Federal Spectrum Use Summary (Sept. 2000)

Federal Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum
30 to 1300 MHz

UNITED STATES
Band

MHz

Government

Allocation(s)

Government Allocation(s) by Footnote Government Usage Planned Usage
30- 30.56 FIXED

MOBILE

None Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations to include tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

Non-Military LMR. Other Federal agencies use this band for natural resource management and for wildlife telemetry.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
30.56- 32 None None Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Non-Military LMR. Other Federal agencies use this band for natural resource management and for forest fire fighting.

Use expected to continue.
32- 33 FIXED

MOBILE

None Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

Non-Military LMR. Other uses include land management and protection of natural resources.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
33- 34 None None Non-Military LMR. Federal agencies are authorized to use this band as part of mutual aid response with local communities (fire, medical, etc.).

Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Use expected to continue.
34- 35 FIXED

MOBILE

None Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by the U.S. military for net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

Non-Military LMR. Extensive use of frequencies in this band is for natural resource management, park securitylaw enforcement at national parks, forests, wildlife refuge areas, etc. Some other uses of this are for law enforcement and facilities security management.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
35- 36 None None Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis and for experimental testing. Use expected to continue.
36- 37 FIXED

MOBILE

US220

None Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

Non-Military LMR. Other uses include national park management, law enforcement, pubic safety nets, contingencies, and natural resources management.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
37- 37.5 None None Non-Military LMR. Some Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for mutual aid response to local communities.

Military LMR. Military services have some usage for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Use expected to continue.
37.5- 38 Radio Astronomy

S5.149

None Radio Astronomy. Continuum observations are performed in this band that study electromagnetic radiation from the planet Jupiter and from the Sun. Scientific research is expected to continue and increase in this band.
38- 38.25 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US81

None Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements, other tactical air-ground and air-air communications, and experimental testing.

Maritime Mobile. U.S. Coast Guard ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore communications.

Radio Astronomy. Continuum observations are performed in this band to study electromagnetic radiation from the Sun and the planet Jupiter.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue. Scientific research is expected to continue and increase in this band.
38.25- 39 FIXED

MOBILE

None Non-Military LMR. This band is extensively used for land mobile radio communications in the operation, protection, and maintenance of national parks, forests, wildlife refuge areas, etc. Frequencies in this band are also used for reservation programs, law enforcement, public safety operations, control of power generationtransmission and water facilities, environmental data collection, fish management, and wildlife telemetry programs.

Military LMR. However, this band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
39- 40 None None Non-Military LMR. Some Federal usage is authorized in this band for mutual aid response to local communities (fire, medical, oil spills, etc.). Use expected to continue.
40.0- 40.66 FIXED

MOBILE

None Non-Military LMR. This band is extensively used for land mobile radio communications in the operation, protection, and maintenance of national parks, forests, wildlife refuge areas, etc. Frequencies in this band are also used for meteor-burst communications, reservation programs, public safety operations, environmental data collection, fish management, and wildlife telemetry programs.

Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
40.66- 40.7 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.150 US210

ISM S5.150 Non-Military LMR. This band is extensively used for land mobile radio communications in the operation, protection, and maintenance of national parks, forests, wildlife refuge areas, etc. Frequencies in this band are also used for fire suppression, reservation programs, environmental data collection, fish management, and wildlife telemetry programs.

Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

ISM. The band 40.66-40.70 MHz (center frequency 40.68 MHz) is designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
40.7- 42 FIXED

MOBILE

US220

None Non-Military LMR. This band is extensively used for land mobile radio communications in the operation, protection, and maintenance of national parks, forests, wildlife refuge areas, etc. Frequencies in this band are also used for meteor-burst communications, reservation programs, law enforcement, public safety operations, control of power generationtransmission and water facilities, environmental data collection, fish management, and wildlife telemetry programs.

Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
42- 43.69 None None Non-Military LMR. Primarily used by Federal agencies for mutual aid response with local communities.

Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Use expected to continue.
43.69- 46.6 None None Non-Military LMR. Primarily used by Federal agencies for mutual aid response with local communities.

Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Use expected to continue.
46.6- 47 FIXED

MOBILE

None Non-Military LMR. Extensive use of this band is for contingency response to various national disasters. Others uses are for national resources management, law enforcement, tornado tracking, and various meteorological research support.

Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
47- 49.6 None None Experimental. Used for experimental research to observe and measure currents in harbor areas in support of vessel safety.

Military LMR. Used by the military services for tactical and training operations on a non-interference basis.

Use expected to continue.
49.6- 50 FIXED

MOBILE

None Non-Military LMR. This band is used extensively to support contingencies or naturalecological emergencies, some public safety requirements, MARS system, and air-quality measurements.

Experimental. Research is performed in various regions of the atmosphere as well as experimental development of portable space orbital debris ground radars.

Military LMR. This band is used primarily for tactical and training operations by U.S. military units for combat net radio operations that provide command and control for combat, combat support, and combat service support units. Frequencies also used for air-to-ground communications for military close air support requirements as well as some other tactical air-ground and air-air communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
50- 54 None None Military LMR. Military units conduct tactical and training operations in this band on a non-interference basis. Use expected to continue.
54- 72 None None Experimental. On a non-interference basis, used primarily for experimental testing and equipment checkout.

Broadcasting. Some TV broadcast is performed in various Pacific island areas.

ATV is planned to use existing TV spectrum when transitioning from NTSC to ATV.

Use expected to continue.

72- 73 None None Radio Astronomy. Observations of the cosmos is done in this band.

Experimental. Numerous RDT&E testing as well as telecommand testing is performed in this band on a non-interference basis. NASA NIB use at Wallops Flight Facility and Kennedy Space Center includes RPVs.

Use expected to continue.
73- 74.6 RADIO ASTRONOMY

US74

None Radio Astronomy. Preferred for continuum observations. These observations help identify characteristics of stars, planets, and gases such as their elemental composition, temperature, etc. Scientific research is expected to continue and increase in this band.
74.6- 74.8 FIXED

MOBILE

US273

None Military LMR. Usage range from administrative land mobile nets to ground communications for military aircraft crews.

Non-Military LMR. Usage ranges from portable-to-portable communications to low-power communications inside power plant facilities to the remote control of devices.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
74.8- 75.2 AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION

S5.180

None Aero-Radionav. Used for instrument landing system (ILS) marker beacons that provide guidance information during approach and landing. As the U.S. transitions to satellite-based radionavigation, no future aeronautical uses are envisioned for this band after ILS has been fully decommissioned (1999 FRP).
75.2- 75.4 FIXED

MOBILE

US273

None Non-Military LMR. Usage ranges from public safety operations to low power operations to the remote control of mechanical devices.

Military LMR. Usage ranges from military runway light control systems to aircrew ground communications.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
75.4- 76 None None Broadcasting. Educational TV broadcasts on various Pacific islands.

Experimental. Equipment testing is performed on a NIB basis.

Use expected to continue.
76- 88 None None Broadcasting. Government TV translator and educational TV broadcasts are licensed.

Military LMR. Used primarily for military services tactical and training operations on a NIB basis.

ATV is planned to use existing TV spectrum when transitioning from NTSC to ATV.

Use expected to continue.

88- 108 None

US93

None Experimental. Used by various Federal agencies for maintenance and calibration testing of aeronautical radionavigation equipment.

Broadcasting. Some radio broadcasts are licensed for various Pacific islands.

Use expected to continue.
108- 117.975 AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION

G126 US93

None Aero-Radionav. VOR operates in the 108-117.975 MHz band and it shares the 108-111.975 MHz portion of the band with ILS localizers. The FAA operates 1,012 VOR, VOR/DME, and VORTACs including 150 VOR-only stations. This number of stations is expected to remain stable until the VOR/DMEs begin to be decommissioned in 2008. The band 112-117.975 MHz is also being utilized to transmit differential GPS (DGPS) correction to aircraft using Special Category-1 (SCAT-1) stations. The military also operates stations in the U.S. and overseas which are available to all users. As the U.S. transitions to satellite-based radionavigation, both VORs and ILSs are planned for partial or full decommissioning. Future aeronautical applications for this band include (1) expanded DGPS transmissions (SCAT-1 and/or LAAS), and (2) possible use as an expansion band for VHF A/G comm (117.975-137 MHz). VOR/DMEs begin to be decommissioned in 2008. Cat I ILS systems scheduled to be phased-down in 2008 while ILS Cat II and III will be needed beyond 2015. (See 1999 FRP).
117.975-

121.4125

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R)

US26 US 28 S5.111 S5.198 S5.200

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Primarily 25 kHz channel, AM voice, air-ground communications used by the FAA for the air traffic control of commercial, private, and recreational aviation. Band includes the VHF emergency search and rescue guardband, and airport utility and ELT testing. Some air traffic control is provided to military aircraft equipped with VHF air-ground radios. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being implemented (digital, TDMA technology).
121.4125-

121.5875

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R)

S5.111 S5.198 S5.199 S5.200

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198

Maritime Mobile S5.200

ATC Comm. Primarily 25 kHz channel, AM voice, air-ground communications used by the FAA for the air traffic control of commercial, private, and recreational aviation. Band includes the VHF emergency search and rescue frequency, 121.5 MHz (and its guardband), and airport utility and ELT testing. Some air traffic control is provided to military aircraft equipped with VHF air-ground radios. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
121.5875-

121.9375

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R)

US28 S5.198 S5.200

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Primarily 25 kHz channel, AM voice, air-ground communications used by the FAA for the air traffic control of commercial, private, and recreational aviation. Band includes the VHF emergency search and rescue guardband, and airport utility and ELT testing. Some air traffic control is provided to military aircraft equipped with VHF air-ground radios. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
121.9375-

121.9625

None

US30 US31 US33 S5.198

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for air-ground-air communications. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
121.9625-

123.0875

None

US30 US31 US80 US102 US213 S5.198

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Primarily used by the FAA for air traffic control.

VHF Comm. Other Federal agencies use is for airair and airgroundair communications supporting natural resource protection and management programs.

Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
123.0875-

123.5875

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE

US32 US33 US112 S5.198 S5.200

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198

Maritime Mobile S5.200

VHF Comm. Frequency 123.1 MHz for SAR scene-of action communications (See Section 7.5.4 of the NTIA Manual). Other channels in this band support operations flight testing and aviation instructional gliders. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller

communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).

123.5875-

128.8125

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R)

US26 S5.198

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Primarily 25 kHz channel, AM voice, air-ground communications for the air traffic control of commercial, private, and recreational aviation. FSS Air Carrier Advisory is supported in this band as well as operational control (ARINC) functions. Some air traffic control is provided to military aircraft equipped with VHF air-ground radios. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
128.8125-

132.0125

None

S5.198

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 Experimental. Airground communications tests and equipment checkout. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
132.0125-

136.00

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R)

US26 S5.198

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.198 ATC Comm. Primarily 25 kHz channel, AM voice, air-ground communications for the air traffic control of commercial, private, and recreational aviation. This band also supports flight inspections and a channel is allocated for VHF military common. Some air traffic control is provided to military aircraft equipped with VHF air-ground radios. Use expected to continue. Next generation pilot-to-controller communications are being investigated (digital, TDMA technology).
136- 137 None

US244 S5.203

Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (R) S5.203

Meteorological-Satellite (space-to-Earth) US244

Space Operations (space-to-Earth) US244

Space Research US244

ATC Comm. Air traffic control is conducted in this band.

WXD Satellite. Data acquisition from meteorological satellite programs is supported in this band.

Space Research. NASA supports the Interplanetary Monitoring Platform (IMP)-8 spacecraft by space tracking and telemetry operations in this band.

Space Ops. Space telemetering and space station operations are conducted in this band.

Experimental. Used by various Federal agencies for equipment checkout and testing.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
137- 137.025 SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth)

METEOROLOGICAL

SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth)

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-Earth)

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

US319 US320 S5.209 US318 S5.208

None Experimental. Some equipment testing is done in this band. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
137.025- 137.175 SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth)

METEOROLOGICAL

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-earth)

Mobile-Satellite (space-to-Earth)

US319 US320 S5.208A S5.209 US318 S5.208

None WXD Satellite. METEOSAT-3, a temporary gapfiller for the GOES meteorological satellite project, operates a downlink during emergency situations.

Experimental. Some equipment testing is performed by Federal agencies in this band.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
137.175- 137.825 SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth)

METEOROLOGICAL

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-Earth)

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

US319 US320 S5.208A S5.209 US318 S5.208

None WXD Satellite. The Federal government uses this band primarily for meteorological satellite space stations: picture transmission to public and direct sounding broadcasts.

Space Research. NASA supports the Interplanetary Monitoring Platform (IMP)-8 spacecraft by space tracking and telemetry operations in this band.

Space Ops. Use is also made for a space tracking and a space operation space station.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
137.825- 138 SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth)

METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-Earth)

Mobile-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

US319 US320 S5.208A S5.209 US318 S5.208

None Space Research. NASA and the NSF conduct various space research activities in this band to include:

NASA: The High Energy Transient Experiment (HETE) that measures and collects data on ultraviolet, X-ray, and gamma ray radiation.

NASA: The Interplanetary Monitoring Platform (IMP)-8 spacecraft by space tracking and telemetry operations in this band.

NSF: Various scientific research projects in this band.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
138- 144 FIXED

MOBILE

US10 G30

None Military Comm. This is one of the DOD primary military tactical and training bands for fixed, mobile, and aeronautical mobile communications. This band is also used by the Army, Navy, Air Force, U.S. Marines, and the U.S. Coast Guard for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that support military infrastructure functions (i.e., firecrash, security, ambulance, fuels, disaster preparedness, commanders net, transportation, etc.) at and in the vicinity of military bases and numerous military training areas and national test ranges. Also, this band is essential to the activities of the Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol) and USCG Auxiliary for support of search and rescue operations. Civil emergency communications and the Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) are also supported in this band. Finally, the US Coast Guard also operates auxiliary nets supporting boating safety.

Space Ops. NASA uses frequencies in this band to support the International Space Station (ISS) VHF Voice Communications Link (IVVCL) primarily when docking with space stations.

NASA. This band is also used by NASA for LMR activities.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
144- 146 None None None No changes are planned.
146- 148 None None Experimental. Some Federal agencies are authorized to have temporary assignments in this band that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. Use expected to continue.
148- 149.9 FIXED

MOBILE

MOBILE-SATELLITE(Earth-to-space) S5.209 US319 US320 US323 US325

S5.218 S5.219 US10 G30

SPACE OPERATIONS (Earth-to-space) S5.218 Military Comm. This is one of the DOD primary military tactical and training bands for fixed, mobile, and aeronautical mobile communications. This band is also used by the Army, Navy, and Air Force for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain military infrastructure functions (i.e., firecrash, security, ambulance, fuels, disaster preparedness, commanders net, transportation, etc.) at and in the vicinity of military bases and numerous military training areas and national test ranges.

Non-Military LMR. The Interior Department's fish management program is supported in this band with USA-wide channels. This band is essential to the support of the Civil Air Patrol and the USCG boating safety and search and rescue operations.

Satellite Uplinks. Satellite uplink operations are supported in this band by NASA, DOE, NSF, DOS. Most notable are the METEOSAT-3, IMP-8, Advanced Technology Satellite (ATS 1 and 3), and the NOAA 91112 J-satellites.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
149.9- 150.05 RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE

MOBILE SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) S5.209 US319 US322

S5.220 S5.223

None Mobile Satellite. Federal Government use of this band for mobile-satellite service is limited by US Footnote 319 to Earth stations operating with non-government satellites. (The TRANSIT-SAT ceased operation as a position and timing system on 123196.) No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
150.05- 150.8 FIXED

MOBILE

US216

None Military LMR. Major users of this band are by the Army, Navy, and Air Force for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain military infrastructure functions (i.e., firecrash, security, ambulance, fuels, disaster preparedness, commanders net, transportation, etc.).

Non-Military LMR. Other Federal use includes functions supporting national reservation management.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
150.8- 152 None

S5.226 US316

None Non-Military LMR. Some Federal agency usage is authorized for mutual aid response (fire fighting, forest fire fighting, medical, etc.) with local communities. Also used for protection and management of natural resources and wildlife. Use expected to continue.
152- 152.255 None

US316

None Non-Military LMR. Some Federal agencies' usage in this band is authorized for cooperative studies in the protection and management of natural resources. Some frequencies in this band are authorized for governmentnon-government medical radio communications systems, US216. Use expected to continue.
152.255- 152.495 None None None No changes are planned.
152.495- 152.855 None None Experimental. Some Federal agencies have temporary assignments in this band that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. Use expected to continue.
152.855- 154 None

S5.226 US316

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for mutual aid response to local communities (fire fighting, forest fire fighting, medical, hazardous material incidents, etc.). Use expected to continue.
154- 156.2475 None

S5.226 US316

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for mutual aid response to local communities (fire fighting, forest fire fighting, medical, etc.). Use expected to continue.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

156.2475- 156.308 None

US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. Intership use of 156.3 MHz and vessel traffic services under the control of the USCG on 156.25 MHz. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.308- 156.542 None

S5.227 US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. On 156.375 MHz, government vessel bridge-to-bridge communications and government coast stations for navigational communications. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

156.542- 156.558 None

US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. Vessel traffic services under the control of the USCG on 156.55 MHz, No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.558- 156.592 None None None No changes are planned.
156.592- 156.608 None

US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. On 156.6 MHz, port operations by government coast and ship stations. Vessel traffic services under the control of the USCG on 156.6 MHz. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.608- 156.692 None

S5.227 US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. On 156.65 MHz, government vessel bridge-to-bridge communications and government coast stations for navigational communications. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

156.692- 156.708 None

US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. On 156.7 MHz, port operations by government coast and ship stations. Vessel traffic services under the control of the USCG on 156.7 MHz. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.708- 156.742 None None None No changes are planned.
156.742- 156.758 None

US106 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US106 Maritime Mobile. On 156.75 MHz, government coast and ship stations are authorized use in support of marine environmental protection operations. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.758- 156.7625 None None None No changes are planned.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

156.7625- 156.8375 None

S5.226 US107 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US107 Maritime Mobile. Frequency 156.8 MHz is for international distress, safety, and call and reply. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
156.8375- 156.992 None None None No changes are planned.
156.992- 157.008 None

US77 US266

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. On 157.0 MHz, port operations by government coast and ship stations. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
157.008- 157.0375 None None None No changes are planned.
157.0375-

157.1875

MARITIME MOBILE

US214 US266 S5.226 G109

None USCG. Primary use of this band is for U.S. Coast Guard shipshore radio station communications for safety and distress response functions, marine safety broadcasts, and command and control of USCG vessels, as well as communications with the general maritime community.

NOAA. The Commerce DepartmentNOAA is a large user of this band for law enforcement matters, fishery research, oceanographicfisheries activities, geodetic surveys, hydrographic programs, hydrologic surveys, marine pollution studies, and support of oil clean-ups.

EPA. The EPA uses this band for ship-ship and ship-shore communications for environmental monitoring and assessment programs.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

157.1875-

157.45

None

US223 US266 S5.226

None Maritime Mobile. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for marine communications (vessel traffic control, intership, ship-to-coast, port operations, harbor operations, etc.). Research. Other uses include environmental monitoring and research, scientific research, etc.

Non-Military LMR. Mutual aid response to local communities (fire fighting, public safety, etc.) is also performed in this band.

Channels in this band are planned for spectrum auction for maritime and inland VHF Public Coast Stations.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

Use expected to continue.

157.45- 157.755 None

US266 S5.226

None Experimental. Very little usage by Federal agencies other than for equipment testing and evaluation. Use expected to continue.
157.755- 158.115 None

S5.226

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band in response to contingency support requirements and is limited to non-government public correspondence. Use expected to continue.
158.115- 161.575 None

S5.226

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use this band for mutual aid response with local communities (fire fighting, forest fire fighting, natural resource protection, etc.) Use expected to continue.
161.575- 161.592 None

S5.226

None None No changes are planned.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

161.592- 161.608 None

US77 S5.226

MARITIME MOBILE US77 Maritime Mobile. Used by various Federal agencies in support of port and harbor operations, inland waterway patrols, as well as for the protection and management of marine natural resources. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
161.608

161.625

None

S5.226

None None No changes are planned.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

161.625-

161.775

None

S5.226

None None No changes are planned.
161.775-

162.0125

None

S5.226 US266

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band in support of mutual aid response and for equipment testing.

Maritime Mobile. This band is also used for shipboard Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders.

Channels in this band are planned for spectrum auction for maritime and inland VHF Public Coast Stations.

Per ITU Appendix S18, Administrations may apply 12.5 kHz channel interleaving in the VHF Maritime Mobile Band with restrictions stipulated.

Use expected to continue.

162.0125- 162.0375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US223 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations.

Maritime Mobile. This band is also used for shipboard Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders.

Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

162.0375- 163.2375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

163.2375- 163.2625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US216 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

163.2625- 166.2375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

166.2375- 166.2625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US11 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

166.2625- 169.4125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

169.4125- 169.5375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US13 US300 G5

Mobile US300 Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

169.5375- 170.1375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.1375- 170.1625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US11 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.1625- 170.2125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.2125- 170.3375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US13 US300 G5

Mobile US300 Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.3375- 170.4125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.4125- 170.4375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.4375- 170.4625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.4625- 170.4875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.4875- 170.5625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.5625- 170.5875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

170.5875- 171.0125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.0125- 171.1375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US13 US300 G5

Mobile US300 Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.1375- 171.4125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.4125- 171.4375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.4375- 171.4625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.4625- 171.4875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.4875- 171.5625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.5625- 171.5875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.5875- 171.8125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.8125- 171.9375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US13 US300 G5

Mobile US300 Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

171.9375- 172.2125 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.2125- 172.2375 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.2375- 172.2625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.2625- 172.2875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.2875- 172.3625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.3625- 172.3875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US8 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

172.3875- 173.0625 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

173.0625- 173.0875 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 US312 G5

MOBILE US312 Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

173.0875- 173.2 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.226 G5

None Non-Military LMR. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 1995, all new Federal systems, and after Jan 1, 2005, all Federal systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

173.2- 173.4 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band for mutual aid response (forest fire fighting, etc.) to local communities and broadcast range safety warnings. Use expected to continue.
173.4- 174 FIXED

MOBILE

G5

None Non-Military LMR. This band is paired with the 162.0125- 173.2 MHz band above. This is the primary band for many Federal (non-military) fixed and land mobile operations essential to maintain Federal government's infrastructure-related functions. It is used extensively throughout the United States in support of safety in the air; safety at sea; protection of life, property, and national resources; research; and promotion of efficiency and economy of Federal government operations. Use expected to continue.

After Jan 1, 2005, all systems in the 162- 174 MHz band must be capable of operating within a 12.5 kHz channel.

174- 216 None None Broadcasting. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band to broadcast TV programming to Federal employees stationed at isolated U.S. sites and broadcast educational TV to certain Pacific Island communities, monitor wildlife telemetry, and use in the protection and management of natural resources. FCC recently amended part 15 of its rules to permit unlicenced biomedical telemetry devices to operate on VHF TV channels 7- 13 (147- 216 MHz) and UHF TV channels 14- 46 (470- 668 MHz) within health care facilities.

ATV is planned to use existing TV spectrum when transitioning from NTSC to ATV.

Use expected to continue.

216- 220 MARITIME MOBILE

Aeronautical Mobile

Fixed

Land Mobile

Radiolocation

S5.241 US210 US229 US274 US317 G2

None Maritime. Naval units use this band for ship sensor and navigational accuracy checks.

Telemetry. Numerous Federal agencies conduct research using telemetry links for various test projects such as high speed trains, vehicles on test tracks, convective storm data telemetry, naval telecommand, NASA downlink telemetry, and wildlife management telemetry.

Military Usage. The military uses this band for communications training, airborne beacon transmitter locator, test range timing systems, hazardous material suits (portable-to-portable) communications for air bases. USA-wide digital telemetry use for nuclear treaty verification.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

This band was identified for reallocation on a mixed-use basis with a scheduled availability date of Jan 1, 2002 per BBA-97. Use is TBD.

FCC is examining ways to maximize the efficient & effective use of 218- 219 MHz (formerly the Interactive Video & Data Service)- ET Doc # 98- 169

Use expected to continue.

220- 222 FIXED

LAND MOBILE

Radiolocation

S5.241 G2

None Military LMR. DOD uses frequencies in this band for tactical and training communications on national and military test ranges.

Non-Military LMR. Nationwide channels are used for various Department of Transportation support functions.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
222- 223 Radiolocation

S5.241 G2

None Radiobeacons. NASA uses this band for radiobeacons on missiles to aid in payload recovery.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

Experimental. Army conducts research, developmental, test and evaluation testing as well as tactical and training missions in this band. The Air Force had nationwide assignments for equipment testing.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
223- 225 Radiolocation

S5.241 G2

None Radiobeacons. NASA uses this band for radiobeacons on missiles to aid in payload recovery.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

Experimental. Army conducts research, developmental, test and evaluation testing as well as tactical and training missions in this band. The Air Force had nationwide assignments for equipment testing.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
225- 235 FIXED

MOBILE

G27

None Military Comm. Primarily used for AG and AA comm for the control of military aircraft. Further, the military conducts extensive fixed, multichannel radio relay training ops in this band. Major training center instrumentation systems for data links connecting battle simulation systems on participants' platforms (airborne, shipborne, or surface) to central data processing facilities. The military services also use this band to perform air and sea rescues. Rocket testing and other programs' telemetry systems also operate in this band.

FAA Usage. The FAA provides ATC communications to military aircraft on selected frequencies in this band.

Test Ban Treaty. Checkout of equipment used to remotely monitor declared nuclear facilities and identifyingcharacterizing undeclared and clandestine nuclear facilities in support of the limited test ban treaty.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
235- 267 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.111 S5.199 S5.256 G27 G100

MOBILE SATELLITE G100 Military Comm. Primarily used for AG and AA comm for the control of military aircraft. Further, the military conducts extensive fixed, multichannel radio relay training ops in this band. The military services also use this band to perform air and sea rescues.

MILSATCOM. Tactical and strategic military satellite communications providing command and control connectivity between ground, air, and surfacesubsurface mobile platforms, are conducted in this band under G100.

FAA Usage. The FAA provides ATC communications to military aircraft on selected frequencies in this band.

Seismic Ops. Frequencies in this band are used in support of seismic data collection and transmission.

EVA. NASA used this band for Shuttle Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA).

Safety of Life and Property. Frequency 243 MHz may be used by Federal survival craft stations and equipment for survival purposes.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

267- 322 FIXED

MOBILE

G27 G100

MOBILE SATELLITE G100 Military Comm. Primarily used for AG and AA comm for the control of military aircraft. Further, the military conducts extensive fixed, multichannel radio relay training ops in this band. The military services also use this band to perform air and sea rescues.

MILSATCOM. Tactical and strategic military satellite communications providing command and control connectivity between ground, air, and surfacesubsurface mobile platforms, are conducted in this band under G100.

FAA Usage. The FAA provides ATC communications to military aircraft on selected frequencies in this band.

EVA. NASA used this band for Shuttle Extra-Vehicular Activities (EVA).

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
322- 328.6 FIXED

MOBILE

S5.149 G27

None Military Comm. Primarily used for AG and AA comm for the control of military aircraft. Further, the military conducts extensive fixed, multichannel radio relay training ops in this band.

FAA Usage. The FAA provides ATC communications to military aircraft on selected frequencies in this band.

Radio Astronomy. The 1979 WARC provided an allocation for radio astronomy in the 322-328.6 MHz band. This band serves both line and continuum observations, since it includes the hyperfine transition from the cosmologically significant deuterium atom, and has become an important band for radio astronomers all over the world.

Use expected to continue.

The band is not allocated to radio astronomy in the United States, but it is planned to be used for VLBI and on the Very Large Array (VLA).

328.6- 335.4 AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION

S5.258

None Aero-Radionav. In the United States, as well as worldwide, this band is allocated for aeronautical radionavigation where its use is for the instrument landing system's (ILS) glideslope. As the U.S. transitions to satellite-based radionavigation, the ILS will be partially or completely decommissioned. The FAA and civil aviation community are investigating several potential aeronautical applications of this band for possible implementation after the ILS has been partially or completely decommissioned. (1999 FRP)
335.4- 399.9 FIXED

MOBILE

G27 G100

MOBILE SATELLITE G100 Military Comm. Primarily used for AG and AA comm for the control of military aircraft. Further, the military conducts extensive fixed, multichannel radio relay training ops in this band. The military services also use this band to perform air and sea rescues.

MILSATCOM. Tactical and strategic military satellite communications providing command and control connectivity between ground, air, and surfacesubsurface mobile platforms, are conducted in this band under G100.

FAA Usage. The FAA provides ATC communications to military aircraft on selected frequencies in this band.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
399.9- 400.05 RADIONAVIGATION- SATELLITE

MOBILE-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) US319 US326

S5.260

None Mobile Satellite. Government usage in this band is in the mobile-satellite service where government Earth stations operate with non-government satellites (per US319).

Pre-Launch Tests. Usage is also for pre-launch checks for missile and satellite equipment.

The TRANSIT satellite use for radionavigation satellite operations was terminated December 1996 (see FRP at 1- 6).
400.05- 400.15 STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL-SATELLITE (400.1 MHz)

S5.261

None WXD Data Collection. Meteorological data collection and radiosonde operations are performed in this band. Doppler orbitographgy and radiopositioning integrated by satellite system operates in this band. This space-to-Earth satellite allocation was made by the 1971 WARC and was originally intended as a satellite-based replacement for some terrestrial HF time and frequency services. However, the United States nor any other administration has implemented a service using this allocation.
400.15- 401

METEOROLOGICAL AIDS (radiosonde)

METEOROLOGICAL

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-Earth)

S5.263

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

S5.209 US319

US320 US324

Space Operation

(space-to-Earth)

S5.262 S5.264 US70

None WXD Data Collection. Meteorological data collection and radiosonde operations are performed in this band. Doppler orbitographgy and radiopositioning integrated by satellite system operates in this band.

NASA Downlink. NASA operates a downlink in support of the SIMPLESAT Satellite System.

NASA WVS. The wireless video system is used on an NIB basis in this band. This system provides telemetry from wideband video helmet cameras for EVA operations.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
401- 402 METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

(Radiosonde)

SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space)

METEOROLOGICAL-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space)

US70

None WXD Satellite. Numerous meteorological-satellite earth stations affiliated with the GOES system operate in this band.

WXD Data Collection. Meteorological data collection and radiosonde operations are performed in this band. Doppler orbitographgy and radiopositioning integrated by satellite system operates in this band.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
402- 403 METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

(Radiosonde)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space)

METEOROLOGICAL-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space)

US70

None WXD Data Collection. Various Federal agencies operate radiosondes in support of collecting meteorological data for weather forecasting.

Earth Stations. Numerous Federal agencies operate meteorological-satellite earth stations and space research earth stations.

NASA Uplinks. NASA operates a uplink in support of the SIMPLESAT Satellite System.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
403- 406 METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

(Radiosonde)

US70 G6

Fixed G6

Mobile G6

WXD Data Collection. Numerous Federal agencies operate radiosondes, rocketsondes, and dropsonde flights in this band.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical and training operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
406- 406.1 MOBILE-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)

S5.266 S5.267

None SARSAT. Primary frequency used by the NOAA search and rescue satellites (SARSAT) for reception of Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) transmitters owned by Federal and civilian entities. The SARSAT retransmits emergency transmitter signal on 1544.5 MHz to surface stations. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
406.1- 406.1125 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
406.1125- 406.1375 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US13 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
406.1375- 406.1625 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
406.1625- 406.1875 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US13 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
406.1875- 409.6625 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
409.6625- 409.6875 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US13 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
409.6875- 409.7125 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
409.7125- 409.7375 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US13 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
409.7325- 410 FIXED

MOBILE

RADIO ASTRONOMY

S5.149 US74 US117 G5 G6

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

Radio Astronomy. One of the frequency bands allocated to the radio astronomy service that is preferred for continuum observations.

Military LMR. Military conducts tactical fixed and mobile operations in this band on a secondary basis (G6).

Undergoing reallotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
410- 412.6125 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

US213 G5

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.6125- 412.6375 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

US13 G5

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

Trunked Systems. This band supports Federal Government trunked radio systems.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.6375- 412.6625 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

G5

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.6625- 412.6875 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

US13 G5

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.6875- 412.7125 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

G5

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.7125- 412.7375 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

US13 G5

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.7375- 412.7625 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

G5

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.7625- 412.7875 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

US13 G5

None Data Collection. Various Federal agencies use this band for the automatic fixed station transmission of hydrologic or meteorological data (or both).

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
412.7875- 420 FIXED

MOBILE

SPACE RESEARCH

(space-to-space) MOD S5.268

G5

None Federal LMR. This band is primarily used by Federal agencies for non-tactical land mobile radio networks that maintain and support their agency infrastructure functions at and in the vicinity of their stations and at ancillary locations.

NASA EVA. Extra-vehicular activity communications for manned space program.

Undergoing re-allotment to Federal agencies to provide for restructuring of channels for use in two frequency simplex systems and in multichannel trunked system. This will provide increased spectrum efficiency.
420- 422.1875 RADIOLOCATION

S5.282 US7 US217 US228 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Flight termination systems to be moved to this band from the 406- 420 MHz band.

Use expected to continue.

422.1875- 425.4875 RADIOLOCATION

US7 US217 US228 US230 S5.282 G2 G8

LAND MOBILE US230

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Flight termination systems to be moved to this band from the 406- 420 MHz band.

Use expected to continue.

425.4875- 427.1875 RADIOLOCATION

US7 US87 US217 US228 US230 S5.282 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Flight termination systems to be moved to this band from the 406- 420 MHz band.

Use expected to continue.

427.1875- 429.9875 RADIOLOCATION

US7 US87 US217 US228 US230 S5.282 G2 G8

LAND MOBILE US 217

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Flight termination systems to be moved to this band from the 406- 420 MHz band.

Use expected to continue.

429.9875- 430 RADIOLOCATION

US7 US217 US228 S5.282 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Flight termination systems to be moved to this band from the 406- 420 MHz band.

Use expected to continue.

430- 435 RADIOLOCATION

US7 US217 US228 S5.282 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Active Remote Sensing. The band 430-440 MHz is under consideration by NASA for new generation of active remote sensors.

Use expected to continue.

435- 438 RADIOLOCATION

S5.282 US7 US217 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Active Remote Sensing. The band 430-440 MHz is under consideration by NASA for new generation of active remote sensors.

Use expected to continue.

438- 440 RADIOLOCATION

S5.282 US7

US217 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation operations are limited to the military services. This radiolocation band is also important for and is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Active Remote Sensing. The band 430-440 MHz is under consideration by NASA for new generation of active remote sensors.

Use expected to continue.

440- 449.75 RADIOLOCATION

S5.282 US7

US217 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation use are limited to the military services and is important for it is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Wind Profiler Radar. Frequency 449 MHz ± 1 MHz is authorized for Federal use for the wind profiler radar whose implementation for weather purposes is expected to be rapid.

Telemetry & Telecommand. Also in this band, NASA and military use of telemetry and telecommand is extensive.

Wind Profiling radars are planned at 449 MHz ± 1 MHz

Use expected to continue.

449.75- 450 RADIOLOCATION

S5.286 S5.282 US7 US87 US217 G2 G8

Fixed G8

Mobile G8

Space Operations (Earth-to-space) S5.286

Space Research (Earth-to-space) S5.286

Long-Range Radars. This band is used by various Federal agencies for ground, shipborne, and airborne long-range surveillance radars. These uses are essential to the nation's aerospace early warning defense capability, public safety functions, and the tracking of objects in space. These radar systems operate with very high power and wide bandwidths.

Radiolocation. Radiolocation use are limited to the military services and is important for it is the only available radiolocation band for the detection of advanced technology systems.

Wind Profiler Radar. Frequency 449 MHz ± 1 MHz is authorized for Federal use for the wind profiler radar whose implementation for weather purposes is expected to be rapid.

Telemetry and Telecommand. NASA and the military use this band extensively for telemetry and telecommand.

Wind Profiling radars are planned at 449 MHz ± 1 MHz

Use expected to continue.

450- 450.25 None

S5.286 US87

Space Research (Earth-to-space) S5.286

Space Operations (Earth-to-space) S5.286

Experimental. Some Federal agencies have temporary assignments in this band that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

The 450-454 MHz band is under review by the FCC (WTB).

450.25- 451 None

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band in support of mutual aid response to local communities. Use expected to continue.

The 450-454 MHz band is under review by the FCC (WTB).

451- 454 None

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band in support of mutual aid response (fire fighting, disaster preparedness, contingencies, etc.) to local communities. Use expected to continue.

The 450-454 MHz band is under review by the FCC (WTB).

454- 455 None None Experimental. Equipment testing is performed on a NIB basis in this band. Use expected to continue.
455- 456 None None None FCC proposes to allocated the 455- 456 MHz and 459- 460 MHz bands to the Mobile Satellite Service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for non-voice, non-geostationary mobile satellite services (NVNGMSS), see ET Docket No. 97- 214.
456- 459 None

MOD S5.287 S5.288

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to use frequencies in this band in support of mutual aid response (fire fighting, disaster preparedness, contingencies, etc.) to local communities. Use expected to continue.
459- 460 None

S5.287 S5.288

None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies have assignments in this band for non-government public correspondence that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. FCC proposes to allocated the 455- 456 MHz and 459- 460 MHz bands to the Mobile Satellite Service (Earth-to-space) on a primary basis for non-voice, non-geostationary mobile satellite services (NVNGMSS), see ET Docket No. 97- 214.

Use expected to continue.

460- 462.5375 Meteorological-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

S5.289 US201 US209

Earth Exploration-Satellite US201 Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies have assignments in this band for functions such as mutual aid response to local communities, ground telemetry for coronary care, etc., that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
462.5375-

462.7375

Meteorological-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

S5.289 US201

Earth Exploration-Satellite US201 Non-Military LMR. Some Federal agencies have assignments in this band for mutual aid response to local communities that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations.

Part 95. Military units use Family Radio Service radios for mobile operations in this band on a NIB basis.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
462.7375-

467.5375

Meteorological-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

S5.287 S5.289 US201 US209 US216

Earth Exploration-Satellite US201 Non-Military LMR. Primarily used by Federal agencies for medical surveillance telemetry. Other uses are fixed and mobile that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations.

NASA. Used for differential GPS reference signal.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
467.5375-

467.7375

Meteorological-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

S5.287 S5.289 US201

Earth Exploration-Satellite US201 Part 95. Military units use Family Radio Service radios for mobile operations in this band on a NIB basis. No changes are planned.
467.7375- 470 Meteorological-Satellite

(space-to-Earth)

S5.287 S5.289 US201 US216

Earth Exploration-Satellite US201 WXD Satellite. The GOES meteorological satellite operates in this band and interrogates data collection platforms at hundreds of locations.

Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies operate medical surveillance telemetry systems. Other Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile radios in support of mutual aid response to local communities.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
470- 512 None None Non-Military LMR. Some Federal agencies have assignments in this band for mutual aid response (medical, fire suppression, etc.) to local communities that do not conform to the National Table of Frequency Allocations. FCC recently amended part 15 of its rules to permit Unlicensed biomedical telemetry devices to operate on VHF TV channels 7- 13 (147- 216 MHz) and UHF TV channels 14- 46 (470- 668 MHz) within health care facilities.

ATV is planned to use existing TV spectrum when transitioning from NTSC to ATV.

Use expected to continue.

512- 608 None None Experimental. Some Federal agencies operate systems in this that are not in conformance with the National Table of Frequency Allocations: radio astronomy receiver (600- 620 MHz), aeronautical telemetering land stations, experimental testing stations, etc. FCC recently amended part 15 of its rules to permit Unlicensed biomedical telemetry devices to operate on VHF TV channels 7- 13 (147- 216 MHz) and UHF TV channels 14- 46 (470- 668 MHz) within health care facilities.

ATV is planned to use existing TV spectrum when transitioning from NTSC to ATV.

Use expected to continue.

608- 614 RADIO ASTRONOMY

US74 US246

None Radio Astronomy. One of the radio astronomy service's preferred frequency bands for continuum observations. Research and studies are made of pulsars, the Sun, and the planet Jupiter that have enabled scientists to further study the whole of the Milky Way galaxy.

Medical Telemetry. Various Federal agencies operate medical telemetry devices in this band throughout the United States.

Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations for AFCN.

Scientific research is expected to continue and increase in this band. Radio astronomers may seek access to an additional 100kHz to provide this band the required minimum of one percent bandwidth necessary for adequate radio astronomy receiver sensitivity.
614- 698 None None Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations for AFCN.

Experimental. Some Federal agencies conduct equipment RDT&E at various ranges and contractor facilities.

Radio Astronomy. Radio astronomy observes in this band (600- 620 MHz)

Use expected to continue.
698- 746 None None Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations for AFCN.

Experimental. Some Federal agencies conduct equipment RDT&E at various ranges and contractor facilities.

Band is to be reallocated and auctioned by Sep 30, 2002.
746- 764 None Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations at very remote/isolated sites.

Experimental. Some Federal agencies conduct equipment RDT&E at various ranges and contractor facilities.

Use expected to continue.
764- 776 None Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations at very remote/isolated sites. Use expected to continue.
776- 794 None Experimental. Some Federal agencies conduct equipment RDT&E at various ranges and contractor facilities. Use expected to continue.
794- 806 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile equipment in support of mutual aid response agreements with local communities.

Broadcast: Military TV broadcast stations at very remote/isolated sites.

Experimental. Some Federal agencies conduct equipment RDT&E at various ranges and contractor facilities.

Use expected to continue.
806- 821 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile equipment in support of mutual aid response agreements with local communities. Use expected to continue.
821- 824 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile equipment in support of mutual aid response agreements with local communities. Use expected to continue.
824- 849 None None Experimental. Some Federal agencies operate experimental testing stations in this band and others operate radio systems not in conformance with the National Table of Frequency Allocations. Use expected to continue.
849- 851 None None None No changes are planned.
851- 866 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile equipment in support of mutual aid response agreements with local communities. Use expected to continue.
866- 869 None None Non-Military LMR. Various Federal agencies are authorized to operate land mobile equipment in support of mutual aid response agreements with local communities. Use expected to continue.
869- 894 None

US116 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268 Training. Personnel training is conducted in this band and the assignments are not in conformance with the National Table of Frequency Allocations.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
894- 896 None

US116 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268 Training. Some Federal agencies operate experimental testing stations in this band.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
896- 901 None

US116 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268 Training. Personnel training is conducted in this band and the assignments are not in conformance with the National Table of Frequency Allocations.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
901- 902 None

US116 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268 Military Radars. Various radiolocation systems operate in this band. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
902- 928 RADIOLOCATION

S5.150 US215 US218 US267 US275 G11 G59

Fixed G11

Mobile G11

ISM S5.150

Military Radars. Various Federal agencies operate mobile and fixed radars in this band.

Wind Profiler Radar. Frequency 915 MHz ± 13 MHz is authorized for Federal use for the wind profiler radar whose implementation for weather purposes is expected to be rapid.

Non-Military LMR. Numerous fixed and mobile systems are supported in this band.

ISM. The band 902-928 MHz (center frequency 915 MHz) is designated for industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) applications.

Spectrum auction for more Location and Monitoring Service licenses is planned by the FCC where the LMS will be on a secondary basis to Government radiolocation service..

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

928- 929 None

US116 US215 US268

G2

Radiolocation US268 Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
929- 930 None

US116 US215 US268

G2

Radiolocation US268

Non-Military LMR. Federal agency shares a paging frequency with local medical facility and the assignment is not in conformance the National Table of Frequency Allocations.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

Spectrum auction of 929 MHz for common and private carrier paging is planned.

Use expected to continue.

930- 931 None

US116 US215 US268

G2

Radiolocation US268

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
931- 932 None

US116 US215 US268

G2

Radiolocation US268

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. Spectrum auction of 931 MHz for common and private carrier paging is planned.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.

932- 935 FIXED

US215 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268

Point-to-Point. Various Federal agencies use this band primarily for point-to-point microwave systems (low density communications links- voice andor data) and usually has a paired frequency in the 941- 944 MHz band.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
935- 940 None

US116 US215 US268

G2

Radiolocation US268

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
940- 941 None

US116 US268 G2

Radiolocation US268

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services. No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
941- 944 FIXED

US268 US301 US302 G2

Radiolocation US268

Point-to-Point. Various Federal agencies use this band primarily for point-to-point microwave systems (low density communications links- voice andor data) and usually has a paired frequency in the 932- 935 MHz band.

Military Radars. Radiolocation operations are permitted on an NIB basis and are limited to the military services.

No changes are planned. Use expected to continue.
944- 960 None None Non-Military LMR. Mutual aid support in response to local requirements and agreements is authorized in this band for some Federal agencies.

Experimental. Experimental testing of radio systems is conducted in this band.

Use expected to continue.
960- 1215 AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION

US224 S5.328

None Aero-Radionav. This band is heavily used for safety-of-life services within the national and international airspace systems. Nearly all aspects of aircraft identification, tracking, control, navigation, collision avoidance, and landing guidance are carried out. Major aeronautical radionavigation systems in this band include the Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Air Traffic Control Beacons (ATCRBS), Mode-S, the military's tactical air navigation system (TACAN) and IFFSIF systems, and the Collision Avoidance System (TCAS). These aeronautical systems are not only essential to civil and military aircraft, but also to special users such as the U.S. Space Shuttle Program. Used throughout the world under International Civil Aviation Organization agreements.

Under US224, the Government is allowed to use this band for communications, navigation, and identification services on the condition that interference will not be caused to Aeronautical Radionavigation Services. These systems will be handled on a case-by-case basis. The military services use the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) per US224.

Frequency 1176.45 MHz ± 12 MHz is planned for the new civil GPS signal (L5). As the U.S. moves to satellite-based aeronautical radionavigation, land-based DME/TACAN will be reduced to a minimum operational or backbone network. Target phase-down start date is 2008. Sea-based TACAN will be required in the foreseeable future. (See 1999 FRP). The FAA has also targeted this band for future navigation, surveillance and data communications systems for ATC. A sub-band centered on 981 MHz is currently being utilized for initial trials of the Universal Access Transceiver (UAT).

Awaiting IRAC approval of AH 206 recommended implementation of WRC-2000 allocation change to add Footnote S5.328A.

1215- 1240 RADIOLOCATION

RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE(space-to-Earth)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)

SPACE RESEARCH (active)

S5.332 G56

None Surveillance Radars. This band is jointly used by the FAA and DOD for radiolocation performing long-range air surveillance and safety-of-flight enroute air traffic control under Joint Surveillance System agreements. The military services make use of the band for high-power long-range surveillance radars on land and ships in support of national defense missions. The DOD and FAA recently deployed a modernized Air-Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) in this band for air-defense, drug interdiction and air-traffic control.

GPS. The frequency 1227.6 MHz ± 12 MHz is designated for the Global Positioning System (GPS) as part of the radionavigation satellite service. This is a 24- satellite constellation system with large numbers of U.S. and international users.

Drug Interdiction. In this application, radar equipment is mounted on tethered balloons along the southern border of the U.S. to detect low-flying aircraft entering U.S. airspace.

NASA. Space research and Earth exploration-satellite activities for active microwave sensor measurements of geological surfaces and ocean wave structure are performed by NASA.

Use expected to increase.

Awaiting IRAC approval of AH 206 recommended implementation of WRC-2000 allocation changes: 1) to add ITU footnotes (S5.330 and S5.331); and 2) to add RADIONAVIGATION- SATELLITE (space-to-space).

1240- 1260 RADIOLOCATION

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)

SPACE RESEARCH (active)

S5.332 S5.334

S5.335 G56

AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION S5.334 Surveillance Radars. This band is jointly used by the FAA and DOD for radiolocation performing long-range air surveillance and safety-of-flight enroute air traffic control under Joint Surveillance System agreements. The military services make use of the band for high-power long-range surveillance radars on land and ships in support of national defense missions. The DOD and FAA recently deployed a modernized Air-Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) in this band for air-defense, drug interdiction and air-traffic control.

NASA Research. Space research and Earth exploration-satellite studies of geological surfaces and ocean wave structures are done by NASA using active microwave sensor systems.

Use expected to increase.

Awaiting IRAC approval of AH 206 recommended implementation of WRC-2000 allocation changes: 1) to add ITU footnotes (S5.330 and S5.331); and 2) to add RADIONAVIGATION- SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space).

1260- 1270 RADIOLOCATION

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)

SPACE RESEARCH (active)

S5.332 S5.334

S5.335 G56

AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION S5.334 Surveillance Radars. This band is jointly used by the FAA and DOD for radiolocation performing long-range air surveillance and safety-of-flight enroute air traffic control under Joint Surveillance System agreements. The military services make use of the band for high-power long-range surveillance radars on land and ships in support of national defense missions. The DOD and FAA recently deployed a modernized Air-Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) in this band for air-defense, drug interdiction and air-traffic control.

NASA Research. Space research and Earth exploration-satellite studies of geological surfaces and ocean wave structures are done by NASA using active microwave sensor systems.

Use expected to increase.

Awaiting IRAC approval of AH 206 recommended implementation of WRC-2000 allocation changes: 1) to add ITU footnotes (S5.330 and S5.331); and 2) to add RADIONAVIGATION- SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space).

1270- 1300 RADIOLOCATION

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)

SPACE RESEARCH (active)

S5.332 S5.334

S5.335 G56

AERONAUTICAL RADIONAVIGATION S5.334 Surveillance Radars. This band is jointly used by the FAA and DOD for radiolocation performing long-range air surveillance and safety-of-flight enroute air traffic control under Joint Surveillance System agreements. The military services make use of the band for high-power long-range surveillance radars on land and ships in support of national defense missions. The DOD and FAA recently deployed a modernized Air-Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) in this band for air-defense, drug interdiction and air-traffic control.

NASA Research. Space research and Earth exploration-satellite studies of geological surfaces and ocean wave structures are done by NASA using active microwave sensor systems. Active sensor flight instruments include SAR (JERS-1 & SICH), SIR-C, TRAV.SAR, and VSAR.

Use expected to increase.

Awaiting IRAC approval of AH 206 recommended implementation of WRC-2000 allocation changes: 1) to add ITU footnotes (S5.330 and S5.331); and 2) to add RADIONAVIGATION- SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space).


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