Federal Long-Range Spectrum Plan

Plan for 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.