Sec. 25.205  Minimum angle of antenna elevation.

    Earth station antennas shall not normally be authorized for 
transmission at angles less than 5 deg. measured from the horizontal 
plane to the direction of maximum radiation. However, upon a showing 
that the transmission path will be seaward and away from land masses or 
upon special showing of need for lower angles by the applicant, the 
Commission will consider authorizing transmissions at angles between 
3 deg. and 5 deg. in the pertinent directions. In certain instances, it 
may be necessary to specify minimum angles greater than 5 deg. because 
of interference considerations.
[ 48 FR 40255 , Sept. 6, 1983]

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