Amateur (Internal Service Code: AM) [group name]
HA Amateur- The amateur and amateur-satellite services are for qualified persons of any age who are interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without pecuniary interest. These services present an opportunity for self-training, intercommunication, and technical investigations. You can read more about amateur radio services including information about the Sequential Call Sign System, vanity call signs, communications, and more.
HV Vanity- The FCC offers amateur licensees the opportunity to request a specific call sign for a primary station and for a club station. A call sign is selected by the FCC from a list of call signs requested by the station licensee or license trustee. RACES and military recreation stations are not eligible for a vanity call sign.
Antenna (AN)
AN Antenna Structure Registration- N/A
Aircraft (AV)
AC Aircraft- The aviation radio service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property in air navigation. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses aircraft. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the aviation community!
Coast and Ground (CG)
AA Aviation Auxiliary Group- The aviation radio service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property in air navigation. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses aircraft. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the aviation community!
AF Aeronautical and Fixed- The aviation radio service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property in air navigation. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses aircraft. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the aviation community!
AR Aviation Radionavigation- The aviation radio service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property in air navigation. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses aircraft. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the aviation community!
MA Marine Auxiliary Group- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
MC Coastal Group- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
MK Alaska Group- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
MR Marine Radiolocation Land- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
PC Public Coast Stations, Auctioned- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
Cellular (CL)
CL Cellular- Licensees use cellular radiotelephone service (commonly referred to as cellular) spectrum to provide a mobile telecommunications service for hire to the general public using cellular systems. Cellular licensees may operate using either analog or digital networks, or both. Cellular licensees that operate digital networks may also offer advanced two- way data services. The Commission and other wireless industry representatives often refer to these services as "Mobile Telephone Services" and "Mobile Data Services." You can read more about cellular including operations and data.
CX Cellular, Auctioned- Licensees use cellular radiotelephone service (commonly referred to as cellular) spectrum to provide a mobile telecommunications service for hire to the general public using cellular systems. Cellular licensees may operate using either analog or digital networks, or both. Cellular licensees that operate digital networks may also offer advanced two- way data services. The Commission and other wireless industry representatives often refer to these services as "Mobile Telephone Services" and "Mobile Data Services." You can read more about cellular including operations and data.
Commercial and Restricted (FC)
CM Commercial Operator- N/A
RR Restricted Operator- N/A
Land Mobile Commercial (LC)
GR SMR, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Conventional- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
GS Private Carrier Paging, 929-930 MHz- N/A
GX SMR, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Conventional- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
IK Industrial/Business Pool, Commercial, Conventional- The Industrial/Business Pool is comprised of frequencies that were previously allotted to any of the Industrial or Land Transportation Radio Services, including the Business Radio Service. Anyone eligible in one of these radio services will be eligible in the new Industrial/Business Pool for any frequency in that pool unless specifically precluded. In this regard, we have adopted the eligibility criteria from the old Business Radio Service. The Industrial/Business Radio Pool covers the licensing of the radio communications of entities engaged in commercial activities, engaged in clergy activities, operating educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, or operating hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The following is an outline of the eligibility which is contained in Rule 90.35.
LN 902-928 MHz Location Narrowband (non-multilateration)- N/A
LS Location and Monitoring Service, Multilateration (LMS)- N/A
LW 902-928 MHz Location Wideband (Grandfathered AVM)- N/A
NC Nationwide Commercial 5 Channel, 220 MHz- N/A
NC Nationwide Commercial 5 Channel, 220 MHz- N/A
QA 220-222 MHz Band, Auctioned Auctions 18, 24- N/A
QD Non-Nationwide Data, 220 MHz- N/A
QO Non-Nationwide Other, 220 MHz- N/A
QT Non-Nationwide 5 Channel Trunked, 220 MHz- N/A
YC SMR, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Auctioned Auctions 16, 34, 36- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
YD SMR, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Auctioned Auction 7- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
YK Industrial/Business Pool - Commercial, Trunked- The Industrial/Business Pool is comprised of frequencies that were previously allotted to any of the Industrial or Land Transportation Radio Services, including the Business Radio Service. Anyone eligible in one of these radio services will be eligible in the new Industrial/Business Pool for any frequency in that pool unless specifically precluded. In this regard, we have adopted the eligibility criteria from the old Business Radio Service. The Industrial/Business Radio Pool covers the licensing of the radio communications of entities engaged in commercial activities, engaged in clergy activities, operating educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, or operating hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The following is an outline of the eligibility which is contained in Rule 90.35.
YS SMR, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Trunked- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
YX SMR, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Trunked- The Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) service was first established by the Commission in 1979 to provide land mobile communications on a commercial (i.e., for profit) basis. A traditional SMR system consists of one or more base station transmitters, one or more antennas, and end user radio equipment that usually consists of a mobile radio unit either provided by the end user or obtained from the SMR operator for a fee. SMR end users may operate in either an "interconnected" mode or a "dispatch" mode. Interconnected mode interconnects mobile radio units with the public switched telephone network (PSTN). An end user may thus transmit a message with its mobile radio unit to the SMR base station. The call will then be routed to the local PSTN. This allows the mobile radio unit to function as a mobile telephone. Dispatch mode allows two-way, over the air, voice communications between two or more mobile units (e.g., between a car and a truck) or between mobile units and fixed units (e.g., between the end user's office and a truck). Typical SMR customers using dispatch communica- tions include construction companies with several trucks at different jobs or on the road, with a dispatch operation in a central office. SMR systems consist of two distinct types: conventional and trunked systems. A conventional system allows an end user the use of only one channel. If someone else is already using that end user's assigned channel, the end user must wait until the channel is available. In contrast, a trunked system combines channels and contains microprocessing capabilities that automatically search for an open channel. This search capability allows more users to be served at any one time. A majority of the current SMR systems are trunked systems. Although SMRs are primarily used for voice communications, systems are also being developed for data and facsimile services. Additionally, the development of a digital, rather than analog, SMR marketplace is allowing new features and services, such as two-way acknowledgment paging and inventory tracking, credit card authorization, automatic vehicle location, fleet management, inventory tracking, remote database access, and voicemail. The growth of SMRs has been significant due to these new developments. For example, at the end of 1994, approximately 1.8 million vehicles and portable units were served by SMR systems.
Land Mobile Private (LP)
GB Business, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Conventional- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Business Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
GF Public Safety Ntl Plan, 821-824/866-869 MHz, Conv.- N/A
GI Other Indust/Land Transp, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Conv.- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Special Industrial Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
GO Other Indust/Land Transp, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Conv.- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Special Industrial Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
GP Public Safety/Spec Emerg, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Conv.- N/A
GU Business, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Conventional- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Business Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
IG Industrial/Business Pool, Conventional- The Industrial/Business Pool is comprised of frequencies that were previously allotted to any of the Industrial or Land Transportation Radio Services, including the Business Radio Service. Anyone eligible in one of these radio services will be eligible in the new Industrial/Business Pool for any frequency in that pool unless specifically precluded. In this regard, we have adopted the eligibility criteria from the old Business Radio Service. The Industrial/Business Radio Pool covers the licensing of the radio communications of entities engaged in commercial activities, engaged in clergy activities, operating educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, or operating hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The following is an outline of the eligibility which is contained in Rule 90.35.
LP Broadcast Auxiliary Low Power- N/A
PW Public Safety Pool, ConventionalQM Non-Nationwide Public Safety/Mutual Aid, 220 MHz- N/A
RP Broadcast Auxiliary Remote Pickup- N/A
RS Land Mobile Radiolocation- N/A
SL Public Safety 700 MHZ Band - State License- N/A
YB Business, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Trunked- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Business Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
YF Public Safety Ntl Plan, 821-824/866-869 MHz, Trunked- N/A
YG Industrial/Business Pool, Trunked- The Industrial/Business Pool is comprised of frequencies that were previously allotted to any of the Industrial or Land Transportation Radio Services, including the Business Radio Service. Anyone eligible in one of these radio services will be eligible in the new Industrial/Business Pool for any frequency in that pool unless specifically precluded. In this regard, we have adopted the eligibility criteria from the old Business Radio Service. The Industrial/Business Radio Pool covers the licensing of the radio communications of entities engaged in commercial activities, engaged in clergy activities, operating educational, philanthropic, or ecclesiastical institutions, or operating hospitals, clinics, or medical associations. The following is an outline of the eligibility which is contained in Rule 90.35.
YI Other Indust/Land Transp. 896-901/935-940 MHz, Trunked- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Special Industrial Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
YO Other Indust/Land Transp. 806-821/851-866 MHz, Trunked- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Special Industrial Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
YP Public Safety/Spec Emerg, 806-821/851-866 MHz, Trunked- N/A
YU Business, 896-901/935-940 MHz, Trunked- With the implementation of the Refarming, the rules regarding the licensing in the private land mobile radio services below 512 MHz have changed. Below is an explanation of how licensing is handled in the former Industrial and Land Transportation Radio Services. Eligibles or licensees in the former Business Radio Service are now to refer to the Industrial/Business Pool, as delineated in Rule 90.35, to determine eligiblility and licensing requirements.
YW Public Safety Pool, Trunked- N/A
ZV Formerly IVDS now 218-219 MHz Auction 2- N/A
Microwave (MW)
AB Aural Microwave Booster- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
AI Aural Intercity Relay- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
AS Aural Studio Transmitter Link- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
CE Digital Electronic Message Service (Common Carrier)- Digital Electronic Message Service(DEMS) is governed by Part 101 (Formerly Part 21) of Title 47 CFR. For specific information on DEMS application procedures and eligibility requirements see Rule Section 101.500 (Formerly Rule 21.500).
Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas
An SMSA is a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. For the purposes of the DEMS rules, SMSAs are based on the definitions listed in the Standard Metropolitan Areas, 1975, Office of Management and Budget as amended June 1981.
24GHz Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
This NPRM proposes to auction 24GHz spectrum on a more flexible basis using geographic service areas. It also
proposes to allow frequency coordination between adjacent service areas based on line-of-sight considerations and cooperative agreements between licensees.
CF Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave- Common Carrier Microwave Stations are governed by Part 101 (Formerly Part 21) of Title 47 CFR.
Common Carrier microwave stations are generally used in a point-to-point configuration for long-haul backbone connections or to connect points on the telephone network which cannot be connected using standard wire line or fiber optic because of cost or terrain. These systems are also used to connect cellular sites to the telephone network, and to relay television signals.
Common Carrier microwave stations are licensed to applicants who intend to provide communications service to the public. Whereas, Private Operational Fixed stations are licensed to applicants for their own internal communications requirements.
CT Local Television Transmission- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
LD Local Multipoint Distribution Service- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
MG Microwave Industrial/Business Pool- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
MS Multiple Address Service, Auctioned- N/A
MW Microwave Public Safety Pool- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
PE Digital Electronic Message Service (Private Operational Fixed)- Digital Electronic Message Service(DEMS) is governed by Part 101 (Formerly Part 21) of Title 47 CFR. For specific information on DEMS application procedures and eligibility requirements see Rule Section 101.500 (Formerly Rule 21.500).
Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas
An SMSA is a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area. For the purposes of the DEMS rules, SMSAs are based on the definitions listed in the Standard Metropolitan Areas, 1975, Office of Management and Budget as amended June 1981.
24GHz Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
This NPRM proposes to auction 24GHz spectrum on a more flexible basis using geographic service areas. It also
proposes to allow frequency coordination between adjacent service areas based on line-of-sight considerations and cooperative agreements between licensees.
TB TV Microwave Booster- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
TI TV Intercity Relay- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
TN 39 Ghz, Auctioned Auction 30- N/A
TP TV Pickup- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
TS TV Studio Transmitter Link- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
TT TV Translator Relay- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
WA Microwave Aviation- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
WM Microwave Marine- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
WR Microwave Radiolocation- Microwaves are very short waves in the upper range of the radio spectrum used mostly for point-to-point communications systems. Much of the technology was derived from radar developed during World War II. Initially, these systems carried multiplexed speech signals over common carrier and military communications networks; but today they can handle all types of information, e.g., voice, data, facsimiles, and video, in either an analog or digital format. Over the years, these systems have matured to the point that they have become major components of the nation's public switched telephone network. Private organizations use them to satisfy internal communications requirements and to monitor their primary infrastructure. As the nation's cellular and personal communications systems grow, point-to-point microwave facilities, serving as backhaul and backbone links, enable these wireless systems to serve the country less populated areas on an economical basis. Today's technology enables private users to employ microwave frequencies to operate and control equipment at remote sites, such as switches and valves associated with the operation of oil and gas pipelines, to gather data related to services, control traffic signals and to obtain toll data from moving vehicles, as well as other monitoring functions.
Personal Communication Services - PCS (PC)
CN PCS Narrowband Auctions 1, 3- Personal Communications Service (PCS) encompasses a wide variety of mobile, portable and ancillary communications services to individuals and businesses. The Commission broadly defined PCS as mobile and fixed communications offerings that serve individuals and businesses, and can be integrated with a variety of competing networks. The spectrum allocated to PCS is divided into three major categories: (1) broadband, (2) narrowband, and (3) unlicensed.Narrowband PCS uses a smaller portion of the spectrum than broadband PCS. Narrowband PCS licenses are used to provide such services as two-way paging and other text-based services. For example, licensees offer services using devices that come equipped with a small keyboard allowing a subscriber to both retrieve and send complete messages through microwave signals (e.g. wireless e-mail). Licensees also use the spectrum to offer wireless telemetry which is the monitoring of mobile or fixed equipment in a remote location. For example, a licensee may remotely monitor utility meters of energy companies (this is called automatic meter reading or "AMR").Narrowband PCS operates in the 901-902 MHz, 930-931 MHz, and 940-941 MHz bands and is licensed based on nationwide, regional, and MTA market designations. The rules governing narrowband PCS are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Volume 47, Part 24.
CW PCS Broadband Auctions 4, 5- Licensees use broadband Personal Communications Service (PCS) spectrum for a variety of mobile and fixed radio services, also called wireless services. Mobile broadband PCS services include both voice and advanced two-way data capabilities that are generally available on small, mobile multifunction devices. The Commission and other wireless industry representatives often refer to these services as "Mobile Telephone Services" and "Mobile Data Services." Many broadband PCS licensees offer these services in competition with existing cellular and SMR licensees. Examples of entities holding a significant amount of broadband PCS spectrum include AT&T Wireless and Sprint PCS. You can read more about broadband PCS including blocking & jamming and finding a service provider.
GW General Wireless Communications Service- N/A
WS Wireless Communications Service Auction 14- The Wireless Communications Service (WCS) is defined by the Federal Communications Commission as radiocommunications that may provide fixed, mobile, radiolocation or satellite communication services to individuals and businesses within their assigned spectrum block and geographical area. The WCS is capable of providing more advanced wireless phone services that would be able to pinpoint a subscriber in any given locale. The WCS will most likely be used to provide a variety of mobile services, including an entire family of new communication devices utilizing very small, lightweight, multi-function portable phones and advanced devices with two-way data capabilities. WCS systems will be able to communicate with other telephone networks as well as with personal digital assistants, allowing subscribers to send and receive data and/or video messages without connection to a wire.
The WCS is in the 2.3 GHz band of the electromagnetic spectrum from 2305 to 2320 MHz and 2345 to 2360 MHz. The FCC's auction of WCS licenses help kick off an entirely new industry. Competition in the WCS industry will benefit consumers and businesses. The FCC's licensing plan for this spectrum provides for several new full service providers of wireless service in each market. Consumers will be able to choose from multiple providers and will receive lower prices and better service as a result.
WX 700 MHz Bands Auction Auctions 33, 38- N/A
Paginh (PG)
CA Commercial Air-Ground Radiotelephone- Air-ground radiotelephone service allows Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers to offer two-way voice, fax and data service for hire to subscribers in aircraft, in-flight or on the ground. The Commission currently licenses these systems by transmitter and site location, so service providers must apply for a license for each and every tower/base site.
Regulation of the service currently resides in Part 1 and Part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Subtitle 47, on Telecommunications and may be researched or ordered through the Government Printing Office at http://www.access.gpo.gov or by calling 202-512-1800.
Fee Information is available on-line at http://wireless.fcc.gov/csinfo/feeinfo.html.
FORMS can be ordered by phone or in writing, or downloaded from http://www.fcc.gov/formpage.html. Form 601, 602, 603, and Form 159 are required for this service.
This service is not affected by the Paging Second Report and Order and FNPRM, WT Docket 96-18.
General Aviation Air Ground Service
General Aviation Air-Ground systems may operate in the 454.675- 454.975 and 459.675- 459.975 MHz bands and provide service to private aircraft, i.e. small single engine craft and corporate jets. Stations operating on these channels must comply with the technical and operational requirements contained in the document, "Technical Reference, Air-ground Radiotelephone Automated Service (AGRAS), System Operation and Equipment Characteristics", dated April 12, 1985. This document is available from the FCC's copy contractor, International Transcription Service, Inc. (ITS), 1231 20th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-857-3800.
Commercial Aviation Air Ground Service
Commercial Aviation Air Ground systems may operate on 10 channel blocks in the 849- 851 and 894- 896 MHz bands and provide nationwide service to passengers aboard commercial aircraft, as well as to persons in general aviation or other aircraft, flying over North America. Some systems use analog or digital wireless technologies to connect to a base station on the ground and then to the public telephone system. Some systems have satellite calling capability as well, where the call is sent to an earth station instead of the base station. Currently, there are 3 licensed, operating systems.
CB BETRS- BETRS is a fixed radio service where a multiplexed, digital radio link is used as the last segment of the local loop to provide wireless telephone service to subscribers in remote areas. BETRS technology was developed in the mid 1980's and allows up to four subscribers to use a single radio channel pair, simultaneously, without interfering with one another.
This service may operate in the paired 152/158 and 454/459 MHz bands and on 10 channel blocks in the 816- 820/861-865 MHz bands. BETRS may be licensed only to state certified carriers in the area where the service is provided and is considered a part of the public switched telephone network by state regulators.
CD Paging and Radiotelephone- Technical Data for Mexican Stations in the US/Mexican border area (Excel format, pdf format). This is 9-29-00 data received from the COFETEL.
- CO Offshore Radiotelephone
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- The Offshore Radiotelephone Service allows Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers to use conventional duplex analog technology to provide telephone service to subscribers located on (or in helicopters en route to) oil exploration and production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
931 MHz Computer Run Results (Download only)
Wireless Investment Fraud
929 MHz and 931 MHz Paging Database Corrections
Highlights in 929 MHz History
Highlights in 931 MHz History
929/931 MHz Mexican Protocol
Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Amendment to Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 Megacycles per Second
Commercial paging is a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) and is thus, 1) provided for profit, 2) interconnected to the public switched network, and 3) available to the public. Commercial paging may operate in the 35, 43, 152, 158, 454, 929 (exclusive channels only) and 931 MHz bands. Response paging channels will be auctioned in the future and will allow paging operators to provide two-way or response paging services.
Paging systems are traditionally, one-way signaling systems. Paging services, grouped by output, include; tone, tone/voice, numeric, and alphanumeric. Present systems are of two basic types; a wide-area general-use type providing subscription service to the public, and, an in-building, private, paging system, limited to a commercial building or the general area of a manufacturing plant. Currently, neither of these paging systems can initiate an answer without calling through a landline telephone.
CG General Aviation Air-ground Radiotelephone
Air-ground radiotelephone service allows Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) providers to offer two-way voice, fax and data service for hire to subscribers in aircraft, in-flight or on the ground. The Commission currently licenses these systems by transmitter and site location, so service providers must apply for a license for each and every tower/base site.
CR Rural Radiotelephone
Rural Radiotelephone Service is a fixed radio service where a wireless technology is used to provide telephone service to subscribers in remote areas. Conventional Rural Radiotelephone stations may employ standard duplex, analog technology similar to that of pre-cellular mobile telephone service.
This service may operate in the paired 152/158 and 454/459 MHz bands. Conventional Rural radiotelephone service is generally considered by state regulators to be a separate service that is interconnected to the public switched telephone network.
CZ Paging and Radiotelephone, Auctioned
Technical Data for Mexican Stations in the US/Mexican border area (Excel format, pdf format). This is 9-29-00 data received from the COFETEL.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
931 MHz Computer Run Results (Download only)
Wireless Investment Fraud
929 MHz and 931 MHz Paging Database Corrections
Highlights in 929 MHz History
Highlights in 931 MHz History
929/931 MHz Mexican Protocol
Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Amendment to Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 Megacycles per Second
Commercial paging is a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) and is thus, 1) provided for profit, 2) interconnected to the public switched network, and 3) available to the public. Commercial paging may operate in the 35, 43, 152, 158, 454, 929 (exclusive channels only) and 931 MHz bands. Response paging channels will be auctioned in the future and will allow paging operators to provide two-way or response paging services.
Paging systems are traditionally, one-way signaling systems. Paging services, grouped by output, include; tone, tone/voice, numeric, and alphanumeric. Present systems are of two basic types; a wide-area general-use type providing subscription service to the public, and, an in-building, private, paging system, limited to a commercial building or the general area of a manufacturing plant. Currently, neither of these paging systems can initiate an answer without calling through a landline telephone.
GC 929-931 MHz Bands, Auctioned Auction 26- Technical Data for Mexican Stations in the US/Mexican border area (Excel format, pdf format). This is 9-29-00 data received from the COFETEL.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
931 MHz Computer Run Results (Download only)
Wireless Investment Fraud
929 MHz and 931 MHz Paging Database Corrections
Highlights in 929 MHz History
Highlights in 931 MHz History
929/931 MHz Mexican Protocol
Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Amendment to Canadian Coordination for 929 and 931 MHz Paging
Coordination and Use of Radio Frequencies Above 30 Megacycles per Second
Commercial paging is a Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) and is thus, 1) provided for profit, 2) interconnected to the public switched network, and 3) available to the public. Commercial paging may operate in the 35, 43, 152, 158, 454, 929 (exclusive channels only) and 931 MHz bands. Response paging channels will be auctioned in the future and will allow paging operators to provide two-way or response paging services.
Paging systems are traditionally, one-way signaling systems. Paging services, grouped by output, include; tone, tone/voice, numeric, and alphanumeric. Present systems are of two basic types; a wide-area general-use type providing subscription service to the public, and, an in-building, private, paging system, limited to a commercial building or the general area of a manufacturing plant. Currently, neither of these paging systems can initiate an answer without calling through a landline telephone.
Ship (SH)
SA Ship Recreational or Voluntarily Equipped- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
SB Ship Compulsary Equipped- The maritime mobile service is an internationally-allocated radio service providing for safety of life and property at sea and on inland waterways. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 brought about some fundamental changes in the way the FCC regulates and licenses ships. This homepage is aimed at providing up-to-date information to radio users, telecommunications service providers, as well as radio equipment manufacturers. We welcome your comments and suggestions in making this homepage a useful resource to all aspects of the maritime community.
GMRS - General Mobile Radio Services (ZA)
ZA General Mobile Radio Services (GMRS)- Commission Adopts Rules to Implement Universal Licensing System for Wireless Services (News Release)
What is the General Mobile Radio Service?
The General Mobile Radio Service ("GMRS") is a personal radio service available to an individual (one man or one woman). It is a two-way voice communication service to facilitate the activities of the individual's immediate family members. Expect a communications range of five to twenty-five miles. You cannot make a telephone call with a GMRS unit.
How can I find out more about the GMRS?
The GMRS regulations are in Part 95, Subpart A, of the Commission's Rules. They are written so as to be easy to use and understand. Part 95 is contained in the Code of Federal Regulations, Telecommunications, Title 47, Part 80 to End. They are available at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr.
Do I need a license?
Yes. Before any station transmits on any channel authorized in the GMRS from any point within or over the territorial limits of any area where radio services are regulated by the FCC, the responsible party must obtain a license for a GMRS system. An individual 18 years of age or older, who is not a representative of a foreign government, is eligible to apply for a GMRS system license. Application for a GMRS system license is made on FCC Form 605. There is a filing fee. For information on fees see our Fee Information page.
What is a system?
A GMRS system consists of station operators, a mobile station (often comprised of several mobile units) and
sometimes one or more land stations. A small base station is one that has an antenna no more than 20 feet above the ground or above the tree on which it is mounted and transmits with no more than 5 watts ERP.
Where may I operate my GMRS system?
Normally, you and your family members would communicate between yourselves over the general area of your
residence, such as an urban or rural area. This area must be within the territorial limits of the fifty United States, the District of Columbia, and the Caribbean and Pacific Insular areas. In transient use, mobile station units from one GMRS system may communicate through a mobile relay station in another GMRS system with the permission of its licensee. The communications may also be with mobile station units from other GMRS systems also with permission from the licensee to communicate through the mobile relay station.
Which GMRS channels may I use?
There are twenty-three GMRS channels. None of the GMRS channels are assigned for the exclusive use of any system. License applicants and licensees must cooperate in the selection and use of the channels in order to make the most effective use of them and to reduce the possibility of interference.
Any mobile station or small base station in a GMRS system operating in the simplex mode may transmit voice type emissions with no more than 5 watts ERP on the following 462 MHz channels: 462.5625, 462.5875, 462.6125, 462.6375, 462.6625, 462.6875 and 462.7125 MHz. These channels are shared with the Family Radio Service.
Any mobile station in a GMRS system may transmit on the 467.675 MHz channel to communicate through a mobile relay station transmitting on the 462.675 MHz channel.
Each licensee must select the channel(s) or channel pair(s)for the stations in the proposed system from the following list:
For a base station, mobile relay station, fixed station or mobile station: 462.550, 462.575, 462.600, 462.625, 462.650, 462.675, 462.700 and 462.725 MHz.
For a mobile station, control station or fixed station in a duplex system: 467.550, 467.575, 467.600, 467.625, 467.650, 467.675, 467.700 and 467.725 MHz.
Every GMRS system station operator must cooperate in sharing the assigned channel with station operators in other GMRS systems by monitoring the channel before initiating transmissions, waiting until communications in progress are completed before initiating transmissions, engaging in only permissible communications and limiting transmissions to the minimum practical transmission time.
Are there other private Personal Radio Services for short distance two-way voice communications?
Yes. There is the Citizens Band ("CB") Radio Service. You are authorized by CB Rule 3 to operate an FCC type- accepted CB unit in accordance with the rules. No license document is issued. Expect a communications range of one to five miles. See Part 95, Subpart D of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 95.401-95.428. There is also the Family Radio Service ("FRS"). You are authorized by FRS Rule 1 to operate an FCC certified-FRS unit in accordance with the rules. No license document is issued. Expect a communications range of less than one mile. See Part 95, Subpart B of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. 95.191-95.194.
The information herein does not necessarily apply to those GMRS systems licensed to non-individuals under grandfathering provisions. For complete information, see the Commission's Rules for the General Mobile Radio Service, 47 C.F.R. 95.1-95.181.
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