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Go lower in frequency | Table of contents Super High Frequency 2900 - 3100 MHz Marine radiodetermination (radar) [80.375(d)] Government Radiolocation [2.106 footnote G56] Radiolocation, secondary, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] Automatic vehicle identification systems (AVIS) [15.251] 3100 - 3260 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] Automatic vehicle identification systems (AVIS) [15.251] 3260 - 3267 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 3267 - 3300 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] Automatic vehicle identification systems (AVIS) [15.251] 3300 - 3500 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation, survey operations only, 5 watts max. transmitter power [Part 90 Subpart F] Amateur (9 centimeter band) Automatic vehicle identification systems (AVIS), 3300 - 3332 MHz, 3339 - 3345.8 MHz and 3358 - 3500 MHz only [15.251] 3500 - 3600 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] Automatic vehicle identification systems (AVIS) [15.251] 3600 - 3625 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 3625 - 3650 MHz Government Radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F]
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Proposed for reallocation from Government to non-Government S.652, Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995, SEC. 701(d) (Passed by the Senate on June 15, 1995) The proposal was not included in the final bill. (February 01, 1996) 3650 - 3700 MHz Government Radiolocation [2.106 footnote US348] Wireless Communications Services, licensed by competitive bidding [Part 27 Subpart H] (Reallocated from Government use by FCC Order 00-363, Adopted: October 12, 2000; Released: October 24, 2000) Government Radiolocation, on a non-interference basis for use by ship stations located at least 44 nautical miles in off-shore ocean areas [2.106 footnote US349] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] Fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), telemetry, tracking and telecommand [2.106 footnote NG169 and 25.202(g)(1)] Mobile except aeronautical mobile service, limited to base station operations [2.106 footnote NG170] Proposed for unlicensed devices that would be allowed to operate at higher power levels than usually permitted for unlicensed services [News Release, April 15, 2004] 3700 - 4200 MHz Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Local Television Transmission Service, Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(h)] 4200 - 4400 MHz Radio altimeters [87.187(s)] Gap in list 4660 - 4685 MHz General Wireless Communications Service (GWCS) [26.103] FCC seeks comments on specific rules for use of this spectrum April 20, 1994 News release February 7, 1995 Allocation order and proposed rules February 17, 1995 FCC creates the General Wireless Communications Service (GWCS), and adopts rules for licensing of this service August 2, 1995 Applications (FCC Form 175) due April 28, 1998; upfront payments due May 11, 1998; auction begins May 27, 1998 Gap in list 4825 - 4835 MHz Radio astronomy observations of the formaldehyde line [2.106 footnote US203]
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Gap in list 4950 - 4990 MHz Radio astronomy [2.106 footnote US257] Gap in list 5000 - 5150 MHz Aeronautical radionavigation - Microwave Landing System (MLS) 5150 - 5216 MHz Aeronautical radionavigation service - future operations of Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) and data link applications, including Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) Radiodetermination satellite: Satellite-to-control center [25.202(a)(2)] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 MSS feeder links 5216 - 5250 MHz Aeronautical radionavigation service - future operations of Terminal Doppler Weather Radar (TDWR) and data link applications, including Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 MSS feeder links 5250 - 5350 MHz Government radiolocation service (which includes radars used by the Defense Department to track missiles and radars used by the FAA to track aircraft) Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 5350 - 5460 MHz Government radiolocation [2.106 footnote G56] Aeronautical Radionavigation Service [Part 87]
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Radiolocation, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] 5460 - 5470 MHz Marine radiodetermination (radar, shipborne only) [80.375(d)] Government radiolocation [2.106 footnote G56] Aeronautical Radionavigation Service [Part 87] Radiolocation, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] 5470 - 5650 MHz Marine radiodetermination (radar, shipborne only) [80.375(d)] Government radiolocation [2.106 footnote G56] Radiolocation, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 5650 - 5725 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Amateur (5 centimeter band) Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 06-96] adopted: June 29, 2006, released: June 30, 2006 FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 5725 - 5785 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Government radiolocation service Amateur (5 centimeter band) Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] Unlicensed spread spectrum transmitters [15.247] FCC proposal to eliminate the limit on directional gain antennas Released: February 5, 1996 Intentional radiators, 50 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted: January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 Proposed for student experimental use [Part 5] FCC NPRM December 20, 1996 5785 - 5815 MHz
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Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Government radiolocation service Amateur (5 centimeter band) Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] Unlicensed field disturbance sensors [15.245] Unlicensed spread spectrum transmitters [15.247] FCC proposal to eliminate the limit on directional gain antennas Released: February 5, 1996 Intentional radiators, 50 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted January 9, 1997) FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996) Proposed for student experimental use [Part 5] FCC NPRM December 20, 1996 5815 - 5825 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Government radiolocation service Amateur (5 centimeter band) Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] Unlicensed spread spectrum transmitters [15.247 ] FCC proposal to eliminate the limit on directional gain antennas Released: February 5, 1996 Intentional radiators, 50 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Unlicensed National Information Infrastructure (U-NII) devices [Part 15 Subpart E] FCC MO&O [FCC 98-121] adopted: June 17, 1998, released: June 24, 1998 FCC R&O [FCC 97-5] adopted: January 9, 1997 FCC NPRM [FCC 96-193] adopted April 25, 1996 Proposed for student experimental use [Part 5] FCC NPRM December 20, 1996 5825 - 5850 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Government radiolocation service Amateur (5 centimeter band) Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] Unlicensed spread spectrum transmitters [15.247 ] FCC proposal to eliminate the limit on directional gain antennas Released: February 5, 1996 Intentional radiators, 50 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] 5850 - 5875 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space), telemetry, tracking and telecommand [2.106 footnote NG169 and 25.202(g)(1)] Amateur (5 centimeter band)
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Intentional radiators, 50 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] Proposed for reallocation from Government to non-Government S.652, Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995, Sec. 701(d) (Passed by the Senate on June 15, 1995) The proposal was not included in the final bill. (February 01, 1996) 5875 - 5925 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space), telemetry, tracking and telecommand [2.106 footnote NG169 and 25.202(g)(1)] Amateur (5 centimeter band) Proposed for reallocation from Government to non-Government S.652, Telecommunications Competition and Deregulation Act of 1995, Sec. 701(d) (Passed by the Senate on June 15, 1995) The proposal was not included in the final bill. (February 01, 1996) 5925 - 6425 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Local Television Transmission Service, Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(i)] 6425 - 6525 MHz Local Television Transmission Service [101.147(j)] Private Operational Fixed Service - mobile [101.147(j)] TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service [74.602 (j)] Cable Television Relay Service - mobile only [78.18 (a) (6)] Fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space), telemetry, tracking and telecommand [2.106 footnote NG169 and 25.202(g)(1)] 6525 - 6541.5 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(l)] Radiodetermination satellite: Satellite-to-control center [25.202(a)(2)] 6541.5 - 6875 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(l)] 6875 - 7125 MHz Broadcast Auxiliary [74.602] Fixed-Satellite (Earth-to-space), 6875 - 7075 MHz only [Part 2] Gap in list 7145 - 7190 MHz
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Earth-to-space transmissions in the space research service, limited to deep space communications at Goldstone, California. [2.106 FOOTNOTE US252] Gap in list 7250 - 7750 MHz Military communication satellites: DSCS III (downlink) Gap in list 7900 - 8400 MHz Military communication satellites: DSCS III (uplink) 8400 - 8500 MHz Industrial/Business Radio, base or mobile, limited to developmental operation only [Part 90 Subpart C] 8500 - 9000 MHz Government radiolocation 87508850 MHz, Airborne Doppler radar [Part 87] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 9000 - 9200 MHz Government radiolocation limited to the military services [2.106 footnote G2] Aeronautical radionavigation service [Part 87] Radiolocation, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] 9200 - 9300 MHz Government radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 9300 - 9500 MHz Government radiolocation Marine radiodetermination (radar) [80.375(d)] Airborne radars and beacons [Part 87] Government Meteorological Aids Service Radiolocation, no speed measuring devices [Part 90 Subpart F] 9500 - 9975 MHz Government radiolocation Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 9975 - 10,000 MHz
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Government radiolocation Weather radars on meteorological satellites [2.106 footnote G32] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 10,000 - 10,025 MHz Amateur (3 centimeter band) - secondary Government radiolocation - military services [2.106 footnote G32] Weather radars on meteorological satellites [2.106 footnote G32] Radiolocation, survey operations only, 5 watts max. transmitter power, pulsed emissions prohibited [Part 90 Subpart F] Student experimental use [5.89] 10,025 - 10,500 MHz Government radiolocation - military services [2.106 footnote G32] Amateur (3 centimeter band) - secondary Radiolocation, survey operations only, 5 watts max. transmitter power, pulsed emissions prohibited [Part 90 Subpart F] Student experimental use [5.89] 10,500 - 10,550 MHz Unlicensed field disturbance sensors [15.245] Radiolocation, unmodulated coninuous-wave carrier only [Part 90 Subpart F] 10,550 - 10,680 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service, Digital Electronic Message Service [101.147(m)] Private Operational Fixed Service, DTS [101.147(m)] Industrial/Business Radio, base or mobile, grandfathered only [Part 90 Subpart C] Public Safety Radio, base or mobile, grandfathered only [Part 90 Subpart B] Gap in list 10,700 - 10,950 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service [101.147(o)] Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(o)] Fixed-satellite service (international only) [2.106 FOOTNOTE NG104] 10,950 - 11,200 MHz Fixed satellite (international only): space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service [101.147(o)] Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(o)] 11,200 - 11,450 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service [101.147(o)] Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(o)]
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Fixed-satellite service (international only) [2.106 FOOTNOTE NG104] 11,450 - 11,700 MHz Fixed satellite (international only): space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service [101.147(o)] Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(o)] 11,700 - 12,200 MHz Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Local Television Transmission Service [101.101] 12,200 - 12,700 MHz Direct Broadcast Satellite [100.1] Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service (MVDDS) [Part 101 Subpart P] FCC Order on MVDDS Authorization and Service Rules, May 23, 2002 (FCC 02116) | txt | pdf | Word Private Operational Fixed Service (on a non-interference basis to Direct Broadcast Satellite service reception) [101.147(p)] 12,700 - 13,250 MHz TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service [74.602] Cable Television Relay Service [Part 78] Local Television Transmission Service, 13,200 - 13,250 MHz only [101.803] Local Television Transmission Service, to provide service to television stations, networks and cable systems [101.803(b)] Private Operational Fixed Service (Applications for special reaccomodation to 12,700 - 13,150 MHz were due by September 9, 1988) [94.93(d)] Fixed-satellite service (12.75-13.25 GHz) (international only) [2.106 FOOTNOTE NG104] 12.75-13.25 GHz is also allocated to the space research, (deep space) (space-to-earth) service for reception only at Goldstone, California [2.106 FOOTNOTE US251] 13,250 13,400 MHz Airborne doppler radar [Part 87] 13,400 - 13,750 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 13,750 - 14,000 MHz Fixed-Satellite Service ("FSS") Earth-to-space ("uplink") FCC Order allocating spectrum, September 26, 1996. NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System forward space-to-space link when this link is operated in its wideband mode. Government Space Research and Earth Exploration-Satellite Services Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F]
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14,000 - 14,050 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Marine radiodetermination (radar) [80.375(d)] Radionavigation 14050 - 14,200 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Radionavigation [Part 87] 14,200 - 14,300 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Local Television Transmission Service [101.803] Radionavigation [Part 87] 14,300 - 14,400 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Local Television Transmission Service [101.803] Radionavigation [Part 87] 14,400 - 14,470 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Government terrestrial 14,470 - 14.500 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Government terrestrial Radio astronomy observations of the formaldehyde line [2.106 footnote US203] Gap in list 15,700 - 16,200 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Airport surface detection equipment (ASDE) [2.106 footnote G59] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 16,200 - 17,700 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Radiolocation [Part 90 Subpart F] 17,300 to 17,700 MHz proposed for satellite broadcasting service (space-to-Earth) [FCC News Release, June 21, 2006] 17,700 - 17,800 MHz GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 27.5- 30.0 GHz
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FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service [74.602] Cable Television Relay Service 17,800 - 18,580 MHz GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 27.5- 30.0 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service Cable Television Relay Service 18,580 - 18,600 MHz GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 27.5- 30.0 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] Aural Broadcast Auxiliary Service Cable Television Relay Service 18,600 - 18,800 MHz GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 27.5- 30.0 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] Aural Broadcast Auxiliary Service Cable Television Relay Service Earth Exploration Satellite Service 18,800 - 18,820 MHz NGSO/FSS downlinks paired with 28.6-29.1 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Teledesic Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)]
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Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] Aural Broadcast Auxiliary Service Cable Television Relay Service 18,820 - 18,920 MHz Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] Nongeostationary fixed satellite service (NGSO\FSS) earth stations Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Digital Electronic Message Service until January 1, 2001 [101.147(r) (9)] 18,920 - 19,160 MHz NGSO/FSS downlinks paired with 28.6-29.1 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Teledesic Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] Aural Broadcast Auxiliary Service 19,160 - 19,260 MHz NGSO/FSS downlinks paired with 28.6-29.1 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Teledesic Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Private Operational Fixed Service Nongeostationary fixed satellite service (NGSO\FSS) earth stations Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Digital Electronic Message Service until January 1, 2001 [101.147(r) (9)] 19,260 - 19,300 MHz NGSO/FSS downlinks paired with 28.6-29.1 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Teledesic Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service [74.602] Cable Television Relay Service 19,300 - 19,700 MHz NGSO/FSS downlink feeder links
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FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.147(r)] TV Broadcast Auxiliary Service [74.602] Cable Television Relay Service 19,700 - 20,000 MHz Fixed satellite: space-to-Earth [25.202(a)(1)] Mobile-Satellite Service - GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 29.5- 30.0 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Upgraded to Primary Status July 13, 1994 News Release June 15, 1994 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] 20,000 - 20,200 MHz Mobile-Satellite Service - GSO/FSS "conventional" downlink pairing with GSO/FSS uplinks at 29.5- 30.0 GHz FCC R&O FCC 96-311 July 22, 1996 Upgraded to Primary Status July 13, 1994 News Release June 15, 1994 Government space-to-Earth fixed satellite transmissions, limited to military systems [2.106 footnotes US334 and G117] Gap in list 21,200 - 23,600 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service and Private Operational Fixed Service [101.101 and 101.147(s)] Inter-satellite service, 22.55-23.00 GHz, 23.00-23.55 GHz, 24.45-24.65 GHz, 24.65-24.75 GHz [25.202(a)(5)] Gap in list 24,000 - 24,050 MHz Amateur (1.2 centimeter band) Intentional radiators, 250 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] 24,050 - 24,075 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Amateur (1.2 centimeter band)
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Radiolocation, only unmodulated carrier and ancillary FM digital emission [Part 90 Subpart F] Intentional radiators, 250 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] 24,075 - 24,175 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Amateur (1.2 centimeter band) Radiolocation, only unmodulated carrier and ancillary FM digital emission (24,100 MHz used for alerting motorists of hazardous driving conditions and the presence of emergency vehicles) [Part 90 Subpart F] Intentional radiators, 250 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Unlicensed field disturbance sensors [15.245] Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] 24,175 - 24,250 MHz Military radiolocation [2.106 footnote G59] Amateur (1.2 centimeter band) Radiolocation, only unmodulated carrier and ancillary FM digital emission [Part 90 Subpart F] Intentional radiators, 250 millivolts/meter at 3 meters max. [15.249] Industrial, Scientific and Medical [Part 18] 24,250 - 24,450 MHz Digital Electronic Message Service (DEMS) [101.147(r)(9)] Radionavigation [Part 87] 24,450 - 25,050 MHz Digital Electronic Message Service (DEMS) [101.147(r)(9)] Government Radionavigation Service Inter-satellite service, 22.55-23.00 GHz, 23.00-23.55 GHz, 24.45-24.65 GHz, 24.65-24.75 GHz [25.202(a)(5)] 24,750 to 25,250 MHz proposed for satellite broadcasting service (Earth-to-space) [FCC News Release, June 21, 2006] Radionavigation [Part 87] 25,050 - 25,250 MHz Digital Electronic Message Service (DEMS) [101.147(r)(9)] 24,750 to 25,250 MHz proposed for satellite broadcasting service (Earth-to-space) [FCC News Release, June 21, 2006] Radionavigation [Part 87] Gap in list 27,500 - 28,350 MHz Fixed satellite: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Point-to-Point Microwave Service
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Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS), Block A [101.1005] FCC NPRM, July 28, 1995 FCC R&O July 22, 1996 CellularVision "wireless cable" operating in New York City FCC fact sheet List of top spectrum winners at auctions 28,350 - 28,600 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service CellularVision "wireless cable" operating in New York City (to cease in 1999 operation in the 150 MHz designated for GSO/FSS operations in the 28.35-28.50 GHz band) Geostationary fixed satellite service (GSO/FSS) primary and Non-geostationary fixed satellite service (NGSO/FSS) secondary: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] FCC NPRM, July 28, 1995 FCC R&O July 22, 1996 28,600 - 29,100 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service CellularVision "wireless cable" operating in New York City Non-geostationary fixed satellite service (NGSO/FSS) primary and geostationary fixed satellite service (GSO/FSS) secondary: Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1)] Teledesic FCC NPRM, July 28, 1995 FCC R&O July 22, 1996 29,100 - 29,250 MHz Fixed satellite: NGSO MSS Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1) and 25.257] FCC R&O July 22, 1996 Point-to-Point Microwave Service Local Multipoint Distribution Service (LMDS), Block A [101.1005] FCC NPRM, July 28, 1995 FCC R&O July 22, 1996 CellularVision "wireless cable" operating in New York City FCC fact sheet List of top spectrum winners at auctions 29,250 - 29,500 MHz Point-to-Point Microwave Service CellularVision "wireless cable" operating in New York City Geostationary fixed satellite service (GSO/FSS) and mobile satellite service (MSS) feeder links co-primary Earth-to-space [25.202(a)(1) and 25.258] FCC NPRM, July 28, 1995 FCC R&O July 22, 1996 29,500-30,000 MHz Geostationary fixed satellite service (GSO/FSS) primary and non-geostationary fixed satellite
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