Section 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. (8)
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)
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(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. As of March 1, 2005, no new LTTS operators will be licensed in the 11.7-12.2 GHz band. LTTS operators authorized prior to March 1, 2005 may continue to operate in 11.7-12.2 GHz band until their license expires; no existing LTTS licenses will be renewed in the 11.7-12.2 GHz band.(4) This frequency band is shared with stations in the earth-exploration satellite service.(5) This frequency band is shared with the common carrier and private-operational fixed point-to-point microwave services.(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) As of June 30, 1997, frequencies in this band only are available for assignment to LMDS radio stations, except for non-LMDS radio stations authorized pursuant to applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998. Stations authorized prior to June 30, 1997, may continue to operate within the existing terms of the outstanding licenses, subject to renewal. Non-LMDS stations authorized pursuant to applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998 shall operate on an unprotected basis and subject to harmful interference from similarly licensed stations or stations licensed prior to June 30, 1997, and on a secondary basis to LMDS radio stations.(8) 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. As of March 1, 2005, no new LTTS operators will be licensed in the 14.2-14.4 GHz band. LTTS operators authorized prior to March 1, 2005 may continue to operate in 14.2-14.4 GHz band until their license expires; no existing LTTS licenses will be renewed in the 11.7-12.2 GHz band.(b) Communications common carriers in the Local Television Transmission Service may be assigned frequencies listed in §§ 74.602(a) , 78.18(a)(6) , and 78.18(a)(7) 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 § 74.604 of this chapter and the use of the facility is limited to the permissible uses described in §§ 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.(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)
10,700 to 11,700 MHz (1),(6)
11,700 to 12,100 MHz (3)
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)
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(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. For 3,700-4,200 MHz frequencies are only available for locations outside the contiguous United States and applications for new permanent or temporary facilities in this band will not be accepted for locations in the contiguous United States. In the contiguous United States, licensees of existing licenses, as of April 19, 2018, for permanent point-to-point Fixed Service links have until December 5, 2023, to self-relocate their point-to-point links out of the 3,700-4,200 MHz band.(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. As of March 1, 2005, no new LTTS operators will be licensed in the 11.7-12.2 GHz band. LTTS operators authorized prior to March 1, 2005 may continue to operate in 11.7-12.2 GHz band until their license expires; no existing LTTS licenses will be renewed in the 11.7-12.2 GHz band.(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) This frequency band is shared with the common carrier and private-operational fixed point-to-point microwave services.(9) As of June 30, 1997, frequencies in this band only are available for assignment to LMDS radio stations, except for non-LMDS stations authorized pursuant to applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998. Stations authorized prior to June 30, 1997, may continue to operate within the existing terms of the outstanding licenses, subject to renewal. Non-LMDS stations authorized pursuant to applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998 shall operate on an unprotected basis and subject to harmful interference from each other or stations licensed prior to June 30, 1997, and on a secondary basis to LMDS radio stations.(e)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. | Transmit (or receive) (MHz) | Receive (or transmit) (MHz) |
| 6425.5 | 6475.5 |
| 6450.5 | 6500.5 |
(2) 8 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels. | Transmit (or receive) (MHz) | Receive (or transmit) (MHz) |
| 6430.0 | 6480.0 |
| 6438.0 | 6488.0 |
| 6446.0 | 6496.0 |
| 6455.0 | 6505.0 |
| 6463.0 | 6513.0 |
| 6471.0 | 6521.0 |
(3) 25 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels. | Transmit (or receive) (MHz) | Receive (or transmit) (MHz) |
| 6437.5 | 6487.5 |
| 6462.5 | 6512.5 |
(f) 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 § 2.106 of this chapter.61 FR 26677, May 28, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23168, Apr. 29, 1997; 63 FR 9448, Feb. 25, 1998; 63 FR 14039, Mar. 24, 1998; 65 FR 38332 , June 20, 2000; 68 FR 4961 , Jan. 31, 2003; 68 FR 12777 , Mar. 17, 2003; 70 FR 4788 , Jan. 31, 2005; 84 FR 63812 , Nov. 19, 2019; 85 FR 22890 , Apr. 23, 2020 84 FR 63812 , 11/19/2019; 85 FR 22890 , 6/22/2020