Reallocation of Digital Electronic Messaging Service
The Commission has adopted rules and policies to amend its Table of Frequency Allocations and its rules regarding Fixed Microwave Services to permit Fixed Service use of the 24.25-24.45 GHz and 25.05- 25.25 GHz bands (24 GHz band). This action facilitates the relocation of the digital electronic message service (DEMS) from the 18.82-18.92 GHz and 19.16-19.26 GHz bands (18 GHz band) to the 24 GHz band and to prohibit certain new low power operations in the Washington, D.C., and Denver, Colorado, areas. This action is being taken to advance, support, and accommodate the national defense. In order to accommodate this relocation, the Commission establishes rules to govern DEMS operations in the 24 GHz band.