SADC Frequency Allocation Plan (SADC FAP) 8.3kHz 3000GHz. Revised July Johannesburg

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1 SADC Frequency Allocation Plan (SADC FAP) 8.3kHz 3000GHz Revised July Johannesburg

2 The following fifteen countries (15) have been included in SADC FAP: Nr. Country Name ITU Country Symbol 1 Angola (Republic of) AGL 2 Botswana (Republic of) BOT 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo COD 4 Lesotho (Kingdom of) LSO 5 Madagascar (Republic of) MDG 6 Malawi MWI 7 Mauritius (Republic of) MAU 8 Mozambique (Republic of) MOZ 9 Namibia (Republic of) NMB 10 Seychelles (Republic of) SEY 11 South Africa (Republic of) AFS 12 Swaziland (Kingdom of) SWZ 13 Tanzania (United Republic of) TZA 14 Zambia (Republic of) ZMB 15 Zimbabwe (Republic of) ZWE Page 2 of 144

3 1. INTRODUCTION The spread of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) continues to facilitate techonological change in the digital economy. The rapid diffusion and innovations in the radio communications services, such as mobile telephony, are faciliating more inclusive social and economic development. Nonetheless, for radio communications services to flourish, effective radio frequency spectrum management is required. This implies, inter alia, regulators are required to actively look for means to establish National Frequency Allocation Plans (FAP) that would foster innovation and investments in the radio communications markets. Further, harmonisation among the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in regards to spectrum management and allocation is a key value add as it allows achievement of system interoperability; effective cross border coordination; achievement of economies of scale, increased proliferation of technologies and devices as well as affords roaming to the Region. As an end result, allowing regional integration and creation of a common market. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreed to development of a regional Frequency Allocation Plan (FAP) that provides for a harmonised framework on the allocation of the radio frequency spectrum in the SADC. It should be recognised on onset that there would be some variances in the use of some of radio frequency spectrum bands in SADC countries due to, amongst others, legacies in system deployments, different timelines in the introduction of new technologies, different services and technology requirements as well as different bandwidth requirements. Nonetheless, despite the fact that it would not be posiible to completely align the use of the spectrum over all frequency bands between SADC Member States, there is significant harmonisation already existing in assignments in many frequency bands. In order to achieve significant harmonization, SADC Members are urged, while respecting their sovereign rights, to implement radiocommunications services in accordance to this SADC FAP as far as is practically possible. Achieving global harmonisation in spectrum allocation could be an attractive option to afford wider benefits to the digital economy, unfortunately, this is rarely achieved due to several factors including, promotion and protection of regional markets; and differences in the use and application of the radio frequency spectrum. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) strives to achieve global spectrum harmonisation but has settled to achieving Regional harmonisation. To this extend, the ITU divided the world into three (3) Radio Regions, as indicated in the figure below. Africa is part of ITU Radio Region 1 which also comprises of Western Europe and the Russian Federation (as well as other Eastern European countries). Within these Radio Regions, the radio frequency spectrum is allocated to various radiocommunication services (see ITU Radio Regulations, Article 5). It is also important to note that frequency bands are almost always allocated to more than one radiocommunication services, from which countries may then choose one or more service applicable to the particular country. Page 3 of 144

4 Whereas harmonisation is important, this could however take place on various levels, namely; allocation level (e.g. mobile service), application level (e.g. cellular mobile) or on technology level (e.g. LTE or mobile WiMAX). Although the ITU spectrum harmonisation is generally limited to the first level (i.e. radio communication services) it does occasionally also endeavours to harmonise certain applications. A noteworthy example is where a particular band is identified for a specific application such as the IMT. Although, such identification does not establish any priority in the Radio Regulations, or does not exclude the use of the particular frequency band for any other application within the same or other allocations, it does signal to the market the potential of harmonising the particular frequency band for the specified application. Within this application, various technologies could then be deployed. In the above-mentioned example of IMT, the ITU recommends six (6) mobile standards. Deviations from the Regional allocations are generally recorded in the ITU Radio Regulations as country footnotes applicable to an individual country or to a group of countries. Since Africa is part of ITU Region 1, harmonisation in the use of the radio frequency spectrum between Africa and Europe naturally aligns and there is, therefore, a general tendency for African countries to trail radio technology developments from Europe. The same applies for SADC. Nevertheless, since Africa is a large continent with diverse country requirements and needs in the use of the radio frequency spectrum, and since individual countries are at different levels of implementation of new wireless technologies, harmonisation within Africa and even between SADC countries is quite challenging. There are deviations between SADC countries, in particular regarding technology applications where, for example, technologies from Radio Regions 2 or 3 have been introduced in some countries. Although this is acceptable, its potential impact on harmonisation and the effective use of the radio frequency spectrum must be considered carefully. Page 4 of 144

5 2. BACKGROUND Based on the work of CRASA, SADC established the 2016 edition of SADC FAP in Johannesburg South Africa in July This edition covers the frequency bands from 8.3 khz to 3000 GHz. Since the development of the SADC FAP 2013, ITU conducted the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC15) in Geneva from 2nd to 27th November 2015 which made changes to the ITU Radio Regulations as result of the Conference decisions. This edition of the SADC FAP seeks to align to these changes and also reflect all other spectrum usage needs of the SADC region. 3. STRUCTURE OF SADC FAP The SADC FAP 2016 was developed taking into account international best practice in the development of frequency band plans and considering the needs of the SADC Members. This SADC FAP has maintained a certain format. In reading SADC FAP, the following meaning is attached to the four (4) columns: a. First Column: ITU Region 1 Allocations and Footnotes This column is an exact replica 1 of the frequency allocations for ITU Radio Region 1 as contained in the Radio Regulations (edition 2016). All ITU footnotes, whether relevant to SADC countries or not, are therefore also included in this column. Frequency sub-bands are aligned with ITU Radio Regulations Article 5. The ITU philosophy for reflecting radiocommunication services in terms of primary and secondary, placing of footnotes and using French alphabetical order, therefore, also applies. Of particular importance is to note the following: - PRIMARY services are printed in capitals; - SECONDARY services are printed in lower case; - The order of listing in each frequency band does not establish priority (listed alphabetically according the French language); - Where a footnote is printed next to a service that footnote applies only to that service; - Where a footnote is printed at the bottom of a frequency band that footnote applies to more than one service or all services allocated to the particular frequency band; For more detail on these and other principles refer to the ITU Radio Regulations (edition 2015). b. Second Column: SADC Common Allocation/s and Relevant ITU Footnotes 1 Errors and omissions expected. Readers are referred to the actual ITU Radio Regulations Page 5 of 144

6 This column denotes those radiocommunication service or services selected from the ITU allocations, which are recommended for common use within SADC countries. A common allocation is generally where nine (9) or more countries support a particular allocation. However, this column reflects all ITU listed services where there is no clear single common use or where the sub-band in question is not widely used within SADC countries. This will apply, for example, to the science services and the higher frequency bands where applications within the ITU allocations are not yet evident or mainstream. ITU footnotes which are underlined (e.g. 5.70) indicates that one or more SADC member country name is reflected in the particular footnote. These ITU footnotes are also listed in the table in Annex C. All SADC countries will review these footnotes as part of the preparation towards WRC-19 to ascertain the need to have their country names reflected in a particular footnote. This column also lists only those ITU footnotes relevant to SADC Member countries, i.e. non-sadc related ITU footnotes have been omitted from this column. It should however be noted that non-listed ITU footnotes may indirectly still be relevant to SADC countries, for example, those SADC countries to the north of the SADC region who borders with non-sadc countries will have to consider other ITU footnotes which maybe deals with their non-sadc neighbours. Countries are therefore advised to consider all ITU footnotes during their normal international frequency management exercises. References to SADC footnotes (e.g. SADC1 ), which are contained in Annex D, are also listed in this column. The main purpose of these SADC footnotes is to reflect country variations from the SADC common allocations. Most of these footnotes were brought forward from the previous Band Plans. In preparation of SADC FAP these footnotes have been verified and most could be deleted for various reasons. Some of the footnotes could however not be verified due to the relevant Members not being present during the preparations and these were therefore retained. Going forward all SADC Members should review these footnotes. Ideally these variations should be limited since it steers away from the harmonised used of the radio frequency spectrum within the SADC Region.Member States are therefore invited to revaluate the relevance of their respective footnotes with a view to deleting country names in subsequent editions of the Band Plan. c. Third Column: SADC Proposed Common Sub-allocations / Utilisation Common utilisation of a particular frequency band or sub-band is reflected in this column. It could also limit an application to a smaller sub-band where needed or could indicate a broader sub-allocation where the application extends over more than one ITU frequency band. Where no sub-band is contained within this column it implies that the band limits as used in columns 1 and 2 also apply to this application. This column therefore contains more detail in terms of the common application or applications that are used within the band and is a clear indication of the main use of a particular frequency band. Although it is still possible to use a band for a purpose other than the common use, it means that such use in not prevalent in many countries (i.e. generally less than 9 countries). Page 6 of 144

7 Where this column is empty it could be interpreted that the particular frequency band or sub-band is either currently not in use in SADC or that the use of the band could not be confirmed at the time of preparing the SADC FAP. A typical example will be the use of the higher frequency bands (e.g. above 40 GHz where there are currently very little use of spectrum) or for example in the bands used by science services where the specific science application were not clear at the time of preparing SADC FAP. More work on this matter is required. Limitations in the use of a particular frequency band, according to the ITU Radio regulations, are also reflected in this column. d. Fourth Column: Additional Information References to additional information are contained in this column, for example, references to relevant ITU Radio Regulations Articles and Appendices, ITU-R Recommendations, etc. Technical limits applicable to one of more service or application are also added in this column where needed. It should be noted that the intent was not to include all relevant ITU provisions and technical parameters in this column and the relevant ITU provisions should therefore continue to be consulted. 4. FUTURE WORK OR ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED During the course of preparing SADC FAP 2016, the following items were identified as issues requiring additional workfor inclusion in future frequency Band Plans. The issues are still relevant and as follows: a. Current and future use of NGSO MSS satellite systems Several NGSO systems, both MSS and FSS, have been planned in recent years although only a few systems have actually been launched and provide commercial services. It is important for SADC countries to consider which of these systems will operate within the Region in order to assess the relevant frequency requirements, considering in particular that some frequency bands previously identified for these systems are now used extensively for other services making the introduction of such NGSO systems difficult. b. Defining PMR/PAMR use within the Region The harmonisation of PMR/PAMR needs further investigation and refinement. The CRASA Electronic Communications Committee has since undertaken to carry out this task. c. Identification of harmonised spectrum for PPDR The harmonised use of spectrum for Public Protection and Disaster Relief is critical for the region as was also identified internationally and provided for in Resolution 646 (REV. WRC- 15). There is therefore the need to develop a concise listing of the bands as annex to this FAP. The Electronic Communications Committee has since undertaken to carry out this task. Page 7 of 144

8 d. ITU RR footnotes containing SADC country names to be reviewed for WRC-19 Footnotes in the ITU Radio Regulations containing one or more SADC country names will be reviewed as part of the preparation towards WRC-19with the objective to delete country names where required. Following WRC-19 these changes will be incorporated in a future version of the SADC FAP. e. Define use of SRDs in the SADC Region Several frequency bands are used for short range devices. Whereas some countries are aligned with Europe s ERC Recommendation 70-03, some countries also introduced SRDs from other Radio Regions. As an interim measure it was decided to make reference to ITU-R Recommendation ITU-R SM[SRD]. This recommendation is in the process of being updated within the work of ITU-R Study Group 1 (Working Party 1B). All SADC countries need to consider the use of SRDs in their respective countries in view of reflecting these changes in a future version of the SADC Band Plan. The use of RFIDs are also be included as part of this exercise. f. Define use of science services within the SADC Region Most of the frequency bands used for science services is international in nature. Whereas some systems operate directly from SADC countries, others do not, although the benefits of these systems are obtained indirectly, for example pertaining to research on climate change. Other services such as space research are not always relevant to any SADC country. In some case these applications apply to only one or two countries. The same applies to radio astronomy, which is not directly relevant to all countries. In order to accommodate these systems and ensure the necessary protection of these systems it is necessary to further investigate the application of these systems within SADC and to ensure that the necessary applications are reflected. g. T-DAB in the MHz to be reconsidered Whereas this band was used for testing of T-DAB it was felt by the majority that this allocation is no longer required. The use of this band is now allocated for IMT as per 5.341A. h. CRASA harmonised framework for BWA growth in SADC to be updated This document was developed some years ago and provided an excellent guide to countries in the use of broadband wireless access especially as it pertains to spectrum licence exempted frequency bands. Due to the evolution of technologies and the decisions made at previous WRCs, there is a need to update this document. i. Channelling plans for various systems The frequency channelization of several key frequency bands must be developed and preferably harmonised throughout SADC. These include, amongst others, frequency bands used for IMT, BFWA, PTP microwave systems, etc. The intention is that the adopted channelling plans be added to the SADC Band Plan in future editions of the Plan.(Refer: Page 8 of 144

9 Harmonized Radio Frequency Plan Channeling Arrangements for Terrestrial Fixed and Mobile systems in SADC) j. HF frequency bands and below The use of the radio frequency spectrum below 30 MHz (i.e. VLF, LF, MF and HF) has changed dramatically over the last years. Although the frequency band 9 khz to khz was added only in SADC FAP, it was felt that all frequency bands below 30 MHz should be re-evaluated extensively in order to reflect the changes in the use of these bandsin a subsequent versions of the Plan. I. Government use It was agreed by SADC members that frequency bands used exclusively by governments for both civil and security applications be indicated as Government use. This was mainly because the applications would generally be sensitive and classified in nature. It was also agreed by SADC Members that these frequency bands should, where possible be harmonised within the SADC Region, which is also in line with frequency bands identified in Europe for harmonised use by NATO. 5. FUTURE AMENDMENTS SADC FAP shall be amended preferably not later than 12 months after the conclusion of the previous World Radio Conference (WRC). This will ensure that the updating of the SADC FAP is a continuation of the WRC process and is done while the discussions from the WRC are still fresh in the minds of those involved in the updating of the SADC FAP. This is done taking into consideration that the ITU-R Radio Regulations only become available at least nine (9) months from the last date of the World Radio Conference. In order to create stability and certainty in the market it is necessary that the SADC Band Plan do not change too frequently; however, it is possible that the SADC FAP could be updated prior to a WRC in order to accommodate some of the outstanding issues as listed above. 6. FREQUENCY MIGRATION OR RE-FARMING As a result of the introduction of new services and technologies, it may be required for some frequency bands to be re-farmed. Due to the complexities of re-farming, the potential huge costs associated with such exercise as well as the different stages in application within the various SADC countries this matter has not been addressed in detail in SADC FAP. Although the issue of migration was considered, it was resolved that it would be addressed in relevant separate documents such as SADC DTT migration plan and DTT Plan in most cases on a national level in accordance with national requirementsand time scales. 7. ANNEXES Page 9 of 144

10 The following additional information is contained as annexes to SADC FAP: - Annex A: Satellite Planned Bands orbital slots relevant to SADC countries - Annex B: Satellite Planned Bands relevant to SADC countries - Annex C: ITU RR footnotes with reference to SADC countries - Annex D: SADC country footnotes relevant to SADC FAP - Annex E: Text of ITU footnotes - Annex F: Acronyms - Annex G: SADC harmonised HF cross border frequencies Page 10 of 144

11 SADC TABLE OF FREQUENCY ALLOCATIONS ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information Below8.3 khz Below8.3 khz (Not allocated) (Not allocated) khz khz METEOROLOGICAL AIDS 5.54A 5.54B 5.54C METEOROLOGICAL AIDS 5.54A 5.54B 5.54C khz METEOROLOGICAL AIDS 5.54A khz METEOROLOGICAL AIDS 5.54A khz khz SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz MARITIME khz MARITIME SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Maritime mobile communications SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (20 khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (20 khz) SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz MARITIME khz MARITIME SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Maritime mobile communications SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz khz 5.60 SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz MARITIME khz MARITIME SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Maritime mobile communications Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz khz 5.60 SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz MARITIME khz MARITIME SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz- 135 khz) Maritime mobile communications Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz 5.62 Fixed khz 5.62 Fixed 5.64 SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications(9 khz -135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] 2 Rec. ITU-R SM.[SRD]in the process of being finalised with ITU-R WP1B. Page 11 of 144

12 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes khz MARITIME khz khz 5.60 Fixed Maritime mobile khz MARITIME khz khz MARITIME khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Amateur 5.67A B khz MARITIME khz BROADCASTING SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes khz MARITIME khz khz 5.60 Fixed Maritime mobile khz MARITIME khz khz MARITIME khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Amateur 5.67A khz MARITIME khz BROADCASTING 5.68 SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Maritime mobile communications Navigational Aids SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Navigational Aids Maritime mobile communications SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Navigational Aids Maritime mobile communications SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Navigational Aids SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Navigational Aids Maritime mobile communications SRDs inductive short-range radiocommunications (9 khz-135 khz) Maritime mobile communications Maritime mobile communications Amateur Maritime mobile communications Broadcasting Additional information SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] SRDs - see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] Amateur ( khz) services are limited to maximum radiated power of 1 W (e.i.r.p). Frequency assignment Plan (GE75) applies khz AERONAUTICAL SERVICE khz khz Page 12 of 144

13 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes BROADCASTING AERONAUTICAL khz AERONAUTICAL MARITIME (radiobeacons) SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes AERONAUTICAL khz AERONAUTICAL MARITIME (radiobeacons) SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz AERONAUTICAL Maritime radionavigation (radiobeacons) khz AERONAUTICAL Maritime radionavigation (radiobeacons) khz AERONAUTICAL khz AERONAUTICAL khz khz 5.76 Navigational Aids khz MARITIME 5.79 AERONAUTICAL khz MARITIME 5.79 AERONAUTICAL Maritime mobile communications Under the MMS the use of the band khz is limited to radiotelegraphy khz MARITIME 5.79 Aeronautical radionavigation khz MARITIME 5.79 Aeronautical radionavigation Maritime mobile communications Coast Stations in the NAVTEX service on 490 khz; Res.339 applies. Transmission of navigational and meteorological warnings and urgent info for ships (NBDP telegraphy). Articles 31 and 52 apply khz MARITIME 5.79 Amateur 5.A123 Aeronautical radionavigation B khz MARITIME 5.79 Amateur 5.A123 Aeronautical radionavigation B khz MARITIME A Aeronautical radionavigation khz MARITIME A Aeronautical radionavigation Page 13 of 144

14 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes khz MARITIME SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes khz MARITIME SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Limited to radiotelegraphy; Articles 31 and 52 apply. Additional information khz MARITIME A5.84 AERONAUTICAL khz BROADCASTING A khz MARITIME 5.90 LAND khz khz MARITIME 5.90 LAND khz MARITIME A5.84 AERONAUTICAL khz BROADCASTING Mobile khz BROADCASTING khz MARITIME 5.90 LAND khz khz MARITIME 5.90 LAND 5.92 Maritime mobile communications Coast Stations in the NAVTEX service on 518 khz; Res.339 applies. Articles 31 and 52 apply. Under the MMS the use of the band khz is limited to radiotelegraphy. Land and/or maritime mobile communications MW Sound broadcasting ( khz); GE75 applies Maritime mobile communications Land mobile communications Navigational Aids Maritime mobile communications Land mobile communications khz khz 5.93 Navigational Aids khz AMATEUR khz AMATEUR Amateur communications khz except khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz except khz except khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz except Maritime and/or land mobile communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications Page 14 of 144

15 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes aeronautical mobile (R) Meteorological aids SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes aeronautical mobile (R) Meteorological aids SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz MARITIME LAND khz MARITIME LAND 5.92 Maritime and/or land mobile communications khz khz Navigational aids khz MARITIME khz (distress and calling) khz MARITIME khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz MARITIME khz (distress and calling) khz MARITIME khz except aeronautical mobile (R) Maritime mobile communications khz is an international distress and calling frequency for radiotelephony khz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies. Maritime mobile communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications Articles 31 and 52 applies khz except aeronautical mobile (R) BROADCASTING khz except aeronautical mobile (R) BROADCASTING Maritime and/or land mobile communications khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (2 500 khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (2 500 khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space Research khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space Research Page 15 of 144

16 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz MARITIME MARITIME khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz MARITIME MARITIME khz except aeronautical mobile (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Maritime and/or land mobile communications Maritime mobile communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications Aeronautical mobile (R) khz may be used under the MMS for search and rescue operations (see Article 31) Additional information Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies AERONAUTICAL (OR) Aeronautical mobile (OR) Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz except (R) khz except aeronautical mobile (R) Maritime and/or land mobile communications SRDs: Wireless hearing Aides Worldwide channel for low power hearing aids ( khz). Additional channels may be assigned in the band khz; see also ITU-R Rec.[SRD] khz except (R) BROADCASTING khz except aeronautical mobile (R) BROADCASTING Maritime and/or land mobile communications Worldwide channel for low power hearing aids ( khz). Additional channels may be assigned in the band khz khz except BROADCASTING khz except aeronautical mobile BROADCASTING Maritime and/or land mobile communications Worldwide channel for low power hearing aids ( khz). Additional channels may be assigned in the band khz khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) Aeronautical mobile (R) Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Page 16 of 144

17 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz AMATEUR except aeronautical mobile khz AMATEUR except aeronautical mobile 5.92 Amateur communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) LAND khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) LAND Aeronautical mobile (OR) Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) BROADCASTING Aeronautical mobile (OR) Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz khz BROADCASTING BROADCASTING khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Maritime mobile communications Use of the band khz by the MMS is limited to ship stations using radiotelephony khz MARITIME 5.79A khz MARITIME 5.79A Maritime mobile communications khz - Coast Stations in the NAVTEX service; Res.339 applies. Articles 31 and 52 apply khz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies khz use of this frequency prescribed in Article khz exclusive for transmission by coast stations of meteorological and navigational warnings and urgent information to ships (NBDP) khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies. ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies khz except (R) Radiolocation khz except aeronautical mobile (R) Radiolocation Maritime and/or land mobile communications Page 17 of 144

18 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes 5.A115 5.B115 5.A115 5.B khz except (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) LAND BROADCASTING khz LAND BROADCASTING khz except (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) LAND BROADCASTING khz LAND BROADCASTING SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Aeronautical mobile Aeronautical mobile Aeronautical and/or land mobile Sound broadcasting Land mobile Sound broadcasting Additional information Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (5 000 khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz BROADCASTING khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile khz except Radiolocation ADD 5.A115 ADD 5.C kHz except khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL (5 000 khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz BROADCASTING khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile khz except aeronautical mobile Radiolocation ADD 5.A115 ADD 5.C kHz except aeronautical mobile Sound broadcasting SADC harmonised HF frequencies for crossborder mobile communications; see Annex G. SADC harmonised HF frequencies for crossborder mobile communications; see Annex G. Aeronautical mobile khz except Amateur 5.133B AERONAUTICAL (OR) LAND khz except aeronautical mobile Amateur 5.133B Aeronautical mobile Page 18 of 144

19 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz khz Aeronautical mobile except aeronautical mobile except aeronautical mobile khz khz khz khz Aeronautical mobile Appendix 27 Allotment plan applies AERONAUTICAL AERONAUTICAL (OR) (OR) LAND LAND khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) Aeronautical mobile Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz may be used under the MMS for search and rescue operations (see Article 31) khz use of this frequency prescribed in Article 31. SRD applications ( khz) Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies Common international SRD band; see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] khz khz Land mobile LAND LAND khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz BROADCASTING khz MARITIME khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz MARITIME khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) Maritime mobile communications 6312 khz and 6215 khz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies 6268 khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies Aeronautical mobile communications Aeronautical mobile communications ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies Page 19 of 144

20 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz except (R) A khz except aeronautical mobile (R) A Maritime and/or land mobile communications The band khz is designated for ISM applications (5.138) khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE A khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Amateur communications Amateur-satellite communications khz AMATEUR khz AMATEUR Amateur communications 5.141A5.141B5.141C B5.141C khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz BROADCASTING A5.143B5.143C5.143D khz BROADCASTING B HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz BROADCASTING 5.143B5.143C khz BROADCASTING 5.143B HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz except (R) 5.143E khz except aeronautical mobile (R) 5.143E SADC harmonised HF frequencies for crossborder mobile communications; see Annex G khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Maritime mobile communications khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Maritime mobile communications khz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies. ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) Aeronautical mobile communications Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) Aeronautical mobile communications Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz khz Fixed khz khz HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures Page 20 of 144

21 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes Radiolocation B SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes Radiolocation B SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information and Res.517 apply KHz khz BROADCASTING khz khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz Amateur khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING KHz khz BROADCASTING khz khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz Amateur khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING khz khz HF Sound Broadcasting Fixed Aeronautical mobile communications Fixed Amateur communications SADC harmonised HF frequencies for crossborder mobile communications; see Annex G. Aeronautical mobile communications Aeronautical mobile communications Fixed HF Sound Broadcasting HF Sound Broadcasting HF Sound Broadcasting Fixed ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply. ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply. Page 21 of 144

22 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes khz MARITIME khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes khz MARITIME khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz AERONAUTICAL (R) SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Maritime mobile communications khz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies. Aeronautical mobile communications Aeronautical mobile communications Additional information ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies khz RADIO ASTRONOMY khz RADIO ASTRONOMY Radio astronomy khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) Maritime and/or land mobile communications The band khz is designated for ISM applications (5.150). SRD applications ( kHz) Common international SRD band; see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] KHz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) Radiolocation ADD 5.A115 ADD 5.E KHz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) Radiolocation ADD 5.A115 ADD 5.E KHz Mobile except (R) KHz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz khz Maritime and/or land mobile Page 22 of 144

23 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation communications Additional information khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Amateur communications Amateur-satellite communications khz AMATEUR khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz AMATEUR khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) Amateur communications SADC harmonised HF frequencies for crossborder mobile communications; see Annex G khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) Aeronautical mobile communications Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz khz Fixed KHz Radiolocation ADD 5.F115 ADD 5.D KHz Radiolocation ADD 5.F115 ADD 5.D KHz khz MARITIME KHz khz MARITIME Maritime mobile communications kHz DSC for distress and calling; Article 31 applies khz international distress frequency for NBDP telegraphy; Article 31 applies khz maritime safety information (MSI); ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies Page 23 of 144

24 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation App.17 applies Additional information khz khz Fixed khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz BROADCASTING khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz BROADCASTING khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz AERONAUTICAL (OR) HF Sound Broadcasting Aeronautical mobile communications Aeronautical mobile communications ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies Appendix 26 Allotment Plan applies khz khz Fixed khz Space research khz Space research Fixed khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile khz MARITIME khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile khz MARITIME Amateur communications Amateur-satellite communications Maritime and/or land mobile communications Maritime mobile communications ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting Article 12 Planning Procedures and Res.517 apply khz khz Fixed khz MARITIME khz MARITIME khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies The frequency khz is the international frequency for transmission of MSI khz khz Fixed khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research khz STANDARD FREQUENCY khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND Page 24 of 144

25 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes TIME SIGNAL ( khz) SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information khz Mobile khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE khz Mobile khz AMATEUR AMATEUR-SATELLITE Amateur communications Amateur-satellite communications khz BROADCASTING khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz 5.155A khz 5.155B khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz MARITIME khz khz 5.155B khz AERONAUTICAL (R) khz MARITIME Fixed Fixed Aeronautical mobile communications khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies This band is used by the FS for services related to aircraft flight safety (5.155B) Appendix 27 Allotment Plan applies ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies. ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies. The frequency khz is the international frequency for transmission of MSI khz khz Fixed khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz Mobile except aeronautical mobile (R) khz 5.156A AERONAUTICAL (OR) khz 5.156A AERONAUTICAL (OR) Aeronautical mobile communications The use of this band by the FS is limited to the provision of services related to aircraft flight safety (5.156A) khz except khz except aeronautical mobile The use of this band by the MMS is limited to inter-ship radiotelegraphy (5.157) khz LAND khz LAND khz LAND khz LAND Page 25 of 144

26 ITU Region 1 allocations and footnotes SADC common allocation/s and relevant ITU footnotes SADC proposed common sub-allocations / utilisation Additional information Radiolocation 5.A115 Radiolocation 5.A115 5.G115 5.G KHz KHz LAND LAND khz khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL ( khz) khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL khz STANDARD FREQUENCY AND TIME SIGNAL Space research Space research khz khz except except aeronautical mobile khz MARITIME khz MARITIME Maritime mobile communications ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies khz khz except except aeronautical mobile khz RADIO ASTRONOMY khz RADIO ASTRONOMY Radio astronomy khz BROADCASTING khz MARITIME khz except khz except Radiolocation 5.A115 5.C khz BROADCASTING HF Sound Broadcasting ITU RR Article 12 Planning Procedures applies khz MARITIME khz except aeronautical mobile khz except aeronautical mobile Radiolocation 5.A115 5.C khz maritime safety information (MSI); App.17 applies Mobile systems (single frequency) CB Radio ( MHz) ISM applications ( MHz) SRD applications ( khz) ITU RR Appendix 17 Channelling Plan applies. ITU RR Appendix 25 Allotment Plan applies. The frequency khz is the international frequency for transmission of MSI. Common international SRD band; see ITU-R Rec.SM.[SRD] Page 26 of 144