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Part II
Federal Communications Commission
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47 CFR Part 24, et al.
Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private
Operational Fixed Microwave Rules; Final Rules and Proposed Rules
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101
[WT Docket No. 94-148; CC Docket No 93-2; RM-7861; FCC 00-33]
Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private
Operational Fixed Microwave Rules
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document consolidates, clarifies and amends Point-to-
Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private Operational
Fixed Microwave Rules (FCC 96-51 at 61 FR 26670, May 28, 1996). The
Commission on its own motion, adopted other changes that improve the
clarity and completeness of our rules. These changes will streamline
regulation for the Terrestrial Microwave Radio Services.
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Pollak, Policy and Rules
Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless
Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0680.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. This is a summary of the Commission's
Memorandum Opinion and Order FCC 00-33 in WT Docket No. 94-148, adopted
February 2, 2000, and released on February 14, 2000. The full text of
this Memorandum Opinion and Order is available for inspection and
copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Room
CY-A257, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC. The complete text may be
purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International
Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20037.
The full text may also be downloaded at: www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/
Orders/2000/FCC0033.doc/FCC003.txt/FCC033a.txt/FCC033a.doc. Alternative
formats are available to persons with disabilities by contacting Martha
Contee at (202) 418-0260 or TTY (202) 418-2555.
Summary of the Memorandum Opinion and Order
2. The significant decisions in this Memorandum Opinion and Order
are as follows:
Until a more sufficient record can be developed, we decline to
change the rule prohibiting POFS licensees from using the 11 GHz band
as the ``final link'' for the delivery of video programming to cable
television (CATV) systems, multipoint distribution systems (MDS), and
master antenna television (MATV) systems.
We decline to reinstate the requirement that POFS applications be
placed on public notice thirty days prior to the date the application
is granted, but will continue to release an informal listing of such
applications.
Until a more sufficient record can be developed, we retain the rule
prohibiting POFS licensees from handling common carrier traffic.
We modify parts 24, 25, 74, and 78 and 90 to substitute references
to the new part 101 and to remove references therein to former parts 21
and 94.
We clarify and incorporate necessary clerical changes to certain
rules.
Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
3. As required by Section 603 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5
U.S.C. 603 (RFA), an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) was
incorporated in the Part 101 Notice and the Point-to-Point Notice in WT
Docket No. 94-148; 60 FR 2722 (January 11, 1995) and CC Docket No. 93-
2; FCC 93-5, 58 FR 12202 (March 3, 1993) respectively. The Commission
sought written public comments on the proposals in these proceedings,
including on the IRFAs. The Commission's Final Regulatory Flexibility
Analysis (FRFA) for the Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) conforms to
the RFA.
I. Need For and Purpose of This Action
4. This MO&O addresses petitions for reconsideration and
clarification received in response to the part 101 order and further
simplifies and corrects the rules in the Commission's newly
consolidated part 101 of its rules, which governs the common carrier
and private operational fixed microwave services. The changes made by
the MO&O are minor in nature and are intended to forestall confusion,
eliminate redundancy, remove obsolete language, and generally promote
the public interest. We find that the potential benefits to fixed
microwave applicants and licensees exceed any negative effects that
could result from the revised rules promulgated herein. Thus, we
conclude that the public interest is served by modifying these rules,
thereby increasing the speed and ease of filing and processing
applications for the fixed microwave services.
II. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by Public Comments in Response
to the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
5. No comments were submitted in direct response to the IRFA.
Several petitioners suggested modifications to the rules adopted in the
part 101 order. As a result of these petitions, the Commission has made
appropriate modifications to the rules. The specific suggestions and
modifications are discussed in paragraph 2. We have reviewed the
petitions and general comments to determine any impact they may have on
small businesses.
III. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which
the Rules Apply
6. The rules will affect all common carrier and private operational
fixed microwave licensees who are authorized under part 101 of the
Commission's rules. The Commission has not developed a definition of
small entities applicable to these licensees. Therefore, the applicable
definition of small entity is the definition under the Small Business
Administration (SBA) rules for the radiotelephone industry, which
provides that a small entity is a radiotelephone company employing
fewer than 1,500 persons. The 1992 Census of Transportation,
Communications, and Utilities, conducted by the Bureau of the Census,
which is the most recent information available, shows that only 12
radiotelephone firms out of a total of 1,178 such firms which operated
during 1992 had 1,000 or more employees. It is our understanding that
these rule change will affect less than 1000 entities, but that the
effect will be to lessen time and input and thereby any costs
associated with processing the applications.
IV. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other
Compliance Requirements
7. There are no new reporting or recordkeeping requirements
proposed or adopted in this MO&O. We have amended the fixed microwave
rules to make them less burdensome, eliminated some requirements for
filing applications, consolidated application forms, and clarified some
of the language of the existing rules. Licensees, when making changes
to their radio systems or constructing new facilities, were previously
required to file an application or notify the Commission by letter of
the change or the completion of construction. We have eliminated this
requirement in many cases.
V. Significant Alternatives Considered
8. The petitions for reconsideration and clarification offered
various alternatives for modification of the rules adopted in the part
101 Notice; an additional alternative was to maintain
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the status quo. In general, the petitions for reconsideration and
clarification supported the rule changes already effected, but sought
changes asserted to make the adopted rules more clear and accurate.
Many of the suggested modifications are incorporated in the final
rules. The rules, as amended herein, impose no additional regulatory
burdens. The Commission will continue to examine alternatives in the
future with the objective of eliminating unnecessary regulations and
minimizing economic impact on small business entities.
VI. Commission's Outreach Efforts To Learn of and Respond to the Views
of Small Entities Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 609
9. In this proceeding, the Commission has taken several steps to
learn and respond to the views of small entities. Throughout the course
of this proceeding, representatives of the Public Safety and Private
Wireless Division (PS&PWD) of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
have had numerous discussions with the representatives of small
entities. The staff of the Licensing and Data Analysis Branch of the
PS&PWD in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania routinely respond to questions posed
by the representatives of small entities and, when appropriate, refer
issues arising from those questions to PS&PWD staff in Washington, DC
for determination of whether a rule change or clarification will
benefit the small entities posing the questions. Additional outreach
has been achieved by the staff of the PS&PWD meeting with the frequency
coordinators for the microwave services.
Report to Congress: The Commission shall send a copy of this Final
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, along with the Memorandum Opinion and
Order, in a report to Congress pursuant to Section 251 of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C.
801(a)(1)(A). A copy of this FRFA will also be published in the Federal
Register.
Ordering Clauses
10. Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to the authority
contained in sections 4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 303(r), and Sec. 1.429 of the
Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.429, the Petitions for Reconsideration,
Petitions for Clarification, and other pleadings submitted in response
to the part 101 order are granted in part to the extent indicated
herein and are denied in part in all other respects.
11. It is further ordered that parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101 of
the Commission's rules are hereby amended as specified in herein and
will become effective August 21, 2000.
12. It is further ordered that the Commission's Office of Public
Affairs, Reference Operations Division, shall send a copy of this
Memorandum Opinion and Order, including the Final Regulatory
Flexibility Analyses, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small
Business Administration.
13. It is further ordered that the proceedings in WT Docket No. 94-
148, CC Docket No. 93-2, and RM-7861 are hereby terminated.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101
Communications equipment, Radio.
Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.
Final Rules
For reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications
Commission amends Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101 of Title 47 of the
Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 24--PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES
1. The authority citation for Part 24 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 309 and 332.
2. Section 24.2 is amended by revising paragraphs (h) and (j) to
read as follows:
Sec. 24.2 Other applicable rule parts.
* * * * *
(h) Part 21. This part contains rules concerning multipoint
distribution service and multichannel multipoint distribution service.
* * * * *
(j) Part 101. This part contains rules concerning common carrier
and private services relating to fixed point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint microwave systems.
PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
3. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-704. Interprets or applies sec. 303, 47
U.S.C. 303. 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless
otherwise noted.
4. Section 25.203 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(3) to read
as follows:
Sec. 25.203 Choice of sites and frequencies.
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(c) * * *
(3) The coordination procedure specified in Sec. 101.103(d) of this
chapter shall be applicable except that the information to be provided
shall be that set forth in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, and that
the 30-day period allowed for response to a request for coordination
may be increased to a maximum of 45 days by mutual consent of the
parties.
* * * * *
PART 74--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES
5. The authority citation for Part 74 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended, 1082, as
amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 554.
6. Section 74.502 is amended by revising paragraph (a), the
introductory text of paragraph (c), and the last sentence of paragraph
(c)(1) to read as follows:
Sec. 74.502 Frequency assignment.
(a) Except as provided in US 302, broadcast auxiliary stations
licensed as of November 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942-944 MHz\1\
may continue to operate on a co-equal primary basis to other stations
and services operating in the band in accordance with the Table of
Frequency Allocations. These stations will be protected from possible
interference caused by new users of the band by the technical standards
specified in Sec. 101.105(c)(2).
* * * * *
(c) The frequency bands 18,760-18,820 MHz and 19,100-19,160 MHz are
available for assignment to aural broadcast STL and intercity relay
stations and are shared on a co-primary basis with other fixed services
under Parts 78 and 101 of the Commission's rules.
(1) * * * Applicants may use either a two-way link or one frequency
of a frequency pair for a one-way link and shall coordinate proposed
operations pursuant to the procedures required in Sec. 101.103(d).
* * * * *
7. Section 74.602 is amended by revising paragraphs (e) and (g)
introductory text to read as follows:
Sec. 74.602 Frequency assignment.
* * * * *
(e) Communication common carriers in the Local Television
Transmission
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Service (Part 101) 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.
* * * * *
(g) The following frequencies are available for assignment to
television STL, television relay stations and television translator
relay stations. The provisions of Sec. 74.604 do not apply to the use
of these frequencies. These frequencies are shared on a co-primary
basis with other stations in the fixed service (see Parts 78 and 101).
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. 101.103(d).
* * * * *
8. Section 74.638 is amended by revising the first sentence of
paragraph (a) introductory text, and paragraph (b) to read as follows:
Sec. 74.638 Frequency coordination.
(a) Channels in Band D are shared with certain Private Operational
Fixed Stations authorized under part 101, Sec. 101.147(p), after
September 9, 1983. * * *
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(b) Coordination of assignments in the 6425-6525 MHz and 17.7-19.7
GHz bands will be in accordance with the procedure established in
Sec. 101.103(d), except that the prior coordination process for mobile
(temporary fixed) assignments may be completed orally and the period
allowed for response to a coordination notification may be less than 30
days if the parties agree.
PART 78--CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE
9. The authority citation for Part 78 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Secs. 2, 3, 4, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 48 Stat., as
amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085; 47 U.S.C.
152, 153, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309.
Sec. 78.3 [Amended]
10. Section 78.3 is amended by adding ``Part 101--Fixed Microwave
Services'' to the chapter list.
11. Section 78.11 is amended by revising paragraph (g) to read as
follows:
Sec. 78.11 Permissible service.
* * * * *
(g) The provisions of paragraph (d) of this section and Sec. 78.13
shall not apply to a licensee who has been licensed in the CARS service
pursuant to Sec. 101.705 of this chapter, except that paragraph (d) of
this section shall apply with respect to facilities added or cable
television and other eligible systems first served after February 1,
1966.
* * * * *
12. Section 78.18 is amended by revising the first sentence in each
of the introductory texts of paragraphs (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6) and
(a)(7) to read as follows:
Sec. 78.18 Frequency assignments.
(a) * * *
* * * * *
(4) The Cable Television Relay Service is also assigned the
following frequencies in the 17,700 to 19,700 MHz band. These
frequencies are co-equally shared with stations in the fixed service
under Parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules. Applicants may use
either 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. 101.103(d). These bands may be used for
analog or digital modulation. * *
(5) 6425 to 6525 MHz--Mobile only. Paired and unpaired 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 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules. The following
channel plans apply. * * *
(6) 1990-2110 MHz--Mobile only. 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
stations licensed pursuant to parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's
Rules. (Common carriers may use this band pursuant to provisions of
Sec. 101.803(b)). The following channeling plan applies subject to the
provisions of Sec. 74.604. * * *
(7) 6875-7125 MHz--Mobile only. 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
stations licensed pursuant to parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's
Rules. (Common carriers may use this band pursuant to provisions of
Sec. 101.803(b)). The following channeling plan applies subject to the
provisions of Sec. 74.604. * * *
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13. Section 78.36 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 78.36 Frequency coordination.
* * * * *
(b) 6425-6525 MHz and 17.7-19.7 GHz. Coordination of fixed and
mobile assignments will be in accordance with the procedure established
in Sec. 101.103(d), except that the prior coordination process for
mobile (temporary fixed) assignments may be completed orally and the
period allowed for response to a coordination notification may be less
than 30 days if the parties agree.
PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES
14. The authority citation for Part 90 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: Secs. 4, 251-2, 303, 309, and 332, as amended; 47
U.S.C. 154, 251-2, 303, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted.
15. Section 90.20 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(70) to read
as follows:
Sec. 90.20 Public Safety Pool.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(70) Assignment of frequencies above 928 MHz for operational-fixed
stations is governed by Part 101 of this chapter.
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PART 101--FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES
16. The authority citation for Part 101 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303.
17. Section 101.3 is amended by revising the definition of
``Private operational fixed point-to-point service'' to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.3 Definitions.
* * * * *
Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave service. A
private radio service rendered by fixed and temporary fixed stations on
microwave frequencies for the exclusive use or availability for use of
the licensee or other eligible entities for communication between two
or more designated points. Service may be provided between points
within the United States, points within United States possessions, or
between the United States and points in Canada or Mexico.
* * * * *
18. Section 101.4 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.4 Transition plan.
(a) All systems subject to Parts 21 and 94 of this chapter in
effect as of July 31, 1996, which are licensed or which are proposed in
an application on file, as of
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July 31, 1996, are subject to the requirements under Part 21 or Part 94
of this chapter as contained in the CFR edition revised as of October
1, 1995 and amended in the Federal Register through July 31, 1996, as
applicable, indefinitely.
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19. Section 101.17 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 101.17 Performance requirements for the 38.6-40.0 GHz frequency
band.
(a) All 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensees must demonstrate substantial
service at the time of license renewal. A licensee's substantial
service showing should include, but not be limited to, the following
information for each channel for which they hold a license, in each EA
or portion of an EA covered by their license, in order to qualify for
renewal of that license. The information provided will be judged by the
Commission to determine whether the licensee is providing service which
rises to the level of ``substantial.''
(1) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's current
service in terms of geographic coverage;
(2) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's current
service in terms of population served, as well as any additional
service provided during the license term;
(3) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's investments
in its system(s) (type of facilities constructed and their operational
status is required);
(b) Any 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensees adjudged not to be providing
substantial service will not have their licenses renewed.
20. Section 101.21 is amended by revising paragraph (f) to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.21 Technical content of applications.
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(f) All applicants for regular authorization must, before filing an
application, major amendments to a pending application, or
modifications to a license, prior coordinate the proposed frequency
usage with existing users in the area and other applicants with
previously filed applications in accordance with the procedures in
Sec. 101.103. In those frequency bands shared with the communication-
satellite service, an applicant for a new station, for new points of
communication, for the initial frequency assignment in a shared band
for which coordination has not been previously effected, or for
authority to modify the emission or radiation characteristics of an
existing station in a manner that may increase the likelihood of
harmful interference, must ascertain in advance whether the station(s)
involved lie within the great circle coordination distance contours of
an existing Earth station or one for which an application has been
accepted for filing, and must coordinate his proposal with each such
Earth station operator or applicant. For each potential interference
path, the applicant must perform the computations required to determine
that the expected level of interference to or from the terrestrial
station does not exceed the maximum permissible interference power
level in accordance with the technical standards and requirements of
Sec. 25.251 of this chapter. The Commission may, in the course of
examining any application, require the submission of additional
showings, complete with pertinent data and calculations in accordance
with part 25 of this chapter, showing that harmful interference will
not likely result from the proposed operation. (Technical
characteristics of the Earth stations on file and coordination contour
maps for those Earth stations will be kept on file for public
inspection in the offices of the Commission's International Bureau in
Washington, DC.)
* * * * *
21. Section 101.31 is amended by revising the paragraph heading for
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.31 Temporary and conditional authorizations.
(a) Operation at temporary locations.
* * * * *
22. Section 101.55 is amended by revising paragraph (a)
introductory text, paragraph (d) introductory text, and the first
sentence of paragraph (e)(3) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.55 Considerations involving transfer or assignment
applications.
(a) Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section,
licenses may not be assigned or transferred prior to the completion of
construction of the facility. However, consent to the assignment or
transfer of control of such a license may be given prior to the
completion of construction where:
* * * * *
(d) If a proposed transfer of radio facilities is incidental to a
sale or other facilities or merger of interests, the showing specified
under paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted and include an
additional exhibit that:
* * * * *
(e) * * *
(3) The median date of the applicable commencement dates
(determined pursuant to paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this section) if
the transaction involves a system (such as a Private Operational Fixed
Point-to-Point Microwave system) of two or more stations. * * *
23. Section 101.63 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.63 Period of construction; certification of completion of
construction.
(a) Except for stations licensed in the Local Multipoint
Distribution Service (LMDS) and 38.6-40.0 GHz band, each station
licensed under this part must be in operation within 18 months from the
initial date of grant. Modification of an operational station other
than one licensed in LMDS and the 38.6-40.0 GHz band must be completed
within 18 months of the date of grant of the applicable modification
request.
* * * * *
24. Section 101.81 is amended by revising the introductory
paragraph to read as follows:
Sec. 101.81 Future licensing in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and
2160-2200 MHz bands.
After April 25, 1996, all major modifications and extensions to
existing FMS systems in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200
MHz bands will be authorized on a secondary basis to ET systems. All
other modifications will render the modified FMS license secondary to
ET operations, unless the incumbent affirmatively justifies primary
status and the incumbent FMS licensee establishes that the modification
would not add to the relocation costs of ET licensees. Incumbent FMS
licensees will maintain primary status for the following technical
changes:
* * * * *
25. Section 101.101 is amended by revising the table and the list
of acronyms to read as follows:
Sec. 101.101 Frequency availability.
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Radio service
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Frequency band (MHz) Other (Parts 15, 21,
Common carrier (Part Private radio (Part Broadcast auxiliary 22, 24, 25, 74, 78 & Notes
101) 101) (Part 74) 100)
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928-929............................ MAS................... MAS.................. ..................... PRS..................
932.0-932.5........................ MAS................... MAS.................. ..................... PRS..................
932.5-935.0........................ CC.................... OFS.................. ..................... ..................... (1).
941.0-941.5........................ MAS................... MAS.................. ..................... PRS..................
941.5-944.0........................ CC.................... OFS.................. Aural BAS............ ..................... (1).
952-958............................ ...................... OFS/MAS.............. ..................... PRS..................
958-960............................ MAS................... OFS..................
1850-1990.......................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... PCS..................
2110-2130.......................... CC.................... ..................... ..................... PET..................
2130-2150.......................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... PET..................
2150-2160.......................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... MDS..................
2160-2180.......................... CC.................... ..................... ..................... ET...................
2180-2200.......................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... PET..................
2450-2500.......................... LTTS.................. OFS.................. TV BAS............... ISM.................. F/M/TF.
2650-2690.......................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... MDS/ITFS.............
3700-4200.......................... CC LTTS............... OFS.................. ..................... SAT..................
5925-6425.......................... CC LTTS............... OFS.................. ..................... SAT..................
6425-6525.......................... LTTS.................. OFS.................. TV BAS............... CARS................. M.
6525-6875.......................... CC.................... OFS..................
10,550-10,680...................... CC.................... OFS DEMS.............
10,700-11,700...................... CC.................... OFS.................. ..................... SAT..................
11,700-12,200...................... LTTS.................. ..................... ..................... SAT..................
12,200-12,700...................... ...................... OFS.................. ..................... DBS..................
12,700-13,250...................... CC LTTS............... OFS.................. TV BAS............... CARS................. F/M/TF.
14,200-14,400...................... LTTS.................. ..................... ..................... SAT..................
17,700-18,580...................... CC.................... OFS.................. TV BAS............... SAT CARS.............
18,580-18,820...................... CC.................... OFS.................. Aural BAS............ SAT..................
18,820-18,920...................... DEMS.................. OFS DEMS............. ..................... SAT..................
18,920-19,160...................... CC.................... OFS.................. Aural BAS............ SAT..................
19,160-19,260...................... DEMS.................. OFS DEMS............. ..................... SAT..................
19,260-19,700...................... CC.................... OFS.................. TV BAS............... CARS SAT.............
21,200-23,600...................... CC LTTS............... OFS.................. ..................... ..................... TF.
24,250-25,250...................... DEMS.................. DEMS.................
27,500-28,350...................... LMDS.................. LMDS.................
29,100-29,250...................... LMDS.................. LMDS................. ..................... SAT..................
31,000-31,300...................... CC LMDS LTTS.......... OFS LMDS............. ..................... ..................... F/M/TF.
38,600-40,000...................... CC.................... OFS.................. TV BAS............... ..................... F/M/TF.
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BAS: Broadcast Auxiliary Service--(Part 74)
CARS: Cable Television Relay Service --(Part 78)
CC: Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & I)
DBS: Direct Broadcast Satellite--(Part 100)
DEMS: Digital Electronic Message Service--(Part 101, Subpart G)
ISM: Industrial, Scientific & Medical--(Part 18)
ITFS: Instructional Television Fixed Service--(Part 74)
LTTS: Local Television Transmission Service--(Part 101, Subpart J)
MAS: Multiple Address System--(Part 101)
MDS: Multipoint Distribution Service--(Part 21)
OFS: Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & H)
PCS: Personal Communications Service--(Part 24)
PET: Emerging Technologies (per ET Dkt. No. 92-9, not yet assigned)
PRS: Paging and Radiotelephone Service--(Part 22, Subpart E)
SAT: Fixed Satellite Service--(Part 25)
Notes:
F--Fixed
M--Mobile
TF--Temporary Fixed
(1)--Applications for frequencies in the 932.5-935/941.5-944 MHz
bands may be filed initially during a one-week period to be announced
by public notice. After these applications have been processed, the
Commission will announce by public notice a filing date for remaining
frequencies. From this filing date forward, applications will be
processed on a daily first-come, first-served basis.
26. Section 101.103 is amended by revising paragraphs (d)(2)(i) and
(ii) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.103 Frequency coordination procedures.
* * * * *
(d) * * *
(2) * * *
(i) Coordination involves two separate elements: notification and
response. Both or either may be oral or in written form. To be
acceptable for filing, all applications and major technical amendments
must certify that coordination, including response, has been completed.
The names of the licensees, permittees and applicants with which
coordination was accomplished must be specified. If such notice and/or
response is oral, the party providing such notice or response must
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supply written documentation of the communication upon request;
(ii) Notification must include relevant technical details of the
proposal. At minimum, this should include, as applicable, the
following:
Applicant's name and address.
Transmitting station name.
Transmitting station coordinates.
Frequencies and polarizations to be added, changed or deleted.
Transmitting equipment type, its stability, actual output power,
emission designator, and type of modulation (loading).
Transmitting antenna type(s), model, gain and, if required, a
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Transmitting antenna center line height(s) above ground level
and ground elevation above mean sea level.
Receiving station name.
Receiving station coordinates.
Receiving antenna type(s), model, gain, and, if required, a
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Receiving antenna center line height(s) above ground level and
ground elevation above mean sea level.
Path azimuth and distance.
Estimated transmitter transmission line loss expressed in dB.
Estimated receiver transmission line loss expressed in dB.
For a system utilizing ATPC, maximum transmit power, coordinated
transmit power, and nominal transmit power.
Note: The position location of antenna sites shall be determined
to an accuracy of no less than <plus-minus>1 second in the
horizontal dimensions (latitude and longitude) and <plus-minus>1
meter in the vertical dimension (ground elevation) with respect to
the National Spacial Reference System.
* * * * *
27. Section 101.105 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2)
introductory text and the first sentence in each of paragraphs (c)(3)
and (c)(7) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.105 Interference protection criteria.
(c) * * *
(2) If TSB 10 guidelines cannot be used, the following interference
protection criteria may be used by calculating the ratio in dB between
the desired (carrier signal) and the undesired (interfering) signal (C/
I ratio) appearing at the input to the receiver under investigation
(victim receiver). Except as provided in Sec. 101.147 where the
applicant's proposed facilities are of a type not included in
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section or where the development of the
carrier-to-interference (C/I) ratio is not covered by generally
acceptable procedures, or where the applicant does not wish to develop
the carrier-to-interference ratio, the applicant must, in the absence
of criteria or a developed C/I ratio, employ the following C/I
protection ratios:
* * * * *
(3) Applicants for frequencies listed in Sec. 101.147(b)(1) through
(4) must make the following showings that protection criteria have been
met over the entire service area of existing systems. * * *
* * * * *
(7) Each application for new or modified nodal station on channels
numbered 21, 22, 23, and 24 in the 10.6 GHz band must include an
analysis of the potential for harmful interference to all other
licensed and previously applied for co-channel and adjacent channel
stations located within 80 kilometers of the location of the proposed
station. * * *
* * * * *
28. Section 101.109 is amended by revising the first four entries
and notes 4, 5, and 6 in the table in paragraph (c) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.109 Bandwidth.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequency band (MHz) Maximum authorized bandwidth
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928 to 929................................ 25kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
932 to 932.5, 941 to 941.5................ 12.5 kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
932.5 to 935, 941.5 to 944................ 200 kHz \1\
952 to 960................................ 200 kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
* * * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The maximum bandwidth that will be authorized for each particular
frequency in this band is detailed in the appropriate frequency table
in Sec. 101.147.
* * * * *
\4\ For exceptions, see Sec. 101.147(s).
\5\ A 12.5 kHz bandwidth applies only to frequencies listed in Sec.
101.147(b)(1 through 4).
\6\ For frequencies listed in Sec. 101.147(b)(1 through 4),
consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to authorizing
bandwidths up to 50 kHz.
* * * * *
29. Section 101.113 is amended by revising the table in paragraph
(a) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.113 Transmitter power limitations.
(a) * * *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Maximum allowable EIRP 1 2
Frequency band (MHz) --------------------------------------
Fixed (DbW) Mobile (dBW)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.0-929.0...................... +17 .................
932.0-932.5...................... +17 .................
932.5-935.0...................... +40 .................
941.0-941.5...................... +30 .................
941.5-944.0...................... +40 .................
952.0-960.0 \2\.................. +40 .................
1,850-1,990...................... +45 .................
2,110-2,150...................... +45 .................
2,150-2,180 \3\.................. +45 .................
2,180-2,200...................... +45 .................
2,450-2,500...................... +45 .................
2,500-2,686...................... .................. .................
2,686-2,690...................... +45 .................
3,700-4,200...................... +55 .................
5,925-6,425...................... +55 .................
6,425-6,525...................... .................. +35
6,525-6,875...................... +55 .................
10,550-10,680 \5\................ +55 .................
10,700-11,700.................... +55 .................
12,200-12,700.................... +50 .................
12,700-13,250 \4\................ +50 .................
14,200 to 14,400................. +45 .................
17,700-18,600.................... +55 .................
18,600-18,800 \6\................ +35 .................
18,800 to 19,700................. \5\ +55 .................
21,200 to 23,600 \10\............ +55 .................
24,250-25,250.................... \5\ +55 .................
27,500 to 28,350 \9\............. +55 .................
29,100-29,250.................... ( \7\) .................
31,000 to 31,075 \8,\ \9\........ 30 dBW/MHz 30 dBW/MHz
31,075 to 31,225 \8,\ \9\........ 30 dBW/MHz 30 dBW/MHz
31,225 to 31,300 \8,\ \9\........ 30 dBW/MHz 30 dBW/MHz
38,600-40,000.................... +55 .................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Per polarization.
\2\ For multiple address operations, see Sec. 101.147. Remote alarm
units that are part of a multiple address central station projection
system are authorized a maximum of 2 watts.
\3\ When an omnidirectional antenna is authorized in the 2150-2160 MHz
band, the maximum power shall be 60 dBm.
\4\ Also see Sec. 101.145.
\5\ The output power of a DEMS System nodal transmitter shall not exceed
0.5 watts per 250 kHz. The output power of a DEMS System user
transmitter shall not exceed 0.04 watts per 250 kHz. The transmitter
power in terms of the watts specified is the peak envelope power of
the emission measured at the associated antenna input port. The
operating power shall not exceed the authorized power by more than 10
percent of the authorized power in watts at any time. Frequencies from
10,600-10,680 MHz are subject to footnote US265 in the Table of
Frequency Allocations in Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules.
\6\ Maximum power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3 dBw.
\7\ See Sec. 101.113(c).
\8\ For stations authorized prior to March 11, 1997, and for non-Local
Multipoint Distribution Service stations authorized pursuant to
applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998, the transmitter
output power shall not exceed 0.050 watt.
\9\ For subscriber transceivers authorized in these bands, the EIRP
shall not exceed 55 dBw or 42 dBw/MHz.
\10\ See Sec. 101.147(s).
* * * * *
30. In Sec. 101.115 (c), the table is amended by removing the
``Note to footnote 11'' and revising footnote 11 to the table and,
revising the first entry for ``38,600-40,000'' to read as follows:
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Sec. 101.115 Directional antennas.
* * * * *
(c) * * *
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Maximum Minimum radiation suppression to angle in degrees from center line
beamwidth of main beam in decibels
to 3 dB Minimum ---------------------------------------------------------------------
Frequency (MHz) Category points \1\ Antenna
(included Gain (dbi) 5 deg. 10 deg. 15 deg. 20 deg. 30 deg. 100 deg. 140 deg.
angle in to 10 to 15 to 20 to 30 to 100 to 140 to 180
degrees) deg. deg. deg. deg. deg. deg.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
38,600-40,000 \14\............................ A n/a 38 25 29 33 36 42 55 55
* * * * * * *
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ If a licensee chooses to show compliance using maximum beamwidth to 3 dB points, the beamwidth limit shall apply in both the azimuth and the
elevation planes.
* * * * * * *
\11\ Except as provided in Sec. 101.147(s).
* * * * * * *
\14\ Stations authorized to operate in the 38,600-40,000 MHz band may use antennas other than those meeting the Category A standard. However, the
Commission may require the use of higher performance antennas where interference problems can be resolved by the use of such antennas.
31. Section 101.135 is amended by revising the first sentence of
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.135 Shared use of radio stations and the offering of private
carrier service.
* * * * *
(a) Persons or governmental entities licensed to operate radio
systems on any of the private radio frequencies set out in Sec. 101.101
may share such systems with, or provide private carrier service to, any
eligible entity for licensing under this part, regardless of individual
eligibility restrictions, provided that the communications being
carried are permissible under Sec. 101.603. * * *
* * * * *
32. Section 101.143 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.143 Minimum path length requirements.
* * * * *
(b) For paths shorter than those specified in the Table in
paragraph (a) of this section, the EIRP shall not exceed the value
derived from the following equation:
EIRP = MAXEIRP-40*log(A/B) dBW
Where: EIRP = The new maximum EIRP (equivalent isotropically
radiated power) in dBW. MAXEIRP = Maximum EIRP as set forth in the
Table in Section 101.113(a).
A = Minimum path length from the Table above for the frequency band
in kilometers.
B = The actual path length in kilometers.
Note to paragraph (b): For transmitters using Automatic
Transmitter Power Control, EIRP corresponds to the maximum
transmitter power available, not the coordinated transmit power or
the nominal transmit power.
* * * * *
33. Section 101.145 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as
follows:
Sec. 101.145 Interference to geostationary-satellites.
* * * * *
(a) Stations authorized prior to July 1, 1976 in the band 2655-2690
MHz, which exceed the power levels in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this
section are permitted to operate indefinitely, provided that the
operation of such stations does not result in harmful interference to
reception in these bands on board geostationary space stations.
* * * * *
34. Section 101.147 (a) is amended by revising the entries for the
frequency assignments listed below, revising notes 20 and 22 and adding
a note 29, revising paragraph (b)(6) Table 11, revising the
introductory text in paragraph (j), and revising paragraphs (r)(3),
(r)(4), and (r)(5), (v)(1) and (v)(2) to read as follows:
Sec. 101.147 Frequency assignments.
(a) Frequencies in the following bands are available for assignment
for fixed microwave services.
* * * * *
2,110-2130 MHz (1) (3) (7) (20) (23)
* * * * *
2,150-2160 MHz (22) (29)
2,160-2180 MHz (1) (2) (20) (23)
* * * * *
2450-2500 MHz (4)
* * * * *
11,700-12,200 MHz (24)
12,200-12,700 MHz (22)
12,700-13,200 MHz (22)
* * * * *
(1) Frequencies in this band are shared with control and repeater
stations in the Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Service and with
stations in the International Fixed Public Radiocommunication Services
located south of 25 deg. 31' north latitude in the State of Florida and
U.S. possessions in the Caribbean area. Additionally, the band 2160-
2162 MHz is shared with stations in the Multipoint Distribution
Service.
(2) Except upon showing that no alternative frequencies are
available, no new assignments will be made in the band 2160-2162 MHz
for stations located within 80.5 kilometers (50 Miles) of the
coordinates of the cities listed in Sec. 21.901(c) of this chapter.
(3) Television transmission in this band is not authorized and
radio frequency channel widths may not exceed 3.5 MHz.
(4) Frequencies in this band are shared with fixed and mobile
stations licensed in other services.
* * * * *
(7) Frequencies in the band 2110-2120 MHz may be authorized on a
case-by-case basis to Government or non-Government space research earth
stations for telecommand purposes in connection with deep space
research.
* * * * *
(20) New facilities in these bands will be licensed only on a
secondary basis. Facilities licensed or applied for before January 16,
1992, are permitted to make minor modifications in accordance with
Sec. 101.81 and retain their primary status.
* * * * *
(22) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 101).
Frequencies in the 12,700-13,200 MHz band, which were available only to
stations authorized in the 12,200-12,700 MHz band as of September 9,
1983, are not available for new facilities.
(23) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of Common
Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 101).
(24) Frequencies in these bands are available for assignment to
television
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pickup and television non-broadcast pickup stations. The maximum power
for the local television transmission service in the 14.2-14.4 GHz
bands is +45 dBW except that operations are not permitted within 1.5
degrees of the geostationary orbit.
* * * * *
(29) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the
Multipoint Distribution Service (Part 21). These frequencies may be
used for the transmission of the licensee's products and information
services, excluding video entertainment material to the licensee's
customers.
(b) * * *
(6) * * *
Table 11.--Paired Frequencies
[Frequencies may be used only by Private Operational Fixed Point-to-
Point Microwave licensees, unless otherwise noted; (200 kHz bandwidth)]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit) (MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
933.1750 \1\......................................... \1\ 942.1750
933.3750 \1\......................................... \1\ 942.3750
933.5750 \1\......................................... \1\ 942.5750
933.7750 \1\......................................... \1\ 942.7750
933.9750 \1\......................................... \1\ 942.9750
934.1750 \1\......................................... \1\ 943.1750
934.3750 \1\......................................... \1\ 943.3750
957.15............................................... 953.55
957.55............................................... 953.95
957.95............................................... 954.35
958.35............................................... 954.75
958.75............................................... 955.15
959.15............................................... 955.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies also may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-
Point Microwave licensees.
* * * * *
(j) 6,425 to 6,525 MHz: Mobile. 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 74 and 78 of the Commission's Rules. Stations not
intended to be operated while in motion will be licensed under the
provision of Sec. 101.31. The following channel plans apply.
* * * * *
(r) * * *
(3) 6 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(4) 10 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Receive
Transmit (receive) (MHz) (transmit)
(MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
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