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Allocations

Intro to Allocations

U.S. Non-Federal-Government Allocations

42 - 42.5 GHz
RADIO ASTRONOMY

US211

U.S. Federal Government Allocations

41 - 42.5 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile
RADIO ASTRONOMY

US211

ITU Region 1 Allocations

41 - 42.5 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.552
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.550B
RADIO ASTRONOMY

5.547 5.551F 5.551H 5.551I US211

ITU Region 2 Allocations

41 - 42.5 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.552
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.550B
RADIO ASTRONOMY

5.547 5.551F 5.551H 5.551I US211

ITU Region 3 Allocations

41 - 42.5 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.552
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.550B
RADIO ASTRONOMY

5.547 5.551F 5.551H 5.551I US211

SpectrumWiki

802.11/WLAN/Wi-Fi/WiGig

2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) Agenda Item 1.6

WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access

Footnotes

5.547 The bands 31.8-33.4 GHz, 37-40 GHz, 40.5-43.5 GHz, 51.4-52.6 GHz, 55.78-59 GHz and 64-66 GHz are available for high-density applications in the fixed service (see Resolution 75 (WRC-2000)*). Administrations should take this into account when considering regulatory provisions in relation to these bands. Because of the potential deployment of high-density applications in the fixed-satellite service in the bands 39.5-40 GHz and 40.5-42 GHz (see No. 5.516B), administrations should further take into account potential constraints to high-density applications in the fixed service, as appropriate. *This resolution was revised by WRC-12. (WRC 07)

5.550B The frequency band 37-43.5 GHz, or portions thereof, is identified for use by administrations wishing to implement the terrestrial component of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the use of this frequency band by any application of the services to which it is allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. Because of the potential deployment of FSS earth stations within the frequency range 37.5-42.5 GHz and high-density applications in the fixed-satellite service in the frequency bands 39.5-40 GHz in Region 1, 40-40.5 GHz in all Regions and 40.5-42 GHz in Region 2 (see No. 5.516B), administrations should further take into account potential constraints to IMT in these frequency bands, as appropriate. Resolution 243 (WRC 19) applies. (WRC 19)

5.551F Different category of service: in Japan, the allocation of the band 41.5-42.5 GHz to the mobile service is on a primary basis (see No. 5.33). (WRC-97)

5.551H The equivalent power flux-density (epfd) produced in the frequency band 42.5-43.5 GHz by all space stations in any non-geostationary-satellite system in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), or in the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the frequency band 42-42.5 GHz, shall not exceed the following values at the site of any radio astronomy station for more than 2% of the time:

−230 dB(W/m²) in 1 GHz and −246 dB(W/m²) in any 500 kHz of the frequency band 42.5-43.5 GHz at the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a single-dish telescope; and

−209 dB(W/m²) in any 500 kHz of the frequency band 42.5-43.5 GHz at the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline interferometry station.

These epfd values shall be evaluated using the methodology given in Recommendation ITU R S.1586 1 and the reference antenna pattern and the maximum gain of an antenna in the radio astronomy service given in Recommendation ITU R RA.1631 0 and shall apply over the whole sky and for elevation angles higher than the minimum operating angle θ_min of the radiotelescope (for which a default value of 5° should be adopted in the absence of notified information).

These values shall apply at any radio astronomy station that either:

– was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the Bureau before 4 January 2004; or

– was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the space station to which the limits apply.

Other radio astronomy stations notified after these dates may seek an agreement with administrations that have authorized the space stations. In Region 2, Resolution 743 (WRC 03) shall apply. The limits in this footnote may be exceeded at the site of a radio astronomy station of any country whose administration so agreed. (WRC 15)

5.551I The power flux-density in the band 42.5-43.5 GHz produced by any geostationary space station in the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth), or the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the 42-42.5 GHz band, shall not exceed the following values at the site of any radio astronomy station:

–137 dB(W/m²) in 1 GHz and –153 dB(W/m²) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a single-dish telescope; and

–116 dB(W/m²) in any 500 kHz of the 42.5-43.5 GHz band at the site of any radio astronomy station registered as a very long baseline interferometry station.

These values shall apply at the site of any radio astronomy station that either:

– was in operation prior to 5 July 2003 and has been notified to the Bureau before 4 January 2004; or

– was notified before the date of receipt of the complete Appendix 4 information for coordination or notification, as appropriate, for the space station to which the limits apply.

5.552 The allocation of the spectrum for the fixed-satellite service in the bands 42.5-43.5 GHz and 47.2-50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space transmission is greater than that in the band 37.5-39.5 GHz for space-to-Earth transmission in order to accommodate feeder links to broadcasting satellites. Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2-49.2 GHz for feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the band 40.5-42.5 GHz.

US211 In the bands 1670-1690, 5000-5250 MHz and 10.7-11.7, 15.1365-15.35, 15.4-15.7, 22.5-22.55, 24-24.05, 31.0-31.3, 31.8-32.0, 40.5-42.5, 116-122.25, 123-130, 158.5-164, 167-168, 191.8-200, and 252-265 GHz, applicants for airborne or space station assignments are urged to take all practicable steps to protect radio astronomy observations in the adjacent bands from harmful interference; however, US74 applies.

SpectrumWiki

802.11/WLAN/Wi-Fi/WiGig

Wireless LANS utilize various channels in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands (multiple countries), and (in theory) the 3.6 GHz band (U.S. only). For a list of which channels are available in which regions, refer to the Wikipedia article.

Wi-Fi is a trademark permitted for devices that are based upon a published standard of the IEEE 802.11 committee and that have been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is presently incorporated in about three billion devices. Wireless cash registers were one of the earliest applications of what is now Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi devices operate on an unlicensed basis, generally meaning they cannot cause interference to licensed services, and must accept any interference caused to them. Wi-Fi shares bands with other unlicensed or ISM devices, such as cordless phones at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz and microwave ovens at 2.4 GHz.

Some of the key patents related to Wi-Fi are credited (in the courts at least) to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia, which has collected over $400 million in royalties and legal settlements over patent rights.

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
2400 - 2495 MHz	Wireless LANs	-	-
3655 - 3700 MHz	Wireless LANS (U.S. only; standardized but not used)	-	-
4910 - 4990 MHz	Wireless LANs (Japan) (U.S. public safety 4940-4990)	-	-
5030 - 5090 MHz	WLANs (Japan, 2002-2017)	-	-
5150 - 5350 MHz	Wireless LANs (U-NII-1 and U-NII-2A)	-	-
5470 - 5895 MHz	Wireless LANs (U-NII-2C, U-NII-3, U-NII-4)	-	-
5925 - 7125 MHz	Wireless LANs (U-NII-5, U-NII-6, U-NII-7, U-NII-8)	-	-
42.39 - 46.71 GHz	Wireless LANs (WiGig)	-	-
57.24 - 74.52 GHz	Wireless LANs (WiGig)	-	-

External Links:

List of WLAN Channels (Wikipedia)

Wi-Fi Alliance

IEEE 802.11 Committee

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2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) Agenda Item 1.6

1.6 to consider the development of a regulatory framework for non-GSO FSS satellite systems that may operate in the frequency bands 37.5-39.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 39.5-42.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 50.4-51.4 GHz (Earth-to-space), in accordance with Resolution 159 [COM6/18] (WRC-15);

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
37.5 - 42.5 GHz	WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.6	Fixed-satellite	-
47.2 - 50.2 GHz	WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.6	Fixed-satellite	-
50.4 - 51.4 GHz	WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.6	Fixed-satellite	-

External Links:

WRC-19 (International Telecommunication Union)

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WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access

WRC agenda item 1.6:

to consider technical and regulatory measures for fixed-satellite service satellite networks/systems in the frequency bands 37.5-42.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 42.5-43.5 GHz (Earth-to-space), 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 50.4-51.4 GHz (Earth-to-space) for equitable access to these frequency bands, in accordance with Resolution 131 (WRC-23)

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
37.5 - 42.5 GHz	WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access.	Fixed-satellite	-
42.5 - 43.5 GHz	WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access	Fixed-satellite	-
47.2 - 50.2 GHz	WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access	Fixed-satellite	-
50.4 - 51.4 GHz	WRC-27 agenda item regarding technical/regulatory rules for FSS networks for equitable access	Fixed-satellite	-

External Links:

Resolution 131 (WRC-23)

WRC-27 Agenda (see Annex 1)

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FCC Proceeding (2)

FCC Above 24 GHz Mobile Radio Services Notice of Inquiry

In this Notice of Inquiry, we begin a proceeding to examine the potential for the provision of mobile radio services in bands above 24 GHz. As technologies continue to evolve, innovators are working to tap into the potential of using high-band spectrum for mobile services. In particular, industry and technical groups are beginning to examine the use of higher frequencies sometimes known as millimeter wave (mmW) bands for mobile use. This examination of the possible uses of the mmW bands for mobile use takes place within the context of broader efforts to develop technical standards for so-called Fifth Generation (5G) mobile services. In view of the technological and marketplace developments outlined in this item, we seek to discern what frequency bands above 24 GHz would be most suitable for mobile services, and to begin developing a record on mobile service rules and a licensing framework for mobile services in those bands.

Frequencies/Bands

24.25 - 24.45 GHz

25.05 - 25.25 GHz

27.5 - 28.35 GHz

29.1 - 29.25 GHz

31 - 31.3 GHz

37 - 38.6 GHz

38.6 - 40 GHz

42 - 42.5 GHz

57 - 71 GHz

71 - 76 GHz

81 - 86 GHz

Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: June 23, 2015

FCC Above 24 GHz Mobile Radio Services Notice of Inquiry

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FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

According to the FCC:

Today, we take a significant step towards securing the Nation’s future in the next generational evolution of wireless technology to so-called 5G. We build upon years of successful spectrum policy – including flexible use, unlicensed, and sharing policies – to create service rules for using four spectrum bands above 24 GHz. These high frequencies previously have been best suited for satellite or fixed microwave applications; however, recent technological breakthroughs have newly enabled advanced mobile services in these bands, notably including very high speed and low latency services. To promote the deployment of these highly beneficial technologies, we are acting quickly –- more quickly than most of our counterparts around the world – to establish a coherent framework built on a robust public record. In addition to this significant step forward, we will also continue to explore new opportunities to make additional bands available and to explore other issues, including robust Federal sharing, raised in the accompanying Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

Frequencies/Bands

24.25 - 24.45 GHz

24.75 - 25.25 GHz

27.5 - 28.35 GHz

31.8 - 33 GHz

37 - 40 GHz

42 - 42.5 GHz

47.2 - 50.2 GHz

50.4 - 52.6 GHz

64 - 71 GHz

71 - 76 GHz

81 - 86 GHz

95 - 300 GHz

Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: September 21, 2016
Fcc Docket(s): GN 14-177, IB 15-256, RM-1164, WT 10-112, IB 97-95

FCC Above 24 GHz Report and Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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The Very Large Array Radio Telescope

Engineering Data

	Lower Frequency	Center Frequency	Upper Frequency
Frequency	41 GHz	41.75 GHz	42.5 GHz
Wavelength	7.3 mm	7.2 mm	7.1 mm
Band designator(s)	EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE)	EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE)	EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE)
Isotropic collecting area	4.3 mm²	4.1 mm²	4.0 mm²
Free space loss (1 m)	64.7 dB	64.9 dB	65.0 dB
Free space loss (1 km)	124.7 dB	124.9 dB	125.0 dB
Free space loss (10 km)	144.7 dB	144.9 dB	145.0 dB
Free space loss (100 km)	164.7 dB	164.9 dB	165.0 dB
Free space loss (1000 km)	184.7 dB	184.9 dB	185.0 dB
Free space loss (35,786 km = GEO orbit)	215.8 dB	215.9 dB	216.1 dB
Free space loss (378,370 km = Moon)	236.3 dB	236.4 dB	236.6 dB