Sec. 74.602 Frequency assignment.
(a) The following frequencies are available for assignment to
television pickup, television STL, television relay and television
translator relay stations. The band segments 17,700-18,580 and 19,260-
19,700 MHz are available for broadcast auxiliary stations as described
in paragraph (g) of this section. Additionally, the band 38.6-40.0 GHz
is available for assignment without channel bandwidth limitation to TV
pickup stations on a secondary
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basis to fixed stations. The band segment 6425-6525 MHz is available for
broadcast auxiliary stations as described in paragraph (j) of this
section. Broadcast network-entities may also use the 1990-2110, 6425-
6525 and 6875-7125 MHz bands for mobile television pick-up only.
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Band D \1\ GHz
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Group A channels
Group B channels
Band A MHz Band B MHz ------------------------------
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Channel Channel
Designation
boundaries Designation boundaries
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1990-2008............................. ......................... A01......................
12.700-12.725 B01..................... 12.7125-12.7375
2008-2025............................. ......................... A02......................
12.725-12.750 B02..................... 12.7375-12.7625
2025-2042............................. ......................... A03......................
12.750-12.775 B03..................... 12.7265-12.7875
2042-2059............................. ......................... A04......................
12.775-12.800 B04..................... 12.7875-12.8125
2059-2076............................. 6875-6900................ A05......................
12.800-12.825 B05..................... 12.8125-12.8375
2076-2093............................. 6900-6925................ A06......................
12.825-12.850 B06..................... 12.8375-12.8625
2093-2110............................. 6925-6950................ A07......................
12.850-12.875 B07..................... 12.8625-12.8875
2450-2467............................. 6950-6975................ A08......................
12.875-12.900 B08..................... 12.8875-12.9125
2467-2483.5........................... 6975-7000................ A09......................
12.900-12.925 B09..................... 12.9125-12.9375
7000-7025................ A10......................
12.925-12.950 B10..................... 12.9375-12.9625
7025-7050................ A11......................
12.950-12.975 B11..................... 12.9625-12.9875
7050-7075................ A12......................
12.975-13.000 B12..................... 12.9875-12.0125
7075-7100................ A13......................
13.000-13.025 B13..................... 13.0125-13.0375
7100-7125................ A14......................
13.025-13.050 B14..................... 13.0375-13.0625
A15......................
13.050-13.075 B15..................... 13.0625-13.0875
A16......................
13.075-13.100 B16..................... 13.0875-13.1125
A17......................
13.100-13.125 B17..................... 13.1125-13.1375
A18......................
13.125-13.150 B18 \2\................. 13.1375-13.1625
A19 \2\..................
13.150-13.175 B19 \2\................. 13.1625-13.1875
A20 \2\..................
13.175-13.200 B20 \2\................. 13.1875-13.2125
A21......................
13.200-13.225 B21..................... 13.2125-13.2375
A22......................
13.225-13.250
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\1\ For fixed stations using Band D Channels, applicants are encouraged to use alternate A and B
channels such that adjacent R.F. carriers are spaced
12.5 MHz. As example, a fixed station, relaying several channels, would use A01, B01, A02, B02
, A03, etc.
\2\ The band 13.15-13.20 GHz is reserved exclusively for the assignment of Television Pickup and
CARS Pickup stations on a co-equal basis within a 50 km
radius of each of the 100 television markets delineated in Section 76.51. Fixed television aux
iliary stations licensed pursuant to applications
accepted for filing before Sept. 1, 1979, may continue operation on channels in the 13.15-13.2
0 GHz band, subject to periodic license renewals.
(1) Frequencies shown above between 2450 and 2500 MHz in Band A are
allocated to accommodate the incidental radiations of industrial,
scientific, and medical (ISM) equipment, and stations operating therein
must accept any interference that may be caused by the operation of such
equipment. Frequencies between 2450 and 2500 MHz are also shared with
other communication services and exclusive channel assignments will not
be made, nor is the channeling shown above necessarily that which will
be employed by such other services.
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(2) The following notes to the Table of Frequency Allocations
contained in Sec. 2.106 apply to the shared use of the frequency bands
shown above:
NG 123 Television pickup stations may be authorized to use
frequencies in the band 38.6-40 GHz on a secondary basis to stations
operating in the fixed services.
US90 In the band 2025-2120 MHz earth-to-space transmissions in the
space research and earth exploration satellite services by Government
and non-Government stations as specific locations may be authorized
subject to such conditions as may be applied on a case-by-case basis.
US111 In the band 1990-2120 MHz, Government space research earth
station may be authorized to use specific frequencies at specific
locations for earth-to-space transmissions. Such authorizations shall be
secondary to non-Government use of this band and subject to such other
conditions as may be applied on a case-by-case basis.
Corpus Christi, Tex., 27 deg.39' N., 097 deg.23' W.
Fairbanks, Alaska, 64 deg.59' N, 147 deg.53' W.
Goldstone, Calif., 35 deg.18' N. 116 deg.54' W.
Greenbelt, Md., 39 deg.00' N, 076 deg.50' W.
Guam, Mariana Islands, 13 deg.19' N, 144 deg.44' E.
Kanai, Hawaii, 22 deg.08' N, 159 deg.40' W.
Meritt Island, Fla., 28 deg.29' N, 080 deg.35' W.
Rosman, N.C., 35 deg.12' N, 082 deg.52' W.
Wallops Island, Va., 37 deg.57' N, 075 deg.28' W.
US219 In the band 2025-2110 MHz, Government Earth resources
satellite Earth stations in the Earth exploration-satellite service may
be authorized to use the frequency 2106.4 MHz for Earth-to-space
transmissions for tracking, telemetry, and telecommand at the sites
listed below. Such transmissions shall not cause harmful interference to
non-Government operations.
US222 In the band 2025-2035 MHz geostationary operational
environmental satellite Earth stations in the space research and Earth
exploration-satellite services may be authorized on a coequal basis for
Earth-to-space transmission for tracking, telemetry, and telecommand at
the sites listed below:
Wallops Is., Va. 37 deg.50' 48'' N., 75 deg.27' 33'' W.
Seattle, Wash. 47 deg.34' 15'' N., 122 deg.33' 10'' W.
Honolulu, Hawaii 21 deg.21' 12'' N., 157 deg.52' 36'' W.
NG147 Stations in the broadcast auxiliary service and private radio
services licensed as of July 25, 1985, or on a subsequent date following
as a result of submitting an application for license on or before July
25, 1985, may continue to operate on a primary basis to the
radiodetermination satellite service.
(b) Subject to the conditions of paragraph (a) of this section,
frequency assignments will normally be made as requested, provided that
the frequency selection provisions of Sec. 74.604 have been followed and
that the frequency requested will cause no interference to existing
users in the area. The Commission reserves the right to assign
frequencies other than those requested if, in its opinion, such action
is warranted.
(c) Fixed link stations will be authorized to operate on one channel
only.
(d) Community antenna relay stations may be assigned channels in
Band D between 12,700 and 13,200 MHz subject to the condition that no
harmful interference is caused to TV STL and TV relay stations
authorized at the time of such grants. Similarly, new TV STL and TV
relay stations must not cause harmful interference to community antenna
relay stations authorized at the time of such grants. The use of
channels between 12,700 and 13,200 MHz by TV pickup stations is subject
to the condition that no harmful interference is caused to community
antenna relay, TV STL and TV relay stations, except as provided for in
Sec. 74.602(a) Note 2. Band D channels are also shared with certain
Private Operational Fixed Stations, see Sec. 74.638.
(e) Communication common carriers in the Local Television
Transmission Service (Part 21) may be assigned frequencies available to
television broadcast station licensees and broadcast network entities
for the purpose of providing service to television broadcast stations
and broadcast network--entities, respectively.
(f) TV auxiliary stations licensed to low power TV stations and
translator relay stations will be assigned on a secondary basis, i.e.,
subject to the condition that no harmful interference is caused to other
TV auxiliary stations assigned to TV broadcast stations, or to community
antenna relay stations (CARS) operating between 12,700 and 13,200 MHz.
Auxiliary stations licensed to low power TV stations and translator
relay stations must accept any interference caused by stations having
primary use of TV auxiliary frequencies.
(g) The following frequencies are available for assignment to
television STL, television relay stations and television translator
relay stations. The provisions of Section 74.604 do not
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apply to the use of these frequencies. These frequencies are shared on a
co-equal basis with other stations in the fixed service (see Parts 21,
78 and 94). Applicants may use either a two-way link or one or both
frequencies of a frequency pair for a one-way link and shall coordinate
proposed operations pursuant to procedures required in Sec. 21.100(d).
(1) 2 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channel:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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18141.0.................................................... n/a
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(2) 6 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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216 MHz Separation
18145.0.................................................... n/a
18151.0.................................................... 18367.0
18157.0.................................................... 18373.0
18163.0.................................................... 18379.0
18169.0.................................................... 18385.0
18175.0.................................................... 18391.0
18181.0.................................................... 18397.0
18187.0.................................................... 18403.0
18193.0.................................................... 18409.0
18199.0.................................................... 18415.0
18205.0.................................................... 18421.0
18211.0.................................................... 18427.0
18217.0.................................................... 18433.0
18223.0.................................................... 18439.0
18229.0.................................................... 18445.0
18235.0.................................................... 18451.0
18241.0.................................................... 18457.0
18247.0.................................................... 18463.0
18253.0.................................................... 18469.0
18259.0.................................................... 18475.0
18265.0.................................................... 18481.0
18271.0.................................................... 18487.0
18277.0.................................................... 18493.0
18283.0.................................................... 18499.0
18289.0.................................................... 18505.0
18295.0.................................................... 18511.0
18301.0.................................................... 18517.0
18307.0.................................................... 18523.0
18313.0.................................................... 18529.0
18319.0.................................................... 18535.0
18325.0.................................................... 18541.0
18331.0.................................................... 18547.0
18337.0.................................................... 18553.0
18343.0.................................................... 18559.0
18349.0.................................................... 18565.0
18355.0.................................................... 18571.0
18361.0.................................................... 18577.0
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(3) 10 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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1560 MHz Separation
17705.0.................................................... 19265.0
17715.0.................................................... 19275.0
17725.0.................................................... 19285.0
17735.0.................................................... 19295.0
17745.0.................................................... 19305.0
17755.0.................................................... 19315.0
17765.0.................................................... 19325.0
17775.0.................................................... 19335.0
17785.0.................................................... 19345.0
17795.0.................................................... 19355.0
17805.0.................................................... 19365.0
17815.0.................................................... 19375.0
17825.0.................................................... 19385.0
17835.0.................................................... 19395.0
17845.0.................................................... 19405.0
17855.0.................................................... 19415.0
17865.0.................................................... 19425.0
17875.0.................................................... 19435.0
17885.0.................................................... 19445.0
17895.0.................................................... 19455.0
17905.0.................................................... 19465.0
17915.0.................................................... 19475.0
17925.0.................................................... 19485.0
17935.0.................................................... 19495.0
17945.0.................................................... 19505.0
17955.0.................................................... 19515.0
17965.0.................................................... 19525.0
17975.0.................................................... 19535.0
17985.0.................................................... 19545.0
17995.0.................................................... 19555.0
18005.0.................................................... 19565.0
18015.0.................................................... 19575.0
18025.0.................................................... 19585.0
18035.0.................................................... 19595.0
18045.0.................................................... 19605.0
18055.0.................................................... 19615.0
18065.0.................................................... 19625.0
18075.0.................................................... 19635.0
18085.0.................................................... 19645.0
18095.0.................................................... 19655.0
18105.0.................................................... 19665.0
18115.0.................................................... 19675.0
18125.0.................................................... 19685.0
18135.0.................................................... 19695.0
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(4) 20 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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1560 MHz Separation
17710.0.................................................... 19270.0
17730.0.................................................... 19290.0
17750.0.................................................... 19310.0
17770.0.................................................... 19330.0
17790.0.................................................... 19350.0
17810.0.................................................... 19370.0
17830.0.................................................... 19390.0
17850.0.................................................... 19410.0
17870.0.................................................... 19430.0
17890.0.................................................... 19450.0
17910.0.................................................... 19470.0
17930.0.................................................... 19490.0
17950.0.................................................... 19510.0
17970.0.................................................... 19530.0
17990.0.................................................... 19550.0
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18010.0.................................................... 19570.0
18030.0.................................................... 19590.0
18050.0.................................................... 19610.0
18070.0.................................................... 19630.0
18090.0.................................................... 19650.0
18110.0.................................................... 19670.0
18130.0.................................................... 19690.0
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(5) 40 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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1560 MHz Separation
17720.0.................................................... 19280.0
17760.0.................................................... 19320.0
17800.0.................................................... 19360.0
17840.0.................................................... 19400.0
17880.0.................................................... 19440.0
17920.0.................................................... 19480.0
17960.0.................................................... 19520.0
18000.0.................................................... 19560.0
18040.0.................................................... 19600.0
18080.0.................................................... 19640.0
18120.0.................................................... 19680.0
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(6) 80 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
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Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
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1560 MHz Separation
17740.0.................................................... 19300.0
17820.0.................................................... 19380.0
17900.0.................................................... 19460.0
17980.0.................................................... 19540.0
18060.0.................................................... 19620.0
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(h) TV STL and TV relay stations may be authorized, on a secondary
basis and subject to the provisions of Subpart G of this chapter, to
operate fixed point-to-point service on the UHF-TV channels 14-69. These
stations must not interfere with and must accept interference from
current and future full-power UHF-TV stations, LPTV stations, translator
stations. They will also be secondary to current land mobile stations
(in areas where land mobile sharing is currently permitted and
contingent on the decision reached in the pending Dockets No. 85-172 and
No. 84-902).
(i) 6425 to 6525 MHz--Mobile Only. Paired and un-paired operations
permitted. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs to
the general public or multi-channel cable distribution is not permitted.
This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed pursuant to
Parts 21, 78 and 94 of the Commission's Rules. The following channel
plans apply.
(1) 1 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.
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Transmit (or receive MHz) Receive (or transmit) (MHz)
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6425.5 6475.5
6450.5 6500.5
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(2) 8 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.
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Transmit (or receive MHz) Receive (or transmit) (MHz)
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6430.0 6480.0
6438.0 6488.0
6446.0 6596.0
6455.0 6505.0
6463.0 6513.0
6471.0 6521.0
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(3) 25 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.
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Transmit (or receive MHz) Receive (or transmit (MHz)
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6437.5 6487.5
6462.5 6512.5
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(Secs. 4, 5, 303, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1068, 1082; 47 U.S.C. 154,
155, )
[28 303 FR 13718 , Dec. 14, 1963]
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting
Sec. 74.602, see the List of CFR Sections Affected in the Finding Aids
section of this volume.
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