Rechannelization of the 17.7-19.7 GHz Frequency Band for Fixed Microwave Services
spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2006-11-29 · Effective 2006-12-29 · 71 FR 69039
Document
Document number
E6-20167
Federal Register citation
71 FR 69039
CFR reference
47 CFR 1
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
2006-11-29
Effective date
2006-12-29
FCC docket
WT Docket No. 04-143
Abstract
In this document, the Commission adopts rules that rechannelize Fixed Microwave Services (FS) channels in the terrestrial 18 GHz band. The Commission revises the rules in order to reduce the regulatory burden for the 18 GHz band by adding new channel-size options for FS operations along with channelization and emission flexibility for multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) below 18.3 GHz, thereby facilitating the relocation to spectrum at 17.7-18.3 GHz and 19.3-19.7 GHz. We believe these actions will encourage efficient use of the spectrum by all FS licensees and provide a regulatory environment that will allow MVPDs to provide competitive services while protecting Federal earth stations.