Allocations

 
U.S. Non-Federal-Government Allocations
47.2 - 48.2 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) US297
MOBILE

Relevant FCC Auctions:
Auction 103 (Spectrum Frontiers), $7,558,703,201
 Total net auction bids: $7,558,703,201

U.S. Federal Government Allocations
47 - 48.2 GHz


ITU Region 1 Allocations
47.5 - 47.9 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.516B 5.550C 5.552 5.554A
MOBILE 5.553B


ITU Region 2 Allocations
47.5 - 47.9 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.550C 5.552
MOBILE 5.553B


ITU Region 3 Allocations
47.5 - 47.9 GHz
FIXED
FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.550C 5.552
MOBILE 5.553B


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Band Uses (47 - 48.2 GHz)

Footnotes

5.516B   The following bands are identified for use by high-density applications in the fixed-satellite service:

17.3-17.7 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
18.3-19.3 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
39.5-40 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
40-40.5 GHz (space-to-Earth) in all Regions,
40.5-42 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 2,
47.5-47.9 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
48.2-48.54 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,
49.44-50.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) in Region 1,

and

27.5-27.82 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 1,
28.35-28.45 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
28.45-28.94 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
28.94-29.1 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2 and 3,
29.25-29.46 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2,
29.46-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) in all Regions,
48.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) in Region 2.

This identification does not preclude the use of these frequency bands by other fixed-satellite service applications or by other services to which these frequency bands are allocated on a co-primary basis and does not establish priority in these Radio Regulations among users of the frequency bands. Administrations should take this into account when considering regulatory provisions in relation to these frequency bands. See Resolution 143 (Rev.WRC 19). (WRC-19)

5.550C   The use of the frequency bands 37.5-39.5 GHz (space-to-Earth), 39.5-42.5 GHz (space to Earth), 47.2-50.2 GHz (Earth-to-space) and 50.4-51.4 GHz (Earth-to-space) by a non-geostationary satellite system in the fixed-satellite service is subject to the application of the provisions of No. 9.12 for coordination with other non-geostationary-satellite systems in the fixed-satellite service but not with non-geostationary-satellite systems in other services. Resolution 770 (WRC 19) shall also apply, and No. 22.2 shall continue to apply. (WRC 19)

5.552   The allocation of the spectrum for the fixed-satellite service in the bands 42.5-43.5 GHz and 47.2-50.2 GHz for Earth-to-space transmission is greater than that in the band 37.5-39.5 GHz for space-to-Earth transmission in order to accommodate feeder links to broadcasting satellites. Administrations are urged to take all practicable steps to reserve the band 47.2-49.2 GHz for feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service operating in the band 40.5-42.5 GHz.

5.553B   In Region 2 and Algeria, Angola, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Rep., Comoros, Congo (Rep. of the), Korea (Rep. of), Côte d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Lithuania, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Mauritius, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the frequency band 47.2-48.2 GHz is identified for use by administrations wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the use of this frequency band by any application of the services to which it is allocated, and does not establish any priority in the Radio Regulations. Resolution 243 (WRC 19) applies. (WRC-19)

5.554A   The use of the bands 47.5-47.9 GHz, 48.2-48.54 GHz and 49.44-50.2 GHz by the fixed-satellite service (space-to-Earth) is limited to geostationary satellites. (WRC-03)

US297   The bands 47.2-49.2 GHz and 81-82.5 GHz are also available for feeder links for the broadcasting-satellite service.

NG65  In the bands 24.75-25.25 GHz, 47.2-48.2 GHz, and 50.4-51.4 GHz, stations in the fixed and mobile services may not claim protection from individually licensed earth stations authorized pursuant to 47 CFR 25.136. However, nothing in this footnote shall limit the right of Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service licensees to operate in conformance with the technical rules contained in 47 CFR part 30. The Commission reserves the right to monitor developments and to undertake further action concerning interference between Upper Microwave Flexible Use Service and Fixed-Satellite Service, including aggregate interference to satellite receivers, if appropriate.


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Engineering Data

Lower Frequency Center Frequency Upper Frequency
Frequency 47 GHz 47.6 GHz 48.2 GHz
Wavelength 6.4 mm 6.3 mm 6.2 mm
Band designator(s) EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE) EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE) EHF (millimeter wave); V-band (IEEE)
Isotropic collecting area 3.2 mm2 3.2 mm2 3.1 mm2
Free space loss (1 m) 66.0 dB 66.0 dB 66.1 dB
Free space loss (1 km) 126.0 dB 126.0 dB 126.1 dB
Free space loss (10 km) 146.0 dB 146.0 dB 146.1 dB
Free space loss (100 km) 166.0 dB 166.0 dB 166.1 dB
Free space loss (1000 km) 186.0 dB 186.0 dB 186.1 dB
Free space loss
(35,786 km = GEO orbit)
217.1 dB 217.1 dB 217.1 dB
Free space loss (378,370 km = Moon) 237.5 dB 237.6 dB 237.6 dB
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