Title 47

PART 101

Part 101 - Fixed Microwave Services

PART 101 - FIXED MICROWAVE SERVICES Authority:47 U.S.C. 154, 303. Source:61 FR 26677, May 28, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

47:5.0.1.1.8.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
47:5.0.1.1.8.1.137.1SECTION 101.1
   101.1 Scope and authority.
47:5.0.1.1.8.1.137.2SECTION 101.3
   101.3 Definitions.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Applications and Licenses
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137SUBJGRP 137
   General Filing Requirements
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.1SECTION 101.4
   101.4 Transition plan.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.2SECTION 101.5
   101.5 Station authorization required.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.3SECTION 101.7
   101.7 Eligibility for station license.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.4SECTION 101.17
   101.17 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.5SECTION 101.21
   101.21 Technical content of applications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.6SECTION 101.23
   101.23 Waiver of rules.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.137.7SECTION 101.31
   101.31 Temporary and conditional authorizations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.138SUBJGRP 138
   Processing of Applications
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.138.8SECTION 101.45
   101.45 Mutually exclusive applications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.138.9SECTION 101.51
   101.51 Comparative evaluation of mutually exclusive applications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139SUBJGRP 139
   License Transfers, Modifications, Conditions and Forfeitures
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.10SECTION 101.55
   101.55 Considerations involving transfer or assignment applications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.11SECTION 101.56
   101.56 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.12SECTION 101.61
   101.61 Certain modifications not requiring prior authorization in the Local Multipoint Distribution Service and 24 GHz Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.13SECTION 101.63
   101.63 Period of construction; certification of completion of construction.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.14SECTION 101.64
   101.64 Service areas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.15SECTION 101.65
   101.65 Termination of station authorizations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.16SECTION 101.67
   101.67 License period.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.17SECTION 101.69
   101.69 Transition of the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200 MHz bands from the fixed microwave services to personal communications services and emerging technologies.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.18SECTION 101.71
   101.71 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.19SECTION 101.73
   101.73 Mandatory negotiations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.20SECTION 101.75
   101.75 Involuntary relocation procedures.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.21SECTION 101.77
   101.77 Public safety licensees in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200 MHz bands.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.22SECTION 101.79
   101.79 Sunset provisions for licensees in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200 MHz bands.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.23SECTION 101.81
   101.81 Future licensing in the 1850-1990 MHz, 2110-2150 MHz, and 2160-2200 MHz bands.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.139.24SECTION 101.82
   101.82 Reimbursement and relocation expenses in the 2110-2150 MHz and 2160-2200 MHz bands.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140SUBJGRP 140
   Policies Governing Fixed Service Relocation From the 18.58-19.30 GHz Band
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.25SECTION 101.83
   101.83 Modification of station license.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.26SECTION 101.85
   101.85 Transition of the 18.3-19.3 GHz band from the terrestrial fixed services to the fixed-satellite service (FSS).
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.27SECTION 101.89
   101.89 Negotiations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.28SECTION 101.91
   101.91 Involuntary relocation procedures.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.29SECTION 101.95
   101.95 Sunset provisions for licensees in the 18.30-19.30 GHz band.
47:5.0.1.1.8.2.140.30SECTION 101.97
   101.97 Future licensing in the 18.30-19.30 GHz band.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Technical Standards
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.1SECTION 101.101
   101.101 Frequency availability.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.2SECTION 101.103
   101.103 Frequency coordination procedures.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.3SECTION 101.105
   101.105 Interference protection criteria.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.4SECTION 101.107
   101.107 Frequency tolerance.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.5SECTION 101.109
   101.109 Bandwidth.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.6SECTION 101.111
   101.111 Emission limitations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.7SECTION 101.113
   101.113 Transmitter power limitations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.8SECTION 101.115
   101.115 Directional antennas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.9SECTION 101.117
   101.117 Antenna polarization.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.10SECTION 101.119
   101.119 Simultaneous use of common antenna structures.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.11SECTION 101.125
   101.125 Temporary fixed antenna height restrictions.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.12SECTION 101.129
   101.129 Transmitter location.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.13SECTION 101.131
   101.131 Transmitter construction and installation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.14SECTION 101.133
   101.133 Limitations on use of transmitters.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.15SECTION 101.135
   101.135 Shared use of radio stations and the offering of private carrier service.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.16SECTION 101.137
   101.137 Interconnection of private operational fixed point-to-point microwave stations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.17SECTION 101.139
   101.139 Authorization of transmitters.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.18SECTION 101.141
   101.141 Microwave modulation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.19SECTION 101.143
   101.143 Minimum path length requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.20SECTION 101.145
   101.145 Interference to geostationary-satellites.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.21SECTION 101.147
   101.147 Frequency assignments.
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.22SECTION 101.149
   101.149 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.3.141.23SECTION 101.151
   101.151 Use of signal boosters.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Operational Requirements
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.1SECTION 101.201
   101.201 Station inspection.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.2SECTION 101.203
   101.203 Communications concerning safety of life and property.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.3SECTION 101.205
   101.205 Operation during emergency.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.4SECTION 101.207
   101.207 Suspension of transmission.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.5SECTION 101.209
   101.209 Operation of stations at temporary fixed locations for communication between the United States and Canada or Mexico.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.6SECTION 101.211
   101.211 Operator requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.7SECTION 101.213
   101.213 Station identification.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.8SECTION 101.215
   101.215 Posting of station authorization and transmitter identification cards, plates, or signs.
47:5.0.1.1.8.4.141.9SECTION 101.217
   101.217 Station records.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Miscellaneous Common Carrier Provisions
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.1SECTION 101.301
   101.301 National defense; free service.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.2SECTION 101.303
   101.303 Answers to notices of violation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.3SECTION 101.305
   101.305 Discontinuance, reduction or impairment of service.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.4SECTION 101.307
   101.307 Tariffs, reports, and other material required to be submitted to the Commission.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.5SECTION 101.309
   101.309 Requirement that licensees respond to official communications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.5.141.6SECTION 101.311
   101.311 Equal employment opportunities.
47:5.0.1.1.8.6SUBPART F
Subpart F [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - 24 GHz Service and Digital Electronic Message Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.1SECTION 101.501
   101.501 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.2SECTION 101.503
   101.503 Digital Electronic Message Service Nodal Stations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.3SECTION 101.505
   101.505 Frequencies.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.4SECTION 101.507
   101.507 Frequency stability.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.5SECTION 101.509
   101.509 Interference protection criteria.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.6SECTION 101.511
   101.511 Permissible services.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.7SECTION 101.513
   101.513 Transmitter power.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.8SECTION 101.515
   101.515 Emissions and bandwidth.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.9SECTION 101.517
   101.517 Antennas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.10SECTION 101.519
   101.519 Interconnection.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.11SECTION 101.521
   101.521 Spectrum utilization.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.12SECTION 101.523
   101.523 Service areas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.13SECTION 101.525
   101.525 24 GHz system operations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.14SECTION 101.526
   101.526 License term.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.15SECTION 101.527
   101.527 Construction requirements for 24 GHz operations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.16SECTION 101.531
   101.531 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.17SECTION 101.533
   101.533 Regulatory status.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.18SECTION 101.535
   101.535 Geographic partitioning and spectrum aggregation/disaggregation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.19SECTION 101.537
   101.537 24 GHz band subject to competitive bidding.
47:5.0.1.1.8.7.141.20SECTION 101.538
   101.538 Designated entities.
47:5.0.1.1.8.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Private Operational Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.8.141.1SECTION 101.601
   101.601 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.8.141.2SECTION 101.603
   101.603 Permissible communications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Common Carrier Fixed Point-to-Point Microwave Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.9.141.1SECTION 101.701
   101.701 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.9.141.2SECTION 101.703
   101.703 Permissible communications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.9.141.3SECTION 101.705
   101.705 Special showing for renewal of common carrier station facilities using frequency diversity.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Local Television Transmission Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.1SECTION 101.801
   101.801 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.2SECTION 101.803
   101.803 Frequencies.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.3SECTION 101.805
   101.805 Assignment of frequencies to mobile stations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.4SECTION 101.807
   101.807 Transmitter power.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.5SECTION 101.809
   101.809 Bandwidth and emission limitations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.6SECTION 101.811
   101.811 Modulation requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.7SECTION 101.813
   101.813 Remote control operation of mobile television pickup stations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.8SECTION 101.815
   101.815 Stations at temporary fixed locations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.9SECTION 101.817
   101.817 Notification of station operation at temporary locations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.10.141.10SECTION 101.819
   101.819 Stations affected by coordination contour procedures.
47:5.0.1.1.8.11SUBPART K
Subpart K [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.12SUBPART L
Subpart L - Local Multipoint Distribution Service
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.1SECTION 101.1001
   101.1001 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.2SECTION 101.1005
   101.1005 Frequencies available.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.3SECTION 101.1007
   101.1007 Geographic service areas and number of licenses.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.4SECTION 101.1009
   101.1009 System operations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.5SECTION 101.1011
   101.1011 Construction requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.6SECTION 101.1013
   101.1013 Permissible communications services.
47:5.0.1.1.8.12.141.7SECTION 101.1017
   101.1017 Requesting regulatory status.
47:5.0.1.1.8.13SUBPART M
Subpart M - Competitive Bidding Procedures for LMDS
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.1SECTION 101.1101
   101.1101 LMDS service subject to competitive bidding.
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.2SECTION 101.1102-101.1105
   101.1102-101.1105 [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.3SECTION 101.1107
   101.1107 Bidding credits for very small businesses, small businesses and entrepreneurs.
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.4SECTION 101.1109
   101.1109 Records maintenance.
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.5SECTION 101.1111
   101.1111 Partitioning and disaggregation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.13.141.6SECTION 101.1112
   101.1112 Definitions.
47:5.0.1.1.8.14SUBPART N
Subpart N [Reserved]
47:5.0.1.1.8.15SUBPART O
Subpart O - Multiple Address Systems
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141SUBJGRP 141
   General Provisions
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141.1SECTION 101.1301
   101.1301 Scope.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141.2SECTION 101.1303
   101.1303 Eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141.3SECTION 101.1305
   101.1305 Private internal service.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141.4SECTION 101.1307
   101.1307 Permissible communications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.141.5SECTION 101.1309
   101.1309 Regulatory status.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142SUBJGRP 142
   System License Requirements
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.6SECTION 101.1311
   101.1311 Initial EA license authorization.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.7SECTION 101.1313
   101.1313 License term.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.8SECTION 101.1315
   101.1315 Service areas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.9SECTION 101.1317
   101.1317 Competitive bidding procedures for mutually exclusive MAS EA applications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.10SECTION 101.1319
   101.1319 Competitive bidding provisions.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.11SECTION 101.1321
   101.1321 License transfers.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.142.12SECTION 101.1323
   101.1323 Spectrum aggregation, disaggregation, and partitioning.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.143SUBJGRP 143
   System Requirements
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.143.13SECTION 101.1325
   101.1325 Construction requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.143.14SECTION 101.1329
   101.1329 EA Station license, location, modifications.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.143.15SECTION 101.1331
   101.1331 Treatment of incumbents.
47:5.0.1.1.8.15.143.16SECTION 101.1333
   101.1333 Interference protection criteria.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16SUBPART P
Subpart P - Multichannel Video Distribution and Data Service Rules for the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.1SECTION 101.1401
   101.1401 Service areas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.2SECTION 101.1403
   101.1403 Broadcast carriage requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.3SECTION 101.1405
   101.1405 Channeling plan.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.4SECTION 101.1407
   101.1407 Permissible operations for MVDDS.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.5SECTION 101.1409
   101.1409 Treatment of incumbent licensees.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.6SECTION 101.1411
   101.1411 Regulatory status and eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.7SECTION 101.1412
   101.1412 MVDDS eligibility restrictions for cable operators.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.8SECTION 101.1413
   101.1413 License term and construction requirements.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.9SECTION 101.1415
   101.1415 Partitioning and disaggregation.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.10SECTION 101.1417
   101.1417 Annual report.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.11SECTION 101.1421
   101.1421 Coordination of adjacent area MVDDS stations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.12SECTION 101.1423
   101.1423 Canadian and Mexican coordination.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.13SECTION 101.1425
   101.1425 RF exposure.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.14SECTION 101.1427
   101.1427 MVDDS licenses subject to competitive bidding.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.15SECTION 101.1429
   101.1429 Designated entities.
47:5.0.1.1.8.16.144.16SECTION 101.1440
   101.1440 MVDDS protection of DBS.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17SUBPART Q
Subpart Q - Service and Technical Rules for the 70/80/90 GHz Bands
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.1SECTION 101.1501
   101.1501 Service areas.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.2SECTION 101.1505
   101.1505 Segmentation plan.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.3SECTION 101.1507
   101.1507 Permissible operations.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.4SECTION 101.1511
   101.1511 Regulatory status and eligibility.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.5SECTION 101.1513
   101.1513 License term.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.6SECTION 101.1523
   101.1523 Sharing and coordination among non-government licensees and between non-government and government services.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.7SECTION 101.1525
   101.1525 RF safety.
47:5.0.1.1.8.17.144.8SECTION 101.1527
   101.1527 Canadian and Mexican coordination.