5.458 In the band 6 425-7 075 MHz, passive microwave sensor measurements are carried out over the oceans. In the band 7 075-7 250 MHz, passive microwave sensor measurements are carried out. Administrations should bear in mind the needs of the Earth exploration-satellite (passive) and space research (passive) services in their future planning of the bands 6 425-7 075 MHz and 7 075-7 250 MHz.

5.460A The use of the frequency band 7 190-7 250 MHz (Earth-to-space) by the Earth exploration-satellite service shall be limited to tracking, telemetry and command for the operation of spacecraft. Space stations operating in the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the frequency band 7 190-7 250 MHz shall not claim protection from existing and future stations in the fixed and mobile services, and No. 5.43A does not apply. No. 9.17 applies. Additionally, to ensure protection of the existing and future deployment of fixed and mobile services, the location of earth stations supporting spacecraft in the Earth exploration-satellite service in non-geostationary orbits or geostationary orbit shall maintain a separation distance of at least 10 km and 50 km, respectively, from the respective border(s) of neighbouring countries, unless a shorter distance is otherwise agreed between the corresponding administrations. (WRC 15)

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NASA Deep Space Network (DSN)

According to NASA:

"The NASA Deep Space Network - or DSN - is an international network of antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions and radio and radar astronomy observations for the exploration of the solar system and the universe. The network also supports selected Earth-orbiting missions.

"The DSN currently consists of three deep-space communications facilities placed approximately 120 degrees apart around the world: at Goldstone, in California's Mojave Desert; near Madrid, Spain; and near Canberra, Australia. This strategic placement permits constant observation of spacecraft as the Earth rotates, and helps to make the DSN the largest and most sensitive scientific telecommunications system in the world."

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
25.5 - 27 GHz	DSN K-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
2025 - 2110 MHz	DSN S-Band Uplink (to spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
2200 - 2290 MHz	DSN S-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (space-to-Earth)	F
2110 - 2120 MHz	DSN S-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
2290 - 2300 MHz	DSN S-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
7145 - 7190 MHz	DSN X-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
8400 - 8450 MHz	DSN X-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
7190 - 7235 MHz	DSN X-Band Uplink (to spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
8450 - 8500 MHz	DSN X-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (space-to-Earth)	F
31.8 - 32.3 GHz	DSN Ka-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
34.2 - 34.7 GHz	DSN Ka-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F

External Links:

NASA Deep Space Network

NASA DSN Frequency and Channel Assignments (DSN 810-005 part 201)

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Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) System

The Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) System provides fixed site satellite service at X-band and Ka-band from geosynchronous earth orbit in support of US military operations worldwide.

As of April 2013, four WGS satellites are in orbit, a fifth is scheduled for launch in 2013, a sixth has completed testing, and four more are being built.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
7250 - 7750 MHz	X-band downlink	Fixed-satellite	F
7900 - 8400 MHz	X-band uplink	Fixed-satellite	F
20.2 - 21.2 GHz	Ka-band downlink	Fixed-satellite	-
30 - 31 GHz	Ka-band uplink	Fixed-satellite	-

External Links:

WGS Article on Wikipedia

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Defense Satellite Communication System 3 (DSCS III)

According to the U.S. Space Force:

Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) constellation provides long haul communications to users worldwide through contested environments.

DSCS supports: the defense communications system, the military’s ground mobile forces, airborne terminals, ships at sea, and Department of Defense (DOD).

The first DSCS III satellite was launched in October 1982. The final DSCS III satellite, B6, was launched in August 2003. In all, DSCS III successfully launched 14 satellites, six of which are still operational and continue to be used in various capacities, from operational communications in Southwest Asia to research and development of ground-based support capabilities.

Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC), Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., sustains the DSCS Space Segment contract.

DSCS III satellites support globally distributed DOD and national security users. Modifications made to these satellites will provide substantial capacity improvements through higher power amplifiers, more sensitive receivers, and additional antenna connectivity options. The DSCS communications payload includes six independent Super High Frequency (SHF) transponder channels. Three receive and five transmit antennas provide selectable options for Earth coverage, area coverage and/or spot beam coverage. A special purpose single-channel transponder is also on board.

DSCS satellites provide the capabilities needed for effective implementation of worldwide military communications. It can adapt rapidly to dynamic operating conditions and perform under stressed environments. DSCS operates with large or small terminals. DSCS’s independent channels group users by operational needs or geographical location by allocating receiver sensitivity and transmitter power, thus providing maximum efficiency.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
7250 - 7750 MHz	DSCS III downlink	Mobile-satellite	F
7900 - 8400 MHz	DSCS III uplink	Mobile-satellite	F

Frequencies
Frequency	Bandwidth	Use	Service	Table
7600 MHz	-	DSCS III Beacon (A series satellites)	Mobile-satellite	F
7604.705882 MHz	-	DSCS III Beacon (B series satellites)	Mobile-satellite	F
8005.146484 MHz	-	DSCS III Channel 1 command uplink	Mobile-satellite	F
8370.146484 MHz	-	DSCS III Channel 5 command uplink	Mobile-satellite	F

External Links:

DSCS-3 (Gunter's Space Page)

DSCS-3 (fas.org)

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IEEE 802.15.4 HRP UWB

High pulse repetition frequency ultra-wideband (HPR UWB) is one of the physical layers defined for low data rate personal area network (LR-WPAN) communications in the IEEE 802.15.4 standard.

According to the FiRa Consortium:

"In challenging environments, such as parking structures, hospitals, airports and high density venues, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology outperforms other technologies in terms of accuracy, power consumption, robustness in wireless connectivity, and security, by a wide margin.

"UWB securely determines the relative position of peer devices with a very high degree of accuracy and can operate with line of sight at up to 200 meters. In contrast to narrow band wireless technologies, the use of wide bandwidth means UWB provides very stable connectivity, with little to no interference and offers highly precise positioning, even in congested multi-path signal environments.

"By calculating precise location, fine ranging based on UWB is a more secure approach to closing and opening locks, whether those locks are installed on a car door, a warehouse entryway, a conference room, or your front door."

Frequencies
Frequency	Bandwidth	Use	Service	Table
499.2 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 0	-	-
3494.4 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 1	-	-
3993.6 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 2	-	-
3993.6 MHz	1.3312 GHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 4	-	-
4492.8 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 3	-	-
6489.6 MHz	1.0816 GHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 7	-	-
6489.6 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 5	-	-
6988.8 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 6	-	-
7488 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 8	-	-
7987.2 MHz	1.3312 GHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 11	-	-
7987.2 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 9	-	-
8486.4 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 10	-	-
8985.6 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 12	-	-
9484.8 MHz	1.35497 GHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 15	-	-
9484.8 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 13	-	-
9984 MHz	499.2 MHz	802.15.4 HRP UWB Channel 14	-	-

External Links:

IEEE 802.15.4 standard (IEEE)

IEEE 802.15.4 (Wikipedia)

Associated Files:

802.15.4 HRP UWB PHY band allocation

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Unlicensed Level Probing Radars

The FCC has released a Notice of Proposed Rule Making that would allow downward-pointing, unlicensed level probing radars, for use both in tanks and outdoors, at 5.925-7.250, 24.05-29, and 75-85 GHz.

Proposed EIRP boresight emissions limits are:

5.925-7.250 GHz: -33 dBm/MHz average and +7 dBm across 50 MHz.
24.05-29 GHz: -14 dBm/MHz average and +26 dBm across 50 MHz
75-85 GHz: -3 dBm/MHz average and +34 dBm across 50 MHz

Proposed average emissions limits to the sides and upward are:

5.925-7.250 GHz: -55 dBm/MHz
24.05-29 GHz: -41.3 dBm/MHz
75-85 GHz: -41.3 dBm/MHz

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
5925 - 7250 MHz	-	-	N
24.05 - 29 GHz	-	-	N
75 - 85 GHz	-	-	N

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Wideband Systems under 15.250

Part 15 of the FCC's rules accommodates operation of wideband systems in this band. The -10 dB bandwidth of the systems must be at least 50 MHz, but must be fully contained within 5925-7250 MHz. Average power of the devices is limited to -41.3 dBm. Peak power can be as high as 0 dBm across 50 MHz, which makes the band suitable for devices that generate a wideband signal by emitting a train of short pulses. Devices under this rule section may not be operated aboard aircraft or satellites.

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
5925 - 7250 MHz	Wideband systems (FCC part 15.250)	-	N

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Possible allocations for FSS and maritime mobile-satellite service, 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) Agenda Item 1.9

1.9 to consider, in accordance with Resolution COM6/15 (WRC-12):

1.9.1 possible new allocations to the fixed-satellite service in the frequency bands 7 150-7 250 MHz (space-to-Earth) and 8 400-8 500 MHz (Earth-to-space), subject to appropriate sharing conditions;

1.9.2 the possibility of allocating the bands 7 375-7 750 MHz and 8 025-8 400 MHz to the maritime-mobile satellite service and additional regulatory measures, depending on the results of appropriate studies;

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
7150 - 7250 MHz	Agenda Item 1.9.1	Fixed-satellite	-
7375 - 7750 MHz	Agenda Item 1.9.2 (maritime mobile-satellite)	Mobile-satellite	-
8025 - 8400 MHz	Agenda Item 1.9.2 (maritime mobile-satellite)	Mobile-satellite	-
8400 - 8500 MHz	Agenda Item 1.9.1	Fixed-satellite	-

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Possible new FSS and maritime mobile-satellite allocations, 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-15) Agenda Item 1.9

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
7150 - 7250 MHz	WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.9.1	Fixed-satellite	-
8400 - 8500 MHz	WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.9.1	Fixed-satellite	-

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Possible new primary EESS allocation (WRC-15 Agenda Item 1.11)

ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 Agenda Item 1.11:

"To consider a primary allocation for the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the 7-8 GHz range, in accordance with Resolution 650 (WRC-12)"

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
7000 - 8000 MHz	Possible new primary EESS allocation (WRC-15 agenda item 1.11)	Earth Exploration-satellite	-

External Links:

ITU-R Preparatory Studies for WRC-15

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WRC-27 study for potential IMT use

WRC-27 agenda item 1.7:

to consider studies on sharing and compatibility and develop technical conditions for the use of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) in the frequency bands 4 400-4 800 MHz, 7 125-8 400 MHz (or parts thereof), and 14.8-15.35 GHz taking into account existing primary services operating in these, and adjacent, frequency bands, in accordance with Resolution 256 (WRC-23)

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
4400 - 4800 MHz	WRC-27 study for potential IMT use	Mobile	-
7125 - 8400 MHz	WRC-27 study for potential IMT use	Mobile	-
14.8 - 15.35 GHz	WRC-27 study for potential IMT use	Mobile	-

External Links:

Resolution 256 (WRC-23)

WRC-27 Agenda (see Annex 1)

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FCC Proceeding (1)

Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars

In this Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM), we are expanding the scope of
the above-referenced proceeding to propose a set of technical rules for the operation of unlicensed
level probing radars (LPR) in several frequency bands. LPR devices are low-power radars that
measure the level (relative height) of various substances in man-made or natural containments. In
open-air environments, LPR devices may be used to measure levels of materials such as coal piles or
water basin levels. An LPR device also may be installed inside an enclosure, e.g., a tank made of
materials such as steel or fiberglass and commonly referred to as a tank level probing radar (TLPR)
that could be filled with liquids or granulates. In the Notice of Proposed Rule Making and Order
(Notice and Order) in this proceeding, we proposed rules applicable only to TLPR devices for
operation in the 77-81 GHz band inside steel and concrete tanks, as that was the use requested by the
initial proponents. During the pendency of the rulemaking proceeding, but outside this proceeding, we received waiver requests and other inquiries regarding outdoor use on additional frequencies
under existing Part 15 rules for unlicensed devices.4 To address the apparent need for a
comprehensive and consistent approach to LPR devices, we are proposing in this FNPRM rules that
would apply to the operation of LPR devices installed in both open-air environments and inside
storage tanks in the following frequency bands: 5.925-7.250 GHz, 24.05-29.00 GHz, and 75-85 GHz.

Frequencies/Bands

5925 - 7250 MHz

24.05 - 29 GHz

75 - 85 GHz

Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: March 28, 2012
Fcc Docket(s): ET 10-23

Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making on Regulations for Level Probing Radars

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Engineering Data

	Lower Frequency	Center Frequency	Upper Frequency
Frequency	7.235 GHz	7.2425 GHz	7.25 GHz
Wavelength	4.1 cm	4.1 cm	4.1 cm
Band designator(s)	SHF; C-band (IEEE)	SHF; C-band (IEEE)	SHF; C-band (IEEE)
Isotropic collecting area	1.4 cm²	1.4 cm²	1.4 cm²
Free space loss (1 m)	49.6 dB	49.6 dB	49.7 dB
Free space loss (1 km)	109.6 dB	109.6 dB	109.7 dB
Free space loss (10 km)	129.6 dB	129.6 dB	129.7 dB
Free space loss (100 km)	149.6 dB	149.6 dB	149.7 dB
Free space loss (1000 km)	169.6 dB	169.6 dB	169.7 dB
Free space loss (35,786 km = GEO orbit)	200.7 dB	200.7 dB	200.7 dB
Free space loss (378,370 km = Moon)	221.2 dB	221.2 dB	221.2 dB