[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 28, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 26670-26728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-12942]



      

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Part III





Federal Communications Commission





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47 CFR Part 1 et al.



Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services; Final Rule

Federal Register / Vol. 61, No. 103 / Tuesday, May 28, 1996 / Rules 
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 1, 2, 21, 94, and 101

[WT Docket No. 94-148, FCC 96-51]


Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Commission has adopted a Report and Order to establish 
regulations governing the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services 
and implement section 403(j) of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. 
These amendments streamline the Commission's rules, expedite processing 
of authorizations for the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio Services, 
and clarify rules concerning the Terrestrial Microwave Fixed Radio 
Services.

EFFECTIVE DATE: These regulations are effective August 1, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert James of the Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Report 
and Order, adopted February 8, 1996, and released February 29, 1996. 
The full text of this action is available for inspection and copying 
during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Room 239, 
1919 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. The complete text may be purchased 
from the Commission's copy contractor, ITS, Inc., (202) 857-3800, 2100 
M Street, NW., Suite 140, Washington, DC 20037.

Summary of Report and Order

    1. In this action, the Commission created one comprehensive new 
rule part for the microwave services and eliminated undue regulatory 
burdens resulting in significant benefits for both the public and the 
Commission. We reorganized and amended parts 21 and 94 of the rules to 
establish a new part 101. We anticipate that the new consolidated part 
101 will result in a number of major benefits. First, the public will 
benefit from simplified and streamlined rules. Second, both the public 
and the Commission will benefit from reduced regulatory burdens. Third, 
the new rules will encourage more efficient use of microwave spectrum 
by permitting more intensive use of microwave equipment. Fourth, common 
technical standards for common carrier and private operational fixed 
microwave equipment will lead to economics of scale in microwave 
equipment production and lower equipment prices to licensees. The new 
consolidated part 101 will eliminate arbitrary distinction and further 
regulatory symmetry between common carrier and private operational 
fixed microwave services.
    2. Section 403(j) of the 1996 Telecommunications Act amends section 
309(b) of the Communications Act by removing the requirement that the 
Commission delay granting an application for a private fixed point-to-
point microwave station until thirty days after the Commission issues a 
public notice announcing that it has accepted the application for 
filing. This Report and Order deletes Sec. 1.962(a) of its rules, 47 
CFR 1.962(a), to reflect this statutory change.
    3. These new rules reflect a comprehensive restructuring in the 
regulatory requirements and policies of the fixed microwave services. 
The streamlined and simplified rules, reduce regulatory burdens, 
encourage more efficient use of the microwave spectrum, and foster 
economies of scale in microwave equipment production. These rules will 
allow licensees to compete more on price and quality of service rather 
than on regulatory gamesmanship.
    4. The rules are set forth below.
    5. This Report and Order is issued under the authority of sections 
4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 
U.S.C. 154(i) and 303(r).
    6. Need and purpose of this action. This Report and Order 
simplifies the rules for the common carrier and private operational 
fixed services, currently contained respectively in parts 21 and 94 of 
the Commission's rules, and consolidates those rules into a new part 
101. These new rules eliminate unnecessary information collection 
requirements, eliminate redundancy, remove obsolete language, and 
promote the public interest.
    7. Summary of issues raised by the public. Several commenters 
suggested modifications to some of the Commission's proposals. As a 
result of these comments, we have made modifications to the proposed 
rules as appropriate. The specific suggestions and modifications are 
discussed in the paragraphs above.
    8. Significant alternatives considered. The Notices of Proposed 
Rule Making in the two subject proceedings offered numerous proposals. 
The commenters overwhelmingly supported the majority of the proposed 
rule changes. Several commenters suggested modifications to some of the 
Commission's proposals. Many of the suggested modifications are 
incorporated in the final rules. The regulatory burdens which we have 
retained are necessary to fulfill our duties under the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended. We will continue to examine alternatives in 
the future with the objective of eliminating unnecessary regulations 
and minimizing economic impact on small business entities.

List of Subjects

47 CFR Part 1

    Administrative practice and procedure.

47 CFR Part 2

    Communications equipment.

47 CFR Part 21

    Communications equipment, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

47 CFR Part 94

    Communications equipment, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

47 CFR Part 101

    Communications equipment, Radio, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements.

 Federal Communications Commission.
William F. Caton,
Acting Secretary.

Final Rules

    Parts 1, 2, 21 and 94 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the Code of 
Federal Regulations are amended as follows:

PART 1--PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

    1. The authority citation for part 1 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 151, 154, 303, and 303(j) unless otherwise 
noted.

    2. Section 1.77 is amended by adding a new paragraph (i) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 1.77  Detailed application procedures; cross references.

* * * * *
    (i) Rules governing applications for authorizations in the Common 
Carrier and Private Radio terrestrial microwave services are set out in 
part 101 of this chapter.
    3. Section 1.741 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 1.741  Scope.

    The general rules relating to applications contained in Secs. 1.742 
through 1.748 apply to all applications filed by carriers except those 
filed by public correspondence radio stations

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pursuant to parts 80, 87, and 101 of this chapter, and those filed by 
common carriers pursuant to part 25 of this chapter. Parts 21 and 101 
of this chapter contain general rules applicable to applications filed 
pursuant to these parts. For general rules applicable to applications 
filed pursuant to parts 80 and 87 of this chapter, see such parts and 
subpart F of this part. For rules applicable to applications filed 
pursuant to part 25, see said part.
    4. Section 1.761 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 1.761  Cross reference.

    Specific types of applications under Title III of the 
Communications Act involving public correspondence radio stations are 
specified in parts 23, 80, 87, and 101 of this chapter.
    5. Section 1.825 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 1.825  Random selection procedures for Digital Electronic Message 
Service.

* * * * *
    (b) Petitions to deny applications for digital electronic message 
service authorizations, and responsive pleadings, shall be filed prior 
to conducting the random selection, pursuant to the requirements of 
Sec. 101.43 of this chapter. Following the random selection, petitions 
against tentative selectee's applications shall be resolved by the 
Commission.
    6. Section 1.901 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 1.901  Scope.

    In the case of any conflict between the rules set forth in this 
subpart and the rules set forth in part 13 of this chapter or the rules 
set forth for specific services in parts 80 through 101 of this 
chapter, the rules in this subpart shall govern.
    7. Section 1.924 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(2)(ii) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 1.924  Assignment or transfer of control, voluntary and 
involuntary.

* * * * *
    (b)(1) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (ii) FCC Form 402. For assignment of station authorizations in the 
Private Operational Fixed Microwave Service (part 101 of this chapter). 
Attached thereto shall be an executed Form 1046 or a signed letter from 
proposed assignor stating the assignor's desire to assign the current 
authorization in accordance with the rules governing the particular 
service involved.
* * * * *
    8. Section 1.926 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(6) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 1.926  Application for renewal of license.

    (a) * * *
    (6) Renewal of station authorizations in the Private Operational 
Fixed Microwave Service (part 101 of this chapter) shall be submitted 
on such form as the Commission may designate by the public notice in 
accordance with the provisions of Sec. 101.13 of this chapter.
* * * * *


Sec. 1.962  [Amended]

    9. Section 1.962 is amended by removing paragraph (a)(1) and 
redesignating paragraphs (a)(2) through paragraphs (a)(7) as paragraphs 
(a)(1) through (a)(6) respectively.
    10. Section 1.972 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) and (c) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 1.972  Grants by random selection.

    (a) * * *
    (1) For stations in the following Private Radio Services:

Part 80--Stations in the Maritime Services
Part 87--Aviation Services
Part 90--Private Land Mobile Services
Part 95--Subpart F--Personal Radio Services
Part 101--Subpart H--Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point 
Microwave Service.
* * * * *
    (c) If there are mutually exclusive applications for an initial 
license for stations subject to part 80 or part 87 of this chapter, or 
if there are more applications for an initial license in part 90, part 
95-subpart F, or part 101- subpart H of this chapter, than can be 
accommodated on available frequencies, the Commission may process the 
applications pursuant to a system of random selection. Each such random 
selection shall be conducted pursuant to an order issued by the 
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and under the direction of the Chief 
of the Bureau.
* * * * *

PART 2--FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL 
RULES AND REGULATIONS

    1. The authority citation for part 2 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Sec. 4, 302, 303, and 307 of the Communications Act 
of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sections 154, 302, 303, and 307, 
unless otherwise noted.

    2. Section 2.995 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(2) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 2.995  Measurements required: Frequency stability.

    (a) * * *
    (2) From -20 deg. to +50 deg. centigrade for equipment to be 
licensed for use in the Maritime Services under part 80 of this 
chapter, except Class A, B, and S Emergency Position Indicating 
Radiobeacons (EPIRBS), and equipment to be licensed for use above 952 
MHz at operational fixed stations in all services, stations in the 
Local Television Transmission Service and Point-to-Point Microwave 
Radio Service under part 101 of this chapter, and equipment licensed 
for use aboard aircraft in the Aviation Services under part 87 of this 
chapter.
* * * * *

PART 21--DOMESTIC PUBLIC FIXED RADIO SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for part 21 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 1, 2, 4, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 
314, 403, 404, 410, 602; 48 Stat. as amended, 1064, 1066, 1070-1073, 
1076, 1077, 1080, 1082, 1083, 1087, 1094, 1098, 1102; 47 U.S.C. 151, 
154, 201-205, 208, 215, 218, 303, 307, 313, 314, 403, 404, 602; 47 
U.S.C. 552, 554.

    2. Section 21.2 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 21.2  Definitions.

    As used in this part:
    Antenna power gain. The square of the ratio of the root-mean-square 
free space field intensity produced at one mile in the horizontal 
plane, in millivolts per meter for one kilowatt antenna input power to 
137.6 mV/m. This ratio should be expressed in decibels (dB). (If 
specified for a particular direction, antenna power gain is based on 
the field strength in that direction only.)
    Antenna power input. The radio frequency peak or RMS power, as the 
case may be, supplied to the antenna from the antenna transmission line 
and its associated impedance matching network.
    Antenna structures. The antenna, its supporting structure and 
anything attached to it.
    Assigned frequency. The centre of the frequency band assigned to a 
station.
    Authorized bandwidth. The maximum width of the band of frequencies 
permitted to be used by a station. This is normally considered to be 
the necessary or occupied bandwidth, whichever is greater.
    Authorized frequency. The frequency, or frequency range, assigned 
to a station by the Commission and specified in the instrument of 
authorization.
    Authorized power. The maximum power a station is permitted to use. 
This power is specified by the Commission in the station's 
authorization.
    Bandwidth occupied by an emission. The band of frequencies 
comprising 99

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percent of the total radiated power extended to include any discrete 
frequency on which the power is at least 0.25 percent of the total 
radiated power.
    Basic Trading Area (BTA). The geographic areas by which the 
Multipoint Distribution Service is licensed. BTA boundaries are based 
on the Rand McNally 1992 Commercial Atlas and Marketing Guide, 123rd 
Edition, pp. 36-39, and include six additional BTA-like areas as 
specified in Sec. 21.924(b).
    Bit rate. The rate of transmission of information in binary (two 
state) form in bits per unit time.
    BTA authorization holder. The individual or entity authorized by 
the Commission to provide Multipoint Distribution Service to the 
population of a BTA.
    BTA service area. The area within the boundaries of a BTA to which 
a BTA authorization holder may provide Multipoint Distribution Service. 
This area excludes the protected service areas of incumbent MDS 
stations and previously proposed and authorized ITFS facilities, 
including registered receive sites.
    Carrier. In a frequency stabilized system, the sinusoidal component 
of a modulated wave whose frequency is independent of the modulating 
wave; or the output of a transmitter when the modulating wave is made 
zero; or a wave generated at a point in the transmitting system and 
subsequently modulated by the signal; or a wave generated locally at 
the receiving terminal which when combined with the side bands in a 
suitable detector, produces the modulating wave.
    Carrier frequency. The output of a transmitter when the modulating 
wave is made zero.
    Communication common carrier. Any person engaged in rendering 
communication service for hire to the public.
    Control point. A control point is an operating position at which an 
operator responsible for the operation of the transmitter is stationed 
and which is under the control and supervision of the licensee.
    Control station. A fixed station whose transmissions are used to 
control automatically the emissions or operations of another radio 
station at a specified location, or to transmit automatically to an 
alarm center telemetering information relative to the operation of such 
station.
    Coordination distance. For the purpose of this part, the expression 
``coordination distance'' means the distance from an earth station, 
within which there is a possibility of the use of a given transmitting 
frequency at this earth station causing harmful interference to 
stations in the fixed or mobile service, sharing the same band, or of 
the use of a given frequency for reception at this earth station 
receiving harmful interference from such stations in the fixed or 
mobile service.
    Digital modulation. The process by which some characteristic 
(frequency, phase, amplitude or combinations thereof) of a carrier 
frequency is varied in accordance with a digital signal, e.g. one 
consisting of coded pulses or states.
    Domestic fixed public service. A fixed service, the stations of 
which are open to public correspondence, for radiocommunications 
originating and terminating solely at points all of which lie within:
    (a) The State of Alaska;
    (b) The State of Hawaii;
    (c) The contiguous 48 States and the District of Columbia; or
    (d) A single possession of the United States. Generally, in cases 
where service is afforded on frequencies above 72 MHz, radio-
communications between the contiguous 48 States (including the District 
of Columbia) and Canada or Mexico, or radiocommunications between the 
State of Alaska and Canada, are deemed to be in the domestic fixed 
public service.
    Domestic public radio services. The land mobile and domestic fixed 
public services the stations which are open to public correspondence.

    Note: Part 80 of this chapter is applicable to the maritime 
services and fixed stations associated with the maritime services; 
part 87 of this chapter is applicable to aeronautical services.

    Earth station. A station located either on the earth's surface or 
within the major portion of the earth's atmosphere and intended for 
communications:
    (a) With one or more space stations; or
    (b) With one or more stations of the same kind by means of one or 
more reflecting satellites or other objects in space.
    Effective radiated power (ERP). The product of the power supplied 
to the antenna and its gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a given 
direction.
    Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP). The product of the 
power supplied to the antenna and the antenna gain in a given direction 
relative to an isotropic antenna. This product may be expressed in 
watts or dB above 1 watt (dBW).
    Facsimile. A form of telegraphy for the transmission of fixed 
images, with or without half-tones, with a view to their reproduction 
in a permanent form.
    Fixed earth station. An earth station intended to be used at a 
specified fixed point.
    Fixed station. A station in the fixed service.
    Frequency tolerance. The maximum permissible departure by the 
centre frequency of the frequency band occupied by an emission from the 
assigned frequency or, by the characteristic frequency of an emission 
from the reference frequency. The frequency tolerance is expressed as a 
percentage or in Hertz.
    Harmful interference. Interference which endangers the functioning 
of a radionavigation service or of other safety services or seriously 
degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication 
service.
    Incumbent. An MDS station that was authorized or proposed before 
September 15, 1995, including those stations that are subsequently 
modified, renewed or reinstated.
    Landing area. A landing area means any locality, either of land or 
water, including airports and intermediate landing fields, which is 
used, or approved for use for the landing and take-off of aircraft, 
whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or 
repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or 
cargo.
    Microwave frequencies. As used in this part, this term refers to 
frequencies of 890 MHz and above.
    Multichannel multipoint distribution service. Those multipoint 
distribution service channels that use the frequency band 2596 MHz to 
2644 MHz and associated response channels.
    Multipoint distribution service. A one-way domestic public radio 
service rendered on microwave frequencies from a fixed station 
transmitting (usually in an omnidirectional pattern) to multiple 
receiving facilities located at fixed points.
    Multipoint distribution service response station. A fixed station 
operated at an MDS receive location to provide communications with the 
associated station in the Multipoint Distribution Service.
    Necessary bandwidth of emission. For a given class of emission, the 
width of the frequency band that is just sufficient to ensure the 
transmission of information at the rate and with the quality required 
under specified conditions.
    Note: The necessary bandwidth for an emission may be calculated 
using the formulas in Sec. 2.202 of this chapter.
    Partitioned service area authorization holder. The individual or 
entity authorized by the Commission to

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provide Multipoint Distribution Service to the population of a 
partitioned service area.
    Partitioned service area (PSA). The area within the coterminous 
boundaries of one of more counties or other geopolitical subdivisions, 
drawn from a BTA, to which an authorization holder may provide 
Multipoint Distribution Service or the area remaining in a BTA upon 
partitioning any portion of that BTA. This area excludes the protected 
service areas of incumbent MDS stations and previously proposed and 
authorized ITFS stations, including registered receive sites.
    Private line service. A service whereby facilities for 
communication between two or more designated points are set aside for 
the exclusive use or availability for use of a particular customer and 
authorized users during stated periods of time.
    Public correspondence. Any telecommunication which the offices and 
stations, by reason of their being at the disposal of the public, must 
accept for transmission.
    Radio station. A separate transmitter or a group of transmitters 
under simultaneous common control, including the accessory equipment 
required for carrying on a radiocommunication service.
    Radiocommunication. Telecommunication by means of radio waves.
    Rated power output. The term ``rated power output'' of a 
transmitter means the normal radio frequency power output capability 
(Peak or Average Power) of a transmitter, under optimum conditions of 
adjustment and operation, specified by its manufacturer.
    Record communication. Any transmission of intelligence which is 
reduced to visual record form at the point of reception.
    Reference frequency. A frequency having a fixed and specified 
position with respect to the assigned frequency. The displacement of 
this frequency with respect to the assigned frequency has the same 
absolute value and sign that the displacement of the characteristic 
frequency has with respect to the center of the frequency band occupied 
by the emission.
    Relay station. A fixed station used for the reception and 
retransmission of the signals of another station or stations.
    Repeater station. A fixed station established for the automatic 
retransmission of radiocommunications received from one or more 
stations and directed to a specified receiver site.
    Signal booster station. A low-power repeater station automatically 
retransmitting on the same frequency as the received signal, and 
located within the protected service area of a Multipoint Distribution 
Service station.
    Standby transmitter. A transmitter installed and maintained for use 
in lieu of the main transmitter only during periods when the main 
transmitter is out of service for maintenance or repair.
    Symbol rate. Modulation rate in bauds. This rate may be higher than 
the transmitted bit rate as in the case of coded pulses or lower as in 
the case of multilevel transmission.
    Television. A form of telecommunication for transmission of 
transient images of fixed or moving objects.
    Television STL station (studio transmitter link). A fixed station 
used for the transmission of television program material and related 
communications from a studio to the transmitter of a television 
broadcast station.


Sec. 21.3  [Amended]

    3. Section 21.3 is amended by removing paragraph (b), and 
redesignating paragraph (c) as paragraph (b).
    4. Section 21.6 is amended by revising paragraphs (b) and (c) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 21.6  Filing of applications, fees, and numbers of copies.

* * * * *
    (b) Applications requiring fees as set forth in part 1, subpart G 
of this chapter must be filed in accordance with Sec. 0.401(b) of this 
chapter. Applications not requiring fees shall be submitted to: Federal 
Communications Commission, Washington, DC 20554.
    (c) All correspondence or amendments concerning a submitted 
application shall clearly identify the radio service, the name of the 
applicant, station location, and the Commission file number (if known) 
or station call sign of the application involved. All correspondence or 
amendments concerning a submitted application may be sent directly to 
the Mass Media Bureau.
* * * * *
    5. Section 21.13 is amended by removing paragraph (f), 
redesignating paragraph (g) as paragraph (f), and revising paragraphs 
(a)(6) and (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.13  General application requirements.

    (a) * * *
    (6) Show compliance with the special requirements applicable to 
each radio service and make all special showings that may be applicable 
(e.g., those required by secs. 21.900, 21.912 and 21.913).
    (b) Applications filed in the Multipoint Distribution Service shall 
not cross-reference previously filed material.
* * * * *
    6. Section 21.15 is amended by revising the introductory text, and 
paragraphs (c), (d), and (g) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.15  Technical content of applications.

    Applications shall contain all technical information required by 
the application form and any additional information necessary to fully 
describe the proposed facilities and to demonstrate compliance with all 
technical requirements of the rules governing the radio service 
involved (see subparts C, F and K as appropriate). The following 
paragraphs describe a number of technical requirements.
* * * * *
    (c) Each application involving a new or modified transmitting 
antenna supporting structure, passive facility, or the addition or 
removal of a transmitting antenna, or the repositioning of an 
authorized antenna for a station must be accompanied by a vertical 
profile sketch of the total structure depicting its structural nature 
and clearly indicating the ground elevation (above sea level) at the 
structure site, the overall height of the structure above ground 
(including obstruction lights when required, lightning rods, etc.) and, 
if mounted on a building, its overall height above the building. The 
proposed antenna on the structure must be clearly identified and its 
height above-ground (measured to the center of radiation) clearly 
indicated. Alternatively, applicants in the Multipoint Distribution 
Service who filed applications on or after September 15, 1995, may 
provide this information in the MDS long-form application.
    (d) Each application proposing a new or modified antenna structure 
for a station (including a passive repeater or signal booster station) 
so as to change its overall height shall indicate whether any necessary 
notification of the FAA has been made. Complete information as to rules 
concerning the construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures 
is contained in part 17 of this chapter. See also Sec. 21.111 if the 
structure is used by more than one station.
* * * * *
    (g) Applications in the Multipoint Distribution Service filed 
before September 15, 1995, proposing a new or replacement antenna 
(excluding omni-directional antennas) shall include an antenna 
radiation pattern showing the antenna power gain distribution in the

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horizontal plane expressed in decibels, unless such pattern is known to 
be on file with the Commission in which case the applicant may 
reference in its application the FCC-ID number that indicates that the 
pattern is on file with the Commission. Multipoint Distribution Service 
applicants who filed applications on or after September 15, 1995 must 
provide related information in completing an MDS long-form application.
* * * * *
    7. Section 21.20 is amended by revising paragraph (b)(5) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 21.20  Defective applications.

* * * * *
    (b) * * *
    (5) The application does not certify the availability of the 
proposed station site.
* * * * *
    8. Section 21.23 is amended by removing paragraphs (c)(1) and (d), 
redesignating (c)(2) through (c)(7) as paragraphs (c)(1) through 
(c)(6), redesignating paragraphs (e) through (g) as paragraphs (d) 
through (f), and revising the newly redesignated paragraphs (c)(1) 
introductory text, and (d)(1) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.23  Amendment of applications.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) If in the Multipoint Distribution Service, the amendment 
results in a substantial modification of the engineering proposal such 
as (but not necessarily limited to):
* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (1) Any applicant whose application appears on its face to be 
mutually exclusive with the application being amended, including those 
applicants originally served under Sec. 21.902;
* * * * *
Sec. 21.27  [Amended]

    9. Section 21.27 is amended by removing paragraph (d).


Sec. 21.31  [Amended]

    10. Section 21.31 is amended by removing paragraph (f).
Sec. 21.33  [Amended]

    11. Section 21.33 is amended by removing paragraph (a), and 
redesignating paragraphs (b) through (d) as paragraphs (a) through (c) 
respectively.
    12. Section 21.39 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(3) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 21.39  Considerations involving transfer or assignment 
applications.

* * * * *
     (d) * * *
    (3) The median date of the applicable commencement dates 
(determined pursuant to paragraphs (c) (1) and (2) of this section) if 
the transaction involves two or more stations. (The median date is that 
date so selected such that fifty percent of the commencement dates of 
the total number of stations, when arranged in chronological order, lie 
below it and fifty percent lie above it. When the number of stations is 
an even number, the median date will be a value half way between the 
two dates closest to the theoretical median).
    13. Section 21.41 is amended by revising paragraphs (b) and (c) to 
read as follows:
Sec. 21.41  Special processing of applications for minor facility 
modifications.

* * * * *
    (b) An application may be considered under the procedures of this 
section only if:
    (1) It is in the Multipoint Distribution Service;
    (2) The cumulative effect of all such applications made within any 
60 days period does not exceed the appropriate values prescribed by 
paragraph (c) of this section;
    (3) The facilities to be modified are not located within 56.3 
kilometers (35 miles) of the Canadian or Mexican border;
    (4) It is acceptable for filing, is consistent with all of the 
Commission's rules, and does not involve a waiver request;
    (5) It specifically requests consideration pursuant to this 
section;
    (6) Frequency notification procedures are complied with and a copy 
of the application has been served on those who also were served under 
Sec. 21.902; and
    (7) In the Multipoint Distribution Service, the modified facility 
would not produce a power flux density that exceeds -73 dBW/m\2\, 
pursuant to Secs. 21.902 and 21.939 at locations on the boundaries of 
protected service areas to which there is an unobstructed signal path.
    (c) The modifications that may be authorized under the procedures 
of this section are:
    (1) Changes in a transmitter and existing transmitter operating 
characteristics, or protective configuration of transmitter, provided 
that:
    (i) In the Multipoint Distribution Service, any increase in EIRP is 
one and one-half dB or less over the previously-authorized power value; 
or
    (ii) The necessary bandwidth is not increased by more than 10% of 
the previously authorized necessary bandwidth.
    (2) Changes in the height of an antenna, provided that:
    (i) In Multipoint Distribution Service, any increase in antenna 
height is less than 3.0 meters above the previously authorized height; 
and
    (ii) The overall height of the antenna structure is not increased 
as a result of the antenna extending above the height of the previously 
authorized structure, except when the new height of the antenna 
structure is 6.1 meters or less (above ground or man-made structure, as 
appropriate) after the change is made.
    (3) Change in the geographical coordinates of a transmit station by 
ten seconds or less of latitude, longitude or both, provided that when 
notice to the FAA of proposed construction is required by part 17 of 
this chapter for antenna structure at the previously authorized 
coordinates (or will be required at the new location) the applicant 
must comply with the provisions of Sec. 21.15(d).
* * * * *
    14. Section 21.42 is amended by removing paragraph (c)(7), 
redesignating paragraph (c)(8) as paragraph (c)(7), and revising 
paragraphs (a), (b)(1), (b)(4), and (c)(3) to read as follows:
Sec. 21.42  Certain modifications not requiring prior authorization.
    (a) Equipment in an authorized radio station may be replaced 
without prior authorization or notification if:
    (1) The replacement equipment is identical (i.e., same manufacturer 
and model number) with the replacement equipment; or
    (2) The replacement transmitter, transmitting antenna, transmission 
line loss and/or devices between the transmitter and antenna, or 
combinations of the above, do not change the EIRP of a station in any 
direction.
    (b) Licensees of fixed stations in the Multipoint Distribution 
Service may make the facility changes listed in paragraph (c) of this 
section without obtaining prior Commission authorization, if:
    (1) The Multipoint Distribution Service licensee serves a copy of 
the notification described in paragraph (b)(3) of this section on those 
who were served under Sec. 21.902, and
* * * * *
    (4) In the Multipoint Distribution Service, the modified facility 
would not produce a power flux density at the protected service area 
boundary that

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exceeds -73 dBW/m\2\, pursuant to Secs. 21.902 and 21.939.
    (c) * * *
    (3) Change to an antenna when the new antenna conforms with 
Sec. 21.906 and the EIRP resulting from the new antenna does not exceed 
that resulting from the previously authorized antenna by more than one 
dB in any direction.
* * * * *
    15. Section 21.43 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 21.43  Period of construction; certification of completion of 
construction.

    (a) Except for Multipoint Distribution Service station licenses 
granted to BTA and PSA authorization holders, each license for a radio 
station for the services included in this part shall specify as a 
condition therein the period during which construction of facilities 
will be completed and the station made ready for operation. 
Construction may not commence until the grant of a license, and must be 
completed by the date specified in the license as the termination date 
of the construction period. Except as may be limited by Sec. 21.45(b) 
or otherwise determined by the Commission for any particular 
application, the maximum construction period for all stations licensed 
under this part shall be a maximum of 12 months from the date of the 
license grant.
* * * * *
    16. Section 21.45 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (c) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 21.45  License period.

    (a)(1) Licenses for stations in the Multipoint Distribution Service 
will be issued for a period not to exceed 10 years, except that 
licenses for developmental stations will be issued for a period not to 
exceed one year. The expiration date of developmental licenses shall be 
one year from the date of the grant thereof. Unless otherwise specified 
by the Commission, the expiration of regular licenses shall be on the 
following date in the year of expiration.

Multipoint Distribution Service--May 1.

    (2) When a license is granted subsequent to the last renewal date 
of the class of license involved, the license shall be issued only for 
the unexpired period of the current license term of such class.
* * * * *
    (c) Upon the expiration or termination of any station license, any 
related conditional authorization, which bears a later expiration date, 
shall be automatically terminated concurrently with the related station 
license, unless it shall have been determined by the Commission that 
the public interest, convenience or necessity would be served by 
continuing in effect said conditional authorization.
    17. Section 21.100 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 21.100  Frequencies.

    The frequencies available for use in the service covered by this 
part are listed in subpart K. Assignment of frequencies will be made 
only in such a manner as to facilitate the rendition of communication 
service on an interference-free basis in each service area. Unless 
otherwise indicated, each frequency available for use by stations in 
this service will be assigned exclusively to a single applicant in any 
service area. All applicants for, and licensees of, stations in this 
service shall cooperate in the selection and use of the frequencies 
assigned in order to minimize interference and thereby obtain the most 
effective use of the authorized facilities. In the event harmful 
interference occurs or appears likely to occur between two or more 
radio systems and such interference cannot be resolved between the 
licensees thereof, the Commission may, after notice and opportunity for 
hearing, require the licensees to make such changes in operating 
techniques or equipment as it may deem necessary to avoid such 
interference.
    18. Section 21.101 is amended by removing paragraph (b), 
redesignating paragraph (c) as paragraph (b), and revising paragraph 
(a) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.101  Frequency tolerance.

    (a) The carrier frequency of each transmitter authorized in these 
services shall be maintained within the following percentage of the 
reference frequency except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of 
this section or in the applicable subpart of this part (unless 
otherwise specified in the instrument of station authorization the 
reference frequency shall be deemed to be the assigned frequency):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Frequency 
                                                              tolerance 
                   Frequency range (MHz)                      for fixed 
                                                               stations 
                                                              (percent) 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,150 to 2,162 \1\ \2\.....................................        0.001
2,596 to 2,680 \2\.........................................       0.005 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Beginning Aug. 9, 1975, this tolerance will govern the marketing of 
  equipment pursuant to Secs.  2.803 and 2.805 of this chapter and the  
  issuance of all authorizations for new radio equipment. Until that    
  date new equipment may be authorized with a frequency tolerance of    
  0.03 percent in the frequency range 2,200 to 10,500 MHz and equipment 
  so authorized may continue to be used for its life provided that it   
  does not cause interference to the operation of any other licensee.   
  Equipment authorized in the frequency range 2,450 to 10,500 MHz prior 
  to June 23, 1969, at a tolerance of 0.05 percent may continue to be   
  used until February 1, 1976 provided it does not cause interference to
  the operation of any other licensee.                                  
\2\ Beginning November 1, 1991, equipment authorized to be operated in  
  the frequency bands 2150-2162 MHz, 2596-2644 MHz, 2650-2656 MHz, 2662-
  2668 MHz, and 2674-2680 MHz for use in the Multipoint Distribution    
  Service shall maintain a frequency tolerance within +1 KHz of the     
  assigned frequency.                                                   

* * * * *


Sec. 21.106  [Amended]

    19. Section 21.106 is amended by removing paragraphs (a)(2)(ii), 
(a)(3), and (a)(4) and redesignating paragraph (a)(2)(iii) as paragraph 
(a)(2)(ii).
    20. Section 21.107 is amended by removing paragraph (c) and 
revising paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.107  Transmitter power.

* * * * *
    (b) The EIRP of a transmitter station employed in this radio 
service shall not exceed the values shown in the following tabulation:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Maximum  
                                                              allowable 
                                                              EIRP for a
                   Frequency range (MHz)                        fixed   
                                                               station  
                                                               (Watts)  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2,150 to 2,162.............................................     \1\ 2000
2,596 to 2,680.............................................    \1\ 2000 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ When a Multipoint Distribution Service station uses a non-          
  omnidirectional antenna EIRP up to 7943 Watts may be authorized       
  pursuant to Sec.  21.904(b) of this Part.                             

Sec. 21.108  [Removed and reserved]

    21. Section 21.108 is removed and reserved.
    22. Section 21.109 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 21.109 Antenna and antenna structures.

* * * * *
    (b) The Commission may require the replacement, at the licensee's 
expense, of any antenna system of a permanent fixed station operating 
at 2500 MHz or higher upon a showing that said

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antenna causes or is likely to cause interference to any other 
authorized or proposed station.


Sec. 21.114  [Removed and reserved]

    23. Section 21.114 is removed and reserved.


Sec. 21.119  [Removed and reserved]

    24. Section 21.119 is removed and reserved.
    25. Section 21.120 is amended by removing paragraphs (d) and (e), 
and revising paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.120  Authorization of transmitters.

    (a) Except for transmitters used at developmental stations, each 
transmitter shall be a type which has been type accepted by the 
Commission for use under the applicable rules of this part.
* * * * *
    26. Section 21.122 is amended by revising paragraph (a) and 
removing paragraphs (d) and (e), to read as follows:


Sec.  21.122  Microwave digital modulation.

    (a) Microwave transmitters employing digital modulation techniques 
and operating below 15 GHz shall, with appropriate multiplex equipment, 
comply with the following additional requirement: The bit rate, in bits 
per second, shall be equal to or greater than the bandwidth specified 
by the emission designator in Hertz (e.g., to be acceptable, equipment 
transmitting at a 6 Mb/s rate must not require a bandwidth of greater 
than 6 MHz), except the bandwidth used to calculate the minimum rate 
shall not include any authorized guard band.
* * * * *


Secs. 21.212-21.214  [Removed]

    27. Sections 21.212 through 21.214 are removed.
    28. Section 21.303 is amended by revising paragraphs (a), (b), (c) 
and (d)(1) to read as follows:


Sec. 21.303  Discontinuance, reduction or impairment of service.

    (a) If the public communication service provided by a station 
subject to this rule part is involuntarily discontinued, reduced or 
impaired for a period exceeding 48 hours, the station licensee shall 
promptly give notification thereof in writing to the Mass Media Bureau 
at Washington, DC 20554. In every such case, the licensee shall furnish 
full particulars as to the reasons for such discontinuance, reduction 
or impairment of service, including a statement as to when normal 
service is expected to be resumed. When normal service is resumed, 
prompt notification thereof shall be given in writing to the Mass Media 
Bureau at Washington, DC 20554.
    (b) No station licensee subject to title II of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended, shall voluntarily discontinue, reduce or 
impair public communication service to a community or part of a 
community without obtaining prior authorization from the Commission 
pursuant to the procedures set forth in part 63 of this chapter or 
complying with the requirements set forth at Sec. 21.910. In the event 
that permanent discontinuance of service is authorized by the 
Commission, the station licensee shall promptly send the station 
license for cancellation to the Mass Media Bureau at Washington, DC 
20554, except that station licenses need not be surrendered for 
cancellation if the discontinuance is a result of a change of status by 
a Multipoint Distribution Service licensee from common carrier to non-
common carrier pursuant to Sec. 21.910.
    (c) Any station licensee, not subject to title II of the 
Communications Act of 1934, as amended, who voluntarily discontinues, 
reduces or impairs public communication service to a community or a 
part of a community shall give written notification to the Commission 
within 7 days thereof. In the event of permanent discontinuance of 
service, the station licensee shall promptly send the station license 
for cancellation to the Mass Media Bureau at Washington, DC 20554, 
except that Multipoint Distribution Service station licenses need not 
be surrendered for cancellation if the discontinuance is a result of a 
change of status by a Multipoint Distribution Service licensee from 
non-common carrier to common carrier.
    (d) * * *
    (1) Submit for cancellation the station license (or licenses) to 
the Commission at Washington, DC 20554.
* * * * *


Secs. 21.500-21.512  (Subpart G) [Removed and reserved]

    29. Subpart G of part 21 (21.500 through 21.512) is removed and 
reserved.


Secs. 21.700-21.713 (Subpart I)  [Removed and reserved]

    30. Subpart I of part 21 (21.700 through 21.713) is removed and 
reserved.


Secs. 21.800-21.809  (Subpart J) [Removed and reserved]

    31. Subpart J of part 21 (21.800 through 21.809) is removed and 
reserved.
    32. Section 21.901 is amended by revising paragraph (e) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 21.901  Frequencies.

* * * * *
    (e) Frequencies in the band segments 18,580-18,820 MHz and 18,920-
19,160 MHz are available for assignment to fixed stations in this 
service for a point-to-point return link from a subscriber's location. 
Assignments in the 18 GHz band for these return links will be made in 
accordance with the provisions of subpart I of part 101 of this 
chapter.
* * * * *
    33. Section 21.902 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(1)(ii) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 21.902  Frequency interference.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *
    (ii) if the great circle path between the applicant's proposed 
transmitter and the protected service area of any authorized, or 
previously-proposed, cochannel or adjacent-channel station(s) is within 
241.4 kilometers or less and 90 percent or more of the path is over 
water or within 16.1 kilometers of the coast or shoreline of the 
Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, any of the Great 
Lakes, or any bay associated with any of the above (see Secs. 21.901(a) 
and 74.902 of this chapter);
* * * * *
    34. Section 21.903 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec.  21.903  Purpose and permissible service.

    (a) Multipoint Distribution Service stations are generally intended 
to provide one-way radio transmission (usually in an omnidirectional 
pattern) from a stationary transmitter to multiple receiving facilities 
located at fixed points. When service is provided on a common carrier 
basis, subscriber supplied information is transmitted to points 
designated by the subscriber. When service is provided on a non-common 
carrier basis, transmissions may include information originated by 
persons other than the licensee, licensee- manipulated information 
supplied by other persons, or information originated by the licensee. 
Point-to-point radio return links from a subscriber's location to a MDS 
operator's facilities may be authorized in the 18,580 through 18,820 
MHz and 18,920 through 19,160 MHz bands. Rules governing such operation 
are contained in subpart I of part 101 of this chapter, the Point-to-
Point Microwave Radio Service.
* * * * *

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PART 94--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]

    35. Part 94 is removed and reserved.
    36. Part 101 is added to read as follows:

PART 101--FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES

Subpart A--General

Sec.
101.1  Scope and authority.
101.3  Definitions.

Subpart B--Applications and Licenses

General Filing Requirements

101.4  Transition plan.
101.5  Station authorization required.
101.7  Eligibility for station license.
101.9  Formal and informal applications.
101.11  Filing of applications, fees, and number of copies.
101.13  Application forms and requirements for private operational 
fixed stations.
101.15  Application forms for common carrier fixed stations.
101.17  [Reserved]
101.19  General application requirements.
101.21  Technical content of applications.
101.23  Waiver of rules.
101.25  Inconsistent or conflicting applications.
101.27  Repetitious applications.
101.29  Amendment of pending applications.
101.31  Special temporary, temporary, and conditional 
authorizations.
101.33  Who may sign applications.

Processing of Applications

101.35  Preliminary processing of applications.
101.37  Public notice period.
101.39  Dismissal and return of applications.
101.41  Ownership changes and agreements to amend or dismiss 
applications or pleadings.
101.43  Opposition to applications.
101.45  Mutually exclusive applications.
101.47  Consideration of applications.
101.49  Grants by random selection.
101.51  Comparative evaluation of mutually exclusive applications.

License Transfers, Modifications, Conditions and Forfeitures

101.53  Assignment or transfer of station authorization.
101.55  Considerations involving transfer or assignment 
applications.
101.57  Modification of station license.
101.59  Processing of applications for facility minor modifications.
101.61  Certain modifications not requiring prior authorization.
101.63  Period of construction; certification of completion of 
construction.
101.65  Forfeiture and termination of station authorizations.
101.67  License period.
101.69  Transition of the 2.11-2.13 and 2.16-2.18 GHz bands from the 
Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Services and the 1.85-
1.99, 2.13-2.15, and 2.18-2.20 GHz bands from the Private 
Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service to emerging 
technologies.

Subpart C--Technical Standards

101.101  Frequency availability.
101.103  Frequency coordination procedures.
101.105  Interference protection criteria.
101.107  Frequency tolerance.
101.109  Bandwidth.
101.111  Emission limitations.
101.113  Transmitter power limitations.
101.115  Directional antennas.
101.117  Antenna polarization.
101.119  Simultaneous use of common antenna structures.
101.121  Marking of antenna structures.
101.123  Quiet zones.
101.125  Temporary fixed antenna height restrictions.
101.127  Topographical data.
101.129  Transmitter location.
101.131  Transmitter construction and installation.
101.133  Limitations on use of transmitters.
101.135  Shared use of radio stations and the offering of private 
carrier service.
101.137  Interconnection of private operational fixed point-to-point 
microwave stations.
101.139  Authorization of transmitters.
101.141  Microwave modulation.
101.143  Minimum path length requirements.
101.145  Interference to geostationary-satellites.
101.147  Frequency assignments.
101.149  Special requirements for operation in the band 38,600-
40,000 MHz.

Subpart D--Technical Operation

101.201  Station inspection.
101.203  Communications concerning safety of life and property.
101.205  Operation during emergency.
101.207  Suspension of transmission.
101.209  Operation of stations at temporary fixed locations for 
communication between the United States and Canada or Mexico.
101.211  Operator requirements.
101.213  Station identification.
101.215  Posting of station authorization and transmitter 
identification cards, plates, or signs.
101.217  Station records.

Subpart E--Miscellaneous Common Carrier Provisions

101.301  National defense; free service.
101.303  Answers to notices of violation.
101.305  Discontinuance, reduction or impairment of service.
101.307  Tariffs, reports, and other material required to be 
submitted to the Commission.
101.309  Requirement that licensees respond to official 
communications.
101.311  Equal employment opportunities.

Subpart F--Developmental Authorizations

101.401  Eligibility.
101.403  Scope of service.
101.405  Adherence to program of research and development.
101.407  Special procedure for the development of a new service or 
for the use of frequencies not in accordance with the provisions of 
the rules in this part.
101.409  Terms of grant; general limitations.
101.411  Supplementary showing required.
101.413  Developmental report required.

Subpart G--Digital Electronic Message Service

101.501  Eligibility.
101.503  Digital Electronic Message Service Nodal Stations.
101.505  Frequencies.
101.507  Frequency stability.
101.509  Interference protection criteria.
101.511  Purpose and permissible service.
101.513  Transmitter power.
101.515  Emissions and bandwidth.
101.517  Antennas.
101.519  Interconnection.
101.521  Spectrum utilization.

Subpart H--Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service

101.601  Eligibility.
101.603  Permissible communications.

Subpart I--Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service

101.701  Eligibility.
101.703  Permissible communications.
101.705  Renewal of station licenses.

Subpart J--Local Television Transmission Service

101.801  Eligibility.
101.803  Frequencies.
101.805  Assignment of frequencies to mobile stations.
101.807  Transmitter power.
101.809  Bandwidth and emission limitations.
101.811  Modulation requirements.
101.813  Remote control operation of mobile television pickup 
stations.
101.815  Stations at temporary fixed locations.
101.817  Notification of station operation at temporary locations.
101.819  Stations affected by coordination contour procedures.

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart A--General


Sec. 101.1  Scope and authority.

    (a) The purpose of the rules in this part is to prescribe the 
manner in which portions of the radio spectrum may be made available 
for private operational and common carrier fixed microwave operations 
that require transmitting facilities on land or in specified offshore 
coastal areas within the continental shelf.
    (b) The rules in this part are issued pursuant to the authority 
contained in

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Titles I through III of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 
which vest authority in the Federal Communications Commission to 
regulate common carriers of interstate and foreign communications, to 
regulate radio transmissions and issue licenses for radio stations, and 
to regulate all interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio 
necessary to the accomplishment of the purposes of the Act.


Sec. 101.3  Definitions.

    As used in this part.
    Antenna power gain. The ratio of the maximum radiation intensity to 
that of an isotropic (omnidirectional) radiator in the far field of its 
main (forward direction) lobe.
    Antenna power input. The radio frequency peak or RMS power, as the 
case may be, supplied to the antenna from the antenna transmission line 
and its associated impedance matching network.
    Antenna structure. The antenna, its supporting structure and 
anything attached to it.
    Assigned frequency. The center of the frequency band assigned to a 
station.
    Assigned frequency bandwidth. The frequency band within which the 
emission of a station is authorized; the width of the band equals the 
necessary bandwidth plus twice the absolute value of the frequency 
tolerance.
    Authorized bandwidth. The maximum bandwidth authorized to be used 
by a station as specified in the station license. (See Sec. 2.202 of 
this chapter)
    Authorized frequency. The frequency, or frequency range, assigned 
to a station by the Commission and specified in the instrument of 
authorization.
    Authorized power. The maximum power a station is permitted to use. 
This power is specified by the Commission in the station's 
authorization.
    Automatic Transmitter Power Control (ATPC). ATPC is a feature of a 
digital microwave radio system that adjusts the transmitter output 
power. ATPC allows the transmitter to operate at less than maximum 
power for most of the time. In a radio employing ATPC, the transmit 
power is reduced during normal operation conditions. When the receiver 
detects a reduction in signal level, a control signal is sent to the 
far end transmitter, instructing it to increase the power output to 
compensate for the signal reduction. The power output is limited to the 
licensed (maximum) transmit power. Guidelines for use of ATPC are set 
forth in the TIA Telecommunications Systems Bulletin TSB 10, 
``Interference Criteria for Microwave Systems (TSB 10).''
    Bandwidth occupied by an emission. The band of frequencies 
comprising 99 percent of the total radiated power extended to include 
any discrete frequency on which the power is at least 0.25 percent of 
the total radiated power.
    Bit rate. The rate of transmission of information in binary (two 
state) form in bits per unit time.
    Carrier. In a frequency stabilized system, the sinusoidal component 
of a modulated wave whose frequency is independent of the modulating 
wave; or the output of a transmitter when the modulating wave is made 
zero; or a wave generated at a point in the transmitting system and 
subsequently modulated by the signal; or a wave generated locally at 
the receiving terminal which when combined with the side bands in a 
suitable detector, produces the modulating wave.
    Carrier frequency. The output of a transmitter when the modulating 
wave is made zero.
    Central office. A landline termination center used for switching 
and interconnection of public message communication circuits.
    Common carrier fixed point-to-point microwave service. A common 
carrier public radio service rendered on microwave frequencies by fixed 
and temporary fixed stations between points that lie within the United 
States or between points to its possessions or to points in Canada or 
Mexico.
    Communication common carrier. Any person engaged in rendering 
communication service for hire to the public.
    Control point. An operating position at which an operator 
responsible for the operation of the transmitter is stationed and which 
is under the control and supervision of the licensee.
    Control station. A fixed station, the transmissions of which are 
used to control automatically the emissions or operations of a radio 
station, or a remote base station transmitter.
    Coordination area. The area associated with a station outside of 
which another station sharing the same or adjacent frequency band 
neither causes nor is subject to interfering emissions greater than a 
permissible level.
    Coordination contour. The line enclosing the coordination area.
    Coordination distance. The distance on a given azimuth from a 
station beyond which another station neither causes nor is subject to 
interfering emissions greater than a permissible level.
    Digital Electronic Message Nodal Station. A fixed point-to-
multipoint radio station in a Digital Electronic Message Service 
providing two-way communication with Digital Electronic Message User 
Stations.
    Digital Electronic Message Service. A two-way end-to-end fixed 
radio service utilizing digital termination systems for the exchange of 
digital information. This service may also make use of point-to-point 
microwave facilities, satellite facilities or other communications 
media to interconnect digital termination systems to comprise a 
network.
    Digital Electronic Message User Station. Any one of the fixed 
microwave radio stations located at users' premises, lying within the 
coverage area of a Digital Electronic Message Nodal Station, and 
providing two-way digital communications with the Digital Electronic 
Message Nodal Station.
    Digital modulation. The process by which some characteristic 
(frequency, phase, amplitude or combinations thereof) of a carrier 
frequency is varied in accordance with a digital signal, e.g., one 
consisting of coded pulses or states.
    Drop point. A term used in the point-to-point microwave radio 
service to designate a terminal point where service is rendered to a 
subscriber.
    Earth station. A station located either on the Earth's surface or 
within the major portion of Earth's atmosphere and intended for 
communication:
    (1) With one or more space stations; or
    (2) With one or more stations of the same kind by means of one or 
more reflecting satellites or other objects in space.
    Effective radiated power (ERP). The product of the power supplied 
to the antenna and its gain relative to a half-wave dipole in a given 
direction.
    Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP). The product of the 
power supplied to the antenna and the antenna gain in a given direction 
relative to an isotropic antenna.
    Exchange. A unit of a communication company or companies for the 
administration of communication service in a specified area, which 
usually embraces a city, town, or village and its environs, and 
consisting of one or more central offices, together with the associated 
plant, used in furnishing communication service in that area.
    Exchange area. The geographic area included within the boundaries 
of an exchange.
    Fixed satellite earth station. An earth station intended to be used 
at a specified fixed point.

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    Fixed relay station. A fixed station associated with one or more 
stations, established to receive radio signals directed to it and to 
retransmit them automatically on a fixed service frequency.
    Fixed Service. A radio communications service between specified 
fixed points.
    Fixed station. A station in the fixed service.
    Frequency tolerance. The maximum permissible departure by the 
center frequency of the frequency band occupied by an emission from the 
assigned frequency or, by the characteristic frequency of an emission 
from the reference frequency.

    Note: The frequency tolerance is expressed as a percentage or in 
Hertzs.

    General communication. Two-way voice communication, through a base 
station, between:
    (1) A common carrier land mobile or airborne station and a landline 
telephone station connected to a public message landline telephone 
system;
    (2) Two common carrier land mobile stations;
    (3) Two common carrier airborne stations;
    (4) A common carrier land mobile station and a common carrier 
airborne station.
    Harmful interference. Interference that endangers the functioning 
of a radionavigation service or of other safety services or seriously 
degrades, obstructs or repeatedly interrupts a radiocommunication 
service operating in accordance with these regulations.
    Internodal link. A point-to-point communications link used to 
provide communications between nodal stations or to interconnect nodal 
stations to other communications media.
    Landing area. A landing area means any locality, either of land or 
water, including airports and intermediate landing fields, which is 
used, or approved for use for the landing and take-off of aircraft, 
whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or 
repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or 
cargo.
    Local Television Transmission Service. A public radio communication 
service for the transmission of television material and related 
communications.
    Long haul system. A microwave system licensed under this part in 
which the longest radio circuit of tandem radio paths exceeds 402 
kilometers.
    Master station. A station in a multiple address radio system that 
controls, activates or interrogates four or more remote stations. 
Master stations performing such functions may also receive 
transmissions from remote stations.
    Message center. The point at which messages from members of the 
public are accepted by the carrier for transmission to the addressee.
    Microwave frequencies. As used in this part, this term refers to 
frequencies of 890 MHz and above.
    Microwave link. A link is defined as a simplex communications 
circuit between two points utilizing a single frequency/polarization 
assignment. A duplex communications circuit would require two links, 
one link in each direction.
    Miscellaneous common carriers. Communications common carriers that 
are not engaged in the business of providing either a public landline 
message telephone service or public message telegraph service.
    Mobile earth station. An earth station intended to be used while in 
motion or during halts at unspecified points.
    Mobile Service. A radio communication service between mobile and 
land stations or between mobile stations.
    Mobile station. A station in the mobile service intended to be used 
while in motion or during halts at unspecified points.
    Multiple address system (MAS). A point-to-multipoint radio 
communications system, either one-way or two-way, utilizing frequencies 
in accordance with Sec. 101.147 and serving a minimum of four unique 
remote stations. Each master station must serve at least its own four 
remotes. The remote stations must be scattered over the service area in 
such a way that two or more point-to-point systems would be needed to 
serve those remotes.
    National Spatial Reference System. The National Spatial Reference 
System (NSRS) is the name given to all Geodetic Control information 
contained in the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Data Base. This 
includes: A, B, First, Second, and Third Order horizontal and vertical 
control observed by NGS as well as data submitted by other agencies 
(i.e., USGS, BLM, States, Counties, Cities, and private surveying 
organizations).
    Necessary bandwidth. For a given class of emission, the width of 
the frequency band that is just sufficient to ensure the transmission 
of information at the rate and with the quality required under 
specified conditions. The necessary bandwidth may be calculated using 
the formulas in Sec. 2.202 of this chapter.
    Nodal station. The central or controlling station in a radio system 
operating on point-to-multipoint frequencies in the 2.5, 10.6, or 18 
GHz bands.
    Occupied bandwidth. The width of a frequency bandwidth such that, 
below the lower and above the upper frequency limits, the mean powers 
emitted are each equal to a specified percentage, B/2 of the total mean 
power of a given emission. Unless otherwise specified by the CCIR for 
the appropriate class of emission, the value of B/2 should be taken as 
0.5%.

    Note: The percentage of the total power outside the occupied 
bandwidth is represented by B.

    Operational fixed station. A private fixed station not open to 
public correspondence.
    Passive repeater. A re-radiation device associated with a 
transmitting/receiving antenna system that re-directs intercepted 
radiofrequency energy. For example, it may consist of reflector(s) or 
back-to-back parabolic or horn antennas.
    Path length. The total distance of a path from the transmit to the 
receive antenna, inclusive of all passive repeaters, if any.
    Periscope antenna system. An antenna system which involves the use 
of a passive reflector to deflect radiation from or to a directional 
transmitting or receiving antenna which is oriented vertically or near 
vertically.
    Prior coordination. A bilateral process conducted prior to filing 
applications which includes the distribution of the technical 
parameters of a proposed radio system to potentially affected parties 
for their evaluation and timely response.
    Private carrier. An entity licensed in the private service and 
authorized to provide communications service to other private service 
eligibles on a commercial basis.
    Private line service. A service whereby facilities for 
communication between two or more designated points are set aside for 
the exclusive use or availability for use of a particular customer and 
authorized users during stated periods of time.
    Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave service. A 
private line radio service rendered on microwave frequencies by fixed 
and temporary fixed stations between points that lie within the United 
States or between points to its possessions or to points in Canada or 
Mexico.
    Public correspondence. Any telecommunication which the offices and 
stations must, by reason of their being at the disposal of the public, 
accept for transmission.
    Public message service. A service whereby facilities are offered to 
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public for communication between all points served by a carrier or by 
interconnected carriers on a non-exclusive message by message basis, 
contemplating a separate connection for each occasion of use.
    Radio station. A separate transmitter or a group of transmitters 
under simultaneous common control, including the accessory equipment 
required for carrying on a radiocommunication service.
    Radiocommunication. Telecommunication by means of radio waves.
    Rated power output. The maximum radio frequency power output 
capability (peak or average power) of a transmitter, under optimum 
conditions of adjustment and operation, specified by its manufacturer.
    Record communication. Any transmission of intelligence which is 
reduced to visual record form at the point of reception.
    Reference frequency. A frequency having a fixed and specified 
position with respect to the assigned frequency. The displacement of 
this frequency with respect to the assigned frequency has the same 
absolute value and sign that the displacement of the characteristic 
frequency has with respect to the centre of the frequency band occupied 
by the emission.
    Relay station. A fixed station used for the reception and 
retransmission of the signals of another station or stations.
    Remote station. A fixed station in a multiple address radio system 
that transmits one-way to one or more central receive sites, controls a 
master station, or is controlled, activated or interrogated by, and may 
respond to, a master station.
    Repeater station. A fixed station established for the automatic 
retransmission of radiocommunications received from one or more mobile 
stations and directed to a specified location; for public mobile radio 
operations, a fixed station that automatically retransmits the mobile 
communications and/or transmitter information about the base station, 
along a fixed point-to-point link between the base station and the 
central station.
    Short haul system. A microwave system licensed under this part in 
which the longest radio circuit of tandem radio paths does not exceed 
402 kilometers.
    Signaling communication. One-way communications from a base station 
to a mobile or fixed receiver, or to multi-point mobile or fixed 
receivers by audible or subaudible means, for the purpose of actuating 
a signaling device in the receiver(s) or communicating information to 
the receiver(s), whether or not the information is to be retained in 
record form.
    Standby transmitter. A transmitter installed and maintained for use 
in lieu of the main transmitter only during periods when the main 
transmitter is out of service for maintenance or repair.
    Symbol rate. Modulation rate in bauds. This rate may be higher than 
the transmitted bit rate as in the case of coded pulses or lower as in 
the case of multilevel transmission.
    Telegraphy. A form of telecommunication which is concerned in any 
process providing transmission and reproduction at a distance of 
documentary matter, such as written or printed matter or fixed images, 
or the reproduction at a distance of any kind of information in such a 
form. Unless otherwise specified, telegraphy means a form of 
telecommunication for the transmission of written matter by the use of 
signal code.
    Telemetering. The use of telecommunication for automatic indicating 
or recording measurements at a distance from the measuring instrument.
    Telephony. A form of telecommunication set up for the transmission 
of speech, or in some cases, other sounds.
    Television. A form of telecommunication for transmission of 
transient images of fixed or moving objects.
    Temporary fixed station. A station established in a non-permanent 
mode (temporary) at a specified location for a short period of time, 
ranging up to one year. Temporary-fixed operations are itinerant in 
nature, and are not to be confused with mobile-type operations.
    Video entertainment material. The transmission of a video signal 
(e.g. United States Standard Monochrome or National Television Systems 
Committee 525-line television) and an associated audio signal which is 
designed primarily to amuse or entertain, such as movies and games.

Subpart B--Applications and Licenses

General Filing Requirements


Sec. 101.4  Transition plan.

    (a) All systems subject to parts 21 and 94 of this chapter in 
effect as of July 31, 1996, which are licensed or which are proposed in 
an application on file, as of July 31, 1996, are subject to the 
requirements under part 21 or part 94 of this chapter as contained in 
the CFR edition revised as of October 1, 1995 and amended in the 
Federal Register through July 31, 1996, as applicable.
    (b) For purposes of this section, a ``system'' shall include:
    (1) The originally licensed system;
    (2) Any modification to the original system involving a change in 
antenna azimuth, antenna beam width, channel loading, emission, station 
location, antenna height, authorized power, or authorized frequencies;
    (3) Additional links constructed to complete an integrated 
communications network; or
    (4) Operationally connecting new facilities and/or frequencies.
    (c) All radio frequency devices authorized pursuant to part 2 of 
this chapter as being in compliance with applicable part 21 or part 94 
of this chapter in effect as of July 31, 1996, requirements can be used 
indefinitely with systems licensed under this part 101.


Sec. 101.5  Station authorization required.

    (a) No radio transmitter shall be operated in this service except 
under and in accordance with a proper station authorization granted by 
the Federal Communications Commission. Except as provided in paragraph 
(d) of this section, no construction, modification or operation of a 
station may be commenced without an authorization from the Commission.
    (b) A separate application form must be filed for each Digital 
Electronic Message Service Nodal Station. No license is required for a 
Digital Electronic Message User Station. Authority for a Digital 
Electronic Message Nodal Station licensee to serve a specific number of 
user stations to be licensed in the name of the carrier must be 
requested on FCC Form 494 filed for the Digital Electronic Message 
Nodal Station.
    (c) If construction and or operation may have a significant 
environmental impact as defined by Sec. 1.1307 of this chapter, the 
requisite environmental assessment as prescribed in Sec. 1.1311 of this 
chapter must be filed with the application and Commission environmental 
review must be completed before construction of the station is 
initiated. See Sec. 1.1312 of this chapter.
    (d) For stations authorized under subpart H (Private Operational 
Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service) and subpart I (Common Carrier 
Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service), construction of new or 
modified stations may be initiated prior to grant of an authorization. 
As a condition to commencing construction under this paragraph (d), the 
Commission may, at any time and without hearing or notice, prohibit 
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reason. Any construction conducted hereunder is at the applicant's sole 
risk.


Sec. 101.7  Eligibility for station license.

    (a) A station license may not be granted to or held by a foreign 
government or by a representative of a foreign government.
    (b) In the Common Carrier service, a station license may not be 
granted or held by:
    (1) Any alien or the representative of any alien;
    (2) Any corporation organized under the laws of any foreign 
government;
    (3) Any corporation of which any officer or director is an alien;
    (4) Any corporation of which more than one-fifth of the capital 
stock is owned of record or voted by: Aliens or their representatives; 
a foreign government or representatives thereof; or any corporation 
organized under the laws of a foreign country;
    (5) Any corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other 
corporation of which any officer or more than one-fourth of the 
directors are aliens, if the Commission finds that the public interest 
will be served by the refusal or revocation of such license; or
    (6) Any corporation directly or indirectly controlled by any other 
corporation of which more than one-fourth of the capital stock is owned 
of record or voted by aliens or their representatives, or by a foreign 
government or representative thereof, or by any corporation organized 
under the laws of a foreign government, if the Commission finds that 
the public interest will be served by the refusal or revocation of such 
license.


Sec. 101.9  Formal and informal applications.

    (a) Except for an authorization under any of the proviso clauses of 
section 308(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 308(a)), 
the Commission will grant the following authorizations only upon 
written application: Station licenses; modifications of station 
licenses; renewals of station licenses; extensions of time to 
construct; transfers and assignments of station licenses or of any 
rights thereunder.
    (b) Except as may be otherwise permitted by this part, a separate 
written application must be filed for each instrument of authorization 
requested. Applications may be:
    (1) ``Formal applications'' where the Commission has prescribed in 
this part a standard form; or
    (2) ``Informal applications'' (normally in letter form) where the 
Commission has not prescribed a standard form.
    (c) An informal application will be accepted for filing only if:
    (1) A standard form is not prescribed or clearly applicable to the 
authorization requested;
    (2) It is a document submitted, in duplicate, with a caption which 
indicates clearly the nature of the request, radio service involved, 
location of the station, and the application file number (if known); 
and
    (3) It contains all the technical details and informational 
showings required by the rules and states clearly and completely the 
facts involved and authorization desired.


Sec. 101.11  Filing of applications, fees, and number of copies.

    (a) Part 1 of this chapter contains information on application 
filing procedures and requirements for all services authorized under 
this part. All filings must include the original application plus one 
copy.
    (b) Applications or filings requiring fees as set forth at part 1, 
subpart G of this chapter must be filed in accordance with 
Sec. 0.401(b) of this chapter. Applications or filings not requiring 
fees must be submitted to: Federal Communications Commission, Common 
Carrier Radio Services, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
    (c) All correspondence or amendments concerning a submitted 
application must clearly identify the radio service, the name of the 
applicant, station location, and the Commission file number (if known) 
or station call sign of the application involved.
    (d) Except as otherwise specified, all applications, amendments, 
and correspondence must be signed as prescribed by part 1 of this 
chapter.


Sec. 101.13  Application forms and requirements for private operational 
fixed stations.

    (a) A separate application must be submitted on FCC Form 402 for 
the following:
    (1) New station authorization for private operational fixed 
microwave station;
    (2) New authorization to operate one or more fixed stations at 
temporary locations in this service;
    (3) Modification of station license;
    (4) New station authorization or modification of license for each 
master station of a system consisting of a master station and its 
associated remote stations;
    (5) The Commission's consent to the complete or partial assignment 
of an authorization to another person or entity, or the transfer of 
control of an entity holding an authorization. In addition, the 
application must be accompanied by a signed letter from proposed 
assignor/transferor stating the desire to assign all or part of its 
right, title, and interest in and to such authorization, or to transfer 
control over the entity holding the authorization, stating the call 
sign and location of the station, and that, if applicable, the assignor 
will submit its current station authorization for cancellation upon 
completion of the assignment. Form 1046 may be used in lieu of this 
letter. Licensees who fail to consummate must modify their licenses to 
conform them to their initial state within 30 days of a failure to 
consummate; or
    (6) Amendment of any application.
    (b) An application for authority to operate a fixed station at 
temporary locations must specify the precise geographic area within 
which the operation will be confined. The area specified must be 
defined as a radius of operation about a given state or states, 
latitude/longitude, or as a rectangular area bounded by upper and lower 
lines of latitude and longitude. Exception to this specific requirement 
may be made for exceptionally large areas, such as the continental 
United States. Sufficient data must be submitted to show the need for 
the proposed area of operation. If an operational-fixed station is 
authorized to be operated at temporary locations and actually remains, 
or is to remain, at the same location for a period of over a year, 
application for a permanent authorization specifying the fixed location 
must be made as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the 
expiration of the one-year period.
    (c) A separate Form 402 for point-to-multipoint frequencies in the 
10.6 GHz and 18 GHz bands must be filed for each Nodal Station except 
for operations consistent with Sec. 101.147. Each Nodal Station 
application must specify the service area that will be served by the 
station in terms of a distance radius or other geographical 
specification, and, if applicable, the Standard Metropolitan 
Statistical Area (SMSA) being served.
    (d) Application for renewal of station licenses must be submitted 
on such form as the Commission may designate by public notice. 
Applications for renewal must be made during the license term and 
should be filed within 90 days, but not later than 30 days, prior to 
the end of the license term. When a licensee submits a timely 
application for renewal of a station license, the existing license for 
that station will continue as a valid authorization until the 
Commission has made a final decision on the application. Whenever a 
group of station licenses in the same radio service are to be renewed 
simultaneously, a single ``blanket'' application may be filed to cover 
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entire group if the application identifies each station by call sign 
and station location. Applicants should note also any special renewal 
requirements under the rules for such radio station(s).
    (e) A separate application must be filed for each fixed master 
station in a Multiple Address System (MAS). Applications may include 
any number of remote stations in a single application, but must specify 
the geographic service area in which these remote stations will be 
located. Applications for mobile operations or for systems employing 
only remote stations must designate a reference point (set of 
coordinates) at or near the center of the area being served.
    (f) Cancellation of a license can be made by letter.


Sec. 101.15  Application forms for common carrier fixed stations.

    (a) New or modified facilities. FCC Form 494 must be submitted and 
a license granted for each station. FCC Form 494 also must be submitted 
to amend any license application, to modify any license pursuant to 
Secs. 101.57(a) and 101.59, and to notify the Commission of 
modifications made pursuant to Sec. 101.61. Cancellation of a license 
can be made by letter.
    (b) Additional time to construct. FCC Form 701 (``Application for 
Additional Time to Construct Radio Station'') must be filed prior to 
the expiration of the time for construction noted in a conditional 
license to modify the license by extending the period of construction.
    (c) Renewal of station license. Except for renewal of special 
temporary authorizations, FCC Form 405 (``Application for Renewal of 
Station License'') must be filed by the licensee between thirty (30) 
and sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of the license sought 
to be renewed. Whenever a group of station licenses in the same radio 
service are to be renewed simultaneously, a single ``blanket'' 
application may be filed to cover the entire group if the application 
identifies each station by call sign and station location. Applicants 
should note also any special renewal requirements under the rules for 
each radio service. When a licensees submits a timely application for 
renewal of a station license, the existing license continues in effect 
until the Commission has rendered a decision on the renewal 
application.
    (d) Assignment of license. FCC Form 702 (``Application for Consent 
to Assignment of Radio Station Construction Authorization or License 
for Stations in Services Other than Broadcast'') must be submitted to 
assign voluntarily (as by, for example, contract or other agreement) or 
involuntarily (as by, for example, death, bankruptcy, or legal 
disability) the station authorization. In the case of involuntary 
assignment (or transfer of control) the application must be filed 
within 10 days of the event causing the assignment (or transfer of 
control). FCC Form 702 must also be used for non-substantial (pro 
forma) assignments. Whenever a group of station licenses in the same 
radio services are to be assigned to a single assignee, a single 
``blanket'' application may be filed to cover the entire group, if the 
application identifies each station by call sign and station location. 
Licensees who fail to consummate must modify their licenses to conform 
them to their initial state within 30 days of a failure to consummate.
    (e) Partial assignment of license. Authorization for assignment 
from one company to another of only a part or portions of the 
facilities (transmitters) authorized under an existing license (as 
distinguished from an assignment of the facilities in their entirety) 
may be granted upon application:
    (1) By the assignor on FCC Form 494 for deletion of the assigned 
facilities (no fee required); and
    (2) By the assignee on FCC Form 494 with a request for 
recertification in the name of the assignee for frequencies eliminated 
from assignor's license (fee required). In the event that consummation 
does not occur, FCC Form 494 must be submitted to return the assignor's 
license to its original condition.
    (f) Transfer of control of corporation holding a conditional 
license or license. FCC Form 704 (``Application for Consent to Transfer 
of Control'') must be submitted in order to voluntarily or 
involuntarily transfer control (de jure or de facto) of a corporation 
holding any conditional licenses or licenses. FCC Form 704 must also be 
used for non-substantial (pro forma) transfers of control. Licensees 
who fail to consummate must modify their licenses to conform them to 
their initial state within 30 days of a failure to consummate.


Sec. 101.17  [Reserved]


Sec. 101.19  General application requirements.

    (a) Each application for a license or for consent to assignment or 
transfer of control must:
    (1) Disclose fully the real party (or parties) in interest, 
including (as required) a complete disclosure of the identity and 
relationship of those persons or entities directly or indirectly owning 
or controlling (or both) the applicant;
    (2) Demonstrate the applicant's legal, technical, and other 
qualifications to be a licensee;
    (3) Submit the information required by the Commission's rules, 
requests, and application forms;
    (4) Be maintained by the applicant substantially accurate and 
complete in all significant respects in accordance with the provisions 
of Sec. 1.65 of this chapter; and
    (5) Show compliance with the special requirements applicable to 
each radio service and make all special showings that may be applicable 
(e.g., those required by Secs. 101.103(d), 101.701, and of this part, 
etc.).
    (b) In addition to the general application requirements of 
Secs. 101.19 and 101.21, applicants must submit any additional 
documents, exhibits, or signed written statements of fact:
    (1) As may be required by the other parts of the Commission's 
rules, and the other subparts of this part (particularly Subpart C and 
those subparts applicable to the specific radio service involved); and
    (2) As the Commission, at any time after the filing of an 
application and during the term of any authorization, may require from 
any applicant, permittee, or licensee to enable it to determine whether 
a radio authorization should be granted, denied, or revoked.
    (c) All applicants are required to indicate at the time their 
application is filed whether an authorization of the facilities is 
categorically excluded as defined by Sec. 1.1306 of this chapter. If 
answered affirmatively, an Environmental Assessment as described by 
Sec. 1.1311 of this chapter, need not be filed with the application.


Sec. 101.21  Technical content of applications.

    Applications must contain all technical information required by the 
application form and any additional information necessary to fully 
describe the proposed facilities and to demonstrate compliance with all 
technical requirements of the rules governing the radio service 
involved (see subparts C, F, G, I, and J, as appropriate). The 
following paragraphs describe a number of technical requirements.
    (a) Each application proposing a new or modified antenna structure 
for a station (including a receive-only or passive repeater) must 
indicate whether the owner has registered the structure with the 
Commission. Complete information as to rules concerning the 
registration, construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures 
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contained in part 17 of this chapter. See also Sec. 101.121 if the 
structure is used by more than one station.
    (b) Each application for construction permit for a developmental 
authorization must be accompanied by pertinent supplemental information 
as required by Sec. 101.411 in addition to such information as may be 
specifically required by this section.
    (c) An applicant proposing construction of one or more new stations 
or modification of existing stations must submit the location and 
telephone number (if known) of the maintenance center for a fixed 
microwave system. In lieu of providing the location and telephone 
number of the maintenance center(s) on a case by case basis, a licensee 
may file a complete list for all operational stations with the 
Commission and the Engineer-In-Charge of the appropriate radio district 
on an annual basis or at more frequent intervals as necessary to keep 
the information current.
    (d) Each application in the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-
Point Microwave, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, Local 
Television Transmission, and Digital Electronic Message Services 
(excluding user stations) proposing a new or replacement antenna 
(excluding omnidirectional antennas) must include an antenna radiation 
pattern showing the antenna power gain distribution in the horizontal 
plane expressed in decibels, unless such pattern is known to be on file 
with the Commission in which case the applicant may reference in its 
application the FCC-ID number that indicates that the pattern is on 
file with the Commission.
    (e) Each application in the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-
Point Microwave Service and the Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point 
Microwave Service must include the following information:

Applicant's name and address.
Transmitting station name.
Transmitting station coordinates.
Frequencies and polarizations to be added, changed or deleted.
Transmitting equipment type, its stability, actual output power, 
emission designator, and type of modulation (loading).
Transmitting antenna type(s), model, gain, and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Transmitting antenna center line height(s) above ground level and 
ground elevation above mean sea level.
Receiving station name.
Receiving station coordinates.
Receiving antenna type(s), model, gain, and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Receiving antenna center line height(s) above ground level and 
ground elevation above mean sea level.
Path azimuth and distance.
Estimated transmitter transmission line loss expressed in dB.
Estimated receiver transmission line loss expressed in dB.

    Note: The position location of antenna sites shall be determined 
to an accuracy of no less than <plus-minus>1 second in the 
horizontal dimensions (latitude and longitude) and <plus-minus>1 
meter in the vertical dimension (ground elevation) with respect to 
the National Spacial Reference System.

    (f) All applicants for regular authorization must, before filing an 
application, amendments to a pending application, or modifications to a 
license, prior coordinate the proposed frequency usage with existing 
users in the area and other applicants with previously filed 
applications in accordance with the procedures in Sec. 101.103. In 
those frequency bands shared with the communication-satellite service, 
an applicant for a new station, for new points of communication, for 
the initial frequency assignment in a shared band for which 
coordination has not been previously effected, or for authority to 
modify the emission or radiation characteristics of an existing station 
in a manner that may increase the likelihood of harmful interference, 
must ascertain in advance whether the station(s) involved lie within 
the great circle coordination distance contours of an existing Earth 
station or one for which an application has been accepted for filing, 
and must coordinate his proposal with each such Earth station operator 
or applicant. For each potential interference path, the applicant must 
perform the computations required to determine that the expected level 
of interference to or from the terrestrial station does not exceed the 
maximum permissible interference power level in accordance with the 
technical standards and requirements of Secs. 25.251-25.256 of this 
chapter. The Commission may, in the course of examining any 
application, require the submission of additional showings, complete 
with pertinent data and calculations in accordance with part 25 of this 
chapter, showing that harmful interference will not likely result from 
the proposed operation. (Technical characteristics of the Earth 
stations on file and coordination contour maps for those Earth stations 
will be kept on file for public inspection in the offices of the 
Commission's International Bureau in Washington, DC)


Sec. 101.23  Waiver of rules.

    Waivers of these rules may be granted upon application or on the 
Commission's own motion.
    A request for waiver shall contain a statement of reasons 
sufficient to justify a waiver. A waiver will not be granted except 
upon an affirmative showing that:
    (a) The underlying purpose of the rule will not be served, or would 
be frustrated, by its application in the particular case, and that 
grant of the waiver is otherwise in the public interest; or
    (b) The unique facts and circumstances of a particular case render 
application of the rule inequitable, unduly burdensome or otherwise 
contrary to the public interest. Applicants must also show the lack of 
a reasonable alternative.


Sec. 101.25  Inconsistent or conflicting applications.

    While an application is pending and undecided, no subsequent 
inconsistent or conflicting application may be filed by the same 
applicant, the applicant's successor or assignee, or on behalf or for 
the benefit of the same applicant, the applicant's successor or 
assignee.


Sec. 101.27  Repetitious applications.

    (a) Where an applicant has been afforded an opportunity for a 
hearing with respect to a particular application for a new station, or 
for an extension or enlargement of a service or facilities, and the 
Commission has, after hearing or default, denied the application or 
dismissed it with prejudice, the Commission will not consider a like 
application involving service of the same kind to the same area by the 
same applicant, or by the applicant's successor or assignee, or on 
behalf of or for the benefit of the original parties in interest, until 
after the lapse of 12 months from the effective date of the 
Commission's order. The Commission may, for good cause shown, waive the 
requirements of this section.
    (b) Where an appeal has been taken from the action of the 
Commission denying a particular application, another application for 
the same class of station and for the same area, in whole or in part, 
filed by the same applicant or by the applicant's successor or 
assignee, or on behalf or for the benefit of the original parties in 
interest, will not be considered until the final disposition of such 
appeal.


Sec. 101.29  Amendment of pending applications.

    (a) Any pending application may be amended as a matter of right if 
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application has not been designated for hearing, or for comparative 
evaluation pursuant to Sec. 101.51, or for the random selection 
process, provided, however, that the amendments must comply with the 
provisions of Sec. 101.41 as appropriate.
    (b) Requests to amend an application designated for hearing or for 
comparative evaluation, or tentatively selected by the random selection 
process may be granted only if a written petition demonstrating good 
cause is submitted and properly served upon the parties of record.
    (c) The Commission will classify amendments on a case-by-case 
basis. Whenever previous amendments have been filed, the most recent 
amendment will be classified by reference to how the information in 
question stood as of the latest Public Notice issued which concerned 
the application. An amendment will be deemed to be a major amendment 
subject to Sec. 101.37 and Sec. 101.45 under any of the following 
circumstances:
    (1) If the amendment results in a substantial modification of the 
engineering proposal such as (but not necessarily limited to):
    (i) A change in, or an addition of a radio frequency channel;
    (ii) A change in polarization of the transmitted signal;
    (iii) An increase in the equivalent isotropically radiated power of 
three (3) dB or more;
    (iv) A change in type of transmitter emission or an increase in 
emission bandwidth of more than ten (10) percent;
    (v) A change in the geographic coordinates of a station's 
transmitting antenna of more than five (5) seconds of latitude or 
longitude, or both;
    (vi) A change of more than one (1) degree in the azimuth of the 
center of the main lobe of radiation of a point-to-point station's 
transmitting antenna (including any deflections by repeating devices);
    (vii) Any change which increases the antenna center line height by 
3.0 meters (ten (10) feet) or more;
    (viii) Any changes or combination of changes which would cause 
harmful electrical interference to an authorized facility or result in 
a mutually exclusive conflict with another pending application; or
    (ix) Any technical change that would increase the effective 
radiated power in any direction by more than one and one-half (1.5) dB 
in the Digital Electronic Message Service.
    (2) If the amendment would convert a proposal, such that it may 
have a significant impact upon the environment under Sec. 1.1307 of 
this chapter, which would require the submission of an environmental 
assessment, see Sec. 1.1311 of this chapter, and Commission 
environmental review, see Secs. 1.1308 and 1.1312 of this chapter.
    (3) If the amendment results in a substantial and material 
alteration of the proposed service.
    (4) If the amendment specifies a substantial change in beneficial 
ownership or control (de jure or de facto) of an applicant such that 
the change would require, in the case of an authorized station, the 
filing of a prior assignment or transfer of control application under 
section 310(d) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 310(d)). 
Such a change would not be considered major where the assignment or 
transfer of control is for legitimate business purposes other than the 
acquisition of applications.
    (5) If the amendment, or the cumulative effect of the amendment, is 
determined by the Commission otherwise to be substantial pursuant to 
section 309 of the Communications Act of 1934.
    (d) A pending application may be amended by a major amendment to 
reflect the relocation of a proposed station site and a new application 
will not be required if:
    (1) The geographic coordinates of the new station site are within 
32.2 kilometers of the coordinates of the original site; and
    (2) The relocated station would serve essentially the same purpose 
in the system as originally proposed.
    (e) The applicant must serve copies of any amendments or other 
written communications upon the following parties:
    (1) Any applicant whose application appears on its face to be 
mutually exclusive with the application being amended, including those 
applicants originally served under Sec. 101.509;
    (2) Any applicant whose application has been found by the 
Commission, as published in a public notice, to be mutually exclusive 
with the application being amended; and
    (3) Any party who has filed a petition to deny the application or 
other formal objection, when that petition or formal objection has not 
been resolved by the Commission.
    (f) The Commission may waive the service requirements of paragraph 
(e) of this section and prescribe such alternative procedures as may be 
appropriate under the circumstances to protect petitioners' interests 
and to avoid undue delay in a proceeding, if an applicant submits a 
request for waiver which demonstrates that the service requirement is 
unreasonably burdensome. Requests for waiver must be served on 
petitioners. Oppositions to the petition may be filed within five (5) 
days after the petition is filed and must be served on the applicant. 
Replies to oppositions will not be entertained.
    (g) Any amendment to an application must be signed and must be 
submitted in the same manner, and with the same number of copies, as 
was the original application. Amendments may be made in letter form if 
they comply in all other respects with the requirements of this 
chapter.


Sec. 101.31  Special temporary, temporary, and conditional 
authorizations.

    (a) Special temporary authorization. (1) In circumstances requiring 
immediate or temporary use of facilities, licensees subject to this 
part may request special temporary authority to install and/or operate 
new or modified equipment. Any such request may be submitted as an 
informal application in the manner set forth in Sec. 101.9 and must 
contain full particulars as to the proposed operation including all 
facts sufficient to justify the temporary authority sought and the 
public interest therein. No such request will be considered unless the 
request is received by the Commission at least 10 days prior to the 
date of proposed construction or operation or, where an extension is 
sought, expiration date of the existing temporary authorization.
    (2) Special temporary authorization may be granted upon written 
request in the following circumstances:
    (i) In emergency situations;
    (ii) To permit restoration or relocation of existing facilities to 
continue communication service;
    (iii) To conduct tests to determine necessary data for the 
preparation of an application for regular authorization;
    (iv) For a temporary, non-recurring service where a regular 
authorization is not appropriate;
    (v) In other situations involving circumstances which are of such 
extraordinary nature that delay in the institution of temporary 
operation would seriously prejudice the public interest.
    (3) The Commission may grant requests for special temporary 
authority without issuing the public notice provided for in Sec. 101.37 
for periods not exceeding 180 days, if there are extraordinary 
circumstances supporting the request and where delay in commencing 
temporary operation would seriously prejudice the public interest. 
Requests for special temporary authorization not involving 
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granted without public notice for a period of 30 days where an 
application for regular operation is not contemplated or for 60 days 
pending or after the filing of an application for regular operation. 
Requests for special temporary authority are issued on a strictly 
secondary, non-interfering basis, and do not in any way affect the 
final disposition of any application or action pending before the 
Commission.
    (4) Extension of a special temporary authorization for a period of 
180 days may be granted, but the renewing applicant bears a heavy 
burden to show that extraordinary circumstances warrant such an 
extension.
    (5) Request for special temporary authorization must contain the 
following information:
    (i) Name, address, and citizenship status of the applicant;
    (ii) Need for special action, including a description of any 
emergency or damage to equipment;
    (iii) Type of operation to be conducted;
    (iv) Purpose of operation;
    (v) Time and date of operation desired;
    (vi) Class of station and nature of service;
    (vii) Location of station and points with which station will 
communicate;
    (viii) Equipment to be used, specifying manufacturer, model number, 
and number of units;
    (ix) Frequency(s) desired;
    (x) Azimuth and beamwidth of major lobe of transmitting antenna and 
ERP;
    (xi) Type of emission;
    (xii) Description of antenna to be used, including height; and
    (xiii) Certification that prior coordination is complete.
    (6) In cases of emergency found by the Commission, involving danger 
to life or property or due to damage of equipment, or during a national 
emergency proclaimed by the President or declared by the Congress or 
during the continuance of any war in which the United States is engaged 
and when such action is necessary for the national defense or safety or 
otherwise in furtherance of the war effort, or in cases of emergency 
where the Commission finds that it would not be feasible to secure 
renewal applications from existing licensees or otherwise to follow 
normal licensing procedure, the Commission will grant construction 
permits and station licenses, or modifications or renewals thereof, 
during the emergency found by the Commission or during the continuance 
of any such national emergency or war, as special temporary licenses, 
only for the period of emergency or war, requiring such action, without 
the filing of formal applications.
    (b) Temporary authorizations. (1) Authorizations may be issued upon 
proper application for rendition of temporary service to subscribers 
under the following conditions:
    (i) When a fixed station, authorized to operate at temporary 
locations, is to remain at a single location for more than 6 months, an 
application (FCC Form 402 or 494, as appropriate) for a station 
authorization designating that single location as the permanent 
location shall be filed at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the 
6-month period;
    (ii) The station shall be used only for rendition of communication 
service at a remote point where the provision of wire facilities is not 
practicable within the required time frame; and
    (iii) The antenna structure height employed at any location shall 
not exceed the criteria set forth in Sec. 17.7 of this chapter unless, 
in each instance, authorization for use of a specific maximum antenna 
structure height for each location has been obtained from the 
Commission prior to erection of the antenna. See Sec. 101.125.
    (2) Applications for authorizations to operate stations at 
temporary locations under the provisions of this section shall be made 
upon FCC Form 402 or 494, as appropriate. Blanket applications may be 
submitted for the required number of transmitters.
    (3) The licensee of stations which are authorized pursuant to the 
provisions of paragraph (b) of this section shall notify the Commission 
at least five (5) days prior to installation of the facilities, 
stating:
    (i) The call sign, manufacturer's name, type or model number, 
output power and specific location of the transmitter(s);
    (ii) The maintenance location for the transmitter;
    (iii) The location of the transmitting or receiving station with 
which it will communicate and the identity of the correspondent 
operating such facilities;
    (iv) The exact frequency or frequencies to be used;
    (v) The public interest, convenience and necessity to be served by 
operation of the proposed installation;
    (vi) The commencement and anticipated termination dates of 
operation from each location. In the event the actual termination date 
differs from the previous notification, written notice thereof promptly 
shall be given to the Commission;
    (vii) A notification shall include compliance with the provisions 
of
    Sec. 101.21(e) when operations are to be conducted in the area of 
other terrestrial microwave stations and with the provisions of 
Sec. 101.21(e) when operations are to be conducted within the 
coordination distance contours of a fixed earth station; and
    (viii) Where the notification contemplates initially a service 
which is to be rendered for a period longer than 90 days, the 
notification shall contain a showing as to why application should not 
be made for regular authorization.
    (4) Less than 5 days advance notice may be given when circumstances 
require shorter notice provided such notice is promptly given and the 
reasons in support of such shorter notice are stated.
    (5) A copy of the notification shall be kept with the station 
license.
    (c) Prior coordination. Stations authorized under this section may 
complete the prior coordination process orally and the period allowed 
for response to a coordination notification may be less than 30 days if 
the parties agree. The requirements under Sec. 101.103(d)(2)(i) for 
written documentation shall apply to such oral notice.
    (d) Certification. Any applicant under this section must submit a 
certification that neither the applicant nor any party to the applicant 
is subject to a denial of Federal benefits pursuant to section 5301 of 
the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, as required by Sec. 1.2002 of this 
chapter.
    (e) Conditional authorization. (1) An applicant for a new point-to-
point microwave radio station(s) or a modification of an existing 
station(s) in the 3,700-4,200; 5,925-6,425; 6,525-6,875; 10,550-10,680; 
10,700-11,700; 11,700-12,200; 12,200-12,700; 12,700-13,200; 13,200-
13,250; 17,700-19,700; and 21,200-23,600 MHz bands (see Sec. 101.147 
for specific service usage) may operate the proposed station(s) during 
the pendency of its applications(s) upon the filing of a properly 
completed formal application(s) that complies with subpart B of part 
101 if the applicant certifies that the following conditions are 
satisfied:
    (i) The frequency coordination procedures of Sec. 101.103 have been 
successfully completed;
    (ii) The antenna structure(s) has been previously studied by the 
Federal Aviation Administration and determined to pose no hazard to 
aviation safety as required by subpart B of part 17 of this chapter; or 
the antenna or tower structure does not exceed 6.1 meters above ground 
level or above an existing man-made structure (other than an antenna 
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by the Federal Aviation Administration and cleared by the FCC;
    (iii) The grant of the application(s) does not require a waiver of 
the Commission's rules:
    (iv) The applicant has determined that the facility(ies) will not 
significantly affect the environment as defined in Sec. 1.1307 of this 
chapter;
    (v) The station site(s) does not lie within 56.3 kilometers of any 
international border or within a radio ``Quiet Zone'' identified in 
Sec. 101.123, or if operated on frequencies in the 17,700-19,700 MHz 
band, the station site(s) does not lie within the states of Colorado, 
Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia;
    (vi) The filed application(s) does not propose to operate in the 
10.6-10.68 GHz band, or in the 21.2-23.6 GHz band with an E.R.P. 
greater than 55 dBm pursuant to Sec. 101.147(s); and
    (vii) The filed application(s) is consistent with the proposal that 
was coordinated pursuant to Sec. 101.103.
    (2) Conditional authority ceases immediately if the application(s) 
is returned by the Commission because it is not acceptable for filing.
    (3) A conditional authorization pursuant to paragraphs (e)(1) and 
(e)(2) of this section is evidenced by retaining the original executed 
conditional licensing Certification Form with the station records. 
Conditional authorization does not prejudice any action the Commission 
may take on the subject application(s). Conditional authority is 
accepted with the express understanding that such authority may be 
modified or cancelled by the Commission at any time without hearing if, 
in the Commission's discretion, the need for such action arises. An 
applicant operating pursuant to this conditional authority assumes all 
risks associated with such operation, the termination or modification 
of the conditional authority, or the subsequent dismissal or denial of 
its application(s).
    (4) The Certification Form, or a copy thereof, must be posted at 
each station operating pursuant to this section consistent with 
Sec. 101.215.


Sec. 101.33  Who may sign applications.

    See part 1 of this chapter (Secs. 1.743 and 1.913), for practices 
and procedures governing signatures on applications, amendments and 
related statements of fact.

Processing of Applications


Sec. 101.35  Preliminary processing of applications.

    (a) Applications received for filing are given a file number. The 
assignment of a file number to an application is for administrative 
convenience and does not indicate the acceptance of the application for 
filing and processing and does not preclude the subsequent return of 
the application.
    (b) Applications that are incomplete with respect to answers, 
supplementary statements, execution, or other matters of a formal 
character will be considered defective and may be returned to the 
applicant with a brief statement as to such defects. If an applicant is 
requested by the Commission to file any additional documents or 
information not included in the prescribed application form, failure to 
comply with such request will be deemed to render the application 
defective, and such application may be dismissed. Applications will 
also be deemed to be defective and may be returned to the applicant in 
the following cases:
    (1) Statutory disqualification of applicant;
    (2) Proposed use or purpose of station would be unlawful;
    (3) Requested frequency is not allocated for assignment for the 
service proposed;
    (4) The submitted filing fee (if required) is insufficient;
    (5) The application does not demonstrate compliance with the 
special requirements applicable to the radio service involved;
    (6) The applications does not include all necessary exhibits; or
    (7) The application fails to meet any other Commission 
requirements.
    (c) Any application that has been returned to the applicant for 
correction will be processed in original order of receipt when 
resubmitted if it is received within 60 days from the date on which it 
was returned to the applicant and the change does not involve a major 
amendment. If the application is not resubmitted within the prescribed 
time, it will be treated as a new application and considered at the 
time other applications received on the same date are considered.
    (d) Applications considered defective under paragraph (b) of this 
section may be accepted for filing if:
    (1) The application is accompanied by a request which sets forth 
the reasons in support of a waiver of (or an exception to), in whole or 
in part, any specific rule, regulation, or requirement with which the 
application is in conflict; or
    (2) The Commission, upon its own motion, waives (or allows an 
exception to), in whole or in part, any rule, regulation or 
requirement.


Sec. 101.37  Public notice period.

    (a) At regular intervals, the Commission will issue a public notice 
listing:
    (1) The acceptance for filing of common carrier applications and 
major amendments thereto;
    (2) Significant Commission actions concerning these applications;
    (3) The receipt of common carrier applications for minor 
modifications made pursuant to Sec. 101.59;
    (4) Information which the Commission in its discretion believes of 
public significance; and
    (5) Special environmental considerations as required by part 1 of 
this chapter.
    (b) A public notice will not normally be issued for any of the 
following applications:
    (1) For authorization of a minor technical change in the facilities 
of a proposed or authorized station where such a change would not be 
classified as a major amendment to a pending application, as defined by 
Sec. 101.29, or as a minor modification to a license pursuant to 
Sec. 101.59;
    (2) For temporary authorization pursuant to Sec. 101.31;
    (3) For an authorization under any of the proviso clauses of 
section 308(a) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 308(a));
    (4) For consent to an involuntary assignment or transfer of control 
of a radio authorization; or
    (5) For consent to a voluntary assignment or transfer of control of 
a radio authorization, where the assignment or transfer does not 
involve a substantial change in ownership or control.
    (c) Except as otherwise provided in this part (e.g., Sec. 101.59), 
no application that has appeared on public notice will be granted until 
the expiration of a period of thirty days following the issuance of the 
public notice listing the application, or any major amendment thereto, 
or until the expiration of a period of thirty days following the 
issuance of a public notice identifying the tentative selectee of a 
random selection process, whichever is later.
    (d) The listing of an application on public notice as accepted for 
filing does not indicate that the application has been found by the 
Commission to be acceptable for filing and does not preclude the 
subsequent return of the application.


Sec. 101.39  Dismissal and return of applications.

    (a) Except as provided under paragraph (c) of this section and 
under Sec. 101.41, any application may, upon written request, be 
dismissed without prejudice as a matter of right prior to the adoption 
date of any final Commission action or the application's designation 
for hearing or comparative evaluation.

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    (b) A request to dismiss an application without prejudice will be 
considered after designation for hearing, after selection through the 
comparative evaluation procedure of Sec. 101.51, or after selection as 
a tentative selectee in a random selection proceeding, only if:
    (1) A written petition is submitted to the Commission and, in the 
case of applications designated for hearing or comparative evaluation, 
is properly served upon all parties of record;
    (2) The petition is submitted before the issuance date of a public 
notice of Commission action denying the application; and
    (3) The petition complies with the provision of Sec. 101.41 
(whenever applicable) and demonstrates good cause.
    (c) Except as provided under Sec. 101.41, an application designated 
for inclusion in the random selection process may be dismissed without 
prejudice as a matter of right if the applicant requests its dismissal 
at least 2 days prior to a random selection proceeding.
    (d) Dismissal for failure to prosecute or for failure to respond to 
official correspondence or requests for additional information within a 
specified time period will be without prejudice prior to its 
designation for hearing, or tentative selection by the random selection 
process. Dismissal may be with prejudice after selection of the 
comparative evaluation process, or after selection as a tentative 
selectee in a random selection proceeding.


Sec. 101.41  Ownership changes and agreements to amend or dismiss 
applications or pleadings.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, applicants 
or any other parties in interest to pending applications must comply 
with the provisions of this section whenever:
    (1) They participate in any agreement (or understanding) which 
involves any consideration promised or received, directly or 
indirectly, including any agreement (or understanding) for merger of 
interests or the reciprocal withdrawal of applications; and
    (2) The agreement (or understanding) may result in either:
    (i) A proposed substantial change in beneficial ownership or 
control (dejure or de facto) of an applicant such that the change would 
require, in the case of an authorized station, the filing of a prior 
assignment or transfer of control application under section 310(d) of 
the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 310(d)), or
    (ii) Proposed withdrawal, amendment or dismissal of any 
application(s), amendment(s), petition(s), pleading(s), or any 
combination thereof, which would thereby permit the grant without 
hearing, comparative evaluation under Sec. 101.51, or random selection 
of an application previously in contested status.
    (b) The provisions of this section will not be applicable to any 
engineering agreement (or understanding) that:
    (1) Resolves frequency conflicts with authorized stations or other 
pending applications without the creation of new or increased frequency 
conflicts; and
    (2) Does not involve any consideration promised or received, 
directly or indirectly (including any merger of interests or reciprocal 
withdrawal of applications), other than the mutual benefit of resolving 
the engineering conflict.
    (c) For any agreement subject to this section, the applicant of an 
application which would remain pending pursuant to such an agreement 
will be considered responsible for the compliance by all parties with 
the procedures of this section. Failure of the parties to comply with 
the procedures of this section will constitute a defect in those 
applications which are involved in the agreement and remain in a 
pending status.
    (d) The principals to any agreement or understanding subject to 
this section must comply with the standards of paragraph (e) of this 
section in accordance with the following procedure:
    (1) Within ten (10) days after entering into the agreement, the 
parties thereto must jointly notify the Commission in writing of the 
existence and general terms of such agreement, the identity of all of 
the participants and the applications involved;
    (2) Within thirty (30) days after entering into the agreement, the 
parties thereto must file any proposed application amendments, motions, 
or requests together with a copy of the agreement which clearly sets 
forth all terms and provisions, and such other facts and information as 
necessary to satisfy the standards of paragraph (e) of this section. 
Such submission must be accompanied by the certification by affidavit 
of each principal to the agreement declaring that the statements made 
are true, complete, and correct to the best of their knowledge and 
belief, and are made in good faith; and
    (3) The Commission may request any further information which in its 
judgment it believes is necessary for a determination under paragraph 
(e) of this section.
    (e) The Commission will grant an application (or applications) 
involved in the agreement (or understanding) only if it finds upon 
examination of the information submitted, and upon consideration of 
such other matters as may be officially noticed, that the agreement is 
consistent with the public interest, and the amount of any monetary 
consideration and the cash value of any other consideration promised or 
received is not in excess of those legitimate and prudent costs 
directly assignable to the engineering, preparation, filing and 
advocacy of the withdrawn, dismissed, or amended application(s), 
amendment(s), petition(s), pleading(s), or any combination thereof. 
Where such costs represent the applicant's in-house efforts, these 
costs may include only directly assignable costs and must exclude 
general overhead expenses. (The treatment to be accorded such 
consideration for interstate rate making purposes will be determined at 
such time as the question may arise in an appropriate rate proceeding.) 
An itemized accounting must be submitted to support the amount of 
consideration involved except where such consideration (including the 
fair market value of any non-cash consideration) promised or received 
does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). Where consideration 
involves a sale of facilities or merger of interests, the accounting 
must clearly identify that portion of the consideration allocated for 
such facilities or interests and a detailed description thereof, 
including estimated fair market value. The Commission will not presume 
an agreement (or understanding) to be prima facie contrary to the 
public interest solely because it incorporates a mutual agreement to 
withdraw pending application(s), amendment(s), petition(s), 
pleading(s), or any combination thereof.


Sec. 101.43  Opposition to applications.

    (a) Any party in interest may file with the Commission a petition 
to deny any application for which public notice is required. All such 
petitions must:
    (1) Identify the application or applications including applicant's 
name, station location, Commission file numbers and radio service 
involved with which it is concerned;
    (2) Be filed in accordance with the pleading limitations, filing 
periods, and other applicable provisions of this part and part 1 of 
this chapter;
    (3) Contain specific allegations of fact (except for those of which 
official notice may be taken), supported by affidavit of a person or 
persons with personal knowledge thereof and be sufficient to make a 
prima facie showing that the petitioner is a party in interest and that 
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inconsistent with the public interest, convenience and necessity;
    (4) Be filed within thirty (30) days after the date of public 
notice announcing the acceptance for filing of such applications or 
major amendments thereto, or, identifying the tentative selectee of a 
random selection proceeding (unless the Commission otherwise extends 
the deadline); and
    (5) Contain a certificate of service showing that the applicant has 
been mailed a copy of the petition no later than the date on which the 
petition is filed with the Commission.
    (b) The applicant may file an opposition to any petition to deny 
and the petitioner may file a reply thereto in which allegations of 
fact or denials thereof must be supported by an affidavit of a person 
or persons with personal knowledge thereof and be clearly identified. 
The applicant must serve a copy of the opposition on the petitioner, 
and the petitioner must serve a copy of its reply on the applicant. The 
time for filing such oppositions and replies are provided in Sec. 1.45 
of this chapter.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this 
section, before Commission action on any application for an instrument 
of authorization, any person may file informal objections to the grant. 
The Commission will consider informal objections, but not necessarily 
discuss them in a written opinion, if the objection is filed at least 
one day prior to action on the application and the objection is signed 
by the submitting person with a disclosure of that person's interest. 
Such objections may be submitted in letter form. The limitation on 
pleadings and time for filing pleadings provided for in Sec. 1.45 of 
this chapter will not be applicable to any objections duly filed 
pursuant to this paragraph.
    (d) Petitions to deny not filed in accordance with paragraph (a) of 
this section will be treated as informal objections.


Sec. 101.45  Mutually exclusive applications.

    (a) The Commission will consider applications to be mutually 
exclusive if their conflicts are such that the grant of one application 
would effectively preclude by reason of harmful electrical 
interference, or other practical reason, the grant of one or more of 
the other applications. The Commission will presume ``harmful 
electrical interference'' exists when the levels of Sec. 101.105 are 
exceeded, or when there is a material impairment to service rendered to 
the public despite full cooperation in good faith by all applicants or 
parties to achieve reasonable technical adjustments which would avoid 
electrical conflict.
    (b) A common carrier application will be entitled to be included in 
a random selection process or to comparative consideration with one or 
more conflicting applications only if:
    (1) The application is mutually exclusive with the other 
application; and
    (2) The application is received by the Commission in a condition 
acceptable for filing by whichever ``cut-off'' date is earlier:
    (i) Sixty (60) days after the date of the public notice listing the 
first of the conflicting applications as accepted for filing; or
    (ii) One (1) business day preceding the day on which the Commission 
takes final action on the previously filed application (should the 
Commission act upon such application in the interval between thirty 
(30) and sixty (60) days after the date of its public notice).
    (c) Whenever three or more applications are mutually exclusive, but 
not uniformly so, the earliest filed application established the date 
prescribed in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, regardless of whether 
or not subsequently filed applications are directly mutually exclusive 
with the first filed application. (For example, applications A, B, and 
C are filed in that order. A and B are directly mutually exclusive, B 
and C are directly mutually exclusive. In order to be considered 
comparatively with B, C must be filed within the ``cut-off'' period 
established by A even though C is not directly mutually exclusive with 
A.)
    (d) Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave applications 
for authorization under this part will be entitled to be included in a 
random selection process or to comparative consideration with one or 
more conflicting applications in accordance with the provisions of 
Sec. 1.227(b)(4) of this chapter.
    (e) An application otherwise mutually exclusive with one or more 
previously filed applications, but filed after the appropriate date 
prescribed in paragraphs (b) or (d) of this section, will be returned 
without prejudice and will be eligible for refiling only after final 
action is taken by the Commission with respect to the previously filed 
application (or applications).
    (f) For the purposes of this section, any application (whether 
mutually exclusive or not) will be considered to be a newly filed 
application if it is amended by a major amendment (as defined by 
Sec. 101.29), except under any of the following circumstances:
    (1) The application has been designated for comparative hearing, or 
for comparative evaluation (pursuant to Sec. 101.51), and the 
Commission or the presiding officer accepts the amendment pursuant to 
Sec. 101.29(b);
    (2) The amendment resolves frequency conflicts with authorized 
stations or other pending applications which would otherwise require 
resolution by hearing, by comparative evaluation pursuant to 
Sec. 101.51, or by random selection pursuant to Sec. 101.49 provided 
that the amendment does not create new or additional frequency 
conflicts;
    (3) The amendment reflects only a change in ownership or control 
found by the Commission to be in the public interest, and for which a 
requested exemption from the ``cut-off'' requirements of this section 
is granted;
    (4) The amendment reflects only a change in ownership or control 
which results from an agreement under Sec. 101.41 whereby two or more 
applicants entitled to comparative consideration of their applications 
join in one (or more) of the existing applications and request 
dismissal of their other application (or applications) to avoid the 
delay and cost of comparative consideration;
    (5) The amendment corrects typographical, transcription, or similar 
clerical errors which are clearly demonstrated to be mistakes by 
reference to other parts of the application, and whose discovery does 
not create new or increased frequency conflicts; or
    (6) The amendment does not create new or increased frequency 
conflicts, and is demonstrably necessitated by events which the 
applicant could not have reasonably foreseen at the time of filing, 
such as, for example:
    (i) The loss of a transmitter or receiver site by condemnation, 
natural causes, or loss of lease or option;
    (ii) Obstruction of a proposed transmission path caused by the 
erection of a new building or other structure; or
    (iii) The discontinuance or substantial technological obsolescence 
of specified equipment, whenever the application has been pending 
before the Commission for two or more years from the date of its 
filing.
    (g) Applicants for the 932.5-935/941.5-944 MHz bands shall select a 
frequency pair. Applicants for these bands may select an unpaired 
frequency only upon a showing that spectrum efficiency will not be 
impaired and that unpaired spectrum is not available in other bands. 
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required, except that an application for a frequency in the 942-944 MHz 
band must be coordinated to ensure that it does not affect an existing 
broadcast auxiliary service licensee. After the initial filing window, 
an applicant must submit evidence that frequency coordination has been 
performed with all licensees affected by the application. All frequency 
coordination must be performed in accordance with Sec. 101.103. In the 
event of mutually exclusive applications occurring during the initial 
filing window for the 932.5-935/941.5-944 MHz bands, applicants shall 
be given the opportunity to resolve these situations by applying for an 
alternative frequency pair, if one is available. To the extent that 
there are no other available frequencies or to the extent that mutually 
exclusive applications remain after this process is concluded, 
lotteries shall be conducted for each frequency pair among all 
remaining mutually exclusive applications, assuming appropriate 
coordination with existing broadcast auxiliary stations can be 
concluded, where necessary. In the event of mutually exclusive 
applications being received for these bands on the same day after the 
initial filing window has closed and a subsequent filing window opened, 
lotteries shall be conducted for each frequency pair among all mutually 
exclusive applications.


Sec. 101.47  Consideration of applications.

    (a) Applications for an instrument of authorization will be granted 
if, upon examination of the application and upon consideration of such 
other matters as it may officially notice, the Commission finds that 
the grant will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity.
    (b) The grant will be without a formal hearing if, upon 
consideration of the application, any pleadings of objections filed, or 
other matters which may be officially noticed, the Commission finds 
that:
    (1) The application is acceptable for filing, and is in accordance 
with the Commission's rules, regulations, and other requirements;
    (2) The application is not subject to comparative consideration 
(pursuant to Sec. 101.45) with another application (or applications), 
except where the competing applicants have chosen the comparative 
evaluation procedure of Sec. 101.51 and a grant is appropriate under 
that procedure;
    (3) A grant of the application would not cause harmful electrical 
interference to an authorized station;
    (4) There are no substantial and material questions of fact 
presented; and
    (5) The applicant is legally, technically, financially and 
otherwise qualified, and a grant of the application would serve the 
public interest.
    (c) Whenever the Commission, without a formal hearing, grants any 
application in part, or subject to any terms or conditions other than 
those normally applied to applications of the same type, it will inform 
the applicant of the reasons therefor, and the grant will be considered 
final unless the Commission revises its action (either by granting the 
application as originally requested, or by designating the application 
for a formal evidentiary hearing) in response to a petition for 
reconsideration that:
    (1) Is filed by the applicant within thirty (30) days from the date 
of the letter or order giving the reasons for the partial or 
conditioned grant;
    (2) Rejects the grant as made and explains the reasons why the 
application should be granted as originally requested; and
    (3) Returns the instrument of authorization.
    (d) The Commission will designate an application for a formal 
hearing, specifying with particularity the matters and things in issue, 
if, upon consideration of the application, any pleadings or objections 
filed, or other matters which may be officially noticed, the Commission 
determines that:
    (1) A substantial and material question of fact is presented;
    (2) The Commission is unable for any reason to make the findings 
specified in paragraph (a) of this section and the application is 
acceptable for filing, complete, and in accordance with the 
Commission's rules, regulations, and other requirements;
    (3) The application is entitled to comparative consideration (under 
Sec. 101.45) with another application (or applications); or
    (4) The application is entitled to comparative consideration 
(pursuant to Sec. 101.45) and the applicants have chosen the 
comparative evaluation procedure of Sec. 101.51 but the Commission 
deems such procedure to be inappropriate.
    (e) The Commission may grant, deny, or take other action with 
respect to an application designated for a formal hearing pursuant to 
paragraph (d) of this section or part 1 of this chapter.
    (f) Whenever the public interest would be served thereby the 
Commission may grant one or more mutually exclusive applications 
expressly conditioned upon final action on the applications, and then 
either conduct a random section process (in specified services under 
this rules part), designate all of the mutually exclusive applications 
for a formal evidentiary hearing or (whenever so requested) follow the 
comparative evaluation procedures of Sec. 101.51, as appropriate, if it 
appears:
    (1) That some or all of the applications were not filed in good 
faith, but were filed for the purpose of delaying or hindering the 
grant of another application;
    (2) That the public interest requires the prompt establishment of 
radio service in a particular community or area;
    (3) That a delay in making a grant to any applicant until after the 
conclusion of a hearing or a random selection proceeding on all 
applications might jeopardize the rights of the United States under the 
provision of an international agreement to the use of the frequency in 
question; or
    (4) That a grant of one application would be in the public interest 
in that it appears from an examination of the remaining applications 
that they cannot be granted because they are in violation of provisions 
of the Communications Act, other statutes, or of the provisions of this 
chapter.
    (g) Reconsideration or review of any final action taken by the 
Commission will be in accordance with subpart A of part 1 of this 
chapter.


Sec. 101.49  Grants by random selection.

    (a) If an application for an authorization in the Digital 
Electronic Message Service (DEMS) is mutually exclusive with another 
such application and satisfies the requirements of Sec. 101.45, the 
applicant may be included in the random selection process set forth in 
Secs. 1.821, 1.822 and 1.825 of this chapter.
    (b) Renewal applications will not be included in a random selection 
process.


Sec. 101.51  Comparative evaluation of mutually exclusive applications.

    (a) In order to expedite action on mutually exclusive applications 
in services under this rules part where the random selection process 
does not apply, the applicants may request the Commission to consider 
their applications without a formal hearing in accordance with the 
summary procedure outlined in paragraph (b) in this section if:
    (1) The applications are entitled to comparative consideration 
pursuant to Sec. 101.45;
    (2) The applications have not been designated for formal 
evidentiary hearing; and
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procedure outlined in paragraph (b) of this section, that such 
procedure is appropriate, and that, from the information submitted and 
consideration of such other matters as may be officially noticed, there 
are no substantial and material questions of fact presented (other than 
those relating to the comparative merits of the applications) which 
would preclude a grant under paragraphs (a) and (b) of Sec. 101.47.
    (b) Provided that the conditions of paragraph (a) of this section 
are satisfied, applicants may request the Commission to act upon their 
mutually exclusive applications without a formal hearing pursuant to 
the summary procedure outlined below:
    (1) To initiate the procedure, each applicant will submit to the 
Commission a written statement containing:
    (i) A waiver of the applicant's right to a formal hearing;
    (ii) A request and agreement that, in order to avoid the delay and 
expense of a comparative formal hearing, the Commission should exercise 
its judgment to select from among the mutually exclusive applications 
that proposal (or proposals) which would best serve the public 
interest; and
    (iii) The signature of a principal (and the principal's attorney if 
represented).
    (2) After receipt of the written requests of all of the applicants 
the Commission (if it deems this procedure appropriate) will issue a 
notice designating the comparative criteria upon which the applications 
are to be evaluated and will request each applicant to submit, within a 
specified period of time, additional information concerning the 
applicant's proposal relative to the comparative criteria.
    (3) Within thirty (30) days following the due date for filing this 
information, the Commission will accept concise and factual argument on 
the competing proposals from the rival applicants, potential customers, 
and other knowledgeable parties in interest.
    (4) Within fifteen (15) days following the due date for the filing 
of comments, the Commission will accept concise and factual replies 
from the rival applicants.
    (5) From time to time during the course of this procedure the 
Commission may request additional information from the applicants and 
hold informal conferences at which all competing applicants will have 
the right to be represented.
    (6) Upon evaluation of the applications, the information submitted, 
and such other matters as may be officially noticed the Commission will 
issue a decision granting one (or more) of the proposals which it 
concludes would best serve the public interest, convenience and 
necessity. The decision will report briefly and concisely the reasons 
for the Commission's selection and will deny the other application(s). 
This decision will be considered final.

License Transfers, Modifications, Conditions and Forfeitures


Sec. 101.53  Assignment or transfer of station authorization.

    (a) No station license, or any rights thereunder, may be 
transferred, assigned, or disposed of in any manner, voluntarily or 
involuntarily, directly or indirectly, or by transfer of control of any 
corporation or any other entity holding any such license, to any person 
except upon application to the Commission and upon finding by the 
Commission that the public interest, convenience and necessity will be 
served thereby.
    (b) For purposes of this section, transfers of control requiring 
Commission approval must include any and all transactions that:
    (1) Change the party controlling the affairs of the licensee; or
    (2) Affect any change in a controlling interest in the ownership of 
the licensee, including changes in legal or equitable ownership.
    (c) Requests for transfer of control or assignment authority must 
be submitted on the application form prescribed by Sec. 101.13 or 
Sec. 101.15, and must be accompanied by the applicable showings 
required by Secs. 101.19, 101.21, and 101.55.
    (d) The Commission must be promptly notified in writing when a 
licensee is voluntarily or involuntarily placed in bankruptcy or 
receivership and when an individual licensee, a member of a partnership 
which is a licensee, or a person directly or indirectly in control of a 
corporation which is a licensee, dies or becomes legally disabled. 
Within thirty days after the occurrence of such bankruptcy, 
receivership, death or legal disability, an application of involuntary 
assignment of such license, or involuntary transfer of control of such 
corporation, must be filed with the Commission, requesting assignment 
or transfer to a successor legally qualified under the laws of the 
place having jurisdiction over the assets involved.
    (e) The assignor of a station licensed under this part may retain 
no right of reversion or reassignment of the license and may not 
reserve the right to use the facilities of the station for any period 
whatsoever. No assignment of license will be granted or authorized if 
there is a contract or understanding, express or implied, pursuant to 
which a right of reversion or reassignment of the license or right to 
use the facilities are retained as partial or full consideration for 
the assignment or transfer.
    (f) No special temporary authority, or any rights thereunder, may 
be assigned or otherwise disposed of, directly or indirectly, 
voluntarily or involuntarily, without prior Commission approval.


Sec. 101.55  Considerations involving transfer or assignment 
applications.

    (a) Licenses may not be assigned or transferred prior to the 
completion of construction of the facility. However, consent to the 
assignment or transfer of control of such a license may be given prior 
to the completion of construction where:
    (1) The assignment or transfer does not involve a substantial 
change in or ownership or control of the authorized facilities; or
    (2) The assignment or transfer of control is involuntary due to the 
licensee's bankruptcy, death, or legal disability.
    (b) The Commission will review a proposed transaction to determine 
if the circumstances indicate ``trafficking'' in licenses whenever 
applications (except those involving pro forma assignment or transfer 
of control) for consent to assignment of a license, or for transfer of 
control of a licensee, involve facilities:
    (1) Authorized following a comparative hearing and have been 
operated less than one year;
    (2) Involve facilities that have not been constructed; or
    (3) Involve facilities that were authorized following a random 
selection proceeding in which the successful applicant received 
preference and that have been operated for less than one year.
    (c) At its discretion, the Commission may require the submission of 
an affirmative, factual showing (supported by affidavits of a person or 
persons with personal knowledge thereof) to demonstrate that the 
proposed assignor or transferor has not acquired an authorization or 
operated a station for the principal purpose of profitable sale rather 
than public service. This showing may include, for example, a 
demonstration that the proposed assignment or transfer is due to 
changed circumstances (described in detail) affecting the licensee 
subsequent to the acquisition of the license, or that the proposed 
transfer of radio facilities is incidental to a sale of other 
facilities or merger of interests.

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    (d) If a proposed transfer of radio facilities is incidental to a 
sale or other facilities or merger of interests, any showing requested 
under paragraph (a) of this section must include an additional exhibit 
that:
    (1) Discloses complete details as to the sale of facilities or 
merger of interests;
    (2) Segregates clearly by an itemized accounting, the amount of 
consideration involved in the sale of facilities or merger of 
interests; and
    (3) Demonstrates that the amount of consideration assignable to the 
facilities or business interests involved represents their fair market 
value at the time of the transaction.
    (e) For the purposes of this section, the one year period is 
calculated using the following dates (as appropriate):
    (1) The initial date of grant of the license, excluding subsequent 
modifications;
    (2) The date of consummation of an assignment or transfer, if the 
station is acquired as the result of an assignment of license, or 
transfer of control of corporate licensee; or
    (3) The median date of the applicable commencement dates 
(determined pursuant to paragraphs (d)(1) and (2) of this section) if 
the transaction involves a system (such as a Private Operational Fixed 
Point-to-Point Microwave system) of two or more stations. (The median 
date is that date so selected such that fifty percent of the 
commencement dates of the total number of stations, when arranged in 
chronological order, lie below it and fifty percent lie above it. When 
the number of stations is an even number, the median date will be a 
value half way between the two dates closest to the theoretical 
median).


Sec. 101.57  Modification of station license.

    (a) Except as provided in Sec. 101.59, no modification of a license 
issued pursuant to this part (or the facilities described thereunder) 
may be made except upon application to the Commission.
    (b) No application for modification to extend a license 
construction period will be granted for delays caused by lack of 
financing or for lack of site availability. Applications for time 
extensions for other reasons must include a verified statement from the 
applicant showing that the licensee has made diligent efforts to 
construct the facilities and:
    (1) That additional time is required due to circumstances beyond 
the applicant's control, in which case the applicant must describe such 
circumstances and must set forth with specificity and justify the 
precise extension period requested; or
    (2) That there are unique and overriding public interest concerns 
that justify such an extension, in which case the applicant must 
identify such interests and must set forth and justify a precise 
extension period.
    (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (b) of this 
section, when a station license has been assigned or transferred 
pursuant to Sec. 101.53, any extension of time will be limited so that 
the time left to construct after Commission grant of the transfer or 
assignment will be no more than the time remaining for construction at 
the date of the filing of the application for transfer or assignment.
    (d) Modification of license is required for the following changes 
in authorized stations:
    (1) Any change in frequencies used;
    (2) Any change in antenna azimuth;
    (3) Any change in antenna beamwidth;
    (4) Any change in antenna or passive repeater location greater than 
1 second or which involves a requirement for special aeronautical 
study;
    (5) Any change in antenna polarization;
    (6) Any change in antenna height;
    (7) Any change in the size of passive reflectors or repeaters 
associated with the facilities of an authorized station;
    (8) Any increase in emission bandwidth beyond that authorized;
    (9) Any change in the type of emission;
    (10) Any change in authorized equivalent isotropically radiated 
power in excess of 3 dB (a 2-to-1 ratio); or
    (11) Substitution of equipment having a greater frequency 
tolerance.
    (e) When the name of the licensee is changed (without changes in 
the ownership, control, or corporate structure), or when the mailing 
address is changed (without changing the authorized location of the 
fixed station) a formal application for modification of license is not 
required. However, the licensee must notify the Commission within 
thirty days of the effective date of these changes. The notice, which 
may be in letter form, must contain the name and address of the 
licensee as they appear in the Commission's records, the new name or 
address, the call signs and classes of all radio stations authorized to 
the licensee under this part and the radio service in which each 
station is authorized. The notice must be sent to the Federal 
Communications Commission, Gettysburg, PA 17325 and a copy must be 
maintained with the license of each station until a new license is 
issued.


Sec. 101.59  Processing of applications for facility minor 
modifications.

    (a) Unless an applicant is notified to the contrary by the 
Commission, as of the twenty-first day following the date of public 
notice, any application that meets the requirements of paragraph (b) of 
this section and proposes only the change specified in paragraph (c) of 
this section will be deemed to have been authorized by the Commission.
    (b) An application may be considered under the procedures of this 
section only if:
    (1) It is in the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point 
Microwave, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, Local 
Television Transmission, or Digital Electronic Message Services;
    (2) The cumulative effect of all such applications made within any 
60 day period does not exceed the appropriate values prescribed by 
paragraph (c) of this section;
    (3) The facilities to be modified are not located within 56.3 
kilometers (35 miles) of the Canadian or Mexican border;
    (4) It is acceptable for filing, is consistent with all of the 
Commission's rules, and does not involve a waiver request;
    (5) It specifically requests consideration pursuant to this 
section; and
    (6) Written notice of such filing has been provided to all parties 
otherwise required to be provided a prior coordination notice in 
accordance with Sec. 101.103(d) or, in the Digital Electronic Message 
Services, a copy of the application has been served on those who also 
were served under Sec. 101.509.
    (c) The modifications that may be authorized under the procedures 
of this section are:
    (1) Changes in a transmitter and existing transmitter operating 
characteristics, or protective configuration of transmitter, provided 
that:
    (i) In all radio services other than Digital Electronic Message 
Service, any increase in equivalent isotropically radiated power is 
less than 3 dB over the previously authorized output power, and in 
Digital Electronic Message Service, any increase in equivalent 
isotropically radiated power is 1.5 dB or less over the previously 
authorized equivalent isotropically radiated power;
    (ii) The necessary bandwidth is not increased beyond the previously 
authorized bandwidth;
    (2) Changes in the center line height of an antenna, provided that:
    (i) In all radio services except the Digital Electronic Message 
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increase in antenna height is less than 3.0 meters (10 feet) above the 
previously authorized height;
    (ii) In the Digital Electronic Message Service, any increase in 
antenna height is less than 3.0 meters (10 feet) above the previously 
authorized height; and
    (iii) The overall height of the antenna structure is not increased 
as a result of the antenna extending above the height of the previously 
authorized structure, except when the new height of the antenna 
structure is 6.1 meters (20 feet) or less (above ground or man-made 
structure, as appropriate) after the change is made.
    (3) Change in the geographical coordinates of a transmit station, 
receive station or passive facility by five (5) seconds or less of 
latitude, longitude or both, provided that when notice to the FAA of 
proposed construction is required by part 17 of this chapter for 
antenna structure at the previously authorized coordinates (or will be 
required at the new location) the applicant must comply with the 
provisions of Sec. 101.21(a).
    (d) Upon grant of an application under the procedure of this 
section and at such time that construction begins, the applicant must 
keep a complete copy of the application (including the filing date) 
with the station license if construction begins prior to receipt of the 
authorization.


Sec. 101.61  Certain modifications not requiring prior authorization.

    (a) Equipment in an authorized radio station may be replaced 
without prior authorization or notification if the replacement 
equipment is equivalent to the replaced equipment.
    (b) Licensees of fixed stations in the Private Operational Fixed 
Point-to-Point Microwave, Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point 
Microwave, Local Television Transmission, or Digital Electronic Message 
Services, may make the facility changes listed in paragraph (c) of this 
section without obtaining prior Commission authorization, if:
    (1) Frequency coordination procedures, as necessary, are complied 
with in accordance with Sec. 101.103(d) or, in the Digital Electronic 
Message Services, a copy of the notification described in paragraph 
(b)(3) of this section is served on those who were served under 
Sec. 101.509; and
    (2) The cumulative effect of all facility changes made within any 
60 day period does not exceed the appropriate values prescribed by 
paragraph (c) of this section; and
    (3) The Commission is notified of changes made to facilities by the 
submission of a completed FCC Form 494 within thirty days after the 
changes are made.
    (c) Modifications that may be made without prior authorization 
under paragraph (b) of this section are:
    (1) Change or modification of a transmitter, when:
    (i) The replacement or modified transmitter is type-accepted (or 
type-notified) for use under this part and is installed without 
modification from the type-accepted (or type notified) configuration;
    (ii) The type of modulation is not changed;
    (iii) The frequency stability is equal to or better than the 
previously authorized frequency stability; and
    (iv) The necessary bandwidth and the output power do not exceed the 
previously authorized values.
    (2) Addition or deletion of a transmitter for protection without 
changing the authorized power output (e.g. hot standby transmitters);
    (3) Change to an antenna (other than any change involving a 
periscope antenna system), when:
    (i) For the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, 
Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, and Local Television 
Transmission Services, the new antenna conforms to the requirements of 
Sec. 101.115 and has essentially the same or better radiation 
characteristics than the previously authorized antenna;
    (ii) For the Digital Electronic Message Service, the new antenna 
conforms with Sec. 101.517 and the gain of the new antenna does not 
exceed that of the previously authorized antenna by more than one dB in 
any direction.
    (4) Any technical changes that would decrease the effective 
radiated power.
    (5) Change to the height of an antenna system, when:
    (i) The new center line height (measured at the center-of-
radiation) is within <plus-minus>1.5 meters of the previously 
authorized height; and
    (ii) The overall height of the antenna structure is not increased 
as a result of the antenna extending above the height of the previously 
authorized structure, except when the new height of the antenna 
structure is 6.1 meters or less (above ground or man-made structure, as 
appropriate) after the change is made.
    (6) Decreases in the overall height of an antenna structure, 
provided that, when notice to the FAA of proposed construction was 
required by part 17 of this chapter for the antenna structure at the 
previously authorized height, the applicant must comply with the 
provisions of Sec. 101.21(a).
    (7) Changes in the azimuth of the center of the main lobe of 
radiation of a point-to-point station's antenna by a maximum of one 
degree.
    (8) Changes to the transmission line and other devices between the 
transmitter and the antenna when the effective radiated power of the 
station is not increased by more than one dB.
    (d) Licensees may notify the Commission of permissible changes or 
correct erroneous information on a license not involving a major change 
(i.e., a change that would be classified as a major amendment as 
defined by Sec. 101.29) without obtaining prior Commission approval by 
filing FCC Form 494.


Sec. 101.63  Period of construction; certification of completion of 
construction.

    (a) Each station authorized under this part must be in operation 
within 18 months from the initial date of grant. Modification of an 
operational station must be completed within 18 months of the date of 
grant of the applicable modification request.
    (b) Failure to timely begin operation means the authorization 
cancels automatically and must be returned to the Commission.
    (c) The frequencies associated with all point-to-multipoint 
authorizations which have cancelled automatically or otherwise been 
recovered by the Commission will again be made available for 
reassignment on a date and under terms set forth by Public Notice.
    (d) Requests for extension of time to be in operation may be 
granted upon a showing of good cause, setting forth in detail the 
applicant's reasons for failure to have the facility operating in the 
prescribed period. Such requests must be submitted no later than 30 
days prior to the end of the prescribed period to the Federal 
Communications Commission, Gettysburg, PA 17325-7245.
    (e) Construction of any station must be completed by the date 
specified in the license as the termination date of the construction 
period. Licensees who fail to complete construction must return their 
authorization for cancellation within 5 days after the expiration of 
the construction period specified on the license.


Sec. 101.65  Forfeiture and termination of station authorizations.

    (a) A license will be automatically forfeited in whole or in part 
without further notice to the licensee upon:
    (1) The expiration of the construction period specified therein, or 
after such additional time as may be authorized by the Commission;
    (2) The expiration of the license period specified therein, unless 
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thereto an application for renewal of such license has been filed with 
the Commission; or
    (3) The voluntary removal or alteration of the facilities, so as to 
render the station not operational for a period of 30 days or more.
    (b) A license forfeited in whole or in part under the provisions of 
paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section may be reinstated if the 
Commission, in its discretion, determines that reinstatement would best 
serve the public interest, convenience and necessity. Petitions for 
reinstatement filed pursuant to this subsection will be considered only 
if:
    (1) The petition is filed within 30 days of the expiration date set 
forth in paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section, whichever is 
applicable;
    (2) The petition explains the failure to timely file such 
notification or application as would have prevented automatic 
forfeiture; and
    (3) The petition sets forth with specificity the procedures which 
have been established to insure timely filings in the future.
    (c) A special temporary authorization will automatically terminate 
upon the expiration date specified therein, or upon failure to comply 
with any special terms or conditions set forth therein. Operation may 
be extended beyond such termination date only after application and 
upon specific authorization by the Commission.
    (d) If a station licensed under this part discontinues operation on 
a permanent basis, the licensee must forward the station license to the 
Federal Communications Commission, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325, for 
cancellation. For purposes of this section, any station which has not 
operated for one year or more is considered to have been permanently 
discontinued. See Sec. 101.305 for additional rules regarding temporary 
and permanent discontinuation of service.


Sec. 101.67  License period.

    Licenses for stations authorized under this part will be issued for 
a period not to exceed 10 years. Unless otherwise specified by the 
Commission, the expiration of regular licenses shall be on the date 
(month and day) selected by licensees in the year of expiration.


Sec. 101.69  Transition of the 2.11-2.13, and 2.16-2.18 GHz bands from 
the Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Services and the 
1.85-1.99, 2.13-2.15, and 2.18-2.20 GHz bands from the Private 
Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service to emerging 
technologies.

    (a) Licensees proposing to implement services using emerging 
technologies (ET Licensees) may negotiate with Common Carrier and 
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service licensees 
(Existing Licensees) in these bands for the purpose of agreeing to 
terms under which the Existing Licensees would relocate their 
operations to other fixed microwave bands or to other media, or 
alternatively, would accept a sharing arrangement with the ET Licensee 
that may result in an otherwise impermissible level of interference to 
the existing licensee's operations. ET Licensees may also negotiate 
agreements for relocation of the Existing Licensees' facilities within 
the 2 GHz band in which all interested parties agree to the relocation 
of the Existing Licensee's facilities elsewhere within these bands. 
``All interested parties'' includes the incumbent licensee, the 
emerging technology provider or representative requesting and paying 
for the relocation, and any emerging technology licensee of the 
spectrum to which the incumbent's facilities are to be relocated.
    (b) Common Carrier and Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point 
Microwave Service licensees, with the exception of public safety 
facilities defined in paragraph (f) of this section, in bands allocated 
for licensed emerging technology services will maintain primary status 
in these bands until two years after the Commission commences 
acceptance of applications for an emerging technology service (two-year 
voluntary negotiation period), and until one year after an emerging 
technology service licensee initiates negotiations for relocation of 
the fixed microwave licensee's operations (one-year mandatory 
negotiation period) or, in bands allocated for unlicensed emerging 
technology services, until one year after an emerging technology 
unlicensed equipment supplier or representative initiates negotiations 
for relocation of the fixed microwave licensee's operations (one-year 
mandatory negotiation period). When it is necessary for an emerging 
technology provider or representative of unlicensed device 
manufacturers to negotiate with a fixed microwave licensee with 
operations in spectrum adjacent to that of the emerging technology 
provider, the transition schedule of the entity requesting the move 
will apply. Public safety facilities defined in paragraph (f) of this 
section will maintain primary status in these bands until three years 
after the Commission commences acceptance of applications for an 
emerging technology service (three-year voluntary negotiation period), 
and until two years after an emerging technology service licensee or an 
emerging technology unlicensed equipment supplier or representative 
initiates negotiations for relocation of the fixed microwave licensee's 
operations (two-year mandatory negotiation period).
    (c) The Commission will amend the operation license of the Common 
Carrier and Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service 
operator to secondary status only if the following requirements are 
met:
    (1) The service applicant, provider, licensee, or representative 
using an emerging technology guarantees payment of all relocation 
costs, including all engineering, equipment, site and FCC fees, as well 
as any reasonable, additional costs that the relocated fixed microwave 
licensee might incur as a result of operation in another fixed 
microwave band or migration to another medium;
    (2) The emerging technology service entity completes all activities 
necessary for implementing the replacement facilities, including 
engineering and cost analysis of the relocation procedure and, if radio 
facilities are used, identifying and obtaining, on the incumbents' 
behalf, new microwave frequencies and frequency coordination; and
    (3) The emerging technology service entity builds the replacement 
system and tests it for comparability with the existing 2 GHz system.
    (d) The 2 GHz microwave licensee is not required to relocate until 
the alternative facilities are available to it for a reasonable time to 
make adjustments, determine comparability, and ensure a seamless 
handoff.
    (e) If within one year after the relocation to new facilities the 2 
GHz microwave licensee demonstrates that the new facilities are not 
comparable to the former facilities, the emerging technology service 
entity must remedy the defects or pay to relocate the microwave 
licensee back to its former or equivalent 2 GHz frequencies.
    (f) Public safety facilities subject to the three-year voluntary 
and two-year mandatory negotiation periods, are those that the majority 
of communications carried are used for police, fire, or emergency 
medical services operations involving safety of life and property. The 
facilities within this exception are those facilities

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currently licensed on a primary basis pursuant to the eligibility 
requirements of Sec. 90.19 of this chapter, Police Radio Service; 
Sec. 90.21 of this chapter, Fire Radio Service; Sec. 90.27 of this 
chapter Emergency Medical Radio Service; and subpart C of part 90 of 
this chapter, Special Emergency Radio Services. Licensees of other part 
101 facilities licensed on a primary basis under the eligibility 
requirements of subparts B and C, part 90 of this chapter, are 
permitted to request similar treatment upon demonstrating that the 
majority of the communications carried on those facilities are used for 
operations involving safety of life and property.

Subpart C--Technical Standards


Sec. 101.101  Frequency availability.

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                                                                                     Radio service                                                      
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     Frequency band (MHz)                                                            Broadcast auxiliary (Part  Other (Parts 15, 21, 24,                
                               Common carrier (Part 101)   Private radio (Part 101)             74)                 25, 74, 78 & 100)          Notes    
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928-929......................  .........................  MAS                        .........................  ........................  ..............
932.0-932.5..................  MAS                        MAS                        .........................  ........................        (1)     
932.5-935.0..................  CC                         OFS                        .........................  ........................        (1)     
941.0-941.5..................  MAS                        MAS                        .........................  ........................        (1)     
941.5-944.0..................  CC                         OFS                        Aural BAS                  ........................        (1)     
952-960......................  .........................  OFS/MAS                    .........................  ........................  ..............
1850-1990....................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  PCS                       ..............
2110-2130....................  CC                         .........................  .........................  PET                       ..............
72130-2150...................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  PET                       ..............
2150-2160....................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  MDS                       ..............
2160-2180....................  CC                         .........................  .........................  ET                        ..............
2180-2200....................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  PET                       ..............
2450-2500....................  LTTS                       OFS                        TV BAS                     ISM                       F/M/TF        
2650-2690....................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  MDS/ITFS                  ..............
3700-4200....................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        .........................  SAT                       ..............
5925-6425....................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        .........................  SAT                       ..............
6425-6525....................  LTTS                       OFS                        TV BAS                     CARS                      M             
6525-6875....................  CC                         OFS                        .........................  ........................  F/TF          
10,550-10,680................  CC DEMS                    OFS, DEMS                  .........................  ........................  ..............
10,700-11,700................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        .........................  SAT                       ..............
11,700-12,200................  LTTS                       .........................  .........................  SAT                       ..............
12,200-12,700................  .........................  OFS                        .........................  DBS                       ..............
12,700-13,250................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        TV BAS                     CARS                      F/M/TF        
14,200-14,400................  LTTS                       .........................  .........................  SAT                       ..............
17,700-18,580................  CC                         OFS                        TV BAS                     SAT CARS                  ..............
18,580-18,820................  CC                         OFS                        Aural BAS                  SAT                       ..............
18,820-18,920................  DEMS                       OFS DEMS                   .........................  SAT                       ..............
18,920-19,160................  CC                         OFS                        Aural BAS                  SAT                       ..............
19,160-19,260................  DEMS                       OFS DEMS                   .........................  SAT                       ..............
19,260-19,700................  CC                         OFS                        TV BAS                     CARS SAT                  ..............
21,200-23,600................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        .........................  ........................  TF            
27,500-29,500................  CC                         .........................  .........................  SAT                       ..............
31,000-31,300................  CC LTTS                    OFS                        TV BASCARS                 F/M/TF                                  
38,600-40,000................  CC                         OFS                        TV BAS                     ........................  F/M/TF        
                                                                                                                                                        
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BAS: Broadcast Auxiliary Service--(Part 74).                                                                                                            
CARS: Cable Television Relay Service --(Part 78).                                                                                                       
CC: Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & I).                                                                  
DBS: Direct Broadcast Satellite--(Part 100).                                                                                                            
DEMS: Digital Electronic Message Service--(Part 101, Subpart G).                                                                                        
ET: Emerging Technologies (per ET Dkt. No. 92-9, not yet assigned).                                                                                     
ISM: Industrial, Scientific & Medical--(Part 18).                                                                                                       
ITFS: Instructional Television Fixed Service--(Part 74)                                                                                                 
LTTS: Local Television Transmission Service--(Part 101, Subpart J).                                                                                     
MAS: Multipoint Address System--(Part 101).7MDS: Multipoint Distribution Service--(Part 21).7OFS: Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave    
  Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & H).                                                                                                                  
PCS: Personal Communications Service--(Part 24).                                                                                                        
SAT: Fixed Satellite Service--(Part 25).                                                                                                                
Notes:                                                                                                                                                  
F--Fixed.    M--Mobile.    TF--Temporary Fixed.                                                                                                         
(1)--Applications for frequencies in the 932.5-935/941.5-944 MHz bands may be filed initially during a one-week period to be announced by public notice.
  After these applications have been processed, the Commission will announce by public notice a filing date for remaining frequencies. From this filing 
  date forward, applications will be processed on a daily first-come, first-served basis.                                                               

Sec. 101.103  Frequency coordination procedures.

    (a) Assignment of frequencies will be made only in such a manner as 
to facilitate the rendition of communication service on an 
interference-free basis in each service area. Unless otherwise 
indicated, each frequency available for use by stations in these 
services will be assigned exclusively to a single applicant in any 
service area. All applicants for, and licensees of, stations in these 
services must cooperate in the selection and use of the frequencies 
assigned in order to minimize interference and thereby obtain the most 
effective use of the authorized facilities. In the event harmful 
interference occurs or appears likely to occur between two or more 
radio systems and such interference

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cannot be resolved between the licensees thereof, the Commission may 
specify a time sharing arrangement for the stations involved or may, 
after notice and opportunity for hearing, require the licensees to make 
such changes in operating techniques or equipment as it may deem 
necessary to avoid such interference.
    (b) The provisions of this section do not apply to operations in 
the band 31.0 to 31.3 GHz. Operations in this band are unprotected and 
subject to harmful interference from other licensed operations in this 
band.
    (c) Frequency diversity transmission will not be authorized in 
these services in the absence of a factual showing that the required 
communications cannot practically be achieved by other means. Where 
frequency diversity is deemed to be justified on a protection channel 
basis, it will be limited to one protection channel for the bands 
3,700-4,200, 5925-6425, and 6525-6875 MHz, and a ratio of one 
protection channel for three working channels for the bands 10,550-
10,680 and 10,700-11,700 MHz. In the bands 3,700-4,200, 5,925-6,425, 
and 6525-6875 MHz, no frequency diversity protection channel will be 
authorized unless there is a minimum of three working channels, except 
that where a substantial showing is made that a total of three working 
channels will be required within three years, a protection channel may 
be authorized simultaneously with the first working channel. A 
protection channel authorized under such exception will be subject to 
termination if applications for the third working channel are not filed 
within three years of the grant date of the applications for the first 
working channel. Where equipment employing digital modulation 
techniques with cross-polarized operation on the same frequency is 
used, the protection channel authorized under the above conditions may 
be considered to consist of both polarizations of the protection 
frequency where such is shown to be necessary.
    (d) Frequency coordination. For each frequency authorized under 
this part, the following frequency usage coordination procedures will 
apply:
    (1) General requirements. Proposed frequency usage must be prior 
coordinated with existing licensees, permittees and applicants in the 
area, and other applicants with previously filed applications, whose 
facilities could affect or be affected by the new proposal in terms of 
frequency interference on active channels, applied-for channels, or 
channels coordinated for future growth. Coordination must be completed 
prior to filing an application for regular authorization, or an 
amendment to a pending application, or any major modification to a 
license. In coordinating frequency usage with stations in the fixed 
satellite service, applicants must also comply with the requirements of 
Sec. 101.21(f). In engineering a system or modification thereto, the 
applicant must, by appropriate studies and analyses, select sites, 
transmitters, antennas and frequencies that will avoid interference in 
excess of permissible levels to other users. All applicants and 
licensees must cooperate fully and make reasonable efforts to resolve 
technical problems and conflicts that may inhibit the most effective 
and efficient use of the radio spectrum; however, the party being 
coordinated with is not obligated to suggest changes or re-engineer a 
proposal in cases involving conflicts. Applicants should make every 
reasonable effort to avoid blocking the growth of systems as prior 
coordinated. The applicant must identify in the application all 
entities with which the technical proposal was coordinated. In the 
event that technical problems are not resolved, an explanation must be 
submitted with the application. Where technical problems are resolved 
by an agreement or operating arrangement between the parties that would 
require special procedures be taken to reduce the likelihood of 
interference in excess of permissible levels (such as the use of 
artificial site shielding) or would result in a reduction of quality or 
capacity of either system, the details thereof may be contained in the 
application.
    (2) Coordination procedure guidelines are as follows:
    (i) Coordination involves two separate elements: notification and 
response. Both or either may be oral or in written form. To be 
acceptable for filing, all applications and major technical amendments 
must certify that coordination, including response, has been completed. 
The names of the licensees, permittees and applicants with coordinated 
proposals, applicants, permittees, and licensees with which 
coordination was accomplished must be specified. If such notice and/or 
response is oral, the party providing such notice or response must 
supply written documentation of the communication upon request;
    (ii) Notification must include relevant technical details of the 
proposal. At minimum, this should include, as applicable, the 
following:

Applicant's name and address.
Transmitting station name.
Transmitting station coordinates.
Frequencies and polarizations to be added, changed or deleted.
Transmitting equipment type, its stability, actual output power, 
emission designator, and type of modulation (loading).
Transmitting antenna type(s), model, gain and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Transmitting antenna center line height(s) above ground level and 
ground elevation above mean sea level.
Receiving station name.
Receiving station coordinates.
Receiving antenna type(s), model, gain, and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
Receiving antenna center line height(s) above ground level and 
ground elevation above mean sea level.
Path azimuth and distance.
Estimated transmitter transmission line loss expressed in dB.
Estimated receiver transmission line loss expressed in dB.

    Note: The position location of antenna sites shall be determined 
to an accuracy of no less than <plus-minus>1 second in the 
horizontal dimensions (latitude and longitude) and <plus-minus>1 
meter in the vertical dimension (ground elevation) with respect to 
the National Spacial Reference System.

    (iii) For transmitters employing digital modulation techniques, the 
notification should clearly identify the type of modulation. Upon 
request, additional details of the operating characteristics of the 
equipment must also be furnished;
    (iv) Response to notification should be made as quickly as 
possible, even if no technical problems are anticipated. Any response 
to notification indicating potential interference must specify the 
technical details and must be provided to the applicant, in writing, 
within the 30-day notification period. Every reasonable effort should 
be made by all applicants, permittees and licensees to eliminate all 
problems and conflicts. If no response to notification is received 
within 30 days, the applicant will be deemed to have made reasonable 
efforts to coordinate and may file its application without a response;
    (v) The 30-day notification period is calculated from the date of 
receipt by the applicant, permittee, or licensee being notified. If 
notification is by mail, this date may be ascertained by:
    (A) The return receipt on certified mail;
    (B) The enclosure of a card to be dated and returned by the 
recipient; or
    (C) A conservative estimate of the time required for the mail to 
reach its destination. In the last case, the estimated date when the 
30-day period would expire should be stated in the notification.
    (vi) An expedited prior coordination period (less than 30 days) may 
be requested when deemed necessary by a notifying party. The 
coordination notice should be identified as ``expedited'' and

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the requested response date should be clearly indicated. However, 
circumstances preventing a timely response from the receiving party 
should be accommodated accordingly. It is the responsibility of the 
notifying party to receive written concurrence (or verbal, with written 
to follow) from affected parties or their coordination representatives.
    (vii) All technical problems that come to light during coordination 
must be resolved unless a statement is included with the application to 
the effect that the applicant is unable or unwilling to resolve the 
conflict and briefly the reason therefor;
    (viii) Where a number of technical changes become necessary for a 
system during the course of coordination, an attempt should be made to 
minimize the number of separate notifications for these changes. Where 
the changes are incorporated into a completely revised notice, the 
items that were changed from the previous notice should be identified. 
When changes are not numerous or complex, the party receiving the 
changed notification should make an effort to respond in less than 30 
days. When the notifying party believes a shorter response time is 
reasonable and appropriate, it may be helpful for that party to so 
indicate in the notice and perhaps suggest a response date;
    (ix) If, after coordination is successfully completed, it is 
determined that a subsequent change could have no impact on some 
parties receiving the original notification, these parties must be 
notified of the change and of the coordinator's opinion that no 
response is required;
    (x) Applicants, permittees and licensees should supply to all other 
applicants, permittees and licensees within their areas of operations, 
the name, address and telephone number of their coordination 
representatives. Upon request from coordinating applicants, permittees 
and licensees, data and information concerning existing or proposed 
facilities and future growth plans in the area of interest should be 
furnished unless such request is unreasonable or would impose a 
significant burden in compilation;
    (xi) Parties should keep other parties with whom they are 
coordinating advised of changes in plans for facilities previously 
coordinated. If applications have not been filed 6 months after 
coordination was initiated, parties may assume that such frequency use 
is no longer desired unless a second notification has been received 
within 10 days of the end of the 6 month period. Renewal notifications 
are to be sent to all originally notified parties, even if coordination 
has not been successfully completed with those parties; and
    (xii) Any frequency reserved by a licensee for future use in the 
bands subject to this part must be released for use by another 
licensee, permittee or applicant upon a showing by the latter that it 
requires an additional frequency and cannot coordinate one that is not 
reserved for future use.
    (e) Where frequency conflicts arise between co-pending applications 
in the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, Common 
Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave and Local Television 
Transmission Services, it is the obligation of the later filing 
applicant to amend his application to remove the conflict, unless it 
can make a showing that the conflict cannot be reasonably eliminated. 
Where a frequency conflict is not resolved and no showing is submitted 
as to why the conflict cannot be resolved, the Commission may grant the 
first filed application and dismiss the later filed application(s) 
after giving the later filing applicant(s) 30 days to respond to the 
proposed action.
    (f) When the proposed facilities are to be operated in the band 
12,500-12,700 MHz, applications must also follow the procedures in 
Sec. 101.21 and the technical standards and requirements of part 25 of 
this chapter as regards licensees in the Communication-Satellite 
Service.


Sec. 101.105  Interference protection criteria.

    (a) The interference protection criteria for fixed stations subject 
to this part are as follows:
    (1) To long-haul analog systems, employing frequency modulated 
radio and frequency division multiplexing to provide multiple voice 
channels, the allowable interference level per exposure:
    (i) Due to co-channel sideband-to-sideband interference must not 
exceed 5 pwpO (Picowatts of absolute noise power psophometrically 
weighted (pwpO), appearing in an equivalent voice band channel of 300-
3400 Hz); or
    (ii) Due to co-channel carrier-beat interference must not exceed 50 
pwpO.
    (2) To short-haul analog systems employing frequency modulated 
radio and frequency division multiplexing to provide multiple voice 
channels, the allowable interference level per exposure:
    (i) Due to co-channel sideband-to-sideband interference must not 
exceed 25 pwpO except in the 952-960 MHz band interference into single 
link fixed relay and control stations must not exceed 250 pwpO per 
exposure; or
    (ii) Due to co-channel carrier-beat interference must not exceed 50 
pwpO except in the 952-960 MHz band interference into single link fixed 
relay and control stations must not exceed 1000 pwpO per exposure.
    (3) FM-TV. In analog systems employing frequency modulated radio 
that is modulated by a standard, television (visual) signal, the 
allowable interference level per exposure may not exceed the levels 
which would apply to long-haul or short-haul FM-FDM systems, as 
outlined in paragraphs (b) (1) and (2) of this section, having a 600-
1200 voice channel capacity.
    (b) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section the adjacent channel interference protection criteria to be 
afforded, regardless of system length, or type of modulation, 
multiplexing, or frequency band, must be such that the interfering 
signal does not produce more than 1.0 dB degradation of the practical 
threshold of the protected receiver. The ``practical threshold'' of the 
protected receiver can be based upon the definition in TSB 10, 
referenced in paragraph (c) of this section, or upon alternative 
generally acceptable good engineering standards.
    (c) Applying the Criteria.
    (1) Guidelines for applying the interference protection criteria 
for fixed stations subject to this part are specified in the 
Telecommunications Industry Association's Telecommunications Systems 
Bulletin TSB 10, ``Interference Criteria for Microwave Systems'' (TSB 
10). Other procedures that follow generally acceptable good engineering 
practices are also acceptable to the Commission.
    (2) If TSB 10 guidelines cannot be used, the following interference 
protection criteria may be used by calculating the ratio in dB between 
the desired (carrier signal) and the undesired (interfering) signal (C/
I ratio) appearing at the input to the receiver under investigation 
(victim receiver): Except as provided in Sec. 101.147 where the 
applicants proposed facilities are of a type not included in paragraphs 
(a) and (b) of this section or where the development of the carrier-to-
interference (C/I) ratio is not covered by generally acceptable 
procedures, or where the applicant does not wish to develop the 
carrier-to-interference ratio, the applicant must, in the absence of 
criteria or a developed C/I ratio, employ the following C/I protection 
ratios:
    (i) Co-channel interference: Both sideband and carrier-beat, 
applicable to all bands; the existing or previously authorized system 
must be afforded a carrier to interfering signal protection ratio of at 
least 90 dB except in the 952-

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960 MHz band where it must be 75 dB; or
    (ii) Adjacent channel interference: Applicable to all bands; the 
existing or previously authorized system must be afforded a carrier to 
interfering signal protection ratio of at least 56 dB.
    (3) Applicants for frequencies listed in Sec. 101.147(b)(1) must 
make the following showings that protection criteria have been met over 
the entire service area of existing systems. Such showings may be made 
by the applicant or may be satisfied by a statement from a frequency 
coordinator.
    (i) For multiple address stations in the 928-929/952-960 MHz bands, 
a statement that the proposed system complies with the following co-
channel separations from all existing stations and pending 
applications:

Fixed-to-fixed--145 km;
Fixed-to-mobile--113 km:
Mobile-to-mobile 81 km

    Note to (3)(i): Multiple address systems employing only remote 
stations will be treated as mobile for the purposes of determining 
the appropriate separation. For mobile operation, the mileage is 
measured from the reference point specified on the license 
application. For fixed operation on subfrequencies in accordance 
with Sec. 101.147 the mileage also is measured from the reference 
point specified on the license application;

    (ii) For multiple address stations in the 932-932.5/941-941.5 MHz 
bands, a statement that the proposed system complies with the following 
co-channel separation from all existing stations and pending 
applications:

Fixed-to-fixed--113 Km

    (iii) In cases where the geographic separation standard in 
paragraphs (c)(3)(i) and (c)(3)(ii) of this section are not followed, 
an engineering analysis must be submitted to show the coordination of 
the proposed assignment with existing systems located closer than those 
standards. The engineering analyses will include:
    (A) Specification of the interference criteria and system 
parameters used in the interference study;
    (B) Nominal service areas of each system included in the 
interference analysis.;
    (C) Modified service areas resulting from the proposed system. The 
propagation models used to establish the service boundary limits must 
be specified and any special terrain features considered in computing 
the interference impact should be described; and
    (D) A statement that all parties affected have agreed to the 
engineering analysis and will accept the calculated levels of 
interference.
    (4) Multiple address systems operating on subfrequencies in 
accordance with Sec. 101.147 that propose to operate master stations at 
unspecified locations must define the operating area by a radius about 
a geographical coordinate and describe how interference to co-channel 
users will be controlled.
    (5) Multiple address frequencies in the 956 MHz band may be 
assigned for use by mobile master stations on a primary basis. Multiple 
address frequencies in the 952 MHz band may be assigned for use by 
mobile master stations on a case-by-case basis. Mobile operation in the 
952 MHz band will be on a secondary basis to fixed operations.
    (6) Each application for new or modified nodal station on channels 
numbered 4A, 4B, 7, 9, and 19/20 in the 10.6 GHz band and all point-to-
multipoint channels in the 18 GHz band must demonstrate that all 
existing co-channel stations are at least 56 kilometers from the 
proposed nodal station site. Applicants for these channels must certify 
that all licensees and applicants for stations on the adjacent channels 
within 56 kilometers of the proposed nodal station have been notified 
of the proposed station and do not object. Alternatively, or if one of 
the affected adjacent channel interests does object, the applicant may 
show that all affected adjacent channel parties are provided a C/I 
protection ratio of 0 dB. An applicant proposing to operate at an AAT 
greater than 91 meters must reduce its EIRP in accordance with the 
following table; however, in no case may EIRP exceed 70 dBm on the 10.6 
GHz channels.

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                         AAT (meters)                           EIRP dBm
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Above 300....................................................        +38
251 to 300...................................................         41
201 to 250...................................................         43
151 to 200...................................................         49
101 to 150...................................................         55
100 and below................................................         85
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (7) Each application for new or modified nodal station on channels 
numbered 21, 22, 23, and 24 in the 10.6 GHz band must include an 
analysis of the potential for harmful interference to all other 
licensed and previously applied for co-channel and adjacent channel 
station located within 80 kilometers of the location of the proposed 
station. The criteria contained in Sec. 101.103(d)(2) must be used in 
this analysis. Applicants must certify that copies of this analysis 
have been served on all parties which might reasonably be expected to 
receive interference above the levels set out in Sec. 101.103(d)(2) 
within 5 days of the date the subject application is filed with the 
Commission.
    (8) If the potential interference will exceed the prescribed 
limits, a statement shall be submitted with the application for new or 
modified stations to the effect that all parties have agreed to accept 
the higher level of interference.
    (d) Effective August 1, 1985, when a fixed station that conforms to 
the technical standards of this subpart (or, in the case of the 12,200-
12,700 MHz band, a direct broadcast satellite station) receives or will 
receive interference in excess of the levels specified in this section 
as a result of an existing licensee's use of non-conforming equipment 
authorized between July 20, 1961 and July 1, 1976, and the interference 
would not result if the interfering station's equipment complied with 
the current technical standards, the licensee of the non-conforming 
station must take whatever steps are necessary to correct the situation 
up to the point of installing equipment which fully conforms to the 
technical standards of this subpart. In such cases, if the engineering 
analysis demonstrates that:
    (1) The conforming station would receive interference from a non-
conforming station in excess of the levels specified in this section; 
and
    (2) The interference would be eliminated if the non-conforming 
equipment were replaced with equipment which complies with the 
standards of this subpart, the licensee (or prospective licensee) of 
the station which would receive interference must provide written 
notice of the potential interference to both the non-conforming 
licensee and the Commission's office in Gettysburg, PA. The non-
conforming licensee must make all required equipment changes within 180 
days from the date of official Commission notice informing the licensee 
that it must upgrade its equipment, unless an alternative solution has 
been agreed to by all parties involved in the interference situation. 
If a non-conforming licensee fails to make all required changes within 
the specified period of time, the Commission may require the licensee 
to suspend operation until the changes are completed.
    (e) Interference Dispute Resolution Procedures. Should a licensee 
licensed under this part receive harmful interference from another 
licensee licensed under this chapter, the parties involved shall comply 
with the dispute resolution procedures set forth herein:

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    (1) The licensee experiencing the harmful interference shall notify 
the licensee believed to be causing the harmful interference and shall 
supply information describing its problem and supporting its claim;
    (2) Upon receipt of the harmful interference notice, the licensee 
alleged to be causing the harmful interference shall respond 
immediately and make every reasonable effort to identify and resolve 
the conflict; and
    (3) Licensees are encouraged to resolve the harmful interference 
prior to contacting the Commission.


Sec. 101.107  Frequency tolerance.

    (a) The carrier frequency of each transmitter authorized in these 
services must be maintained within the following percentage of the 
reference frequency except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of 
this section or in the applicable subpart of this part (unless 
otherwise specified in the instrument of station authorization the 
reference frequency will be deemed to be the assigned frequency):

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                       Frequency Tolerance (percent)    
                                  --------------------------------------
                                                   Mobile       Mobile  
         Frequency (MHz)            All fixed     stations    stations 3
                                     and base      over 3      watts or 
                                     stations      watts         less   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928 to 929 \2\ \5\...............     0.0005    ...........  ...........
932 to 932.5 \2\.................     0.00015   ...........  ...........
932.5 to 935 \2\.................     0.00025   ...........  ...........
941 to 941.5.....................     0.00015   ...........  ...........
941.5 to 944.....................     0.00025   ...........  ...........
952 to 960 \7\...................  ...........  ...........  ...........
944.0 to 1,000...................     0.0005       0.0005         0.0005
1,850 to 1,990...................     0.002     ...........  ...........
2,110 to 2,200...................     0.001     ...........  ...........
2,200 to 12,200 \1\ \3\..........     0.005        0.005          0.005 
2,450 to 2,500...................     0.001     ...........  ...........
3,700 to 4,200...................     0.005     ...........  ...........
5,925 to 6,875...................     0.005     ...........  ...........
10,550 to 11,700.................     0.005     ...........  ...........
12,200 to 13,250 \6\.............     0.005     ...........  ...........
12,200 to 17,700.................     0.03         0.03           0.03  
17,700 to 18,820 \4\ \5\.........     0.003     ...........  ...........
18,820 to 18,920 \4\ \5\.........     0.001     ...........  ...........
18,920 to 19,700 \4\ \5\.........     0.003     ...........  ...........
19,700 to 40,000 \6\.............     0.03         0.03           0.03  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Applicable only to common carrier LTTS stations. Beginning Aug. 9,  
  1975, this tolerance will govern the marketing of LTTS equipment and  
  the issuance of all such authorizations for new radio equipment. Until
  that date new equipment may be authorized with a frequency tolerance  
  of .03 percent in the frequency range 2,200 to 10,500 MHz and .05     
  percent in the range 10,500 MHz to 12,200 MHz, and equipment so       
  authorized may continue to be used for its life provided that it does 
  not cause interference to the operation of any other licensee.        
\2\ Equipment authorized to be operated on frequencies between 890 and  
  940 MHz as of Oct. 15, 1956, must maintain a frequency tolerance      
  within 0.03 percent subject to the condition that no harmful          
  interference is caused to any other radio station.                    
\3\ See subpart G of this part for the stability requirements for       
  transmitters used in the Digital Electronic Message Service.          
\4\ Existing type accepted equipment with a frequency tolerance of <plus-
  minus>0.03% may be marketed until December 1, 1988. Equipment         
  installed and operated prior to December 1, 1988 may continue to      
  operate after that date with a minimum frequency tolerance of <plus-  
  minus>0.03%. However, the replacement of equipment requires that the  
  <plus-minus>0.003% tolerance be met.                                  
\5\ For remote stations with 12.5 KHz bandwidth, the tolerance is <plus-
  minus>0.00015%.                                                       
\6\ Applicable to private operational fixed point-to-point microwave    
  only. For exceptions see Sec.  101.147.                               
\7\ For private operational fixed point-to-point microwave systems, with
  a channel greater than or equal to 50 KHz bandwidth, <plus-           
  minus>0.0005%; for multiple address master stations, regardless of    
  bandwidth, <plus-minus>0.00015%; for multiple address remote stations 
  with 12.5 KHz bandwidths, <plus-minus>0.00015%; for multiple address  
  remote stations with channels greater than 12.5 KHz bandwidth, <plus- 
  minus>0.0005%.                                                        

    (b) Heterodyne microwave radio systems may be authorized at a 
somewhat less restrictive frequency tolerance (up to .01 percent) to 
compensate for frequency shift caused by numerous repeaters between 
base band signal insertion. Where such relaxation is sought, applicant 
must provide all calculations and indicate the desired tolerance over 
each path. In such instances the radio transmitters and receivers used 
must individually be capable of complying with the tolerance specified 
in paragraph (a) of this section. Heterodyne operation is restricted to 
channel bandwidth of 10 MHz or greater.
    (c) As an additional requirement in any band where the Commission 
makes assignments according to a specified channel plan, provisions 
must be made to prevent the emission included within the occupied 
bandwidth from radiating outside the assigned channel at a level 
greater than that specified in Sec. 101.111.


Sec. 101.109  Bandwidth.

    (a) Each authorization issued pursuant to these rules will show, as 
the emission designator, a symbol representing the class of emission 
which must be prefixed by a number specifying the necessary bandwidth. 
This figure does not necessarily indicate the bandwidth actually 
occupied by the emission at any instant. In those cases where part 2 of 
this chapter does not provide a formula for the computation of the 
necessary bandwidth, the occupied bandwidth may be used in the emission 
designator.
    (b) Stations in this service will be authorized any type of 
emission, method of modulation, and transmission characteristic, 
consistent with efficient use of the spectrum and good engineering 
practice, except that Type B, damped-wave emission will not be 
authorized.
    (c) The maximum bandwidth which will be authorized per frequency 
assigned is set out in the table that follows. Regardless of the 
maximum authorized bandwidth specified for each frequency band, the 
Commission reserves the right to issue a license for less than the 
maximum bandwidth if it

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appears that a lesser bandwidth would be sufficient to support an 
applicant's intended communications.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Frequency band (MHz)             Maximum authorized bandwidth
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928 to 929................................  25 KHz \1\ \6\              
932 to 932.5, 941 to 941.5................  12.5 KHz \1\                
932.5 to 935, 941.5 to 944................  200 KHz \1\                 
952 to 960................................  200 KHz \1\ \5\             
1,850 to 1,990............................  10 MHz \1\                  
2,110 to 2,130............................  3.5 MHz                     
2,130 to 2,150............................  800 or 1600 KHz \1\         
2,150 to 2,160............................  10 MHz                      
2,160 to 2,180............................  3.5 MHz                     
2,180 to 2,200............................  800 or 1600 KHz \1\         
2,450 to 2,483.5..........................  625 KHz \2\                 
2,483.5 to 2,500..........................  800 KHz                     
3,700 to 4,200............................  20 MHz                      
5,925 to 6,425............................  30 MHz \1\                  
6,425 to 6,525............................  25 MHz                      
6,525 to 6,875............................  10 MHz \1\                  
10,550 to 10,680..........................  5 MHz \1\                   
10,700 to 11,700..........................  40 MHz \1\                  
12,200 to 12,700..........................  20 MHz \1\                  
13,200 to 13,250..........................  25 MHz                      
17,700 to 18,140..........................  220 MHz \1\                 
18,140 to 18,142..........................  2 MHz                       
18,142 to 18,580..........................  6 MHz                       
18,580 to 18,820..........................  20 MHz \1\                  
18,820 to 18,920..........................  10 MHz                      
18,920 to 19,160..........................  20 MHz \1\                  
19,160 to 19,260..........................  10 MHz                      
19,260 to 19,700..........................  220 MHz \1\                 
21,200 to 23,600..........................  100 MHz \4\                 
27,500 to 29,500..........................  220 MHz                     
31,000 to 31,300..........................  25 or 50 MHz                
38,600 to 40,000..........................  50 MHz Bands above 40,000   
                                             \3\                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The maximum bandwidth that will be authorized for each particular   
  frequency in this band is detailed in the appropriate frequency table 
  in Sec.  101.147.                                                     
\2\ 1250 KHz, 1875 KHz, or 2500 KHz on a case-by-case basis.            
\3\ To be specified in authorization.                                   
\4\ For exceptions, see Sec.  101.147(t).                               
\5\ A 12.5 KHz bandwidth applies only to frequencies listed in Sec.     
  101.147(b)(1).                                                        
\6\ For frequencies listed in Sec.  101.147(b)(1), consideration will be
  given on a case-by-case basis to authorizing bandwidths up to 50 KHz. 

Sec. 101.111  Emission limitations.

    (a) The mean power of emissions must be attenuated below the mean 
output power of the transmitter in accordance with the following 
schedule:
    (1) When using transmissions other than those employing digital 
modulation techniques:
    (i) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more 
than 50 percent up to and including 100 percent of the authorized 
bandwidth: At least 25 decibels;
    (ii) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more 
than 100 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized 
bandwidth: At least 35 decibels;
    (iii) On any frequency removed from the assigned frequency by more 
than 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth: At least 43+10 Log<INF>10 
(mean output power in watts) decibels, or 80 decibels, whichever is the 
lesser attenuation.
    (2) When using transmissions employing digital modulation 
techniques (see Sec. 101.141(b)) in situations not covered in this 
section:
    (i) For operating frequencies below 15 GHz, in any 4 KHz band, the 
center frequency of which is removed from the assigned frequency by 
more than 50 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized 
bandwidth: As specified by the following equation but in no event less 
than 50 decibels:
A=35+0.8(P-50)+10 Log<INF>10B. (Attenuation greater than 80 decibels is 
not required.)

where:
A=Attenuation (in decibels) below the mean output power level.
P=Percent removed from the carrier frequency.
B=Authorized bandwidth in MHz.

    (ii) For operating frequencies above 15 GHz, in any 1 MHz band, the 
center frequency of which is removed from the assigned frequency by 
more than 50 percent up to and including 250 percent of the authorized 
bandwidth: As specified by the following equation but in no event less 
than 11 decibels:

A=11+0.4(P-50)+10 Log<INF>10B. (Attenuation greater than 56 decibels is 
not required.)

    (iii) In any 4 KHz band, the center frequency of which is removed 
from the assigned frequency by more than 250 percent of the authorized 
bandwidth: At least 43+10 Log<INF>10 (mean output power in watts) 
decibels, or 80 decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation.
    (3) For Digital Termination System channels used in the Digital 
Electronic Message Service (DEMS) operating in the 10,550-10,680 MHz 
band:
    (i) In any 4 KHz band, the center frequency of which is removed 
from the edge of the DEMS channel by up to and including 1.125 times 
the DEMS subchannel bandwidth: As specified by the following equation 
may in no event be less than 50+10 log<INF>10 N decibels:
A=50+0.0333 (F-0.5B)+10 log<INF>10 N decibels
Where:
A=Attenuation (in decibels) below means output power level contained 
within the DEMS channel for a given polarization.
B=Bandwidth of DEMS channel (in KHz).
F=Absolute value of the difference between the center frequency of the 
4 KHz band measured and the center frequency of the DEMS channel (in 
KHz).
N=Number of active subchannels of the given polarization within the 
DEMS channel.

    (ii) In any 4 KHz band within the authorized DEMS band the center 
frequency of which is removed from the center frequency of the DEMS 
channel by more than the sum of 50% of the DEMS channel bandwidth plus 
1.125 times the subchannel bandwidth: As specified by the following 
equation but in no event less than 80 decibels:

A=80+10 log<INF>10 N decibels

    (iii) In any 4 KHz band the center frequency of which is outside 
the authorized DEMS band: At least 43+10 log<INF>10 (mean output power 
in watts) decibels.
    (4) For Digital Termination System channels used in the Digital 
Electronic Message Service (DEMS) operating in the 17,700-19,700 MHz 
band:
    (i) In any 4 KHz band, the center frequency of which is removed 
from the frequency of the center of the DEMS channel by more than 50 
percent of the DEMS channel bandwidth up to and including 50 percent 
plus 500 KHz: As specified by the following equation but in no event be 
less than 50+10 log<INF>10 N decibels:
A=50+0.06 (F-0.5B)+10 log<INF>10 N decibels
Where:
A=Attenuation (in decibels) below means output power level contained 
within the DEMS channel for a given polarization.
B=Bandwidth of DEMS channel (in KHz).
F=Absolute value of the difference between the center frequency of the 
4 KHz band measured and the center frequency of the DEMS channel (in 
KHz).
N=Number of active subchannels of the given polarization within the 
DEMS channel.
    (ii) In any 4 KHz band within the authorized DEMS band, the center 
frequency of which is removed from the center frequency of the DEMS 
channel by more than the sum of 50 percent of the channel bandwidth 
plus 500 KHz: As specified by the following equation but in no event 
less than 80 decibels:

A=80+10 log<INF>10 N decibels

    (iii) In any 4 KHz band the center frequency of which is outside 
the authorized Digital Message Service band: At least 43+10 log<INF>10 
(mean output power in watts) decibels.
    (5) When using transmissions employing digital modulation 
techniques on the 900 MHz multiple address frequencies with a 12.5 KHz

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bandwidth, the power of any emission must be attenuated below the 
unmodulated carrier power of the transmitter (P) in accordance with the 
following schedule:
    (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 2.5 KHz 
up to and including 6.25 KHz: At least 53 log<INF>10 (fd/2.5) decibels;
    (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 6.25 KHz 
up to and including 9.5 KHz: At least 103 log<INF>10 (fd/3.9) decibels;
    (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 9.5 KHz 
up to and including 15 KHz: At least 157 log<INF>10 (fd/5.3) decibels; 
and
    (iv) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency greater than 15 KHz: At least 50 
plus 10 log<INF>10(P) or 70 decibels, whichever is the lesser 
attenuation.
    (6) When using transmissions employing digital modulation 
techniques on the 900 MHz multiple address frequencies with a bandwidth 
greater than 12.5 KHz, the power of any emission must be attenuated 
below the unmodulated carrier power of the transmitter (P) in 
accordance with the following schedule:
    (i) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 5 KHz up 
to and including 10 KHz: At least 83 log<INF>10 (fd/5) decibels;
    (ii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by a displacement frequency (fd in KHz) of more than 10 KHz 
up to and including 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth: At least 
116 log<INF>10 (fd/6.1) decibels or 50 plus 10 log<INF>10 (P) or 70 
decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation; and
    (iii) On any frequency removed from the center of the authorized 
bandwidth by more that 250 percent of the authorized bandwidth: At 
least 43 plus 10 log<INF>10 (output power in watts) decibels or 80 
decibels, whichever is the lesser attenuation.
    (b) When an emission outside of the authorized bandwidth causes 
harmful interference, the Commission may, at its discretion, require 
greater attenuation than specified in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) The emission of an unmodulated carrier is prohibited except for 
test purposes as required for proper station and system maintenance.


Sec. 101.113  Transmitter power limitations.

    (a) On any authorized frequency, the average power delivered to an 
antenna in this service must be the minimum amount of power necessary 
to carry out the communications desired. Application of this principle 
includes, but is not to be limited to, requiring a licensee who 
replaces one or more of its antennas with larger antennas to reduce its 
antenna input power by an amount appropriate to compensate for the 
increased primary lobe gain of the replacement antenna(s). In no event 
shall the average equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP), as 
referenced to an isotropic radiator, exceed the values specified below. 
In cases of harmful interference, the Commission may, after notice and 
opportunity for hearing, order a change in the effective radiated power 
of this station. Further, the output power of a transmitter on any 
authorized frequency in this service may not exceed the following:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Maximum allowable 
                                                        EIRP \1\ \2\    
               Frequency Band  (MHz)               ---------------------
                                                      Fixed      Mobile 
                                                      (dBW)      (dBW)  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.0 to 929.0....................................        +17  .........
932.0 to 932.5....................................        +17  .........
932.5 to 935.0....................................        +40  .........
941.0 to 941.5....................................        +30  .........
941.5 to 944.0....................................        +40  .........
952.0 to 960.0 \2\................................        +40  .........
1,850 to 1,990....................................        +45  .........
2,110 to 2,130....................................        +45  .........
2,130 to 2,150....................................        +45  .........
2,150 to 2,160 \3\................................        +45  .........
2,160 to 2,180 \3\................................        +45  .........
2,180 to 2,200....................................        +45  .........
2,450 to 2,500....................................        +45  .........
2,500 to 2,686 \4\................................  .........  .........
2,686 to 2,690 \4\................................        +45  .........
3,700 to 4,200....................................        +55  .........
5,925 to 6,425 \4\................................        +55  .........
6,425 to 6,525 \4\................................  .........        +35
6,525 to 6,875 \4\................................        +55  .........
10,550 to 10,680 \5\..............................        +55  .........
10,700 to 11,700..................................        +55  .........
12,200 to 12,700..................................        +50  .........
12,700 to 13,250 \4\..............................        +50  .........
17,700 to 18,600..................................        +55  .........
18,600 to 18,800 \6\..............................        +35  .........
18,800 to 19,700..................................        +55  .........
21,200 to 23,600 \7\..............................    \5\ +55  .........
27,500 to 29,500..................................        +55  .........
31,000 to 31,300..................................      (\8\)      (\8\)
38,600 to 40,000..................................        +55  .........
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Per polarization.                                                   
\2\ For multiple address operations, see Sec.  101.147. Remote alarm    
  units that are part of a multiple address central station protection  
  system are authorized a maximum of 2 watts.                           
\3\ When an omnidirectional antenna is authorized in the 2150-2160 MHz  
  band, the maximum power shall be 60 dBm.                              
\4\ Also, see Sec.  101.145.                                            
\5\ The output power of a DEMS System nodal transmitter shall not exceed
  0.5 watts per 250 KHz. The output power of a DEMS System user         
  transmitter shall not exceed 0.04 watts per 250 KHz. The transmitter  
  power in terms of the watts specified is the peak envelope power of   
  the emission measured at the associated antenna input port. The       
  operating power shall not exceed the authorized power by more than 10 
  percent of the authorized power in watts at any time.                 
\6\ Maximum power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3 dBW.     
\7\ Also, see Sec.  101.147(t).                                         
\8\ The maximum transmit power is 0.05 watts.                           

    (b) The power of transmitters that use Automatic Transmitter Power 
Control shall not exceed the power input or output specified in the 
instrument of station authorization. The power of non-ATPC transmitters 
shall be maintained as near as practicable to the power input or output 
specified in the instrument of station authorization.


Sec. 101.115  Directional antennas.

    (a) Unless otherwise authorized upon specific request by the 
applicant, each station authorized under the rules of this part must 
employ a directional antenna adjusted with the center of the major lobe 
of radiation in the horizontal plane directed toward the receiving 
station with which it communicates: provided, however, where a station 
communicates with more than one point, a multi- or omni-directional 
antenna may be authorized if necessary. New Periscope antenna systems 
will not, under ordinary circumstances, be authorized.
    (b) Stations operating below 932.5 MHz that are required to use 
directional antennas must employ antennas meeting the standards 
indicated below. (Maximum beamwidth is for the major lobe of radiation 
at the half power points. Suppression is the minimum attenuation 
required for any secondary lobe signal and is referenced to the maximum 
signal in the main lobe.)

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                   Maximum              
                 Frequency range                  beamwidth  Suppression
                                                  (degrees)      (dB)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
512 to 932.5 MHz................................         20          13 
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) Fixed stations (other than temporary fixed stations and DEMS 
nodal stations) operating at 932.5 MHz or higher must employ 
transmitting and receiving antennas (excluding second receiving 
antennas for operations such as space diversity) meeting the 
appropriate performance Standard A indicated below, except that in 
areas not subjected to frequency congestion antennas meeting 
performance Standard B may be used subject to the

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requirements set forth in paragraph (d) of this section.

                                                                    Antenna Standards                                                                   
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                        Maximum               Minimum radiation suppression to angle in degrees from centerline of main 
                                                          beam                                             beam in decibels                             
                                                        width to   Minimum  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                          3 dB     antenna                                                                              
          Frequency (MHz)                Category        points      gain                10 deg.    15 deg.    20 deg.    30 deg.    100 deg.   140 deg.
                                                       (included    (dbi)    5 deg. to    to 15      to 20      to 30      to 100     to 140     to 180 
                                                       angles in              10 deg.*    deg.*      deg.*      deg.*      deg.*      deg.*      deg.*  
                                                        degrees)                                                                                        
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.5 to 935.......................  A                      14.0        N/A  .........          6         11         14         17         20         24
                                     B                      20.0        N/A  .........  .........          6         10         13         15         20
941.5 to 944.......................  A                      14.0        N/A  .........          6         11         14         17         20         24
                                     B                      20.0        N/A  .........  .........          6         10         13         15         20
952 to 960 <SUP>8, <SUP>9....................  A                      14.0        N/A  .........          6         11         14         17         20         24
                                     B                      20.0        N/A  .........  .........          6         10         13         15         20
1,850 to 2,500 \11\                  A                       5.0        N/A         12         18         22         25         29         33         39
                                     B                       8.0        N/A          5         18         20         20         25         28         36
3,700 to 4,200.....................  A                       N/A         36         23         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         36         20         24         28         32         32         32         32
5,925 to 6,425 \5\                   A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         21         25         29         32         35         39         45
5,925 to 6,425 \6\                   A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
6,525 to 6,875 \5\                   A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         21         25         29         32         35         39         45
6,525 to 6,875 \6\                   A                       1.5        N/A         26         29         32         34         38         41         49
                                     B                       2.0        N/A         21         25         29         32         35         39         45
10,550 to 10,680 <SUP>4, <SUP>5                A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         35         39
10,550 to 10,680 \6\                 A                       3.4         34         20         24         28         32         35         55         55
                                     B                       3.4         34         20         24         28         32         35         35         39
10,565 to 10,615 \7\                 N/A                     360        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A
10,630 to 10,680 \7\                 N/A                     N/A         34         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
10,700 to 11,700 \5\                 A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
12,200 to 13,250 \12\                A                       1.0        N/A         23         28         35         39         41         42         50
                                     B                       2.0        N/A         20         25         28         30         32         37         47
17,700 to 18,820                     A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
18,920 to 19,700 \1\                 A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
21,200 to 23,600 \10\                A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
31,000 to 31,300 <SUP>2, <SUP>3                N/A                     4.0         38        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A        N/A
Above 31,300.......................  A                       N/A         38         25         29         33         36         42         55         55
                                     B                       N/A         38         20         24         28         32         35         36         36
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*\1\ DEMS User Station antennas in this band must meet performance Standard B and have a minimum antenna gain of 34 dBi. The maximum beamwidth          
  requirement does not apply to DEMS User Stations. DEMS Nodal Stations need not comply with these standards.                                           
\2\ The minimum front-to-back ratio must be 38 dBi.                                                                                                     
\3\ Mobile, except aeronautical mobile, stations need not comply with these standards.                                                                  
\4\ Except for antennas between 140 deg. and 180 deg. authorized or pending on January 1, 1989, in the band 10,550 to 10,565 MHz for which minimum      
  radiation to suppression to angle (in degrees) from centerline of main beam is 36 decibels.                                                           
\5\ These antenna standards apply to all point-to-point stations authorized after June 1, 1997. Existing licensees and pending applicants on that date  
  are grandfathered and need not comply with these standards.                                                                                           
\6\ These antenna standards apply to all point-to-point stations authorized on or before June 1, 1997.                                                  
\7\ These antenna standards apply only to DEMS User Stations licensed, in operation, or applied for prior to July 15, 1993.                             
\8\ Except for Multiple Address System frequencies listed in where omnidirectional antennas may be used.                                                
\9\ Antennas used at outlying stations as part of a central protection alarm system need conform to only the following 2 standards: (i) The minimum on- 
  beam forward gain must be at least 10 dBi; and (ii) the minimum front-to-back ratio must be at least 20 dB.                                           
\10\ Except as provided in Sec.  101.147(t). Note to paragraph (10): Stations must employ an antenna that meets the performance standards for Category  
  A, except that in areas not subject to frequency congestion, antennas meeting standards for Category B may be employed. Note, however, that the       
  Commission may require the use of high performance antennas where interference problems can be resolved by the use of such antennas.                  
\11\ Omnidirectional antennas may be authorized in the band 2150-2160 MHz.                                                                              
\12\ Except for temporary-fixed operations in the band 13200-13250 MHz with output powers less than 250 mW and as provided in Sec.  101.147(q).         

    (d) The Commission shall require the replacement of any antenna or 
periscope antenna system of a permanent fixed station operating at 
932.5 MHz or higher that does not meet performance Standard A specified 
in paragraph (c) of this section, at the expense of the licensee 
operating such antenna, upon a showing that said antenna causes or is 
likely to cause interference to (or receive interference from) any 
other authorized or applied for station whereas a higher performance 
antenna is not likely to involve such interference. Antenna performance 
is expected to meet the standards of paragraph (c) of this section for 
parallel polarization. For cases of potential interference, an antenna 
will

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not be considered to meet Standard A unless the parallel polarization 
performance for the discrimination angle involved meets the 
requirements, even if the cross-polarization performance controls the 
interference.
    (e) In cases where passive reflectors are employed in conjunction 
with transmitting antenna systems, the foregoing paragraphs of this 
section also will be applicable. However, in such instances, the center 
of the major lobe of radiation from the antenna normally must be 
directed at the passive reflector, and the center of the major lobe of 
radiation from the passive reflector directed toward the receiving 
station with which it communicates.
    (f) Periscope antennas used at an electric power facility plant 
area will be excluded from the requirements of paragraph (c) of this 
section on a case-by-case basis where technical considerations or 
safety preclude the use of other types of antenna systems.
    (g) In the event harmful interference is caused to the operation of 
other stations, the Commission may, after notice and opportunity for 
hearing, order changes to be made in the height, orientation, gain and 
radiation pattern of the antenna system.


Sec. 101.117  Antenna polarization.

    Except as set forth herein, stations operating in the radio 
services included in this part are not limited as to the type of 
polarization of the radiated signal, provided, however, that in the 
event interference in excess of permissible levels is caused to the 
operation of other stations the Commission may, after notice and 
opportunity for hearing, order the licensee to change the polarization 
of the radiated signal. No change in polarization may be made without 
prior authorization from the Commission. Unless otherwise allowed, only 
linear polarization (horizontal or vertical) shall be used.


Sec. 101.119  Simultaneous use of common antenna structures.

    The simultaneous use of common antenna structures by more than one 
radio station, or by one of more domestic public radio stations and one 
or more stations of any other class or service, may be authorized: 
provided, however, that each licensee or user of any such structure is 
responsible for maintaining the structure, and for painting and 
illuminating the structure when obstruction marking is required by the 
Commission. (See Sec. 101.21(a).)


Sec. 101.121  Marking of antenna structures.

    The owner of each antenna structure required to be painted and/or 
illuminated under the provision of section 303(q) of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended, shall operate and maintain the antenna 
structure painting and lighting in accordance with part 17 of this 
chapter. In the event of default by the owner, each licensee or 
permittee shall be individually responsible for conforming to the 
requirements pertaining to antenna structure painting and lighting. For 
complete regulations relative to antenna marking requirements, see part 
17 of this chapter.


Sec. 101.123  Quiet zones.

    Quiet zones are those areas where it is necessary to restrict 
radiation so as to minimize possible impact on the operations of radio 
astronomy or other facilities that are highly sensitive to radio 
frequency interference.
    (a) In order to minimize possible harmful interference at the 
National Radio Astronomy Observatory site located at Green Bank, 
Pocohontas County, W. Va., and at the Naval Radio Research Observatory 
site at Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, W. Va., any applicant for a 
station authorization other than temporary-fixed seeking a station 
license for a new station or to modify an existing station in a manner 
which would change either the frequency, power, antenna height or 
directivity, or location of such a station within the area boarded by 
39 deg.15' N. on the north, 78 deg.30' W. on the east, 37 deg.30' N. on 
the south, and 80 deg.30' W. on the west must at the time of filing 
such application with the Commission, simultaneously notify the 
Director, National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Post Office Box No. 2, 
Green Bank, W. Va. 24944, in writing, of the technical particulars of 
the proposed station. Such notification must include the geographical 
coordinates of the antenna, antenna height, antenna directivity if any, 
proposed frequency, type of emission and power. In addition, the 
applicant must indicate in his application to the Commission the date 
notification was made to the Observatory. After receipt of such 
applications, the Commission will allow a period of twenty (20) days 
for comments or objections in response to the notifications indicated. 
If an objection to the proposed operation is received during the 20-day 
period from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory for itself or on 
behalf of the Naval Radio Research Observatory, the Commission will 
consider all aspects of the problem and take whatever action is deemed 
appropriate.
    (b) Protection for Table Mountain Radio Receiving Zone, Boulder 
County, Colorado. Applicants for a station authorization to operate in 
the vicinity of Boulder County, Colorado under this part are advised to 
give due consideration, prior to filing applications, to the need to 
protect the Table Mountain Radio Receiving Zone from harmful 
interference. These are the research laboratories of the Department of 
Commerce, Boulder County, Colorado. To prevent degradation of the 
present ambient radio signal level at the site, the Department of 
Commerce seeks to ensure that the field strengths of any radiated 
signals (excluding reflected signals) received on this 1800 acre site 
(in the vicinity of coordinates 40 deg.07'50'' N. Latitude, 
105 deg.14'40'' W. Longitude), resulting from new assignments or from 
the modification or relocation of existing facilities do not exceed 1 
mV/m in the authorized bandwidth of service. (A field strength of 1 mV/
m is equivalent to a power flux density of 85.8 dBW/M\2\ assuming a 
free-space characteristic impedance of 376.7 ohms.)
    (1) Advance consultation is recommended particularly for those 
applicants who have no reliable data which indicates whether the field 
strength or power flux density figures would be exceeded by their 
proposed radio facilities. In such instances, the following is a 
suggested guide for determining whether coordination is recommended:
    (i) All stations within 2.4 km;
    (ii) Stations within 4.8 km with 50 watts or more effective 
radiated power (ERP) in the primary plane of polarization in the 
azimuthal direction of the Table Mountain Receiving Zone;
    (iii) Stations within 16 km with 1 kW or more ERP in the primary 
plane of polarization in the azimuthal direction of the Table Mountain 
Receiving Zone; or
    (iv) Stations within 80 km with 25 kW or more ERP in the primary 
plane of polarization in the azimuthal direction of the Table Mountain 
Receiving Zone.
    (2) Applicants concerned are urged to communicate with the Radio 
Frequency Management Coordinator, Department of Commerce, Research 
Support Services, NOAA/R/E5X2, Boulder Laboratories, Boulder CO 80303; 
telephone (303) 497-6548, in advance of filing their applications with 
the Commission.
    (3) The Commission will not screen applications to determine 
whether advance consultation has taken place. However, applicants are 
advised that such consultation can avoid objections from the Department 
of Commerce or proceedings to modify any authorization which may be 
granted which, in fact,

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delivers a signal at the site in excess of the field strength specified 
herein.
    (c) Protection for Federal Communications Commission monitoring 
stations:
    (1) Applicants in the vicinity of an FCC monitoring station for a 
radio station authorization to operate new transmitting facilities or 
changed transmitting facilities which would increase the field strength 
produced over the monitoring station over that previously authorized 
are advised to give consideration, prior to filing applications, to the 
possible need to protect the FCC stations from harmful interference. 
Geographical coordinates of the facilities which require protection are 
listed in Sec. 0.121(c) of this chapter. Applications for stations 
(except mobile stations) which will produce on any frequency a direct 
wave fundamental field strength of greater than 10 mV/m in the 
authorized bandwidth of service (-65.8 dBW/m<SUP>2 power flux density 
assuming a free space characteristic impedance of 120 ohms) at the 
referenced coordinates, may be examined to determine extent of possible 
interference. Depending on the theoretical field strength value and 
existing root-sum-square or other ambient radio field signal levels at 
the indicated coordinates, a clause protecting the monitoring station 
may be added to the station authorization.
    (2) In the event that calculated value of expected field exceeds 10 
mV/m (-65.8 dBW/m<SUP>2) at the reference coordinates, or if there is 
any question whether field strength levels might exceed the threshold 
value, advance consultation with the FCC to discuss any protection 
necessary should be considered. Prospective applicants may communicate 
with: Chief, Compliance and Information Bureau, Federal Communications 
Commission, Washington, DC 20554, Telephone (202) 418-1100.
    (3) Advance consultation is suggested particularly for those 
applicants who have no reliable data which indicates whether the field 
strength or power flux density figure indicated would be exceeded by 
their proposed radio facilities (except mobile stations). In such 
instances, the following is a suggested guide for determining whether 
an applicant should coordinate:
    (i) All stations within 2.4 kilometers;
    (ii) Stations within 4.8 kilometers with 50 watts or more average 
effective radiated power (ERP) in the primary plane of polarization in 
the azimuthal direction of the Monitoring Stations;
    (iii) Stations within 16 kilometers with 1 kW or more average ERP 
in the primary plane of polarization in the azimuthal direction of the 
Monitoring Station; or
    (iv) Stations within 80 kilometers with 25 kW or more average ERP 
in the primary plane of polarization in the azimuthal direction of the 
Monitoring Station.
    (4) Advance coordination for stations operating above 1000 MHz is 
recommended only where the proposed station is in the vicinity of a 
monitoring station designated as a satellite monitoring facility in 
Sec. 0.121(c) of this chapter and also meets the criteria outlined in 
paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this section.
    (5) The Commission will not screen applications to determine 
whether advance consultation has taken place. However, applicants are 
advised that such consultation can avoid objections from the Federal 
Communications Commission or modification of any authorization which 
will cause harmful interference.


Sec. 101.125  Temporary fixed antenna height restrictions.

    The overall antenna structure heights employed by mobile stations 
in the Local Television Transmission Service and by stations authorized 
to operate at temporary fixed locations may not exceed the height 
criteria set forth in Sec. 17.7 of this chapter, unless in each 
instance, authorization for use of a specific maximum antenna height 
(above ground and above mean sea level) for each location has been 
obtained from the Commission prior to erection of the antenna. Requests 
for such authorization must show the inclusive dates of the proposed 
operation. (Complete information as to rules concerning the 
construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures is contained 
in part 17 of this chapter.)


Sec. 101.127  Topographical data.

    Determining the location and height above sea level of the antenna 
site, the elevation or contour intervals must be taken from United 
States Geological Survey Topographic Quadrangle Maps, United States 
Army Corps of Engineers maps or Tennessee Valley Authority maps, 
whichever is the latest, for all areas for which such maps are 
available. If such maps are not published for the area in question, the 
next best topographic information should be used. Topographic data may 
sometimes be obtained from State and municipal agencies. Data from 
Sectional Aeronautical Charts (including bench marks) or railroad depot 
elevations and highway elevations from road maps may be used where no 
better information is available. In cases where limited topographic 
data is available, use may be made of an altimeter in a car driven 
along roads extending generally radially from the transmitter site. If 
it appears necessary, additional data may be requested. United States 
Geological Survey Topographic Quadrangle Maps may be obtained from the 
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, Washington, DC 20242. 
Sectional Aeronautical Charts are available from the Department of 
Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, DC 20230.


Sec. 101.129  Transmitter location.

    (a) The applicant must determine, prior to filing an application 
for a radio station authorization, that the antenna site specified 
therein is adequate to render the service proposed. In cases of 
questionable antenna locations, it is desirable to conduct propagation 
tests to indicate the field intensity which may be expected in the 
principal areas or at the fixed points of communication to be served, 
particularly where severe shadow problems may be expected. In 
considering applications proposing the use of such locations, the 
Commission may require site survey tests to be made pursuant to a 
developmental authorization in the particular service concerned. In 
such cases, propagation tests should be conducted in accordance with 
recognized engineering methods and should be made with a transmitting 
antenna simulating, as near as possible, the proposed antenna 
installation. Full data obtained from such surveys and its analysis, 
including a description of the methods used and the name, address and 
qualifications of the engineer making the survey, must be supplied to 
the Commission.
    (b) Antenna structures should be so located and constructed as to 
avoid making them hazardous to air navigation. (See part 17 of this 
chapter for provisions relating to antenna structures.) Such 
installation must be maintained in good structural condition together 
with any required painting or lighting.


Sec. 101.131  Transmitter construction and installation.

    (a) The equipment at the operating and transmitting positions must 
be so installed and protected that it is not accessible to, or capable 
of being operated by, persons other than those duly authorized by the 
licensee.
    (b) In any case where the maximum modulating frequency of a 
transmitter is prescribed by the Commission, the transmitter must be 
equipped with a low-pass or band-pass modulation filter

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of suitable performance characteristics. In those cases where a 
modulation limiter is employed, the modulation filter must be installed 
between the transmitter stage in which limiting is effected and the 
modulated stage of the transmitter.
    (c) Each transmitter employed in these services must be equipped 
with an appropriately labeled pilot lamp or meter which will provide 
continuous visual indication at the transmitter when its control 
circuits have been placed in a condition to activate the transmitter. 
In addition, facilities must be provided at each transmitter to permit 
the transmitter to be turned on and off independently of any remote 
control circuits associated therewith.
    (d) At each transmitter control point the following facilities must 
be installed:
    (1) A carrier operated device which will provide continuous visual 
indication when the transmitter is radiating, or, in lieu thereof, a 
pilot lamp or meter which will provide continuous visual indication 
when the transmitter control circuits have been placed in a condition 
to activate the transmitter; and
    (2) Facilities which will permit the operator to turn transmitter 
carrier on and off at will.
    (e) Transmitter control circuits from any control point must be so 
installed that grounding or shorting any line in the control circuit 
will not cause the transmitter to radiate: provided, however, That this 
provision will not be applicable to control circuits of stations which 
normally operate with continuous radiation or to control circuits which 
are under the effective operational control of responsible operating 
personnel 24 hours per day.


Sec. 101.133  Limitations on use of transmitters.

    (a) Transmitters licensed for operation in Common Carrier services 
may be concurrently licensed or used for non-common carrier 
communication purposes. Mobile units may be concurrently licensed or 
used for non-common carrier communication purposes provided that the 
transmitter is type-accepted for use in each service.
    (b) Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave stations 
authorized in this service may communicate with associated operational-
fixed stations and fixed receivers and with units of associated 
stations in the mobile service licensed under Private Radio Service 
rule parts. In addition, intercommunication is permitted with other 
licensed stations and with U.S. Government stations in those cases 
which require cooperation or coordination of activities or when 
cooperative use arrangements in accordance with Sec. 101.135 are 
contemplated; provided, however, that where communication is desired 
with stations authorized to operate under the authority of a foreign 
jurisdiction, prior approval of this Commission must be obtained; And 
provided further, That the authority under which such other stations 
operate does not prohibit the intercommunication.
    (c) Two or more persons or governmental entities eligible for 
private operational fixed point-to-point microwave licenses may use the 
same transmitting equipment under the following terms and conditions:
    (1) Each licensee complies with the general operating requirements 
set out in this part;
    (2) Each licensee is eligible for the frequency(ies) on which the 
facility operates; and
    (3) Each licensee must have the ability to access the 
transmitter(s) that it is authorized to operate under the multiple 
licensing arrangement.


Sec. 101.135  Shared use of radio stations and the offering of private 
carrier service.

    Licensees of Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave 
radio stations may share the use of their facilities on a non-profit 
basis or may offer service on a for-profit private carrier basis, 
subject to the following conditions and limitations:
    (a) Persons or governmental entities licensed to operate radio 
systems on any of the private radio frequencies set out in Sec. 101.101 
may share such systems with, or provide private carrier service to, any 
eligible for licensing under this part, regardless of individual 
eligibility restrictions, provided that the communications being 
carried are permissible under Sec. 101.603. In addition, persons or 
governmental entities licensed to operate low power systems under the 
provisions of Sec. 101.147(r)(10) may share such systems with, or 
provide private carrier services to, Federal Government entities, 
provided the communications carried are permissible under Sec. 101.603;
    (b) The licensee must maintain access to and control over all 
facilities authorized under its license;
    (c) All sharing and private carrier arrangements must be conducted 
pursuant to a written agreement to be kept as part of the station 
records; and
    (d) The licensee must keep an up-to-date list of system sharers and 
private carrier subscribers and the basis of their eligibility under 
this part. Such records must be kept current and must be made available 
upon request for inspection by the Commission.


Sec. 101.137  Interconnection of private operational fixed point-to-
point microwave stations.

    Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave stations may be 
interconnected with facilities of common carriers subject to applicable 
tariffs.


Sec. 101.139  Authorization of transmitters.

    (a) Except for transmitters used at developmental stations or for 
fixed point-to-point operation pursuant to subparts H and I of this 
part, each transmitter must be a type which has been type accepted by 
the Commission for use under the applicable rules of this part. 
Transmitters used in the private operational fixed and common carrier 
fixed point-to-point microwave services under subparts H and I of this 
part must be of a type that has been either notified or type accepted 
by the Commission (see Sec. 2.904(d) of this chapter). Effective March 
5, 1984, only grants of notification will be issued for transmitters 
used exclusively for fixed point-to-point operation. Transmitters 
designed for use in the 31.0 to 31.3 GHz band will be authorized under 
the notification procedure.
    (b) Any manufacturer of a transmitter to be produced for use under 
the rules of this part may request type acceptance or notification by 
following the applicable procedures set forth in part 2 of this 
chapter. Type accepted and notified transmitters are included in the 
Commission's Radio Equipment List. Copies of this list are available 
for inspection at the Commission's office in Washington, DC and at each 
of its field offices.
    (c) Type acceptance or notification for an individual transmitter 
may also be requested by an applicant for a station authorization, 
pursuant to the procedures set forth in part 2 of this chapter. An 
individual transmitter will not normally be included in the Radio 
Equipment List but will be enumerated on the station authorization.
    (d) A transmitter presently shown on an instrument of 
authorization, which operates on an assigned frequency in the 890-940 
MHz band and has not been type accepted, may continue to be used by the 
licensee without type acceptance provided such transmitter continues 
otherwise to comply with the applicable rules and regulations of the 
Commission.
    (e) Type acceptance or notification is not required for portable 
transmitters operating with peak output power not greater than 250 mW. 
If operation of

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such equipment causes harmful interference the FCC may, at its 
discretion, require the licensee to take such corrective action as is 
necessary to eliminate the interference.
    (f) After July 15, 1996, the manufacture (except for export) or 
importation of equipment employing digital modulation techniques in the 
3700-4200, 5925-6425, 6525-6875, 10,550-10,680 and 10,700-11,700 MHz 
bands must meet the minimum payload capacity requirements of 
Sec. 101.141.


Sec. 101.141  Microwave modulation.

    (a) Microwave transmitters employing digital modulation techniques 
and operating below 19.7 GHz must, with appropriate multiplex 
equipment, comply with the following additional requirements:
    (1) The bit rate, in bits per second, must be equal to or greater 
than the bandwidth specified by the emission designator in Hertz (e.g., 
to be acceptable, equipment transmitting at a 20 Mb/s rate must not 
require a bandwidth of greater than 20 MHz), except the bandwidth used 
to calculate the minimum rate may not include any authorized guard 
band.

    Note to (a)(1): Systems authorized prior to December 1, 1988, 
may install equipment after that date with no minimum bit rate.

    (2) Equipment to be used for voice transmission placed in service, 
authorized, or applied for on or before June 1, 1997 in the 2110 to 
2130 and 2160 to 2180 MHz bands must be capable of satisfactory 
operation within the authorized bandwidth to encode at least 96 voice 
channels. Equipment placed in service, authorized, or applied for on or 
before June 1, 1997 in the 3700-4200, 5925-6425 (30 MHz bandwidth), and 
10,700-11,700 MHz (30 and 40 MHz bandwidths) bands must be capable of 
satisfactory operation within the authorized bandwidth to encode at 
least 1152 voice channels. These required loading levels may be reduced 
by a factor of 1/N provided that N transmitters may be operated 
satisfactorily, over the same radio path, within an authorized 
bandwidth less than, or equal to, the maximum authorizable bandwidth 
(e.g., the 1152 channel requirement may be reduced to 576 if two 
transmitters can be satisfactorily operated over the same path within 
the maximum bandwidth). Where type accepted equipment is designed to 
operate on the same frequency in a cross polarized configuration to 
meet the above capacity requirements, the Commission will require, at 
the time additional transmitters are authorized, that both 
polarizations of a frequency be used before a new frequency assignment 
is made, unless a single transmitter installation was found to be 
justified by the Commission at the time it authorized the first 
transmitter.
    (3) The following capacity and loading requirements must be met for 
equipment applied for, authorized, and placed in service after June 1, 
1997 in the 3700-4200 MHz (4 GHz), 5925-6425 and 6525-6875 MHz (6 GHz), 
10,550-10,680 MHz (10 GHz), and 10,700-11,700 MHz (11 GHz) bands:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Minimum                     
                                            traffic                     
                                            loading                     
                                 Minimum    payload                     
  Nominal channel bandwidth      payload      (as           Typical     
            (MHz)               capacity    percent     utilization \2\ 
                                (Mbits/s)      of                       
                                    <SUP>1       payload                     
                                           capacity)                    
------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.400........................        1.54        N/A  1 DS-1            
0.800........................        3.08        N/A  2 DS-1            
1.25.........................        3.08        N/A  2 DS-1            
1.60.........................        6.17        N/A  4 DS-1            
2.50.........................        6.17        N/A  4 DS-1            
3.75.........................       12.3         N/A  8 DS-1            
5.0..........................       18.5         N/A  12 DS-1           
10.0.........................       44.7      \3\ 50  1 DS-3/STS-1      
20.0.........................       89.4      \3\ 50  2 DS-3/STS-1      
30.0 (11 GHz)................       89.4      \3\ 50  2 DS-3/STS-1      
30.0 (6 GHz).................      134.1      \3\ 50  3 DS-3/STS-1      
40.0.........................      134.1      \3\ 50  3 DS-3/STS-1      
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Per polarization                                                    
\2\ DS and STS refer to the number of voice circuits a channel can      
  accommodate. 1 DS-1 = 24 voice circuits; 2 DS-1 = 48; 4 DS-1 = 96; 8  
  DS-1 = 192; 12 DS-1 = 288; 1 DS-3/STS-1 = 672; 2 DS-3/STS-1 = 1344; 3 
  DS-3/STS-1 = 2016.                                                    
\3\ This loading requirement must be met within 30 months of licensing. 
  If two transmitters simultaneously operate on the same frequency over 
  the same path, the requirement is reduced to 25 percent.              

    (4) If a transmitter is authorized to operate in a bandwidth that 
is not listed in paragraph (a)(3) of this section, it must meet the 
minimum payload capacity and traffic loading requirements of the next 
largest channel bandwidth listed in the table; e.g., if the authorized 
bandwidth is 3.5 MHz, the minimum payload capacity must be 12.3 Mbits/
s.
    (5) Transmitters carrying digital motion video motion material are 
exempt from the requirements specified in paragraphs (a)(2) and (a)(3) 
of this section, provided that at least 50 percent of the payload is 
digital video motion material and the minimum bit rate specified in 
paragraph (a)(1) of this section is met. In the 6, 10, and 11 GHz 
bands, concatenation of multiple contiguous channels is permitted for 
channels of equal bandwidth on center frequencies, provided no other 
channels are available and the minimum payload capacity requirements 
are met.
    (6) Digital systems using bandwidths of 10 MHz or larger will be 
considered 50 percent loaded when the following condition is met: at 
least 50 percent of their total DS-1 capacity is being used. A DS-1 
channel is being used when it has been connected to a DS-0/DS-1 
multiplexer. For non-DS-0 services, such as, but not limited to, video 
or broadband data transmission, the next largest DS-1 equivalent will 
be considered for the computation of a loading percentage.
    (7) For digital systems, minimum payload capacities shall be 
expressed in numbers of DS-1s, DS-3s or STS-1s. The payload capacity 
required by the Commission shall correspond to commercially available 
equipment.

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    (b) For purposes of compliance with the emission limitation 
requirements of Sec. 101.111(a)(2) and the requirements of paragraph 
(a) of this section, digital modulation techniques are considered as 
being employed when digital modulation occupies 50 percent or more to 
the total peak frequency deviation of a transmitted radio frequency 
carrier. The total peak frequency deviation will be determined by 
adding the deviation produced by the digital modulation signal and the 
deviation produced by any frequency division multiplex (FDM) modulation 
used. The deviation (D) produced by the FDM signal must be determined 
in accordance with Sec. 2.202(f) of this chapter.
    (c) Analog Modulation. Except for video transmission, an 
application for an initial working channel for a given route will not 
be accepted for filing where the anticipated loading (within five years 
for voice, or other period subject to reasonable projection) is less 
than the minimum specified for the following frequency bands. Absent 
extraordinary circumstances, applications proposing additional 
frequencies over existing routes will not be granted unless it is shown 
that the traffic load will shortly exhaust the capacity of the existing 
equipment. Where no construction of radio facilities is requested, 
licensees must submit this evidence with their filing of any necessary 
authority required pursuant to section 214 of the Communications Act 
and part 63 of this chapter.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Minimum  
                                                              number of 
                                                                voice   
                    Frequency band (MHz)                     channels (4
                                                                KHz or  
                                                             equivalent)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3700 to 4200 (20 MHz bandwidth)............................          900
5925 to 6425 (10 MHz bandwidth)............................          300
5925 to 6425 (20 MHz bandwidth)............................          600
5925 to 6425 (30 MHz bandwidth)............................          900
6525 to 6875 (10 MHz bandwidth)............................          300
10,700 to 11,700 (10 MHz bandwidth)........................          300
10,700 to 11,700 (20 MHz bandwidth)........................          600
10,700 to 11,700 (30 MHz bandwidth)........................          900
10,700 to 11,700 (40 MHz bandwidth)........................          900
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sec. 101.143  Minimum path length requirements.

    (a) The distance between end points of a fixed link in the private 
operational fixed point-to-point and the common carrier fixed point-to-
point microwave services must equal or exceed the value set forth in 
the table below or the EIRP must be reduced in accordance with the 
equation set forth below:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Minimum  
                    Frequency band (MHz)                     path length
                                                                 (km)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Below 1,850................................................          N/A
1,850 to 7,125.............................................           17
10,550 to 13,250...........................................            5
Above 17,700...............................................          N/A
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) For paths shorter than those specified in the Table, the EIRP 
shall not exceed the value derived from the following equation:

EIRP = MAX EIRP--40*log(A/B) dBW

Where:
EIRP=Equivalent isotropically radiated power in dBW.
A=Minimum path length from the Table for the frequency band in 
kilometers.
B=The actual path length in kilometers.

    Note to paragraph (b): For transmitters using Automatic Transmit 
Power Control, EIRP that corresponds to the maximum transmitter 
power must satisfy this requirement.

    (c) Upon an appropriate technical showing, applicants and licensees 
unable to meet the minimum path length requirement may be granted an 
exception to these requirements.

    Note to paragraph (c): Links authorized prior to April 1, 1987, 
need not comply with this requirement.


Sec. 101.145  Interference to geostationary-satellites.

    These limitations are necessary to minimize the probability of 
harmful interference to reception in the bands 2655-2690 MHz, 5925-6875 
MHz, and 12.7-12.75 GHz on board geostationary-space stations in the 
fixed-satellite service.
    (a) Stations authorized prior to July 1, 1976 in the band 2655-2690 
MHz, which exceed the power levels in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this 
section are permitted to operate indefinitely, provided that the 
operations of such stations does not result in harmful interference to 
reception in these band on board geostationary space stations.
    (b) 2655 to 2690 MHz and 5925 to 6875 MHz. No directional 
transmitting antenna utilized by a fixed station operating in these 
bands may be aimed within 2 degrees of the geostationary-satellite 
orbit, taking into account atmospheric refraction. However, exception 
may be made in unusual circumstances upon a showing that there is no 
reasonable alternative to the transmission path proposed. If there is 
no evidence that such exception would cause possible harmful 
interference to an authorized satellite system, said transmission path 
may be authorized on waiver basis where the maximum value of the 
equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) does not exceed:
    (1) +47 dBW for any antenna beam directed within 0.5 degrees of the 
stationary satellite orbit; or
    (2) +47 to +55 dBW, on a linear decibel scale (8 dB per degree) for 
any antenna beam directed between 0.5 degrees and 1.5 degrees of the 
stationary orbit.
    (c) 12.7 to 12.75 GHz. No directional transmitting antenna utilized 
by a fixed station operating in this band may be aimed within 1.5 
degrees of the geostationary-satellite orbit, taking into account 
atmospheric refraction. However, exception may be made in unusual 
circumstances upon a showing that there is no reasonable alternative to 
the transmission path proposed. If there is no evidence that such 
exception would cause possible harmful interference to an authorized 
satellite system, said transmission path may be authorized on waiver 
basis where the maximum value of the equivalent isotropically radiated 
power (EIRP) does not exceed +45 dBW for any antenna beam directed 
within 1.5 degrees of the stationary satellite orbit.
    (d) Methods for calculating the azimuths to be avoided may be found 
in: CCIR Report No. 393 (Green Books), New Delhi, 1970; in ``Radio-
Relay Antenna Pointing for controlled Interference With Geostationary-
Satellites'' by C. W. Lundgren and A. S. May, Bell System Technical 
Journal, Vol. 48, No. 10, pp. 3387-3422, December 1969; and in 
``Geostationary Orbit Avoidance Computer Program'' by Richard G. Gould, 
Common Carrier Bureau Report CC-7201, FCC, Washington, DC, 1972. This 
latter report is available through the National Technical Information 
Service, U.S. Department of Commerce, Springfield, VA 22151, in printed 
form (PB-211 500) or source card deck (PB-211 501).


Sec. 101.147  Frequency assignments.

    (a) Frequencies in the following bands are available for assignment 
to fixed radio point-to-point microwave stations.

928.0-929.0 MHz (22)
932.0-932.5 MHz (27)
932.5-935 MHz (17)
941.0-941.5 MHz (17) (18)
941.5-944 MHz (27)
952.0-960.0 MHz (22)
1,850-1,990 MHz (22)
2,110-2,130 MHz) (1) (3) (7) (20)
2,130-2,150 MHz (22)

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2,150-2,160 MHz (22)
2,160-2,180 MHz (1) (2) (20) (21)
2,180-2,200 MHz (22)
2,450-2,500 MHz (22)
2,650-2,690 MHz (22)
3,700-4,200 MHz (8) (14) (25)
5,925-6,425 MHz (6) (14) (25)
6,425-6,525 MHz (24)
6,525-6,875 MHz (14)
10,550-10,680 MHz (19)
10,700-11,700 MHz (8) (9) (19) (25)
11,700-12,200 MHz (24)
12,200-12,500 MHz (22)
12,500-12,700 MHz (22)
12,700-13,200 MHz (22)
13,200-13,250 MHz (4) (24) (25)
14,200-14,400 MHz (24)
17,700-18,820 MHz (5) (10) (15)
18,820-18,920 MHz (22)
18,920-19,160 MHz (5 (10) (15)
19,160-19,260 MHz (22)
19,260-19,700 MHz (5) (10) (15)
21,200-22,000 MHz (4) (11) (12) (13) (24) (25) (26)
22,000-23,600 MHz (4) (11) (12) (24) (25) (26)
27,500-29,500 MHz (5)
31,000-31,300 MHz (16) (24)
38,600-40,000 MHz (4)
Bands Above 40,000 MHz

Notes

    (1) Frequencies in this band are shared with control and 
repeater stations in the Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Service 
and with stations in the International Fixed Public 
Radiocommunication Services located south of 25 deg. 30' north 
latitude in the State of Florida and U. S. possessions in the 
Caribbean area. Additionally, the band 2160-2162 MHz is shared with 
stations in the Multipoint Distribution Service.
    (2) Except upon showing that no alternative frequencies are 
available, no new assignments will be made in the band 2160-2162 MHz 
for stations located within 80.5 kilometers (50 miles) of the 
coordinates of the cities listed in Sec. ) 21.901(c) of this 
chapter.
    (3) Television transmission in this band is not authorized and 
radio frequency channel widths may not exceed 3.5 MHz.
    (4) Frequencies in this band are shared with fixed and mobile 
stations licensed in other services.
    (5) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the 
fixed-satellite service.
    (6) These frequencies are not available for assignment to mobile 
earth stations.
    (7) Frequencies in the band 2110-2120 MHz may be authorized on a 
case-by-case basis to Government or non-Government space research 
earth stations for telecommand purposes in connection with deep 
space research.
    (8) This frequency band is shared with station(s) in the Local 
Television Transmission Service and, in the U.S. Possessions in the 
Caribbean area, with stations in the International Fixed Public 
Radiocommunications Services.
    (9) The band segments 10.95-11.2 and 11.45-11.7 GHz are shared 
with space stations (space to earth) in the fixed-satellite service.
    (10) This band is co-equally shared with stations in the fixed 
services under parts 74, 78 and 101 of this chapter.
    (11) Frequencies in this band are shared with Government 
stations.
    (12) Assignments to common carriers in this band are normally 
made in the segments 21.2-21.8 GHz and 22.4-23.8 GHz and to 
operational fixed users in the segments 21.8-22.4 GHz and 23.0-23.6 
GHz. Assignments may be made otherwise only upon a showing that no 
interference free frequencies are available in the appropriate band 
segments.
    (13) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the 
earth exploration satellite service (space to earth).
    (14) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the 
fixed-satellite and private operational fixed point-to-point 
microwave services.
    (15) Stations licensed as of September 9, 1983 to use 
frequencies in the 17.7-19.7 GHz band may, upon proper application, 
continue to be authorized for such operation.
    (16) Frequencies in this band are co-equally shared with 
stations in the Auxiliary Broadcasting, Cable Television Relay, 
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave, and General 
Mobile Radio Services. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of 
video programs to the general public or multi-channel cable 
distribution is not permitted.
    (17) Frequencies in these bands are shared with Government fixed 
stations and stations in the Private Operational Fixed Point-to-
Point Microwave Service (part 101).
    (18) Frequencies in the 942 to 944 MHz band are also shared with 
broadcast auxiliary stations.
    (19) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the 
private-operational fixed point-to-point microwave service.
    (20) New facilities in these bands will be licensed only on a 
secondary basis. Facilities licensed or applied before January 16, 
1992, are permitted to make modifications and minor extensions and 
retain their primary status.
    (21) Any authorization of additional stations to use the 2160-
2162 MHz band for Multipoint Distribution Service applied for after 
January 16, 1992, will be secondary to use of the band for emerging 
technology services.
    (22) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of 
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 
101).
    (23) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of 
Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 101).
    (24) Frequencies in these bands are available for assignment to 
television pickup and television non-broadcast pickup stations. The 
maximum power for the local television transmission service in the 
14.2-14.4 GHz band is +45 dBW except that operations are not 
permitted within 1.5 degrees of the geostationary orbit.
    (25) Frequencies in these bands are available for assignment to 
television STL stations.
    (26) Frequency pairs 21.825/23.025 GHz, 21.875/23.075 GHz, 
21.925/23.125 GHz, and 21.975/23.175 GHz may be authorized for low 
power, limited coverage, systems subject to the provisions of 
paragraph (s) of this section.
    (27) Frequencies in the 932 to 932.5 MHz and 941 to 941.5 MHz 
bands are shared with Government fixed point-to-multipoint stations 
and point-to-multipoint stations in the Public Land Mobile Service. 
Frequencies in these bands are paired with one another and are 
available for point-to-multipoint transmission of the licensee's 
products and information services, excluding video entertainment 
material, to the licensee's customers.
    (b) Frequencies normally available for assignment in this service 
are set forth with applicable limitations in the following tables: 928-
960 MHz Multiple address system (MAS) frequencies are available for the 
point-to-multipoint transmission of a licensee's products or services, 
excluding video entertainment material, to a licensee's customer or for 
its own internal communications. The paired frequencies listed in this 
section are used for two-way interrogate/response communications 
between a master station and remote stations. Each master station 
operating on these frequencies is required to serve a minimum of four 
separate active remote stations. Ancillary one-way communications on 
paired frequencies are permitted on a case-by-case basis. Ancillary 
communications between interrelated master stations are permitted on a 
secondary basis. The normal channel bandwidth assigned will be 12.5 
kHz. Upon adequate justification, however, channels with bandwidths up 
to 50 kHz may be authorized. Tables 2, 4, and 6 list frequencies with 
25 kHz bandwidth channels. When licensed for a larger bandwidth, the 
system still is required to use equipment that meets the 
<plus-minus>0.00015 percent tolerance requirement. (See Sec. 101.107). 
Any bandwidth (12.5 kHz, 25 kHz or greater) authorized in accordance 
with this section may be subdivided into narrower bandwidths to create 
additional (or sub) frequencies without the need to specify each 
discrete frequency within the specific bandwidth. Equipment that is 
used to create additional frequencies by narrowing bandwidth (whether 
authorized for a 12.5 kHz, 25 kHz or greater bandwidth) will be 
required to meet, at a minimum, the <plus-minus>0.00015 percent 
tolerance requirement so that all subfrequencies will be within the 
emission mask. When using subfrequencies, licensees are subject to the 
construction requirement of one master and four remotes per authorized 
bandwidth (12.5 kHz, 25 kHz or greater. Systems licensed for 
frequencies in these MAS bands prior to August 1, 1975, may continue to 
operate as authorized until June 11, 1996, at which time they must 
comply with current MAS operations based on the 12.5 KHz channelization 
set forth in this

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paragraph. Systems licensed between August 1, 1975, and January 1, 
1981, inclusive, are required to comply with the grandfathered 25 kHz 
standard bandwidth and channelization requirements set forth in this 
paragraph. Systems originally licensed after January 1, 1981, and on or 
before May 11, 1988, with bandwidths of 25 kHz and above, will be 
grandfathered indefinitely. (1) General Access Pool: Frequencies listed 
in this paragraph are available to all persons eligible under this part 
for use in multiple address radio systems. Except as noted, however, 
the frequencies may be used by eligibles in the Power Radio Service 
only if the frequencies in paragraph (b) (2) of this section are 
exhausted in the particular geographic area. The frequencies are also 
available for shared use by part 22 Public Land Mobile Service users if 
frequencies listed in Sec. 22.50(g) of this chapter are exhausted in 
the particular geographic area. Applications for use of these 
frequencies under part 22 of this chapter are subject to part 101 
requirements.

                   Table 1.--Paired Frequencies (MHz)                   
                          [12.5 kHz bandwidth]                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.00625..................................................    952.00625
928.01875..................................................    952.01875
928.03125..................................................    952.03125
928.04375..................................................    952.04375
928.05625..................................................    952.05625
928.06875..................................................    952.06875
928.08125..................................................    952.08125
928.09375..................................................    952.09375
928.10625..................................................    952.10625
928.11875..................................................    952.11875
928.13125..................................................    952.13125
928.14375..................................................    952.14375
928.15625..................................................    952.15625
928.16875..................................................    952.16875
928.18125..................................................    952.18125
928.19375..................................................    952.19375
928.20625..................................................    952.20625
928.21875..................................................    952.21875
928.23125..................................................    952.23125
928.24375..................................................    952.24375
928.25625..................................................    952.25625
928.26875..................................................    952.26875
928.28125..................................................    952.28125
928.29375..................................................    952.29375
928.30625..................................................    952.30625
928.31875..................................................    952.31875
928.33125..................................................    952.33125
928.34375..................................................    952.34375
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Unpaired Frequencies (MHz) \1\                     
                          [12.5 kHz bandwidth]                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           D                        D                        D          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
956.25625                956.33125                956.39375             
956.26875                956.34375                956.40625             
956.28125                956.35625                956.41875             
956.29375                956.36875                956.43125             
956.30625                956.38125                956.44375             
956.31875                .......................  ......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Available to power eligibles regardless of whether frequencies in   
  the power pool are exhausted.                                         


                   Table 2.--Paired Frequencies (MHz)                   
                           [25 kHz bandwidth]                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.0125...................................................     952.0125
928.0375...................................................     952.0375
928.0625...................................................     952.0625
928.0875...................................................     952.0875
928.1125...................................................     952.1125
928.1375...................................................     952.1375
928.1625...................................................     952.1625
928.1875...................................................     952.1875
928.2125...................................................     952.2125
928.2375...................................................     952.2375
928.2625...................................................     952.2625
928.2875...................................................     952.2875
928.3125...................................................     952.3125
928.3375...................................................     952.3375
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                     Unpaired Frequencies (MHz) \1\                     
                           [25 kHz bandwidth]                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
956.2625                 956.3375                 956.4125              
956.2875                 956.3625                 956.4375              
956.3125                 956.3875                 ......................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Available to power eligibles regardless of whether frequencies in   
  the power pool are exhausted.                                         

    (2) Power Pool: Frequencies listed in this paragraph are available 
to persons eligible under Sec. 90.63 of this chapter for licensing in 
the Power Radio Service for use in multiple address radio systems. 
After January 1, 1992, the frequencies are also available for use by 
general access pool users and part 22 Public Land Mobile Service users 
(Sec. 22.501(g) of this chapter) provided frequencies listed in their 
respective pools are exhausted in the particular geographic area. 
Applications for use of these frequencies under part 22 of this chapter 
are subject to part 101 requirements.

                   Table 3.--Paired Frequencies (MHz)                   
                          [12.5 kHz bandwidth]                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.35625..................................................    952.35625
928.36875..................................................    952.36872
928.38125..................................................    952.38125
928.39375..................................................    952.39375
928.40625..................................................    952.40625
928.41875..................................................    952.41875
928.43125..................................................    952.43125
928.44375..................................................    952.44375
928.45625..................................................    952.45625
928.46875..................................................    952.46875
928.48125..................................................    952.48125
928.49375..................................................    952.49375
928.50625..................................................    952.50625
928.51875..................................................    952.51875
928.53125..................................................    952.53125
928.54375..................................................    952.54375
928.55625..................................................    952.55625
928.56875..................................................    952.56875
928.58125..................................................    952.58125
928.59375..................................................    952.59375
928.60625..................................................    952.60625
928.61875..................................................    952.61875
928.63125..................................................    952.63125
928.64375..................................................    952.64375
928.65625..................................................    952.65625
928.66875..................................................    952.66875
928.68125..................................................    952.68125
928.69375..................................................    952.69375
928.70625..................................................    952.70625
928.71875..................................................    952.71875
928.73125..................................................    952.73125
928.74375..................................................    952.74375
928.75675..................................................    952.75625
928.76875..................................................    952.76875
928.78125..................................................    952.78125
928.79375..................................................    952.79375
928.80625..................................................    952.80625
928.81875..................................................    952.81875
928.83125..................................................    952.83125
928.84375..................................................    952.84375
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                   Table 4.--Paired Frequencies (MHz)                   
                           [25 kHz bandwidth]                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.3625...................................................     952.3625
928.3875...................................................     952.3875
928.4125...................................................     952.4125
928.4375...................................................     952.4375
928.4625...................................................     952.4625
928.4875...................................................     952.4875
928.5125...................................................     952.5125
928.5375...................................................     952.5375
928.5625...................................................     952.5625
928.5875...................................................     952.5875
928.6125...................................................     952.6125
928.6375...................................................     952.6375
928.6625...................................................     952.6625
928.6875...................................................     952.6875
928.7125...................................................     952.7125
928.7375...................................................     952.7375
928.7625...................................................     952.7625
928.7875...................................................     952.7875
928.8125...................................................     952.8125
928.8375...................................................     952.8375
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) Frequencies listed in this paragraph are available for shared 
use

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by general access pool users for multiple address operations if 
frequencies listed in paragraph (b)(1) of this section are exhausted in 
the particular geographic area: The frequencies are also available to 
eligibles in the power pool provided there are no other frequencies 
available for the type of operation contemplated. The frequencies in 
this pool may be assigned for paired or unpaired operation. If paired, 
the corresponding lower frequency is for remote unit use. Applications 
for these frequencies are subject to the conditions outlined in 
Sec. 22.27 of this chapter.

       Table 5.--Public Mobile Service Category Frequencies (MHz)       
                          [12.5 kHz bandwidth]                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.85625..................................................    959.85625
928.86875..................................................    959.86875
928.88125..................................................    959.88125
928.89375..................................................    959.89375
928.90625..................................................    959.90625
928.91875..................................................    959.91875
928.93125..................................................    959.93125
928.94375..................................................    959.94375
928.95625..................................................    959.95625
928.96875..................................................    959.96875
928.98125..................................................    959.98125
928.99375..................................................    959.99375
------------------------------------------------------------------------


       Table 6.--Public Mobile Service Category Frequencies (MHz)       
                           [25 kHz bandwidth]                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.8625...................................................     959.8625
928.8875...................................................     959.8875
928.9125...................................................     959.9125
928.9375...................................................     959.9375
928.9625...................................................     959.9625
928.9875...................................................     959.9875
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) Frequencies listed in this paragraph are shared with stations 
in the Public Land Mobile Service, part 22 of this chapter.

                      Table 7.--Paired Frequencies                      
                          [12.5 kHz bandwidth]                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                Master  
                      Remote transmit                          transmit 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.00625..................................................    941.00625
932.01875..................................................    941.01875
932.03125..................................................    941.03125
932.04375..................................................    941.04375
932.05625..................................................    941.05625
932.06875..................................................    941.06875
932.08125..................................................    941.08125
932.09375..................................................    941.09375
932.10625..................................................    941.10625
932.11875..................................................    941.11875
932.13125..................................................    941.13125
932.14375..................................................    941.14375
932.15625..................................................    941.15625
932.16875..................................................    941.16875
932.18125..................................................    941.18125
932.19375..................................................    941.19375
932.20625..................................................    941.20625
932.21875..................................................    941.21875
932.23125..................................................    941.23125
932.24375..................................................    941.24375
932.25625..................................................    941.25625
932.26875..................................................    941.26875
932.28125..................................................    941.28125
932.29375..................................................    941.29375
932.30625..................................................    941.30625
932.31875..................................................    941.31875
932.33125..................................................    941.33125
932.34375..................................................    941.34375
932.35625..................................................    941.35625
932.36875..................................................    941.36875
932.38125..................................................    941.38125
932.39375..................................................    941.39375
932.40625..................................................    941.40625
932.41875..................................................    941.41875
932.43125..................................................    941.43125
932.44375..................................................    941.44375
932.45625..................................................    941.45625
932.46875..................................................    941.46875
932.48125..................................................    941.48125
932.49375..................................................    941.49375
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) Equivalent power and antenna heights for multiple address 
master stations:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                       Maximum effective
                                                        radiated power  
           Antenna height (AAT) in meters            -------------------
                                                        Watts      dBm  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Above 305...........................................       200        53
Above 274 to 305....................................       250        54
Above 244 to 274....................................       315        55
Above 213 to 244....................................       400        56
Above 182 to 213....................................       500        57
Above 152.5 to 182..................................       630        58
152.5 and below.....................................     1,000        60
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    For mobile operations the maximum ERP is 25 watts (44 dBm).
     (6) Fixed point-to-point frequencies.

                      Table 8.--Paired Frequencies                      
 [All frequencies may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point and
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service licensees; 25
                             kHz bandwidth]                             
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.5125...................................................     941.5125
932.5375...................................................     941.5375
932.5625...................................................     941.5625
932.5875...................................................     941.5875
932.6125...................................................     941.6125
932.6375...................................................     941.6375
932.6625...................................................     941.6625
934.8375...................................................     943.8375
934.8625...................................................     943.8625
934.8875...................................................     943.8875
934.9125...................................................     943.9125
934.9375...................................................     943.9375
934.9625...................................................     943.9625
934.9875...................................................     943.9875
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                      Table 9.--Paired Frequencies                      
  [Frequencies may be used only by Private Operational Fixed Point-to-  
    Point Microwave Service licensees, unless otherwise noted; 50 kHz   
                               bandwidth]                               
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.70 \1\.................................................   \1\ 941.70
932.75 \1\.................................................   \1\ 941.75
934.80 \1\.................................................   \1\ 943.80
956.65.....................................................       953.05
956.75.....................................................       953.15
956.85.....................................................       953.25
956.95.....................................................       953.35
957.05.....................................................       953.45
957.25.....................................................       953.65
957.35.....................................................       953.75
957.45.....................................................       953.85
957.65.....................................................       954.05
957.75.....................................................       954.15
957.85.....................................................       954.25
958.05.....................................................       954.45
958.15.....................................................       954.55
958.25.....................................................       954.65
958.45.....................................................       954.85
958.55.....................................................       954.95
958.65.....................................................       955.05
958.85.....................................................       955.25
958.95.....................................................       955.35
959.05.....................................................       955.45
959.25.....................................................       955.65
959.35.....................................................       955.75
959.45.....................................................       955.85
959.55.....................................................       955.95
959.65.....................................................      956.05 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies also may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-
  Point Microwave licensees.                                            


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                      Table 10.--Paired Frequencies                     
  [Frequencies may be used only by Private Operational Fixed Point-to-  
  Point Microwave licensees, unless otherwise noted; 100 kHz bandwidth] 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                 Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
932.8250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 941.8250
932.9250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 941.9250
933.0250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.0250
934.5250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 943.5250
934.6250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 943.6250
934.7250 \1\..............................................  \1\ 943.7250
956.6.....................................................      953.0   
956.7.....................................................      953.1   
956.8.....................................................      953.2   
956.9.....................................................      953.3   
957.0.....................................................      953.4   
957.1.....................................................      953.5   
957.2.....................................................      953.6   
957.3.....................................................      953.7   
957.4.....................................................      953.8   
957.5.....................................................      953.9   
957.6.....................................................      954.0   
957.7.....................................................      954.1   
957.8.....................................................      954.2   
957.9.....................................................      954.3   
958.0.....................................................      954.4   
958.1.....................................................      954.5   
958.2.....................................................      954.6   
958.3.....................................................      954.7   
958.4.....................................................      954.8   
958.5.....................................................      954.9   
958.6.....................................................      955.0   
958.7.....................................................      955.1   
958.8.....................................................      955.2   
958.9.....................................................      955.3   
959.0.....................................................      955.4   
959.1.....................................................      955.5   
959.2.....................................................      955.6   
959.3.....................................................      955.7   
959.4.....................................................      955.8   
959.5.....................................................      955.9   
959.6.....................................................      956.0   
959.7.....................................................      956.1   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies also may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-
  Point Microwave licensees.                                            


                      Table 11.--Paired Frequencies                     
  [Frequencies may be used only by Private Operational Fixed Point-to-  
  Point Microwave licensees, unless otherwise noted; 200 kHz bandwidth] 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                 Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
933.1750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.1750
933.3750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.3750
933.5750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.5750
933.7750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.7750
933.9750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 942.9750
933.1750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 943.1750
933.3750 \1\..............................................  \1\ 943.3750
957.15....................................................      953.55  
957.55....................................................      953.95  
957.95....................................................      954.35  
958.35....................................................      954.75  
958.75....................................................      955.15  
959.15....................................................      955.55  
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies also may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-
  Point Microwave licensees.                                            

    (c) 1850-1990 MHz.
    (1) 10 MHz maximum bandwidth.

                           Paired Frequencies                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1855.......................................................         1935
1865.......................................................         1945
1875.......................................................         1955
1885.......................................................         1965
1895.......................................................         1975
1905.......................................................         1985
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                          Unpaired Frequencies                          
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
1915 \1\                                                                
1925 \1\                                                                
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Available for systems employing one-way transmission.               

    (2) 5 MHz maximum bandwidth.

                           Paired Frequencies                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1860.......................................................         1940
1870.......................................................         1950
1880.......................................................         1960
1890.......................................................         1970
1900.......................................................         1980
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (d) 2130-2150 MHz; 2180-2200 MHz; 800 kHz maximum bandwidth, unless 
noted.

                           Paired Frequencies                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2130-2150                                                      2180-2200
------------------------------------------------------------------------


                                                                        
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
2130.8.....................................................       2180.8
2131.6.....................................................   \1\ 2181.6
2132.4.....................................................       2182.4
2133.2.....................................................   \1\ 2183.2
2134.0.....................................................       2184.0
2134.8.....................................................   \1\ 2184.8
2135.6.....................................................       2185.6
2136.4.....................................................   \1\ 2186.4
2137.2.....................................................       2187.2
2138.0.....................................................   \1\ 2188.0
2139.6.....................................................   \1\ 2189.6
2138.8.....................................................       2188.8
2140.4.....................................................       2190.4
2141.2.....................................................   \1\ 2191.2
2142.0.....................................................       2192.0
2142.8.....................................................   \1\ 2192.8
2143.6.....................................................       2193.6
2144.4.....................................................   \1\ 2194.4
2145.2.....................................................       2195.2
2146.0.....................................................   \1\ 2196.0
2146.8.....................................................       2196.8
2147.6.....................................................   \1\ 2197.6
2148.4.....................................................       2198.4
2149.2.....................................................      2199.2 
\1\ Consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to assigning    
  these frequency pairs to systems employing 1600 KHz bandwidth         
  transmissions.                                                        

    (e) 2150-2160 MHz: Specific frequency of operation to be set forth 
in authorization. Omnidirectional transmission only may be authorized, 
subject to providing protection from harmful interference to previously 
authorized stations in this service and in other services sharing this 
band.
    (f) 2450-2500 MHz:
    (1) This band is shared with other communications services and is 
not subject to protection from interference from industrial, 
scientific, and medical devices operating on 2450 MHz.
    (2) Stations licensed in this band under this part prior to March 
1, 1996, are grandfathered and may continue their authorized 
operations. Stations licensed in the 2483.5-2500 MHz portion of the 
band as of July 25, 1985, or on a subsequent date as a result of 
submitting an application on or before July 25, 1985, are 
grandfathered, and may continue operations, subject only to license 
renewal, on a co-primary basis with the Radiodetermination Satellite 
Service.
    (3) 625 KHz bandwidth channels. The normal bandwidth authorized 
will be 625 KHz. Upon adequate justification, additional contiguous 
channels may be authorized to provide up to a 2500 KHz bandwidth.

                           Paired Frequencies                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
2450.3125..................................................    2467.5625
2450.9375..................................................    2468.1875
2451.5625..................................................    2468.8125
2452.1875..................................................    2469.4375
2452.8125..................................................    2470.0625
2453.4375..................................................    2470.6875
2454.0625..................................................    2471.3125
2454.6875..................................................    2471.9375
2455.3125..................................................    2472.5625

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2455.9375..................................................    2473.1875
2456.5625..................................................    2473.8125
2457.1875..................................................    2474.4375
2457.8125..................................................    2475.0625
2458.4375..................................................    2475.6875
2459.0625..................................................    2476.3125
2459.6875..................................................    2476.9375
2460.3125..................................................    2477.5625
2460.9375..................................................    2478.1875
2461.5625..................................................    2478.8125
2462.1875..................................................    2479.4375
2462.8125..................................................    2480.0625
2463.4375..................................................    2480.6875
2464.0625..................................................    2481.3125
2464.6875..................................................    2481.9375
2465.3125..................................................    2482.5625
2465.9375..................................................    2483.1875
------------------------------------------------------------------------



    (g) 2500-2690 MHz: Operational-fixed stations may be authorized on 
the following frequencies:

                            Frequencies (MHz)                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                        
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
2686.9375                                                               
2687.9375                                                               
2688.5625                                                               
2688.6875                                                               
2688.9375                                                               
2689.5625                                                               
2689.6875                                                               
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Note to (g): Operational-Fixed stations authorized in this band 
as of July 16, 1971, which do not comply with the provisions of this 
part may continue to operate on the frequencies assigned on a 
coequal basis with other stations operating in accordance with the 
Table of Frequency allocations. Requests for subsequent license 
renewals or modifications for such stations will be considered. 
However, expansion of systems comprised of such stations will not be 
permitted, except pursuant to the provisions of this part. No new 
licenses will be issued under this part until specific operating 
parameters are established for this band.

    (h) 3,700 to 4,200 MHz: 20 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth.
    20 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
3710.......................................................         3750
3730.......................................................         3770
3790.......................................................         3830
3810.......................................................         3850
3870.......................................................         3910
3890.......................................................         3930
3950.......................................................         3990
3970.......................................................         4010
4030.......................................................         4070
4050.......................................................         4090
4110.......................................................         4150
4130.......................................................         4170
N/A........................................................    \1\ 4190 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This frequency may be assigned for unpaired use.                    

    (i) 5,925 to 6,425 MHz: 30 MHz authorized bandwidth.
    (1) 400 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5925.225...................................................     6177.100
5925.625...................................................     6177.500
5926.050...................................................     6177.925
5926.450...................................................     6178.325
5926.875...................................................     6178.750
5927.275...................................................     6179.150
5927.725...................................................     6179.600
5928.125...................................................     6180.000
5928.550...................................................     6180.425
5928.950...................................................     6180.825
5929.375...................................................     6181.250
5929.775...................................................     6181.650
6168.350...................................................     6420.225
6168.750...................................................     6420.625
6169.175...................................................     6421.050
6169.575...................................................     6421.450
6170.000...................................................     6421.875
6170.400...................................................     6422.275
6170.850...................................................     6422.725
6171.250...................................................     6423.125
6171.675...................................................     6423.550
6172.075...................................................     6423.950
6172.500...................................................     6424.375
6172.900...................................................     6424.775
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 800 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5925.425...................................................     6177.300
5926.250...................................................     6178.125
5927.075...................................................     6178.950
5927.925...................................................     6179.800
5928.750...................................................     6180.625
5929.575...................................................     6181.450
6168.550...................................................     6420.425
6169.375...................................................     6421.250
6170.200...................................................     6422.075
6171.050...................................................     6422.925
6171.875...................................................     6423.750
6172.700...................................................     6424.575
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) 1.25 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5925.625...................................................     6177.500
5926.875...................................................     6178.750
5928.125...................................................     6180.000
5929.375...................................................     6181.250
6108.893...................................................     6360.933
6110.128...................................................     6362.168
6111.364...................................................     6363.404
6112.599...................................................     6364.639
6113.834...................................................     6365.874
6115.070...................................................     6367.110
6116.305...................................................     6368.345
6117.541...................................................     6369.581
6118.776...................................................     6370.816
6120.011...................................................     6372.051
6121.247...................................................     6373.287
6122.482...................................................     6374.522
6123.718...................................................     6375.758
6124.953...................................................     6376.993
6126.189...................................................     6378.229
6127.424...................................................     6379.464
6128.659...................................................     6380.699
6129.895...................................................     6381.935
6131.130...................................................     6383.170
6132.366...................................................     6384.406
6133.601...................................................     6385.641
6134.836...................................................     6386.876
6136.072...................................................     6388.112
6137.307...................................................     6389.347
6138.543...................................................     6390.583
6139.778...................................................     6391.818
6141.014...................................................     6393.054
6142.249...................................................     6394.289
6143.484...................................................     6395.524
6144.720...................................................     6396.760
6145.955...................................................     6397.995
6147.191...................................................     6399.231
6148.426...................................................     6400.466
6149.661...................................................     6401.701
6150.897...................................................     6402.937
6152.132...................................................     6404.172
6153.368...................................................     6405.408
6154.603...................................................     6406.643
6155.839...................................................     6407.879
6157.074...................................................     6409.114
6158.309...................................................     6410.349
6159.545...................................................     6411.585
6160.780...................................................     6412.820
6162.016...................................................     6414.056
6163.251...................................................     6415.291
6164.486...................................................     6416.526
6165.722...................................................     6417.762
6166.957...................................................     6418.997
6168.750...................................................     6420.625
6170.000...................................................     6421.875
6171.250...................................................     6423.125
6172.500...................................................     6424.375
6173.750 \1\...............................................          N/A
6175.000 \1\...............................................          N/A
6176.250 \1\...............................................          N/A
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 

    (4) 2.5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5926.250...................................................     6178.125
5928.750...................................................     6180.625
6109.510...................................................     6361.550
6111.981...................................................     6364.021
6114.452...................................................     6366.492
6116.923...................................................     6368.963
6119.394...................................................     6371.434
6121.865...................................................     6373.905
6124.335...................................................     6376.375
6126.806...................................................     6378.846
6129.277...................................................     6381.317
6131.748...................................................     6383.788
6134.219...................................................     6386.259
6136.690...................................................     6388.730

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6139.160...................................................     6391.200
6141.631...................................................     6393.671
6144.102...................................................     6396.142
6146.573...................................................     6398.613
6149.044...................................................     6401.084
6151.515...................................................     6403.555
6153.985...................................................     6406.025
6156.456...................................................     6408.496
6158.927...................................................     6410.967
6161.398...................................................     6413.438
6163.869...................................................     6415.909
6166.340...................................................     6418.380
6169.375...................................................     6421.250
6171.875...................................................     6423.750
6175.625 \1\...............................................         N/A 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This frequency may be assigned for unpaired use.                    


    (5) 3.75 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6111.364...................................................     6363.404
6116.305...................................................     6368.345
6121.247...................................................     6373.287
6126.189...................................................     6378.229
6131.130...................................................     6383.170
6136.072...................................................     6388.112
6141.014...................................................     6393.054
6145.955...................................................     6397.995
6150.897...................................................     6402.937
6155.839...................................................     6407.879
6160.780...................................................     6412.820
6165.722...................................................     6417.762
6175.000 \1\...............................................         N/A 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ This frequency may be assigned for unpaired use.                    

    (6) 5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6110.75....................................................      6362.79
6115.69....................................................      6367.73
6120.63....................................................      6372.67
6125.57....................................................      6377.61
6130.51....................................................      6382.55
6135.45....................................................      6387.49
6140.40....................................................      6392.44
6145.34....................................................      6397.38
6150.28....................................................      6402.32
6155.22....................................................      6407.26
6160.16....................................................      6412.20
6165.10....................................................      6417.14
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (7) 10 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5935.32....................................................      6187.36
5945.20....................................................      6197.24
5955.08....................................................      6207.12
5964.97....................................................      6217.01
5974.85....................................................      6226.89
5984.73....................................................      6236.77
5994.62....................................................      6246.66
6004.50....................................................      6256.54
6014.38....................................................      6266.42
6024.27....................................................      6276.31
6034.15....................................................      6286.19
6044.03....................................................      6296.07
6053.92....................................................      6305.96
6063.80....................................................      6315.84
6073.68....................................................      6325.72
6083.57....................................................      6335.61
6093.45....................................................      6345.49
6103.33....................................................      6355.37
6113.22 \1\................................................  \1\ 6365.26
6123.10 \1\................................................  \1\ 6375.14
6132.98 \1\................................................  \1\ 6385.02
6142.87 \1\................................................  \1\ 6394.91
6152.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6404.79
6162.63 \1\................................................  \1\ 6414.67
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Alternate channels. These channels are set aside for narrow         
  bandwidth systems and should be used only if all other channels are   
  blocked.                                                              

    (8) 30 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
5945.20....................................................      6197.24
5974.85....................................................      6226.89
6004.50....................................................      6256.54
6034.15....................................................      6286.19
6063.80....................................................      6315.84
6093.45....................................................      6345.49
6123.10 \1\................................................  \1\ 6375.14
6152.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6404.79
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Alternate channels. These channels are set aside for narrow         
  bandwidth systems and should be used only if all other channels are   
  blocked.                                                              

    (j) 6,425 to 6,525 MHz: Mobile. Paired and un-paired operations 
permitted. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs 
to the general public or multi-channel cable distribution is not 
permitted. This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed 
pursuant to parts 21, 74, and 78 of this chapter. Stations not intended 
to be operated while in motion will be licensed under the provision of 
Sec. 101.13(b). The following channel plans apply.
    (1) 1 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6425.5.....................................................       6475.5
6450.5.....................................................       6500.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 8 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6430.0.....................................................       6480.0
6438.0.....................................................       6488.0
6446.0.....................................................       6596.0
6455.0.....................................................       6505.0
6463.0.....................................................       6513.0
6471.0.....................................................       6521.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) 25 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6437.5.....................................................       6487.5
6462.5.....................................................       6512.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (k) On the condition that harmful interference will not be caused 
to services operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency 
Allocations, persons holding valid station authorizations on July 15, 
1963, to provide television nonbroadcast pickup service in the 6525-
6575 MHz band may be authorized to continue use of the frequencies 
specified in their authorization for such operations until July 15, 
1968.
    (l) 6,525 to 6,875 MHz. 10 MHz authorized bandwidth.
    (1) 400 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6525.225...................................................     6870.225
6525.625...................................................     6870.625
6526.050...................................................     6871.050
6526.450...................................................     6871.450
6526.875...................................................     6871.875
6527.275...................................................     6872.275
6527.725...................................................     6872.725
6528.125...................................................     6873.125
6528.550...................................................     6873.550
6528.950...................................................     6873.950
6529.375...................................................     6874.375
6529.775...................................................     6874.775
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 800 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6525.425...................................................     6870.425
6526.250...................................................     6871.250
6527.075...................................................     6872.075
6527.925...................................................     6872.925
6528.750...................................................     6873.750
6529.575...................................................     6874.575
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) 1.25 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6525.625...................................................     6870.625

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6526.875...................................................     6871.875
6528.125...................................................     6873.125
6529.375...................................................     6874.375
6540.625 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6718.12
                                                                       5
6541.875 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6719.37
                                                                       5
6543.125 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6713.12
                                                                       5
6544.375 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6714.37
                                                                       5
6545.625 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6715.62
                                                                       5
6546.875 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6716.87
                                                                       5
6548.125...................................................     6728.125
6549.375...................................................     6729.375
6550.625...................................................     6730.625
6551.875...................................................     6731.875
6553.125 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6723.12
                                                                       5
6554.375 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6724.37
                                                                       5
6555.625 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6725.62
                                                                       5
6556.875 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6726.87
                                                                       5
6558.125...................................................     6738.125
6559.375...................................................     6739.375
6560.625...................................................     6740.625
6561.875...................................................     6741.875
6563.125...................................................     6733.125
6564.375...................................................     6734.375
6565.625...................................................     6735.625
6566.875...................................................     6736.875
6568.125 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6720.62
                                                                       5
6569.375 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6721.87
                                                                       5
6580.625 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6868.12
                                                                       5
6581.875 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6869.37
                                                                       5
6583.125 ..................................................     6743.125
6584.375...................................................     6744.375
6585.625...................................................     6745.625
6586.875...................................................     6746.875
6588.125...................................................     6748.125
6589.375...................................................     6749.375
6590.625...................................................     6750.625
6591.875...................................................     6751.875
6593.125...................................................     6753.125
6594.375...................................................     6754.375
6595.625...................................................     6755.625
6596.875...................................................     6756.875
6598.125...................................................     6758.125
6599.375...................................................     6759.375
6600.625...................................................     6760.625
6601.875...................................................     6761.875
6603.125...................................................     6763.125
6604.375...................................................     6764.375
6605.625...................................................     6765.625
6606.875...................................................     6766.875
6608.125...................................................     6768.125
6609.375...................................................     6769.375
6610.625...................................................     6770.625
6611.875...................................................     6771.875
6613.125...................................................     6773.125
6614.375...................................................     6774.375
6615.625...................................................     6775.625
6616.875...................................................     6776.875
6618.125...................................................     6778.125
6619.375...................................................     6779.375
6620.625...................................................     6780.625
6621.875...................................................     6781.875
6623.125...................................................     6783.125
6624.375...................................................     6784.375
6625.625...................................................     6785.625
6626.875...................................................     6786.875
6628.125...................................................     6788.125
6629.375...................................................     6789.375
6630.625...................................................     6790.625
6631.875...................................................     6791.875
6633.125...................................................     6793.125
6634.375...................................................     6794.375
6635.625...................................................     6795.625
6636.875...................................................     6796.875
6638.125...................................................     6798.125
6639.375...................................................     6799.375
6640.625...................................................     6800.625
6641.875...................................................     6801.875
6643.125...................................................     6803.125
6644.375...................................................     6804.375
6645.625...................................................     6805.625
6646.875...................................................     6806.875
6648.125...................................................     6808.125
6649.375...................................................     6809.375
6650.625...................................................     6810.625
6651.875...................................................     6811.875
6653.125...................................................     6813.125
6654.375...................................................     6814.375
6655.625...................................................     6815.625
6656.875...................................................     6816.875
6658.125...................................................     6818.125
6659.375...................................................     6819.375
6660.625...................................................     6820.625
6661.875...................................................     6821.875
6663.125...................................................     6823.125
6664.375...................................................     6824.375
6665.625...................................................     6825.625
6666.875...................................................     6826.875
6668.125...................................................     6828.125
6669.375...................................................     6829.375
6670.625...................................................     6830.625
6671.875...................................................     6831.875
6673.125...................................................     6833.125
6674.375...................................................     6834.375
6675.625...................................................     6835.625
6676.875...................................................     6836.875
6678.125...................................................     6838.125
6679.375...................................................     6839.375
6680.625...................................................     6840.625
6681.875...................................................     6841.875
6683.125...................................................     6843.125
6684.375...................................................     6844.375
6685.625...................................................     6845.625
6686.875...................................................     6846.875
6688.125...................................................     6848.125
6689.375...................................................     6849.375
6690.625...................................................     6850.625
6691.875...................................................     6851.875
6693.125...................................................     6853.125
6694.375...................................................     6854.375
6695.625...................................................     6855.625
6696.875...................................................     6856.875
6698.125...................................................     6858.125
6699.375...................................................     6859.375
6700.625...................................................     6860.625
6701.875...................................................     6861.875
6703.125...................................................     6863.125
6704.375...................................................     6864.375
6705.625...................................................     6865.625
6706.875...................................................     6866.875
6708.125 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6710.62
                                                                       5
6709.375 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6711.87
                                                                      5 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 


    (4) 2.5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6526.25....................................................      6871.25
6528.75 ...................................................      6873.75
6541.25 \1\................................................  \1\ 6718.75
6543.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6713.75
6546.25 \1\................................................  \1\ 6716.25
6548.75 ...................................................      6728.75
6551.25 ...................................................      6731.25
6553.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6723.75
6556.25 \1\................................................  \1\ 6726.25
6558.75....................................................      6738.75
6561.25....................................................      6741.25
6563.75....................................................      6733.75
6566.25....................................................      6736.25
6568.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6721.25
6581.25 \1\................................................  \1\ 6868.75
6583.75....................................................      6743.75
6586.25....................................................      6746.25
6588.75....................................................      6748.75
6591.25....................................................      6751.25
6593.75....................................................      6753.75
6596.25....................................................      6756.25
6598.75....................................................      6758.75
6601.25....................................................      6761.25
6603.75....................................................      6763.75
6606.25....................................................      6766.25
6608.75....................................................      6768.75
6611.25....................................................      6771.25
6613.75....................................................      6773.75
6616.25....................................................      6776.25
6618.75....................................................      6778.75
6621.25....................................................      6781.25
6623.75....................................................      6783.75
6626.25....................................................      6786.25
6628.75....................................................      6788.75
6631.25....................................................      6791.25
6633.75....................................................      6793.75
6636.25....................................................      6796.25
6638.75....................................................      6798.75
6641.25....................................................      6801.25
6643.75....................................................      6803.75
6646.25....................................................      6806.25
6648.75....................................................      6808.75
6651.25....................................................      6811.25
6653.75....................................................      6813.75
6656.25....................................................      6816.25
6658.75....................................................      6818.75
6661.25....................................................      6821.25
6663.75....................................................      6823.75
6666.25....................................................      6826.25
6668.75....................................................      6828.75
6671.25....................................................      6831.25
6673.75....................................................      6833.75
6676.25....................................................      6836.25
6678.75....................................................      6838.75
6681.25....................................................      6841.25
6683.75....................................................      6843.75
6686.25....................................................      6846.25
6688.75....................................................      6848.75
6691.25....................................................      6851.25
6693.75....................................................      6853.75
6696.25....................................................      6856.25
6698.75....................................................      6858.75
6701.25....................................................      6861.25
6703.75....................................................      6863.75
6706.25....................................................      6866.25
6708.75 \1\................................................  \1\ 6711.25
                                                                        
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 

    (5) 3.75 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6545.625 \1\...............................................  6715.625 \1
                                                                       \

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6550.625...................................................     6730.625
6555.625 \1\...............................................  6725.625 \1
                                                                       \
6560.625...................................................     6740.625
6565.625...................................................     6735.625
6585.625...................................................     6745.625
6590.625...................................................     6750.625
6595.625...................................................     6755.625
6600.625...................................................     6760.625
6605.625...................................................     6765.625
6610.625...................................................     6770.625
6615.625...................................................     6775.625
6620.625...................................................     6780.625
6625.625...................................................     6785.625
6630.625...................................................     6790.625
6635.625...................................................     6795.625
6640.625...................................................     6800.625
6645.625...................................................     6805.625
6650.625...................................................     6810.625
6655.625...................................................     6815.625
6660.625...................................................     6820.625
6665.625...................................................     6825.625
6670.625...................................................     6830.625
6675.625...................................................     6835.625
6680.625...................................................     6840.625
6685.625...................................................     6845.625
6690.625...................................................     6850.625
6695.625...................................................     6855.625
6700.625...................................................     6860.625
6705.625...................................................     6865.625
6710.625 \1\...............................................  \1\ 6720.62
                                                                       5
(6) 5 MHz bandwidth channels:                                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 



------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6545 \1\...................................................      \1\6715
6550.......................................................         6730
6555 \1\...................................................     \1\ 6725
6560.......................................................         6740
6565.......................................................         6735
6585.......................................................         6745
6590.......................................................         6750
6595.......................................................         6755
6600.......................................................         6760
6605.......................................................         6765
6610.......................................................         6770
6615.......................................................         6775
6620.......................................................         6780
6625.......................................................         6785
6630.......................................................         6790
6635.......................................................         6795
6640.......................................................         6800
6645.......................................................         6805
6650.......................................................         6810
6655.......................................................         6815
6660.......................................................         6820
6665.......................................................         6825
6670.......................................................         6830
6675.......................................................         6835
6680.......................................................         6840
6685.......................................................         6845
6690.......................................................         6850
6695.......................................................         6855
6700.......................................................         6860
6705.......................................................         6865
6710 \1\...................................................     \1\ 6720
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 

    (7) 10 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6545 \1\...................................................     \1\ 6715
6555 \1\...................................................     \1\ 6725
6565.......................................................         6735
6585.......................................................         6745
6595.......................................................         6755
6605.......................................................         6765
6615.......................................................         6775
6625.......................................................         6785
6635.......................................................         6795
6645.......................................................         6805
6655.......................................................         6815
6665.......................................................         6825
6675.......................................................         6835
6685.......................................................         6845
6695.......................................................         6855
6705.......................................................         6865
6535 \2\...................................................    \2\ 6575 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 
\2\ Available only for emergency restoration, maintenance bypass, or    
  other temporary-fixed purposes. Such uses are authorized on a non-    
  interference basis to other frequencies in this band. Interference    
  analysis required by Sec.  101.105 does not apply to this frequency   
  pair.                                                                 

    (m) 10,550 to 10,680 MHz. 5 MHz authorized bandwidth.
    (1) 400 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10605.225..................................................    10670.225
10605.625..................................................    10670.625
10606.050..................................................    10671.050
10606.450..................................................    10671.450
10606.875..................................................    10671.875
10607.275..................................................    10672.275
10607.725..................................................    10672.725
10608.125..................................................    10673.125
10608.550..................................................    10673.550
10608.950..................................................    10673.950
10609.375..................................................    10674.375
10609.775..................................................    10674.775
10610.225..................................................    10675.225
10610.625..................................................    10675.625
10611.050..................................................    10676.050
10611.450..................................................    10676.450
10611.875..................................................    10676.875
10612.275..................................................    10677.275
10612.725..................................................    10677.725
10613.125..................................................    10678.125
10613.550..................................................    10678.550
10613.950..................................................    10678.950
10614.375..................................................    10679.375
10614.775..................................................    10679.775
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 800 kHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10605.425..................................................    10670.425
10606.250..................................................    10671.250
10607.075..................................................    10672.075
10607.925..................................................    10672.925
10608.750..................................................    10673.750
10609.575..................................................    10674.575
10610.425..................................................    10675.425
10611.250..................................................    10676.250
10612.075..................................................    10677.075
10612.925..................................................    10677.925
10613.750..................................................    10678.750
10614.575..................................................    10679.575
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) 1.25 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10550.625..................................................    10615.625
10551.875..................................................    10616.875
10553.125..................................................    10618.125
10554.375..................................................    10619.375
10555.625..................................................    10620.625
10556.875..................................................    10621.875
10558.125..................................................    10623.125
10559.375..................................................    10624.375
10560.625..................................................    10625.625
10561.875..................................................    10626.875
10563.125..................................................    10628.125
10564.375..................................................    10629.375
10565.625..................................................    10630.625
10566.875..................................................    10631.875
10568.125..................................................    10633.125
10569.375..................................................    10634.375
10570.625..................................................    10635.625
10571.875..................................................    10636.875
10573.125..................................................    10638.125
10574.375..................................................    10639.375
10575.625..................................................    10640.625
10576.875..................................................    10641.875
10578.125..................................................    10643.125
10579.375..................................................    10644.375
10580.625..................................................    10645.625
10581.875..................................................    10646.875
10583.125..................................................    10648.125
10584.375..................................................    10649.375
10585.625..................................................    10650.625
10586.875..................................................    10651.875
10588.125..................................................    10653.125
10589.375..................................................    10654.375
10590.625..................................................    10655.625
10591.875..................................................    10656.875
10593.125..................................................    10658.125
10594.375..................................................    10659.375
10595.625..................................................    10660.625
10596.875..................................................    10661.875
10598.125..................................................    10663.125
10599.375..................................................    10664.375
10600.625..................................................    10665.625
10601.875..................................................    10666.875
10603.125..................................................    10668.125
10604.375..................................................    10669.375
10605.625..................................................    10670.625
10606.875..................................................    10671.875
10608.125..................................................    10673.125
10609.375..................................................    10674.375
10610.625..................................................    10675.625
10611.875..................................................    10676.875
10613.125..................................................    10678.125
10614.375..................................................    10679.375
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) 2.5 MHz bandwidth channels:

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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10551.25...................................................     10616.25
10553.75...................................................     10618.75
10556.25...................................................     10621.25
10558.75...................................................     10623.75
10561.25...................................................     10626.25
10563.75...................................................     10628.75
10566.25...................................................     10631.25
10568.75...................................................     10633.75
10571.25...................................................     10636.25
10573.75...................................................     10638.75
10576.25...................................................     10641.25
10578.75...................................................     10643.75
10581.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10646.2
                                                                       5
10583.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10648.7
                                                                       5
10586.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10651.2
                                                                       5
10588.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10653.7
                                                                       5
10591.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10656.2
                                                                       5
10593.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10658.7
                                                                       5
10596.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10661.2
                                                                       5
10598.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10663.7
                                                                       5
10601.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10666.2
                                                                       5
10603.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10668.7
                                                                       5
10606.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10671.2
                                                                       5
10608.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10673.7
                                                                       5
10611.25 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10676.2
                                                                       5
10613.75 \1\...............................................  \1\ 10678.7
                                                                      5 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies are also available for DEMS stations licensed, in 
  operation, or applied for prior to July 15, 1993.                     

    (5) 3.75 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10553.125..................................................    10618.125
10558.125..................................................    10623.125
10563.125..................................................    10628.125
10568.125..................................................    10633.125
10573.125..................................................    10638.125
10578.125..................................................    10643.125
10583.125..................................................    10648.125
10588.125..................................................    10653.125
10593.125..................................................    10658.125
10598.125..................................................    10663.125
10603.125..................................................    10668.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (6) 5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10552.5....................................................      10617.5
10557.5....................................................      10622.5
10562.5....................................................      10627.5
10567.5 \1\................................................  \1\ 10632.5
10572.5 \1\................................................  \1\ 10637.5
10577.5 \1\................................................  \1\ 10642.5
10582.5 \1\................................................  \1\ 10647.5
10587.5....................................................      10652.5
10592.5....................................................      10657.5
10597.5....................................................      10662.5
10602.5....................................................     10667.5 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies are also available for DEMS stations licensed, in 
  operation, or applied for prior to July 15, 1993.                     

    (n) Point-to-multipoint systems licensed, in operation, or applied 
for in the 10,550-10,680 MHz band prior to July 15, 1993, are permitted 
to use the DEMS frequencies noted above if they prior coordinate such 
usage with the necessary parties including 10 GHz point-to-point 
applicants and licensees. DEMS Nodal Stations shall use the band 
10,565-10,615 MHz while DEMS User Stations shall use the band 10,630-
10,680 MHz.
    (o) 10,700 to 11,700 MHz. 40 MHz authorized bandwidth.
    (1) 1.25 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11130.625..................................................    11620.625
11131.875..................................................    11621.875
11133.125..................................................    11623.125
11134.375..................................................    11624.375
11135.625..................................................    11625.625
11136.875..................................................    11626.875
11138.125..................................................    11628.125
11139.375..................................................    11629.375
11140.625..................................................    11630.625
11141.875..................................................    11631.875
11143.125..................................................    11633.125
11144.375..................................................    11634.375
11145.625..................................................    11635.625
11146.875..................................................    11636.875
11148.125..................................................    11638.125
11149.375..................................................    11639.375
11150.625..................................................    11640.625
11151.875..................................................    11641.875
11153.125..................................................    11643.125
11154.375..................................................    11644.375
11155.625..................................................    11645.625
11156.875..................................................    11646.875
11158.125..................................................    11648.125
11159.375..................................................    11649.375
11160.625..................................................    11650.625
11161.875..................................................    11651.875
11163.125..................................................    11653.125
11164.375..................................................    11654.375
11165.625..................................................    11655.625
11166.875..................................................    11656.875
11168.125..................................................    11658.125
11169.375..................................................    11659.375
11170.625..................................................    11660.625
11171.875..................................................    11661.875
11173.125..................................................    11663.125
11174.375..................................................    11664.375
11175.625..................................................    11665.625
11176.875..................................................    11666.875
11178.125..................................................    11668.125
11179.375..................................................    11669.375
11180.625..................................................    11680.625
11181.875..................................................    11681.875
11183.125..................................................    11683.125
11184.375..................................................    11684.375
11185.625..................................................    11685.625
11186.875..................................................    11686.875
11188.125..................................................    11688.125
11189.375..................................................    11689.375
11190.625..................................................    11690.625
11191.875..................................................    11691.875
11193.125..................................................    11693.125
11194.375..................................................    11694.375
11195.625..................................................    11695.625
11196.875..................................................    11696.875
11198.125..................................................    11698.125
11199.375..................................................    11699.375
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 2.5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11131.25...................................................     11621.25
11133.75...................................................     11623.75
11136.25...................................................     11626.25
11138.75...................................................     11628.75
11141.25...................................................     11631.25
11143.75...................................................     11633.75
11146.25...................................................     11636.25
11148.75...................................................     11638.75
11151.25...................................................     11641.25
11153.75...................................................     11643.75
11156.25...................................................     11646.25
11158.75...................................................     11648.75
11161.25...................................................     11651.25
11163.75...................................................     11653.75
11166.25...................................................     11656.25
11168.75...................................................     11658.75
11171.25...................................................     11661.25
11173.75...................................................     11663.75
11176.25...................................................     11666.25
11178.75...................................................     11668.75
11181.25...................................................     11681.25
11183.75...................................................     11683.75
11186.25...................................................     11686.25
11188.75...................................................     11688.75
11191.25...................................................     11691.25
11193.75...................................................     11693.75
11196.25...................................................     11696.25
11198.75...................................................     11698.75
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) 3.75 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11133.125..................................................    11623.125
11138.125..................................................    11628.125
11143.125..................................................    11633.125
11148.125..................................................    11638.125
11153.125..................................................    11643.125
11158.125..................................................    11648.125
11163.125..................................................    11653.125
11168.125..................................................    11658.125
11173.125..................................................    11663.125
11178.125..................................................    11668.125
11183.125..................................................    11683.125
11188.125..................................................    11688.125
11193.125..................................................    11693.125
11198.125..................................................    11698.125
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) 5 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
11132.5....................................................      11622.5
11137.5....................................................      11627.5
11142.5....................................................      11632.5
11147.5....................................................      11637.5
11152.5....................................................      11642.5
11157.5....................................................      11647.5
11162.5....................................................      11652.5
11167.5....................................................      11657.5
11172.5....................................................      11662.5
11177.5....................................................      11667.5
11182.5....................................................      11682.5
11187.5....................................................      11687.5
11192.5....................................................      11692.5
11197.5....................................................      11697.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) 10 MHz bandwidth channels:

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------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10705......................................................        11205
10715......................................................        11215
10725 \2\..................................................    \1\ 11675
10735......................................................        11225
10745......................................................        11235
10755......................................................        11245
10765......................................................        11255
10775......................................................        11265
10785......................................................        11275
10795......................................................        11285
10805......................................................        11295
10815......................................................        11305
10825......................................................        11315
10835......................................................        11325
10845......................................................        11335
10855......................................................        11345
10865......................................................        11355
10875......................................................        11365
10885......................................................        11375
10895......................................................        11385
10905......................................................        11395
10915......................................................        11405
10925......................................................        11415
10935......................................................        11425
10945......................................................        11435
10955......................................................        11445
10965......................................................        11455
10975......................................................        11465
10985......................................................        11475
10995......................................................        11485
11005......................................................        11495
11015......................................................        11505
11025......................................................        11515
11035......................................................        11525
11045......................................................        11535
11055......................................................        11545
11065......................................................        11555
11075......................................................        11565
11085......................................................        11575
11095......................................................        11585
11105......................................................        11595
11115......................................................        11605
11125......................................................        11615
11135 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11625
11145 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11635
11155 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11645
11165 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11655
11175 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11665
11185 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11685
11195 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11695
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Alternate channels. These channels are set aside for narrow         
  bandwidth systems and should be used only if all other channels are   
  blocked.                                                              
\2\ These frequencies may be assigned for unpaired use.                 

    (6) 30 MHz bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10715......................................................        11215
10755......................................................        11245
10795......................................................        11285
10835......................................................        11325
10875......................................................        11365
10915......................................................        11405
10955......................................................        11445
10995......................................................        11485
11035......................................................        11525
11075......................................................        11565
11115......................................................        11605
11155 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11645
11185 \1\..................................................   \1\ 11685 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Alternate channels. These channels are set aside for narrow         
  bandwidth systems and should be used only if all other channels are   
  blocked.                                                              

    (7) 40 MHz bandwidth channels:\2\

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
10735......................................................        11225
10775......................................................        11265
10815......................................................        11305
10855......................................................        11345
10895......................................................        11385
10935......................................................        11425
10975......................................................        11465
11015......................................................        11505
11055......................................................        11545
11095......................................................        11585
11135 \1\..................................................    \1\ 11625
11175 \1\..................................................   \1\ 11665 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Alternate channels. These channels are set aside for narrow         
  bandwidth systems and should be used only if all other channels are   
  blocked.                                                              
\2\ In congested areas where 40 MHz channels block most 30 MHz channels,
  radios authorized for 30 MHz bandwidths may use the 40 MHz channels.  
  In uncongested areas, 30 MHz channels should be used.                 

    (p) 12,000-12700 MHz: The Commission has allocated the 12.2-12.7 
GHz band for use by the broadcasting-satellite service. Private 
operational fixed point-to-point microwave stations authorized after 
September 9, 1983, will be licensed on a noninterference basis and are 
required to make any and all adjustments necessary to prevent 
interference to operating domestic broadcasting-satellite systems. 
Notwithstanding any other provisions, no private operational fixed 
point-to-point microwave stations are permitted to cause interference 
to broadcasting-satellite stations of other countries operating in 
accordance with the Region 2 plan for the broadcasting-satellite 
service established at the 1983 WARC.
    (q) Special provisions for low power, limited coverage systems in 
the band segments 12.2 12.7 GHz. Notwithstanding any contrary 
provisions in this part the frequency pairs 12.220/12.460 GHz, 12.260/
12.500 GHz, 12.300/12.540 GHz and 12.340/12.580 GHz may be authorized 
for low power, limited coverage systems subject to the following 
provisions:
    (1) Maximum equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) shall be 
55 dBm;
    (2) The rated transmitter output power shall not exceed 0.500 
watts;
    (3) Frequency tolerance shall be maintained to within 0.01 percent 
of the assigned frequency;
    (4) Maximum beamwidth not to exceed 4 degrees. However, the 
sidelobe suppression criteria contained in Sec. 101.115 of this part 
shall not apply, except that a minimum front-to-back ratio of 38 dB 
shall apply;
    (5) Upon showing of need, a maximum bandwidth of 12 MHz may be 
authorized per frequency assigned;
    (6) Radio systems authorized under the provisions of this section 
shall have no more than three hops in tandem, except upon showing of 
need, but in any event the maximum tandem length shall not exceed 40 km 
(25 miles);
    (7) Interfering signals at the receiver antenna terminals of 
stations authorized under this section shall not exceed -90 dBm and -70 
dBm respectively, for co-channel and adjacent channel interfering 
signals, and
    (8) Stations authorized under the provisions of this section shall 
provide the protection from interference specified in Sec. 101.105 to 
stations operating in accordance with the provisions of this part.
    (r) 17,700 to 19,700 MHz: Applicants may use either a two-way link 
or one frequency of a frequency pair for a one-way link and must 
coordinate proposed operations pursuant to the procedures required in 
Sec. 101.103. (Note, however, that stations authorized as of September 
9, 1983, to use frequencies in the band 17.7-19.7 GHz may, upon proper 
application, continue to be authorized for such operations.)
    (1) 2 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channel:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18141.0....................................................          N/A
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 5 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           340 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18762.5....................................................      19102.5
18767.5....................................................      19107.5
18772.5....................................................      19112.5
18777.5....................................................      19117.5
18782.5....................................................      19122.5
18787.5....................................................      19127.5
18792.5....................................................      19132.5
18797.5....................................................      19137.5
18802.5....................................................      19142.5
18807.5....................................................      19147.5
18812.5....................................................      19152.5
18817.5....................................................      19157.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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    (3) 6 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           216 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18145.0....................................................          N/A
18151.0....................................................      18367.0
18157.0....................................................      18373.0
18163.0....................................................      18379.0
18169.0....................................................      18385.0
18175.0....................................................      18391.0
18181.0....................................................      18397.0
18187.0....................................................      18403.0
18193.0....................................................      18409.0
18199.0....................................................      18415.0
18205.0....................................................      18421.0
18211.0....................................................      18427.0
18217.0....................................................      18433.0
18223.0....................................................      18439.0
18229.0....................................................      18445.0
18235.0....................................................      18451.0
18241.0....................................................      18457.0
18247.0....................................................      18463.0
18253.0....................................................      18469.0
18259.0....................................................      18475.0
18265.0....................................................      18481.0
18271.0....................................................      18487.0
18277.0....................................................      18493.0
18283.0....................................................      18499.0
18289.0....................................................      18505.0
18295.0....................................................      18511.0
18301.0....................................................      18517.0
18307.0....................................................      18523.0
18313.0....................................................      18529.0
18319.0....................................................      18535.0
18325.0....................................................      18541.0
18331.0....................................................      18547.0
18337.0....................................................      18533.0
18343.0....................................................      18559.0
18349.0....................................................      18565.0
18355.0....................................................      18571.0
18361.0....................................................      18577.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) 10 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          1560 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17705.0....................................................      19265.0
17715.0....................................................      19275.0
17725.0....................................................      19285.0
17735.0....................................................      19295.0
17745.0....................................................      19305.0
17755.0....................................................      19315.0
17765.0....................................................      19325.0
17775.0....................................................      19335.0
17785.0....................................................      19345.0
17795.0....................................................      19355.0
17805.0....................................................      19365.0
17815.0....................................................      19375.0
17825.0....................................................      19385.0
17835.0....................................................      19395.0
17845.0....................................................      19405.0
17855.0....................................................      19415.0
17865.0....................................................      19425.0
17875.0....................................................      19435.0
17885.0....................................................      19445.0
17895.0....................................................      19455.0
17905.0....................................................      19465.0
17915.0....................................................      19475.0
17925.0....................................................      19485.0
17935.0....................................................      19495.0
17945.0....................................................      19505.0
17955.0....................................................      19515.0
17965.0....................................................      19525.0
17975.0....................................................      19535.0
17985.0....................................................      19545.0
17995.0....................................................      19555.0
18005.0....................................................      18565.0
18015.0....................................................      19575.0
18025.0....................................................      19585.0
18035.0....................................................      19595.0
18045.0....................................................      19605.0
18055.0....................................................      19615.0
18065.0....................................................      19625.0
18075.0....................................................      19635.0
18085.0....................................................      19645.0
18095.0....................................................      19655.0
18105.0....................................................      19665.0
18115.0....................................................      19675.0
18125.0....................................................      19685.0
18135.0....................................................      19695.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           340 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18585.0....................................................      18925.0
18595.0....................................................      18935.0
18605.0....................................................      18945.0
18615.0....................................................      18955.0
18625.0....................................................      18965.0
18635.0....................................................      18975.0
18645.0....................................................      18985.0
18655.0....................................................      18995.0
18665.0....................................................      19005.0
18675.0....................................................      19015.0
18685.0....................................................      19025.0
18695.0....................................................      19035.0
18705.0....................................................      19045.0
18715.0....................................................      19055.0
18725.0....................................................      19065.0
18735.0....................................................      19075.0
18745.0....................................................      19085.0
18755.0....................................................      19095.0
18765.0....................................................      19105.0
18775.0....................................................      19115.0
18785.0....................................................      19125.0
18795.0....................................................      19135.0
18805.0....................................................      19145.0
18815.0....................................................      19155.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) 20 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          1560 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17710.0....................................................      19270.0
17730.0....................................................      19290.0
17750.0....................................................      19310.0
17770.0....................................................      19330.0
17790.0....................................................      19350.0
17810.0....................................................      19370.0
17830.0....................................................      19390.0
17850.0....................................................      19410.0
17870.0....................................................      19430.0
17890.0....................................................      19450.0
17910.0....................................................      19470.0
17930.0....................................................      19490.0
17950.0....................................................      19510.0
17970.0....................................................      19530.0
17990.0....................................................      19550.0
18010.0....................................................      19570.0
18030.0....................................................      19590.0
18050.0....................................................      19610.0
18070.0....................................................      19630.0
18090.0....................................................      19650.0
18110.0....................................................      19670.0
18130.0....................................................      19690.0
18590.0....................................................      18930.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           340 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18610.0....................................................      18950.0
18630.0....................................................      18970.0
18650.0....................................................      18990.0
18670.0....................................................      19010.0
18690.0....................................................      19030.0
18710.0....................................................      19050.0
18730.0....................................................      19070.0
18750.0....................................................      19090.0
18770.0....................................................      19110.0
18790.0....................................................      19130.0
18810.0....................................................      19150.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (6) 40 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          1560 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17720.0....................................................      19280.0
17760.0....................................................      19320.0
17800.0....................................................      19360.0
17840.0....................................................      19400.0
17880.0....................................................      19440.0
17920.0....................................................      19480.0
17960.0....................................................      19520.0
18000.0....................................................      19560.0
18040.0....................................................      19600.0
18080.0....................................................      19640.0
18120.0....................................................      19680.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (7) 80 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                          1560 MHz Separation                           
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17740.0....................................................      19300.0
17820.0....................................................      19380.0
17900.0....................................................      19460.0
17980.0....................................................      19540.0
18060.0....................................................      19620.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (8) 220 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17810.0....................................................      18470.0
18030.0....................................................      19370.0
18250.0....................................................      19590.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------


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    (9) The following frequencies are available for point-to-multipoint 
DEMS Systems:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          Nodal station    User station 
              Channel No.                frequency band   frequency band
                                          (MHz) limits     (MHz) limits 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 25...................................    18,820-18,830    19,160-19,170
26....................................    18,830-18,840    19,170-19,180
27....................................    18,840-18,850    19,180-19,190
28....................................    18,850-18,860    19,190-19,200
29....................................    18,860-18,870    19,200-19,210
30....................................    18,870-18,880    19,210-19,220
31....................................    18,880-18,890    19,220-19,230
32....................................    18,890-18,900    19,230-19,240
33....................................    18,900-18,910    19,240-19,250
34....................................    18,910-18,920    19,250-19,260
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (i) Each station will be limited to one frequency pair per SMSA. 
Additional channel pairs may be assigned upon a showing that the 
service to be provided will fully utilize the spectrum requested. A 
channel pair may be subdivided as desired by the licensee.
    (ii) A frequency pair may be assigned to more than one licensee in 
the same SMSA or service area so long as the interference protection 
criteria of Sec. 101.105 are met.
    (10) Special provision for low power systems in the 17-700-19700 
MHz band. Notwithstanding other provisions in this Rule part, licensees 
of point-to-multipoint channel pairs 25-29 may operate multiple low 
power transmitting devices within a defined service area. The service 
area will be a 28 kilometer omnidirectional radius originating from 
specified center reference coordinates. The specified center 
coordinates must be no closer than 56 kilometers from any co-channel 
nodal station or the specified center coordinates of another co-channel 
system. Applicants/licensees do not need to specify the location of 
each individual transmitting device operating within their defined 
service areas. Such operations are subject to the following 
requirements on the low power transmitting devices:
    (i) Power must not exceed one watt EIRP and 100 milliwatts 
transmitter output power,
    (ii) A frequency tolerance of 0.001% must be maintained; and
    (iii) The mean power of emissions shall be attenuated in accordance 
with the following schedule:
    (A) In any 4 kHz band, the center frequency of which is removed 
from the center frequency of the assigned channel by more than 50 
percent of the channel bandwidth and is within the bands 18,820-18870 
MHz or 19,19160-19,210 MHz:

A=35+.003(F-0.5B) dB
or,
80 dB (whichever is the lesser attenuation).

Where
A=Attenuation (in decibels) below output power level contained within 
the channel for a given polarization.
B=Bandwidth of channel in kHz.
F=Absolute value of the difference between the center frequency of the 
4 kHz band measured at the center frequency of the channel in kHz.
    (B) In any 4 kHz band the center frequency of which is outside the 
bands 18.820-18.870 GHz: At least 43+10log<INF>10(mean output power in 
watts) decibels.
    (s) Special provisions for low power, limited coverage systems in 
the band segments 21.8-22.0 GHz and 23.0-23.2 GHz. Notwithstanding any 
contrary provisions in this part the frequency pairs 21.825/23.025 GHz, 
21.875/23.075 GHz, 21.925/23.125 GHz and 21.975/23.175 GHz may be 
authorized for low power, limited coverage systems subject to the 
following provisions:
    (1) Maximum effective radiated power (ERP) shall be 55 dBm;
    (2) The rated transmitter output power shall not exceed 0.100 
watts;
    (3) Frequency tolerance shall be maintained to within 0.05 percent 
of the assigned frequency;
    (4) Maximum beamwidth not to exceed 4 degrees. However, the 
sidelobe suppression criteria contained in Sec. 101.115 shall not 
apply, except that a minimum front-to-back ratio of 38 dB shall apply;
    (5) Upon showing of need, a maximum bandwidth of 50 MHz may be 
authorized per frequency assigned;
    (6) Radio systems authorized under the provisions of this section 
shall have no more than five hops in tandem, except upon showing of 
need, but in any event the maximum tandem length shall not exceed 40 km 
(25 miles);
    (7) Interfering signals at the antenna terminals of stations 
authorized under this section shall not exceed -90 dBm and -70 dBm 
respectively, for co-channel and adjacent channel interfering signals; 
and
    (8) Stations authorized under the provisions of this section shall 
provide the protection from interference specified in Sec. 101.105 to 
stations operating in accordance with the provisions of this part.
    (t) 31.0 to 31.3 GHz. These frequencies are shared on a co-equal 
basis with other stations in the fixed and mobile services (see parts 
74 of this chapter, 95 of this chapter, and this part 101). No 
interference protection is afforded to fixed or mobile stations 
operating in this band.
    (1) 25 MHz authorized bandwidth channels, 150 MHz separation:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive) 
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
31,012.5...................................................     31,162.5
31,037.5...................................................     31,187.5
31,062.5...................................................     31,212.5
31,087.5...................................................     31,237.5
31,112.5...................................................     31,262.5
31,137.5...................................................     31,287.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 50 MHz authorized bandwidth channels, 150 MHz separation:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
31,025.0...................................................     31,175.0
31,075.0...................................................     31,225.0
31,125.0...................................................     31,275.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (u) Assignments in the band 38,600-40,000 MHz must be according to 
the following frequency plan:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                      Channel group A                                          Channel group B                  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Frequency band                                       Frequency Band
                Channel No.                    limits MHz                Channel No.                limits MHz  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-A.......................................    38,600-38,650  1-B...............................    39,300-39,350
2-A.......................................    38,650-38,700  1-B...............................    39,350-39,400
3-A.......................................    38,700-38,750  3-B...............................    39,400-39,450
4-A.......................................    38,750-38,800  4-B...............................    39,450-39,500
5-A.......................................    38,800-38,850  5-B...............................    39,500-39,550
6-A.......................................    38,850-38,900  6-B...............................    39,550-39,600
7-A.......................................    38,900-38,950  7-B...............................    39,600-39,650
8-A.......................................    38,950-39,000  8-B...............................    39,650-39,700

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9-A.......................................    39,000-39,050  9-B...............................    39,700-39,750
10-A......................................    39,050-39,100  10-B..............................    39,750-39,800
11-A......................................    39,100-39,150  11-B..............................    39,800-39,850
12-A......................................    39,150-39,200  12-B..............................    39,850-39,900
13-A......................................    39,200-39,250  13-B..............................    39,900-39,950
14-A......................................    39,250-39,300  14-B..............................    39,950-40,000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


    Note to (u): These channels are assigned for use within a 
rectangular service area to be described in the application by the 
maximum and minimum latitudes and longitudes. Such service area must 
be as small as practical consistent with the local service 
requirements of the carrier. These frequency plans may be subdivided 
as desired by the licensee and used within the service area as 
desired without further authorization subject to the terms and 
conditions set forth in Sec. 101.149. These frequencies may be 
assigned only where it is shown that the applicant will have 
reasonable projected requirements for a multiplicity of service 
points or transmission paths within the area.

    (v) Fixed systems licensed, in operation, or applied for in the 
3,700-4,200, 5925-6425, 6,525-6,875, 10,550-10,680, and 10,700-11,700 
MHz bands prior to July 15, 1993, are permitted to use channel plans in 
effect prior to that date, including adding channels under those plans.
    (w) Operations on other than the listed frequencies may be 
authorized where it is shown that the objectives or requirements of the 
interference criteria prescribed in Sec. 101.105 could not otherwise be 
met to resolve the interference problems.
    (x) The frequency 27.255 MHz in the 27.23-27.28 MHz band is 
allocated for assignment to microwave auxiliary stations in this 
service on a shared basis with other radio services. Assignments to 
stations on this frequency will not be protected from such interference 
as may be experienced from the emissions of industrial, scientific and 
medical equipment operating on 27.12 MHz in accordance with Sec. 2.106 
of this chapter.


Sec. 101.149  Special requirements for operation in the band 38,600-
40,000 MHz

    Assigned frequency channels in the band 38,600-40,000 MHz may be 
subdivided and used anywhere in the authorized service area, subject to 
the following terms and conditions:
    (a) No interference may be caused to a previously existing station 
operating in another authorized service area;
    (b) Each operating station must have posted a copy of the service 
area authorization; and
    (c) The antenna structure height employed at any location may not 
exceed the criteria set forth in Sec. 17.7 of this chapter unless, in 
each instance, authorization for use of a specific maximum antenna 
structure for each location has been obtained from the FAA prior to the 
erection of the antenna.

Subpart D--Operational Requirements


Sec. 101.201  Station inspection.

    The licensee of each station authorized in the radio services 
included in this part must make the station available for inspection by 
representatives of the Commission at any reasonable hour.


Sec. 101.203  Communications concerning safety of life and property.

    (a) Handling and transmission of messages concerning the safety of 
life or property which is in imminent danger must be afforded priority 
over other messages.
    (b) No person may knowingly cause to be transmitted any false or 
fraudulent message concerning the safety of life or property, or refuse 
upon demand immediately to relinquish the use of a radio circuit to 
enable the transmission of messages concerning the safety of life or 
property which is in imminent danger, or knowingly interfere or 
otherwise obstruct the transmission of such messages.


Sec. 101.205  Operation during emergency.

    The licensee of any station in these services may, during a period 
of emergency in which normal communication facilities are disrupted as 
a result of hurricane, flood, earthquake, or similar disaster, utilize 
such station for emergency communication service in a manner other than 
that specified in the instrument of authorization: Provided:
    (a) That as soon as possible after the beginning of such emergency 
use, notice be sent to the Commission at Washington, DC stating the 
nature of the emergency and the use to which the station is being put;
    (b) That the emergency use of the station must be discontinued as 
soon as substantially normal communication facilities are again 
available;
    (c) That the Commission at Washington, DC must be notified 
immediately when such special use of the station is terminated;
    (d) That, in no event, will any station engage in emergency 
transmission on frequencies other than, or with power in excess of, 
that specified in the instrument of authorization or as otherwise 
expressly provided by the Commission, or by law; and
    (e) That the Commission may, at any time, order the discontinuance 
of any such emergency communication.


Sec. 101.207  Suspension of transmission.

    Transmission must be suspended immediately upon detection by the 
station or operator licensee or upon notification by the Commission of 
a deviation from the technical requirements of the station 
authorization and must remain suspended until such deviation is 
corrected, except for transmission concerning the immediate safety of 
life or property, in which case transmission must be suspended 
immediately after the emergency is terminated.


Sec. 101.209  Operation of stations at temporary fixed locations for 
communication between the United States and Canada or Mexico.

    Stations authorized to operate at temporary fixed locations may not 
be used for transmissions between the United States and Canada, or the 
United States and Mexico, without prior specific notification to, and 
authorization from, the Commission. Notification of such intended usage 
of the facilities should include a detailed showing of the operation 
proposed, including the parties involved, the nature of the 
communications to be handled, the terms and conditions of such 
operations, the time and place of operation, such other matters as the 
applicant deems relevant, and a showing as to how the public interest, 
convenience and necessity would be

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served by the proposed operation. Such notification should be given 
sufficiently in advance of the proposed date of operation to permit any 
appropriate correlation with the respective foreign government involved 
(see Secs. 101.31, 101.811, 101.813, and 101.815).


Sec. 101.211  Operator requirements.

    (a) Any person, with the consent or authorization of the licensee, 
may employ stations in this service for the purpose of 
telecommunications in accordance with the conditions and limitations 
set forth in Sec. 101.135.
    (b) The station licensee is responsible for the proper operation of 
the station at all times and is expected to provide for observations, 
servicing and maintenance as often as may be necessary to ensure proper 
operation.
    (c) The provisions of paragraph (a) of this section may not be 
construed to change or diminish in any respect the responsibility of 
station licensees to have and to maintain control over the stations 
licensed to them (including all transmitter units thereof), or for the 
proper functioning and operation of those stations (including all 
transmitter units thereof) in accordance with the terms of the licenses 
of those stations.


Sec. 101.213  Station identification.

    Stations in these services are exempt from the requirement to 
identify transmissions by call sign or any other station identifier.


Sec. 101.215  Posting of station authorization and transmitter 
identification cards, plates, or signs.

    (a) Each licensee shall post at the station the name, address and 
telephone number of the custodian of the station license or other 
authorization if such license or authorization is not maintained at the 
station.
    (b) The requirements in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply 
to remote stations using frequencies listed in Sec. 101.147(b).


Sec. 101.217  Station records.

    Each licensee of a station subject to this part shall maintain 
records in accordance with the following:
    (a) For all stations, the results and dates of transmitter 
measurements and the name of the person or persons making the 
measurements;
    (b) For all stations, when service or maintenance duties are 
performed, which may affect their proper operation, the responsible 
operator shall sign and date an entry in the station record concerned, 
giving:
    (1) Pertinent details of all transmitter adjustments performed by 
him or under his supervision; and
    (2) His name and address, provided that this information, so long 
as it remains unchanged, is not required to be repeated in the case of 
a person who is regularly employed as operator on a full-time basis at 
the station.
    (c) The records shall be kept in an orderly manner, and in such 
detail that the data required are readily available. Key letters or 
abbreviations may be used if proper meaning or explanation is set forth 
in the record.
    (d) Each entry in the records of each station shall be signed by a 
person qualified to do so, having actual knowledge of the facts to be 
recorded.
    (e) No record or portion thereof shall be erased, obliterated, or 
willfully destroyed within the required retention period. Any necessary 
correction may be made only by the person originating the entry, who 
shall strike out the erroneous portion, initial the correction made and 
indicate the date of correction.
    (f) Records required by this part shall be retained by the licensee 
for a period of at least one year.

Subpart E--Miscellaneous Common Carrier Provisions


Sec. 101.301  National defense; free service.

    Any common carrier authorized under the rules of this part may 
render to any agency of the United States Government free service in 
connection with the preparation for the national defense. Every such 
carrier rendering any such free service must make and file, in 
duplicate, with the Commission, on or before the 31st of July and on or 
before the 31st day of January in each year, reports covering the 
periods of 6 months ending on the 30th of June and the 31st of 
December, respectively, next prior to said dates. These reports must 
show the names of the agencies to which free service was rendered 
pursuant to this rule, the general character of the communications 
handled for each agency, and the charges in dollars which would have 
accrued to the carrier for such service rendered to each agency if 
charges for such communications had been collected at the published 
tariff rates.


Sec. 101.303  Answers to notices of violation.

    Any person receiving official notice of a violation of the terms of 
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, any other Federal statute 
or Executive Order pertaining to radio or wire communications or any 
international radio or wire communications treaty or convention, or 
regulations annexed thereto to which the United States is a party, or 
the rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission, 
must, within 10 days from such receipt, send a written answer to the 
office of the Commission originating the official notice. If an answer 
cannot be sent or an acknowledgment made within such 10-day period by 
reason of illness or other unavoidable circumstances, acknowledgment 
and answer must be made at the earliest practicable date with a 
satisfactory explanation of the delay. The answer to each notice must 
be complete in itself and may not be abbreviated by reference to other 
communications or answers to other notices. If the notice relates to 
some violation that may be due to the physical or electrical 
characteristics of transmitting apparatus, the answer must state fully 
what steps have been taken to prevent future violations, and, if any 
new apparatus is to be installed, the date such apparatus was ordered, 
the name of the manufacturer, and promised date of delivery. If the 
installation of such apparatus requires a construction permit, the file 
number of the application must be given or, if a file number has not 
been assigned by the Commission, such identification as will permit 
ready reference thereto. If the notice of violation relates to 
inadequate maintenance resulting in improper operation of the 
transmitter, the name and license number of the operator performing the 
maintenance must be given. If the notice of violation relates to some 
lack of attention to, or improper operation of, the transmitter by 
other employees, the reply must enumerate the steps taken to prevent a 
recurrence of such lack of attention or improper operation.


Sec. 101.305  Discontinuance, reduction or impairment of service.

    (a) If the public communication service provided by a station in 
the Common Carrier Radio Services is involuntarily discontinued, 
reduced or impaired for a period exceeding 48 hours, the station 
licensee must promptly notify the Commission, in writing, at Federal 
Communications Commission, Common Carrier Radio Services, 1270 
Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325. In every such case, the 
licensee must furnish full particulars as to the reasons for such 
discontinuance, reduction or impairment of service, including a 
statement as to when normal service is expected to be resumed. When 
normal service is resumed, prompt notification thereof must be given in 
writing to the Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Radio 
Services, 1270

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Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325.
    (b) No station licensee subject to title II of the Communications 
Act of 1934, as amended, may voluntarily discontinue, reduce or impair 
public communication service to a community or part of a community 
without obtaining prior authorization from the Commission pursuant to 
the procedures set forth in part 63 of this chapter. In the event that 
permanent discontinuance of service is authorized by the Commission, 
the station licensee must promptly send the station license to the 
Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Radio Services, 1270 
Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 for cancellation.
    (c) Any common carrier station licensee, not subject to title II of 
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, who voluntarily 
discontinues, reduces or impairs public communication service to a 
community or a part of a community must give written notification to 
the Commission within 7 days thereof. In the event of permanent 
discontinuance of service, the station licensee must promptly send the 
station license to the Federal Communications Commission, Common 
Carrier Radio Services, 1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 
17325 for cancellation.
    (d) If any common carrier radio frequency should not be used to 
render any service as authorized during a consecutive period of twelve 
months at any time after construction is completed under circumstances 
that do not fall within the provisions of paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of 
this section, or, if removal of equipment or facilities has rendered 
the station not operational, the licensee must, within thirty days of 
the end of such period of nonuse:
    (1) Submit for cancellation the station license (or licenses) to 
the Federal Communications Commission, Common Carrier Radio Services, 
1270 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 for cancellation;
    (2) File an application for modification of the license (or 
licenses) to delete the unused frequency (or frequencies); or
    (3) Request waiver of this rule and demonstrate either that the 
frequency will be used (as evidenced by appropriate requests for 
service, etc.) within six months of the end of the initial period of 
nonuse, or that the frequency will be converted to allow rendition of 
other authorized public services within one year of the end of the 
initial period of nonuse by the filing of appropriate applications 
within six months of the end of the period of nonuse.


Sec. 101.307  Tariffs, reports, and other material required to be 
submitted to the Commission.

    Sections 1.771 through 1.815 of this chapter contain summaries of 
certain materials and reports, including schedule of charges and 
accounting and financial reports, which, when applicable, must be filed 
with the Commission.


Sec. 101.309  Requirement that licensees respond to official 
communications.

    All licensees in these services are required to respond to official 
communications from the Commission with reasonable dispatch and 
according to the tenor of such communications. Failure to do so will be 
given appropriate consideration in connection with any subsequent 
applications which the offending party may file and may result in the 
designation of such applications for hearing, or in appropriate cases, 
the institution of proceedings looking to the modification or 
revocation of the pertinent authorizations.


Sec. 101.311  Equal employment opportunities.

    Equal opportunities in employment must be afforded by all common 
carrier licensees in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 21.307 of 
this chapter.

Subpart F--Developmental Authorizations


Sec. 101.401  Eligibility.

    Developmental authorizations for stations in the radio services 
included in this part will be issued only to existing and proposed 
licensees who are legally, financially and otherwise qualified to 
conduct experimentation for the development of engineering or 
operational data, or techniques, directly related to a proposed radio 
service or to a regularly established radio service regulated by the 
rules of this part.


Sec. 101.403  Scope of service.

    Developmental authorizations may be issued for:
    (a) Field strength surveys relative to or precedent to the filing 
of applications for licenses, in connection with the selection of 
suitable locations for stations proposed to be established in any of 
the regularly established radio services regulated by the rules of this 
part; or
    (b) The testing of existing or authorized antennas, wave guides, 
paths, or other equipment used in a system subject to this part.


Sec. 101.405  Adherence to program of research and development.

    The program of research and development, as stated by an applicant 
in the application for license or stated in the instrument of station 
authorization, must be substantially adhered to unless the licensee is 
otherwise authorized by the Commission.


Sec. 101.407  Special procedure for the development of a new service or 
for the use of frequencies not in accordance with the provisions of the 
rules in this part.

    (a) An authorization for the development of a new service not in 
accordance with the provisions of the rules in this part may be granted 
for a limited time, but only after the Commission has made a 
preliminary determination with respect to the factors set forth in this 
paragraph, as each case may require. This procedure also applies to any 
application that involves use of a frequency which is not in accordance 
with the provisions of the rules in this part, although in accordance 
with the Table of Frequency Allocations contained in part 2 of this 
chapter. (An application which involves use of a frequency which is not 
in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations in part 2 of this 
chapter should be filed in accordance with the provisions of part 5 of 
this chapter, Experimental Radio Services.) The factors with respect to 
which the Commission will make a preliminary determination before 
acting on an application filed under this paragraph are as follows:
    (1) That the public interest, convenience or necessity warrants 
consideration of the establishment of the proposed service or the use 
of the proposed frequency;
    (2) That the proposed operation appears to warrant consideration to 
effect a change in the provisions of the rules in this part; and/or
    (3) That some operational data should be developed for 
consideration in any rule making proceeding which may be initiated.
    (b) Applications for stations that are intended to be used in the 
development of a proposed service must be accompanied by a petition to 
amend the Commission's rules with respect to frequencies and such other 
items as may be necessary to provide for the regular establishment of 
the proposed service.


Sec. 101.409  Terms of grant; general limitations.

    (a) Developmental authorizations normally will be issued for one 
year, or such shorter term as the Commission

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may deem appropriate in any particular case, and will be subject to 
cancellation without hearing by the Commission at any time upon notice 
to the licensee.
    (b) Where some phases of the developmental program are not covered 
by the general rules of the Commission or by the rules of this part, 
the Commission may specify supplemental or additional requirements or 
conditions in each case as it may deem necessary in the public 
interest, convenience or necessity.
    (c) Frequencies allocated to the service toward which such 
development is directed will be assigned for developmental operation on 
the basis that no interference will be caused to the regular services 
of stations operating in accordance with the Commission's Table of 
Frequency Allocations (Sec. 2.106 of this chapter).
    (d) The rendition of communication service for hire is not 
permitted under any developmental authorizations unless specifically 
authorized by the Commission.
    (e) The grant of a developmental authorization carries with it no 
assurance that the developmental program, if successful, will be 
authorized on a permanent basis either as to the service involved or 
the use of the frequencies assigned or any other frequencies.


Sec. 101.411  Supplementary showing required.

    (a) Authorizations for development of a proposed radio service in 
the services included in this part will be issued only upon a showing 
that the applicant has a definite program of research and development, 
the details of which must be set forth, which has reasonable promise of 
substantial contribution to these services within the term of such 
authorization. A specific showing should be made as to the factors 
which qualify the applicant technically to conduct the research and 
development program, including a description of the nature and extent 
of engineering facilities that the applicant has available for such 
purposes.
    (b) Expiring developmental authorizations may be renewed only upon 
the applicant's compliance with the applicable requirements of 
Sec. 101.413 (a) and (b) relative to the authorization sought to be 
renewed and upon a factual showing that further progress in the program 
of research and development requires further radio transmission and 
that the public interest, convenience or necessity would be served by 
renewal of such authorization.


Sec. 101.413  Developmental report required.

    (a) Upon completion of the program of research and development, or, 
in any event, upon the expiration of the instrument of station 
authorization under which such investigations were permitted, or at 
such times during the term of the station authorization as the 
Commission may deem necessary to evaluate the progress of the 
developmental program, the licensee must submit, in duplicate, a 
comprehensive report on the following items, in the order designated:
    (1) Report on the various phases of the project which were 
investigated;
    (2) Total number of hours of operation on each frequency assigned;
    (3) Copies of any publication on the project;
    (4) Detailed analysis of the result obtained; and
    (5) Any other pertinent information.
    (b) In addition to the information required by paragraph (a) of 
this section, the developmental report of a station authorized for the 
development of a proposed radio service must include comprehensive 
information on the following items:
    (1) Probable public support and methods of its determination;
    (2) Practicability of service operations;
    (3) Interference encountered;
    (4) Pertinent information relative to merits of the proposed 
service;
    (5) Propagation characteristics of frequencies used, particularly 
with respect to the service objective;
    (6) Frequencies believed to be more suitable and reasons therefor; 
and
    (7) Type of signals or communications employed in the experimental 
work.
    (c) Developmental reports will be made a part of the Commission's 
public records, except upon the applicant's specific request for 
confidentiality and Commission approval in accordance with Sec. 0.459 
of this chapter. Information determined confidential by the Commission 
will not be publicly disclosed.

Subpart G--Digital Electronic Message Service


Sec. 101.501  Eligibility.

    Applications will be granted only in cases in which the applicant 
establishes it is legally, technically, financially and otherwise 
qualified to render the services proposed and that the public interest, 
convenience and necessity would be served by such a grant. Each 
application will identify the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area 
(SMSA) within which boundaries the Digital Electronic Message Service 
(DEMS) nodal station will be constructed and which the facility will 
serve.


Sec. 101.503  Digital Electronic Message Service Nodal Stations.

    DEMS Nodal Stations may be authorized only as a part of an 
integrated communication system wherein DEMS User Stations associated 
therewith also are licensed to the DEMS Nodal Station licensee. 
Applications for DEMS Nodal Station licenses should specify the maximum 
number of DEMS User Stations to be served by that nodal station. Any 
increase in that number must be applied for pursuant to Sec. 101.15.


Sec. 101.505  Frequencies.

    (a) Frequencies in the 17,700-19,700 MHz band are available for 
assignment for all DEMS applicants. Assignment will consist of a pair 
of channels as set out in paragraph (c) of this section plus internodal 
channels as set out in paragraph (d) of this section.
    (b) Licensees may apply for an additional channel pair in an SMSA 
only when it is operating its previously authorized DEMS at or near the 
expected capacity and the service to be provided will fully utilize all 
spectrum requested.
    (c) DEMS assignments will be made according to the following plan, 
except that systems licensed, in operation, or applied for in the 
10,565-10,615 and 10,630-10,680 MHz bands prior to July 15, 1993 are 
permitted to use frequencies in those bands if they prior coordinate 
with 10 GHz point-to-point licensees:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         Nodal station     User station 
              Channel No                 frequency band   frequency band
                                             (MHz)            (MHz)     
------------------------------------------------------------------------
30....................................    18,870-18,880    19,210-19,220
31....................................    18,880-18,890    19,220-19,230
32....................................    18,890-18,900    19,230-19,240
33....................................    18,900-18,910    19,240-19,250
34....................................    18,910-18,920    19,250-19,260
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Note to (c): These channel pairs will be assigned in each SMSA 
and may be subdivided as desired by the licensee.

    (d) Internodal link assignments are to be made in accordance with 
the provisions of Subpart I of this part, applying to point-to-point 
operations.


Sec. 101.507  Frequency stability.

    The frequency stability of each DEMS Nodal Station transmitter 
authorized for this service in the 17,700-19,700 MHz band must be 
<plus-minus>0.001%. The frequency stability of each DEMS User Station 
transmitter authorized for this service in this band must be 
<plus-minus>0.003%.


Sec. 101.509  Interference protection criteria.

    (a) All harmful interference to other users and blocking of 
adjacent channel

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use in the same city and cochannel use in nearby Standard Metropolitan 
Statistical Areas is prohibited. In areas where SMSA's are in close 
proximity, careful consideration should be given to minimum power 
requirements and to the location, height, and radiation pattern of the 
transmitting antenna. Licensees and applicants are expected to 
cooperate fully in attempting to resolve problems of potential 
interference before bringing the matter to the attention of the 
Commission.
    (b) As a condition for use of frequencies in this service each 
carrier is required to:
    (1) Engineer the system to be reasonably compatible with adjacent 
channel operations in the same city; and
    (2) Cooperate fully and in good faith to resolve whatever potential 
interference and transmission security problems may be present in 
adjacent channel operation.
    (c) The following interference studies, as appropriate, must be 
included with each application for a new or major modification in a 
DEMS Nodal Station:
    (1) An analysis of the potential for harmful interference with 
other stations if the coordinates of any proposed station are located 
within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of the coordinates of any authorized, 
or previously proposed station(s) that utilizes, or would utilize, the 
same frequency or an adjacent potentially interfering frequency; and
    (2) An analysis concerning possible adverse impact upon Canadian 
communications if the station's transmitting antenna is to be located 
within 55 kilometers (35 miles) of the Canadian border.
    (d) In addition a copy of the interference analysis submitted in 
response to paragraph (c)(1) of this section must be served on all 
applicants and/or grantees concerned within 5 days of its submission to 
the Commission.


Sec. 101.511  Purpose and permissible service.

    (a) The DEMS is intended to provide for the exchange of digital 
information among and between subscribers using one or more DEMS 
Systems.
    (b) Unless otherwise directed or conditioned in the applicable 
instrument of authorization, DEMS may be used to exchange any type of 
digital information consistent with the Commission's Rules and the 
applicable tariff of the carrier.
    (c) The carrier's tariff must fully describe the parameters of the 
service to be provided, including the degree of communications security 
a subscriber can expect in ordinary service.


Sec. 101.513  Transmitter power.

    The transmitter power will be governed by Sec. 101.113. Further, 
each application must contain an analysis demonstrating compliance with 
Sec. 101.113(a).


Sec. 101.515  Emissions and bandwidth.

    Different types of emissions may be authorized if the applicant 
describes fully the modulation and bandwidth desired, and demonstrates 
that the bandwidth desired is no wider than needed to provide the 
intended service. In no event, however, may the necessary or occupied 
bandwidth exceed the specified channel width of the assigned pair.


Sec. 101.517  Antennas.

    (a) Transmitting antennas may be omnidirectional or directional, 
consistent with coverage and interference requirements.
    (b) The use of horizontal or vertical plane wave polarization, or 
right hand or left hand rotating elliptical polarization must be used 
to minimize harmful interference between stations.
    (c) Directive antennas must be used at all DEMS User Stations and 
may be elevated no higher than necessary to assure adequate service. 
Antenna structures requiring FAA notification under part 17 of this 
chapter must be registered with the Commission. The structure owner is 
responsible for registering, painting, and lighting the structure if 
applicable. Requests for such authorization must show the inclusive 
dates of the proposed operation.


Sec. 101.519  Interconnection.

    (a) All DEMS licensees must make available to the public all 
information necessary to allow the manufacture of user equipment that 
will be compatible with the licensee's network.
    (b) All DEMS licensees must make available to the public all 
information necessary to allow interconnection of DEMS networks.


Sec. 101.521  Spectrum utilization.

    All applicants for DEMS frequencies must submit as part of the 
original application a detailed plan indicating how the bandwidth 
requested will be utilized. In particular the application must contain 
detailed descriptions of the modulation method, the channel time 
sharing method, any error detecting and/or correcting codes, any 
spatial frequency reuse system and the total data throughput capacity 
in each of the links in the system. Further, the application must 
include a separate analysis of the spectral efficiency including both 
information bits per unit bandwidth and the total bits per unit 
bandwidth.

Subpart H--Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave 
Service


Sec. 101.601  Eligibility

    Any person, or any governmental entity or agency, eligible for 
licensing in a radio service under parts 80, 87, or 90 of this chapter 
or any person proposing to provide communications service to such 
persons, governmental entities or agencies is eligible to hold a 
license under this subpart.


Sec. 101.603  Permissible communications.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, stations 
in this radio service may transmit communications as follows:
    (1) On frequencies below 21,200 MHz, licensees may transmit their 
own communications, including the transmission of their products and 
information services, to their customers except that the distribution 
of video entertainment material to customers is permitted only as 
indicated in Sec. 101.101 and paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
    (2) In the frequency bands 6425-6525 MHz, 18,142-18,580 MHz and on 
frequencies above 21,200 MHz, licensees may deliver any of their own 
products and services to any receiving location;
    (3) Licensees may transmit the communications of their parent 
corporation, or of another subsidiary of the same parent, or their own 
subsidiary where the party to be served is regularly engaged in any of 
the activities that constitute the basis for eligibility to use the 
frequencies assigned;
    (4) Licensees may transmit the communications of other parties in 
accordance with Sec. 101.135;
    (5) Licensees may transmit emergency communications unrelated to 
their activities in accordance with Sec. 101.205;
    (6) Licensees may transmit communications on a commercial basis to 
eligible users, among different premises of a single eligible user, or 
from one eligible user to another as part of transmissions by Digital 
Electronic Message Service systems on the frequencies provided for this 
purpose;
    (7) Licensees may transmit program material from one location to 
another, provided that the frequencies do not serve as the final RF 
link in the chain of distribution of the program material to broadcast 
stations;
    (b) Stations licensed in this radio service shall not:
    (1) Render a common carrier communications service of any kind;

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    (2) Transmit program material for use in connection with 
broadcasting, except as provided in paragraphs (a)(2), and (a)(7)) of 
this section; and/or
    (3) Be used to provide the final RF link in the chain of 
transmission of program material to cable television systems, 
multipoint distribution systems or master antenna TV systems, except in 
the frequency bands 6425-6525 and 18,142-18,580 MHz and on frequencies 
above 21,200 MHz.

Subpart I--Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service


Sec. 101.701  Eligibility.

    (a) Authorizations for stations in this service will be issued to 
existing and proposed common carriers. Applications will be granted 
only in cases in which it is shown that:
    (1) The applicant is legally, technically, financially and 
otherwise qualified to render the proposed service;
    (2) There are frequencies available to enable the applicant to 
render a satisfactory service; and
    (3) The public interest, convenience, and necessity would be served 
by a grant thereof.
    (b) If the content is originated, selected, controlled, or 
otherwise substantively influenced by the applicant, licensee, or a 
closely affiliated entity, no station or radio frequency in this 
service will be authorized, or may be utilized, to transmit any closed 
circuit television signals or television signals other than broadcast 
television signals, unless:
    (1) Such service is otherwise permitted for a specific length of 
time by grant of an acceptable petition for waiver of this rule; or
    (2) Such service is otherwise permitted by a condition in the 
applicable instrument of authorization; or
    (3) Such service is provided pursuant to applicable FCC tariff and 
is temporary and occasional intra-company television communication for 
management, network supervision, or other internal carrier functions. 
For purposes of this paragraph, an entity will be considered to be 
``closely affiliated'' with an applicant if it is in a parent-
subsidiary relationship, or both are commonly controlled, or they have 
any common officers or management employees.
    (c) Applications for stations or frequencies that will be used 
primarily to relay broadcast television signals must include a 
demonstration (including appropriate system diagrams and tables) that 
at least fifty percent of the customers (or points of service) on the 
microwave system involved, including those served through an 
interconnecting carrier(s), receiving applicant's service, will not be 
related or affiliated in any degree with the applicant, and that the 
proposed usage by such customers, in terms of hours of use and channels 
delivered, must constitute at least fifty percent of the usage of the 
applicant's microwave service.
    Applications that do not contain these demonstrations will be 
returned as unacceptable for filing.


Sec. 101.703  Permissible communications.

    Stations in this service are authorized to render any kind of 
communication service provided for in the legally applicable tariffs of 
the carrier, unless otherwise directed in the applicable instrument of 
authorization or limited by Sec. 101.147 or Secs. 101.111 and 101.113.


Sec. 101.705  Renewal of station licenses.

    (a) An application for renewal of a station license in the Common 
Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service primarily used to relay 
television signals must contain:
    (1) A statement that such use complies with Sec. 101.701(b); and
    (2) The demonstration required by Sec. 101.701(c). Applications 
that do not contain these items as appropriate will be returned as 
unacceptable for filing.
    (b) Any application for renewal of license, for a term commencing 
January 1, 1975, or after, involving facilities utilizing frequency 
diversity must contain a statement showing compliance with 
Sec. 101.103(c) or the exceptions recognized in paragraph 141 of the 
``First Report and Order'' in Docket No. 18920 (29 FCC 2d 870). (This 
document is available at: Federal Communications Commission, Library 
(Room 639), 1919 M Street, NW., Washington, DC.) If not in compliance, 
a complete statement with the reasons therefor must be submitted.

Subpart J--Local Television Transmission Service


Sec. 101.801  Eligibility.

    Authorizations for stations in this service will be granted to 
existing and proposed communication common carriers. Applications will 
be granted only in cases where it is shown that:
    (a) The applicant is legally, financially, technically and 
otherwise qualified to render the proposed service;
    (b) There are frequencies available to enable the applicant to 
render a satisfactory service; and
    (c) The public interest, convenience or necessity would be served 
by a grant thereof.


Sec. 101.803  Frequencies.

    (a) Frequencies in the following bands are available for assignment 
to television pickup and television non-broadcast pickup stations in 
this service:

6,425 to 6,525 MHz. (6)
11,700 to 12,200 MHz. (3)
13,200 to 13,250 MHz. (1)
14,200 to 14,400 MHz.
21,200 to 22,000 MHz. (1), (2), (4), (5)
22,000 to 23,600 MHz. (1), (2), (5)
31,000 to 31,300 MHz. (7)

Notes

    (1) This frequency band is shared with fixed and mobile stations 
licensed under this and other parts of the Commission's Rules.
    (2) This frequency band is shared with Government stations.
    (3) This frequency band is shared, on a secondary basis, with 
stations in the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite services.
    (4) This frequency band is shared with stations in the earth-
exploration satellite service.
    (5) Assignments to common carriers in this band are normally 
made in the segments 21,200-21,800 MHz and 22,400-23,800 MHz and to 
operational fixed users in the segments 21,800-22,400 MHz and 
23,000-23,600 MHz. Assignments may be made otherwise only upon a 
showing that interference free frequencies are not available in the 
normally assigned band segments. The maximum power for the local 
television transmission service in the 14.2-14.4 GHz band is +45 dBW 
except that operations are not permitted within 1.5 degrees of the 
geostationary orbit.
    (6) This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed 
pursuant to parts 74 and 78 of this chapter, and subpart H of this 
part.
    (7) Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs 
to the general public or multi-channel cable distribution is not 
permitted.
    (b) Communications common carriers in the Local Television 
Transmission Service may be assigned frequencies listed in 
Secs. 74.602(a), 78.18(a)(7) and 78.18(a)(8) of this chapter to provide 
service to television broadcast stations, television broadcast network-
entities, cable system operators and cable network-entities. Frequency 
availability is subject to the provisions of Sec. 74.604 of this 
chapter and the use of the facility is limited to the permissible uses 
described in Secs. 74.631 and 78.11 of this chapter. Operations on 
these frequencies are subject to the technical provisions of part 74, 
subpart F, and part 78, subpart D of this chapter.
    (c) [Reserved]
    (d) Frequencies in the following bands are available for assignment 
to television STL stations in this service:

3,700 to 4,200 MHz (1)
5,925 to 6,425 MHz (1),(5)

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10,700 to 11,700 MHz (1),(6)
13,200 to 13,250 MHz (2)
21,200 to 22,000 MHz (2),(4),(7),(8)
22,000 to 23,600 MHz (2),(6),(8)
31,000 to 31,300 MHz (9)

Notes

    (1) This frequency band is shared with stations in the Point to 
Point Microwave Radio Service and, in United States Possessions in 
the Caribbean area, with stations in the International Fixed 
Radiocommunications Services.
    (2) This frequency band is shared with fixed and mobile stations 
licensed under this and other parts of the Commission's rules.
    (3) This frequency band is shared with space stations (space to 
earth) in the fixed-satellite service.
    (4) This frequency band is shared with Government stations.
    (5) This frequency band is shared with earth stations (earth to 
space) in the fixed-satellite services.
    (6) The band segments 10.95-11.2 and 11.45-11.7 GHz are shared 
with space stations (space to earth) in the fixed-satellite service.
    (7) This frequency band is shared with space stations (space to 
earth) in the earth exploration satellite service.
    (8) Assignments to common carriers in this band are normally 
made in the segments 21,200-21,800 MHz and 22,400-23,000 MHz and to 
operational fixed users in the segments 21,800-22,400 MHz and 
23,000-23,600 MHz. Assignments may be made otherwise only upon a 
showing that interference free frequencies are not available in the 
appropriate band segments.
    (9) Frequencies in this band are co-equally shared with stations 
in the Auxiliary Broadcasting (part 74) of this chapter, Cable 
Television Relay (part 78) of this chapter, Private Operational-
Fixed Microwave (subpart H) of this part, and General Mobile Radio 
Services (part 95) of this chapter.

    (e) 31.0 to 31.3 GHz. These frequencies are shared on a co-equal 
basis with other stations in the fixed and mobile services (see parts 
74, 78, and 95 of this chapter, and subpart H of this part). No 
interference protection is afforded to fixed or mobile stations 
operating in this band.
    (1) 25 MHz authorized bandwidth channels, 150 MHz separation.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
31,012.5...................................................     31,162.5
31,037.5...................................................     31,187.5
31,062.5...................................................     31,212.5
31,087.5...................................................     31,237.5
31,112.5...................................................     31,262.5
31,137.5...................................................     31,287.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 50 MHz authorized bandwidth channels, 150 MHz separation.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive  
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
31,025.0...................................................     31,175.0
31,075.0...................................................     31,225.0
31,125.0...................................................     31,275.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (f) On the condition that harmful interference will not be caused 
to services operating in accordance with the Table of Frequency 
Allocations, persons holding valid station authorizations on July 15, 
1963, to provide television nonbroadcast pickup service in the 6525-
6575 MHz band may be authorized to continue use of the frequencies 
specified in their authorization for such operations until July 15, 
1968.
    (g) 6425 to 6525 MHz--Mobile Only. Paired and un-paired operations 
permitted. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs 
to the general public or for multi-channel cable distribution is not 
permitted. This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed 
pursuant to parts 74 and 78 of this chapter. The following channel 
plans apply.
    (1) 1 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6425.5.....................................................       6475.5
6450.5.....................................................       6500.5
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) 8 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
------------------------------------------------------------------------
6430.0.....................................................       6480.0
6438.0.....................................................       6488.0
6446.0.....................................................       6596.0
6455.0.....................................................       6505.0
6463.0.....................................................       6513.0
6471.0.....................................................       6521.0
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    (3) 25 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels.

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                                                             Receive (or
                Transmit (or receive) (MHz)                   transmit) 
                                                                (MHz)   
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6437.5.....................................................       6487.5
6462.5.....................................................       6512.5
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    (h) The frequency 27.255 MHz in the 27.23-27.28 MHz band is 
allocated for assignment to microwave auxiliary stations in this 
service on a shared basis with other radio services. Assignments to 
stations on this frequency will not be protected from such interference 
as may be experienced from the emissions of industrial, scientific and 
medical equipment operating on 27.12 MHz in accordance with Sec. 2.106 
of this chapter.


Sec. 101.805  Assignment of frequencies to mobile stations.

    The assignment of frequencies to mobile stations in this service 
will not be limited to a single licensee within any area. However, 
geographical limits within which mobile units may operate may be 
imposed by the Commission.


Sec. 101.807  Transmitter power.

    Stations in this service will not be authorized to use transmitters 
having a rated power output in excess of the limits set forth in 
Sec. 101.113(b) and a standby transmitter having a rated power output 
in excess of that of the main transmitter with which it is associated 
will not be authorized.


Sec. 101.809  Bandwidth and emission limitations.

    (a) Stations in this service operating on frequencies in the 27.23-
27.28 MHz band will be authorized to employ only amplitude modulated or 
frequency modulated emission for radiotelephony. The authorization to 
use such emissions will be construed to include authority to employ 
unmodulated emission only for temporary or short periods necessary for 
equipment testing incident to the construction and maintenance of the 
station.
    (b) Stations in the service operating on frequencies above 940 MHz 
may be authorized to use amplitude modulated, frequency modulated or 
pulse type of emission for radiotelephony and television. In addition, 
the use of unmodulated emission may be authorized in appropriate cases.
    (c) The maximum bandwidths which will normally be authorized for 
single channel operation on frequencies below 500 MHz in this service 
must not exceed the limits set forth below:

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                                                              Authorized
                      Type of emission                        bandwidth 
                                                                (kHz)   
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A3E........................................................            8
F3E or (G3E)...............................................           40
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    (d) Maximum bandwidths in the following frequency bands must not 
exceed the limits set forth below:

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                                                               Maximum  
                                                              authorized
                    Frequency band (MHz)                      bandwidth 
                                                                (MHz)   
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3,700 to 4,200.............................................           20
5,925 to 6,425.............................................           30
6,425 to 6,525.............................................           25
10,700 to 12,200...........................................           40
13,200 to 13,250...........................................           25

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22,000 to 23,600...........................................          100
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    (e) The bandwidths authorized on frequencies above 500 MHz must be 
appropriate to the type of operation in any particular case. An 
application requesting such authorization must fully describe the 
modulation, emission, and bandwidth desired and must specify the 
bandwidth to be occupied.


Sec. 101.811  Modulation requirements.

    (a) The use of modulating frequencies higher than 3000 hertz for 
single channel radiotelephony or tone signaling on frequencies below 
500 MHz is not authorized.
    (b) When amplitude modulation is used, the modulation percentage 
must be sufficient to provide efficient communication and must normally 
be maintained above 70 percent on positive peaks, but may not exceed 
100 percent on negative peaks.
    (c) When phase or frequency modulation is used for single channel 
radiotelephony on frequencies below 500 MHz, the deviation arising from 
modulation may not exceed plus or minus 15 kHz from the unmodulated 
carrier.
    (d) Each unmultiplexed radiotelephone transmitter having more than 
3 watts plate power input to the final radio frequency stage and 
initially installed at the station in this service after September 4, 
1956, must be provided with a device that will automatically prevent 
modulation in excess of that specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) of 
this section which may be caused by greater than normal audio level.


Sec. 101.813  Remote control operation of mobile television pickup 
stations.

    (a) Mobile television pickup stations (including nonbroadcast) may 
be operated by remote control from the fixed locations for periods not 
to exceed 6 months.
    (b) The Commission may, upon adequate showing by the licensee as to 
why the television pickup operations should not be conducted under a 
fixed station authorization, renew the authority granted under the 
provisions of paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Reference should be made to Sec. 101.125 concerning mobile 
station antenna height restrictions and to paragraphs (c) and (f) of 
Sec. 101.131 concerning control points.


Sec. 101.815  Stations at temporary fixed locations.

    (a) Authorizations may be issued upon proper application for the 
use of frequencies listed in Sec. 101.803 by stations in the Local 
Television Transmission Service for rendition of temporary service to 
subscribers under the following conditions:
    (1) When a fixed station is to remain at a single location for less 
than 6 months, the location is considered to be temporary. Services 
that are initially known to be of longer than 6 months' duration may 
not be provided under a temporary fixed authorization but rendered 
pursuant to a regular license.
    (2) When a fixed station authorized to operate at temporary 
locations is installed and it subsequently becomes necessary for the 
station to operate from such location for more than six months, 
application FCC Form 494 for a station authorization to specify the 
permanent location must be filed at least thirty days prior to the 
expiration of the six month period.
    (3) The station must be used only for rendition of communication 
service at a remote point where the provision of wire facilities is not 
practicable.
    (4) The antenna structure height employed at any location may not 
exceed the criteria set forth in Sec. 17.7 of this chapter unless, in 
each instance, authorization for use of a specific maximum antenna 
structure height for each location has been obtained from the 
Commission prior to erection of the antenna. See Sec. 101.125.
    (5) Applications for such stations must comply with the provisions 
of Sec. 101.713.
    (b) Applications for authorizations to operate stations at 
temporary locations under the provisions of this section may be made 
upon FCC Form 494. Blanket applications may be submitted for the 
required number of transmitters.
    (c) Prior coordination of mobile assignments will be in accordance 
with the procedures in Sec. 101.103(d) except that the prior 
coordination process for mobile (temporary fixed) assignments may be 
completed orally and the period allowed for response to a coordination 
notification may be less than 30 days if the parties agree.


Sec. 101.817  Notification of station operation at temporary locations.

    (a) The licensee of stations authorized pursuant to Sec. 101.813 
must notify the Commission prior to each period of operation. This 
notification may be oral or written and must include:
    (1) The call sign, manufacturer's name, type or model number, 
output power and specific location of the transmitter(s);
    (2) The maintenance location for the transmitter;
    (3) The location of the transmitting or receiving station with 
which it will communicate and the identity of the correspondent 
operating such facilities;
    (4) The exact frequency or frequencies to be used;
    (5) The public interest, convenience and necessity to be served by 
operation of the proposed installation;
    (6) The commencement and anticipated termination dates of operation 
from each location. In the event the actual termination date differs 
from the previous notification, written notice thereof promptly must be 
given to the Commission;
    (7) Where the notification contemplates initially a service that is 
to be rendered for a period longer than 90 days, the notification must 
contain a showing as to why application should not be made for regular 
authorization; and
    (8) A notification must include compliance with the provisions of 
Sec. 101.813(c).
    (b) A copy of the notification must be kept with the station 
license.


Sec. 101.819  Stations affected by coordination contour procedures.

    In frequency bands shared with the communication-satellite service, 
applicants must also comply with the requirements of Sec. 101.21.

    Note: This attachment will not be published in the Code of 
Federal Regulations.

                    Attachment--Cross Reference Table                   
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            Present section                       Final section         
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                                 Part 21                                
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                           Subpart A--General                           
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21.1...................................  101.1                          
21.2...................................  101.3                          
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                  Subpart B--Applications and Licenses                  
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21.3...................................  101.5                          
21.4...................................  101.7                          
21.5...................................  101.9                          
21.6...................................  101.11                         
21.7...................................  101.15                         
21.11..................................  101.15                         
21.13..................................  101.19                         
21.15..................................  101.21                         
21.19..................................  101.23                         
21.20..................................  101.35                         
21.21..................................  101.25                         
21.22..................................  101.27                         
21.23..................................  101.29                         
21.25..................................  101.31                         
21.26..................................  101.35                         
21.27..................................  101.37                         

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21.28..................................  101.39                         
21.29..................................  101.41                         
21.30..................................  101.43                         
21.31..................................  101.45                         
21.32..................................  101.47                         
21.33..................................  101.49                         
21.35..................................  101.51                         
21.38..................................  101.53                         
21.39..................................  101.55                         
21.40..................................  101.57                         
21.41..................................  101.59                         
21.42..................................  101.61                         
21.43..................................  101.63                         
21.44..................................  101.65                         
21.45..................................  101.67                         
21.50..................................  101.69                         
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                     Subpart C--Technical Standards                     
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21.100.................................  101.103                        
21.101.................................  101.107                        
21.105.................................  101.109                        
21.106.................................  101.111                        
21.107.................................  101.113                        
21.108 (a) through (e).................  101.115(a)-(d)                 
21.108(e)..............................  101.145                        
21.110.................................  101.117                        
21.111.................................  101.119                        
21.112.................................  101.121                        
21.113.................................  101.123                        
21.114.................................  101.125                        
21.116.................................  101.127                        
21.117.................................  101.129                        
21.118.................................  101.131                        
21.119.................................  101.133(a)                     
21.120.................................  101.139                        
21.122.................................  101.141                        
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                    Subpart D--Technical Operations                     
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21.200.................................  101.201                        
21.201.................................  101.215                        
21.209.................................  101.205                        
21.210.................................  101.207                        
21.211.................................  101.209                        
21.214.................................  101.211                        
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                        Subpart E--Miscellaneous                        
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21.301.................................  101.301                        
21.302.................................  101.303                        
21.303.................................  101.305                        
21.304.................................  101.307                        
21.306.................................  101.309                        
21.307.................................  101.311                        
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                Subpart F--Developmental Authorizations                 
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21.400.................................  101.401                        
21.401.................................  101.403                        
21.402.................................  101.405                        
21.403.................................  101.407                        
21.404.................................  101.409                        
21.405.................................  101.411                        
21.406.................................  101.413                        
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             Subpart G--Digital Electronic Message Service              
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21.500.................................  101.501                        
21.501.................................  101.503                        
21.502.................................  101.505                        
21.503.................................  101.507                        
21.504.................................  101.509                        
21.505.................................  101.511                        
21.506.................................  101.513                        
21.507.................................  101.113                        
21.508.................................  101.515                        
21.509.................................  101.517                        
21.510.................................  101.519                        
21.511.................................  101.521                        
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                         Subpart H--[Reserved]                          
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           Subpart I--Point-to-Point Microwave Radio Service            
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21.700.................................  101.701                        
21.701.................................  101.147                        
21.702.................................  101.113                        
21.703.................................  101.109 and 101.111            
21.704.................................  101.141                        
21.705.................................  101.703                        
21.706.................................  101.21                         
21.707.................................  101.31                         
21.708.................................  101.31                         
21.709.................................  101.705                        
21.710.................................  101.145 (a) through (c)        
21.710(d)..............................  101.141                        
21.711.................................  101.149                        
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            Subpart J--Local Television Transmission Service            
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21.800.................................  101.801                        
21.801.................................  101.803                        
21.802.................................  101.805                        
21.803.................................  101.807                        
21.804.................................  101.809                        
21.805.................................  101.811                        
21.806.................................  101.813                        
21.807.................................  101.815                        
21.808.................................  101.817                        
21.809.................................  101.819                        
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               Subpart K--Multipoint Distribution Service               
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                   [This Subpart retained in Part 21]                   
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                                Part 94--                               
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                     Subpart A--General Information                     
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94.1...................................  101.1                          
94.3...................................  101.3                          
94.5...................................  101.601                        
94.7...................................  101.7(a)                       
94.9...................................  101.603                        
94.11(a)...............................  101.133(b)                     
94.11(b)...............................  101.205                        
94.13..................................  101.137                        
94.15(a)...............................  101.103(a)                     
94.15(e)...............................  101.149                        
94.15(f)...............................  101.149                        
94.15(g)...............................  101.149                        
94.17..................................  101.135                        
94.19..................................  101.133(c)                     
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       Subpart B--Applications, Authorizations, and Notifications       
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94.23..................................  101.5(a)                       
94.25(a)(b)............................  101.11                         
94.25(d)...............................  101.13(b)                      
94.25 (e)..............................  101.13(c)                      
94.25(f)...............................  101.123(a)                     
94.25(g)...............................  101.123(b)                     
94.25(h)...............................  101.603(b)(3)                  
94.25(i)...............................  101.123(c)                     
94.25(j)...............................  101.13(f)                      
94.25(k)...............................  101.101                        
94.27..................................  101.13                         
94.29..................................  101.33                         
94.31(a)...............................  101.19                         
94.31(d)...............................  101.411                        
94.31(e)...............................  101.13(b)                      
94.31(f)...............................  101.19                         
94.31(h)...............................  101.121                        
94.31(i)...............................  101.5(c)                       
94.31(k)...............................  101.147                        
94.33..................................  101.35                         
94.35(b)...............................  101.39(a)                      
94.37..................................  101.47                         
94.39(a)...............................  101.67(d)                      
94.39(b)...............................  101.409                        
94.41..................................  101.47(d)                      
94.43..................................  101.31                         
94.45..................................  101.57(d)(e)                   
94.47(a)...............................  101.53(a)                      
94.47(b)...............................  101.55(b)                      
94.51..................................  101.63                         
94.53..................................  101.65(d)                      
94.59..................................  101.69                         
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                     Subpart C--Technical Standards                     
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94.61..................................  101.101                        
94.63..................................  101.105                        
94.65..................................  101.147                        
94.67..................................  101.107                        
94.69..................................  101.109(b)                     
94.71(a)...............................  101.109(a)                     
94.71(b)...............................  101.109(c)                     
94.71..................................  101.111 (c) through (e)        
94.73..................................  101.113                        
94.75(a)(b)............................  101.115                        
94.75..................................  101.115 (d) through (f)        
94.75(h)...............................  101.517                        
94.77(a)...............................  101.145                        
94.79..................................  101.143                        
94.81..................................  101.139                        
94.83..................................  101.131(a)                     
94.88..................................  101.147(r)(10)                 
94.90..................................  101.147(q)                     
94.91..................................  101.147(s )                    
94.92..................................  101.105(d)                     
94.93..................................  101.147(p)                     
94.94..................................  101.141(e)                     
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                Subpart D--Station Operating Requirements               
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94.101.................................  101.209                        
94.103.................................  101.211                        
94.105.................................  101.213                        
94.107.................................  101.215                        
94.109.................................  101.201                        

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94.111.................................  101.121                        
94.113.................................  101.217                        
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                   Subpart E--Developmental Operation                   
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94.151.................................  101.401                        
94.153.................................  101.407                        
94.155.................................  101.405                        
94.157.................................  101.409(b)                     
94.159.................................  101.409(b)                     
94.161.................................  101.409                        
94.163.................................  101.411                        
94.165.................................  101.413                        
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[FR Doc. 96-12942 Filed 5-24-96; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6712-01-P