Frequency Audit Table: Appendix D To The

Frequency audit table
Appendix D to the
Five-year Spectrum Outlook
2010–2014, the ACMA’s spectrum
demand analysis and indicative work
programs for the next five years
MARCH 2010
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Appendix D to the
Five-year Spectrum Outlook
2010–2014, the ACMA’s spectrum
demand analysis and indicative work
programs for the next five years
MARCH 2010
Appendix D:
The following table describes allocations and licensing of radiofrequency spectrum in

Australia and is current at March 2010. It is provided for information purposes only, and
provides an indication of the current and possible future uses of radiofrequency
spectrum. It is not to be relied on as a definitive statement as to the future use of the
spectrum, or as authorisation to use the spectrum for any purpose.
The table consists of three columns:
Column 1—Australian allocations—is taken directly from the 2009 Australian

Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan (the Spectrum Plan). It specifies the purposes for which
defined frequency ranges (bands) have been allocated or reserved in Australia. The
contents of this column are legally binding on the ACMA in making decisions on the use
of the radiofrequency spectrum. However, this does not necessarily mean that those
allocations are currently being used. The primary allocations are in upper case, and the
secondary allocations are in lower case, indicating the priority of allocations in that band.
References to the Australian footnotes and international footnotes from Article 5 of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations are also provided. Only
those footnotes that have a wide-ranging and significant impact on the use of spectrum
in Australia are referred to in columns 2 and 3 of the table. The full detail of Australian and
international spectrum allocations can be found in the Spectrum Plan.
Column 2—Regulatory provisions and current use—indicates the regulatory provisions

and current uses of radiofrequency spectrum in Australia. It provides a description of the
purposes for which the frequency band, or part of that band, are currently used. It
incorporates the source of the information regarding that use, including legislative
instruments such as frequency band plans, class licences and licence condition
determinations (LCDs), along with administrative instruments such as
radiocommunications assignment and licensing instructions (RALIs).1 As a signatory
member of the ITU Convention, Australia is obliged to adhere to the ITU Radio
Regulations, therefore changes to the Radio Regulations as a result of the World
Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07) are also highlighted. Column 2 also
indicates, in general terms only, the number of frequency assignments associated with
licences that have been granted to users in that band, and for what purposes. These are
shown as ‘RRL’ entries, which refer to the Register of Radiocommunications Licences.2
RRL entries include either apparatus licensed stations, or perhaps device registrations
under spectrum licences. It should be noted that they do not reflect class licensed usage,
or all spectrum licensed usage of a band.3
Australian footnotes AUS1 and AUS9 of the Spectrum Plan designate certain bands for
use principally for the purposes of defence, and the Department of Defence (Defence) is
normally consulted in considering non-defence use of these bands. In a similar way,
1
See References (pp 197) for a comprehensive list of sources used.
2
Register of Radiocommunications Licences, http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/register_search.main_page.
3
Current spectrum licences held can be viewed at Register of Radiocommunications Licences—Spectrum
Licences by Category, http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/spectrum_search.cat_listing.
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Australian frequency audit
This table provides descriptive information only, and should not be used as advice on frequency assignment
rules or legal obligations.
AUS11 identifies specific services which are intended to be used for the purposes of
defence within certain bands. It is important to note that within these bands, Defence
often holds ‘defence’ apparatus licences, which enables the operation of a number of
stations principally for the purposes of defence, anywhere within the licensed band.
Therefore, RRL entries in AUS1, AUS9 and AUS11 bands may not accurately reflect the
current usage of these bands.
Column 3—Comments—provides additional comments from the ACMA for information

purposes. This includes fundamental issues affecting spectrum requirements of key
radiocommunications services in specific frequency bands, as outlined in the Five-year
Spectrum Outlook 2010–2014 (the Outlook), along with the ACMA’s preliminary thinking
on how to deal with such issues. As the policies of the government and the laws of the
Commonwealth may change, these comments are indicative only, and are not to be
considered binding on the ACMA.
The Frequency Audit Table now includes a number of bands formerly associated with the
Australian footnote AUS62, which identifies bands that may be used in the future for the
purposes of defence. In the Frequency Audit Table, these bands are now identified by
the footnote ‘F2’. See page 180 and section 1.3 of the Outlook for more information.
More detail in relation to the comments in Column 3 can be found in the Outlook.
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Australian allocations Regulatory provisions and current use Comments

Below 9 kHz (not allocated) 0–14 kHz—Low interference potential devices (LIPD)
class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP
200 µW.
374 Hz—RRL—a few land mobile system
53 54 assignments issued to mining companies.
9–14 kHz 0–14 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
RADIONAVIGATION maximum EIRP 200 µW.
9–14 kHz—RRL—Defence operates a
radionavigation system.
14–19.95 kHz 14–19.95 kHz—AUS1.
FIXED
14–19.95 kHz—LIPD class licence—all
MARITIME MOBILE 57
transmitters—maximum EIRP 50 µW.
56 AUS1
19.95–20.05 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(20 kHz)
20.05–70 kHz 20.05–70 kHz—AUS1.
FIXED
20.05–70 kHz—LIPD class licence—all
MARITIME MOBILE 57
transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 µW.
24–39 kHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for frequency
assignment of paging services—interior low frequency
inductive loop paging—wire loop system providing
data transmission within the loop.
20.05–70 kHz—RRL—a few interior paging system
56 AUS1 assignments issued to non-defence clients.
RADIONAVIGATION 60 maximum EIRP 3 µW.
Fixed
Maritime mobile 57
FIXED maximum EIRP 3 µW.
MARITIME MOBILE 57
RADIONAVIGATION 60
Fixed
84–86 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system
Maritime mobile 57
assignment.
MARITIME MOBILE 57
RADIONAVIGATION 60
Fixed
90–110 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system
assignment.
64
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MARITIME MOBILE
RADIONAVIGATION 60
64
112–117.6 kHz 70–160 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
Fixed
Maritime mobile
64
117.6–126 kHz 70–160 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
MARITIME MOBILE
RADIONAVIGATION 60
64
Fixed
Maritime mobile
64
MARITIME MOBILE
RADIONAVIGATION 60
64
130–135.7 kHz 70–160 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
MARITIME MOBILE
130–135.7 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system
RADIONAVIGATION
assignment.
64
135.7–137.8 kHz 70–160 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
MARITIME MOBILE
135.7–137.8 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.15—a
RADIONAVIGATION
secondary allocation was provided to the amateur
Amateur 67A
service—maximum EIRP of 1W.
135.7–137.8 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system and
64 67B one scientific assignment for amateur radio.
137.8–160 kHz 70–160 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
MARITIME MOBILE
137.8–160 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system
RADIONAVIGATION
assignment.
64
FIXED maximum EIRP 500 nW.
Aeronautical radionavigation
160–190 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical
radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons) and
scientific assignments.
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AERONAUTICAL maximum EIRP 500 nW.
RADIONAVIGATION
190–200 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical
AUS49
radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons) and
scientific assignments.
RADIONAVIGATION
200–285 kHz—RRL—many aeronautical
AUS49
radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons), few
land mobile system and scientific assignments.
AUS68
285–315 kHz 285–315 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical
AERONAUTICAL radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons), few
RADIONAVIGATION land mobile system and scientific assignments.
AUS49
MARITIME
RADIONAVIGATION
(radiobeacons) 73
AUS68
315–325 kHz 315–325 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination (non-
AERONAUTICAL directional radiobeacons) assignments for aeronautical
RADIONAVIGATION and maritime purposes.
AUS49
MARITIME
RADIONAVIGATION
(radiobeacons) 73
AUS68
RADIONAVIGATION
366-402 kHz-LIPD class licence-In-store pricing
AUS49
system transmitters-maximum EIRP 4.8 W-Indoor use
only.
AUS68
325–405 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination (non-
directional radiobeacons), few land mobile system
assignments at mine sites.
RADIONAVIGATION 76 maximum EIRP 500 nW.
410 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—
marine radionavigation (direction-finding).
405–415 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination
assignments (mainly NDBs operated by Airservices
AUS68 Australia).
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415–495 kHz 425, 468 and 480 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned 415–526.5 kHz—WRC-11
MARITIME MOBILE 79 licence—working channels for commercial operations. Agenda Item 1.23—will
79A consider a secondary
490 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—
AERONAUTICAL allocation to the amateur
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—maritime
RADIONAVIGATION service in parts of the band.
safety information (MSI) using narrow-band direct-
77 AUS49
printing (NBDP) telegraphy.
415–495 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination
assignments (some non-directional beacons), and a
few aeronautical, land mobile and fixed point-to-point
82 AUS68 (P-P) assignments.
495–505 kHz 500 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence— 415–526.5 kHz—WRC-11
MOBILE 82A calling using Morse telegraphy for distress, urgency Agenda Item 1.23—will
and safety communications and commercial consider a secondary
operations. allocation to the amateur
service in parts of the band.
495–505 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—500 kHz
ceased to be the international distress and calling
82B frequency for Morse telegraphy.
505–526.5 kHz 512 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence— 415–526.5 kHz—WRC-11
MARITIME MOBILE 79 calling using Morse telegraphy for distress, urgency Agenda Item 1.23—will
79A 84 and safety communications and commercial consider a secondary
AERONAUTICAL operations. allocation to the amateur
RADIONAVIGATION service in parts of the band.
518 kHz— ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—
AUS49
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—used
exclusively by the NAVTEX system for MSI.
505–526.5 kHz—RRL—few radiodetermination
assignments (aeronautical and on offshore oil and gas
AUS68 industry vessels (FPSOs)).
526.5–535 kHz 526.5–1606.5 kHz—broadcasting services band—AM 526.5–1606.5 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS50 radio. congestion of the MF-AM
Fixed AUS74 Band—limited possible
526.5–1605 kHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters
Mobile alleviation in metropolitan
used for underground communications—maximum
areas if digital radio
EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground
broadcasting presents a
broadcasting and datacasting services in underground
suitable alternative.
tunnels.
Possible replanning of the
526.5–535 kHz—RRL—a few broadcast service and band involving reduced
narrowcasting (HPON) assignments. channel bandwidths, and
most likely in conjunction
with the introduction of
digital radio services, has
been considered as a long-
term development.
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535–1606.5 kHz 526.5–1606.5 kHz—broadcasting services band—AM 526.5–1606.5 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS50 radio. congestion of the MF-AM
Fixed AUS74 Band—limited possible
526.5–1605 kHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters
Mobile AUS75 alleviation in metropolitan
used for underground communications—maximum
areas if digital radio
EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground
broadcasting presents a
broadcasting and datacasting services in underground
suitable alternative.
tunnels.
Possible replanning of the
535–1606.5 kHz—RRL—many broadcast service band involving reduced
assignments, and some narrowcasting service (HPON) channel bandwidths, and
assignments. most likely in conjunction
with the introduction of
digital radio services, has
been considered as a long-
term development.
1606.5–1800 kHz 1606.5-1705 kHz—broadcasting licence—MF
FIXED narrowband area services (NAS)—narrowcasting and
MOBILE commercial broadcasting (with limitations).
RADIOLOCATION
1770–2170 kHz—LIPD class licence—radiofrequency
RADIONAVIGATION
identification (RFID) transmitters—maximum EIRP
AUS49
100 pW.
1715, 1725 and 1775 kHz—maritime coast and
maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and
working channels for commercial and non-commercial
operations within own organisation.
1717.5–1792.5 kHz—cordless communications
devices class licence—land stations and handsets of
cordless telephone services.
1606.5–1800 kHz—RRL—many MF NAS
assignments, some radiodetermination and ambulatory
(mainly above 1705 kHz) assignments, a few
broadcasting and narrowcasting services, and a few
scientific and limited coast assignments.
1800–1825 kHz 1770–2170 kHz—LIPD class licence—RFID
AMATEUR transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
1800–1875 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
amateur advanced station.
1800–1875 kHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia
class licence.
1800–1825 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination
97
assignment.
RADIONAVIGATION transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
AMATEUR
Radiolocation
class licence.
97 assignment.
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FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
MOBILE except
1875–1925 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination
aeronautical mobile
(fishing expeditions) and a limited coast assignment.
RADIONAVIGATION
Radiolocation
97
RADIONAVIGATION transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
Fixed
1925–1975 kHz—RRL—a few ambulatory and
Mobile except
radiodetermination assignments.
aeronautical mobile
Radiolocation
97
MOBILE except
1975–2000 kHz—RRL—a few ambulatory, fixed P-P
aeronautical mobile
and radiodetermination assignments.
RADIONAVIGATION
Radiolocation
97
MOBILE
2008 and 2032 kHz—maritime coast and maritime
ship non-assigned licences—calling and working
channels for commercial and non-commercial
operations within own organisation.
2020 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—Royal
Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), distress or emergency,
medical aid or advice, public correspondence,
communication with other outpost stations.
2000–2065 kHz—RRL—some limited coast marine
rescue assignments, and a few outpost, major and
limited coast, ship station, fixed, land mobile and
aeronautical assignments.
MARITIME MOBILE transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
2065–2107 kHz—RRL—a few coast, ship station and
106 fixed receive assignments.
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MOBILE
2112 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-
assigned licences—professional fishing operations and
communications for safety purposes.
professional fishing operations.
2140 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned
licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations
class licence—surveying (only aircraft stations are
class-licensed).
2107–2170 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and
limited coast assignments, and a few major coast,
aeronautical, fixed and ship station assignments.
2170–2173.5 kHz
MARITIME MOBILE
2173.5–2190.5 kHz 2174.5, 2182 kHz and 2187.5 kHz—maritime coast
MOBILE (distress and and maritime ship non-assigned licences—distress,
calling) urgency, safety and calling using NBDP (2174.5 kHz),
radiotelephony (2182 kHz) and DSC (2187.5 kHz)—
GMDSS ships with MF equipment must keep a
listening watch on 2187.5 kHz, while all ships (and
limited coast marine rescue stations, if not maintaining
watch of VHF Ch 16) must keep continuous watch on
2182 kHz.
2182 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—provisions
for use of EPIRBs were removed.
2187.5 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress
calls and announcements for urgency and safety
communications must be made using DSC, unless not
equipped to do so, in which case VHF Channel 16
should be used.
class licence—search and rescue (only aircraft stations
are class-licensed).
2173.5–2190.5 kHz—RRL—several limited coast
marine rescue assignments, some limited coast
assignments and a few major coast and fixed receive
108 109 110 111 assignments.
2190.5–2194 kHz
MARITIME MOBILE
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2194–2300 kHz 2201 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—MSI.
FIXED
MOBILE
calling and working for non-commercial operations.
2260 and 2280 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—
RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice,
public correspondence, communication with other
outpost stations.
2194–2300 kHz—RRL—some limited coast, limited
coast marine rescue and major coast assignments, and
a few land mobile, fixed, outpost, ship station, and
aeronautical assignments.
2300–2495 kHz 2436 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-
FIXED assigned licences—calling and working channels for
MOBILE commercial and non-commercial operations within
BROADCASTING 113 own organisation.
2300–2495 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly
police and government users), some broadcast service
and limited coast assignments, and a few fixed and
ship station assignments—HF broadcasting services
may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at
different times subject to international coordination
agreements.
2495–2501 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(2500 kHz)
2501–2502 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
2502–2505 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
2505–2850 kHz 2524 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-
FIXED assigned licences—for safety communications, or
MOBILE calling and working for commercial operations and in
some cases non-commercial operations—coast
stations may only communicate with ship stations
affiliated with the licensee.
calling and working for commercial operations.
2792 and 2656 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—
RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice,
public correspondence, communication with other
outpost stations.
2505–2850 kHz—RRL—large numbers of land
mobile assignments (mainly emergency services), many
fixed (mainly police and health services) and limited
coast assignments (mostly volunteer search and rescue
organisation), and a few outpost and ship station
assignments.
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AERONAUTICAL transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
MOBILE (R) AUS51
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—may be used
for communications between mobile stations engaged
in coordinated search and rescue operations, and also
with participating land stations.
3023 kHz—aeronautical assigned and non-assigned
licences, aircraft non-assigned licence, and aircraft and
aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and
rescue.
2850–3025 kHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P, aeronautical,
111 115 limited coast and ship assignments.
3025–3155 kHz 3025–3155 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
2930–3580 kHz—LIPD class licence—RFID
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
3025–3155 kHz—LIPD class licence—all
transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 nW.
3025–3155 kHz—RRL—few non-defence
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58 assignments—aeronautical and land mobile system.
MOBILE except aeronautical
3175 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance
mobile (R)
3155–3200 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and fixed
P-P assignments, and a few aeronautical, fixed receive,
116 AUS57 limited coast and ship station assignments.
3225 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance
mobile (R)
BROADCASTING 113
3216 kHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations
class licence—general use, primarily outside civil air
routes (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).
3200–3230 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical, fixed P-P,
fixed receive, broadcasting, land mobile and limited
coast assignments—HF broadcasting services may use
any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at
116 agreements.
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3275 and 3325 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory
mobile (R) AUS7
assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 60 µW.
BROADCASTING 113
Radiolocation 3230–3400 kHz—RRL—many land mobile
assignments, and a few fixed, outpost, limited coast,
broadcast service, radiodetermination, ship station and
aeronautical assignments—HF broadcasting services
116 agreements.
MOBILE (R) AUS51
3400–3500 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical
assignments and fixed receive assignments.
3500–3700 kHz 3500–3700 kHz—LIPD class licence—all
AMATEUR transmitters—maximum EIRP 30 pW.
amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.
class licence.
3500–3700 kHz—RRL—a few amateur repeater and
beacon assignments.
FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 nW.
MOBILE
class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are
class-licensed).
3700–3776 kHz—RRL—large number of land mobile
assignments (mostly fire and emergency services), and
a few fixed P-P, fixed receive, aeronautical and limited
AUS57 coast assignments.
AMATEUR transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 nW.
advanced station.
AUS57 class licence.
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MOBILE
class-licensed).
3700–3900 kHz—RRL—many land mobile
assignments (mostly police and emergency services),
and some fixed, aeronautical and limited coast
AUS57 assignments.
3900–3950 kHz 3900–3950 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 nW.
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58
3950–4000 kHz 3950–4000 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system,
FIXED and fixed assignments—HF broadcasting services may
BROADCASTING use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at
Land mobile AUS75 different times subject to international coordination
agreements.
126 AUS57
4000–4063 kHz 4010, 4030, 4045 and 4055 kHz—outpost non-
FIXED assigned licence—RFDS, distress or emergency,
MARITIME MOBILE 127 medical aid or advice, public correspondence,
communication with other outpost stations.
4000–4063 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, limited
126 AUS57 coast, outpost, fixed and ship assignments.
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4063–4438 kHz 4152–4172 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE 79A
4125–4426 kHz—maritime coast licence—channels
109 110 130 131 132
for distress, urgency and safety—calling using
AUS53 AUS59
radiotelephony on 4125 kHz and 4417 kHz and DSC
on 4207.5 kHz and 4208/4219.5 kHz—4125 kHz is
supplementary to 2182 kHz and may also be used to
communicate with aircraft for search and rescue
operations, while 4207.5 kHz is a channel on which
continuous DSC watch is performed by GMDSS
ships.
4074–4134/4366–4426 kHz and 4175–4179/4213–
4219.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—
public correspondence using radiotelephony—the
latter paired frequency band is for public
correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.
4177.5 and 4134/4426 kHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety
communications (NBDP) and MSI (radiotelephony),
respectively.
4184–4201.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—calling and working channels for ships for
commercial purposes.
should be used.
4209.5 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—used
exclusively by the NAVTEX system for MSI.
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—transmission
of high seas MSI from coast stations to ship stations
using NBDP.
4350 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS,
distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public
correspondence, communication with other outpost
stations.
4063–4438 kHz—RRL—many limited coast
assignments (mostly Defence and port and transport
authorities), some major coast and limited coast
marine rescue assignments, along with a few outpost,
fixed, radiodetermination and ship station
assignments.
128 AUS9 AUS57
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MOBILE except
4535 and 4620 kHz—maritime coast non-assigned
aeronautical mobile (R)
licence—safety.
AUS7
4535 and 4620 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—safety, calling and working.
4615 kHz— aeronautical non-assigned licence, and
aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class
licence—surveying, primarily outside civil air routes
(only aircraft stations are class-licensed).
4438–4650 kHz—RRL—large number of land mobile
assignments (mostly for fire and emergency services),
several fixed and limited coast assignments, some
limited coast marine rescue and aeronautical
assignments, and a few outpost, ship station and
AUS57 radiodetermination assignments.
4650–4700 kHz 4650–4700 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical
AERONAUTICAL assignments.
MOBILE (R) AUS51
4700–4750 kHz 4700–4750 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58

4750–4850 kHz 4750–4850 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, fixed and
FIXED broadcast service assignments—HF broadcasting
BROADCASTING 113 services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting
Land mobile bands at different times subject to international
coordination agreements.
4850–4995 kHz 4980 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS,
FIXED distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public
LAND MOBILE correspondence, communication with other outpost
BROADCASTING 113 stations.
4850–4995 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system
and fixed assignments, and a few limited coast,
outpost and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting
services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting
bands at different times subject to international
coordination agreements.
4995–5003 kHz 5000 kHz—RRL—a few scientific licences.
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(5000 kHz)
5003–5005 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
5005–5060 kHz 5005–5065 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, fixed
FIXED point-to-multipoint (P-MP), and other assignments—
BROADCASTING 113 HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of
HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to
international coordination agreements.
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5060–5250 kHz 5110 and 5145 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—
FIXED RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice,
Mobile except aeronautical public correspondence, communication with other
mobile (R) AUS10 outpost stations.
assignments (mostly Defence and police), several fixed
assignments, and a few aeronautical, major and limited
coast, outpost, scientific and maritime ship
AUS57 assignments.
5250–5450 kHz 5300, 5360 and 5410 kHz—outpost non-assigned
FIXED licence—RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or
MOBILE except aeronautical advice, public correspondence, communication with
mobile (R) AUS7 other outpost stations.
assignments and a few fixed, limited coast, outpost,
aeronautical, ship station, scientific and
5450–5480 kHz 5450–5480 kHz—AUS11—aeronautical mobile.
FIXED
5450–5480 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system,
AERONAUTICAL
and few fixed, outpost, radiodetermination, and other
MOBILE (OR) AUS11
assignments.
AUS52
LAND MOBILE
AUS57 AUS58
5480–5680 kHz 5680 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—
AERONAUTICAL GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—may be used
MOBILE (R) AUS51 for communications between mobile stations engaged
5680 kHz— aeronautical assigned and non-assigned
rescue.
5480–5680 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical and fixed
111 115 receive assignments.
5680–5730 kHz 5680–5730 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—may be used
for communications between mobile stations engaged
5680 kHz—aeronautical assigned and non-assigned
rescue.
5680–5730 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical, fixed
111 115 AUS1 AUS57 receive, land mobile, scientific and ship station
AUS58 assignments.
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5730–5900 kHz 5730–5900 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly
FIXED Defence and fire and emergency services), some fixed
Mobile except assignments, and a few outpost, major and limited
aeronautical mobile (R) coast, and maritime ship assignments.
AUS57
5900–5950 kHz 5900–5950 kHz—RRL—many land mobile and fixed 5900–5950 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 assignments (mostly government), and a few limited Embargo 46—no new
FIXED coast, aeronautical and scientific assignments—HF assignments in order to
Mobile except aeronautical broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF support the introduction of
mobile (R) broadcasting bands at different times subject to digitally modulated
international coordination agreements. broadcasting transmissions.
136 AUS57
5950–6200 kHz 5950–6200 kHz—RRL—HF broadcasting services 5950–6200 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at Embargo 44—no new
different times subject to international coordination assignments in order to
agreements. support future domestic
DRM services.
6200–6525 kHz 6233–6261 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE 109
6218/6519 and 6265.5–6269.5/6317–6320.5 kHz—
110 130 132 AUS53
maritime ship non-assigned licence—public
AUS59
correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter
paired frequency band is for public correspondence to
NBDP and TOR facilities.
6215–6516 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship
non-assigned licences—channels for distress, urgency
and safety—radiotelephony on 6215 kHz
(supplementary to 2182 kHz, calling only for coast
stations) and 6516 kHz (calling only), and DSC on
6312 kHz (on which watch is maintained by GMDSS
ships) and 6312.5/6331 kHz (calling only).
6206/6507 kHz and 6268 kHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—MSI (radiotelephony) and distress,
urgency and safety communications (NBDP),
respectively.
6312 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress
should be used.
using NBDP.
6200–6525 kHz—RRL—many limited coast (mostly
Defence), major coast (AMSA and a maritime
communications provider) and limited coast marine
rescue assignments, and few fixed, scientific, and ship
137 AUS9 AUS57 station assignments.
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6525–6685 kHz 6628 kHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned
AERONAUTICAL licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations
MOBILE (R) AUS51 class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are
class-licensed).
6525–6685 kHz—RRL—several aeronautical
assignments and some fixed receive assignments.
6685–6765 kHz 6685–6765 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
6697 kHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
class-licensed).
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58 6685–6765 kHz—RRL—one aeronautical assignment.
6765–7000 kHz 6825–6965 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence— 6765–6795 kHz—ITU
FIXED several channels for RFDS, distress and emergency, Radio Regulations—ISM
Land mobile medical aid and advice, public correspondence, applications subject to
communication with other outpost stations. special authorisation by the
administration
concerned—Australia has
police and ambulance) and fixed (mostly police)
not yet authorised ISM in
assignments, some outpost and limited coast
this band.
assignments, and a few aeronautical,
radiodetermination, scientific and ship station
assignments.
6765-7000 kHz - ITU Radio Regulations – Article 5 -
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile (R), services on a co-primary basis.
138 138A AUS57
7000–7100 kHz 7000–7300 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
AMATEUR amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
class licence.
7000–7100 kHz—RRL—one limited coast assignment
and a few amateur repeater assignments.
7100–7200 kHz 7000–7300 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 7100–7300 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations. Embargo 44—no new
Amateur AUS12 assignments in order to
support future domestic
class licence.
DRM services.
7100–7200 kHz—RRL—HF broadcasting services
agreements.
7100-7200 kHz - ITU Radio Regulations – Article 5 -
allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical
mobile (R), services on a co-primary basis.
141B 141C 142
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7200–7300 kHz 7200–10010 kHz—LIPD class licence—RFID 7100–7300 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW. Embargo 44—no new
Amateur AUS12 assignments in order to
DRM services.
class licence.
7200–7300 kHz—RRL—HF broadcasting services
agreements.
BROADCASTING 134 transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW. Embargo 46—no new
FIXED assignments in order to
7300–7350 kHz—RRL—many land mobile system
Land mobile support the introduction of
assignments, and some fixed, fixed receive and
digitally modulated
scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may
broadcasting transmissions.
use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at
143 AUS57 agreements.
7350–8100 kHz 7465 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS,
FIXED distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public
Land mobile correspondence, communication with other outpost
stations.
7350–8100 kHz—RRL—large numbers of land
mobile assignments (mostly Defence, fire, ambulance
and emergency services, and police), many fixed
assignments, and some limited coast, outpost,
aeronautical, radiodetermination and fixed receive
144 AUS57 assignments.
8100–8195 kHz 8176 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—MSI.
FIXED
8165 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS,
MARITIME MOBILE
distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public
AUS73
correspondence, communication with other outpost
stations.
limited coast assignments, and a few aeronautical,
fixed, major coast, ship station, radiodetermination
AUS57 and outpost assignments.
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8195–8815 kHz 8300–8340 kHz—AUS9. 8.34 MHz—oceanographic
MARITIME MOBILE HF radar trials—WRC-11
109 110 132 145 AUS53 Agenda Item 1.15 is to
AUS59 consider possible HF/VHF
and safety—radiotelephony on 8291 (calling only) and
allocations to the
8779 kHz (calling by coast stations only), DSC on
radiolocation service in the
8414.5 (continuous watch by GMDSS ships) and
range 3–50 MHz for such
8415/8436.5 kHz (calling only).
radars—the ACMA will
8198–8279/8722–8803 kHz, 8708 kHz and continue to facilitate HF
8379–8383/8419–8423 kHz—maritime ship non- radar trials through
assigned licence—public correspondence using temporary arrangements
radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is pending developments on
for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR Agenda Item 1.15.
facilities.
8255 and 8376.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—channels for distress, urgency and safety—
radiotelephony (8255 kHz) and NBDP (8376.5 kHz).
8346–8371.5—maritime ship non-assigned licence—
calling and working channels for ships for commercial
purposes—8368.5 kHz is also for survival craft.
should be used.
using NBDP.
8195–8815 kHz—RRL—many limited coast (mostly
Defence and government authorities), some major
coast (AMSA and a maritime communications
provider), and a few fixed P-MP, radiodetermination,
111 AUS9 AUS57 ship station and scientific assignments.
MOBILE (R) AUS51
8815–8965 kHz—RRL—several aeronautical
assignments (Airservices Australia).
8965–9040 kHz 8965–9040 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
8965–9040 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58 radiodetermination assignments.
Mobile AUS75
assignments, some fixed assignments (mostly
Defence), a few limited coast, aeronautical,
AUS57 radiodetermination and scientific assignments.
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BROADCASTING 134 transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW. Embargo 46—no new
FIXED assignments in order to
9400–9500 kHz—RRL—several land mobile system
Mobile AUS75 support the introduction of
assignments, some fixed assignments, and a few
digitally modulated
aeronautical, limited coast and radiodetermination
assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any
of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different
times subject to international coordination
BROADCASTING AUS54 transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW. Embargo 44—no new
assignments in order to
9500–9900 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile,
radiodetermination and scientific assignments—HF
DRM services.
broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF
broadcasting bands at different times subject to
147 AUS57 international coordination agreements.
9900–9995 kHz—RRL—some land mobile
assignments and a few fixed P-P, P-MP, aeronautical,
AUS57 radiodetermination and ship station assignments.
STANDARD FREQUENCY transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
AND TIME SIGNAL
(10000 kHz)
111
STANDARD FREQUENCY transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
111
MOBILE (R) AUS51
10005–10100 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical
assignments.
111
FIXED amateur advanced station.
Amateur
10100–10150 kHz—overseas amateurs visiting
Australia class licence.
fixed assignments, a few amateur beacon and repeater
AUS57 assignments, and one radiodetermination assignment.
10150–11175 kHz 10150–11175 kHz—RRL—many land mobile, fixed
FIXED P-P and P-MP assignments, some limited coast and
Mobile except aeronautical fixed receive assignments, and a few aeronautical,
mobile (R) radiodetermination and scientific assignments.
AUS57
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11175–11275 kHz 11175–11275 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58
AERONAUTICAL assigned and radiodetermination licences.
MOBILE (R) AUS51
11400–11600 kHz 11400–11600 kHz—RRL—many land mobile
FIXED assignments (mostly Defence and fire and emergency
Mobile AUS75 services), some fixed and fixed receive assignments,
and a few limited coast, radiodetermination, ship
AUS57 station and scientific assignments.
11600–11650 kHz 11600–11650 kHz—RRL—several land mobile, and a 11600–11650 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 few fixed and radiodetermination assignments—HF Embargo 46—no new
FIXED broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF assignments in order to
Mobile AUS75 broadcasting bands at different times subject to support the introduction of
international coordination agreements. digitally modulated
146 AUS57 broadcasting transmissions.
11650–12050 kHz 11650–12050 kHz—RRL—many HF overseas 11650–12050 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 broadcasting service assignments (mostly for national Embargo 44—no new
and Christian community broadcasters) and a few land assignments in order to
mobile, limited coast, radiodetermination and support future domestic
scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may DRM services.
12050–12100 kHz 12050–12100 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and 12050–12100 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 fixed assignments, and one radiodetermination Embargo 46—no new
FIXED assignment—HF broadcasting services may use any of assignments in order to
Mobile AUS75 a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times support the introduction of
subject to international coordination agreements. digitally modulated
12100–12230 kHz 12100–12230 kHz—RRL—some land mobile
FIXED assignments, and a few fixed and fixed receive,
Mobile AUS75 radiodetermination, scientific, aeronautical and ship
station assignments.
AUS57
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12230–13200 kHz 12368–12420 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE 109
12236–12320/13083–13167 kHz and
110 132 145 AUS53
12479.5–12483.5/12582–12586 kHz—maritime ship
AUS59
non-assigned licence—public correspondence using
radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is
for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR
facilities.
and safety—radiotelephony on 12290 kHz and 12359
kHz (calling only), and DSC on 12577 kHz (a channel
on which GMDSS ships maintain watch) and
12577.5/12657 kHz (calling only).
12365 and 12520 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence— MSI using radiotelephony, and distress,
urgency and safety using NBDP, respectively.
12426.5–12554.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
12577 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress
should be used.
using NBDP.
12230–13200 kHz—RRL—many limited coast
(mainly Defence) and major coast (mainly AMSA and
a maritime communications provider) assignments,
and a few fixed, land mobile radiodetermination, ship
AUS9 AUS57 station and scientific assignments.
13200–13260 kHz 13200–13260 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
assignment.
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58
MOBILE (R) AUS51
13360–13410 kHz 13360–13410 kHz—RRL—a few fixed P-MP, land
FIXED mobile and radiodetermination assignments.
RADIO ASTRONOMY
149 AUS57
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13410–13570 kHz 13553–13567 kHz—LIPD class licence—all 13553–13567 kHz—WRC-
FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW. 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
Mobile except aeronautical consider the effect of
mobile (R) short-range devices (SRD)
transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W.
on radiocommunications
13553–13567 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM services.
applications.
Defence, police and emergency services), and a few
fixed, maritime coast, radiodetermination, scientific
150 AUS57 and fixed receive assignments.
13570–13600 kHz 13570–13600 kHz—RRL—several land mobile system 13570–13600 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 assignments (mostly for the Australian Customs Embargo 46—no new
FIXED Service), a few aeronautical, limited coast and assignments in order to
Mobile except aeronautical radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting support the introduction of
mobile (R) services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting digitally modulated
bands at different times subject to international broadcasting transmissions.
151 AUS57 coordination agreements.
13600–13800 kHz 13600–13800 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination 13600–13800 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 assignment—HF broadcasting services may use any of Embargo 44—no new
a number of HF broadcasting bands at different timesassignments in order to
subject to international coordination agreements. support future domestic
AUS57 DRM services.
13800–13870 kHz 13800–13870 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile, fixed, 13800–13870 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 limited coast and radiodetermination assignments— Embargo 46—no new
FIXED HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of assignments in order to
Mobile except aeronautical HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to support the introduction of
mobile (R) international coordination agreements. digitally modulated
151 AUS57
13870–14000 kHz 13870–14000 kHz—RRL—some land mobile
FIXED assignments, and a few maritime coast, fixed P-MP,
Mobile except aeronautical fixed receive, radiodetermination and scientific
mobile (R) assignments.
AUS57
AMATEUR amateur advanced and standard stations.
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
14000–14250 kHz—RRL—a few amateur beacon and
repeater assignments.
FIXED assignments, some fixed and fixed receive
Mobile except aeronautical assignments, and a few maritime coast and ship,
mobile (R) aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific
assignments.
AUS57
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14990–15005 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(15000 kHz)
111
15005–15010 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
15010–15100 kHz 15010–15100 kHz—AUS1—.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
and scientific assignments
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58
15100–15600 kHz 15100–15600 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination 15100–15600 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 and one scientific assignment—HF broadcasting Embargo 44—no new
services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting assignments in order to
bands at different times subject to international support future domestic
AUS57 coordination agreements. DRM services.
15600–15800 kHz 15600–15800 kHz—RRL—several land mobile 15600–15800 kHz—
BROADCASTING 134 assignments, some fixed assignments, and a few Embargo 46—no new
FIXED limited coast, fixed receive and radiodetermination assignments in order to
Mobile AUS75 assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any support the introduction of
of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different digitally modulated
times subject to international coordination broadcasting transmissions.
FIXED assignments, some fixed P-MP, P-P and fixed receive
Mobile AUS75 assignments, and a few maritime coast,
radiodetermination and scientific assignments.
153 AUS57
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16360–17410 kHz 16549–16617 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE 109
16363–16423/17245–17305 kHz and
110 132 145 AUS53
16686–16690/16809.5–16813.5 kHz—maritime ship
AUS59
non-assigned licence—public correspondence using
radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is
for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR
facilities.
non-assigned licence—channels for distress, urgency
and safety—radiotelephony on 16420 and 16537 kHz
(calling only), DSC on 16804.5 (a channel on which
GMDSS ships maintain watch) and 16805/16903
(calling only) kHz.
channel for distress, urgency and safety using NBDP.
16623.5–16738.5 kHz—calling and working channels
for ships for commercial purposes.
should be used.
16806.5 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations —Appendix 15—
using NBDP.
16360–17410 kHz—RRL—several maritime limited
and major coast assignments, and a few fixed,
radiodetermination, scientific and maritime ship
AUS9 AUS57 assignments.
FIXED assignments (mostly fire and emergency services), and
Mobile AUS75 a few fixed receive, fixed P-MP and
AUS57
Mobile AUS75 HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to support the introduction of
17550–17900 kHz 17550–17900 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and 17550–17900 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting Embargo 44—no new
MOBILE (R) AUS51
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17970–18030 kHz 17970–18030 kHz—AUS1.
AERONAUTICAL
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
assignments.
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58
18030–18052 kHz 18030–18052 kHz—RRL—a few fixed and
FIXED radiodetermination assignments.
AUS57
18052–18068 kHz 18052–18068 kHz—RRL—a few major coast and
Space research
AUS57
AMATEUR amateur advanced station.
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
18068–18168 kHz—RRL—one amateur repeater
assignment.
18168–18780 kHz 18168–18780 kHz—RRL—several fixed P-MP and
FIXED land mobile assignments, few fixed receive, fixed P-P,
Mobile except aeronautical maritime coast, radiodetermination and scientific
mobile assignments.
AUS57
18780–18900 kHz 18846–18870 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE
AUS53 AUS59
non-assigned licence—public correspondence for
18898.5 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-
assigned licences—calling for distress, urgency and
safety purposes using DSC.
18780–18900 kHz—RRL—some maritime coast
assignments and a few radiodetermination and ship
AUS9 AUS57 station assignments.
Mobile AUS75 HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to support the introduction of
19020–19680 kHz 19020–19680 kHz—RRL—some fixed receive and
FIXED land mobile assignments, and a few maritime coast,
Mobile AUS75 fixed P-MP and P-P, radiodetermination, scientific and
ship station assignments.
AUS57
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19680–19800 kHz 19703.5 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-
MARITIME MOBILE 132 assigned licences—calling for distress, urgency and
AUS53 safety purposes using DSC.
non-assigned licence—public correspondence for
using NBDP.
19680–19800 kHz—RRL—several maritime coast
assignments, and a few radiodetermination and ship
AUS57 station assignments.
19800–19990 kHz 19800–19990 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and
AUS57
19990–19995 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
111
19995–20010 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(20000 kHz)
111
20010–21000 kHz 20010–21000 kHz—RRL—several fixed receive and
FIXED land mobile assignments, some fixed P-MP
Mobile assignments, and a few fixed P-P, maritime coast,
aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific
AUS57 assignments.
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
amateur repeater assignments.
21450–21850 kHz 21450–21850 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination 21450–21850 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 and land mobile assignments—HF broadcasting Embargo 44—no new
21850–21870 kHz
FIXED
AUS57
21870–21924 kHz
FIXED 155B
AUS57
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21924–22000 kHz 21924–22000 kHz—RRL—minimal aeronautical
MOBILE (R) AUS51
22000–22855 kHz 22180–22240 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE 132
22374.5/22444 kHz—maritime coast and maritime
AUS53 AUS59
ship non-assigned licences—calling for distress,
urgency and safety purposes using DSC.
22006–22111/22702–22807 kHz and
22287–22291/22379–22383 kHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—public correspondence—the latter
paired frequency band is for public correspondence to
using NBDP.
22000–22855 kHz—RRL—several maritime limited
and major coast assignments, and a few fixed,
radiodetermination, scientific and maritime ship
assignments.
AUS9 AUS57
22855–23000 kHz 22855–23000 kHz—RRL—few fixed assignments.
FIXED
Mobile AUS75
AUS57
23000–23200 kHz 23000–23200 kHz—RRL—few fixed and minimal
FIXED maritime coast assignments.
Mobile except aeronautical
mobile (R)
AUS57
23200–23350 kHz 23200–23350 kHz—AUS1.
FIXED 156A
23200–23350 kHz—RRL—many aeronautical
AERONAUTICAL
assignments issued to the Department of Defence.
MOBILE (OR) AUS52
AUS1 AUS57 AUS58

23350–24000 kHz 23350–24000 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile
FIXED assignments.
mobile (R) 157 AUS7
AUS57
FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW.
LAND MOBILE
24000–24890 kHz—RRL—some land mobile
assignments and a few aeronautical, fixed, maritime
AUS57 coast and scientific assignments.
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AMATEUR-SATELLITE
24990–25005 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
(25000 kHz)
25005–25010 kHz
STANDARD FREQUENCY
AND TIME SIGNAL
Space research
25010–25070 kHz 25010–25070 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and
FIXED fixed assignments.
mobile (R)
AUS7 AUS57
25070–25210 kHz 25121–25161.25 kHz—AUS9.
MARITIME MOBILE
25208.5/26121 kHz—maritime coast and maritime
AUS53 AUS59
ship non-assigned licences—calling using DSC for
distress, urgency and safety purposes.
25073/26148 kHz and 25175.5–25179.5/26103.5–
26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—
public correspondence using radiotelephony—the
latter paired frequency band is for public
correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.
25070–25210 kHz—RRL—a few maritime coast,
AUS9 AUS57 scientific and ship station assignments.
25210–25550 kHz 25175.5–26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
FIXED licence—public correspondence—NBDP and TOR
MOBILE except aeronautical facilities.
mobile (R) AUS7
25166–26163 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence.
25210–25550 kHz—RRL—few fixed, minimal
AUS57 maritime coast and aeronautical assignments.
25550–25670 kHz 25175.5–26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned
RADIO ASTRONOMY licence—public correspondence—NBDP and TOR
facilities.
149 licence.
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25670–26100 kHz 25175.5–26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned 25670–26100 kHz—
BROADCASTING AUS54 licence—public correspondence—NBDP and TOR Embargo 44—no new
facilities. assignments in order to
DRM services.
licence.
25670–26100 kHz—
25670–26100 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and
Introduction of DRM at
scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may
26 MHz—the ACMA is
preparing an industry
consutation paper to
agreements.
determine how best to
accommodate Digital
Radio Mondiale in this
band in Australia. Licences
issued for trial systems for
DRM to help the ACMA
and industry assess the
performance of digital
radio systems.
26100–26175 kHz 25208.5/26121 kHz—maritime coast and maritime
MARITIME MOBILE 132 ship non-assigned licences—calling using DSC for
distress, urgency and safety purposes.
licence—public correspondence—NBDP and TOR
facilities.
commercial calling and working channel for ships.
using NBDP.
26100–26175 kHz—RRL—some maritime limited
coast and major coast assignments, and a few maritime
AUS57 ship and scientific assignments.
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26175–27500 kHz 26957–27283 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM 26957–27283 kHz—WRC-
FIXED applications. 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
MOBILE except aeronautical consider the effect of SRDs
26960–27410 kHz—citizen band radio stations class
mobile (R) on radiocommunications
licence—40 × 10 kHz channels—use of 27065 kHz is
services.
limited to emergencies, while use of 27085 and 27155
kHz is limited to initiation of communication.
transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W, maximum
emission bandwidth of 10 kHz, and frequency
separation of 5 kHz from citizen band channel
centres—including garage door openers, personal
alarms, radio-controlled toys/models, and two-way
radios.
27225–27285 kHz—27 MHz handphone stations class
licence—personal handphone stations—low-powered
radiocommunications transmitter and receiver
combination—no interference to, no protection from
CB radios.
26175–27500 kHz—RRL—many fixed and land
mobile assignments (mostly Defence), some limited
coast assignments, and a few aeronautical and
150 AUS7 AUS57 scientific assignments.
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27500–28000 kHz 27545–27765 kHz—27 MHz handphone stations class
METEOROLOGICAL licence—personal handphone stations—low-powered
AIDS radiocommunications transmitter and receiver
FIXED combination.
MOBILE
27500–27510 kHz—LIPD class licence—personal
alarm transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 µW
(500 mW for associated transmitters not operating for
more than 4 s over a 60 s period).
27.64 and 27.67 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for
frequency assignment of paging services—band for
interior paging services—maximum EIRP is 8.3 W.
27680–27980 kHz—maritime ship station class
licence—a number of channels designated variously
for calling and working for commercial, non-
commercial and professional fishing operations, as
well as distress, urgency and safety communications.
non-assigned licences—a number of channels
designated variously for calling and working for
commercial, non-commercial and professional fishing
operations, including for communicating with own
organisation, and also distress, urgency and safety
communications—limited coast marine rescue stations
must maintain a listening watch on 27880 kHz, and
must be able to transmit on 27860 and 27880 kHz.
27500–28000 kHz—RRL—large numbers of maritime
coast assignments (mostly volunteer rescue and patrol
organisations), many land mobile assignments (mostly
lifesaving organisations), some fixed P-P assignments,
and a few aeronautical, fixed receive and
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
28000–29700 kHz—RRL—some amateur beacon and
repeater assignments, one limited coast system
assignment.
29.7–30.005 MHz 29.7–29.72 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
MOBILE
30.0–30.0625 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.
29.72–30 MHz—radio-controlled models class
licence—model aircraft, landcraft and watercraft—
maximum EIRP 1 W.
29.7–30.05 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P, fixed
receive, limited coast, radiodetermination and land
AUS57 mobile assignments.
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30.005–30.01 MHz 30.0–30.0625 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
SPACE OPERATION transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.
(satellite identification)
FIXED
MOBILE
SPACE RESEARCH
AUS57
30.01–32 MHz 30.0–30.0625 and 30.3125–31.0 MHz—LIPD class
FIXED licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.
MOBILE
31–32 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for
underground communications—maximum EIRP
3.5 nW.
30.0625–30.3125 MHz—cordless communications
30.01–32 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P
assignments, and a few land mobile and scientific
AUS57 assignments.
32–33 MHz 32–33 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
MOBILE
AUS1 AUS57
33–34 MHz 33–34 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for
FIXED underground communications—maximum EIRP
MOBILE 3.5 nW.
33–34 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile, fixed P-P and
AUS57 scientific assignments.
34–35 MHz 34–35 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
34–35 MHz—RRL—one paging assignment.
MOBILE
AUS1 AUS57
35–37.5 MHz 36.6–37.0 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
MOBILE
35–36 and 37–38 MHz—LIPD class licence—
transmitters for underground communications—
maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.
36–36.6 MHz—radio-controlled models class
licence—model aircraft and watercraft—maximum
EIRP 1 W.
35–37.5 MHz—RRL—several land mobile
assignments, and a few fixed P-MP and
37.5–38 MHz 37–38 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for
MOBILE 3.5 nW.
Radio astronomy
37.5–38 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile assignments.
149 AUS57
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38–38.25 MHz 38–38.25 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
MOBILE
Radio astronomy
149 AUS1 AUS57

38.25–39 MHz 38.25–39 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
38.25–39 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile and fixed
MOBILE
P-MP assignments.
AUS1 AUS57
39–41 MHz 39–39.7625 and 40.25–40.66 MHz—LIPD class 40.66–40.70 MHz—WRC-
FIXED licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
MOBILE mW—including auditory assistance and wireless consider the effect of SRDs
microphones. on radiocommunications
services.
39.7625–40.25 MHz—cordless communications
40.66–41 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
40.66–40.7 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM
applications.
40.68 and 40.75 MHz—land mobile assigned licence
and RALI LM 2—interior paging and interior paging
talkback services—mobile stations operated as part of
an interior paging system must operate on these
frequencies if the paging system transmits on these
frequencies—maximum EIRP of 8.3 W and 250 mW
for paging and talkback services, respectively.
39–41 MHz—RRL—many interior paging
assignments, some ambulatory, land mobile system
and fixed assignments, and a few scientific
150 AUS57 assignments.
41–42 MHz 41–42 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
41.55, 41.65, 41.75, 41.85 and 41.95 MHz—LIPD
MOBILE
class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—
maximum EIRP 1.3 mW.
AUS1 AUS57 41–42 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile assignments.
MOBILE 3.5 nW.
42–43 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments
AUS57 (TransGrid), and a few land mobile assignments.
43–44 MHz 43–44 MHz—AUS1.
FIXED
43.05, 43.15, 43.25, 43.35 and 43.45 MHz—LIPD
MOBILE
class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—
maximum EIRP 1.3 mW.
AUS1 AUS57
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MOBILE 3.5 nW.
44–45 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments,
and a few land mobile, radiodetermination and
AUS57 scientific assignments.
45–50 MHz 45–52 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 45–52 MHz—Switch-off
BROADCASTING television Channel 0. of analog television
FIXED AUS11 transmissions on
45–50 MHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile.
MOBILE AUS11 VHF Channel 0—
48–49 MHz—LIPD class licence—aquatic animal VHF Channel 0 will not be
tracking transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW. used for digital television
45–50 MHz—RRL—several land mobile assignments
The Minister has
(Defence), with some broadcasting assignments
announced a detailed digital
(commercial and national broadcasters), and a few
switchover timetable
limited coast and scientific and assignments.
indicating that analog
services would be switched
off in a staged process
commencing with certain
regional areas in 2010 and
will conclude late in 2013.
The ACMA will assist the
government in its digital
switchover activities.
45–52 MHz—future use of
VHF Channel 0—this may
become available for non-
broadcasting applications at
the end of the simulcast
period; however the
introduction of digital radio
broadcasting is also a
possibility. The ACMA will
assist government where
appropriate on the
formulation of policy
relating to future use of this
spectrum.
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50–52 MHz 45–52 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 45–52 MHz—Switchoff of
BROADCASTING television Channel 0. analog television
Amateur AUS23 transmissions on
50–52 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur
VHF Channel 0—
advanced station.
VHF Channel 0 will not be
50–52 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia used for digital television
class licence. broadcasting transmissions.
The Minister has
50–52 MHz—RRL—some land mobile (Defence),
broadcasting service (commercial and national
broadcasters) and amateur assignments, and a few
scientific assignments (including the ANU’s
BushLAN).
VHF Channels 0—these
channels may become
available for non-
period; however the
introduction of digitial
radio broadcasting is also a
appropriate on the
spectrum.
52–54 MHz 52–54 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
52–54 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia
class licence.
52–54 MHz—RRL—several amateur assignments.
54–56 MHz 54–56 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—
FIXED maximum EIRP 2.5 mW—including two-way radios.
MOBILE
54–56 MHz—RRL—some land mobile and
RADIOLOCATION AUS89
radiodetermination (wind profiler radars) assignments.
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56–70 MHz 56–63MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF 56–70 MHz—Switch-off
BROADCASTING television Channel 1. of analog television
FIXED AUS11 transmissions on VHF
63–70 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF
MOBILE AUS11 Channels 1 and 2—VHF
television Channel 2.
Channels 1 and 2 will not
56–70 MHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile. be used for digital
television broadcasting
56–70 MHz—RRL—many broadcasting (mostly
transmissions. The Minister
national broadcasters) and land mobile (Defence)
has announced a detailed
assignments.
digital switchover timetable
VHF Channels 1 and 2—
these channels may become
available for non-
period; however the
appropriate on the
spectrum.
70–74.8 MHz 70–70.24375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band
FIXED Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services and
MOBILE VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of
151.39375–152.49375 MHz).
70.24375–74.8 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency
Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—
subject to frequency assignment requirements and
intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8, and
coordination with VHF Channel 2 TV transmitters as
per RALI LM 5.
72.225/74.725 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.
70–70.24375 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
70.24375–74.8 MHz—LIPD class licence—
70–74.8 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile
assignments, a few fixed, limited coast and scientific
149 assignments.
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74.8–75.2 MHz 74.8–75.2 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band
AERONAUTICAL Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—aeronautical radionavigation
RADIONAVIGATION service—instrument landing system marker beacons.
74.8–75.2 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination
assignments (mainly Airservices Australia) and a few
180 AUS25 aeronautical assignments (Defence).
75.2–75.4 MHz 75.2–77.29375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency
FIXED Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—
MOBILE subject to frequency assignment requirements and
intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.
75.2–75.4 MHz—RRL—some land mobile
assignments.
75.4–85 MHz 75.2–77.29375 MHz, 77.49375–84.69375 MHz and
FIXED 84.99375–86.24375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency
MOBILE Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—
coordination with VHF Channel 3 TV transmitters as
per RALI LM 5.
77.29375–77.49375 MHz and
Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services
and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of
151.39375–152.49375 MHz).
transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—includes
athlete location and biomedical data acquisition.
75.2–77.29375 and 77.49375–84.69375 MHz—LIPD
class licence—transmitters for underground
communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.
75.4–85 MHz—RRL—very large number of land
mobile assignments (police and defence, emergency
services, government environment agencies, and
utilities providers), some fixed assignments, and a few
VHF NAS and limited coast assignments.
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85–87.5 MHz 85–92 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF 85–92 MHz—Switch-off
BROADCASTING 188 television Channel 3. of analog television
Fixed transmissions on VHF
Mobile Channel 3—VHF Channel
Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—
3 will not be used for
digital television
intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.
87.19375–87.5 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency The Minister has
Band Plan (70–87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services announced a detailed digital
and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of switchover timetable
151.39375–152.49375 MHz). indicating that analog
85–87.5 MHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments
and a few broadcasting assignments.
VHF Channel 3—this
channel may become
available for non-
period; however the
appropriate on the
AUS24 spectrum.
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87.5–108 MHz 85–108 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—FM 85–92 and 94–108 MHz—
BROADCASTING radio and VHF television Channels 3, 4 and 5. Switch-off of analog
Fixed television transmissions on
87.6, 87.8 and 88.0 MHz—low power open
Mobile VHF Band II (Channels 3,
narrowcasting (LPON) services—no new licences
4 and 5)—VHF Band II
after 31 December 2013.
will not be used for digital
87.5–108 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for television broadcasting
underground communications—maximum EIRP transmissions. The Minister
10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting has announced a detailed
and datacasting services in underground tunnels. digital switchover timetable
88–108 MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio
transmitters and auditory assistance transmitters—
maximum EIRP 10 µW—including baby minders—
FM transmissions with a maximum bandwidth of
180 kHz; cannot transmit from within the licence area
of a co-channel radio broadcasting station.
87.5–108 MHz—RRL—large numbers of FM government in its digital
broadcasting and LPON assignments, many HPON switchover activities.
assignments and some television broadcasting
87.5–108 MHz—
assignments, along with a single Antarctic
congestion in the VHF-FM
radiodetermination assignment.
Band—possibility of
reduced pressure in the
band through the
broadcasting in other
bands. Some alleviation
may also result in some
areas following the switch-
off of analog television.
The ACMA is also
considering the possibility
of a future reduction of
channel spacing.
F1
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108–117.975 MHz 108–117.975 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6— 108–117.975 MHz—more
AERONAUTICAL additional primary allocation for the aeronautical widespread deployment of
RADIONAVIGATION mobile (route) service (AM(R)S)—intended to support the terrestrial augmentation
development and deployment of new, data-intensive systems GBAS and GRAS
applications and concepts in air traffic management. expected; already operated
There is a need for the development of sharing criteria at Sydney airport for
between new AM(R)S systems and systems of the precision landing guidance
ARNS and the adjacent-band broadcasting service, and en-route and regional
which shall not suffer interference nor constraints approach navigation.
from the AM(R)S. The band 112–117.975 MHz is
112–117.975 MHz—WRC-
intended to provide additional radiocommunications
11 Agenda Item 1.4—is to
services relating to the safety and regularity of flight,
consider the results of
while 108–112 MHz is limited to the ground-based
compatibility studies
transmission of RNSS differential correction signals.
between proposed new
108–117.975 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination AM(R)S systems and
assignments and some aeronautical assignments— adjacent-band analogue FM
aeronautical radionavigation aids (mostly Airservices and digital sound
Australia and Defence)—VHF omnidirectional range broadcasting services.
(VOR), instrument landing system (ILS) localiser and Regulatory measures to
the ground-based augmentation system (GBAS). facilitate the introduction
of new AM(R)S systems
will also be considered.
AUS25 197A F1
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117.975–137 MHz 117.975–137 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—the 117.975–137 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL VHF aeronautical mobile band, used for air traffic Airservices Australia has
MOBILE (R) control purposes, is congested in parts of the US and reduced the spacing
Europe. To address this, new allocations were made to between channels used by
the aeronautical mobile (R) service in the bands 108– aircraft radios from 50 kHz
117.975 MHz, 960–1164 MHz and 5091–5150 MHz. to 25 kHz to accommodate
increased channel demand.
119–136 MHz—aeronautical assigned and non-
CASA regulation mandates
assigned licence, aircraft non-assigned licence, and
a 3×10-5 transmitter
aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class
frequency tolerance
licence—several channels for various purposes. Uses
standard. Future strategies
include communications to ensure the safe and
include adopting satellite
expeditious conduct of a flight, communications in
voice communications for
emergency situations (including search and rescue
air traffic control purposes.
communications and homing signals), or
communications related to the operations of particular 121.5 MHz—121.5/243.0
occupations and industries. MHz EPIRBs have been
phased out in favour of
121.5 MHz—emergency locating devices class
406 MHz EPIRBs. 121.5
licence—satellite distress beacons complying 4280.1 or
MHz may continue to be
4280.2 for the transmission of homing signals and
used for homing signals to
maritime survivor locating systems (MSLSs).
be received by aircraft and
121.5 and 123.1 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations— rescue craft. The COSPAS-
Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety SARSAT satellite system
frequencies—distress and urgency communications no longer receives distress
(121.5 MHz) and coordinated search and rescue signals from distress
operations (123.1 MHz), respectively, for stations of beacons on 121.5 MHz.
the aeronautical mobile service—may also be used by
F1
ships for these purposes.
117.975–137 MHz—RRL—large number of
aeronautical assignments (mostly Airservices Australia,
Defence, airlines and airports, police and emergency
services), several fixed receive assignments, some land
mobile assignments and a few radiodetermination,
scientific and maritime ship assignments.
111 200 AUS25
137–137.025 MHz 137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 137–144 MHz—AUS26—
BROADCASTING 207 television Channel 5A. Channel 5A will not be
AUS26 used for broadcasting
137–138 MHz—communication with space object
SPACE OPERATION services after the switch-off
(CSO) class licence—satellite downlink.
(space-to-Earth) of analog television. The
METEOROLOGICAL- 137–138 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21— Minister has announced a
SATELLITE (space-to- addition of equivalent power flux density (epfd) detailed digital switchover
Earth) thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the radio timetable indicating that
MOBILE-SATELLITE astronomy service (RAS) in the band 150.05–153 analog services would be
(space-to-Earth) 208 208A MHz (Annex to Resolution 739). switched off in a staged
208B 209 process commencing with
137–137.025 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting
SPACE RESEARCH (space- certain regional areas in
assignments.
to-Earth) 2010 and will conclude late
Fixed in 2013. The ACMA will
Mobile except aeronautical assist the government in its
mobile (R) digital switchover activities.
F1
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137.025–137.175 MHz 137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 137–144 MHz—AUS26—
137–138 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite
downlink.
SATELLITE (space-to- addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to detailed digital switchover
Earth) protect the RAS in the band 150.05–153 MHz (Annex timetable indicating that
SPACE RESEARCH (space- to Resolution 739). analog services would be
to-Earth) switched off in a staged
137.025–137.175 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting
Fixed process commencing with
and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for
Mobile-satellite (space-to- certain regional areas in
meteorological image downlink from polar-orbiting
Earth) 208 208A 208B 2010 and will conclude late
satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments.
209 in 2013. The ACMA will
F1
downlink.
MOBILE-SATELLITE to Resolution 739). analog services would be
(space-to-Earth) 208 208A switched off in a staged
137.175–137.825 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting
208B 209 process commencing with
and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for
SPACE RESEARCH (space- certain regional areas in
to-Earth) 2010 and will conclude late
satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments,
Fixed in 2013. The ACMA will
and one space receive assignment (LEO data and
messaging system).
F1
137.825–138 MHz 137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 137–144 MHz—AUS26—
downlink.
SPACE RESEARCH (space- to Resolution 739). analog services would be
to-Earth) switched off in a staged
137.825–138 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting, fixed
Fixed process commencing with
P-P and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for
Mobile-satellite (space-to- certain regional areas in
Earth) 208 208A 208B 2010 and will conclude late
satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments.
209 in 2013. The ACMA will
F1
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138–143.6 MHz 137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 137–144 MHz—AUS26—
138–143.6 MHz—RRL—some fixed and broadcasting
FIXED services after the switch-off
assignments, and a few land mobile assignments.
MOBILE of analog television. The
Space research (space-to- Minister has announced a
Earth) detailed digital switchover
timetable indicating that
analog services would be
switched off in a staged
process commencing with
certain regional areas in
2010 and will conclude late
in 2013. The ACMA will
assist the government in its
digital switchover activities.
F1 F2
143.6–143.65 MHz—RRL—one broadcasting
assignment.
SPACE RESEARCH (space- Minister has announced a
to-Earth) detailed digital switchover
F1 F2
143.65–144 MHz 137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 137–144 MHz—AUS26—
143.65–144 MHz—RRL—some broadcasting
assignments.
Space research (space-to- Minister has announced a
Earth) detailed digital switchover
F1 F2
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144–146 MHz 144–148 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— F1
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
class licence.
144–146 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments.
146–148 MHz 144–148 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— F1
class licence.
146–148 MHz—RRL—large numbers of amateur
assignments, and one land mobile assignments.
148–149.9 MHz 148–149.25 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band F1
FIXED Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile and fixed
MOBILE services (paging) and mobile-satellite services—land
MOBILE-SATELLITE mobile services subject to frequency assignment
(Earth-to-space) 209 requirements and intra-service coordination as per
RALI LM 8.
149.25–149.9 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency
Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile and
mobile-satellite services—subject to frequency
assignment requirements and intra-service
coordination as per RALI LM 8.
148–149.25 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for
frequency assignment of paging services—band for
the nationwide exterior paging services, although
interior paging services can be used on a secondary
basis (148.3375 and 149.1875 MHz are exclusively for
interior). Includes the regional exterior paging service
(148.3625, 148.6625, 148.7125, 148.8125 MHz) and
paging for weather information (148.0875 MHz).
Existing users on 149.7875, 149.8375 and 149.8875
MHz may continue operation.
148–150.05 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite
uplink.
149.25–149.9 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters
for underground communications—maximum EIRP
3.5 nW.
148–149.9 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land
mobile (exterior and interior paging; mostly for
government, fire services and telecommunications
services and solutions providers) and fixed
assignments (mostly telecommunications providers),
and a few aeronautical, fixed receive and space (LEO
218 219 221 data and messaging system) assignments.
149.9–150.05 MHz 149.9–150.05 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency F1
MOBILE-SATELLITE Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—radionavigation-
(Earth to-space) 209 224A satellite and land mobile-satellite services.
RADIONAVIGATION-
148–150.05 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite
SATELLITE 224B
uplink.
149.9–150.05 MHz—RRL—one fixed Earth
220 222 223 assignment (LEO data and messaging system).
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150.05–153 MHz 150.05–151.39375 MHz and 152.49375–156 MHz— F1
FIXED VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to
MOBILE 174 MHz)—land mobile and fixed services—land
RADIO ASTRONOMY mobile services subject to frequency assignment
requirements and intra-service coordination as per
RALI LM 8.
151.39375–152.49375 MHz—VHF High Band
Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—
miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations
(restricted to this band unless it is unavailable).
150.05–151.39375 and 152.49375–156 MHz—LIPD
class licence—transmitters for underground
communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.
two-way radios and animal tracking.
150.05–153 MHz—RRL—very large number of fixed
(mainly telecommunications providers and the Bureau
of Meteorology) and land mobile (strong presence of
the resources industry and utilities providers)
assignments, many VHF NAS assignments, some
radiodetermination assignments, and a few aircraft,
225 AUS66 fixed Earth and scientific assignments.
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153–156.4875 MHz 152.49375–156 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency 156–174 MHz—WRC-07
FIXED Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile (including Agenda Item 1.14—
MOBILE interior paging on 153.8 MHz) and fixed (in rural supported ongoing studies
areas) services—land mobile services subject to to maximise the efficiency
frequency assignment requirements and intra-service of the VHF maritime
coordination as per RALI LM 8. mobile band. Provisions
were modified to further
156–157.45 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band
encourage the use of
Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service.
single-channel operations
153.8 MHz—land mobile assigned licence and RALI and 12.5 kHz channel
LM 2—interior paging system (talkback)—mobile spacing, as well as the
stations operated as part of an interior paging system introduction of new digital
must operate on this frequencies if the paging system technologies.
transmits on any frequency other than 40.68 or 40.75
MHz—maximum EIRP and necessary bandwidth of F1
250 mW and 16 kHz, respectively.
156.025–157.425 MHz / 160.625–162.025 MHz—
maritime ship station class licence—many channels
commercial, non-commercial, professional fishing and
port operations (mostly single frequency), as well as
for distress, urgency and safety communications
(single frequency); most two-frequency (paired)
spectrum is for public correspondence or distress,
urgency and safety communications relay via repeater
stations.
156.025–156.350/160.625–160.950 MHz—maritime
ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence.
156.300–156.375 MHz—maritime coast and ship non-
assigned licences—distress, urgency and safety—
156.3 MHz is also for coordinated search and rescue
operations and other safety purposes between ships
and aircraft.
156.300–156.450 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—calling and working channels for commercial,
non-commercial and port operations.
156.3 MHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned
class licence—search and rescue operations and safety
purposes (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).
152.49375–156 MHz—LIPD class licence—
153–156.4875 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed
(mainly telecommunications carriers) and land mobile
assignments, many limited coast assignments (mainly
volunteer rescue and patrol organisations), a few
226 aeronautical and radiodetermination assignments.
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156.4875–156.5625 MHz 156–157.45 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band 156–174 MHz—WRC-07
MARITIME MOBILE Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service. Agenda Item 1.14—
(distress and calling via supported ongoing studies
156.500, 156.525 and 156.550 MHz—maritime coast
DSC) to maximise the efficiency
and maritime ship non-assigned licences, and maritime
of the VHF maritime
ship station class licence—the middle channel is for
mobile band. Provisions
digital selective calling (DSC) transmissions for
distress, urgency, safety and calling communications;
encourage the use of 12.5
the two adjacent channels are calling and working for
kHz channel spacing, as
port operations—GMDSS ships with VHF DSC
well as the introduction of
equipment must maintain continuous watch on
new digital technologies.
156.525 MHz.
F1
156.525 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—this
frequency was made the international distress, safety
and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF
radiotelephone service using DSC. Distress calls and
announcements for urgency and safety
should be used. 156.525 MHz (VHF Channel 70) was
also added to list of frequencies to be used for search
and rescue operations of manned space vehicles.
Aircraft stations are now able to use DSC on this
frequency for search and rescue purposes. Provisions
for EPIRB signals on this frequency were removed.
licence—MSLSs.
156.4875–156.5625 MHz—RRL—a few limited coast
111 226 227 marine rescue and land mobile assignments.
FIXED Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service. Agenda Item 1.14—
MOBILE supported ongoing studies
156.575–156.725 MHz—maritime ship station class
to maximise the efficiency
licence—a number of channels designated variously
of the VHF maritime
for single-frequency calling and working for
port operations, as well as for distress, urgency and
encourage the use of
safety communications.
single-channel operations
156.600–156.725 MHz—maritime coast and maritime and 12.5 kHz channel
ship non-assigned licences—calling and working spacing, as well as the
channels for commercial, non-commercial operations, introduction of new digital
professional fishing and port operations. technologies.
156.625 and 156.650 MHz—maritime ship non- F1
assigned licence—calling and working for
commercial/non-commercial/professional
fishing/port operations, and distress, urgency and
safety using radiotelephony, respectively.
156–174 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—
listening watch on 156.65 MHz (VHF Channel 13)
ceased to be a requirement.
156.5625–156.7625 MHz—RRL—many limited coast
assignments (mostly volunteer rescue and patrol
organisations), and a few land mobile and fixed
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MARITIME MOBILE Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service. Agenda Item 1.14—
(distress and calling) supported ongoing studies
156.800 MHz—VHF Channel 16—maritime coast
and maritime ship non-assigned licences, and maritime
of the VHF maritime
ship station class licence—radiotelephony
transmissions for distress, urgency, safety and calling
communications to ship and coast stations—all ships
encourage the use of 12.5
must maintain a listening watch on this channel, as do
kHz channel spacing.
limited coast marine rescue stations not keeping watch
on 2182 kHz. F1
156.8 MHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned
156.8 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—VHF
Channel 16—should be used for distress calls, and
may be used for urgency and safety communications,
if the vessel is not equipped for DSC. Considering the
needs of non-GMDSS ships, listening watch
requirements on this frequency will continue. Aircraft
stations are now able to use this frequency for search
and rescue purposes.
licence—MSLSs.
156.7625–156.8375 MHz—RRL—many maritime
(limited coast assigned, non-assigned and maritime
rescue) assignments (mainly volunteer rescue and
patrol organisations), and a few land mobile and fixed
111 226 assignments.
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156.8375–174 MHz 156–157.45, 160.6–160.975 and 168–174 MHz—
FIXED 161.475–162.05 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Embargo 32—No new
MOBILE Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile assignments for fixed or
services. mobile services near sites
that could be used for the
157.45–160.6, 160.975–161.475 and
transmission of digital
162.05–173.29375 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency
television broadcasting on
Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile services—
VHF television Channel 6
(174–181 MHz).
coord. with VHF Ch 6 TV transmitters as per RALI 156–174 MHz—WRC-07
LM 5. Agenda Item 1.14—
supported ongoing studies
173.29375–174 MHz—VHF High Frequency Band
Plan (148–174 MHz)—miscellaneous services and
of the VHF maritime
VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of
151.39375–152.49375 MHz).
161.975 and 162.025 MHz—maritime ship non- encourage the use of
assigned licence–automatic identification system (AIS). single-channel operations
and 12.5 kHz channel
156.025–157.425 MHz/160.625–162.025 MHz—
spacing, as well as the
maritime ship station class licence—many channels
introduction of new digital
technologies.
port operations (mostly single frequency), as well as F1
for distress, urgency and safety communications and
AIS (single frequency); most two-frequency (paired)
spectrum is for public correspondence or distress,
urgency and safety communications relay via repeater
stations.
157.375, 157.425, 156.875 and 156.925–
157.000/161.525–161.6 MHz—maritime coast and
maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and
working channels for commercial and port
operations—156.875 MHz is only for ship-to-ship
communications for professional fishing operations.
157.025–157.125/161.625–161.725 MHz—maritime
coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—5
duplex channels for distress, urgency, safety, ship
movement communications—ship stations may only
use these if no other channels are available, while coast
stations can only use these channels as repeater
stations to relay safety and movement information.
156.025–156.350/160.625–160.950 and 157.075–
157.400/161.675–162.000 MHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—public correspondence.
161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda
Item 1.14—AIS—additional provisions for use by AIS
search and rescue transponders (AIS-SART) in
Appendix 15 of the ITU Radio Regulations, for use by
aircraft stations for search and rescue purposes, and
for reception by satellites of the mobile-satellite
service.
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156.8375–174 MHz (cont’d) (cont’d)
FIXED
161.975 and 162.025 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical
MOBILE
mobile stations class licence (only aircraft stations
r
class licensed)—AIS—for the purposes of search and
rescue or the safe and expeditious conduct of a flight.
161.975 and 162.025 MHz—emergency locating
devices class licence—AIS-SART.
157.45–160.6, 160.975–161.475 and
173.29375–174 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
animal tracking.
157.625/162.225 MHz–scientific non-assigned licence.
156.8375–174 MHz—RRL—very large number of
land mobile assignments, many maritime coast
(volunteer rescue organisations and government) and
226 227A fixed assignments, and some VHF NAS assignments.
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174–225 MHz 174–230 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 174–230 MHz—digital
BROADCASTING television Channels 6, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 10, 11, 12—digital switchover—transition
Fixed channel plans (DCP) specify service parameters for from analog to digital TV-
Mobile digital television services around Australia. The Minister has
174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio
transmitters—maximum EIRP 3 mW (~1.82 mW
ERP)—FM transmissions with a maximum bandwidth
of 330 kHz; cannot transmit from within the licence
area of a co-channel TV broadcasting station.
Frequency separation requirements for adjacent-
channel operation.
174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical The ACMA will assist the
telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW. government in its digital
underground communications—maximum EIRP 174–230 MHz—Digital
10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting dividend—spectrum
and datacasting services in underground tunnels. vacated following the
analog TV switch-off. The
174-230 MHz-LIPD class licence-In-store DAB
government, with
repeater transmitters-maximum EIRP 10 µW-
assistance from the ACMA,
maximum EIRP applies to emissions outside the
will need to take into
building.
account the potential
202.16–207.12 MHz—digital radio channel plans— alternative services that
two or three of the 1.536 MHz blocks (9A, 9B and may operate in the vacated
9C) are allotted for mainland state capitals for use by spectrum; final decisions lie
digital radio (DAB) multiplex transmitter licences. with the Minister.
174–225 MHz—RRL—many broadcasting 174-230 MHz—
assignments (around 380 analog, 130 digital TV Digital radio broadcasting
transmissions), and a few assignments for digital radio services to commence in
broadcasting services in the mainland state capital mainland state capital cities
cities. by the start-up date of 1
July 2009—no new
commercial digital radio
licences in these areas for 6
years after this date. No
start-up has been
announced for digital radio
services in regional licence
areas. Digital radio
technologies suitable for
regional licence areas will
be reviewed by 1 January
2011. There are spectrum
availability challenges
associated with digital radio
roll-out options and the
ACMA will need to work
closely with government to
develop options.
F1
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225–230 MHz 223–230 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF 174–230 MHz—digital
BROADCASTING television Channel 12—digital channel plans (DCP) switchover—transition
Fixed AUS11 specify service parameters for digital television from analog to digital TV -
Mobile AUS11 services around Australia. The Minister has
225–242 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio services would be switched
transmitters—maximum EIRP 3 mW (~1.82 mW off in a staged process
ERP). commencing with certain
174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical
telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.
174-230 MHz-LIPD class licence-In-store DAB government in its digital
repeater transmitters-maximum EIRP 10 µW- switchover activities.
maximum EIRP applies to emissions outside the
174–230 MHz—Digital
building.
dividend—spectrum
224.88–229.84 MHz—digital radio channel plans— vacated following the
two 1.536 MHz blocks (12B and 12D) are allotted for analog TV switch-off. The
Hobart for use by digital radio (DAB) multiplex government, with
transmitter licences. assistance from the ACMA,
will need to take into
225–230 MHz—RRL—some broadcasting
account the potential
assignments (around 6 analog and 20 digital TV
alternative services that
transmissions, including the major state capitals).
may operate in the vacated
spectrum; final decisions lie
with the Minister.
F1
230–235 MHz 230–235 MHz—AUS1. 230–240 MHz—proposed
FIXED use for improving digital
MOBILE radio broadcasting system
AERONAUTICAL coverage in metropolitan
RADIONAVIGATION 230–235 MHz—RRL—Defence use includes tactical areas—on a short-term
radio relay systems and control of unmanned aerial basis pending the closure
vehicles (UAV). In addition, there are a few scientific of VHF Band III analog
assignments (digital radio broadcasting trials in television services.
Sydney) and land mobile assignments.
230–399.9 MHz—
identified by Defence as a
future operational band for
network centric warfare
(NCW).
AUS1
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235–267 MHz 235–276 MHz—AUS1. 230–240 MHz—proposed
FIXED use for improving digital
225–242 and 244–267 MHz—LIPD class licence—all
MOBILE radio broadcasting
coverage in metropolitan
243 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence— areas—on a short-term
satellite distress beacons complying with 4280.1 or basis pending the closure
4280.2 for the transmission of homing signals. of VHF Band III analog
television services.
235–267 MHz—RRL—Defence use includes tactical
radio relay systems and control of UAVs. In addition, 230–399.9 MHz—
there are a few scientific assignments (including for identified by Defence as a
digital radio broadcasting trials in Sydney). future operational band for
NCW.
243 MHz—121.5/243.0
MHz EPIRBs have been
phased out in favour of
406 MHz EPIRBs. 243
MHz may continue to be
received for homing
signals. The COSPAS-
SARSAT satellite system
no longer receives distress
signals from distress
beacons on 243.0 MHz.
111 254 256 AUS1
F1
267–272 MHz 267–272 MHz—AUS1— Defence use includes 230–399.9 MHz—
FIXED tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs. identified by Defence as a
MOBILE future operational band for
Space operation NCW.
(space-to-Earth)
F1
254 257 AUS1
272–273 MHz 272–273 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical 230–399.9 MHz—
SPACE OPERATION radio relay systems and control of UAVs. identified by Defence as a
(space-to-Earth) future operational band for
FIXED NCW.
MOBILE
F1
254 AUS1
273–312 MHz 273–312 MHz—AUS1. 230–399.9 MHz—
FIXED identified by Defence as a
273–303.95 and 304.05–328.6 MHz—LIPD class
licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW—
NCW.
includes personal safety and medical emergency alarm
systems, automotive security alarms, remote door F1
locking.
303.60–304.05 MHz—LIPD class licence—alarm
transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 μW—including
security & personal safety transmitters.
273–312 MHz—RRL—one aeronautical assignment;
Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and
254 AUS1 control of UAVs.
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312–315 MHz 312–315 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes Allied 230–399.9 MHz—
FIXED satellite communications, tactical radio relay systems, identified by Defence as a
MOBILE and control of UAVs. future operational band for
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to- NCW.
space) 254 255
transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW—including F1
automotive security alarms, remote door locking.
314.075–314.325 MHz—LIPD class licence—home
detention monitoring equipment—maximum EIRP
AUS1 200 μW—operation must not exceed 10 ms/10 s.
315–322 MHz 315–322 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical 230–399.9 MHz—
FIXED radio relay systems and control of UAVs. identified by Defence as a
NCW.
254 AUS1 automotive security alarms, remote door locking. F1
322–328.6 MHz 322–328.6 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes 230–399.9 MHz—
RADIO ASTRONOMY NCW.
automotive security alarms, remote door locking. F1
149 AUS1
328.6–335.4 MHz 328.6–335.4 MHz—RRL—some radiodetermination F1
AERONAUTICAL and aeronautical assignments (mostly Airservices
RADIONAVIGATION Australia and Defence)—instrument landing system
258 glide path.
AUS25
335.4–387 MHz 335.4–387 MHz—AUS1. 230–399.9 MHz—
transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW.
NCW.
344.8–345.2 MHz—LIPD class licence—alarm
380–399.9 MHz—interest
systems—maximum EIRP 1 mW—additional EIRP
from government agencies
limitations.
in sharing this spectrum
335.4–387 MHz—RRL—a few aeronautical with Defence.
assignments in this band; Defence use includes tactical
F1
254 AUS1 radio relay systems and control of UAVs.
387–390 MHz 387–390 MHz—AUS1. 230–399.9 MHz—
addition of power flux density (pfd) and epfd
Mobile-satellite (space-to- NCW.
thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the RAS in
Earth) 208A 208B 254
the band 322–328.6 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739). 380–399.9 MHz—interest
255
with Defence.
387–390 MHz—RRL—a few aeronautical
F1
assignments; Defence use includes Allied satellite
communications, tactical radio relay systems, and
AUS1 control of UAVs.
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390–399.9 MHz 390–399.9 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes 230–399.9 MHz—
NCW.
380–399.9 MHz— interest
with Defence.
254 AUS1 F1
399.9–400.05 MHz F1
MOBILE-SATELLITE
(Earth-to-space) 209 224A
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE 222 224B
260
220
400.05–400.15 MHz 400.05–400.15 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite F1
STANDARD FREQUENCY downlink.
AND TIME SIGNAL-
SATELLITE (400.1 MHz)
261
400.15–401 MHz 400.15–401 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite F1
METEOROLOGICAL downlink.
AIDS
400.15–401 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—
METEOROLOGICAL-
addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to
SATELLITE (space-to-
protect the RAS in the band 406.1–410 MHz (Annex
Earth)
to Resolution 739).
MOBILE-SATELLITE
(space-to-Earth) 208A 400.15–401 MHz—RRL—some fixed receive
208B 209 assignments (weather monitoring using radiosondes),
SPACE RESEARCH (space- and a few radiodetermination assignments (tracking of
to-Earth) 263 meteorological buoys) at 400.15 MHz for the Bureau
Space operation (space-to- of Meteorology. Also a few aeronautical, fixed receive
Earth) and radiodetermination assignments for Defence.
Radiolocation AUS11
AUS29
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401–402 MHz 401–402 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant F1
EARTH EXPLORATION- communications systems transmitters—maximum
SATELLITE (Earth-to- EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with
space) ETSI standard EN 302 537-2.
METEOROLOGICAL
401–402 MHz—RRL—many Earth assignments
AIDS
(mainly Australian Antarctic Division and AMSA;
METEOROLOGICAL-
used for the uplink of meteorological data sensed at
SATELLITE (Earth-to-
data collection platforms to FengYun-2, GOES and
space)
NOAA POES satellites, mainly associated with the
SPACE OPERATION
ARGOS satellite based location and data collection
(space-to-Earth)
system; and Geoscience Australia operates two Earth
Fixed
stations providing ionospheric correction signals for
the DORIS system for position tracking) and a few
mobile (R)
fixed, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.
Radiolocation AUS11
AUS29
402–403 MHz 402–405 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant F1
EARTH EXPLORATION- communications systems transmitters—maximum
SATELLITE (Earth-to- EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with
space) ETSI standard EN 301 839-2.
METEOROLOGICAL
402–403 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-MP assignments
AIDS
(Bureau of Meteorology, mainly associated with
METEOROLOGICAL-
meteorological data collection by MTSAT, FengYun-
2, GOES and Meteosat), and a few radiodetermination
space)
and scientific assignments.
Fixed
mobile (R)
Radiolocation AUS11
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403–406 MHz 403–403.9875 and 405.0125–406 MHz—RALI MS 22 403–520 MHz—spectrum
FIXED —400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile congestion in the 400 MHz
MOBILE except aeronautical services—two-frequency systems, 25 kHz band— The ACMA is
mobile (R) channelling—subject to frequency assignment currently reviewing
Meteorological Aids requirements and intra-service coordination as per arrangements in this band,
Radiolocation AUS11 RALI LM 8. with a view to increasing
AUS29 access to spectrum. 403–
403.55 and 405.55 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz
430 MHz is being
Plan—wideband fixed P-P services permitted more
examined to deliver
than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission
improved efficiency,
bandwidth between 150–750 kHz.
effectiveness and flexibility
403.9875–405.0125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz to maximise the public
Plan—narrowband fixed P-P services—two-frequency benefit of the 400 MHz
systems, 25 kHz channelling—must be coordinated band.
with other narrowband links as per RALI FX 17, and
403-406 MHz – Embargo
with nearby wideband fixed links as per RALI FX 1.
50 – No new assignments
402–405 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant to support the review of
communications systems transmitters—maximum arrangements for
EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with harmonised government
ETSI standard EN 301 839-2 (402–405 MHz) or 302 spectrum primarily to
537-2 (405–406 MHz). support national security,
law enforcement and
emergency services.
3.5 nW. 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
51 – No new land mobile
403–406 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P
assignments requiring
(emergency services, utilities providers and
channel bandwidths greater
telecommunications carriers) and land mobile (mainly
than 12.5 kHz to support
government departments (including government radio
measures to address
networks), emergency services, rail operators and
congestion in HDAs and
telecommunications carriers) assignments, and a few
MDAs.
fixed P-MP assignments.
F1
406–406.1 MHz 406–406.1 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical stations 406–406.1 MHz—
MOBILE-SATELLITE class licence (only aircraft stations class licensed)— introduction of the Galileo
(Earth-to-space) satellite distress beacons, including EPIRBs. GNSS expected for around
2014—search and rescue
406–406.1 MHz—emergency locating devices class
uplink.
licence—satellite distress beacon, including EPIRBs,
for the purpose of transmitting to the COSPAS- 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
SARSAT system. 51 – no new land mobile
406–406.1 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—
266 267 mobile-satellite service.
measures to address
MDAs.
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406.1–410 MHz 406.1–408.6375—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan— 403–520 MHz—spectrum
FIXED narrowband trunked land mobile services—12.5 kHz congestion in the 400 MHz
MOBILE except aeronautical channelling (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to band— The ACMA is
mobile (R) frequency assignment requirements and intra-service currently reviewing
RADIO ASTRONOMY coordination as per RALI LM 8. arrangements in this band,
Radiolocation AUS11 with a view to increasing
408.6375–413.4375 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz
AUS29 access to spectrum to
Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands
deliver improved efficiency,
for single- and two-frequency systems with 12.5 and
25 kHz channelling, respectively—subject to
to maximise the public
frequency assignment requirements and intra-service
benefit of the 400 MHz
band.
409.05 and 410.05 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz
406.1 – 420.75 MHz –
Plan—wideband fixed P-P services permitted more
Embargo 50 – no new
than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission
assignments to support the
bandwidth between 150–750 kHz.
review of arrangements for
406.1–420 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters harmonised government
for underground communications—maximum EIRP spectrum primarily to
3.5 nW. support national security,
law enforcement and
406–410 MHz—RRL—very large numbers of land
emergency services.
mobile assignments (mainly rail operators, government
departments (including government radio networks), 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
emergency services and telecommunications carriers), 51 – no new land mobile
some fixed P-P and P-MP assignments, and a few assignments requiring
aeronautical and fixed receive assignments. channel bandwidths greater
149 measures to address
MDAs.
406.11875–406.61875 MHz
and 408.11875–408.61875
MHz—Embargo 19—no
new assignments to the
trunked land mobile radio
service (TLMRS) outside a
100 km radius of state
capitals (except Hobart)
and Canberra (for which
less channels are
embargoed), in order to
protect wideband fixed
services in regional/remote
areas.
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410–420 MHz 408.6375–413.4375 MHz, 414.4625–415.4375 MHz 403–520 MHz—spectrum
FIXED and 418.0875–420 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz congestion in the 400 MHz
MOBILE except aeronautical Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands band— The ACMA is
mobile (R) for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 currently reviewing
SPACE RESEARCH (space- kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment arrangements in this band,
to-space) 268 requirements and intra-service coordination as per with a view to increasing
Radiolocation AUS11 RALI LM 8. access to spectrum to
AUS29 deliver improved efficiency,
410.05, 413, 415, 418.5 and 419.5 MHz—RALI MS
22—400 MHz Plan—wideband fixed P-P services
permitted more than 200 km from most state capital
cities—emission bandwidth 150–750 kHz.
band.
410.5375–410.96875 and 413.4375–414.4625 MHz—
406.1 – 420.75 MHz –
RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed P-P
services—single- and two-frequency with 12.5 and 25
assignments to support the
kHz, respectively—must be coordinated with other
review of arrangements for
narrowband links as per RALI FX 17, and with nearby
harmonised government
wideband fixed links as per RALI FX 1.
spectrum primarily to
415.5625–418.0875—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan— support national security,
narrowband trunked land mobile services—12.5 kHz law enforcement and
channelling (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to emergency services.
frequency assignment requirements and intra-service
403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
51 – no new land mobile
406.1–420 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters assignments requiring
for underground communications—maximum EIRP channel bandwidths greater
3.5 nW. than 12.5 kHz to support
measures to address
411.5 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.
410–420 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed P-P MDAs.
(emergency services, utilities, telecommunications
415.56875–416.06875 MHz
carriers) and land mobile (government departments
and 417.56875–418.06875
(including government radio networks), emergency
services, rail operators and telecommunications
new assignments to the
providers) assignments, several P-MP assignments,
TLMRS outside a 100 km
and a few aeronautical and scientific assignments.
radius of state capitals
(except Hobart) and
Canberra (for which fewer
channels are embargoed),
in order to protect
wideband fixed services in
regional/remote areas.
418.0875–420 MHz—
Embargo 35—no new
assignments in Victoria to
facilitate the introduction
of the Metropolitan Mobile
Radio (MMR) network—
intended mainly to provide
communications for the
state’s essential and
emergency services.
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420–430 MHz 420–430 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 403–520 MHz—spectrum
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 congestion in the 400 MHz
420–430 MHz—AUS91—use of the mobile service is
MOBILE AUS91 band— The ACMA is
limited to Commonwealth, state and territory
Amateur currently reviewing
government purposes—Department of Defence is
Fixed arrangements in this band,
normally consulted in considering non-defence use of
with a view to increasing
this service.
access to spectrum to
421 MHz, 425 MHz and 428 MHz—AUS94— deliver improved efficiency,
Defence flight termination systems (FTS)—500 kHz effectiveness and flexibility
bands centred at these frequencies. to maximise the public
420–430 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
band.
amateur advanced station—restricted access to some
channels in certain states and capital cities. 406.1 – 420.75 / 421.25 –
424.75 / 425.25 – 427.75 /
428.25 - 430 MHz –
class licence.
427 MHz—radiodetermination assigned licence— assignments to support the
SYLEDIS radiolocation services. review of arrangements for
harmonised government
420–430 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile
spectrum primarily to
system assignments (mainly the government data radio
support national security,
networks), many amateur assignments, several
law enforcement and
aeronautical (Defence for FTS) and
emergency services.
radiodetermination assignments (vehicular tracking
and monitoring), and a few fixed and scientific 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
AUS94 assignments. 51 – no new land mobile
measures to address
MDAs.
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Amateur band— The ACMA is
currently reviewing
430–450 kHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia arrangements in this band,
class licence. with a view to increasing
430–432 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments.
band.
AUS95
measures to address
MDAs.
430–450 MHz—possible
future Defence radar—
includes development of
foliage penetration radar.
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Earth exploration-satellite currently reviewing
(active) 279A 430–450 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia arrangements in this band,
transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—including
alarm systems, automotive security alarms, remote
door locking, crane controllers, garage door openers,
two-way radios, wheel alignment equipment, radio-
band
controlled toys, doorbells, computer peripherals,
biomedical telemetry. 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
432–438 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments,
some amateur beacon assignments, and a few
282 AUS95 scientific assignments.
measures to address
MDAs.
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currently reviewing
430–450 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia arrangements in this band,
access to spectrum.
and a few amateur beacon, land mobile and 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
radiodetermination assignments. 51 – no new land mobile
AUS95
measures to address
MDAs.
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AUS90 band— The ACMA is
Amateur currently reviewing
Fixed AUS11 430–450 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia arrangements in this band,
Mobile AUS11 class licence. with a view to increasing
access to spectrum.
and a few land mobile, aeronautical and 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
radiodetermination assignments. 51 – no new land mobile
measures to address
MDAs.
286
448–450 MHz—Bureau of
Meteorology indications of
increased use of wind
profiler radars— The
ACMA will liaise with the
Bureau on their future
requirements.
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450–460 MHz 450–450.4875 and 452.5–459.9875 MHz—RALI MS 458.3375–
FIXED 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile 459.9375 MHz—
MOBILE 286AA services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency Embargo 36—no new
systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—subject to assignments to support the
frequency assignment requirements and intra-service operations of government
coordination as per RALI LM 8. agencies involved in the
national security of
450.325 and 450.375 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures
Australia, law enforcement
for frequency assignment of paging services—band
and emergency services,
for interior paging services—maximum EIRP is 8.3
and to facilitate increased
W.
interoperability between
450–452.5 and 459.9875–462 MHz—400 MHz Plan— these.
narrowband fixed services—sub-bands for single- and
403–520 MHz—spectrum
two-frequency P-P and P-MP systems, 12.5 and 25
congestion in the 400 MHz
kHz channelling—must be coordinated with other
band— The ACMA is
narrowband links as per RALI FX 17.
currently reviewing
451.5125–452.5 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency arrangements in this band,
assignment requirements for fixed P-MP services. with a view to increasing
access to spectrum.
457.525–457.575 / 467.525–467.575 MHz—maritime
ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
class licence—used for on-board communications 51 – no new land mobile
(calling and working). assignments requiring
450–500.99375 MHz—LIPD class licence—
measures to address
451.5–452.5 MHz—fixed non-assigned licence— MDAs.
remote station—higher transmit power limit of 5W.
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identified globally for use by administrations wishing
to implement International Mobile
Telecommunications (IMT). This does not preclude
the use of this band by other services, nor does it
establish priority for IMT.
450–460 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed (heavy use
by companies and corporations involved in the
resource industry and utilities provision, along with
emergency services, police and government
departments) and land mobile (a wide range of
commercial and government users; police, emergency
services, rail operators and facilities providers)
assignments, and a few fixed receive, aeronautical,
amateur repeater, limited coast, radiodetermination
286 286A 287 and scientific assignments.
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460–470 MHz 459.9875–462 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz 467.8375–
FIXED Plan—narrowband fixed services—two frequency P-P 469.4375 MHz—
MOBILE 286AA and P-MP systems with 25 and 12.5 kHz channelling, Embargo 36—no new
Meteorological-satellite respectively—must be coordinated with other assignments to support the
(space-to-Earth) narrowband links as per RALI FX 17. operations of government
agencies involved in the
461.0125–462.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency
national security of
assignment requirements for fixed P-MP services.
Australia, law enforcement
469.4875–469.9875 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz and emergency services,
Plan—narrowband fixed services—may be used and to facilitate increased
outside high spectrum demand areas (single-frequency, interoperability between
25 kHz channelling). these.
462–476.4125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz 403–520 MHz—spectrum
Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands congestion in the 400 MHz
for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 band— The ACMA is
kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment currently reviewing
requirements and intra-service coordination as per arrangements in this band,
RALI LM 8. with a view to increasing
access to spectrum.
457.525–457.575 / 467.525–467.575 MHz—maritime
ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station 403 – 520 MHz – Embargo
class licence—used for on-board communications 51 – no new land mobile
(calling and working). assignments requiring
450–500.99375 MHz—LIPD class licence—
measures to address
450–470 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4— MDAs.
identified globally for use by administrations wishing
460–470 MHz—the
to implement IMT. This does not preclude the use of
secondary MetSat
this band by other services, nor does it establish
allocation is used as an
priority for IMT.
interrogation downlink for
460–470 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed (heavy use data collection platforms
by companies and corporations involved in the by, for example, MTSAT,
resource industry and utilities provision, along with FengYun-2, Meteosat and
emergency services, police and government GOES.
departments) and land mobile (a wide range of
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services, utilities and resource industries) assignments,
and a few fixed receive, radiodetermination and
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470–520 MHz 462–476.4125 MHz, 477.4125–500.99375 MHz, 504.99375– 500.99375–504.99375 MHz
FIXED 510.99375 and 514.99375–520 MHz—RALI MS 22— and 510.99375–
MOBILE 400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—several 514.99375 MHz—
sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and spectrum auction—unsold
25 kHz channelling—subject to assignment requirements residual lots subject to
and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8. auction.
471.2125–472.2125 and 519.5375–520 MHz—RALI MS 500.99375–504.99375 /
22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—single- 510.99375–514.99375 MHz
frequency systems, 25 kHz channels. —Embargo 26—no
apparatus licences may be
476.4125–477.4125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—
issued in designated areas
citizen band radio—single frequency systems, 25 kHz
due to spectrum licensing
channelling.
provisions.
469.4875–469.9875 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—
500.99375–504.99375 /
narrowband fixed services—may be used outside high
510.99375–514.99375 MHz
spectrum demand areas (single-frequency, 25 kHz
—spectrum licences
channelling).
expiring in 2012— The
501–510 / 511–520 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan— ACMA may allocate new or
wideband fixed P-MP services permitted in non-spectrum- renew existing licences, or
licensed areas more than 200 km from most state capital implement a new licensing
cities—emission bandwidth 1.82 MHz—digital radio system. The ACMA will
concentrator system (DRCS), which provides USO work closely with the
telecommunications services to some remote areas. DBCDE and stakeholders
to arrive at a prompt
500.99375–504.99375 / 510.99375–514.99375 MHz—
decision that maximises
spectrum-licensed in certain urban and regional areas, as well
public benefit.
as certain remote areas (excluding central Australia) in the
lower 400 kHz—land mobile. 403–520 MHz—spectrum
congestion in the 400 MHz
493.5/498.7 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.
band— The ACMA is
450–500.99375, 504.99375–510.99375, 514.99375–520 and currently reviewing
519–820 MHz—LIPD class licence—tx for underground arrangements in this band,
communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW (519–820 MHz with a view to increasing
is 10µW; for augmentation of above-ground broadcasting access to spectrum.
for underground tunnels).
472.0125–472.1125 MHz—LIPD class licence— 51 – no new land mobile
telecommand or telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP assignments requiring
100 mW—includes crane controllers. channel bandwidths greater
476.4125–477.4125 MHz—citizen band radio stations class
measures to address
licence—38 × 25 kHz channels for speech or audio tones to
initiate communications (maximum EIRP 8.3 W); including
MDAs.
16 channels for communication through repeater stations—
use of 476.525 and 477.275 MHz is limited to emergencies. 518–520MHz—
Embargo 45—no new
476.9375–476.9875 MHz—citizen band radio stations class
licence—2 × 25 kHz channels for data transmissions
support expansion of UHF
(maximum EIRP 8.3 W).
TV Channel 27 and to
470–520 MHz—RRL—thousands of land mobile, CBRS preserve planning options
repeater station, and fixed (mostly resources, utilities for adjacent channel
provision and telecommunications carriers) assignments, sharing.
large numbers of device registrations under spectrum
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520–820 MHz 526–820 MHz—broadcasting services band—UHF 520–820 MHz—digital
BROADCASTING television Channels 28–69—digital channel plans switchover— The Minister
Fixed (DCP) specify service parameters for digital television has announced a detailed
Mobile services around Australia. digital switchover timetable
10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting
and datacasting services in underground tunnels.
520–668 MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical will conclude late in 2013.
telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 11 mW— The ACMA will assist the
transmission must not originate from within the government in its digital
licence area of a co-channel TV broadcasting station. switchover activities.
520–820 MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio 520–820 MHz—Digital
transmitters—EIRP 100 mW (~60.95 mW ERP)— dividend - The Minister has
wireless microphones—cannot transmit from within outlined, via the Digital
the licence area of a co-channel television broadcasting Dividend Green Paper, the
station (subject to field strength limitations). Governments desired
Frequency separation requirements for adjacent- dividend target within the
channel use. 700 MHz band (694-820
MHz) following the switch-
529–806 MHz—LIPD class licence—video sender
off of analogue television.
The government, with
790–806 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the parts assistance from the ACMA,
of this band allocated to the mobile service on a will need to take into
primary basis were identified for use by account the potential
administrations wishing to implement IMT; an alternative services that
extension of the existing IMT identification of 806– may operate in this
960 MHz (parts thereof allocated to the mobile service spectrum.
on a primary basis). For this purpose, primary mobile
520–820 MHz—Prior to
service allocations were added to different parts of the
switchover, the only
790–806 MHz band in several Region 1 and 3
remaining vacant television
countries that opted to do so. The mobile allocation in
spectrum is the spectrum
the band 698–806 MHz was upgraded to primary in
that was to be packaged as
Region 2 and identified for IMT, and the identification
Channels A and B. Some,
for IMT was also extended down to 698 MHz in nine
or all, of this spectrum
Region 3 countries. The above identifications for IMT
could be provided for new
do not preclude the use of this band by other services,
broadcasting or similar
nor do they establish priority for IMT.
services or it could be
620–790 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.11— included in the dividend.
provisions permitting satellite broadcasting of FM Achievement of a dividend
television transmissions were suppressed; of 126 MHz within the 700
grandfathering provisions were made for two existing MHz band is expected to
Russian BSS systems. require one of Channels A
and B to be rolled into the
520–820 MHz—RRL—thousands of broadcasting
dividend. Final decision
assignments (around 900 digital and 3200 analog TV
lies with the Minister.
transmissions), and a few narrowcasting, land mobile
and scientific assignments. 790–862 MHz—WRC-11
Agenda Item 1.17—will
consider sharing studies
between mobile and other
services in this spectrum.
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820–850 MHz 820–825 / 865–870 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan— 825–845 MHz—
FIXED trunked land mobile services (see RALI LM 3 for Embargo 26—no
MOBILE 317A licensing)—subject to frequency assignment apparatus licences may be
requirements and intra-service coordination as per issued in Australia due to
RALI LM 8. spectrum licensing
provisions.
825–845 / 870–890 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and
spectrum-licensed—cellular mobile phone services— 790–862 MHz—WRC-11
predominantly 3G mobile services. Agenda Item 1.17—will
consider the results of ITU
835–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and RALI FX
sharing studies between the
11—fixed links; including single channel two-
mobile service and other
frequency services (852–854 / 928–930 MHz), low
capacity two-frequency services (854–857 / 930–933
MHz), single-frequency services (857–861 MHz), 825-845 MHz – Expiring
studio-to-transmitter links (STLs) (845–852 MHz) and spectrum licences in 2013 –
sound outside broadcast (SOB) links (845–846.5 / The Minister has
850.5–852 MHz). determined that spectrum
licence renewal will be
820–850 MHz—RRL—thousands of device
offered to
registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of
telecommunications
major carriers), and many land mobile (mostly mining,
incumbents who are using
government users, police and communications
their spectrum licences to
solutions providers) and fixed (mostly STLs and
provide services to a
320 AUS63 SOBs) assignments.
significant number of
consumers, provided they
also meet the public
interest criteria.
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850–890 MHz 835–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and RALI FX 11—fixed 857–859 MHz and
FIXED services; including single channel two-frequency services (852– 861–865 MHz—
MOBILE 317A 854 / 928–930 MHz), low capacity two-frequency services Embargo 34—no new
Radiolocation AUS11 (854–857 / 930–933 MHz), single-frequency services (857–861 assignments in specified
AUS29 MHz), STLs (845–852 MHz) and SOB links (845–846.5 / portions of the respective
850.5–852 MHz). CT3 and CT2 cordless
telephone bands to support
852–853.5 MHz—RALI FX 17—frequency assignment
possible replanning or
requirements and coordination procedure for single-channel,
spectrum licensing.
two-frequency fixed P-P services.
870–890 MHz—
853.5–854.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency assignment
Embargo 26—no
requirements and coordination procedure for fixed P-MP
services.
issued in Australia due to
853.7625–853.8125 MHz—RALI FX 10—provisions for the spectrum licensing
use of short-range (remote stations within 100 metres) P-MP provisions.
fixed services within the P-MP service segment 853.5–854 MHz.
790–862 MHz—WRC-11
853.5–854.0 MHz—fixed non-assigned licence—remote Agenda Item 1.17—will
station—higher transmit power limit of 5W. consider the results of ITU
sharing studies between the
854–857 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and SPP 6/93—
mobile service and other
frequency assignment procedures for low capacity, two-
frequency fixed services.
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857–865 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—cordless
telecommunications services (CTS).
857–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and SPP 4/93—

procedures for frequency assignment of and coordination
between single channel, single frequency fixed services and CTS
systems in the band. Includes coordination with adjacent-band
(854–857 MHz) low-capacity, two-frequency fixed services.
857–861 MHz—cordless communications devices class

licence—operation of handsets—land stations are licensed
under the PABX cordless telephone service apparatus licence
(see land mobile LCD).
861–865 MHz—cordless communications devices class

licence—CT2 cordless telecommunications systems—operation
of handsets and land stations.
865–870 / 820–825 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—trunked land

mobile services (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to
frequency assignment and intra-service coordination procedures
as per RALI LM 8.
870–890 / 825–845 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and spectrum-

licensed—cellular mobile phone services—predominantly 3G
mobile services.
850–890 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under

spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), many fixed
P-P and P-MP (government users, telecommunications, mining
and utilities) and land mobile (mostly mining, government users,
police, and communications solutions providers) assignments,
some for STL, SOB and PABX CTS.
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890–915 MHz 890–915 / 935–960 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan— 902–928 MHz—WRC-11
FIXED Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones. Agenda Item 1.22—will
MOBILE 317A consider the effect of SRDs
890–915 MHz—RRL—thousands of assignments for
Radiolocation AUS11 on radiocommunications
base stations (rx) of public mobile telecommunications
AUS29 services—currently there
services (PMTS)(GSM networks of major carriers),
are concerns in Australia
and a few radiodetermination and land mobile
over SRD equipment
assignments.
designed overseas
(particularly from the US)
interfering with GSM.
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915–928 MHz 915–928 MHz—AUS11 and 900 MHz Band Plan— 902–928 MHz—WRC-11
RADIOLOCATION 327 radiolocation is intended to be used principally for the Agenda Item 1.22—will
AUS11 purposes of defence—Department of Defence is consider the effect of SRDs
Fixed normally consulted in considering non-defence use of on radiocommunications
Mobile this service. services—currently there
are concerns in Australia
918–926 MHz—AUS32 and 900 MHz Band Plan—
over SRD equipment
designated for ISM applications—
designed overseas
radiocommunication stations operating within this
(particularly from the US)
band must accept harmful interference which may be
interfering with GSM.
caused by ISM applications.
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movement detectors, video surveillance, wireless
loudspeakers, wireless microphones, rolling stock
tracking (railways), meter reading equipment, alarm
systems.
915–928 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital
modulation transmitters and frequency hopping
transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W—includes radio
local area networks (RLANs), cordless telephones.
918–926 MHz—LIPD class licence—RFID
920-926 MHz – LIPD class licence – RFID
transmitters-maximum EIRP 4 W – must comply with
ISO/IEC 18000-6c (RFID Gen.2), emissions below
917.75 MHz no greater than -37 dBm EIRP,
emissions above 926 no greater than -33 dBm EIRP.
Only to be used if more that 1 W EIRP is required.
915–928 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination
AUS32 assignments (rail operators for RFID-based trackside
monitoring systems), and a few land mobile and
scientific assignments in this band.
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928–942 MHz 928–930 / 852–854 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—P- 933–935 MHz—
FIXED P (lower 1.5 MHz) and P-MP (upper 0.5 MHz) fixed Embargo 34—no new
MOBILE 317A services. assignments in the DSRR
Radiolocation AUS11 band to support possible
930–933 / 854–857 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—low
AUS29 replanning or spectrum
capacity fixed services.
licensing.
928–929.5 MHz—RALI FX 17—frequency
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assignment requirements and coordination procedure
for single-channel, two-frequency fixed P-P services.
929.5–930.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency
assignment requirements and coordination procedure
for fixed P-MP services.
929.7625–929.8125 MHz—RALI FX 10—provisions
for the use of short-range (remote stations within 100
metres) P-MP fixed services within the P-MP service
segment 929.5–930 MHz.
933–935 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—digital short
range radio (DSRR) services—obsolete.
935–960 / 890–915 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—
Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones.
928–942 MHz—RRL—large number of PMTS base
station (tx) assignments (GSM network of major
carriers), a large number of fixed P-P (mining
companies, utilities providers, government users,
Defence and emergency services) and P-MP (mostly
mining companies and utilities providers) assignments,
and a few land mobile and STL assignments.
942–960 MHz 935–960 / 890–915 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan— F1
FIXED Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones.
MOBILE 317A
942–960 MHz—RRL—thousands of PMTS base
station (tx) assignments (GSM networks of major
320 carriers), and a few fixed and land mobile assignments.
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960–1164 MHz 1024–1151 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile 960–1164 MHz—WRC-11
AERONAUTICAL stations class licence—aeronautical radionavigation Agenda Item 1.4—will
RADIONAVIGATION distance measuring equipment (DME). consider the compatibility
328 studies between proposed new
1026–1034 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile
AERONAUTICAL AM(R)S systems and the
stations class licence—airborne collision avoidance
MOBILE (R) 327A ARNS and adjacent-band
system (ACAS) interrogator.
RNSS. Regulatory measures to
1087–1093 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile facilitate the introduction of
stations class licence—replies to secondary new AM(R)S systems will also
surveillance radar (SSR) (aircraft stations only), ACAS be considered.
reply (aircraft stations only), and automatic dependant
960–1164 MHz—identified by
surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B).
Defence as a future
960–1164 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6— operational band for NCW—
additional primary allocation for the AM(R)S— aeronautical mobile
intended to support development and deployment of communications may not
new, data-intensive applications and concepts in air interfere with or claim
traffic management. There is a need for the protection from ARNS
development of sharing criteria between new AM(R)S systems.
systems and systems of the ARNS and adjacent-band
969–1206 MHz—used by
RNSS, which shall not suffer interference nor
Defence’s joint tactical
constraints from the AM(R)S. This band cannot be
information distribution
used by new AM(R)S systems (except UAT (used for
system (JTIDS) on a no
ADS-B in Australia)) until all compatibility issues in
interference, no protection
the band are resolved.
basis, which includes ‘identity
960–1164 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination friend or foe’ (IFF) radars
assignments (mostly aeronautical radionavigation aids from 1000 to 1115 MHz.
operated by Airservices Australia and Defence) and a
1090 MHz—ADS-B is
few other assignments.
expected to become the
primary technology for en-
route surveillance, together
with increased use of GNSS-
based navigation.
1090 MHz—
advanced surface movement
guidance and control system
(A-SMGCS) deployed at
Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane; its transponder
multilateration system
processes data from ADS-B
and aircraft reply signals to
SSR, along with S-band PSR
and X-band SMR data. Such
data is also critical for airport
surface detection equipment–
model X (ASDE-X), and may
be used for future airport
surface applications like
airport network and location
equipment (ANLE).
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1164–1215 MHz 1164–1215 MHz—CSO class licence—downlink for 1164–1215 MHz—GPS
AERONAUTICAL GNSS satellites. modernisation—new L5
RADIONAVIGATION (Safety-of-life) – 1176.45
1164–1188 MHz—RNSS allocation—GPS L5 band
328 MHz signal planned for
and Galileo E5A band
RADIONAVIGATION- 2009.
SATELLITE (space-to- 1190–1214 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E5B
1164–1215 MHz—
Earth) (space-to-space) band
introduction of the Galileo
328B
1197–1217 MHz—RNSS allocation—L3PT GNSS expected for around
GLONASS band. 2014—E5A and E5B
signals planned for this
band.
assignments (mainly Airservices Australia and Defence
(including JTIDS)) and a space (Defence) assignment. 1164–1215 MHz—
interference potential
between Defence’s JTIDS
(960–1215 MHz) and
Galileo— The ACMA is
working to facilitate
communications between
Defence and the European
Commission to resolve
potential interference
issues.
1164–1215 MHz—
increased availability of the
GLONASS GNSS in
Australia with expected
completion of constellation
replenishment by around
2011.
1164–1215 MHz—
deployment of Japan’s
QZSS, which will also
cover Australia, and is
expected to be fully
operational by around 2011
—will use frequencies
employed by GPS.
1195.14–1219.14 MHz—
deployment of China’s
Compass (Beidou-2)
GNSS.
The ACMA plans to
continue accommodating
GNSS technological
advances and facilitating
spectrum access for GNSS.
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EARTH EXPLORATION- GNSS satellites. modernisation—new L2C
SATELLITE (active) signal introduced.
1197–1217 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS
RADIOLOCATION
L3PT band. 1215–1240 MHz—
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE (space-to- 1215–1216 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E3
GNSS expected for around
Earth) (space-to-space) band.
2014—E3 signal planned
328B 329 329A
1216–1240 MHz— RNSS allocation—GPS L2 band. for this band.
SPACE RESEARCH (active)
1215–1240 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment 1215–1240 MHz—
and one space (Defence) assignment. increased availability of the
GLONASS GNSS in
2011.
1215–1240 MHz—
employed by GPS.
1195.14–1219.14 MHz—
Compass (Beidou-2)
GNSS.
The ACMA plans to
GNSS technological
1256–1284 MHz—L-band
synthetic aperture radars
(SAR) on Japan’s ALOS
and JERS-1 satellites, and
Argentina’s SAOCOM.
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1240–1300 MHz 1240–1300 MHz—AUS1. 1240–1300 MHz—
EARTH EXPLORATION- introduction of the Galileo
1260–1300 MHz—AUS1A.
SATELLITE (active) GNSS expected for around
RADIOLOCATION AUS90 1240–1300 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 2014—E4 and E6 signals
RADIONAVIGATION- amateur advanced and standard stations. planned for this band.
SATELLITE
1240–1300 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia 1240–1300 MHz—
(space-to-Earth)
class licence. increased availability of the
(space-to-space) 328B 329
GLONASS GNSS in
329A 1215–1260 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite
SPACE RESEARCH (active) downlink for GNSS satellites.
Amateur
1240–1256 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS G2 replenishment by around
band. 2011—G2 signal used in
this band.
1256–1260 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E4
band. 1240–1300 MHz—
1260–1300 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E6
band.
1240–1300 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments expected to be fully
(including for WICEN, amateur TV (Channel 1) and operational by around 2011
amateur satellite), and a few radiodetermination —will use frequencies
(Defence aeronautical radar and wind profiler radar) employed by GPS, and a
and scientific assignments; also used by Defence for LEX signal operating in the
UAV telemetry for Scan Eagle (1295–1305 MHz). Galileo E6 band.
1256.52–1280.52 MHz—
Compass (Beidou-2)
GNSS.
The ACMA plans to
GNSS technological
1240–1400 MHz—
NCW—Defence L-band
radar also expected to be
282 331 332 335A AUS1 concentrated in this band.
AUS1A AUS87
F1
1300–1350 MHz 1300–1350 MHz—AUS1. 1240–1400 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL identified by Defence as a
1300–1350 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo uplink
RADIONAVIGATION future operational band for
band.
337 NCW—Defence L-band
RADIOLOCATION 1300–1350 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment radar also expected to be
RADIONAVIGATION- and a Defence licence for aeronautical radar. concentrated in this band.
1300–1350 MHz—
space)
2014—Galileo uplink
planned for this band.
149 337A AUS1 AUS87 F1
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1350–1400 MHz 1350–1400 MHz—AUS1. 1240–1400 MHz—
RADIOLOCATION identified by Defence as a
1390–1392 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.17—the
Fixed future operational band for
secondary allocation to the FSS was suppressed.
Mobile NCW—Defence L-band
1350–1400 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20— radar also expected to be
recommended maximum power levels for unwanted concentrated in this band.
emissions in the EESS (passive) band 1400–1427
F1
MHz were added to Resolution 750.
1350–1400 MHz—RRL—a few scientific assignments
in this band; Defence also uses this band for air
combat manoeuvring instrumentation (ACMI),
airborne early warning and control (AEW&C)
surveillance radar, airfield radar, ground-based air
149 338A 339 AUS1 defence radars, and time/space/position information
AUS87 (TSPI).
1400–1427 MHz 1400–1427 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 1400–1427 MHz ESA’s
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. Soil Moisture and Ocean
SATELLITE (passive) Salinity (SMOS) mission—
1400–1427 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
RADIO ASTRONOMY uses L-band interferometric
assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at
SPACE RESEARCH radiometer called MIRAS.
Parkes and Narrabri.
(passive)
F1
340 341 AUS87
1427–1429 MHz 1428.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band— F1
SPACE OPERATION designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—
(Earth-to-space) Telstra’s digital radio concentrator system (DRCS) and
FIXED high capacity radio concentrator (HCRC) system for
MOBILE except aeronautical the delivery of public telecommunications services in
mobile rural and remote areas—coordination with Earth
stations of the SOS required as per RALI MS 26.
recommended maximum power levels for unwanted
1427–1429 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P
338A 341 AUS87 assignments.
1427-1535 MHz - fixed LCD defines conditions for
fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands.
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1429–1452 MHz 1428.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band— F1
FIXED designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—
MOBILE AUS3 Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public
telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.
1432.5–1450.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz band—
assignments for broadband wireless access systems are
permitted in low density and remote areas, subject to
case-by-case approval by the ACMA.
secondary allocation to the FSS was suppressed.
recommended maximum power levels for unwanted
1429–1452 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-
MP and P-P assignments (mainly Telstra
DRCS/HCRC), and some fixed receive, aeronautical
338A 341 AUS87 and aircraft assignments (Defence).
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1452–1492 MHz 1452–1492 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—no new 1452–1492 MHz—possible
BROADCASTING 345 assignments may be made for fixed or mobile services, use by digital radio
BROADCASTING- except P-MP services for the delivery of public broadcasting for in-fill
SATELLITE 208B 345 telecommunications to rural or remote areas, like transmissions and regional
FIXED DRCS/HCRC. Broadcasting (terrestrial or satellite) coverage. Licences issued
MOBILE AUS3 services may not operate in the band. for digital radio
broadcasting and DRM
1428.5–1474.5 / 1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5
trials to help the ACMA
GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed
and industry assess the
P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery
digital radio systems.
of public telecommunications services in rural and
remote areas. 1452–1492 MHz—
1.5 GHz Band Plan—the
1450.5–1468.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC
restriction on new
restricted to cases where interference considerations
assignments for fixed and
preclude the use of other channels in the 1.5 GHz
mobile services is intended
band.
to preserve options for
1468.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP terrestrial and satellite
assignments may be made. digital sound broadcasting,
The current restriction on
1491–1493 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC
the operation of
broadcasting services is
pending decisions on the
band.
allocation methodology for
1452–1492 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P digital radio broadcasting.
and P-MP assignments (mainly Telstra DRCS/HCRC) The ACMA may revise this
combined with a few fixed aeronautical (Defence Band Plan to permit the
AMT) and scientific assignments. operation of proposed
digital radio broadcasting
services and provide
arrangements for clearance
of incumbents in the band.
The requirements of
341 AUS87
satellite digital sound
broadcasting need to be
determined and considered.
F1
1492–1518 MHz 1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band— F1
FIXED designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—
MOBILE AUS3 Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public
telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.
1491–1493 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC
band.
1493–1511 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz band—
assignments for broadband wireless access systems are
permitted in low density and remote areas, subject to
case-by-case approval by the ACMA.
and P-MP assignments (mainly Telstra
341 AUS87 DRCS/HCRC).
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1518–1525 MHz 1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band— 1518–1525 MHz /
FIXED designated for use by low capacity fixed P-P links— 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-
MOBILE AUS3 Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public 03 MSS extension bands—
MOBILE-SATELLITE telecommunications services in rural and remote areas. The ACMA will monitor
(space-to-Earth) 348 348A international developments
348B 351A and MSS spectrum
bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and
requirements, and consider
1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by
the possibility of class-
administrations wishing to implement the satellite
licensing arrangements.
component of IMT.
The introduction of MSS in
1518–1525 MHz—RRL—many fixed assignments Australia may place
(mostly Telstra DRCS/HCRC). additional pressure on the
1.5 GHz fixed services
band. Arrangements for
sharing with DRCS/HCRC
may need to be refined.
341 AUS87 F1
1525–1530 MHz 1525–1530 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—no new 1525–1530 MHz—
SPACE OPERATION assignments for fixed services, except point-tp- 1.5 GHz Band Plan—the
(space-to-Earth) multipoint services for the delivery of public restriction on new
FIXED telecommunications to rural or remote areas, like assignments for fixed
MOBILE-SATELLITE DRCS/HCRC. services is intended to
(space-to-Earth) 208B preserve options for the
1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—
351A MSS.
designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—
Earth exploration-satellite
Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public 1525–1559 / 1626.6–
Mobile 349 AUS3
telecommunications services in rural and remote 1660.5 MHz—WRC-11
areas—coordination with Earth stations of the SOS Agenda Item 1.7—is to
and MSS required as per RALI MS 26. consider ITU studies on
the spectrum requirements
of the aeronautical mobile-
satellite (R) service
1525–1529 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC (AMS(R)S), and its
restricted to cases where interference considerations assessment on whether the
preclude the use of other channels in the 1.5 GHz future requirements of the
band. AMS(R)S can be met
within current provisions
1529–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP
(as per footnote 357A), in
assignments may be made.
order to ensure adequate
1525–1545/1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non- long-term spectrum
assigned licence—public correspondence—Inmarsat availability and access for
terminals. the AMS(R)S, and will take
appropriate action.
1530–1545/1626.5–1646.5 MHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety— F1
Inmarsat terminals.
downlink.
protect the RAS in the bands 1400–1427 MHz and
341 351 354 AUS87 1610.6–1613.8 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).
1525–1530 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P and P-MP
assignments and a few Earth receive assignments.
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1530–1535 MHz 1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band— 1525–1559 / 1626.6–
SPACE OPERATION designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links— 1660.5 MHz—WRC-11
(space-to-Earth) Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public Agenda Item 1.7—is to
MOBILE-SATELLITE telecommunications services in rural and remote consider ITU studies on
(space-to-Earth) 208B areas—coordination with Earth stations of the SOS the spectrum requirements
351A 353A required as per RALI MS 26. of the AMS(R)S, and its
Earth exploration-satellite assessment on whether the
Fixed future requirements of the
Mobile AUS3 AMS(R)S can be met
1529–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP within current provisions
assignments may be made. (as per footnote 357A), in
1525–1545 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned
long-term spectrum
licence—distress, urgency and safety, public
availability and access for
correspondence.
the AMS(R)S, and will take
1525–1559 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite appropriate action.
downlink.
F1
protect the RAS in the bands 1400–1427 MHz and
1610.6–1613.8 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).
341 351 354 AUS87
1530–1535 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P and P-MP
assignments (mostly Telstra DRCS), and a few Earth,
Earth receive, space and scientific assignments.
1535–1559 MHz 1545–1555 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—aeronautical 1525–1559 / 1626.6–
MOBILE-SATELLITE mobile satellite communications downlink. 1660.5 MHz—WRC-11
(space-to-Earth) 208B Agenda Item 1.7—is to
351A consider ITU studies on
downlink.
1544–1545 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix of the AMS(R)S, and its
15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—distress assessment on whether the
and safety communications, including satellite relay of future requirements of the
EPIRB signals. AMS(R)S can be met
1525–1545 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—distress, urgency and safety, public
correspondence.
long-term spectrum
1525–1559 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21— availability and access for
addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to the AMS(R)S, and will take
protect the RAS in the bands 1400–1427 MHz and appropriate action.
F1
341 351 353A 354 356 357 1535–1559 MHz—RRL—some space assignments
357A 362A AUS87 and Earth and Earth receive assignments.
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AERONAUTICAL GNSS satellites. modernisation—new L1C
RADIONAVIGATION signal planned for 2013.
1559–1563 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E2 band
RADIONAVIGATION-
1559–1610 MHz—
SATELLITE (space-to- 1563–1587 MHz—RNSS allocation—GPS L1 band—
Earth) (space-to-space) also used by terrestrial and satellite-based
208B 328B 329A augmentation systems for GNSS.
2014—E1 and E2 signals
1587–1593 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E1 band planned for this band.
1593–1610 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS G1 1559–1610 MHz—
band increased availability of the
GLONASS GNSS in
addition of pfd and epfd thresholds for the RNSS in
order to protect the RAS in the band
2011—G1 signal used in
1559–1610 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment this band, and the new
and one space (Defence) assignment. L1CR signal is planned for
introduction in the GPS L1
band.
1559–1610 MHz—
employed by GPS.
1559.05–1563.15 MHz and
1587.69–1591.79 MHz—
Compass (Beidou-2)
GNSS.
1563–1587 MHz—more
widespread deployment of
GBAS and GRAS
expected; already operated
at Sydney airport for
precision landing guidance
and en-route and regional
approach navigation.
The ACMA plans to
GNSS technological
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1610–1610.6 MHz 1610–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1610–1626.5 MHz /
MOBILE-SATELLITE uplink—no operation within 20 km of RAS facilities at 2483.5–2500 MHz—
(Earth-to-space) 351A a time when the observatory is being used for international discussion on
AERONAUTICAL operations in the hydroxyl frequency range of 1610.6– MSS ancillary terrestrial
RADIONAVIGATION 1613.8 MHz, unless if absolutely essential for component (MSS/ATC)
RADIODETERMINATION emergency communications. systems in these bands;
-SATELLITE (Earth-to- some agreements made to
space) provide such services in the
US.
341 364 366 367 368 369
F1
372 AUS87
1610.6–1613.8 MHz 1610–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1610–1626.5 MHz /
RADIO ASTRONOMY operations in the hydroxyl frequency range of 1610.6– MSS/ATC in these bands;
AERONAUTICAL 1613.8 MHz, unless if absolutely essential for some agreements made to
RADIONAVIGATION emergency communications. provide MSS/ATC in the
RADIODETERMINATION US.
1610.6–1613.8 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
-SATELLITE (Earth-to-
assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at F1
space)
149 341 364 366 367 368
369 372 AUS87
1613.8–1626.5 MHz 1610–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1610–1626.5 MHz /
AERONAUTICAL operations in the hydroxyl frequency range of 1610.6– MSS/ATC in these bands;
RADIONAVIGATION 1613.8 MHz, unless if absolutely essential for some agreements made to
RADIODETERMINATION emergency communications. provide MSS/ATC in the
-SATELLITE (Earth-to- US.
1613.8–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite
space)
downlink. F1
Mobile-satellite (space-to-
Earth) 208B 1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned
licence—public correspondence.
341 364 365 366 367 368 1613.8–1626.5 MHz—RRL—a few Earth, space
369 372 AUS87 receive, and space assignments.
1626.5–1660 MHz 1626.5–1660 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1525–1559 / 1626.6–
MOBILE-SATELLITE uplink. 1660.5 MHz—WRC-11
(Earth-to-space) 351A Agenda Item 1.7—is to
1646.5–1656.5 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—
consider ITU studies on
aeronautical satellite mobile communications uplink.
1530–1545/1626.5–1646.5 MHz—maritime ship non- of the AMS(R)S, and its
assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety— assessment on whether the
Inmarasat terminals. future requirements of the
AMS(R)S can be met
1525–1545/1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non-
assigned licence—public correspondence—Inmarsat
terminals.
1645.5–1646.5 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14— long-term spectrum
provisions for locating signals were removed. availability and access for
1626.5–1660 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth, mobile
appropriate action.
341 351 353A 354 357A Earth and space receive assignments.
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1660–1660.5 MHz 1660–1660.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1525–1559 / 1626.6–
MOBILE-SATELLITE uplink—no operation within 500 km of RAS facilities, 1660.5 MHz—WRC-11
(Earth-to-space) 351A unless the class-licensed station is operating east of the Agenda Item 1.7—is to
AUS65 Great Dividing Range. consider ITU studies on
RADIO ASTRONOMY the spectrum requirements
1660 – 1660.5 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
of the AMS(R)S, and its
(radio astronomy services licensed at Parkes and
assessment on whether the
Narrabri) and fixed Earth assignments.
future requirements of the
AMS(R)S can be met
long-term spectrum
availability and access for
appropriate action.
149 341 351 354 376A
AUS87 F1
1660.5–1668 MHz 1660.5–1668 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-MP and F1
RADIO ASTRONOMY Earth receive (radio astronomy services licensed at
SPACE RESEARCH Parkes and Narrabri) assignments.
(passive)
Fixed
mobile
149 341 379A AUS87

1668–1668.4 MHz 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the 1518–1525 MHz /
MOBILE-SATELLITE bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-
(Earth-to-space) 351A 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by 03 MSS extension bands—
379B 379C administrations wishing to implement the satellite The ACMA will monitor
RADIO ASTRONOMY component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of international developments
SPACE RESEARCH this band by other services, not does it establish and MSS spectrum
(passive) priority for IMT. requirements, and consider
Fixed the possibility of class-
1668–1668.4 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.7—
Mobile except aeronautical licensing arrangements.
grandfathering provisions were made for the
mobile Arrangements for sharing
SPECTR-R satellite system of the SRS.
with RAS (1660–1670
1668–1668.4 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive MHz) will need to be
assignments—radio astronomy services licensed at made.
149 341 379A AUS87 Parkes and Narrabri.
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1668.4–1670 MHz 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4— the 1518–1525 MHz /
METEOROLOGICAL bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-
AIDS 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by 03 MSS extension bands—
FIXED administrations wishing to implement the satellite The ACMA will monitor
MOBILE except aeronautical component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of international developments
mobile this band by other services, not does it establish and MSS spectrum
MOBILE-SATELLITE priority for IMT. requirements, and consider
(Earth-to-space) 351A the possibility of class-
379B 379C licensing arrangements.
provisions for the continued use of transportable
RADIO ASTRONOMY Arrangements for sharing
mobile systems, with non-mandatory EIRP limits
with RAS (1660–1670
created to protect the MSS. These limits become
MHz) will need to be
mandatory after 1 January 2015.
made.
1668.4–1670 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
F1
149 341 379D 379E assignments—radio astronomy services licensed at
AUS87 Parkes and Narrabri.
1670–1675 MHz 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the 1518–1525 MHz /
METEOROLOGICAL bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-
AIDS 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by 03 MSS extension bands—
FIXED administrations wishing to implement the satellite The ACMA will monitor
METEOROLOGICAL- component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of international developments
SATELLITE (space-to- this band by other services, not does it establish and MSS spectrum
Earth) priority for IMT. requirements, and consider
MOBILE the possibility of class-
MOBILE-SATELLITE licensing arrangements.
provisions for the continued use of transportable
(Earth-to-space) 351A Arrangements for sharing
mobile systems, with non-mandatory EIRP limits
379B with RAS (1660–1670
created to protect the MSS. These limits become
MHz) will need to be
mandatory after 1 January 2015.
made.
341 379D 379E 380A
AUS87 F1
1675–1690 MHz 1675–1690 MHz—RRL—several fixed receive F1
METEOROLOGICAL assignments (backup radiosondes for weather
AIDS monitoring), and a few Earth receive (primary L-band
FIXED MetSat downlink; data from MTSAT, FengYun-2 (also
METEOROLOGICAL- for TARS ranging), GOES and Meteosat satellites)
SATELLITE (space-to- and radiodetermination assignments—used by the
Earth) Bureau of Meteorology in Australia.
mobile
341 AUS87
1690–1700 MHz 1690–1700 MHz—RRL—some Earth receive F1
METEOROLOGICAL assignments (primary L-band MetSat downlink; used
AIDS in Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO,
METEOROLOGICAL- Geoscience Australia and Australian Institute of
SATELLITE (space-to- Marine Science (AIMS) to receive data from MTSAT,
Earth) FengYun-1 and -2, GOES, Meteosat (also for
Fixed ranging), NOAA POES and OrbView-2 satellites).
mobile
289 341 AUS87
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1700–1710 MHz 1706.5–1797.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band— F1
FIXED low to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not
METEOROLOGICAL- subject to spectrum licensing—coordination with
SATELLITE (space-to- Earth stations of the meteorological-satellite service
Earth) required (as per RALI MS 26), and with adjacent-
MOBILE except aeronautical channel spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to
mobile spectrum licence boundary) is required.
1700–1710 MHz—RRL—several fixed assignments
(mostly Telstra) and Earth receive assignments
(primary L-band MetSat downlink; used in Australia
by the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Geoscience
Australia and AIMS to receive data from NOAA
POES, FengYun-1, -2 and -3 and OrbView-2
289 341 AUS87 satellites).
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1710–1930 MHz 1710–1785 / 1805–1880 MHz—spectrum-licensed in state 1710–1785 /1805–1880
FIXED MHz—Embargo 26—no
capital cities (and certain regional areas in lower 15 MHz of
MOBILE 384A 388A each band)—used mainly for GSM 1800. apparatus licences may be
issued (in state capital cities
1706.5–1797.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band—low-
except Hobart, but also in
to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not subject to
certain regional and urban
spectrum licensing—coordination with co-channel spectrum
areas of eastern Australia,
licences required if within 200 km of spectrum licence
Tasmania, SW WA and
boundary, or with adjacent-channel spectrum licences if
Darwin in 1710–1725 /
inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary.
1805–1820 MHz) due to
1825.5–1916.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band—low- spectrum licensing
to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not subject to provisions.
spectrum licensing—coordination requirements as above.
1725–1785 MHz / 1820–
1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.1 GHz 1880 MHz—interest in
GSM-R for railway
band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links allowed in areas not
communications and
subject to spectrum licensing—coordination requirements as
above. signalling—rail operators
currently hold non-
1880–1900 MHz—1.9 GHz Band Plan—no new P-P fixed
contiguous spectrum
services to facilitate the deployment of CTS.
licences in the 1.8 GHz
1880–1900 MHz—cordless communications devices class band; the ACMA is
licence—land stations and handsets employing DECT or investigating the spectrum
PHS cordless telecommunications technology—EIRP limits requirements of GSM-R,
specified for land stations; PHS systems are limited to intended for nationwide
1896.65 and 1898.45 MHz. railway communications.
1880–1900 MHz—RALI FX 18—band is available for FWA 1785–1805 MHz—
services using CTS technologies in rural and remote areas, Embargo 38—no new
on a no interference, no protection basis with existing fixed assignments in order to
P-P links. Sharing with class-licensed CTS services is support possible replanning
deemed feasible. for wireless access services
(WAS).
1900–1920 MHz—spectrum-licensed in capital city areas—
3G TDD services. 1900–1960 / 2110–2150
1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands Frequency
Band Plan 2004—non spectrum-licensed areas—allocation
issued in capital cities due
for fixed P-P links demoted to a secondary status to enhance
to spectrum licensing
opportunities for fixed P-MP BWA services in regional and
provisions.
remote areas. RALI FX 19 defines procedures for licensing
1725-1785 / 1820 – 1880 /
of fixed P-MP BWA services, and coordination with existing
1900-1980 MHz –
BWA services, fixed links and spectrum licensed areas. The
Fixed LCD defines rollout goals for BWA services and Expiring spectrum licences,
conditions for fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands. 2013, 2015 and 2017 - The
Minister has determined
1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—spectrum-licensed in
that spectrum licence
certain city and regional areas—3G FDD services.
renewal will be offered to
1710–1930 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations telecommunications
under spectrum licences (GSM and 3G networks of major incumbents who are using
carriers (1710–1785 / 1805–1880 MHz and 1920 – 1930 their spectrum licences to
MHz, respectively); mobile wireless broadband services provide services to a
(1905–1910 MHz)), large numbers of fixed P-P assignments significant number of
(mainly telecomms carriers), some P-MP assignments (FWA consumers, provided they
@ 1880–1900 MHz and BWA @ 1900–1920 MHz), and a also meet the public
149 341 385 386 388 few PMTS assignments (1712.5/1807.5 MHz). interest criteria.
AUS87
F1
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1930–1970 MHz 1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—spectrum-licensed in 1900–1980 / 2110–2170
FIXED certain city and regional areas—3G FDD services. MHz—Embargo 26—no
MOBILE 388A apparatus licences may be
1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—
issued (in state and
2.1 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links
Territory capitals, but also
allowed in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—
in certain other regional
coordination with co-channel spectrum licences
and urban areas of the
required if within 200 km of spectrum licence
eastern states, SA and
boundary, or with adjacent-channel spectrum licences
Tasmania above 1960 /
if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary.
2150 MHz) due to
1930–1970 MHz—RRL—large numbers of device spectrum licensing
registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of provisions.
major carriers), and many fixed assignments (mostly
1900-1980 MHz –
388 telecommunications carriers).
Expiring spectrum licences,
2017 - The Minister has
determined that spectrum
offered to
telecommunications
interest criteria.
F1
1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—
issued in certain regional
Tasmania due to spectrum
licensing provisions.
if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary. 1900-1980 MHz –
388 1970–1980 MHz—RRL— a few fixed assignments.
offered to
telecommunications
interest criteria.
F1
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1980–2010 MHz 1980–2010 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink. 1980–2010 / 2170–2200
FIXED MHz—Embargo 23—no
1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Mobile-Satellite
MOBILE new assignments in order
Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002—fixed
MOBILE-SATELLITE to support the introduction
services (except some existing links on the band edges)
(Earth-to-space) 351A of the MSS.
were cleared from the band to facilitate the
introduction of MSS. 2000–2020 MHz /
2180–2200 MHz—
1980–2010 MHz—RRL—a few fixed assignments.
introduction in the US of
mobile satellite and
(ancillary) terrestrial
communications networks,
intended to provide mobile
wireless voice, data, video
and internet services
seamlessly between
terrestrial and satellite
systems. Possible future
interest in similar systems
in Australia; would require
a review of spectrum
management arrangements.
388 389A F1
2010–2025 MHz 1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands 2010–2025 MHz—
FIXED Frequency Band Plan 2004—non-spectrum licensed Embargo 26—no
MOBILE 388A areas—allocation for fixed P-P links demoted to a apparatus licences may be
secondary status in order to enhance opportunities for issued in certain regional
the deployment of fixed P-MP BWA services in and urban areas of the
regional and remote areas. RALI FX 19 defines eastern states, Tasmania,
procedures for licensing of fixed P-MP BWA services, SW WA and Darwin due to
and how to coordinate these with existing BWA spectrum licensing
services, fixed links and spectrum licensed areas. The provisions.
Fixed LCD defines rollout goals for BWA services in
2010–2025 MHz—
these bands and conditions for fixed P-MP that
Embargo 38—no new
operate in WAS bands.
2010–2025 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P support possible replanning
assignments. for WAS.
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2025–2110 MHz 2025.5–2109.5 / 2200.5–2284.5 MHz—RALI FX 3— 2025–2110 / 2200–2300
SPACE OPERATION 2.2 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links— MHz—Embargo 23—no
(Earth-to-space) coordination with Earth stations of the SRS, SOS and new assignments (with the
(space-to-space) EESS (as per RALI MS 26), and with adjacent-channel exception of SRS and SOS)
EARTH EXPLORATION- spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to spectrum in most urban and regional
SATELLITE (Earth-to- licence boundary) is required. Requirements for GSO areas in order to support
space) (space-to-space) avoidance should also be met. future replanning.
FIXED
2076–2110 MHz—2.1 GHz Band Frequency Band 2025-2100 / 2100-2130
MOBILE 391
Plan 2002—multipoint distribution systems (MDS) MHz – Embargo 49 – no
SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-
were cleared from this band between 2002 and 2004. new assignments for
to-space) (space-to-space)
This band is intended to accommodate fixed P-P linksterrestrial
radiocommunication
required to vacate other parts of the spectrum due to
the introduction of IMT. services to support the
development of space
2025–2110 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments
communications facilities
(mostly telecommunications carriers), several fixed
in the general area of the
Earth assignments (primary TT&C uplink, used in
Mingenew site.
Australia by ESA ESTRACK stations and CDSCC
DSSs, for LEOP support and communications with F1
spacecraft, as well as Geoscience Australia’s DORIS
transmitter), and some P-MP assignments.
392
1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz – Regional and remote
SPACE RESEARCH (deep issued in any state capital
areas apparatus licence – 3G FDD services.
space) (Earth-to-space) or Darwin due to spectrum
1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3— licensing provisions.
2100-2130 MHz –
coordination with Earth stations of the SRS (as per
assignments for terrestrial
RALI MS 26), and with co-channel (if within 200 km
radiocommunication
of spectrum licence boundary) or adjacent-channel
services to support the
spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to spectrum
licence boundary) is required.
2110–2120 MHz—RRL—thousands of device in the general area of the
registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of Mingenew site.
388
major carriers), a few fixed Earth (deep space uplinks
2110-2170 MHz –
from ESA’s ESTRACK station in New Norcia and
CDSCC DSSs) and fixed P-P assignments.
offered to
telecommunications
interest criteria.
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1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—
issued (in state and
Territory capitals, but also
in certain other regional
Tasmania above 1960 /
if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary.
2150 MHz) due to
2120–2160 MHz—RRL—thousands of device spectrum licensing
registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of provisions.
major carriers) and many fixed assignments (mostly
2100-2130 MHz –
388 Telstra).
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
2110-2170 MHz –
offered to
telecommunications
interest criteria.
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1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—
issued in certain regional
Tasmania due to spectrum
licensing provisions.
if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary. 2110-2170 MHz –
2160–2170 MHz—RRL—thousands of device
registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of
388 major carriers), and some fixed P-P assignments.
offered to
telecommunications
interest criteria.
F1
2170–2200 MHz 2170–2200 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1980–2010 / 2170–2200
FIXED downlink. MHz—Embargo 23—no
MOBILE new assignments in order
1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Mobile-Satellite
MOBILE-SATELLITE to support the introduction
Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002—fixed
(space-to-Earth) 351A of the MSS.
services (except some existing links on the band edges)
were cleared from the band to facilitate the 2000–2020 MHz /
introduction of MSS. 2180–2200 MHz—
introduction in the US of
2170–2200 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need
mobile satellite and
to be coordinated with Earth stations of the MSS.
(ancillary) terrestrial
2170–2200 MHz—RRL—a few fixed assignments. communications networks,
intended to provide mobile
wireless voice, data, video
and internet services
seamlessly between
terrestrial and satellite
systems. Possible future
interest in similar systems
in Australia; would require
a review of spectrum
management arrangements.
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2200–2290 MHz 2200.5–2284.5 / 2025.5–2109.5 MHz—RALI FX 3— 2025–2110 / 2200–2300
SPACE OPERATION 2.2 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links— MHz— Embargo 23—no
(space-to-Earth) (space-to- coordination with Earth stations of the SRS, SOS and new assignments (with the
space) EESS (as per RALI MS 26), Defence AMT systems exception of SRS and SOS)
EARTH EXPLORATION- (as per Spectrum Planning Report 2001/10), and with in most urban and regional
SATELLITE (space-to- 2.3 GHz spectrum licences is required. Requirements areas in order to support
Earth) (space-to-space) for GSO avoidance should also be met. future replanning.
FIXED
2200–2290 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P (mostly 2200-2280 MHz –
MOBILE 391
telecommunications carriers) and Earth receive Embargo 49 – no new
SPACE RESEARCH (space-
(primary TT&C downlink, used in Australia by ESA assignments for terrestrial
to-Earth) (space-to-space)
ESTRACK stations, CDSCC DSSs, Geoscience radiocommunication
Australia, for LEOP support and communications services to support the
with spacecraft) assignments, a few aeronautical and development of space
fixed receive assignments (Defence AMT), and a few communications facilities
392 AUS87 radiodetermination and scientific assignments. in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
F1
2290–2300 MHz 2290–2300 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need 2200–2300 MHz—
FIXED to be coordinated with Earth stations of the SRS. Embargo 23—no new
MOBILE except aeronautical assignments (with the
2290–2300 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P
mobile exception of SRS and SOS)
assignments, and a few Earth receive and scientific
SPACE RESEARCH (deep in most urban and regional
assignments (deep space research downlinks to ESA’s
space) (space-to-Earth) areas in order to support
ESTRACK stations at Perth and New Norcia and
future replanning.
CDSCC DSSs), and a few fixed receive (Defence
AUS87 AUS93 AMT) assignments. 2280-2310 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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2300–2450 MHz 2302–2400 MHz—spectrum-licensed—former MDS 2302–2400 MHz—
FIXED B Band. unallocated spectrum in
MOBILE 384A several regional areas—The
2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital
RADIOLOCATION ACMA plans to review
modulation transmitters and frequency hopping
Amateur options to expand to 2300-
transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W (or 500 mW in
2400 MHz.
some circumstances)—includes barcode readers,
biomedical telemetry, computer peripherals, cordless 2400–2500 MHz—WRC-
telephones, point of sale networks, RLANs, and 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
handheld data terminals (includes WiFi and consider the effect of SRDs
Bluetooth). on radiocommunications
services.
transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW—includes 2302–2400 MHz—
auditory assistance, movement detectors, video Embargo 26—no
surveillance, and video/audio senders. apparatus licences may be
issued in Australia due to
spectrum licensing
transmitters, and telecommand or telemetry
provisions.
2280 – 2310 MHz –
2400–2500 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM
applications—including microwave ovens, industrial
heaters, sulphur plasma lighting.
radiocommunication
2300–2400 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4— services to support the
identified for use by administrations wishing to development of space
implement IMT. This does not preclude the use of communications facilities
this band by other services, nor does it establish in the general area of the
priority for IMT. The implications of sharing and Mingenew site.
harmonised frequency arrangements need to be
2302-2400 MHz –
determined by the ITU.
2300–2302 MHz and 2400–2450 MHz—amateur non- 2015 - The Minister has
assigned licence—amateur advanced and standard determined that spectrum
stations. licence renewal will be
offered to
telecommunications
class licence.
2300–2450 MHz—RRL—many device registrations their spectrum licences to
under spectrum licences (mainly intended for systems provide services to a
optimised for BWA, with some existing MDS significant number of
operators in regional/remote areas), some amateur consumers, provided they
150 282 AUS87 assignments, and one scientific assignment. also meet the public
interest criteria.
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2450–2483.5 MHz 2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital 2400–2500 MHz—WRC-
FIXED modulation transmitters and frequency hopping 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
MOBILE transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W (or 500 mW in consider the effect of SRDs
RADIOLOCATION some circumstances)—includes barcode readers, on radiocommunications
biomedical telemetry, computer peripherals, cordless services.
telephones, point of sale networks, RLANs, and
F1
handheld data terminals (includes WiFi and
Bluetooth).
auditory assistance, movement detectors, video
surveillance, and video/audio senders.
applications—includes microwave ovens, industrial
heaters, sulphur plasma lighting.
2450–2483.5 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and
150 AUS87 scientific assignments.
2483.5–2500 MHz 2483.5–2500 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite 1610–1626.5 MHz /
FIXED downlink. 2483.5–2500 MHz—
MOBILE international discussion on
MOBILE-SATELLITE MSS/ATC in these bands.
applications—includes microwave ovens, industrial
(space-to-Earth) 351A
heaters, sulphur plasma lighting. 2491.75 MHz—used by
RADIOLOCATION
China’s Beidou-1 regional
RADIODETERMINATION 2483.5–2500 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services
RNSS.
-SATELLITE (space-to- need to be coordinated with Earth stations of the MSS
Earth) 398 and RDSS. 2483.5 – 2500 MHz—
WRC-11 Agenda Item
2483.5–2500 MHz—RRL—a few fixed and space
1.18—will consider
assignments.
extending the existing
allocations in this band
(secondary in Region 3,
primary in Region 2 and 24
countries in Regions 1 and
3, including Australia) in
order to make a global
primary allocation.
2400–2500 MHz—WRC-
11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
consider the effect of SRDs
services.
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2500–2520 MHz 2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for 2500–2690 MHz—
FIXED 410 television outside broadcast (TOB) services, in Embargo 43—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- particular electronic news gathering (ENG) assignments in order to
to-Earth) 415 applications for temporary video links to provide live support possible replanning
MOBILE except aeronautical coverage of events—coordination with Earth stations of the band. This band has
mobile 384A of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26. been identified in Australia
MOBILE-SATELLITE as a candidate band for
(space-to-Earth) 351A 407 WAS, but the band is
competing needs of terrestrial IMT systems and
414 414A currently used for ENG.
satellite downlink services—in Regions 1 and 2,
The ACMA is reviewing
allocations to and provisions for the MSS were
this band to determine how
removed. Transitional measures for satellite services
it can be planned and
were introduced; pfd limits (Table 21-4 of Article 21)
allocated to maximise the
were revised, and new pfd limits were applied to the
overall benefit derived
MSS, thereby removing the need for coordination with
from that spectrum, whilst
terrestrial systems. Satellite systems were also limited
providing long term
to national and regional systems. Separate pfd limits
certainty to ENG services.
and coordination thresholds were applied for services
of some Asian countries, including grandfathering 2500–2690 MHz—WRC-
provisions for existing satellite networks. 11 Agenda Item 1.5—will
consider harmonisation of
2500–2520 MHz—RRL—national broadcaster holds
spectrum for ENG.
an Australia-wide TOB network assignment for ENG;
also a few fixed assignments. F1
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FIXED 410 TOB services, in particular ENG applications for Embargo 43—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- temporary video links to provide live coverage of assignments in order to
to-Earth) 415 events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS support possible replanning
MOBILE except aeronautical required as per RALI MS 26. of the band. This band has
mobile 384A been identified in Australia
BROADCASTING- as a candidate band for
SATELLITE 413 416 WAS, but the band is
currently used for ENG.
the arrangements band to
determine how it can be
planned and allocated to
maximise the overall
benefit derived from that
spectrum, whilst providing
long term certainty to
of some Asian countries, including grandfathering
ENG services.
provisions for existing satellite networks.
2500–2690 MHz—WRC-
2520–2535 MHz—RRL—national and commercial
broadcasters hold Australia-wide TOB network
assignments for ENG.
spectrum for ENG.
F1
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MOBILE except aeronautical temporary video links to provide live coverage of assignments in order to
mobile 384A events. support possible replanning
BROADCASTING- of the band. This band has
SATELLITE 413 416 been identified in Australia
as a candidate band for
WAS, but the band is
currently used for ENG.
the arrangements band to
determine how it can be
ENG services.
2535–2655 MHz—RRL—national and commercial
2500–2690 MHz—WRC-
broadcasters hold Australia-wide TOB network
assignments for ENG; also a few fixed assignments.
spectrum for ENG.
F1
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FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- temporary video links to provide live coverage of assignments in order to
to-space) 415 events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS support possible replanning
MOBILE except aeronautical and MSS required as per RALI MS 26. of the band. This band has
BROADCASTING- as a candidate band for
SATELLITE 413 416 WAS but the band is
Earth exploration-satellite currently used for ENG.
(passive) The ACMA is reviewing
Radio astronomy the arrangements band to
Space research (passive) determine how it can be
ENG services.
2500–2690 MHz—WRC-
2655–2670 MHz—RRL—commercial broadcasters
hold Australia-wide TOB network assignments for
ENG.
spectrum for ENG.
F1
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FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- temporary video links to provide live coverage of assignments in order to
to-space) 415 events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS support possible replanning
MOBILE except aeronautical and MSS required as per RALI MS 26. of the band. This band has
MOBILE-SATELLITE as a candidate band for
(Earth-to-space) 351A 419 WAS, but the band is
Earth exploration-satellite currently used for ENG.
(passive) The ACMA is reviewing
Radio astronomy the arrangements band to
Space research (passive) determine how it can be
ENG services.
2500–2690 MHz—WRC-
2670–2690 MHz—RRL—commercial broadcaster
holds an Australia-wide TOB network assignment for
ENG.
spectrum for ENG.
F1
149
2690–2700 MHz 2690–2700 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all F1
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band.
SATELLITE (passive)
2690–2700 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340
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2700–2900 MHz 2700–2900 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination 2700–2900 MHz—S-band
AERONAUTICAL assignments (Airservices Australia (primary radar—possible additional
RADIONAVIGATION surveillance radar), Bureau of Meteorology (Weather coordination difficulties
337 Watch and wind-finding radars) and Defence (military between radars operated by
Radiolocation radar)), and a few fixed P-MP assignments. Defence, Airservices
Australia and the Bureau of
Meteorology. The ACMA
plans to work with these
stakeholders to establish
suitable spectrum sharing
arrangements in the band.
2700–2900 MHz—
A-SMGCS deployed at
Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane; uses PSR in this
band, in conjunction with
its transponder
multilateration system,
ADS-B and X-band SMR.
Similar concepts like
ASDE-X are likely to be
used for future ANLE.
2700–2900 MHz—
construction of research
weather radar at Redbank
Plains, intended to cover
south-east QLD.
423 F1
2900–3100 MHz 2900–3100 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence 2900–3400 MHz—new
RADIOLOCATION 424A and maritime ship station class licence—marine Defence radar systems—
RADIONAVIGATION 426 radionavigation (radar). include advanced phased
array 3D radars for air and
2900–3100 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination
missile defence systems,
assignments (radar beacons (racons), most operated by
particularly aboard naval
AMSA at 3100 MHz, others at slightly lower
vessels.
frequencies, along with a few other radars)—mainly
used by maritime and defence radars. 2900–3100 MHz—
increased use of S-band
shipborne maritime
radar— The ACMA will
continue to monitor their
deployment. There are also
concerns that new
technology non-magnetron
radars may not be
compatible with existing
racons, in which case new
systems with different
spectrum requirements may
be needed.
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3100–3300 MHz 3100–3300 MHz—AUS1. 2900–3400 MHz—new
RADIOLOCATION Defence radar systems—
3100–3300 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination
Earth exploration-satellite include advanced phased
assignments (AMSA racons at 3100 MHz) and one
(active) array 3D radars for air and
Earth receive assignment; Defence also uses this band
Space research (active) missile defence systems,
for UAV control, including beyond-horizon use of the
Fixed particularly aboard naval
Kalkara UAV.
Mobile vessels.
3120–3280 MHz—used by
Envisat’s Radar Altimeter
(RA-2) for ionospheric
delay correction.
149 AUS1 F1
3300–3400 MHz 3300–3400 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 2900–3400 MHz—new
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Defence radar systems—
Amateur include advanced phased
Fixed AUS11 array 3D radars for air and
Mobile AUS11 3300–3425 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia missile defence systems,
class licence. particularly aboard naval
vessels.
3300–3400 MHz—RRL—a few amateur repeater
assignments and a Defence licence (military radar); F1
Defence also uses this band for UAV control,
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3400–3600 MHz 3400–3600 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 3425–3492.5 MHz and 3542.5–
FIXED 3575 MHz—spectrum auction—
RADIOLOCATION 433 unsold residual lots subject to
different parts of the band, in several countries of
AUS11 auction.
different Regions, were allocated to the mobile (except
Amateur
aeronautical mobile) service on a primary basis (if not 3425–3442.5 /
Fixed-satellite (space-to-
already) and identified for IMT. This does not 3475–3492.5 MHz and 3442.5–
Earth)
preclude the use of the bands by other services, nor 3475 /
Mobile
does it establish priority for IMT. pfd limits were 3542.5–3575 MHz—Embargo
established for the surface of neighbouring 26—no apparatus licences may be
administrations, and bilateral agreement provisions issued in certain regional and
were determined. Some allocations will only become urban areas (see Col. 2) due to
effective after Nov 2010. spectrum licensing provisions.
3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz—spectrum-licensed 3425–3442.5 /

in certain major cities and towns, including all state 3475–3492.5 MHz and 3442.5–
capitals and Canberra—fixed wireless access. 3475 /
3542.5–3575 MHz – Expiring
3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz—
spectrum licences - The Minister
RALIs FX 3 and FX 14—3.4 GHz band—fixed P-MP
has determined that spectrum
services in areas not subject to spectrum licensing (as
licence renewal will be offered to
above)—fixed wireless access; traditionally used for
telecommunications incumbents
wireless local loop systems.
who are using their spectrum
3442.5–3475 / 3542.5–3575 MHz—spectrum-licensed licences to provide services to a
in certain regional and urban areas of the eastern significant number of consumers,
mainland states, Tasmania, SA and southern WA— provided they also meet the public
fixed wireless access. interest criteria.
3400–3600 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 3575–3710 MHz—Embargo 42—

amateur advanced station. no assignments may be made in
order to support roll out of
WAS—The ACMA has allowed
class licence.
WAS (point-to-multipoint
3575-3700 MHz – Apparatus licensed – Regional and services) to be licensed in regional
remote areas FWA/BWA. and remote areas of Australia via
administrative allocation process.
digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links— 3400–4200 MHz—The ACMA
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required does not support ubiquitous,
as per RALI MS 26, and with radiolocation services. uncoordinated deployment of
Earth stations in bands shared
3400–3600 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-
with terrestrial services.
MP assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers),
many fixed P-P assignments (mainly 3400 – 4200 MHz – Embargo 49
telecommunications carriers) and device registrations – no new assignments for
under spectrum licences (mostly telecommunications terrestrial radiocommunication
providers), and a few amateur, Earth receive and services to support the
scientific assignments. development of space
communications facilities in the
3400-3700 MHz - RALI FX 19 defines procedures for
general area of the Mingenew site.
licensing of fixed P-MP BWA services, and how to
coordinate these with existing BWA services, fixed 3400 – 3575 MHz – Embargo 52
links and spectrum licensed areas. The Fixed LCD – no new assignments for WAS
defines rollout goals for BWA services in these bands. (point-to-multipoint services)
The fixed LCD - defines conditions for fixed P-MP where any part of the necessary
that operate in WAS bands. bandwidth is inside the designated
areas of the WPA.
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3600–4200 MHz 3590–3870 MHz—RALI FX 3—3.8 GHz band— 3575–3710 MHz—
FIXED digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links— Embargo 42—no
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required assignments may be made
to-Earth) as per RALI MS 26. in order to support roll out
MOBILE except aeronautical of WAS— The ACMA has
mobile allowed WAS (point-to-
mid-band gap.
multipoint services) to be
3910–4190 MHz—RALI FX 3—3.8 GHz band— licensed in regional and
digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links— remote Australia via
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required administrative allocation
as per RALI MS 26. process.
3600–4200 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P 3400–4200 MHz—The
assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), ACMA does not support
many Earth receive assignments, and a few ubiquitous, uncoordinated
radiodetermination and scientific assignments. deployment of Earth
stations in bands shared
with terrestrial services.
4033–4042 MHz—
GeoNetCast/FengYunCast
—could increase the
efficiency of meteorological
data dissemination by
reducing the need for
dedicated spectrum for
individual MetSats.
3400 – 4200 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
3600 - 3700 MHz –
assignments for WAS
(point-to-multipoint
services) where any part of
the necessary bandwidth is
inside the designated areas
of the WPA.
F1
4200–4400 MHz 4200–4400 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile F1
AERONAUTICAL stations class licence—airborne radio altimeters.
RADIONAVIGATION
4200–4400 MHz—RRL—one fixed assignments.
438
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4400–4500 MHz 4400–4500 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes 4400–4990 MHz—interest
FIXED aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems, weapons in the band from
MOBILE 440A systems and tropospheric scatter systems. government users for
downlink of wideband
4400–4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this
sensor payloads from
band was made available for aeronautical mobile
airborne platforms.
telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in
Australia and much of Region 2. These stations shall 4400–5000 MHz—
not cause interference to, nor claim protection from identified by Defence as a
stations of the FSS or FS. future operational band for
NCW.
4490–4690 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band—fixed
AUS1 AUS67 AUS87 P-P links for defence purposes. F1
4500–4800 MHz 4500–4800 MHz—AUS1. 4400–4990 MHz—interest
FIXED in the band from
4490–4690 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- government users for
P-P links for defence purposes—coordination with
to-Earth) 441 downlink of wideband
Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.
MOBILE 440A sensor payloads from
4690–4790 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band—mid- airborne platforms.
band gap.
4400–5000 MHz—
4790–4990 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed identified by Defence as a
P-P links for defence purposes—coordination with future operational band for
Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26. NCW.
4400–4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this F1
band was made available for aeronautical mobile
Australia and much of Region 2. These stations shall
not cause interference to, nor claim protection from
stations of the FSS or FS.
Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of
Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were
reviewed.
4500–4800 MHz—RRL—some non-defence fixed P-
P assignments and a scientific assignment; Defence
use includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems,
AUS1 AUS67 AUS87 weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.
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4800–4990 MHz 4800–4990 MHz—AUS11. 4400-4990 MHz—interest
FIXED AUS11 in the band from
4790–4990 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed
MOBILE 440A 442 AUS11 government users for
P-P links for defence purposes.
Radio astronomy downlink of wideband
4400-4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this sensor payloads from
band was made available for aeronautical mobile airborne platforms.
4940–4990 MHz—
Australia and much of Region 2, including in the band
harmonised band for use of
4825–4835 MHz (see footnote 443). These stations
broadband systems by
shall not cause interference to, nor claim protection
public protection and
from stations of the FSS or FS. Coordination and
disaster relief (PPDR)
consultation processes have been established to
organisations—
protect fixed, mobile and radio astronomy stations.
arrangements for such
4800–4990 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P applications are under
assignments, a few Earth receive (RAS at Narrabri and development.
Parkes) and scientific assignments; Defence use
4400–5000 MHz—
includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems,
weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.
NCW.
149 339 443 AUS67
AUS87 F1
4990–5000 MHz 4990–5000 MHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile. 4400–5000 MHz—
FIXED AUS11 identified by Defence as a
4990–5000 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination
MOBILE except aeronautical future operational band for
assignment; Defence use includes aeronautical
mobile AUS11 NCW.
telemetry, UAV systems, weapons systems and
RADIO ASTRONOMY
tropospheric scatter systems. F1
Space research (passive)
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5000–5010 MHz 5000–5010 MHz—RNSS allocation—C Galileo band. 5000–5010 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL introduction of the Galileo
5000-5030 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—
RADIONAVIGATION GNSS expected for around
proposed AM(R )S systems are not currently
RADIONAVIGATION- 2014—Galileo C-band
considered compatible with existing aeronautical
SATELLITE (Earth-to- mission uplink planned for
mobile services, adjacent-band RAS and plannes
space) this band.
RNSS systems.
5000–5150 MHz—WRC-
assignment.
consider spectrum
requirements and possible
regulatory actions,
including allocations, in
order to support the safe
and harmonious global
operation of unmanned
aircraft systems (UASs). As
some UAS applications will
require the use of satellites
for beyond line-of-sight
(BLOS) communications,
as well as terrestrial links
for line-of-sight (LOS)
operations, one area of
study is the feasibility of
introducing a worldwide
AMS(R)S system in this
band.
5000–5030 MHz—
WRC-11 Agenda Item
1.4—further consideration
to be given to a proposed
additional allocation to the
AM(R)S, along with further
regulatory measures, in case
the band 5091–5150 MHz
cannot meet the spectrum
requirements of proposed
airport surface applications.
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5010–5030 MHz 5010–5030 MHz—RNSS allocation—C Galileo band. 5010–5030 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL introduction of the Galileo
5000-5030 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—
RADIONAVIGATION GNSS expected for around
proposed AM(R )S systems are not currently
RADIONAVIGATION- 2014—additional Galileo
considered compatible with existing aeronautical
SATELLITE (space-to- C-band navigation signals
mobile services, adjacent-band RAS and plannes
Earth) (space-to-space) proposed for this band.
RNSS systems.
328B 443B
5000–5150 MHz—WRC-
consider spectrum
regulatory actions,
operation of UASs. As
for BLOS communications,
for LOS operations, one
area of study is the
feasibility of introducing a
worldwide AMS(R)S
system in this band.
5000–5030 MHz—WRC-
11 Agenda Item 1.4—
further consideration to be
given to a proposed
additional allocation to the
AM(R)S, along with further
regulatory measures, in case
the band 5091–5150 MHz
cannot meet the spectrum
requirements of proposed
airport surface applications.
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5030–5091 MHz 5030–5091 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—the 5000–5150 MHz—WRC-
AERONAUTICAL precedence of the microwave landing system (MLS) 11 Agenda Item 1.3—is to
RADIONAVIGATION was limited to this band. consider spectrum
regulatory actions,
worldwide AMS(R)S
system in this band; sharing
with MLS will be a major
consideration.
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5091–5150 MHz 5091–5150 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this 5091–5150 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL band was made available for aeronautical mobile proposed overseas
RADIONAVIGATION telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations on a no introduction of airport
AERONAUTICAL interference, no protection basis. Distances for network and location
MOBILE 444B coordination between AMT systems and MLS were equipment (ANLE)—a
determined, as were pfd limits for AMT systems to high-capacity wireless LAN
protect FSS satellites and to facilitate sharing with the based on IEEE standard
aeronautical mobile systems mentioned below. 802.16e (i.e. WiMAX).
Some proposed AMS
systems have been deemed
additional primary allocation for the aeronautical
compatible with the FSS,
mobile service (AMS) for:
and the global incumbent
- surface applications at airports; and
FSS user supports the AMS
- aeronautical security transmissions (limited to
allocation.
confidential radiocommunications used in
response to unlawful interruption of aircraft 5091–5150 MHz—
operations). WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5
The ARNS and FSS shall not suffer interference nor —no new assignments may
constraints from the AMS. Sharing studies between be made to Earth stations
new AMS systems and systems of the ARNS (i.e. of the FSS after 1 January
microwave landing system (MLS)) and FSS will be 2016.
performed, even though some sharing criteria have
already been determined. 5000–5150 MHz—WRC-
5091–5150 MHz—RRL—3 major fixed Earth stations consider spectrum
in the 5091–5250 MHz band for uplinks to an MSS requirements and possible
network. regulatory actions,
worldwide AMS(R)S
system in this band.
367 444 444A AUS25
AUS87 F1
5150–5250 MHz 5150–5250 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this F1
AERONAUTICAL band was made available for aeronautical mobile
RADIONAVIGATION telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in much
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- of Region 1.
to-space) 447A
5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors
RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW
mobile 446A 446B
(averaged over the entire transmission burst); in
addition 10 mW/MHz or 40 µW/4 MHz for emission
bandwidths greater or less than 1 MHz, respectively—
includes Wi-Fi.
5150–5250 MHz—RRL—3 major fixed Earth stations
446 447B 447C AUS25 in 5091–5250 MHz band for uplinks to an MSS
AUS87 network.
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5250–5255 MHz 5250–5255 MHz—AUS1. 5250–5460 MHz—EESS
EARTH EXPLORATION- radars—SAR aboard
5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence—
SATELLITE (active) Radarsat-1 and -2 and
radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded
RADIOLOCATION Envisat, the Poseidon radar
enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure
SPACE RESEARCH 447D altimeters aboard Jason-1
—fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).
MOBILE except aeronautical and -2, wind scatterometer
mobile 446A 447F 5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors (ASCAT) aboard MetOp-
RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW A, and the ERS-1 and -2
(averaged over the entire transmission burst); in Active Microwave
addition 10 mW/MHz or 40 µW/4 MHz for emission Instrument (AMI; capable
bandwidths greater or less than 1 MHz, respectively— of performing both SAR
new devices must use dynamic frequency selection and wind scatterometer
(DFS) and transmit power control (TPC) (EIRP limit functions).
is 100 mW if TPC is not used)—includes Wi-Fi.
447E 448A AUS1 AUS87 F1
5255–5350 MHz 5255–5350 MHz—AUS1. 5250–5460 MHz—EESS
EARTH EXPLORATION- radars—SAR aboard
5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors
SATELLITE (active) Radarsat-1 and -2 and
RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW—
RADIOLOCATION Envisat, the Poseidon radar
includes Wi-Fi.
SPACE RESEARCH (active) altimeters aboard Jason-1
MOBILE except aeronautical 5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— and -2, wind scatterometer
mobile 446A 447F radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded (ASCAT) aboard MetOp-
enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure A, and the ERS-1 and -2
—fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). Active Microwave
Instrument (AMI; capable
of performing both SAR
and wind scatterometer
functions).
447E 448A AUS1 AUS87 F1
5350–5460 MHz 5350–5470 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile 5250–5460 MHz—EESS
EARTH EXPLORATION- stations class licence—airborne weather radar. radars—SAR aboard
SATELLITE (active) 448B Radarsat-1 and -2 and
SPACE RESEARCH (active) Envisat, the Poseidon radar
448C altimeters aboard Jason-1
AERONAUTICAL and -2, wind scatterometer
RADIONAVIGATION (ASCAT) aboard MetOp-
449 5350–5460 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination A, and the ERS-1 and -2
RADIOLOCATION 448D assignment (Defence). Active Microwave
Instrument (AMI; capable
of performing both SAR
and wind scatterometer
functions).
AUS87 F1
5460–5470 MHz 5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— F1
RADIONAVIGATION 449 radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded
EARTH EXPLORATION- enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure
SATELLITE (active) —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).
5350–5470 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical stations
RADIOLOCATION 448D
class licence—airborne weather radar.
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MARITIME radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded
RADIONAVIGATION enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure
MOBILE except aeronautical —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).
mobile 446A 450A
5470–5600 MHz—LIPD class licence—RLAN
EARTH EXPLORATION-
transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W and 50 mW/MHz
SATELLITE (active)
for any 1 MHz band—must use DFS and TPC (EIRP
limit is 500 mW if TPC is not used)—includes Wi-Fi.
RADIOLOCATION 450B
448B AUS87
5570–5650 MHz 5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— 5600–5650 MHz—Bureau
MARITIME radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded of Meteorology concerns
RADIONAVIGATION enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure over possible interference
MOBILE except aeronautical —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).to its C-band weather
mobile 446A 450A radars due to the possible
RADIOLOCATION 450B introduction of RLANs—
currently class-licensing
arrangements do not
include this band, but the
5470–5650 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination ACMA believes that
assignments (Bureau of Meteorology Weather Watch sharing, through the
and Windfinding radars). application of DFS as set
out in Rec. ITU-R M.1652,
is possible, as
demonstrated overseas.
The ACMA will continue
to monitor international
developments, and will
proceed carefully in the
potential implementation
of RLANs.
452 AUS87 F1
5650–5725 MHz 5650–5725 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. F1
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
mobile 446A 450A
Amateur
Space research (deep space)
amateur advanced and standard stations.
class licence.
5650–5725 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination
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5725–5830 MHz 5725–5830 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 5745 MHz and
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 5785 MHz—fixed P-P
Amateur backhaul links for the
provision of regional/rural
BWA—operating on a ‘no
interference, no protection’
5650–5850 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— basis.
amateur advanced and standard stations.
5725–5850 MHz—
5650–5850 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia Embargo 39—restricts the
class licence. above-mentioned fixed
links to 5745 MHz and
5785 MHz (20 MHz
channel bandwidth), and to
transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W (2W for
locations away from certain
5795–5815 MHz).
major towns and cities and
5725–5850 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital regional areas. This is to
modulation transmitters and frequency hopping protect opportunities for
transmitters—EIRP 4 W—includes Wi-Fi and class licensed devices and
WiMAX. to protect Defence
radiolocation receivers.
transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—uses include 5725–5875 MHz—WRC-
radiodetermination applications such as for 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
distance/speed measurement, movement detectors, consider the effect of SRDs
traffic monitoring and e-toll collection. on radiocommunications
services.
applications. F1
for regional/rural BWA, some amateur assignments
and a Defence assignment.
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5830–5850 MHz 5830–5850 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 5725–5850 MHz—
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Embargo 39—restricts
Amateur fixed links for
Amateur-satellite (space-to- regional/rural BWA
Earth) backhaul to 5745 MHz and
5785 MHz (20 MHz
5650–5850 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— channel bandwidth), and to
amateur advanced and standard stations. locations away from certain
major towns and cities and
regional areas. This is to
class licence.
protect opportunities for
5725–5850 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital class licensed devices and
modulation transmitters and frequency hopping to protect Defence
transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W—includes Wi-Fi radiolocation receivers.
and WiMAX.
5725–5875 MHz—WRC-
5725–5875 MHz—LIPD class licence—all 11 Agenda Item 1.22—will
transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—uses include consider the effect of SRDs
radiodetermination applications such as for on radiocommunications
distance/speed measurement, movement detectors, services.
traffic monitoring and e-toll collection.
F1
applications.
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5850–5925 MHz 5725–5875 MHz—LIPD class licence—all 5850–5925 MHz—
FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—uses include Embargo 48—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- radiodetermination applications such as for assignments in Australia in
to-space) distance/speed measurement, movement detectors, order to support planning
MOBILE traffic monitoring and e-toll collection. for the introduction of
Radiolocation intelligent transport
systems (ITS. The ACMA
is working with state
government agencies on
5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— this issue..
5850–6725 MHz— The
ACMA does not support
ubiquitous, uncoordinated
5725–5875 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM deployment of Earth
applications. stations in bands shared
with terrestrial services. In
5915.55–6419.615 MHz—RALI FX 3—6 GHz
addition, the ACMA
band—medium and high-capacity fixed P-P links—
supports the deployment of
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required
fixed Earth stations in less
as per RALI MS 26.
populated areas, but
5850–5925 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth recognises that this needs
assignments, and a few fixed receive, fixed P-P and to be balanced with costs
land mobile assignments. to Earth station operators.
5850 – 7075 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
5725–5875 MHz—WRC-
services.
5850–7075 MHz—WRC-
ITU-R studies with a view
to identify 2 × 80 MHz
bands for gateway links for
HAPS in order to support
operations in the FS and
MS; including for internet
access.
F1
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5925–6700 MHz 5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— 5850–6725 MHz—The
FIXED radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded ACMA does not support
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure ubiquitous, uncoordinated
to-space) 457A —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). deployment of Earth
MOBILE stations in bands shared
5915.55–6419.615 MHz—RALI FX 3—6 GHz
with terrestrial services. In
band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-
addition, the ACMA
haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations
supports the deployment of
of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.
fixed Earth stations in less
6420–7100 MHz—RALI FX 3—6.7 GHz band— populated areas where
digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links— spectrum demand is
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required reduced, but recognises
as per RALI MS 26. that this needs to be
balanced with the cost to
5925–6700 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this
Earth station operators.
band was made available, in much of Region 2, for
aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by 5850 – 7075 MHz –
aircraft stations. Embargo 49 – no new
5925–6700 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P
radiocommunication
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers),
many fixed Earth assignments, and a few
Mingenew site.
5850–7075 MHz—WRC-
access.
6450–6800 MHz—will be
used for passive EESS
measurements by the
149 440 458 AUS87 Conical-scanning
Microwave Imager/
Sounder (CMIS) on the
National Polar-orbiting
Operational Environmental
Satellite System (NPOESS),
with launches of four
satellites between 2013 and
2020.
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6700–7075 MHz 5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence— 5850–6725 MHz— The
FIXED radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded ACMA does not support
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure ubiquitous, uncoordinated
to-space) (space-to-Earth) —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). deployment of Earth
441 stations in bands shared
MOBILE with terrestrial services. In
digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links.
addition, the ACMA
6725–7025 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10— supports the deployment of
Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of fixed Earth stations in less
Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were populated areas where
reviewed. spectrum demand is
reduced, but recognises
that this needs to be
assignments, and a few fixed Earth, Earth receive
balanced with the cost to
(feeder links from an MSS network) and
Earth station operators.
5850 – 7075 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
5850–7075 MHz—WRC-
access.
6450–7075 MHz—passive
EESS measurements made
by the Windsat Wind
Microwave Radiometer
458 458A 458B 458C (WMR), the Advanced
Microwave Scanning
Radiometer-EOS (AMSR-
E) aboard EOS/PM-1
(a.k.a Aqua), and will be
used by CMIS on
NPOESS, with launches of
four satellites between 2013
and 2020.
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7075–7145 MHz 6420–7100 MHz—RALI FX 3—6.7 GHz band— 7135 – 7200 MHz –
FIXED digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links.
MOBILE assignments for terrestrial
radiocommunication
television outside broadcast (TOB) services—must
not cause interference to other services.
7075–7145 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments communications facilities
(mostly telecommunications carriers), including TOB in the general area of the
assignments, and a few radiodetermination Mingenew site.
458 assignments.
F1
7145–7235 MHz 7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz band— 7135 – 7200 MHz –
FIXED TOB services—must not cause interference to other Embargo 49 – no new
MOBILE services, and coordination with Earth stations of the assignments for terrestrial
SPACE RESEARCH (Earth- SRS required as per RALI MS 26. radiocommunication
to-space) 460 services to support the
7145–7235 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth
(command uplinks from ESTRACK stations and
CDSCC DSSs) and a few TOB, scientific and
458 radiodetermination assignments.
Mingenew site.
F1
7235–7250 MHz 7235–7250 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz band— F1
FIXED TOB services—must not cause interference to other
MOBILE services.
458 7235–7250 MHz—RRL—a few TOB assignments.
7250–7375 MHz 7250–7375 MHz—AUS1. 7250–7750 MHz—
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- Defence expects increased
7250–7750 MHz—communication with AUSSAT C
to-Earth) use of its satellite
156E GOV satellite network class licence—satellite
MOBILE-SATELLITE downlinks with
downlink for defence purposes.
(space-to-Earth) involvement in the
Fixed 7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz Band— Wideband Global System
TOB services—operation of TOB services in the (WGS).
7250–7375 MHz band requires consultation and
7250–7750 MHz—
coordination with the Department of Defence— must
Embargo 47—no new
not cause interference to other services, and
assignments within a 75 km
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS
radius of the Australian
required as per RALI MS 26.
Defence Satellite
7250–7375 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive Communication Station
(Defence) and fixed (TOB) assignments. (near Kojarena, near
Geraldton, WA) in order to
support planned activities
at the ADSCS.
461 AUS1 7250 – 7750 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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7375–7450 MHz 7375–7450 MHz—AUS11—FSS. 7250–7750 MHz—
FIXED Defence expects increased
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- use of its satellite
to-Earth) AUS11 downlinks with
Mobile except aeronautical involvement in the WGS.
mobile 7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz Band—
7250–7750 MHz—
TOB services—must not cause interference to other
Embargo 47—no new
services, and coordination with Earth stations of the
FSS required as per RALI MS 26.
7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz Band— Defence Satellite
low- to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P Communication Station
links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS (near Kojarena, near
required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in Geraldton, WA) in order to
Canberra must be coordinated with Defence. support planned activities
Assignments on 7 MHz channel 1 should not be made at the ADSCS.
to avoid interference.
7250 – 7750 MHz –
7375–7450 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments Embargo 49 – no new
(mostly telecommunications carriers and some assignments for terrestrial
government users and utilities providers), and a few radiocommunication
Earth receive (Defence) and radiodetermination services to support the
assignments. development of space
Mingenew site.
F1
METEOROLOGICAL- involvement in the WGS.
SATELLITE 7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—
7250–7750 MHz—
(space-to-Earth) low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P
Embargo 47—no new
Mobile except aeronautical links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS
mobile and meteorological-satellite service required as per
RALI MS 26, and assignments in Canberra must be
Defence Satellite
coordinated with Defence.
Communication Station
7450–7550 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P (near Kojarena, near
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and Geraldton, WA) in order to
some government users and utilities providers), and a support planned activities
few Earth receive and space (Defence) assignments. at the ADSCS.
461A 7250 – 7750 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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MOBILE except aeronautical involvement in the WGS.
mobile 7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—
7250–7750 MHz—
low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P
Embargo 47—no new
links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS
required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in
Canberra must be coordinated with Defence.
Defence Satellite
7564.5–7585.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band— Communication Station
mid-band gap. (near Kojarena, near
7585.5–7725.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—
low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P
at the ADSCS.
links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS
required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in 7250 – 7750 MHz –
Canberra must be coordinated with Defence. Embargo 49 – no new
7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz
radiocommunication
of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26. No
assignments should be made between 7910.775 and
7970.075 MHz, unless other channels in the band are
Mingenew site.
unavailable.
F1
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and
some government users and utilities providers), and
some Earth receive (Defence) assignments.
7750–7850 MHz 7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz 7750–7850 MHz—launch
FIXED band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- of future MetSat systems
METEOROLOGICAL- haul fixed P-P links. using this downlink for
SATELLITE mission data—China’s
(space-to-Earth) 461B FengYun-3B in 2010 and
(mainly telecommunications carriers), and a few Earth
MOBILE except aeronautical four satellites of the US’
receive (Bureau of Meteorology for MetSat downlinks)
mobile NPOESS between 2013
and 2020. An interim
system will be launched by
2011; part of the NPOESS
Preparatory Project (NPP).
F1
7850–7900 MHz 7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz 7850–7900 MHz—WRC-
FIXED band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- 11 Agenda Item 1.24—will
MOBILE except aeronautical haul fixed P-P links. consider extending the
mobile meteorological-satellite
service (space-to-Earth)
(mainly telecommunications carriers), and one
allocation in 7750–7850
MHz up to 7900 MHz,
limited to NGSO
meteorological satellites.
F1
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7900–7975 MHz 7900–7975 MHz—AUS11—FSS and MSS. 7900–8400 MHz—
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- use of its satellite
to-space) AUS11 downlinks with
uplink for defence purposes.
MOBILE-SATELLITE involvement in the WGS.
(Earth-to-space) AUS11 7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz
7900–8400 MHz—
Embargo 47—no new
of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.
7970.075–8029.37 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz Defence Satellite
band—mid-band gap. Communication Station
(near Kojarena, near
(mostly telecommunications carriers, resources and
utilities), and a few Defence Earth and
at the ADSCS.
461 7900 - 8390 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
7975–8025 MHz 7975–8025 MHz—AUS1. 7900–8400 MHz—
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- Defence expects increased
to-space) use of its satellite
MOBILE-SATELLITE downlinks with
(Earth-to-space) involvement in the WGS.
7970.075–8029.37 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz
7900–8400 MHz—
band—mid-band gap.
Embargo 47—no new
7975–8025 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments within a 75 km
(Geoscience Australia receives data from Landsat, radius of the Australian
ALOS, Resourcesat-1, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, JERS-1, Defence Satellite
Radarsat-1 and EO-1), fixed Earth (Defence) and Communication Station
radiodetermination assignments. (near Kojarena, near
at the ADSCS.
461 AUS1 AUS87 7900 - 8390 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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8025–8175 MHz 8025–8175 MHz—AUS11—FSS. 8025–8400 MHz—Earth
EARTH EXPLORATION- station siting issues—The
SATELLITE (space-to- ACMA must balance the
Earth) costs of locating Earth
FIXED stations in areas of
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- 7970.075–8029.37 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz relatively low spectrum
to-space) AUS11 band—mid-band gap. demand with the benefits
MOBILE 463 of making spectrum
8029.37–8281.395 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz
available for terrestrial
services, along with its
responsibility to protect
of the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26.
existing co-primary services.
7900–8400 MHz—
assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers,
Defence expects increased
resources and utilities), and a few Earth (Defence) and
use of its satellite
Earth receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in
downlinks with
Australia by Geoscience Australia, Bureau of
involvement in the WGS.
Meteorology and the AIMS to receive data from
Landsat, ALOS, Resourcesat-1, Terra, Aqua, ERS-1 8025–8750 MHz—
and -2, JERS-1, Radarsat-1, EO-1, GOMS and identified by Defence as a
Orbview-2) assignments. future operational band for
NCW—this purpose does
not preclude the use of
other services in the band.
8025–8400 MHz—launch
of future MetSat systems
using this downlink for
mission data—China’s
FengYun-3B in 2010 and
the NPP by 2011.
7900–8400 MHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
7900 - 8390 MHz –
462A AUS87 Embargo 49 – no new
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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SATELLITE (space-to- ACMA must balance the
Earth) costs of locating Earth
to-space) AUS11 band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- demand with the benefits
METEOROLOGICAL- haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of making spectrum
SATELLITE (Earth-to- of the FSS, EESS and the meteorological-satellite available for terrestrial
space) service required as per RALI MS 26. services, along with its
MOBILE 463 responsibility to protect
(mainly telecommunications carriers), and a few
radiodetermination, fixed Earth (Defence) and Earth 7900–8400 MHz—
receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in Defence expects increased
Australia by Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience use of its satellite
Australia to receive data from Landsat, ALOS, Terra, downlinks with
Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, Radarsat-1 and EO-1) involvement in the WGS.
assignments.
8025–8750 MHz—
the NPP by 2011.
7900–8400 MHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
7900 - 8390 MHz –
462A AUS87 Embargo 49 – no new
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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SATELLITE ACMA must balance the
(space-to-Earth) costs of locating Earth
to-space) AUS11 band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- demand with the benefits
MOBILE 463 haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of making spectrum
of the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26. available for terrestrial
services, along with its
8275–8401 MHz—RALI FX 3—8.3 GHz Band—
responsibility to protect
TOB services—coordination with Earth stations of
the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26.
7900–8400 MHz—
Defence expects increased
(mainly telecommunications carriers and utilities
use of its satellite
providers), and a few fixed Earth (Defence), Earth
downlinks with
receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in
involvement in the WGS.
Australia by Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience
Australia to receive data from Landsat, ALOS, 8025–8750 MHz—
Resourcesat-1, Terra, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, JERS-1, identified by Defence as a
Radarsat-1 and EO-1), TOB and radiodetermination future operational band for
assignments. NCW—this purpose does
the NPP by 2011.
7900–8400 MHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
7900 – 8390 / 8390 - 8460
462A AUS87 MHz – Embargo 49 – no
new assignments for
terrestrial
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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8400–8500 MHz 8275–8401 MHz—RALI FX 3—8.3 GHz Band— 8025–8750 MHz—
FIXED TOB services—coordination with Earth stations of identified by Defence as a
MOBILE except aeronautical the SRS required as per RALI MS 26. future operational band for
mobile NCW—this purpose does
8400–8500 MHz—RRL—some Earth receive
SPACE RESEARCH (space- not preclude the use of
assignments (primary SRS data downlink to ESA’s
to-Earth) 465 other services in the band.
ESTRACK stations at Perth and New Norcia and
CDSCC DSSs), and a few fixed P-P, TOB and 8390 – 8460 / 8460 - 8500
AUS87 radiodetermination assignments. MHz – Embargo 49 – no
new assignments for
terrestrial
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
8500–8550 MHz 8500–8550 MHz—AUS1. 8025–8750 MHz—
AUS1 AUS87 8540 - 8660 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
8550–8650 MHz 8550–8650 MHz—AUS1. 8025–8750 MHz—
SPACE RESEARCH (active) future operational band for
EARTH EXPLORATION- NCW—this purpose does
SATELLITE (active) not preclude the use of
469A AUS1 AUS87 8540 - 8660 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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8650–8750 MHz 8650–8750 MHz—AUS1. 8025–8750 MHz—
AUS1 AUS87 8540 - 8660 MHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
RADIOLOCATION radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded
AERONAUTICAL enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure
RADIONAVIGATION —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).
470
stations class licence—airborne Doppler radar.
8750–8850 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination
AUS87 assignments (Defence).
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
MARITIME
RADIONAVIGATION
472
AUS87
9000–9200 MHz 8500–10600 MHz—LIPD class licence— 9000–9200 MHz—
AERONAUTICAL radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded A-SMGCS deployed at
RADIONAVIGATION enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure Sydney, Melbourne and
337 —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). Brisbane; uses SMR in this
RADIOLOCATION band, in conjunction with
its transponder
upgrade of the radiolocation allocation to a primary
multilateration system,
basis; on a no interference, no protection basis.
ADS-B and PSR. Similar
9000–9200 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination concepts like ASDE-X are
assignments—precision approach radar, airborne likely to be used for future
weather radar, surface movement radars (SMR). ANLE.
473A AUS87 F1
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
MARITIME
RADIONAVIGATION
472
assignments (mostly AMSA racons at 9300 MHz), and
a fixed P-P assignment—precision approach radar,
474 airborne weather radar, surface movement radars.
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9300–9500 MHz 8500–10600 MHz—LIPD class licence— 9300–9500 MHz—
RADIONAVIGATION radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded increased use of X-band
EARTH EXPLORATION- enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure shipborne maritime
SATELLITE (active) radar— The ACMA will
SPACE RESEARCH (active) continue to monitor their
RADIOLOCATION deployment. There are also
stations class licence—airborne weather radar.
concerns that new
9300–9500 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence technology non-magnetron
and maritime ship station class licence—marine radars may not be
radionavigation (radar)—includes search and rescue compatible with existing
transponders (SARTs). racons, in which case new
systems with different
spectrum requirements may
upgrade of the radiolocation allocation to a primary
be needed.
basis, and extension of the EESS (active) and SRS
(active) primary allocations. The use of these new 9300–9500 MHz—
allocations is on a no interference, no protection basis, retirement of X-band
and the use of the EESS and SRS extension bands is weather radars at
limited to systems that cannot be accommodated Australian airports,
within the 9500–9800 MHz allocation. intended to be replaced by
C-band radar. However, a
research weather radar is
assignments (mostly AMSA racons at 9300 MHz and
being constructed at
port authority harbour surveillance radars, with a few
Redbank Plains, intended
Bureau of Meteorology weather radars), a few
to cover south-east QLD.
scientific and aircraft assignments—aeronautical
427 474 475 475A 475B applications include precision approach radar, airborne F1
476A weather radar, surface movement radars.
EARTH EXPLORATION- EESS—SAR on
SATELLITE (active) TerraSAR-X.
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure 9500–10000 MHz—
RADIONAVIGATION
—fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). identified by Defence as a
Fixed AUS11 9500–9800 MHz—RRL—some radiodetermination
NCW.
Mobile AUS11 assignments (mostly slope stability radar) and one
scientific assignment. F1
476A
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 identified by Defence as a
Earth exploration-satellite future operational band for
extension of the EESS (active) and SRS (active)
(active) NCW.
allocations; limited to systems that cannot be
Space research (active)
accommodated within the 9300–9800 MHz primary F1
Fixed AUS11
allocations, on a no interference, no protection basis.
Mobile AUS11
assignment; Defence use includes common data links
(CDL) (digital data links for air-to-ground and air-to-
478A 478B satellite communications).
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RADIOLOCATION AUS11 identified by Defence as a
Fixed AUS11 future operational band for
Mobile AUS11 NCW.
—fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar). F1
assignment; Defence use includes CDL (digital data
links for air-to-ground and air-to-satellite
479 communications).
10–10.45 GHz 10–10.45 GHz—AUS11—fixed, mobile and F1
FIXED AUS11 radiolocation.
MOBILE AUS11
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
Amateur
10–10.5 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
10–10.5 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia
class licence.
10–10.45 GHz—RRL—some amateur assignments,
and a radiodetermination assignment; Defence use
includes CDL (digital data links for air-to-ground and
479 air-to-satellite communications).
10.45–10.5 GHz 10.45–10.5 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. F1
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
Amateur
Amateur-satellite
class licence.
10.5–10.55 GHz 10.5–10.55 GHz—LIPD class licence—all F1
FIXED transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—including
MOBILE traffic monitoring and e-toll collection (road),
RADIOLOCATION movement detectors (microwave).
10.5–10.55 GHz—RRL—one fixed assignment.
10.55–10.6 GHz 8500–10600 MHz—LIPD class licence— F1
FIXED radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded
MOBILE except aeronautical enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure
mobile —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).
Radiolocation
10.5545–10.6755 GHz—RALI FX 3—10 GHz
band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links.
10.55–10.6 GHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and
utilities providers), and few land mobile assignments.
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10.6–10.68 GHz 10.5545–10.6755 GHz—RALI FX 3—10 GHz 10.6–10.7 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links. EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) by the Windsat WMR, the
10.6–10.68 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—EIRP
FIXED AMSR-E aboard Aqua, the
limit of 40 dBW was removed, leaving a maximum
MOBILE except aeronautical Tropical Rainfall Measuring
power of –3 dBW delivered to the antenna. Resolution
mobile Mission (TRMM)
751 specifies sharing criteria to protect passive sensors
RADIO ASTRONOMY Microwave Imager (TMI),
in the EESS.
SPACE RESEARCH the MicroWave Radiation
(passive) 10.6–10.68 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P Imager (MWRI) aboard
Radiolocation assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and FengYun-3A, and will be
utilities providers), a few fixed P-MP, used by CMIS aboard
radiodetermination and TOB assignments. NPOESS (launches 2013
to 2020).
10.6–10.68 GHz—sharing
between EESS and the
fixed service—consultation
between the ACMA and
stakeholders led to
agreement that there would
be no further use of fixed
P-MP or mobile systems in
the band, and that power
and elevation angle limits
(in line with Resolution
751) would be
implemented for new fixed
P-P links. The ACMA will
document and formalise
final arrangements in the
near future, following
additional formal
consultation.
149 482 482A F1
10.68–10.7 GHz 10.68–10.7 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 10.6–10.7 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) by the Windsat WMR, the
RADIO ASTRONOMY AMSR-E aboard Aqua, the
SPACE RESEARCH TRMM TMI, MWRI
(passive) aboard FengYun-3A, and
will be used by the CMIS
aboard NPOESS (launches
340
2013 to 2020).
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10.7–11.7 GHz 10.715–11.685 GHz—RALI FX 3—11 GHz Band— 10.7–11.7 GHz—
FIXED digital high-capacity medium haul fixed P-P links— protection of future
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required options for terrestrial
to-Earth) 441 484A as per RALI MS 26. services—The ACMA does
MOBILE except aeronautical not support ubiquitous,
10.7–10.95 GHz and 11.2–11.45 GHz—WRC-07
mobile uncoordinated deployment
Agenda Item 1.10—Regulatory procedures and
of Earth station receivers in
technical criteria of Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio
bands shared with
Regulations were reviewed.
terrestrial services.
10.7–11.7 GHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P
10.95–12.75 GHz—
Embargo 47—no new
some Earth receive assignments and a few space
assignments (for broadband internet and satellite
television broadcasting)).
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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11.7–12.2 GHz 11.7–12.75 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite 11.7–12.2 GHz—Optus
BROADCASTING- downlink. D3 satellite - support
SATELLITE 492 subscription TV, Free-to-
11.7–12.2 GHz—RRL—a few space, Earth receive
Broadcasting air TV, voice, internet and
and scientific assignments.
Fixed radio services.
10.95–12.75 GHz—
mobile
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
487 487A radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- downlink. D3 satellite— subscription
to-Earth) TV, Free-to-air TV, voice,
12.2–12.5 GHz—RRL—several Earth receive
Broadcasting internet and radio services.
assignments and some space (mainly providers of
Fixed
satellite broadband and television, as well as spacecraft 10.95–12.75 GHz—
Land mobile-satellite (space-
tracking by the CSIRO) assignments. Embargo 47—no new
to-Earth)
mobile
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
484A 487 AUS88 assignments for terrestrial
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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FIXED-SATELLITE (space- downlink. D3 satellite— subscription
to-Earth) 484A TV, Free-to-air TV, voice,
12.5–12.75 GHz—RRL—some Earth receive and
BROADCASTING- internet and radio services.
space (mainly providers of satellite broadband and
SATELLITE 493
television, as well as spacecraft tracking by the 10.95–12.75 GHz—
Fixed
CSIRO) assignments. Embargo 47—no new
Land mobile-satellite (space-
to-Earth)
Defence Satellite
mobile
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
12.75–13.25 GHz 12.751–12.989 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band— 10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
FIXED medium-capacity fixed P-P links and TOB services— Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- coordination with Earth stations of the FSS requiredassignments for terrestrial
to-space) 441 as per RALI MS 26. radiocommunication
MOBILE services to support the
12.989–13.017 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band—
Space research (deep space) development of space
mid-band gap.
(space-to-Earth) communications facilities
13.017–13.25 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band— in the general area of the
medium-capacity fixed P-P links (12.779/13.045 MHz, Mingenew site.
12.835/13.101 MHz and 12.891/13.157 MHz (not
F1
within 100 km of a capital city)) and TOB services
(12.863–12.989/13.101–13.250 MHz)—coordination
with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI
MS 26.
12.75–13.25 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10—
Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of
Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were
reviewed.
12.75–13.25 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P
including some TOB assignments (broadcasters).
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13.25–13.4 GHz 13.25–13.4 GHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile 10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
AERONAUTICAL stations class licence—airborne Doppler radar. Embargo 49 – no new
RADIONAVIGATION assignments for terrestrial
497 radiocommunication
EARTH EXPLORATION- services to support the
SATELLITE (active) development of space
SPACE RESEARCH (active) communications facilities
498A Mingenew site.
F1
13.4–13.75 GHz 13.4–13. 75 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 13.6–14 GHz—used by
EARTH EXPLORATION- radar altimeters RA-1
13.4–13.75 GHz—RRL—one radiodetermination
SATELLITE (active) aboard ERS-1 and -2,
assignment.
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Poseidon-2 and -3 on
SPACE RESEARCH 501A Jason-1 and -2,
Standard frequency and time respectively, and RA-2
signal-satellite (Earth-to- aboard Envisat.
space)
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
501A 501B
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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13.75–14 GHz 13.75–14 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 13.6–14 GHz—used by
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 radar altimeters RA-1
13.75–14 GHz—RRL—some fixed Earth (includes
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- aboard ERS-1 and -2,
spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) and a few
to-space) 484A Poseidon-2 and -3 on
Earth exploration-satellite Jason-1 and -2,
Standard frequency and time respectively, and RA-2
signal-satellite (Earth-to- aboard Envisat. Also used
space) by the precipitation radar
Space research aboard the Tropical
Rainfall Measuring Mission
(TRMM).
13.75–14.5 GHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
502 503 10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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14–14.3 GHz 14–14.5 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink. 14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 -
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- subscription TV, Free-to-
14–14.3 GHz—RRL—many space receive and fixed
to-space) 457A 484A 506 air TV, voice, internet and
Earth assignments (mostly satellite broadband
RADIONAVIGATION 504 radio services..
services), and a few Earth receive assignments
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-
(CDSCC DSSs). 13.75–14.5 GHz—
space) 506A
Embargo 47—no new
Space research
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
504A Embargo 49 – no new
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
14.3–14.4 GHz 14–14.5 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink. 14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- satellite - subscription TV,
14.3–14.4 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth, space
to-space) 457A 484A 506 Free-to-air TV, voice,
receive (mostly for broadband satellite services) and
Fixed internet and radio services..
Earth receive (CDSCC DSSs) assignments.
13.75–14.5 GHz—
mobile
Embargo 47—no new
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-
space) 506A
Radionavigation-satellite
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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14.4–14.47 GHz 14–14.5 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink. 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- interest in spectrum for the
14.4–14.47 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth and space
to-space) 457A 484A 506 common datalink (CDL)
receive assignments (mostly for satellite broadband
Fixed aeronautical mobile system.
services).
Mobile except aeronautical The ACMA will identify
mobile approaches to
Mobile-satellite (Earth to simultaneously support
space) 506A CDL and maintain the
Space research (space-to- useability of the band for
Earth) existing services.
14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 -
subscription TV, Free-to-
air TV, voice, internet and
radio services.
13.75–14.5 GHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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14.47–14.5 GHz 14–14.5 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink. 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- interest in spectrum for the
14.47–14.5 GHz—RRL—some fixed Earth (includes
to-space) 457A 484A 506 CDL aeronautical mobile
spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) and a few space
Fixed system. The ACMA will
receive assignments.
Mobile except aeronautical identify approaches to
mobile simultaneously support
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to- CDL and maintain the
space) 506A useability of the band for
Radio astronomy existing services.
14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3
satellite subscription TV,
Free-to-air TV, voice,
internet and radio services.
13.75–14.5 GHz—
Embargo 47—no new
Defence Satellite
at the ADSCS.
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
149 504A Embargo 49 – no new
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
14.5–14.7145 GHz 14.501–14.697 GHz—RALI FX 3—15 GHz band— 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED low and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban interest in spectrum for the
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- networks—coordination with Earth stations of the CDL aeronautical mobile
to-space) 510 FSS required as per RALI MS 26. system. The ACMA will
MOBILE identify approaches to
Space research simultaneously support
mid-band gap.
CDL and maintain the
14.5–14.7145 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P- useability of the band for
P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), existing services.
and a few fixed P-MP and Defence (for nomadic fixed
10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
P-P systems) assignments.
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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14.7145–14.8 GHz 14.7145–14.8 GHz—AUS1. 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED interest in spectrum for the
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- CDL aeronautical mobile
mid-band gap.
to-space) 510 system. The ACMA will
MOBILE identify approaches to
Space research simultaneously support
CDL and maintain the
useability of the band for
existing services.
AUS1 10.7 – 14.8 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
14.8–15.1365 GHz 14.8–15.1365 GHz—AUS1—Defence uses this band 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED for nomadic wideband fixed P-P systems. interest in spectrum for the
MOBILE CDL aeronautical mobile
Space research system. The ACMA will
mid-band gap.
identify approaches to
14.8–15.1365 GHz—RRL—one Earth receive simultaneously support
assignment (CDSCC DSS at Tidbinbilla). CDL and maintain the
useability of the band for
existing services.
AUS1 F1
15.1365–15.35 GHz 14.697–15.145 GHz—RALI FX 3—15 GHz band— 14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence
FIXED mid-band gap. interest in spectrum for the
MOBILE CDL aeronautical mobile
Space research system. The ACMA will
low and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban
identify approaches to
networks.
simultaneously support
15.1365–15.35 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P- CDL and maintain the
P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), useability of the band for
and a few fixed Earth (CDSCC DSSs), fixed P-MP existing services.
339 15.349 – 15.410 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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15.35–15.4 GHz 15.35–15.4 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 15.349 – 15.410 GHz –
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. Embargo 49 – no new
SATELLITE (passive) assignments for terrestrial
RADIO ASTRONOMY radiocommunication
SPACE RESEARCH services to support the
(passive) development of space
340 in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
F1
15.4–15.43 GHz 15.4–15.7 GHz—WRC-11
AERONAUTICAL Agenda Item 1.21—will
RADIONAVIGATION consider a primary
allocation to the
radiolocation service in this
band.
15.4–15.7 GHz—airborne
weather radars under
development.
511D 15.349 – 15.410 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
15.43–15.63 GHz 15.4–15.7 GHz—WRC-11
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- Agenda Item 1.21—will
to-space) 511A consider a primary
AERONAUTICAL allocation to the
RADIONAVIGATION radiolocation service in this
band.
development.
511C 15.43 – 15.63 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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15.63–15.7 GHz 15.4–15.7 GHz—WRC-11
AERONAUTICAL Agenda Item 1.21—will
RADIONAVIGATION consider a primary
allocation to the
radiolocation service in this
band.
development.
511D F1
15.7–16.6 GHz 15.7–16.6 GHz—AUS1. 15.7–16.6 GHz—increased
RADIOLOCATION use of ASDE-3 at larger
airports overseas.
AUS1 AUS87 F1
16.6–17.1 GHz 16.6–17.1 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. F1
RADIOLOCATION AUS11
Space research (deep space)
(Earth-to-space)
AUS87
17.1–17.2 GHz 17.1–17.2 GHz—AUS1. F1
RADIOLOCATION
AUS1 AUS87
17.2–17.3 GHz 17.2–17.3 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
EARTH EXPLORATION- Embargo 49 – no new
SATELLITE (active) assignments for terrestrial
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 radiocommunication
SPACE RESEARCH (active) services to support the
513A AUS87 communications facilities
Mingenew site.
F1
17.3–17.7 GHz 17.3–17.7 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth 17.3–17.8 GHz—Optus
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- assignments. D3 satellite - subscription
to-space) 516 TV, Free-to-air TV, voice,
Radiolocation AUS11 internet and radio services.
17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
radiocommunication
AUS87 services to support the
Mingenew site.
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17.7–18.1 GHz 18.0–18.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—in 17.3–17.8 GHz—Optus
FIXED Region 2, the allocation to the meteorological-satellite D3 satellite - subscription
FIXED-SATELLITE service (space-to-Earth), limited to geostationary TV, Free-to-air TV, voice,
(space-to-Earth) 484A satellites, was extended by 100 MHz down to internet and radio services.
(Earth-to-space) 516 18.0 GHz.
17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
MOBILE
17.7–19.7 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article Embargo 49 – no new
21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined assignments for terrestrial
orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial radiocommunication
fixed links. services to support the
17.7 – 18.1 GHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need
to be coordinated with Earth stations of the FSS.
17.7–18.1 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and Earth Mingenew site.
AUS87 assignments.
F1
18.1–18.4 GHz 18.29125–18.68875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
FIXED band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of assignments for terrestrial
(space-to-Earth) 484A the FSS and the meteorological-satellite service radiocommunication
516B required as per RALI MS 26. services to support the
(Earth-to-space) 520 development of space
18.1–18.4 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—the
MOBILE communications facilities
allocation to the meteorological-satellite service
(space-to-Earth), limited to geostationary satellites,
Mingenew site.
was extended by 100 MHz. 18.1–18.4 GHz is now the
meteorological-satellite downlink band for Regions 1 F1
and 3, while the downlink band 18–18.3 GHz will be
used in Region 2.
17.7–19.7 GHz— WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—
Article 21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly
inclined orbits were reviewed in order to protect
terrestrial fixed links.
18.1–18.4 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for
519 AUS87 network backhaul) and few Earth receive assignments.
18.4–18.6 GHz 18.29125–18.68875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
FIXED band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of assignments for terrestrial
to-Earth) 484A 516B the FSS required as per RALI MS 26. radiocommunication
17.7–19.7 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article
21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined
orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial
fixed links.
Mingenew site.
18.4–18.6 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed
F1
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for
AUS87 network backhaul), and few Earth receive
assignments.
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EARTH EXPLORATION- band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of by the Windsat WMR, the
FIXED the FSS required as per RALI MS 26—maximum microwave radiometers
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- transmit power 27 dBm. (JMR and AMR) aboard
to-Earth) 522B Jason-1 and -2, the AMSR-
18.68875–19.30125 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz
MOBILE except aeronautical E aboard Aqua, MWRI
band—mid-band gap.
mobile aboard FengYun-3A, and
Space research (passive) 17.7–19.7 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article will be used by the CMIS
21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined aboard NPOESS (launches
orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial 2013 to 2020).
fixed links.
17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
18.6–18.8 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P Embargo 49 – no new
assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for assignments for terrestrial
network backhaul), and a few Earth receive radiocommunication
522A AUS87 assignments. services to support the
Mingenew site.
F1
FIXED band—mid-band gap. EESS measurements made
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- with TMI aboard the
18.8–19.3 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite
to-Earth) 516B 523A TRMM, the Special Sensor
downlink.
MOBILE Microwave Imager (SSM/I)
17.7–19.7 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article and the Special Sensor
21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined Microwave Imager Sounder
orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial (SSMIS) aboard Defence
fixed links. Meteorological Satellite
Program (DMSP) satellites,
18.8–19.3 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and Earth
as well as the MicroWave
receive assignments.
atmospheric Temperature
Sounder (MWTS) aboard
FengYun-3A.
AUS87 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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FIXED band—mid-band gap. EESS measurements made
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- with TMI aboard the
19.30125–19.69875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz
to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) TRMM, and SSM/I and
band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for
523B 523C 523D 523E SSMIS aboard DMSP
urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of
MOBILE satellites, as well as MWTS
the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.
aboard FengYun-3A.
17.7–19.7 GHz— WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—
17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
Article 21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly
inclined orbits were reviewed in order to protect
terrestrial fixed links.
radiocommunication
19.3–19.7 GHz—RRL—very large number of fixed P- services to support the
P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers for development of space
network backhaul), and a few Earth receive communications facilities
AUS87 assignments. in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
F1
19.7–20.1 GHz 19.7–20.1 GHz—RRL—very small number of Earth 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- receive assignments. Embargo 49 – no new
to-Earth) 484A 516B assignments for terrestrial
Mobile-satellite (space-to- radiocommunication
Earth) services to support the
AUS87 communications facilities
Mingenew site.
F1
20.1–20.2 GHz 20.1–20.2 GHz—RRL—very small number of Earth 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- receive assignments. Embargo 49 – no new
to-Earth) 484A 516B assignments for terrestrial
MOBILE-SATELLITE radiocommunication
(space-to-Earth) services to support the
525 526 527 528 AUS87 communications facilities
Mingenew site.
F1
20.2–21.2 GHz 20.2–21.2 GHz—AUS1. 17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- Embargo 49 – no new
20.2-21.2 GHz – Spectrum-licensed – Defence
to-Earth) assignments for terrestrial
satellite.
(space-to-Earth) services to support the
Standard frequency and time development of space
signal (space-to-Earth) communications facilities
AUS1 AUS87 Mingenew site.
F1
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21.2–21.4 GHz 21.2–21.4 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) by the TMI aboard the
FIXED TRMM.
MOBILE
17.2 – 21.4 GHz –
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
radiocommunication
AUS87
Mingenew site.
F1
21.4–22 GHz 21.65–22.211 GHz—RALI FX 3—22 GHz band— 21.4–22 GHz—WRC-11
FIXED low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban Agenda Item 1.13—is to
MOBILE networks and TOB services (21.65–21.8/22.85–23 decide on future usage of
BROADCASTING- GHz). the band for HDTV in the
SATELLITE 208B 530 BSS and associated feeder
21.4–22 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition
links—initial Australian
of pfd thresholds for the BSS in order to protect the
position does not support a
RAS in the band 22.21–22.5 GHz (Annex to
formal a priori BSS Plan for
Resolution 739).
this band. The ACMA will
21.4–22 GHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments monitor international
and some TOB assignments. technological and
regulatory developments, as
well as national demand,
which may involve public
and industry consultation.
Existing fixed links in the
band need alternative
arrangements.
AUS87 F1
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22–22.21 GHz 22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—ultra-wideband 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR
FIXED (UWB) short-range vehicle radar systems (SRR)— for collision avoidance—
MOBILE except aeronautical power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, seen as an interim solution
mobile and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio only. Currently some
astronomy sites. implementation in luxury
cars only—this technology
is expected to be replaced
low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban
by 77–81 GHz radars as
networks and TOB services.
Europe will only allow
22–22.21 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed installation of 24 GHz
assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers for automotive radars until
network backhaul). June 2013.
Sharing with the RAS is
facilitated by antenna
elevations and exclusion
zones (separation
distances) established
around radio astronomy
facilities.22.2 – 22.510 GHz
– Embargo 49 – no new
149 AUS87
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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22.21–22.5 GHz 22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR— 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR
EARTH EXPLORATION- power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, for collision avoidance—
SATELLITE (passive) and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
FIXED astronomy sites. only. Currently some
MOBILE except aeronautical implementation in luxury
mobile cars only—this technology
low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban
RADIO ASTRONOMY is expected to be replaced
networks and TOB services.
SPACE RESEARCH by 77–81 GHz radars as
(passive) 22.211–22.85 GHz—RALI FX 3—22 GHz band— Europe will only allow
mid-band gap. installation of 24 GHz
automotive radars until
22.21–22.5 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
June 2013.
Sharing with the EESS—
UWB radar deployment
densities are unlikely to
reach levels sufficient to
cause harmful interference
before the European
Commission’s reference
date for installation
cessation (2013).
elevations and terrain
shielding, along with the
exclusion zones (separation
facilities.
22.21–22.5 GHz—passive
EESS measurements made
by SSM/I and SSMIS
aboard DMSP satellites.
149 532 22.2 – 22.510 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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FIXED power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, for collision avoidance—
MOBILE and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
astronomy sites. only. Currently some
implementation in luxury
mid-band gap.
installation of 24 GHz
June 2013.
facilities.
AUS87 22.2 – 22.510 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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INTER-SATELLITE 338A and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
MOBILE astronomy sites. only. Currently some
mid-band gap.
22.85–23.443 GHz—RALI FX 3—22 GHz band— by 77–81 GHz radars as
low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban Europe will only allow
networks and TOB services. installation of 24 GHz
22.55–23.55 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—
June 2013.
power limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS
(passive) band 23.6–24.0 GHz were added to
Resolution 750.
22.55–23.55 GHz—RRL—very large number of fixed shielding, along with the
P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), exclusion zones (separation
and some TOB assignments (telecommunications distances) established
carrier). around radio astronomy
facilities.
22.55–23.15 GHz—WRC-
consider a primary
allocation to the SRS
(Earth-to-space).
149 AUS87 F1
MOBILE and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
astronomy sites. only. Currently some
June 2013.
facilities.
AUS87 F1
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23.6–24 GHz 23.6–24 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. for collision avoidance—
SATELLITE (passive) seen as an interim solution
22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR—
RADIO ASTRONOMY only. Currently some
power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1,
SPACE RESEARCH implementation in luxury
and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio
(passive) cars only—this technology
astronomy sites.
23.6–24 GHz—RRL—very few Earth receive by 77–81 GHz radars as
assignments (RAS facilities at Parkes and Narrabri). Europe will only allow
June 2013.
Sharing with the EESS—
cause harmful interference
before the European
Commission’s reference
date for installation
cessation (2013).
facilities.
23.6–24.0 GHz—EESS—
passive water vapour
measurements made by the
Advanced Microwave
Sounding Unit (AMSU-A)
aboard NOAA POES,
Aqua and MetOp-A,
microwave radiometers
aboard ERS-1 and -2,
Envisat, Aqua, Jason-1 and
-2 and Windsat, MWRI and
MWTS aboard FengYun-
3A, and will be used by the
Advanced Technology
Microwave Sounder
(ATMS) aboard NPP (2010
launch) and CMIS aboard
NPOESS (launches 2013
to 2020).
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24–24.05 GHz 24–24.25 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR
AMATEUR applications. for collision avoidance—
AMATEUR-SATELLITE seen as an interim solution
only. Currently some
24–24.25 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia cars only—this technology
class licence. is expected to be replaced
22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR—
power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1,
and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio
astronomy sites.
June 2013.
24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—all Sharing with the RAS is
transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW. facilitated by antenna
24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—RFID
transmitters and radiodetermination transmitters—
maximum EIRP 1 W—including traffic monitoring
and e-toll collection (RFID), as well as movement
detectors and distance/speed measurements
facilities.
(especially police radar).
24–24.25 MHz—WRC-11
24–24.05 GHz—RRL—a few amateur beacon
assignments.
services.
150 AUS87 F1
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24.05–24.25 GHz 24.05–24.25 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 for collision avoidance—
24–24.25 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM
Amateur seen as an interim solution
applications.
Earth exploration-satellite only. Currently some
(active) 24–24.25 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— implementation in luxury
amateur advanced station. cars only—this technology
class licence.
22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR— installation of 24 GHz
power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, automotive radars until
and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio June 2013.
astronomy sites. Sharing with the EESS—
24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—all
24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—RFID cause harmful interference
transmitters and radiodetermination transmitters— before the European
maximum EIRP 1 W—including traffic monitoring Commission’s reference
and e-toll collection (RFID), as well as movement date for installation
detectors and distance/speed measurements cessation (2013).
(especially police radar). Sharing with the RAS is
24.05–26.50 GHz—LIPD class licence—
24.05–24.25 GHz—RRL—large number of around radio astronomy
radiodetermination assignments (mainly police K-band facilities.
traffic speed radar).
24–24.25 MHz—WRC-11
services.
150 AUS87 F1
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RADIONAVIGATION power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, for collision avoidance—
FIXED and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
June 2013.
facilities.
AUS87 F1
INTER-SATELLITE and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
RADIONAVIGATION implementation in luxury
June 2013.
facilities.
24.5–26.5 GHz—
Embargo 24—no new
assignments (except for
short-term experimental
purposes) may be made, in
order to support further
planning for apparatus
licensed fixed P-P links.
533 AUS87 F1
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INTER-SATELLITE and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
June 2013.
facilities.
24.5–26.5 GHz—
Embargo 24—no new
533 AUS87 F1
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FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
to-space) 535 astronomy sites. only. Currently some
MOBILE implementation in luxury
June 2013.
facilities.
24.5–26.5 GHz—
Embargo 24—no new
AUS87 24.75 – 25.25 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F1
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INTER-SATELLITE 536 and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio seen as an interim solution
Standard frequency and time implementation in luxury
signal-satellite (Earth-to- cars only—this technology
space) is expected to be replaced
June 2013.
facilities.
24.5–26.5 GHz—
Embargo 24—no new
AUS87 licensed fixed P-P links.
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25.5–27 GHz 22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR— 22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR for
EARTH EXPLORATION- power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, collision avoidance—seen as an
SATELLITE (space-to- and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio interim solution only. Currently
Earth) astronomy sites. some implementation in luxury
FIXED cars only—this technology is
INTER-SATELLITE 536 expected to be replaced by 77–
MOBILE 81 GHz radars as Europe will
SPACE RESEARCH (space- only allow installation of 24
to-Earth) GHz automotive radars until
Standard frequency and time 26.5–27.5 GHz—spectrum licensed. June 2013.
signal-satellite (Earth-to- Sharing with the RAS is
25.5–27 GHz—RRL—some device registrations
space) facilitated by antenna elevations
under spectrum licences, and a few Earth receive
and terrain shielding, along with
assignments (Ka-band downlink to the New Norcia
the exclusion zones (separation
ESTRACK station and CDSCC DSSs).
distances) established around
radio astronomy facilities.
25.5–27 GHz—increased use of

Ka-band EESS and SRS
downlinks, for systems
including Landsat-8, NPOESS
and the James Webb Space
Telescope (launches from 2011
to 2020). There is also interest
within Australia for new Earth
stations to meet this increased
use of the band.
24.5–26.5 GHz—
Embargo 24—no new
assignments (except for SRS
downlink services and short-
term experimental purposes)
may be made, in order to
support further planning for
apparatus licensed fixed P-P
links.
26.5–27.5 GHz—Embargo
26—no apparatus licences may
be issued in Australia due to
spectrum licensing provisions.
25.5 – 31.0 GHz – Embargo 49

– no new assignments for
terrestrial radiocommunication
communications facilities in the
general area of the Mingenew
site.
26.5–26.85 GHz—Spectrum
auction—spectrum unsold at
original auction would be
536A AUS87
allocated if industry demand
emerges.
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27–27.5 GHz 26.5–27.5 GHz—spectrum-licensed. 27.35–27.5 GHz—
FIXED Spectrum auction—
27–27.5 GHz—RRL—some device registrations
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- spectrum unsold at original
under spectrum licences.
to-space) auction would be allocated
INTER-SATELLITE 536 if industry demand
537 emerges.
MOBILE
26.5–27.5 GHz—Embargo
26—no apparatus licences
may be issued in Australia
due to spectrum licensing
provisions.
25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
27.5–28.5 GHz 27.5–28.35 GHz—spectrum-licensed. 27.5–28.35 GHz—
FIXED Embargo 26—no
27.9–28.2 / 31–31.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- apparatus licences may be
1.8—identification of common 300 MHz for use by
to-space) 484A 516B 539 issued in Australia due to
high altitude platform station (HAPS) downlinks in
MOBILE spectrum licensing
some overseas countries. New requirements were
provisions.
established, which include bilateral agreements with
neighbouring administrations and notification and 25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
submission of new Appendix 4 (of the ITU Radio Embargo 49 – no new
Regulations) data to the Radiocommunications Bureau. assignments for terrestrial
radiocommunication
27.5–28.5 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment.
538 540 development of space
Mingenew site.
27.5–28.35 MHz—
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28.5–29.1 GHz 28.6–29.1 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite 28.6–29.1 GHz—
FIXED uplink—assignments may only be made for stations Embargo 24—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- operating in the NGSO FSS (Earth-to-space). assignments (except for
to-space) 484A 516B short-term experimental
28.5–29.1 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment.
523A 539 purposes) may be made,
MOBILE pending further satellite
Earth exploration-satellite service developments, in
(Earth-to-space) 541 order to preserve options
for the introduction of
540 NGSO FSS.
25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
29.1–29.5 GHz 29.1–29.5 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth 29.1–29.5 GHz—
FIXED assignments. Embargo 24—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- assignments (except for
to-space) 516B 523C NGSO MSS feeder links
523E 535A 539 541A and short-term
MOBILE experimental purposes)
Earth exploration-satellite may be made, pending
(Earth-to-space) 541 further satellite service
developments.
540
25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
29.5–29.9 GHz 29.5–29.9 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth 25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- assignments. Embargo 49 – no new
to-space) 484A 516B 539 assignments for terrestrial
Earth exploration-satellite radiocommunication
(Earth-to-space) 541 services to support the
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to- development of space
space) communications facilities
540 Mingenew site.
29.9–30 GHz 29.9–30 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth assignments. 25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- Embargo 49 – no new
to-space) 484A 516B 539 assignments for terrestrial
(Earth-to-space) services to support the
Earth exploration-satellite development of space
(Earth-to-space) 541 543 communications facilities
525 526 527 538 540 Mingenew site.
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30–31 GHz 30–31 GHz—AUS1. 31 GHz—passive EESS
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- measurements made by
30–31 GHz—spectrum-licensed—Defence satellite
to-space) 338A MWTS aboard FengYun-
uplinks.
MOBILE-SATELLITE 3A.
(Earth-to-space) 30–31 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—
25.5 – 31.0 GHz –
Standard frequency and time recommended maximum power levels for unwanted
signal-satellite (space-to- emissions in the EESS (passive) band 31.3–31.5 GHz
Earth) were added to Resolution 750.
radiocommunication
30 – 31 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment services to support the
AUS1 (Defence). development of space
Mingenew site.
31–31.3 GHz 31–31.3 GHz—spectrum-licensed. 31 GHz—passive EESS
FIXED 338A measurements made by
31–31.3 / 27.9–28.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item
MOBILE MWTS aboard FengYun-
1.8—HAPS (ground-to-HAPS) in some overseas
Standard frequency and time 3A.
countries—new requirements were established, which
signal-satellite (space-to-
include bilateral agreements with neighbouring 31–31.3 GHz—Embargo
Earth)
administrations and notification and submission of 26—no apparatus licences
Space research 544
new Appendix 4 (of the ITU Radio Regulations) data to may be issued in Australia
the Radiocommunications Bureau. due to spectrum licensing
provisions.
31–31.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power
limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive)
band 31.3–31.5 GHz were added to Resolution 750.
31–31.3 GHz—RRL—several device registrations
149 under spectrum licences.
SATELLITE (passive) by AMSU-A aboard
RADIO ASTRONOMY NOAA POES, Aqua and
SPACE RESEARCH MetOp-A, and will be used
(passive) by ATMS aboard NPP
(2010 launch).
340
31.5–31.8 GHz
EARTH EXPLORATION-
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
Fixed
mobile
149
31.8–32 GHz 31.8–32 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
FIXED 547A assignments (deep space downlinks to CDSCC DSSs).
RADIONAVIGATION
SPACE RESEARCH (deep
space) (space-to-Earth)
547 548
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32–32.3 GHz 32–32.3 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive
FIXED 547A assignments (deep space downlinks to CDSCC DSSs,
RADIONAVIGATION and radioastronomy observations at Narrabri).
SPACE RESEARCH (deep
space) (space-to-Earth)
547 548
32.3–33 GHz
FIXED 547A
INTER-SATELLITE
RADIONAVIGATION
547 548
33–33.4 GHz
FIXED 547A
RADIONAVIGATION
547
33.4–34.2 GHz 33.4–34.2 GHz—AUS1. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz –
RADIOLOCATION Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- assignments for terrestrial
to-Earth) radiocommunication
AUS1 development of space
Mingenew site.
34.2–34.7 GHz 34.2–34.7 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz –
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Embargo 49 – no new
34.2–35.2 GHz—radiodetermination assigned
SPACE RESEARCH (deep assignments for terrestrial
licence—operation of traffic radar speed guns by law
space) (Earth-to-space) radiocommunication
enforcement agencies on a no interference, no
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- services to support the
protection basis.
to-Earth) AUS11 development of space
34.2–34.7 GHz—RRL—some radiodetermination communications facilities
assignments (police traffic radar speed guns), and a in the general area of the
few Earth assignments (deep space uplinks from Mingenew site.
CDSCC DSSs).
34.7–35.2 GHz 34.7–35.2 GHz—AUS1. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz –
RADIOLOCATION Embargo 49 – no new
34.2–35.2 GHz—radiodetermination assigned
licence—operation of traffic radar speed guns by law
enforcement agencies on a no interference, no
Space research services to support the
protection basis.
34.7–35.2 GHz—RRL—many radiodetermination communications facilities
AUS1 assignments (police traffic radar speed guns). in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
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35.2–35.5 GHz 35.2–35.5 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz –
METEOROLOGICAL Embargo 49 – no new
AIDS assignments for terrestrial
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 radiocommunication
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- services to support the
to-Earth) AUS11 development of space
Mingenew site.
35.5–36 GHz 35.5–36 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz –
METEOROLOGICAL Embargo 49 – no new
AIDS assignments for terrestrial
EARTH EXPLORATION- radiocommunication
SATELLITE (active) services to support the
RADIOLOCATION AUS11 development of space
SPACE RESEARCH (active) communications facilities
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- in the general area of the
to-Earth) AUS11 Mingenew site.
549A
36–37 GHz 36–37 GHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile. 36–37 GHz—EESS—
EARTH EXPLORATION- passive water vapour
36–37 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—Resolution
SATELLITE (passive) measurements made by the
752 specifies sharing criteria to protect passive sensors
FIXED AUS11 Along Track Scanning
in the EESS.
MOBILE AUS11 Radiometer (ATSR-1 and -
SPACE RESEARCH 2) aboard ERS-1 and -2
(passive) (respectively), Envisat’s
MicroWave Radiometer
(MWR), AMSR-E aboard
Aqua, Windsat WMR,
TMRR TMI, SSM/I and
SSMIS aboard DMSP
satellites, MWRI aboard
FengYun-3A, and will be
used by CMIS aboard
NPOESS (launches 2013
149 550A to 2020).
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37–37.5 GHz 37–37.5 GHz—AUS1. 37–38 GHz—increased
FIXED future use of Ka-band SRS
MOBILE downlinks—planned use by
SPACE RESEARCH (space- the New Norcia
to-Earth) ESTRACK station and the
CDSCC Deep Space
Stations.
37–38 GHz—WRC-11
consider ITU sharing
studies between the
aeronautical mobile service
and other primary services
in the band, in order to
protect these other
services. Options include
the creation of sharing
criteria or the modification
547 AUS1 of allocations.
37.5–38 GHz 37.506–38.178 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz band— 37–38 GHz—increased
FIXED short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links for future use of Ka-band SRS
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- urban networks and mobile telephony backhaul— downlinks—planned use by
to-Earth) coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required the New Norcia
MOBILE as per RALI MS 26. ESTRACK station and the
SPACE RESEARCH (space- CDSCC Deep Space
to-Earth) Stations.
Earth exploration-satellite 37.5–38 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed
37–38 GHz—WRC-11
(space-to-Earth) assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers).
consider ITU sharing
studies between the
aeronautical mobile service
and other primary services
in the band, in order to
protect these other
services. Options include
the creation of sharing
criteria or the modification
547 of allocations.
37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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38–39.5 GHz 37.506–38.178 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz Band— 37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
FIXED short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links— Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required assignments for terrestrial
to-Earth) as per RALI MS 26. radiocommunication
Earth exploration-satellite development of space
short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links for
urban networks and mobile telephony backhaul—mid-
band gap.
Mingenew site.
short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links.
38–39.5 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed
547 assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers).
39.5–40 GHz 37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
FIXED Embargo 49 – no new
MOBILE-SATELLITE development of space
Earth exploration-satellite in the general area of the
(space-to-Earth) Mingenew site.
F2
547
40–40.5 GHz 40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum
EARTH EXPLORATION- auction program—
SATELLITE (Earth-to- consideration would be
space) given to allocation if
FIXED demand emerges.
FIXED-SATELLITE (space-
40–40.5 GHz—increased
to-Earth) 516B
future use of Ka-band SRS
MOBILE
downlinks—planned use by
MOBILE-SATELLITE
the New Norcia
(space-to-Earth)
ESTRACK station and the
SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-
CDSCC Deep Space
to-space)
Stations.
Earth exploration-satellite
(space-to-Earth) 37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F2
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40.5–41 GHz 40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum
FIXED auction—consideration
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- would be given to
to-Earth) allocation if demand
BROADCASTING emerges.
BROADCASTING-
37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
SATELLITE
Mobile
radiocommunication
547
Mingenew site.
41–42.5 GHz 40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum

FIXED auction—consideration
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- would be given to
to-Earth) allocation if demand
BROADCASTING emerges.
BROADCASTING-
40.5–43.5 GHz—
SATELLITE
Embargo 28—no new
Mobile
assignments are to be made
Australia-wide except in the
case of short-term
experimental purposes to
enable the ACA to
consider the future use of
this currently
unencumbered
547 551F 551H 551I
radiofrequency spectrum.
37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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42.5–43.5 GHz 40.5–43.5 GHz—
FIXED Embargo 28—no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- assignments are to be made
to-space) 552 Australia-wide except in the
MOBILE except aeronautical case of short-term
mobile experimental purposes to
RADIO ASTRONOMY enable the ACA to
consider the future use of
this currently
unencumbered
149 547 radiofrequency spectrum.
37.5 – 43.5 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
43.5–47 GHz
MOBILE 553
MOBILE-SATELLITE
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
554 AUS62
47–47.2 GHz 47–47.2 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
AMATEUR amateur advanced station. Embargo 49 – no new
AMATEUR-SATELLITE assignments for terrestrial
radiocommunication
class licence.
Mingenew site.
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47.2–47.5 GHz 47.2–47.5 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—criteria 47.2–47.5 /
FIXED to facilitate sharing between HAPS and the FSS, FS 47.9–48.2 GHz—HAPS—
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- and adjacent-band RAS were defined in Resolution The ACMA is monitoring
to-space) 552 122. New notification requirements were established, international HAPS
MOBILE which include the submission of new data in developments, and would
Appendix 4 of the ITU Radio Regulations. be prepared to support
Australian deployments if
sharing studies to ensure
compatibility with other
552A services are undertaken.
47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
47.5–47.9 GHz 47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
FIXED Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- assignments for terrestrial
to-space) 552 radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
47.9–48.2 GHz 47.9–48.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—criteria 47.2–47.5 /
FIXED to facilitate sharing between HAPS and the FSS, FS 47.9–48.2 GHz—HAPS—
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- and adjacent-band RAS were defined in Resolution The ACMA is monitoring
to-space) 552 122. New notification requirements were established, international HAPS
MOBILE which include the submission of new data in developments, and would
Appendix 4 of the ITU Radio Regulations. be prepared to support
Australian deployments if
sharing studies to ensure
compatibility with other
552A services are undertaken.
47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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48.2–50.2 GHz 48.94–49.04 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits 47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
FIXED all emissions from airborne stations in this band. Embargo 49 – no new
FIXED-SATELLITE assignments for terrestrial
49.7–50.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power
(Earth-to-space) 338A 552 radiocommunication
limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive)
band 50.2–50.4 GHz were added to Resolution 750.
49.22–49.42 GHz—RALI FX 3—49 GHz band— communications facilities
temporary microwave links—coordination with Earth in the general area of the
stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26. Mingenew site.
mid-band gap.
temporary microwave links—coordination with Earth
149 340 555 stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.
SPACE RESEARCH NOAA POES, MetOp-A
(passive) and Aqua, SSMIS aboard
DMSP satellites, MWTS
aboard FengYun-3A, and
will be used by ATMS
aboard NPP (2010 launch)
and CMIS aboard
NPOESS.
340
47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
50.4–51.4 GHz 50.42–50.62 GHz—RALI FX 3—50 GHz band— 50.5 GHz—passive EESS
FIXED low-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks— measurements made by the
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required Special Sensor Microwave
to-space) 338A as per RALI MS 26. Temperature Sounder
MOBILE (SSM/T-1) aboard DMSP
Mobile-satellite (Earth-to- satellites.
mid-band gap.
space)
47.2 – 51.4 GHz –
low-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks—
coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required
radiocommunication
as per RALI MS 26.
50.4–50.9 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power development of space
limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) communications facilities
band 50.2–50.4 GHz were added to Resolution 750. in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
50.4–51.4 GHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments
(mostly telecommunications carrier). F2
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51.4–52.6 GHz 51.4–52.6 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power 51.5–55.7 GHz—various
FIXED 338A limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) channels used by AMSU-A
MOBILE band 52.6–54.25 GHz were added to Resolution 750. aboard NOAA POES,
RADIO ASTRONOMY Aqua and MetOp-A, and
aboard NPP (2010 launch)
and CMIS on NPOESS.
547
52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
52.6–54.25 GHz 52.6–54.25 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 51.5–55.7 GHz—various
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. channels used by AMSU-A
SATELLITE (passive) aboard NOAA POES,
SPACE RESEARCH Aqua and MetOp-A,
(passive) SSM/T-1 and SSMIS
RADIO ASTRONOMY aboard DMSP satellites,
3A, and will be used by
ATMS aboard NPP (2010
launch) and CMIS on
NPOESS.
340
52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
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54.25–55.78 GHz 51.5–55.7 GHz—various
EARTH EXPLORATION- channels used by AMSU-A
SATELLITE (passive) aboard NOAA POES,
INTER-SATELLITE 556A Aqua and MetOp-A,
SPACE RESEARCH SSM/T-1 and SSMIS
(passive) aboard DMSP satellites,
ATMS aboard NPP (2010
launch) and CMIS on
NPOESS.
52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
55.78–56.9 GHz 56.5–56.8 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- EESS measurements will
SATELLITE (passive) be made by CMIS aboard
FIXED 557A NPOESS.
INTER-SATELLITE 556A
52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
MOBILE 558
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
radiocommunication
547
Mingenew site.
56.9–57 GHz 52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
EARTH EXPLORATION- Embargo 49 – no new
SATELLITE (passive) assignments for terrestrial
FIXED radiocommunication
INTER-SATELLITE 558A services to support the
MOBILE 558 development of space
SPACE RESEARCH communications facilities
(passive) in the general area of the
Mingenew site.
547
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57–58.2 GHz 57.2–58.2 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for use by 57.1–57.5 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- self-coordinated fixed P-P links (TDD and FDD) on a EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) no interference, no protection basis. Links are typically by AMSU-A aboard
FIXED used for mobile telephone base station backhaul. Self- NOAA POES, Aqua and
INTER-SATELLITE 556A coordination is typically performed by the equipment, MetOp-A, SSMIS aboard
MOBILE 558 which should employ a ‘listen before transmit’ DMSP satellites, MWTS
SPACE RESEARCH protocol and dynamic frequency selection. aboard FengYun-3A, and
(passive) will be used by ATMS
57–66 GHz—LIPD class licence—data
aboard NPP.
communications transmitters for indoor use—
maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power 52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
20 mW. Embargo 49 – no new
57–58.2 GHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments
radiocommunication
547 (mostly self-coordinated links).
Mingenew site.
58.2–59 GHz 57–66 GHz—LIPD class licence—data 58.4 and 58.825 GHz—
EARTH EXPLORATION- communications transmitters for indoor use— passive EESS
SATELLITE (passive) maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power measurements made by
FIXED 20 mW. SSM/T-1 aboard DMSP
MOBILE satellites.
SPACE RESEARCH
52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
(passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
radiocommunication
547
Mingenew site.
59–59.3 GHz 59–63 GHz—LIPD class licence—data 59.2–59.5 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- communications transmitters for outdoor use— EESS measurements made
SATELLITE (passive) maximum EIRP 150 W, maximum transmit power by SSM/T-1 and SSMIS
FIXED 20 mW—limited to land and maritime deployments. aboard DMSP satellites,
INTER-SATELLITE 556A and will be used CMIS
MOBILE 558 aboard NPOESS.
RADIOLOCATION 559
maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power 52.590 – 59.3 GHz –
SPACE RESEARCH
20 mW. Embargo 49 – no new
(passive)
radiocommunication
Mingenew site.
F2
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59.3–64 GHz 59–63 GHz—LIPD class licence—data 59.2–60.8 GHz and
FIXED communications transmitters for outdoor use— 63.283 GHz—various
INTER-SATELLITE maximum EIRP 150 W peak, maximum transmit channels for passive EESS
MOBILE 558 power 20 mW—limited to land and maritime measurements by SSMIS
RADIOLOCATION 559 deployments. aboard DMSP satellites,
and will be used by CMIS
aboard NPOESS.
maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power 61–61.5 GHz—ITU Radio
20 mW. Regulations—ISM
applications subject to
60–61 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination
special authorisation by the
transmitters—maximum EIRP 20 mW—
administration
distance/speed measurement.
this band.
F2
138
64–65 GHz 57–66 GHz—LIPD class licence—data
FIXED communications transmitters for indoor use—
INTER-SATELLITE maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power
MOBILE except aeronautical 20 mW.
mobile
RADIO ASTRONOMY
547
65–66 GHz 57–66 GHz—LIPD class licence—data
EARTH EXPLORATION- communications transmitters for indoor use—
SATELLITE maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power
FIXED 20 mW.
INTER-SATELLITE
mobile
SPACE RESEARCH
547
66–71 GHz F2
INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE 553 558
MOBILE-SATELLITE
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
554
71–74 GHz 71.125–75.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for F2
FIXED use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- P-P data links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference,
to-Earth) no protection basis. Self-coordination can be
MOBILE performed by the licensee, an accredited person, or
MOBILE-SATELLITE the equipment supplier or installer.
(space-to-Earth)
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74–76 GHz 71.125–75.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for F2
FIXED use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed
FIXED-SATELLITE (space- point-to-pont data links (TDD and FDD) on a no
to-Earth) interference, no protection basis. Self-coordination
MOBILE can be performed by the licensee, an accredited
BROADCASTING person, or the equipment supplier or installer.
BROADCASTING-
SATELLITE
transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum
Space research (space-to-
EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level
Earth)
measurement inside tanks (using radar).
561
76–77.5 GHz 75–85 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination 77–81 GHz—UWB
RADIO ASTRONOMY transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum SRR—expected to be the
RADIOLOCATION EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level long-term solution for anti-
Amateur measurement inside tanks (using radar). collision systems, with the
Amateur-satellite European Commission
Space research (space-to- deciding that 24 GHz SRRs
transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 W—long-range
Earth) should not be installed
vehicle radar (intelligent cruise control).
after June 2013. The
76–81 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur ACMA will monitor its
advanced station. development through
consultation with peak
76–81 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia
groups, and liaise with
class licence.
potentially-affected users.
76–77.5 GHz—RRL—one radiodetermination
F2
assignment (radar experiments).
149
77.5–78 GHz 75–85 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination 77–81 GHz—UWB
AMATEUR transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum SRR—expected to be the
AMATEUR-SATELLITE EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level long-term solution for anti-
Radio astronomy measurement inside tanks (using radar). collision systems, with the
Space research (space-to- European Commission
76–81 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur
Earth) deciding that 24 GHz SRRs
advanced station.
should not be installed
76–81 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia after June 2013. The
class licence. ACMA will monitor its
development through
149 potentially-affected users.
78–79 GHz 75–85 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination 77–81 GHz—UWB
RADIOLOCATION transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum SRR—expected to be the
Amateur EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level long-term solution for anti-
Amateur-satellite measurement inside tanks (using radar). collision systems, with the
Radio astronomy European Commission
advanced station.
development through
149 560 F2
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79–81 GHz 75–85 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination77–81 GHz—UWB
RADIO ASTRONOMY transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum SRR—expected to be the
RADIOLOCATION EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level long-term solution for anti-
Amateur measurement inside tanks (using radar). collision systems, with the
Amateur-satellite European Commission
advanced station.
development through
149 F2
81–84 GHz 81.125–85.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for 82.5 GHz—used by the
FIXED use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed radar altimeter RA-1
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- P-P data links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference, aboard ERS-1 and -2 over
to-space) no protection basis. Self-coordination can be ice.
MOBILE performed by the licensee, an accredited person, or
F2
MOBILE-SATELLITE the equipment supplier or installer.
(Earth-to-space)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
Space research (space-to-
Earth)
149 561A 81–84 GHz—RRL—a few scientific assignments.
84–86 GHz 81.125–85.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for 84–87 GHz—passive
FIXED use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed EESS measurements made
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth- P-P data links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference, by the TRMM TMI and the
to-space) 561B no protection basis. Self-coordination can be SSM/I aboard DMSP
MOBILE performed by the licensee, an accredited person, or satellites.
RADIO ASTRONOMY the equipment supplier or installer.
84–86 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P assignments
149 (self-coordinated).
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86–92 GHz 86–92 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 86–92 GHz—passive
SPACE RESEARCH MetOp-A, AMSR-E
(passive) aboard Aqua, and the
Microwave Humidity
Sounder (MHS) aboard
NOAA POES and MetOp-
A, the TRMM TMI, the
SSM/I and the Special
Sensor Microwave Water
Vapour Profiler-2 (SSM/T-
2) aboard DMSP satellites,
MWRI aboard FengYun-
ATMS aboard NPP and
CMIS aboard NPOESS.
340
92–94 GHz F2
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIOLOCATION
149
94–94.1 GHz 94–94.1 GHz—used by the
EARTH EXPLORATION- cloud profiling radar on
SATELLITE (active) Cloudsat.
RADIOLOCATION
F2
Radio astronomy
562 562A
94.1–95 GHz F2
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIOLOCATION
149
95–100 GHz F2
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIOLOCATION
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
149 554
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100–102 GHz 100–102 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 341
102–105 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
149 341
105–109.5 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive) 562B
149 341
109.5–111.8 GHz 109.5–111.8 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits
EARTH EXPLORATION- all emissions in this band.
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 341
111.8–114.25 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive) 562B
149 341
114.25–116 GHz 114.25–116 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits
EARTH EXPLORATION- all emissions in this band.
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 341
116–119.98 GHz
EARTH EXPLORATION-
SATELLITE (passive)
INTER-SATELLITE 562C
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
341
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119.98–122.25 GHz 122–123 GHz—ITU Radio
EARTH EXPLORATION- Regulations—ISM
SATELLITE (passive) applications subject to
INTER-SATELLITE 562C special authorisation by the
SPACE RESEARCH administration
(passive) concerned—Australia has
138 341 this band.
122.25–123 GHz 122.25–123 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 122–123 GHz—ITU Radio
FIXED amateur advanced station. Regulations—ISM
INTER-SATELLITE applications subject to
122.25–123 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting
MOBILE 558 special authorisation by the
Amateur administration
138 this band.
123–130 GHz F2
to-Earth)
MOBILE-SATELLITE
(space-to-Earth)
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
Radio astronomy
149 554
130–134 GHz F2
EARTH EXPLORATION-
SATELLITE (active) 562E
FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE 558
RADIO ASTRONOMY
149 562A
134–136 GHz 134–141 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
Radio astronomy
class licence.
136–141 GHz 134–141 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— F2
RADIO ASTRONOMY amateur advanced station.
RADIOLOCATION
Amateur
class licence.
Amateur-satellite
149
141–148.5 GHz F2
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIOLOCATION
149
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148.5–151.5 GHz 148.5–151.5 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits 148.5–151.5 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- all emissions in this band. EESS measurements are
SATELLITE (passive) made by AMSU-B aboard
SPACE RESEARCH MetOp-A, SSM/T-2 and
(passive) SSMIS aboard DMSP
satellites, MWRI aboard
FengYun-3A, and the
Humidity Sounder for
Brazil (HSB) aboard Aqua,
and will be used by ATMS
340 aboard NPP.
151.5–155.5 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIOLOCATION
149
155.5–158.5 GHz 155.6–158.4 GHz—passive
SATELLITE (passive) by MHS aboard NOAA
562F POES and MetOp-A.
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive) 562B
149 562F 562G

158.5–164 GHz
FIXED
to-Earth)
MOBILE
MOBILE-SATELLITE
(space-to-Earth)
164–167 GHz 164–167 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 164–167 GHz—passive
EARTH EXPLORATION- emissions in this band. EESS measurements will
SATELLITE (passive) be made by ATMS aboard
RADIO ASTRONOMY NPP, and by CMIS aboard
SPACE RESEARCH NPOESS.
(passive)
340
167–174.5 GHz
FIXED
to-Earth)
INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE 558
149
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174.5–174.8 GHz
FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE 558
174.8–182 GHz 174.8–191.8 GHz—passive
SATELLITE (passive) by AMSU-B aboard
INTER-SATELLITE 562H NOAA POES, Aqua and
SPACE RESEARCH MetOp-A, MHS aboard
(passive) NOAA POES and MetOp-
A, SSM/T-2 and SSMIS
aboard DMSP satellites,
and HSB aboard Aqua, and
aboard NPP and CMIS
aboard NPOESS.
182–185 GHz 182–185 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 174.8–191.8 GHz—passive
aboard NPP and CMIS
aboard NPOESS.
340
185–190 GHz 174.8–191.8 GHz—passive
INTER-SATELLITE 562H NOAA POES, Aqua and
aboard NPP and CMIS
aboard NPOESS.
190–191.8 GHz 190–191.8 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all 174.8–191.8 GHz—passive
SPACE RESEARCH NOAA POES, Aqua and
(passive) MetOp-A, MHS aboard
NOAA POES and MetOp-
aboard NPP and CMIS
aboard NPOESS.
340
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191.8–200 GHz
FIXED
INTER-SATELLITE
MOBILE 558
MOBILE-SATELLITE
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
149 341 554

SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 341 563A

SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 341 563A

209–217 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-
to-space)
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
149 341
217–226 GHz
FIXED
to-space)
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive) 562B
149 341
226–231.5 GHz 226–231.5 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340
231.5–232 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
Radiolocation
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232–235 GHz
FIXED
to-Earth)
MOBILE
Radiolocation
235–238 GHz
EARTH EXPLORATION-
SATELLITE (passive)
to-Earth)
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
563A 563B
238–240 GHz
FIXED
to-Earth)
MOBILE
RADIOLOCATION
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
240–241 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
RADIOLOCATION
241–248 GHz 241–250 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— 244–246 GHz—ITU Radio
RADIO ASTRONOMY amateur advanced station. Regulations—ISM
RADIOLOCATION applications subject to
Amateur special authorisation by the
class licence.
Amateur-satellite administration
138 149 this band.
248–250 GHz 241–250 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—
AMATEUR-SATELLITE
Radio astronomy
class licence.
149
SATELLITE (passive)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
SPACE RESEARCH
(passive)
340 563A
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252–265 GHz
FIXED
MOBILE
MOBILE-SATELLITE
(Earth-to-space)
RADIO ASTRONOMY
RADIONAVIGATION
RADIONAVIGATION-
SATELLITE
149 554
265–275 GHz
FIXED
to-space)
MOBILE
RADIO ASTRONOMY
149 563A
275–1000 GHz
(Not allocated)
565
1000–420000 GHz 187.5–420 THz—LIPD class licence—infrared
(Not allocated) devices—maximum output power is 125 mW.
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Footnotes
F1—Embargo 41—no new assignments within a defined radius of Boolardy Station, WA,
thereby establishing a radio quiet zone for new radio astronomy technologies. The said
radius is 150 km for the frequency range 100–230 MHz, and 100 km for the frequency
range 230–25.25 GHz.
F2—Parts of this band might be used in the future for the purposes of Defence. This
footnote is applied to the same bands that formerly included the Australian footnote
AUS62 in the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan 2005.
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Acronyms
Acronym Definition
3G third generation mobile telephone services
μW microwatt
A-SMGCS advanced surface movement and guidance control system
ACAS airborne collision avoidance system
ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority
ADS-B automatic dependant surveillance-broadcast
ADSCS Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station
AIMS Australian Institute of Marine Science
AIS automatic identification system
AM amplitude modulation
AM(R)S aeronautical mobile (route) service
AMI Advanced Microwave Instrument
AMR Advanced Microwave Radiometer
AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer - Earth Observing
AMSR-E System
AMSU Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit
AMT aeronautical mobile telemetry
ANLE airport network and location equipment
ANU Australian National University
ARNS aeronautical radionavigation service
ASCAT Advanced Scatterometer
ASDE airport surface detection equipment
ATC ancillary terrestrial component
ATMS Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder
BLOS beyond line-of-sight
BSS broadcasting-satellite service
BWA broadband wireless access
CB citizen band
CBRS citizen band radio service
CDL common data link
CDSCC Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex
CMIS Conical-scanning Microwave Imager/Sounder
CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
CSO communication with space object
CTS cordless telecommunications service
DAB digital audio broadcasting
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Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital
DBCDE Economy
DECT digital enhanced cordless telecommunications
DFS dynamic frequency selection
DME distance measuring equipment
DMSP Defence Meteorological Satellite Program
DORIS Doppler orbitography and radiopositioning integrated by satellite
DRCS digital radio concentrator system
DRM Digital Radio Mondiale
DSC digital selective calling
DSRR digital short-range radio
DSS deep space station
EESS Earth exploration-satellite service
EHF extremely high frequency (30–300 GHz)
EIRP equivalent isotropic radiated power
ENG electronic news gathering
EOS Earth Observing System
epfd equivalent power flux density
EPIRB emergency position-indicating radiofrequency beacon
ERS European Remote-Sensing Satellite
ESA European Space Agency
ESTRACK ESA Station Tracking Network
FM frequency modulation
FPSO floating production storage and offloading
FS fixed service
FSS fixed-satellite service
FWA fixed wireless access
GBAS ground-based augmentation system
GHz gigahertz
GMDSS global maritime distress and safety system
GNSS global navigation satellite system
GOES Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite
GOMS Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite
GPS Global Positioning System
GRAS ground-based regional augmentation system
GSM Global System for Mobile communications
GSM 1800 GSM services operating in the 1800 MHz band
GSO geostationary satellite orbit
HAPS high altitude platform stations
HCRC high capacity radio concentrator
HDTV high definition television
HF high frequency (3–30 MHz)
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HIO highly inclined orbit
HPON high power open narrowcasting
HSB Humidity Sounder for Brazil
Hz hertz
IFF identity friend or foe
ILS instrument landing system
IMT International Mobile Telecommunications
ISS inter-satellite service
ITS intelligent transportation system
ITU International Telecommunication Union
JMR Jason Microwave Radiometer
JTIDS joint tactical information distribution system
kHz kilohertz
LAN local area network
LCD licence condition determination
LEO low Earth orbit
LEOP launch and early orbit phase
LIPD low interference potential device
LOS line-of-sight
LPON low power open narrowcasting
MDS multipoint distribution system
MetSat meteorological-satellite service
MF medium frequency (300-3000 kHz)
MHS Microwave Humidity Sounder
MHz megahertz
the Minister Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
MIRAS microwave imaging radiometer using aperture synthesis
MLS microwave landing system
MSI maritime safety information
MSLS maritime survivor locating system
MSS mobile-satellite service
MTSAT Multifunctional Transport Satellite
MWR MicroWave Radiometer
MWRI MicroWave Radiation Imager
MWTS MicroWave atmospheric Temperature Sounder
NAS narrowband area service
NBDP narrow-band direct-printing
NDB non-directional beacon
NGSO non-geostationary satellite orbit
NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
NPOESS National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System
NPP NPOESS Preparatory Project
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nW nanowatt
OR off-route
P-MP point-to-multipoint
P-P point-to-point
PABX private automatic branch exchange
pfd power flux density
PHS personal handy phone system
PMTS public mobile telecommunications service
POES Polar Operational Environmental Satellite
PPDR public protection and disaster relief
PSR primary surveillance radar
pW picowatt
QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System
R route
RA radar altimeter
racon radar beacon
RALI radiocommunications assignment and licensing instructions
RAS radio astronomy service
RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service
RFID radiofrequency identification
RLAN radio local area network
RNSS radionavigation-satellite service
RQZ radio quiet zone
RRL Register of Radiocommunications Licences
SAR surface aperture radar
SART search and rescue transponder
SHF super high frequency (3–30 GHz)
SMR surface movement radar
SOB sound outside broadcast
SOS space operation service
SPP Spectrum Planning and Policy Document
SRD short-range device
SRR short-range vehicle radar
SRS space research service
SSB single side-band
SSM/I Special Sensor Microwave Imager
SSM/T-1 Special Sensor Microwave Temperature Sounder
SSM/T-2 Special Sensor Microwave Water Vapour Profiler-2
SSMIS Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder
SSR secondary surveillance radar
STL studio-to-transmitter links
SYLEDIS system léger pour mesure le distance (light distance measuring
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system)
T-DAB terrestrial digital audio broadcasting
TLMRS trunked land mobile radio service
TMI TRMM Microwave Imager
TOB television outside broadcast
TPC transmit power control
TRMM Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission
TT&C tracking, telemetry and control
UAT universal access transceiver
UAV unmanned aerial vehicle
UHF ultra high frequency (300–3000 MHz)
US United States (of America)
USO universal service obligation
UWB ultra-wideband
VHF very high frequency (30–300 MHz)
VOR VHF omnidirectional range
WAS wireless access services
WICEN Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network
Wi-Fi wireless fidelity
WiMAX worldwide interoperability for microwave access
WMR Wind Microwave Radiometer
WRC World Radiocommunications Conference
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References
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2008, Apparatus Licence Fee Schedule,
<www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_1614>
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2009, Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan
2009
CROSS-REFERENCES
Aeronautical assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical
Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below
Aeronautical non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical

Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below
Aircraft non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aircraft Licence)

Determination No. 1 of 1997 below
Amateur non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence)

Broadcasting licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence)

CSO class licence—see Radiocommunications (Communication with Space Object) Class Licence
1998 below
Land mobile LCD—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Land Mobile Licence)

LIPD class licence—see Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence
2000 below
Fixed LCD—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 1997

below
Fixed non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence)

Determination 1997 below
Maritime coast non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime

Coast Licence) Determination 2002 below
Maritime ship non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship

Licence) Determination 2002 below
Maritime ship station class licence—see Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station — 27 MHz
and VHF) Class Licence 2001 below
Outpost non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Outpost Licence)

Radiodetermination assigned licence—see ACMA—Radiodetermination,

<www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD..PC/pc=PC_1298>
RALI—see Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instructions below
Scientific non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Scientific Licence)

SPP—see Spectrum Planning and Policy Documents below
For references related to spectrum licensing—see below:

• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1996 (500 MHz band)
• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1997 (800 MHz band)
• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 2 of 1997 (800 MHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 3 of 2000 (800 MHz
band)
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• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 3 of 1997 (1.8 GHz)
• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 4 of 1997 (1.8 GHz)
• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration 1999 (No. 2) (1.8 GHz 2000 band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 2 of 2000 (2 GHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 1 of 2005 (2010–2025
MHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000 (14/01/2000) (2.3
GHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration 2000 (3.4 GHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000 (31/05/2000) (27
GHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1998 (28 GHz band)
• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No.1 of 2005 (20 and 30 GHz
band)
• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1998 (31 GHz band).
For more information on the use of radiofrequency bands by the amateur service, refer to:
Wireless Institute of Australia, 2008, Australian Amateur Band Plans,
<www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/data/documents/Australian%20Band%20Plans%2008090
2.pdf>
CLASS LICENCES
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2008,
Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence 2001,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/F87AF2C2F93
E14FDCA2574E1007971E3?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (27 MHz Handphone Stations)

Class Licence 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/94879D406FB6C47FCA25
6F8C007E02A7?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, Radiocommunications (Aircraft and

Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2006,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/A46873B7EB7B69D6CA
2571DF00046478?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, Radiocommunications (Communication

with AUSSAT C 156E GOV Satellite Network) Class Licence 2005,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/3AA5BADC5AF7B80DCA
25709A000AEEC3?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations)

Class Licence 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/9C9C576BDCCEBF70C
A256F8C007DAC72?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, Radiocommunications (Emergency

Locating Devices) Class Licence 2006,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/8F1D5F0E30B563E7CA2
571DF0002CA03?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/63DAD5D4224
0120CCA2573C9001C6D0B?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station — 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2001,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/B683466449
6394D3CA25702A0013376E?OpenDocument>
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Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2008, Radiocommunications (Overseas Amateurs
Visiting Australia) Class Licence 2008,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/252D64DD8DE87F66CA2
573ED000D00E1?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Radio-controlled Models)

Class Licence 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/B14BD0129200E9DBCA
256F8C007C3C60?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications (Communication with Space Object) Class Licence 1998,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/29F63BB454
865D6ECA256FF5000A7ED0?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Cellular Mobile

Telecommunications Devices) Class Licence 2002,

Radiocommunications (Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Devices) Class Licence 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/AF1A26009D
29F3AFCA25755B000794F2?OpenDocument>
FREQUENCY BAND PLANS
Spectrum Management Agency, 1996, 1.5 GHz Band Plan,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/C4646BED7641F029CA
256FEB0009801A?OpenDocument>
Spectrum Management Agency, 1996, 1.9 GHz Band Plan,

<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/4B5FF06D93A21416CA2
56FEB00083741?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2004, 1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands
Frequency Band Plan 2004, <http://0-
www.comlaw.gov.au.prospero.murdoch.edu.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/
1F3D6E0888F282D3CA256F87000AFD4D?OpenDocument>
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, 2.1 GHz Band
Frequency Band Plan,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/82A6E066F9
CE6584CA256FFE0006BD9A?OpenDocument>
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, 900 MHz Band
Plan 1992,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/FFAC85B8A5
C4FB5FCA25703B0015B33F?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Mobile-Satellite Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan
2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/6ADE68CF2C086C97CA
256F8700115B?OpenDocument>
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, VHF High Band
Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz) 1991,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/49B2DE74D2F
73630CA25702F000A86C7?OpenDocument>
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, VHF Mid Band
Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz) 1991,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/475A4680303
D0309CA257029001CF7B4?OpenDocument>
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LICENCE CONDITION DETERMINATIONS (LCDs)
Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/3A0C
E6D26FAC8590CA2571E6007D4718>
Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aircraft Licence)

Determination No. 1 of 1997,
<http://legislation.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/62DB6104BE50CDE0
CA256FDA00257640?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/CC456ED0C4
803869CA2573 001B9F93?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1998,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/B83CC874B
0F82A69CA256FF5000399D3?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/17C1F719F9
D4E7CA2570270081949B?OpenDocument>
Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Land Mobile

Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/25476D8175BC0596CA2
56FDA007E024F?OpenDocument>
Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime

Coast Licence) Determination 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/FA673380
25B9D7CA256FDC0001B5AE?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/6106
92BDD71465F2CA256FD5001745F5>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Outpost Licence) Determination 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/9016
B23DEB26B24FCA256FFD00073C8A>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Scientific Licence) Determination 1997,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/328D0DEA67
C203E0CA257283001E4013?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (PTS Licence) Determination 1997,
http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/current/byti
tle/3D87135AAA72FC3BCA256FF70019BADB?OpenDocument&mostrecent=1
DIGITAL RADIO CHANNEL PLANS
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio
Channels — NSW/ACT) Plan 2007,
<www.fedlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/C170
1FA80A53115BCA2573A9007D3D26?OpenDocument>
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Channels — Queensland) Plan 2007,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/289CE83C122818A2CA2
573A9007FB02B?OpenDocument>

Channels — Victoria) Plan 2007,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/1B8277A8B3D5F36ACA
2573A9007E84FB?OpenDocument>

Channels — Tasmania) Plan 2007,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/E061F9FF48402E59CA2
573A90081C557?OpenDocument>

Channels — South Australia) Plan 2007,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/79519846F8CC86E5CA2
573A900810D9B?OpenDocument>

Channels — Western Australia) Plan 2007,
<http://legislation.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/2
5A52B40EC952A31CA2573A900807702?OpenDocument>
SPECTRUM LICENSING PROVISIONS
Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No.1 of 2005,
<http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/68BB48F6448152
1BCA25701200814140?OpenDocument>

Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1996,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/BF2FF86FB52
105F2CA256FBD0014C0E4?OpenDocument>
Alston, R., Minister for Communication and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No.
1 of 1997,
<www.dbcde.gov.au/communications_and_technology/policy_and_legislation/acts_regulations_an
d_legislative_instruments/archive/spectrum_re-allocation_declaration_no._1_of_1997>
Alston, R., Minister for Communication and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No.
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allocation_Declaration_2_1997.doc>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2000,
Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 3 of 2000,
<www.dbcde.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0004/9850/Radiocommunications_Spectrum_Re-
allocation_Declaration_3_2000.doc>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration
No. 3 of 1997,
<http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/2nd_pcs_results_page/pdf/98atth1c.pdf>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration
No. 4 of 1997,
<http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/2nd_pcs_results_page/pdf/98atth1d.pdf>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 1999, Spectrum Re-
allocation Declaration 1999 (No. 2),
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/legislation/radcomm/spectrum_licensing/800mhz/spectrum
_reallocation_declaration.pdf>
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<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/legislation/radcomm/spectrum_licensing/2ghz/reallocation
%20declaration%202%20ghz.pdf>
Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department,

<http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/9307E0
B7F38C1ABFCA2571550080A63A?OpenDocument>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 14 January 2000,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/5D464E7217962FC7CA25
6F7B000FDA5F?OpenDocument>
Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration 2000,
<http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/3.4ghz_results_page/34_pdf/aip_pdf/re-
allocation.pdf>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 31 May 2000,
<www.fedlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/F293
DA5C7 B3441CA2570610004192E?OpenDocument>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts, 1998,
<www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/88403FAD5D8BDACA256
F7B000F2292?OpenDocument>
Alston, R., Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts, 1998, Spectrum
Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1998, <http://auction.acma.gov.au/pdf/2831_pdf/dec28.pdf>
RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING INSTRUCTIONS
(RALIs)
Spectrum Planning and Standards Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1998, RALI FX
1—Narrowband Assignments in the Vicinity of 400 MHz Wideband Fixed Services,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx01.pdf>
Spectrum Engineering Section, Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media
Authority, 2008, RALI FX 3—Microwave Fixed Services Frequency Coordination,
Business Directions Group, Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, RALI FX 10—Management of

the Short Range Point-to-Multipoint Service,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx10-
22nov%2005.pdf>
Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI FX
11—Studio to Transmitter Links and Sound Outside Broadcasting Services in the 900 MHz Band,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx11.pdf>
Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2000, RALI FX 14—Point to

Multipoint Fixed Services in Specified Parts of the 3.4–3.59 GHz Band ,
Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1999, RALI FX 16—

Frequency Assignment Requirements for the Point to Multipoint Service in the 400 MHz and 900
MHz Bands, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2603>

Frequency Assignment Requirements for Narrowband Single Channel Two Frequency Point-to-
Point Services in the 400 MHz and 900 MHz Bands,
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Frequency Coordination and Licensing Procedures for Fixed Wireless Access Services Sharing the
1.9 GHz Band with Fixed Links, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2605>
Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI FX 19—
Frequency Coordination and Licensing Procedures for Apparatus Licensed Broadband Wireless
Access Services in the 1900–1920, 2010–2025 and 3575-3700 MHz Bands,
Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI FX 20—
Millimetre Wave Point to Point (Self-coordinated) Stations,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/ralifx20_mi
llimetre_wave_point.pdf>
Radiocommunications Division, Department of Transport and Communications, 1992, RALI LM

2—Paging Services
Spectrum Planning and Standards Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1998, RALI LM
3—Trunked Land Mobile Services,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/publications/reports/info/lm03.pdf>
Radiofrequency Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI LM
5—Frequency Assignment Procedure for Land Mobile Services Adjacent to TV Channels 2, 3 and
6, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/publications/reports/info/lm03.pdf>
Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2000, RALI LM 8—

Frequency Assignment Requirements for the Land Mobile Service,
Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2002, RALI MS 22—400

MHz Plan, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/band_plans/400mplan.pdf>
Radiofrequency Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI MS
26—Co-ordination of Microwave Fixed Services with Earth Stations,
<www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/ms26.pdf>
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI MS32-Coordination of Apparatus

Licensed Services within the mid west radio quiet zone, < >
Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, RALI MS31-Notification Zones for
Apparatus licensed services around radio astronomy facilities, <
http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2708>
EMBARGOES
Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI MS03—
Spectrum Embargoes, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2712>
All individual Spectrum Embargoes are available at:

SPECTRUM PLANNING AND POLICY DOCUMENTS (SPP)
Spectrum Planning and Policy Section, Radiocommunications Policy Branch,
Radiocommunications Division, Spectrum Management Agency, 1993, SPP 6/93—Frequency
Assignment Procedures for Low Capacity Two Frequency Fixed Services in the 820–960 MHz
Band, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2632>
Spectrum Planning Directions Team, Business Directions Group, Spectrum Management Agency,
1993, SPP 4/93—Coordination Procedures for the Licensing of Services Sharing the Band 857–
861 MHz, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/spps/9304spp.pdf>
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Column 2—Regulatory provisions and current use—indicates the regulatory provisions

Column 3—Comments—provides additional comments from the ACMA for information

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