Measurements required: Occupied bandwidth.

[Title 47 CFR 2.1049]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - October 1, 2004 Edition]
[Title 47 - TELECOMMUNICATION]
[Chapter I - FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION]
[Subchapter A - GENERAL]
[Part 2 - FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL RULES AND]
[Subpart J - Equipment Authorization Procedures]
[Sec. 2.1049 - Measurements required: Occupied bandwidth.]
[From the U.S. Government Printing Office]

47TELECOMMUNICATION12004-10-012004-10-01falseMeasurements required: Occupied bandwidth.2.1049Sec. 2.1049TELECOMMUNICATIONFEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONGENERALFREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS AND RADIO TREATY MATTERS; GENERAL RULES ANDEquipment Authorization Procedures
Sec. 2.1049 Measurements required: Occupied bandwidth.

The occupied bandwidth, that is the frequency bandwidth such that,
below its lower and above its upper frequency limits, the mean powers
radiated are each equal to 0.5 percent of the total mean power radiated
by a given emission shall be measured under the following conditions as
applicable:
(a) Radiotelegraph transmitters for manual operation when keyed at
16 dots per second.
(b) Other keyed transmitters--when keyed at the maximum machine
speed.
(c) Radiotelephone transmitters equipped with a device to limit
modulation or peak envelope power shall be modulated as follows. For
single sideband and independent sideband transmitters, the input level
of the modulating signal shall be 10 dB greater

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than that necessary to produce rated peak envelope power.
(1) Other than single sideband or independent sideband
transmitters--when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone at an input level 16 dB
greater than that necessary to produce 50 percent modulation. The input
level shall be established at the frequency of maximum response of the
audio modulating circuit.
(2) Single sideband transmitters in A3A or A3J emission modes--when
modulated by two tones at frequencies of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz
authorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized
bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth),
applied simultaneously. The input levels of the tones shall be so
adjusted that the two principal frequency components of the radio
frequency signal produced are equal in magnitude.
(3) Single sideband transmitters in the A3H emission mode--when
modulated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized
bandwidth), or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), or 1900 Hz
(for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), the level of which is adjusted to
produce a radio frequency signal component equal in magnitude to the
magnitude of the carrier in this mode.
(4) As an alternative to paragraphs (c) (2) and (3) of this section,
other tones besides those specified may be used as modulating
frequencies, upon a sufficient showing of need. However, any tones so
chosen must not be harmonically related, the third and fifth order
intermodulation products which occur must fall within the -25 dB step of
the emission bandwidth limitation curve, the seventh and ninth order
products must fall within the -35 dB step of the referenced curve and
the eleventh and all higher order products must fall beyond the -35 dB
step of the referenced curve.
(5) Independent sideband transmitters having two channels--when
modulated by 1700 Hz tones applied simultaneously to both channels. The
input levels of the tones shall be so adjusted that the two principal
frequency components of the radio frequency signal produced are equal in
magnitude.
(d) Radiotelephone transmitters without a device to limit modulation
or peak envelope power shall be modulated as follows. For single
sideband and independent sideband transmitters, the input level of the
modulating signal should be that necessary to produce rated peak
envelope power.
(1) Other than single sideband or independent sideband
transmitters--when modulated by a 2500 Hz tone of sufficient level to
produce at least 85 percent modulation. If 85 percent modulation is
unattainable, the highest percentage modulation shall be used.
(2) Single sideband transmitters in A3A or A3J emission modes--when
modulated by two tones at frequencies of 400 Hz and 1800 Hz (for 3.0 kHz
authorized bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2100 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized
bandwidth), or 500 Hz and 2400 Hz (for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth),
applied simultaneously. The input levels of the tones shall be so
adjusted that the two principal frequency components of the radio
frequency signal produced are equal in magnitude.
(3) Single sideband transmitters in the A3H emission mode--when
modulated by one tone at a frequency of 1500 Hz (for 3.0 kHz authorized
bandwidth), or 1700 Hz (for 3.5 kHz authorized bandwidth), or 1900 Hz
(for 4.0 kHz authorized bandwidth), the level of which is adjusted to
produce a radio frequency signal component equal in magnitude to the
magnitude of the carrier in this mode.
(4) As an alternative to paragraphs (d) (2) and (3) of this section,
other tones besides those specified may be used as modulating
frequencies, upon a sufficient showing of need. However any tones so
chosen must not be harmonically related, the third and fifth order
intermodulation products which occur must fall within the -25 dB step of
the emission bandwidth limitation curve, the seventh and ninth order
products must fall within the -35 dB step of the referenced curve and
the eleventh and all higher order products must fall beyond the -35 dB
step of the referenced curve.
(5) Independent sideband transmitters having two channels--when
modulated by 1700 Hz tones applied simultaneously to both channels. The
input

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levels of the tones shall be so adjusted that the two principal
frequency components of the radio frequency signal produced are equal in
magnitude.
(e) Transmitters for use in the Radio Broadcast Services:
(1) AM broadcast transmitters for monaural operation--when amplitude
modulated 85% by a 7,500 Hz input signal.
(2) AM broadcast stereophonic operation--when the transmitter
operated under any stereophonic modulation condition not exceeding 100%
on negative peaks and tested under the conditions specified in Sec.
73.128 in part 73 of the FCC rules for AM broadcast stations.
(3) FM broadcast transmitter not used for multiplex operation--when
modulated 85 percent by a 15 kHz input signal.
(4) FM broadcast transmitters for multiplex operation under
Subsidiary Communication Authorization (SCA)--when carrier is modulated
70 percent by a 15 kHz main channel input signal, and modulated an
additional 15 percent simultaneously by a 67 kHz subcarrier
(unmodulated).
(5) FM broadcast transmitter for stereophonic operation--when
modulated by a 15 kHz input signal to the main channel, a 15 kHz input
signal to the stereophonic subchannel, and the pilot subcarrier
simultaneously. The input signals to the main channel and stereophonic
subchannel each shall produce 38 percent modulation of the carrier. The
pilot subcarrier should produce 9 percent modulation of the carrier.
(6) Television broadcast monaural transmitters--when modulated 85%
by a 15 kHz input signal.
(7) Television broadcast stereophonic sound transmitters--when the
transmitter is modulated with a 15 kHz input signal to the main channel
and the stereophonic subchannel, any pilot subcarrier(s) and any
unmodulated auxiliary subcarrier(s) which may be provided. The signals
to the main channel and the stereophonic subchannel must be
representative of the system being tested and when combined with any
pilot subcarrier(s) or other auxiliary subcarriers shall result in 85%
deviation of the maximum specified aural carrier deviation.
(f) Transmitters for which peak frequency deviation (D) is
determined in accordance with Sec. 2.202(f), and in which the
modulating baseband comprises more than 3 independent speech channels--
when modulated by a test signal determined in accordance with the
following:
(1) A modulation reference level is established for the
characteristic baseband frequency. (Modulation reference level is
defined as the average power level of a sinusoidal test signal delivered
to the modulator input which provides the specified value of per-channel
deviation.)
(2) Modulation reference level being established, the total rms
deviation of the transmitter is measured when a test signal consisting
of a band of random noise extending from below 20 kHz to the highest
frequency in the baseband, is applied to the modulator input through any
preemphasis networks used in normal service. The average power level of
the test signal shall exceed the modulation reference level by the
number of decibels determined using the appropriate formula in the
following table:

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Number of dB by which the
Number of message circuits that modulate the average power (Pavg) level test
transmitter signal shall exceed the Limits of Pavg (dBm0)
modulation reference level
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More than 3, but less than 12................ To be specified by the ................................
equipment manufacturer subject
to FCC approval.
At least 12, but less than 60................ X+2 log10 Nc................... X: -2 to +2.6
At least 60, but less than 240............... X+4 log10 Nc................... X: -5.6 to -1.0
240 or more.................................. X+10 log10 Nc.................. X: -19.6 to -15.0
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Where X represents the average power in a message circuit in dBm0; Nc is the number of circuits in the
multiplexed message load. Pavg shall be selected by the transmitter manufacturer and included with the
technical data submitted with the application for type acceptance. (See Sec. 2.202(e) in this chapter.)

(g) Transmitters in which the modulating baseband comprises not more
than three independent channels--

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when modulated by the full complement of signals for which the
transmitter is rated. The level of modulation for each channel should be
set to that prescribed in rule parts applicable to the services for
which the transmitter is intended. If specific modulation levels are not
set forth in the rules, the tests should provide the manufacturer's
maximum rated condition.
(h) Transmitters employing digital modulation techniques--when
modulated by an input signal such that its amplitude and symbol rate
represent the maximum rated conditions under which the equipment will be
operated. The signal shall be applied through any filter networks,
pseudo-random generators or other devices required in normal service.
Additionally, the occupied bandwidth shall be shown for operation with
any devices used for modifying the spectrum when such devices are
optional at the discretion of the user.
(i) Transmitters designed for other types of modulation--when
modulated by an appropriate signal of sufficient amplitude to be
representative of the type of service in which used. A description of
the input signal should be supplied.

(Secs. 4, 303, 307, 48 Stat., as amended, 1066, 1082, 1083; 47 U.S.C.
154, 303, 307)

[39 FR 5919, Feb. 15, 1974, as amended at 39 FR 35664, Oct. 3, 1974; 47
FR 13164, Mar. 29, 1982; 48 FR 16493, Apr. 18, 1983; 49 FR 18105, Apr.
27, 1984. Redesignated at 63 FR 36599, July 7, 1998]