall not claim protec- services. After implementation of fixed wire- tion from earth stations in the fixed-sat- less access systems in the fixed service with ellite service. No. 5.43A does not apply to the protection for the existing radiodetermin- mobile service with respect to fixed-satellite ation systems, no more stringent constraints service earth stations. should be imposed on the ac- 5.447 Additional allocation: In Israel, Leb- cess systems by future radiodetermination anon, Pakistan, the Syrian Arab Republic implementations. and Tunisia, the band 5150–5250 MHz is also 5.447F In the band 5250–5350 MHz, stations allocated to the mobile service, on a primary in the mobile service shall not claim protec- basis, subject to agreement obtained under tion from the radiolocation service, the No. 9.21. In this case, the provisions of Reso- Earth exploration-satellite service (active) lution 229 (WRC–03) do not apply. and the space research service (active). 5.447A The allocation to the fixed-sat- These services shall not impose on the mo- ellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited to bile service more stringent protection cri- feeder links of non-geostationary-satellite teria, based on system characteristics and systems in the mobile-satellite service and is interference criteria, than those stated in subject to coordination under No. 9.11A. Recommendations ITU-R M.1638 and ITU-R 5.447B Additional allocation: the band 5150– SA.1632. 5216 MHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- 5.448 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mongolia, basis. This allocation is limited to feeder Kyrgyzstan, Slovakia, Romania and links of non-geostationary-satellite systems Turkmenistan, the band 5250–5350 MHz is also in the mobile-satellite service and is subject allocated to the radionavigation service on a to provisions of No. 9.11A. The power flux- primary basis. density at the Earth’s surface produced by 5.448A The Earth exploration-satellite space stations of the fixed-satellite service (active) and space research (active) services operating in the space-to-Earth direction in in the frequency band 5250–5350 MHz shall not the band 5150–5216 MHz shall in no case ex- claim protection from the radiolocation ceed ¥164 dB(W/m2) in any 4 kHz band for all service. No. 5.43A does not apply. angles of arrival. 5.448B The Earth exploration-satellite 5.447C Administrations responsible for service (active) operating in the band 5350– fixed-satellite service networks in the band 5570 MHz and space research service (active) 5150–5250 MHz operated under Nos. 5.447A and operating in the band 5460–5570 MHz shall not 5.447B shall coordinate on an equal basis in cause harmful interference to the aero- accordance with No. 9.11A with administra- nautical radionavigation service in the band tions responsible for non-geostationary-sat- 5350–5460 MHz, the radionavigation service in

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the band 5460–5470 MHz and the maritime visions of Resolution 229 (WRC–03) do not radionavigation service in the band 5470–5570 apply. MHz. 5.454 Different category of service: in Azer- 5.448C The space research service (active) baijan, the Russian Federation, Georgia, operating in the band 5350–5460 MHz shall not Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, cause harmful interference to nor claim pro- Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the allocation tection from other services to which this of the band 5670–5725 MHz to the space re- band is allocated. search service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.448D In the frequency band 5350–5470 5.33). MHz, stations in the radiolocation service 5.455 Additional allocation: in Armenia, shall not cause harmful interference to, nor Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, the Russian Fed- claim protection from, radar systems in the eration, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Lat- aeronautical radionavigation service oper- via, Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, ating in accordance with No. 5.449. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and 5.449 The use of the band 5350–5470 MHz by Ukraine, the band 5670–5850 MHz is also allo- the aeronautical radionavigation service is cated to the fixed service on a primary basis. limited to airborne radars and associated 5.456 Additional allocation: in Cameroon, airborne beacons. the band 5755–5850 MHz is also allocated to 5.450 Additional allocation: In Austria, the fixed service on a primary basis. Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Mon- 5.457A In the bands 5925–6425 MHz and 14– golia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan 14.5 GHz, earth stations located on board ves- and Ukraine, the band 5470–5650 MHz is also sels may communicate with space stations of allocated to the aeronautical radio- the fixed-satellite service. Such use shall be navigation service on a primary basis. in accordance with Resolution 902 (WRC–03). 5.450A In the band 5470–5725 MHz, stations 5.457B In the bands 5925–6425 MHz and 14– in the mobile service shall not claim protec- 14.5 GHz, earth stations located on board ves- tion from radiodetermination services. sels may operate with the characteristics Radiodetermination services shall not im- and under the conditions contained in Reso- pose on the mobile service more stringent lution 902 (WRC–03) in Algeria, Saudi Arabia, protection criteria, based on system charac- Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, United teristics and interference criteria, than Arab Emirates, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, those stated in Recommendation ITU-R Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Mauritania, M.1638. Oman, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, 5.450B In the frequency band 5470–5650 Sudan, Tunisia and Yemen, in the maritime MHz, stations in the radiolocation service, mobile-satellite service on a secondary basis. except ground-based radars used for meteoro- Such use shall be in accordance with Resolu- logical purposes in the band 5600–5650 MHz, tion 902 (WRC–03). shall not cause harmful interference to, nor 5.458 In the band 6425–7075 MHz, passive claim protection from, radar systems in the microwave sensor measurements are carried maritime radionavigation service. out over the oceans. In the band 7075–7250 5.451 Additional allocation: in the United MHz, passive microwave sensor measure- Kingdom, the band 5470–5850 MHz is also allo- ments are carried out. Administrations cated to the land mobile service on a sec- should bear in mind the needs of the Earth ondary basis. The power limits specified in exploration-satellite (passive) and space re- Nos. 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 and 21.5 shall apply in the search (passive) services in their future plan- band 5725–5850 MHz. ning of the bands 6425–7025 MHz and 7075–7250 5.452 Between 5600 MHz and 5650 MHz, MHz. ground-based radars used for meteorological 5.458A In making assignments in the band purposes are authorized to operate on a basis 6700–7075 MHz to space stations of the fixed- of equality with stations of the maritime satellite service, administrations are urged radionavigation service. to take all practicable steps to protect spec- 5.453 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- tral line observations of the radio astronomy bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei service in the band 6650–6675.2 MHz from Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo (Rep. harmful interference from unwanted emis- of the), Korea (Rep. of), C‘‘te d’Ivoire, Egypt, sions. the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guinea, 5.458B The space-to-Earth allocation to Equatorial Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran (Is- the fixed-satellite service in the band 6700– lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the Libyan 7075 MHz is limited to feeder links for non- Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Ku- geostationary satellite systems of the mo- wait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Nige- bile-satellite service and is subject to coordi- ria, Oman, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, nation under No. 9.11A. The use of the band the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. People’s 6700–7075 MHz (space-to-Earth) by feeder Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Swazi- links for non-geostationary satellite systems land, Tanzania, Chad, Thailand, Togo, Viet in the mobile-satellite service is not subject Nam and Yemen, the band 5650–5850 MHz is to No. 22.2. also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- 5.458C Administrations making submis- ices on a primary basis. In this case, the pro- sions in the band 7025–7075 MHz (Earth-to-

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space) for geostationary-satellite systems in 5.463 Aircraft stations are not permitted the fixed-satellite service after 17 November to transmit in the band 8025–8400 MHz. 1995 shall consult on the basis of relevant 5.465 In the space research service, the use ITU-R Recommendations with the adminis- of the band 8400–8450 MHz is limited to deep trations that have notified and brought into space. use non-geostationary-satellite systems in 5.466 Different category of service: in Israel, this frequency band before 18 November 1995 Singapore and Sri Lanka, the allocation of upon request of the latter administrations. the band 8400–8500 MHz to the space research This consultation shall be with a view to fa- service is on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32). cilitating shared operation of both geo- 5.468 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei ellite service and non-geostationary-satellite Darussalam, Burundi, Cameroon, China, systems in this band. Congo (Rep. of the), Costa Rica, Egypt, the 5.459 Additional allocation: in Russian Fed- United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guyana, Indo- eration, the frequency bands 7100–7155 MHz nesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, the and 7190–7235 MHz are also allocated to the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jamaica, Jordan, space operation service (Earth-to-space) on a Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mali, primary basis, subject to agreement obtained Morocco, Mauritania, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, under No. 9.21. Pakistan, Qatar, Syrian Arab Republic, the 5.460 The use of the band 7145–7190 MHz by Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Senegal, Singa- the space research service (Earth-to-space) is pore, Somalia, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, restricted to deep space; no emissions to Togo, Tunisia and Yemen, the band 8500–8750 deep space shall be effected in the band 7190– MHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile 7235 MHz. Geostationary satellites in the services on a primary basis. space research service operating in the band 5.469 Additional allocation: in Armenia, 7190–7235 MHz shall not claim protection Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federation, from existing and future stations of the fixed Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Mon- and mobile services and No. 5.43A does not golia, Uzbekistan, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, the apply. Czech Rep., Romania, Tajikistan, 5.461 Additional allocation: the bands 7250– Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 8500– 7375 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 7900–8025 MHz 8750 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile (Earth-to-space) are also allocated to the and radionavigation services on a primary mobile-satellite service on a primary basis, basis. subject to agreement obtained under No. 5.469A In the band 8550–8650 MHz, stations 9.21. in the Earth exploration-satellite service 5.461A The use of the band 7450–7550 MHz (active) and space research service (active) by the meteorological-satellite service shall not cause harmful interference to, or (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary- constrain the use and development of, sta- satellite systems. Non-geostationary mete- tions of the radiolocation service. orological-satellite systems in this band no- 5.470 The use of the band 8750–8850 MHz by tified before 30 November 1997 may continue the aeronautical radionavigation service is to operate on a primary basis until the end limited to airborne Doppler navigation aids of their lifetime. on a centre frequency of 8800 MHz. 5.461B The use of the band 7750–7850 MHz 5.471 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Ger- by the meteorological-satellite service many, Bahrain, Belgium, China, the United (space-to-Earth) is limited to non-geo- Arab Emirates, France, Greece, Indonesia, stationary satellite systems. Iran (Islamic Republic of), Libya, the Neth- 5.462A In Regions 1 and 3 (except for erlands, Qatar and Sudan, the bands 8825–8850 Japan), in the band 8025–8400 MHz, the Earth MHz and 9000–9200 MHz are also allocated to exploration-satellite service using geo- the maritime radionavigation service, on a stationary satellites shall not produce a primary basis, for use by shore-based radars power flux-density in excess of the following only. provisional values for angles of arrival (q), 5.472 In the bands 8850–9000 MHz and 9200– without the consent of the affected adminis- 9225 MHz, the maritime radionavigation tration: service is limited to shore-based radars. ¥174 dB(W/m2) in a 4 kHz band for 0° ≤ q < 5° 5.473 Additional allocation: in Armenia, ¥174 + 0.5 (¥5) dB(W/m2) in a 4 kHz band for Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cuba, 5° ≤ q < 25° the Russian Federation, Georgia, Hungary, ¥164 dB(W/m2) in a 4 kHz band for 25° ≤ q ≤ Moldova, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, 90° Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Tajikistan, These values are subject to study under Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the bands 8850– Resolution 124 (WRC–97). 6 9000 MHz and 9200–9300 MHz are also allo- cated to the radionavigation service on a pri- mary basis. 6 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution 5.474 In the band 9200–9500 MHz, search was revised by WRC–2000. and rescue transponders (SART) may be

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used, having due regard to the appropriate the antenna shall not exceed –3 dBW. These ITU-R Recommendation (see also Article 31). limits may be exceeded subject to agreement 5.475 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by obtained under No. 9.21. However, in Saudi the aeronautical radionavigation service is Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Ban- limited to airborne weather radars and gladesh, Belarus, China, the United Arab ground-based radars. In addition, ground- Emirates, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iran (Is- based radar beacons in the aeronautical lamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, radionavigation service are permitted in the Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, Nigeria, band 9300–9320 MHz on condition that harm- Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian ful interference is not caused to the mari- Arab Republic, Tajikistan and time radionavigation service. In the band Turkmenistan, the restrictions on the fixed 9300–9500 MHz, ground-based radars used for and mobile, except aeronautical mobile, meteorological purposes have priority over services are not applicable. other radiolocation devices. 5.483 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- 5.476 In the band 9300–9320 MHz in the bia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, radionavigation service, the use of shipborne Bosnia and Herzegovina, China, Colombia, radars, other than those existing on 1 Janu- Korea (Rep. of), Costa Rica, Egypt, the ary 1976, is not permitted until 1 January United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Iran (Islamic 2001. Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, 5.476A In the band 9500–9800 MHz, stations Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mongolia, in the Earth exploration-satellite service Uzbekistan, Qatar, Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. (active) and space research service (active) People’s Rep. of Korea, Romania, Serbia and shall not cause harmful interference to, or Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and constrain the use and development of, sta- Yemen, the band 10.68–10.7 GHz is also allo- tions of the radionavigation and radio- cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- location services. nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. 5.477 Different category of service: in Alge- Such use is limited to equipment in oper- ria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, ation by 1 January 1985. Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, 5.484 In Region 1, the use of the band 10.7– Guyana, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Re- 11.7 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (Earth- public of), Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Ku- to-space) is limited to feeder links for the wait, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Nigeria, broadcasting-satellite service. Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, the Dem. People’s 5.484A The use of the bands 10.95–11.2 GHz Rep. of Korea, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, (space-to-Earth), 11.45–11.7 GHz (space-to- Trinidad and Tobago, and Yemen, the alloca- Earth), 11.7–12.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- tion of the band 9800–10000 MHz to the fixed gion 2, 12.2–12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). gion 3, 12.5–12.75 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Re- 5.478 Additional allocation: in Azerbaijan, gion 1, 13.75–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 17.8– Bulgaria, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, 18.6 GHz (space-to-Earth), 19.7–20.2 GHz Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 9800– (space-to-Earth), 27.5–28.6 GHz (Earth-to- 10000 MHz is also allocated to the radio- space), 29.5–30 GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non- navigation service on a primary basis. geostationary-satellite system in the fixed- 5.479 The band 9975–10025 MHz is also allo- satellite service is subject to application of cated to the meteorological-satellite service the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination on a secondary basis for use by weather ra- with other non-geostationary-satellite sys- dars. tems in the fixed-satellite service. Non-geo- 5.480 Additional allocation: in Argentina, stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, ellite service shall not claim protection from Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, geostationary-satellite networks in the Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela, the fixed-satellite service operating in accord- band 10–10.45 GHz is also allocated to the ance with the Radio Regulations, irrespec- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. tive of the dates of receipt by the Bureau of 5.481 Additional allocation: in Germany, the complete coordination or notification in- Angola, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Coˆ te formation, as appropriate, for the non-geo- d’Ivoire, El Salvador, Ecuador, Spain, Guate- stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- mala, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Morocco, Ni- ellite service and of the complete coordina- geria, Oman, Uzbekistan, Paraguay, Peru, tion or notification information, as appro- the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, Tanzania, priate, for the geostationary-satellite net- Thailand and Uruguay, the band 10.45–10.5 works, and No. 5.43A does not apply. Non- GHz is also allocated to the fixed and mobile geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- services on a primary basis. satellite service in the above bands shall be 5.482 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, stations operated in such a way that any unaccept- of the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical able interference that may occur during mobile, services shall be limited to a max- their operation shall be rapidly eliminated. imum equivalent isotropically radiated 5.485 In Region 2, in the band 11.7–12.2 power of 40 dBW and the power delivered to GHz, transponders on space stations in the

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fixed-satellite service may be used addition- operating in conformity with the broad- ally for transmissions in the broadcasting- casting-satellite Plan for Region 2 contained satellite service, provided that such trans- in Appendix 30. missions do not have a maximum e.i.r.p. 5.492 Assignments to stations of the greater than 53 dBW per broadcasting-satellite service which are in and do not cause greater interference or re- conformity with the appropriate regional quire more protection from interference Plan or included in the Regions 1 and 3 List than the coordinated fixed-satellite service in Appendix 30 may also be used for trans- frequency assignments. With respect to the missions in the fixed-satellite service (space- space services, this band shall be used prin- to-Earth), provided that such transmissions cipally for the fixed-satellite service. do not cause more interference, or require 5.486 Different category of service: in Mex- more protection from interference, than the ico and the United States, the allocation of broadcasting-satellite service transmissions the band 11.7–12.1 GHz to the fixed service is operating in conformity with the Plan or the on a secondary basis (see No. 5.32). List, as appropriate. 5.487 In the band 11.7–12.5 GHz in Regions 5.493 The broadcasting-satellite service in 1 and 3, the fixed, fixed-satellite, mobile, ex- the band 12.5–12.75 GHz in Region 3 is limited cept aeronautical mobile, and broadcasting to a power flux-density not exceeding ¥111 services, in accordance with their respective dB(W/(m2 · 27 MHz)) for all conditions and for allocations, shall not cause harmful inter- all methods of modulation at the edge of the ference to, or claim protection from, broad- service area. casting-satellite stations operating in ac- 5.494 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- cordance with the Regions 1 and 3 Plan in gola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Cameroon, the Appendix 30. Central African Rep., Congo (Rep. of the), 5.487A Additional allocation: in Region 1, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Egypt, the United Arab Emir- the band 11.7–12.5 GHz, in Region 2, the band ates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guin- 12.2–12.7 GHz and, in Region 3, the band 11.7– ea, Iraq, Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, 12.2 GHz, are also allocated to the fixed-sat- Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali, ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis, limited to non-geostationary systems Morocco, Mongolia, Nigeria, Qatar, the Syr- and subject to application of the provisions ian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non- Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Chad, Togo and geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- Yemen, the band 12.5–12.75 GHz is also allo- satellite service. Non-geostationary-satellite cated to the fixed and mobile, except aero- systems in the fixed-satellite service shall nautical mobile, services on a primary basis. not claim protection from geostationary-sat- 5.495 Additional allocation: In Bosnia and ellite networks in the broadcasting-satellite Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Greece, Liech- service operating in accordance with the tenstein, Monaco, Uganda, Portugal, Roma- Radio Regulations, irrespective of the dates nia, Serbia and Montenegro, Slovenia, Swit- of receipt by the Bureau of the complete co- zerland, Tanzania and Tunisia, the band 12.5– ordination or notification information, as 12.75 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and appropriate, for the non-geostationary-sat- mobile, except aeronautical mobile, services ellite systems in the fixed-satellite service on a secondary basis. and of the complete coordination or notifica- 5.496 Additional allocation: in Austria, tion information, as appropriate, for the geo- Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan, stationary-satellite networks, and No. 5.43A the band 12.5–12.75 GHz is also allocated to does not apply. Non-geostationary-satellite the fixed service and the mobile, except aero- systems in the fixed-satellite service in the nautical mobile, service on a primary basis. above bands shall be operated in such a way However, stations in these services shall not that any unacceptable interference that may cause harmful interference to fixed-satellite occur during their operation shall be rapidly service earth stations of countries in Region eliminated. 1 other than those listed in this footnote. Co- 5.488 The use of the band 11.7–12.2 GHz by ordination of these earth stations is not re- geostationary-satellite networks in the quired with stations of the fixed and mobile fixed-satellite service in Region 2 is subject services of the countries listed in this foot- to application of the provisions of No. 9.14 note. The power flux-density limit at the for coordination with stations of terrestrial Earth’s surface given in Table 21–4 of Article services in Regions 1, 2 and 3. For the use of 21, for the fixed-satellite service shall apply the band 12.2–12.7 GHz by the broadcasting- on the territory of the countries listed in satellite service in Region 2, see Appendix 30. this footnote. 5.489 Additional allocation: in Peru, the 5.497 The use of the band 13.25–13.4 GHz by band 12.1–12.2 GHz is also allocated to the the aeronautical radionavigation service is fixed service on a primary basis. limited to Doppler navigation aids. 5.490 In Region 2, in the band 12.2–12.7 5.498A The Earth exploration-satellite GHz, existing and future terrestrial (active) and space research (active) services radiocommunication services shall not cause operating in the band 13.25–13.4 GHz shall not harmful interference to the space services cause harmful interference to, or constrain

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the use and development of, the aeronautical any emission should be at least 68 dBW and radionavigation service. should not exceed 85 dBW. 5.499 Additional allocation: in Bangladesh, 5.503 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, geo- India and Pakistan, the band 13.25–14 GHz is stationary space stations in the space re- also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- search service for which information for ad- mary basis. vance publication has been received by the 5.500 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- Bureau prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate gola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Brunei on an equal basis with stations in the fixed- Darussalam, Cameroon, Egypt, the United satellite service; after that date, new geo- Arab Emirates, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Is- stationary space stations in the space re- lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Ku- search service will operate on a secondary wait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, basis. Until those geostationary space sta- Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Paki- tions in the space research service for which stan, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, information for advance publication has Singapore, Sudan, Chad and Tunisia, the been received by the Bureau prior to 31 Janu- band 13.4–14 GHz is also allocated to the fixed ary 1992 cease to operate in this band: and mobile services on a primary basis. —In the band 13.77–13.78 GHz, the e.i.r.p. den- 5.501 Additional allocation: In Azerbaijan, sity of emissions from any earth station in Hungary, Japan, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan, Ro- the fixed-satellite service operating with a mania, the United Kingdom and space station in geostationary-satellite Turkmenistan, the band 13.4–14 GHz is also orbit shall not exceed: allocated to the radionavigation service on a (i) 4.7D + 28 dB(W/40 kHz), where D is the primary basis. fixed-satellite service earth station antenna 5.501A The allocation of the band 13.4– diameter (m) for antenna diameters equal to 13.75 GHz to the space research service on a or greater than 1.2 m and less than 4.5 m; primary basis is limited to active spaceborne (ii) 49.2 + 20 log(D/4.5) dB(W/40 kHz), where sensors. Other uses of the band by the space D is the fixed-satellite service earth station research service are on a secondary basis. antenna diameter (m) for antenna diameters 5.501B In the band 13.4–13.75 GHz, the equal to or greater than 4.5 m and less than Earth exploration-satellite (active) and 31.9 m; space research (active) services shall not (iii) 66.2 dB(W/40 kHz) for any fixed-sat- ellite service earth station for antenna diam- cause harmful interference to, or constrain eters (m) equal to or greater than 31.9 m; the use and development of, the radio- (iv) 56.2 dB(W/4 kHz) for narrow-band (less location service. than 40 kHz of necessary bandwidth) fixed- 5.502 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, an earth satellite service earth station emissions station of a geostationary fixed-satellite from any fixed-satellite service earth station service network shall have a minimum an- having an antenna diameter of 4.5 m or tenna diameter of 1.2 m and an earth station greater; of a non-geostationary fixed-satellite service system shall have a minimum antenna di- —The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from any ameter of 4.5 m. In addition, the e.i.r.p., earth station in the fixed-satellite service averaged over one second, radiated by a sta- operating with a space station in non-geo- tion in the radiolocation or radionavigation stationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed services shall not exceed 59 dBW for ele- 51 dBW in the 6 MHz band from 13.772 to vation angles above 2° and 65 dBW at lower 13.778 GHz. angles. Before an administration brings into Automatic power control may be used to use an earth station in a geostationary-sat- increase the e.i.r.p. density in these fre- ellite network in the fixed-satellite service quency ranges to compensate for rain at- in this band with an antenna size smaller tenuation, to the extent that the power flux- than 4.5 m, it shall ensure that the power density at the fixed-satellite service space flux-density produced by this earth station station does not exceed the value resulting does not exceed: from use by an earth station of an e.i.r.p. meeting the above limits in clear-sky condi- —¥115 dB(W/(m2 · 10 MHz)) for more than 1% tions. of the time produced at 36 m above sea 5.504 The use of the band 14–14.3 GHz by level at the low water mark, as officially the radionavigation service shall be such as recognized by the coastal State; to provide sufficient protection to space sta- ¥ 2 — 115 dB(W/(m · 10 MHz)) for more than 1% tions of the fixed-satellite service. of the time produced 3 m above ground at 5.504A In the band 14–14.5 GHz, aircraft the border of the territory of an adminis- earth stations in the secondary aeronautical tration deploying or planning to deploy mobile-satellite service may also commu- land mobile radars in this band, unless nicate with space stations in the fixed-sat- prior agreement has been obtained. ellite service. The provisions of Nos. 5.29, 5.30 For earth stations within the fixed-sat- and 5.31 apply. ellite service having an antenna diameter 5.504B Aircraft earth stations operating greater than or equal to 4.5 m, the e.i.r.p. of in the aeronautical mobile-satellite service

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in the band 14–14.5 GHz shall comply with the 14.25–14.3 GHz is also allocated to the fixed provisions of Annex 1, Part C of Rec- service on a primary basis. ommendation ITU-R M.1643, with respect to 5.508A In the band 14.25–14.3 GHz, the any radio astronomy station performing ob- power flux-density produced on the territory servations in the 14.47–14.5 GHz band located of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, on the territory of Spain, France, India, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Egypt, France, Guinea, Italy, the United Kingdom and South Africa. India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Italy, Ku- 5.504C In the band 14–14.25 GHz, the power wait, Lesotho, Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian flux-density produced on the territory of the Arab Republic, the United Kingdom and Tu- countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, C‘‘te nisia by any aircraft earth station in the d’Ivoire, Egypt, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic aeronautical mobile-satellite service shall Republic of), Kuwait, Lesotho, Nigeria, not exceed the limits given in Annex 1, Part Oman, the Syrian Arab Republic and Tunisia B of Recommendation ITU–R M.1643, unless by any aircraft earth station in the aero- otherwise specifically agreed by the affected nautical mobile-satellite service shall not administration(s). The provisions of this exceed the limits given in Annex 1, Part B of footnote in no way derogate the obligations Recommendation ITU–R M.1643, unless oth- of the aeronautical mobile-satellite service erwise specifically agreed by the affected ad- to operate as a secondary service in accord- ministration(s). The provisions of this foot- ance with No. 5.29. note in no way derogate the obligations of 5.509 Additional allocation: in Japan the the aeronautical mobile-satellite service to band 14.25–14.3 GHz is also allocated to the operate as a secondary service in accordance mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service with No. 5.29. on a primary basis. 5.505 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- 5.509A In the band 14.3–14.5 GHz, the gola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, power flux-density produced on the territory Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, of the countries of Saudi Arabia, Botswana, China, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), Cameroon, China, Coˆ te d’Ivoire, Egypt, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Gabon, France, Gabon, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Guatemala, Guinea, India, Indonesia, Iran Republic of), Italy, Kuwait, Lesotho, Mo- (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Japan, rocco, Nigeria, Oman, the Syrian Arab Re- Jordan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Lebanon, Malay- public, the United Kingdom, Sri Lanka, Tu- sia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Paki- nisia and Viet Nam by any aircraft earth stan, the Philippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab station in the aeronautical mobile-satellite Republic, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, service shall not exceed the limits given in Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Swaziland, Tan- Annex 1, Part B of Recommendation ITU–R zania, Chad and Yemen, the band 14–14.3 GHz M.1643, unless otherwise specifically agreed is also allocated to the fixed service on a pri- by the affected administration(s). The provi- mary basis. sions of this footnote in no way derogate the 5.506 The band 14–14.5 GHz may be used, obligations of the aeronautical mobile-sat- within the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- ellite service to operate as a secondary serv- space), for feeder links for the broadcasting- ice in accordance with No. 5.29. satellite service, subject to coordination 5.510 The use of the band 14.5–14.8 GHz by with other networks in the fixed-satellite the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is service. Such use of feeder links is reserved limited to feeder links for the broadcasting- for countries outside Europe. satellite service. This use is reserved for 5.506A In the band 14–14.5 GHz, ship earth countries outside Europe. stations with an e.i.r.p. greater than 21 dBW 5.511 Additional allocation: in Saudi Ara- shall operate under the same conditions as bia, Bahrain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cam- earth stations located on board vessels, as eroon, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, provided in Resolution 902 (WRC–03). This Guinea, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, footnote shall not apply to ship earth sta- Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Pakistan, tions for which the complete Appendix 4 in- Qatar, Syria, Slovenia, Somalia and Yugo- formation has been received by the Bureau slavia, the band 15.35–15.4 GHz is also allo- prior to 5 July 2003. cated to the fixed and mobile services on a 5.506B Earth stations located on board secondary basis. vessels communicating with space stations 5.511A The band 15.43–15.63 GHz is also al- in the fixed-satellite service may operate in located to the fixed-satellite service (space- the frequency band 14–14.5 GHz without the to-Earth) on a primary basis. Use of the band need for prior agreement from Cyprus, 15.43–15.63 GHz by the fixed-satellite service Greece and Malta, within the minimum dis- (space-to-Earth and Earth-to-space) is lim- tance given in Resolution 902 (WRC–03) from ited to feeder links of non-geostationary sys- these countries. tems in the mobile-satellite service, subject 5.508 Additional allocation: In Germany, to coordination under No. 9.11A. The use of Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, Italy, Liby- the frequency band 15.43–15.63 GHz by the an Arab Jamahiriya, The Former Yugoslav fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is Rep. of Macedonia, the United Kingdom, Ser- limited to feeder links of non-geostationary bia and Montenegro and Slovenia, the band systems in the mobile-satellite service for

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which advance publication information has land, Tanzania, Chad, Togo and Yemen, the been received by the Bureau prior to 2 June band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also allocated to the 2000. In the space-to-Earth direction, the fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. minimum earth station elevation angle 5.513 Additional allocation: in Israel, the above and gain towards the local horizontal band 15.7–17.3 GHz is also allocated to the plane and the minimum coordination dis- fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. tances to protect an earth station from These services shall not claim protection harmful interference shall be in accordance from or cause harmful interference to serv- with Recommendation ITU-R S.1341. In order ices operating in accordance with the Table to protect the radio astronomy service in the in countries other than those included in No. band 15.35–15.4 GHz, the aggregate power 5.512. flux-density radiated in the 15.35–15.4 GHz 5.513A Spaceborne active sensors oper- band by all the space stations within any ating in the band 17.2–17.3 GHz shall not feeder-link of a non-geostationary system in cause harmful interference to, or constrain the mobile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) the development of, the radiolocation and operating in the 15.43–15.63 GHz band shall other services allocated on a primary basis. not exceed the level of -156 dB(W/m2) in a 50 5.514 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- MHz bandwidth, into any radio astronomy gola, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Ban- observatory site for more than 2% of the gladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, time. Costa Rica, El Salvador, the United Arab 5.511C Stations operating in the aero- Emirates, Finland, Guatemala, India, Iran nautical radionavigation service shall limit (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, Italy, the the effective e.i.r.p. in accordance with Rec- Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Japan, Jordan, Ku- ommendation ITU-R S.1340. The minimum wait, Lithuania, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, coordination distance required to protect the Oman, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Qatar, aeronautical radionavigation stations (No. Kyrgyzstan, Serbia and Montenegro, Slo- 4.10 applies) from harmful interference from venia and Sudan, the band 17.3–17.7 GHz is feeder-link earth stations and the maximum also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- e.i.r.p. transmitted towards the local hori- ices on a secondary basis. The power limits zontal plane by a feeder-link earth station given in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 shall apply. shall be in accordance with Recommendation 5.515 In the band 17.3–17.8 GHz, sharing be- ITU-R S.1340. tween the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- 5.511D Fixed-satellite service systems for space) and the broadcasting-satellite service which complete information for advance shall also be in accordance with the provi- publication has been received by the Bureau sions of § 1 of Annex 4 of Appendix 30A. by 21 November 1997 may operate in the 5.516 The use of the band 17.3–18.1 GHz by bands 15.4–15.43 GHz and 15.63–15.7 GHz in the geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed- space-to-Earth direction and 15.63–15.65 GHz satellite service (Earth-to-space) is limited in the Earth-to-space direction. In the bands to feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite 15.4–15.43 GHz and 15.65–15.7 GHz, emissions service. The use of the band 17.3–17.8 GHz in from a non-geostationary space station shall Region 2 by systems in the fixed-satellite not exceed the power flux-density limits at service (Earth-to-space) is limited to geo- the Earth’s surface of ¥146 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) stationary satellites. For the use of the band for any angle of arrival. In the band 15.63– 17.3–17.8 GHz in Region 2 by feeder links for 15.65 GHz, where an administration plans the broadcasting-satellite service in the emissions from a non-geostationary space band 12.2–12.7 GHz, see Article 11. The use of station that exceed ¥146 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) the bands 17.3–18.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in for any angle of arrival, it shall coordinate Regions 1 and 3 and 17.8–18.1 GHz (Earth-to- under No. 9.11A with the affected administra- space) in Region 2 by non-geostationary-sat- tions. Stations in the fixed-satellite service ellite systems in the fixed-satellite service is operating in the band 15.63–15.65 GHz in the subject to application of the provisions of Earth-to-space direction shall not cause No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geo- harmful interference to stations in the aero- stationary-satellite systems in the fixed-sat- nautical radionavigation service (No. 4.10 ap- ellite service. Non-geostationary-satellite plies). systems in the fixed-satellite service shall 5.512 Additional allocation: In Algeria, An- not claim protection from geostationary-sat- gola, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Ban- ellite networks in the fixed-satellite service gladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brunei operating in accordance with the Radio Reg- Darussalam, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), ulations, irrespective of the dates of receipt Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, the United by the Bureau of the complete coordination Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Finland, Guatemala, or notification information, as appropriate, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), for the non-geostationary-satellite systems the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, in the fixed-satellite service and of the com- Kuwait, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauri- plete coordination or notification informa- tania, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Oman, tion, as appropriate, for the geostationary- Pakistan, Qatar, Serbia and Montenegro, satellite networks, and No. 5.43A does not Singapore, Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan, Swazi- apply. 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in the fixed-satellite service in the above er-link earth stations operating under Ap- bands shall be operated in such a way that pendix 30A, nor put any limitations or re- any unacceptable interference that may strictions on the locations of the broad- occur during their operation shall be rapidly casting-satellite service feeder-link earth eliminated. stations anywhere within the service area of 5.516A In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, earth sta- the feeder link. tions of the fixed-satellite service (space-to- 5.516B The following bands are identified Earth) in Region 1 shall not claim protection for use by high-density applications in the from the broadcasting-satellite service feed- fixed-satellite service:

17.3–17.7 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, 18.3–19.3 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 2, 19.7–20.2 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in all Regions, 39.5–40 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, 40–40.5 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in all Regions, 40.5–42 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 2, 47.5–47.9 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, 48.2–48.54 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, 49.44–50.2 GHz ...... (space-to-Earth) in Region 1, and 27.5–27.82 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in Region 1, 28.35–28.45 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in Region 2, 28.45–28.94 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in all Regions, 28.94–29.1 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in Region 2 and 3, 29.25–29.46 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in Region 2, 29.46–30 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in all Regions, 48.2–50.2 GHz ...... (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.

This identification does not preclude the mobile services on a primary basis (see No. use of these bands by other fixed-satellite 5.33). The provisions of No. 5.519 also apply. service applications or by other services to 5.522A The emissions of the fixed service which these bands are allocated on a co-pri- and the fixed-satellite service in the band mary basis and does not establish priority in 18.6–18.8 GHz are limited to the values given these Radio Regulations among users of the in Nos. 21.5A and 21.16.2, respectively. bands. Administrations should take this into 5.522B The use of the band 18.6–18.8 GHz account when considering regulatory provi- by the fixed-satellite service is limited to sions in relation to these bands. See Resolu- geostationary systems and systems with an tion 143 (WRC–03). orbit of apogee greater than 20 000 km. 5.517 In Region 2, the allocation to the 5.522C In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz, in Alge- broadcasting-satellite service in the band ria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, the 17.3–17.8 GHz shall come into effect on 1 April United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, 2007. After that date, use of the fixed-sat- Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia ellite (space-to-Earth) service in the band and Yemen, fixed-service systems in oper- 17.7–17.8 GHz shall not claim protection from ation at the date of entry into force of the and shall not cause harmful interference to Final Acts of WRC–2000 are not subject to operating systems in the broadcasting-sat- the limits of No. 21.5A. ellite service. 5.523A The use of the bands 18.8–19.3 GHz 5.518 Different category of service: in Region (space-to-Earth) and 28.6–29.1 GHz (Earth-to- 2, the allocation of the band 17.7–17.8 GHz to space) by geostationary and non-geo- the mobile service is on a primary basis until stationary fixed-satellite service networks is 31 March 2007. subject to the application of the provisions 5.519 Additional allocation: the band 18.1– of No. 9.11A and No. 22.2 does not apply. Ad- 18.3 GHz is also allocated to the meteorolog- ministrations having geostationary-satellite ical-satellite service (space-to-Earth) on a networks under coordination prior to 18 No- primary basis. Its use is limited to geo- vember 1995 shall cooperate to the maximum stationary satellites and shall be in accord- extent possible to coordinate pursuant to No. ance with the provisions of Article 21, Table 9.11A with non-geostationary-satellite net- 21–4. works for which notification information has 5.520 The use of the band 18.1–18.4 GHz by been received by the Bureau prior to that the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is date, with a view to reaching results accept- limited to feeder links of geostationary-sat- able to all the parties concerned. Non-geo- ellite systems in the broadcasting-satellite stationary-satellite networks shall not cause service. unacceptable interference to geostationary 5.521 Alternative allocation: In Germany, fixed-satellite service networks for which Denmark, the United Arab Emirates and complete Appendix 4 notification informa- Greece, the band 18.1–18.4 GHz is allocated to tion is considered as having been received by the fixed, fixed-satellite (space-to-Earth) and the Bureau prior to 18 November 1995.

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5.523B The use of the band 19.3–19.6 GHz higher parts of the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite serv- 29.5–30 GHz. ice is limited to feeder links for non-geo- 5.526 In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 stationary-satellite systems in the mobile- GHz in Region 2, and in the bands 20.1–20.2 satellite service. Such use is subject to the GHz and 29.9–30 GHz in Regions 1 and 3, net- application of the provisions of No. 9.11A, works which are both in the fixed-satellite and No. 22.2 does not apply. service and in the mobile-satellite service 5.523C No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in may include links between earth stations at the bands 19.3–19.6 GHz and 29.1–29.4 GHz, be- specified or unspecified points or while in tween feeder links of non-geostationary mo- motion, through one or more satellites for bile-satellite service networks and those point-to-point and point-to-multipoint com- fixed-satellite service networks for which munications. complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- tion, or notification information, is consid- 5.527 In the bands 19.7–20.2 GHz and 29.5–30 ered as having been received by the Bureau GHz, the provisions of No. 4.10 do not apply prior to 18 November 1995. with respect to the mobile-satellite service. 5.523D The use of the band 19.3–19.7 GHz 5.528 The allocation to the mobile-sat- (space-to-Earth) by geostationary fixed-sat- ellite service is intended for use by networks ellite service systems and by feeder links for which use narrow spot-beam antennas and non-geostationary-satellite systems in the other advanced technology at the space sta- mobile-satellite service is subject to the ap- tions. Administrations operating systems in plication of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but the mobile-satellite service in the band 19.7– not subject to the provisions of No. 22.2. The 20.1 GHz in Region 2 and in the band 20.1–20.2 use of this band for other non-geostationary GHz shall take all practicable steps to en- fixed-satellite service systems, or for the sure the continued availability of these cases indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E, is bands for administrations operating fixed not subject to the provisions of No. 9.11A and and mobile systems in accordance with the shall continue to be subject to Articles 9 (ex- provisions of No. 5.524. cept No. 9.11A) and 11 procedures, and to the 5.529 The use of the bands 19.7–20.1 GHz provisions of No. 22.2. and 29.5–29.9 GHz by the mobile-satellite 5.523E No. 22.2 shall continue to apply in service in Region 2 is limited to satellite the bands 19.6–19.7 GHz and 29.4–29.5 GHz, be- networks which are both in the fixed-sat- tween feeder links of non-geostationary mo- ellite service and in the mobile-satellite bile-satellite service networks and those service as described in No. 5.526. fixed-satellite service networks for which 5.530 In Regions 1 and 3, the allocation to complete Appendix 4 coordination informa- the broadcasting-satellite service in the tion, or notification information, is consid- ered as having been received by the Bureau band 21.4–22 GHz shall come into effect on 1 by 21 November 1997. April 2007. The use of this band by the broad- 5.524 Additional allocation: in Afghanistan, casting-satellite service after that date and Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Ban- on an interim basis prior to that date is sub- gladesh, Brunei Darussalam, Cameroon, ject to the provisions of Resolution 525 China, the Congo, Costa Rica, Egypt, the (WARC–92) 3 United Arab Emirates, Gabon, Guatemala, 5.531 Additional allocation: in Japan, the Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), band 21.4–22 GHz is also allocated to the Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Leb- broadcasting service on a primary basis. anon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, 5.532 The use of the band 22.21–22.5 GHz by Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- the Earth exploration-satellite (passive) and ippines, Qatar, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, space research (passive) services shall not Syria, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, impose constraints upon the fixed and mo- Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, bile, except aeronautical mobile, services. Togo and Tunisia, the band 19.7–21.2 GHz is 5.533 The inter-satellite service shall not also allocated to the fixed and mobile serv- claim protection from harmful interference ices on a primary basis. This additional use from airport surface detection equipment shall not impose any limitation on the power stations of the radionavigation service. flux-density of space stations in the fixed- 5.535 In the band 24.75–25.25 GHz, feeder satellite service in the band 19.7–21.2 GHz and links to stations of the broadcasting-sat- of space stations in the mobile-satellite serv- ellite service shall have priority over other ice in the band 19.7–20.2 GHz where the allo- uses in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- cation to the mobile-satellite service is on a space). Such other uses shall protect and primary basis in the latter band. shall not claim protection from existing and 5.525 In order to facilitate interregional future operating feeder-link networks to coordination between networks in the mo- such broadcasting satellite stations. bile-satellite and fixed-satellite services, carriers in the mobile-satellite service that are most susceptible to interference shall, to 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution the extent practicable, be located in the was revised by WRC–03.

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5.535A The use of the band 29.1–29.5 GHz Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, (Earth-to-space) by the fixed-satellite serv- Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Philippines, ice is limited to geostationary-satellite sys- Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of tems and feeder links to non-geostationary- Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, satellite systems in the mobile-satellite the allocation to the fixed service in the service. Such use is subject to the applica- band 27.5–28.35 GHz may also be used by high tion of the provisions of No. 9.11A, but not altitude platform stations (HAPS). The use subject to the provisions of No. 22.2, except of HAPS within the band 27.5–28.35 GHz is as indicated in Nos. 5.523C and 5.523E where limited, within the territory of the countries such use is not subject to the provisions of listed above, to a single 300 MHz sub-band. No. 9.11A and shall continue to be subject to Such use of 300 MHz of the fixed-service allo- Articles 9 (except No. 9.11A) and 11 proce- cation by HAPS in the above countries is dures, and to the provisions of No. 22.2. further limited to operation in the HAPS-to- 5.536 Use of the 25.25–27.5 GHz band by the ground direction and shall not cause harmful inter-satellite service is limited to space re- interference to, nor claim protection from, search and Earth exploration-satellite appli- other types of fixed-service systems or other cations, and also transmissions of data origi- co-primary services. Furthermore, the devel- nating from industrial and medical activities opment of these other services shall not be in space. constrained by HAPS. See Resolution 145 5.536A Administrations operating earth (WRC–03). stations in the Earth exploration-satellite 5.538 Additional allocation: The bands service or the space research service shall 27.500–27.501 GHz and 29.999–30.000 GHz are not claim protection from stations in the also allocated to the fixed-satellite service fixed and mobile services operated by other (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the administrations. In addition, earth stations beacon transmissions intended for up-link in the Earth exploration-satellite service or power control. Such space-to-Earth trans- in the space research service should be oper- missions shall not exceed an equivalent ated taking into account Recommendations isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) of +10 ITU–R SA.1278 and ITU–R SA.1625, respec- dBW in the direction of adjacent satellites tively. on the geostationary-satellite orbit. In the 5.536B In Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, band 27.500–27.501 GHz, such space-to-Earth Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Korea transmissions shall not produce a power (Rep. of), Denmark, Egypt, United Arab flux-density in excess of the values specified Emirates, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, in Article 21, Table 21–4 on the Earth’s sur- Hungary, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), face. Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, 5.539 The band 27.5–30 GHz may be used by Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) Moldova, Norway, Oman, Uganda, Pakistan, for the provision of feeder links for the the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Syria, broadcasting-satellite service. Slovakia, the Czech Rep., Romania, the 5.540 Additional allocation: the band 27.501– United Kingdom, Singapore, Sweden, Swit- 29.999 GHz is also allocated to the fixed-sat- zerland, Tanzania, Turkey, Viet Nam and ellite service (space-to-Earth) on a secondary Zimbabwe, earth stations operating in the basis for beacon transmissions intended for Earth exploration-satellite service in the up-link power control. band 25.5–27 GHz shall not claim protection 5.541 In the band 28.5–30 GHz, the earth ex- from, or constrain the use and deployment ploration-satellite service is limited to the of, stations of the fixed and mobile services. transfer of data between stations and not to 5.536C In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the primary collection of information by Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Comoros, Cuba, means of active or passive sensors. Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Es- 5.541A Feeder links of non-geostationary tonia, Finland, Iran (Islamic Republic of), networks in the mobile-satellite service and Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lithuania, geostationary networks in the fixed-satellite Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, service operating in the band 29.1–29.5 GHz Syrian Arab Republic, Somalia, Sudan, Tan- (Earth-to-space) shall employ uplink adapt- zania, Tunisia, Uruguay, Zambia and ive power control or other methods of fade Zimbabwe, earth stations operating in the compensation, such that the earth station space research service in the band 25.5–27 transmissions shall be conducted at the GHz shall not claim protection from, or con- power level required to meet the desired link strain the use and deployment of, stations of performance while reducing the level of mu- the fixed and mobile services. tual interference between both networks. 5.537 Space services using non-geo- These methods shall apply to networks for stationary satellites operating in the inter- which Appendix 4 coordination information satellite service in the band 27–27.5 GHz are is considered as having been received by the exempt from the provisions of No. 22.2. Bureau after 17 May 1996 and until they are 5.537A In Bhutan, Korea (Rep. of), the changed by a future competent world Russian Federation, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic radiocommunication conference. Adminis- Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, trations submitting Appendix 4 information

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for coordination before this date are encour- space research service is on a primary basis aged to utilize these techniques to the extent (see No. 5.33). practicable. 5.546 Different category of service: In Saudi 5.542 Additional allocation: in Algeria, Arabia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Es- Darussalam, Cameroon, China, Congo, tonia, the Russian Federation, Finland, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Georgia, Hungary, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Ethiopia, Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Repub- Israel, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Moldova, lic of), Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Leb- Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Poland, the Syrian anon, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Arab Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, the Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Qatar, United Kingdom, South Africa, Tajikistan, Syria, the Dem. People’s Rep. of Korea, So- Turkmenistan and Turkey, the allocation of malia, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Chad, the band the band 31.5–31.8 GHz to the fixed and mo- 29.5–31 GHz is also allocated to the fixed and bile, except aeronautical mobile, services is mobile services on a secondary basis. The on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). power limits specified in Nos. 21.3 and 21.5 5.547 The bands 31.8–33.4 GHz, 37–40 GHz, shall apply. 40.5–43.5 GHz, 51.4–52.6 GHz, 55.78–59 GHz and 5.543 The band 29.95–30 GHz may be used 64–66 GHz are available for high-density ap- for space-to-space links in the Earth explo- plications in the fixed service (see Resolu- ration-satellite service for telemetry, track- tions 75 (WRC–2000) and 79 (WRC–2000)). Ad- ing, and control purposes, on a secondary ministrations should take this into account basis. when considering regulatory provisions in 5.543A In Bhutan, Korea (Rep. of), the relation to these bands. Because of the po- Russian Federation, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic tential deployment of high-density applica- Republic of), Japan, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, tions in the fixed-satellite service in the Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, bands 39.5–40 GHz and 40.5–42 GHz (see No. Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the Philippines, 5.516B), administrations should further take Kyrgyzstan, the Dem. People’s Rep. of into account potential constraints to high- Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet Nam, density applications in the fixed service, as the allocation to the fixed service in the appropriate. band 31–31.3 GHz may also be used by sys- 5.547A Administrations should take prac- tems using high altitude platform stations tical measures to minimize the potential in- (HAPS) in the ground-to-HAPS direction. terference between stations in the fixed serv- The use of the band 31–31.3 GHz by systems ice and airborne stations in the radio- using HAPS is limited to the territory of the navigation service in the 31.8–33.4 GHz band, countries listed above and shall not cause taking into account the operational needs of harmful interference to, nor claim protec- the airborne radar systems. tion from, other types of fixed-service sys- 5.547B Alternative allocation: in the United tems, systems in the mobile service and sys- States, the band 31.8–32 GHz is allocated to tems operated under No. 5.545. Furthermore, the radionavigation and space research (deep the development of these services shall not space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary be constrained by HAPS. Systems using basis. HAPS in the band 31–31.3 GHz shall not cause 5.547C Alternative allocation: In the United harmful interference to the radio astronomy States, the band 32–32.3 GHz is allocated to service having a primary allocation in the the radionavigation and space research (deep band 31.3–31.8 GHz, taking into account the space) (space-to-Earth) services on a primary protection criterion as given in Rec- basis. ommendation ITU–R RA.769. In order to en- 5.547D Alternative allocation: in the United sure the protection of satellite passive serv- States, the band 32.3–33 GHz is allocated to ices, the level of unwanted power density the inter-satellite and radionavigation serv- into a HAPS antenna in the ices on a primary basis. band 31.3–31.8 GHz shall be limited to ¥106 5.547E Alternative allocation: in the United dB(W/MHz) under clear-sky conditions, and States, the band 33–33.4 GHz is allocated to may be increased up to ¥100 dB(W/MHz) the radionavigation service on a primary under rainy conditions to take account of basis. rain attenuation, provided the effective im- 5.548 In designing systems for the inter- pact on the passive satellite does not exceed satellite service in the band 32.3–33 GHz, for the impact under clear-sky conditions as the radionavigation service in the band 32–33 given above. See Resolution 145 (WRC–03). GHz, and for the space research service (deep 5.544 In the band 31–31.3 GHz the power space) in the band 31.8–32.3 GHz, administra- flux-density limits specified in Article 21, tions shall take all necessary measures to Table 21–4 shall apply to the space research prevent harmful interference between these service. services, bearing in mind the safety aspects 5.545 Different category of service: In Arme- of the radionavigation service (see Rec- nia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Mongolia, ommendation 707). Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, 5.549 Additional allocation: In Saudi Ara- the allocation of the band 31–31.3 GHz to the bia, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, the United

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Arab Emirates, Gabon, Indonesia, Iran (Is- priate, for the space station to which the lamic Republic of), Iraq, Israel, the Libyan limits apply. Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Other radio astronomy stations notified Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Mauritania, after these dates may seek an agreement Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, the Phil- with administrations that have authorized ippines, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the the space stations. In Region 2, Resolution Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Singapore, Somalia, 743 (WRC–03) shall apply. The limits in this Sudan, Sri Lanka, Togo, Tunisia and Yemen, footnote may be exceeded at the site of a the band 33.4–36 GHz is also allocated to the radio astronomy station of any country fixed and mobile services on a primary basis. whose administration so agreed. 5.549A In the band 35.5–36.0 GHz, the mean power flux-density at the Earth’s surface, 5.551I The power flux-density in the band generated by any spaceborne sensor in the 42.5–43.5 GHz produced by any geostationary Earth exploration-satellite service (active) space station in the fixed-satellite service or space research service (active), for any (space-to-Earth), or the broadcasting-sat- angle greater than 0.8 ° from the beam centre ellite service (space-to-Earth) operating in shall not exceed ¥73.3 dB(W/m2) in this band. the 42–42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the 5.550 Different category of service: In Arme- following values at the site of any radio as- nia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, the Russian Federa- tronomy station: tion, Georgia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, —137 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and ¥153 dB(W/m2) Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, in any 500 kHz of the 42.5–43.5 GHz band at the allocation of the band 34.7–35.2 GHz to the site of any radio astronomy station the space research service is on a primary registered as a single-dish telescope; and basis (see No. 5.33). —116 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5–43.5 5.551F Different category of service: in GHz band at the site of any radio astron- Japan, the allocation of the band 41.5–42.5 omy station registered as a very long base- GHz to the mobile service is on a primary line interferometry station. basis (see No. 5.33). These values shall apply at the site of any 5.551H The equivalent power flux-density radio astronomy station that either: (epfd) produced in the band 42.5–43.5 GHz by —was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and all space stations in any non-geostationary- has been notified to the Bureau before 4 Jan- satellite system in the fixed-satellite service uary 2004; or (space-to-Earth), or in the broadcasting-sat- —was notified before the date of receipt of ellite service (space-to-Earth) operating in the complete Appendix 4 information for the 42–42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the coordination or notification, as appro- following values at the site of any radio as- priate, for the space station to which the tronomy station for more than 2% of the limits apply. time: Other radio astronomy stations notified ¥230 dB(W/m2) in 1 GHz and ¥246 dB(W/m2) after these dates may seek an agreement in any 500 kHz of the 42.5–43.5 GHz band at with administrations that have authorized the site of any radio astronomy station reg- the space stations. In Region 2, Resolution istered as a single-dish telescope; and 743 (WRC–03) shall apply. The limits in this ¥209 dB(W/m2) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5– footnote may be exceeded at the site of a 43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astron- radio astronomy station of any country omy station registered as a very long base- whose administration so agreed. line interferometry station. These epfd values shall be evaluated using 5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for the methodology given in Recommendation the fixed-satellite service in the bands 42.5– ITU-R S.1586 and the reference antenna pat- 43.5 GHz and 47.2–50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space tern and the maximum gain of an antenna in transmission is greater than that in the band the radio astronomy service given in Rec- 37.5–39.5 GHz for space-to-Earth transmission ommendation ITU-R RA.1631 and shall apply in order to accommodate feeder links to over the whole sky and for elevation angles broadcasting satellites. Administrations are higher than the minimum operating angle urged to take all practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2–49.2 GHz for feeder links for the qmin of the radiotelescope (for which a default value of 5° should be adopted in the absence broadcasting-satellite service operating in of notified information). the band 40.5–42.5 GHz. These values shall apply at any radio as- 5.552A The allocation to the fixed service tronomy station that either: in the bands 47.2–47.5 GHz and 47.9–48.2 GHz is designated for use by high altitude platform —Was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and stations. The use of the bands 47.2–47.5 GHz has been notified to the and 47.9–48.2 GHz is subject to the provisions Radiocommunication Bureau before 4 Jan- of Resolution 122 (WRC–97) 3. uary 2004; or —Was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 information for 3 Note by the Secretariat: This Resolution coordination or notification, as appro- was revised by WRC–03.

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5.553 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz and 66–71 stationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to GHz, stations in the land mobile service may those in low-Earth orbit. For links between be operated subject to not causing harmful satellites in the geostationary-satellite interference to the space orbit, the single entry power flux-density at radiocommunication services to which these all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km above the bands are allocated (see No. 5.43). Earth’s surface, for all conditions and for all 5.554 In the bands 43.5–47 GHz, 66–71 GHz, methods of modulation, shall not exceed 95–100 GHz, 123–130 GHz, 191.8–200 GHz and ¥147 dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz)) for all angles of 252–265 GHz, satellite links connecting land arrival. stations at specified fixed points are also au- 5.559 In the band 59–64 GHz, airborne ra- thorized when used in conjunction with the dars in the radiolocation service may be op- mobile-satellite service or the radio- erated subject to not causing harmful inter- navigation-satellite service. ference to the inter-satellite service (see No. 5.554A The use of the bands 47.5–47.9 GHz, 5.43). 48.2–48.54 GHz and 49.44–50.2 GHz by the fixed- 5.559A The band 75.5–76 GHz is also allo- satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited cated to the amateur and amateur-satellite to geostationary satellites. services on a primary basis until the year 5.555 Additional allocation: the band 48.94– 2006. 49.04 GHz is also allocated to the radio as- 5.560 In the band 78–79 GHz radars located tronomy service on a primary basis. on space stations may be operated on a pri- 5.555B The power flux-density in the band mary basis in the Earth exploration-satellite 48.94–49.04 GHz produced by any geo- service and in the space research service. stationary space station in the fixed-sat- 5.561 In the band 74–76 GHz, stations in ellite service (space-to-Earth) operating in the fixed, mobile and broadcasting services the bands 48.2–48.54 GHz and 49.44–50.2 GHz shall not cause harmful interference to sta- shall not exceed ¥151.8 dB (W/m2) in any 500 tions of the fixed-satellite service or stations kHz band at the site of any radio astronomy of the broadcasting-satellite service oper- station. 5.556 In the bands 51.4–54.25 GHz, 58.2–59 ating in accordance with the decisions of the GHz and 64–65 GHz, radio astronomy observa- appropriate frequency assignment planning tions may be carried out under national ar- conference for the broadcasting-satellite rangements. service. 5.556A Use of the bands 54.25–56.9 GHz, 57– 5.561A The 81–81.5 GHz band is also allo- 58.2 GHz and 59–59.3 GHz by the inter-sat- cated to the amateur and amateur-satellite ellite service is limited to satellites in the services on a secondary basis. geostationary-satellite orbit. The single- 5.561B In Japan, use of the band 84–86 entry power flux-density at all altitudes GHz, by the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- from 0 km to 1000 km above the Earth’s sur- space) is limited to feeder links in the broad- face produced by a station in the inter-sat- casting-satellite service using the geo- ellite service, for all conditions and for all stationary-satellite orbit. methods of modulation, shall not exceed 5.562 The use of the band 94–94.1 GHz by ¥147 dB(W/(m2 · 100 MHz)) for all angles of the Earth exploration-satellite (active) and arrival. space research (active) services is limited to 5.556B Additional allocation: in Japan, the spaceborne cloud radars. band 54.25–55.78 GHz is also allocated to the 5.562A In the bands 94–94.1 GHz and 130–134 mobile service on a primary basis for low- GHz, transmissions from space stations of density use. the Earth exploration-satellite service (ac- 5.557 Additional allocation: in Japan, the tive) that are directed into the main beam of band 55.78–58.2 GHz is also allocated to the a radio astronomy antenna have the poten- radiolocation service on a primary basis. tial to damage some radio astronomy receiv- 5.557A In the band 55.78–56.26 GHz, in ers. Space agencies operating the transmit- order to protect stations in the Earth explo- ters and the radio astronomy stations con- ration-satellite service (passive), the max- cerned should mutually plan their operations imum power density delivered by a trans- so as to avoid such occurrences to the max- mitter to the antenna of a fixed service sta- imum extent possible. tion is limited to ¥26 dB(W/MHz). 5.562B In the bands 105–109.5 GHz, 111.8– 5.558 In the bands 55.78–58.2 GHz, 59–64 114.25 GHz, 155.5–158.5 GHz and 217–226 GHz, GHz, 66–71 GHz, 122.25–123 GHz, 130–134 GHz, the use of this allocation is limited to space- 167–174.8 GHz and 191.8–200 GHz, stations in based radio astronomy only. the aeronautical mobile service may be oper- 5.562C Use of the band 116–122.25 GHz by ated subject to not causing harmful inter- the inter-satellite service is limited to sat- ference to the inter-satellite service (see No. ellites in the geostationary-satellite orbit. 5.43). The single-entry power flux-density produced 5.558A Use of the band 56.9–57 GHz by by a station in the inter-satellite service, for inter-satellite systems is limited to links be- all conditions and for all methods of modula- tween satellites in geostationary-satellite tion, at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km orbit and to transmissions from non-geo- above the Earth’s surface and in the vicinity

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of all geostationary orbital positions occu- established in the above-mentioned fre- pied by passive sensors, shall not exceed quency band. ¥148 dB(W/(m2 · MHz)) for all angles of ar- rival. UNITED STATES (US) FOOTNOTES 5.562D Additional allocation: In Korea (Rep. (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- of), the bands 128–130 GHz, 171–171.6 GHz, ters ‘‘US’’ followed by one or more digits, de- 172.2–172.8 GHz and 173.3–174 GHz are also al- note stipulations applicable to both Federal located to the radio astronomy service on a and non-Federal operations and thus appear primary basis until 2015. in both the Federal Table and the non-Fed- 5.562E The allocation to the Earth explo- eral Table.) ration-satellite service (active) is limited to US1 The bands 2501–2502 kHz, 5003–5005 the band 133.5–134 GHz. kHz, 10003–10005 kHz, 15005–15010 kHz, 19990– 5.562F In the band 155.5–158.5 GHz, the al- 19995 kHz, 20005–20010 kHz, and 25005–25010 location to the Earth exploration-satellite kHz are also allocated to the space research (passive) and space research (passive) serv- service on a secondary basis for Federal use. ices shall terminate on 1 January 2018. In the event of interference to the reception 5.562G The date of entry into force of the of the standard frequency and time broad- allocation to the fixed and mobile services in casts, these space research transmissions are the band 155.5–158.5 GHz shall be 1 January subject to immediate temporary or perma- 2018. nent shutdown. 5.562H Use of the bands 174.8–182 GHz and US7 In the band 420–450 MHz and within 185–190 GHz by the inter-satellite service is the following areas, the peak envelope power limited to satellites in the geostationary- output of a transmitter employed in the satellite orbit. The single-entry power flux- amateur service shall not exceed 50 watts, density produced by a station in the inter- unless expressly authorized by the FCC after satellite service, for all conditions and for mutual agreement, on a case-by-case basis, all methods of modulation, at all altitudes between the District Director of the applica- from 0 to 1000 km above the Earth’s surface ble field office and the military area fre- and in the vicinity of all geostationary or- quency coordinator at the applicable mili- bital positions occupied by passive sensors, tary base. For areas (e) through (g), the ap- ¥ 2 shall not exceed 144 dB(W/(m · MHz)) for propriate military coordinator is located at all angles of arrival. Peterson AFB, CO. 5.563A In the bands 200–209 GHz, 235–238 (a) Arizona, Florida, and New Mexico. GHz, 250–252 GHz and 265–275 GHz, ground- (b) Those portions of California and Nevada based passive atmospheric sensing is carried that are south of latitude 37°10′ N. out to monitor atmospheric constituents. (c) That portion of Texas that is west of 5.563B The band 237.9–238 GHz is also allo- longitude 104° W. cated to the Earth exploration-satellite serv- (d) Within 322 km (200 miles) of Eglin AFB, ice (active) and the space research service FL (30°30′ N, 86°30′ W); Patrick AFB, FL (active) for spaceborne cloud radars only. (28°21′ N, 80°43′ W); and the Pacific Missile 5.565 The frequency band 275–1000 GHz Test Center, Point Mugu, CA (34°09′ N, 119°11′ may be used by administrations for experi- W). mentation with, and development of, various (e) Within 240 km (150 miles) of Beale AFB, active and passive services. In this band a CA (39°08′ N, 121°26′ W). need has been identified for the following (f) Within 200 km (124 miles) of Goodfellow spectral line measurements for passive serv- AFB, TX (31°25′ N, 100°24′ W) and Robins AFB, ices: GA (32°38′ N, 83°35′ W). —Radio astronomy service: 275–323 GHz, 327– (g) Within 160 km (100 miles) of Clear, AK 371 GHz, 388–424 GHz, 426–442 GHz, 453–510 (64°17′ N, 149°10′ W); Concrete, ND (48°43′ N, GHz, 623–711 GHz, 795–909 GHz and 926–945 97°54′ W); and Otis AFB, MA (41°45′ N, 70°32′ GHz; W). —Earth exploration-satellite service (pas- US8 The use of the frequencies 170.475, sive) and space research service (passive): 171.425, 171.575, and 172.275 MHz east of the 275–277 GHz, 294–306 GHz, 316–334 GHz, 342– Mississippi River, and 170.425, 170.575, 171.475, 349 GHz, 363–365 GHz, 371–389 GHz, 416–434 172.225 and 172.375 MHz west of the Mis- GHz, 442–444 GHz, 496–506 GHz, 546–568 GHz, sissippi River may be authorized to fixed, 624–629 GHz, 634–654 GHz, 659–661 GHz, 684– land and mobile stations operated by non- 692 GHz, 730–732 GHz, 851–853 GHz and 951– Federal forest firefighting agencies. In addi- 956 GHz. tion, land stations and mobile stations oper- Future research in this largely unexplored ated by non-Federal conservation agencies, spectral region may yield additional spectral for mobile relay operation only, may be au- lines and continuum bands of interest to the thorized to use the frequency 172.275 MHz passive services. Administrations are urged east of the Mississippi River and the fre- to take all practicable steps to protect these quency 171.475 MHz west of the Mississippi passive services from harmful interference River. The use of any of the foregoing nine until the date when the allocation Table is frequencies shall be on the condition that no

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harmful interference will be caused to Gov- and upon special showing of need for service ernment stations. which the Federal Government is not yet US11 On the condition that harmful inter- prepared to render. ference is not caused to present or future US25 The use of frequencies in the band Federal stations in the band 162–174 MHz, the 25.85–26.175 MHz may be authorized in any frequencies 166.25 MHz and 170.15 MHz may be area to non-Federal remote pickup broadcast authorized to non-Federal stations, as fol- base and mobile stations on the condition lows: that harmful interference is not caused to (a) Eligibles in the Public Safety Radio stations of the broadcasting service in the Pool may be authorized to operate in the band 25.85–26.1 MHz and to stations of the fixed and land mobile services for locations maritime mobile service in the band 26.1– within 150 miles (241.4 kilometers) of New 26.175 MHz. Frequencies within the band 26.1– York City; and 26.175 MHz may also be assigned for use by (b) Remote pickup broadcast stations may low power auxiliary stations. be authorized to operate in the land mobile US26 The bands 117.975–121.4125 MHz, service for locations within the 123.5875–128.8125 MHz and 132.0125–136.0 MHz conterminous United States, excluding loca- are for air traffic control communications. tions within 150 miles of New York City and US28 The band 121.5875–121.9375 MHz is for the Tennessee Valley Authority Area (TVA use by aeronautical utility land and mobile Area). The TVA Area is bounded on the west stations, and for air traffic control commu- by the Mississippi River, on the north by the nications. parallel of latitude 37°30′ N, and on the east US30 The band 121.9375–123.0875 MHz is and south by that arc of the circle with cen- available to FAA aircraft for communica- ter at Springfield, IL, and radius equal to the tions pursuant to flight inspection functions airline distance between Springfield, IL, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Act Montgomery, AL, subtended between the of 1958. foregoing west and north boundaries. US31 The frequencies 122.700, 122.725, US13 The following center frequencies, 122.750, 122.800, 122.950, 122.975, 123.000, 123.050 each with a channel bandwidth not greater and 123.075 MHz may be assigned to aero- than 12.5 kHz, are available for assignment nautical advisory stations. In addition, at to non-Federal fixed stations for the specific landing areas having a part-time or no air- purpose of transmitting hydrological and drome control tower or FAA flight service meteorological data in cooperation with station, these frequencies may be assigned Federal agencies, subject to the condition on a secondary non-interference basis to that harmful interference will not be caused aeronautical utility mobile stations, and to Federal stations: may be used by FAA ground vehicles for safety related communications during in- HYDRO CHANNELS (MHZ) spections conducted at such landing areas. The frequencies 122.850, 122.900 and 122.925 169.425 ...... 170.2625 171.100 406.1250 MHz may be assigned to aeronautical 169.4375 ...... 170.275 171.1125 406.1750 169.450 ...... 170.2875 171.125 412.6625 stations. In addition, 122.850 MHz 169.4625 ...... 170.300 171.825 412.6750 may be assigned on a secondary noninter- 169.475 ...... 170.3125 171.8375 412.6875 ference basis to aeronautical utility mobile 169.4875 ...... 170.325 171.850 412.7125 stations. In case of 122.925 MHz, US213 ap- 169.500 ...... 171.025 171.8625 412.7250 plies. 169.5125 ...... 171.0375 171.875 412.7375 Air carrier aircraft stations may use 169.525 ...... 171.050 171.8875 412.7625 170.225 ...... 171.0625 171.900 412.7750 122.000 and 122.050 MHz for communication 170.2375 ...... 171.075 171.9125 415.1250 with aeronautical stations of the Federal 170.250 ...... 171.0875 171.925 415.1750 Aviation Administration and 122.700, 122.800, 122.900 and 123.000 MHz for communications New assignments on the frequencies 406.125 with aeronautical stations pertaining to MHz and 406.175 MHz are to be primarily for safety of flight with and in the vicinity of paired operations with the frequencies 415.125 landing areas not served by a control tower. MHz and 415.175 MHz, respectively. Frequencies in the band 121.9375–122.6875 US14 When 500 kHz is being used for dis- MHz may be used by aeronautical stations of tress purposes, ship and coast stations using the Federal Aviation Administration for morse telegraph may use 512 kHz for calling. communication with aircraft stations. US18 In the bands 9–14 kHz, 90–110 kHz, US32 Except for the frequencies 123.3 and 190–415 kHz, 510–535 kHz, and 2700–2900 MHz, 123.5 MHz, which are not authorized for Fed- navigation aids in the U.S. and its insular eral use, the band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz is areas are normally operated by the Federal available for FAA communications incident Government. However, authorizations may to flight test and inspection activities perti- be made by the FCC for non-Federal oper- nent to aircraft and facility certification on ations in these bands subject to the conclu- a secondary basis. sion of appropriate arrangements between US33 The band 123.1125–123.5875 MHz is for the FCC and the Federal agencies concerned use by flight test and aviation instructional

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stations. The frequency 121.950 MHz is avail- interference is not caused to the maritime able for aviation instructional stations. radionavigation service. US41 In the band 2450–2500 MHz, the Fed- US67 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by eral radiolocation service is permitted on the meteorological aids service is limited to condition that harmful interference is not ground-based radars. Radiolocation installa- caused to non-Federal services. tions will be coordinated with the meteoro- US44 In the band 2900–3100 MHz, the non- logical aids service and, insofar as prac- Federal radiolocation service may be author- ticable, will be adjusted to meet the require- ized on the condition that no harmful inter- ments of the meteorological aids service. ference is caused to Federal services. US69 In the band 31.8–33.4 GHz, ground- US48 In the band 9000–9200 MHz, the use of based radionavigation aids are not permitted the radiolocation service by non-Federal li- except where they operate in cooperation censees may be authorized on the condition with airborne or shipborne radionavigation that harmful interference is not caused to devices. the aeronautical radionavigation service or US70 The meteorological aids service al- to the Federal radiolocation service. location in the band 400.15–406.0 MHz does US49 In the band 5460–5470 MHz, the non- not preclude the operation therein of associ- Federal radiolocation service may be author- ated ground transmitters. ized on the condition that it does not cause US71 In the band 9300–9320 MHz, low-pow- harmful interference to the aeronautical or ered maritime radionavigation stations shall maritime radionavigation services or to the be protected from harmful interference Federal radiolocation service. caused by the operation of land-based equip- US50 In the band 5470–5650 MHz, the radio- ment. location service may be authorized for non- US74 In the bands 25.55–25.67, 73.0–74.6, Federal use on the condition that harmful 406.1–410.0, 608–614, 1400–1427 (see US368), interference is not caused to the maritime 1660.5–1670.0, 2690–2700, and 4990–5000 MHz, and radionavigation service or to the Federal in the bands 10.68–10.7, 15.35–15.4, 23.6–24.0, radiolocation service. 31.3–31.5, 86–92, 100–102, 109.5–111.8, 114.25–116, US51 In the band 9300–9500 MHz, the radio- 148.5–151.5, 164–167, 200–209, and 250–252 GHz, location service may be authorized for non- the radio astronomy service shall be pro- Federal use on the condition that harmful tected from unwanted emissions only to the interference is not caused to the Federal extent that such radiation exceeds the level radiolocation service. which would be present if the offending sta- US53 In view of the fact that the band tion were operating in compliance with the 13.25–13.4 GHz is allocated to doppler naviga- technical standards or criteria applicable to tion aids, Federal and non-Federal airborne the service in which it operates. Radio as- doppler radars in the aeronautical radio- tronomy observations in these bands are per- navigation service are permitted in the band formed at the locations listed in US311. 8750–8850 MHz only on the condition that US77 Federal stations may also be au- they must accept any interference that may thorized: (a) Port operations use on a sim- be experienced from stations in the radio- plex basis by coast and ship stations of the location service in the band 8500–10000 MHz. frequencies 156.6 and 156.7 MHz; (b) Duplex US58 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, pulsed emis- port operations use of the frequency 157.0 sions are prohibited, except for weather ra- MHz for ship stations and 161.6 MHz for coast dars on board meteorological satellites in stations; (c) Inter-ship use of 156.3 MHz on a the band 10–10.025 GHz. The amateur service simplex basis; and (d) Vessel traffic services and the non-Federal radiolocation service, under the control of the U.S. Coast Guard on which shall not cause harmful interference a simplex basis by coast and ship stations on to the Federal radiolocation service, are the the frequencies 156.25, 156.55, 156.6 and 156.7 only non-Federal services permitted in this MHz. (e) Navigational bridge-to-bridge and band. The non-Federal radiolocation service navigational communications on a simplex is limited to survey operations as specified basis by coast and ship stations on the fre- in footnote US108. quencies 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 1525 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 US65 The use of the band 5460–5650 MHz by testing of manned or unmanned aircraft and the maritime radionavigation service is lim- missiles, or their major components. Permis- ited to shipborne radars. sible usage includes telemetry associated US66 The use of the band 9300–9500 MHz by with launching and reentry into the Earth’s the aeronautical radionavigation service is atmosphere as well as any incidental orbit- limited to airborne radars and associated ing prior to reentry of manned objects under- airborne beacons. In addition, ground-based going flight tests. The following frequencies radar beacons in the aeronautical radio- are shared with flight telemetry mobile sta- navigation service are permitted in the band tions: 1444.5, 1453.5, 1501.5, 1515.5, and 1524.5 9300–9320 MHz on the condition that harmful MHz.

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US80 Federal stations may use the fre- US93 In the conterminous United States, quency 122.9 MHz subject to the following the frequency 108.0 MHz may be authorized conditions: (a) All operations by Federal sta- for use by VOR test facilities, the operation tions shall be restricted to the purpose for of which is not essential for the safety of life which the frequency is authorized to non- or property, subject to the condition that no Federal stations, and shall be in accordance interference is caused to the reception of FM with the appropriate provisions of the Com- broadcasting stations operating in the band mission’s Rules and Regulations, Part 87, 88–108 MHz. In the event that such inter- Aviation Services; (b) Use of the frequency is ference does occur, the licensee or other required for coordination of activities with agency authorized to operate the facility Commission licensees operating on this fre- shall discontinue operation on 108 MHz and quency; and (c) Federal stations will not be shall not resume operation until the inter- authorized for operation at fixed locations. ference has been eliminated or the complaint US81 The band 38–38.25 MHz is used by otherwise satisfied. VOR test facilities oper- both Federal and non-Federal radio astron- ating on 108 MHz will not be protected omy observatories. No new fixed or mobile against interference caused by FM broad- assignments are to be made and Federal sta- casting stations operating in the band 88–108 tions in the band 38–38.25 MHz will be moved MHz nor shall the authorization of a VOR to other bands on a case-by-case basis, as re- test facility on 108 MHz preclude the Com- quired, to protect radio astronomy observa- mission from authorizing additional FM tions from harmful interference. As an ex- broadcasting stations. ception, however, low powered military US99 In the band 1668.4–1670 MHz, the me- transportable and mobile stations used for teorological aids service (radiosonde) will tactical and training purposes will continue avoid operations to the maximum extent to use the band. To the extent practicable, practicable. Whenever it is necessary to op- the latter operations will be adjusted to re- erate radiosondes in the band 1668.4–1670 MHz lieve such interference as may be caused to within the United States, notification of the radio astronomy observations. In the event operations shall be sent as far in advance as of harmful interference from such local oper- possible to the Electromagnetic Manage- ment Unit, Room 1030, National Science ations, radio astronomy observatories may Foundation, 4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA contact local military commands directly, 22230. with a view to effecting relief. A list of mili- US102 In Alaska only, the frequency 122.1 tary commands, areas of coordination, and MHz may also be used for air carrier air traf- points of contact for purposes of relieving in- fic control purposes at locations where other terference may be obtained upon request frequencies are not available to air carrier from the Office of Engineering and Tech- aircraft stations for air traffic control. nology, FCC, Washington, DC 20554. US104 In the band 90–110 kHz, the LORAN US82 In the bands 4146–4152 kHz, 6224–6233 radionavigation system has priority in the kHz, 8294–8300 kHz, 12353–12368 kHz, 16528– United States and its insular areas. Radio- 16549 kHz, 18825–18846 kHz, 22159–22180 kHz, location land stations making use of LORAN and 25100–25121 kHz, the assignable fre- type equipment may be authorized to both quencies may be authorized on a shared non- Federal and non-Federal licensees on a sec- priority basis to Federal and non-Federal ondary basis for offshore radiolocation ac- ship and coast stations (SSB telephony, with tivities only at specific locations and subject peak envelope power not to exceed 1 kW). to such technical and operational conditions US87 The band 449.75–450.25 MHz may be (e.g., power, emission, pulse rate and phase used by Federal and non-Federal stations for code, hours of operation), including on-the- space telecommand (Earth-to-space) at spe- air testing, as may be required on a case-by- cific locations, subject to such conditions as case basis to ensure protection of the may be applied on a case-by-case basis. Oper- LORAN radionavigation system from harm- ators shall take all practical steps to keep ful interference and to ensure mutual com- the carrier frequency close to 450 MHz. patibility among radiolocation operators. US90 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, the power Such authorizations to stations in the radio- flux-density at the Earth’s surface produced location service are further subject to show- by emissions from a space station in the ing of need for service which is not currently space operation, Earth exploration-satellite, provided and which the Federal Government or space research service that is transmit- is not yet prepared to render by way of the ting in the space-to-space direction, for all radionavigation service. conditions and all methods of modulation, US106 The frequency 156.75 MHz is avail- shall not exceed the following values in any able for assignment to Federal and non-Fed- 4 kHz sub-band: eral stations for environmental communica- (a) ¥154 dBW/m2 for angles of arrival above tions in accordance with an agreed plan. the horizontal plane (d) of 0° to 5°, US107 The frequency 156.8 MHz is the na- (b) ¥154 + 0.5(d ¥ 5) dBW/m2 for d of 5° to tional distress, safety and calling frequency 25°, and for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone (c) ¥144 dBW/m2 for d of 25° to 90°. service for use by Federal and non-Federal 581

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ship and coast stations. Guard bands of spect to the fixed and mobile services. When 156.7625–156.7875 and 156.8125–156.8375 MHz are operating in the meteorological-satellite maintained. service, such stations shall be protected from US108 In the bands 3300–3500 MHz and 10– harmful interference from other applications 10.5 GHz, survey operations, using transmit- of the Earth exploration-satellite service. ters with a peak power not to exceed five The power flux-density produced at the watts into the antenna, may be authorized Earth′s surface by any space station in this for Federal and non-Federal use on a sec- band shall not exceed ¥152 dBW/m2/4 kHz. ondary basis to other Federal radiolocation US203 Radio astronomy observations of operations. the formaldehyde line frequencies 4825–4835 US110 In the band 9200–9300 MHz, the use MHz and 14.470–14.500 GHz may be made at of the radiolocation service by non-Federal certain radio astronomy observatories as in- licensees may be authorized on the condition dicated below: that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation service or to BANDS TO BE OBSERVED the Federal radiolocation service. US112 The frequency 123.1 MHz is for 4 GHz 14 Observatory search and rescue communications. This fre- GHz quency may be assigned for air traffic con- X ...... National Astronomy and Ionosphere Cen- trol communications at special aeronautical ter, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. events on the condition that no harmful in- X ...... X ...... National Radio Astronomy Observatory, terference is caused to search and rescue Green Bank, W. Va. communications during any period of search X ...... X ...... National Radio Astronomy Observatory, and rescue operations in the locale involved. Socorro, New Mexico. US116 In the bands 890–902 MHz and 935– X ...... X ...... Hat Creek Observatory (U of Calif.), Hat 941 MHz, no new assignments are to be made Creek, Cal. X ...... X ...... Haystack Radio Observatory (MIT-Lincoln to Federal radio stations after July 10, 1970, Lab), Tyngsboro, Mass. except on a case-by-case basis to experi- X ...... X ...... Owens Vally Radio Observatory (Cal. mental stations. Federal assignments exist- Tech.), Big Pine, Cal. ing prior to July 10, 1970, shall be on a sec- ...... X ...... Five College Radio Astronomy Observ- ondary basis to stations in the non-Federal atory Quabbin Reservoir (near Am- land mobile service and shall be subject to herst), Massachusetts. adjustment or removal from the bands 890– 902 MHz, 928–932 MHz, and 935–941 MHz at the Every practicable effort will be made to request of the FCC. avoid the assignment of frequencies to sta- US117 In the band 406.1–410 MHz, the fol- tions in the fixed or mobile services in these lowing provisions shall apply: bands. Should such assignments result in (a) Stations in the fixed and mobile serv- harmful interference to these observations, ices are limited to a transmitter output the situation will be remedied to the extent power of 125 watts, and new authorizations practicable. for stations, other than mobile stations, are US205 Tropospheric scatter systems are subject to prior coordination by the appli- prohibited in the band 2500–2690 MHz. cant in the following areas: US208 Planning and use of the band 1559– (1) Within Puerto Rico and the United 1626.5 MHz necessitate the development of States Virgin Islands, contact Spectrum technical and/or operational sharing criteria Manager, Arecibo Observatory, HC3 Box to ensure the maximum degree of electro- 53995, Arecibo, PR 00612. Phone: 787–878–2612, magnetic compatibility with existing and : 787–878–1861, E-mail: [email protected]. planned systems within the band. (2) Within 350 km of the Very Large Array US209 The use of frequencies 460.6625, (34°04′44″ N, 107°37′06″ W), contact Spectrum 460.6875, 460.7125, 460.7375, 460.7625, 460.7875, Manager, National Radio Astronomy Observ- 460.8125, 460.8375, 460.8625, 465.6625, 465.6875, atory, P.O. Box O, 1003 Lopezville Road, 465.7125, 465.7375, 465.7625, 465.7875, 465.8125, Socorro, NM 87801. Phone: 505–835–7000, Fax: 465.8375, and 465.8625 MHz may be authorized, 505–835–7027, E-mail: [email protected]. with 100 mW or less output power, to Federal (3) Within 10 km of the Table Mountain Ob- and non-Federal radio stations for one-way, servatory (40°07′50″ N, 105°14′40″ W) and for op- non-voice bio-medical telemetry operations erations only within the sub-band 407–409 in hospitals, or medical or convalescent cen- MHz, contact Radio Frequency Coordinator, ters. Department of Commerce, 325 Broadway, US210 In the bands 40.66–40.7 MHz and 216– Boulder, CO 80303. Phone: 303–497–6548, Fax: 220 MHz, frequencies may be authorized to 303–497–3384. Federal and non-Federal stations on a sec- (b) Non-Federal use is limited to the radio ondary basis for the tracking of, and tele- astronomy service and as provided by US13. metering of scientific data from, ocean US201 In the band 460–470 MHz, space sta- buoys and wildlife. Operation in these bands tions in the Earth exploration-satellite serv- is subject to the technical standards speci- ice may be authorized for space-to-Earth fied in Section 8.2.42 of the NTIA Manual for transmissions on a secondary basis with re- Federal use, or 47 CFR 90.248 for non-Federal

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use. After January 1, 2002, no new assign- band 150.05–150.8 MHz and, should harmful in- ments shall be authorized in the band 216–217 terference result, that the interfering non- MHz. Federal operation shall immediately termi- US211 In the bands 1670–1690, 5000–5250 nate. MHz and 10.7–11.7, 15.1365–15.35, 15.4–15.7, 22.5– US217 In the band 420–450 MHz, pulse- 22.55, 24–24.05, 31.0–31.3, 31.8–32.0, 40.5–42.5, 116– ranging radiolocation systems may be au- 122.25, 123–130, 158.5–164, 167–168, 191.8–200, and thorized for use along the shoreline of the 252–265 GHz, applicants for airborne or space conterminous United States and Alaska. In station assignments are urged to take all the sub-band 420–435 MHz, spread spectrum practicable steps to protect radio astronomy radiolocation systems may be authorized observations in the adjacent bands from within the conterminous United States and harmful interference; however, US74 applies. Alaska. All stations operating in accordance US212 In, or within 92.6 km (50 nautical with this provision shall be secondary to sta- miles) of, the State of Alaska, the carrier tions operating in accordance with the Table frequency 5167.5 kHz (assigned frequency of Frequency Allocations. Authorizations 5168.9 kHz) is designated for emergency com- shall be granted on a case-by-case basis; munications. This frequency may also be however, operations proposed to be located used in the Alaska-Private Fixed Service for within the following geographic areas should calling and listening, but only for estab- not expect to be accommodated: lishing communications before switching to (a) Arizona, Florida, and New Mexico. another frequency. The maximum power is (b) Those portions of California and Nevada limited to 150 watts peak envelope power that are south of latitude 37°10′ N. (PEP). (c) That portion of Texas that is west of US213 The frequency 122.925 MHz is for longitude 104° W. use only for communications with or be- (d) Within 322 km (200 miles) of Eglin AFB, tween aircraft when coordinating natural re- FL (30°30′ N, 86°30′ W); Patrick AFB, FL sources programs of Federal or State natural (28°21′ N, 80°43′ W); and the Pacific Missile resources, agencies, including forestry man- Test Center, Point Mugu, CA (34°09′ N, 119°11′ agement and fire suppression, fish and game W). management and protection and environ- (e) Within 240 km (150 miles) of Beale AFB, mental monitoring and protection. CA (39°08′ N, 121°26′ W). US214 The frequency 157.1 MHz is the pri- (f) Within 200 km (124 miles) of Goodfellow mary frequency for liaison communications AFB, TX (31°25′ N, 100°24′ W) and Robins AFB, between ship stations and stations of the GA (32°38′ N, 83°35′ W). United States Coast Guard. (g) Within 160 km (100 miles) of Clear, AK US216 The frequencies 150.775 MHz, 150.790 (64°17′ N, 149°10′ W); Concrete, ND (48°43′ N, MHz, 152.0075 MHz, and 163.250 MHz, and the 97°54′ W); and Otis AFB, MA (41°45′ N, 70°32′ bands 462.94688–463.19688 MHz and 467.94688– W). 468.19688 shall be authorized for the purpose US218 The band 902–928 MHz is available of delivering or rendering medical services to for Location and Monitoring Service (LMS) individuals (medical radiocommunication systems subject to not causing harmful in- systems), and shall be authorized on a pri- terference to the operation of all Federal mary basis for Federal and non-Federal use. stations authorized in this band. These sys- The frequency 152.0075 MHz may also be used tems must tolerate interference from the op- for the purpose of conducting public safety eration of industrial, scientific, and medical radio communications that include, but are (ISM) equipment and the operation of Fed- not limited to, the delivering or rendering of eral stations authorized in this band. medical services to individuals. US220 The frequencies 36.25 and 41.71 MHz (a) The use of the frequencies 150.775 MHz may be authorized to Federal stations and and 150.790 MHz is limited to mobile stations non-Federal stations in the petroleum radio operating with a maximum e.r.p. of 100 service, for oil spill containment and cleanup watts. Airborne operations are prohibited. operations. The use of these frequencies for (b) The use of the frequencies 152.0075 MHz oil spill containment or cleanup operations and 163.250 MHz is limited to base stations is limited to the inland and coastal water- that are authorized only for one-way paging way regions. communications to mobile receivers. Trans- US221 Use of the mobile service in the missions for the purpose of activating or bands 525–535 kHz and 1605–1615 kHz is lim- controlling remote objects on these fre- ited to distribution of public service infor- quencies shall not be authorized. mation from Travelers Information stations (c) Non-Federal licensees in the Public operating on 530 kHz and 1610 kHz. Safety Radio Pool holding a valid authoriza- US222 In the band 2025–2035 MHz, geo- tion on May 27, 2005, to operate on the fre- stationary operational environmental sat- quencies 150.7825 MHz and 150.7975 MHz may, ellite (GOES) earth stations in the space re- upon proper renewal application, continue to search and Earth exploration-satellite serv- be authorized for such operation; provided ices may be authorized on a coequal basis for that harmful interference is not caused to Earth-to-space transmissions for tracking, present or future Federal stations in the telemetry, and telecommand at Honolulu, HI

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(21°21′12″ N, 157°52′36″ W); Seattle, WA operations when beyond 100 nautical miles (47°34′15″ N, 122°33′10″ W); and Wallops Island, from shore and required for aeronautical VA (37°56′44″ N, 75°27′42″ W). radionavigation. US224 Federal systems utilizing spread US226 In the State of Hawaii, stations in spectrum techniques for terrestrial commu- the aeronautical radionavigation service nication, navigation and identification may shall not cause harmful interference to U.S. be authorized to operate in the band 960–1215 Navy reception from its station at Honolulu MHz on the condition that harmful inter- on 198 kHz. ference will not be caused to the aero- US229 Federal use of the fixed and land nautical radionavigation service. These sys- mobile services in the band 216–220 MHz and tems will be handled on a case-by-case basis. of the aeronautical mobile service in the Such systems shall be subject to a review at sub-band 217–220 MHz shall be limited to tele- the national level for operational require- metering and associated telecommand oper- ments and electromagnetic compatibility ations. NTIA shall not authorize new Federal prior to development, procurement or modi- assignments in the sub-band 216–217 MHz. fication. The sub-band 216.88–217.08 MHz is allocated US225 In addition to its present Federal to the radiodetermination service on a pri- use, the band 510–525 kHz is available to Fed- mary basis for Federal use, limited to the eral and non-Federal aeronautical radio- Navy′s Space Surveillance (SPASUR) radar navigation stations inland of the Territorial system at the following nine sites. Base Line as coordinated with the military (a) Three stations transmit at a very high services. In addition, the frequency 510 kHz power and other operations may be affected is available for non-Federal ship-helicopter within the following areas:

Transmitter sites Coordinates Frequency Interference radius

Gila River (Phoenix), AZ ...... 33°06′32″ N, 112°01′45″ W ... 216.97 MHz ...... 150 km (93.2 miles). Lake Kickapoo (Archer City), 33°32′47″ N, 98°45′46″ W ..... 216.983 MHz ...... 250 km (155.3 miles). TX. Jordan Lake (Wetumpka), AL 32°39′33″ N, 86°15′52″ W ..... 216.99 MHz ...... 150 km.

(b) Reception of the sub-band 216.965–216.995 band 435–490 kHz shall not be a bar to any re- MHz shall be protected from harmful inter- quired changes to the maritime ference within 50 kilometers (31.1 miles) of service and shall be limited to non-voice the following sites: emissions. US239 Aeronautical radionavigation sta- Receive sites Coordinates tions (radiobeacons) may be authorized, pri- Elephant Butte, NM ...... 33°26′35″ N, 106°59′50″ W marily for off-shore use, in the band 525–535 Fort Stewart, GA ...... 31°58′36″ N, 081°30′34″ W kHz on a non-interference basis to travelers Hawkinsville, GA ...... 32°17′20″ N, 083°32′10″ W information stations. ° ′ ″ ° ′ ″ Red River, AR ...... 33 19 48 N, 093 33 01 W US240 The bands 1715–1725 and 1740–1750 San Diego, CA ...... 32°34′42″ N, 116°58′11″ W Silver Lake, MS ...... 33°08′42″ N, 091°01′16″ W kHz are allocated on a primary basis and the bands 1705–1715 kHz and 1725–1740 kHz on a US230 The bands 422.1875–425.4875 MHz and secondary basis to the aeronautical radio- 427.1875–429.9875 MHz are allocated to the navigation service (radiobeacons). land mobile service on a primary basis for US244 The band 136–137 MHz is allocated non-Federal use within 80.5 kilometers (50 to the non-Federal aeronautical mobile (R) miles) of Cleveland, OH (41°29′51.2″ N, service on a primary basis, and is subject to 81°41′49.5″ W) and Detroit, MI (42°19′48.1″ N, pertinent international treaties and agree- 83°02′56.7″ W). The bands 423.8125–425.4875 MHz ments. The frequencies 136, 136.025, 136.05, and 428.8125–429.9875 MHz are allocated to the 136.075, 136.1, 136.125, 136.15, 136.175, 136.2, land mobile service on a primary basis for 136.225, 136.25, 136.275, 136.3, 136.325, 136.35, non-Federal use within 80.5 kilometers of 136.375, 136.4, 136.425, 136.45, and 136.475 MHz Buffalo, NY (42°52′52.2″ N, 78°52′20.1″ W). are available on a shared basis to the Federal US231 When an assignment cannot be ob- Aviation Administration for air traffic con- tained in the bands between 200 kHz and 525 trol purposes, such as automatic weather ob- kHz, which are allocated to aeronautical servation stations (AWOS), automatic ter- radionavigation, assignments may be made minal information services (ATIS), flight in- to aeronautical radiobeacons in the mari- formation services-broadcast (FIS-B), and time mobile band 435–490 kHz, on a secondary airport control tower communications. basis, subject to the coordination and agree- US245 In the bands 3600–3650 MHz (space- ment of those agencies having assignments to-Earth), 4500–4800 MHz (space-to-Earth), within the maritime mobile band which may and 5850–5925 MHz (Earth-to-space), the use be affected. Assignments to Federal aero- of the non-Federal fixed-satellite service is nautical radionavigation radiobeacons in the limited to international inter-continental

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systems and is subject to case-by-case elec- US261 The use of the band 4200–4400 MHz tromagnetic compatibility analysis. The by the aeronautical radionavigation service FCC’s policy for these bands is codified at 47 is reserved exclusively for airborne radio al- CFR 2.108. timeters. Experimental stations will not be US246 No station shall be authorized to authorized to develop equipment for oper- transmit in the following bands: 73–74.6 MHz, ational use in this band other than equip- 608–614 MHz, except for medical telemetry ment related to altimeter stations. However, equipment, 1 1400–1427 MHz, 1660.5–1668.4 MHz, passive sensing in the earth-exploration sat- 2690–2700 MHz, 4990–5000 MHz, 10.68–10.7 GHz, ellite and space research services may be au- 15.35–15.4 GHz, 23.6–24 GHz, 31.3–31.8 GHz, 50.2– thorized in this band on a secondary basis 50.4 GHz, 52.6–54.25 GHz, 86–92 GHz, 100–102 (no protection is provided from the radio al- GHz, 109.5–111.8 GHz, 114.25–116 GHz, 148.5– timeters). 151.5 GHz, 164–167 GHz, 182–185 GHz, 190–191.8 US262 The band 7145–7190 MHz is also allo- GHz, 200–209 GHz, 226–231.5 GHz, 250–252 GHz. cated to the space research service (deep US247 The band 10100–10150 kHz is allo- space) (Earth-to-space) on a secondary basis cated to the fixed service on a primary basis for non-Federal use. Federal and non-Federal outside the United States and its insular use of the bands 7145–7190 MHz and 34.2–34.7 areas. Transmissions from stations in the GHz by the space research service (deep amateur service shall not cause harmful in- space) (Earth-to-space) and of the band 31.8– terference to this fixed service use and sta- 32.3 GHz by the space research service (deep tions in the amateur service shall make all space) (space-to-Earth) is limited to necessary adjustments (including termi- Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). nation of transmission) if harmful inter- US263 In the bands 21.2–21.4 GHz, 22.21–22.5 ference is caused. GHz, 36–37 GHz, and 56.26–58.2 GHz, the space US251 The band 12.75–13.25 GHz is also al- research and Earth exploration-satellite located to the space research (deep space) services shall not receive protection from (space-to-Earth) service for reception only at the fixed and mobile services operating in Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- US252 The band 2110–2120 MHz is also allo- locations. cated to the space research service (deep space) (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis at US264 In the band 48.94–49.04 GHz, air- Goldstone, CA (35°20′ N, 116°53′ W). borne stations shall not be authorized. US254 In the band 18.6–18.8 GHz the fixed US265 In the band 10.6–10.68 GHz, the fixed and mobile services shall be limited to a service shall be limited to an e.i.r.p. of 40 maximum equivalent isotropically radiated dBW and the power delivered to the antenna power of +35 dBW and the power delivered to shall not exceed ¥3 dBW per 250 kHz. the antenna shall not exceed ¥3 dBW. US266 Non-Federal licensees in the Public US255 In addition to any other applicable Safety Radio Pool holding a valid authoriza- limits, the power flux-density across the 200 tion on June 30, 1958, to operate in the fre- MHz band 18.6–18.8 GHz produced at the sur- quency band 156.27–157.45 MHz or on the fre- face of the Earth by emissions from a space quencies 161.85 MHz or 161.91 MHz may, upon station under assumed free-space propaga- proper application, continue to be authorized tion conditions shall not exceed ¥95 dB(W/ for such operation, including expansion of m 2) for all angles of arrival. This limit may existing systems, until such time as harmful be exceeded by up to 3 dB for no more than interference is caused to the operation of 5% of the time. any authorized station other than those li- US258 In the bands 8025–8400 MHz and 25.5– censed in the Public Safety Radio Pool. 27 GHz, the Earth exploration-satellite serv- US267 In the band 902–928 MHz, amateur ice (space-to-Earth) is allocated on a pri- stations shall transmit only in the sub-bands mary basis for non-Federal use. Authoriza- 902–902.4, 902.6–904.3, 904.7–925.3, 925.7–927.3, tions are subject to a case-by-case electro- and 927.7–928 MHz within the States of Colo- magnetic compatibility analysis. rado and Wyoming, bounded by the area of US259 In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, Federal latitudes 39° N and 42° N and 103° stations in the radiolocation service shall W and 108° W. operate with an e.i.r.p. of less than 51 dBW. US268 The bands 890–902 MHz and 928–942 US260 Aeronautical mobile communica- MHz are also allocated to the radiolocation tions which are an integral part of aero- service for Federal ship stations (off-shore nautical radionavigation systems may be ocean areas) on the condition that harmful satisfied in the bands 1559–1626.5 MHz, 5000– interference is not caused to non-Federal 5250 MHz and 15.4–15.7 GHz. land mobile stations. The provisions of foot- note US116 apply. 1 Medical telemetry equipment shall not US269 In the band 2655–2690 MHz, radio as- cause harmful interference to radio astron- tronomy observations are performed at the omy operations in the band 608–614 MHz and locations listed in US311. Licensees are urged shall be coordinated under the requirements to coordinate their systems through the found in 47 CFR 95.1119. Electromagnetic Spectrum Management

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Unit, Division of Astronomical Sciences, Na- of transmitting distress calls and distress tional Science Foundation, Room 1030, 4201 traffic, and urgency and safety signals and Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 2230. messages. US271 The use of the band 17.3–17.8 GHz by US281 In the band 25070–25210 kHz, non- the fixed-satellite service (earth-to-space) is Federal stations in the Industrial/Business limited to feeder links for broadcasting-sat- Pool shall not cause harmful interference to, ellite service. and must accept interference from, stations US273 In the bands 74.6–74.8 MHz and 75.2– in the maritime mobile service operating in 75.4 MHz, stations in the fixed and mobile accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- services are limited to a maximum power of locations. 1 watt from the transmitter into the antenna US282 In the band 4650–4700 kHz, fre- transmission line. quencies may be authorized for non-Federal US275 The band 902–928 MHz is allocated communication with helicopters in support on a secondary basis to the amateur service of off-shore drilling operations on the condi- subject to not causing harmful interference tion that harmful interference will not be to the operations of Federal stations author- caused to services operating in accordance ized in this band or to Location and Moni- with the Table of Frequency Allocations. toring Service (LMS) systems. Stations in US283 In the bands 2850–3025 kHz, 3400–3500 the amateur service must tolerate any inter- kHz, 4650–4700 kHz, 5450–5680 kHz, 6525–6685 ference from the operations of industrial, kHz, 10005–10100 kHz, 11275–11400 kHz, 13260– scientific, and medical (ISM) devices, LMS 13360 kHz, and 17900–17970 kHz, frequencies systems, and the operations of Federal sta- may be authorized for non-Federal flight test tions authorized in this band. Further, the purposes on the condition that harmful in- amateur service is prohibited in those por- terference will not be caused to services op- tions of Texas and New Mexico bounded on erating in accordance with the Table of Fre- the south by latitude 31°41′ North, on the quency Allocations. east by longitude 104°11′ West, and on the US285 Under exceptional circumstances, north by latitude 34°30′ North, and on the the carrier frequencies 2635 kHz, 2638 kHz, west by longitude 107°30′West; in addition, and 2738 kHz may be authorized to coast sta- outside this area but within 150 miles of tions. these boundaries of White Sands Missile US290 In the band 1900–2000 kHz, amateur Range the service is restricted to a max- stations may continue to operate on a sec- imum transmitter peak envelope power out- ondary basis to the radiolocation service, put of 50 watts. pending a decision as to their disposition US276 Except as otherwise provided for through a future rule making proceeding in herein, use of the band 2360–2395 MHz by the conjunction with the implementation of the mobile service is limited to aeronautical standard broadcasting service in the band telemetering and associated telecommand 1625–1705 kHz. operations for flight testing of aircraft, mis- US294 In the spectrum below 490 kHz, siles or major components thereof. The fol- electric utilities operate Power Line Carrier lowing three frequencies are shared on a co- (PLC) systems on power transmission lines equal basis by Federal and non-Federal sta- for communications important to the reli- tions for telemetering and associated tele- ability and security of electric service to the command operations of expendable and reus- public. These PLC systems operate under the able launch vehicles, whether or not such op- provisions of 47 CFR part 15 or Chapter 7 of erations involve flight testing: 2364.5 MHz, the NTIA Manual, on an unprotected and 2370.5 MHz, and 2382.5 MHz. All other mobile noninterference basis with respect to author- telemetering uses shall not cause harmful in- ized radio users. Notification of intent to terference to, or claim protection from inter- place new or revised radio frequency assign- ference from, the above uses. ments or PLC frequency uses in the bands US277 The band 10.6–10.68 GHz is also allo- below 490 kHz is to be made in accordance cated on a primary basis to the radio astron- with the Rules and Regulations of the FCC omy service. However, the radio astronomy and NTIA, and users are urged to minimize service shall not receive protection from sta- potential interference to the degree prac- tions in the fixed service which are licensed ticable. This footnote does not provide any to operate in the one hundred most populous allocation status to PLC radio frequency urbanized areas as defined by the 1990 U.S. uses. Census. For the list of observatories oper- US296 In the bands designated for ship ating in this band see 47 CFR 2.106, footnote wide-band telegraphy, facsimile and special US355. transmission systems, the following assign- US278 In the bands 22.55–23.55 GHz and able frequencies are available to non-Federal 32.3–33 GHz, non-geostationary inter-satellite stations on a shared basis with Federal sta- links may operate on a secondary basis to tions: 2070.5 kHz, 2072.5 kHz, 2074.5 kHz, 2076.5 geostationary inter-satellite links. kHz, 4154 kHz, 4170 kHz, 6235 kHz, 6259 kHz, US279 The frequency 2182 kHz may be au- 8302 kHz, 8338 kHz, 12370 kHz, 12418 kHz, 16551 thorized to fixed stations associated with the kHz, 16615 kHz, 18848 kHz, 18868 kHz, 22182 maritime mobile service for the sole purpose kHz, 22238 kHz, 25123 kHz, and 25159 kHz.

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US297 The bands 47.2–49.2 GHz and 81–82.5 US308 In the bands 1549.5–1558.5 MHz and GHz are also available for feeder links for 1651–1660 MHz, those requirements of the the broadcasting-satellite service. aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service US298 Channels 27555 kHz, 27615 kHz, 27635 that cannot be accommodated in the bands kHz, 27655 kHz, 27765 kHz, and 27860 kHz are 1545–1549.5 MHz, 1558.5–1559 MHz, 1646.5–1651 available for use by forest product licensees MHz, and 1660–1660.5 MHz shall have priority on a secondary basis to Federal operations access with real-time preemptive capability including experimental stations. Non-Fed- for communications in the mobile-satellite eral operations on these channels will not service. Systems not interoperable with the exceed 150 watts output power and are lim- aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service ited to the states of Washington, Oregon, shall operate on a secondary basis. Account Maine, North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten- shall be taken of the priority of safety-re- nessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mis- lated communications in the mobile-satellite sissippi, Louisiana, and Texas (eastern por- service. tion). US309 In the bands 1545–1559 MHz, trans- US299 In Alaska, the band 1615–1705 kHz is missions from terrestrial aeronautical sta- also allocated to the maritime mobile and tions directly to aircraft stations, or be- Alaska fixed services on a secondary basis to tween aircraft stations, in the aeronautical Region 2 broadcast operations. mobile (R) service are also authorized when US300 The frequencies 169.445, 169.505, such transmissions are used to extend or 170.245, 170.305, 171.045, 171.105, 171.845 and supplement the satellite-to-aircraft links. In 171.905 MHz are available for wireless micro- the band 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, transmissions phone operations on a secondary basis to from aircraft stations in the aeronautical Federal and non-Federal operations. mobile (R) service directly to terrestrial US301 Except as provided in NG30, broad- aeronautical stations, or between aircraft cast auxiliary stations licensed as of Novem- stations, are also authorized when such ber 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942–944 transmissions are used to extend or supple- MHz may continue to operate on a co-equal ment the aircraft-to-satellite links. primary basis to other stations and services US310 In the band 14.896–15.121 GHz, non- operating in the band in accordance with the Federal space stations in the space research Table of Frequency Allocations. service may be authorized on a secondary US303 In the band 2285–2290 MHz, non-Fed- basis to transmit to Tracking and Data eral space stations in the space research, Relay Satellites subject to such conditions space operations and Earth exploration-sat- as may be applied on a case-by-case basis. ellite services may be authorized to transmit Such transmissions shall not cause harmful to the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite interference to authorized Federal stations. System subject to such conditions as may be The power flux-density (pfd) produced by applied on a case-by-case basis. Such trans- such non-Federal stations at the Earth′s sur- missions shall not cause harmful inter- face in any 1 MHz band for all conditions and ference to authorized Federal stations. The methods of modulation shall not exceed: power flux-density at the Earth’s surface ¥ 2 ° ≤ ° from such non-Federal stations shall not ex- 124 dB(W/m for 0 < q 5 ¥ ¥ 2 ° ≤ ° ceed–144 to –154 dBW/m2/4 kHz, depending on 124 + (q 5)/2 dB(W/m ) for 5 < q 25 ¥ 2 ° ≤ ° angle of arrival, in accordance with ITU 114 dB(W/m ) for 25 < q 90 Radio Regulation 21.16. where q is the angle of arrival of the radio- US307 The band 5150–5216 MHz is also allo- frequency wave (degrees above the hori- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- zontal). These limits relate to the pfd and Earth) for feeder links in conjunction with angles of arrival which would be obtained the radiodetermination-satellite service op- under free-space propagation conditions. erating in the bands 1610–1626.5 MHz and US311 Radio astronomy observations may 2483.5–2500 MHz. The total power flux-density be made in the bands 1350–1400 MHz, 1718.8– at the Earth′s surface shall in no case exceed 1722.2 MHz, and 4950–4990 MHz on an unpro- ¥159 dBW/m2 per 4 kHz for all angles of ar- tected basis at the following radio astron- rival. omy observatories:

Allen Telescope Array, Hat Creek, CA Rectangle between latitudes 40°00′ N and 42°00′ N and between longitudes 120°15′ W and 122°15′ W. NASA Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, Goldstone, 80 kilometers (50 mile) radius centered on 35°20′ N, CA. 116°53′ W. National Astronomy and Ionosphere Rectangle between latitudes 17°30′ N and 19°00′ N and Center, Arecibo, PR. between longitudes 65°10′ W and 68°00′ W. National Radio Astronomy Observ- Rectangle between latitudes 32°30′ N and 35°30′ N and atory, Socorro, NM. between longitudes 106°00′ W and 109°00′ W.

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National Radio Astronomy Observ- Rectangle between latitudes 37°30′ N and 39°15′ N and atory, Green Bank, WV. between longitudes 78°30′ W and 80°30′ W. National Radio Astronomy Observ- 80 kilometer radius centered on: atory, Very Long Baseline Array Stations.

North latitude West longitude

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

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

In the bands 1350–1400 MHz and 4950–4990 basis to distress and safety communications MHz, every practicable effort will be made to of stations operating in the GMDSS. Ac- avoid the assignment of frequencies to sta- count shall be taken of the priority of safe- tions in the fixed and mobile services that ty-related communications in the mobile- could interfere with radio astronomy obser- satellite service. vations within the geographic areas given US316 The band 2900–3000 MHz is also allo- above. In addition, every practicable effort cated to the meteorological aids service on a will be made to avoid assignment of fre- primary basis for Federal use. Operations in quencies in these bands to stations in the this service are limited to Next Generation aeronautical mobile service which operate Weather Radar (NEXRAD) systems where ac- outside of those geographic areas, but which commodation in the band 2700–2900 MHz is may cause harmful interference to the listed not technically practical and are subject to observatories. Should such assignments re- coordination with existing authorized sta- sult in harmful interference to these observ- tions. atories, the situation will be remedied to the US319 In the bands 137–138 MHz, 148–149.9 extent practicable. MHz, 149.9–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, US312 The frequency 173.075 MHz may 400.15–401 MHz, 1610–1626.5 MHz, and 2483.5– also be authorized on a primary basis to non- 2500 MHz, Federal stations in the mobile-sat- Federal stations in the Public Safety Radio ellite service shall be limited to earth sta- Pool, limited to police licensees, for stolen tions operating with non-Federal space sta- vehicle recovery systems (SVRS). As of May tions. 27, 2005, new SVRS licenses shall be issued US320 The use of the bands 137–138 MHz, for an authorized bandwidth not to exceed 148–150.05 MHz, 399.9–400.05 MHz, and 400.15– 12.5 kHz. Stations that operate as part of a 401 MHz by the mobile-satellite service is stolen vehicle recovery system that was au- limited to non-voice, non-geostationary sat- thorized and in operation prior to May 27, ellite systems and may include satellite 2005 may operate with an authorized band- links between land earth stations at fixed lo- width not to exceed 20 kHz until May 27, 2019. cations. After that date, all SVRS shall operate with US323 In the band 148–149.9 MHz, no indi- an authorized bandwidth not to exceed 12.5 vidual mobile earth station shall transmit kHz. on the same frequency being actively used by US315 In the bands 1530–1544 MHz and fixed and mobile stations and shall transmit 1626.5–1645.5 MHz, maritime mobile-satellite no more than 1% of the time during any 15 distress and safety communications, e.g., minute period; except, individual mobile GMDSS, shall have priority access with real- earth stations in this band that do not avoid time preemptive capability in the mobile- frequencies actively being used by the fixed satellite service. Communications of mobile- and mobile services shall not exceed a power satellite system stations not participating in density of ¥16 dBW/4 kHz and shall transmit the GMDSS shall operate on a secondary no more than 0.25% of the time during any 15

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minute period. Any single transmission from (2) ¥115 ¥ X + ((10 + X)/20)(d¥5) dB(W/m2) any individual mobile earth station oper- for d between 5° and 25°, and ating in this band shall not exceed 450 ms in (3) ¥105 dB(W/m2) for d between 25° and 90°; duration and consecutive transmissions from where X is defined as a function of the num- a single mobile earth station on the same ber of satellites, n, in an NGSO constellation frequency shall be separated by at least 15 as follows: seconds. Land earth stations in this band For n ≤ 288, X = (5/119) (n¥50) dB; and shall be subject to electromagnetic compat- ibility analysis and coordination with terres- For n > 288, X = (1/69) (n + 402) dB. trial fixed and mobile stations. US335 In the band 220–222 MHz, Federal US324 In the band 400.15–401 MHz, Federal and non-Federal use of the fixed and land and non-Federal satellite systems shall be mobile services is restricted as follows: subject to electromagnetic compatibility (a) The sub-bands 220–220.55/221.0–221.55, analysis and coordination. 220.6–220.8/221.6–221.8, 220.85–220.9/221.85–221.9 US325 In the band 148–149.9 MHz fixed and and 220.925–221/221.925–222 MHz (Channels 1– mobile stations shall not claim protection 110, 121–160, 171–180 and 186–200, respectively) from land earth stations in the mobile-sat- are available for exclusive non-Federal use. ellite service that have been previously co- These sub-bands are also available for tem- ordinated; Federal fixed and mobile stations porary fixed geophysical telemetry oper- exceeding 27 dBW EIRP, or an emission band- ations on a secondary basis to the fixed and width greater than 38 kHz, will be coordi- land mobile services. nated with existing mobile-satellite service (b) The sub-bands 220.55–220.6/221.55–221.6 space stations. MHz (Channels 111–120) are available for ex- US327 The band 2310–2360 MHz is allocated clusive Federal use. to the broadcasting-satellite service (sound) (c) The sub-bands 220.8–220.85/221.8–221.85 and complementary terrestrial broadcasting and 220.9–220.925/221.9–221.925 MHz (Channels service on a primary basis. Such use is lim- 161–170 and 181–185, respectively) are avail- ited to digital audio broadcasting and is sub- able for shared Federal and non-Federal use. ject to the provisions of Resolution 528. US337 In the band 13.75–13.8 GHz, the FCC US334 In the band 17.8–20.2 GHz, Federal shall coordinate earth stations in the fixed- space stations in both geostationary (GSO) satellite service with NTIA on a case-by-case and non-geostationary satellite orbits basis in order to minimize harmful inter- (NGSO) and associated earth stations in the ference to the Tracking and Data Relay Sat- fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) may ellite System’s forward space-to-space link be authorized on a primary basis. For a Fed- (TDRSS forward link-to-LEO). eral geostationary satellite network to oper- ate on a primary basis, the space station US338 The following provisions shall apply shall be located outside the arc, measured in the band 2305–2320 MHz: from east to west, 70° West longitude to 120° (a) In the sub-band 2305–2310 MHz, space-to- West longitude. Coordination between Fed- Earth operations are prohibited. eral fixed-satellite systems and non-Federal (b) Within 145 km of Goldstone, CA space and terrestrial systems operating in (35°25′33″ N., 116°53′23″ W.), Wireless Commu- accordance with the United States Table of nications Service (WCS) licensees operating Frequency Allocations is required. base stations in the band 2305–2320 MHz shall, (a) In the sub-band 17.8–19.7 GHz, the power prior to operation of those base stations, flux-density (pfd) at the surface of the Earth achieve a mutually satisfactory coordination produced by emissions from a Federal GSO agreement with the National Aeronautics space station or from a Federal space station and Space Administration (NASA). in a NGSO constellation of 50 or fewer sat- NOTE: NASA operates a deep space facility ellites, for all conditions and for all methods in Goldstone in the band 2290–2300 MHz. of modulation, shall not exceed the following US339 The bands 2310–2320 and 2345–2360 values in any 1 MHz band: MHz are also available for aeronautical tele- (1) ¥115 dB(W/m2) for angles of arrival metering and associated telecommand oper- above the horizontal plane (d) between 0° and ations for flight testing of manned or un- 5°, manned aircraft, missiles or major compo- (2) ¥115 + 0.5(d¥5) dB(W/m2) for d between nents thereof on a secondary basis to the 5° and 25°, and Wireless Communications Service. The fol- (3) ¥105 dB(W/m2) for d between 25° and 90°. lowing two frequencies are shared on a co- (b) In the sub-band 17.8–19.3 GHz, the pfd at equal basis by Federal and non-Federal sta- the surface of the Earth produced by emis- tions for telemetering and associated tele- sions from a Federal space station in an command operations of expendable and re- NGSO constellation of 51 or more satellites, usable launch vehicles whether or not such for all conditions and for all methods of mod- operations involve flight testing: 2312.5 and ulation, shall not exceed the following val- 2352.5 MHz. Other mobile telemetering uses ues in any 1 MHz band: may be provided on a non-interference basis (1) ¥115 ¥ X dB(W/m2) for d between 0° and to the above uses. The broadcasting-satellite 5°, service (sound) during implementation

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should also take cognizance of the expend- ticable steps shall be taken to protect the able and reusable launch vehicle frequencies radio astronomy service from harmful inter- 2312.5 and 2352.5 MHz, to minimize the im- ference. Emissions from spaceborne or air- pact on this mobile service use to the extent borne stations can be particularly serious possible. sources of interference to the radio astron- US340 The band 2–30 MHz is available on a omy service (see ITU Radio Regulations at non-interference basis to Federal and non- Nos. 4.5 and 4.6 and Article 29). Federal maritime and aeronautical stations US343 Differential-Global-Positioning- for the purposes of measuring the quality of System (DGPS) Stations, limited to ground- reception on radio channels. See 47 CFR based transmitters, may be authorized on a 87.149 for the list of protected frequencies primary basis in the bands 108–117.975 and and bands within this frequency range. Ac- 1559–1610 MHz for the specific purpose of tual communications shall be limited to transmitting DGPS information intended for those frequencies specifically allocated to aircraft navigation. Such use shall be in ac- the maritime mobile and aeronautical mo- cordance with ITU Resolution 413 (WRC–03). bile services. US344 In the band 5091–5250 MHz, the FCC US342 In making assignments to stations shall coordinate earth stations in the fixed- of other services to which the bands: satellite service (Earth-to-space) with NTIA 13360–13410 kHz (see Recommendation ITU–R S.1342). In order 25550–25670 kHz to better protect the operation of the inter- 37.5–38.25 MHz national standard system (microwave land- 322–328.6 MHz* ing system) in the band 5000–5091 MHz, non- 1330–1400 MHz* Federal tracking and telecommand oper- 1610.6–1613.8 MHz* ations should be conducted in the band 5150– 1660–1660.5 MHz* 5250 MHz. 1668.4–1670 MHz* 3260–3267 MHz* US345 In the band 401–406 MHz, the mo- 3332–3339 MHz* bile, except aeronautical mobile, service is 3345.8–3352.5 MHz* allocated on a secondary basis and is limited 4825–4835 MHz* to, with the exception of military tactical 4950–4990 MHz mobile stations, Medical Device 6650–6675.2 MHz* Radiocommunication Service (MedRadio) op- 14.47–14.5 GHz* erations. MedRadio stations are authorized 22.01–22.21 GHz* by rule on the condition that harmful inter- 22.21–22.5 GHz ference is not caused to stations in the mete- 22.81–22.86 GHz* orological aids, meteorological-satellite, and 23.07–23.12 Gz* Earth exploration-satellite services, and 31.2–31.3 GHz that MedRadio stations accept interference 36.43–36.5 GHz* from stations in the meteorological aids, me- 42.5–43.5 GHz teorological-satellite, and Earth exploration- 42.77–42.87 GHz* satellite services. 43.07–43.17 GHz* US346 Except as provided for below and 43.37–43.47 GHz* by US222, Federal use of the band 2025–2110 48.94–49.04 GHz* MHz by the space operation service (Earth- 76–86 GHz to-space), Earth exploration-satellite service 92–94 GHz (Earth-to-space), and space research service 94.1–100 GHz (Earth-to-space) shall not constrain the de- 102–109.5 GHz ployment of the Television Broadcast Auxil- 111.8–114.25 GHz iary Service, the Relay 128.33–128.59 GHz* Service, or the Local Television Trans- 129.23–129.49 GHz* mission Service. To facilitate compatible op- 130–134 GHz erations between non-Federal terrestrial re- 136–148.5 GHz ceiving stations at fixed sites and Federal 151.5–158.5 GHz earth station transmitters, coordination is 168.59–168.93 GHz* required. To facilitate compatible operations 171.11–171.45 GHz* between non-Federal terrestrial transmit- 172.31–172.65 GHz* ting stations and Federal spacecraft receiv- 173.52–173.85 GHz* ers, the terrestrial transmitters in the band 195.75–196.15 GHz* 2025–2110 MHz shall not be high-density sys- 209–226 GHz tems (see Recommendations ITU–R SA.1154 241–250 GHz and ITU–R F.1247). Military satellite control 252–275 GHz stations at the following sites shall operate are allocated (*indicates radio astronomy on a co-equal, primary basis with non-Fed- use for spectral line observations), all prac- eral operations:

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Facility Coordinates

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

US347 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, non-Fed- folk, Virginia; Spokane, Washington; and eral Earth-to-space and space-to-space trans- Washington, DC metropolitan area (collec- missions may be authorized in the space re- tively, the ‘‘carved-out’’ locations). See Sec- search and Earth exploration-satellite serv- tion 47 CFR 90.259(b)(4) for a detailed descrip- ices subject to such conditions as may be ap- tion of these areas. plied on a case-by-case basis. Such trans- (2) In the carved-out locations, medical op- missions shall not cause harmful inter- erations shall be authorized in the band 1429– ference to Federal and non-Federal stations 1431.5 MHz. operating in accordance with the Table of (3) Medical operations may operate on fre- Frequency Allocations. quencies in the band 1427–1432 MHz other US348 The band 3650–3700 MHz is also allo- than those described in paragraphs (a)(1) and cated to the Federal radiolocation service on (2) only if the operations were registered a primary basis at the following sites: St. with a designated frequency coordinator ° ′ ° ′ Inigoes, MD (38 10 N, 76 23 W); Pascagoula, prior to April 14, 2010. MS (30°22′ N, 88°29′ W); and Pensacola, FL (b) Non-medical operations. The use of the (30°21′28″ N, 87°16′26″ W). The FCC shall co- band 1427–1432 MHz for non-medical telem- ordinate all non-Federal operations within 80 etry and telecommand operations (non-med- km of these sites with NTIA on a case-by- ical operations) shall be limited to non-Fed- case basis. eral stations. US349 The band 3650–3700 MHz is also allo- cated to the Federal radiolocation service on (1) Non-medical operations shall be author- a non-interference basis for use by ship sta- ized on a secondary basis to the Wireless tions located at least 44 nautical miles in Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS) in the off-shore ocean areas on the condition that band 1427–1429.5 MHz and on a primary basis harmful interference is not caused to non- in the band 1429.5–1432 MHz in the United Federal operations. States and its insular areas, except in the US350 In the band 1427–1432 MHz, Federal carved-out locations. use of the land mobile service and non-Fed- (2) In the carved-out locations, non-med- eral use of the fixed and land mobile services ical operations shall be authorized on a sec- is limited to telemetry and telecommand op- ondary basis in the band 1429–1431.5 MHz and erations as described further: on a primary basis in the bands 1427–1429 (a) Medical operations. The use of the band MHz and 1431.5–1432 MHz. 1427–1432 MHz for medical telemetry and US351 In the band 1390–1400 MHz, Federal telecommand operations (medical oper- operations (except for medical telemetry and ations) shall be authorized for both Federal telecommand operations in the sub-band and non-Federal stations. 1395–1400 MHz) are on a non-interference (1) Medical operations shall be authorized basis to non-Federal operations and shall not in the band 1427–1429.5 MHz in the United constrain implementation of non-Federal op- States and its insular areas, except in the erations. However, Federal operations au- following locations: Austin/Georgetown, thorized as of March 22, 1995 at 17 sites iden- Texas; Detroit and Battle Creek, Michigan; tified below will be continued on a fully pro- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Richmond/Nor- tected basis until January 1, 2009.

80 km radius of operation centered on: State Site Coordinates

AK ...... Ft. Greely ...... 63°47′ N, 145°52′ W AL ...... Ft. Rucker ...... 31°13′ N, 085°49′ W AL ...... Redstone ...... 34°35′ N, 086°35′ W AZ ...... Ft. Huachuca ...... 31°33′ N, 110°18′ W AZ ...... Yuma ...... 32°29′ N, 114°20′ W CA ...... China Lake ...... 35°41′ N, 117°41′ W

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80 km radius of operation centered on: State Site Coordinates

CA ...... Edwards AFB ...... 34°54′ N, 117°53′ W CA ...... Pacific Missile Range ...... 34°07′ N, 119°30′ W FL ...... Eglin AFB ...... 30°28′ N, 086°31′ W MD ...... Aberdeen PG ...... 39°29′ N, 076°08′ W MD ...... Patuxent River ...... 38°17′ N, 076°25′ W NC ...... Cherry Point ...... 34°57′ N, 076°56′ W NM ...... Holloman AFB ...... 33°29′ N, 106°50′ W NM ...... WSM Range ...... 32°10′ N, 106°21′ W OH ...... Wright-Patterson AFB ...... 39°50′ N, 084°03′ W UT ...... Dugway PG ...... 40°11′ N, 112°53′ W UT ...... Utah Test Range ...... 40°57′ N, 113°05′ W

US352 In the band 1427–1432 MHz, Federal US354 In the band 58.422–58.472 GHz, air- operations, except for medical telemetry and borne stations and space stations in the medical telecommand operations, are on a space-to-Earth direction shall not be author- non-interference basis to authorized non- ized. Federal operations and shall not hinder the US355 In the band 10.7–11.7 GHz, non-geo- implementation of any non-Federal oper- stationary satellite orbit licensees in the ations. fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), prior US353 In the bands 56.24–56.29 GHz, 58.422– to commencing operations, shall coordinate 58.472 GHz, 59.139–59.189 GHz, 59.566–59.616 with the following radio astronomy observ- GHz, 60.281–60.331 GHz, 60.41–60.46 GHz, and atories to achieve a mutually acceptable 62.461–62.511 GHz, space-based radio astron- agreement regarding the protection of the omy observations may be made on an unpro- radio telescope facilities operating in the tected basis. band 10.6–10.7 GHz:

Elevation Observatory North latitude West longitude (in meters)

Arecibo Observatory, PR ...... 18°20′39″ ...... 66°45′10″ ...... 496 Green Bank Telescope (GBT), WV ...... 38°25′59″ ...... 79°50′23″ ...... 825 Very Large Array (VLA), Socorro, NM ...... 34°04′44″ ...... 107°37′06″ ...... 2126 Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) Stations: Brewster, WA ...... 48°07′52″ ...... 119°41′00″ ...... 255 Fort Davis, TX ...... 30°38′06″ ...... 103°56′41″ ...... 1615 Hancock, NH ...... 42°56′01″ ...... 71°59′12″ ...... 309 Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57′23″ ...... 111°36′45″ ...... 1916 Los Alamos, NM ...... 35°46′30″ ...... 106°14′44″ ...... 1967 Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°48′05″ ...... 155°27′20″ ...... 3720 North Liberty, IA ...... 41°46′17″ ...... 91°34′27″ ...... 241 Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°13′54″ ...... 118°16′37″ ...... 1207 Pie Town, NM ...... 34°18′04″ ...... 108°07′09″ ...... 2371 St. Croix, VI ...... 17°45′24″ ...... 64°35′01″ ...... 16

US356 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, an earth prior to 31 January 1992 shall operate on an station in the fixed-satellite service shall equal basis with stations in the fixed-sat- have a minimum antenna diameter of 4.5 m ellite service; after that date, new geo- and the e.i.r.p. of any emission should be at stationary space stations in the space re- least 68 dBW and should not exceed 85 dBW. search service will operate on a secondary In addition the e.i.r.p., averaged over one basis. Until those geostationary space sta- second, radiated by a station in the radio- tions in the space research service for which location service shall not exceed 59 dBW. Re- information for advance publication has ceiving space stations in the fixed-satellite been received by the Bureau prior to 31 Janu- service shall not claim protection from ary 1992 cease to operate in this band: radiolocation transmitting stations oper- a. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from ating in accordance with the United States any earth station in the fixed-satellite serv- Table of Frequency Allocations. ITU Radio ice operating with a space station in geo- Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply. stationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed 71 US357 In the band 13.75–14 GHz, geo- dBW in any 6 MHz band from 13.77 to 13.78 stationary space stations in the space re- GHz; search service for which information for ad- b. The e.i.r.p. density of emissions from vance publication has been received by the any earth station in the fixed-satellite serv- ITU Radiocommunication Bureau (Bureau) ice operating with a space station in non-

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geostationary-satellite orbit shall not exceed Earth stations in this band with NTIA (see 51 dBW in any 6 MHz band from 13.77 to 13.78 Annex 3 of Recommendation ITU–R S.1340). GHz. US360 The band 33–36 GHz is also allo- Automatic power control may be used to cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- increase the e.i.r.p. density in any 6 MHz Earth) on a primary basis for Federal use. band in these frequency ranges to com- Coordination between Federal fixed-satellite pensate for rain attenuation, to the extent service systems and non-Federal systems op- that the power flux-density at the fixed-sat- erating in accordance with the United States ellite service space station does not exceed Table of Frequency Allocations is required. the value resulting from use by an earth sta- US361 In the band 1432–1435 MHz, Federal tion of an e.i.r.p. of 71 dBW or 51 dBW, as ap- stations in the fixed and mobile services may propriate, in any 6 MHz band in clear-sky operate indefinitely on a primary basis at conditions. the 23 sites listed below. All other Federal US359 In the band 15.43–15.63 GHz, use of stations in the fixed and mobile services the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) is shall operate in the band 1432–1435 MHz on a limited to non-Federal feeder links of non- primary basis until reaccommodated in ac- geostationary systems in the mobile-sat- cordance with the National Defense Author- ellite service. The FCC shall coordinate ization Act of 1999.

Operating Operating Location North latitude/west radius Location North latitude/west radius longitude (Km) longitude (Km)

China Lake/Edwards AFB, CA 35°29′/117°16′ ..... 100 AUTEC ...... 24°30′/078°00′ ...... 80 White Sands Missile Range/ 32°11′/106°20′ ..... 160 Beaufort MCAS, SC ...... 32°26′/080°40′ ...... 160 Holloman AFB, NM. Utah Test and Training 40°57′/113°05′ ..... 160 MCAS Cherry Point, NC ... 34°54′/076°53′ ...... 100 Range/Dugway Proving Ground, Hill AFB, UT. Patuxent River, MD ...... 38°17′/076°24′ ..... 70 NAS Cecil Field, FL ...... 30°13′/081°52′ ...... 160 Nellis AFB, NV ...... 37°29′/114°14′ ..... 130 CNAS Fallon, NV ...... 39°30′/118°46′ ...... 100 Fort Huachuca, AZ ...... 31°33′/110°18′ ..... 80 NAS Oceana, VA ...... 36°49′/076°01′ ...... 100 Eglin AFB/Gulfport ANG ...... 30°28′/086°31′ ..... 140 NAS Whidbey...... 48°21′/122°39′ ...... 70 Range, MS/Fort Rucker, AL ...... Island, WA. Yuma Proving Ground, AZ ..... 32°29′/114°20′ ..... 160 NCTAMS, GUM...... 13°35′/144°51′(East) 80 Fort Greeley, AK ...... 63°47′/145°52′ ..... 80 Lemoore, CA...... 36°20′/119°57′ ...... 120 Redstone Arsenal, AL ...... 34°35′/086°35′ ..... 80 Savannah River, SC ...... 33°15′/081°39′ ...... 3 Alpene Range, MI ...... 44°23′/083°20′ ..... 80 Camp Shelby, MS ...... 31°20′/089°18′ ..... 80 Naval Space Operations 44°24′/068°01′ ...... 80 Center, ME.

US362 The band 1670–1675 MHz is allocated (1) Be limited to communicating only to the meteorological-satellite service within the United States and its insular (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for Fed- areas; eral use. Earth station use of this allocation (2) Not cause harmful interference to the is limited to Wallops Island, VA (37°56′44″ N, reception of, and must accept interference 75°27′37″ W), Fairbanks, AK (64°58′22″ N, from, international broadcast stations; 147°30′04″ W), and Greenbelt, MD (39°00′02″ N, (3) Be limited to the minimum power re- 76°50′29″ W). Applicants for non-Federal sta- quired to achieve reliable communications; tions within 100 kilometers of the Wallops Is- and land or Fairbanks coordinates and within 65 (4) Take account of the seasonal use of fre- kilometers of the Greenbelt coordinates quencies by the broadcasting service pub- shall notify NOAA in accordance with the lished in accordance with Article 12 of the procedures specified in 47 CFR 1.924. ITU Radio Regulations. US364 Consistent with US18, stations may (b) Existing and Future Federal Stations. (1) be authorized on a primary basis in the band Frequencies in all of the above listed fre- 285–325 kHz for the specific purpose of trans- quency bands may be used by existing and mitting differential global positioning sys- future Federal stations in the fixed service; tem information. and US366 In the bands 5900–5950 kHz, 7300–7350 (2) Frequencies in the bands 5900–5950 kHz, kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, 12050– 7300–7350 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, and 13800–13870 12100 kHz, 13570–13600 kHz, 13800–13870 kHz, kHz may also be used by existing and future 15600–15800 kHz, 17480–17550 kHz, and 18900– Federal stations in the mobile except aero- 19020 kHz, the following provisions shall nautical mobile service. apply to stations in the fixed and mobile ex- (c) Grandfathered non-Federal Stations. (1) cept aeronautical mobile services: Frequencies in the bands 5900–5950 kHz, 7300– (a) All Stations. Federal and non-Federal 7350 kHz, 9400–9500 kHz, 11600–11650 kHz, stations shall: 12050–12100 kHz, 13800–13870 kHz, and 15600–

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15800 kHz may continue to be used by non- (3) Compliance with any technical and Federal stations in the fixed service that operational requirements that may be im- were licensed prior to March 25, 2007; and posed at WRC–07 to protect other services in (2) Frequencies in the bands 5900–5950 kHz these bands and passive services in the band and 7300–7350 kHz may continue to be used by 1400–1427 MHz from unwanted emissions. non-Federal stations in the mobile except (b) The FCC shall coordinate individual as- aeronautical mobile service that were li- signments with NTIA (see, for example, Rec- censed prior to March 25, 2007. ommendations ITU–R RA.769–2 and ITU–R US367 On the condition that harmful in- SA.1029–2) to ensure the protection of passive terference is not caused to the broadcasting services in the band 1400–1427 MHz. As part of service, frequencies in the bands 9775–9900 the coordination requirements, the feeder kHz, 11650–11700 kHz, and 11975–12050 kHz uplink and downlink systems shall be tested may be used by Federal stations in the fixed and certified to be in conformance with the service communicating within the United technical and operational out-of-band re- States and its insular areas that are author- quirements for the protection of passive ized as of June 12, 2003. Each such station services in the band 1400–1427 MHz. Certifi- shall be limited to a total radiated power of cation and all supporting documentation 24 dBW. shall be submitted to the FCC at least three US368 (a) The use of the bands 1390–1392 months prior to launch. MHz and 1430–1432 MHz by the fixed-satellite service is limited to feeder links for the Non- US378 In the band 1710–1755 MHz, the fol- Voice Non-Geostationary Mobile-Satellite lowing provisions apply: Service and is contingent on: (a) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay (1) The completion of ITU–R studies on all stations may operate indefinitely on a pri- identified compatibility issues as shown in mary basis within 80 km of Cherry Point, NC Annex 1 of Resolution 745 (WRC–2003); (34°58′ N, 076°56′ W) and Yuma, AZ (32°32′ N, (2) Measurement of emissions from equip- 113°58′ W). ment that would be employed in operational (b) Federal fixed and tactical radio relay systems and demonstrations to validate the stations shall operate on a secondary basis studies as called for in Resolution 745 (WRC– to primary non-Federal operations at the 14 2003); and sites listed below:

State Location Coordinates

80 km radius of operation centered on:

CA ...... China Lake ...... 35°41′ N, 117°41′ W CA ...... Pacific Missile Test Range/Point Mugu ...... 34°07′ N, 119°30′ W FL ...... Eglin AFB ...... 30°29′ N, 086°31′ W MD ...... Patuxent River ...... 38°17′ N, 076°25′ W NM ...... White Sands Missile Range ...... 33°00′ N, 106°30′ W NV ...... Nellis AFB ...... 36°14′ N, 115°02′ W UT ...... Hill AFB ...... 41°07′ N, 111°58′ W AL ...... Fort Rucker ...... 31°13′ N, 085°49′ W CA ...... Fort Irwin ...... 35°16′ N, 116°41′ W GA ...... Fort Benning ...... 32°22′ N, 084°56′ W GA ...... Fort Stewart ...... 31°52′ N, 081°37′ W KY ...... Fort Campbell ...... 36°41′ N, 087°28′ W NC ...... Fort Bragg ...... 35°09′ N, 079°01′ W WA ...... Fort Lewis ...... 47°05′ N, 122°36′ W

(c) In the sub-band 1710–1720 MHz, precision US380 In the bands 1525–1544 MHz, 1545– guided munitions shall operate on a primary 1559 MHz, 1610–1645.5 MHz, 1646.5–1660.5 MHz, basis until inventory is exhausted or until 2000–2020 MHz, 2180–2200 MHz, and 2483.5–2500 December 31, 2008, whichever is earlier. MHz, a non-Federal licensee in the mobile- (d) All other Federal stations in the fixed satellite service (MSS) may also operate an and mobile services shall operate on a pri- ancillary terrestrial component in conjunc- mary basis until reaccommodated in accord- tion with its MSS network, subject to the ance with the Commercial Spectrum En- Commission’s rules for ancillary terrestrial hancement Act. components and subject to all applicable US379 In the band 55.78–56.26 GHz, in order conditions and provisions of its MSS author- to protect stations in the Earth exploration- ization. satellite service (passive), the maximum US381 The frequencies 5332 kHz, 5348 kHz, power density delivered by a transmitter to 5368 kHz, 5373 kHz, and 5405 kHz are allocated the antenna of a fixed service station is lim- to the amateur service on a secondary basis. ited to¥28.5 dB(W/MHz). Amateur use of these frequencies shall be

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limited to 50 watts e.r.p. and to single side- US388 In the bands 81–86 GHz, 92–94 GHz, band suppressed carrier modulation (emis- and 94.1–95 GHz and within the coordination sion designator 2K8J3E), upper sideband distances indicated below, assignments to al- voice transmissions only. located services shall be coordinated with US382 In the band 39.5–40 GHz, Federal the following radio astronomy observatories. earth stations in the mobile-satellite service New observatories shall not receive protec- (space-to-Earth) shall not claim protection tion from fixed stations that are licensed to from non-Federal stations in the fixed and operate in the one hundred most populous urbanized areas as defined by the U.S. Cen- mobile services. ITU No. sus Bureau for the year 2000. 5.43A does not apply. US384 In the band 401–403 MHz, the non- NOTE: Satisfactory completion of the co- Federal Earth exploration-satellite (Earth- ordination procedure utilizing the auto- to-space) and meteorological-satellite mated mechanism, see 47 CFR 101.1523, will (Earth-to-space) services are limited to earth be deemed to establish sufficient separation stations transmitting to Federal space sta- from radio astronomy observatories, regard- tions. less of whether the distances set forth above are met.

150 kilometer (93 mile) radius Telescope and site centered on: North lati- West lon- tude gitude

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO), Robert C. Byrd Telescope, Green Bank, WV ...... 38°25′59″ 79°50′23″ NRAO, Very Large Array, Socorro, NM ...... 34°04′44″ 107°37′06″ University of Arizona 12-m Telescope, Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57′12″ 111°36′53″ Caltech Telescope, Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°13′54″ 118°17′36″ Five College Observatory, Amherst, MA ...... 42°23′30″ 72°20′42″ Haystack Observatory, Westford, MA ...... 42°37′24″ 71°29′18″ James Clerk Maxwell Telescope, Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°49′33″ 155°28′47″ Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA), CA ...... 37°16′43″ 118°08′32″

25 kilometer (15.5 mile) radius centered on: NRAO, Very Long Baseline Array Stations North lati- West lon- tude gitude

Brewster, WA ...... 48°07′52″ 119°41′00″ Fort Davis, TX ...... 30°38′06″ 103°56′41″ Hancock, NH ...... 42°56′01″ 71°59′12″ Kitt Peak, AZ ...... 31°57′23″ 111°36′45″ Los Alamos, NM ...... 35°46′30″ 106°14′44″ Mauna Kea, HI ...... 19°48′05″ 155°27′20″ North Liberty, IA ...... 41°46′17″ 91°34′27″ Owens Valley, CA ...... 37°13′54″ 118°16′37″ Pie Town, NM ...... 34°18′04″ 108°07′09″ Saint Croix, VI ...... 17°45′24″ 64°35′01″

US389 In the bands 71–76 GHz and 81–86 Military installation State Nearby city GHz, stations in the fixed, mobile, and broad- casting services shall not cause harmful in- Marine Corps Air Ground Combat CO .. Twentynine terference to, nor claim protection from, Center. Palms Federal stations in the fixed-satellite service Buckley AFB ...... GA .. Aurora (Den- ver) at any of the following 28 military installa- Schriever AFB ...... CO .. Colorado tions: Springs Fort Gordon ...... GA .. Augusta Military installation State Nearby city Naval Satellite Operations Center ...... GU .. Finegayan (Guam) Redstone Arsenal ...... AL ... Huntsville Naval Computer and Telecommuni- HI ... Wahiawa Fort Huachuca ...... AZ .. Sierra Vista cations Area Master Station, Pacific. (Oahu Is.) Yuma Proving Ground ...... AZ .. Yuma Fort Detrick ...... MD Frederick Beale AFB ...... CA .. Marysville Nellis AFB ...... NV .. Las Vegas Camp Parks Reserve Forces Training CA .. Dublin Nevada Test Site ...... NV .. Amargosa Area. Valley China Lake Naval Air Weapons Sta- CA .. Ridgecrest Tonapah Test Range Airfield ...... NV .. Tonapah tion. Cannon AFB ...... NM Clovis Edwards AFB ...... CA .. Rosamond White Sands Missile Range ...... NM White Sands Fort Irwin ...... CA .. Barstow Dyess AFB ...... TX .. Abilene

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Military installation State Nearby city fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile services. Fort Bliss ...... TX .. El Paso (c) After March 29, 2009, Federal and non- Fort Sam Houston ...... TX .. San Antonio Federal stations in the fixed and mobile ex- Goodfellow AFB ...... TX .. San Angelo cept aeronautical mobile services shall: Kelly AFB ...... TX .. San Antonio Utah Test and Training Range ...... UT .. (1) Be limited to communications wholly Fort Belvoir ...... VA .. Alexandria within the United States and its insular Naval Satellite Operations Center ...... VA .. Chesapeake areas; (2) Not cause harmful interference to the US390 Federal stations in the space re- broadcasting service; search service (active) operating in the band (3) Be limited to the minimum power need- 5350–5460 MHz shall not cause harmful inter- ed to achieve communications; and ference to, nor claim protection from, Fed- (4) Take account of the seasonal use of fre- eral and non-Federal stations in the aero- quencies by the broadcasting service pub- nautical radionavigation service nor Federal lished in accordance with Article 12 of the stations in the radiolocation service. ITU Radio Regulations. US391 In the band 2495–2500 MHz, the mo- US397 In the band 432–438 MHz, the Earth bile-satellite service (space-to-Earth) shall exploration-satellite service (active) is allo- not receive protection from non-Federal sta- cated on a secondary basis for Federal use. tions in the fixed and mobile except aero- Stations in the Earth exploration-satellite nautical mobile services operating in that service (active) shall not be operated within band. line-of-sight of the United States except for US393 In the band 2025–2110 MHz, the mili- the purpose of short duration pre-operational tary services may operate stations in the testing. Operations under this allocation fixed and mobile except aeronautical mobile shall not cause harmful interference to, nor services on a secondary and coordinated claim protection from, any other services al- basis at the following sites: located in the band 432–438 MHz in the United States, including secondary services Radius of and the amateur-satellite service. Site Coordinates operation (km) US398 In the bands 1390–1400 MHz and 1427–1432 MHz, airborne and space-to-Earth Nellis AFB, NV ...... 36° 14′ N 115° 02′ W 80 operations, except for feeder downlinks for China Lake, CA...... 35° 41′ N 117° 41′ W 50 the Non-Voice Non-Geostationary Mobile- ° ′ ° ′ Ft. Irwin, CA ...... 35 16 N 116 41 W 50 Satellite Service in the band 1430–1432 MHz Pacific Missile Test 34° 07′ N 119° 30′ W 80 Range/Pt. Mugu, CA. (see US368), are prohibited. Yuma, AZ ...... 32° 32′ N 113° 58′ W 80 US399 The frequency bands 161.9625– White Sands Missile 33° 00′ N 106° 30′ W 80 161.9875 MHz (AIS 1 with its center frequency Range, NM. at 161.975 MHz) and 162.0125–162.0375 MHz (AIS 2 with its center frequency at 162.025 MHz) US394 Until March 29, 2009, the band 6765– are allocated to the maritime mobile service 7000 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on on a primary basis for Federal Government a primary basis and to the mobile service on and non-Federal Government use, and shall a secondary basis. After this date, this band be used exclusively for Automatic Identifica- is allocated to the fixed and the mobile ex- tion Systems (AIS). However, in VHF Public cept aeronautical mobile (R) services on a Coast Service Areas (VPCSAs) 1–9, site-based primary basis. stations licensed prior to November 13, 2006, US395 Until March 29, 2009, the use of the may continue to operate on a co-primary band 7100–7200 kHz in Region 1 and Region 3 basis in the frequency band 161.9625–161.9875 by the amateur service shall not impose con- MHz until expiration of the license term for straints on the broadcasting service intended licenses in active status as of November 13, for use within Region 1 and Region 3. 2006. Also, in VPCSAs 10–42, site-based sta- US396 The band 7350–7400 kHz is allocated tions licensed in the frequency band 161.9625– exclusively to the broadcasting service in ac- 161.9875 MHz prior to March 2, 2009 may re- cordance with the schedule specified below, main authorized to operate on a co-primary except that, in Alaska, the sub-band 7368.5– basis in that frequency band until March 4, 7371.3 kHz is allocated to the fixed service on 2024, and geographical stations licensed in an exclusive basis for non-Federal use in ac- the frequency band 161.9625–161.9875 MHz cordance with 47 CFR 80.387. prior to March 2, 2009 may continue to oper- (a) Until March 29, 2009, the band 7350–7400 ate on a co-primary basis in that frequency kHz is allocated to the fixed service on a pri- band until March 2, 2011. See 47 CFR mary basis and to the mobile except aero- 80.371(c)(1)(ii) for the definitions of VPCSAs, nautical mobile service on a secondary basis and geographic license. for Federal and non-Federal use. US400 The use of the center frequency 978 (b) After March 29, 2009, authority to oper- MHz may be authorized to Universal Access ate in the band 7350–7400 kHz shall not be ex- Transceiver (UAT) stations on a primary tended to new non-Federal stations in the basis for the specific purpose of transmitting

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datalink information in support of the Auto- these bands are allocated. In Puerto Rico matic Dependent Surveillance—Broadcast and the Virgin Islands this authority is lim- (ADS–B) Service, Traffic Information Serv- ited to frequencies in the band 160.05–161.37 ices—Broadcast (TIS–B), and Flight Informa- MHz. No new system will tion—Broadcast (FIS–B). be authorized to operate on these fre- US401 In the band 17.7–17.8 GHz, Federal quencies. earth stations in the fixed-satellite service NG12 Frequencies in the bands 454.40–455 (space-to-Earth) may be authorized in the MHz and 459.40–460 MHz may be assigned to Denver, CO and Washington, DC areas on a domestic public land and mobile stations to primary basis. Before commencement of op- provide a two-way air-ground public radio- erations, the FCC shall coordinate fixed telephone service. service applications supporting Multichannel NG17 Stations in the land transportation Video Programming Distributors (MVPD) radio services authorized as of May 15, 1958 with NTIA. to operate on the frequency 161.61 MHz may, US402 In the band 17.3–17.7 GHz, existing upon proper application, continue to be au- Federal satellites and associated earth sta- thorized for such operation, including expan- tions in the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- sion of existing systems, on the condition space) are authorized to operate on a pri- that harmful interference will not be caused mary basis in the frequency bands and areas to the operation of any authorized station in listed below. Receiving earth stations in the the maritime mobile service. No new land broadcasting-satellite service within the transportation radio service system will be bands and areas listed below shall not claim authorized to operate on 161.61 MHz. protection from Federal earth stations in the NG19 Fixed stations associated with the fixed-satellite service. maritime mobile service may be authorized, (a) 17.600–17.700 GHz for stations within a for purposes of communication with coast ° ′ ° ′ 120 km radius of 38 49 N latitude and 76 52 stations, to use frequencies assignable to W longitude. ship stations in this band on the condition (b) 17.375–17.475 GHz for stations within a that harmful interference will not be caused ° ′ ° ′ 160 km radius of 39 42 N latitude and 104 45 to services operating in accordance with the W longitude. Table of Frequency Allocations. NON-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (NG) FOOTNOTES NG28 In Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands, the band 160.86–161.4 (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- MHz is available for assignment to remote ters ‘‘NG’’ followed by one or more digits, de- pickup broadcast stations on a shared basis note stipulations applicable only to non-Fed- with stations in the Industrial/Business eral operations and thus appear solely in the Pool. non-Federal Table.) NG30 In Puerto Rico, the band 942–944 NG1 The band 535–1705 kHz is also allo- MHz is alternatively allocated to the fixed cated to the mobile service on a secondary service (aural broadcast auxiliary stations). basis for the distribution of public service in- NG42 In the band 10–10.5 GHz, non-Federal formation from Travelers Information Sta- stations in the radiolocation service shall tions operating in accordance with the provi- not cause harmful interference to the ama- sions of 47 CFR 90.242 on 10 kilohertz spaced teur service. channels from 540 kHz to 1700 kHz. NG49 The following frequencies may be NG2 Facsimile broadcasting stations may authorized for mobile operations in the Man- be authorized in the band 88–108 MHz. ufacturers Radio Service subject to the con- NG3 Control stations in the domestic pub- dition that no interference is caused to the lic mobile radio service may be authorized reception of television stations operating on frequencies in the band 72–73 and 75.4–76 MHz channels 4 and 5 and that their use is limited on the condition that harmful interference to a manufacturing facility: will not be caused to operational fixed sta- tions. MHZ NG4 The use of the frequencies in the band 152.84–153.38 MHz may be authorized, in 72.02 72.22 any area, to remote pickup broadcast base 72.04 72.24 and mobile stations on the condition that 72.06 72.26 harmful interference will not be caused to 72.08 72.28 stations operating in accordance with the 72.10 72.30 Table of Frequency Allocations. 72.12 72.32 NG6 Stations in the public safety radio 72.14 72.34 services authorized as of June 30, 1958, to use 72.16 72.36 frequencies in the band 159.51–161.79 MHz in 72.18 72.38 areas other than Puerto Rico and the Virgin 72.20 72.40 Islands may continue such operation, includ- Further, the following frequencies may be ing expansion of existing systems, on the authorized for mobile operations in the Spe- condition that harmful interference will not cial Industrial Radio Service, Manufacturers be caused to stations in the services to which Radio Service, Railroad Radio Service and

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Forest Products Radio Service subject to the NOTE: The above provisions shall not apply condition that no interference is caused to to geostationary satellite orbit (GSO) FSS the reception of television stations operating operations in the band 12.75–13.25 GHz. on channels 4 and 5; and that their use is limited to a railroad yard, manufacturing NG56 In the bands 72–73 and 75.4–76 MHz, plant, logging site, mill, or similar indus- the use of mobile radio remote control of trial facility. models is on a secondary basis to all other fixed and mobile operations. Such operations MHZ are subject to the condition that inter- ference will not be caused to common carrier 72.44 75.44 domestic public stations, to remote control 72.48 75.48 of industrial equipment operating in the 72.52 75.52 band 72–76 MHz, or to the reception of tele- 72.56 75.56 vision signals on channels 4 (66–72 MHz) or 5 72.60 75.60 (76–82 MHz). Television interference shall be NG51 In Puerto Rico and the United considered to occur whenever reception of States Virgin Islands, the use of band 150.8– regularly used television signals is impaired 151.49 MHz by the fixed and land mobile serv- or destroyed, regardless of the strength of ices is limited to stations in the Industrial/ the television signal or the distance to the Business Pool. . NG53 In the band 13.15–13.25 GHz, the fol- NG59 The frequencies 37.60 and 37.85 MHz lowing provisions shall apply: may be authorized only for use by base, mo- (a) The sub-band 13.15–13.2 GHz is reserved bile, and operational fixed stations partici- for television pickup (TVPU) and cable tele- pating in an interconnected or coordinated vision relay service (CARS) pickup stations power service utility system. inside a 50 km radius of the 100 television markets delineated in 47 CFR 76.51; and out- NG66 The band 470–512 MHz (TV channels side these areas, TVPU stations, CARS sta- 14–20) is allocated to the broadcasting service tions and non-geostationary satellite orbit on an exclusive basis throughout the United fixed-satellite service (NGSO FSS) gateway States and its insular areas, except as de- earth stations shall operate on a co-primary scribed below: basis. (a) In the urbanized areas listed in the (b) The sub-band 13.2–13.2125 GHz is re- table below, the indicated frequency bands served for TVPU stations on a primary basis are allocated to the land mobile service on and for CARS pickup stations on a secondary an exclusive basis for assignment to eligibles basis inside a 50 km radius of the 100 tele- in the Public Mobile Services, the Public vision markets delineated in 47 CFR 76.51; Safety Radio Pool, and the Industrial/Busi- and outside these areas, TVPU stations and ness Radio Pool, except that: NGSO FSS gateway earth stations shall op- (1) Licensees in the land mobile service erate on a co-primary basis and CARS sta- that are regulated as Commercial Mobile tions shall operate on a secondary basis. Radio Service (CMRS) providers may also (c) In the band 13.15–13.25 GHz, fixed tele- use their assigned spectrum to provide fixed vision auxiliary stations licensed pursuant service on a primary basis. to applications accepted for filing before (2) The use of the band 482–488 MHz (TV September 1, 1979, may continue operation, channel 16) is limited to eligibles in the Pub- subject to periodic license renewals. lic Safety Radio Pool in or near (i) the Los (d) In the sub-band 13.15–13.2125 GHz, NGSO Angeles urbanized area; and (ii) New York FSS gateway uplink transmissions shall be City; Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester Coun- limited to a maximum e.i.r.p. of 3.2 dBW to- ties in New York State; and Bergen County, wards 0° on the radio horizon. NJ.

Bands Urbanized area (MHz) TV channels

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

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(b) In the Gulf of Mexico offshore from the ters on a secondary basis in accordance with Louisiana-Texas coast, the band 476–494 MHz the provisions of 47 CFR 2.803 and 90.20(e)(5). (TV channels 15–17) is allocated to the fixed NG128 In the band 535–1705 kHz, AM and mobile services on a primary basis for broadcast licensees or permittees may use assignment to eligibles in the Public Mobile their AM carrier on a secondary basis to and Private Land Mobile Radio Services. transmit signals intended for both broadcast (c) In Hawaii, the band 488–494 MHz (TV and non-broadcast purposes. In the band 88– channel 17) is allocated exclusively to the 108 MHz, FM broadcast licensees or permit- fixed service for use by common carrier con- tees are permitted to use subcarriers on a trol and repeater stations for point-to-point secondary basis to transmit signals intended inter-island communications only. for both broadcast and non-broadcast pur- (d) The use of these allocations is further poses. In the bands 54–72, 76–88, 174–216, 470– subject to the conditions set forth in 47 CFR 608 and 614–806 MHz, TV broadcast licensees parts 22 and 90. or permittees are permitted to use subcar- NG70 In Puerto Rico and the Virgin Is- riers on a secondary basis for both broadcast lands only, the bands 159.240–159.435 and and non-broadcast purposes. 160.410–160.620 MHz are also available for as- NG134 In the band 10.45–10.5 GHz, non- signment to base stations and mobile sta- Federal stations in the radiolocation service tions in the special industrial radio service. shall not cause harmful interference to the NG104 The use of the bands 10.7–11.7 GHz amateur and amateur-satellite services. (space-to-Earth) and 12.75–13.25 GHz (Earth- NG135 In the 420–430 MHz band the ama- to-space) by the fixed-satellite service in the teur service is not allocated north of line A geostationary-satellite orbit shall be limited (def. § 2.1). to international systems, i.e., other than do- NG141 In Alaska, the frequencies 42.4 MHz mestic systems. and 44.1 MHz are authorized on a primary NG111 The band 157.4375–157.4625 MHz may basis for meteor burst communications by be used for one way paging operations in the fixed stations in the op- special emergency radio service. erating under the provisions of 47 CFR part NG112 The frequencies 25.04, 25.08, 150.980, 22. In Alaska, the frequencies 44.2 MHz and 154.585, 158.445, 159.480, 454.000 and 459.000 MHz 45.9 MHz are authorized on a primary basis may be authorized to stations in the Indus- for meteor burst communications by fixed trial/Business Pool for use primarily in oil private radio stations operating under the spill containment and cleanup operations provisions of 47 CFR part 90. The private and secondarily in regular land mobile com- radio station frequencies may be used by munication. Common Carrier stations on a secondary, NG115 In the bands 54–72 MHz, 76–88 MHz, noninterference basis and the Common Car- 174–216 MHz, 470–608 MHz, and 614–698 MHz, rier frequencies may be used by private radio wireless microphones and wireless assist stations for meteor burst communications video devices may be authorized on a non-in- on a secondary, noninterference basis. Users terference basis, subject to the terms and shall cooperate to the extent practical to conditions set forth in 47 CFR part 74, sub- minimize potential interference. Stations part H. utilizing meteor burst communications shall NG117 The frequency 156.050 and 156.175 not cause harmful interference to stations of MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- other radio services operating in accordance itime mobile service for commercial and port with the Table of Frequency Allocations. operations in the New Orleans Vessel Traffic NG142 TV broadcast stations authorized Service (VTS) area and the frequency 156.250 to operate in the bands 54–72 MHz, 76–88 MHz, MHz may be assigned to stations in the mar- 174–216 MHz, 470–608 MHz, and 614–806 MHz itime mobile service for port operating in may use a portion of the television vertical the New Orleans and Houston VTS areas. blanking interval for the transmission of NG118 In the bands 2025–2110 MHz, 6875– telecommunications signals, on the condi- 7125 MHz, and 12.7–13.25 GHz, television tion that harmful interference will not be translator relay stations may be authorized caused to the reception of primary services, to use frequencies on a secondary basis to and that such telecommunications services other stations in the Television Broadcast must accept any interference caused by pri- Auxiliary Service that are operating in ac- mary services operating in these bands. cordance with the Table of Frequency Allo- NG143 In the band 11.7–12.2 GHz, protec- cations. tion from harmful interference shall be af- NG120 Frequencies in the band 928–960 forded to transmissions from space stations MHz may be assigned for multiple address not in conformance with ITU Radio Regula- systems and mobile operations on a primary tion No. 5.488 only if the operations of such basis as specified in 47 CFR part 101. space stations impose no unacceptable con- NG124 In the bands 30.85–34, 37–38, 39–40, straints on operations or orbit locations of 42–47.41, 150.995–156.25, 158.715–159.465, 453.0125– space stations in conformance with No. 5.488. 453.9875, 458.0125–458.9875, 460.0125–465.6375, NG144 Stations authorized as of Sep- and 467.9375–467.9875 MHz, police licensees are tember 9, 1983 to use frequencies in the bands authorized to operate low-power transmit- 17.7–18.3 GHz and 19.3–19.7 GHz may, upon

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proper application, continue operations. NG156 The band 2000–2020 MHz is also allo- Fixed stations authorized in the band 18.3– cated to the fixed and mobile services on a 19.3 GHz that remain coprimary under the primary basis for facilities where the receipt provisions of 47 CFR 21.901(e), 74.502(c), date of the initial application was prior to 74.602(g), 78.18(a)(4), and 101.147(r) may con- June 27, 2000, and on a secondary basis for all tinue operations consistent with the provi- other initial applications. Not later than De- sions of those sections. cember 9, 2013, the band 2000–2020 MHz is allo- NG145 In the band 11.7–12.2 GHz, tran- cated to the fixed and mobile services on a sponders on space stations in the fixed-sat- secondary basis. ellite service may be used additionally for NG158 The bands 763–775 MHz and 793–805 transmissions in the broadcasting-satellite MHz are available for assignment to the pub- service, provided that such transmissions do lic safety services, as described in 47 CFR not have a maximum e.i.r.p. greater than 53 part 90. dBW per television channel and do not cause NG159 In the band 698–806 MHz, stations greater interference or require more protec- authorized under 47 CFR part 74, subparts E, tion from interference than the coordinated F, and G may continue to operate indefi- fixed-satellite service frequency assign- nitely on a secondary basis to all other sta- ments. With respect to the space services, tions operating in that band. this band shall be used principally for the NG160 In the band 5850–5925 MHz, the use fixed-satellite service. of the non-Federal mobile service is limited NG147 In the band 2483.5–2500 MHz, non- to Dedicated Short Range Communications Federal stations in the fixed and mobile operating in the Intelligent Transportation services that are licensed under 47 CFR parts System radio service. 74, 90, or 101, which were licensed as of July NG163 The use of the band 17.3–17.7 GHz 25, 1985, and those whose initial applications by the broadcasting-satellite service is lim- were filed on or before July 25, 1985, may ited to geostationary satellites. continue to operate on a primary basis with NG164 The use of the band 18.3–18.8 GHz the mobile-satellite and radiodetermination- by the fixed-satellite service (space-to- satellite services, and in the sub-band 2495– Earth) is limited to systems in the geo- 2500 MHz, these grandfathered stations may stationary-satellite orbit. also continue to operate on a primary basis NG165 The use of the band 18.8–19.3 GHz with stations in the fixed and mobile except by the fixed-satellite service (space-to- aeronautical mobile services that are li- Earth) is limited to systems in non-geo- censed under 47 CFR part 27. stationary-satellite orbits. NG148 The frequencies 154.585 MHz, 159.480 NG166 The use of the band 19.3–19.7 GHz MHz, 160.725 MHz, 160.785 MHz, 454.000 MHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to- and 459.000 MHz may be authorized to mari- Earth) is limited to feeder links for the mo- time mobile stations for offshore radio- bile-satellite service. location and associated telecommand oper- NG167 The use of the band 24.75–25.25 GHz ations. by the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to- NG149 The bands 54–72 MHz, 76–88 MHz, space) is limited to feeder links for the 174–216 MHz, 470–512 MHz, 512–608 MHz, and broadcasting-satellite service. 614–698 MHz are also allocated to the fixed NG168 The band 2180–2200 MHz is also allo- service to permit subscription television op- cated to the fixed and mobile services on a erations in accordance with 47 CFR part 73. primary basis for facilities where the receipt NG152 The use of the band 219–220 MHz by date of the initial application was prior to the amateur service is limited to stations January 16, 1992, and on a secondary basis for participating, as forwarding stations, in all other initial applications. Not later than point-to-point fixed digital message for- December 9, 2013, the band 2180–2200 MHz is warding systems, including intercity packet allocated to the fixed and mobile services on backbone networks. a secondary basis. NG153 The band 2160–2165 MHz is reserved NG169 After December 1, 2000, operations for future emerging technologies on a co-pri- on a primary basis by the fixed-satellite mary basis with the fixed and mobile serv- service (space-to-Earth) in the band 3650–3700 ices. Allocations to specific services will be MHz shall be limited to grandfathered earth made in future proceedings. Authorizations stations. All other fixed-satellite service in the band 2160–2162 MHz for stations in the earth station operations in the band 3650–3700 Multipoint Distribution Service applied for MHz shall be on a secondary basis. Grand- after January 16, 1992, shall be on a sec- fathered earth stations are those authorized ondary basis to emerging technologies. prior to December 1, 2000, or granted as a re- NG155 The bands 159.500–159.675 MHz and sult of an application filed prior to December 161.375–161.550 MHz are allocated to the mari- 1, 2000, and constructed within 12 months of time service as described in 47 CFR part 80. initial authorization. License applications Additionally, the frequencies 159.550, 159.575 for primary operations for new earth sta- and 159.600 MHz are available for low-power tions, major amendments to pending earth intership communications. station applications, or applications for

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major modifications to earth station facili- MHz shall operate on a secondary basis to ties filed on or after December 18, 1998, and Advanced Wireless Services. prior to December 1, 2000, shall not be ac- NG180 In the band 3700–4200 MHz (space- cepted unless the proposed facilities are to-Earth) earth stations on vessels (ESVs) within 16.1 kilometers (10 miles) of an au- may be authorized to communicate with thorized primary earth station operating in space stations of the fixed-satellite service the band 3650–3700 MHz. License applications and, while docked, may be coordinated for up for primary operations by new earth sta- to 180 days, renewable. ESVs in motion must tions, major amendments to pending earth operate on a secondary basis. station applications, and applications for NG181 In the band 5925–6425 MHz (Earth- major modifications to earth station facili- to-space), earth stations on vessels are an ties, filed after December 1, 2000, shall not be application of the fixed-satellite service accepted, except for changes in polarization, (FSS) and may be authorized to commu- antenna orientation or ownership of a grand- nicate with space stations of the FSS on a fathered earth station. primary basis. NG171 In the band 6875–7125 MHz, the fol- NG182 In the bands 10.95–11.2 GHz and lowing two channels should be used for air- 11.45–11.7 GHz, earth stations on vessels may borne TV pickup stations, wherever possible: be authorized to communicate with U.S. 7075–7100 MHz and 7100–7125 MHz. earth stations through space stations of the NG172 In the band 7025–7075 MHz, the fixed-satellite service but must accept inter- fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is al- ference from terrestrial systems operating in located on a primary basis, but the use of accordance with Commission Rules. this allocation shall be limited to two grand- NG183 In the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz (space- fathered satellite systems. Associated earth to-Earth) and 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), stations located within 300 meters of the fol- earth stations on vessels are an application lowing locations shall be grandfathered: (a) of the fixed-satellite service (FSS) and may In the band 7025–7075 MHz, Brewster, WA be authorized to communicate with space (48°08′46.7″ N., 119°42′8.0″ W.); and (b) In the stations of the FSS on a primary basis. sub-band 7025–7055 MHz, Clifton, TX NG184 Land mobile stations in the bands (31°47′58.5″ N., 97°36′46.7″ W.) and Finca 11.7–12.2 GHz and 14.2–14.4 GHz and fixed sta- Pascual, PR (17°58′41.8″ N., 67°8′12.6″ W.). tions in the band 11.7–12.1 GHz that are li- NG173 In the band 216–220 MHz, secondary censed pursuant to 47 CFR part 101, subpart telemetry operations are permitted subject J as of March 1, 2005 may continue to operate to the requirements of 47 CFR 90.259. After on a secondary basis until their license ex- January 1, 2002, no new assignments shall be pires. Existing licenses issued pursuant to 47 authorized in the sub-band 216–217 MHz. CFR part 101, subpart J will not be renewed NG175 In the band 38.6–40 GHz, television in the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz and 14.2–14.4 GHz. pickup stations that were authorized on or NG185 In the band 3650–3700 MHz, the use before April 16, 2003, may continue to operate of the non-Federal fixed-satellite service on a secondary basis to stations operating in (space-to-Earth) is limited to international accordance with the Table of Frequency Al- inter-continental systems. locations. NG186 In the bands 10.95–11.2 GHz and NG177 In the bands 1990–2000 MHz and 11.45–11.7 GHz (space-to-Earth), Vehicle- 2020–2025 MHz, where the receipt date of the Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) as regu- initial application for facilities in the fixed lated under 47 CFR part 25 may be author- and mobile services was prior to June 27, ized to communicate with geostationary sat- 2000, said facilities shall operate on a pri- ellite orbit space stations of the fixed-sat- mary basis and all later-applied-for facilities ellite service but must accept interference shall operate on a secondary basis to any from stations of the fixed service operating service licensed pursuant to the allocation in accordance with the Commission’s rules. adopted in FCC 03–16, 68 FR 11986, March 13, NG187 In the bands 11.7–12.2 GHz (space- 2003 (‘‘Advanced Wireless Services’’). Not to-Earth) and 14.0–14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), later than December 9, 2013, all such facili- Vehicle-Mounted Earth Stations (VMES) as ties in the bands 1990–2000 MHz and 2020–2025 regulated under 47 CFR part 25 are an appli- MHz shall operate on a secondary basis to cation of the fixed-satellite service and may Advanced Wireless Services. be authorized to communicate with geo- NG178 In the band 2165–2180 MHz, where stationary satellite orbit space stations of the receipt date of the initial application for the fixed-satellite service on a primary basis. facilities in the fixed and mobile services FEDERAL GOVERNMENT (G) FOOTNOTES was prior to January 16, 1992, said facilities shall operate on a primary basis and all (These footnotes, each consisting of the let- later-applied-for facilities shall operate on a ter ‘‘G’’ followed by one or more digits, de- secondary basis to any service licensed pur- note stipulations applicable only to Federal suant to the allocation adopted in FCC 03–16, operations and thus appear solely in the Fed- 68 FR 11986, March 13, 2003 (‘‘Advanced Wire- eral Table.) less Services’’). Not later than December 9, G2 In the bands 216–217 MHz, 220–225 MHz, 2013, all such facilities in the band 2165–2180 420–450 MHz (except as provided by US217 and

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G129), 890–902 MHz, 928–942 MHz, 1300–1390 band 10–10.5 GHz is limited to the military MHz, 2310–2390 MHz, 2417–2450 MHz, 2700–2900 services. MHz, 3300–3500 MHz (except as provided by G34 In the band 34.4–34.5 GHz, weather ra- footnote US108), 5650–5925 MHz, and 9000–9200 dars on board meteorological satellites for MHz, the Federal radiolocation service is cloud detection are authorized to operate on limited to the military services. the basis of equality with military radio- G5 In the bands 162.0125–173.2, 173.4–174, location devices. All other non-military 406.1–410 and 410–420 MHz, use by the military radiolocation in the band 33.4–36.0 GHz shall services is limited by the provisions specified be secondary to the military services. in the channeling plans shown in Sections G42 The space operation service (Earth- 4.3.7 and 4.3.9 of the NTIA Manual. to-space) is limited to the band 1761–1842 G6 Military tactical fixed and mobile op- MHz, and is limited to space command, con- erations may be conducted nationally on a trol, range and range rate systems. secondary basis: (a) To the meteorological G56 Federal radiolocation in the bands aids service in the band 403–406 MHz; and (b) 1215–1300, 2900–3100, 5350–5650 and 9300–9500 To the radio astronomy service in the band MHz is primarily for the military services; 406.1–410 MHz. Such fixed and mobile oper- however, limited secondary use is permitted ations are subject to local coordination to by other Federal agencies in support of ex- ensure that harmful interference will not be perimentation and research programs. In ad- caused to the services to which the bands are dition, limited secondary use is permitted allocated. for survey operations in the band 2900–3100 G8 Low power Federal radio control oper- MHz. ations are permitted in the band 420–450 G59 In the bands 902–928 MHz, 3100–3300 MHz. MHz, 3500–3650 MHz, 5250–5350 MHz, 8500–9000 G11 Federal fixed and mobile radio serv- MHz, 9200–9300 MHz, 13.4–14.0 GHz, 15.7–17.7 ices, including low power radio control oper- GHz and 24.05–24.25 GHz, all Federal non- ations, are permitted in the band 902–928 military radiolocation shall be secondary to MHz on a secondary basis. military radiolocation, except in the sub- G15 Use of the band 2700–2900 MHz by the band 15.7–16.2 GHz airport surface detection military fixed and shipborne air defense equipment (ASDE) is permitted on a co- radiolocation installations will be fully co- equal basis subject to coordination with the ordinated with the meteorological aids and military departments. aeronautical radionavigation services. The military air defense installations will be G100 The bands 235–322 MHz and 335.4–399.9 moved from the band 2700–2900 MHz at the MHz are also allocated on a primary basis to earliest practicable date. Until such time as the mobile-satellite service, limited to mili- military air defense installations can be ac- tary operations. commodated satisfactorily elsewhere in the G104 In the bands 7450–7550 and 8175–8215 spectrum, such operations will, insofar as MHz, it is agreed that although the military practicable, be adjusted to meet the require- space radio communication systems, which ments of the aeronautical radionavigation include earth stations near the proposed me- service. teorological-satellite installations will pre- G19 Use of the band 9000–9200 MHz by mili- cede the meteorological-satellite installa- tary fixed and shipborne air defense radio- tions, engineering adjustments to either the location installations will be fully coordi- military or the meteorological-satellite sys- nated with the aeronautical radionavigation tems or both will be made as mutually re- service, recognizing fully the safety aspects quired to assure compatible operations of the of the latter. Military air defense installa- systems concerned. tions will be accommodated ultimately out- G109 All assignments in the band 157.0375– side this band. Until such time as military 157.1875 MHz are subject to adjustment to defense installations can be accommodated other frequencies in this band as long term satisfactorily elsewhere in the spectrum U.S. maritime VHF planning develops, par- such operations will, insofar as practicable, ticularly that planning incident to support be adjusted to meet the requirements of the of the National VHF-FM Radiotelephone aeronautical radionavigation services. Safety and Distress System (See Doc. 15624/1– G27 In the bands 255–328.6 MHz, 335.4–399.9 1.9.111/1.9.125). MHz, and 1350–1390 MHz, the fixed and mobile G110 Federal ground-based stations in the services are limited to the military services. aeronautical radionavigation service may be G30 In the bands 138–144 MHz, 148–149.9 authorized between 3500–3650 MHz when ac- MHz, and 150.05–150.8 MHz, the fixed and mo- commodation in the band 2700–2900 MHz is bile services are limited primarily to oper- not technically and/or economically feasible. ations by the military services. G114 The band 1369.05–1390 MHz is also allo- G32 Except for weather radars on mete- cated to the fixed-satellite service (space-to- orological satellites in the band 9975–10025 Earth) and to the mobile-satellite service MHz and for Federal survey operations (see (space-to-Earth) on a primary basis for the footnote US108), Federal radiolocation in the relay of nuclear burst data.

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G115 In the band 13360–13410 kHz, the fixed 450 MHz with an authorized bandwidth of no service is allocated on a primary basis out- more than 2 MHz centered on 449 MHz, sub- side the conterminous United States. Within ject to the following conditions: (1) wind pro- the conterminous United States, assign- filer locations must be pre-coordinated with ments in the fixed service are permitted, and the military services to protect fixed mili- will be protected for national defense pur- tary radars; and (2) wind profiler operations poses or, if they are to be used only in an shall not cause harmful interference to, nor emergency jeopardizing life, public safety, or claim protection from, military mobile important property under conditions calling radiolocation stations that are engaged in for immediate communication where other critical national defense operations. means of communication do not exist. G130 Federal stations in the radiolocation G116 The band 7125–7155 MHz is also allo- service operating in the band 5350–5470 MHz, cated for earth-to-space transmissions in the shall not cause harmful interference to, nor Space Operations Service at a limited num- claim protection from, Federal stations in ber of sites (not to exceed two), subject to es- the aeronautical radionavigation service op- tablished coordination procedures. erating in accordance with ITU Radio Regu- G117 In the bands 7.25–7.75 GHz, 7.9–8.4 GHz, lation No. 5.449. 17.3–17.7 GHz, 17.8–21.2 GHz, 30–31 GHz, 33–36 GHz, 39.5–41 GHz, 43.5–45.5 GHz and 50.4–51.4 G131 Federal stations in the radiolocation GHz, the Federal fixed-satellite and mobile- service operating in the band 5470–5650 MHz, satellite services are limited to military sys- with the exception of ground-based radars tems. used for meteorological purposes operating G118 Federal fixed stations may be au- in the band 5600–5650 MHz, shall not cause thorized in the band 1700–1710 MHz only if harmful interference to, nor claim protec- spectrum is not available in the band 1755– tion from, Federal stations in the maritime 1850 MHz. radionavigation service. G120 Development of airborne primary ra- G132 Use of the radionavigation-satellite dars in the band 2360–2390 MHz with peak service in the band 1215–1240 MHz shall be transmitter power in excess of 250 watts for subject to the condition that no harmful in- use in the United States is not permitted. terference is caused to, and no protection is G122 In the bands 2300–2310 MHz, 2395–2400 claimed from, the radionavigation service MHz, 2400–2417 MHz, and 4940–4990 MHz, Fed- authorized under ITU Radio Regulation No. eral operations may be authorized on a non- 5.331. Furthermore, the use of the radio- interference basis to authorized non-Federal navigation-satellite service in the band 1215– operations, and shall not constrain the im- 1240 MHz shall be subject to the condition plementation of any non-Federal operations. that no harmful interference is caused to the G124 The band 2417–2450 MHz was identi- radiolocation service. ITU Radio Regulation fied for reallocation, effective August 10, No. 5.43 shall not apply in respect of the 1995, for mixed Federal and non-Federal use radiolocation service. ITU Resolution 608 under Title VI of the Omnibus Budget Rec- (WRC–03) shall apply. onciliation Act of 1993. G133 In the band 7190–7235 MHz, emissions G127 Federal Travelers Information Sta- to deep space are prohibited. Geostationary tions (TIS) on 1610 kHz have coprimary sta- satellites in the space research service oper- tus with AM Broadcast assignments. Federal ating in the band 7190–7235 MHz shall not TIS authorized as of August 4, 1994, preclude claim protection from existing and future subsequent assignment for conflicting allot- stations in the fixed service and ITU Radio ments. Regulation No. 5.43A does not apply. G128 Use of the band 56.9–57 GHz by inter- satellite systems is limited to transmissions [49 FR 2373, Jan. 19, 1984] between satellites in geostationary orbit, to EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER ci- transmissions between satellites in geo- tations affecting § 2.106, see the List of CFR stationary satellite orbit and those in high- Sections Affected, which appears in the Earth orbit, to transmissions from satellites Finding Aids section of the printed volume in geostationary satellite orbit to those in and on GPO Access. low-Earth orbit, and to transmissions from non-geostationary satellites in high-Earth orbit to those in low-Earth orbit. For links § 2.107 Radio astronomy station notifi- between satellites in the geostationary sat- cation. ellite orbit, the single entry power flux-den- (a) Pursuant to No. 1492 of Article 13 sity at all altitudes from 0 km to 1000 km and Section F of Appendix 3 to the above the Earth’s surface, for all conditions international Radio Regulations (Gene- and for all methods of modulation, shall not va, 1982), operators of radio astronomy exceed –147 dB (W/m2/100 MHz) for all angles of arrival. stations desiring international recogni- G129 Federal wind profilers are authorized tion of their use of specific radio as- to operate on a primary basis in the radio- tronomy frequencies or bands of fre- location service in the frequency band 448– quencies for reception, should file the

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following information with the Com- that is, for international inter-conti- mission for inclusion in the Master nental communications. Case-by-case International Frequency Register: electromagnetic compatibility analysis (1) The center of the frequency band is required with all users of the bands. observed, in kilohertz up to 28,000 kHz It is anticipated that one earth station inclusive, in megahertz above 28,000 on each coast can be successfully co- kHz to 10,500 MHz inclusive and in ordinated. Specific locations of these gigahertz above 10,500 MHz. earth stations depend upon service re- (2) The date (actual or foreseen, as quirements and case-by-case EMC anal- appropriate) when reception of the fre- yses that demonstrate compatible op- quency band begins. erations. (3) The name and location of the sta- tion, including geographical coordi- Subpart C—Emissions nates in degrees and minutes. (4) The width of the frequency band § 2.201 Emission, modulation, and (in kHz) observed by the station. transmission characteristics. (5) The antenna type and dimensions, The following system of designating effective area and angular coverage in emission, modulation, and trans- azimuth and elevation. mission characteristics shall be em- (6) The regular hours of reception (in ployed. UTC) of the observed frequency. (a) Emissions are designated accord- (7) The overall receiving system ing to their classification and their noise temperature (in kelvins) referred necessary bandwidth. to the output of the receiving antenna. (b) A minimum of three symbols are (8) The class of observations to be used to describe the basic characteris- taken. Class A observations are those tics of radio waves. Emissions are clas- in which the sensitivity of the equip- sified and symbolized according to the ment is not a primary factor. Class B following characteristics: observations are those of such a nature (1) First symbol—type of modulation that they can be made only with ad- of the main character; vanced low-noise receivers using the (2) Second symbol—nature of sig- best techniques. nal(s) modulating the main carrier; (9) The name and mailing address of (3) Third symbol—type of informa- the operator. tion to be transmitted. (b) The permanent discontinuance of observations, or any change to the in- NOTE: A fourth and fifth symbol are pro- formation above, should also be filed vided for additional information and are shown in Appendix 6, part A of the ITU Radio with the Commission. Regulations. Use of the fourth and fifth sym- (c) Observations being conducted on bol is optional. Therefore, the symbols may frequencies or frequency bands not al- be used as described in Appendix 6, but are located to the radio astronomy service not required by the Commission. should be reported as in paragraph (a) (c) First Symbol—types of modula- of this section for information pur- tion of the main carrier: poses. Information in this category will not be submitted for entry in the Mas- (1) Emission of an unmodulated ter International Frequency Register carrier ...... N and protection from interference will (2) Emission in which the main not be afforded such operations by sta- carrier is amplitude-modulated tions in other services. (including cases where sub-car- riers are angle-modulated):. § 2.108 Policy regarding the use of the —Double-sideband ...... A fixed-satellite allocations in the 3.6– —Single-sideband, full carrier ..... H 3.7, 4.5–4.8, and 5.85–5.925 GHz —Single-sideband, reduced or bands. variable level carrier ...... R The use of the fixed-satellite alloca- —Single-sideband, suppressed tions in the United States in the above carrier ...... J bands will be governed by footnote —Independent ...... B US245. Use of the fixed-satellite service —Vestigial sideband ...... C allocations in these bands is for the (3) Emission in which the main international fixed-satellite service, carrier is angle-modulated:.

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—Frequency modulation ...... F (8) Cases not otherwise covered ... X —Phase modulation ...... G (e) Third Symbol—type of informa- NOTE: Whenever frequency modulation ‘‘F’’ tion to be transmitted: 2 is indicated, Phase modulation ‘‘G’’ is also (1) No information transmitted ... N acceptable. (2) Telegraphy—for aural recep- (4) Emission in which the main tion ...... A carrier is amplitude and angle- (3) Telegraphy—for automatic re- modulated either simultaneously ception ...... B or in a pre-established sequence .. D (4) Facsimile ...... C (5) Emission of pulses: 1. (5) Data transmission, telemetry, —Sequence of unmodulated telecommand ...... D pulses ...... P (6) Telephony (including sound —A sequence of pulses: broadcasting) ...... E —Modulated in amplitude ...... K (7) Television (video) ...... F —Modulated in width/duration L (8) Combination of the above ...... W —Modulated in position/phase .. M (9) Cases not otherwise covered ... X —In which the carrier is angle- (f) Type B emission: As an exception modulated during the period to the above principles, damped waves of the pulse ...... Q are symbolized in the Commission’s —Which is a combination of the rules and regulations as type B emis- foregoing or is produced by sion. The use of type B emissions is for- other means ...... V bidden. (6) Cases not covered above, in (g) Whenever the full designation of which an emission consists of the an emission is necessary, the symbol main carrier modulated, either for that emission, as given above, shall simultaneously or in a pre-estab- be preceded by the necessary band- lished sequence, in a combination width of the emission as indicated in of two or more of the following § 2.202(b)(1). modes: amplitude, angle, pulse ... W (7) Cases not otherwise covered ... X [49 FR 48697, Dec. 14, 1984] 1 Emissions where the main carrier is directly modulated by a signal which has been coded into § 2.202 Bandwidths. quantized form (e.g. pulse code modulation) should be designated under (2) or (3). (a) Occupied bandwidth. The fre- quency bandwidth such that, below its (d) Second Symbol—nature of sig- lower and above its upper frequency nal(s) modulating the main carrier: limits, the mean powers radiated are (1) No modulating signal ...... 0 each equal to 0.5 percent of the total (2) A single channel containing mean power radiated by a given emis- quantized or digital information sion. In some cases, for example multi- without the use of a modulating channel frequency-division systems, sub-carrier, excluding time-divi- the percentage of 0.5 percent may lead sion muliplex ...... 1 to certain difficulties in the practical (3) A single channel containing application of the definitions of occu- quantized or digital information pied and necessary bandwidth; in such with the use of a modulating sub- cases a different percentage may prove carrier, excluding time-division useful. multiplex ...... 2 (b) Necessary bandwidth. For a given (4) A single channel containing class of emission, the minimum value analogue information ...... 3 of the occupied bandwidth sufficient to (5) Two or more channels con- ensure the transmission of information taining quantized or digital in- at the rate and with the quality re- formation ...... 7 quired for the system employed, under (6) Two or more channels con- specified conditions. Emissions useful taining analogue information ..... 8 (7) Composite system with one or 2 In this context the word ‘‘information’’ more channels containing quan- does not include information of a constant, tized or digital information, to- unvarying nature such as is provided by gether with one or more channels standard frequency emissions, continuous containing analogue information 9 wave and pulse radars, etc. 605

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for the good functioning of the receiv- (4) Measurement in cases not covered ing equipment as, for example, the by paragraph (c) (1), (2), or (3) of this emission corresponding to the carrier section. of reduced carrier systems, shall be in- (d) The value so determined should be cluded in the necessary bandwidth. used when the full designation of an (1) The necessary bandwidth shall be emission is required. However, the nec- expressed by three numerals and one essary bandwidth so determined is not letter. The letter occupies the position the only characteristic of an emission of the decimal point and represents the to be considered in evaluating the in- unit of bandwidth. The first character terference that may be caused by that shall be neither zero nor K, M or G. emission. (2) Necessary bandwidths: (e) In the formulation of the table in paragraph (g) of this section, the fol- between 0.001 and 999 Hz shall be expressed in lowing terms are employed: Hz (letter H); between 1.00 and 999 kHz shall be expressed Bn = Necessary bandwidth in hertz in kHz (letter K); B = Modulation rate in bauds N = Maximum possible number of black plus between 1.00 and 999 MHz shall be expressed white elements to be transmitted per sec- in MHz (letter M); ond, in facsimile between 1.00 and 999 GHz shall be expressed M = Maximum modulation frequency in in GHz (letter G). hertz (3) Examples: C = Sub-carrier frequency in hertz D = Peak frequency deviation, i.e., half the 0.002 Hz—H002 180.5 kHz—181K difference between the maximum and min- 0.1 Hz—H100 180.7 kHz—181K imum values of the instantaneous fre- 25.3 Hz—25H3 1.25 MHz—1M25 quency. The instantaneous frequency in 400 Hz—400H 2 MHz—2M00 hertz is the time rate of change in phase in radians divided by 2 2.4 kHz—2K40 10 MHz—10M0 6 kHz—6K00 t = Pulse duration in seconds at half-ampli- 202 MHz—202M 12.5 kHz—12K5 tude 5.65 GHz—5G65 180.4 kHz—180K tr = Pulse rise time in seconds between 10% and 90% of maximum amplitude (c) The necessary bandwidth may be K = An overall numerical factor which varies determined by one of the following according to the emission and which de- methods: pends upon the allowable signal distortion. (1) Use of the formulas included in Nc = Number of baseband telephone channels the table, in paragraph (g) of this sec- in radio systems employing multichannel tion, which also gives examples of nec- P = Continuity pilot sub-carrier frequency essary bandwidths and designation of (Hz) (continuous signal utilized to verify corresponding emissions; performance of frequency-division multi- (2) For frequency modulated radio plex systems). systems which have a substantially lin- (f) Determination of values of D and ear relationship between the value of Bn for systems specified in paragraph input voltage to the modulator and the (c)(2) of this section: resulting frequency deviation of the (1) Determination of D in systems for carrier and which carry either single multichannel telephony: sideband suppressed carrier frequency (i) The rms value of the per-channel division multiplex speech channels or deviation for the system shall be speci- television, computation in accordance fied. (In the case of systems employing with provisions of paragraph (f) of this preemphasis or phase modulation, this section and formulas and methods indi- value of per-channel deviation shall be cated in the table, in paragraph (g) of specified at the characteristic this section; baseband frequency.) (3) Computation in accordance with (ii) The value of D is then calculated Recommendations of the International by multiplying the rms value of the Radio Consultative Committee per-channel deviation by the appro- (C.C.I.R.); priate factors, as follows:

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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 Com- mission approval].

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

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

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

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

(2) The necessary bandwidth (Bn) nor- 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 con- continuity pilot subcarrier whose fre- tinuity pilot subcarrier does not exceed quency exceeds that of any other signal 70 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:

Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

I. NO MODULATING SIGNAL

Continuous wave emis- N0N (zero) sion.

II. 1. Signal With Quantized or Digital Information

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

Telegraphy by on-off Bn=BK+2M, K=5 for fading circuits, 25 words per minute; B=20, M=1000, K=5, 2K10A2A keying of a mod- 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 teleg- Bn=2M+2DK, M=B÷2 B=50, D=35 Hz (70 Hz shift), K=1.2, Band- 134HJ2B raphy using a fre- width: 134 Hz quency shifted modu- lating sub-carrier sin- gle-sideband sup- pressed carrier.

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

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

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 , 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 chan- quality desired nel).

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

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 sin- speed of 60 rpm. Index of cooperation is gle-sideband emission the product of the drum diameter and num- with reduced carrier. ber of lines per unit length C=1900, D=400 Hz, Bandwidth=2.890 Hz=2.89 kHz

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

6. Composite Emissions

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

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

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: —a 30 Hz 20K9A9W sion of VOR with cally) sub-carrier—a carrier resulting from a 9960 voice (VOR=VHF Hz tone frequency modulated by a 30 Hz omnidirectional radio tone—a telephone channel—a 1020 Hz range). keyed tone for continual Morse identifica- tion. Cmax=9960, M=30, D=480 Hz, 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 Bn=2M+2DK, M=B÷2, K=1.2 (typi- B=100, D=85 Hz (170 Hz shift), Bandwidth: 304HF1B error-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)

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 occu- tiple. pying baseband between 60 and 5564 kHz; rms per channel deviation 200 kHz; continunity pilot at 6199 kHz produces 140 kHz rms deviation of main carrier. Computa- tion of 0 3 6 Bn : D=(20 ×10 ×3.76×3.63)=2.73×10 ; M=5.64×106 Hz; P=6.2×106 Hz; (2M+2DK<2P; Bandwidth 16.59×106 Hz

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Necessary bandwidth Description of emission Designation of Formula Sample calculation emission

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

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

6. Composite Emissions

Radio-relay system ...... Bn=2K÷t, K=1.6 Pulse position modulated by 36 voice channel 8M00M7E baseband; pulse width at half amplitude=0.4 us, Bandwidth: 8×106 Hz=8 MHz (Band- width independent of the number of voice channels) Radio-relay system ...... Bn = 2K/t Pulse position modulated by 36 voice channel 8M00M7E K=1.6 baseband: pulse width at half amplitude 0.4 6 μS; Bn = 8×10 Hz = 8 MHz (Bandwidth independent of the number of voice chan- nels) Composite transmission Bn = 2RK/log2S Digital modulation used to send 5 megabits 5M00K7 digital modulation per second by use of amplitude modulation using DSB-AM (Micro- of the main carrier with 4 signaling states 6 wave radio relay sys- R = 5×10 bits per second; K = 1; S = 4; Bn = tem). 5 MHz Binary Frequency Shift (0.03 < 2D/R < 1.0); Digital modulation used to send 1 megabit per 2M80F1D Keying. Bn = 3.86D + 0.27R second by frequency shift keying with 2 sig- (1.0 < 2D/R <2) naling states and 0.75 MHz peak deviation Bn = 2.4D + 1.0R of the carrier 6 6 R = 1×10 bps; D = 0.75×10 Hz; Bn = 2.8 MHz Multilevel Frequency Bn = (R/log2S) + 2DK Digital modulation to send 10 megabits per 9M00F7D Shift Keying. second by use of frequency shift keying with four signaling states and 2 MHz peak deviation of the main carrier 6 R = 10×10 bps; D = 2 MHz; K = 1; S = 4; Bn = 9 MHz Phase Shift Keying ...... Bn = 2RK/log2S Digital modulation used to send 10 megabits 10M0G7D per second by use of phase shift keying with 4 signaling states 6 R = 10×10 bps; K = 1; S = 4; Bn = 10 MHz Quadrature Amplitude Bn = 2R/log2S 64 QAM used to send 135 Mbps has the 45M0W Modulation (QAM). same necessary bandwidth as 64–PSK used to send 135 Mbps; 6 R = 135×10 bps; S = 64; Bn = 45 MHz Minimum Shift Keying ... 2-ary: Digital modulation used to send 2 megabits 2M36G1D Bn = R(1.18) per second using 2-ary minimum shift key- 4-ary: ing 6 Bn = R(2.34) R = 2.36×10 bps; Bn = 2.36 MHz

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

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Subpart D—Call Signs and Other § 2.302 Call signs. Forms of Identifying Radio The table which follows indicates the Transmissions composition and blocks of inter- national call signs available for assign- AUTHORITY: Secs. 4, 5, 303, 48 Stat., as ment when such call signs are required amended, 1066, 1068, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, by the rules pertaining to particular 303. classes of stations. When stations oper- § 2.301 Station identification require- ating in two or more classes are au- ment. thorized to the same licensee for the Each station using radio frequencies same location, the Commission may shall identify its transmissions accord- elect to assign a separate 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 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. 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

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Class of station Composition of call sign Call sign blocks

Land mobile (mobile telegraph) ...... 4 letters, 1 digit ...... KAAA2 through KZZZ9. WAAA2 through WZZZ9. Land mobile (mobile telephone) ...... 2 letters, 4 digits ...... KA2000 through KZ9999. WA2000 through WZ9999 Broadcasting (standard) ...... 4 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting (FM) ...... 4 letters (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting with suffix ‘‘FM’’ ...... 6 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA-FM through KZZZ-–FM. WAAA-FM through WZZZ-FM. Broadcasting (television) ...... 4 letters (plus location of station) ...... KAAA through KZZZ. WAAA through WZZZ. Broadcasting with suffix ‘‘TV’’ ...... 6 letters 3 (plus location of station) ...... KAAA-TV through KZZZ-TV. WAAA-TV through WZZ-TV. Television broadcast translator ...... 1 letter—output channel number—2 let- K02AA through K83ZZ. ters. W02AA through W83ZZ. Disaster station, except U.S. Government ..... 4 letters, 1 digit ...... KAAA2 through KZZZ9. WAAA2 through WZZZ9. Experimental (letter ‘‘X’’ follows the digit) ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 3 letters ...... KA2XAA through KZ9XZZ. WA2XAA through WZ9XZZ. Amateur (letter ‘‘X’’ may not follow digit) ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 1 letter 4 ...... K1A through K0Z. N1A through N0Z. W1A through W0Z. Amateur ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 2 letters 4 ...... K1AA through K0ZZ. N1AA through N0ZZ. W1AA through W0ZZ. Do ...... 1 letter, 1 digit, 3 letters 4 ...... K1AAA through K0ZZZ. N1AAA through N0ZZZ. W1AAA through W0ZZZ. Do ...... 2 letters, 1 digit, 1 letter 4 ...... AA1A through AI0Z. KA1A through KZ0Z. NA1A through NZ0Z. WA1A through WZ0Z. 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 . Part 90 temporary permit ...... 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus local telephone number. Part 90 conditional permit ...... 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus local telephone number. General Mobile Radio Service, temporary 2 letters, 7 digits ...... WT plus business or residence tele- permit. phone number.

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

[34 FR 5104, Mar. 12, 1969; as amended at 54 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.

§ 2.303 Other forms of identification of used in lieu of call signs by the speci- stations. fied classes of stations. Such recog- (a) The following table indicates nized means of identification may be forms of identification which may be one or more of the following: name of

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station, location of station, operating guishing form of identification readily agency, official registration mark, recognized internationally. Reference flight identification number, selective should be made to the appropriate part call number or signal, selective call of the rules for complete information identification number or signal, char- on identification procedures for each acteristic signal, characteristic of service. emission or other clearly distin-

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- (2) Ship station selective call num- thorized by the Commission and will be ber: 5 digits. formed by groups of numbers (0 (3) Predetermined group of ship sta- through 9), however, the first digit tions: 5 digits. must be other than 0, as follows: (c) Ship stations operating under a (1) Coast station identification num- temporary operating authority shall ber: 4 digits. identify by a call sign consisting of the

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letter ‘‘K’’ followed by the vessel’s Fed- vehicles carrying the station which in- eral or State registration number, or a tervenes believes that further help is call sign consisting of the letters necessary. ‘‘KUS’’ followed by the vessel’s docu- (c) In the case of other stations, when mentation number. However, if the ves- directed to do so by the station in con- sel has no registration number or docu- trol of distress traffic or when it has mentation number, the call sign shall reason to believe that a distress call consist of the name of the vessel and which it has intercepted has not been the name of the licensee as they appear received by any station in a position to on the station application form. render aid. [28 FR 12465, Nov. 22, 1963, as amended at 40 FR 57675, Dec. 11, 1975; 41 FR 44042, Oct. 6, § 2.404 Resumption of operation after 1976; 42 FR 31008, June 17, 1977; 44 FR 62284, distress. Oct. 30, 1979] No station having been notified to cease operation shall resume operation Subpart E—Distress, Disaster, and on frequency or frequencies which may Emergency Communications cause interference until notified by the station issuing the original notice that § 2.401 Distress messages. the station involved will not interfere Each station licensee shall give abso- with distress traffic as it is then being lute priority to radiocommunications routed or until the receipt of a general or signals relating to ships or aircraft notice that the need for handling dis- in distress; shall cease all sending on tress traffic no longer exists. frequencies which will interfere with hearing a radiocommunication or sig- § 2.405 Operation during emergency. nal of distress and except when en- The licensee of any station (except gaged in answering or aiding the ship amateur, standard broadcast, FM or aircraft in distress, shall refrain broadcast, noncommercial educational from sending any FM broadcast, or television broadcast) radiocommunications or signals until may, during a period of emergency in there is assurance that no interference which normal communication facilities will be caused with the are disrupted as a result of hurricane, radiocommunications or signals relat- flood, earthquake, or similar disaster, ing thereto; and shall assist the ship or utilize such station for emergency aircraft in distress, so far as possible, communication service in commu- by complying with its instructions. nicating in a manner other than that § 2.402 Control of distress traffic. specified in the instrument of author- ization: Provided: The control of distress traffic is the (a) That as soon as possible after the responsibility of the mobile station in beginning of such emergency use, no- distress or of the mobile station which, 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 § 2.403 Retransmission of distress mes- (b) That the emergency use of the sage. station shall be discontinued as soon as Any station which becomes aware substantially normal communication that a mobile station is in distress may facilities are again available, and transmit the distress message in the (c) That the Commission at Wash- following cases: ington, D.C., and the Engineer in (a) When the station in distress is not Charge shall be notified immediately itself in a position to transmit the when such special use of the station is message. terminated: Provided further, (b) In the case of mobile stations, (d) That in no event shall any station when the master or the person in engage in emergency transmission on charge of the ship, aircraft, or other frequencies other than, or with power

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in excess of, that specified in the in- Subpart H—Prohibition Against strument of authorization or as other- Eavesdropping wise expressly provided by the Com- mission, or by law: And provided fur- § 2.701 Prohibition against use of a ther, radio device for eavesdropping. (e) That any such emergency commu- (a) No person shall use, either di- nication undertaken under this section rectly or indirectly, a device required shall terminate upon order of the Com- to be licensed by section 301 of the mission. Communications Act of 1934, as amend- ed, for the purpose of overhearing or NOTE: Part 73 of this chapter contains pro- recording the private conversations of visions governing emergency operation of standard, FM, noncommercial educational others unless such use is authorized by FM, and television broadcast stations. Part all of the parties engaging in the con- 97 of this chapter contains such provisions versation. for amateur stations. (b) Paragraph (a) of this section shall not apply to operations of any law en- [28 FR 13785, Dec. 18, 1963] forcement officers conducted under lawful authority. § 2.406 National defense; free service. [31 FR 3400, Mar. 4, 1966] Any common carrier subject to the Communications Act may render to any agency of the United States Gov- Subpart I—Marketing of Radio- ernment free service in connection frequency Devices with the preparation for the national defense. Every such carrier rendering SOURCE: 35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, unless any such free service shall make and otherwise noted. file, in duplicate, with the Commission, § 2.801 Radiofrequency device defined. on or before the 31st day of July and on or before the 31st day of January in As used in this part, a radiofrequency each year, reports covering the periods device is any device which in its oper- of 6 months ending on the 30th day of ation is capable of emitting radio- June and the 31st day of December, re- frequency energy by radiation, conduc- spectively, next prior to said dates. tion, or other means. Radiofrequency These reports shall show the names of devices include, but are not limited to: the agencies to which free service was (a) The various types of radio com- rendered pursuant to this rule, the gen- munication transmitting devices de- eral character of the communications scribed throughout this chapter. (b) The incidental, unintentional and handled for each agency, and the intentional radiators defined in part 15 charges in dollars which would have ac- of this chapter. crued to the carrier for such service (c) The industrial, scientific, and rendered to each agency if charges for medical equipment described in part 18 all such communications had been col- of this chapter. lected at the published tariff rates. (d) Any part or component thereof which in use emits radiofrequency en- § 2.407 National defense; emergency authorization. ergy by radiation, conduction, or other means. The Federal Communications Com- mission may authorize the licensee of [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 54 any radio station during a period of na- FR 17711, Apr. 25, 1989] tional emergency to operate its facili- § 2.803 Marketing of radio frequency ties upon such frequencies, with such devices prior to equipment author- power and points of communication, ization. and in such a manner beyond that spec- (a) Except as provided elsewhere in ified in the station license as may be this section, no person shall sell or requested by the Army, Navy, or Air lease, or offer for sale or lease (includ- Force. ing advertising for sale or lease), or im- port, ship, or distribute for the purpose Subparts F–G [Reserved] of selling or leasing or offering for sale 615

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or lease, any radio frequency device un- the notice stated in paragraph (c) in- less: troductory text of this section: (1) In the case of a device subject to Prototype. Not for sale. certification, such device has been au- thorized by the Commission in accord- (2) Except as provided elsewhere in ance with the rules in this chapter and this chapter, devices displayed under is properly identified and labelled as the provisions of paragraphs (c) intro- required by § 2.925 and other relevant ductory text, and (c)(1) of this section sections 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 mination of compliance with the appli- sales contracts between manufacturers cable technical requirements provided and wholesalers or retailers where de- that the prospective buyer is advised in livery is contingent upon compliance writing at the time of the offer for sale with the applicable equipment author- that the equipment is subject to the ization and technical requirements, nor FCC rules and that the equipment will do they prohibit agreements between comply with the appropriate rules be- such parties to produce new products, 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 ization requirements, prior to a deter- to equipment authorization or deter- mination of compliance with the appli- mination of compliance with the appli- cable technical requirements provided cable technical requirements any radio that the advertising contains, and the frequency device may be operated, but display is accompanied by, a con- not marketed, for the following pur- spicuous notice worded as follows: poses and under the following condi- tions: This device has not been authorized as re- quired by the rules of the Federal Commu- (i) Compliance testing; nications Commission. This device is not, (ii) Demonstrations at a trade show and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or provided the notice contained in para- sold or leased, until authorization is ob- graph (c) of this section is displayed in tained. a conspicuous location on, or imme- (1) If the product being displayed is a diately adjacent to, the device; prototype of a product that has been (iii) Demonstrations at an exhibition properly authorized and the prototype, conducted at a business, commercial, itself, is not authorized due to dif- industrial, scientific, or medical loca- ferences between the prototype and the tion, but excluding locations in a resi- authorized product, the following dis- dential environment, provided the no- claimer notice may be used in lieu of tice contained in paragraphs (c) or (d)

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of this section, as appropriate, is dis- licensee continues to remain respon- played in a conspicuous location on, or sible for complying with all of the op- immediately adjacent to, the device; erating conditions and requirements (iv) Evaluation of product perform- associated with its license. ance and determination of customer (4) Marketing, as used in this section, acceptability, provided such operation includes sale or lease, or offering for takes place at the manufacturer’s fa- sale or lease, including advertising for cilities during developmental, design, sale or lease, or importation, shipment, or pre-production states; or or distribution for the purpose of sell- (v) Evaluation of product perform- ing or leasing or offering for sale or ance and determination of customer lease. acceptability where customer accept- (5) Products operating under the pro- ability of a radio frequency device can- visions of this paragraph (e) shall not not be determined at the manufactur- be recognized to have any vested or er’s facilities because of size or unique recognizable right to continued use of capability of the device, provided the any frequency. Operation is subject to device is operated at a business, com- the conditions that no harmful inter- mercial, industrial, scientific, or med- ference is caused and that any inter- ical user’s site, but not at a residential ference received must be accepted. Op- site, during the development, design or eration shall be required to cease upon pre-production stages. A product oper- notification by a Commission rep- ated under this provision shall be resentative that the device is causing labelled, in a conspicuous location, harmful interference and shall not re- with the notice in paragraph (c) of this sume until the condition causing the section. harmful interference is corrected. (2) For the purpose of paragraphs (f) For radio frequency devices sub- (e)(1)(iv) and (e)(1)(v) of this section, ject to verification and sold solely to the term manufacturer’s facilities in- business, commercial, industrial, sci- cludes the facilities of the party re- entific, and medical users (excluding sponsible for compliance with the regu- products sold to other parties or for op- lations and the manufacturer’s prem- eration in a residential environment), ises, as well as the facilities of other parties responsible for verification of entities working under the authoriza- the devices shall have the option of en- tion of the responsible party in connec- suring compliance with the applicable tion with the development and manu- technical specifications of this chapter facture, but not marketing, of the at each end user’s location after instal- equipment. lation, provided that the purchase or (e)(3) The provisions of paragraphs lease agreement includes a proviso that (e)(1)(i), (e)(1)(ii), (e)(1)(iii), (e)(1)(iv), such a determination of compliance be and (e)(1)(v) of this section do not made and is the responsibility of the eliminate any requirements for station party responsible for verification of the licenses for products that normally re- equipment. If the purchase or lease quire a license to operate, as specified agreement contains this proviso and elsewhere in this chapter. the responsible party has the product (i) Manufacturers should note that measured to ensure compliance at the station licenses are not required for end user’s location, the product does some products, e.g., products operating not need to be labelled with the state- under part 15 of this chapter and cer- ment in paragraph (c) of this section. tain products operating under part 95 (g) The provisions in paragraphs (b) of this chapter. through (f) of this section apply only to (ii) Instead of obtaining a special devices that are designed to comply temporary authorization or an experi- with, and to the best of the responsible mental license, a manufacturer may party’s knowledge will, upon testing, operate its product for demonstration comply with all applicable require- or evaluation purposes under the au- ments in this chapter. The provisions thority of a local FCC licensed service in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this provider. However, the licensee must section do not apply to radio frequency grant permission to the manufacturer devices that could not be authorized or to operate in this manner. Further, the legally operated under the current

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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 Commission. [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] (h) The provisions in subpart K of this part continue to apply to imported § 2.815 External radio frequency radio frequency devices. power amplifiers. (a) As used in this part, an external [62 FR 10468, Mar. 7, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 31646, June 10, 1998; 63 FR 36597, July 7, radio frequency power amplifier is any 1998] device which, (1) when used in conjunc- tion with a radio transmitter as a sig- § 2.807 Statutory exceptions. 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) No person shall manufacture, sell frequency devices without trading in or lease, offer for sale or lease (includ- them. ing advertising for sale or lease) or im- (b) Radiofrequency devices manufac- port, ship or distribute for the purpose tured solely for export. of selling or leasing or offering for sale (c) The manufacture, assembly, or in- or lease, any external radio frequency stallation of radiofrequency devices for power amplifier capable of operation its own use by a public utility engaged on any frequency or frequencies below in providing electric service: Provided, 144 MHz unless the amplifier has re- however, That no such device shall be ceived a grant of certification in ac- operated if it causes harmful inter- cordance with subpart J of this part ference to radio communications. and other relevant parts of this chap- (d) Radiofrequency devices for use by ter. These amplifiers shall comply with the Government of the United States or any agency thereof: Provided, how- the following: ever, That this exception shall not be (1) The external radio frequency applicable to any device after it has power amplifier shall not be capable of been disposed of by such Government amplification in the frequency band 26– or agency. 28 MHz. (2) The amplifier shall not be capable [35 FR 7898, May 22, 1970, as amended at 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] of easy modification to permit its use as an amplifier in the frequency band § 2.811 Transmitters operated under 26–28 MHz. part 73 of this chapter. (3) No more than 10 external radio Section 2.803(a) through (d) shall not frequency power amplifiers may be be applicable to a transmitter operated constructed for evaluation purposes in in any of the Radio Broadcast Services preparation for the submission of an regulated under part 73 of this chapter, application for a grant of certification. provided the conditions set out in part (4) If the external radio frequency 73 of this chapter for the acceptability power amplifier is intended for oper- of such transmitter for use under li- ation in the Service censing are met. under part 97 of this chapter, the re- [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] quirements of §§ 97.315 and 97.317 of this chapter shall be met. § 2.813 Transmitters operated in the Instructional Television Fixed Serv- [40 FR 1246, Jan. 7, 1975; 40 FR 6474, Feb. 12, ice. 1975, as amended at 43 FR 12687, Mar. 27, 1978; 43 FR 33725, Aug. 1, 1978; 46 FR 18981, Mar. 27, Section 2.803 (a) through (d) shall not 1981; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 71 FR 66461, be applicable to a transmitter operated Nov. 15, 2006] in the Instructional Television Fixed

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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]

GENERAL PROVISIONS § 2.906 Declaration of Conformity. § 2.901 Basis and purpose. (a) A Declaration of Conformity is a procedure where the responsible party, (a) In order to carry out its respon- as defined in § 2.909, makes measure- sibilities under the Communications ments or takes other necessary steps Act and the various treaties and inter- to ensure that the equipment complies national regulations, and in order to with the appropriate technical stand- promote efficient use of the radio spec- ards. Submittal of a sample unit or trum, the Commission has developed representative data to the Commission technical standards for radio frequency demonstrating compliance is not re- equipment and parts or components quired unless specifically requested thereof. The technical standards appli- pursuant to § 2.1076. cable to individual types of equipment (b) The Declaration of Conformity at- are found in that part of the rules gov- taches to all items subsequently mar- erning the service wherein the equip- keted by the responsible party which ment is to be operated. In addition to are identical, as defined in § 2.908, to the technical standards provided, the the sample tested and found acceptable rules governing the service may re- by the responsible party. quire that such equipment be verified by the manufacturer or importer, be [61 FR 31045, June 19, 1996] authorized under a Declaration of Con- formity, or receive an equipment au- § 2.907 Certification. thorization from the Commission by (a) Certification is an equipment au- one of the following procedures: certifi- thorization issued by the Commission, cation or registration. based on representations and test data (b) The following sections describe submitted by the applicant. the verification procedure, the proce- (b) Certification attaches to all units dure for a Declaration of Conformity, subsequently marketed by the grantee and the procedures to be followed in which are identical (see § 2.908) to the obtaining certification from the Com- sample tested except for permissive mission and the conditions attendant changes or other variations authorized to such a grant. by the Commission pursuant to § 2.1043. [61 FR 31045, June 19, 1996, as amended at 62 [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 63 FR 36597, July 7, FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974; 63 FR 36597, July 7, 1998] 1998]

§ 2.902 Verification. § 2.908 Identical defined. (a) Verification is a procedure where As used in this subpart, the term the manufacturer makes measure- identical means identical within the ments or takes the necessary steps to variation that can be expected to arise insure that the equipment complies as a result of quantity production tech- with the appropriate technical stand- niques. ards. Submittal of a sample unit or representative data to the Commission (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) demonstrating compliance is not re- quired unless specifically requested by [46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981] the Commission pursuant to § 2.957, of this part. § 2.909 Responsible party. (b) Verification attaches to all items The following parties are responsible subsequently marketed by the manu- for the compliance of radio frequency facturer or importer which are iden- equipment with the applicable stand- tical as defined in § 2.908 to the sample ards:

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(a) In the case of equipment which re- the technical standards and the new quires the issuance by the Commission party does not obtain a new equipment of a grant of equipment authorization, authorization, the equipment shall be the party to whom that grant of au- labelled, following the specifications in thorization is issued (the grantee) If § 2.925(d), with the following: ‘‘This the radio frequency equipment is modi- product has been modified by [insert fied by any party other than the grant- name, address and telephone number of ee and that party is not working under the party performing the modifica- the authorization of the grantee pursu- tions].’’ ant to § 2.929(b), the party performing the modification is responsible for [54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 61 compliance of the product with the ap- FR 31045, June 19, 1996; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 62 FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997] plicable administrative and technical provisions in this chapter. APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR (b) In the case of equipment subject EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATIONS to authorization under the verification procedure, the manufacturer or, in the § 2.911 Written application required. case of imported equipment, the im- porter. If subsequent to manufacture (a) An application for equipment au- and importation, the radio frequency thorization shall be filed on a form pre- equipment is modified by any party not scribed by the Commission. working under the authority of the re- (b) Each application shall be accom- sponsible party, the party performing panied by all information required by the modification becomes the new re- this subpart and by those parts of the sponsible party. rules governing operation of the equip- (c) In the case of equipment subject ment, and by requisite test data, dia- to authorization under the Declaration grams, etc., as specified in this subpart of Conformity procedure: and in those sections of rules (1) The manufacturer or, if the equip- whereunder the equipment is to be op- ment is assembled from individual erated. component parts and the resulting sys- (c) Each application including tem is subject to authorization under a amendments thereto, and related state- Declaration of Conformity, the assem- ments of fact required by the Commis- bler. sion, shall be personally signed by the (2) If the equipment, by itself, is sub- applicant if the applicant is an indi- ject to a Declaration of Conformity and vidual; by one of the partners if the ap- that equipment is imported, the im- plicant is a partnership; by an officer, porter. if the applicant is a corporation; or by (3) Retailers or original equipment a member who is an officer, if the ap- manufacturers may enter into an plicant is an unincorporated associa- agreement with the responsible party tion: Provided, however, That the appli- designated in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) cation may be signed by the applicant’s of this section to assume the respon- authorized representative who shall in- sibilities to ensure compliance of dicate his title, such as plant manager, equipment and become the new respon- project engineer, etc. sible party. (d) Technical test data shall be (4) If the radio frequency equipment signed by the person who performed or is modified by any party not working supervised the tests. The person sign- under the authority of the responsible ing the test data shall attest to the ac- party, the party performing the modi- curacy of such data. The Commission fications, if located within the U.S., or may require such person to submit a the importer, if the equipment is im- statement showing that he is qualified ported subsequent to the modifica- to make or supervise the required tions, becomes the new responsible measurements. party. (e) The signatures of the applicant (d) If, because of modifications per- and the person certifying the test data formed subsequent to authorization, a shall be made personally by those per- new party becomes responsible for en- sons on the original application; copies suring that a product complies with of such documents may be conformed.

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Signatures and certifications need not § 2.915 Grant of application. be made under oath. (a) The Commission will grant an ap- (f) Each application shall be accom- plication for certification if it finds panied by the processing fee prescribed from an examination of the application in subpart G of part 1 of this chapter. and supporting data, or other matter (g) Signed, as used in this section, which it may officially notice, that: means an original handwritten signa- (1) The equipment is capable of com- ture; however, the Office of Engineer- plying with pertinent technical stand- ing and Technology may allow signa- ards of the rule part(s) under which it ture by any symbol executed or adopt- is to be operated; and, ed by the applicant with the intent (2) A grant of the application would that such symbol be a signature, in- serve the public interest, convenience cluding symbols formed by computer- and necessity. generated electronic impulses. (b) Grants will be made in writing [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 showing the effective date of the grant FR 27802, Aug. 1, 1974; 52 FR 5294, Feb. 20, and any special condition(s) attaching 1987. Redesignated at 54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, to the grant. 1989; 63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998] (c) Certification shall not attach to § 2.913 Submittal of equipment author- any equipment, nor shall any equip- ization application or information ment authorization be deemed effec- to the Commission. tive, until the application has been (a) All applications for equipment au- granted. thorization must be filed electronically [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 via the Internet. Information on the FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, procedures for electronically filing 1997; 63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998] equipment authorization applications can be obtained from the address in § 2.917 Dismissal of application. paragraph (c) of this section and from (a) An application which is not in ac- the Internet at https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/ cordance with the provisions of this prod/oet/cf/eas/index.cfm. subpart may be dismissed. (b) Unless otherwise directed, fees for (b) Any application, upon written re- applications for the equipment author- quest signed by the applicant or his at- ization, pursuant to § 1.1103 of this torney, may be dismissed prior to a de- chapter, must be submitted either elec- termination granting or denying the tronically via the Internet at https:// authorization requested. gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/index.cfm (c) If an applicant is requested by the or by following the procedures de- Commission to file additional docu- scribed in § 0.401(b) of this chapter. The ments or information and fails to sub- address for fees submitted by mail is: mit the requested material within 60 Federal Communications Commission, days, the application may be dismissed. Equipment Approval Services, P.O. Box [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 62 979095, St. Louis, MO 63197–9000. If the FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997] applicant chooses to make use of an air courier/package delivery service, the § 2.919 Denial of application. following address must appear on the If the Commission is unable to make outside of the package/envelope: Fed- the findings specified in § 2.915(a), it eral Communications Commission, c/o will deny the application. Notification Lockbox 979095, SL–MO–C2–GL, 1005 to the applicant will include a state- Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63101. ment of the reasons for the denial. (c) Any equipment samples requested by the Commission pursuant to the § 2.921 Hearing on application. provisions of subpart J of this part Whenever it is determined that an shall, unless otherwise directed, be sub- application for equipment authoriza- mitted to the Federal Communications tion presents substantial factual ques- Commission Laboratory, 7435 Oakland tions relating to the qualifications of Mills Road, Columbia, Maryland, 21046. the applicant or the equipment (or the [69 FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004, as amended at 73 effects of the use thereof), the Commis- FR 9030, Feb. 19, 2008] sion may designate the application for

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hearing. A hearing on an application be of a type size large enough to be leg- for an equipment authorization shall ible without the aid of magnification. be conducted in the same manner as a Example: FCC ID XXX123. XXX—Grantee hearing on a radio station application Code 123—Equipment Product Code as set out in subpart B of part 1 of this chapter. (2) Any other statements or labeling requirements imposed by the rules gov- § 2.923 Petition for reconsideration; erning the operation of the specific application for review. class of equipment, except that such Persons aggrieved by virtue of an statement(s) of compliance may appear equipment authorization action may on a separate label at the option of the file with the Commission a petition for applicant/grantee. reconsideration or an application for (3) Equipment subject only to reg- review. Rules governing the filing of istration will be identified pursuant to petitions for reconsideration and appli- part 68 of this chapter. cations for review are set forth in (b) Any device subject to more than §§ 1.106 and 1.115, respectively, of this one equipment authorization procedure chapter. may be assigned a single FCC Identi- fier. However, a single FCC Identifier is § 2.924 Marketing of electrically iden- required to be assigned to any device tical equipment having multiple consisting of two or more sections as- trade names and models or type sembled in a common enclosure, on a numbers under the same FCC Iden- common chassis or circuit board, and tifier. with common frequency controlling The grantee of an equipment author- circuits. Devices to which a single FCC ization may market devices having dif- Identifier has been assigned shall be ferent model/type numbers or trade identified pursuant to paragraph (a) of names without additional authoriza- this section. tion from the Commission, provided (1) Separate FCC Identifiers may be that such devices are electrically iden- assigned to a device consisting of two tical and the equipment bears an FCC or more sections assembled in a com- Identifier validated by a grant of mon enclosure, but constructed on sep- equipment authorization. A device will arate sub-units or circuit boards with be considered to be electrically iden- independent frequency controlling cir- tical if no changes are made to the de- cuits. The FCC Identifier assigned to vice authorized by the Commission, or any transmitter section shall be pre- if the changes made to the device ceded by the term TX FCC ID, the FCC would be treated as class I permissive Identifier assigned to any receiver sec- changes within the scope of tion shall be preceded by the term RX § 2.1043(b)(1). Changes to the model FCC ID and the identifier assigned to number or trade name by anyone other any remaining section(s) shall be pre- than the grantee, or under the author- ceded by the term FCC ID. ization of the grantee, shall be per- (2) Where telephone equipment sub- formed following the procedures in ject to part 68 of this chapter, and a ra- § 2.933. diofrequency device subject to equip- ment authorization requirements are [62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997, as amended at 63 assembled in a common enclosure, the FR 36598, July 7, 1998] nameplate/label shall display the FCC Registration Number in the format § 2.925 Identification of equipment. specified in part 68 and the FCC Identi- (a) Each equipment covered in an ap- fier in the format specified in para- plication for equipment authorization graph (a) of this section. 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

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with respect to nameplate/label design tion must be readily accessible, and the within 30 days after receipt at the Lab- user manual must describe how to ac- oratory. Failure by the Laboratory to cess the electronic display. reject a nameplate design proposed in (f) Where it is shown that a perma- any particular application within this nently affixed nameplate is not desir- time period will constitute de-facto ac- able or is not feasible, an alternative ceptance of the nameplate/label design method of positively identifying the for that particular equipment. Such de equipment may be used if approved by facto acceptance will be limited to the the Commission. The proposed alter- equipment covered by the particular native method of identification and the application and will not be considered justification for its use must be in- to establish a precedent for other appli- cluded with the application for equip- cations. This review deadline applies ment authorization. only to the proposed nameplate/label design, not to the remainder of the ap- NOTE: As an example, a device intended to be implanted within the body of a test ani- plication. mal or person would probably require an al- (4) For a transceiver, the receiver ternate method of identification. portion of which is subject to verification pursuant to § 15.101 of this (g) The term FCC ID and the coded chapter, the FCC Identifier required for identification assigned by the Commis- the transmitter portion shall be pre- sion shall be in a size of type large ceded by the term FCC ID. enough to be readily legible, consistent (c) [Reserved] with the dimensions of the equipment (d) In order to validate the grant of and its nameplate. However, the type equipment authorization, the name- size for the FCC Identifier is not re- plate or label shall be permanently af- quired to be larger than eight-point. fixed to the equipment and shall be [44 FR 17177, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 44 readily visible to the purchaser at the FR 55574, Sept. 27, 1979; 46 FR 21013, Apr. 8, time of purchase. 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, 1987; 54 FR 1698, (1) As used here, permanently affixed Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10470, Mar. 7, 1997; 66 FR means that the required nameplate 50840, Oct. 5, 2001] data is etched, engraved, stamped, in- delibly printed, or otherwise perma- § 2.926 FCC identifier. nently marked on a permanently at- (a) A grant of equipment authoriza- tached part of the equipment enclo- tion issued by the Commission will list sure. Alternatively, the required infor- the validated FCC Identifier consisting mation may be permanently marked on of the grantee code assigned by the a nameplate of metal, plastic, or other FCC pursuant to paragraph (b) of this material fastened to the equipment en- section, and the equipment product closure by welding, riveting, etc., or code assigned by the grantee pursuant with a permanent adhesive. Such a to paragraph (c) of this section. See nameplate must be able to last the ex- § 2.925. pected lifetime of the equipment in the (b) The grantee code assigned pursu- environment in which the equipment ant to paragraph (c) of this section is will be operated and must not be read- assigned permanently to applicants/ ily detachable. grantees and is valid only for the party (2) As used here, readily visible means specified as the applicant/grantee in that the nameplate or nameplate data the code assignment(s). must be visible from the outside of the (c) A grantee code will have three equipment enclosure. It is preferable characters consisting of Arabic numer- that it be visible at all times during als, capital letters, or combination normal installation or use, but this is thereof. A prospective grantee or his not a prerequisite for grant of equip- authorized representative may receive ment authorization. a grantee code electronically via the (e) A software defined radio may be Internet at https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/ equipped with a means such as a user oet/cf/eas/index.cfm. The code may be ob- display screen to display the FCC iden- tained at any time prior to submittal tification number normally contained of the application for equipment au- in the nameplate or label. The informa- thorization. However, the fee required

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by § 1.1103 of this chapter must be sub- CONDITIONS ATTENDANT TO AN mitted and validated within 30 days of EQUIPMENT AUTHORIZATION the issuance of the grantee code, or the code will be removed from the Commis- § 2.927 Limitations on grants. sion’s records and a new grantee code (a) A grant of equipment authoriza- will have to be obtained. tion is valid only when the FCC Identi- (1) After assignment of a grantee fier is permanently affixed on the de- code each grantee will continue to use vice and remains effective until re- the same grantee code for subsequent voked or withdrawn, rescinded, surren- equipment authorization applications. dered, or a termination date is other- In the event the grantee name is wise established by the Commission. changed or ownership is transferred, (b) A grant of an equipment author- the circumstances shall be reported to ization signifies that the Commission the Commission so that a new grantee has determined that the equipment has code can be assigned, if appropriate. been shown to be capable of compliance See §§ 2.934 and 2.935 for additional in- with the applicable technical standards formation. if no unauthorized change is made in the equipment and if the equipment is (2) [Reserved] properly maintained and operated. The (d) The equipment product code as- issuance of a grant of equipment au- signed by the grantee shall consist of a thorization shall not be construed as a series of Arabic numerals, capital let- finding by the Commission with re- ters or a combination thereof, and may spect to matters not encompassed by include the dash or hyphen (-). The the Commission’s rules, especially with total of Arabic numerals, capital let- respect to compliance with 18 U.S.C. ters and dashes or hyphens shall not 2512. exceed 14 and shall be one which has (c) No person shall, in any adver- not been previously used in conjunc- tising matter, brochure, etc., use or tion with: make reference to an equipment au- (1) The same grantee code, or thorization in a deceptive or mis- (2) An application denied pursuant to leading manner or convey the impres- § 2.919 of this chapter. sion that such equipment authoriza- (e) No FCC Identifier may be used on tion reflects more than a Commission equipment to be marketed unless that determination that the device or prod- specific identifier has been validated uct has been shown to be capable of by a grant of equipment authorization compliance with the applicable tech- issued by the Commission. This shall nical standards of the Commission’s not prohibit placement of an FCC iden- 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 Changes in name, address, own- cation. The FCC Identifier is uniquely ership or control of grantee. assigned to the grantee and may not be (a) An equipment authorization placed on the equipment without au- issued by the Commission may not be thorization by the grantee. See § 2.803 assigned, exchanged or in any other for conditions applicable to the display way transferred to a second party, ex- at trade shows of equipment which has cept as provided in this section. not been granted equipment authoriza- (b) The grantee of an equipment au- tion where such grant is required prior thorization may license or otherwise to marketing. Labelling of such equip- authorize a second party to manufac- ment may include model or type num- ture the equipment covered by the bers, but shall not include a purported grant of the equipment authorization FCC Identifier. provided: [44 FR 17179, Mar. 21, 1979, as amended at 46 (1) The equipment manufactured by FR 21014, Apr. 8, 1981; 52 FR 21687, June 9, such second party bears the FCC Iden- 1987; 54 FR 1698, Jan. 17, 1989; 62 FR 10471, tifier as is set out in the grant of the Mar. 7, 1997; 69 FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004] equipment authorization.

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NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(1): Any change in expected due to quantity production the FCC Identifier desired as a result of such and testing on a statistical basis. production or marketing agreement will re- quire the filing of a new application for an [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998] equipment authorization as specified in § 2.933. § 2.932 Modification of equipment. (2) The grantee of the equipment au- (a) A new application for an equip- thorization shall continue to be respon- ment authorization shall be filed when- sible to the Commission for the equip- ever there is a change in the design, ment produced pursuant to such an circuitry or construction of an equip- agreement. ment or device for which an equipment (c) Whenever there is a change in the authorization has been issued, except name and/or address of the grantee of as provided in paragraphs (b) through an equipment authorization, notice of (d) of this section. such change(s) shall be submitted to (b) Permissive changes may be made the Commission via the Internet at in certificated equipment, and equip- https://gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/ ment that was authorized under the index.cfm within 30 days after the former type acceptance procedure, pur- grantee starts using the new name and/ suant to § 2.1043. or address. (c) Permissive changes may be made (d) In the case of transactions affect- in equipment that was authorized ing the grantee, such as a transfer of under the former notification proce- dure without submittal of information control or sale to another company, to the Commission, unless the equip- mergers, or transfer of manufacturing ment is currently subject to authoriza- rights, notice must be given to the tion under the certification procedure. Commission via the Internet at https:// However, the grantee shall submit in- gullfoss2.fcc.gov/prod/oet/cf/eas/index.cfm formation documenting continued within 60 days after the consummation compliance with the pertinent require- of the transaction. Depending on the ments upon request. circumstances in each case, the Com- (d) All requests for permissive mission may require new applications changes submitted to the Commission for equipment authorization. In reach- must be accompanied by the anti-drug ing a decision the Commission will abuse certification required under consider whether the acquiring party § 1.2002 of this chapter. can adequately ensure and accept re- sponsibility for continued compliance [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998, as amended at 66 with the regulations. In general, new FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 70 FR 23039, May 4, applications for each device will not be 2005] required. A single application for equipment authorization may be filed § 2.933 Change in identification of equipment. covering all the affected equipment. (a) A new application for equipment [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998, as amended at 69 authorization shall be filed whenever FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004] there is a change in the FCC Identifier for the equipment with or without a § 2.931 Responsibility of the grantee. change in design, circuitry or construc- In accepting a grant of an equipment tion. However, a change in the model/ authorization, the grantee warrants type number or trade name performed that each unit of equipment marketed in accordance with the provisions in under such grant and bearing the iden- § 2.924 of this chapter is not considered tification specified in the grant will to be a change in identification and conform to the unit that was measured does not require additional authoriza- and that the data (design and rated tion from the Commission. operational characteristics) filed with (b) An application filed pursuant to the application for certification con- paragraph (a) of this section where no tinues to be representative of the change in design, circuitry or construc- equipment being produced under such tion is involved, need not be accom- grant within the variation that can be panied by a resubmission of equipment

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or measurement or test data custom- mission determines that the complaint arily required with a new application, is justified and arises out of an equip- unless specifically requested by the ment fault attributable to the respon- Commission. In lieu thereof, the appli- sible party, the Commission may re- cant shall attach a statement setting quire the responsible party to inves- out: tigate such complaint and report the (1) The original identification used results of such investigation to the on the equipment prior to the change Commission. The report shall also indi- in identification. cate what action if any has been taken (2) The date of the original grant of or is proposed to be taken by the re- the equipment authorization. sponsible party to correct the defect, (3) How the equipment bearing the both in terms of future production and modified identification differs from the with reference to articles in the posses- original equipment. sion of users, sellers and distributors. (4) Whether the original test results [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] continue to be representative of and applicable to the equipment bearing § 2.938 Retention of records. the changed identification. (5) The photographs required by (a) For each equipment subject to the § 2.1033(b)(7) or § 2.1033(c)(12) showing Commission’s equipment authorization the exterior appearance of the equip- standards, the responsible party shall ment, including the operating controls maintain the records listed as follows: available to the user and the identi- (1) A record of the original design fication label. Photographs of the con- drawings and specifications and all struction, the component placement on changes that have been made that may the chassis, and the chassis assembly affect compliance with the standards are not required to be submitted unless and the requirements of § 2.931. specifically requested by the Commis- (2) A record of the procedures used sion. for production inspection and testing (c) If the change in the FCC Identifier to ensure conformance with the stand- also involves a change in design or cir- ards and the requirements of § 2.931. cuitry which falls outside the purview (3) A record of the test results that of a permissive change described in demonstrate compliance with the ap- § 2.1043, a complete application shall be propriate regulations in this chapter. filed pursuant to § 2.911. (b) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section shall also apply to a manu- [63 FR 36598, July 7, 1998] facturer of equipment produced under § 2.936 FCC inspection. the provisions of § 2.929(b). The reten- 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 certification proce- (b) A sample unit of the equipment dure or former type acceptance proce- covered under an authorization. dure, or for two years for equipment (c) The manufacturing plant and fa- subject to authorization under any cilities. other procedure, after the manufacture [62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997] of said equipment has been perma- nently discontinued, or until the con- § 2.937 Equipment defect and/or design clusion of an investigation or a pro- change. ceeding if the responsible party (or, When a complaint is filed with the under paragraph (b) of this section, the Commission concerning the failure of manufacturer) is officially notified equipment subject to this chapter to that an investigation or any other ad- comply with pertinent requirements of ministrative proceeding involving its the Commission’s rules, and the Com- equipment has been instituted.

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(d) If radio frequency equipment is riod for equipment in hands of users modified by any party other than the and in the manufacturing process. original responsible party, and that [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 51 party is not working under the author- FR 39535, Oct. 29, 1986] ization of the original responsible party, the party performing the modi- § 2.941 Availability of information re- fications is not required to obtain the lating to grants. original design drawings specified in (a) Grants of equipment authoriza- paragraph (a)(1) of this section. How- tion, other than for receivers and ever, the party performing the modi- equipment authorized for use under fications must maintain records show- parts 15 or 18 of this chapter, will be ing the changes made to the equipment publicly announced in a timely manner along with the records required in by the Commission. Information about paragraphs (a)(3) of this section. A new the authorization of a device using a equipment authorization may also be particular FCC Identifier may be ob- required. See, for example, §§ 2.909, tained by contacting the Commission’s 2.924, 2.933, and 2.1043. Office of Engineering and Technology [62 FR 10471, Mar. 7, 1997, as amended at 63 Laboratory. FR 36599, July 7, 1998] (b) Information relating to equip- ment authorizations, such as data sub- § 2.939 Revocation or withdrawal of mitted by the applicant in connection equipment authorization. with an authorization application, lab- (a) The Commission may revoke any oratory tests of the device, etc., shall equipment authorization: be available in accordance with §§ 0.441 (1) For false statements or represen- through 0.470 of this chapter. tations made either in the application [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] or in materials or response submitted in connection therewith or in records § 2.943 Submission of equipment for required to be kept by § 2.938. testing. (2) If upon subsequent inspection or (a) The Commission may require an operation it is determined that the applicant to submit one or more sam- equipment does not conform to the per- ple units for measurement at the Com- tinent technical requirements or to the mission’s laboratory. representations made in the original (b) In the event the applicant be- application. lieves that shipment of the sample to (3) If it is determined that changes the Commission’s laboratory is imprac- have been made in the equipment other tical because of the size or weight of than those authorized by the rules or the equipment, or the power require- otherwise expressly authorized by the ment, or for any other reason, the ap- Commission. plicant may submit a written expla- (4) Because of conditions coming to nation why such shipment is imprac- the attention of the Commission which tical and should not be required. would warrant it in refusing to grant [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 48 an original application. FR 3621, Jan. 26, 1983; 63 FR 36599, July 7, (b) Revocation of an equipment au- 1998] thorization shall be made in the same manner as revocation of radio station § 2.944 Software defined radios. licenses. (a) Manufacturers must take steps to (c) The Commission may withdraw ensure that only software that has any equipment authorization in the been approved with a software defined event of changes in its technical stand- radio can be loaded into the radio. The ards. The procedure to be followed will software must not allow the user to op- be set forth in the order promulgating erate the transmitter with operating such new technical standards (after ap- frequencies, output power, modulation propriate rulemaking proceedings) and types or other radio frequency param- will provide a suitable amortization pe- eters outside those that were approved.

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Manufacturers may use means includ- forfeiture, pursuant to § 1.80 of this ing, but not limited to the use of a pri- chapter, or other administrative sanc- vate network that allows only authen- tions such as suspending action on any ticated users to download software, applications for equipment authoriza- electronic signatures in software or tion submitted by such party while the coding in hardware that is decoded by matter is being resolved. software to verify that new software (b) The Commission may consider ex- can be legally loaded into a device to tensions of time upon submission of a meet these requirements and must de- showing of good cause. scribe the methods in their application for equipment authorization. [63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] (b) Any radio in which the software is designed or expected to be modified by § 2.947 Measurement procedure. a party other than the manufacturer (a) The Commission will accept data and would affect the operating param- which have been measured in accord- eters of frequency range, modulation ance with the following standards or type or maximum output power (either measurement procedures: radiated or conducted), or the cir- (1) Those set forth in bulletins or re- cumstances under which the trans- ports prepared by the Commission’s Of- mitter operates in accordance with fice of Engineering and Technology. Commission rules, must comply with These will be issued as required, and the requirements in paragraph (a) of specified in the particular part of the this section and must be certified as a rules where applicable. software defined radio. (2) Those acceptable to the Commis- (c) Applications for certification of software defined radios must include a sion and published by national engi- high level operational description or neering societies such as the Electronic flow diagram of the software that con- Industries Association, the Institute of trols the radio frequency operating pa- Electrical and Electronic Engineers, rameters. Inc., and the American National Stand- ards Institute. [70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005] (3) Any measurement procedure ac- ceptable to the Commission may be § 2.945 Sampling tests of equipment compliance. used to prepare data demonstrating compliance with the requirements of The Commission will, from time to this chapter. time, request the responsible party to (b) Information submitted pursuant submit equipment subject to this chap- to paragraph (a) of this section shall ter to determine the extent to which subsequent production of such equip- completely identify the specific stand- ment continues to comply with the ard or measurement procedure used. data filed by the applicant (or on file (c) In the case of equipment requiring with the responsible party for equip- measurement procedures not specified ment subject to notification or a Dec- in the references set forth in para- laration of Conformity). Shipping costs graphs (a) (1) and (2) of this section, the to the Commission’s laboratory and re- applicant shall submit a detailed de- turn shall be borne by the responsible scription of the measurement proce- party. dures actually used. (d) A listing of the test equipment [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] used shall be submitted. § 2.946 Penalty for failure to provide (e) If deemed necessary, the Commis- test samples and data. sion may require additional informa- (a) Any responsible party, as defined tion concerning the measurement pro- in § 2.909, or any party who markets cedures employed in obtaining the data equipment subject to the provisions of submitted for equipment authorization this chapter, shall provide test sam- purposes. ple(s) or data upon request by the Com- [42 FR 44987, Sept. 8, 1977, as amended at 44 mission. Failure to comply with such a FR 39181, July 5, 1979; 51 FR 12616, Apr. 14, request within 14 days may be cause for 1986]

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§ 2.948 Description of measurement fa- provided the accrediting organization cilities. (or designating authority in the case of (a) Each party making measurements foreign laboratories) submits the fol- of equipment that is subject to an lowing information to the Commis- equipment authorization under part 15 sion’s laboratory: or part 18 of this chapter, regardless of (i) Laboratory name, location of test whether the measurements are filed site(s), mailing address and contact in- with the Commission or kept on file by formation; the party responsible for compliance of (ii) Name of accrediting organization; equipment marketed within the U.S. or (iii) Date of expiration of accredita- its possessions, shall compile a descrip- tion; tion of the measurement facilities em- (iv) Designation number; ployed. (v) FCC Registration Number (FRN); (1) If the measured equipment is sub- (vi) A statement as to whether or not ject to the verification procedure, the the laboratory performs testing on a description of the measurement facili- contract basis; ties shall be retained by the party re- (vii) For laboratories outside the sponsible for verification of the equip- United States, the name of the mutual ment. recognition agreement or arrangement (i) If the equipment is verified under which the accreditation of the through measurements performed by laboratory is recognized. an independent laboratory, it is accept- (3) If the equipment is to be author- able for the party responsible for ized under the Declaration of Con- verification of the equipment to rely formity procedure, the laboratory upon the description of the measure- making the measurements must be ac- ment facilities retained by or placed on credited in accordance with paragraph file with the Commission by that lab- (d) of this section. oratory. In this situation, the party re- (b) The description shall contain the sponsible for verification of the equip- following information: ment is not required to retain a dupli- (1) Location of the test site. cate copy of the description of the (2) Physical description of the test measurement facilities. site accompanied by photographs of (ii) If the equipment is verified based size A4 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8×10 inches on measurements performed at the in- (20.3 cm × 25.4 cm). Smaller photo- stallation site of the equipment, no graphs may be used if they clearly specific site calibration data is re- show the details of the test site and are quired. It is acceptable to retain the mounted on full size sheets of paper. description of the measurement facili- (3) A drawing showing the dimensions ties at the site at which the measure- of the site, physical layout of all sup- ments were performed. porting structures, and all structures (2) If the equipment is to be author- within 5 times the distance between ized by the Commission under the cer- the measuring antenna and the device tification procedure, the description of being measured. the measurement facilities shall be (4) Description of structures used to filed with the Commission’s Labora- support the device being measured and tory in Columbia, Maryland. The data the test instrumentation. describing the measurement facilities (5) List of measuring equipment used. need only be filed once but must be up- (6) Information concerning the cali- dated as changes are made to the meas- bration of the measuring equipment, urement facilities or as otherwise de- i.e., the date the equipment was last scribed in this section. At least every calibrated and how often the equip- three years, the organization respon- ment is calibrated. sible for filing the data with the Com- (7) If desired, a statement as to mission shall certify that the data on whether the test site is available to do file is current. A laboratory that has measurement services for the public on been accredited in accordance with a fee basis. paragraph (d) of this section is not re- (8) For a measurement facility that quired to file a description of its facili- will be used for testing radiated emis- ties with the Commission’s laboratory, sions, a plot of site attenuation data

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taken pursuant to the procedures con- Declaration of Conformity, and certifi- tained in Sections 5.4.6 through 5.5 of cation. Such a laboratory shall be ac- the following procedure: American Na- credited by an approved accreditation tional Standards Institute (ANSI) organization based on the Inter- C63.4–2001, entitled ‘‘American Na- national Organization for Standardiza- tional Standard for Methods of Meas- tion/International Electrotechnical urement of Radio-Noise Emissions Commission (ISO/IEC) Standard 17025, from Low-Voltage Electrical and Elec- ‘‘General Requirements for the Com- tronic Equipment in the Range of 9 petence of Calibration and Testing kHz to 40 GHz’’ published by the Amer- Laboratories.’’ The organization ac- ican National Standards Institute on crediting the laboratory must be ap- June 22, 2001 as document number proved by the Commission’s Office of SH94908. This incorporation by ref- Engineering and Technology, as indi- erence was approved by the Director of cated in § 0.241 of this chapter, to per- the Federal Register in accordance form such accreditation based on ISO/ with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. IEC 58, ‘‘Calibration and Testing Lab- Copies of C63.4–2001 may be obtained oratory Accreditation Systems—Gen- from: IEEE Customer Service, P.O. Box eral Requirements for Operation and 1331, Piscataway, NJ 08855–1331, or UPS Recognition.’’ The frequency for re- only IEEE Customer Service, 445 Hoes validation of the test site and the in- Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854; telephone formation that is required to be filed or 1–800–678–4333 or +1–732–981–0600 (out- retained by the testing party shall side the United States and Canada). comply with the requirements estab- Copies of ANSI C63.4–2001 may be in- lished by the accrediting organization. spected at the following locations: However, in all cases, test site re- (i) Federal Communications Commis- validation shall occur on an interval sion, 445 12th Street, SW., Office of En- not to exceed two years. gineering and Technology (Room 7– (e) The accreditation of a laboratory B144), Washington, DC 20554, located outside of the United States, or (ii) Federal Communications Com- its possessions, will be acceptable only mission Laboratory, 7435 Oakland Mills under one of the following conditions: Road, Columbia, MD 21046, or (1) If the accredited laboratory has (iii) at the National Archives and been designated by a foreign desig- Records Administration (NARA). For nating authority and recognized by the information on the availability of this Commission under the terms of a gov- material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or ernment-to-government Mutual Rec- go to: http://www.archives.gov/ ognition Agreement/Arrangement; or federallregister/ codeloflfederallregulations/ (2) If the laboratory has been recog- ibrllocations.html. nized by the Commission as being ac- (9) A description of the types of credited by an organization that has equipment intended to be measured or entered into an arrangement between other information regarding the types accrediting organizations and the ar- of measurements that would be per- rangement has been recognized by the formed at the test facility. Commission. (c) The Commission will publish a [54 FR 17712, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 57 list of those parties who have filed the FR 24990, June 12, 1992; 58 FR 37430, July 12, information required by this section, 1993; 58 FR 44893, Aug. 25, 1993; 61 FR 31046, provided they indicate that they wish June 19, 1996; 62 FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997; 63 FR to perform measurement services for 36599, July 7, 1998; 65 FR 58466, Sept. 29, 2000; the public on a fee basis. However, it 68 FR 68544, Dec. 9, 2003; 69 FR 18803, Apr. 9, 2004; 69 FR 54033, Sept. 7, 2004; 69 FR 55982, should be noted that the Commission Sept. 17, 2004] does not endorse or approve any facil- ity on this list. VERIFICATION (d) A laboratory that has been ac-

credited with a scope covering the re- AUTHORITY: Sections 2.951 through 2.957 are quired measurements shall be deemed issued under secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as competent to test and submit test data amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, for equipment subject to verification, 307.

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SOURCE: Sections 2.951 through 2.957 appear pendent testing agency to verify com- at 46 FR 23249, Apr. 24, 1981, unless otherwise pliance. The test records required by noted. § 2.955 however should be in the English language and made available to the § 2.951 Cross reference. Commission upon a reasonable request, The provisions of § 2.901, et seq., shall in accordance with § 2.956. apply to equipment subject to (c) In the case of transfer of control verification. of equipment, as in the case of sale or merger of the grantee, the new manu- § 2.952 Limitation on verification. facturer or importer shall bear the re- (a) Verification signifies that the sponsibility of continued compliance of manufacturer or importer has deter- the equipment. mined that the equipment has been (d) Verified equipment shall be shown to be capable of compliance with reverified if any modification or the applicable technical standards if no change adversely affects the emanation unauthorized change is made in the characteristics of the modified equip- equipment and if the equipment is ment. The party designated in § 2.909 properly maintained and operated. bears responsibility for continued com- Compliance with these standards shall pliance of subsequently produced not be construed to be a finding by the equipment. manufacturer or importer with respect to matters not encompassed by the [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 62 Commission’s rules. FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] (b) Verification of the equipment by the manufacturer or importer is effec- § 2.954 Identification. tive until a termination date is other- Devices subject only to verification wise established by the Commission. shall be uniquely identified by the per- (c) No person shall, in any adver- son responsible for marketing or im- tising matter, brochure, etc., use or porting the equipment within the make reference to a verification in a United States. However, the identifica- deceptive or misleading manner or con- tion shall not be of a format which vey the impression that such could be confused with the FCC Identi- verification reflects more than a deter- fier required on certified, notified or mination by the manufacturer or im- type accepted equipment. The importer porter that the device or product has or manufacturer shall maintain ade- been shown to be capable of compliance quate identification records to facili- with the applicable technical standards tate positive identification for each of the Commission’s rules. verified device.

§ 2.953 Responsibility for compliance. [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] (a) In verifying compliance, the re- § 2.955 Retention of records. sponsible party, as defined in § 2.909 warrants that each unit of equipment (a) For each equipment subject to marketed under the verification proce- verification, the responsible party, as dure will be identical to the unit tested shown in § 2.909 shall maintain the and found acceptable with the stand- records listed as follows: ards and that the records maintained (1) A record of the original design by the responsible party continue to drawings and specifications and all reflect the equipment being produced changes that have been made that may under such verification within the vari- affect compliance with the require- ation that can be expected due to quan- ments of § 2.953. tity production and testing on a statis- (2) A record of the procedures used tical basis. for production inspection and testing (b) The importer of equipment sub- (if tests were performed) to insure the ject to verification may upon receiving conformance required by § 2.953. (Sta- a written statement from the manufac- tistical production line emission test- turer that the equipment complies ing is not required.) with the appropriate technical stand- (3) A record of the measurements ards rely on the manufacturer or inde- made on an appropriate test site that

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demonstrates compliance with the ap- provisions contained in § 15.37 of this plicable regulations in this chapter. chapter. The record shall: (b) The records listed in paragraph (i) Indicate the actual date all test- (a) of this section shall be retained for ing was performed; two years after the manufacture of said (ii) State the name of the test labora- equipment item has been permanently tory, company, or individual per- discontinued, or until the conclusion of forming the verification testing. The an investigation or a proceeding if the Commission may request additional in- manufacturer or importer is officially formation regarding the test site, the notified that an investigation or any test equipment or the qualifications of other administrative proceeding in- the company or individual performing volving his equipment has been insti- the verification tests; tuted. (iii) Contain a description of how the [54 FR 17713, Apr. 25, 1989, as amended at 62 device was actually tested, identifying FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] the measurement procedure and test equipment that was used; § 2.956 FCC inspection and submission (iv) Contain a description of the of equipment for testing. equipment under test (EUT) and sup- (a) Each responsible party shall upon port equipment connected to, or in- receipt of reasonable request: stalled within, the EUT; (1) Submit to the Commission the (v) Identify the EUT and support records required by § 2.955. equipment by trade name and model (2) Submit one or more sample units number and, if appropriate, by FCC for measurements at the Commission’s Identifier and serial number; Laboratory. (vi) Indicate the types and lengths of (i) Shipping costs to the Commis- connecting cables used and how they sion’s Laboratory and return shall be were arranged or moved during testing; borne by the responsible party. (vii) Contain at least two drawings or (ii) In the event the responsible party photographs showing the test set-up believes that shipment of the sample to for the highest line conducted emission the Commission’s Laboratory is im- and showing the test set-up for the practical because of the size or weight highest radiated emission. These draw- of the equipment, or the power require- ings or photographs must show enough ment, or for any other reason, the re- detail to confirm other information sponsible party may submit a written contained in the test report. Any pho- explanation why such shipment is im- tographs used must be focused origi- practical and should not be required. nals without glare or dark spots and (b) Requests for the submission of the must clearly show the test configura- records in § 2.955 or for the submission tion used; of sample units are covered under the (viii) List all modifications, if any, provisions of § 2.946. made to the EUT by the testing com- [62 FR 10472, Mar. 7, 1997] pany or individual to achieve compli- ance with the regulations in this chap- TELECOMMUNICATION CERTIFICATION ter; BODIES (TCBS) (ix) Include all of the data required to show compliance with the appro- § 2.960 Designation of Telecommuni- priate regulations in this chapter; and cation Certification Bodies (TCBs). (x) Contain, on the test report, the (a) The Commission may designate signature of the individual responsible Telecommunication Certification Bod- for testing the product along with the ies (TCBs) to approve equipment as re- name and signature of an official of the quired under this part. Certification of responsible party, as designated in equipment by a TCB shall be based on § 2.909. an application with all the information (4) For equipment subject to the pro- specified in this part. The TCB shall visions in part 15 of this chapter, the process the application to determine records shall indicate if the equipment whether the product meets the Com- was verified pursuant to the transition mission’s requirements and shall issue

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a written grant of equipment author- § 2.962 Requirements for Tele- ization. The grant shall identify the communication Certification Bod- TCB and the source of authority for ies. issuing it. (a) Telecommunication certification (b) The Federal Communications bodies (TCBs) designated by the Com- Commission shall designate TCBs in mission, or designated by another au- the United States to approve equip- thority pursuant to an effective bilat- ment subject to certification under the eral or multilateral mutual recogni- Commission’s rules. TCBs shall be ac- tion agreement or arrangement to credited by the National Institute of which the United States is a party, Standards and Technology (NIST) shall comply with the following re- under its National Voluntary Con- quirements. formity Assessment Evaluation (b) Certification methodology. (1) The (NVCASE) program, or other recog- certification system shall be based on nized programs based on ISO/IEC Guide type testing as identified in sub-clause 65, to comply with the Commission’s 1.2(a) of ISO/IEC Guide 65. qualification criteria for TCBs. NIST (2) Certification shall normally be may, in accordance with its proce- based on testing no more than one un- dures, allow other appropriately quali- modified representative sample of each fied accrediting bodies to accredit product type for which certification is TCBs and testing laboratories. TCBs sought. Additional samples may be re- shall comply with the requirements in quested if clearly warranted, such as when certain tests are likely to render § 2.962 of this part. a sample inoperative. (c) In accordance with the terms of (c) Criteria for Designation. (1) To be an effective bilateral or multilateral designated as a TCB under this section, mutual recognition agreement or ar- an entity shall, by means of accredita- rangement (MRA) to which the United tion, meet all the appropriate speci- States is a party, bodies outside the fications in ISO/IEC Guide 65 for the United States shall be permitted to au- scope of equipment it will certify. The thorize equipment in lieu of the Com- accreditation shall specify the group of mission. A body in an MRA partner equipment to be certified and the ap- economy may authorize equipment to plicable regulations for product evalua- U.S. requirements only if that econ- tion. omy permits bodies in the United (2) The TCB shall demonstrate expert States to authorize equipment to its knowledge of the regulations for each requirements. The authority desig- product with respect to which the body nating these telecommunication cer- seeks designation. Such expertise shall tification bodies shall meet the fol- include familiarity with all applicable lowing criteria. technical regulations, administrative (1) The organization accrediting the provisions or requirements, as well as prospective telecommunication certifi- the policies and procedures used in the cation body shall be capable of meeting application thereof. the requirements and conditions of (3) The TCB shall have the technical ISO/IEC Guide 61. expertise and capability to test the (2) The organization assessing the equipment it will certify and shall also telecommunication certification body be accredited in accordance with ISO/ shall appoint a team of qualified ex- IEC Standard 17025 to demonstrate it is perts to perform the assessment cov- competent to perform such tests. ering all of the elements within the (4) The TCB shall demonstrate an scope of accreditation. For assessment ability to recognize situations where of telecommunications equipment, the interpretations of the regulations or areas of expertise to be used during the test procedures may be necessary. The assessment shall include, but not be appropriate key certification and lab- limited to, electromagnetic compat- oratory personnel shall demonstrate a knowledge of how to obtain current ibility and telecommunications equip- and correct technical regulation inter- ment (wired and wireless). pretations. The competence of the [64 FR 4995, Feb. 2, 1999] Telecommunication Certification Body

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shall be demonstrated by assessment. (f) Scope of responsibility. (1) A TCB The general competence, efficiency, ex- shall certify equipment in accordance perience, familiarity with technical with the Commission’s rules and poli- regulations and products included in cies. those technical regulations, as well as (2) A TCB shall accept test data from compliance with applicable parts of the any source, subject to the require- ISO/IEC Standard 17025 and Guide 65, ments in ISO/IEC Guide 65, and shall shall be taken into consideration. not unnecessarily repeat tests. (5) A TCB shall participate in any (3) A TCB may establish and assess consultative activities, identified by fees for processing certification appli- the Commission or NIST, to facilitate cations and other tasks as required by a common understanding and interpre- the Commission. tation of applicable regulations. (4) A TCB may rescind a grant of cer- (6) The Commission will provide pub- tification within 30 days of grant for lic notice of the specific methods that administrative errors. After that time, will be used to accredit TCBs, con- a grant can only be revoked by the sistent with these qualification cri- Commission through the procedures in teria. § 2.939 of this part. A TCB shall notify (7) A TCB shall be reassessed for con- both the applicant and the Commission tinued accreditation on intervals not when a grant is rescinded. exceeding two years. (5) A TCB may not: (d) Sub-contractors. (1) In accordance (i) Grant a waiver of the rules, or cer- with the provisions of sub-clause 4.4 of tify equipment for which the Commis- ISO/IEC Guide 65, the testing of a prod- sion rules or requirements do not exist uct, or a portion thereof, may be per- or for which the application of the formed by a sub-contractor of a des- rules or requirements is unclear. ignated TCB, provided the laboratory has been assessed by the TCB as com- (ii) Take enforcement actions; or petent and in compliance with the ap- (iii) Authorize a transfer of control of plicable provisions of ISO/IEC Guide 65 a grantee. and other relevant standards and (6) All TCB actions are subject to guides. Commission review. (2) When a subcontractor is used, the (g) Post-certification requirements. (1) A TCB shall be responsible for the test TCB shall supply an electronic copy of results and shall maintain appropriate each approved application form and oversight of the subcontractor to en- grant of certification to the Commis- sure reliability of the test results. sion. Such oversight shall include periodic (2) In accordance with ISO/IEC Guide audits of products that have been test- 65, a TCB is required to conduct appro- ed. priate post-market surveillance activi- (e) Designation of a TCB. (1) The Com- ties. These activities shall be based on mission will designate as a TCB any or- type testing a few samples of the total ganization that meets the qualification number of product types which the cer- criteria and is accredited by NIST or tification body has certified. Other its recognized accreditor. types of surveillance activities of a (2) The Commission will withdraw product that has been certified are per- the designation of a TCB if the TCB’s mitted, provided they are no more on- accreditation by NIST or its recognized erous than testing type. The Commis- accreditor is withdrawn, if the Com- sion may at any time request a list of mission determines there is just cause products certified by the certification for withdrawing the designation, or if body and may request and receive cop- the TCB requests that it no longer hold ies of product evaluation reports. The the designation. The Commission will Commission may also request that a provide a TCB with 30 days notice of its TCB perform post-market surveillance, intention to withdraw the designation under Commission guidelines, of a spe- and provide the TCB with an oppor- cific product it has certified. tunity to respond. (3) If during post market surveillance (3) A list of designated TCBs will be of a certified product, a TCB deter- published by the Commission. mines that a product fails to comply

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with the applicable technical regula- § 2.1033 Application for certification. tions, the Telecommunication Certifi- (a) An application for certification cation Body shall immediately notify shall be filed on FCC Form 731 with all the grantee and the Commission. A fol- questions answered. Items that do not low-up report shall also be provided apply shall be so noted. within thirty days of the action taken (b) Applications for equipment oper- by the grantee to correct the situation. ating under Parts 11, 15 and 18 of the (4) Where concerns arise, the TCB rules shall be accompanied by a tech- shall provide a copy of the application nical report containing the following file to the Commission within 30 cal- information: endar days of a request for the file (1) The full name and mailing address made by the Commission to the TCB of the manufacturer of the device and and the manufacturer. Where appro- the applicant for certification. priate, the file should be accompanied (2) FCC identifier. by a request for confidentiality for any (3) A copy of the installation and op- erating instructions to be furnished the material that may qualify for confiden- user. A draft copy of the instructions tial treatment under the Commission’s may be submitted if the actual docu- Rules. If the application file is not pro- ment is not available. The actual docu- vided within 30 calendar days, a state- ment shall be furnished to the FCC ment shall be provided to the Commis- when it becomes available. sion as to why it cannot be provided. (4) A brief description of the circuit (h) In case of a dispute with respect functions of the device along with a to designation or recognition of a TCB statement describing how the device and the testing or certification of prod- operates. This statement should con- ucts by a TCB, the Commission will be tain a description of the ground system the final arbiter. Manufacturers and and antenna, if any, used with the de- designated TCBs will be afforded at vice. least 30 days to comment before a deci- (5) A block diagram showing the fre- sion is reached. In the case of a TCB quency of all oscillators in the device. designated or recognized, or a product The signal path and frequency shall be certified pursuant to an effective bilat- indicated at each block. The tuning eral or multilateral mutual recogni- range(s) and intermediate fre- quency(ies) shall be indicated at each tion agreement or arrangement (MRA) block. A schematic diagram is also re- to which the United States is a party, quired for intentional radiators. the Commission may limit or withdraw (6) A report of measurements show- its recognition of a TCB designated by ing compliance with the pertinent FCC an MRA party and revoke the certifi- technical requirements. This report cation of products using testing or cer- shall identify the test procedure used tification provided by such a TCB. The (e.g., specify the FCC test procedure, or Commission shall consult with the Of- industry test procedure that was used), fice of the United States Trade Rep- the date the measurements were made, resentative (USTR), as necessary, con- the location where the measurements cerning any disputes arising under an were made, and the device that was MRA for compliance with the Tele- tested (model and serial number, if communications Trade Act of 1988 available). The report shall include (Section 1371–1382 of the Omnibus sample calculations showing how the Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988). measurement results were converted for comparison with the technical re- [64 FR 4995, Feb. 2, 1999, as amended at 66 FR quirements. 27601, May 18, 2001; 69 FR 54034, Sept. 7, 2004] (7) A sufficient number of photo- graphs to clearly show the exterior ap- CERTIFICATION pearance, the construction, the compo- § 2.1031 Cross reference. nent placement on the chassis, and the chassis assembly. The exterior views The general provisions of this sub- shall show the overall appearance, the part § 2.901 et seq. shall apply to appli- antenna used with the device (if any), cations for and grants of certification. the controls available to the user, and

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the required identification label in suf- (12) An application for certification ficient detail so that the name and FCC of a software defined radio must in- identifier can be read. In lieu of a pho- clude the information required by tograph of the label, a sample label (or § 2.944. facsimile thereof) may be submitted (c) Applications for equipment other together with a sketch showing where than that operating under parts 15 and this label will be placed on the equip- 18 of the rules shall be accompanied by ment. Photographs shall be of size A4 a technical report containing the fol- (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or 8×10 inches (20.3 cm lowing information: × 25.4 cm). Smaller photographs may be (1) The full name and mailing address submitted provided they are sharp and of the manufacturer of the device and clear, show the necessary detail, and the applicant for certification. are mounted on A4 (21 cm × 29.7 cm) or (2) FCC identifier. 8.5×11 inch (21.6 cm × 27.9 cm) paper. A (3) A copy of the installation and op- sample label or facsimile together with erating instructions to be furnished the the sketch showing the placement of user. A draft copy of the instructions this label shall be on the same size may be submitted if the actual docu- paper. ment is not available. The actual docu- (8) If the equipment for which certifi- ment shall be furnished to the FCC cation is being sought must be tested when it becomes available. with peripheral or accessory devices (4) Type or types of emission. connected or installed, a brief descrip- (5) Frequency range. tion of those peripherals or accessories. (6) Range of operating power values The peripheral or accessory devices or specific operating power levels, and shall be unmodified, commercially description of any means provided for available equipment. variation of operating power. (7) Maximum power rating as defined (9) For equipment subject to the pro- in the applicable part(s) of the rules. visions of part 15 of this chapter, the (8) The dc voltages applied to and dc application shall indicate if the equip- currents into the several elements of ment is being authorized pursuant to the final radio frequency amplifying the transition provisions in § 15.37 of device for normal operation over the this chapter. power range. (10) Applications for the certification (9) Tune-up procedure over the power of scanning receivers shall include a range, or at specific operating power statement describing the methods used levels. to comply with the design require- (10) A schematic diagram and a de- ments of all parts of § 15.121 of this scription of all circuitry and devices chapter. The application must specifi- provided for determining and stabi- cally include a statement assessing the lizing frequency, for suppression of spu- vulnerability of the equipment to pos- rious radiation, for limiting modula- sible modification and describing the tion, and for limiting power. design features that prevent the modi- (11) A photograph or drawing of the fication of the equipment by the user equipment identification plate or label to receive transmissions from the Cel- showing the information to be placed lular Radiotelephone Service. The ap- thereon. plication must also demonstrate com- (12) Photographs (8″×10″) of the equip- pliance with the signal rejection re- ment of sufficient clarity to reveal quirement of § 15.121 of this chapter, in- equipment construction and layout, in- cluding details on the measurement cluding meters, if any, and labels for procedures used to demonstrate com- controls and meters and sufficient pliance. views of the internal construction to (11) Applications for certification of define component placement and chas- transmitters operating within the 59.0– sis assembly. Insofar as these require- 64.0 GHz band under part 15 of this ments are met by photographs or draw- chapter shall also be accompanied by ings contained in instruction manuals an exhibit demonstrating compliance supplied with the certification request, with the provisions of § 15.255 (g) and (i) additional photographs are necessary of this chapter. only to complete the required showing.

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(13) For equipment employing digital U-rating for the equipment. The manu- modulation techniques, a detailed de- facturer of the equipment shall be re- scription of the modulation system to sponsible for maintaining the test re- be used, including the response charac- sults. teristics (frequency, phase and ampli- (e) A single application may be filed tude) of any filters provided, and a de- for a composite system that incor- scription of the modulating wavetrain, porates devices subject to certification shall be submitted for the maximum under multiple rule parts, however, the rated conditions under which the appropriate fee must be included for equipment will be operated. each device. Separate applications (14) The data required by §§ 2.1046 must be filed if different FCC Identi- through 2.1057, inclusive, measured in fiers will be used for each device. accordance with the procedures set out [63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998, as amended at 63 in § 2.1041. FR 42278, Aug. 7, 1998; 64 FR 22561, Apr. 27, (15) The application for certification 1999; 67 FR 42734, June 25, 2002; 68 FR 54175, of an external radio frequency power Sept. 16, 2003; 68 FR 68545, Dec. 9, 2003; 69 FR amplifier under part 97 of this chapter 5709, Feb. 6, 2004; 70 FR 23039, May 4, 2005] need not be accompanied by the data required by paragraph (b)(14) of this § 2.1035 [Reserved] section. In lieu thereof, measurements § 2.1041 Measurement procedure. shall be submitted to show compliance with the technical specifications in For equipment operating under parts subpart C of part 97 of this chapter and 15 and 18, the measurement procedures such information as required by § 2.1060 are specified in the rules governing the of this part. particular device for which certifi- (16) An application for certification cation is requested. For equipment op- of an AM broadcast stereophonic ex- erating in the authorized radio serv- citer-generator intended for inter- ices, measurements are required as facing with existing certified, or for- specified in §§ 2.1046, 2.1047, 2.1049, merly type accepted or notified trans- 2.1051, 2.1053, 2.1055 and 2.1057. See also mitters must include measurements § 2.947. made on a complete stereophonic [63 FR 36600, July 7, 1998] transmitter. The instruction book must include complete specifications § 2.1043 Changes in certificated equip- and circuit requirements for inter- ment. connecting with existing transmitters. (a) Except as provided in paragraph The instruction book must also provide (b)(3) of this section, changes to the a full description of the equipment and basic frequency determining and stabi- measurement procedures to monitor lizing circuitry (including clock or modulation and to verify that the com- data rates), frequency multiplication bination of stereo exciter-generator stages, basic modulator circuit or max- and transmitter meet the emission imum power or field strength ratings limitations of § 73.44. shall not be performed without applica- (17) Applications for certification re- tion for and authorization of a new quired by § 25.129 of this chapter shall grant of certification. Variations in include any additional equipment test electrical or mechanical construction, data required by that section. other than these indicated items, are (18) An application for certification permitted provided the variations ei- of a software defined radio must in- ther do not affect the characteristics clude the information required by required to be reported to the Commis- § 2.944. sion or the variations are made in com- (d) Applications for certification of pliance with the other provisions of equipment operating under part 20, this section. Changes to the software that a manufacturer is seeking to cer- installed in a transmitter that do not tify as hearing aid compatible, as set affect the radio frequency emissions do forth in § 20.19 of that part, shall in- not require a filing with the Commis- clude a statement indicating compli- sion and may be made by parties other ance with the test requirements of than the holder of the grant of certifi- § 20.19 and indicating the appropriate cation.

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(b) Three classes of permissive made from the originally approved de- changes may be made in certificated vice. equipment without requiring a new ap- NOTE TO PARAGRAPH (b)(3): Any software plication for and grant of certification. change that degrades spurious and out-of- None of the classes of changes shall re- band emissions previously reported to the sult in a change in identification. Commission at the time of initial certifi- (1) A Class I permissive change in- cation would be considered a change in fre- cludes those modifications in the quency or modulation and would require a equipment which do not degrade the Class III permissive change or new equip- characteristics reported by the manu- ment authorization application. facturer and accepted by the Commis- (4) Class I and Class II permissive sion when certification is granted. No changes may only be made by the hold- filing with the Commission is required er of the grant of certification, except for a Class I permissive change. as specified below. (2) A Class II permissive change in- (c) A grantee desiring to make a cludes those modifications which de- change other than a permissive change grade the performance characteristics shall file an application on FCC Form as reported to the Commission at the 731 accompanied by the required fees. time of the initial certification. Such The grantee shall attach a description degraded performance must still meet of the change(s) to be made and a the minimum requirements of the ap- statement indicating whether the plicable rules. When a Class II permis- change(s) will be made in all units (in- sive change is made by the grantee, the cluding previous production) or will be grantee shall supply the Commission made only in those units produced with complete information and the re- after the change is authorized. sults of tests of the characteristics af- (d) A modification which results in a fected by such change. The modified change in the identification of a device equipment shall not be marketed under with or without change in circuitry re- the existing grant of certification prior quires a new application for, and grant to acknowledgement by the Commis- of certification. If the changes affect sion that the change is acceptable. the characteristics required to be re- (3) A Class III permissive change in- ported, a complete application shall be cludes modifications to the software of filed. If the characteristics required to a software defined radio transmitter be reported are not changed the abbre- that change the frequency range, mod- viated procedure of § 2.933 may be used. ulation type or maximum output power (e) Equipment that has been certifi- (either radiated or conducted) outside cated or formerly type accepted for use the parameters previously approved, or in the Amateur Radio Service pursuant that change the circumstances under to the requirements of part 97 of this which the transmitter operates in ac- chapter may be modified without re- cordance with Commission rules. When gard to the conditions specified in a Class III permissive change is made, paragraph (b) of this section, provided the grantee shall supply the Commis- the following conditions are met: sion with a description of the changes (1) Any person performing such modi- and test results showing that the fications on equipment used under part equipment complies with the applica- 97 of this chapter must possess a valid ble rules with the new software loaded, amateur radio operator license of the including compliance with the applica- class required for the use of the equip- ble RF exposure requirements. The ment being modified. modified software shall not be loaded (2) Modifications made pursuant to into the equipment, and the equipment this paragraph are limited to equip- shall not be marketed with the modi- ment used at licensed amateur radio fied software under the existing grant stations. of certification, prior to acknowledge- (3) Modifications specified or per- ment by the Commission that the formed by equipment manufacturers or change is acceptable. Class III changes suppliers must be in accordance with are permitted only for equipment in the requirements set forth in para- which no Class II changes have been graph (b) of this section.

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(4) Modifications specified or per- alterations to the exciter or other formed by licensees in the Amateur transmitter circuits. Radio Service on equipment other than (j) The addition of TV broadcast that at specific licensed amateur radio stereophonic generators to a certifi- stations must be in accordance with cated or formerly type accepted TV the requirements set forth in para- broadcast transmitter or the addition graph (b) of this section. of FM broadcast stereophonic genera- (5) The station licensee shall be re- tors to a certificated or formerly type sponsible for ensuring that modified accepted FM broadcast transmitter, equipment used at his station will com- provided the transmitter exciter is de- ply with the applicable technical signed for stereophonic sound oper- standards in part 97 of this chapter. ation without mechanical or electrical (f) For equipment other than that op- alterations to the exciter or other erating under parts 15 or 18, when a transmitter circuits. Class II permissive change is made by (k) The addition of subscription TV other than the grantee of certification, encoding equipment for which the FCC the information and data specified in has granted advance approval under paragraph (b)(2) of this section shall be the provisions of § 2.1400 in subpart M supplied by the person making the and § 73.644(c) of part 73 to a certifi- change. The modified equipment shall cated or formerly type accepted trans- not be operated under an authorization mitter is considered a Class I permis- of the Commission prior to acknowl- sive change. edgement by the Commission that the (l) Notwithstanding the provisions of change is acceptable. this section, broadcast licensees or per- (g) The of a certifi- mittees are permitted to modify cer- cated or formerly type accepted AM tificated or formerly type accepted broadcast stereophonic exciter-gener- equipment pursuant to § 73.1690 of the ator with a certificated or formerly FCC’s rules. type accepted AM broadcast trans- [63 FR 36600, July 7, 1998, as amended at 66 mitter in accordance with the manu- FR 50840, Oct. 5, 2001; 70 FR 23040, May 4, facturer’s instructions and upon com- 2005] pletion of measurements showing that the modified transmitter meets the § 2.1046 Measurements required: RF emission limitation requirements of power output. § 73.44 is defined as a Class I permissive (a) For transmitters other than sin- change for compliance with this sec- gle sideband, and tion. controlled carrier radiotelephone, (h) The interconnection of a multi- power output shall be measured at the plexing exciter with a certificated or RF output terminals when the trans- formerly type accepted AM broadcast mitter is adjusted in accordance with transmitter in accordance with the the tune-up procedure to give the val- manufacturer’s instructions without ues of current and voltage on the cir- electrical or mechanical modification cuit elements specified in § 2.1033(c)(8). of the transmitter circuits and comple- The electrical characteristics of the tion of equipment performance meas- radio frequency load attached to the urements showing the transmitter output terminals when this test is meets the minimum performance re- made shall be stated. quirements applicable thereto is de- (b) For single sideband, independent fined as a Class I permissive change for sideband, and single channel, con- compliance with this section. trolled carrier radiotelephone trans- (i) The addition of TV broadcast sub- mitters the procedure specified in para- carrier generators to a certificated or graph (a) of this section shall be em- formerly type accepted TV broadcast ployed and, in addition, the trans- transmitter or the addition of FM mitter shall be modulated during the broadcast subcarrier generators to a test as follows. In all tests, the input type accepted FM broadcast trans- level of the modulating signal shall be mitter, provided the transmitter ex- such as to develop rated peak envelope citer is designed for subcarrier oper- power or carrier power, as appropriate, ation without mechanical or electrical for the transmitter.

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(1) Single sideband transmitters in used by the applicant for determining the A3A or A3J emission modes—by carrier power or peak envelope power, two tones at frequencies of 400 Hz and as appropriate, on the basis of meas- 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized band- ured power in the radio frequency load width), or 500 Hz and 2100 Hz (3.5 kHz attached to the transmitter output ter- authorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and minals shall be shown. Under the test 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz authorized band- conditions specified, no components of width), applied simultaneously, the the emission spectrum shall exceed the input levels of the tones so adjusted limits specified in the applicable rule that the two principal frequency com- parts as necessary for meeting occu- ponents of the radio frequency signal pied bandwidth or emission limita- produced are equal in magnitude. tions. (2) Single sideband transmitters in the A3H emission mode—by one tone at [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and a frequency of 1500 Hz (for 3.0 kHz au- amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] thorized bandwidth), or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), or 1900 Hz § 2.1047 Measurements required: Mod- (for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), the ulation characteristics. level of which is adjusted to produce a (a) Voice modulated communication radio frequency signal component equipment. A curve or equivalent data equal in magnitude to the magnitude showing the frequency response of the of the carrier in this mode. audio modulating circuit over a range (3) As an alternative to paragraphs of 100 to 5000 Hz shall be submitted. For (b) (1) and (2) of this section other equipment required to have an audio tones besides those specified may be low-pass filter, a curve showing the fre- used as modulating frequencies, upon a quency response of the filter, or of all sufficient showing of need. However, circuitry installed between the modu- any tones so chosen must not be har- monically related, the third and fifth lation limiter and the modulated stage order intermodulation products which shall be submitted. occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step (b) Equipment which employs modula- of the emission bandwidth limitation tion limiting. A curve or family of curve, the seventh and ninth order curves showing the percentage of mod- intermodulation product must fall ulation versus the modulation input within the 35 dB step of the referenced voltage shall be supplied. The informa- curve and the eleventh and all higher tion submitted shall be sufficient to order products must fall beyond the show modulation limiting capability ¥35 dB step of the referenced curve. throughout the range of modulating (4) Independent sideband transmit- frequencies and input modulating sig- ters having two channels by 1700 Hz nal levels employed. tones applied simultaneously in both (c) Single sideband and independent channels, the input levels of the tones sideband radiotelephone transmitters so adjusted that the two principal fre- which employ a device or circuit to limit quency components of the radio fre- peak envelope power. A curve showing quency signal produced are equal in the peak envelope power output versus magnitude. the modulation input voltage shall be (5) Independent sideband transmit- supplied. The modulating signals shall ters having more than two channels by be the same in frequency as specified in an appropriate signal or signals applied paragraph (c) of § 2.1049 for the occupied to all channels simultaneously. The input signal or signals shall simulate bandwidth tests. the input signals specified by the man- (d) Other types of equipment. A curve ufacturer for normal operation. or equivalent data which shows that (6) Single-channel controlled-carrier the equipment will meet the modula- transmitters in the A3 emission mode— tion requirements of the rules under by a 2500 Hz tone. which the equipment is to be licensed. (c) For measurements conducted pur- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and suant to paragraphs (a) and (b) of this amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] section, all calculations and methods

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

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to the magnitude of the carrier in this the stereophonic subchannel, and the mode. pilot subcarrier simultaneously. The (4) As an alternative to paragraphs input signals to the main channel and (d) (2) and (3) of this section, other stereophonic subchannel each shall tones besides those specified may be produce 38 percent modulation of the used as modulating frequencies, upon a carrier. The pilot subcarrier should sufficient showing of need. However produce 9 percent modulation of the any tones so chosen must not be har- carrier. monically related, the third and fifth (6) Television broadcast monaural order intermodulation products which transmitters—when modulated 85% by occur must fall within the ¥25 dB step a 15 kHz input signal. of the emission bandwidth limitation (7) Television broadcast stereophonic curve, the seventh and ninth order sound transmitters—when the trans- products must fall within the ¥35 dB mitter is modulated with a 15 kHz step of the referenced curve and the input signal to the main channel and eleventh and all higher order products the stereophonic subchannel, any pilot must fall beyond the ¥35 dB step of the subcarrier(s) and any unmodulated referenced curve. auxiliary subcarrier(s) which may be (5) Independent sideband transmit- provided. The signals to the main chan- ters having two channels—when modu- nel and the stereophonic subchannel lated by 1700 Hz tones applied simulta- must be representative of the system neously to both channels. The input being tested and when combined with levels of the tones shall be so adjusted any pilot subcarrier(s) or other auxil- that the two principal frequency com- iary subcarriers shall result in 85% de- ponents of the radio frequency signal viation of the maximum specified aural produced are equal in magnitude. carrier deviation. (e) Transmitters for use in the Radio (f) Transmitters for which peak fre- Broadcast Services: quency deviation (D) is determined in (1) AM broadcast transmitters for accordance with § 2.202(f), and in which monaural operation—when amplitude the modulating baseband comprises modulated 85% by a 7,500 Hz input sig- more than 3 independent speech chan- nal. nels—when modulated by a test signal (2) AM broadcast stereophonic oper- determined in accordance with the fol- ation—when the transmitter operated lowing: under any stereophonic modulation (1) A modulation reference level is es- condition not exceeding 100% on nega- tablished for the characteristic tive peaks and tested under the condi- baseband frequency. (Modulation ref- tions specified in § 73.128 in part 73 of erence level is defined as the average the FCC rules for AM broadcast sta- power level of a sinusoidal test signal tions. delivered to the modulator input which (3) FM broadcast transmitter not provides the specified value of per- used for multiplex operation—when channel deviation.) modulated 85 percent by a 15 kHz input (2) Modulation reference level being signal. established, the total rms deviation of (4) FM broadcast transmitters for the transmitter is measured when a multiplex operation under Subsidiary test signal consisting of a band of ran- Communication Authorization (SCA)— dom noise extending from below 20 kHz when carrier is modulated 70 percent to the highest frequency in the by a 15 kHz main channel input signal, baseband, is applied to the modulator and modulated an additional 15 percent input through any preemphasis net- simultaneously by a 67 kHz subcarrier works used in normal service. The av- (unmodulated). erage power level of the test signal (5) FM broadcast transmitter for shall exceed the modulation reference stereophonic operation—when modu- level by the number of decibels deter- lated by a 15 kHz input signal to the mined using the appropriate formula in main channel, a 15 kHz input signal to the following table:

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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- and appearing on a spurious frequency lating baseband comprises not more shall be checked at the equipment out- than three independent channels— put terminals when properly loaded when modulated by the full com- with a suitable artificial antenna. plement of signals for which the trans- Curves or equivalent data shall show mitter is rated. The level of modula- the magnitude of each harmonic and tion for each channel should be set to other spurious emission that can be de- that prescribed in rule parts applicable tected when the equipment is operated to the services for which the trans- under the conditions specified in mitter is intended. If specific modula- § 2.1049 as appropriate. The magnitude tion levels are not set forth in the of spurious emissions which are attenu- rules, the tests should provide the ated more than 20 dB below the permis- manufacturer’s maximum rated condi- sible value need not be specified. tion. [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and (h) Transmitters employing digital amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] modulation techniques—when modu- lated by an input signal such that its § 2.1053 Measurements required: Field amplitude and symbol rate represent strength of spurious radiation. the maximum rated conditions under (a) Measurements shall be made to which the equipment will be operated. detect spurious emissions that may be The signal shall be applied through any radiated directly from the cabinet, filter networks, pseudo-random genera- control circuits, power leads, or inter- tors or other devices required in nor- mediate circuit elements under normal mal service. Additionally, the occupied conditions of installation and oper- bandwidth shall be shown for operation ation. Curves or equivalent data shall with any devices used for modifying be supplied showing the magnitude of the spectrum when such devices are op- each harmonic and other spurious tional at the discretion of the user. emission. For this test, single side- (i) Transmitters designed for other band, independent sideband, and con- types of modulation—when modulated trolled carrier transmitters shall be by an appropriate signal of sufficient modulated under the conditions speci- amplitude to be representative of the fied in paragraph (c) of § 2.1049, as ap- type of service in which used. A de- propriate. For equipment operating on scription of the input signal should be frequencies below 890 MHz, an open supplied. field test is normally required, with (Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, the measuring instrument antenna lo- 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307) cated in the far-field at all test fre- quencies. In the event it is either im- [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 35664, Oct. 3, 1974; 47 FR 13164, Mar. 29, practical or impossible to make open 1982; 48 FR 16493, Apr. 18, 1983; 49 FR 18105, field measurements (e.g. a broadcast Apr. 27, 1984. Redesignated at 63 FR 36599, transmitter installed in a building) July 7, 1998] measurements will be accepted of the equipment as installed. Such measure- § 2.1051 Measurements required: Spu- ments must be accompanied by a de- rious emissions at antenna termi- scription of the site where the meas- nals. urements were made showing the loca- The radio frequency voltage or pow- tion of any possible source of reflec- ers generated within the equipment tions which might distort the field

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strength measurements. Information the range. A period of time sufficient submitted shall include the relative ra- to stabilize all of the components of diated power of each spurious emission the oscillator circuit at each tempera- with reference to the rated power out- ture level shall be allowed prior to fre- put of the transmitter, assuming all quency measurement. The short term emissions are radiated from halfwave transient effects on the frequency of dipole antennas. the transmitter due to keying (except (b) The measurements specified in for broadcast transmitters) and any paragraph (a) of this section shall be heating element cycling normally oc- made for the following equipment: curring at each ambient temperature (1) Those in which the spurious emis- level also shall be shown. Only the por- sions are required to be 60 dB or more tion or portions of the transmitter con- below the mean power of the trans- taining the frequency determining and mitter. (2) All equipment operating on fre- stabilizing circuitry need be subjected quencies higher than 25 MHz. to the temperature variation test. (3) All equipment where the antenna (c) In addition to all other require- is an integral part of, and attached di- ments of this section, the following in- rectly to the transmitter. formation is required for equipment in- (4) Other types of equipment as re- corporating heater type crystal oscilla- quired, when deemed necessary by the tors to be used in mobile stations, for Commission. which type acceptance is first re- quested after March 25, 1974, except for [39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974. Redesignated and amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] battery powered, hand carried, portable equipment having less than 3 watts § 2.1055 Measurements required: Fre- mean output power. quency stability. (1) Measurement data showing vari- (a) The frequency stability shall be ation in transmitter output frequency measured with variation of ambient from a cold start and the elapsed time temperature as follows: necessary for the frequency to stabilize (1) From ¥30° to +50° centigrade for within the applicable tolerance. Tests all equipment except that specified in shall be made after temperature sta- paragraphs (a) (2) and (3) of this sec- bilization at each of the ambient tem- tion. perature levels; the lower temperature (2) From ¥20° to +50° centigrade for limit, 0° centigrade and +30° centigrade equipment to be licensed for use in the with no primary power applied. Maritime Services under part 80 of this (2) Beginning at each temperature chapter, except for Class A, B, and S level specified in paragraph (c)(1) of Emergency Position Indicating this section, the frequency shall be Radiobeacons (EPIRBS), and equip- measured within one minute after ap- ment to be licensed for use above 952 plication of primary power to the MHz at operational fixed stations in all transmitter and at intervals of no more services, stations in the Local Tele- than one minute thereafter until ten vision Transmission Service and Point- minutes have elapsed or until suffi- to-Point Microwave Radio Service under part 21 of this chapter, equip- cient measurements are obtained to in- ment licensed for use aboard aircraft in dicate clearly that the frequency has the Aviation Services under part 87 of stabilized within the applicable toler- this chapter, and equipment authorized ance, whichever time period is greater. for use in the Service During each test, the ambient tempera- under part 95 of this chapter. ture shall not be allowed to rise more (3) From 0° to +50° centigrade for than 10° centigrade above the respec- equipment to be licensed for use in the tive beginning ambient temperature Radio Broadcast Services under part 73 level. of this chapter. (3) The elapsed time necessary for the (b) Frequency measurements shall be frequency to stabilize within the appli- made at the extremes of the specified cable tolerance from each beginning temperature range and at intervals of ambient temperature level as deter- not more than 10° centigrade through mined from the tests specified in this

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paragraph shall be specified in the in- (2) If the equipment operates at or struction book for the transmitter fur- above 10 GHz and below 30 GHz: to the nished to the user. fifth harmonic of the highest funda- (4) When it is impracticable to sub- mental frequency or to 100 GHz, which- ject the complete transmitter to this ever is lower. test because of its physical dimensions (3) If the equipment operates at or or power rating, only its frequency de- above 30 GHz: to the fifth harmonic of termining and stabilizing portions need the highest fundamental frequency or be tested. to 200 GHz, whichever is lower. (d) The frequency stability shall be (b) Particular attention should be measured with variation of primary paid to harmonics and subharmonics of supply voltage as follows: (1) Vary primary supply voltage from the carrier frequency as well as to 85 to 115 percent of the nominal value those frequencies removed from the for other than hand carried battery carrier by multiples of the oscillator equipment. frequency. Radiation at the frequencies (2) For hand carried, battery powered of multiplier stages should also be equipment, reduce primary supply volt- checked. age to the battery operating end point (c) The amplitude of spurious emis- which shall be specified by the manu- sions which are attenuated more than facturer. 20 dB below the permissible value need (3) The supply voltage shall be meas- not be reported. ured at the input to the cable normally (d) Unless otherwise specified, meas- provided with the equipment, or at the urements above 40 GHz shall be per- power supply terminals if cables are formed using a minimum resolution not normally provided. Effects on fre- bandwidth of 1 MHz. quency of transmitter keying (except for broadcast transmitters) and any [61 FR 14502, Apr. 2, 1996. Redesignated and heating element cycling at the nomi- amended at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998] nal supply voltage and at each extreme also shall be shown. § 2.1060 Equipment for use in the ama- (e) When deemed necessary, the Com- teur radio service. mission may require tests of frequency (a) The general provisions of §§ 2.925, stability under conditions in addition 2.1031, 2.1033, 2.1041, 2.1043, 2.1051, 2.1053 to those specifically set out in para- and 2.1057 shall apply to applications graphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this sec- for, and grants of, certification for tion. (For example measurements equipment operated under the require- showing the effect of proximity to ments of part 97 of this chapter, the large metal objects, or of various types Amateur Radio Service. of antennas, may be required for port- (b) When performing the tests speci- able equipment.) fied in §§ 2.1051 and 2.1053 of this part, [39 FR 5919, Feb. 14, 1974, as amended at 51 the center of the transmitted band- FR 31304, Sept. 2, 1986; 56 FR 11682, Mar. 20, width shall be within the operating fre- 1991. Redesignated at 63 FR 36599, July 7, quency band by an amount equal to 50 1998. 68 FR 68545, Dec. 9, 2003] percent of the bandwidth utilized for § 2.1057 Frequency spectrum to be in- the tests. In addition, said tests shall vestigated. be made on at least one frequency in (a) In all of the measurements set each of the bands within which the forth in §§ 2.1051 and 2.1053, the spec- equipment is capable of tuning. trum shall be investigated from the (c) Certification of external radio fre- lowest radio frequency signal gen- quency power amplifiers may be denied erated in the equipment, without going when denial would prevent the use of below 9 kHz, up to at least the fre- these amplifiers in services other than quency shown below: the Amateur Radio Service. (1) If the equipment operates below 10 [63 FR 36601, July 7, 1998, as amended at 71 GHz: to the tenth harmonic of the FR 66461, Nov. 15, 2006] highest fundamental frequency or to 40 GHz, whichever is lower.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY manufacturer that the equipment com- plies with the appropriate technical § 2.1071 Cross reference. standards rely on the manufacturer or The general provisions of this sub- independent testing agency to deter- part, shall apply to equipment subject mine compliance. However, the test to a Declaration of Conformity. records required by § 2.1075 shall be in the English language and shall be made [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] available to the Commission upon a § 2.1072 Limitation on Declaration of reasonable request in accordance with Conformity. the provisions of § 2.1076. (c) In the case of transfer of control (a) The Declaration of Conformity of the equipment, as in the case of sale signifies that the responsible party, as or merger of the responsible party, the defined in § 2.909, has determined that new responsible party shall bear the re- the equipment has been shown to com- sponsibility of continued compliance of ply with the applicable technical the equipment. standards if no unauthorized change is (d) Equipment shall be retested to made in the equipment and if the demonstrate continued compliance equipment is properly maintained and with the applicable technical standards operated. Compliance with these stand- if any modifications or changes that ards shall not be construed to be a find- could adversely affect the emanation ing by the responsible party with re- characteristics of the equipment are spect to matters not encompassed by made by the responsible party. The re- the Commission’s rules. sponsible party bears responsibility for (b) A Declaration of Conformity by the continued compliance of subse- the responsible party is effective until quently produced equipment. a termination date is otherwise estab- (e) If any modifications or changes lished by the Commission. are made by anyone other than the re- (c) No person shall, in any adver- sponsible party for the Declaration of tising matter, brochure, etc., use or Conformity, the party making the make reference to a Declaration of modifications or changes, if located Conformity in a deceptive or mis- within the U.S., becomes the new re- leading manner or convey the impres- sponsible party. The new responsible sion that such a Declaration of Con- party must comply with all provisions formity reflects more than a deter- for the Declaration of Conformity, in- mination by the responsible party that cluding having test data on file dem- the device or product has been shown onstrating that the product continues to be capable of complying with the ap- to comply with all of the applicable plicable technical standards of the technical standards. Commission’s rules. [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] [61 FR 31046, June 19, 1996] § 2.1074 Identification. § 2.1073 Responsibilities. Devices subject only to a Declaration (a) The responsible party, as defined of Conformity shall be uniquely identi- in § 2.909, must warrant that each unit fied by the responsible party. This of equipment marketed under a Dec- identification shall not be of a format laration of Conformity is identical to which could be confused with the FCC the unit tested and found acceptable Identifier required on certified, noti- with the standards and that the records fied, type accepted or type approved maintained by the responsible party equipment. The responsible party shall continue to reflect the equipment maintain adequate identification being produced under the Declaration records to facilitate positive identifica- of Conformity within the variation tion for each device. that can be expected due to quantity production and testing on a statistical [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] basis. (b) The responsible party, if different § 2.1075 Retention of records. from the manufacturer, may upon re- (a) Except as shown in paragraph (b) ceiving a written statement from the of this section, for each product subject

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to a Declaration of Conformity, the re- (x) The signature of the individual re- sponsible party, as shown in § 2.909, sponsible for testing the product along shall maintain the following records: with the name and signature of an offi- (1) A record of the original design cial of the responsible party, as des- drawings and specifications and all ignated in § 2.909; and changes that have been made that may (xi) A copy of the compliance infor- affect compliance with the require- mation, as described in § 2.1077, re- ments of § 2.1073. quired to be provided with the equip- (2) A record of the procedures used ment. for production inspection and testing (b) If the equipment is assembled (if tests were performed) to insure the using modular components that, by conformance required by § 2.1073. (Sta- themselves, are subject to authoriza- tistical production line emission test- tion under a Declaration of Conformity ing is not required.) and/or a grant of certification, and the (3) A record of the measurements assembled product is also subject to made on an appropriate test site that authorization under a Declaration of demonstrates compliance with the ap- Conformity but, in accordance with the plicable regulations. The record shall applicable regulations, does not require contain: additional testing, the assembler shall (i) The actual date or dates testing maintain the following records in order was performed; to show the basis on which compliance (ii) The name of the test laboratory, with the standards was determined: company, or individual performing the (1) A listing of all of the components testing. The Commission may request used in the assembly; additional information regarding the test site, the test equipment or the (2) Copies of the compliance informa- qualifications of the company or indi- tion, as described in § 2.1077 for all of vidual performing the tests; the modular components used in the (iii) A description of how the device assembly; was actually tested, identifying the (3) A listing of the FCC Identifier measurement procedure and test equip- numbers for all of the components used ment that was used; in the assembly that are authorized (iv) A description of the equipment under a grant of certification; under test (EUT) and support equip- (4) A listing of equipment modifica- ment connected to, or installed within, tions, if any, that were made during as- the EUT; sembly; and (v) The identification of the EUT and (5) A copy of any instructions in- support equipment by trade name and cluded with the components that were model number and, if appropriate, by required to be followed to ensure the FCC Identifier and serial number; assembly of a compliant product, along (vi) The types and lengths of con- with a statement, signed by the assem- necting cables used and how they were bler, that these instructions were fol- arranged or moved during testing; lowed during assembly. This statement (vii) At least two photographs show- shall also contain the name and signa- ing the test set-up for the highest line ture of an official of the responsible conducted emission and showing the party, as designated in § 2.909. test set-up for the highest radiated (c) The records listed in paragraphs emission. These photographs must be (a) and (b) of this section shall be re- focused originals which show enough tained for two years after the manufac- detail to confirm other information ture or assembly, as appropriate, of contained in the test report; said equipment has been permanently (viii) A description of any modifica- discontinued, or until the conclusion of tions made to the EUT by the testing an investigation or a proceeding if the company or individual to achieve com- responsible party is officially notified pliance with the regulations; that an investigation or any other ad- (ix) All of the data required to show ministrative proceeding involving the compliance with the appropriate regu- equipment has been instituted. Re- lations; quests for the records described in this

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section and for sample units also are statement containing the following in- covered under the provisions of § 2.946. formation: (1) Identification of the assembled [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] product, e.g., name and model number. § 2.1076 FCC inspection and submis- (2) Identification of the modular sion of equipment for testing. components used in the assembly. A (a) Each responsible party, upon re- modular component authorized under a ceipt of a reasonable request, shall sub- Declaration of Conformity shall be mit to the Commission the records re- identified as specified in paragraph quired by § 2.1075 or one or more sample (a)(1) of this section. A modular compo- units for measurements at the Com- nent authorized under a grant of cer- mission’s laboratory. tification shall be identified by name (b) Shipping costs to the Commis- and model number (if applicable) along sion’s Laboratory and return shall be with the FCC Identifier number. borne by the responsible party. In the (3) A statement that the product event the responsible party believes complies with part 15 of this chapter. that shipment of the sample to the (4) The identification, by name, ad- Commission’s Laboratory is imprac- dress and telephone number, of the re- tical because of the size or weight of sponsible party who assembled the the equipment, or the power require- product from modular components, as ment, or for any other reason, the re- defined in § 2.909. The responsible party sponsible party may submit a written for a Declaration of Conformity must explanation why such shipment is im- be located within the United States. practical and should not be required. (5) Copies of the compliance informa- tion statements for each modular com- [61 FR 31047, June 19, 1996] ponent used in the system that is au- thorized under a Declaration of Con- § 2.1077 Compliance information. formity. (a) If a product must be tested and (c) The compliance information authorized under a Declaration of Con- statement shall be included in the formity, a compliance information user’s manual or as a separate sheet. In statement shall be supplied with the cases where the manual is provided product at the time of marketing or only in a form other than paper, such importation, containing the following as on a computer disk or over the information: Internet, the information required by (1) Identification of the product, e.g., this section may be included in the name and model number; manual in that alternative form, pro- (2) A statement, similar to that con- vided the user can reasonably be ex- tained in § 15.19(a)(3) of this chapter, pected to have the capability to access that the product complies with part 15 information in that form. of this chapters; and [61 FR 31048, June 19, 1996, as amended at 62 (3) The identification, by name, ad- FR 41880, Aug. 4, 1997; 69 FR 71383, Dec. 9, dress and telephone number, of the re- 2004] sponsible party, as defined in § 2.909. The responsible party for a Declaration RADIOFREQUENCY RADIATION EXPOSURE of Conformity must be located within the United States. § 2.1091 Radiofrequency radiation ex- (b) If a product is assembled from posure evaluation: mobile devices. modular components that, by them- (a) Requirements of this section are a selves, are authorized under a Declara- consequence of Commission respon- tion of Conformity and/or a grant of sibilities under the National Environ- certification, and the assembled prod- mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- uct is also subject to authorization vironmental significance of its actions. under a Declaration of Conformity but, See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, in accordance with the applicable regu- in particular § 1.1307(b). lations, does not require additional (b) For purposes of this section, a testing, the product shall be supplied, mobile device is defined as a transmit- at the time of marketing or importa- ting device designed to be used in other tion, with a compliance information than fixed locations and to generally

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be used in such a way that a separation mitting devices subject to routine en- distance of at least 20 centimeters is vironmental evaluation must contain a normally maintained between the statement confirming compliance with transmitter’s radiating structure(s) the limits specified in paragraph (d) of and the body of the user or nearby per- this section as part of their applica- sons. In this context, the term ‘‘fixed tion. Technical information showing location’’ means that the device is the basis for this statement must be physically secured at one location and submitted to the Commission upon re- is not able to be easily moved to an- quest. other location. Transmitting devices (d) The limits to be used for evalua- designed to be used by consumers or tion are specified in § 1.1310 of this workers that can be easily re-located, chapter. All unlicensed personal com- such as wireless devices associated munications service (PCS) devices and with a personal computer, are consid- unlicensed NII devices shall be subject ered to be mobile devices if they meet to the limits for general population/un- the 20 centimeter separation require- controlled exposure. ment. (1) For purposes of analyzing mobile (c) Mobile devices that operate in the transmitting devices under the occupa- Cellular Radiotelephone Service, the tional/controlled criteria specified in Personal Communications Services, § 1.1310 of this chapter, time-averaging the Satellite Communications Serv- provisions of the guidelines may be ices, the General Wireless Communica- used in conjunction with typical max- tions Service, the Wireless Commu- imum duty factors to determine max- nications Service, the Maritime Serv- imum likely exposure levels. ices and the (2) Time-averaging provisions may Service authorized under subpart H of not be used in determining typical ex- part 22 of this chapter, parts 24, 25, 26 posure levels for devices intended for and 27 of this chapter, part 80 of this use by consumers in general popu- chapter (ship earth stations devices lation/uncontrolled environments as only) and part 90 of this chapter are defined in § 1.1310 of this chapter. How- subject to routine environmental eval- ever, ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging uation for RF exposure prior to equip- based on an inherent property or duty- ment authorization or use if they oper- cycle of a device is allowed. An exam- ate at frequencies of 1.5 GHz or below ple of this is the determination of expo- and their effective radiated power sure from a device that uses digital (ERP) is 1.5 watts or more, or if they technology such as a time-division operate at frequencies above 1.5 GHz multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for and their ERP is 3 watts or more. Unli- transmission of a signal. In general, censed personal communications serv- maximum average power levels must ice devices, unlicensed millimeter wave be used to determine compliance. devices and unlicensed NII devices au- (3) If appropriate, compliance with thorized under §§ 15.253, 15.255, and exposure guidelines for devices in this 15.257, and subparts D and E of part 15 section can be accomplished by the use of this chapter are also subject to rou- of warning labels and by providing tine environmental evaluation for RF users with information concerning exposure prior to equipment authoriza- minimum separation distances from tion or use if their ERP is 3 watts or transmitting structures and proper in- more or if they meet the definition of stallation of antennas. a portable device as specified in (4) In some cases, e.g., modular or § 2.1093(b) requiring evaluation under desktop transmitters, the potential the provisions of that section. All conditions of use of a device may not other mobile and unlicensed transmit- allow easy classification of that device ting devices are categorically excluded as either mobile or portable (also see from routine environmental evaluation § 2.1093). In such cases, applicants are for RF exposure prior to equipment au- responsible for determining minimum thorization or use, except as specified distances for compliance for the in- in §§ 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of this chap- tended use and installation of the de- ter. Applications for equipment author- vice based on evaluation of either spe- ization of mobile and unlicensed trans- cific absorption rate (SAR), field

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strength or power density, whichever is tion. Technical information showing most appropriate. the basis for this statement must be submitted to the Commission upon re- [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; quest. 62 FR 47966, Sept. 12, 1997; 68 FR 38638, June (d) The limits to be used for evalua- 30, 2003; 69 FR 3264, Jan. 23, 2004; 70 FR 24725, tion are based generally on criteria May 11, 2005] published by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for local- § 2.1093 Radiofrequency radiation ex- ized specific absorption rate (‘‘SAR’’) posure evaluation: portable devices. in Section 4.2 of ‘‘IEEE Standard for (a) Requirements of this section are a Safety Levels with Respect to Human consequence of Commission respon- Exposure to Radio Frequency Electro- sibilities under the National Environ- magnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz,’’ mental Policy Act to evaluate the en- ANSI/IEEE C95.1–1992, Copyright 1992 vironmental significance of its actions. by the Institute of Electrical and Elec- See subpart I of part 1 of this chapter, tronics Engineers, Inc., New York, New in particular § 1.1307(b). York 10017. These criteria for SAR (b) For purposes of this section, a evaluation are similar to those rec- portable device is defined as a trans- ommended by the National Council on mitting device designed to be used so Radiation Protection and Measure- that the radiating structure(s) of the ments (NCRP) in ‘‘Biological Effects device is/are within 20 centimeters of and Exposure Criteria for Radio- the body of the user. frequency Electromagnetic Fields,’’ (c) Portable devices that operate in NCRP Report No. 86, Section 17.4.5. the Cellular Radiotelephone Service, Copyright NCRP, 1986, Bethesda, Mary- the Personal Communications Service land 20814. SAR is a measure of the (PCS), the Satellite Communications rate of energy absorption due to expo- Services, the General Wireless Commu- sure to an RF transmitting source. nications Service, the Wireless Com- SAR values have been related to munications Service, the Maritime threshold levels for potential biological Services, the Specialized Mobile Radio hazards. The criteria to be used are Service, the 4.9 GHz Band Service, the specified in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) Wireless Medical Telemetry Service of this section and shall apply for port- (WMTS) and the Medical Device able devices transmitting in the fre- Radiocommunication Service quency range from 100 kHz to 6 GHz. (MedRadio), authorized under subpart Portable devices that transmit at fre- H of part 22 of this chapter, parts 24, 25, quencies above 6 GHz are to be evalu- 26, 27, 80 and 90 of this chapter, sub- ated in terms of the MPE limits speci- parts H and I of part 95 of this chapter, fied in § 1.1310 of this chapter. Measure- and unlicensed personal communica- ments and calculations to demonstrate tion service, unlicensed NII devices and compliance with MPE field strength or millimeter wave devices authorized power density limits for devices oper- under subparts D and E, 15.253, 15.255 ating above 6 GHz should be made at a and 15.257 of this chapter are subject to minimum distance of 5 cm from the ra- routine environmental evaluation for diating source. RF exposure prior to equipment au- (1) Limits for Occupational/Con- thorization or use. All other portable trolled exposure: 0.4 W/kg as averaged transmitting devices are categorically over the whole-body and spatial peak excluded from routine environmental SAR not exceeding 8 W/kg as averaged evaluation for RF exposure prior to over any 1 gram of tissue (defined as a equipment authorization or use, except tissue volume in the shape of a cube). as specified in 1.1307(c) and 1.1307(d) of Exceptions are the hands, wrists, feet this chapter. Applications for equip- and ankles where the spatial peak SAR ment authorization of portable trans- shall not exceed 20 W/kg, as averaged mitting devices subject to routine en- over an 10 grams of tissue (defined as a vironmental evaluation must contain a tissue volume in the shape of a cube). statement confirming compliance with Occupational/Controlled limits apply the limits specified in paragraph (d) of when persons are exposed as a con- this section as part of their applica- sequence of their employment provided

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these persons are fully aware of and ex- in general population/uncontrolled en- ercise control over their exposure. vironments as defined above. However, Awareness of exposure can be accom- ‘‘source-based’’ time-averaging based plished by use of warning labels or by on an inherent property or duty-cycle specific training or education through of a device is allowed. An example of appropriate means, such as an RF safe- this would be the determination of ex- ty program in a work environment. posure from a device that uses digital (2) Limits for General Population/Un- technology such as a time-division controlled exposure: 0.08 W/kg as aver- multiple-access (TDMA) scheme for aged over the whole-body and spatial transmission of a signal. In general, peak SAR not exceeding 1.6 W/kg as maximum average power levels must averaged over any 1 gram of tissue (de- be used to determine compliance. fined as a tissue volume in the shape of [61 FR 41017, Aug. 7, 1996, as amended at 62 a cube). Exceptions are the hands, FR 4655, Jan. 31, 1997; 62 FR 9658, Mar. 3, 1997; wrists, feet and ankles where the spa- 62 FR 47967, Sept. 12, 1997; 65 FR 44007, July tial peak SAR shall not exceed 4 W/kg, 17, 2000; 68 FR 38638, June 30, 2003; 69 FR 3264, as averaged over any 10 grams of tissue Jan. 23, 2004; 70 FR 24725, May 11, 2005; 74 FR (defined as a tissue volume in the shape 22704, May 14, 2009] of a cube). General Population/Uncon- trolled limits apply when the general Subpart K—Importation of Devices public may be exposed, or when persons Capable of Causing Harmful that are exposed as a consequence of Interference their employment may not be fully aware of the potential for exposure or § 2.1201 Purpose. do not exercise control over their expo- (a) In order to carry out its respon- sure. Warning labels placed on con- sibilities under the Communications sumer devices such as cellular tele- Act and the various treaties and inter- phones will not be sufficient reason to national regulations, and in order to allow these devices to be evaluated promote efficient use of the radio spec- subject to limits for occupational/con- trum, the Commission has developed trolled exposure in paragraph (d)(1) of technical standards for radio frequency this section. equipment. The technical standards ap- (3) Compliance with SAR limits can plicable to individual types of equip- be demonstrated by either laboratory ment are found in that part of the rules measurement techniques or by com- governing the service wherein the putational modeling. Methodologies equipment is to be operated. In addi- and references for SAR evaluation are tion to the technical standards, the described in numerous technical publi- rules governing the service may re- cations including ‘‘IEEE Recommended quire that such equipment receive an Practice for the Measurement of Po- equipment authorization from the tentially Hazardous Electromagnetic Commission as a prerequisite for mar- Fields—RF and Microwave,’’ IEEE keting and importing this equipment C95.3–1991. into the U.S.A. The marketing rules, (4) For purposes of analyzing portable § 2.801 et seq., were adopted pursuant to transmitting devices under the occupa- the authority in section 302 of the tional/controlled criteria, the time- Communications Act of 1934, as amend- averaging provisions of the MPE guide- ed (47 U.S.C. 302). lines identified in § 1.1310 of this chap- (b) The rules in this section set out ter can be used in conjunction with the conditions under which radio fre- typical maximum duty factors to de- quency devices as defined in § 2.801 that termine maximum likely exposure lev- are capable of causing harmful inter- els. ference to radio communications may (5) Time-averaging provisions of the be imported into the U.S.A. MPE guidelines identified in § 1.1310 of (c) Nothing in this section prevents this chapter may not be used in deter- importers from shipping goods into for- mining typical exposure levels for port- eign trade zones or Customs bonded able devices intended for use by con- warehouses, such as is the prescribed sumers, such as hand-held cellular tele- procedure under § 2.1204(a)(5). Radio fre- phones, that are considered to operate quency devices capable of causing

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harmful interference, however, cannot (b) A separate declaration shall be be withdrawn from these areas except used for each line item in the entry or in accordance with the provisions of entry summary containing an RF de- this section. vice, or for each different radio fre- quency device within a line item when [41 FR 25904, June 23, 1976, as amended at 54 the elements of the declaration are not FR 17714, Apr. 25, 1989; 56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991; 57 FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992] identical. (c) Failure to properly declare the § 2.1202 Exclusions. importation category for an entry of radio frequency devices may result in The provisions of this section do not refused entry, refused withdrawal for apply to the importation of: consumption, required redelivery to (a) Cameras, musical greeting cards, the Customs port, and other adminis- quartz watches and clocks, modules of trative, civil and criminal remedies quartz watches and clocks, hand-held provided by law. calculators and electronic games, and (d) Whoever makes a declaration pur- other similar unintentional radiators suant to § 2.1203(a) must provide, upon which utilize low level battery power request made within one year of the and which do not contain provisions for date of entry, documentation on how operation while connected to AC power an imported radio frequency device was lines. determined to be in compliance with (b) Unintentional radiators which are Commission requirements. exempted from technical standards and other requirements as specified in [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991; 56 FR 32474, July § 15.103 of this chapter. 16, 1991] (c) Radio frequency devices manufac- § 2.1204 Import conditions. tured and assembled in the U.S.A. that meet applicable FCC technical stand- (a) Radio frequency devices may be ards and which have not been modified imported only if one or more of these or received further assembly. conditions are met: (d) Radio frequency devices pre- (1) The radio frequency device has viously properly imported that have been issued an equipment authoriza- been exported for repair and re-im- tion by the FCC. ported for use. (2) The radio frequency device is not required to have an equipment author- (e) Subassemblies, parts, or compo- ization and the device complies with nents of radio frequency devices unless FCC technical administrative regula- they constitute an essentially com- tions. pleted device which requires only the addition of cabinets, knobs, speakers, (3) The radio frequency device is or similar minor attachments before being imported in limited quantities marketing or use. Form 740 informa- for testing and evaluation to determine tion will be required to be submitted compliance with the FCC Rules and for computer circuit boards that are Regulations or suitability for mar- actually peripheral devices as defined keting. The devices will not be offered in § 15.3(r) of this chapter and all de- for sale or marketed. The phrase ‘‘lim- vices that, by themselves, are subject ited quantities,’’ in this context means: to FCC marketing rules. (i) 2000 or fewer units, provided the product is designed solely for operation [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991] within one of the Commission’s author- ized radio services for which an oper- § 2.1203 General requirement for entry ating license is required to be issued by into the U.S.A. the Commission; or (a) No radio frequency device may be (ii) 200 or fewer units for all other imported into the Customs territory of products. the United States unless the importer (iii) Prior to importation of a greater or ultimate consignee, or their des- number of units than shown above, ignated customs broker, declares that written approval must be obtained the device meets one of the conditions from the Chief, Office of Engineering for entry set out in this section. and Technology, FCC.

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(iv) Distinctly different models of a with such an implanted or body-worn product and separate generations of a transmitter, provided, however that particular model under development the transmitters covered by this provi- are considered to be separate devices. sion otherwise comply with the tech- (4) The radio frequency device is nical requirements applicable to trans- being imported in limited quantities mitters authorized to operate in the for demonstration at industry trade Medical Device Radiocommunication shows and the device will not be offered Service (MedRadio) under part 95 of for sale or marketed. The phrase ‘‘lim- this chapter. Such transmitters are ited quantities,’’ in this context means: permitted to be imported without the (i) 200 or fewer units, provided the issuance of a grant of equipment au- product is designed solely for operation thorization only for the personal use of within one of the Commission’s author- the person in whom the medical im- ized radio services for which an oper- plant transmitter has been inserted or ating license is required to be issued by on whom the medical body-worn trans- the Commission; or mitter is applied. (ii) 10 or fewer units for all other (10) Three or fewer portable earth- products. station transceivers, as defined in (iii) Prior to importation of a greater § 25.129 of this chapter, are being im- number of units than shown above, ported by a traveler as personal effects written approval must be obtained and will not be offered for sale or lease from the Chief, Office of Engineering in the United States. and Technology, FCC. (b) The ultimate consignee must be (iv) Distinctly different models of a able to document compliance with the product and separate generations of a selected import condition and the basis particular model under development for determining the import condition are considered to be separate devices. applied. (5) The radio frequency device is being imported solely for export. The [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991, as amended at 57 device will not be marketed or offered FR 38286, Aug. 24, 1992; 61 FR 8477, Mar. 5, for sale in the U.S., except: 1996; 63 FR 31646, June 10, 1998; 64 FR 69929, Dec. 15, 1999; 64 FR 72572, Dec. 28, 1999; 69 FR (i) If the device is a foreign standard 5709, Feb. 6, 2004; 74 FR 22704, May 14, 2009] cellular phone solely capable of func- tioning outside the U.S. § 2.1205 Filing of required declaration. (ii) If the device is a multi-mode wireless handset that has been certified (a) For points of entry where elec- under the Commission’s rules and a tronic filing with Customs has not been component (or components) of the implemented, use FCC Form 740 to pro- handset is a foreign standard cellular vide the needed information and dec- phone solely capable of functioning larations. Attach a copy of the com- outside the U.S. pleted FCC Form 740 to the Customs (6) The radio frequency device is entry papers. being imported for use exclusively by (b)(1) For points of entry where elec- the U.S. Government. tronic filing with Customs is available, (7) Three or fewer radio receivers, submit the following information to computers, or other unintentional radi- Customs when filing the entry docu- ators as defined in part 15 of this chap- mentation and the entry summary doc- ter, are being imported for the individ- umentation electronically. Follow pro- ual’s personal use and are not intended cedures established by Customs for for sale. electronic filing. (8) The radio frequency device is (i) The terms under which the device being imported for repair and will not is being imported, as indicated by cit- be offered for sale or marketed. ing the import condition number speci- (9) The radio frequency device is a fied in § 2.1204(a). medical implant transmitter inserted (ii) The FCC identifier as specified in in a person or a medical body-worn § 2.925, if the device has been granted an transmitter as defined in part 95, equipment authorization; granted entry into the United States or (iii) The quantity of devices being is a control transmitter associated imported, regardless of what unit is

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specified in the Harmonized Tariff (1) A separate request for each dif- Schedule of the United States; and ferent technical system must be made (iv) A commercial product descrip- by the applicant in writing. tion which is to include the trade (2) The applicant must certify that name, a model/type number (or model/ the application was prepared by or type name) and other descriptive infor- under the direction of the applicant mation about the device being im- and that the facts set forth are true ported. and correct to the best of the appli- (2) For importers unable to partici- cant’s knowledge and belief. pate in the electronic filing process (3) The applicant must identify the with Customs for good cause, declara- technical system by a name or type tions are to be made in accordance number and define the system in terms with paragraph (a) of this section. of its technical characteristics; a func- tional block diagram must be included. [56 FR 26619, June 10, 1991, as amended at 64 In addition, a complete description of FR 72572, Dec. 28, 1999] the encoded aural and visual baseband and transmitted signals and of the en- § 2.1207 Examination of imported coding equipment used by the appli- equipment. cant must be supplied. These descrip- In order to determine compliance tions must include equipment circuit with its regulations, Commission rep- diagrams and photographs, and dia- resentatives may examine or test any grams or oscillographs of both radio frequency device that is im- baseband and transmitted aural and ported. If such radio frequency device visual signal waveforms and of the sig- has already entered the U.S., the ulti- nal basebands and occupied mate consignee or subsequent owners bandwidths. If aural subcarriers are to of that device must, upon request, be used for transmitting aural portion made within one year of the date of of the subscription program, for de- entry, make that device available for coder control, or for other purposes, a examination or testing by the Commis- full description and specifications of sion. the multiplex subcarrier signals and all modulation levels must be included. [56 FR 26620, June 10, 1991] (4) Preliminary test data must be submitted to show system capability Subpart L [Reserved] with regard to compliance with the cri- teria set forth in § 73.644(b). Subpart M—Advance Approval of (5) The applicant must identify the 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- proval under part 73. maintaining the operating power of the 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 (STV) system and one copy thereof other reasons. If the operating power of must be filed by the party who will be the station must be reduced to accom- responsible for the conformance of the modate the encoded aural or video sig- system with the subscription TV stand- nal, the operating power limitations ards specified in part 73 of the Rules. must be specified. The application must include informa- (7) The applicant must supply any ad- tion to show that the system conforms ditional information and test data re- to the requirements of § 73.644(b). quested by the FCC, to show to its sat- (b) Advance approval may be applied isfaction that the criteria given in for and granted in accordance with and § 73.644(b) are met. subject to the following conditions and (8) The information submitted by the limitations: applicant may be subject to check by

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field tests conducted without expense Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) for to the FCC or, if deemed necessary, at compliance with the applicable por- the laboratory or in the field by FCC tions of the FCC Rules and Regula- personnel. This may include the actual tions. Other methods and test results submission of equipment for system may be used provided they are fully testing under the provisions of § 2.945 of documented and deemed by the Com- part 2 of the Rules. mission to yield results equivalent to (9) No technical system will be the procedures set forth in this section. deemed approved unless and until the FCC has notified the applicant in writ- § 2.1503 Test environment. ing of the approval. Such notification (a) Measurement sites. Radiated emis- of approval will be by letter to the ap- sion tests for peak effective radiated plicant. power (PERP), spurious emissions and (10) Approval by the FCC is limited power in the test mode are to be per- to a determination that the particular formed on an open field test site as technical system (the scheme for en- shown in Figure 1. The site is to be lo- coding and decoding the subscription cated on level ground with an obstruc- TV signal) is capable of meeting the tion-free, 60 m by 52 m, elliptical area. criteria given in § 73.644(b). The site is to be equipped with an an- (11) The FCC will maintain a listing tenna mast capable of adjustment from of approved technical systems. 1 to 4 m. The center of a metal ground (c) Multichannel sound may be trans- plane at least one wavelength in di- mitted for stereophonic or bilingual ameter at 121.5 MHz (2.47 m) is to be lo- service with encoded subscription pro- 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- tion for advance approval. Should sys- lowing corrective steps be employed: tem modifications be necessary, a new (1) Perform measurements in critical fre- 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. [48 FR 56391, Dec. 21, 1983] (2) Insofar as is possible, orient the axis of an open area test site to discriminate against strong ambient signals. Subpart N—FCC Procedure for (3) Vary the bandwidth of the measuring Testing Class A, B and S Emer- instrument to separate ambient EME from gency Position Indicating emissions from the EPIRB. Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) (b) Temperature. Except as otherwise noted, the ambient temperature during SOURCE: 56 FR 11683, Mar. 20, 1991, unless testing is to be within the range of 4 to otherwise noted. 35 °C (40 to 95 °F).

GENERAL § 2.1505 Test instrumentation and equipment. § 2.1501 Introduction. (a) Receiver (field intensity meter). A The procedure described herein sets calibrated field intensity meter (FIM) forth uniform methods for testing with a frequency range of 30 to 1000 Class A, B and S Emergency Position MHz is required for measuring radiated

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emission levels. This instrument the EPIRB will not touch bottom when should be capable of making peak dropped. measurements with a bandwidth of 100 kHz. ENVIRONMENTAL AND OPERATIONAL TEST (b) Spectrum analyzer. Spectral meas- PROCEDURES urements are to be made with a spec- trum analyzer with a minimum resolu- § 2.1507 Test frequencies. tion bandwidth no greater than 10 Hz. Testing of an EPIRB for compliance The video filter, if used, should have a outside a shielded room on a distress bandwidth wide enough so as to not af- frequency is prohibited, since this may fect peak readings. A linear video out- interfere with emergency communica- put is desirable for performing meas- tions. Therefore, all compliance testing urements of modulation characteris- outside a shielded room should be con- tics. ducted on one of the pairs of alternate (c) Storage oscilloscope. Measurements frequencies specified below: of modulation characteristics are to be made using a calibrated storage os- 121.600/243.200 MHz cilloscope. This instrument is to be DC 121.650/243.300 MHz coupled and capable of manually trig- 121.700/243.400 MHz 121.750/243.500 MHz gered single sweeps. 121.800/243.600 MHz (d) Frequency counter. A frequency 121.850/243.700 MHz counter with an accuracy of at least 5 121.900/243.800 MHz parts per million is required for meas- uring the carrier frequency. The above frequencies are to be used (e) Signal generator. A calibrated sig- for limited testing of EPIRBs for com- nal generator with an output of at pliance with FCC Rules, subject to the least 75 mW at 121.5 and 243 MHz is re- following conditions: quired for generating a reference signal (a) The testing shall not cause harm- for site calibration. ful interference to authorized commu- (f) Antenna. Radiated emissions are nications on these frequencies. to be measured with calibrated, tuned, (b) The testing shall be coordinated half-wave dipole antennas covering the with the nearest FCC district office. frequency range of 30 to 1000 MHz. For simplicity, 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz (g) Temperature chamber. Tests which will be used throughout this test proce- call for subjecting the EPIRB to tem- dure to indicate the alternate test fre- perature levels other than the ambient quency. temperature are to be performed in a temperature test chamber which can be § 2.1509 Environmental and duration adjusted to stable temperatures from tests. ¥20 to +55 °C. This chamber is to be of sufficient size to accommodate the The environmental and operational EPIRB under test. tests in § 2.1509 (a) through (e) are to be (h) Vibration table. A vibration table conducted on a single test unit in the capable of vibrating the EPIRB with a order given below. This sequence of sinusoidal motion is required. The tests also includes the electrical tests table must be capable of varying the in §§ 2.1511, 2.1513 and 2.1515 of this part. frequency of vibration either linearly The test unit is not to be adjusted, nor or logarithmically over a range of 4 to is the battery to be replaced during 33 Hz with maximum peak amplitudes these tests, and a log of battery on- of up to 2.5 mm. time should be maintained. The above (i) Salt fog chamber. A chamber capa- tests are to be performed on the same ble of producing salt fog at a tempera- test unit. The tests in § 2.1509 (f) ture of 35 °C for 48 hours is required. through (i) may be run in any sequence This chamber is to be of sufficient size or may be performed on separate test to accommodate the EPIRB under test. units. (j) Drop test facility. A facility which (a) Vibration test. will permit dropping an EPIRB from a Step (1) Secure the EPIRB to the vibration height of 20 m into water is required. table. The EPIRB is not to be operated and The water must be deep enough so that should not activate while being vibrated.

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Step (2) Subject the EPIRB to sinusoidal it 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- B. The frequency is to be changed either posure, the EPIRB is to be airdried at room linearly or logarithmically with time be- temperature for 12 hours and operation tween 4 Hz and 33 Hz such that a complete verified by turning the unit on and observing cycle (4 Hz to 33 Hz to 4 Hz) takes approxi- the RF power indicator on the unit or moni- mately 5 minutes. toring the transmission with a receiver. C. The EPIRB is to be vibrated for at least Record observations. 30 minutes or six complete cycles. (d) Drop test. This test is to be per- Step (3) Remount the EPIRB, if necessary, and repeat step 2 for each of the other two formed on EPIRB which are required or major orthogonal axes. intended to float. 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- (b) Thermal shock tests. These tests lows: antenna vertical up; antenna vertical are to be performed on EPIRBs which down; antenna horizontal. are required or intended to float. (1) Step (2) Upon completion of the drop test, Low temperature thermal shock test. an exterior mechanical inspection is to be performed and operation verified by observ- Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a temperature ing the RF power indicator on the unit or chamber for at least 3 hours at ¥20 °C or monitoring the transmission with a receiver. colder. The EPIRB is not to be operated Record observations. Turn the test unit off while being cooled. and log the total on-time. Step (2) Immediately place the EPIRB in water that has been maintained at +10 °C or (e) Forty-eight hour operational test. warmer. This test includes the battery life test Step (3) After 15 minutes, perform as exte- and all the electrical tests given in rior mechanical inspection and verify oper- §§ 2.1511, 2.1513 and 2.1515 of this part, at ation by turning the unit on and observing various temperatures. The tests are to the RF power indicator on the unit or moni- be performed on the same EPIRB in the toring the transmission with a receiver. sequence specified herein. Be sure to Record test results. record the on-time of the unit during (2) High temperature thermal shock test. each test. No more than 8 hours of total on-time is permitted before com- Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a temperature chamber for at least 3 hours at +55 degrees C mencing step 4. When operating the or warmer. The EPIRB is not to be operated EPIRB in the environmental chamber, while being heated. a non-radiating load may be sub- Step (2) Immediately float the EPIRB in stituted for the antenna provided it is water that is maintained at +25 degrees C or electrically equivalent to the standard colder. antenna and does not reduce the bat- Step (3) After 15 minutes, perform an exte- tery current drain. rior mechanical inspection and verify oper- ation by turning the unit on and observing Step (1) Perform the radiated emissions the RF power indicator on the unit or moni- test in § 2.1511 of this part. toring the transmission with a receiver. Step (2) Perform the modulation char- Record test results. acteristic tests in § 2.1513 of this part. (c) Salt fog test. Step (3) Perform the spectral tests in § 2.1515 of this part. Step (1) Place the EPIRB in a salt fog Step (4) With the EPIRB off, place unit in chamber for a period of at least 2 hours at a an environmental chamber at a temperature temperature of 35 °C (±2 °C) before exposing of ¥20 °C for at least 2 hours.

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Step (5) With the EPIRB in the chamber, Step (1) Place the EPIRB in the environ- repeat the carrier frequency test in § 2.1515(d) mental test chamber. of this part. (Leave the EPIRB turned on.) Step (2) Adjust the temperature in the Step (6) Near the end of 48 hours of total chamber to +20 °C and allow sufficient time on-time for the EPIRB, repeat the carrier for the oscillator to stabilize at that tem- frequency test in § 2.1515(d) of this part. perature. Step (7) At the end of 48 hours of total on- Step (3) Measure the carrier frequency in time, remove EPIRB from the chamber and accordance with the procedure in § 2.1515(d) immediately repeat the PERP test for the of this part. Record the carrier frequency in fundamental emissions in § 2.1511(c) of this Hertz. The carrier frequency at +20 °C is the part. The unit should be maintained at ¥20 reference for determining the frequency tol- °C to the extent possible for this test. erance. Step (4) Increase the temperature in the (f) Float free and activation test. This chamber to +55 °C and allow sufficient time test is required only for Class A for the oscillator to stabilize at that tem- EPIRBs. perature. Measure the carrier frequency using the procedure in § 2.1515(d) of this part. Step (1) The EPIRB is to be installed in the Step (5) Reduce the temperature in the automatic release mechanism and the as- chamber in 10 °C maximum increments until sembly is to be mounted on a fixture simu- ¥20 °C is reached. At each new temperature, lating a deck or bulkhead as per manufac- allow sufficient time for the oscillator to turer’ installation instructions. stabilize at that temperature. Measure the Step (2) Submerge the fixture in water in temperature and frequency in each case and its normal mounted orientation. The EPIRB plot the frequency vs temperature from ¥20° must float free before reaching a depth of 4 to +55 °C. meters and should automatically activate. (i) Leakage and immersion test. Activation is to be verified by observing the RF power indicator on the unit or moni- Step (1) Completely submerge the EPIRB toring the transmission with a receiver. in water for 48 hours. The EPIRB is to be If the EPIRB is equipped with an automati- turned off during this test. cally deployable antenna, the antenna must Step (2) Remove the EPIRB from the water properly deploy during each immersion. and wipe dry. Record observations. Step (3) Verify operation by briefly turning the EPIRB on and observing the RF power (g) Stability and buoyancy test. This indicator on the unit or monitoring the test is to be performed on EPIRBs transmission with a receiver. which are required or intended to float. Step (4) Open the EPIRB for examination. This test is to be conducted in fresh There is to be no water inside the unit. water. Record observations. Step (1) With the antenna deployed in its § 2.1511 Measurements of radiated normal operating position, submerge the emissions. EPIRB in a horizontal position just below The Commission’s Rules require that the surface of the water. the peak efficetive radiated power Step (2) Release the EPIRB and observe the amount of time required for it to come to an (PERP) of a Class A, B or S EPIRB not upright position. It must reach its upright be less than 75 mW under certain speci- position within one second from each posi- fied conditions. The PERP of an EPIRB tion. transmitter is determined by com- The EPIRB must have a reserve buoyancy of paring its level to a reference PERP at least 5% of its gross weight. It must also generated by a standard quarter-wave float upright in calm water with the base of monopole antenna located on a one the antenna a minimum of 5 cm above the wavelength minimum diameter metal water. Record the time required for the test ground plane. The Rules also require unit to right itself. that all spurious and harmonic emis- (h) Temperature/frequency test. The sions be attenuated by a specified frequency stability shall be measured amount with respect to the reference over an ambient temperature from PERP. In addition, there is a limit on ¥20° to +55 °C at intervals of not more the PERP of radiated emissions with than 10 °C. A period of time sufficient the switch in the test mode. These to stabilize all of the components of measurements are to be made in ac- the oscillator circuit at each cordance with the following procedure. temperture level shall be allowed prior (a) General set-up instructions. Meas- to frequency measurement. urements of radiated electromagnetic

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emissions (EME) are to be performed Step (9) Compute the peak effective radi- on the 30 meter open field test site de- ated power for the maximum level of each scribed in § 2.1503(a) of this part and on measured emission using the following for- one of the pair of frequencies listed in mula: § 2.1507 of this part. A receiver, tuned ⎡dBm ⎤ dipole antennas and a calibrated signal =× −1 meas− dBmref PERP 75 log10 ⎢ ⎥ generator as described in § 2.1505 of this ⎣ 10 ⎦ part are required. The EPIRB should be where: powered by its own internal battery dBmmeas is the measured receiver reading in with its standard antenna attached and dBm, and deployed. dBmref is the reference receiver reading found (b) Set-up for radiated EME tests. in step 2 of § 2.1511(c). Step (10) Record the PERP in mW. The Step (1) Place a 121.5 MHz quarter-wave FCC limit for minimum power in the normal vertical antenna element at the center of the operation mode (i.e., with the EPIRB switch ground plane and connect the output of the in the normal operating position) is 75 mW. calibrated signal generator to the antenna. The FCC limit for maximum power in the Step (2) Mount the tuned dipole antenna on test mode is 0.0001 mW. the antenna mast, tune the elements to 121.5 MHz and connect the antenna to the re- Spurious emissions ceiver. Step (3) After an appropriate warm up, Step (11) Reset the signal generator to op- turn the receiver to the frequency of the test erate at 121.5 MHz. unit, set the detector to peak mode and the Step (12) For each spurious and harmonic bandwidth to 100 kHz. emission to be measured, retune the receive antenna to the appropriate frequency and re- (NOTE: It is sometimes helpful to monitor peat Steps 5 and 7. the receiver audio output with a speaker. Step (13) Determine the FCC limit on The EPIRB signal may be identified by its power for spurious emissions on the fre- distinctive modulation.) quency of each measured emission as follows: The rules require that spurious emissions (c) Radiated EME tests. be attenuated at least 30 decibels below the Fundamental emissions-peak effective radiated transmit power level. Therefore, the max- power imum received power limit for a spurious emission can be calculated from the formula: Step (1) Turn on the signal generator and dBm = dBm +AF ¥AF ¥30 adjust the output to 75 mW at 121.5 MHz. spur meas 121.5 spurfreq Step (2) Vary the antenna height from one where:

to four meters in both vertical and hori- dBmmeas = measured receiver reading (Sec- zontal polarization. Record the highest re- tion 2.1511(c), step 5). ceiver reading in dBm as the reference level. AF121.5 = tuned dipole antenna factor at 121.5 Step (3) Disconnect the signal generator MHz. and replace the quarter-wave vertical ele- AFspurfreq = tuned dipole antenna factor at ment on the ground plane with the EPIRB spurious freq. under test. The EPIRB is to be positioned di- Step (14) Record in dB below the funda- rectly on the surface of and in the center of mental emissions the level of all spurious the metal ground plane. and harmonic emissions within 10 dB of the Step (4) Activate the EPIRB. FCC limits. Step (5) Vary the receive antenna height from one to four meters in both vertical and § 2.1513 Measurements of modulation horizontal polarization. Record the highest characteristics. receiver reading in dBm and the instrument (a) Set-up. Test of modulation charac- settings, antenna height and direction for teristics are to be performed in an RF maximum radiation, antenna polarization and conversion factors, if any, associated shielded room. with that reading. Step (1) Place the EPIRB directly on a Step (6) Repeat Step 5 with the EPIRB metal ground plane, such as the shielded switch in the test position. Return the room floor. switch to the normal operation position. Step (2) Place a suitable receiving antenna Step (7) Rotate the EPIRB 30 degrees and at a convenient distance from the EPIRB repeat Steps 5 and 6. Repeat this step for all and connect it to the input of the spectrum successive 30 degrees segments of a full, 360 analyzer or receiver to observe the radiated degree rotation of the EPIRB. signal from the EPIRB. Step (8) Repeat § 2.1511(b) and Steps 1 Step (3) Set the spectrum analyzer or re- through 7 for 243 MHz. ceiver controls as follows:

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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 waveform. The pulse width is the time dif- (b) Measurement of Audio Frequencies. ference between the half voltage points on the rising and falling portions of the wave- Step (1) Activate the EPIRB. form. See Figure 2. Step (2) Trigger the oscilloscope and store Step (5) Calculate the duty cycle (D) as fol- at least one complete cycle of the audio lows: waveform. Step (3) Measure the period (T) of the t waveform. The period is the time difference D = p between the half voltage points at the begin- T ning and end of one complete cycle of the 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. Step (7) Record instrument settings and F=1/T. the highest and lowest duty cycles in per- Step (5) Repeat Steps 2 through 4 until the cent. highest and lowest audio frequencies are Step (8) Repeat Steps 1–7 for 243 MHz. found. (e) Sweep repetition rate. NOTE: The lowest and highest frequencies may occur several cycles before or after the Step (1) Connect a speaker to the detected transition from low to .) output of the spectrum analyzer or receiver so the audio frequencies are audible. Alter- Step (6) Determine the audio frequency natively, an FM radio tuned to 108 MHz range (Frange), where: 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. Step (5) Record instrument settings and (c) Modulation factor. 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 (a) Set-up. Spectral measurements waveform. The input signal is to be DC cou- are to be performed in a shielded room. pled or erroneous results will be obtained. Step (3) Measure the maximum voltage Step (1) Place the EPIRB directly on a (Vmax), and the minimum voltage (Vmin) for metal ground plane, such as the shielded the cycle. The modulation factor (M) is cal- room floor. The EPIRB should be powered by culated from the following formula: its own internal battery with its standard antenna attached and deployed. VV− Step (2) Place a suitable receiving antenna M = max min + at a convenient distance from the EPIRB VVmax min and connect it to the input of the spectrum See Figure 2. analyzer to observe the radiated signal from Step (4) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 until the low- the EPIRB. A signal generator and frequency est modulation factor is found. counter capable of operating at 121.5 and 243 Step (5) Record instrument settings and MHz are also required for these tests. the lowest modulation factor, expressed as a (b) Occupied bandwidth test. ratio between 0 and 1. Step (6) Repeat the above measurements Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and observe for 243 MHz. the fundamental frequency on a spectrum

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analyzer. Adjust location of receiving an- Step (4) Calculate the total power output tenna and spectrum analyzer controls to ob- by adding 10 log(D), where D is the modula- tain a suitable signal level (i.e., a level tion duty cycle determined in § 2.1513(d) of which will not overload the spectrum ana- this part, to the recorded signal level. lyzer, but is far enough above the noise floor Step (5) Set the spectrum analyzer controls to allow determination of whether or not the as follows: sidebands are attenuated by at least the I.F. bandwidth: 60 Hz or less amount required in the rules). Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Step (2) Set spectrum analyzer controls as follows: Scan time: 10 sec./div. Amplitude scale: 5 dB/div. I.F. bandwidth: 10 kHz Scan width: 20 Hz/div. Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Center frequency: 121.5 MHz Scan time: 100 ms./div. Amplitude scale: 10 dB/div. Step (6) Measure and record the carrier Scan width: 20 Hz/div. power dBm as displayed on the spectrum an- Center frequency: 121.5 MHz alyzer. Step (3) Record the signal level in dbm. Step (7) Calculate the ratio of carrier Step (4) Calculate the mean power ref- power to total power from Steps 4 and 6 using the following formula: erence level by adding 10 log10 (D), where D is the modulation duty cycle determined in section 2.1513(d) of this part, to the recorded ⎡ − ⎤ carrier power = −1 dBcT dB signal level. log10 ⎢ ⎥ Step (5) Set spectrum analyzer controls as total power ⎣ 10 ⎦ 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. The setup pied bandwidth in kHz and the 3 dB band- specified in § 2.1515(a) is to be used in width of the carrier in Hz. (See § 2.1517 of this measuring the carrier frequency. part). Step (8) Repeat Steps 1 through 7 for the Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and locate the signal at 243 MHz. 121.5 MHz signal on the spectrum analyzer. (c) Signal enhancement test. The setup Adjust location of receiving antenna and spectrum analyzer controls to obtain a suit- specified in § 2.1515(a) is to be used in able signal level. this method of measuring signal en- Step (2) Set the spectrum analyzer controls hancement. Other methods may be as follows: used if shown to give results equivalent I.F. bandwidth: 100 Hz to or more accurate than this method. Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible Step (1) Activate the EPIRB and locate the Scan time: 10 sec./div. carrier frequency at 121.5 MHz on the spec- Amplitude scale: 10 dB/div. trum analyzer. Adjust location of receiving Scan width: 20 Hz/div. antenna and spectrum analyzer controls to Center frequency: 121.5 MHz obtain a suitable signal level (i.e., a level Step (3) Combine the output of the signal which will not overload the analyzer, but is generator with the EPIRB signal at the far enough above the noise floor to allow input to the spectrum analyzer. sidebands at least 40 dB below the carrier to Step (4) Adjust amplitude and frequency of be viewed). signal generator output to determine center Step (2) Set the spectrum analyzer controls of carrier frequency component. as follows: Step (5) Measure signal generator fre- I.F. bandwidth: 10 kHz quency with frequency counter with accu- Video filter: OFF or as wide as possible racy of 5 PPM or better and record as carrier Scan time: 100 ms./div. frequency. Amplitude scale: 5 dB/div. Step (6) If applicable, change the type of Scan width: 10 kHz/div. modulation of the EPIRB and record the Center frequency: 121.5 MHz shift in carrier frequency as observed on the Step (3) Record the amplitude in dBm. spectrum analyzer display.

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Step (7) Repeat the above measurement (d) The test results and associated Steps 1 through 6 for 243 MHz. comparative information. [56 FR 11683, Mar. 20, 1991; 60 FR 47302, Sept. (e) A description of any modifica- 12, 1995] tions made to the EUT or other system components during the testing. DATA RECORDING/REPORTING (f) A description and justification of REQUIREMENTS all deviations from the procedures de- § 2.1517 Data recording/reporting re- scribed herein. quirements. (g) The name and qualifications of The test report for an EPIRB shall the person responsible for the tests. contain the following information: (h) The date the tests were per- (a) Specific identification, including formed. the FCC ID, model and serial numbers, (i) A statement signed by the indi- of the EPIRB under test. vidual responsible for the test that the (b) The name and location of the test EPIRB as tested complies or does not sites used for the measurements. comply with the applicable FCC rules. (c) A description of the instrumenta- (j) A statement signed by the indi- tion and equipment, including anten- vidual responsible, either directly or nas, used to perform the tests. For pur- indirectly, for production or marketing chased equipment, the type, manufac- of the device tested that the unit test- turer and model number are generally ed is representative of the equipment sufficient as a description. that all be marketed.

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FIGURE 1 TO SUBPART N OF PART 2—MEASUREMENT SITE

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FIGURE 2 TO SUBPART N OF PART 2—TYPICAL AUDIO WAVE

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FIGURE 3 TO SUBPART N OF PART 2—EXAMPLE OF IDEAL EPIRB SPECTRUM

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FIGURE 4 TO SUBPART N OF PART 2—EXAMPLE OF EPIRB CARRIER COMPONENT

PART 3—AUTHORIZATION AND AD- 3.26 Where application is to be mailed. 3.27 Amended application. MINISTRATION OF ACCOUNTING 3.28 Denial of privilege. AUTHORITIES IN MARITIME AND 3.29 Notifications. MARITIME MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIO SERVICES SETTLEMENT OPERATIONS 3.40 Operational requirements. GENERAL 3.41 Amount of time allowed before initial settlements. Sec. 3.42 Location of processing facility. 3.1 Scope, basis, purpose. 3.43 Applicable rules and regulations. 3.2 Terms and definitions. 3.44 Time to achieve settlements. 3.45 Amount of charges. ELIGIBILITY 3.46 Use of gold francs. 3.10 Basic qualifications. 3.47 Use of SDRs. 3.11 Location of settlement operation. 3.48 Cooperation with the Commission. 3.49 Agreement to be audited. APPLICATION PROCEDURES 3.50 Retention of settlement records. 3.20 Application form. 3.51 Cessation of operations. 3.21 Order of consideration. 3.52 Complaint/inquiry resolution proce- 3.22 Number of accounting authority identi- dures. fication codes per applicant. 3.53 FCC notification of refusal to provide 3.23 Legal applicant. telecommunications service to U.S. reg- 3.24 Evidence of financial responsibility. istered vessel(s). 3.25 Number of copies. 3.54 Notification of change in address.

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