U.S. Non-Federal-Government Allocations
RADIOLOCATION
MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION US65
Earth exploration-satellite (active)
Space research (active)
FCC rule parts
SpectrumWiki
Radio spectrum allocations
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Examples: 88.5 MHz, 1350–1430 MHz, 2.4 GHz
5.47 GHz (5,470,000,000 Hz)
U.S. Federal Government Allocations
EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)
RADIOLOCATION G56
MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION US65
SPACE RESEARCH (active)
ITU Region 1 Allocations
EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.446A 5.450A
RADIOLOCATION 5.450B
MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION
SPACE RESEARCH (active)
ITU Region 2 Allocations
EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.446A 5.450A
RADIOLOCATION 5.450B
MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION
SPACE RESEARCH (active)
ITU Region 3 Allocations
EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)
MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.446A 5.450A
RADIOLOCATION 5.450B
MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION
SPACE RESEARCH (active)
Footnotes
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5.446A The use of the frequency bands 5 150-5 350 MHz and 5 470-5 725 MHz by the stations in the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service shall be in accordance with Resolution 229 (Rev.WRC 19). (WRC 19)
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5.448B The Earth exploration-satellite service (active) operating in the band 5 350-5 570 MHz and space research service (active) operating in the band 5 460-5 570 MHz shall not cause harmful interference to the aeronautical radionavigation service in the band 5 350-5 460 MHz, the radionavigation service in the band 5 460-5 470 MHz and the maritime radionavigation service in the band 5 470-5 570 MHz. (WRC-03)
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5.450 Additional allocation: in Austria, Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Turkmenistan and Ukraine, the band 5 470-5 650 MHz is also allocated to the aeronautical radionavigation service on a primary basis. (WRC 12)
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5.450A In the frequency band 5 470-5 725 MHz, stations in the mobile service shall not claim protection from radiodetermination services. The radiodetermination services shall not impose more stringent conditions upon the mobile service than those stipulated in Resolution 229 (Rev.WRC 19). (WRC 19)
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5.450B In the frequency band 5 470-5 650 MHz, stations in the radiolocation service, except ground-based radars used for meteorological purposes in the band 5 600-5 650 MHz, shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, radar systems in the maritime radionavigation service. (WRC-03)
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5.451 Additional allocation: in the United Kingdom, the band 5 470-5 850 MHz is also allocated to the land mobile service on a secondary basis. The power limits specified in Nos. 21.2, 21.3, 21.4 and 21.5 shall apply in the band 5 725-5 850 MHz.
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G56 Federal radiolocation in the bands 1215-1300, 2900-3100, 5350-5650 and 9300-9500 MHz is primarily for the military services; however, limited secondary use is permitted by other Federal agencies in support of experimentation and research programs. In addition, limited secondary use is permitted for survey operations in the band 2900-3100 MHz.
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G131 Federal stations in the radiolocation service operating in the band 5470-5650 MHz, with the exception of ground-based radars used for meteorological purposes operating in the band 5600-5650 MHz, shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from, Federal stations in the maritime radionavigation service.
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US50 In the band 5470-5650 MHz, the radiolocation service may be authorized for non-Federal use on the condition that harmful interference is not caused to the maritime radionavigation service or to the Federal radiolocation service.
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US65 The use of the band 5460-5650 MHz by the maritime radionavigation service is limited to shipborne radars.
Wiki entries
2019 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) Agenda Item 1.16
Proposed Use
5150–5925 MHz WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.16
1.16 to consider issues related to wireless access systems, including radio local area networks (WAS/RLAN), in the frequency bands between 5 150 MHz and 5 925 MHz, and take the appropriate regulatory actions, including additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service, in accordance with Resolution 239 [COM6/22] (WRC-15);
SPN-50(V)1 radar
Current Use
5400–5900 MHz SPN-50(V)1 radar
The SPN-50(V)1 radar, built by Saab, is planned to replace the existing SPN-43C air traffic control radar on U.S. Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. The SPN-43C radar is capable of operating in the 3500-3700 MHz band.
Swathi Weapon Locating Radar (India)
Current Use
5400–5850 MHz Swathi Weapon Locating Radar
According to The Defense Post:
“Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Swathi radar is 85 percent indigenous, relying heavily on India’s domestic supply chain.
“With a detection range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles), the radar can identify and locate hostile artillery, enabling precise counter-strikes.”
The radar is manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
“Developed in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Swathi radar is 85 percent indigenous, relying heavily on India’s domestic supply chain.
“With a detection range of up to 50 kilometers (31 miles), the radar can identify and locate hostile artillery, enabling precise counter-strikes.”
The radar is manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
802.11/WLAN/Wi-Fi/WiGig
Current Use
5470–5895 MHz Wireless LANs (U-NII-2C, U-NII-3, U-NII-4)
Wireless LANS utilize various channels in the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands (multiple countries), and (in theory) the 3.6 GHz band (U.S. only). For a list of which channels are available in which regions, refer to the Wikipedia article.
Wi-Fi is a trademark permitted for devices that are based upon a published standard of the IEEE 802.11 committee and that have been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is presently incorporated in about three billion devices. Wireless cash registers were one of the earliest applications of what is now Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi devices operate on an unlicensed basis, generally meaning they cannot cause interference to licensed services, and must accept any interference caused to them. Wi-Fi shares bands with other unlicensed or ISM devices, such as cordless phones at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz and microwave ovens at 2.4 GHz.
Some of the key patents related to Wi-Fi are credited (in the courts at least) to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia, which has collected over $400 million in royalties and legal settlements over patent rights.
Wi-Fi is a trademark permitted for devices that are based upon a published standard of the IEEE 802.11 committee and that have been certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wi-Fi is presently incorporated in about three billion devices. Wireless cash registers were one of the earliest applications of what is now Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi devices operate on an unlicensed basis, generally meaning they cannot cause interference to licensed services, and must accept any interference caused to them. Wi-Fi shares bands with other unlicensed or ISM devices, such as cordless phones at 2.4 and 5.8 GHz and microwave ovens at 2.4 GHz.
Some of the key patents related to Wi-Fi are credited (in the courts at least) to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia, which has collected over $400 million in royalties and legal settlements over patent rights.