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Frequency audit tableAppendix D to the Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2010–2014, the ACMA’s spectrum demand analysis and indicative work programs for the next fi ve yearsMARCH 2010

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Frequency audit tableAppendix D to the Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2010–2014, the ACMA’s spectrum demand analysis and indicative work programs for the next fi ve yearsMARCH 2010

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Appendix D: Frequency audit table

The following table describes allocations and licensing of radiofrequency spectrum in Australia and is current at March 2010. It is provided for information purposes only, and provides an indication of the current and possible future uses of radiofrequency spectrum. It is not to be relied on as a definitive statement as to the future use of the spectrum, or as authorisation to use the spectrum for any purpose. The table consists of three columns: Column 1—Australian allocations—is taken directly from the 2009 Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan (the Spectrum Plan). It specifies the purposes for which defined frequency ranges (bands) have been allocated or reserved in Australia. The contents of this column are legally binding on the ACMA in making decisions on the use of the radiofrequency spectrum. However, this does not necessarily mean that those allocations are currently being used. The primary allocations are in upper case, and the secondary allocations are in lower case, indicating the priority of allocations in that band. References to the Australian footnotes and international footnotes from Article 5 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations are also provided. Only those footnotes that have a wide-ranging and significant impact on the use of spectrum in Australia are referred to in columns 2 and 3 of the table. The full detail of Australian and international spectrum allocations can be found in the Spectrum Plan. Column 2—Regulatory provisions and current use—indicates the regulatory provisions and current uses of radiofrequency spectrum in Australia. It provides a description of the purposes for which the frequency band, or part of that band, are currently used. It incorporates the source of the information regarding that use, including legislative instruments such as frequency band plans, class licences and licence condition determinations (LCDs), along with administrative instruments such as radiocommunications assignment and licensing instructions (RALIs).1 As a signatory member of the ITU Convention, Australia is obliged to adhere to the ITU Radio Regulations, therefore changes to the Radio Regulations as a result of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07) are also highlighted. Column 2 also indicates, in general terms only, the number of frequency assignments associated with licences that have been granted to users in that band, and for what purposes. These are shown as ‘RRL’ entries, which refer to the Register of Radiocommunications Licences.2 RRL entries include either apparatus licensed stations, or perhaps device registrations under spectrum licences. It should be noted that they do not reflect class licensed usage, or all spectrum licensed usage of a band.3 Australian footnotes AUS1 and AUS9 of the Spectrum Plan designate certain bands for use principally for the purposes of defence, and the Department of Defence (Defence) is normally consulted in considering non-defence use of these bands. In a similar way,

1 See References (pp 197) for a comprehensive list of sources used. 2 Register of Radiocommunications Licences, http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/register_search.main_page. 3 Current spectrum licences held can be viewed at Register of Radiocommunications Licences—Spectrum

Licences by Category, http://web.acma.gov.au/pls/radcom/spectrum_search.cat_listing.

Australian frequency audit

This table provides descriptive information only, and should not be used as advice on frequency assignment rules or legal obligations.

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AUS11 identifies specific services which are intended to be used for the purposes of defence within certain bands. It is important to note that within these bands, Defence often holds ‘defence’ apparatus licences, which enables the operation of a number of stations principally for the purposes of defence, anywhere within the licensed band. Therefore, RRL entries in AUS1, AUS9 and AUS11 bands may not accurately reflect the current usage of these bands. Column 3—Comments—provides additional comments from the ACMA for information purposes. This includes fundamental issues affecting spectrum requirements of key radiocommunications services in specific frequency bands, as outlined in the Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2010–2014 (the Outlook), along with the ACMA’s preliminary thinking on how to deal with such issues. As the policies of the government and the laws of the Commonwealth may change, these comments are indicative only, and are not to be considered binding on the ACMA. The Frequency Audit Table now includes a number of bands formerly associated with the Australian footnote AUS62, which identifies bands that may be used in the future for the purposes of defence. In the Frequency Audit Table, these bands are now identified by the footnote ‘F2’. See page 180 and section 1.3 of the Outlook for more information. More detail in relation to the comments in Column 3 can be found in the Outlook.



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Australian allocations Regulatory provisions and current use Comments

Below 9 kHz (not allocated)

53 54

0–14 kHz—Low interference potential devices (LIPD) class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 µW.

374 Hz—RRL—a few land mobile system assignments issued to mining companies.

9–14 kHz RADIONAVIGATION

0–14 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 µW.

9–14 kHz—RRL—Defence operates a radionavigation system.

14–19.95 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE 57 56 AUS1

14–19.95 kHz—AUS1.

14–19.95 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 50 µW.

19.95–20.05 kHz STANDARD FREQUENCY

AND TIME SIGNAL (20 kHz)

20.05–70 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE 57

56 AUS1

20.05–70 kHz—AUS1.

20.05–70 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 µW.

24–39 kHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for frequency assignment of paging services—interior low frequency inductive loop paging—wire loop system providing data transmission within the loop.

20.05–70 kHz—RRL—a few interior paging system assignments issued to non-defence clients.

70–72 kHz RADIONAVIGATION 60 Fixed Maritime mobile 57


72–84 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE 57 RADIONAVIGATION 60




84–86 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system assignment.

86–90 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE 57 RADIONAVIGATION 60


90–110 kHz RADIONAVIGATION 62 Fixed 64


90–110 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system assignment.



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110–112 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 60 64


112–117.6 kHz RADIONAVIGATION 60 Fixed Maritime mobile 64


117.6–126 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 60 64




129–130 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 60 64


130–135.7 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 64


130–135.7 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system assignment.

135.7–137.8 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION Amateur 67A 64 67B


135.7–137.8 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.15—a secondary allocation was provided to the amateur service—maximum EIRP of 1W.

135.7–137.8 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system and one scientific assignment for amateur radio.

137.8–160 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 64


137.8–160 kHz—RRL—one land mobile system assignment.

160–190 kHz FIXED Aeronautical radionavigation

160–285 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 500 nW.

160–190 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons) and scientific assignments.



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190–200 kHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION AUS49


190–200 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons) and scientific assignments.



AUS68


200–285 kHz—RRL—many aeronautical radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons), few land mobile system and scientific assignments.



MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION (radiobeacons) 73

AUS68

285–315 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical radionavigation (non-directional radiobeacons), few land mobile system and scientific assignments.



MARITIME RADIONAVIGATION (radiobeacons) 73

AUS68

315–325 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination (non-directional radiobeacons) assignments for aeronautical and maritime purposes.



AUS68


366-402 kHz-LIPD class licence-In-store pricing system transmitters-maximum EIRP 4.8 W-Indoor use only.

325–405 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination (non-directional radiobeacons), few land mobile system assignments at mine sites.

405–415 kHz RADIONAVIGATION 76 AUS68


410 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—marine radionavigation (direction-finding).

405–415 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination assignments (mainly NDBs operated by Airservices Australia).



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415–495 kHz MARITIME MOBILE 79 79A AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 77 AUS49

82 AUS68

425, 468 and 480 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—working channels for commercial operations.

490 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—maritime safety information (MSI) using narrow-band direct-printing (NBDP) telegraphy.

415–495 kHz—RRL—some radiodetermination assignments (some non-directional beacons), and a few aeronautical, land mobile and fixed point-to-point (P-P) assignments.

415–526.5 kHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.23—will consider a secondary allocation to the amateur service in parts of the band.

495–505 kHz MOBILE 82A

82B

500 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling using Morse telegraphy for distress, urgency and safety communications and commercial operations.

495–505 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—500 kHz ceased to be the international distress and calling frequency for Morse telegraphy.


505–526.5 kHz MARITIME MOBILE 79

79A 84 AERONAUTICAL


AUS68

512 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence— calling using Morse telegraphy for distress, urgency and safety communications and commercial operations.

518 kHz— ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—used exclusively by the NAVTEX system for MSI.

505–526.5 kHz—RRL—few radiodetermination assignments (aeronautical and on offshore oil and gas industry vessels (FPSOs)).


526.5–535 kHz BROADCASTING AUS50 Fixed AUS74 Mobile

526.5–1606.5 kHz—broadcasting services band—AM radio.

526.5–1605 kHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters used for underground communications—maximum EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting and datacasting services in underground tunnels.

526.5–535 kHz—RRL—a few broadcast service and narrowcasting (HPON) assignments.

526.5–1606.5 kHz—congestion of the MF-AM Band—limited possible alleviation in metropolitan areas if digital radio broadcasting presents a suitable alternative. Possible replanning of the band involving reduced channel bandwidths, and most likely in conjunction with the introduction of digital radio services, has been considered as a long-term development.



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535–1606.5 kHz BROADCASTING AUS50 Fixed AUS74 Mobile AUS75

526.5–1606.5 kHz—broadcasting services band—AM radio.

526.5–1605 kHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters used for underground communications—maximum EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting and datacasting services in underground tunnels.

535–1606.5 kHz—RRL—many broadcast service assignments, and some narrowcasting service (HPON) assignments.

526.5–1606.5 kHz—congestion of the MF-AM Band—limited possible alleviation in metropolitan areas if digital radio broadcasting presents a suitable alternative. Possible replanning of the band involving reduced channel bandwidths, and most likely in conjunction with the introduction of digital radio services, has been considered as a long-term development.

1606.5–1800 kHz FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION RADIONAVIGATION

AUS49

1606.5-1705 kHz—broadcasting licence—MF narrowband area services (NAS)—narrowcasting and commercial broadcasting (with limitations).

1770–2170 kHz—LIPD class licence—radiofrequency identification (RFID) transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.

1715, 1725 and 1775 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and working channels for commercial and non-commercial operations within own organisation.

1717.5–1792.5 kHz—cordless communications devices class licence—land stations and handsets of cordless telephone services.

1606.5–1800 kHz—RRL—many MF NAS assignments, some radiodetermination and ambulatory (mainly above 1705 kHz) assignments, a few broadcasting and narrowcasting services, and a few scientific and limited coast assignments.

1800–1825 kHz AMATEUR

97

1770–2170 kHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 pW.

1800–1875 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced station.

1800–1875 kHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia class licence.

1800–1825 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment.

1825–1875 kHz RADIONAVIGATION AMATEUR Radiolocation

97







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1875–1925 kHz FIXED MOBILE except

aeronautical mobile RADIONAVIGATION Radiolocation 97


1875–1925 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination (fishing expeditions) and a limited coast assignment.

1925–1975 kHz RADIONAVIGATION Fixed Mobile except

aeronautical mobile Radiolocation 97


1925–1975 kHz—RRL—a few ambulatory and radiodetermination assignments.


aeronautical mobile RADIONAVIGATION Radiolocation 97


1975–2000 kHz—RRL—a few ambulatory, fixed P-P and radiodetermination assignments.

2000–2065 kHz FIXED MOBILE


2008 and 2032 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and working channels for commercial and non-commercial operations within own organisation.

2020 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

2000–2065 kHz—RRL—some limited coast marine rescue assignments, and a few outpost, major and limited coast, ship station, fixed, land mobile and aeronautical assignments.

2065–2107 kHz MARITIME MOBILE

106


2065–2107 kHz—RRL—a few coast, ship station and fixed receive assignments.



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2112 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—professional fishing operations and communications for safety purposes.

2164 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—professional fishing operations.

2140 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—surveying (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

2107–2170 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and limited coast assignments, and a few major coast, aeronautical, fixed and ship station assignments.

2170–2173.5 kHz MARITIME MOBILE

2173.5–2190.5 kHz MOBILE (distress and

calling) 108 109 110 111

2174.5, 2182 kHz and 2187.5 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—distress, urgency, safety and calling using NBDP (2174.5 kHz), radiotelephony (2182 kHz) and DSC (2187.5 kHz)—GMDSS ships with MF equipment must keep a listening watch on 2187.5 kHz, while all ships (and limited coast marine rescue stations, if not maintaining watch of VHF Ch 16) must keep continuous watch on 2182 kHz.

2182 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—provisions for use of EPIRBs were removed.

2187.5 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress calls and announcements for urgency and safety communications must be made using DSC, unless not equipped to do so, in which case VHF Channel 16 should be used.

2182 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

2173.5–2190.5 kHz—RRL—several limited coast marine rescue assignments, some limited coast assignments and a few major coast and fixed receive assignments.

2190.5–2194 kHz MARITIME MOBILE



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2201 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—MSI.

2284 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working for non-commercial operations.

2260 and 2280 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

2194–2300 kHz—RRL—some limited coast, limited coast marine rescue and major coast assignments, and a few land mobile, fixed, outpost, ship station, and aeronautical assignments.

2300–2495 kHz FIXED MOBILE BROADCASTING 113

2436 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and working channels for commercial and non-commercial operations within own organisation.

2300–2495 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly police and government users), some broadcast service and limited coast assignments, and a few fixed and ship station assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.

2495–2501 kHz STANDARD FREQUENCY



AND TIME SIGNAL Space research


AND TIME SIGNAL


2524 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—for safety communications, or calling and working for commercial operations and in some cases non-commercial operations—coast stations may only communicate with ship stations affiliated with the licensee.

2638 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working for commercial operations.


2505–2850 kHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile assignments (mainly emergency services), many fixed (mainly police and health services) and limited coast assignments (mostly volunteer search and rescue organisation), and a few outpost and ship station assignments.



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MOBILE (R) AUS51

111 115


3023 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—may be used for communications between mobile stations engaged in coordinated search and rescue operations, and also with participating land stations.

3023 kHz—aeronautical assigned and non-assigned licences, aircraft non-assigned licence, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue.

2850–3025 kHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P, aeronautical, limited coast and ship assignments.


MOBILE (OR) AUS52

AUS1 AUS57 AUS58

3025–3155 kHz—AUS1.


3025–3155 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 7.5 nW.

3025–3155 kHz—RRL—few non-defence assignments—aeronautical and land mobile system.

3155–3200 kHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile (R) 116 AUS57


3175 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 60 µW.

3155–3200 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and fixed P-P assignments, and a few aeronautical, fixed receive, limited coast and ship station assignments.


mobile (R) BROADCASTING 113

116


3225 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 60 µW.

3216 kHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—general use, primarily outside civil air routes (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

3200–3230 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical, fixed P-P, fixed receive, broadcasting, land mobile and limited coast assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



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mobile (R) AUS7 BROADCASTING 113 Radiolocation 116


3275 and 3325 kHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 60 µW.

3230–3400 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments, and a few fixed, outpost, limited coast, broadcast service, radiodetermination, ship station and aeronautical assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


MOBILE (R) AUS51


3400–3500 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical assignments and fixed receive assignments.


3500–3700 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 30 pW.


3500–3700 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.


3500–3700 kHz—RRL—a few amateur repeater and beacon assignments.

3700–3776 kHz FIXED MOBILE AUS57


3704 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

3700–3776 kHz—RRL—large number of land mobile assignments (mostly fire and emergency services), and a few fixed P-P, fixed receive, aeronautical and limited coast assignments.

3776–3800 kHz AMATEUR AUS57


3776–3800 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence— advanced station.




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3800–3900 kHz FIXED MOBILE AUS57


3876 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

3700–3900 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments (mostly police and emergency services), and some fixed, aeronautical and limited coast assignments.


MOBILE (OR) AUS52 AUS1 AUS57 AUS58

3900–3950 kHz—AUS1.


3950–4000 kHz FIXED BROADCASTING Land mobile AUS75 126 AUS57

3950–4000 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system, and fixed assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.

4000–4063 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE 127

126 AUS57

4010, 4030, 4045 and 4055 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

4000–4063 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, limited coast, outpost, fixed and ship assignments.



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4063–4438 kHz MARITIME MOBILE 79A

109 110 130 131 132 AUS53 AUS59

128 AUS9 AUS57

4152–4172 kHz—AUS9.

4125–4426 kHz—maritime coast licence—channels for distress, urgency and safety—calling using radiotelephony on 4125 kHz and 4417 kHz and DSC on 4207.5 kHz and 4208/4219.5 kHz—4125 kHz is supplementary to 2182 kHz and may also be used to communicate with aircraft for search and rescue operations, while 4207.5 kHz is a channel on which continuous DSC watch is performed by GMDSS ships.

4074–4134/4366–4426 kHz and 4175–4179/4213–4219.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

4177.5 and 4134/4426 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety communications (NBDP) and MSI (radiotelephony), respectively.

4184–4201.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working channels for ships for commercial purposes.


4209.5 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—used exclusively by the NAVTEX system for MSI.

4210 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—transmission of high seas MSI from coast stations to ship stations using NBDP.

4125 kHz—aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

4350 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

4063–4438 kHz—RRL—many limited coast assignments (mostly Defence and port and transport authorities), some major coast and limited coast marine rescue assignments, along with a few outpost, fixed, radiodetermination and ship station assignments.



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aeronautical mobile (R) AUS7

AUS57


4535 and 4620 kHz—maritime coast non-assigned licence—safety.

4535 and 4620 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—safety, calling and working.

4615 kHz— aeronautical non-assigned licence, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—surveying, primarily outside civil air routes (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

4438–4650 kHz—RRL—large number of land mobile assignments (mostly for fire and emergency services), several fixed and limited coast assignments, some limited coast marine rescue and aeronautical assignments, and a few outpost, ship station and radiodetermination assignments.


MOBILE (R) AUS51

4650–4700 kHz—RRL—few aeronautical assignments.



4700–4750 kHz—AUS1.

4750–4850 kHz FIXED BROADCASTING 113 Land mobile

4750–4850 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, fixed and broadcast service assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.

4850–4995 kHz FIXED LAND MOBILE BROADCASTING 113


4850–4995 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system and fixed assignments, and a few limited coast, outpost and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



5000 kHz—RRL—a few scientific licences.



5005–5060 kHz FIXED BROADCASTING 113

5005–5065 kHz—RRL—some land mobile, fixed point-to-multipoint (P-MP), and other assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



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5060–5250 kHz FIXED Mobile except aeronautical

mobile (R) AUS10

AUS57


5065–5250 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments (mostly Defence and police), several fixed assignments, and a few aeronautical, major and limited coast, outpost, scientific and maritime ship assignments.


mobile (R) AUS7

AUS57

5300, 5360 and 5410 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—RFDS, distress or emergency, medical aid or advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

5250–5450 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments and a few fixed, limited coast, outpost, aeronautical, ship station, scientific and radiodetermination assignments.

5450–5480 kHz FIXED AERONAUTICAL

MOBILE (OR) AUS11 AUS52

LAND MOBILE AUS57 AUS58

5450–5480 kHz—AUS11—aeronautical mobile.

5450–5480 kHz—RRL—some land mobile system, and few fixed, outpost, radiodetermination, and other assignments.


MOBILE (R) AUS51 111 115


5680 kHz— aeronautical assigned and non-assigned licences, aircraft non-assigned licence, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue.

5480–5680 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical and fixed receive assignments.


MOBILE (OR) AUS52

111 115 AUS1 AUS57 AUS58

5680–5730 kHz—AUS1.


5680 kHz—aeronautical assigned and non-assigned licences, aircraft non-assigned licence, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue.

5680–5730 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical, fixed receive, land mobile, scientific and ship station assignments.



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5730–5900 kHz FIXED Mobile except

aeronautical mobile (R) AUS57

5730–5900 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly Defence and fire and emergency services), some fixed assignments, and a few outpost, major and limited coast, and maritime ship assignments.

5900–5950 kHz BROADCASTING 134 FIXED Mobile except aeronautical


5900–5950 kHz—RRL—many land mobile and fixed assignments (mostly government), and a few limited coast, aeronautical and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.

5900–5950 kHz— Embargo 46—no new assignments in order to support the introduction of digitally modulated broadcasting transmissions.

5950–6200 kHz BROADCASTING AUS54

5950–6200 kHz—RRL—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.

5950–6200 kHz— Embargo 44—no new assignments in order to support future domestic DRM services.

6200–6525 kHz MARITIME MOBILE 109

110 130 132 AUS53 AUS59

137 AUS9 AUS57

6233–6261 kHz—AUS9.

6218/6519 and 6265.5–6269.5/6317–6320.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

6215–6516 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—channels for distress, urgency and safety—radiotelephony on 6215 kHz (supplementary to 2182 kHz, calling only for coast stations) and 6516 kHz (calling only), and DSC on 6312 kHz (on which watch is maintained by GMDSS ships) and 6312.5/6331 kHz (calling only).

6206/6507 kHz and 6268 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—MSI (radiotelephony) and distress, urgency and safety communications (NBDP), respectively.


6312 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress calls and announcements for urgency and safety communications must be made using DSC, unless not equipped to do so, in which case VHF Channel 16 should be used.


6200–6525 kHz—RRL—many limited coast (mostly Defence), major coast (AMSA and a maritime communications provider) and limited coast marine rescue assignments, and few fixed, scientific, and ship station assignments.



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MOBILE (R) AUS51

6628 kHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

6525–6685 kHz—RRL—several aeronautical assignments and some fixed receive assignments.



6685–6765 kHz—AUS1.

6697 kHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—general use (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

6685–6765 kHz—RRL—one aeronautical assignment.

6765–7000 kHz FIXED Land mobile

138 138A AUS57

6825–6965 kHz—outpost non-assigned licence—several channels for RFDS, distress and emergency, medical aid and advice, public correspondence, communication with other outpost stations.

6765–7000 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly police and ambulance) and fixed (mostly police) assignments, some outpost and limited coast assignments, and a few aeronautical, radiodetermination, scientific and ship station assignments.

6765-7000 kHz - ITU Radio Regulations – Article 5 - allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a co-primary basis.

6765–6795 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications subject to special authorisation by the administration concerned—Australia has not yet authorised ISM in this band.

7000–7100 kHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE



7000–7100 kHz—RRL—one limited coast assignment and a few amateur repeater assignments.

7100–7200 kHz BROADCASTING AUS54 Amateur AUS12 141B 141C 142




7100-7200 kHz - ITU Radio Regulations – Article 5 - allocated to the fixed and mobile, except aeronautical mobile (R), services on a co-primary basis.




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7200–7300 kHz BROADCASTING AUS54 Amateur AUS12






7300–7350 kHz BROADCASTING 134 FIXED Land mobile

143 AUS57


7300–7350 kHz—RRL—many land mobile system assignments, and some fixed, fixed receive and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


7350–8100 kHz FIXED Land mobile 144 AUS57



7350–8100 kHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile assignments (mostly Defence, fire, ambulance and emergency services, and police), many fixed assignments, and some limited coast, outpost, aeronautical, radiodetermination and fixed receive assignments.

8100–8195 kHz FIXED MARITIME MOBILE

AUS73

AUS57

8176 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—MSI.



8100–8195 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and limited coast assignments, and a few aeronautical, fixed, major coast, ship station, radiodetermination and outpost assignments.



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109 110 132 145 AUS53 AUS59

111 AUS9 AUS57

8300–8340 kHz—AUS9.

8291–8779 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—channels for distress, urgency and safety—radiotelephony on 8291 (calling only) and 8779 kHz (calling by coast stations only), DSC on 8414.5 (continuous watch by GMDSS ships) and 8415/8436.5 kHz (calling only).

8198–8279/8722–8803 kHz, 8708 kHz and 8379–8383/8419–8423 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

8255 and 8376.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—channels for distress, urgency and safety—radiotelephony (8255 kHz) and NBDP (8376.5 kHz).

8346–8371.5—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working channels for ships for commercial purposes—8368.5 kHz is also for survival craft.


8416.5 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—transmission of high seas MSI from coast stations to ship stations using NBDP.


8195–8815 kHz—RRL—many limited coast (mostly Defence and government authorities), some major coast (AMSA and a maritime communications provider), and a few fixed P-MP, radiodetermination, ship station and scientific assignments.

8.34 MHz—oceanographic HF radar trials—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.15 is to consider possible HF/VHF allocations to the radiolocation service in the range 3–50 MHz for such radars—the ACMA will continue to facilitate HF radar trials through temporary arrangements pending developments on Agenda Item 1.15.


MOBILE (R) AUS51


8815–8965 kHz—RRL—several aeronautical assignments (Airservices Australia).



8965–9040 kHz—AUS1.


8965–9040 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and radiodetermination assignments.

9040–9400 kHz FIXED Mobile AUS75

AUS57


9040–9400 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments, some fixed assignments (mostly Defence), a few limited coast, aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.



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9400–9500 kHz BROADCASTING 134 FIXED Mobile AUS75

146 AUS57


9400–9500 kHz—RRL—several land mobile system assignments, some fixed assignments, and a few aeronautical, limited coast and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



147 AUS57


9500–9900 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile, radiodetermination and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


9900–9995 kHz FIXED

AUS57


9900–9995 kHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments and a few fixed P-P, P-MP, aeronautical, radiodetermination and ship station assignments.



111



AND TIME SIGNAL Space research 111



MOBILE (R) AUS51 111


10005–10100 kHz—RRL—a few aeronautical assignments.

10100–10150 kHz FIXED Amateur AUS57

10100–10150 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced station.


10100–10150 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and fixed assignments, a few amateur beacon and repeater assignments, and one radiodetermination assignment.


mobile (R) AUS57

10150–11175 kHz—RRL—many land mobile, fixed P-P and P-MP assignments, some limited coast and fixed receive assignments, and a few aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.



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11175–11275 kHz—AUS1.

11175–11275 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and radiodetermination assignments.


MOBILE (R) AUS51

11275–11400 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical assigned and radiodetermination licences.

11400–11600 kHz FIXED Mobile AUS75 AUS57

11400–11600 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments (mostly Defence and fire and emergency services), some fixed and fixed receive assignments, and a few limited coast, radiodetermination, ship station and scientific assignments.

11600–11650 kHz BROADCASTING 134 FIXED Mobile AUS75 146 AUS57

11600–11650 kHz—RRL—several land mobile, and a few fixed and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


11650–12050 kHz BROADCASTING AUS54 147 AUS57

11650–12050 kHz—RRL—many HF overseas broadcasting service assignments (mostly for national and Christian community broadcasters) and a few land mobile, limited coast, radiodetermination and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



12050–12100 kHz—RRL—some land mobile and fixed assignments, and one radiodetermination assignment—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



12100–12230 kHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments, and a few fixed and fixed receive, radiodetermination, scientific, aeronautical and ship station assignments.



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110 132 145 AUS53 AUS59

AUS9 AUS57

12368–12420 kHz—AUS9.

12236–12320/13083–13167 kHz and 12479.5–12483.5/12582–12586 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

12290–12657 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—channels for distress, urgency and safety—radiotelephony on 12290 kHz and 12359 kHz (calling only), and DSC on 12577 kHz (a channel on which GMDSS ships maintain watch) and 12577.5/12657 kHz (calling only).

12365 and 12520 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence— MSI using radiotelephony, and distress, urgency and safety using NBDP, respectively.

12426.5–12554.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working channels for ships for commercial purposes.

12577 kHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—Distress calls and announcements for urgency and safety communications must be made using DSC, unless not equipped to do so, in which case VHF Channel 16 should be used.


12230–13200 kHz—RRL—many limited coast (mainly Defence) and major coast (mainly AMSA and a maritime communications provider) assignments, and a few fixed, land mobile radiodetermination, ship station and scientific assignments.



13200–13260 kHz—AUS1.



MOBILE (R) AUS51

13260–13360 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical assignments.

13360–13410 kHz FIXED RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 AUS57

13360–13410 kHz—RRL—a few fixed P-MP, land mobile and radiodetermination assignments.



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mobile (R)

150 AUS57

13553–13567 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.

13553–13567 kHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W.

13553–13567 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.

13410–13570 kHz—RRL—many land mobile (mostly Defence, police and emergency services), and a few fixed, maritime coast, radiodetermination, scientific and fixed receive assignments.

13553–13567 kHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of short-range devices (SRD) on radiocommunications services.



13570–13600 kHz—RRL—several land mobile system assignments (mostly for the Australian Customs Service), a few aeronautical, limited coast and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


13600–13800 kHz BROADCASTING AUS54 AUS57

13600–13800 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.




13800–13870 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile, fixed, limited coast and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



mobile (R) AUS57

13870–14000 kHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments, and a few maritime coast, fixed P-MP, fixed receive, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.


14000–14350 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced and standard stations.


14000–14250 kHz—RRL—a few amateur beacon and repeater assignments.


14000–14350 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced and standard stations.



mobile (R) AUS57

14350–14990 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments, some fixed and fixed receive assignments, and a few maritime coast and ship, aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.



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111





15010–15100 kHz—AUS1—.

15010–15100 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination and scientific assignments


15100–15600 kHz—RRL—one radiodetermination and one scientific assignment—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



15600–15800 kHz—RRL—several land mobile assignments, some fixed assignments, and a few limited coast, fixed receive and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


15800–16360 kHz FIXED Mobile AUS75 153 AUS57

15800–16360 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments, some fixed P-MP, P-P and fixed receive assignments, and a few maritime coast, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.



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110 132 145 AUS53 AUS59

AUS9 AUS57

16549–16617 kHz—AUS9.

16363–16423/17245–17305 kHz and 16686–16690/16809.5–16813.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

16420–16903 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licence—channels for distress, urgency and safety—radiotelephony on 16420 and 16537 kHz (calling only), DSC on 16804.5 (a channel on which GMDSS ships maintain watch) and 16805/16903 (calling only) kHz.

16695 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—channel for distress, urgency and safety using NBDP.

16623.5–16738.5 kHz—calling and working channels for ships for commercial purposes.


16806.5 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations —Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—transmission of high seas MSI from coast stations to ship stations using NBDP.

16360–17410 kHz—RRL—several maritime limited and major coast assignments, and a few fixed, radiodetermination, scientific and maritime ship assignments.


17410–17480 kHz—RRL—many land mobile assignments (mostly fire and emergency services), and a few fixed receive, fixed P-MP and radiodetermination assignments.





17550–17900 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and radiodetermination assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



MOBILE (R) AUS51

17900–17970 kHz—RRL—some aeronautical assignments.



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17970–18030 kHz—AUS1.

17970–18030 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination assignments.

18030–18052 kHz FIXED AUS57

18030–18052 kHz—RRL—a few fixed and radiodetermination assignments.

18052–18068 kHz FIXED Space research AUS57

18052–18068 kHz—RRL—a few major coast and radiodetermination assignments.


18068–18168 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced station.


18068–18168 kHz—RRL—one amateur repeater assignment.


mobile AUS57

18168–18780 kHz—RRL—several fixed P-MP and land mobile assignments, few fixed receive, fixed P-P, maritime coast, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.


AUS53 AUS59

AUS9 AUS57

18846–18870 kHz—AUS9.

18873–18877/19683.5–19687.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence for NBDP and TOR facilities.

18898.5 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling for distress, urgency and safety purposes using DSC.

18780–18900 kHz—RRL—some maritime coast assignments and a few radiodetermination and ship station assignments.





19020–19680 kHz—RRL—some fixed receive and land mobile assignments, and a few maritime coast, fixed P-MP and P-P, radiodetermination, scientific and ship station assignments.



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AUS53

AUS57

19703.5 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling for distress, urgency and safety purposes using DSC.

18873–18877/19683.5–19687.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence for NBDP and TOR facilities.


19680–19800 kHz—RRL—several maritime coast assignments, and a few radiodetermination and ship station assignments.


19800–19990 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and radiodetermination assignments.


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20010–21000 kHz FIXED Mobile AUS57

20010–21000 kHz—RRL—several fixed receive and land mobile assignments, some fixed P-MP assignments, and a few fixed P-P, maritime coast, aeronautical, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.


21000–21450 kHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.


21000–21450 kHz—RRL—a few scientific and amateur repeater assignments.


21450–21850 kHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination and land mobile assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.



21870–21924 kHz FIXED 155B AUS57



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MOBILE (R) AUS51

21924–22000 kHz—RRL—minimal aeronautical assignments.


AUS53 AUS59

AUS9 AUS57

22180–22240 kHz—AUS9.

22374.5/22444 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling for distress, urgency and safety purposes using DSC.

22006–22111/22702–22807 kHz and 22287–22291/22379–22383 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.

22246.5–22284.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working channels for ships for commercial purposes.


22000–22855 kHz—RRL—several maritime limited and major coast assignments, and a few fixed, radiodetermination, scientific and maritime ship assignments.


22855–23000 kHz—RRL—few fixed assignments.


mobile (R) AUS57

23000–23200 kHz—RRL—few fixed and minimal maritime coast assignments.

23200–23350 kHz FIXED 156A AERONAUTICAL


23200–23350 kHz—AUS1.

23200–23350 kHz—RRL—many aeronautical assignments issued to the Department of Defence.


mobile (R) 157 AUS7 AUS57

23350–24000 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile assignments.

24000–24890 kHz FIXED LAND MOBILE

AUS57

24000–24890 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW.

24000–24890 kHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments and a few aeronautical, fixed, maritime coast and scientific assignments.



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mobile (R) AUS7 AUS57

25010–25070 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and fixed assignments.


AUS53 AUS59 AUS9 AUS57

25121–25161.25 kHz—AUS9.

25208.5/26121 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling using DSC for distress, urgency and safety purposes.

25073/26148 kHz and 25175.5–25179.5/26103.5–26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence using radiotelephony—the latter paired frequency band is for public correspondence to NBDP and TOR facilities.


25070–25210 kHz—RRL—a few maritime coast, scientific and ship station assignments.


mobile (R) AUS7 AUS57

25175.5–26107.5 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence—NBDP and TOR facilities.

25166–26163 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence.

25210–25550 kHz—RRL—few fixed, minimal maritime coast and aeronautical assignments.

25550–25670 kHz RADIO ASTRONOMY

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25670–26100 kHz—RRL—a few land mobile and scientific assignments—HF broadcasting services may use any of a number of HF broadcasting bands at different times subject to international coordination agreements.


25670–26100 kHz— Introduction of DRM at 26 MHz—the ACMA is preparing an industry consutation paper to determine how best to accommodate Digital Radio Mondiale in this band in Australia. Licences issued for trial systems for DRM to help the ACMA and industry assess the performance of digital radio systems.

26100–26175 kHz MARITIME MOBILE 132 AUS57

25208.5/26121 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling using DSC for distress, urgency and safety purposes.


26163 kHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—commercial calling and working channel for ships.


26100–26175 kHz—RRL—some maritime limited coast and major coast assignments, and a few maritime ship and scientific assignments.



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mobile (R) 150 AUS7 AUS57

26957–27283 kHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.

26960–27410 kHz—citizen band radio stations class licence—40 × 10 kHz channels—use of 27065 kHz is limited to emergencies, while use of 27085 and 27155 kHz is limited to initiation of communication.

26957–27283 kHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W, maximum emission bandwidth of 10 kHz, and frequency separation of 5 kHz from citizen band channel centres—including garage door openers, personal alarms, radio-controlled toys/models, and two-way radios.

27225–27285 kHz—27 MHz handphone stations class licence—personal handphone stations—low-powered radiocommunications transmitter and receiver combination—no interference to, no protection from CB radios.

26175–27500 kHz—RRL—many fixed and land mobile assignments (mostly Defence), some limited coast assignments, and a few aeronautical and scientific assignments.

26957–27283 kHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services.



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27500–28000 kHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS FIXED MOBILE

AUS57

27545–27765 kHz—27 MHz handphone stations class licence—personal handphone stations—low-powered radiocommunications transmitter and receiver combination.

27500–27510 kHz—LIPD class licence—personal alarm transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 µW (500 mW for associated transmitters not operating for more than 4 s over a 60 s period).

27.64 and 27.67 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for frequency assignment of paging services—band for interior paging services—maximum EIRP is 8.3 W.

27680–27980 kHz—maritime ship station class licence—a number of channels designated variously for calling and working for commercial, non-commercial and professional fishing operations, as well as distress, urgency and safety communications.

27680–27980 kHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—a number of channels designated variously for calling and working for commercial, non-commercial and professional fishing operations, including for communicating with own organisation, and also distress, urgency and safety communications—limited coast marine rescue stations must maintain a listening watch on 27880 kHz, and must be able to transmit on 27860 and 27880 kHz.

27500–28000 kHz—RRL—large numbers of maritime coast assignments (mostly volunteer rescue and patrol organisations), many land mobile assignments (mostly lifesaving organisations), some fixed P-P assignments, and a few aeronautical, fixed receive and radiodetermination assignments.




28000–29700 kHz—RRL—some amateur beacon and repeater assignments, one limited coast system assignment.

29.7–30.005 MHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS57

29.7–29.72 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.


29.72–30 MHz—radio-controlled models class licence—model aircraft, landcraft and watercraft—maximum EIRP 1 W.

29.7–30.05 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P, fixed receive, limited coast, radiodetermination and land mobile assignments.



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30.005–30.01 MHz SPACE OPERATION

(satellite identification) FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH AUS57


30.01–32 MHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS57

30.0–30.0625 and 30.3125–31.0 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.

31–32 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

30.0625–30.3125 MHz—cordless communications devices class licence—land stations and handsets of cordless telephone services.

30.01–32 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments, and a few land mobile and scientific assignments.

32–33 MHz FIXED MOBILE AUS1 AUS57

32–33 MHz—AUS1.

33–34 MHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS57


33–34 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile, fixed P-P and scientific assignments.


34–35 MHz—AUS1.

34–35 MHz—RRL—one paging assignment.

35–37.5 MHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS57


35–36 and 37–38 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

36–36.6 MHz—radio-controlled models class licence—model aircraft and watercraft—maximum EIRP 1 W.

35–37.5 MHz—RRL—several land mobile assignments, and a few fixed P-MP and radiodetermination assignments.

37.5–38 MHz FIXED MOBILE Radio astronomy 149 AUS57


37.5–38 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile assignments.



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38–38.25 MHz FIXED MOBILE Radio astronomy 149 AUS1 AUS57

38–38.25 MHz—AUS1.

38.25–39 MHz FIXED MOBILE AUS1 AUS57

38.25–39 MHz—AUS1.

38.25–39 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile and fixed P-MP assignments.


150 AUS57

39–39.7625 and 40.25–40.66 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—including auditory assistance and wireless microphones.

39.7625–40.25 MHz—cordless communications devices class licence—land stations and handsets of cordless telephone services.

40.66–41 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W.

40.66–40.7 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.

40.68 and 40.75 MHz—land mobile assigned licence and RALI LM 2—interior paging and interior paging talkback services—mobile stations operated as part of an interior paging system must operate on these frequencies if the paging system transmits on these frequencies—maximum EIRP of 8.3 W and 250 mW for paging and talkback services, respectively.

39–41 MHz—RRL—many interior paging assignments, some ambulatory, land mobile system and fixed assignments, and a few scientific assignments.

40.66–40.70 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services.


41–42 MHz—AUS1.

41.55, 41.65, 41.75, 41.85 and 41.95 MHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 1.3 mW.

41–42 MHz—RRL—a few land mobile assignments.


AUS57


42–43 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments (TransGrid), and a few land mobile assignments.


43–44 MHz—AUS1.

43.05, 43.15, 43.25, 43.35 and 43.45 MHz—LIPD class licence—auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 1.3 mW.



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AUS57


44–45 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments, and a few land mobile, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

45–50 MHz BROADCASTING FIXED AUS11 MOBILE AUS11

45–52 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF television Channel 0.

45–50 MHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile.

48–49 MHz—LIPD class licence—aquatic animal tracking transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW.

45–50 MHz—RRL—several land mobile assignments (Defence), with some broadcasting assignments (commercial and national broadcasters), and a few limited coast and scientific and assignments.

45–52 MHz—Switch-off of analog television transmissions on VHF Channel 0— VHF Channel 0 will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

45–52 MHz—future use of VHF Channel 0—this may become available for non-broadcasting applications at the end of the simulcast period; however the introduction of digital radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will assist government where appropriate on the formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum.



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50–52 MHz BROADCASTING Amateur AUS23

45–52 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF television Channel 0.

50–52 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced station.

50–52 MHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia class licence.

50–52 MHz—RRL—some land mobile (Defence), broadcasting service (commercial and national broadcasters) and amateur assignments, and a few scientific assignments (including the ANU’s BushLAN).

45–52 MHz—Switchoff of analog television transmissions on VHF Channel 0— VHF Channel 0 will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

45–52 MHz—future use of VHF Channels 0—these channels may become available for non-broadcasting applications at the end of the simulcast period; however the introduction of digitial radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will assist government where appropriate on the formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum.

52–54 MHz AMATEUR

52–54 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced and standard stations.


52–54 MHz—RRL—several amateur assignments.

54–56 MHz FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION AUS89

54–56 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 2.5 mW—including two-way radios.

54–56 MHz—RRL—some land mobile and radiodetermination (wind profiler radars) assignments.



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56–70 MHz BROADCASTING FIXED AUS11 MOBILE AUS11

56–63MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF television Channel 1.

63–70 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF television Channel 2.


56–70 MHz—RRL—many broadcasting (mostly national broadcasters) and land mobile (Defence) assignments.

56–70 MHz—Switch-off of analog television transmissions on VHF Channels 1 and 2—VHF Channels 1 and 2 will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

56–70 MHz—future use of VHF Channels 1 and 2—these channels may become available for non-broadcasting applications at the end of the simulcast period; however the introduction of digital radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will assist government where appropriate on the formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum.


149

70–70.24375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of 151.39375–152.49375 MHz).

70.24375–74.8 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8, and coordination with VHF Channel 2 TV transmitters as per RALI LM 5.

72.225/74.725 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.

70–70.24375 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.

70.24375–74.8 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

70–74.8 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile assignments, a few fixed, limited coast and scientific assignments.



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74.8–75.2 MHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION

180 AUS25

74.8–75.2 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—aeronautical radionavigation service—instrument landing system marker beacons.

74.8–75.2 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination assignments (mainly Airservices Australia) and a few aeronautical assignments (Defence).


75.2–77.29375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.


75.2–75.4 MHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments.


75.2–77.29375 MHz, 77.49375–84.69375 MHz and 84.99375–86.24375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8, and coordination with VHF Channel 3 TV transmitters as per RALI LM 5.

77.29375–77.49375 MHz and 84.69375–84.99375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of 151.39375–152.49375 MHz).

77.29375–77.49375 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—includes athlete location and biomedical data acquisition.

75.2–77.29375 and 77.49375–84.69375 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

75.4–85 MHz—RRL—very large number of land mobile assignments (police and defence, emergency services, government environment agencies, and utilities providers), some fixed assignments, and a few VHF NAS and limited coast assignments.



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85–87.5 MHz BROADCASTING 188 Fixed Mobile

AUS24

85–92 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—VHF television Channel 3.

84.99375–87.19375 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz)—land mobile services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

87.19375–87.5 MHz—VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70–87.5 MHz)—miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of 151.39375–152.49375 MHz).

85–87.5 MHz—RRL—some land mobile assignments and a few broadcasting assignments.

85–92 MHz—Switch-off of analog television transmissions on VHF Channel 3—VHF Channel 3 will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

85–92 MHz—future use of VHF Channel 3—this channel may become available for non-broadcasting applications at the end of the simulcast period; however the introduction of digital radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will assist government where appropriate on the formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum.



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87.5–108 MHz BROADCASTING Fixed Mobile

85–108 MHz—Broadcasting Services Band—FM radio and VHF television Channels 3, 4 and 5.

87.6, 87.8 and 88.0 MHz—low power open narrowcasting (LPON) services—no new licences after 31 December 2013.

87.5–108 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting and datacasting services in underground tunnels.

88–108 MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio transmitters and auditory assistance transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW—including baby minders—FM transmissions with a maximum bandwidth of 180 kHz; cannot transmit from within the licence area of a co-channel radio broadcasting station.

87.5–108 MHz—RRL—large numbers of FM broadcasting and LPON assignments, many HPON assignments and some television broadcasting assignments, along with a single Antarctic radiodetermination assignment.

85–92 and 94–108 MHz—Switch-off of analog television transmissions on VHF Band II (Channels 3, 4 and 5)—VHF Band II will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

87.5–108 MHz—congestion in the VHF-FM Band—possibility of reduced pressure in the band through the introduction of digital radio broadcasting in other bands. Some alleviation may also result in some areas following the switch-off of analog television. The ACMA is also considering the possibility of a future reduction of channel spacing.

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108–117.975 MHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION AUS25 197A

108–117.975 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—additional primary allocation for the aeronautical mobile (route) service (AM(R)S)—intended to support development and deployment of new, data-intensive applications and concepts in air traffic management. There is a need for the development of sharing criteria between new AM(R)S systems and systems of the ARNS and the adjacent-band broadcasting service, which shall not suffer interference nor constraints from the AM(R)S. The band 112–117.975 MHz is intended to provide additional radiocommunications services relating to the safety and regularity of flight, while 108–112 MHz is limited to the ground-based transmission of RNSS differential correction signals.

108–117.975 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments and some aeronautical assignments—aeronautical radionavigation aids (mostly Airservices Australia and Defence)—VHF omnidirectional range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS) localiser and the ground-based augmentation system (GBAS).

108–117.975 MHz—more widespread deployment of the terrestrial augmentation systems GBAS and GRAS expected; already operated at Sydney airport for precision landing guidance and en-route and regional approach navigation.

112–117.975 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.4—is to consider the results of compatibility studies between proposed new AM(R)S systems and adjacent-band analogue FM and digital sound broadcasting services. Regulatory measures to facilitate the introduction of new AM(R)S systems will also be considered.

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117.975–137 MHz AERONAUTICAL

MOBILE (R) 111 200 AUS25

117.975–137 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—the VHF aeronautical mobile band, used for air traffic control purposes, is congested in parts of the US and Europe. To address this, new allocations were made to the aeronautical mobile (R) service in the bands 108–117.975 MHz, 960–1164 MHz and 5091–5150 MHz.

119–136 MHz—aeronautical assigned and non-assigned licence, aircraft non-assigned licence, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—several channels for various purposes. Uses include communications to ensure the safe and expeditious conduct of a flight, communications in emergency situations (including search and rescue communications and homing signals), or communications related to the operations of particular occupations and industries.

121.5 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—satellite distress beacons complying 4280.1 or 4280.2 for the transmission of homing signals and maritime survivor locating systems (MSLSs).

121.5 and 123.1 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—distress and urgency communications (121.5 MHz) and coordinated search and rescue operations (123.1 MHz), respectively, for stations of the aeronautical mobile service—may also be used by ships for these purposes.

117.975–137 MHz—RRL—large number of aeronautical assignments (mostly Airservices Australia, Defence, airlines and airports, police and emergency services), several fixed receive assignments, some land mobile assignments and a few radiodetermination, scientific and maritime ship assignments.

117.975–137 MHz—Airservices Australia has reduced the spacing between channels used by aircraft radios from 50 kHz to 25 kHz to accommodate increased channel demand. CASA regulation mandates a 3×10-5 transmitter frequency tolerance standard. Future strategies include adopting satellite voice communications for air traffic control purposes.

121.5 MHz—121.5/243.0 MHz EPIRBs have been phased out in favour of 406 MHz EPIRBs. 121.5 MHz may continue to be used for homing signals to be received by aircraft and rescue craft. The COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system no longer receives distress signals from distress beacons on 121.5 MHz.

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137–137.025 MHz BROADCASTING 207

AUS26 SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth) METEOROLOGICAL-

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth)

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 208 208A 208B 209

SPACE RESEARCH (space-to-Earth)

Fixed Mobile except aeronautical

mobile (R)

137–144 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF television Channel 5A.

137–138 MHz—communication with space object (CSO) class licence—satellite downlink.

137–138 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of equivalent power flux density (epfd) thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the radio astronomy service (RAS) in the band 150.05–153 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

137–137.025 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting assignments.

137–144 MHz—AUS26—Channel 5A will not be used for broadcasting services after the switch-off of analog television. The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

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137.025–137.175 MHz BROADCASTING 207





Fixed Mobile-satellite (space-to-

Earth) 208 208A 208B 209

Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R)


137–138 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

137–138 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21— addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the RAS in the band 150.05–153 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

137.025–137.175 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for meteorological image downlink from polar-orbiting satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments.


F1 137.175–137.825 MHz BROADCASTING 207




MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 208 208A 208B 209



mobile (R)




137.175–137.825 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for meteorological image downlink from polar-orbiting satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments, and one space receive assignment (LEO data and messaging system).


F1 137.825–138 MHz BROADCASTING 207





Fixed Mobile-satellite (space-to-

Earth) 208 208A 208B 209

Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R)




137.825–138 MHz—RRL—a few broadcasting, fixed P-P and Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for meteorological image downlink from polar-orbiting satellites NOAA POES and FengYun-1) assignments.


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138–143.6 MHz BROADCASTING 207

AUS26 FIXED MOBILE Space research (space-to-

Earth)


138–143.6 MHz—RRL—some fixed and broadcasting assignments, and a few land mobile assignments.


F1 F2 143.6–143.65 MHz BROADCASTING 207

AUS26 FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth)


143.6–143.65 MHz—RRL—one broadcasting assignment.


F1 F2 143.65–144 MHz BROADCASTING 207

AUS26 FIXED MOBILE Space research (space-to-

Earth)


143.65–144 MHz—RRL—some broadcasting assignments.


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144–146 MHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE

144–148 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.


144–146 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments.

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146–148 MHz AMATEUR



146–148 MHz—RRL—large numbers of amateur assignments, and one land mobile assignments.

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148–149.9 MHz FIXED MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 209

218 219 221

148–149.25 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile and fixed services (paging) and mobile-satellite services—land mobile services subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

149.25–149.9 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile and mobile-satellite services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

148–149.25 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for frequency assignment of paging services—band for the nationwide exterior paging services, although interior paging services can be used on a secondary basis (148.3375 and 149.1875 MHz are exclusively for interior). Includes the regional exterior paging service (148.3625, 148.6625, 148.7125, 148.8125 MHz) and paging for weather information (148.0875 MHz). Existing users on 149.7875, 149.8375 and 149.8875 MHz may continue operation.

148–150.05 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink.


148–149.9 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile (exterior and interior paging; mostly for government, fire services and telecommunications services and solutions providers) and fixed assignments (mostly telecommunications providers), and a few aeronautical, fixed receive and space (LEO data and messaging system) assignments.

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149.9–150.05 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth to-space) 209 224A RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 224B 220 222 223

149.9–150.05 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—radionavigation-satellite and land mobile-satellite services.

148–150.05 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink.

149.9–150.05 MHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment (LEO data and messaging system).

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150.05–153 MHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 225 AUS66

150.05–151.39375 MHz and 152.49375–156 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile and fixed services—land mobile services subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

151.39375–152.49375 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations (restricted to this band unless it is unavailable).

150.05–151.39375 and 152.49375–156 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

150.7875–152.49375 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—includes two-way radios and animal tracking.

150.05–153 MHz—RRL—very large number of fixed (mainly telecommunications providers and the Bureau of Meteorology) and land mobile (strong presence of the resources industry and utilities providers) assignments, many VHF NAS assignments, some radiodetermination assignments, and a few aircraft, fixed Earth and scientific assignments.

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226

152.49375–156 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile (including interior paging on 153.8 MHz) and fixed (in rural areas) services—land mobile services subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

156–157.45 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service. 153.8 MHz—land mobile assigned licence and RALI LM 2—interior paging system (talkback)—mobile stations operated as part of an interior paging system must operate on this frequencies if the paging system transmits on any frequency other than 40.68 or 40.75 MHz—maximum EIRP and necessary bandwidth of 250 mW and 16 kHz, respectively.

156.025–157.425 MHz / 160.625–162.025 MHz—maritime ship station class licence—many channels designated variously for calling and working for commercial, non-commercial, professional fishing and port operations (mostly single frequency), as well as for distress, urgency and safety communications (single frequency); most two-frequency (paired) spectrum is for public correspondence or distress, urgency and safety communications relay via repeater stations.

156.025–156.350/160.625–160.950 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence.

156.300–156.375 MHz—maritime coast and ship non-assigned licences—distress, urgency and safety— 156.3 MHz is also for coordinated search and rescue operations and other safety purposes between ships and aircraft.

156.300–156.450 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working channels for commercial, non-commercial and port operations.

156.3 MHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue operations and safety purposes (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

152.49375–156 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

153–156.4875 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed (mainly telecommunications carriers) and land mobile assignments, many limited coast assignments (mainly volunteer rescue and patrol organisations), a few aeronautical and radiodetermination assignments.

156–174 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—supported ongoing studies to maximise the efficiency of the VHF maritime mobile band. Provisions were modified to further encourage the use of single-channel operations and 12.5 kHz channel spacing, as well as the introduction of new digital technologies.

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156.4875–156.5625 MHz MARITIME MOBILE

(distress and calling via DSC)

111 226 227

156–157.45 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile service.

156.500, 156.525 and 156.550 MHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences, and maritime ship station class licence—the middle channel is for digital selective calling (DSC) transmissions for distress, urgency, safety and calling communications; the two adjacent channels are calling and working for port operations—GMDSS ships with VHF DSC equipment must maintain continuous watch on 156.525 MHz.

156.525 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—this frequency was made the international distress, safety and calling frequency for the maritime mobile VHF radiotelephone service using DSC. Distress calls and announcements for urgency and safety communications must be made using DSC, unless not equipped to do so, in which case VHF Channel 16 should be used. 156.525 MHz (VHF Channel 70) was also added to list of frequencies to be used for search and rescue operations of manned space vehicles. Aircraft stations are now able to use DSC on this frequency for search and rescue purposes. Provisions for EPIRB signals on this frequency were removed.

156.525 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—MSLSs.

156.4875–156.5625 MHz—RRL—a few limited coast marine rescue and land mobile assignments.

156–174 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—supported ongoing studies to maximise the efficiency of the VHF maritime mobile band. Provisions were modified to further encourage the use of 12.5 kHz channel spacing, as well as the introduction of new digital technologies.

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226


156.575–156.725 MHz—maritime ship station class licence—a number of channels designated variously for single-frequency calling and working for commercial, non-commercial, professional fishing and port operations, as well as for distress, urgency and safety communications.

156.600–156.725 MHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and working channels for commercial, non-commercial operations, professional fishing and port operations.

156.625 and 156.650 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—calling and working for commercial/non-commercial/professional fishing/port operations, and distress, urgency and safety using radiotelephony, respectively.

156–174 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—listening watch on 156.65 MHz (VHF Channel 13) ceased to be a requirement.

156.5625–156.7625 MHz—RRL—many limited coast assignments (mostly volunteer rescue and patrol organisations), and a few land mobile and fixed assignments.


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156.7625–156.8375 MHz MARITIME MOBILE

(distress and calling)

111 226


156.800 MHz—VHF Channel 16—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences, and maritime ship station class licence—radiotelephony transmissions for distress, urgency, safety and calling communications to ship and coast stations—all ships must maintain a listening watch on this channel, as do limited coast marine rescue stations not keeping watch on 2182 kHz.

156.8 MHz— aeronautical and aircraft non-assigned licences, and aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—search and rescue (only aircraft stations are class-licensed).

156.8 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—VHF Channel 16—should be used for distress calls, and may be used for urgency and safety communications, if the vessel is not equipped for DSC. Considering the needs of non-GMDSS ships, listening watch requirements on this frequency will continue. Aircraft stations are now able to use this frequency for search and rescue purposes.

156.8 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—MSLSs.

156.7625–156.8375 MHz—RRL—many maritime (limited coast assigned, non-assigned and maritime rescue) assignments (mainly volunteer rescue and patrol organisations), and a few land mobile and fixed assignments.

156–174 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—supported ongoing studies to maximise the efficiency of the VHF maritime mobile band. Provisions were modified to further encourage the use of 12.5 kHz channel spacing.

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156.8375–174 MHz FIXED MOBILE 226 227A

156–157.45, 160.6–160.975 and 161.475–162.05 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—maritime mobile services.

157.45–160.6, 160.975–161.475 and 162.05–173.29375 MHz—VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz)—land mobile services—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8, and coord. with VHF Ch 6 TV transmitters as per RALI LM 5.

173.29375–174 MHz—VHF High Frequency Band Plan (148–174 MHz)—miscellaneous services and VHF NAS stations (subject to availability of 151.39375–152.49375 MHz).

161.975 and 162.025 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence–automatic identification system (AIS).

156.025–157.425 MHz/160.625–162.025 MHz—maritime ship station class licence—many channels designated variously for calling and working for commercial, non-commercial, professional fishing and port operations (mostly single frequency), as well as for distress, urgency and safety communications and AIS (single frequency); most two-frequency (paired) spectrum is for public correspondence or distress, urgency and safety communications relay via repeater stations.

157.375, 157.425, 156.875 and 156.925–157.000/161.525–161.6 MHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—calling and working channels for commercial and port operations—156.875 MHz is only for ship-to-ship communications for professional fishing operations.

157.025–157.125/161.625–161.725 MHz—maritime coast and maritime ship non-assigned licences—5 duplex channels for distress, urgency, safety, ship movement communications—ship stations may only use these if no other channels are available, while coast stations can only use these channels as repeater stations to relay safety and movement information.

156.025–156.350/160.625–160.950 and 157.075–157.400/161.675–162.000 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence.

161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—AIS—additional provisions for use by AIS search and rescue transponders (AIS-SART) in Appendix 15 of the ITU Radio Regulations, for use by aircraft stations for search and rescue purposes, and for reception by satellites of the mobile-satellite service.

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168–174 MHz—Embargo 32—No new assignments for fixed or mobile services near sites that could be used for the transmission of digital television broadcasting on VHF television Channel 6 (174–181 MHz).


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156.8375–174 MHz (cont’d) FIXED MOBILE r 226 227A

(cont’d)

161.975 and 162.025 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence (only aircraft stations class licensed)—AIS—for the purposes of search and rescue or the safe and expeditious conduct of a flight.

161.975 and 162.025 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—AIS-SART.

157.45–160.6, 160.975–161.475 and 162.05–173.29375 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

173.29375–174 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—includes animal tracking.

157.625/162.225 MHz–scientific non-assigned licence.

156.8375–174 MHz—RRL—very large number of land mobile assignments, many maritime coast (volunteer rescue organisations and government) and fixed assignments, and some VHF NAS assignments.



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174–225 MHz BROADCASTING Fixed Mobile

AUS92

174–230 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF television Channels 6, 7, 8, 9, 9A, 10, 11, 12—digital channel plans (DCP) specify service parameters for digital television services around Australia.

174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio transmitters—maximum EIRP 3 mW (~1.82 mW ERP)—FM transmissions with a maximum bandwidth of 330 kHz; cannot transmit from within the licence area of a co-channel TV broadcasting station. Frequency separation requirements for adjacent-channel operation.

174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.

174–230 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting and datacasting services in underground tunnels.

174-230 MHz-LIPD class licence-In-store DAB repeater transmitters-maximum EIRP 10 µW-maximum EIRP applies to emissions outside the building.

202.16–207.12 MHz—digital radio channel plans—two or three of the 1.536 MHz blocks (9A, 9B and 9C) are allotted for mainland state capitals for use by digital radio (DAB) multiplex transmitter licences.

174–225 MHz—RRL—many broadcasting assignments (around 380 analog, 130 digital TV transmissions), and a few assignments for digital radio broadcasting services in the mainland state capital cities.

174–230 MHz—digital switchover—transition from analog to digital TV- The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

174–230 MHz—Digital dividend—spectrum vacated following the analog TV switch-off. The government, with assistance from the ACMA, will need to take into account the potential alternative services that may operate in the vacated spectrum; final decisions lie with the Minister.

174-230 MHz— Digital radio broadcasting services to commence in mainland state capital cities by the start-up date of 1 July 2009—no new commercial digital radio licences in these areas for 6 years after this date. No start-up has been announced for digital radio services in regional licence areas. Digital radio technologies suitable for regional licence areas will be reviewed by 1 January 2011. There are spectrum availability challenges associated with digital radio roll-out options and the ACMA will need to work closely with government to develop options.

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225–230 MHz BROADCASTING Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11

223–230 MHz—broadcasting services band—VHF television Channel 12—digital channel plans (DCP) specify service parameters for digital television services around Australia.

225–242 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.

174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio transmitters—maximum EIRP 3 mW (~1.82 mW ERP).

174–230MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.

174-230 MHz-LIPD class licence-In-store DAB repeater transmitters-maximum EIRP 10 µW-maximum EIRP applies to emissions outside the building.

224.88–229.84 MHz—digital radio channel plans—two 1.536 MHz blocks (12B and 12D) are allotted for Hobart for use by digital radio (DAB) multiplex transmitter licences.

225–230 MHz—RRL—some broadcasting assignments (around 6 analog and 20 digital TV transmissions, including the major state capitals).

174–230 MHz—digital switchover—transition from analog to digital TV - The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

174–230 MHz—Digital dividend—spectrum vacated following the analog TV switch-off. The government, with assistance from the ACMA, will need to take into account the potential alternative services that may operate in the vacated spectrum; final decisions lie with the Minister.

F1 230–235 MHz FIXED MOBILE AERONAUTICAL


230–235 MHz—AUS1.

225–242 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.

230–235 MHz—RRL—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). In addition, there are a few scientific assignments (digital radio broadcasting trials in Sydney) and land mobile assignments.

230–240 MHz—proposed use for improving digital radio broadcasting system coverage in metropolitan areas—on a short-term basis pending the closure of VHF Band III analog television services.

230–399.9 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for network centric warfare (NCW).

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111 254 256 AUS1

235–276 MHz—AUS1.

225–242 and 244–267 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 µW.

243 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—satellite distress beacons complying with 4280.1 or 4280.2 for the transmission of homing signals.

235–267 MHz—RRL—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs. In addition, there are a few scientific assignments (including for digital radio broadcasting trials in Sydney).

230–240 MHz—proposed use for improving digital radio broadcasting coverage in metropolitan areas—on a short-term basis pending the closure of VHF Band III analog television services.

230–399.9 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW.

243 MHz—121.5/243.0 MHz EPIRBs have been phased out in favour of 406 MHz EPIRBs. 243 MHz may continue to be received for homing signals. The COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system no longer receives distress signals from distress beacons on 243.0 MHz.

F1 267–272 MHz FIXED MOBILE Space operation

(space-to-Earth) 254 257 AUS1

267–272 MHz—AUS1— Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.


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272–273 MHz SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth) FIXED MOBILE 254 AUS1

272–273 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.


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273–312 MHz FIXED MOBILE 254 AUS1

273–312 MHz—AUS1.

273–303.95 and 304.05–328.6 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW—includes personal safety and medical emergency alarm systems, automotive security alarms, remote door locking.

303.60–304.05 MHz—LIPD class licence—alarm transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 μW—including security & personal safety transmitters.

273–312 MHz—RRL—one aeronautical assignment; Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.


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312–315 MHz FIXED MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space) 254 255 AUS1

312–315 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes Allied satellite communications, tactical radio relay systems, and control of UAVs.

304.05–328.6 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW—including automotive security alarms, remote door locking.

314.075–314.325 MHz—LIPD class licence—home detention monitoring equipment—maximum EIRP 200 μW—operation must not exceed 10 ms/10 s.


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254 AUS1

315–322 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.



F1 322–328.6 MHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 AUS1

322–328.6 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.



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328.6–335.4 MHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 258

AUS25

328.6–335.4 MHz—RRL—some radiodetermination and aeronautical assignments (mostly Airservices Australia and Defence)—instrument landing system glide path.

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254 AUS1

335.4–387 MHz—AUS1.

335.4–399.9 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 μW.

344.8–345.2 MHz—LIPD class licence—alarm systems—maximum EIRP 1 mW—additional EIRP limitations.

335.4–387 MHz—RRL—a few aeronautical assignments in this band; Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.


380–399.9 MHz—interest from government agencies in sharing this spectrum with Defence.

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387–390 MHz FIXED MOBILE Mobile-satellite (space-to-

Earth) 208A 208B 254 255

AUS1

387–390 MHz—AUS1.

387–390 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of power flux density (pfd) and epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the RAS in the band 322–328.6 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).


387–390 MHz—RRL—a few aeronautical assignments; Defence use includes Allied satellite communications, tactical radio relay systems, and control of UAVs.


380–399.9 MHz—interest from government agencies in sharing this spectrum with Defence.

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390–399.9 MHz FIXED MOBILE 254 AUS1

390–399.9 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes tactical radio relay systems and control of UAVs.



380–399.9 MHz— interest from government agencies in sharing this spectrum with Defence.

F1 399.9–400.05 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 209 224A RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 222 224B 260

220

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400.05–400.15 MHz STANDARD FREQUENCY

AND TIME SIGNAL-SATELLITE (400.1 MHz)

261

400.05–400.15 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

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400.15–401 MHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS METEOROLOGICAL-


MOBILE-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 208A 208B 209

SPACE RESEARCH (space-to-Earth) 263

Space operation (space-to-Earth)

Radiolocation AUS11 AUS29

264

400.15–401 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

400.15–401 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the RAS in the band 406.1–410 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

400.15–401 MHz—RRL—some fixed receive assignments (weather monitoring using radiosondes), and a few radiodetermination assignments (tracking of meteorological buoys) at 400.15 MHz for the Bureau of Meteorology. Also a few aeronautical, fixed receive and radiodetermination assignments for Defence.

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401–402 MHz EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)

METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

METEOROLOGICAL-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)

SPACE OPERATION (space-to-Earth)


mobile (R) Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29

401–402 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant communications systems transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with ETSI standard EN 302 537-2.

401–402 MHz—RRL—many Earth assignments (mainly Australian Antarctic Division and AMSA; used for the uplink of meteorological data sensed at data collection platforms to FengYun-2, GOES and NOAA POES satellites, mainly associated with the ARGOS satellite based location and data collection system; and Geoscience Australia operates two Earth stations providing ionospheric correction signals for the DORIS system for position tracking) and a few fixed, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

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METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

METEOROLOGICAL-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)


mobile (R) Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29

402–405 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant communications systems transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with ETSI standard EN 301 839-2.

402–403 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-MP assignments (Bureau of Meteorology, mainly associated with meteorological data collection by MTSAT, FengYun-2, GOES and Meteosat), and a few radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

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403–406 MHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile (R) Meteorological Aids Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29

403–403.9875 and 405.0125–406 MHz—RALI MS 22 —400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—two-frequency systems, 25 kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

403.55 and 405.55 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—wideband fixed P-P services permitted more than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission bandwidth between 150–750 kHz.

403.9875–405.0125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed P-P services—two-frequency systems, 25 kHz channelling—must be coordinated with other narrowband links as per RALI FX 17, and with nearby wideband fixed links as per RALI FX 1.

402–405 MHz—LIPD class licence—medical implant communications systems transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 μW outside the body—must comply with ETSI standard EN 301 839-2 (402–405 MHz) or 302 537-2 (405–406 MHz).


403–406 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P (emergency services, utilities providers and telecommunications carriers) and land mobile (mainly government departments (including government radio networks), emergency services, rail operators and telecommunications carriers) assignments, and a few fixed P-MP assignments.

403–520 MHz—spectrum congestion in the 400 MHz band— The ACMA is currently reviewing arrangements in this band, with a view to increasing access to spectrum. 403–430 MHz is being examined to deliver improved efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility to maximise the public benefit of the 400 MHz band.

403-406 MHz – Embargo 50 – No new assignments to support the review of arrangements for harmonised government spectrum primarily to support national security, law enforcement and emergency services.

403 – 520 MHz – Embargo 51 – No new land mobile assignments requiring channel bandwidths greater than 12.5 kHz to support measures to address congestion in HDAs and MDAs.

F1 406–406.1 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 266 267

406–406.1 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical stations class licence (only aircraft stations class licensed)— satellite distress beacons, including EPIRBs.

406–406.1 MHz—emergency locating devices class licence—satellite distress beacon, including EPIRBs, for the purpose of transmitting to the COSPAS-SARSAT system.

406–406.1 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—mobile-satellite service.

406–406.1 MHz— introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—search and rescue uplink.

403 – 520 MHz – Embargo 51 – no new land mobile assignments requiring channel bandwidths greater than 12.5 kHz to support measures to address congestion in HDAs and MDAs.

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406.1–410 MHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile (R) RADIO ASTRONOMY Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29 149

406.1–408.6375—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband trunked land mobile services—12.5 kHz channelling (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

408.6375–413.4375 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems with 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling, respectively—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

409.05 and 410.05 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—wideband fixed P-P services permitted more than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission bandwidth between 150–750 kHz.


406–410 MHz—RRL—very large numbers of land mobile assignments (mainly rail operators, government departments (including government radio networks), emergency services and telecommunications carriers), some fixed P-P and P-MP assignments, and a few aeronautical and fixed receive assignments.

403–520 MHz—spectrum congestion in the 400 MHz band— The ACMA is currently reviewing arrangements in this band, with a view to increasing access to spectrum to deliver improved efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility to maximise the public benefit of the 400 MHz band.

406.1 – 420.75 MHz – Embargo 50 – no new assignments to support the review of arrangements for harmonised government spectrum primarily to support national security, law enforcement and emergency services.


406.11875–406.61875 MHz and 408.11875–408.61875 MHz—Embargo 19—no new assignments to the trunked land mobile radio service (TLMRS) outside a 100 km radius of state capitals (except Hobart) and Canberra (for which less channels are embargoed), in order to protect wideband fixed services in regional/remote areas.

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mobile (R) SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-space) 268 Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29

408.6375–413.4375 MHz, 414.4625–415.4375 MHz and 418.0875–420 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

410.05, 413, 415, 418.5 and 419.5 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—wideband fixed P-P services permitted more than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission bandwidth 150–750 kHz.

410.5375–410.96875 and 413.4375–414.4625 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed P-P services—single- and two-frequency with 12.5 and 25 kHz, respectively—must be coordinated with other narrowband links as per RALI FX 17, and with nearby wideband fixed links as per RALI FX 1.

415.5625–418.0875—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband trunked land mobile services—12.5 kHz channelling (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.


411.5 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.

410–420 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed P-P (emergency services, utilities, telecommunications carriers) and land mobile (government departments (including government radio networks), emergency services, rail operators and telecommunications providers) assignments, several P-MP assignments, and a few aeronautical and scientific assignments.


406.1 – 420.75 MHz – Embargo 50 – no new assignments to support the review of arrangements for harmonised government spectrum primarily to support national security, law enforcement and emergency services.


415.56875–416.06875 MHz and 417.56875–418.06875 MHz—Embargo 19—no new assignments to the TLMRS outside a 100 km radius of state capitals (except Hobart) and Canberra (for which fewer channels are embargoed), in order to protect wideband fixed services in regional/remote areas.

418.0875–420 MHz—Embargo 35—no new assignments in Victoria to facilitate the introduction of the Metropolitan Mobile Radio (MMR) network—intended mainly to provide communications for the state’s essential and emergency services.

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420–430 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 MOBILE AUS91 Amateur Fixed AUS94

420–430 MHz—AUS11—radiolocation.

420–430 MHz—AUS91—use of the mobile service is limited to Commonwealth, state and territory government purposes—Department of Defence is normally consulted in considering non-defence use of this service.

421 MHz, 425 MHz and 428 MHz—AUS94—Defence flight termination systems (FTS)—500 kHz bands centred at these frequencies.

420–430 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced station—restricted access to some channels in certain states and capital cities.


427 MHz—radiodetermination assigned licence—SYLEDIS radiolocation services.

420–430 MHz—RRL—large numbers of land mobile system assignments (mainly the government data radio networks), many amateur assignments, several aeronautical (Defence for FTS) and radiodetermination assignments (vehicular tracking and monitoring), and a few fixed and scientific assignments.


406.1 – 420.75 / 421.25 – 424.75 / 425.25 – 427.75 / 428.25 - 430 MHz – Embargo 50 – no new assignments to support the review of arrangements for harmonised government spectrum primarily to support national security, law enforcement and emergency services.


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430–432 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur AUS95


430–450 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced, standard and foundation stations.


430–432 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments.



430–450 MHz—possible future Defence radar—includes development of foliage penetration radar.

F1 432–438 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur Earth exploration-satellite

(active) 279A 282 AUS95




433.05–434.79 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—including alarm systems, automotive security alarms, remote door locking, crane controllers, garage door openers, two-way radios, wheel alignment equipment, radio-controlled toys, doorbells, computer peripherals, biomedical telemetry.

432–438 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments, some amateur beacon assignments, and a few scientific assignments.

403–520 MHz—spectrum congestion in the 400 MHz band— The ACMA is currently reviewing arrangements in this band, with a view to increasing access to spectrum to deliver improved efficiency, effectiveness and flexibility to maximise the public benefit of the 400 MHz band



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438–440 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur AUS95




430–440 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments, and a few amateur beacon, land mobile and radiodetermination assignments.

403–520 MHz—spectrum congestion in the 400 MHz band— The ACMA is currently reviewing arrangements in this band, with a view to increasing access to spectrum.



F1 440–450 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11

AUS90 Amateur Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11

286




440–450 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments, and a few land mobile, aeronautical and radiodetermination assignments.




448–450 MHz—Bureau of Meteorology indications of increased use of wind profiler radars— The ACMA will liaise with the Bureau on their future requirements.

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450–460 MHz FIXED MOBILE 286AA 286 286A 287

450–450.4875 and 452.5–459.9875 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

450.325 and 450.375 MHz—RALI LM 2—procedures for frequency assignment of paging services—band for interior paging services—maximum EIRP is 8.3 W.

450–452.5 and 459.9875–462 MHz—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency P-P and P-MP systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—must be coordinated with other narrowband links as per RALI FX 17.

451.5125–452.5 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency assignment requirements for fixed P-MP services.

457.525–457.575 / 467.525–467.575 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station class licence—used for on-board communications (calling and working).

450–500.99375 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

451.5–452.5 MHz—fixed non-assigned licence—remote station—higher transmit power limit of 5W.

450–470 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—identified globally for use by administrations wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, nor does it establish priority for IMT.

450–460 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed (heavy use by companies and corporations involved in the resource industry and utilities provision, along with emergency services, police and government departments) and land mobile (a wide range of commercial and government users; police, emergency services, rail operators and facilities providers) assignments, and a few fixed receive, aeronautical, amateur repeater, limited coast, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

458.3375–459.9375 MHz—Embargo 36—no new assignments to support the operations of government agencies involved in the national security of Australia, law enforcement and emergency services, and to facilitate increased interoperability between these.



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460–470 MHz FIXED MOBILE 286AA Meteorological-satellite

(space-to-Earth)

287 289

459.9875–462 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—two frequency P-P and P-MP systems with 25 and 12.5 kHz channelling, respectively—must be coordinated with other narrowband links as per RALI FX 17.

461.0125–462.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency assignment requirements for fixed P-MP services.

469.4875–469.9875 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—may be used outside high spectrum demand areas (single-frequency, 25 kHz channelling).

462–476.4125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

457.525–457.575 / 467.525–467.575 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station class licence—used for on-board communications (calling and working).

450–500.99375 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW.

450–470 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—identified globally for use by administrations wishing to implement IMT. This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, nor does it establish priority for IMT.

460–470 MHz—RRL—thousands of fixed (heavy use by companies and corporations involved in the resource industry and utilities provision, along with emergency services, police and government departments) and land mobile (a wide range of commercial and government users; police, emergency services, utilities and resource industries) assignments, and a few fixed receive, radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

467.8375–469.4375 MHz—Embargo 36—no new assignments to support the operations of government agencies involved in the national security of Australia, law enforcement and emergency services, and to facilitate increased interoperability between these.



460–470 MHz—the secondary MetSat allocation is used as an interrogation downlink for data collection platforms by, for example, MTSAT, FengYun-2, Meteosat and GOES.

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462–476.4125 MHz, 477.4125–500.99375 MHz, 504.99375–510.99375 and 514.99375–520 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband land mobile services—several sub-bands for single- and two-frequency systems, 12.5 and 25 kHz channelling—subject to assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

471.2125–472.2125 and 519.5375–520 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—single-frequency systems, 25 kHz channels.

476.4125–477.4125 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—citizen band radio—single frequency systems, 25 kHz channelling.

469.4875–469.9875 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—narrowband fixed services—may be used outside high spectrum demand areas (single-frequency, 25 kHz channelling).

501–510 / 511–520 MHz—RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan—wideband fixed P-MP services permitted in non-spectrum-licensed areas more than 200 km from most state capital cities—emission bandwidth 1.82 MHz—digital radio concentrator system (DRCS), which provides USO telecommunications services to some remote areas.

500.99375–504.99375 / 510.99375–514.99375 MHz—spectrum-licensed in certain urban and regional areas, as well as certain remote areas (excluding central Australia) in the lower 400 kHz—land mobile.

493.5/498.7 MHz—scientific non-assigned licence.

450–500.99375, 504.99375–510.99375, 514.99375–520 and 519–820 MHz—LIPD class licence—tx for underground communications—maximum EIRP 3.5 nW (519–820 MHz is 10µW; for augmentation of above-ground broadcasting for underground tunnels).

472.0125–472.1125 MHz—LIPD class licence—telecommand or telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—includes crane controllers.

476.4125–477.4125 MHz—citizen band radio stations class licence—38 × 25 kHz channels for speech or audio tones to initiate communications (maximum EIRP 8.3 W); including 16 channels for communication through repeater stations—use of 476.525 and 477.275 MHz is limited to emergencies.

476.9375–476.9875 MHz—citizen band radio stations class licence—2 × 25 kHz channels for data transmissions (maximum EIRP 8.3 W).

470–520 MHz—RRL—thousands of land mobile, CBRS repeater station, and fixed (mostly resources, utilities provision and telecommunications carriers) assignments, large numbers of device registrations under spectrum licences, and a few others.

500.99375–504.99375 MHz and 510.99375–514.99375 MHz—spectrum auction—unsold residual lots subject to auction.

500.99375–504.99375 / 510.99375–514.99375 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in designated areas due to spectrum licensing provisions.

500.99375–504.99375 / 510.99375–514.99375 MHz —spectrum licences expiring in 2012— The ACMA may allocate new or renew existing licences, or implement a new licensing system. The ACMA will work closely with the DBCDE and stakeholders to arrive at a prompt decision that maximises public benefit.



518–520MHz— Embargo 45—no new assignments in order to support expansion of UHF TV Channel 27 and to preserve planning options for adjacent channel sharing.

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520–820 MHz BROADCASTING Fixed Mobile

149 306 311A 320

526–820 MHz—broadcasting services band—UHF television Channels 28–69—digital channel plans (DCP) specify service parameters for digital television services around Australia.

519–820 MHz—LIPD class licence—transmitters for underground communications—maximum EIRP 10 µW—augmentation of above-ground broadcasting and datacasting services in underground tunnels.

520–668 MHz—LIPD class licence—biomedical telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 11 mW—transmission must not originate from within the licence area of a co-channel TV broadcasting station.

520–820 MHz—LIPD class licence—wireless audio transmitters—EIRP 100 mW (~60.95 mW ERP)—wireless microphones—cannot transmit from within the licence area of a co-channel television broadcasting station (subject to field strength limitations). Frequency separation requirements for adjacent-channel use.

529–806 MHz—LIPD class licence—video sender transmitters—maximum EIRP 12 µW.

790–806 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the parts of this band allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis were identified for use by administrations wishing to implement IMT; an extension of the existing IMT identification of 806–960 MHz (parts thereof allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis). For this purpose, primary mobile service allocations were added to different parts of the 790–806 MHz band in several Region 1 and 3 countries that opted to do so. The mobile allocation in the band 698–806 MHz was upgraded to primary in Region 2 and identified for IMT, and the identification for IMT was also extended down to 698 MHz in nine Region 3 countries. The above identifications for IMT do not preclude the use of this band by other services, nor do they establish priority for IMT.

620–790 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.11—provisions permitting satellite broadcasting of FM television transmissions were suppressed; grandfathering provisions were made for two existing Russian BSS systems.

520–820 MHz—RRL—thousands of broadcasting assignments (around 900 digital and 3200 analog TV transmissions), and a few narrowcasting, land mobile and scientific assignments.

520–820 MHz—digital switchover— The Minister has announced a detailed digital switchover timetable indicating that analog services would be switched off in a staged process commencing with certain regional areas in 2010 and will conclude late in 2013. The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities.

520–820 MHz—Digital dividend - The Minister has outlined, via the Digital Dividend Green Paper, the Governments desired dividend target within the 700 MHz band (694-820 MHz) following the switch-off of analogue television. The government, with assistance from the ACMA, will need to take into account the potential alternative services that may operate in this spectrum.

520–820 MHz—Prior to switchover, the only remaining vacant television spectrum is the spectrum that was to be packaged as Channels A and B. Some, or all, of this spectrum could be provided for new broadcasting or similar services or it could be included in the dividend. Achievement of a dividend of 126 MHz within the 700 MHz band is expected to require one of Channels A and B to be rolled into the dividend. Final decision lies with the Minister.

790–862 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.17—will consider sharing studies between mobile and other services in this spectrum.

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820–850 MHz FIXED MOBILE 317A

320 AUS63

820–825 / 865–870 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—trunked land mobile services (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to frequency assignment requirements and intra-service coordination as per RALI LM 8.

825–845 / 870–890 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and spectrum-licensed—cellular mobile phone services—predominantly 3G mobile services.

835–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and RALI FX 11—fixed links; including single channel two-frequency services (852–854 / 928–930 MHz), low capacity two-frequency services (854–857 / 930–933 MHz), single-frequency services (857–861 MHz), studio-to-transmitter links (STLs) (845–852 MHz) and sound outside broadcast (SOB) links (845–846.5 / 850.5–852 MHz).

820–850 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), and many land mobile (mostly mining, government users, police and communications solutions providers) and fixed (mostly STLs and SOBs) assignments.

825–845 MHz— Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in Australia due to spectrum licensing provisions.

790–862 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.17—will consider the results of ITU sharing studies between the mobile service and other services in this spectrum.

825-845 MHz – Expiring spectrum licences in 2013 – The Minister has determined that spectrum licence renewal will be offered to telecommunications incumbents who are using their spectrum licences to provide services to a significant number of consumers, provided they also meet the public interest criteria. F1



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850–890 MHz FIXED MOBILE 317A Radiolocation AUS11

AUS29 320

835–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and RALI FX 11—fixed services; including single channel two-frequency services (852–854 / 928–930 MHz), low capacity two-frequency services (854–857 / 930–933 MHz), single-frequency services (857–861 MHz), STLs (845–852 MHz) and SOB links (845–846.5 / 850.5–852 MHz).

852–853.5 MHz—RALI FX 17—frequency assignment requirements and coordination procedure for single-channel, two-frequency fixed P-P services.

853.5–854.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency assignment requirements and coordination procedure for fixed P-MP services.

853.7625–853.8125 MHz—RALI FX 10—provisions for the use of short-range (remote stations within 100 metres) P-MP fixed services within the P-MP service segment 853.5–854 MHz.

853.5–854.0 MHz—fixed non-assigned licence—remote station—higher transmit power limit of 5W.

854–857 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and SPP 6/93—frequency assignment procedures for low capacity, two-frequency fixed services.

857–865 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—cordless telecommunications services (CTS).

857–861 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and SPP 4/93—procedures for frequency assignment of and coordination between single channel, single frequency fixed services and CTS systems in the band. Includes coordination with adjacent-band (854–857 MHz) low-capacity, two-frequency fixed services.

857–861 MHz—cordless communications devices class licence—operation of handsets—land stations are licensed under the PABX cordless telephone service apparatus licence (see land mobile LCD).

861–865 MHz—cordless communications devices class licence—CT2 cordless telecommunications systems—operation of handsets and land stations.

865–870 / 820–825 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—trunked land mobile services (see RALI LM 3 for licensing)—subject to frequency assignment and intra-service coordination procedures as per RALI LM 8.

870–890 / 825–845 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan and spectrum-licensed—cellular mobile phone services—predominantly 3G mobile services.

850–890 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), many fixed P-P and P-MP (government users, telecommunications, mining and utilities) and land mobile (mostly mining, government users, police, and communications solutions providers) assignments, some for STL, SOB and PABX CTS.

857–859 MHz and 861–865 MHz—Embargo 34—no new assignments in specified portions of the respective CT3 and CT2 cordless telephone bands to support possible replanning or spectrum licensing.

870–890 MHz— Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in Australia due to spectrum licensing provisions.

790–862 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.17—will consider the results of ITU sharing studies between the mobile service and other services in this spectrum.

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AUS29

890–915 / 935–960 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones.

890–915 MHz—RRL—thousands of assignments for base stations (rx) of public mobile telecommunications services (PMTS)(GSM networks of major carriers), and a few radiodetermination and land mobile assignments.

902–928 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services—currently there are concerns in Australia over SRD equipment designed overseas (particularly from the US) interfering with GSM.

F1 915–928 MHz RADIOLOCATION 327

AUS11 Fixed Mobile AUS32

915–928 MHz—AUS11 and 900 MHz Band Plan—radiolocation is intended to be used principally for the purposes of defence—Department of Defence is normally consulted in considering non-defence use of this service.

918–926 MHz—AUS32 and 900 MHz Band Plan—designated for ISM applications—radiocommunication stations operating within this band must accept harmful interference which may be caused by ISM applications.

915–928 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 3 mW—includes movement detectors, video surveillance, wireless loudspeakers, wireless microphones, rolling stock tracking (railways), meter reading equipment, alarm systems.

915–928 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital modulation transmitters and frequency hopping transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W—includes radio local area networks (RLANs), cordless telephones.

918–926 MHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W.

920-926 MHz – LIPD class licence – RFID transmitters-maximum EIRP 4 W – must comply with ISO/IEC 18000-6c (RFID Gen.2), emissions below 917.75 MHz no greater than -37 dBm EIRP, emissions above 926 no greater than -33 dBm EIRP. Only to be used if more that 1 W EIRP is required.

915–928 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (rail operators for RFID-based trackside monitoring systems), and a few land mobile and scientific assignments in this band.

902–928 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services—currently there are concerns in Australia over SRD equipment designed overseas (particularly from the US) interfering with GSM.

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AUS29

928–930 / 852–854 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—P-P (lower 1.5 MHz) and P-MP (upper 0.5 MHz) fixed services.

930–933 / 854–857 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—low capacity fixed services.

928–929.5 MHz—RALI FX 17—frequency assignment requirements and coordination procedure for single-channel, two-frequency fixed P-P services.

929.5–930.0 MHz—RALI FX 16—frequency assignment requirements and coordination procedure for fixed P-MP services.

929.7625–929.8125 MHz—RALI FX 10—provisions for the use of short-range (remote stations within 100 metres) P-MP fixed services within the P-MP service segment 929.5–930 MHz.

933–935 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—digital short range radio (DSRR) services—obsolete.

935–960 / 890–915 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan—Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones.

928–942 MHz—RRL—large number of PMTS base station (tx) assignments (GSM network of major carriers), a large number of fixed P-P (mining companies, utilities providers, government users, Defence and emergency services) and P-MP (mostly mining companies and utilities providers) assignments, and a few land mobile and STL assignments.

933–935 MHz—Embargo 34—no new assignments in the DSRR band to support possible replanning or spectrum licensing.

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942–960 MHz FIXED MOBILE 317A

320

935–960 / 890–915 MHz—900 MHz Band Plan— Australia-wide apparatus licence, GSM mobile phones.

942–960 MHz—RRL—thousands of PMTS base station (tx) assignments (GSM networks of major carriers), and a few fixed and land mobile assignments.

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960–1164 MHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 328

AERONAUTICAL MOBILE (R) 327A

AUS25 AUS64

1024–1151 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—aeronautical radionavigation distance measuring equipment (DME).

1026–1034 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) interrogator.

1087–1093 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—replies to secondary surveillance radar (SSR) (aircraft stations only), ACAS reply (aircraft stations only), and automatic dependant surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B).

960–1164 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—additional primary allocation for the AM(R)S—intended to support development and deployment of new, data-intensive applications and concepts in air traffic management. There is a need for the development of sharing criteria between new AM(R)S systems and systems of the ARNS and adjacent-band RNSS, which shall not suffer interference nor constraints from the AM(R)S. This band cannot be used by new AM(R)S systems (except UAT (used for ADS-B in Australia)) until all compatibility issues in the band are resolved.

960–1164 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (mostly aeronautical radionavigation aids operated by Airservices Australia and Defence) and a few other assignments.

960–1164 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.4—will consider the compatibility studies between proposed new AM(R)S systems and the ARNS and adjacent-band RNSS. Regulatory measures to facilitate the introduction of new AM(R)S systems will also be considered.

960–1164 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW—aeronautical mobile communications may not interfere with or claim protection from ARNS systems.

969–1206 MHz—used by Defence’s joint tactical information distribution system (JTIDS) on a no interference, no protection basis, which includes ‘identity friend or foe’ (IFF) radars from 1000 to 1115 MHz.

1090 MHz—ADS-B is expected to become the primary technology for en-route surveillance, together with increased use of GNSS-based navigation.

1090 MHz— advanced surface movement guidance and control system (A-SMGCS) deployed at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane; its transponder multilateration system processes data from ADS-B and aircraft reply signals to SSR, along with S-band PSR and X-band SMR data. Such data is also critical for airport surface detection equipment–model X (ASDE-X), and may be used for future airport surface applications like airport network and location equipment (ANLE).

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RADIONAVIGATION 328

RADIONAVIGATION-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space) 328B

328A AUS25 AUS64

1164–1215 MHz—CSO class licence—downlink for GNSS satellites.

1164–1188 MHz—RNSS allocation—GPS L5 band and Galileo E5A band

1190–1214 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E5B band

1197–1217 MHz—RNSS allocation—L3PT GLONASS band.

1164–1215 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (mainly Airservices Australia and Defence (including JTIDS)) and a space (Defence) assignment.

1164–1215 MHz—GPS modernisation—new L5 (Safety-of-life) – 1176.45 MHz signal planned for 2009.

1164–1215 MHz—introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—E5A and E5B signals planned for this band.

1164–1215 MHz—interference potential between Defence’s JTIDS (960–1215 MHz) and Galileo— The ACMA is working to facilitate communications between Defence and the European Commission to resolve potential interference issues.

1164–1215 MHz— increased availability of the GLONASS GNSS in Australia with expected completion of constellation replenishment by around 2011.

1164–1215 MHz—deployment of Japan’s QZSS, which will also cover Australia, and is expected to be fully operational by around 2011 —will use frequencies employed by GPS.

1195.14–1219.14 MHz—deployment of China’s Compass (Beidou-2) GNSS.

The ACMA plans to continue accommodating GNSS technological advances and facilitating spectrum access for GNSS.

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SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space) 328B 329 329A

SPACE RESEARCH (active)

331 332


1197–1217 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS L3PT band.

1215–1216 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E3 band.

1216–1240 MHz— RNSS allocation—GPS L2 band.

1215–1240 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment and one space (Defence) assignment.

1215–1240 MHz—GPS modernisation—new L2C signal introduced.

1215–1240 MHz—introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—E3 signal planned for this band.

1215–1240 MHz— increased availability of the GLONASS GNSS in Australia with expected completion of constellation replenishment by around 2011.




1256–1284 MHz—L-band synthetic aperture radars (SAR) on Japan’s ALOS and JERS-1 satellites, and Argentina’s SAOCOM.

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SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION AUS90 RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space) 328B 329 329A

SPACE RESEARCH (active) Amateur

282 331 332 335A AUS1 AUS1A AUS87

1240–1300 MHz—AUS1.

1260–1300 MHz—AUS1A.

1240–1300 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced and standard stations.


1215–1260 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink for GNSS satellites.

1240–1256 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS G2 band.



1240–1300 MHz—RRL—many amateur assignments (including for WICEN, amateur TV (Channel 1) and amateur satellite), and a few radiodetermination (Defence aeronautical radar and wind profiler radar) and scientific assignments; also used by Defence for UAV telemetry for Scan Eagle (1295–1305 MHz).

1240–1300 MHz—introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—E4 and E6 signals planned for this band.

1240–1300 MHz—increased availability of the GLONASS GNSS in Australia with expected completion of constellation replenishment by around 2011—G2 signal used in this band.

1240–1300 MHz—deployment of Japan’s QZSS, which will also cover Australia, and is expected to be fully operational by around 2011 —will use frequencies employed by GPS, and a LEX signal operating in the Galileo E6 band.



1240–1400 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW—Defence L-band radar also expected to be concentrated in this band.

F1 1300–1350 MHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 337

RADIOLOCATION RADIONAVIGATION-


149 337A AUS1 AUS87

1300–1350 MHz—AUS1.

1300–1350 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo uplink band.

1300–1350 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment and a Defence licence for aeronautical radar.


1300–1350 MHz— introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—Galileo uplink planned for this band.

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1350–1400 MHz RADIOLOCATION Fixed Mobile

149 338A 339 AUS1 AUS87

1350–1400 MHz—AUS1.

1390–1392 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.17—the secondary allocation to the FSS was suppressed.

1350–1400 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—recommended maximum power levels for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) band 1400–1427 MHz were added to Resolution 750.

1350–1400 MHz—RRL—a few scientific assignments in this band; Defence also uses this band for air combat manoeuvring instrumentation (ACMI), airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) surveillance radar, airfield radar, ground-based air defence radars, and time/space/position information (TSPI).


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SATELLITE (passive) RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 340 341 AUS87

1400–1427 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.

1400–1427 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at Parkes and Narrabri.

1400–1427 MHz ESA’s Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS) mission—uses L-band interferometric radiometer called MIRAS.

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(Earth-to-space) FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 338A 341 AUS87

1428.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra’s digital radio concentrator system (DRCS) and high capacity radio concentrator (HCRC) system for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas—coordination with Earth stations of the SOS required as per RALI MS 26.


1427–1429 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments.

1427-1535 MHz - fixed LCD defines conditions for fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands.

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1429–1452 MHz FIXED MOBILE AUS3 338A 341 AUS87

1428.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.

1432.5–1450.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz band—assignments for broadband wireless access systems are permitted in low density and remote areas, subject to case-by-case approval by the ACMA.

1430–1432 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.17—the secondary allocation to the FSS was suppressed.


1429–1452 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-MP and P-P assignments (mainly Telstra DRCS/HCRC), and some fixed receive, aeronautical and aircraft assignments (Defence).


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1452–1492 MHz BROADCASTING 345 BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE 208B 345 FIXED MOBILE AUS3 341 AUS87

1452–1492 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—no new assignments may be made for fixed or mobile services, except P-MP services for the delivery of public telecommunications to rural or remote areas, like DRCS/HCRC. Broadcasting (terrestrial or satellite) services may not operate in the band.

1428.5–1474.5 / 1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.

1450.5–1468.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC restricted to cases where interference considerations preclude the use of other channels in the 1.5 GHz band.

1468.5–1474.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP assignments may be made.

1491–1493 MHz—RALI FX 3—DRCS/HCRC restricted to cases where interference considerations preclude the use of other channels in the 1.5 GHz band.

1452–1492 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P and P-MP assignments (mainly Telstra DRCS/HCRC) combined with a few fixed aeronautical (Defence AMT) and scientific assignments.


1452–1492 MHz—possible use by digital radio broadcasting for in-fill transmissions and regional coverage. Licences issued for digital radio broadcasting and DRM trials to help the ACMA and industry assess the digital radio systems.

1452–1492 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—the restriction on new assignments for fixed and mobile services is intended to preserve options for terrestrial and satellite digital sound broadcasting, The current restriction on the operation of broadcasting services is pending decisions on the allocation methodology for digital radio broadcasting. The ACMA may revise this Band Plan to permit the operation of proposed digital radio broadcasting services and provide arrangements for clearance of incumbents in the band. The requirements of satellite digital sound broadcasting need to be determined and considered.

F1 1492–1518 MHz FIXED MOBILE AUS3

341 AUS87

1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.


1493–1511 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz band—assignments for broadband wireless access systems are permitted in low density and remote areas, subject to case-by-case approval by the ACMA.

1492–1518 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P and P-MP assignments (mainly Telstra DRCS/HCRC).


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1518–1525 MHz FIXED MOBILE AUS3 MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 348 348A 348B 351A

341 AUS87

1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas.

1518–1525 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by administrations wishing to implement the satellite component of IMT.

1518–1525 MHz—RRL—many fixed assignments (mostly Telstra DRCS/HCRC).


1518–1525 MHz / 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-03 MSS extension bands—The ACMA will monitor international developments and MSS spectrum requirements, and consider the possibility of class-licensing arrangements. The introduction of MSS in Australia may place additional pressure on the 1.5 GHz fixed services band. Arrangements for sharing with DRCS/HCRC may need to be refined.

F1 1525–1530 MHz SPACE OPERATION

(space-to-Earth) FIXED MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 208B 351A

Earth exploration-satellite Mobile 349 AUS3

341 351 354 AUS87

1525–1530 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—no new assignments for fixed services, except point-tp-multipoint services for the delivery of public telecommunications to rural or remote areas, like DRCS/HCRC.

1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas—coordination with Earth stations of the SOS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.



1529–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP assignments may be made.

1525–1545/1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence—Inmarsat terminals.

1530–1545/1626.5–1646.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety—Inmarsat terminals.


1525–1559 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of epfd thresholds for the MSS in order to protect the RAS in the bands 1400–1427 MHz and 1610.6–1613.8 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

1525–1530 MHz—RRL—several fixed P-P and P-MP assignments and a few Earth receive assignments.

1525–1530 MHz—1.5 GHz Band Plan—the restriction on new assignments for fixed services is intended to preserve options for the MSS.

1525–1559 / 1626.6–1660.5 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.7—is to consider ITU studies on the spectrum requirements of the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service (AMS(R)S), and its assessment on whether the future requirements of the AMS(R)S can be met within current provisions (as per footnote 357A), in order to ensure adequate long-term spectrum availability and access for the AMS(R)S, and will take appropriate action.

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(space-to-Earth) MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 208B 351A 353A

Earth exploration-satellite Fixed Mobile AUS3

341 351 354 AUS87

1479–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.5 GHz Band—designated for use by low-capacity fixed P-P links—Telstra DRCS and HCRC for the delivery of public telecommunications services in rural and remote areas—coordination with Earth stations of the SOS required as per RALI MS 26.


1529–1535 MHz—RALI FX 3—no further P-MP assignments may be made.

1525–1545 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety, public correspondence.



1530–1535 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P and P-MP assignments (mostly Telstra DRCS), and a few Earth, Earth receive, space and scientific assignments.

1525–1559 / 1626.6–1660.5 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.7—is to consider ITU studies on the spectrum requirements of the AMS(R)S, and its assessment on whether the future requirements of the AMS(R)S can be met within current provisions (as per footnote 357A), in order to ensure adequate long-term spectrum availability and access for the AMS(R)S, and will take appropriate action.

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1535–1559 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 208B 351A

341 351 353A 354 356 357 357A 362A AUS87

1545–1555 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—aeronautical mobile satellite communications downlink.


1544–1545 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—Appendix 15—GMDSS distress and safety frequencies—distress and safety communications, including satellite relay of EPIRB signals.

1525–1545 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety, public correspondence.


1535–1559 MHz—RRL—some space assignments and Earth and Earth receive assignments.


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RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space) 208B 328B 329A

341 AUS87


1559–1563 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E2 band

1563–1587 MHz—RNSS allocation—GPS L1 band—also used by terrestrial and satellite-based augmentation systems for GNSS.

1587–1593 MHz—RNSS allocation—Galileo E1 band

1593–1610 MHz—RNSS allocation—GLONASS G1 band

1559–1610 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of pfd and epfd thresholds for the RNSS in order to protect the RAS in the band 1610.6–1613.8 MHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

1559–1610 MHz—RRL—one scientific assignment and one space (Defence) assignment.

1559–1610 MHz—GPS modernisation—new L1C signal planned for 2013.

1559–1610 MHz— introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—E1 and E2 signals planned for this band.

1559–1610 MHz—increased availability of the GLONASS GNSS in Australia with expected completion of constellation replenishment by around 2011—G1 signal used in this band, and the new L1CR signal is planned for introduction in the GPS L1 band.


1559.05–1563.15 MHz and 1587.69–1591.79 MHz—deployment of China’s Compass (Beidou-2) GNSS.

1563–1587 MHz—more widespread deployment of GBAS and GRAS expected; already operated at Sydney airport for precision landing guidance and en-route and regional approach navigation.


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1610–1610.6 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION RADIODETERMINATION

-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space)

341 364 366 367 368 369

372 AUS87

1610–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink—no operation within 20 km of RAS facilities at a time when the observatory is being used for operations in the hydroxyl frequency range of 1610.6–1613.8 MHz, unless if absolutely essential for emergency communications.

1610–1626.5 MHz / 2483.5–2500 MHz—international discussion on MSS ancillary terrestrial component (MSS/ATC) systems in these bands; some agreements made to provide such services in the US.

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(Earth-to-space) 351A RADIO ASTRONOMY AERONAUTICAL



149 341 364 366 367 368

369 372 AUS87


1610.6–1613.8 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at Parkes and Narrabri.

1610–1626.5 MHz / 2483.5–2500 MHz—international discussion on MSS/ATC in these bands; some agreements made to provide MSS/ATC in the US.

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(Earth-to-space) 351A AERONAUTICAL



Mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth) 208B

341 364 365 366 367 368 369 372 AUS87


1613.8–1626.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence.

1613.8–1626.5 MHz—RRL—a few Earth, space receive, and space assignments.

1610–1626.5 MHz / 2483.5–2500 MHz—international discussion on MSS/ATC in these bands; some agreements made to provide MSS/ATC in the US.

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1626.5–1660 MHz MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A

341 351 353A 354 357A 375 376 AUS87

1626.5–1660 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink.

1646.5–1656.5 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—aeronautical satellite mobile communications uplink.

1530–1545/1626.5–1646.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—distress, urgency and safety—Inmarasat terminals.

1525–1545/1625.5–1647.5 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence—public correspondence—Inmarsat terminals.

1645.5–1646.5 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.14—provisions for locating signals were removed.

1626.5–1660 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth, mobile Earth and space receive assignments.


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(Earth-to-space) 351A AUS65

RADIO ASTRONOMY

149 341 351 354 376A AUS87

1660–1660.5 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink—no operation within 500 km of RAS facilities, unless the class-licensed station is operating east of the Great Dividing Range.

1660 – 1660.5 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive (radio astronomy services licensed at Parkes and Narrabri) and fixed Earth assignments.


F1 1660.5–1668 MHz RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) Fixed Mobile except aeronautical

mobile 149 341 379A AUS87

1660.5–1668 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-MP and Earth receive (radio astronomy services licensed at Parkes and Narrabri) assignments.

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(Earth-to-space) 351A 379B 379C

RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH


mobile 149 341 379A AUS87

1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by administrations wishing to implement the satellite component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, not does it establish priority for IMT.

1668–1668.4 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.7—grandfathering provisions were made for the SPECTR-R satellite system of the SRS.

1668–1668.4 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—radio astronomy services licensed at Parkes and Narrabri.

1518–1525 MHz / 1668–1675 MHz—WRC-03 MSS extension bands—The ACMA will monitor international developments and MSS spectrum requirements, and consider the possibility of class-licensing arrangements. Arrangements for sharing with RAS (1660–1670 MHz) will need to be made.

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1668.4–1670 MHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A 379B 379C

RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 341 379D 379E

AUS87

1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4— the bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by administrations wishing to implement the satellite component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, not does it establish priority for IMT.

1668.4–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.7— provisions for the continued use of transportable mobile systems, with non-mandatory EIRP limits created to protect the MSS. These limits become mandatory after 1 January 2015.

1668.4–1670 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—radio astronomy services licensed at Parkes and Narrabri.


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1670–1675 MHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS FIXED METEOROLOGICAL-


MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A 379B

341 379D 379E 380A AUS87

1668–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—the bands 1518–1525 MHz (downlink) and 1668–1675 MHz (uplink) were identified for use by administrations wishing to implement the satellite component of IMT. This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, not does it establish priority for IMT.

1668.4–1675 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.7— provisions for the continued use of transportable mobile systems, with non-mandatory EIRP limits created to protect the MSS. These limits become mandatory after 1 January 2015.


F1 1675–1690 MHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS FIXED METEOROLOGICAL-


MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

341 AUS87

1675–1690 MHz—RRL—several fixed receive assignments (backup radiosondes for weather monitoring), and a few Earth receive (primary L-band MetSat downlink; data from MTSAT, FengYun-2 (also for TARS ranging), GOES and Meteosat satellites) and radiodetermination assignments—used by the Bureau of Meteorology in Australia.

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1690–1700 MHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS METEOROLOGICAL-



mobile 289 341 AUS87

1690–1700 MHz—RRL—some Earth receive assignments (primary L-band MetSat downlink; used in Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Geoscience Australia and Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) to receive data from MTSAT, FengYun-1 and -2, GOES, Meteosat (also for ranging), NOAA POES and OrbView-2 satellites).

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1700–1710 MHz FIXED METEOROLOGICAL-



289 341 AUS87

1706.5–1797.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band—low to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination with Earth stations of the meteorological-satellite service required (as per RALI MS 26), and with adjacent-channel spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary) is required.

1700–1710 MHz—RRL—several fixed assignments (mostly Telstra) and Earth receive assignments (primary L-band MetSat downlink; used in Australia by the Bureau of Meteorology, CSIRO, Geoscience Australia and AIMS to receive data from NOAA POES, FengYun-1, -2 and -3 and OrbView-2 satellites).

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1710–1930 MHz FIXED MOBILE 384A 388A 149 341 385 386 388 AUS87

1710–1785 / 1805–1880 MHz—spectrum-licensed in state capital cities (and certain regional areas in lower 15 MHz of each band)—used mainly for GSM 1800.

1706.5–1797.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination with co-channel spectrum licences required if within 200 km of spectrum licence boundary, or with adjacent-channel spectrum licences if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary.

1825.5–1916.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—1.8 GHz band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination requirements as above.

1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.1 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links allowed in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination requirements as above.

1880–1900 MHz—1.9 GHz Band Plan—no new P-P fixed services to facilitate the deployment of CTS.

1880–1900 MHz—cordless communications devices class licence—land stations and handsets employing DECT or PHS cordless telecommunications technology—EIRP limits specified for land stations; PHS systems are limited to 1896.65 and 1898.45 MHz.

1880–1900 MHz—RALI FX 18—band is available for FWA services using CTS technologies in rural and remote areas, on a no interference, no protection basis with existing fixed P-P links. Sharing with class-licensed CTS services is deemed feasible.

1900–1920 MHz—spectrum-licensed in capital city areas—3G TDD services.

1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands Frequency Band Plan 2004—non spectrum-licensed areas—allocation for fixed P-P links demoted to a secondary status to enhance opportunities for fixed P-MP BWA services in regional and remote areas. RALI FX 19 defines procedures for licensing of fixed P-MP BWA services, and coordination with existing BWA services, fixed links and spectrum licensed areas. The Fixed LCD defines rollout goals for BWA services and conditions for fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands.

1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—spectrum-licensed in certain city and regional areas—3G FDD services.

1710–1930 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (GSM and 3G networks of major carriers (1710–1785 / 1805–1880 MHz and 1920 – 1930 MHz, respectively); mobile wireless broadband services (1905–1910 MHz)), large numbers of fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecomms carriers), some P-MP assignments (FWA @ 1880–1900 MHz and BWA @ 1900–1920 MHz), and a few PMTS assignments (1712.5/1807.5 MHz).

1710–1785 /1805–1880 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued (in state capital cities except Hobart, but also in certain regional and urban areas of eastern Australia, Tasmania, SW WA and Darwin in 1710–1725 / 1805–1820 MHz) due to spectrum licensing provisions.

1725–1785 MHz / 1820–1880 MHz—interest in GSM-R for railway communications and signalling—rail operators currently hold non-contiguous spectrum licences in the 1.8 GHz band; the ACMA is investigating the spectrum requirements of GSM-R, intended for nationwide railway communications.

1785–1805 MHz—Embargo 38—no new assignments in order to support possible replanning for wireless access services (WAS).

1900–1960 / 2110–2150 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in capital cities due to spectrum licensing provisions.

1725-1785 / 1820 – 1880 / 1900-1980 MHz – Expiring spectrum licences, 2013, 2015 and 2017 - The Minister has determined that spectrum licence renewal will be offered to telecommunications incumbents who are using their spectrum licences to provide services to a significant number of consumers, provided they also meet the public interest criteria.

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acma | 86


1930–1970 MHz FIXED MOBILE 388A 388


1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.1 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links allowed in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination with co-channel spectrum licences required if within 200 km of spectrum licence boundary, or with adjacent-channel spectrum licences if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary.

1930–1970 MHz—RRL—large numbers of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), and many fixed assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers).

1900–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued (in state and Territory capitals, but also in certain other regional and urban areas of the eastern states, SA and Tasmania above 1960 / 2150 MHz) due to spectrum licensing provisions.

1900-1980 MHz – Expiring spectrum licences, 2017 - The Minister has determined that spectrum licence renewal will be offered to telecommunications incumbents who are using their spectrum licences to provide services to a significant number of consumers, provided they also meet the public interest criteria.

F1 1970–1980 MHz FIXED MOBILE 388A 388



1970–1980 MHz—RRL— a few fixed assignments.

1960–1980 / 2150–2170 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in certain regional and urban areas of the eastern states, SA and Tasmania due to spectrum licensing provisions.


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acma | 87


1980–2010 MHz FIXED MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A

388 389A

1980–2010 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink.

1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Mobile-Satellite Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002—fixed services (except some existing links on the band edges) were cleared from the band to facilitate the introduction of MSS.

1980–2010 MHz—RRL—a few fixed assignments.

1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Embargo 23—no new assignments in order to support the introduction of the MSS.

2000–2020 MHz / 2180–2200 MHz—introduction in the US of mobile satellite and (ancillary) terrestrial communications networks, intended to provide mobile wireless voice, data, video and internet services seamlessly between terrestrial and satellite systems. Possible future interest in similar systems in Australia; would require a review of spectrum management arrangements.

F1 2010–2025 MHz FIXED MOBILE 388A 388

1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands Frequency Band Plan 2004—non-spectrum licensed areas—allocation for fixed P-P links demoted to a secondary status in order to enhance opportunities for the deployment of fixed P-MP BWA services in regional and remote areas. RALI FX 19 defines procedures for licensing of fixed P-MP BWA services, and how to coordinate these with existing BWA services, fixed links and spectrum licensed areas. The Fixed LCD defines rollout goals for BWA services in these bands and conditions for fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands.

2010–2025 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments.

2010–2025 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in certain regional and urban areas of the eastern states, Tasmania, SW WA and Darwin due to spectrum licensing provisions.

2010–2025 MHz—Embargo 38—no new assignments in order to support possible replanning for WAS.

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acma | 88



(Earth-to-space) (space-to-space)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) (space-to-space)

FIXED MOBILE 391 SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-

to-space) (space-to-space) 392

2025.5–2109.5 / 2200.5–2284.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.2 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the SRS, SOS and EESS (as per RALI MS 26), and with adjacent-channel spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary) is required. Requirements for GSO avoidance should also be met.

2076–2110 MHz—2.1 GHz Band Frequency Band Plan 2002—multipoint distribution systems (MDS) were cleared from this band between 2002 and 2004. This band is intended to accommodate fixed P-P links required to vacate other parts of the spectrum due to the introduction of IMT.

2025–2110 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), several fixed Earth assignments (primary TT&C uplink, used in Australia by ESA ESTRACK stations and CDSCC DSSs, for LEOP support and communications with spacecraft, as well as Geoscience Australia’s DORIS transmitter), and some P-MP assignments.

2025–2110 / 2200–2300 MHz—Embargo 23—no new assignments (with the exception of SRS and SOS) in most urban and regional areas in order to support future replanning.

2025-2100 / 2100-2130 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

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2110–2120 MHz FIXED MOBILE 388A SPACE RESEARCH (deep

space) (Earth-to-space) 388


1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz – Regional and remote areas apparatus licence – 3G FDD services.

1907.5–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.1 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links allowed in areas not subject to spectrum licensing—coordination with Earth stations of the SRS (as per RALI MS 26), and with co-channel (if within 200 km of spectrum licence boundary) or adjacent-channel spectrum licences (if inside or adjacent to spectrum licence boundary) is required.

2110–2120 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), a few fixed Earth (deep space uplinks from ESA’s ESTRACK station in New Norcia and CDSCC DSSs) and fixed P-P assignments.

1920–1920 / 2110–2125 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in any state capital or Darwin due to spectrum licensing provisions.

2100-2130 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.


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2120–2160 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers) and many fixed assignments (mostly Telstra).

1920–1980 / 2110–2170 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued (in state and Territory capitals, but also in certain other regional and urban areas of the eastern states, SA and Tasmania above 1960 / 2150 MHz) due to spectrum licensing provisions.



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2160–2170 MHz—RRL—thousands of device registrations under spectrum licences (3G networks of major carriers), and some fixed P-P assignments.

1960–1980 / 2150–2170 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in certain regional and urban areas of the eastern states, SA and Tasmania due to spectrum licensing provisions.


F1 2170–2200 MHz FIXED MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 351A 388 389A


1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Mobile-Satellite Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002—fixed services (except some existing links on the band edges) were cleared from the band to facilitate the introduction of MSS.

2170–2200 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need to be coordinated with Earth stations of the MSS.

2170–2200 MHz—RRL—a few fixed assignments.

1980–2010 / 2170–2200 MHz—Embargo 23—no new assignments in order to support the introduction of the MSS.

2000–2020 MHz / 2180–2200 MHz—introduction in the US of mobile satellite and (ancillary) terrestrial communications networks, intended to provide mobile wireless voice, data, video and internet services seamlessly between terrestrial and satellite systems. Possible future interest in similar systems in Australia; would require a review of spectrum management arrangements.

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acma | 91



(space-to-Earth) (space-to-space)

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space)

FIXED MOBILE 391 SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth) (space-to-space)

392 AUS87

2200.5–2284.5 / 2025.5–2109.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.2 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the SRS, SOS and EESS (as per RALI MS 26), Defence AMT systems (as per Spectrum Planning Report 2001/10), and with 2.3 GHz spectrum licences is required. Requirements for GSO avoidance should also be met.

2200–2290 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P (mostly telecommunications carriers) and Earth receive (primary TT&C downlink, used in Australia by ESA ESTRACK stations, CDSCC DSSs, Geoscience Australia, for LEOP support and communications with spacecraft) assignments, a few aeronautical and fixed receive assignments (Defence AMT), and a few radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

2025–2110 / 2200–2300 MHz— Embargo 23—no new assignments (with the exception of SRS and SOS) in most urban and regional areas in order to support future replanning.


F1 2290–2300 MHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile SPACE RESEARCH (deep

space) (space-to-Earth)

AUS87 AUS93

2290–2300 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need to be coordinated with Earth stations of the SRS.

2290–2300 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments, and a few Earth receive and scientific assignments (deep space research downlinks to ESA’s ESTRACK stations at Perth and New Norcia and CDSCC DSSs), and a few fixed receive (Defence AMT) assignments.

2200–2300 MHz—Embargo 23—no new assignments (with the exception of SRS and SOS) in most urban and regional areas in order to support future replanning.


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acma | 92


2300–2450 MHz FIXED MOBILE 384A RADIOLOCATION Amateur

150 282 AUS87

2302–2400 MHz—spectrum-licensed—former MDS B Band.

2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital modulation transmitters and frequency hopping transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W (or 500 mW in some circumstances)—includes barcode readers, biomedical telemetry, computer peripherals, cordless telephones, point of sale networks, RLANs, and handheld data terminals (includes WiFi and Bluetooth).

2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW—includes auditory assistance, movement detectors, video surveillance, and video/audio senders.

2400–2450 MHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters, and telecommand or telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W.

2400–2500 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications—including microwave ovens, industrial heaters, sulphur plasma lighting.

2300–2400 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—identified for use by administrations wishing to implement IMT. This does not preclude the use of this band by other services, nor does it establish priority for IMT. The implications of sharing and harmonised frequency arrangements need to be determined by the ITU.

2300–2302 MHz and 2400–2450 MHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced and standard stations.


2300–2450 MHz—RRL—many device registrations under spectrum licences (mainly intended for systems optimised for BWA, with some existing MDS operators in regional/remote areas), some amateur assignments, and one scientific assignment.

2302–2400 MHz—unallocated spectrum in several regional areas—The ACMA plans to review options to expand to 2300-2400 MHz.

2400–2500 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services.

2302–2400 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in Australia due to spectrum licensing provisions.

2280 – 2310 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.


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acma | 93


2450–2483.5 MHz FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION

150 AUS87

2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital modulation transmitters and frequency hopping transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W (or 500 mW in some circumstances)—includes barcode readers, biomedical telemetry, computer peripherals, cordless telephones, point of sale networks, RLANs, and handheld data terminals (includes WiFi and Bluetooth).

2400–2483.5 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 10 mW—includes auditory assistance, movement detectors, video surveillance, and video/audio senders.

2400–2500 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications—includes microwave ovens, industrial heaters, sulphur plasma lighting.

2450–2483.5 MHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and scientific assignments.


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2483.5–2500 MHz FIXED MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 351A RADIOLOCATION RADIODETERMINATION

-SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 398

150 402 AUS87

2483.5–2500 MHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

2400–2500 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications—includes microwave ovens, industrial heaters, sulphur plasma lighting.

2483.5–2500 MHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need to be coordinated with Earth stations of the MSS and RDSS.

2483.5–2500 MHz—RRL—a few fixed and space assignments.

1610–1626.5 MHz / 2483.5–2500 MHz—international discussion on MSS/ATC in these bands.

2491.75 MHz—used by China’s Beidou-1 regional RNSS.

2483.5 – 2500 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.18—will consider extending the existing allocations in this band (secondary in Region 3, primary in Region 2 and 24 countries in Regions 1 and 3, including Australia) in order to make a global primary allocation.


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acma | 94


2500–2520 MHz FIXED 410 FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 415 MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 384A MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 351A 407 414 414A

AUS87

2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for television outside broadcast (TOB) services, in particular electronic news gathering (ENG) applications for temporary video links to provide live coverage of events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.

2500–2690 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.9—competing needs of terrestrial IMT systems and satellite downlink services—in Regions 1 and 2, allocations to and provisions for the MSS were removed. Transitional measures for satellite services were introduced; pfd limits (Table 21-4 of Article 21) were revised, and new pfd limits were applied to the MSS, thereby removing the need for coordination with terrestrial systems. Satellite systems were also limited to national and regional systems. Separate pfd limits and coordination thresholds were applied for services of some Asian countries, including grandfathering provisions for existing satellite networks.

2500–2520 MHz—RRL—national broadcaster holds an Australia-wide TOB network assignment for ENG; also a few fixed assignments.

2500–2690 MHz—Embargo 43—no new assignments in order to support possible replanning of the band. This band has been identified in Australia as a candidate band for WAS, but the band is currently used for ENG. The ACMA is reviewing this band to determine how it can be planned and allocated to maximise the overall benefit derived from that spectrum, whilst providing long term certainty to ENG services.

2500–2690 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.5—will consider harmonisation of spectrum for ENG.

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acma | 95


2520–2535 MHz FIXED 410 FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 415 MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 384A BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE 413 416 403 AUS87

2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for TOB services, in particular ENG applications for temporary video links to provide live coverage of events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

2500–2690 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.9— competing needs of terrestrial IMT systems and satellite downlink services—in Regions 1 and 2, allocations to and provisions for the MSS were removed. Transitional measures for satellite services were introduced; pfd limits (Table 21-4 of Article 21) were revised, and new pfd limits were applied to the MSS, thereby removing the need for coordination with terrestrial systems. Satellite systems were also limited to national and regional systems. Separate pfd limits and coordination thresholds were applied for services of some Asian countries, including grandfathering provisions for existing satellite networks.

2520–2535 MHz—RRL—national and commercial broadcasters hold Australia-wide TOB network assignments for ENG.

2500–2690 MHz—Embargo 43—no new assignments in order to support possible replanning of the band. This band has been identified in Australia as a candidate band for WAS, but the band is currently used for ENG. The ACMA is reviewing the arrangements band to determine how it can be planned and allocated to maximise the overall benefit derived from that spectrum, whilst providing long term certainty to ENG services.


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acma | 96


2535–2655 MHz FIXED 410 MOBILE except aeronautical


SATELLITE 413 416 339 417C 417D 418B 418C

AUS87

2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for TOB services, in particular ENG applications for temporary video links to provide live coverage of events.


2535–2655 MHz—RRL—national and commercial broadcasters hold Australia-wide TOB network assignments for ENG; also a few fixed assignments.



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acma | 97


2655–2670 MHz FIXED 410 FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 415 MOBILE except aeronautical


SATELLITE 413 416 Earth exploration-satellite

(passive) Radio astronomy Space research (passive) 149 208B 420

2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for TOB services, in particular ENG applications for temporary video links to provide live coverage of events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.


2655–2670 MHz—RRL—commercial broadcasters hold Australia-wide TOB network assignments for ENG.

2500–2690 MHz—Embargo 43—no new assignments in order to support possible replanning of the band. This band has been identified in Australia as a candidate band for WAS but the band is currently used for ENG. The ACMA is reviewing the arrangements band to determine how it can be planned and allocated to maximise the overall benefit derived from that spectrum, whilst providing long term certainty to ENG services.


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acma | 98


2670–2690 MHz FIXED 410 FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-


mobile 384A MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 351A 419 Earth exploration-satellite

(passive) Radio astronomy Space research (passive) 149

2500–2690 MHz—RALI FX 3—2.5 GHz band—for TOB services, in particular ENG applications for temporary video links to provide live coverage of events—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.


2670–2690 MHz—RRL—commercial broadcaster holds an Australia-wide TOB network assignment for ENG.



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(passive) 340

2690–2700 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.

2690–2700 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at Parkes and Narrabri.

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acma | 99



RADIONAVIGATION 337

Radiolocation

423

2700–2900 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination assignments (Airservices Australia (primary surveillance radar), Bureau of Meteorology (Weather Watch and wind-finding radars) and Defence (military radar)), and a few fixed P-MP assignments.

2700–2900 MHz—S-band radar—possible additional coordination difficulties between radars operated by Defence, Airservices Australia and the Bureau of Meteorology. The ACMA plans to work with these stakeholders to establish suitable spectrum sharing arrangements in the band.

2700–2900 MHz— A-SMGCS deployed at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane; uses PSR in this band, in conjunction with its transponder multilateration system, ADS-B and X-band SMR. Similar concepts like ASDE-X are likely to be used for future ANLE.

2700–2900 MHz—construction of research weather radar at Redbank Plains, intended to cover south-east QLD.

F1 2900–3100 MHz RADIOLOCATION 424A RADIONAVIGATION 426 425 427

2900–3100 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station class licence—marine radionavigation (radar).

2900–3100 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination assignments (radar beacons (racons), most operated by AMSA at 3100 MHz, others at slightly lower frequencies, along with a few other radars)—mainly used by maritime and defence radars.

2900–3400 MHz—new Defence radar systems—include advanced phased array 3D radars for air and missile defence systems, particularly aboard naval vessels.

2900–3100 MHz—increased use of S-band shipborne maritime radar— The ACMA will continue to monitor their deployment. There are also concerns that new technology non-magnetron radars may not be compatible with existing racons, in which case new systems with different spectrum requirements may be needed.

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acma | 100


3100–3300 MHz RADIOLOCATION Earth exploration-satellite

(active) Space research (active) Fixed Mobile 149 AUS1

3100–3300 MHz—AUS1.

3100–3300 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination assignments (AMSA racons at 3100 MHz) and one Earth receive assignment; Defence also uses this band for UAV control, including beyond-horizon use of the Kalkara UAV.


3120–3280 MHz—used by Envisat’s Radar Altimeter (RA-2) for ionospheric delay correction.

F1 3300–3400 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11

149




3300–3400 MHz—RRL—a few amateur repeater assignments and a Defence licence (military radar); Defence also uses this band for UAV control, including beyond-horizon use of the Kalkara UAV.


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acma | 101


3400–3600 MHz FIXED RADIOLOCATION 433

AUS11 Amateur Fixed-satellite (space-to-

Earth) Mobile 282


3400–3600 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.4—different parts of the band, in several countries of different Regions, were allocated to the mobile (except aeronautical mobile) service on a primary basis (if not already) and identified for IMT. This does not preclude the use of the bands by other services, nor does it establish priority for IMT. pfd limits were established for the surface of neighbouring administrations, and bilateral agreement provisions were determined. Some allocations will only become effective after Nov 2010.

3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz—spectrum-licensed in certain major cities and towns, including all state capitals and Canberra—fixed wireless access.

3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz— RALIs FX 3 and FX 14—3.4 GHz band—fixed P-MP services in areas not subject to spectrum licensing (as above)—fixed wireless access; traditionally used for wireless local loop systems.

3442.5–3475 / 3542.5–3575 MHz—spectrum-licensed in certain regional and urban areas of the eastern mainland states, Tasmania, SA and southern WA—fixed wireless access.



3575-3700 MHz – Apparatus licensed – Regional and remote areas FWA/BWA.

3590–3870 MHz—RALI FX 3—3.8 GHz band—digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26, and with radiolocation services.

3400–3600 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-MP assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), many fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers) and device registrations under spectrum licences (mostly telecommunications providers), and a few amateur, Earth receive and scientific assignments.

3400-3700 MHz - RALI FX 19 defines procedures for licensing of fixed P-MP BWA services, and how to coordinate these with existing BWA services, fixed links and spectrum licensed areas. The Fixed LCD defines rollout goals for BWA services in these bands. The fixed LCD - defines conditions for fixed P-MP that operate in WAS bands.

3425–3492.5 MHz and 3542.5–3575 MHz—spectrum auction—unsold residual lots subject to auction.

3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz and 3442.5–3475 / 3542.5–3575 MHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in certain regional and urban areas (see Col. 2) due to spectrum licensing provisions.

3425–3442.5 / 3475–3492.5 MHz and 3442.5–3475 / 3542.5–3575 MHz – Expiring spectrum licences - The Minister has determined that spectrum licence renewal will be offered to telecommunications incumbents who are using their spectrum licences to provide services to a significant number of consumers, provided they also meet the public interest criteria.

3575–3710 MHz—Embargo 42—no assignments may be made in order to support roll out of WAS—The ACMA has allowed WAS (point-to-multipoint services) to be licensed in regional and remote areas of Australia via administrative allocation process.

3400–4200 MHz—The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth stations in bands shared with terrestrial services.


3400 – 3575 MHz – Embargo 52 – no new assignments for WAS (point-to-multipoint services) where any part of the necessary bandwidth is inside the designated areas of the WPA.

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acma | 102


3600–4200 MHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

3590–3870 MHz—RALI FX 3—3.8 GHz band—digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

3870–3910 MHz—RALI FX 3—3.8 GHz band—mid-band gap.


3600–4200 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), many Earth receive assignments, and a few radiodetermination and scientific assignments.

3575–3710 MHz—Embargo 42—no assignments may be made in order to support roll out of WAS— The ACMA has allowed WAS (point-to-multipoint services) to be licensed in regional and remote Australia via administrative allocation process.

3400–4200 MHz—The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth stations in bands shared with terrestrial services.

4033–4042 MHz—GeoNetCast/FengYunCast—could increase the efficiency of meteorological data dissemination by reducing the need for dedicated spectrum for individual MetSats.


3600 - 3700 MHz – Embargo 52 – no new assignments for WAS (point-to-multipoint services) where any part of the necessary bandwidth is inside the designated areas of the WPA.


RADIONAVIGATION 438

440 AUS87

4200–4400 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne radio altimeters.

4200–4400 MHz—RRL—one fixed assignments.

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acma | 103


4400–4500 MHz FIXED MOBILE 440A AUS1 AUS67 AUS87

4400–4500 MHz—AUS1—Defence use includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems, weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.

4400–4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in Australia and much of Region 2. These stations shall not cause interference to, nor claim protection from stations of the FSS or FS.

4490–4690 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band—fixed P-P links for defence purposes.

4400–4990 MHz—interest in the band from government users for downlink of wideband sensor payloads from airborne platforms.

4400–5000 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW.

F1 4500–4800 MHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 441 MOBILE 440A AUS1 AUS67 AUS87

4500–4800 MHz—AUS1.

4490–4690 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed P-P links for defence purposes—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

4690–4790 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band—mid-band gap.

4790–4990 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed P-P links for defence purposes—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

4400–4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in Australia and much of Region 2. These stations shall not cause interference to, nor claim protection from stations of the FSS or FS.

4500–4800 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10—Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were reviewed.

4500–4800 MHz—RRL—some non-defence fixed P-P assignments and a scientific assignment; Defence use includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems, weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.

4400–4990 MHz—interest in the band from government users for downlink of wideband sensor payloads from airborne platforms.


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4800–4990 MHz FIXED AUS11 MOBILE 440A 442 AUS11 Radio astronomy

149 339 443 AUS67 AUS87

4800–4990 MHz—AUS11.

4790–4990 MHz—RALI FX 3—5 GHz band— fixed P-P links for defence purposes.

4400-4940 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in Australia and much of Region 2, including in the band 4825–4835 MHz (see footnote 443). These stations shall not cause interference to, nor claim protection from stations of the FSS or FS. Coordination and consultation processes have been established to protect fixed, mobile and radio astronomy stations.

4800–4990 MHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments, a few Earth receive (RAS at Narrabri and Parkes) and scientific assignments; Defence use includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems, weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.

4400-4990 MHz—interest in the band from government users for downlink of wideband sensor payloads from airborne platforms.

4940–4990 MHz—harmonised band for use of broadband systems by public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) organisations—arrangements for such applications are under development.


F1 4990–5000 MHz FIXED AUS11 MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile AUS11 RADIO ASTRONOMY Space research (passive) 149 AUS67 AUS87


4990–5000 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment; Defence use includes aeronautical telemetry, UAV systems, weapons systems and tropospheric scatter systems.


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367 AUS25 AUS87

5000–5010 MHz—RNSS allocation—C Galileo band.

5000-5030 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—proposed AM(R )S systems are not currently considered compatible with existing aeronautical mobile services, adjacent-band RAS and plannes RNSS systems.

5000–5010 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment.

5000–5010 MHz— introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—Galileo C-band mission uplink planned for this band.

5000–5150 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.3—is to consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory actions, including allocations, in order to support the safe and harmonious global operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs). As some UAS applications will require the use of satellites for beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communications, as well as terrestrial links for line-of-sight (LOS) operations, one area of study is the feasibility of introducing a worldwide AMS(R)S system in this band.

5000–5030 MHz— WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.4—further consideration to be given to a proposed additional allocation to the AM(R)S, along with further regulatory measures, in case the band 5091–5150 MHz cannot meet the spectrum requirements of proposed airport surface applications.

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SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) (space-to-space) 328B 443B

367 AUS25 AUS87

5010–5030 MHz—RNSS allocation—C Galileo band.

5000-5030 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6— proposed AM(R )S systems are not currently considered compatible with existing aeronautical mobile services, adjacent-band RAS and plannes RNSS systems.

5010–5030 MHz— introduction of the Galileo GNSS expected for around 2014—additional Galileo C-band navigation signals proposed for this band.

5000–5150 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.3—is to consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory actions, including allocations, in order to support the safe and harmonious global operation of UASs. As some UAS applications will require the use of satellites for BLOS communications, as well as terrestrial links for LOS operations, one area of study is the feasibility of introducing a worldwide AMS(R)S system in this band.

5000–5030 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.4—further consideration to be given to a proposed additional allocation to the AM(R)S, along with further regulatory measures, in case the band 5091–5150 MHz cannot meet the spectrum requirements of proposed airport surface applications.

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RADIONAVIGATION

367 444 AUS25 AUS87

5030–5091 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—the precedence of the microwave landing system (MLS) was limited to this band.

5000–5150 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.3—is to consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory actions, including allocations, in order to support the safe and harmonious global operation of UASs. As some UAS applications will require the use of satellites for BLOS communications, as well as terrestrial links for LOS operations, one area of study is the feasibility of introducing a worldwide AMS(R)S system in this band; sharing with MLS will be a major consideration.

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RADIONAVIGATION AERONAUTICAL

MOBILE 444B

367 444 444A AUS25 AUS87

5091–5150 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations on a no interference, no protection basis. Distances for coordination between AMT systems and MLS were determined, as were pfd limits for AMT systems to protect FSS satellites and to facilitate sharing with the aeronautical mobile systems mentioned below.

5091–5150 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.6—additional primary allocation for the aeronautical mobile service (AMS) for:

- surface applications at airports; and - aeronautical security transmissions (limited to

confidential radiocommunications used in response to unlawful interruption of aircraft operations).

The ARNS and FSS shall not suffer interference nor constraints from the AMS. Sharing studies between new AMS systems and systems of the ARNS (i.e. microwave landing system (MLS)) and FSS will be performed, even though some sharing criteria have already been determined.

5091–5150 MHz—RRL—3 major fixed Earth stations in the 5091–5250 MHz band for uplinks to an MSS network.

5091–5150 MHz—proposed overseas introduction of airport network and location equipment (ANLE)—a high-capacity wireless LAN based on IEEE standard 802.16e (i.e. WiMAX). Some proposed AMS systems have been deemed compatible with the FSS, and the global incumbent FSS user supports the AMS allocation.

5091–5150 MHz— WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5 —no new assignments may be made to Earth stations of the FSS after 1 January 2016.

5000–5150 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.3—is to consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory actions, including allocations, in order to support the safe and harmonious global operation of UASs. As some UAS applications will require the use of satellites for BLOS communications, as well as terrestrial links for LOS operations, one area of study is the feasibility of introducing a worldwide AMS(R)S system in this band.


RADIONAVIGATION FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 447A MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 446B 446 447B 447C AUS25

AUS87

5150–5250 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations in much of Region 1.

5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW (averaged over the entire transmission burst); in addition 10 mW/MHz or 40 µW/4 MHz for emission bandwidths greater or less than 1 MHz, respectively—includes Wi-Fi.

5150–5250 MHz—RRL—3 major fixed Earth stations in 5091–5250 MHz band for uplinks to an MSS network.

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SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION SPACE RESEARCH 447D MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 447F

447E 448A AUS1 AUS87

5250–5255 MHz—AUS1.

5250–7000 MHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).

5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW (averaged over the entire transmission burst); in addition 10 mW/MHz or 40 µW/4 MHz for emission bandwidths greater or less than 1 MHz, respectively—new devices must use dynamic frequency selection (DFS) and transmit power control (TPC) (EIRP limit is 100 mW if TPC is not used)—includes Wi-Fi.

5250–5460 MHz—EESS radars—SAR aboard Radarsat-1 and -2 and Envisat, the Poseidon radar altimeters aboard Jason-1 and -2, wind scatterometer (ASCAT) aboard MetOp-A, and the ERS-1 and -2 Active Microwave Instrument (AMI; capable of performing both SAR and wind scatterometer functions).

F1 5255–5350 MHz EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION SPACE RESEARCH (active) MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 447F

447E 448A AUS1 AUS87

5255–5350 MHz—AUS1.

5150–5350 MHz—LIPD class licence—indoors RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 200 mW—includes Wi-Fi.



F1 5350–5460 MHz EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) 448B SPACE RESEARCH (active)

448C AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 449

RADIOLOCATION 448D

AUS87

5350–5470 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne weather radar.


5350–5460 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment (Defence).


F1 5460–5470 MHz RADIONAVIGATION 449 EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) SPACE RESEARCH (active) RADIOLOCATION 448D 448B AUS87


5350–5470 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical stations class licence—airborne weather radar.

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5470–5570 MHz MARITIME

RADIONAVIGATION MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 450A EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) SPACE RESEARCH (active) RADIOLOCATION 450B 448B AUS87


5470–5600 MHz—LIPD class licence—RLAN transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W and 50 mW/MHz for any 1 MHz band—must use DFS and TPC (EIRP limit is 500 mW if TPC is not used)—includes Wi-Fi.

F1

5570–5650 MHz MARITIME

RADIONAVIGATION MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 450A RADIOLOCATION 450B

452 AUS87



5470–5650 MHz—RRL—several radiodetermination assignments (Bureau of Meteorology Weather Watch and Windfinding radars).

5600–5650 MHz—Bureau of Meteorology concerns over possible interference to its C-band weather radars due to the possible introduction of RLANs—currently class-licensing arrangements do not include this band, but the ACMA believes that sharing, through the application of DFS as set out in Rec. ITU-R M.1652, is possible, as demonstrated overseas. The ACMA will continue to monitor international developments, and will proceed carefully in the potential implementation of RLANs.

F1 5650–5725 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile 446A 450A Amateur Space research (deep space)

282 AUS87






5650–5725 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination and amateur assignments.

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5725–5830 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur

150 AUS87 AUS96





5725–5875 MHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters, and telecommand or telemetry transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W (2W for 5795–5815 MHz).

5725–5850 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital modulation transmitters and frequency hopping transmitters—EIRP 4 W—includes Wi-Fi and WiMAX.

5725–5875 MHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 mW—uses include radiodetermination applications such as for distance/speed measurement, movement detectors, traffic monitoring and e-toll collection.

5725–5875 MHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.

5725–5830 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments for regional/rural BWA, some amateur assignments and a Defence assignment.

5745 MHz and 5785 MHz—fixed P-P backhaul links for the provision of regional/rural BWA—operating on a ‘no interference, no protection’ basis.

5725–5850 MHz—Embargo 39—restricts the above-mentioned fixed links to 5745 MHz and 5785 MHz (20 MHz channel bandwidth), and to locations away from certain major towns and cities and regional areas. This is to protect opportunities for class licensed devices and to protect Defence radiolocation receivers.


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5830–5850 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur Amateur-satellite (space-to-

Earth) 150 AUS87 AUS96





5725–5850 MHz—LIPD class licence—digital modulation transmitters and frequency hopping transmitters—maximum EIRP 4 W—includes Wi-Fi and WiMAX.




5725–5850 MHz—Embargo 39—restricts fixed links for regional/rural BWA backhaul to 5745 MHz and 5785 MHz (20 MHz channel bandwidth), and to locations away from certain major towns and cities and regional areas. This is to protect opportunities for class licensed devices and to protect Defence radiolocation receivers.


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5850–5925 MHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) MOBILE Radiolocation 150 AUS87





5915.55–6419.615 MHz—RALI FX 3—6 GHz band—medium and high-capacity fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

5850–5925 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth assignments, and a few fixed receive, fixed P-P and land mobile assignments.

5850–5925 MHz—Embargo 48—no new assignments in Australia in order to support planning for the introduction of intelligent transport systems (ITS. The ACMA is working with state government agencies on this issue..

5850–6725 MHz— The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth stations in bands shared with terrestrial services. In addition, the ACMA supports the deployment of fixed Earth stations in less populated areas, but recognises that this needs to be balanced with costs to Earth station operators.



5850–7075 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.20—will consider the results of ITU-R studies with a view to identify 2 × 80 MHz bands for gateway links for HAPS in order to support operations in the FS and MS; including for internet access.

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to-space) 457A MOBILE

149 440 458 AUS87


5915.55–6419.615 MHz—RALI FX 3—6 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


5925–6700 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.5—this band was made available, in much of Region 2, for aeronautical mobile telemetry for flight testing by aircraft stations.

5925–6700 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), many fixed Earth assignments, and a few radiodetermination assignments.

5850–6725 MHz—The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth stations in bands shared with terrestrial services. In addition, the ACMA supports the deployment of fixed Earth stations in less populated areas where spectrum demand is reduced, but recognises that this needs to be balanced with the cost to Earth station operators.



6450–6800 MHz—will be used for passive EESS measurements by the Conical-scanning Microwave Imager/ Sounder (CMIS) on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS), with launches of four satellites between 2013 and 2020.

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to-space) (space-to-Earth) 441

MOBILE

458 458A 458B 458C


6420–7100 MHz—RALI FX 3—6.7 GHz band—digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links.

6725–7025 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10— Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were reviewed.

6700–7075 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments, and a few fixed Earth, Earth receive (feeder links from an MSS network) and radiodetermination assignments.

5850–6725 MHz— The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth stations in bands shared with terrestrial services. In addition, the ACMA supports the deployment of fixed Earth stations in less populated areas where spectrum demand is reduced, but recognises that this needs to be balanced with the cost to Earth station operators.



6450–7075 MHz—passive EESS measurements made by the Windsat Wind Microwave Radiometer (WMR), the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer-EOS (AMSR-E) aboard EOS/PM-1 (a.k.a Aqua), and will be used by CMIS on NPOESS, with launches of four satellites between 2013 and 2020.

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7075–7145 MHz FIXED MOBILE 458

6420–7100 MHz—RALI FX 3—6.7 GHz band—digital high-capacity long-haul fixed P-P links.

7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz band—television outside broadcast (TOB) services—must not cause interference to other services.

7075–7145 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), including TOB assignments, and a few radiodetermination assignments.

7135 – 7200 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site. F1

7145–7235 MHz FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-

to-space) 460

458

7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz band—TOB services—must not cause interference to other services, and coordination with Earth stations of the SRS required as per RALI MS 26.

7145–7235 MHz—RRL—some fixed Earth (command uplinks from ESTRACK stations and CDSCC DSSs) and a few TOB, scientific and radiodetermination assignments.

7135 – 7200 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site. F1


458

7235–7250 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz band—TOB services—must not cause interference to other services.

7235–7250 MHz—RRL—a few TOB assignments.

F1

7250–7375 MHz FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) Fixed 461 AUS1

7250–7375 MHz—AUS1.

7250–7750 MHz—communication with AUSSAT C 156E GOV satellite network class licence—satellite downlink for defence purposes.

7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz Band—TOB services—operation of TOB services in the 7250–7375 MHz band requires consultation and coordination with the Department of Defence— must not cause interference to other services, and coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.

7250–7375 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive (Defence) and fixed (TOB) assignments.

7250–7750 MHz—Defence expects increased use of its satellite downlinks with involvement in the Wideband Global System (WGS).

7250–7750 MHz—Embargo 47—no new assignments within a 75 km radius of the Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station (near Kojarena, near Geraldton, WA) in order to support planned activities at the ADSCS.


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to-Earth) AUS11 Mobile except aeronautical

mobile

7375–7450 MHz—AUS11—FSS.


7115–7430 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.2 GHz Band—TOB services—must not cause interference to other services, and coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz Band—low- to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in Canberra must be coordinated with Defence. Assignments on 7 MHz channel 1 should not be made to avoid interference.

7375–7450 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and some government users and utilities providers), and a few Earth receive (Defence) and radiodetermination assignments.

7250–7750 MHz—Defence expects increased use of its satellite downlinks with involvement in the WGS.



F1 7450–7550 MHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) AUS11 METEOROLOGICAL-


Mobile except aeronautical mobile

461A

7450–7550 MHz—AUS11—FSS.


7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and meteorological-satellite service required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in Canberra must be coordinated with Defence.

7450–7550 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and some government users and utilities providers), and a few Earth receive and space (Defence) assignments.




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to-Earth) AUS11 MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

7550–7750 MHz—AUS11—FSS.


7424.5–7564.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in Canberra must be coordinated with Defence.

7564.5–7585.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—mid-band gap.

7585.5–7725.5 MHz—RALI FX 3—7.5 GHz band—low to medium-capacity medium-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26, and assignments in Canberra must be coordinated with Defence.

7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26. No assignments should be made between 7910.775 and 7970.075 MHz, unless other channels in the band are unavailable.

7550–7750 MHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and some government users and utilities providers), and some Earth receive (Defence) assignments.




F1

7750–7850 MHz FIXED METEOROLOGICAL-

SATELLITE (space-to-Earth) 461B


7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-haul fixed P-P links.

7750–7850 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), and a few Earth receive (Bureau of Meteorology for MetSat downlinks) and radiodetermination assignments.

7750–7850 MHz—launch of future MetSat systems using this downlink for mission data—China’s FengYun-3B in 2010 and four satellites of the US’ NPOESS between 2013 and 2020. An interim system will be launched by 2011; part of the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP).

F1 7850–7900 MHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-haul fixed P-P links.

7850–7900 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), and one radiodetermination assignments.

7850–7900 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.24—will consider extending the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) allocation in 7750–7850 MHz up to 7900 MHz, limited to NGSO meteorological satellites.

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to-space) AUS11 MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) AUS11 461

7900–7975 MHz—AUS11—FSS and MSS.

7900–8400 MHz—communication with AUSSAT C 156E GOV satellite network class licence—satellite uplink for defence purposes.

7718.05–7970.075 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long-haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and MSS required as per RALI MS 26.

7970.075–8029.37 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—mid-band gap.

7900–7975 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers, resources and utilities), and a few Defence Earth and radiodetermination assignments.



7900 - 8390 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

F1 7975–8025 MHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 461 AUS1 AUS87

7975–8025 MHz—AUS1.



7975–8025 MHz—RRL—a few Earth receive (Geoscience Australia receives data from Landsat, ALOS, Resourcesat-1, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, JERS-1, Radarsat-1 and EO-1), fixed Earth (Defence) and radiodetermination assignments.




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FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) AUS11 MOBILE 463

462A AUS87

8025–8175 MHz—AUS11—FSS.



8029.37–8281.395 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26.

8025–8175 MHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers, resources and utilities), and a few Earth (Defence) and Earth receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in Australia by Geoscience Australia, Bureau of Meteorology and the AIMS to receive data from Landsat, ALOS, Resourcesat-1, Terra, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, JERS-1, Radarsat-1, EO-1, GOMS and Orbview-2) assignments.

8025–8400 MHz—Earth station siting issues—The ACMA must balance the costs of locating Earth stations in areas of relatively low spectrum demand with the benefits of making spectrum available for terrestrial services, along with its responsibility to protect existing co-primary services.


8025–8750 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW—this purpose does not preclude the use of other services in the band.

8025–8400 MHz—launch of future MetSat systems using this downlink for mission data—China’s FengYun-3B in 2010 and the NPP by 2011.



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to-space) AUS11 METEOROLOGICAL-


MOBILE 463

462A AUS87

8175–8215 MHz—AUS11—FSS.


8029.37–8281.395 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS, EESS and the meteorological-satellite service required as per RALI MS 26.

8175–8215 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), and a few radiodetermination, fixed Earth (Defence) and Earth receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in Australia by Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia to receive data from Landsat, ALOS, Terra, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, Radarsat-1 and EO-1) assignments.







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to-space) AUS11 MOBILE 463

462A AUS87

8215–8400 MHz—AUS11—FSS.


8029.37–8281.395 MHz—RALI FX 3—8 GHz band—medium- to high-capacity, medium- to long- haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26.

8275–8401 MHz—RALI FX 3—8.3 GHz Band—TOB services—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and EESS required as per RALI MS 26.

8215–8400 MHz—RRL—many fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers and utilities providers), and a few fixed Earth (Defence), Earth receive (primary EESS data downlink, used in Australia by Bureau of Meteorology and Geoscience Australia to receive data from Landsat, ALOS, Resourcesat-1, Terra, Aqua, ERS-1 and -2, JERS-1, Radarsat-1 and EO-1), TOB and radiodetermination assignments.






7900 – 8390 / 8390 - 8460 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

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mobile SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth) 465

AUS87

8275–8401 MHz—RALI FX 3—8.3 GHz Band—TOB services—coordination with Earth stations of the SRS required as per RALI MS 26.

8400–8500 MHz—RRL—some Earth receive assignments (primary SRS data downlink to ESA’s ESTRACK stations at Perth and New Norcia and CDSCC DSSs), and a few fixed P-P, TOB and radiodetermination assignments.


8390 – 8460 / 8460 - 8500 MHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

F1 8500–8550 MHz RADIOLOCATION

AUS1 AUS87

8500–8550 MHz—AUS1.




F1 8550–8650 MHz RADIOLOCATION SPACE RESEARCH (active) EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active)

469A AUS1 AUS87

8550–8650 MHz—AUS1.




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8650–8750 MHz RADIOLOCATION

AUS1 AUS87

8650–8750 MHz—AUS1.




F1 8750–8850 MHz RADIOLOCATION AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 470

AUS87


8750–8850 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne Doppler radar.

8750–8850 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination assignments (Defence).

F1

8850–9000 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 MARITIME

RADIONAVIGATION 472

AUS87



F1


RADIONAVIGATION 337

RADIOLOCATION

473A AUS87


9000–9200 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.3—upgrade of the radiolocation allocation to a primary basis; on a no interference, no protection basis.

9000–9200 MHz—RRL—a few radiodetermination assignments—precision approach radar, airborne weather radar, surface movement radars (SMR).

9000–9200 MHz— A-SMGCS deployed at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane; uses SMR in this band, in conjunction with its transponder multilateration system, ADS-B and PSR. Similar concepts like ASDE-X are likely to be used for future ANLE.

F1 9200–9300 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 MARITIME

RADIONAVIGATION 472

474



9200–9300 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (mostly AMSA racons at 9300 MHz), and a fixed P-P assignment—precision approach radar, airborne weather radar, surface movement radars.

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9300–9500 MHz RADIONAVIGATION EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) SPACE RESEARCH (active) RADIOLOCATION 427 474 475 475A 475B

476A


9300–9500 MHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne weather radar.

9300–9500 MHz—maritime ship non-assigned licence and maritime ship station class licence—marine radionavigation (radar)—includes search and rescue transponders (SARTs).

9300–9500 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.3—upgrade of the radiolocation allocation to a primary basis, and extension of the EESS (active) and SRS (active) primary allocations. The use of these new allocations is on a no interference, no protection basis, and the use of the EESS and SRS extension bands is limited to systems that cannot be accommodated within the 9500–9800 MHz allocation.

9300–9500 MHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (mostly AMSA racons at 9300 MHz and port authority harbour surveillance radars, with a few Bureau of Meteorology weather radars), a few scientific and aircraft assignments—aeronautical applications include precision approach radar, airborne weather radar, surface movement radars.

9300–9500 MHz—increased use of X-band shipborne maritime radar— The ACMA will continue to monitor their deployment. There are also concerns that new technology non-magnetron radars may not be compatible with existing racons, in which case new systems with different spectrum requirements may be needed.

9300–9500 MHz—retirement of X-band weather radars at Australian airports, intended to be replaced by C-band radar. However, a research weather radar is being constructed at Redbank Plains, intended to cover south-east QLD.

F1


SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION AUS11 RADIONAVIGATION SPACE RESEARCH (active) Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11 476A



9500–9800 MHz—RRL—some radiodetermination assignments (mostly slope stability radar) and one scientific assignment.

9500–9800 MHz—EESS—SAR on TerraSAR-X.


F1

9800–9900 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Earth exploration-satellite

(active) Space research (active) Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11

478A 478B


9800–9900 MHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.3—extension of the EESS (active) and SRS (active) allocations; limited to systems that cannot be accommodated within the 9300–9800 MHz primary allocations, on a no interference, no protection basis.


9800–9900 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment; Defence use includes common data links (CDL) (digital data links for air-to-ground and air-to-satellite communications).


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9900–10000 MHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Fixed AUS11 Mobile AUS11 479



9900–10000 MHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment; Defence use includes CDL (digital data links for air-to-ground and air-to-satellite communications).


F1

10–10.45 GHz FIXED AUS11 MOBILE AUS11 RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur 479

10–10.45 GHz—AUS11—fixed, mobile and radiolocation.


10–10.5 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced station.

10–10.5 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia class licence.

10–10.45 GHz—RRL—some amateur assignments, and a radiodetermination assignment; Defence use includes CDL (digital data links for air-to-ground and air-to-satellite communications).

F1

10.45–10.5 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur Amateur-satellite

10.45–10.5 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation.




F1

10.5–10.55 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION

10.5–10.55 GHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW—including traffic monitoring and e-toll collection (road), movement detectors (microwave).


10.5–10.55 GHz—RRL—one fixed assignment.

F1

10.55–10.6 GHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile Radiolocation


10.5545–10.6755 GHz—RALI FX 3—10 GHz band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links.

10.55–10.6 GHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and utilities providers), and few land mobile assignments.

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10.6–10.68 GHz EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive) FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) Radiolocation 149 482 482A

10.5545–10.6755 GHz—RALI FX 3—10 GHz band—low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links.

10.6–10.68 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—EIRP limit of 40 dBW was removed, leaving a maximum power of –3 dBW delivered to the antenna. Resolution 751 specifies sharing criteria to protect passive sensors in the EESS.

10.6–10.68 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers and utilities providers), a few fixed P-MP, radiodetermination and TOB assignments.

10.6–10.7 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the Windsat WMR, the AMSR-E aboard Aqua, the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM) Microwave Imager (TMI), the MicroWave Radiation Imager (MWRI) aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by CMIS aboard NPOESS (launches 2013 to 2020).

10.6–10.68 GHz—sharing between EESS and the fixed service—consultation between the ACMA and stakeholders led to agreement that there would be no further use of fixed P-MP or mobile systems in the band, and that power and elevation angle limits (in line with Resolution 751) would be implemented for new fixed P-P links. The ACMA will document and formalise final arrangements in the near future, following additional formal consultation.

F1 10.68–10.7 GHz EARTH EXPLORATION-


(passive)

340

10.68–10.7 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.

10.6–10.7 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the Windsat WMR, the AMSR-E aboard Aqua, the TRMM TMI, MWRI aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by the CMIS aboard NPOESS (launches 2013 to 2020).

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10.7–11.7 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 441 484A MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

10.715–11.685 GHz—RALI FX 3—11 GHz Band—digital high-capacity medium haul fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

10.7–10.95 GHz and 11.2–11.45 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10—Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were reviewed.

10.7–11.7 GHz—RRL—large numbers of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), some Earth receive assignments and a few space assignments (for broadband internet and satellite television broadcasting)).

10.7–11.7 GHz—protection of future options for terrestrial services—The ACMA does not support ubiquitous, uncoordinated deployment of Earth station receivers in bands shared with terrestrial services.

10.95–12.75 GHz—Embargo 47—no new assignments within a 75 km radius of the Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station (near Kojarena, near Geraldton, WA) in order to support planned activities at the ADSCS.

10.7 – 14.8 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

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11.7–12.2 GHz BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE 492 Broadcasting Fixed Mobile except aeronautical

mobile 487 487A

11.7–12.75 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite downlink.

11.7–12.2 GHz—RRL—a few space, Earth receive and scientific assignments.

11.7–12.2 GHz—Optus D3 satellite - support subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.



F1 12.2–12.5 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) Broadcasting Fixed Land mobile-satellite (space-

to-Earth) Mobile except aeronautical

mobile 484A 487 AUS88


12.2–12.5 GHz—RRL—several Earth receive assignments and some space (mainly providers of satellite broadband and television, as well as spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) assignments.

12.25–12.75 GHz—Optus D3 satellite— subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.



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12.5–12.75 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 484A BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE 493 Fixed Land mobile-satellite (space-

to-Earth) Mobile except aeronautical

mobile


12.5–12.75 GHz—RRL—some Earth receive and space (mainly providers of satellite broadband and television, as well as spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) assignments.

12.25–12.75 GHz—Optus D3 satellite— subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.



F1 12.75–13.25 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 441 MOBILE Space research (deep space)

(space-to-Earth)

12.751–12.989 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links and TOB services—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

12.989–13.017 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band—mid-band gap.

13.017–13.25 GHz—RALI FX 3—13 GHz band—medium-capacity fixed P-P links (12.779/13.045 MHz, 12.835/13.101 MHz and 12.891/13.157 MHz (not within 100 km of a capital city)) and TOB services (12.863–12.989/13.101–13.250 MHz)—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

12.75–13.25 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.10— Regulatory procedures and technical criteria of Appendix 30B of the ITU Radio Regulations were reviewed.

12.75–13.25 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), including some TOB assignments (broadcasters).


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13.25–13.4 GHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 497

EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (active)

SPACE RESEARCH (active) 498A

13.25–13.4 GHz—aircraft and aeronautical mobile stations class licence—airborne Doppler radar.


F1


SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION AUS11 SPACE RESEARCH 501A Standard frequency and time

signal-satellite (Earth-to-space)

501A 501B

13.4–13. 75 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation.

13.4–13.75 GHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment.

13.6–14 GHz—used by radar altimeters RA-1 aboard ERS-1 and -2, Poseidon-2 and -3 on Jason-1 and -2, respectively, and RA-2 aboard Envisat.


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13.75–14 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 484A Earth exploration-satellite Standard frequency and time


Space research 502 503

13.75–14 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation.

13.75–14 GHz—RRL—some fixed Earth (includes spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) and a few radiodetermination assignments.

13.6–14 GHz—used by radar altimeters RA-1 aboard ERS-1 and -2, Poseidon-2 and -3 on Jason-1 and -2, respectively, and RA-2 aboard Envisat. Also used by the precipitation radar aboard the Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM).



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14–14.3 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 457A 484A 506 RADIONAVIGATION 504 Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space) 506A Space research 504A

14–14.5 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink.

14–14.3 GHz—RRL—many space receive and fixed Earth assignments (mostly satellite broadband services), and a few Earth receive assignments (CDSCC DSSs).

14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 -subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services..



F1 14.3–14.4 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 457A 484A 506 Fixed Mobile except aeronautical

mobile Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space) 506A Radionavigation-satellite 504A


14.3–14.4 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth, space receive (mostly for broadband satellite services) and Earth receive (CDSCC DSSs) assignments.

14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 satellite - subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services..



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14.4–14.47 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-


mobile Mobile-satellite (Earth to

space) 506A Space research (space-to-

Earth)

504A


14.4–14.47 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth and space receive assignments (mostly for satellite broadband services).

14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence interest in spectrum for the common datalink (CDL) aeronautical mobile system. The ACMA will identify approaches to simultaneously support CDL and maintain the useability of the band for existing services.

14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 - subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.



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mobile Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space) 506A Radio astronomy

149 504A


14.47–14.5 GHz—RRL—some fixed Earth (includes spacecraft tracking by the CSIRO) and a few space receive assignments.

14.4–15.35 GHz—Defence interest in spectrum for the CDL aeronautical mobile system. The ACMA will identify approaches to simultaneously support CDL and maintain the useability of the band for existing services.

14–14.5 GHz—Optus D3 satellite subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.



F1 14.5–14.7145 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 510 MOBILE Space research

14.501–14.697 GHz—RALI FX 3—15 GHz band—low and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


14.5–14.7145 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), and a few fixed P-MP and Defence (for nomadic fixed P-P systems) assignments.



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14.7145–14.8 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 510 MOBILE Space research

AUS1

14.7145–14.8 GHz—AUS1.




F1 14.8–15.1365 GHz FIXED MOBILE Space research

AUS1

14.8–15.1365 GHz—AUS1—Defence uses this band for nomadic wideband fixed P-P systems.


14.8–15.1365 GHz—RRL—one Earth receive assignment (CDSCC DSS at Tidbinbilla).


F1 15.1365–15.35 GHz FIXED MOBILE Space research

339


15.145–15.341 GHz—RALI FX 3—15 GHz band—low and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks.

15.1365–15.35 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers), and a few fixed Earth (CDSCC DSSs), fixed P-MP and radiodetermination assignments.



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(passive) 340



F1 15.4–15.43 GHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 511D

15.4–15.7 GHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.21—will consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in this band.

15.4–15.7 GHz—airborne weather radars under development.


F1 15.43–15.63 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 511A AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 511C




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15.63–15.7 GHz AERONAUTICAL

RADIONAVIGATION 511D



F1 15.7–16.6 GHz RADIOLOCATION

AUS1 AUS87

15.7–16.6 GHz—AUS1. 15.7–16.6 GHz—increased use of ASDE-3 at larger airports overseas.

F1 16.6–17.1 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Space research (deep space)

(Earth-to-space) AUS87

16.6–17.1 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation. F1

17.1–17.2 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS1 AUS87

17.1–17.2 GHz—AUS1. F1


SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION AUS11 SPACE RESEARCH (active) 513A AUS87


17.2 – 21.4 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site. F1


to-space) 516 Radiolocation AUS11

AUS87

17.3–17.7 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth assignments.

17.3–17.8 GHz—Optus D3 satellite - subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.


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17.7–18.1 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 484A (Earth-to-space) 516

MOBILE

AUS87

18.0–18.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—in Region 2, the allocation to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth), limited to geostationary satellites, was extended by 100 MHz down to 18.0 GHz.

17.7–19.7 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article 21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial fixed links.

17.7 – 18.1 GHz—RALI MS 26—fixed services need to be coordinated with Earth stations of the FSS.

17.7–18.1 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and Earth assignments.

17.3–17.8 GHz—Optus D3 satellite - subscription TV, Free-to-air TV, voice, internet and radio services.


F1 18.1–18.4 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 484A 516B (Earth-to-space) 520

MOBILE

519 AUS87

18.29125–18.68875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS and the meteorological-satellite service required as per RALI MS 26.

18.1–18.4 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—the allocation to the meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth), limited to geostationary satellites, was extended by 100 MHz. 18.1–18.4 GHz is now the meteorological-satellite downlink band for Regions 1 and 3, while the downlink band 18–18.3 GHz will be used in Region 2.

17.7–19.7 GHz— WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article 21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial fixed links.

18.1–18.4 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for network backhaul) and few Earth receive assignments.


F1


to-Earth) 484A 516B MOBILE AUS87

18.29125–18.68875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


18.4–18.6 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for network backhaul), and few Earth receive assignments.


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SATELLITE (passive) FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 522B MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile Space research (passive)

522A AUS87

18.29125–18.68875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26—maximum transmit power 27 dBm.



18.6–18.8 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carriers for network backhaul), and a few Earth receive assignments.

18.6–18.8 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the Windsat WMR, the microwave radiometers (JMR and AMR) aboard Jason-1 and -2, the AMSR-E aboard Aqua, MWRI aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by the CMIS aboard NPOESS (launches 2013 to 2020).


F1 18.8–19.3 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 516B 523A MOBILE

AUS87




18.8–19.3 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P and Earth receive assignments.

19.15–19.65 GHz—passive EESS measurements made with TMI aboard the TRMM, the Special Sensor Microwave Imager (SSM/I) and the Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder (SSMIS) aboard Defence Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) satellites, as well as the MicroWave atmospheric Temperature Sounder (MWTS) aboard FengYun-3A.


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to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) 523B 523C 523D 523E

MOBILE

AUS87


19.30125–19.69875 GHz—RALI FX 3—18 GHz band—small, medium and high-capacity fixed links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

17.7–19.7 GHz— WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.18—Article 21 pfd limits for satellite systems using highly inclined orbits were reviewed in order to protect terrestrial fixed links.

19.3–19.7 GHz—RRL—very large number of fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers for network backhaul), and a few Earth receive assignments.

19.15–19.65 GHz—passive EESS measurements made with TMI aboard the TRMM, and SSM/I and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, as well as MWTS aboard FengYun-3A.



to-Earth) 484A 516B Mobile-satellite (space-to-

Earth) AUS87

19.7–20.1 GHz—RRL—very small number of Earth receive assignments.



to-Earth) 484A 516B MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) 525 526 527 528 AUS87

20.1–20.2 GHz—RRL—very small number of Earth receive assignments.




(space-to-Earth) Standard frequency and time

signal (space-to-Earth) AUS1 AUS87

20.2–21.2 GHz—AUS1.

20.2-21.2 GHz – Spectrum-licensed – Defence satellite.


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SATELLITE (passive) FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) AUS87

21.2–21.4 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the TMI aboard the TRMM.


F1 21.4–22 GHz FIXED MOBILE BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE 208B 530

AUS87

21.65–22.211 GHz—RALI FX 3—22 GHz band—low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks and TOB services (21.65–21.8/22.85–23 GHz).

21.4–22 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.21—addition of pfd thresholds for the BSS in order to protect the RAS in the band 22.21–22.5 GHz (Annex to Resolution 739).

21.4–22 GHz—RRL—several fixed P-P assignments and some TOB assignments.

21.4–22 GHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.13—is to decide on future usage of the band for HDTV in the BSS and associated feeder links—initial Australian position does not support a formal a priori BSS Plan for this band. The ACMA will monitor international technological and regulatory developments, as well as national demand, which may involve public and industry consultation. Existing fixed links in the band need alternative arrangements.

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22–22.21 GHz FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile

149 AUS87

22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—ultra-wideband (UWB) short-range vehicle radar systems (SRR)—power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio astronomy sites.

21.65–22.211 GHz—RALI FX 3—22 GHz band— low- and medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks and TOB services.

22–22.21 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers for network backhaul).

22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR for collision avoidance—seen as an interim solution only. Currently some implementation in luxury cars only—this technology is expected to be replaced by 77–81 GHz radars as Europe will only allow installation of 24 GHz automotive radars until June 2013. Sharing with the RAS is facilitated by antenna elevations and exclusion zones (separation distances) established around radio astronomy facilities.22.2 – 22.510 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

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SATELLITE (passive) FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 149 532

22–26.5 GHz—LIPD class licence—UWB SRR—power density limits, adherence to ETSI 302-288-1, and restrictions from exclusion zones around radio astronomy sites.



22.21–22.5 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments—licensed radio astronomy receive sites at Parkes and Narrabri.

22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR for collision avoidance—seen as an interim solution only. Currently some implementation in luxury cars only—this technology is expected to be replaced by 77–81 GHz radars as Europe will only allow installation of 24 GHz automotive radars until June 2013. Sharing with the EESS—UWB radar deployment densities are unlikely to reach levels sufficient to cause harmful interference before the European Commission’s reference date for installation cessation (2013). Sharing with the RAS is facilitated by antenna elevations and terrain shielding, along with the exclusion zones (separation distances) established around radio astronomy facilities.

22.21–22.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by SSM/I and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites.


F1



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22.5–22.55 GHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS87



22–26.5 GHz—UWB SRR for collision avoidance—seen as an interim solution only. Currently some implementation in luxury cars only—this technology is expected to be replaced by 77–81 GHz radars as Europe will only allow installation of 24 GHz automotive radars until June 2013. Sharing with the RAS is facilitated by antenna elevations and terrain shielding, along with the exclusion zones (separation distances) established around radio astronomy facilities.


F1



acma | 146


22.55–23.55 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 338A MOBILE 149 AUS87




22.55–23.55 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20— power limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) band 23.6–24.0 GHz were added to Resolution 750.

22.55–23.55 GHz—RRL—very large number of fixed P-P assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers), and some TOB assignments (telecommunications carrier).


22.55–23.15 GHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.11—is to consider a primary allocation to the SRS (Earth-to-space).

F1 23.55–23.6 GHz FIXED MOBILE

AUS87



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23.6–24 GHz EARTH EXPLORATION-


(passive) 340

23.6–24 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.


23.6–24 GHz—RRL—very few Earth receive assignments (RAS facilities at Parkes and Narrabri).


23.6–24.0 GHz—EESS—passive water vapour measurements made by the Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit (AMSU-A) aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, microwave radiometers aboard ERS-1 and -2, Envisat, Aqua, Jason-1 and -2 and Windsat, MWRI and MWTS aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by the Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) aboard NPP (2010 launch) and CMIS aboard NPOESS (launches 2013 to 2020).

F1



acma | 148


24–24.05 GHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE 150 AUS87

24–24.25 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.




24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.

24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters and radiodetermination transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W—including traffic monitoring and e-toll collection (RFID), as well as movement detectors and distance/speed measurements (especially police radar).

24–24.05 GHz—RRL—a few amateur beacon assignments.


24–24.25 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services.

F1



acma | 149


24.05–24.25 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 Amateur Earth exploration-satellite

(active) 150 AUS87


24–24.25 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications.




24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—all transmitters—maximum EIRP 100 mW.

24–24.25 GHz—LIPD class licence—RFID transmitters and radiodetermination transmitters—maximum EIRP 1 W—including traffic monitoring and e-toll collection (RFID), as well as movement detectors and distance/speed measurements (especially police radar).

24.05–26.50 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure —fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).

24.05–24.25 GHz—RRL—large number of radiodetermination assignments (mainly police K-band traffic speed radar).


24–24.25 MHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.22—will consider the effect of SRDs on radiocommunications services.

F1



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24.25–24.45 GHz RADIONAVIGATION FIXED MOBILE

AUS87




F1 24.45–24.65 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE RADIONAVIGATION 533 AUS87




24.5–26.5 GHz—Embargo 24—no new assignments (except for short-term experimental purposes) may be made, in order to support further planning for apparatus licensed fixed P-P links.

F1



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24.65–24.75 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 533 AUS87





F1



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to-space) 535 MOBILE AUS87






F1



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25.25–25.5 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 536 MOBILE Standard frequency and time


AUS87







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FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 536 MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth) Standard frequency and time


536A AUS87



26.5–27.5 GHz—spectrum licensed.

25.5–27 GHz—RRL—some device registrations under spectrum licences, and a few Earth receive assignments (Ka-band downlink to the New Norcia ESTRACK station and CDSCC DSSs).


25.5–27 GHz—increased use of Ka-band EESS and SRS downlinks, for systems including Landsat-8, NPOESS and the James Webb Space Telescope (launches from 2011 to 2020). There is also interest within Australia for new Earth stations to meet this increased use of the band.

24.5–26.5 GHz—Embargo 24—no new assignments (except for SRS downlink services and short-term experimental purposes) may be made, in order to support further planning for apparatus licensed fixed P-P links.

26.5–27.5 GHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in Australia due to spectrum licensing provisions.


26.5–26.85 GHz—Spectrum auction—spectrum unsold at original auction would be allocated if industry demand emerges.



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27–27.5 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) INTER-SATELLITE 536

537 MOBILE

26.5–27.5 GHz—spectrum-licensed.

27–27.5 GHz—RRL—some device registrations under spectrum licences.

27.35–27.5 GHz—Spectrum auction—spectrum unsold at original auction would be allocated if industry demand emerges.




to-space) 484A 516B 539 MOBILE

538 540

27.5–28.35 GHz—spectrum-licensed.

27.9–28.2 / 31–31.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—identification of common 300 MHz for use by high altitude platform station (HAPS) downlinks in some overseas countries. New requirements were established, which include bilateral agreements with neighbouring administrations and notification and submission of new Appendix 4 (of the ITU Radio Regulations) data to the Radiocommunications Bureau.

27.5–28.5 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment.



27.5–28.35 MHz—identified by Defence as a future operational band for NCW—this purpose does not preclude the use of other services in the band.



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to-space) 484A 516B 523A 539

MOBILE Earth exploration-satellite


28.6–29.1 GHz—CSO class licence—satellite uplink—assignments may only be made for stations operating in the NGSO FSS (Earth-to-space).

28.5–29.1 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment.

28.6–29.1 GHz—Embargo 24—no new assignments (except for short-term experimental purposes) may be made, pending further satellite service developments, in order to preserve options for the introduction of NGSO FSS. 25.5 – 31.0 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.


to-space) 516B 523C 523E 535A 539 541A

MOBILE Earth exploration-satellite



29.1–29.5 GHz—Embargo 24—no new assignments (except for NGSO MSS feeder links and short-term experimental purposes) may be made, pending further satellite service developments.



to-space) 484A 516B 539 Earth exploration-satellite

(Earth-to-space) 541 Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space) 540



29.9–30 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 484A 516B 539 MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) Earth exploration-satellite

(Earth-to-space) 541 543 525 526 527 538 540

29.9–30 GHz—RRL—a few fixed Earth assignments. 25.5 – 31.0 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.



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30–31 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 338A MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) Standard frequency and time

signal-satellite (space-to-Earth)

AUS1

30–31 GHz—AUS1.

30–31 GHz—spectrum-licensed—Defence satellite uplinks.

30–31 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—recommended maximum power levels for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) band 31.3–31.5 GHz were added to Resolution 750.

30 – 31 GHz—RRL—one fixed Earth assignment (Defence).

31 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by MWTS aboard FengYun-3A.


31–31.3 GHz FIXED 338A MOBILE Standard frequency and time

signal-satellite (space-to-Earth)

Space research 544

149

31–31.3 GHz—spectrum-licensed.

31–31.3 / 27.9–28.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—HAPS (ground-to-HAPS) in some overseas countries—new requirements were established, which include bilateral agreements with neighbouring administrations and notification and submission of new Appendix 4 (of the ITU Radio Regulations) data to the Radiocommunications Bureau.

31–31.3 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) band 31.3–31.5 GHz were added to Resolution 750.

31–31.3 GHz—RRL—several device registrations under spectrum licences.

31 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by MWTS aboard FengYun-3A.

31–31.3 GHz—Embargo 26—no apparatus licences may be issued in Australia due to spectrum licensing provisions.



(passive) 340


31.3–31.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP (2010 launch).




mobile 149

31.8–32 GHz FIXED 547A RADIONAVIGATION SPACE RESEARCH (deep

space) (space-to-Earth) 547 548

31.8–32 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments (deep space downlinks to CDSCC DSSs).



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32–32.3 GHz FIXED 547A RADIONAVIGATION SPACE RESEARCH (deep

space) (space-to-Earth) 547 548

32–32.3 GHz—RRL—a few Earth receive assignments (deep space downlinks to CDSCC DSSs, and radioastronomy observations at Narrabri).

32.3–33 GHz FIXED 547A INTER-SATELLITE RADIONAVIGATION 547 548

33–33.4 GHz FIXED 547A RADIONAVIGATION 547

33.4–34.2 GHz RADIOLOCATION FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) AUS1

33.4–34.2 GHz—AUS1. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

34.2–34.7 GHz RADIOLOCATION AUS11 SPACE RESEARCH (deep

space) (Earth-to-space) FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) AUS11

34.2–34.7 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS.

34.2–35.2 GHz—radiodetermination assigned licence—operation of traffic radar speed guns by law enforcement agencies on a no interference, no protection basis.

34.2–34.7 GHz—RRL—some radiodetermination assignments (police traffic radar speed guns), and a few Earth assignments (deep space uplinks from CDSCC DSSs).


34.7–35.2 GHz RADIOLOCATION FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) Space research AUS1

34.7–35.2 GHz—AUS1.

34.2–35.2 GHz—radiodetermination assigned licence—operation of traffic radar speed guns by law enforcement agencies on a no interference, no protection basis.

34.7–35.2 GHz—RRL—many radiodetermination assignments (police traffic radar speed guns).




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35.2–35.5 GHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS RADIOLOCATION AUS11 FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) AUS11

35.2–35.5 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

35.5–36 GHz METEOROLOGICAL

AIDS EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION AUS11 SPACE RESEARCH (active) FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) AUS11 549A

35.5–36 GHz—AUS11—radiolocation and FSS. 33.4 – 36.0 GHz – Embargo 49 – no new assignments for terrestrial radiocommunication services to support the development of space communications facilities in the general area of the Mingenew site.

36–37 GHz EARTH EXPLORATION-

SATELLITE (passive) FIXED AUS11 MOBILE AUS11 SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 149 550A

36–37 GHz—AUS11—fixed and mobile.

36–37 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.2—Resolution 752 specifies sharing criteria to protect passive sensors in the EESS.

36–37 GHz—EESS—passive water vapour measurements made by the Along Track Scanning Radiometer (ATSR-1 and -2) aboard ERS-1 and -2 (respectively), Envisat’s MicroWave Radiometer (MWR), AMSR-E aboard Aqua, Windsat WMR, TMRR TMI, SSM/I and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWRI aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by CMIS aboard NPOESS (launches 2013 to 2020).



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37–37.5 GHz FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth)

547 AUS1

37–37.5 GHz—AUS1. 37–38 GHz—increased future use of Ka-band SRS downlinks—planned use by the New Norcia ESTRACK station and the CDSCC Deep Space Stations.

37–38 GHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.12—will consider ITU sharing studies between the aeronautical mobile service and other primary services in the band, in order to protect these other services. Options include the creation of sharing criteria or the modification of allocations.

37.5–38 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH (space-

to-Earth) Earth exploration-satellite

(space-to-Earth)

547

37.506–38.178 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz band—short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks and mobile telephony backhaul—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

37.5–38 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers).

37–38 GHz—increased future use of Ka-band SRS downlinks—planned use by the New Norcia ESTRACK station and the CDSCC Deep Space Stations.

37–38 GHz—WRC-11 Agenda Item 1.12—will consider ITU sharing studies between the aeronautical mobile service and other primary services in the band, in order to protect these other services. Options include the creation of sharing criteria or the modification of allocations.




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38–39.5 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) MOBILE Earth exploration-satellite

(space-to-Earth)

547

37.506–38.178 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz Band—short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.

38.178–38.766 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz band—short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks and mobile telephony backhaul—mid-band gap.

38.766–39.438 GHz—RALI FX 3—38 GHz band—short-haul low- to medium-capacity fixed P-P links.

38–39.5 GHz—RRL—large number of fixed assignments (mainly telecommunications carriers).



to-Earth) MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) Earth exploration-satellite

(space-to-Earth) 547


F2

40–40.5 GHz EARTH EXPLORATION-


FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) 516B MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(space-to-Earth) SPACE RESEARCH (Earth-

to-space) Earth exploration-satellite

(space-to-Earth)

40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum auction program—consideration would be given to allocation if demand emerges.

40–40.5 GHz—increased future use of Ka-band SRS downlinks—planned use by the New Norcia ESTRACK station and the CDSCC Deep Space Stations.


F2



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to-Earth) BROADCASTING BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE Mobile 547

40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum auction—consideration would be given to allocation if demand emerges.



to-Earth) BROADCASTING BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE Mobile 547 551F 551H 551I

40–42.5 GHz—Spectrum auction—consideration would be given to allocation if demand emerges.

40.5–43.5 GHz—Embargo 28—no new assignments are to be made Australia-wide except in the case of short-term experimental purposes to enable the ACA to consider the future use of this currently unencumbered radiofrequency spectrum.




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mobile RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 547

40.5–43.5 GHz—Embargo 28—no new assignments are to be made Australia-wide except in the case of short-term experimental purposes to enable the ACA to consider the future use of this currently unencumbered radiofrequency spectrum.


43.5–47 GHz MOBILE 553 MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 554 AUS62

47–47.2 GHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE






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to-space) 552 MOBILE 552A

47.2–47.5 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—criteria to facilitate sharing between HAPS and the FSS, FS and adjacent-band RAS were defined in Resolution 122. New notification requirements were established, which include the submission of new data in Appendix 4 of the ITU Radio Regulations.

47.2–47.5 / 47.9–48.2 GHz—HAPS—The ACMA is monitoring international HAPS developments, and would be prepared to support Australian deployments if sharing studies to ensure compatibility with other services are undertaken.



to-space) 552 MOBILE



to-space) 552 MOBILE 552A

47.9–48.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.8—criteria to facilitate sharing between HAPS and the FSS, FS and adjacent-band RAS were defined in Resolution 122. New notification requirements were established, which include the submission of new data in Appendix 4 of the ITU Radio Regulations.

47.2–47.5 / 47.9–48.2 GHz—HAPS—The ACMA is monitoring international HAPS developments, and would be prepared to support Australian deployments if sharing studies to ensure compatibility with other services are undertaken.




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48.2–50.2 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) 338A 552 MOBILE 149 340 555

48.94–49.04 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions from airborne stations in this band.

49.7–50.2 GHz—WRC-07 Agenda Item 1.20—power limits for unwanted emissions in the EESS (passive) band 50.2–50.4 GHz were added to Resolution 750.

49.22–49.42 GHz—RALI FX 3—49 GHz band—temporary microwave links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


49.72–49.92 GHz—RALI FX 3—49 GHz band—temporary microwave links—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.



SATELLITE (passive) SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 340


50.2–50.4 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, MetOp-A and Aqua, SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWTS aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP (2010 launch) and CMIS aboard NPOESS.



to-space) 338A MOBILE Mobile-satellite (Earth-to-

space)

50.42–50.62 GHz—RALI FX 3—50 GHz band— low-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


50.92–51.12 GHz—RALI FX 3—50 GHz band— low-capacity fixed P-P links for urban networks—coordination with Earth stations of the FSS required as per RALI MS 26.


50.4–51.4 GHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments (mostly telecommunications carrier).

50.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the Special Sensor Microwave Temperature Sounder (SSM/T-1) aboard DMSP satellites.


F2



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51.4–52.6 GHz FIXED 338A MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 547


51.5–55.7 GHz—various channels used by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP (2010 launch) and CMIS on NPOESS.




(passive) RADIO ASTRONOMY 340


51.5–55.7 GHz—various channels used by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, SSM/T-1 and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWTS aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP (2010 launch) and CMIS on NPOESS.




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SATELLITE (passive) INTER-SATELLITE 556A SPACE RESEARCH

(passive)

51.5–55.7 GHz—various channels used by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, SSM/T-1 and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWTS aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP (2010 launch) and CMIS on NPOESS.



SATELLITE (passive) FIXED 557A INTER-SATELLITE 556A MOBILE 558 SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 547

56.5–56.8 GHz—passive EESS measurements will be made by CMIS aboard NPOESS.



SATELLITE (passive) FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 558A MOBILE 558 SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 547




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SATELLITE (passive) FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 556A MOBILE 558 SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 547

57.2–58.2 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for use by self-coordinated fixed P-P links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference, no protection basis. Links are typically used for mobile telephone base station backhaul. Self-coordination is typically performed by the equipment, which should employ a ‘listen before transmit’ protocol and dynamic frequency selection.

57–66 GHz—LIPD class licence—data communications transmitters for indoor use—maximum EIRP 20 W, maximum transmit power 20 mW.

57–58.2 GHz—RRL—some fixed P-P assignments (mostly self-coordinated links).

57.1–57.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWTS aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP.



SATELLITE (passive) FIXED MOBILE SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) RADIO ASTRONOMY 547


58.4 and 58.825 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by SSM/T-1 aboard DMSP satellites.



SATELLITE (passive) FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 556A MOBILE 558 RADIOLOCATION 559 SPACE RESEARCH

(passive)

59–63 GHz—LIPD class licence—data communications transmitters for outdoor use—maximum EIRP 150 W, maximum transmit power 20 mW—limited to land and maritime deployments.


59.2–59.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by SSM/T-1 and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, and will be used CMIS aboard NPOESS.


F2



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59.3–64 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558 RADIOLOCATION 559 138

59–63 GHz—LIPD class licence—data communications transmitters for outdoor use—maximum EIRP 150 W peak, maximum transmit power 20 mW—limited to land and maritime deployments.


60–61 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination transmitters—maximum EIRP 20 mW—distance/speed measurement.

59.2–60.8 GHz and 63.283 GHz—various channels for passive EESS measurements by SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, and will be used by CMIS aboard NPOESS.

61–61.5 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications subject to special authorisation by the administration concerned—Australia has not yet authorised ISM in this band.

F2

64–65 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile RADIO ASTRONOMY 547



SATELLITE FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE except aeronautical

mobile SPACE RESEARCH 547


66–71 GHz INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 553 558 MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 554

F2

71–74 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (space-


(space-to-Earth)

71.125–75.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed P-P data links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference, no protection basis. Self-coordination can be performed by the licensee, an accredited person, or the equipment supplier or installer.

F2



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to-Earth) MOBILE BROADCASTING BROADCASTING-

SATELLITE Space research (space-to-

Earth) 561

71.125–75.875 GHz—RALI FX 20—designated for use by self-coordinated high-capacity, short-haul fixed point-to-pont data links (TDD and FDD) on a no interference, no protection basis. Self-coordination can be performed by the licensee, an accredited person, or the equipment supplier or installer.

75–85 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination transmitters in RF-shielded enclosures—maximum EIRP 75 nW outside enclosure—fluid level measurement inside tanks (using radar).

F2

76–77.5 GHz RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur-satellite Space research (space-to-

Earth)

149


76–77 GHz—LIPD class licence—radiodetermination transmitters—maximum EIRP 25 W—long-range vehicle radar (intelligent cruise control).

76–81 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence—amateur advanced station.

76–81 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia class licence.

76–77.5 GHz—RRL—one radiodetermination assignment (radar experiments).

77–81 GHz—UWB SRR—expected to be the long-term solution for anti-collision systems, with the European Commission deciding that 24 GHz SRRs should not be installed after June 2013. The ACMA will monitor its development through consultation with peak groups, and liaise with potentially-affected users.

F2

77.5–78 GHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Radio astronomy Space research (space-to-

Earth) 149





78–79 GHz RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur-satellite Radio astronomy Space research (space-to-

Earth)

149 560





F2



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79–81 GHz RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur-satellite Space research (space-to-

Earth)

149





F2 81–84 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) RADIO ASTRONOMY Space research (space-to-

Earth) 149 561A



81–84 GHz—RRL—a few scientific assignments.

82.5 GHz—used by the radar altimeter RA-1 aboard ERS-1 and -2 over ice.

F2

84–86 GHz FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-

to-space) 561B MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 149



84–86 GHz—RRL—a few fixed P-P assignments (self-coordinated).

84–87 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by the TRMM TMI and the SSM/I aboard DMSP satellites.



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(passive) 340

86–92 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.

86–92 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by AMSU-A aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, AMSR-E aboard Aqua, and the Microwave Humidity Sounder (MHS) aboard NOAA POES and MetOp-A, the TRMM TMI, the SSM/I and the Special Sensor Microwave Water Vapour Profiler-2 (SSM/T-2) aboard DMSP satellites, MWRI aboard FengYun-3A, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP and CMIS aboard NPOESS.

92–94 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION 149

F2


SATELLITE (active) RADIOLOCATION SPACE RESEARCH (active) Radio astronomy 562 562A

94–94.1 GHz—used by the cloud profiling radar on Cloudsat.

F2

94.1–95 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION 149

F2

95–100 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 149 554

F2



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(passive) 340 341


102–105 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 341

105–109.5 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 562B 149 341



(passive) 340 341


111.8–114.25 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 562B 149 341



(passive) 340 341

114.25–116 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.


SATELLITE (passive) INTER-SATELLITE 562C SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 341



acma | 174



SATELLITE (passive) INTER-SATELLITE 562C SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 138 341

122–123 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—ISM applications subject to special authorisation by the administration concerned—Australia has not yet authorised ISM in this band.

122.25–123 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558 Amateur 138

122.25–123 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced station.

122.25–123 GHz—overseas amateurs visiting Australia class licence.


123–130 GHz FIXED-SATELLITE (space-


(space-to-Earth) RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE Radio astronomy 149 554

F2


SATELLITE (active) 562E FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558 RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 562A

F2

134–136 GHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Radio astronomy

134–141 GHz—amateur non-assigned licence— amateur advanced station.


136–141 GHz RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur-satellite 149



F2

141–148.5 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION 149

F2



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(passive) 340


148.5–151.5 GHz—passive EESS measurements are made by AMSU-B aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, SSM/T-2 and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, MWRI aboard FengYun-3A, and the Humidity Sounder for Brazil (HSB) aboard Aqua, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP.

151.5–155.5 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION 149


SATELLITE (passive) 562F

FIXED MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 562B 149 562F 562G

155.6–158.4 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by MHS aboard NOAA POES and MetOp-A.



(space-to-Earth)



(passive) 340


164–167 GHz—passive EESS measurements will be made by ATMS aboard NPP, and by CMIS aboard NPOESS.


to-Earth) INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558 149



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174.5–174.8 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558


SATELLITE (passive) INTER-SATELLITE 562H SPACE RESEARCH

(passive)

174.8–191.8 GHz—passive EESS measurements made by AMSU-B aboard NOAA POES, Aqua and MetOp-A, MHS aboard NOAA POES and MetOp-A, SSM/T-2 and SSMIS aboard DMSP satellites, and HSB aboard Aqua, and will be used by ATMS aboard NPP and CMIS aboard NPOESS.



(passive) 340




SATELLITE (passive) INTER-SATELLITE 562H SPACE RESEARCH

(passive)




(passive) 340

190–191.8 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.




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191.8–200 GHz FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE 558 MOBILE-SATELLITE RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 149 341 554



(passive) 340 341 563A




(passive) 340 341 563A



to-space) MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 341


to-space) MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 562B 149 341



(passive) 340

226–231.5 GHz—ITU Radio Regulations—prohibits all emissions in this band.

231.5–232 GHz FIXED MOBILE Radiolocation



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to-Earth) MOBILE Radiolocation


SATELLITE (passive) FIXED-SATELLITE (space-

to-Earth) SPACE RESEARCH

(passive) 563A 563B


to-Earth) MOBILE RADIOLOCATION RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE

240–241 GHz FIXED MOBILE RADIOLOCATION

241–248 GHz RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIOLOCATION Amateur Amateur-satellite 138 149




248–250 GHz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Radio astronomy 149





(passive) 340 563A




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252–265 GHz FIXED MOBILE MOBILE-SATELLITE

(Earth-to-space) RADIO ASTRONOMY RADIONAVIGATION RADIONAVIGATION-

SATELLITE 149 554


to-space) MOBILE RADIO ASTRONOMY 149 563A

275–1000 GHz (Not allocated) 565

1000–420000 GHz (Not allocated)

187.5–420 THz—LIPD class licence—infrared devices—maximum output power is 125 mW.



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Footnotes F1—Embargo 41—no new assignments within a defined radius of Boolardy Station, WA, thereby establishing a radio quiet zone for new radio astronomy technologies. The said radius is 150 km for the frequency range 100–230 MHz, and 100 km for the frequency range 230–25.25 GHz. F2—Parts of this band might be used in the future for the purposes of Defence. This footnote is applied to the same bands that formerly included the Australian footnote AUS62 in the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan 2005.

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Acronyms

Acronym Definition

3G third generation mobile telephone services

μW microwatt

A-SMGCS advanced surface movement and guidance control system

ACAS airborne collision avoidance system

ACMA Australian Communications and Media Authority

ADS-B automatic dependant surveillance-broadcast

ADSCS Australian Defence Satellite Communication Station

AIMS Australian Institute of Marine Science

AIS automatic identification system

AM amplitude modulation

AM(R)S aeronautical mobile (route) service

AMI Advanced Microwave Instrument

AMR Advanced Microwave Radiometer

AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority

AMSR-E Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer - Earth Observing System

AMSU Advanced Microwave Sounding Unit

AMT aeronautical mobile telemetry

ANLE airport network and location equipment

ANU Australian National University

ARNS aeronautical radionavigation service

ASCAT Advanced Scatterometer

ASDE airport surface detection equipment

ATC ancillary terrestrial component

ATMS Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder

BLOS beyond line-of-sight

BSS broadcasting-satellite service

BWA broadband wireless access

CB citizen band

CBRS citizen band radio service

CDL common data link

CDSCC Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex

CMIS Conical-scanning Microwave Imager/Sounder

CSIRO Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

CSO communication with space object

CTS cordless telecommunications service

DAB digital audio broadcasting

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DBCDE Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

DECT digital enhanced cordless telecommunications

DFS dynamic frequency selection

DME distance measuring equipment

DMSP Defence Meteorological Satellite Program

DORIS Doppler orbitography and radiopositioning integrated by satellite

DRCS digital radio concentrator system

DRM Digital Radio Mondiale

DSC digital selective calling

DSRR digital short-range radio

DSS deep space station

EESS Earth exploration-satellite service

EHF extremely high frequency (30–300 GHz)

EIRP equivalent isotropic radiated power

ENG electronic news gathering

EOS Earth Observing System

epfd equivalent power flux density

EPIRB emergency position-indicating radiofrequency beacon

ERS European Remote-Sensing Satellite

ESA European Space Agency

ESTRACK ESA Station Tracking Network

FM frequency modulation

FPSO floating production storage and offloading

FS fixed service

FSS fixed-satellite service

FWA fixed wireless access

GBAS ground-based augmentation system

GHz gigahertz

GMDSS global maritime distress and safety system

GNSS global navigation satellite system

GOES Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite

GOMS Geostationary Operational Meteorological Satellite

GPS Global Positioning System

GRAS ground-based regional augmentation system

GSM Global System for Mobile communications

GSM 1800 GSM services operating in the 1800 MHz band

GSO geostationary satellite orbit

HAPS high altitude platform stations

HCRC high capacity radio concentrator

HDTV high definition television

HF high frequency (3–30 MHz)

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HIO highly inclined orbit

HPON high power open narrowcasting

HSB Humidity Sounder for Brazil

Hz hertz

IFF identity friend or foe

ILS instrument landing system

IMT International Mobile Telecommunications

ISS inter-satellite service

ITS intelligent transportation system

ITU International Telecommunication Union

JMR Jason Microwave Radiometer

JTIDS joint tactical information distribution system

kHz kilohertz

LAN local area network

LCD licence condition determination

LEO low Earth orbit

LEOP launch and early orbit phase

LIPD low interference potential device

LOS line-of-sight

LPON low power open narrowcasting

MDS multipoint distribution system

MetSat meteorological-satellite service

MF medium frequency (300-3000 kHz)

MHS Microwave Humidity Sounder

MHz megahertz

the Minister Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

MIRAS microwave imaging radiometer using aperture synthesis

MLS microwave landing system

MSI maritime safety information

MSLS maritime survivor locating system

MSS mobile-satellite service

MTSAT Multifunctional Transport Satellite

MWR MicroWave Radiometer

MWRI MicroWave Radiation Imager

MWTS MicroWave atmospheric Temperature Sounder

NAS narrowband area service

NBDP narrow-band direct-printing

NDB non-directional beacon

NGSO non-geostationary satellite orbit

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NPOESS National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System

NPP NPOESS Preparatory Project

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nW nanowatt

OR off-route

P-MP point-to-multipoint

P-P point-to-point

PABX private automatic branch exchange

pfd power flux density

PHS personal handy phone system

PMTS public mobile telecommunications service

POES Polar Operational Environmental Satellite

PPDR public protection and disaster relief

PSR primary surveillance radar

pW picowatt

QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System

R route

RA radar altimeter

racon radar beacon

RALI radiocommunications assignment and licensing instructions

RAS radio astronomy service

RFDS Royal Flying Doctor Service

RFID radiofrequency identification

RLAN radio local area network

RNSS radionavigation-satellite service

RQZ radio quiet zone

RRL Register of Radiocommunications Licences

SAR surface aperture radar

SART search and rescue transponder

SHF super high frequency (3–30 GHz)

SMR surface movement radar

SOB sound outside broadcast

SOS space operation service

SPP Spectrum Planning and Policy Document

SRD short-range device

SRR short-range vehicle radar

SRS space research service

SSB single side-band

SSM/I Special Sensor Microwave Imager

SSM/T-1 Special Sensor Microwave Temperature Sounder

SSM/T-2 Special Sensor Microwave Water Vapour Profiler-2

SSMIS Special Sensor Microwave Imager Sounder

SSR secondary surveillance radar

STL studio-to-transmitter links

SYLEDIS system léger pour mesure le distance (light distance measuring

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system)

T-DAB terrestrial digital audio broadcasting

TLMRS trunked land mobile radio service

TMI TRMM Microwave Imager

TOB television outside broadcast

TPC transmit power control

TRMM Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission

TT&C tracking, telemetry and control

UAT universal access transceiver

UAV unmanned aerial vehicle

UHF ultra high frequency (300–3000 MHz)

US United States (of America)

USO universal service obligation

UWB ultra-wideband

VHF very high frequency (30–300 MHz)

VOR VHF omnidirectional range

WAS wireless access services

WICEN Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network

Wi-Fi wireless fidelity

WiMAX worldwide interoperability for microwave access

WMR Wind Microwave Radiometer

WRC World Radiocommunications Conference

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References Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2008, Apparatus Licence Fee Schedule, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_1614>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2009, Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan 2009

CROSS-REFERENCES

Aeronautical assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below

Aeronautical non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below

Aircraft non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aircraft Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below

Amateur non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below

Broadcasting licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1998 below

CSO class licence—see Radiocommunications (Communication with Space Object) Class Licence 1998 below

Land mobile LCD—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Land Mobile Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997 below

LIPD class licence—see Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000 below

Fixed LCD—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 1997 below

Fixed non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 1997 below

Maritime coast non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Coast Licence) Determination 2002 below

Maritime ship non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002 below

Maritime ship station class licence—see Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station — 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2001 below

Outpost non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Outpost Licence) Determination 1997 below

Radiodetermination assigned licence—see ACMA—Radiodetermination, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD..PC/pc=PC_1298>

RALI—see Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instructions below

Scientific non-assigned licence—see Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Scientific Licence) Determination 1997 below

SPP—see Spectrum Planning and Policy Documents below

For references related to spectrum licensing—see below:

• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1996 (500 MHz band) • Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1997 (800 MHz band) • Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 2 of 1997 (800 MHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 3 of 2000 (800 MHz

band)

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• Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 3 of 1997 (1.8 GHz) • Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 4 of 1997 (1.8 GHz) • Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration 1999 (No. 2) (1.8 GHz 2000 band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 2 of 2000 (2 GHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 1 of 2005 (2010–2025

MHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000 (14/01/2000) (2.3

GHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration 2000 (3.4 GHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000 (31/05/2000) (27

GHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1998 (28 GHz band) • Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No.1 of 2005 (20 and 30 GHz

band) • Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1998 (31 GHz band).

For more information on the use of radiofrequency bands by the amateur service, refer to:

Wireless Institute of Australia, 2008, Australian Amateur Band Plans, <www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/data/documents/Australian%20Band%20Plans%20080902.pdf>

CLASS LICENCES

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2008, Radiocommunications (Cordless Communications Devices) Class Licence 2001, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/F87AF2C2F93E14FDCA2574E1007971E3?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (27 MHz Handphone Stations) Class Licence 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/94879D406FB6C47FCA256F8C007E02A7?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, Radiocommunications (Aircraft and Aeronautical Mobile Stations) Class Licence 2006, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/A46873B7EB7B69D6CA2571DF00046478?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, Radiocommunications (Communication with AUSSAT C 156E GOV Satellite Network) Class Licence 2005, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/3AA5BADC5AF7B80DCA25709A000AEEC3?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Citizen Band Radio Stations) Class Licence 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/9C9C576BDCCEBF70CA256F8C007DAC72?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, Radiocommunications (Emergency Locating Devices) Class Licence 2006, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/8F1D5F0E30B563E7CA2571DF0002CA03?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2008, Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2000, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/63DAD5D42240120CCA2573C9001C6D0B?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications (Maritime Ship Station — 27 MHz and VHF) Class Licence 2001, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/B6834664496394D3CA25702A0013376E?OpenDocument>

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Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2008, Radiocommunications (Overseas Amateurs Visiting Australia) Class Licence 2008, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/252D64DD8DE87F66CA2573ED000D00E1?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Radio-controlled Models) Class Licence 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/B14BD0129200E9DBCA256F8C007C3C60?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications (Communication with Space Object) Class Licence 1998, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/29F63BB454865D6ECA256FF5000A7ED0?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications (Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Devices) Class Licence 2002,

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications (Cellular Mobile Telecommunications Devices) Class Licence 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/AF1A26009D29F3AFCA25755B000794F2?OpenDocument>

FREQUENCY BAND PLANS

Spectrum Management Agency, 1996, 1.5 GHz Band Plan, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/C4646BED7641F029CA256FEB0009801A?OpenDocument>

Spectrum Management Agency, 1996, 1.9 GHz Band Plan, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/4B5FF06D93A21416CA256FEB00083741?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2004, 1900–1920 MHz and 2010–2025 MHz Bands Frequency Band Plan 2004, <http://0-www.comlaw.gov.au.prospero.murdoch.edu.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/1F3D6E0888F282D3CA256F87000AFD4D?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, 2.1 GHz Band Frequency Band Plan, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/82A6E066F9CE6584CA256FFE0006BD9A?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, 900 MHz Band Plan 1992, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/FFAC85B8A5C4FB5FCA25703B0015B33F?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Mobile-Satellite Service (2 GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/6ADE68CF2C086C97CA256F8700115B?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 to 174 MHz) 1991, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/49B2DE74D2F73630CA25702F000A86C7?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 to 87.5 MHz) 1991, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/475A4680303D0309CA257029001CF7B4?OpenDocument>

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LICENCE CONDITION DETERMINATIONS (LCDs)

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2006, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aeronautical Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/3A0CE6D26FAC8590CA2571E6007D4718>

Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Aircraft Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997, <http://legislation.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/62DB6104BE50CDE0CA256FDA00257640?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2008, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/CC456ED0C4803869CA2573 001B9F93?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Broadcasting Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1998, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/B83CC874B0F82A69CA256FF5000399D3?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Fixed Licence) Determination 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/17C1F719F9D4E7CA2570270081949B?OpenDocument>

Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Land Mobile Licence) Determination No. 1 of 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/25476D8175BC0596CA256FDA007E024F?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications Authority, 2002, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Coast Licence) Determination 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/FA673380 25B9D7CA256FDC0001B5AE?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Maritime Ship Licence) Determination 2002, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/610692BDD71465F2CA256FD5001745F5>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Outpost Licence) Determination 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/all/search/9016B23DEB26B24FCA256FFD00073C8A>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2007, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Scientific Licence) Determination 1997, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/328D0DEA67C203E0CA257283001E4013?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 1997, Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (PTS Licence) Determination 1997, http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/current/bytitle/3D87135AAA72FC3BCA256FF70019BADB?OpenDocument&mostrecent=1

DIGITAL RADIO CHANNEL PLANS

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — NSW/ACT) Plan 2007, <www.fedlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/C1701FA80A53115BCA2573A9007D3D26?OpenDocument>

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Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — Queensland) Plan 2007, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/289CE83C122818A2CA2573A9007FB02B?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — Victoria) Plan 2007, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/1B8277A8B3D5F36ACA2573A9007E84FB?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — Tasmania) Plan 2007, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/E061F9FF48402E59CA2573A90081C557?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — South Australia) Plan 2007, <www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/79519846F8CC86E5CA2573A900810D9B?OpenDocument>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, Radiocommunications (Digital Radio Channels — Western Australia) Plan 2007, <http://legislation.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/25A52B40EC952A31CA2573A900807702?OpenDocument>

SPECTRUM LICENSING PROVISIONS

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2005, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No.1 of 2005, <http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/68BB48F64481521BCA25701200814140?OpenDocument>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, 2007, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1996, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/BF2FF86FB52105F2CA256FBD0014C0E4?OpenDocument>

Alston, R., Minister for Communication and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1997, <www.dbcde.gov.au/communications_and_technology/policy_and_legislation/acts_regulations_and_legislative_instruments/archive/spectrum_re-allocation_declaration_no._1_of_1997>

Alston, R., Minister for Communication and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 2 of 1997, <www.dbcde.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0003/9858/Spectrum_Re-allocation_Declaration_2_1997.doc>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2000, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 3 of 2000, <www.dbcde.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0004/9850/Radiocommunications_Spectrum_Re-allocation_Declaration_3_2000.doc>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 3 of 1997, <http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/2nd_pcs_results_page/pdf/98atth1c.pdf>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications and the Arts, 1997, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 4 of 1997, <http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/2nd_pcs_results_page/pdf/98atth1d.pdf>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 1999, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration 1999 (No. 2), <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/legislation/radcomm/spectrum_licensing/800mhz/spectrum_reallocation_declaration.pdf>

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Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2000, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 2 of 2000, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/legislation/radcomm/spectrum_licensing/2ghz/reallocation%20declaration%202%20ghz.pdf>

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, Attorney-General’s Department, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration No. 1 of 2005, <http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrumentCompilation1.nsf/0/9307E0B7F38C1ABFCA2571550080A63A?OpenDocument>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 14 January 2000, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/5D464E7217962FC7CA256F7B000FDA5F?OpenDocument>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 2000, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation) Declaration 2000, <http://auction.acma.gov.au/auction_results/3.4ghz_results_page/34_pdf/aip_pdf/re-allocation.pdf>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, 31 May 2000, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000, <www.fedlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/lookupindexpagesbyid/F293DA5C7 B3441CA2570610004192E?OpenDocument>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts, 1998, Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 1998, <www.comlaw.gov.au/comlaw/Legislation/LegislativeInstrument1.nsf/0/88403FAD5D8BDACA256F7B000F2292?OpenDocument>

Alston, R., Minister for Communications, the Information Economy and the Arts, 1998, Spectrum Re-allocation Declaration No. 1 of 1998, <http://auction.acma.gov.au/pdf/2831_pdf/dec28.pdf>

RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS ASSIGNMENT AND LICENSING INSTRUCTIONS (RALIs)

Spectrum Planning and Standards Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1998, RALI FX 1—Narrowband Assignments in the Vicinity of 400 MHz Wideband Fixed Services, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx01.pdf>

Spectrum Engineering Section, Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2008, RALI FX 3—Microwave Fixed Services Frequency Coordination, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2599>

Business Directions Group, Spectrum Management Agency, 1997, RALI FX 10—Management of the Short Range Point-to-Multipoint Service, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx10-22nov%2005.pdf>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI FX 11—Studio to Transmitter Links and Sound Outside Broadcasting Services in the 900 MHz Band, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/fx11.pdf>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2000, RALI FX 14—Point to Multipoint Fixed Services in Specified Parts of the 3.4–3.59 GHz Band , <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2580>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1999, RALI FX 16—Frequency Assignment Requirements for the Point to Multipoint Service in the 400 MHz and 900 MHz Bands, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2603>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2001, RALI FX 17—Frequency Assignment Requirements for Narrowband Single Channel Two Frequency Point-to-Point Services in the 400 MHz and 900 MHz Bands, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2604>

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Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2002, RALI FX 18—Frequency Coordination and Licensing Procedures for Fixed Wireless Access Services Sharing the 1.9 GHz Band with Fixed Links, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2605>

Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI FX 19—Frequency Coordination and Licensing Procedures for Apparatus Licensed Broadband Wireless Access Services in the 1900–1920, 2010–2025 and 3575-3700 MHz Bands, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2972>

Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI FX 20—Millimetre Wave Point to Point (Self-coordinated) Stations, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/ralifx20_millimetre_wave_point.pdf>

Radiocommunications Division, Department of Transport and Communications, 1992, RALI LM 2—Paging Services

Spectrum Planning and Standards Group, Australian Communications Authority, 1998, RALI LM 3—Trunked Land Mobile Services, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/publications/reports/info/lm03.pdf>

Radiofrequency Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI LM 5—Frequency Assignment Procedure for Land Mobile Services Adjacent to TV Channels 2, 3 and 6, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/aca_home/publications/reports/info/lm03.pdf>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2000, RALI LM 8—Frequency Assignment Requirements for the Land Mobile Service, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2609>

Radiofrequency Planning Group, Australian Communications Authority, 2002, RALI MS 22—400 MHz Plan, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/band_plans/400mplan.pdf>

Radiofrequency Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2005, RALI MS 26—Co-ordination of Microwave Fixed Services with Earth Stations, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/frequency_assignment/docs/ms26.pdf>

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI MS32-Coordination of Apparatus Licensed Services within the mid west radio quiet zone, < >

Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2006, RALI MS31-Notification Zones for Apparatus licensed services around radio astronomy facilities, < http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2708>

EMBARGOES

Spectrum Planning Branch, Australian Communications and Media Authority, 2007, RALI MS03—Spectrum Embargoes, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2712>

All individual Spectrum Embargoes are available at: <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2712>

SPECTRUM PLANNING AND POLICY DOCUMENTS (SPP)

Spectrum Planning and Policy Section, Radiocommunications Policy Branch, Radiocommunications Division, Spectrum Management Agency, 1993, SPP 6/93—Frequency Assignment Procedures for Low Capacity Two Frequency Fixed Services in the 820–960 MHz Band, <www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_2632>

Spectrum Planning Directions Team, Business Directions Group, Spectrum Management Agency, 1993, SPP 4/93—Coordination Procedures for the Licensing of Services Sharing the Band 857–861 MHz, <www.acma.gov.au/webwr/radcomm/frequency_planning/spps/9304spp.pdf>

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