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47 CFR Part 24, et al.



Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private 
Operational Fixed Microwave Rules; Final Rules and Proposed Rules

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101

[WT Docket No. 94-148; CC Docket No 93-2; RM-7861; FCC 00-33]


Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private 
Operational Fixed Microwave Rules

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document consolidates, clarifies and amends Point-to-
Point and Point-to-Multipoint Common Carrier and Private Operational 
Fixed Microwave Rules (FCC 96-51 at 61 FR 26670, May 28, 1996). The 
Commission on its own motion, adopted other changes that improve the 
clarity and completeness of our rules. These changes will streamline 
regulation for the Terrestrial Microwave Radio Services.

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 2000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael J. Pollak, Policy and Rules 
Branch, Public Safety and Private Wireless Division, Wireless 
Telecommunications Bureau at (202) 418-0680.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. This is a summary of the Commission's 
Memorandum Opinion and Order FCC 00-33 in WT Docket No. 94-148, adopted 
February 2, 2000, and released on February 14, 2000. The full text of 
this Memorandum Opinion and Order is available for inspection and 
copying during normal business hours in the FCC Reference Center, Room 
CY-A257, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington, DC. The complete text may be 
purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, International 
Transcription Service, Inc., 1231 20th Street, NW Washington, DC 20037. 
The full text may also be downloaded at: www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Wireless/Orders/2000/FCC0033.doc/FCC003.txt/FCC033a.txt/FCC033a.doc. Alternative 
formats are available to persons with disabilities by contacting Martha 
Contee at (202) 418-0260 or TTY (202) 418-2555.

Summary of the Memorandum Opinion and Order

    2. The significant decisions in this Memorandum Opinion and Order 
are as follows:
    Until a more sufficient record can be developed, we decline to 
change the rule prohibiting POFS licensees from using the 11 GHz band 
as the ``final link'' for the delivery of video programming to cable 
television (CATV) systems, multipoint distribution systems (MDS), and 
master antenna television (MATV) systems.
    We decline to reinstate the requirement that POFS applications be 
placed on public notice thirty days prior to the date the application 
is granted, but will continue to release an informal listing of such 
applications.
    Until a more sufficient record can be developed, we retain the rule 
prohibiting POFS licensees from handling common carrier traffic.
    We modify parts 24, 25, 74, and 78 and 90 to substitute references 
to the new part 101 and to remove references therein to former parts 21 
and 94.
    We clarify and incorporate necessary clerical changes to certain 
rules.

Final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    3. As required by Section 603 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 
U.S.C. 603 (RFA), an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (IRFA) was 
incorporated in the Part 101 Notice and the Point-to-Point Notice in WT 
Docket No. 94-148; 60 FR 2722 (January 11, 1995) and CC Docket No. 93-
2; FCC 93-5, 58 FR 12202 (March 3, 1993) respectively. The Commission 
sought written public comments on the proposals in these proceedings, 
including on the IRFAs. The Commission's Final Regulatory Flexibility 
Analysis (FRFA) for the Memorandum Opinion and Order (MO&O) conforms to 
the RFA.

I. Need For and Purpose of This Action

    4. This MO&O addresses petitions for reconsideration and 
clarification received in response to the part 101 order and further 
simplifies and corrects the rules in the Commission's newly 
consolidated part 101 of its rules, which governs the common carrier 
and private operational fixed microwave services. The changes made by 
the MO&O are minor in nature and are intended to forestall confusion, 
eliminate redundancy, remove obsolete language, and generally promote 
the public interest. We find that the potential benefits to fixed 
microwave applicants and licensees exceed any negative effects that 
could result from the revised rules promulgated herein. Thus, we 
conclude that the public interest is served by modifying these rules, 
thereby increasing the speed and ease of filing and processing 
applications for the fixed microwave services.

II. Summary of Significant Issues Raised by Public Comments in Response 
to the Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis

    5. No comments were submitted in direct response to the IRFA. 
Several petitioners suggested modifications to the rules adopted in the 
part 101 order. As a result of these petitions, the Commission has made 
appropriate modifications to the rules. The specific suggestions and 
modifications are discussed in paragraph 2. We have reviewed the 
petitions and general comments to determine any impact they may have on 
small businesses.

III. Description and Estimate of the Number of Small Entities to Which 
the Rules Apply

    6. The rules will affect all common carrier and private operational 
fixed microwave licensees who are authorized under part 101 of the 
Commission's rules. The Commission has not developed a definition of 
small entities applicable to these licensees. Therefore, the applicable 
definition of small entity is the definition under the Small Business 
Administration (SBA) rules for the radiotelephone industry, which 
provides that a small entity is a radiotelephone company employing 
fewer than 1,500 persons. The 1992 Census of Transportation, 
Communications, and Utilities, conducted by the Bureau of the Census, 
which is the most recent information available, shows that only 12 
radiotelephone firms out of a total of 1,178 such firms which operated 
during 1992 had 1,000 or more employees. It is our understanding that 
these rule change will affect less than 1000 entities, but that the 
effect will be to lessen time and input and thereby any costs 
associated with processing the applications.

IV. Description of Projected Reporting, Recordkeeping, and Other 
Compliance Requirements

    7. There are no new reporting or recordkeeping requirements 
proposed or adopted in this MO&O. We have amended the fixed microwave 
rules to make them less burdensome, eliminated some requirements for 
filing applications, consolidated application forms, and clarified some 
of the language of the existing rules. Licensees, when making changes 
to their radio systems or constructing new facilities, were previously 
required to file an application or notify the Commission by letter of 
the change or the completion of construction. We have eliminated this 
requirement in many cases.

V. Significant Alternatives Considered

    8. The petitions for reconsideration and clarification offered 
various alternatives for modification of the rules adopted in the part 
101 Notice; an additional alternative was to maintain

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the status quo. In general, the petitions for reconsideration and 
clarification supported the rule changes already effected, but sought 
changes asserted to make the adopted rules more clear and accurate. 
Many of the suggested modifications are incorporated in the final 
rules. The rules, as amended herein, impose no additional regulatory 
burdens. The Commission will continue to examine alternatives in the 
future with the objective of eliminating unnecessary regulations and 
minimizing economic impact on small business entities.

VI. Commission's Outreach Efforts To Learn of and Respond to the Views 
of Small Entities Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 609

    9. In this proceeding, the Commission has taken several steps to 
learn and respond to the views of small entities. Throughout the course 
of this proceeding, representatives of the Public Safety and Private 
Wireless Division (PS&PWD) of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
have had numerous discussions with the representatives of small 
entities. The staff of the Licensing and Data Analysis Branch of the 
PS&PWD in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania routinely respond to questions posed 
by the representatives of small entities and, when appropriate, refer 
issues arising from those questions to PS&PWD staff in Washington, DC 
for determination of whether a rule change or clarification will 
benefit the small entities posing the questions. Additional outreach 
has been achieved by the staff of the PS&PWD meeting with the frequency 
coordinators for the microwave services.
    Report to Congress: The Commission shall send a copy of this Final 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis, along with the Memorandum Opinion and 
Order, in a report to Congress pursuant to Section 251 of the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 
801(a)(1)(A). A copy of this FRFA will also be published in the Federal 
Register.

Ordering Clauses

    10. Accordingly, it is ordered that, pursuant to the authority 
contained in sections 4(i) and 303(r) of the Communications Act of 
1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. 154(i) and 303(r), and Sec. 1.429 of the 
Commission's rules, 47 CFR 1.429, the Petitions for Reconsideration, 
Petitions for Clarification, and other pleadings submitted in response 
to the part 101 order are granted in part to the extent indicated 
herein and are denied in part in all other respects.
    11. It is further ordered that parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101 of 
the Commission's rules are hereby amended as specified in herein and 
will become effective August 21, 2000.
    12. It is further ordered that the Commission's Office of Public 
Affairs, Reference Operations Division, shall send a copy of this 
Memorandum Opinion and Order, including the Final Regulatory 
Flexibility Analyses, to the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small 
Business Administration.
    13. It is further ordered that the proceedings in WT Docket No. 94-
148, CC Docket No. 93-2, and RM-7861 are hereby terminated.

List of Subjects in 47 CFR Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101

    Communications equipment, Radio.

Federal Communications Commission.
Magalie Roman Salas,
Secretary.

Final Rules

    For reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications 
Commission amends Parts 24, 25, 74, 78, 90, and 101 of Title 47 of the 
Code of Federal Regulations as follows:

PART 24--PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES

    1. The authority citation for Part 24 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 309 and 332.

    2. Section 24.2 is amended by revising paragraphs (h) and (j) to 
read as follows:


Sec. 24.2  Other applicable rule parts.

* * * * *
    (h) Part 21. This part contains rules concerning multipoint 
distribution service and multichannel multipoint distribution service.
* * * * *
    (j) Part 101. This part contains rules concerning common carrier 
and private services relating to fixed point-to-point and point-to-
multipoint microwave systems.

PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

    3. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 701-704. Interprets or applies sec. 303, 47 
U.S.C. 303. 47 U.S.C. 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332, unless 
otherwise noted.

    4. Section 25.203 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(3) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 25.203  Choice of sites and frequencies.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *
    (3) The coordination procedure specified in Sec. 101.103(d) of this 
chapter shall be applicable except that the information to be provided 
shall be that set forth in paragraph (c)(2) of this section, and that 
the 30-day period allowed for response to a request for coordination 
may be increased to a maximum of 45 days by mutual consent of the 
parties.
* * * * *

PART 74--EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER 
PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES

    5. The authority citation for Part 74 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 303, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended, 1082, as 
amended; 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 554.

    6. Section 74.502 is amended by revising paragraph (a), the 
introductory text of paragraph (c), and the last sentence of paragraph 
(c)(1) to read as follows:


Sec. 74.502  Frequency assignment.

    (a) Except as provided in US 302, broadcast auxiliary stations 
licensed as of November 21, 1984, to operate in the band 942-944 MHz\1\ 
may continue to operate on a co-equal primary basis to other stations 
and services operating in the band in accordance with the Table of 
Frequency Allocations. These stations will be protected from possible 
interference caused by new users of the band by the technical standards 
specified in Sec. 101.105(c)(2).
* * * * *
    (c) The frequency bands 18,760-18,820 MHz and 19,100-19,160 MHz are 
available for assignment to aural broadcast STL and intercity relay 
stations and are shared on a co-primary basis with other fixed services 
under Parts 78 and 101 of the Commission's rules.
    (1) * * * Applicants may use either a two-way link or one frequency 
of a frequency pair for a one-way link and shall coordinate proposed 
operations pursuant to the procedures required in Sec. 101.103(d).
* * * * *

    7. Section 74.602 is amended by revising paragraphs (e) and (g) 
introductory text to read as follows:


Sec. 74.602  Frequency assignment.

* * * * *
    (e) Communication common carriers in the Local Television 
Transmission

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Service (Part 101) may be assigned frequencies available to television 
broadcast station licensees and broadcast network entities for the 
purpose of providing service to television broadcast stations and 
broadcast network entities, respectively.
* * * * *
    (g) The following frequencies are available for assignment to 
television STL, television relay stations and television translator 
relay stations. The provisions of Sec. 74.604 do not apply to the use 
of these frequencies. These frequencies are shared on a co-primary 
basis with other stations in the fixed service (see Parts 78 and 101). 
Applicants may use either a two-way link or one or both frequencies of 
a frequency pair for a one-way link and shall coordinate proposed 
operations pursuant to procedures required in Sec. 101.103(d).
* * * * *

    8. Section 74.638 is amended by revising the first sentence of 
paragraph (a) introductory text, and paragraph (b) to read as follows:


Sec. 74.638  Frequency coordination.

    (a) Channels in Band D are shared with certain Private Operational 
Fixed Stations authorized under part 101, Sec. 101.147(p), after 
September 9, 1983. * * *
* * * * *
    (b) Coordination of assignments in the 6425-6525 MHz and 17.7-19.7 
GHz bands will be in accordance with the procedure established in 
Sec. 101.103(d), except that the prior coordination process for mobile 
(temporary fixed) assignments may be completed orally and the period 
allowed for response to a coordination notification may be less than 30 
days if the parties agree.

PART 78--CABLE TELEVISION RELAY SERVICE

    9. The authority citation for Part 78 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: Secs. 2, 3, 4, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309, 48 Stat., as 
amended, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1084, 1085; 47 U.S.C. 
152, 153, 154, 301, 303, 307, 308, 309.


Sec. 78.3  [Amended]

    10. Section 78.3 is amended by adding ``Part 101--Fixed Microwave 
Services'' to the chapter list.
    11. Section 78.11 is amended by revising paragraph (g) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 78.11  Permissible service.

* * * * *
    (g) The provisions of paragraph (d) of this section and Sec. 78.13 
shall not apply to a licensee who has been licensed in the CARS service 
pursuant to Sec. 101.705 of this chapter, except that paragraph (d) of 
this section shall apply with respect to facilities added or cable 
television and other eligible systems first served after February 1, 
1966.
* * * * *

    12. Section 78.18 is amended by revising the first sentence in each 
of the introductory texts of paragraphs (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6) and 
(a)(7) to read as follows:


Sec. 78.18  Frequency assignments.

    (a) * * *
* * * * *
    (4) The Cable Television Relay Service is also assigned the 
following frequencies in the 17,700 to 19,700 MHz band. These 
frequencies are co-equally shared with stations in the fixed service 
under Parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules. Applicants may use 
either two-way link or one or both frequencies of a frequency pair for 
a one-way link and shall coordinate proposed operations pursuant to 
procedures required in Sec. 101.103(d). These bands may be used for 
analog or digital modulation. * * 
    (5) 6425 to 6525 MHz--Mobile only. Paired and unpaired operations 
permitted. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs 
to the general public or multi-channel cable distribution is not 
permitted. This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed 
pursuant to Parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's Rules. The following 
channel plans apply. * * *
    (6) 1990-2110 MHz--Mobile only. Use of this spectrum for direct 
delivery of video programs to the general public or multi-channel cable 
distribution is not permitted. This band is co-equally shared with 
stations licensed pursuant to parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's 
Rules. (Common carriers may use this band pursuant to provisions of 
Sec. 101.803(b)). The following channeling plan applies subject to the 
provisions of Sec. 74.604. * * *
    (7) 6875-7125 MHz--Mobile only. Use of this spectrum for direct 
delivery of video programs to the general public or multi-channel cable 
distribution is not permitted. This band is co-equally shared with 
stations licensed pursuant to parts 74 and 101 of the Commission's 
Rules. (Common carriers may use this band pursuant to provisions of 
Sec. 101.803(b)). The following channeling plan applies subject to the 
provisions of Sec. 74.604. * * *
* * * * *

    13. Section 78.36 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 78.36  Frequency coordination.

* * * * *
    (b) 6425-6525 MHz and 17.7-19.7 GHz. Coordination of fixed and 
mobile assignments will be in accordance with the procedure established 
in Sec. 101.103(d), except that the prior coordination process for 
mobile (temporary fixed) assignments may be completed orally and the 
period allowed for response to a coordination notification may be less 
than 30 days if the parties agree.

PART 90--PRIVATE LAND MOBILE RADIO SERVICES

    14. The authority citation for Part 90 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: Secs. 4, 251-2, 303, 309, and 332, as amended; 47 
U.S.C. 154, 251-2, 303, 309 and 332, unless otherwise noted.

    15. Section 90.20 is amended by revising paragraph (d)(70) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 90.20  Public Safety Pool.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (70) Assignment of frequencies above 928 MHz for operational-fixed 
stations is governed by Part 101 of this chapter.
* * * * *

PART 101--FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES

    16. The authority citation for Part 101 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303.

    17. Section 101.3 is amended by revising the definition of 
``Private operational fixed point-to-point service'' to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.3  Definitions.

* * * * *
    Private operational fixed point-to-point microwave service. A 
private radio service rendered by fixed and temporary fixed stations on 
microwave frequencies for the exclusive use or availability for use of 
the licensee or other eligible entities for communication between two 
or more designated points. Service may be provided between points 
within the United States, points within United States possessions, or 
between the United States and points in Canada or Mexico.
* * * * *

    18. Section 101.4 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.4  Transition plan.

    (a) All systems subject to Parts 21 and 94 of this chapter in 
effect as of July 31, 1996, which are licensed or which are proposed in 
an application on file, as of

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July 31, 1996, are subject to the requirements under Part 21 or Part 94 
of this chapter as contained in the CFR edition revised as of October 
1, 1995 and amended in the Federal Register through July 31, 1996, as 
applicable, indefinitely.
* * * * *

    19. Section 101.17 is revised to read as follows:


Sec. 101.17  Performance requirements for the 38.6-40.0 GHz frequency 
band.

    (a) All 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensees must demonstrate substantial 
service at the time of license renewal. A licensee's substantial 
service showing should include, but not be limited to, the following 
information for each channel for which they hold a license, in each EA 
or portion of an EA covered by their license, in order to qualify for 
renewal of that license. The information provided will be judged by the 
Commission to determine whether the licensee is providing service which 
rises to the level of ``substantial.''
    (1) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's current 
service in terms of geographic coverage;
    (2) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's current 
service in terms of population served, as well as any additional 
service provided during the license term;
    (3) A description of the 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensee's investments 
in its system(s) (type of facilities constructed and their operational 
status is required);
    (b) Any 38.6-40.0 GHz band licensees adjudged not to be providing 
substantial service will not have their licenses renewed.

    20. Section 101.21 is amended by revising paragraph (f) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.21  Technical content of applications.

* * * * *
    (f) All applicants for regular authorization must, before filing an 
application, major amendments to a pending application, or 
modifications to a license, prior coordinate the proposed frequency 
usage with existing users in the area and other applicants with 
previously filed applications in accordance with the procedures in 
Sec. 101.103. In those frequency bands shared with the communication-
satellite service, an applicant for a new station, for new points of 
communication, for the initial frequency assignment in a shared band 
for which coordination has not been previously effected, or for 
authority to modify the emission or radiation characteristics of an 
existing station in a manner that may increase the likelihood of 
harmful interference, must ascertain in advance whether the station(s) 
involved lie within the great circle coordination distance contours of 
an existing Earth station or one for which an application has been 
accepted for filing, and must coordinate his proposal with each such 
Earth station operator or applicant. For each potential interference 
path, the applicant must perform the computations required to determine 
that the expected level of interference to or from the terrestrial 
station does not exceed the maximum permissible interference power 
level in accordance with the technical standards and requirements of 
Sec. 25.251 of this chapter. The Commission may, in the course of 
examining any application, require the submission of additional 
showings, complete with pertinent data and calculations in accordance 
with part 25 of this chapter, showing that harmful interference will 
not likely result from the proposed operation. (Technical 
characteristics of the Earth stations on file and coordination contour 
maps for those Earth stations will be kept on file for public 
inspection in the offices of the Commission's International Bureau in 
Washington, DC.)
* * * * *

    21. Section 101.31 is amended by revising the paragraph heading for 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.31  Temporary and conditional authorizations.

    (a) Operation at temporary locations.
* * * * *

    22. Section 101.55 is amended by revising paragraph (a) 
introductory text, paragraph (d) introductory text, and the first 
sentence of paragraph (e)(3) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.55  Considerations involving transfer or assignment 
applications.

    (a) Except as provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, 
licenses may not be assigned or transferred prior to the completion of 
construction of the facility. However, consent to the assignment or 
transfer of control of such a license may be given prior to the 
completion of construction where:
* * * * *
    (d) If a proposed transfer of radio facilities is incidental to a 
sale or other facilities or merger of interests, the showing specified 
under paragraph (c) of this section shall be submitted and include an 
additional exhibit that:
* * * * *
    (e) * * *
    (3) The median date of the applicable commencement dates 
(determined pursuant to paragraphs (e)(1) and (2) of this section) if 
the transaction involves a system (such as a Private Operational Fixed 
Point-to-Point Microwave system) of two or more stations. * * *

    23. Section 101.63 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.63  Period of construction; certification of completion of 
construction.

    (a) Except for stations licensed in the Local Multipoint 
Distribution Service (LMDS) and 38.6-40.0 GHz band, each station 
licensed under this part must be in operation within 18 months from the 
initial date of grant. Modification of an operational station other 
than one licensed in LMDS and the 38.6-40.0 GHz band must be completed 
within 18 months of the date of grant of the applicable modification 
request.
* * * * *

    24. Section 101.81 is amended by revising the introductory 
paragraph to read as follows:


Sec. 101.81  Future licensing in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 
2160-2200 MHz bands.

    After April 25, 1996, all major modifications and extensions to 
existing FMS systems in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200 
MHz bands will be authorized on a secondary basis to ET systems. All 
other modifications will render the modified FMS license secondary to 
ET operations, unless the incumbent affirmatively justifies primary 
status and the incumbent FMS licensee establishes that the modification 
would not add to the relocation costs of ET licensees. Incumbent FMS 
licensees will maintain primary status for the following technical 
changes:
* * * * *

    25. Section 101.101 is amended by revising the table and the list 
of acronyms to read as follows:


Sec. 101.101  Frequency availability.

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       Frequency  band (MHz)                                                                               Other  (Parts 15, 21,
                                     Common  carrier  (Part  Private  radio  (Part   Broadcast  auxiliary   22, 24, 25, 74, 78 &           Notes
                                              101)                    101)                (Part 74)                 100)
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928-929............................  MAS...................  MAS..................  .....................  PRS..................
932.0-932.5........................  MAS...................  MAS..................  .....................  PRS..................
932.5-935.0........................  CC....................  OFS..................  .....................  .....................  (1).
941.0-941.5........................  MAS...................  MAS..................  .....................  PRS..................
941.5-944.0........................  CC....................  OFS..................  Aural BAS............  .....................  (1).
952-958............................  ......................  OFS/MAS..............  .....................  PRS..................
958-960............................  MAS...................  OFS..................
1850-1990..........................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  PCS..................
2110-2130..........................  CC....................  .....................  .....................  PET..................
2130-2150..........................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  PET..................
2150-2160..........................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  MDS..................
2160-2180..........................  CC....................  .....................  .....................  ET...................
2180-2200..........................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  PET..................
2450-2500..........................  LTTS..................  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  ISM..................  F/M/TF.
2650-2690..........................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  MDS/ITFS.............
3700-4200..........................  CC LTTS...............  OFS..................  .....................  SAT..................
5925-6425..........................  CC LTTS...............  OFS..................  .....................  SAT..................
6425-6525..........................  LTTS..................  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  CARS.................  M.
6525-6875..........................  CC....................  OFS..................
10,550-10,680......................  CC....................  OFS DEMS.............
10,700-11,700......................  CC....................  OFS..................  .....................  SAT..................
11,700-12,200......................  LTTS..................  .....................  .....................  SAT..................
12,200-12,700......................  ......................  OFS..................  .....................  DBS..................
12,700-13,250......................  CC LTTS...............  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  CARS.................  F/M/TF.
14,200-14,400......................  LTTS..................  .....................  .....................  SAT..................
17,700-18,580......................  CC....................  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  SAT CARS.............
18,580-18,820......................  CC....................  OFS..................  Aural BAS............  SAT..................
18,820-18,920......................  DEMS..................  OFS DEMS.............  .....................  SAT..................
18,920-19,160......................  CC....................  OFS..................  Aural BAS............  SAT..................
19,160-19,260......................  DEMS..................  OFS DEMS.............  .....................  SAT..................
19,260-19,700......................  CC....................  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  CARS SAT.............
21,200-23,600......................  CC LTTS...............  OFS..................  .....................  .....................  TF.
24,250-25,250......................  DEMS..................  DEMS.................
27,500-28,350......................  LMDS..................  LMDS.................
29,100-29,250......................  LMDS..................  LMDS.................  .....................  SAT..................
31,000-31,300......................  CC LMDS LTTS..........  OFS LMDS.............  .....................  .....................  F/M/TF.
38,600-40,000......................  CC....................  OFS..................  TV BAS...............  .....................  F/M/TF.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BAS: Broadcast Auxiliary Service--(Part 74)
CARS: Cable Television Relay Service --(Part 78)
CC: Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & I)
DBS: Direct Broadcast Satellite--(Part 100)
DEMS: Digital Electronic Message Service--(Part 101, Subpart G)
ISM: Industrial, Scientific & Medical--(Part 18)
ITFS: Instructional Television Fixed Service--(Part 74)
LTTS: Local Television Transmission Service--(Part 101, Subpart J)
MAS: Multiple Address System--(Part 101)
MDS: Multipoint Distribution Service--(Part 21)
OFS: Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service--(Part 101, Subparts C & H)
PCS: Personal Communications Service--(Part 24)
PET: Emerging Technologies (per ET Dkt. No. 92-9, not yet assigned)
PRS: Paging and Radiotelephone Service--(Part 22, Subpart E)
SAT: Fixed Satellite Service--(Part 25)
Notes:
 
F--Fixed
M--Mobile
TF--Temporary Fixed


     (1)--Applications for frequencies in the 932.5-935/941.5-944 MHz 
bands may be filed initially during a one-week period to be announced 
by public notice. After these applications have been processed, the 
Commission will announce by public notice a filing date for remaining 
frequencies. From this filing date forward, applications will be 
processed on a daily first-come, first-served basis.

    26. Section 101.103 is amended by revising paragraphs (d)(2)(i) and 
(ii) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.103  Frequency coordination procedures.

* * * * *
    (d) * * *
    (2) * * *
    (i) Coordination involves two separate elements: notification and 
response. Both or either may be oral or in written form. To be 
acceptable for filing, all applications and major technical amendments 
must certify that coordination, including response, has been completed. 
The names of the licensees, permittees and applicants with which 
coordination was accomplished must be specified. If such notice and/or 
response is oral, the party providing such notice or response must

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supply written documentation of the communication upon request;
    (ii) Notification must include relevant technical details of the 
proposal. At minimum, this should include, as applicable, the 
following:

    Applicant's name and address.
    Transmitting station name.
    Transmitting station coordinates.
    Frequencies and polarizations to be added, changed or deleted.
    Transmitting equipment type, its stability, actual output power, 
emission designator, and type of modulation (loading).
    Transmitting antenna type(s), model, gain and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
    Transmitting antenna center line height(s) above ground level 
and ground elevation above mean sea level.
    Receiving station name.
    Receiving station coordinates.
    Receiving antenna type(s), model, gain, and, if required, a 
radiation pattern provided or certified by the manufacturer.
    Receiving antenna center line height(s) above ground level and 
ground elevation above mean sea level.
    Path azimuth and distance.
    Estimated transmitter transmission line loss expressed in dB.
    Estimated receiver transmission line loss expressed in dB.
    For a system utilizing ATPC, maximum transmit power, coordinated 
transmit power, and nominal transmit power.

    Note: The position location of antenna sites shall be determined 
to an accuracy of no less than 1 second in the 
horizontal dimensions (latitude and longitude) and 1 
meter in the vertical dimension (ground elevation) with respect to 
the National Spacial Reference System.

* * * * *

    27. Section 101.105 is amended by revising paragraph (c)(2) 
introductory text and the first sentence in each of paragraphs (c)(3) 
and (c)(7) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.105  Interference protection criteria.

    (c) * * *
    (2) If TSB 10 guidelines cannot be used, the following interference 
protection criteria may be used by calculating the ratio in dB between 
the desired (carrier signal) and the undesired (interfering) signal (C/
I ratio) appearing at the input to the receiver under investigation 
(victim receiver). Except as provided in Sec. 101.147 where the 
applicant's proposed facilities are of a type not included in 
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section or where the development of the 
carrier-to-interference (C/I) ratio is not covered by generally 
acceptable procedures, or where the applicant does not wish to develop 
the carrier-to-interference ratio, the applicant must, in the absence 
of criteria or a developed C/I ratio, employ the following C/I 
protection ratios:
* * * * *
    (3) Applicants for frequencies listed in Sec. 101.147(b)(1) through 
(4) must make the following showings that protection criteria have been 
met over the entire service area of existing systems. * * *
* * * * *
    (7) Each application for new or modified nodal station on channels 
numbered 21, 22, 23, and 24 in the 10.6 GHz band must include an 
analysis of the potential for harmful interference to all other 
licensed and previously applied for co-channel and adjacent channel 
stations located within 80 kilometers of the location of the proposed 
station. * * *
* * * * *
    28. Section 101.109 is amended by revising the first four entries 
and notes 4, 5, and 6 in the table in paragraph (c) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.109  Bandwidth.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
           Frequency band (MHz)             Maximum authorized bandwidth
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928 to 929................................  25kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
932 to 932.5, 941 to 941.5................  12.5 kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
932.5 to 935, 941.5 to 944................  200 kHz \1\
952 to 960................................  200 kHz \1\ \5\ \6\
 
                 *        *        *        *        *
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ The maximum bandwidth that will be authorized for each particular
  frequency in this band is detailed in the appropriate frequency table
  in Sec.  101.147.
*        *        *        *        *
\4\ For exceptions, see Sec.  101.147(s).
\5\ A 12.5 kHz bandwidth applies only to frequencies listed in Sec.
  101.147(b)(1 through 4).
\6\ For frequencies listed in Sec.  101.147(b)(1 through 4),
  consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis to authorizing
  bandwidths up to 50 kHz.
*        *        *        *        *


    29. Section 101.113 is amended by revising the table in paragraph 
(a) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.113  Transmitter power limitations.

    (a) * * *

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         Maximum allowable EIRP 1 2
       Frequency band (MHz)       --------------------------------------
                                       Fixed (DbW)        Mobile (dBW)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
928.0-929.0......................  +17                 .................
932.0-932.5......................  +17                 .................
932.5-935.0......................  +40                 .................
941.0-941.5......................  +30                 .................
941.5-944.0......................  +40                 .................
952.0-960.0 \2\..................  +40                 .................
1,850-1,990......................  +45                 .................
2,110-2,150......................  +45                 .................
2,150-2,180 \3\..................  +45                 .................
2,180-2,200......................  +45                 .................
2,450-2,500......................  +45                 .................
2,500-2,686......................  ..................  .................
2,686-2,690......................  +45                 .................
3,700-4,200......................  +55                 .................
5,925-6,425......................  +55                 .................
6,425-6,525......................  ..................  +35
6,525-6,875......................  +55                 .................
10,550-10,680 \5\................  +55                 .................
10,700-11,700....................  +55                 .................
12,200-12,700....................  +50                 .................
12,700-13,250 \4\................  +50                 .................
14,200 to 14,400.................  +45                 .................
17,700-18,600....................  +55                 .................
18,600-18,800 \6\................  +35                 .................
18,800 to 19,700.................  \5\ +55             .................
21,200 to 23,600 \10\............  +55                 .................
24,250-25,250....................  \5\ +55             .................
27,500 to 28,350 \9\.............  +55                 .................
29,100-29,250....................  ( \7\)              .................
31,000 to 31,075 \8,\ \9\........  30 dBW/MHz          30 dBW/MHz
31,075 to 31,225 \8,\ \9\........  30 dBW/MHz          30 dBW/MHz
31,225 to 31,300 \8,\ \9\........  30 dBW/MHz          30 dBW/MHz
38,600-40,000....................  +55                 .................
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Per polarization.
\2\ For multiple address operations, see Sec.  101.147. Remote alarm
  units that are part of a multiple address central station projection
  system are authorized a maximum of 2 watts.
\3\ When an omnidirectional antenna is authorized in the 2150-2160 MHz
  band, the maximum power shall be 60 dBm.
\4\ Also see Sec.  101.145.
\5\ The output power of a DEMS System nodal transmitter shall not exceed
  0.5 watts per 250 kHz. The output power of a DEMS System user
  transmitter shall not exceed 0.04 watts per 250 kHz. The transmitter
  power in terms of the watts specified is the peak envelope power of
  the emission measured at the associated antenna input port. The
  operating power shall not exceed the authorized power by more than 10
  percent of the authorized power in watts at any time. Frequencies from
  10,600-10,680 MHz are subject to footnote US265 in the Table of
  Frequency Allocations in Section 2.106 of the Commission's Rules.
\6\ Maximum power delivered to the antenna shall not exceed -3 dBw.
\7\ See Sec.  101.113(c).
\8\ For stations authorized prior to March 11, 1997, and for non-Local
  Multipoint Distribution Service stations authorized pursuant to
  applications refiled no later than June 26, 1998, the transmitter
  output power shall not exceed 0.050 watt.
\9\ For subscriber transceivers authorized in these bands, the EIRP
  shall not exceed 55 dBw or 42 dBw/MHz.
\10\ See Sec.  101.147(s).

* * * * *

    30. In Sec. 101.115 (c), the table is amended by removing the 
``Note to footnote 11'' and revising footnote 11 to the table and, 
revising the first entry for ``38,600-40,000'' to read as follows:

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Sec. 101.115  Directional antennas.

* * * * *
    (c) * * *

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                                                              Maximum               Minimum radiation  suppression to angle in  degrees from center line
                                                             beamwidth                                    of main  beam in decibels
                                                              to 3 dB     Minimum  ---------------------------------------------------------------------
                Frequency (MHz)                  Category   points \1\    Antenna
                                                             (included  Gain (dbi)   5 deg.    10 deg.   15 deg.   20 deg.   30 deg.  100 deg.  140 deg.
                                                             angle in                 to 10     to 15     to 20     to 30    to 100    to 140    to 180
                                                             degrees)                           deg.      deg.      deg.      deg.      deg.      deg.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
38,600-40,000 \14\............................           A         n/a          38        25        29        33        36        42        55        55
 
                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *                  *
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ If a licensee chooses to show compliance using maximum beamwidth to 3 dB points, the beamwidth limit shall apply in both the azimuth and the
  elevation planes.
          *                  *                  *                  *                   *                  *                  *
\11\ Except as provided in Sec.  101.147(s).
          *                  *                  *                  *                   *                  *                  *
\14\ Stations authorized to operate in the 38,600-40,000 MHz band may use antennas other than those meeting the Category A standard. However, the
  Commission may require the use of higher performance antennas where interference problems can be resolved by the use of such antennas.


    31. Section 101.135 is amended by revising the first sentence of 
paragraph (a) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.135  Shared use of radio stations and the offering of private 
carrier service.

* * * * *
    (a) Persons or governmental entities licensed to operate radio 
systems on any of the private radio frequencies set out in Sec. 101.101 
may share such systems with, or provide private carrier service to, any 
eligible entity for licensing under this part, regardless of individual 
eligibility restrictions, provided that the communications being 
carried are permissible under Sec. 101.603. * * *
* * * * *
    32. Section 101.143 is amended by revising paragraph (b) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.143  Minimum path length requirements.

* * * * *
    (b) For paths shorter than those specified in the Table in 
paragraph (a) of this section, the EIRP shall not exceed the value 
derived from the following equation:

EIRP = MAXEIRP-40*log(A/B) dBW
Where: EIRP = The new maximum EIRP (equivalent isotropically 
radiated power) in dBW. MAXEIRP = Maximum EIRP as set forth in the 
Table in Section 101.113(a).
A = Minimum path length from the Table above for the frequency band 
in kilometers.
B = The actual path length in kilometers.

    Note to paragraph (b): For transmitters using Automatic 
Transmitter Power Control, EIRP corresponds to the maximum 
transmitter power available, not the coordinated transmit power or 
the nominal transmit power.

* * * * *

    33. Section 101.145 is amended by revising paragraph (a) to read as 
follows:


Sec. 101.145  Interference to geostationary-satellites.

* * * * *
    (a) Stations authorized prior to July 1, 1976 in the band 2655-2690 
MHz, which exceed the power levels in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 
section are permitted to operate indefinitely, provided that the 
operation of such stations does not result in harmful interference to 
reception in these bands on board geostationary space stations.
* * * * *

    34. Section 101.147 (a) is amended by revising the entries for the 
frequency assignments listed below, revising notes 20 and 22 and adding 
a note 29, revising paragraph (b)(6) Table 11, revising the 
introductory text in paragraph (j), and revising paragraphs (r)(3), 
(r)(4), and (r)(5), (v)(1) and (v)(2) to read as follows:


Sec. 101.147  Frequency assignments.

    (a) Frequencies in the following bands are available for assignment 
for fixed microwave services.

* * * * *
    2,110-2130 MHz (1) (3) (7) (20) (23)
* * * * *
    2,150-2160 MHz (22) (29)
    2,160-2180 MHz (1) (2) (20) (23)
* * * * *
    2450-2500 MHz (4)
* * * * *
    11,700-12,200 MHz (24)
    12,200-12,700 MHz (22)
    12,700-13,200 MHz (22)
* * * * *
    (1) Frequencies in this band are shared with control and repeater 
stations in the Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Service and with 
stations in the International Fixed Public Radiocommunication Services 
located south of 25 deg. 31' north latitude in the State of Florida and 
U.S. possessions in the Caribbean area. Additionally, the band 2160-
2162 MHz is shared with stations in the Multipoint Distribution 
Service.
    (2) Except upon showing that no alternative frequencies are 
available, no new assignments will be made in the band 2160-2162 MHz 
for stations located within 80.5 kilometers (50 Miles) of the 
coordinates of the cities listed in Sec. 21.901(c) of this chapter.
    (3) Television transmission in this band is not authorized and 
radio frequency channel widths may not exceed 3.5 MHz.
    (4) Frequencies in this band are shared with fixed and mobile 
stations licensed in other services.
* * * * *
    (7) Frequencies in the band 2110-2120 MHz may be authorized on a 
case-by-case basis to Government or non-Government space research earth 
stations for telecommand purposes in connection with deep space 
research.
* * * * *
    (20) New facilities in these bands will be licensed only on a 
secondary basis. Facilities licensed or applied for before January 16, 
1992, are permitted to make minor modifications in accordance with 
Sec. 101.81 and retain their primary status.
* * * * *
    (22) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of 
Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 101). 
Frequencies in the 12,700-13,200 MHz band, which were available only to 
stations authorized in the 12,200-12,700 MHz band as of September 9, 
1983, are not available for new facilities.
    (23) Frequencies in these bands are for the exclusive use of Common 
Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service (part 101).
    (24) Frequencies in these bands are available for assignment to 
television

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pickup and television non-broadcast pickup stations. The maximum power 
for the local television transmission service in the 14.2-14.4 GHz 
bands is +45 dBW except that operations are not permitted within 1.5 
degrees of the geostationary orbit.
* * * * *
    (29) Frequencies in this band are shared with stations in the 
Multipoint Distribution Service (Part 21). These frequencies may be 
used for the transmission of the licensee's products and information 
services, excluding video entertainment material to the licensee's 
customers.
    (b) * * *
    (6) * * *

                      Table 11.--Paired Frequencies
  [Frequencies may be used only by Private Operational Fixed Point-to-
 Point Microwave licensees, unless otherwise noted; (200 kHz bandwidth)]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Receive
               Transmit (receive) (MHz)                 (transmit) (MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
933.1750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 942.1750
933.3750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 942.3750
933.5750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 942.5750
933.7750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 942.7750
933.9750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 942.9750
934.1750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 943.1750
934.3750 \1\.........................................       \1\ 943.3750
957.15...............................................             953.55
957.55...............................................             953.95
957.95...............................................             954.35
958.35...............................................             954.75
958.75...............................................             955.15
959.15...............................................            955.55
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ These frequencies also may be used by Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-
  Point Microwave licensees.

* * * * *
    (j) 6,425 to 6,525 MHz: Mobile. Paired and un-paired operations 
permitted. Use of this spectrum for direct delivery of video programs 
to the general public or multi-channel cable distribution is not 
permitted. This band is co-equally shared with mobile stations licensed 
pursuant to Parts 74 and 78 of the Commission's Rules. Stations not 
intended to be operated while in motion will be licensed under the 
provision of Sec. 101.31. The following channel plans apply.
* * * * *
    (r) * * *
    (3) 6 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           216 MHz Separation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18145.0....................................................          n/a
18151.0....................................................      18367.0
18157.0....................................................      18373.0
18163.0....................................................      18379.0
18169.0....................................................      18385.0
18175.0....................................................      18391.0
18181.0....................................................      18397.0
18187.0....................................................      18403.0
18193.0....................................................      18409.0
18199.0....................................................      18415.0
18205.0....................................................      18421.0
18211.0....................................................      18427.0
18217.0....................................................      18433.0
18223.0....................................................      18439.0
18229.0....................................................      18445.0
18235.0....................................................      18451.0
18241.0....................................................      18457.0
18247.0....................................................      18463.0
18253.0....................................................      18469.0
18259.0....................................................      18475.0
18265.0....................................................      18481.0
18271.0....................................................      18487.0
18277.0....................................................      18493.0
18283.0....................................................      18499.0
18289.0....................................................      18505.0
18295.0....................................................      18511.0
18301.0....................................................      18517.0
18307.0....................................................      18523.0
18313.0....................................................      18529.0
18319.0....................................................      18535.0
18325.0....................................................      18541.0
18331.0....................................................      18547.0
18337.0....................................................      18553.0
18343.0....................................................      18559.0
18349.0....................................................      18565.0
18355.0....................................................      18571.0
18361.0....................................................      18577.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (4) 10 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           1560 MHz Separation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17705.0....................................................      19265.0
17715.0....................................................      19275.0
17725.0....................................................      19285.0
17735.0....................................................      19295.0
17745.0....................................................      19305.0
17755.0....................................................      19315.0
17765.0....................................................      19325.0
17775.0....................................................      19335.0
17785.0....................................................      19345.0
17795.0....................................................      19355.0
17805.0....................................................      19365.0
17815.0....................................................      19375.0
17825.0....................................................      19385.0
17835.0....................................................      19395.0
17845.0....................................................      19405.0
17855.0....................................................      19415.0
17865.0....................................................      19425.0
17875.0....................................................      19435.0
17885.0....................................................      19445.0
17895.0....................................................      19455.0
17905.0....................................................      19465.0
17915.0....................................................      19475.0
17925.0....................................................      19485.0
17935.0....................................................      19495.0
17945.0....................................................      19505.0
17955.0....................................................      19515.0
17965.0....................................................      19525.0
17975.0....................................................      19535.0
17985.0....................................................      19545.0
17995.0....................................................      19555.0
18005.0....................................................      19565.0
18015.0....................................................      19575.0
18025.0....................................................      19585.0
18035.0....................................................      19595.0
18045.0....................................................      19605.0
18055.0....................................................      19615.0
18065.0....................................................      19625.0
18075.0....................................................      19635.0
18085.0....................................................      19645.0
18095.0....................................................      19655.0
18105.0....................................................      19665.0
18115.0....................................................      19675.0
18125.0....................................................      19685.0
18135.0....................................................      19695.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           340 MHz Separation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18585.0....................................................      18925.0
18595.0....................................................      18935.0
18605.0....................................................      18945.0
18615.0....................................................      18955.0
18625.0....................................................      18965.0
18635.0....................................................      18975.0
18645.0....................................................      18985.0
18655.0....................................................      18995.0
18665.0....................................................      19005.0
18675.0....................................................      19015.0
18685.0....................................................      19025.0
18695.0....................................................      19035.0
18705.0....................................................      19045.0
18715.0....................................................      19055.0
18725.0....................................................      19065.0
18735.0....................................................      19075.0
18745.0....................................................      19085.0
18755.0....................................................      19095.0
18765.0....................................................      19105.0
18775.0....................................................      19115.0
18785.0....................................................      19125.0
18795.0....................................................      19135.0
18805.0....................................................      19145.0
18815.0....................................................      19155.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) 20 MHz maximum authorized bandwidth channels:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                               Receive
                  Transmit (receive) (MHz)                    (transmit)
                                                                (MHz)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           1560 MHz Separation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
17710.0....................................................      19270.0
17730.0....................................................      19290.0
17750.0....................................................      19310.0
17770.0....................................................      19330.0
17790.0....................................................      19350.0
17810.0....................................................      19370.0
17830.0....................................................      19390.0
17850.0....................................................      19410.0
17870.0....................................................      19430.0
17890.0....................................................      19450.0
17910.0....................................................      19470.0
17930.0....................................................      19490.0
17950.0....................................................      19510.0
17970.0....................................................      19530.0
17990.0....................................................      19550.0
18010.0....................................................      19570.0
18030.0....................................................      19590.0
18050.0....................................................      19610.0

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18070.0....................................................      19630.0
18090.0....................................................      19650.0
18110.0....................................................      19670.0
18130.0....................................................      19690.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           340 MHz Separation
------------------------------------------------------------------------
18590.0....................................................      18930.0
18610.0....................................................      18950.0
18630.0....................................................      18970.0
18650.0....................................................      18990.0
18670.0....................................................      19010.0
18690.0....................................................      19030.0
18710.0....................................................      19050.0
18730.0....................................................      19070.0
18750.0....................................................      19090.0
18770.0....................................................      19110.0
18790.0....................................................      19130.0
18810.0....................................................      19150.0
------------------------------------------------------------------------

* * * * *
    (v)(1) Assignments in the band 38,600-40,000 MHz must be according 
to the following frequency plan:

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Channel Group A                                          Channel Group B
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               Frequence band                                    Frequency band
                Channel No.                     limits (MHz)             Channel No.              limits (MHz)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1-A........................................      38,600-38,650  1-B..........................      39,300-39,350
2-A........................................      38,650-38,700  2-B..........................      39,350-39,400
3-A........................................      38,700-38,750  3-B..........................      39,400-39,450
4-A........................................      38,750-38,800  4-B..........................      39,450-39,500
5-A........................................      38,800-38,850  5-B..........................      39,500-39,550
6-A........................................      38,850-38,900  6-B..........................      39,550-39,600
7-A........................................      38,900-38,950  7-B..........................      39,600-39,650
8-A........................................      38,950-39,000  8-B..........................      39,650-39,700
9-A........................................      39,000-39,050  9-B..........................      39,700-39,750
10-A.......................................      39,050-39,100  10-B.........................      39,750-39,800
11-A.......................................      39,100-39,150  11-B.........................      39,800-39,850
12-A.......................................      39,150-39,200  12-B.........................      39,850-39,900
13-A.......................................      39,200-39,250  13-B.........................      39,900-39,950
14-A.......................................      39,250-39,300  14-B.........................      39,950-40,000
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    (v)(2) Channels Blocks 1 through 14 are assigned for use within 
Economic Areas (EAs). Applicants are to apprise themselves of any 
licensed rectangular service areas within the EA for which they seek a 
license and comply with the requirements set forth in Sec. 101.103. All 
of the channel blocks may be subdivided as desired by the licensee and 
used within its service area as desired without further authorization 
subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Sec. 101.149.
* * * * *
    35. Section 101.803 is amended in paragraph (a) by adding note (8) 
to the entry ``14,200 to 14,400 MHz'' in the frequency listing and 
revising note 5, and in paragraph (d) by adding an entry for ``11,700 
to 12,200 MHz'' to read as follows:


Sec. 101.803  Frequencies.

    (a) * * *
* * * * *
    14,200 to 14,400 MHz (8)
* * * * *
    Notes
* * * * *
    (5) Assignments to common carriers in this band are normally 
made in the segments 21,200-21,800 MHz and 22,400-23,800 MHz and to 
operational fixed users in the segments 21,800-22,400 MHz and 
23,000-23,600 MHz. Assignments may be made otherwise only upon a 
showing that interference free frequencies are not available in the 
normally assigned band segments.
* * * * *
    (8) The maximum power for the local television transmission 
service in the 14.2-14.4 GHz band is +45 dBW except that operations 
are not permitted within 1.5 degrees of the geostationary orbit.
* * * * *

    (d) * * *
* * * * *
    11,700 to 12,200 MHz (3)
* * * * *
    Notes
* * * * *
    (3) This frequency band is shared, on a secondary basis, with 
stations in the broadcasting-satellite and fixed-satellite services.
* * * * *

    36. Section 101.815 is amended by revising paragraph (a)(5) to read 
as follows:


Sec. 101.815  Stations at temporary fixed locations.

    (a) * * *
    (5) Applications for such stations must comply with the provisions 
of Sec. 101.21(f).
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[FR Doc. 00-14901 Filed 6-19-00; 8:45 am]
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