India National Spectrum Plan (INSP) for
Amateur Radio Service in the frequency band:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1.0
HF:
VHF:
(i)
(ii)
UHF:
(i)
(ii)
1.820 MHz to 29.700 MHz
50-54 MHz
144-146 MHz
434-438 MHz
1260-1300 MHz
SHF: 3300-3400 MHz
INTENT
As per ANNEXURE-I , II and III attached vide our Letter No.
VP/905/CO/2010 dtd. 09 November, 2010 already submitted
WPC by-hand dtd. 10 November, 2010 (attached)
1.1 This India National System Plan (INSP) provides detailed plan for the
utilization of the frequency bands between:
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
HF: 1.820 MHz to 29.700 MHz
VHF:
(iii) 50-54 MHz
(iv) 144-146 MHz
UHF:
(iii) 434-438 MHz
(iv) 1260-1300 MHz
SHF: 3300-3400 MHz
Amateur radio systems in India by Amateur Radio Service.
1.2
The Frequency Band/s as above is used for
Amateur Radio Service subject to the following conditions:
As per Indian Wireless Telegraph (Amateur Service) Amendment
Rules 2009, dtd. 1st April*, 2010 and Indian Wireless Telegraph (Amateur
Service) Amendement Rules, 2005 dtd. 9th June, 2005.
*Attached herewith.
ANNEXURE-I
Proposals from VIGYAN PRASAR
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Submitted to NFAP-2010 Meeting related to
“Amateur Radio Service”
(These proposals refer to WPC’s Office Memorandum no. L-14011/255/2004-AMT dated 13.08.2010)
Proposals related to:
1. Allocation
2. Expansion
3. Retention
HF: Allocation of 10.100 to 10.150 MHz
Present Frequency Allocation to
Amateur Radio Service
10.100-10.150 MHz (30m)
This band is presently not
allotted
Proposal for Permanent
allocation
It is proposed that 10.100-10.150 MHz (30m
Band) be ALLOTTED to Amateur Radio
Service in India PERMANENTLY on
Secondary Shared Basis.
Amateurs would operate following the principle
of Non-Interference/Non-Protection shared
basis only when the channels are free.
Reasons
1. During the last few years, WPC issued
circulars permitting radio amateurs in India
to operate in this band for short duration
ranging from 1 month to 6 months. It is
desirable that instead of temporary allocation
from time to time, a Permanent Allocation be
made on Secondary Shared Basis.
2. Due to being at the centre of the shortwave
spectrum, this band (30m) provides good
opportunities for long-distance
communication at all points of the solar
cycle.
3. 30 meters is a WARC (World Administrative
Radio Conference held in 1979) band. World
Administrative Radio Conference held in
1979 recommended allocation of these
newer bands to amateur radio use.
4. In this band, radio amateurs mainly use low
bandwidth technology like Morse Code
and other digital modes of data
transmissions for
Utility/Emergency/Disaster
Communication; So a permanent
allocation on Secondary Shared Basis
would be beneficial to the radio amateurs
experimenting with digital modes.
VHF
Present Frequency
Allocation to Amateur Radio
Service
Proposed Band Expansion
144-146 MHz (2m)
144-148 MHz
Reasons
1. The present ITU (International
Telecommunication Union) recommended
2m VHF Band for Radio Region 3 (India
falls in ITU Radio Region 3) Amateur
Radio Service is 144-148 MHz.
2. Expansion of the 2m VHF ham band from
144-146 MHz to 144-148 MHz would
facilitate accommodating more amateur
radio users using low cost hand-held
devices and thus strengthen a second
line of low cost community
communication.
3. Would facilitate allocation of more
Amateur Repeater INPUT and OUTPUT
with 600 KHz standard shift as it is
envisaged that more and more amateur
VHF Repeaters would come up in the near
future/future. Radio Amateurs would be
able to utilize the following frequencies as
per VHF Band Plan for Repeater
Operation:
1. 146.01-146.37 MHz Repeater inputs
146.61-146.97 MHz Repeater outputs
2. 147.60-147.99 MHz Repeater inputs
147.00-147.39 MHz Repeater outputs
4. Many Universities all over the world are
now encouraging students to build
experimental ham radio nano-satellites
(popularly called cubesats of the size
3
10cm ). With more and more cubesats in
space, need would arise for hams to get
enough room for terrestrial VHF operation
without causing interference to the ham
satellites.
5. Bringing uniformity as per ITU
recommended spectrum allocation would
be a kind gesture towards liberalization
of ham radio policy keeping in view the
worldwide scenario. This would also
facilitate accommodating more amateur
stations while facilitating Indian hams to
follow the VHF band plan for various
modes of communication according to
IARU (International Amateur Radio Union)
VHF Band plan.
UHF and SHF
Present Frequency
Allocation to Amateur Radio
Service
Proposed Band Expansion
434-438 MHz (70cm)
430-440 MHz
Reasons
1. The ITU Region 3 (India falls in Region
3) Band Plan allocation is 420-450 MHz.
2. An expansion from present allocation of
434-438 MHz to 430-440 MHz would
enable the hams in India to participate in
various experiments carried out by hams
in other countries. For example 432.00432.07 MHz is an Earth-Moon-Earth
UHF spectrum. Hams in India would be
able to participate in Earth-Moon-Earth
experiments with their counterparts
elsewhere in the world.
3. Band expansion would facilitate
establishment of more UHF Amateur
Repeater Stations in India. This would
facilitate a growing interest in the use
of hand-held ham radio walkie-talkie
devices and thus ham radio would get
a promotional support as a low cost
second line of community
communication.
4. As more and more citizens would be
inducted into the hobby, National
Security would be strengthened.
Retention of 1260-1300 MHz and 3300-3400 MHz (SHF)
1260-1300 MHz (23cm)
3300-3400 MHz
These bands are no longer
Retained.
This seems to have
happened inadvertently.
It is observed that the UHF band
1260-1300 (23 cm) and SHF band
3300-3400 MHz which were previously
allotted to Amateur Radio Service in
India were not retained in the new
amendment.
It is proposed to retain 1260 MHz1300 MHz and 3300-3400 MHz for
Amateur Radio Service
As experiments are going on for
development of high speed amateur
digital modes of communication
(availability of wider bandwidth in the
upper edges of the UHF/SHF spectrum
facilitates faster digital modes) and
many countries have already legalized
these technologies (e.g. D-STAR-Digital
Smart Technology for Amateur Radio),
radio amateurs in India would be deprived
of the benefits of new generation amateur
radio technologies if the 1260-1300 MHz
(23 cm) band is not retained.
IND remarks:
Ref:
2008 Draft Remarks in National Frequency Allocation
Table IND03**
** Attached herewith
2.0
GENERAL CONDITIONS SPECIFIC TO THIS FREQUENCY BAND
Ref: Indian Wireless Telegraph (Amateur Service)
Amendment Rules 2009, dtd. 1st April*, 2010 and Indian
Wireless Telegraph (Amateur Service) Amendement Rules, 2005 dtd.
9th June, 2005.
3.0
CHANNELING PLAN
Please refer to Annexure-I, II and III vide (attached
herewith) our letter no. VP/905/CO/2010 dtd. 09
November, 2010
4.0 – 8.0 Other considerations as may be needed for the band (e.g.
coordination, mask, power limits, delicensing, technology restrictions,
etc.)
Please refer to Annexure-I, II and III vide (attached
herewith) our letter no. VP/905/CO/2010 dtd. 09
November, 2010
9.0 STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR USAGE OF THE FREQUENCY BAND
9.1 The allocation and allotment of this frequency band and the
information are subjectto review from time to time to reflect new
developments.
9.2 All installations must comply with safety rules as specified in
applicable standards,subject to following conditions:
(i) …..
(ii)…….
9.3 Technical characteristics of equipment used in the frequency band
shall conformto all applicable Indian/ International standards,
International Telecommunications Union(ITU) and its Radio Regulations as
agreed and adopted by India.
ANNEXURE-II
Proposals from VIGYAN PRASAR
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Submitted to NFAP-2010 Meeting related to
“Amateur Radio Service”
(These proposals refer to WPC’s Office Memorandum no. L-14011/255/2004-AMT dated 13.08.2010)
Proposal for Inclusion of Modes of Emissions
HF
Frequency: 10.100-10.150 MHz (30m Band)
Approved Modes in the
Frequency/Band
This Band is presently not
allotted but proposed as in
ANNEXURE-I.
During the past few years,
from time to time, WPC
issued circulars permitting
radio amateurs in India to
operate in this band only for
short duration during which
only following modes were
approved:
A1A
J3E
Modes of Emissions Proposed to be
included
It is proposed that 10.100-10.150 MHz (30m
Band) be allotted to Amateur Radio Service
permanently on Secondary Shared Basis
allowing following Modes of Emission in
addition to A1A and J3E:
A2A
F1B
F2B
J2B (Data Transmission by AFSK of a
SSB transmitter)
J2D (Data Transmission by Amplitude
Modulation/Single
Sideband/Suppressed Carrier without
using a modulating subcarrier)
G1B (PSK31 Phase Shift Keying)
Reasons
Due to its location in the centre of the
shortwave spectrum, this band (30m)
provides significant opportunities for longdistance communication at all points of the
solar cycle.
In this band, radio amateurs mainly use low
bandwidth technology like Morse Code
(A1A/A2A) and digital modes of data
transmissions for experimentation as well
as utility/emergency/disaster
communication.
A permanent allocation along with
inclusion of modes stated in column two
on Secondary Shared Basis thus becomes
imperative which would be beneficial to
the radio amateurs in India experimenting
with digital modes along with their
counterparts elsewhere in the world.
HF Bands ranging from 1.820 MHz to 29.700 MHz
Modes of Emissions Proposed to be
included
Approved Modes
for General Grade Licencees
A1A
A2A
A3E
H3E
J3E
R3E
F1B
F2B
F3E
F3C
A3C
A3F
F2D |--- Data transmission by frequency
modulation of a radio frequency carrier with an
audio FSK subcarrier (AFSK)
J2B
|
|--- FSK Signals generated by audio
modulation of a SSB transmitter
J2D
|
G1B
|--- PSK31
Reasons
1. Digital modes of communication are more
efficient allowing efficient and economic
utilization of the precious radio frequency
spectrum.
2. Works well even in poor propagation condition.
3. In a developing country like India, HF
digital modes can be suitably utilized for
scientific educational activities as an
alternative to Internet.
4. Would encourage Radio and Internet linking
Systems for utility communication without
any pecuniary interest.
VHF
Frequency: 50-54 MHz (6m)
Approved Modes for
General Grade Licencees
F1B
F2B
F3E
F3C
Modes of Emissions Proposed to be
included in addition to already
approved modes
A1A
A2A
J3E
F2D (Data Transmission by AFSK of a
FM transmitter)
J2B (Data Transmission by AFSK of a
SSB transmitter)
J2D (Data Transmission by Amplitude
Modulation/Single
Sideband/Suppressed Carrier without
using a modulating subcarrier)
G1B (PSK31)
Reasons
1. A1A and J3E are the primary modes
used for long distance propagation
experiments in this band.
2. Hams consider this as a ‘Magic Band’
because of the fascinating nature of
propagation exhibited by this band. There
are possibilities of all types of propagation
at one time or another via Sporadic-E,
Tropospheric Ducting, Aurora, Meteors,
even F2 layer skip like a HF band
frequency for which various modes of
emissions are continuously being
experimented by hams.
Frequency 144-146 MHz (2m band)
Approved Modes for
General Grade Licencees
F1B
F2B
F3E
F3C
Modes of Emissions Proposed to be
included
A1A
J3E
F2D (Data Transmission by AFSK
of a FM transmitter)
G1B (PSK31)
Reasons
1. Morse Code (A1A) and SSB (J3E) Voice
is a preferred mode of communication via
many of the ham satellites including
Indian ham satellite VO-52 (VUSAT aka
HAMSAT), i.e. satellite using linear
transponders. As per ISRO and AMSAT
India guidelines, it is highly recommended
to use Morse Code (A1A) or SSB Voice
(J3E ) instead of FM (F3E) while
communicating through the Indian ham
satellite VO-52 and ham satellites using
linear transponders to avoid damage to
the transponders.
2. Ham satellites are mostly with UHF and
VHF Uplink/Downlink but instead of F3E,
A1A and J3E modes are used. Indian
ham satellite VO-52 has its UPLINK on
435.250 MHz Mode: LSB(J3E)/CW(A1A)
DOWNLINK 145.900 MHz Mode
USB(J3E)/CW(A1). And some even have
provision for HF and many have A1A
beacons (including Indian ham satellite
VO-52) So inclusion of modes (e.g. A1A,
J3E) which are in general used for
terrestrial communication is also
necessary for satellite communication.
3. Nowadays, real-time keyboard to
keyboard text communication is a popular
mode (e.g. PSK31: G1B) which allows
effective communication to take place
using low bandwidth technology and at
very low power (QRP) even under bad
propagation conditions.
4. Packet Radio (AX.25 Protocol) and
Automatic Packet Reporting System
(APRS-Registered Trade Mark of Bob
Bruninga,WB4APR,US Naval Academy)
are widely used across the world by the
amateur radio community. Inclusion of
F2D/ J2B/J2D etc. would legalize these
digital modes.
UHF
Frequency: 434-438 MHz (70cm band)
Modes approved:
1. F1B
2. F2B
3. F3E
4. F3C
Modes Proposed to be included in (in
addition to an expansion of 430-440
MHz) addition those already approved:
5. A1A
6. J3E
7. F2D (Data Transmission by AFSK
of a FM transmitter)
8. G1B (PSK31)
-
Do -
ANNEXURE-III
Proposals from VIGYAN PRASAR
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Submitted to NFAP-2010 Meeting related to
“Amateur Radio Service”
(These proposals refer to WPC’s Office Memorandum no. L-14011/255/2004-AMT dated 13.08.2010)
It is noticed that WPC’s Office Memorandum no. L-14011/255/2004-AMT dated 13.08.2010 might have inadvertently reduced
the RF Power allotted to the GENERAL GRADE Licencees in the VHF/UHF Bands from the previous approved limit of 50 Watts to 25
Watts.
Proposal for Increase in RF Power
VHF & UHF
50-54 MHz (6m Band)
Approved Power
(DC Input Power)
Proposed POWER
Reasons
This 6m band is used by radio amateurs for
Restricted Grade: 10 Watts
General Grade: 25 Watts
Proposed power for Restricted Grade Licence:
experimental
50 Watts
experiments relying on ducting propagation via
troposphere, Sporadic-E e, Meteor Scatter etc..
Proposed power for General Grade Licence:
100 Watts
long
distance
propagation
This band is considered as a ‘Magic Band’
due to its unpredictability as all types propagation
pops up including F2 layer skip from Ionosphere at
one time or another.
Hams usually have to rely on high power
for successful communication to take place as
unlike other VHF frequencies, this band is
mainly attempted for establishment of long
distance communication
Therefore it is desirable to have higher
power allocation to the 50-54 MHz 6m Band.
144-146 MHz (2m band) & 434-438 MHz (70cm band)
Approved POWER
Restricted Grade Licence: 10 Watts
General Grade Licence:
25 Watts
Proposed POWER
1. Restricted Grade Licence:
25 Watts
2. General Grade Licence:
50 Watts
It is proposed that General Grade Licencees be
allowed to use 1000 Watts for Earth-MoonEarth (EME) Moon-bounce Radio
Communication experiment in the IARU
(International Amateur Radio Union) VHF and
UHF Band Plan frequencies.
3. Proposed Power for Moon-Bounce
Experiments:
144.000-144.035 MHz: 1000 Watts
431.900-432.240 MHz: 1000 Watts
Reasons
1. Previously 50 Watts was the power
allocation to Advance Grade licencees.
Now as Grade-I and Advance Grade are
clubbed designating GENERAL Grade,
the
Office
Memorandum
no.
L14011/255/2004-AMT dated 13.08.2010,
might have inadvertently reduced the
RF Power to 25 Watts. This may be
restored back to 50 Watts.
2. Also it is felt that as per IARU
(International Amateur Radio Union)
VHF (144.000-144.035 MHz) and UHF
Band Plans (431.900- 432.240 MHz), for
Earth-Moon-Earth (EME) Moon-bounce
Radio Communication Experiments,
use of 1000 Watts of power may be
allowed.
3. Since Moon is a bad reflector of radio
signals, Power allocation of 1000 Watts
for Moon-bounce experiments in VHF &
UHF is desirable.
1Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table
IND01 Freq. spots 101.4, 121.6, and 145.7 kHz have been earmarked for cable
locator systems.
IND02 The following frequencies are earmarked for Cordless Telephones:
Base unit: 1610, 1640, 1675, 1690 kHz, 43.720, 43.740, 43.820, 43.840,
43.920, 43.960, 44.120, 44.160, 44.180, 44.200, 44.320, 44.360, 44.400,
44.460, 44.480, 46.610, 46.630, 46.670, 46.675, 46.710, 46.725, 46.730,
46.770, 46.775, 46.825, 46.830, 46.870, 46.930 and 46.970 MHz.
Remote Unit: 26.375, 26.475, 26.575,
48.920, 49.020, 49.080, 49.100, 49.160,
49.400, 49.460, 49.500, 49.670, 49.770,
49.875, 49.890, 49.930, 49.970, 49.90,
150.950 MHz.
26.625, 48.760, 48.840, 48.860,
49.200, 49.240, 49.280, 49.360,
49.830, 49.845, 49.850, 49.860,
150.350, 150.750, 150.850 and
IND03 Amateur Service is permitted in the following bands:
1820-1860 kHz
3500-3700 kHz
3890-3900 kHz
7000-7100 kHz
14000-14350 kHz
18068-18168 kHz
21000-21450 kHz
24890-24990 kHz
28000-29700 kHz
144-146 MHz
434-438 MHz
1
2Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
1260-1300 MHz ( Radio location has got
the priority over Amateur)
IND04 The frequency spots 2010.4 kHz and 2025 kHz are earmarked for Fishing
vessels.
IND05 The frequency spots 3213, 5218, 13862.4 kHz, 73.675, 79.025, 159.55,
436.525 & 461.525 MHz are earmarked for demonstration of equipments on
Non Interference and Non Protection Basis (NIB/NPB-shared use). In
addition, appropriate channels for short-term demonstration of equipment in
other frequency bands may be considered on case-by-case basis, on
NIB/NPB.
IND06 The frequency spots 3698 and 5883 kHz are earmarked for shipping industry.
IND07 The frequency spots 8268, 12361.4 kHz, 156.375, 156.475, 156.575, 156.675,
156.850 MHz are earmarked for port operations (from Shore to Ship).
IND08 Use of wireless equipments intended to be used while in motion or during
halts, in the frequency band 26.957-27.283 MHz, with a maximum Effective
Radiated Power ( ERP) of 5 Watts has been exempted from licensing
requirements.
IND09 The frequency spots 36.5, 36.7, 37.1, 37.9, 160.9 & 161.8 MHz are
earmarked for Radio microphones.
IND10 The requirement of Fixed/Mobile services in the band 54-68 MHz may be
considered on case-by-case basis.
IND11 The requirement of broadcast services will be considered in the frequency
band 87-91.5 MHz and 95-100 MHz on case-by-case basis.
IND12
The frequency band 91.5-95 MHz is earmarked for FM broadcasting.
IND13 Frequency spots in the frequency bands 88-100 MHz and 103.8-108 MHz for
private FM broadcast have been specifically identified.
IND14 The frequency spots 143.950, 150.175 & 150.9 MHz are earmarked for Car
2
3Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
rallies/Sports activities.
IND15 The requirement of wide area radio paging systems will be considered in the
frequency band 146.45-147.95, 151.5-153, 164.5-166.5 and 171-173 MHz.
The frequency spots 146.5625, 146.6125, 146.6375, 151.6125, 151.6625,
151.6875, 165.3625 (Delhi only), 165.4625, 165.6625, 166.1125 166.1625
(except Delhi), 166.2375 & 166.2875 (Mumbai only), 166.3125, 166.3625,
166.3875, 166.4375, 172.8635, 172.8875 and 172.9375 MHz are earmarked
for wide area radio paging only. The use of frequencies in the frequency band
151.5-153 MHz including the frequencies earmarked above in this band have
appropriate geographical restrictions of operation around GMRT, Pune.
IND16 Following frequencies are earmarked for construction and allied industries
including remote control of EOT:
148.5, 148.575, 166.875, 167.725 MHz with a channel bandwidth of 10
KHz. The maximum RF transmitter power for EOT cranes is 1 mW.
IND
16A
Use of low power equipments for the remote control of cranes using
frequencies
335.7125, 335.7375, 335.7625, 335.7875, 335.8125 and
335.8375 MHz, with a channel bandwidth of 10 KHz and maximum transmit
power of 1 mW has been exempted from licensing requirement.
IND17 The requirement of onsite radio paging systems and talkback facility will be
considered in the frequency band 150.05-151.5 MHz. The frequency spots
150.3, 150.9 and 151.07 MHz are earmarked for onsite paging and 151.15,
151.55 and 150.6 MHz for talkback facility for such systems.
IND18 The frequency spot 150.525, 151.250 and 166.950 MHz are earmarked for
purposes such as O.B. Vans & film shooting.
IND19 Requirement of fixed and mobile services including those of wireless
telemetry seismic systems will be considered in the frequency band 174-230
MHz on a case-by-case basis. Specific requirement of wind profiler radars in
the frequency band 200-220 MHz may also be coordinated on a case-by-case
3
4Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
basis
IND20 Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) may be considered in the frequency band
174-230 MHz initially in the four Metro cities and further introduction of
DAB could be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into account
interference potentiality aspects.
IND21 Protection requirements of radio astronomy service in the frequency band
230-235 MHz within the appropriate coordination zone around GMRT, Pune
may be borne in mind while considering spot frequencies for other services.
IND22 The requirement for wide area Radio Paging systems, two way radio systems
including voice paging systems may be considered in the frequency band 276280 MHz with talk back in the frequency band 917-921 MHz up to a
maximum of 1 MHz in each band.
IND24 The requirement of short-range radio may be considered in the frequency
band 350-351 MHz. The frequency spots 350.1625, 350.1750, 350.1875,
350.2000, 350.2125, 350.2250, 350.2375, 350.2500, 350.2625, 350.2750,
350.2875, 350.2900, 350.3025, 350.3150, 350.3275, 350.3400, 350.3525,
350.3650, 350.3775, and 350.3895 MHz are earmarked for this purpose.
IND25 Requirements of public mobile radio trunked systems (PMRTS) and Captive
mobile radio trunked systems will be considered in the frequency band 338340 MHz paired with 348-350 MHz and its additional requirements may be
considered in the frequency bands 336-338 MHz paired with 346-348 MHz
on case-by-case basis.
.
IND26 The requirement of digital radio trunked service for captive networks will also
be considered in the frequency band 351-356 MHz paired with 361-366 MHz
A
and 356-358 MHz paired with 366-368 MHz on case by case basis.
IND27 Requirements for digital radio trunked systems may be considered in the
frequency bands 380-389.9 MHz paired with 390-399.9 MHz as also in 410430 MHz on a case- by- case basis.
IND28 Requirement of rural communications may be considered for coordination in
the frequency band368-380 MHz on case-by-case basis.
4
5Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
IND29 Requirements of digital seismic telemetry upto 1.5 MHz bandwidth may be
met in the frequency band 406.1-450 MHz on case-by-case basis.
IND
29A
The frequency spots 441.6 and 466.8 MHz may be considered for Anti
Collision Device (ACD) applications on case by case basis.
IND30 The requirement of IMT and Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) may be
considered for coordination on case by case basis in the frequency band 450470 MHz, especially in rural areas.
IND32 The frequency spots 461.775, 461.825, 461.875, 461.925, 461.950 MHz are
earmarked for Radio Paging Systems for on-site uses only.
IND33 Requirements of fixed and mobile services will be considered in the
frequency band 470-520 MHz and 520-585 MHz on case-by-case basis.
IND33 In the context of frequency band 585-806MHz, bearing in mind that
A
broadcasting services include mobile TV, requirements of IMT and/or
Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) in the frequency band 698-806 MHz may
be considered for coordination on case by case basis, as appropriate.
IND34 Requirements of broadcasting and mobile satellite services except
aeronautical mobile satellite(R) service in the frequency band 806-890 MHz
may be considered for co-ordination on case by case basis.
IND35 Frequency band 806-811 MHz paired with 851-856 MHz has been earmarked
for mobile trunked radio system to be used predominantly for captive
networks. The requirements for public mobile radio trunked systems
(PMRTS), which cannot be met in other bands, may also be considered in this
band.
IND36 Frequency bands 811-814 MHz paired with 856-859 MHz has been
earmarked for spectrum efficient digital public mobile radio trunked systems
(PMRTS) and captive mobile radio trunked systems.
IND37 Frequency band 814-819 MHz paired with 859-864 MHz has been earmarked
for mobile radio trunked systems to be used predominantly for public mobile
radio trunked systems (PMRTS).
5
6Draft India Remarks in the National Frequency Allocation Table (NFAP08)
IND38 Requirement of public mobile radio trunked systems (PMRTS) and captive
mobile radio trunked systems may also be considered, as appropriate, in the
frequency bands 819-824 MHz paired with 864-869 MHz.
IND 39 Use of low power equipments in the frequency band 865-867 MHz with a
maximum transmitter power of 1 Watt( 4 Watts Effective Radiated Power)
iwith 200 KHz carrier band width has been exempted from licensing
requirement.
IND40 Frequency spots
849.0125/933.0125,
849.0250/933.0250,
849.0375/933.0375,
849.0500/933.0500,
849.0625/933.0625,
849.0750/933.0750,
849.0875/933.0875,
849.1000/933.1000,
849.1125/933.1125,
849.1250/933.1250 MHz have been earmarked
for supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA) except in a few
specific locations.
IND41 Frequency band 824-844 MHz paired with 869-889 MHz has been earmarked
for wireless access systems for telecommunication services.
IND43 Frequency band 890-902.5MHz paired with 935-947.5MHz has been
earmarked for Wireless Access Systems for telecommunication services.
IND44 Additional requirements for Wireless Access Systems in the frequency band
902.5-915 MHz paired with 947.5-960 MHz may be coordinated on case by
case basis.
IND45 Certain frequency spots beyond 6.2 +6.2 MHz in the frequency bands 902.5915 MHz and 947.5-960 MHz may be considered for train control& mobile
train radio systems for specific locations on a case-by-case basis.
IND46 In relation to specific problem of harmful interference from wireless access
systems (fixed/mobile) for telecommunication services into cellular based
networks, appropriate measures of incorporating filters in the wireless access
systems (fixed/mobile) for telecommunication services shall be taken.
Appropriate measures of incorporating filters in cellular based networks for
blocking signals leaking through the extended cellular frequency bands shall
also be taken.
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IND47 Certain frequency spots in the frequency band 926 – 926.5 MHz may be
considered for very low power cordless telephone systems. The use of this
band for such purpose is on the basis of non-interference, non-protection and
non-exclusiveness.
IND48 Requirements of wireless access systems for telecommunication services in
the frequency band 1700-2000 MHz (1710-1785 MHz paired with 1805-1880
MHz ) may be coordinated on a case by case basis.
IND49 Requirements of micro cellular wireless access systems (fixed/mobile) for
telecommunication services based on TDD access techniques, especially
indigenously developed technologies, capable of coexistence with multiple
operators will be considered in the frequency band 1880-1900 MHz on a case
by case basis.
IND50 Additional requirements of micro cellular systems based on TDD access
techniques, especially indigenously developed technologies, capable of
coexistence with multiple operators in the frequency band 1900-1910 MHz
may also be progressively considered on a case- by- case basis in exceptional
circumstances in specific areas taking due account of existing usages.
IND51 Requirements of IMT applications in the frequency bands 1920-1980 MHz
paired with 2110-2170 MHz (FDD mode) and 2010-2025 MHz (TDD mode)
may be coordinated with existing users.
IND
51A
Requirement of Deep Space Research operations in the frequency bands
2110-2120 MHz (uplink) and 2290-2300 MHz( downlink) may be
considered at few locations.
IND52 The requirement of IMT and BWA applications may be considered for
coordination on case by case basis in the frequency band 2300-2400 MHz.
IND53 Use of low power equipments in the frequency band 2.4-2.4835 GHz using a
maximum transmitter output power of 1 Watt ( 4 Watts Effective Radiated
Power) with spectrum spread of 10 MHz or higher has been exempted from
licensing requirement.
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IND54 INSAT system is presently using the frequency band 2535-2655 MHz for
radio networking, cyclone warning dissemination system, meteorological data
dissemination, satellite time frequency dissemination and multimedia
applications. Requirements IMT and broadband wireless access applications
may be considered for coordination in the frequency band 2520-2670 MHz on
a case-by-case basis.
IND55 Requirements for Microwave Multipoint Distribution System (MMDS)
including broadband applications in the frequency band 2.7-2.9 GHz may be
considered on case by case basis, while ensuring protection to Aeronautical
Radio navigation service and Radio location service. International recognition
for such purpose is not affordable.
IND
55A
Use of low power equipments for Wireless Access Systems including Radio
Local Area Networks, in the frequency band 5.150-5.350 GHz and 5.725 –
5875 GHz using a maximum mean Effective Isotropic Radiated Power of
200 mW and a maximum mean Effective Isotropic Radiated Power density of
10 mW/MHz in any 1 MHz bandwidth, for the indoor applications has been
exempted from licensing requirement.
IND
55B
Requirement of indoor and outdoor Wireless Access Systems including
RLAN may be considered, on a case to case basis, in the frequency bands
5470-5725 MHz with a maximum mean eirp of 1W and a maximum mean
eirp density of 50 mw/ MHz in any 1MHz band.
IND56 Requirements of Broadband Wireless Access applications may be considered
in the frequency band 3.3 – 3.4 GHz on a case-by-case basis.
IND56 The requirement of IMT and Broadband Wireless Access applications in the
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frequency band 3400-3600 MHz may be considered for coordination on case
by case basis.
IND58 Requirement of low power, spread spectrum based systems not covered under
IND- 55A, may be considered in the frequency band 5725-5875 MHz. Such
use will be on the basis of non-interference, non-protection and nonexclusiveness.
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IND 58 Use of low power equipments in the frequency band 5.825 to 5.875 GHz
using a maximum transmitter output power of 1 Watt ( 4 Watts Effective
A
Radiated Power) with spectrum spread of 10 MHz or higher has been
exempted from licensing requirements.
IND59 The requirement for LMDS may be considered in the frequency band 10.1510.65 GHz on case-by-case basis.
IND60 Frequency bands 10.95-11.2 GHz and 11.45-11.7 GHz may be predominantly
used for fixed satellite service (down links).
IND61 It may be borne in mind that the frequency band 18.6-18.8 GHz is being used
for Earth Exploration Satellite (EES) in IRS Satellite.
IND62 Requirements of LMDS and MMDS may be considered in the frequency
bands 24.5 -26.5 GHz and 27.5-29.5 GHz on a case-by-case basis.
IND63 Requirements of high capacity dense network may be considered in the
frequency bands31.8-33.4, 37-40 GHz, 40.5-43.5, 51.4-52.6 GHz, 55.78-59
GHz and 64-66 GHz.
IND 64 Requirement of public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) communications
may be considered in the frequency bands 380-400 MHz, 406.1-430 MHz,
440-470 MHz, 746-806 MHz, 806-824/851-869 MHz, 4940-4990 MHz and
5850-5925 MHz on a case by case basis depending on specific need and
equipments availability, as far as possible.
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