47 CFR Part 95 — Personal Radio Services

PART 95—PERSONAL RADIO SERVICES Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 303, 307. Source: 82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A—General Rules for the Personal Radio Services § 95.100 Basis and purpose. This section contains a concise general statement of the basis and purpose of the rules in this part, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(c). (a) Basis. et. seq. (b) Purpose. § 95.101-95.301 [Reserved] § 95.303 Definitions. The following terms and definitions apply only to the rules in this part. Antenna. Authorized bandwidth. Automatic control. Base station. Carrier power output. Certified transmitter. Citizens band radio service. Citizens Broadband Radio Service. Communications Act. et. seq. Control point. Control station. dB. EIRP. Emergency messages. Emission. External radio frequency power amplifier. See FCC. Feedline. Fixed station. Frequency accuracy. Frequency tolerance. Frequency stability. Hand-held portable unit. Harmful interference. Individual. Individual license. Interference. Licensee. Mean power output. Mobile station. Modulation. Necessary bandwidth. Occupied bandwidth. One-way communications. Operate. Operator. Out-of-band emissions. Person. Personal Radio Services station. Personal Radio Services. Plain language voice communications. Radio control radio service. Remote control. Repeater station. Spurious emissions. Network connection. Transmit. Transmitter. Transmitter type. Two-way communications. Uncrewed Aircraft System Services. Unwanted emissions. User. Voice obscuring feature. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 1400, Jan. 8, 2025] § 95.305 Authorization to operate Personal Radio Services stations Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. 307(e)(1), this rule section authorizes eligible persons to operate part 95 Personal Radio Service stations and part 96 Citizens Broadband Radio Service stations without individual licenses, except as provided in paragraph (a). Such operation must comply with all applicable rules in this part. (a) Individual licenses. See e.g., (b) Operator eligibility. (c) Foreign government operator. (d) Cease and desist order. (e) Federal station. (f) Foreign station. § 95.307 Authorized station locations. Personal Radio Service stations generally may be operated in any location included within the descriptions in the following paragraphs in this section. In certain specific locations, however, co-ordination procedures or operating restrictions may apply, as set forth in § 95.309. Operation of Personal Radio Service stations in any location outside of those described in the following paragraphs is not authorized by this part. (a) Within the United States and its territories. (b) Aboard any vessel or aircraft registered in the United States. (c) Aboard any unregistered vessel or aircraft owned or operated by a United States citizen or company. (d) Other locations. (1) An agency of the United States other than the FCC. (You are subject to its rules.) (2) Any foreign government. (You are subject to its rules.) § 95.309 Coordination procedures and other restrictions for operation in certain locations. The operator of a Personal Radio Service station may be required to coordinate operation in advance and/or may be subject to operating restrictions if the station is to be operated in certain locations, described in the following paragraphs in this section. (a) In a Quiet Zone or near a protected FCC field office. (b) Near a U.S. border or in an area that is or may be subject to an international treaty or agreement. http://www.fcc.gov/ib/sand/agree/ (c) At an environmentally sensitive site, or in a manner that may raise environmental concerns. (d) In an area administered by the United States Government. (e) Near the Arecibo Observatory. [email protected] (1) To determine whether a planned operation could pose an interference threat to the Arecibo Observatory, operators may consult interference guidelines provided by Cornell University. (2) The notification must include the geographical coordinates of the station, if it is a fixed or base station. (3) After receipt of such notifications, the FCC will allow the Arecibo Observatory 20 days to comment on or object to the proposed operation. The operator must make reasonable efforts to resolve or mitigate any potential interference concern with the Arecibo Observatory. If the FCC determines that an operator has made reasonable efforts to protect the Observatory from interference, the operator may be allowed to operate the station. § 95.311 Correspondence and notices from the FCC. Operators of Personal Radio Service stations must respond to and comply with official communications from the FCC. (a) The FCC may send a letter to the operator of a Personal Radio Service station requesting specific information about the Personal Radio Service station or its operation. Upon receipt of such a letter, the operator must respond in writing to the FCC office that sent the letter, within the time period stated in the letter. The written response must contain the information requested by the FCC, must be complete in itself, and should not rely on references to other communications or notices. (b) If it appears to the FCC that the operator of a Personal Radio Services station has violated the Communications Act or the FCC's rules, the FCC may send that operator an official notice concerning the apparent violation. Upon receipt of such official notice, the operator must respond in writing to the FCC office that sent the letter, within the time period stated in the letter and comply with all instructions in the notice concerning the response. The written response must contain a complete written statement that fully addresses each violation, reports any action that the operator has taken to correct the violation and to prevent it from happening again, and any other pertinent information, such as other operators or stations that may have caused the violation. (c) If the FCC notifies the operator of a Personal Radio Service station that the station is causing interference for technical reasons, the operator must follow all instructions in the official notice. The operator must comply with restricted hours of station operation if so specified in the official notice. The notice may require the operator to stop operating the station until technical adjustments or repairs have been made to the station equipment, such that the technical problem is corrected. §§ 95.313-95.315 [Reserved] § 95.317 Registration of antenna structures that may constitute a menace to air navigation. (a) Each antenna structure used for a Personal Radio Service station is subject to the antenna structure rules set forth in part 17 of this chapter. In particular, the owner of an antenna structure that is more than 60.96 m (200 ft) in height above ground level ( see (b) Further, stations located on or near a military or public-use airport with an antenna structure that is more than 6.10 meters (20 feet) high may have to obey additional restrictions. The highest point of the antenna must not exceed one meter above the airport elevation for every hundred meters of distance from the nearest point of the nearest airport runway. Differences in ground elevation between the antenna and the airport runway may complicate this formula. For stations near an airport, see http://appsint.fcc.gov/UlsApp/AsrSearch/towairSearch.jsp § 95.319 Malfunctioning transmitting equipment. If the operator of a Personal Radio Services station becomes aware that the transmitting equipment is no longer functioning properly, he or she must stop making transmissions (except for emergency communications) using the malfunctioning transmitting equipment until it has been adjusted and/or repaired, as necessary, to restore proper operation. (a) FCC request to discontinue operation. (b) Internal repairs. (c) Test transmissions. § 95.321 [Reserved] § 95.323 FCC inspection of station. If an authorized FCC representative requests to inspect any station in the Personal Radio Services, the station operator or licensee must make the station and any applicable records available for inspection. § 95.325 Interference. Operators of Personal Radio Service stations experiencing or causing interference must first attempt to eliminate the interference by means of mutually satisfactory arrangements. If the operators are unable to resolve an interference problem, the FCC may impose restrictions including specifying the channels, maximum transmitting power, maximum antenna height and geographic area or hours of operation of the stations concerned. § 95.327 Restricted operation. The FCC may deny or restrict the use by any operator(s) of any specified channel(s) in a specified geographic area if, in the judgment of the FCC, such use is not in the public interest. Furthermore, the FCC may restrict the use by any particular operator(s) of any channel as to geographical area of operation, transmitting power, or other operating conditions. § 95.329 How to contact the FCC. For information about the Personal Radio Services, see the FCC's internet Web site ( www.fcc.gov [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 85 FR 64411, Oct. 13, 2020] § 95.331 [Reserved] § 95.333 Prohibited uses. No person shall use a Personal Radio Service station: (a) In connection with any activity which is against Federal, State or local law; (b) To transmit advertisements or program material associated with television or radio broadcasting; (c) To transmit messages for hire or provide a common carrier service; (d) To intentionally interfere with the communications of another station; (e) To transmit obscene, profane or indecent words, language or meaning; or (f) To transmit a false or deceptive communication. § 95.335 Operation of non-certified transmitters prohibited. Except as provided in paragraph (a) of this section, no person shall operate a transmitter in any Personal Radio Service unless it is a certified transmitter; that is, a transmitter of a type which has obtained a grant of equipment certification for that service, pursuant to part 2, subpart J of this chapter. Use of a transmitter that is not FCC-certified voids the user's authority to operate that station. See (a) Exceptions. See e.g., (b) Revoked or withdrawn certification. (c) Grantee permissible modifications. See § 95.337 Operation of impermissibly modified equipment prohibited. No person shall modify any Personal Radio Service transmitter in a way that changes or affects the technical functioning of that transmitter such that operation of the modified transmitter results in a violation of the rules in this part. This includes any modification to provide for additional transmit frequencies, increased modulation level, a different form of modulation, or increased transmitter output power (either mean power or peak envelope power or both). Any such modification voids the certified status of the modified transmitter and renders it unauthorized for use in the Personal Radio Services. Also, no person shall operate any Personal Radio Service transmitter that has been so modified. § 95.339 Operation of transmitter with external device causing rule violation prohibited. No person shall operate any Personal Radio Service transmitter to which an external device or accessory has been added such that operation of the combination results in a violation of the rules. § 95.341 [Reserved] § 95.343 Station operator responsibility and requirements. Each Personal Radio Services station must have an operator whenever the station is transmitting. The operator of a Personal Radio Services station is responsible for proper operation of the station in compliance with all applicable rules in this part. (a) Unless the station is operating under automatic control, the operator of a Personal Radio Services station must be located at a control point and monitoring communications while the station is transmitting. (b) For Personal Radio Services stations operating under the authority of an individual license, the licensee is responsible for proper operation of the station in compliance with all applicable rules in this part, regardless of who is operating the station. (c) For Personal Radio Services stations operating under the authority of an individual license, the licensee must maintain station records. If no individual license is required for a particular Personal Radio Service, the station operator must maintain the station records. Station records include copies of any FCC violation notices or other FCC letters received by the licensee or operator, any responses to such letters, each written permission received from the FCC, and other documents as the FCC may require be included. § 95.345 Remote control. Operation of Personal Radio Services stations by remote control is prohibited, unless otherwise allowed for a particular Personal Radio Service by rules in the subpart governing that specific service. See e.g., § 95.347 Automatic control. Operation of Personal Radio Services stations under automatic control is prohibited, unless otherwise allowed for a particular Personal Radio Service by rules in the subpart governing that specific service. See, e.g., [82 FR 43871, Sept. 20, 2017] § 95.349 Network connection. Operation of Personal Radio Services stations connected with the public switched network is prohibited, unless otherwise allowed for a particular Personal Radio Service by rules in the subpart governing that specific service. See e.g., §§ 95.351-95.355 [Reserved] § 95.357 Duration of transmissions. Except as otherwise provided, the operator of a Personal Radio Services station must generally limit transmissions to the minimum duration necessary. See e.g., See e.g., § 95.359 Sharing of channels. Unless otherwise provided in the subparts governing the individual services, all channels designated for use in the Personal Radio Services are available for use on a shared basis, and are not assigned by the FCC for the exclusive use of any person or station. Operators of Personal Radio Service stations must cooperate in the selection and use of channels in order to avoid interference and make efficient use of these shared channels. § 95.361 Transmitter Certification. (a) Unless otherwise provided in the subpart governing that service or in other parts of this chapter, each transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in a service of the Personal Radio Service must be certified in accordance with the governing subpart and part 2 of this Chapter. (b) A copy of the instruction manual specified in § 95.393 must be forwarded to the FCC with each request for certification of the relevant transmitter. If a final copy of that manual is not available when the certification application is submitted, the applicant may include with its application a draft or preliminary copy provided it forwards a final copy to the FCC when such a copy becomes available. (c) Equipment certification will not be issued for transmitter types where any control, switch or other type of adjustment—which, when manipulated, can result in a violation of the rules—is accessible to the user. §§ 95.363-95.365 [Reserved] § 95.367 Transmitting power. For transmission of emergency messages, where operators of Personal Radio Services stations have the ability to select transmitting power levels, the highest transmitting power available may be used. In all other circumstances, the minimum amount of transmitting power necessary to carry out the desired communications must be used. See § 95.369 [Reserved] § 95.371 Emission types. In general, Personal Radio Services stations may transmit any emission type that is appropriate for the permissible uses of the specific service, provided that it does not exceed the authorized bandwidth for that service and is in full compliance with the modulation limits (if any) and unwanted emission limits for the specific service. (a) Exceptions. See e.g., (b) Emission type designators. Description Designator Voice, AM A3E Voice, SSB J3E Voice, FM F3E Voice, PM G3E Data, FSK F1D Data, AFSK F2D Data, PSK G1D Test, no modulation N0N § 95.377 Tones and signals. Personal Radio Service stations that transmit voice emissions may also transmit audible or subaudible tones or other signals for the purpose of selective calling and/or receiver squelch activation. These tones and signals are ancillary to voice communications and are considered to be included within the voice emission types, e.g., A3E, F3E, and G3E. (a) Tones that are audible (having a frequency higher than 300 Hertz), must last no longer than 15 seconds at one time. (b) Tones that are subaudible (having a frequency of 300 Hertz or less), may be transmitted continuously during a communication session. § 95.381 Voice obscuring features. A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for any transmitter type that incorporates one or more voice scrambling or other obscuring features for any of the Personal Radio Services that provide for voice (telephony) communications on shared channels ( see § 95.385 RF exposure evaluation. (a) Personal Radio Services devices are subject to the radio frequency radiation exposure requirements specified in §§ 1.1307(b), 2.1091 and 2.1093 of this chapter, as appropriate. (b) FCC certification ( see See § 95.391 Manufacturing, importation, and sales of non-certified equipment prohibited. No person shall manufacture, import, sell, or offer for sale non-certified equipment for the Personal Radio Services except as provided for in §§ 2.803(c)(2)(i) and 2.1204(a)(11) of this chapter. See See also et seq. et seq. [86 FR 52100, Sept. 20, 2021] § 95.393 Instructions and warnings. (a) A user's instruction manual must be supplied with each transmitter that can be used in a Personal Radio Service. (b) The manual described in paragraph (a) of this section must contain all information necessary for the proper installation and operation of the transmitter including: (1) Instructions concerning all controls, adjustments and switches that may be operated or adjusted without resulting in a violation of FCC rules; (2) Warnings concerning any adjustment that could result in a violation of FCC rules or that is recommended to be performed only by or under the immediate supervision and responsibility of a person certified as technically qualified to perform transmitter maintenance and repair duties in the relevant radio service by an organization or committee representative of users of that service; (3) Warnings concerning the replacement of any transmitter component (crystal, semiconductor, etc.) that could result in a violation of FCC rules; and (4) For a transmitter that can only be operated with an FCC license, warnings concerning compliance with applicable licensing requirements and information concerning license application procedures. §§ 95.395-95.499 [Reserved] Subpart B—Family Radio Service (FRS) § 95.501 [Reserved] § 95.503 Definitions, FRS. Family Radio Service (FRS). FRS unit. §§ 95.505-95.517 [Reserved] § 95.519 FRS replacement parts. The operator of a FRS unit may replace the batteries in the FRS unit with batteries of a type specified by the manufacturer. All other internal maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with § 95.319. §§ 95.521-95.529 [Reserved] § 95.531 Permissible FRS uses. FRS units are primarily used for short-distance two-way voice communications between individuals. (a) Digital data. See also (b) One-way communications. (c) GMRS stations. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53564, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.533 Prohibited FRS uses. FRS units must not be used for one-way communications other than those listed in § 95.531(b). Initial transmissions to establish two-way communications and data transmissions listed in § 95.531(a) are not considered to be one-way communications for the purposes of this section. §§ 95.535-95.559 [Reserved] § 95.561 FRS transmitter certification. (a)-(b) [Reserved] (c) A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for hand-held portable radio units capable of operating under both this subpart (FRS) and under any other subparts of this chapter (except part 15) if the application for such grant is filed on or after December 27, 2017. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57711, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.563 FRS channels. The FRS is allotted 22 channels, each having a channel bandwidth of 12.5 kHz. All of the FRS channels are also allotted to the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) on a shared basis. The FRS channel center frequencies are set forth in the following table: Channel No. Center 1 462.5625 2 462.5875 3 462.6125 4 462.6375 5 462.6625 6 462.6875 7 462.7125 8 467.5625 9 467.5875 10 467.6125 11 467.6375 12 467.6625 13 467.6875 14 467.7125 15 462.5500 16 462.5750 17 462.6000 18 462.6250 19 462.6500 20 462.6750 21 462.7000 22 462.7250 § 95.565 FRS frequency accuracy. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±2.5 parts-per-million of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.563 during normal operating conditions. § 95.567 FRS transmit power. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the effective radiated power (ERP) on channels 8 through 14 does not exceed 0.5 Watts and the ERP on channels 1 through 7 and 15 through 22 does not exceed 2.0 Watts. § 95.569 [Reserved] § 95.571 FRS emission types. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that it can transmit only the following emission types: F3E, G3E, F2D, and G2D. § 95.573 FRS authorized bandwidth. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed 12.5 kHz. § 95.575 FRS modulation limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed such that the peak frequency deviation does not exceed 2.5 kHz, and the highest audio frequency contributing substantially to modulation must not exceed 3.125 kHz. § 95.577 FRS tone requirements. In addition to the tones permitted under § 95.377, FRS transmitter types may be designed to transmit brief tones to indicate the end of a transmission. § 95.579 FRS unwanted emissions limits. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this paragraph. (a) Attenuation requirements. (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 6.25 kHz to 12.5 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (2) 35 dB in the frequency band 12.5 kHz to 31.25 kHz removed from the channel center frequency. (3) 43 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 31.25 kHz. (b) Measurement bandwidths. (c) Measurement conditions. §§ 95.581-95.585 [Reserved] § 95.587 FRS additional requirements. Each FRS transmitter type must be designed to meet the following additional requirements. (a) Transmit frequency capability. (b) Antenna. (1) The antenna must be a non-removable integral part of the FRS transmitter type. (2) The gain of the antenna must not exceed that of a half-wave dipole antenna. (3) The antenna must be designed such that the electric field of the emitted waves is vertically polarized when the unit is operated in the normal orientation. (c) Digital data transmissions. (1) FRS units may transmit digital data containing location information, or requesting location information from one or more other FRS or GMRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific FRS or GMRS unit or units. (2) Digital data transmissions may be initiated by a manual action or command of the operator or on an automatic or periodic basis, and FRS units may be designed to automatically respond with location data upon receiving an interrogation request from another (3) Digital data transmissions must not exceed one second in duration. (4) Digital data transmissions must not be sent more frequently than one digital data transmission within a thirty-second period, except that an FRS unit may automatically respond to more than one interrogation request received within a thirty-second period. (d) Packet mode. (e) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall manufacture or import hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and other licensed or licensed-by-rule services in this chapter (part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations are permitted if consistent with part 15 rules). [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.589 [Reserved] § 95.591 Sales of FRS combination radios prohibited. Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall sell or offer for sale hand-held portable radio equipment capable of operating under this subpart (FRS) and under any other licensed or licensed-by-rule radio services in this chapter (devices may be authorized under this subpart with part 15 unlicensed equipment authorizations). §§ 95.593-95.699 [Reserved] Subpart C—Radio Control Radio Service § 95.701 [Reserved] § 95.703 Definitions, RCRS. Model aircraft. Model surface craft. Radio Control Radio Service ( RCRS). RCRS transmitter. §§ 95.705-95.717 [Reserved] § 95.719 RCRS replacement parts. The operator of an RCRS transmitter may replace parts of an RCRS transmitter as indicated in this section. All other internal maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with § 95.319. (a) A damaged antenna may be replaced by another antenna of the same or a compatible similar type. (b) Batteries in the RCRS transmitter may be replaced with batteries of a type specified by the manufacturer. (c) To change plug-in modules which were certified as part of the RCRS transmitter. §§ 95.721-95.723 [Reserved] § 95.725 Interference, RCRS. RCRS operations must not cause interference to, and must accept interference from, certain other radio service operations, as follows: (a) RCRS stations must not cause interference to: (1) Authorized radio operations in the 72-76 MHz band, including radio remote control of industrial equipment on the same or adjacent channels; or, (2) Broadcast television reception on TV Channels 4 or 5. (b) RCRS operations are not afforded protection from interference caused by the operation of: (1) Industrial, scientific or medical devices ( see (2) Fixed and mobile stations in other services operating on the same or adjacent channels. §§ 95.727-95.729 [Reserved] § 95.731 Permissible RCRS use. RCRS transmitters may only be used to transmit one-way communications and only for the purposes set forth in this section. (One-way communications are transmissions which are not intended to establish communications with another station.) (a) Control of model crafts and devices. (1) RCRS channels in the 72 MHz frequency band may be used only to control and operate model aircraft. (2) RCRS channels in the 75 MHz frequency band may be used only to control and operate model surface craft. (3) RCRS channels in the 26-28 MHz frequency band may be used to control or operate any kind of device. (b) Telecommand. (c) Telemetry. § 95.733 Prohibited RCRS use. The rules in this section restrict certain uses of RCRS transmitters. (a) Simultaneous use of multiple channels. (b) Data transmission. (c) Pay for operation prohibited. (d) Limited transmission. § 95.735 RCRS equipment certification exception. Notwithstanding the general requirement of § 95.335, a non-certified RCRS transmitter that transmits only in the 26-28 MHz band and complies with the applicable technical requirements in this subpart may be operated in the RCRS for the purpose of controlling a remote device. §§ 95.737-95.739 [Reserved] § 95.741 RCRS antenna height limit. If the antenna of a RCRS station operating on a channel in the 26-28 MHz frequency band (whether receiving, transmitting) is installed at a fixed location, the highest point of the antenna must not be more than 6.10 meters (20 feet) higher than the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted; or 18.3 meters (60 feet) above the ground. RCRS station antennas must also meet the requirements in § 95.317 regarding menaces to air navigation. See § 95.743 [Reserved] § 95.745 Operation of an RCRS transmitter by remote control. This section sets forth the conditions under which an RCRS station may be operated by remote control, pursuant to the exception in § 95.345. (a) Wireless remote control. (b) Wired remote control. §§ 95.747-95.755 [Reserved] § 95.757 Duration of RCRS Communications. Communications on RCRS channels shall be limited to the minimum practicable time that is necessary. § 95.759 [Reserved] § 95.761 RCRS transmitter certification. (a) Except as provided in § 95.735, each RCRS transmitter (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate as a station in the RCRS) must be certified in accordance with this subpart and part 2 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57711, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.763 RCRS channel frequencies. The channels listed in this section are allotted for shared use in the RCRS. Each RCRS channel is designated by its center frequency in megahertz. (a) 26-28 MHz frequency band. (b) 72 MHz frequency band. (c) 75 MHz frequency band. § 95.765 RCRS frequency accuracy. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the frequency accuracy requirements in this section. (a) Each RCRS transmitter type capable of transmitting on channels in the 72 or 75 MHz frequency band must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±20 parts-per-million (ppm) of the channel center frequencies listed in § 95.763(b) and (c) during normal operating conditions. (b) Except as allowed under paragraph (c) of this section, each RCRS transmitter type capable of transmitting in the 26-28 MHz frequency band must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±50 ppm of the channel center frequencies listed in § 95.763(a) during normal operating conditions. (c) Each RCRS transmitter type that transmits in the 26-28 MHz frequency band with a mean transmitter power of 2.5 W or less and is used solely by the operator to turn on and/or off a device at a remote location, other than a device used solely to attract attention, must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±100 ppm of the channel center frequencies listed in § 95.763(a) during normal operating conditions. § 95.767 RCRS transmitter power. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed such that the transmitter power does not exceed the limits in this section. (a) 72 and 75 MHz frequency bands. (b) 26-28 MHz frequency band. § 95.769 [Reserved] § 95.771 RCRS emission types. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the emission limitations in this section. (a) Permitted emission types. (b) Voice emissions prohibited. § 95.773 RCRS authorized bandwidth. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed 8 kHz for any emission type. §§ 95.775-95.777 [Reserved] § 95.779 RCRS unwanted emissions. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this paragraph. (a) 26-28 MHz frequency band. (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 4 kHz to 8 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (2) 35 dB in the frequency band 8 kHz to 20 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (3) 43 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 20 kHz. (b) 72 and 75 MHz frequency bands. (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 4 kHz to 8 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (2) 45 dB in the frequency band 8 kHz to 10 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (3) 55 dB in the frequency band 10 kHz to 20 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; and (4) 56 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 20 kHz. (c) Measurement bandwidths. §§ 95.781-95.785 [Reserved] § 95.787 RCRS additional requirements. Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy all of the following additional requirements: (a) The antenna of an RCRS station transmitting in the 72 and/or 75 MHz frequency bands must meet the following requirements: (1) The antenna must be an integral part of the transmitter; (2) The gain of the antenna must not exceed that of a half-wave dipole; and (3) The antenna must be designed such that the electric field of the emitted radio waves is vertically polarized when the transmitter is held in the normal orientation. (b) Each RCRS transmitter type must be designed to transmit only on one or more of the channels listed in § 95.763. (c) For RCRS transmitter types incorporating plug-in frequency-determining modules that are intended to be changed by the operator, the modules must be submitted for certification together with the transmitter type. Each module must contain all of the frequency determining circuitry including the oscillator. Plug-in crystals are not considered modules and must not be accessible to the user. §§ 95.789-95.899 [Reserved] Subpart D—CB Radio Service § 95.901 [Reserved] § 95.903 Definitions, CBRS. CB Radio Service (CBRS). CBRS station. Conversation. Wireless remote control. § 95.905 Authority to operate CBRS stations voided by violation of operating rules. A person's authorization to operate a CBRS station without an individual license pursuant to § 95.305 is voided if that person violates any of the operating rules in this subpart, this part, or other parts of this chapter. §§ 95.907-95.917 [Reserved] § 95.919 CBRS replacement parts. The operator of a CBRS transmitter may replace parts of the CBRS transmitter as stated in this section. All other internal maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with § 95.319. (a) A damaged antenna on a hand-held portable CBRS transmitter may be replaced by another antenna of the same or a compatible similar type. (b) Batteries in a hand-held portable CBRS transmitter may be replaced with batteries of a type specified by the manufacturer. (c) A detachable external microphone may be replaced with any external microphone that does not alter the modulation characteristics in a way that results in a violation of §§ 95.967, 95.973, 95.975 or 95.979. (d) Changing plug-in modules which were certified as part of the CBRS transmitter. § 95.921 [Reserved] § 95.923 CBRS station inspection. If an authorized FCC representative requests to inspect a CBRS station, the operator must make the station and any station records available for inspection. (a) A CBRS station includes all of the equipment used in connection with that station. (b) Station records include the following documents, as applicable: (1) A copy of each response to an FCC violation notice or an FCC letter. (2) Each written permission received from the FCC. § 95.925 CBRS harmful interference. If harmonic or other spurious emissions result in harmful interference, the FCC may require appropriate technical changes in the CBRS station equipment to alleviate the interference, including the use of a low pass filter between the transmitter antenna terminals and the antenna feed line. § 95.927 CBRS quiet hours. If a CBRS station causes harmful interference to broadcast or communications services received by the public, and such harmful interference can not be eliminated by technical means ( i.e., § 95.929 [Reserved] § 95.931 Permissible CBRS uses. The operator of a CBRS station may use that station to transmit two-way plain language voice communications to other CBRS stations and to other stations that are authorized to transmit on CBRS frequencies. (a) Emergency communications. (1) Operators of CBRS stations must, at all times and on all channels, give priority to emergency communications. (2) CBRS Channel 9 may be used only for emergency communications or traveler assistance. It must not be used for any other purpose. (b) One-way communications. (1) To call for help or transmit other emergency communications; (2) To provide warnings of hazardous road conditions to travelers; (3) To make brief test transmissions (“radio checks”); or, (4) To transmit voice paging. (c) Travelers assistance communications. § 95.933 Prohibited CBRS uses. In addition to the prohibited uses set forth in § 95.333, the operator of a CBRS station must not use a CBRS station: (a) To transmit one-way communications other than those permitted in § 95.931(b) (transmissions to seek to initiate two-way communications with another station are not considered to be one-way communications); (b) To advertise or solicit the sale of any goods or services; (c) To advertise a political candidate or political campaign (a CBRS station may be used for the business or organizational aspects of a campaign); (d) To communicate with stations in other countries, except General Radio Service stations in Canada; (e) To transmit communications for live or delayed broadcast on a radio or television broadcast station (a CBRS station may be used to gather news items or to prepare programs); (f) To transmit music, whistling, sound effects or any other audio material to amuse or entertain; or (g) To transmit any sound effects solely to attract attention. § 95.935 Unauthorized use of non-CBRS transmitters. The operator of a CBRS station must not use a non-CBRS transmitter to communicate with or attempt to communicate with stations in the CBRS. (a) Non-CBRS transmitters. see (b) Unlicensed operation. § 95.937 [Reserved] § 95.939 External radio frequency power amplifiers prohibited. The operator of a CBRS station must not use an external radio frequency power amplifier to increase the transmitting power of that CBRS station under any circumstances. There are no exceptions to this rule. (a) The FCC will presume that the operator of a CBRS station has used an external radio frequency power amplifier in violation of this section if it is in the operator's possession or on the operator's premises and there is other evidence that the CBRS station has been operated with more transmitting power than allowed by § 95.967. (b) [Reserved] [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57711, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.941 CBRS antenna height limits. The operator of a CBRS station must ensure that the transmitting antenna for the station is not higher than 18.3 meters (60 feet) above the ground, or 6.1 meters (20 feet) higher than the highest point of the building or tree on which it is mounted, whichever is higher. CBRS station antennas must also meet the requirements in § 95.317 regarding menaces to air navigation. See § 95.943 [Reserved] § 95.945 Remote control of a CBRS station. This section sets forth the conditions under which a CBRS station may be operated by remote control, pursuant to the exception in § 95.345. Operation of a CBRS station using a hands-free or other type of cordless microphone or headset authorized under part 15 is not considered to be remote control. (a) Wireless remote control. (b) Wired remote control. See § 95.947 [Reserved] § 95.949 CBRS network connection. A CBRS station may be connected, acoustically or electrically, to the public switched network, subject to the rules in this section. The purpose of this is to allow operators of other CBRS stations to speak to and hear individuals on the telephone through the connected CBRS station. (a) The operator of the connected CBRS station must: (1) Manually make the connection; (2) Continue to control the station while it is connected; (3) Listen to each conversation during the connection; and (4) Stop transmissions immediately if any violation of the CBRS rules occurs. (b) If a CBRS station is directly (electrically) connected to the public switched network, the connection, including the interface device used, must be in full compliance with all applicable rules in part 68 of this chapter. § 95.957 Duration of CBRS Transmissions. (a) Except as specified in (b) and (c) of this section, the operator of a CBRS station must limit each on-air conversation with the operators of other CBRS stations to no more than five minutes. After an on-air conversation has ended, the operator of a CBRS station must not transmit again on the same channel for at least one minute. (b) When a CBRS operator is directly participating in emergency communications, it does not have to comply with paragraph (a) of this section regarding length of transmissions and pauses between transmissions. However, the operator must obey all other rules. (c) When an operator is using its CBRS station to assist a traveler, it does not have to comply with paragraph (a) of this section regarding length of transmissions and pauses between transmissions. However, the operator must obey all other rules. §§ 95.959-95.961 [Reserved] § 95.963 CBRS channel frequencies. The channels listed in this section are allotted for shared use in the CBRS. Each CBRS channel is designated by its center frequency in Megahertz (MHz). CBRS channel No. Center 1 26.965 2 26.975 3 26.985 4 27.005 5 27.015 6 27.025 7 27.035 8 27.055 9 27.065 10 27.075 11 27.085 12 27.105 13 27.115 14 27.125 15 27.135 16 27.155 17 27.165 18 27.175 19 27.185 20 27.205 21 27.215 22 27.225 23 27.255 24 27.235 25 27.245 26 27.265 27 27.275 28 27.285 29 27.295 30 27.305 31 27.315 32 27.325 33 27.335 34 27.345 35 27.355 36 27.365 37 27.375 38 27.385 39 27.395 40 27.405 § 95.965 CBRS transmit frequency accuracy. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed such that the transmit carrier frequency (or in the case of SSB transmissions, the reference frequency) remains within 50 parts-per-million of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.963 under all normal operating conditions. § 95.967 CBRS transmitter power limits. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed such that the transmitter power can not exceed the following limits: (a) When transmitting amplitude modulated (AM) voice signals or frequency modulated (FM) voice signals, the mean carrier power must not exceed 4 Watts. (b) When transmitting single sideband (SSB) voice signals, the peak envelope power must not exceed 12 Watts. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.971 CBRS emission types. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed such that its capabilities are in compliance with the emission type rules in this section. (a) Permitted emission types. (b) SSB requirements. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.973 CBRS authorized bandwidth. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed the authorized bandwidth for the emission type under test. (a) AM and FM. (b) SSB. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.975 CBRS modulation limits. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed such that the modulation characteristics are in compliance with the rules in this section. (a) When emission type A3E is transmitted with voice modulation, the modulation percentage must be at least 85%, but not more than 100%. (b) When emission type A3E is transmitted by a CBRS transmitter having a transmitter output power of more than 2.5 W, the transmitter must contain a circuit that automatically prevents the modulation percentage from exceeding 100%. (c) When emission type F3E is transmitted the peak frequency deviation shall not exceed ±2 kHz. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.977 [Reserved] § 95.979 CBRS unwanted emissions limits. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed to comply with the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this section. (a) Attenuation requirements. Emission type Paragraph A3E, F3E (1), (3), (5), (6) H3E, J3E, R3E (2), (4), (5), (6) (1) 25 dB (decibels) in the frequency band 4 kHz to 8 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (2) 25 dB in the frequency band 2 kHz to 6 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (3) 35 dB in the frequency band 8 kHz to 20 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (4) 35 dB in the frequency band 6 kHz to 10 kHz removed from the channel center frequency; (5) 53 + 10 log (P) dB in any frequency band removed from the channel center frequency by more than 250% of the authorized bandwidth. (6) 60 dB in any frequency band centered on a harmonic ( i.e., (b) Measurement bandwidths. (c) Measurement conditions and procedures. (1) The unwanted emissions limits requirements in this section must be met both with and without the connection of permitted attachments, such as external speakers, microphones, power cords and/or antennas. (2) Either mean power output or peak envelope power output may be used for measurements, as appropriate for the emission type under test, provided that the same type of power measurement is used for both the transmitter output power and the power of the unwanted emissions. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] §§ 95.981-95.985 [Reserved] § 95.987 CBRS additional requirements. Each CBRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy all of the additional requirements in this section. (a) Transmit frequency capability. (b) Frequency determining circuitry. (c) Final amplifier component ratings. (d) External controls. (1) Primary power connection. External power supplies may be used. (2) Microphone connection. (3) Antenna connection. (4) Headphone and speaker output connections and related selector switch. (5) On-off switch for primary power to the transmitter. This switch may be combined with receiver controls such as the receiver on-off switch and volume control. (6) Upper/lower sideband selector switch (for a transmitter that is capable of transmitting SSB emissions). (7) Carrier level selector control (for a transmitter that is capable of transmitting SSB emissions). This control may be combined with the sideband selector switch. (8) Channel selector switch. (9) Transmit/receive selector switch. (10) Meter(s) and selector switch(es) for monitoring transmitter performance. (11) Pilot lamp(s), meter(s), light emitting diodes, liquid crystal devices or other types of visual display devices to indicate the presence of RF output power or that the transmitter control circuits are activated to transmit. § 95.989 [Reserved] § 95.991 CBRS marketing limitations. Marketing of devices that could be used with CBRS stations resulting in violation of the rules in this part is prohibited. (a) External radio frequency power amplifiers. See (b) External frequency determining devices. §§ 95.993-95.1699 [Reserved] Subpart E—General Mobile Radio Service § 95.1701 [Reserved] § 95.1703 Definitions, GMRS. General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS). Grandfathered GMRS license. i.e., § 95.1705 Individual licenses required; eligibility; who may operate; cooperative use. A valid individual license is required to operate a GMRS station. To obtain an individual license, an applicant must be eligible and follow the applicable rules and procedures set forth in this subpart and in part 1 of this chapter, and must pay the required application and regulatory fees as set forth in part 1, subpart G of this chapter. (a) Eligibility. (1) Only an individual who is at least 18 years old and who meets the requirements of § 95.305 is eligible to obtain a new individual GMRS license. (2) Any person that holds a valid individual license is eligible to obtain a renewed license, or a modified license to reflect a change of name or address. (b) Individual licensee responsibility. (c) Individuals who may operate a GMRS station. (1) Any individual who holds an individual license may operate his or her GMRS stations. (2) Any individual who holds an individual license may allow his or her immediate family members to operate his or her GMRS station or stations. Immediate family members are the licensee's spouse, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, parents, grandparents, stepparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and in-laws. (3) Any individual who holds an individual license may allow anyone to operate his or her GMRS station if necessary to communicate an emergency message. (4) Any non-individual person that holds a grandfathered GMRS license may allow individuals to operate its grandfathered GMRS station(s) only in accordance with the following paragraphs: (i) A partnership may allow its partners and employees to operate its GMRS station(s). (ii) A corporation may allow its officers, directors, members and employees to operate its GMRS station(s). (iii) An association may allow its members and employees to operate its GMRS station(s). (iv) A governmental unit may allow its employees to operate its GMRS station(s). (d) Individual licensee duties. (1) Shall determine specifically which individuals, including family members, are allowed to operate ( i.e., see (2) May allow any person to use ( i.e., (3) May disallow the use of its GMRS repeater by specific persons as may be necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this section. (e) Individual license term. (f) Cooperative use of GMRS stations. (1) The GMRS station to be shared must be individually owned by the licensee, jointly owned by the participants and the licensee, leased individually by the licensee, or leased jointly by the participants and the licensee. (2) The licensee must maintain access to and control over all stations authorized under its license. (3) A station may be shared only: (i) Without charge; (ii) On a non-profit basis, with contributions to capital and operating expenses including the cost of mobile stations and paging receivers prorated equitably among all participants; or (iii) On a reciprocal basis, i.e., (4) All sharing arrangements must be conducted in accordance with a written agreement to be kept as part of the station records. (g) Limitations on grandfathered GMRS licenses. §§ 95.1707-95.1721 [Reserved] § 95.1723 GMRS station inspection. If an authorized FCC representative requests to inspect a GMRS station, the operator must make the station and any station records available for inspection. (a) A GMRS station includes all of the equipment used in connection with that station. (b) Station records include the following documents, as applicable: (1) A copy of each response to an FCC violation notice or an FCC letter. (2) Each written permission received from the FCC. (3) Any written agreement regarding sharing arrangements pursuant to § 95.1705(f)(4) of this part. §§ 95.1725-95.1729 [Reserved] § 95.1731 Permissible GMRS uses. The operator of a GMRS station may use that station for two-way plain language voice communications with other GMRS stations and with FRS units concerning personal or business activities. (a) Emergency communications. (b) One-way communications. (1) To call for help or transmit other emergency communications; (2) To provide warnings of hazardous road conditions to travelers; or, (3) To make brief test transmissions. (c) Travelers assistance. (d) Digital data. § 95.1733 Prohibited GMRS uses. (a) In addition to the prohibited uses outlined in § 95.333 of this chapter, GMRS stations must not communicate: (1) Messages in connection with any activity which is against Federal, State, or local law; (2) False or deceptive messages; (3) Coded messages or messages with hidden meanings (“10 codes” are permissible); (4) Music, whistling, sound effects or material to amuse or entertain; (5) Advertisements or offers for the sale of goods or services; (6) Advertisements for a political candidate or political campaign (messages about the campaign business may be communicated); (7) International distress signals, such as the word “Mayday” (except when on a ship, aircraft or other vehicle in immediate danger to ask for help); (8) Messages which are both conveyed by a wireline control link and transmitted by a GMRS station; (9) Messages (except emergency messages) to any station in the Amateur Radio Service, to any unauthorized station, or to any foreign station; (10) Continuous or uninterrupted transmissions, except for communications involving the immediate safety of life or property; and (11) Messages for public address systems. (12) The provision of § 95.333 apply, however, if the licensee is a corporation and the license so indicates, it may use its GMRS system to furnish non-profit radio communication service to its parent corporation, to another subsidiary of the same parent, or to its own subsidiary. (b) GMRS stations must not be used for one-way communications other than those listed in § 95.1731(b). Initial transmissions to establish two-way communications and data transmissions listed in § 95.1731(d) are not considered to be one-way communications for the purposes of this section. §§ 95.1735-95.1741 [Reserved] § 95.1743 Minor GMRS operators. Operators under the age of 18 will not be held personally responsible, pursuant to § 95.343, for improper operation of a GMRS repeater or base station. The holder of the individual license under which the minor operates is solely responsible for any improper operation that occurs while an individual under the age of 18 is operating the station. § 95.1745 GMRS remote control. Notwithstanding the prohibition in § 95.345, GMRS repeater, base and fixed stations may be operated by remote control. § 95.1747 GMRS automatic control. Notwithstanding the prohibition in § 95.347, GMRS repeater stations may be operated by automatic control. § 95.1749 GMRS network connection. Operation of a GMRS station with a telephone connection is prohibited, as in § 95.349. GMRS repeater, base and fixed stations, however, may be connected to the public switched network or other networks for the sole purpose of operation by remote control pursuant to § 95.1745. § 95.1751 GMRS station identification. Each GMRS station must be identified by transmission of its FCC-assigned call sign at the end of transmissions and at periodic intervals during transmissions except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section. A unit number may be included after the call sign in the identification. (a) The GMRS station call sign must be transmitted: (1) Following a single transmission or a series of transmissions; and, (2) After 15 minutes and at least once every 15 minutes thereafter during a series of transmissions lasting more than 15 minutes. (b) The call sign must be transmitted using voice in the English language or international Morse code telegraphy using an audible tone. (c) Any GMRS repeater station is not required to transmit station identification if: (1) It retransmits only communications from GMRS stations operating under authority of the individual license under which it operates; and, (2) The GMRS stations whose communications are retransmitted are properly identified in accordance with this section. §§ 95.1753-95.1759 [Reserved] § 95.1761 GMRS transmitter certification. (a) Each GMRS transmitter (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate in the GMRS) must be certified in accordance with this subpart and part 2 of this chapter. (b) A grant of equipment certification for the GMRS will not be issued for any GMRS transmitter type that fails to comply with the applicable rules in this subpart. (c) No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with a frequency capability not listed in § 95.1763, unless such transmitter is also certified for use in another radio service for which the frequency is authorized and for which certification is also required. No GMRS transmitter will be certified for use in the GMRS if it is equipped with the capabilities to operate in services that do not require equipment certification, such as the Amateur Radio Service. All frequency determining circuitry (including crystals) and programming controls in each GMRS transmitter must be internal to the transmitter and must not be accessible from the exterior of the transmitter operating panel or from the exterior of the transmitter enclosure. (d) Effective December 27, 2017, the Commission will no longer issue a grant of equipment authorization for hand-held portable unit transmitter types under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B of this part (FRS). (e) Effective December 27, 2017, the Commission will no longer issue a grant of equipment authorization under this subpart (GMRS) for hand-held portable units if such units meet the requirements to be certified under subpart B of this part (FRS). § 95.1763 GMRS channels. The GMRS is allotted 30 channels—16 main channels and 14 interstitial channels. GMRS stations may transmit on any of the channels as indicated below. (a) 462 MHz main channels. (b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. (c) 467 MHz main channels. (d) 467 MHz interstitial channels. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.1765 GMRS frequency accuracy. Each GMRS transmitter type must be designed to comply with the frequency accuracy requirements in this section under normal operating conditions. Operators of GMRS stations must also ensure compliance with these requirements. (a) The carrier frequency of each GMRS transmitter transmitting an emission with an occupied bandwidth greater than 12.5 kHz must remain within 5 parts-per-million (ppm) of the channel center frequencies listed in § 95.1763 under normal operating conditions. (b) The carrier frequency of each GMRS transmitter transmitting an emission with an occupied bandwidth of 12.5 kHz or less must remain within 2.5 ppm of the channel center frequencies listed in § 95.1763 under normal operating conditions. § 95.1767 GMRS transmitting power limits. This section contains transmitting power limits for GMRS stations. The maximum transmitting power depends on which channels are being used and the type of station. (a) 462/467 MHz main channels. (1) The transmitter output power of mobile, repeater and base stations must not exceed 50 Watts. (2) The transmitter output power of fixed stations must not exceed 15 Watts. (b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. (c) 467 MHz interstitial channels. § 95.1769 [Reserved] § 95.1771 GMRS emission types. Each GMRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the emission capability rules in this section. Operation of GMRS stations must also be in compliance with these rules. (a) Each GMRS transmitter type must have the capability to transmit F3E or G3E emissions. (b) Only emission types A1D, F1D, G1D, H1D, J1D, R1D, A3E, F3E, G3E, H3E, J3E, R3E, F2D, and G2D are authorized for use in the GMRS. Equipment for which certification is sought under this subpart may have capabilities to transmit other emission types intended for use in other services, provided that these emission types can be deactivated when the equipment is used in the GMRS. § 95.1773 GMRS authorized bandwidths. Each GMRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed the authorized bandwidth for the channels used. Operation of GMRS stations must also be in compliance with these requirements. (a) Main channels. see see (b) Interstitial channels. see see (c) Digital data transmissions. § 95.1775 GMRS modulation requirements. Each GMRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the modulation requirements in this section. Operation of GMRS stations must also be in compliance with these requirements. (a) Main channels. (b) 462 MHz interstitial channels. (c) 467 MHz interstitial channels. (d) Overmodulation. (e) Audio filter. (1) The filter must be between the modulation limiter and the modulated stage of the transmitter. (2) At any frequency (f in kHz) between 3 and 20 kHz, the filter must have an attenuation of at least 60 log (f/3) dB more than the attenuation at 1 kHz. Above 20 kHz, it must have an attenuation of at least 50 dB more than the attenuation at 1 kHz. § 95.1777 GMRS tone transmissions. In addition to audible and subaudible tones used for receiver squelch activation and selective calling, to establish or maintain communications with specific stations or to access repeater stations ( see see § 95.1779 GMRS unwanted emissions limits. Each GMRS transmitter type must be designed to comply with the applicable unwanted emissions limits in this section. (a) Emission masks. Emission types filter Attenuation A1D, A3E, F1D, G1D, F2D, F3E, G3E with audio filter (1), (2), (7) A1D, A3E, F1D, G1D, F3E, G3E without audio filter (3), (4), (7) H1D, J1D, R1D, H3E, J3E, R2E (5), (6), (7) (1) Filtering noted for GMRS transmitters refers to the requirement in § 95.1775(e). (2) Unwanted emission power may be measured as either mean power or peak envelope power, provided that the transmitter output power is measured the same way. (b) Attenuation requirements. (1) 25 dB (decibels) on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 50% up to and including 100% of the authorized bandwidth. (2) 35 dB on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 100% up to and including 250% of the authorized bandwidth. (3) 83 log (f d d (4) 116 log (f d d (5) 25 dB on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 50% up to and including 150% of the authorized bandwidth. (6) 35 dB on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 150% up to and including 250% of the authorized bandwidth. (7) 43 + 10 log (P) dB on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 250%. (c) Measurement bandwidths. (d) Measurement conditions. §§ 95.1781-95.1785 [Reserved] § 95.1787 GMRS additional requirements. Each hand-held portable unit transmitter type submitted for certification under this subpart is subject to the rules in this section. (a) Digital data transmissions. (1) Digital data transmissions may contain location information, or requesting location information from one or more other GMRS or FRS units, or containing a brief text message to another specific GMRS or FRS unit. Digital data transmissions may be initiated by a manual action of the operator or on an automatic or periodic basis, and a GMRS unit receiving an interrogation request may automatically respond with its location. (2) Digital data transmissions must not exceed one second in duration. (3) Digital data transmissions must not be sent more frequently than one digital data transmission within a thirty-second period, except that a GMRS unit may automatically respond to more than one interrogation request received within a thirty-second period. (4) The antenna must be a non-removable integral part of the GMRS unit. (5) GMRS units must not be capable of transmitting digital data on the 467 MHz main channels. (b) [Reserved] [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.1789 [Reserved] § 95.1791 Sales of GMRS/FRS combination radios prohibited. (a) Effective September 30, 2019, no person shall be permitted to manufacture or import, sell or offer for sale any radio equipment capable of operating under both this subpart (GMRS) and subpart B (FRS) of this chapter. §§ 95.1793-95.1899 [Reserved] Subpart F—218-219 MHz Service § 95.1901 [Reserved] § 95.1903 218-219 MHz Service description. (a) The 218-219 MHz Service is authorized for system licensees to provide communication service to subscribers in a specific service area. (b) The components of each 218-219 MHz Service system are its administrative apparatus, its response transmitter units (RTUs), and one or more cell transmitter stations (CTSs). RTUs may be used in any location within the service area. CTSs provide service from a fixed point, and certain CTSs must be individually licensed as part of a 218-219 MHz Service system. See (c) Each 218-219 MHz Service system service area is one of the cellular system service areas as defined by the Commission, unless modified pursuant to § 95.1923. § 95.1905 Permissible communications. A 218-219 MHz Service system may provide any fixed or mobile communications service to subscribers within its service area on its assigned spectrum, consistent with the Commission's rules and the regulatory status of the system to provide services on a common carrier or private basis. § 95.1907 Requesting regulatory status. (a) Authorizations for systems in the 218-219 MHz Service will be granted to provide services on a common carrier basis or a private (non-common carrier and/or private internal-use) basis. (1) Initial applications. (2) Amendment of pending applications. (i) Change the carrier status requested; or (ii) Add to the pending request in order to obtain both common carrier and private status in a single license. (3) Modification of license. (i) Change the carrier status authorized; or (ii) Add to the status authorized in order to obtain both common carrier and private status in a single license. Applications to change, or add to, carrier status in a license must be submitted on FCC Form 601 in accordance with § 1.1102 of this chapter. (4) Pre-existing licenses. (b) An applicant or licensee may submit a petition at any time requesting clarification of the regulatory status required to provide a specific communications service. § 95.1911 License requirements. (a) Each 218-219 MHz Service system must be licensed in accordance with part 1, subpart F of this chapter. (b) Each CTS where the antenna does not exceed 6.1 meters (20 feet) above ground or an existing structure (other than an antenna structure) and is outside the vicinity of certain receiving locations ( see (c) All CTSs not meeting the licensing criteria under paragraph (b) of this section are authorized under the 218-219 MHz Service system license. (d) Each component RTU in a 218-219 MHz Service system is authorized under the system license or, if associated with an individually licensed CTS, under that CTS license. (e) Each CTS (regardless of whether it is individually licensed) and each RTU must be in compliance with the Commission's environmental rules (see part 1, subpart I of this chapter) and the Commission's rules pertaining to the construction, marking and lighting of antenna structures ( see § 95.1912 License term. (a) The term of each 218-219 MHz service system license is ten years from the date of original grant or renewal. (b) Licenses for individually licensed CTSs will be issued for a period running concurrently with the license of the associated 218-219 MHz Service system with which it is licensed. § 95.1913 Eligibility. (a) An entity is eligible to hold a 218-219 MHz Service system license and its associated individual CTS licenses if: (1) The entity is an individual who is not a representative of a foreign government; or (2) The entity is a partnership and no partner is a representative of a foreign government; or (3) The entity is a corporation organized under the laws of the United States of America; or (4) The entity is a trust and no beneficiary is a representative of a foreign government. (b) An entity that loses its 218-219 MHz Service authorization due to failure to meet the construction requirements specified in § 95.1933 of this part may not apply for a 218-219 MHz Service system license for three years from the date the Commission takes final action affirming that the 218-219 MHz Service license has been canceled. § 95.1915 License application. (a) In addition to the requirements of part 1, subpart F of this chapter, each application for a 218-219 MHz Service system license must include a plan analyzing the co- and adjacent channel interference potential of the proposed system, identifying methods being used to minimize this interference, and showing how the proposed system will meet the service requirements set forth in § 95.1931 of this part. This plan must be updated to reflect changes to the 218-219 MHz Service system design or construction. (b) In addition to the requirements of part 1, subpart F of this chapter, each request by a 218-219 MHz Service system licensee to add, delete, or modify technical information of an individually licensed CTS ( see § 95.1916 Competitive bidding proceedings. (a) Competitive bidding. (b) Installment payments. Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order, i.e., (c) Eligibility for small business provisions. (2) A very small business is an entity that, together with its affiliates and controlling interests, has average gross revenues not to exceed $3 million for the preceding three years. (d) Bidding credits. (e) Auction No. 2 winning bidders. § 95.1919 [Reserved] § 95.1923 Geographic partitioning and spectrum disaggregation. (a) Eligibility. (b) Technical standards Partitioning. i.e., (2) Disaggregation. (3) Combined partitioning and disaggregation. (c) Provisions applicable to designated entities Parties not qualified for installment payment plans. (ii) The partitionee or disaggregatee shall, as a condition of the approval of the partial assignment application, pay its entire pro rata (iii) The partitionor or disaggregator shall be permitted to continue to pay its pro rata share of the outstanding balance and, if applicable, shall receive loan documents evidencing the partitioning and disaggregation. The original interest rate-shall continue to be applied to the partitionor's or disaggregator's portion of the remaining government obligation. (iv) A default on the partitionor's or disaggregator's payment obligation will affect only the partitionor's or disaggregator's portion of the market. (2) Parties qualified for installment payment plans. (ii) Each party may be required, as a condition to approval of the partial assignment application, to execute loan documents agreeing to pay its pro rata (iii) A default on an obligation will affect only that portion of the market area held by the defaulting party. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 82 FR 41549, Sept. 1, 2017; 91 FR 37047, June 22, 2026] § 95.1931 [Reserved] § 95.1933 Construction requirements. (a) Each 218-219 MHz Service licensee must make a showing of “substantial service” within ten years of the license grant. Until January 1, 2023, “substantial service” assessment will be made at renewal pursuant to the provisions and procedures contained in § 1.949 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] (c) Failure to demonstrate that substantial service is being provided in the service area will result in forfeiture of the license, and will result in the licensee's ineligibility to apply for 218-219 MHz Service licenses for three years from the date the Commission takes final action affirming that the 218-219 MHz Service license has been canceled pursuant to § 95.1913 of this part. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 82 FR 41549, Sept. 1, 2017; 90 FR 57712, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.1935 [Reserved] § 95.1937 Station inspection. Upon request by an authorized Commission representative, the 218-219 MHz Service system licensee must make any component CTS available for inspection. § 95.1951 [Reserved] § 95.1953 Frequency segments. There are two frequency segments available for assignment to the 218-219 MHz Service in each service area. Frequency segment A is 218.000-218.500 MHz. Frequency segment B is 218.501-219.000 MHz. § 95.1955 Transmitter effective radiated power limitation. The effective radiated power (ERP) of each CTS and RTU shall be limited to the minimum necessary for successful communications. No CTS or fixed RTU may transmit with an ERP exceeding 20 Watts. No mobile RTU may transmit with an ERP exceeding 4 Watts. § 95.1957 Emission standards. (a) All transmissions by each CTS and by each RTU shall use an emission type that complies with the following standard for unnecessary radiation. (b) All spurious and out-of-band emissions shall be attenuated: (1) Zero dB on any frequency within the authorized frequency segment. (2) At least 28 dB on any frequency removed from the midpoint of the assigned frequency segment by more than 250 kHz up to and including 750 kHz; (3) At least 35 dB on any frequency removed from the midpoint of the assigned frequency segment by more than 750 kHz up to and including 1250 kHz; (4) At least 43 plus 10 log (base 10) (mean power in Watts) dB on any frequency removed from the midpoint of the assigned frequency segment by more than 1250 kHz. (c) When testing for certification, all measurements of unnecessary radiation are performed using a carrier frequency as close to the edge of the authorized frequency segment as the transmitter is designed to be capable of operating. (d) The reference bandwidth of the instrumentation used to measure the emission power shall be 100 Hz for measuring emissions up to and including 250 kHz from the edge of the authorized frequency segment, and 10 kHz for measuring emissions more than 250 kHz from the edge of the authorized frequency segment. If a video filter is used, its bandwidth shall not be less than the reference bandwidth. The power level of the highest emission within the frequency segment, to which the attenuation is referenced, shall be remeasured for each change in reference bandwidth. § 95.1959 Antennas. (a) The overall height from ground to topmost tip of the CTS antenna shall not exceed the height necessary to assure adequate service. Certain CTS antennas must be individually licensed to the 218-219 MHz System licensee ( see See (b) [Reserved] (c) The RTU may be connected to an external antenna not more than 6.1 m (20 feet) above ground or above an existing man-made structure (other than an antenna structure). Connectors that are used to connect RTUs to an external antenna shall not be of the types generally known as “F-type” or “BNC type.” Use of an external antenna is subject to § 95.1961. § 95.1961 Interference. (a) When a 218-219 MHz Service system suffers harmful interference within its service area or causes harmful interference to another 218-219 MHz Service system, the licensees of both systems must cooperate and resolve the problem by mutually satisfactory arrangements. If the licensees are unable to do so, the Commission may impose restrictions including, but not limited to, specifying the transmitter power, antenna height or area, duty cycle, or hours of operation for the stations concerned. (b) The use of any frequency segment (or portion thereof) at a given geographical location may be denied when, in the judgment of the Commission, its use in that location is not in the public interest; the use of a frequency segment (or portion thereof) specified for the 218-219 MHz Service system may be restricted as to specified geographical areas, maximum power, or other operating conditions. (c) A 218-219 MHz Service licensee must provide a copy of the plan required by § 95.1915 (a) of this part to every TV Channel 13 station whose Grade B predicted contour overlaps the licensed service area for the 218-219 MHz Service system. The 218-219 MHz Service licensee must send the plan to the TV Channel 13 licensee(s) within 10 days from the date the 218-219 MHz Service licensee submits the plan to the Commission, and the 218-219 MHz Service licensee must send updates to this plan to the TV Channel 13 licensee(s) within 10 days from the date that such updates are filed with the Commission pursuant to § 95.1915. (d) Each 218-219 MHz Service system licensee must provide upon request, and install free of charge, an interference reduction device to any household within a TV Channel 13 station Grade B predicted contour that experiences interference due to a component CTS or RTU. (e) Each 218-219 MHz Service system licensee must investigate and eliminate harmful interference to television broadcasting and reception, from its component CTSs and RTSs, within 30 days of the time it is notified in writing, by either an affected television station, an affected viewer, or the Commission, of an interference complaint. Should the licensee fail to eliminate the interference within the 30-day period, the CTS(s) or RTU(s) causing the problem(s) must discontinue operation. (f) The boundary of the 218-219 MHz Service system, as defined in its authorization, is the limit of interference protection for that 218-219 MHz Service system. §§ 95.1963-95.1999 [Reserved] Subpart G—Low Power Radio Service § 95.2101 [Reserved] § 95.2103 Definitions, LPRS. Automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS). Individuals with disabilities. See Low Power Radio Service (LPRS). § 95.2105 LPRS operator eligibility. Subject to the requirements of §§ 95.305 and 95.307, any person is eligible to operate a station in the Low Power Radio Service, except that only a person that holds an AMTS license issued under part 80 of this chapter may operate an LPRS station for AMTS purposes ( see § 95.2107 [Reserved] § 95.2109 Notification to affected TV stations required for AMTS use. Prior to operating a LPRS transmitter with an AMTS, the AMTS licensee must notify, in writing, each television station that may be affected by such operations, as defined in § 80.215(h) of this chapter. The notification provided with the station's license application (under part 80 of this chapter) is sufficient to satisfy this requirement if no new television stations would be affected. §§ 95.2111-95.2123 [Reserved] § 95.2125 LPRS interference. Operation of LPRS stations must not cause harmful interference to the United States Air Force Space Surveillance system (operating in the 216.88-217.08 MHz frequency band) or to reception within the service contour of any type of DTV or TV Broadcast station operating on Channel 13. §§ 95.2127-95.2129 [Reserved] § 95.2131 Permissible LPRS uses. LPRS stations may be used to transmit voice, data, or tracking signals, as appropriate, to provide: (a) Auditory assistance communications (including, but not limited to, applications such as assistive listening devices, audio description for the blind, and simultaneous language translation) for: (1) Individuals with disabilities; (2) Individuals who require language translation; or (3) Individuals who may otherwise benefit from auditory assistance communications in educational settings. (b) Health care related communications for the ill; (c) Law enforcement tracking signals (for homing or interrogation) including the tracking of persons or stolen goods under authority or agreement with a law enforcement agency (Federal, state, or local) having jurisdiction in the area where the transmitters are placed; (d) Point-to-point network control communications for AMTS licensed under part 80 of this chapter. § 95.2133 Prohibited LPRS uses. LPRS stations must not be used for two-way voice communications. § 95.2141 LPRS antenna height and directivity requirements. LPRS operators must ensure that their stations satisfy the antenna requirements in this section. (a) For LPRS units where the antenna is an integral part of the unit, and for LPRS stations operating entirely within an enclosed structure, e.g., a building, there is no limit on antenna height. (b) For all other LPRS units, the tip of the antenna must not exceed 30.5 meters (100 feet) above ground level. If harmful interference occurs, the FCC may require that the LPRS station antenna height be reduced. (c) Directional transmit antennas must be used for LPRS stations used with AMTS. (d) LPRS antennas must also meet the requirements in § 95.317 regarding menaces to air navigation. See §§ 95.2143-95.2161 [Reserved] § 95.2163 LPRS channels. LPRS transmitters may operate on any channel listed in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section. Channels 19, 20, 50, and 151-160 are available exclusively for law enforcement tracking purposes. AMTS transmissions are limited to the 216.750-217.000 MHz frequency band for low power point-to-point network control communications by AMTS coast stations. Other AMTS transmissions in the 216-217 MHz frequency band are prohibited. (a) Standard band channels. Channel No. Center 1 216.0125 2 216.0375 3 216.0625 4 216.0875 5 216.1125 6 216.1375 7 216.1625 8 216.1875 9 216.2125 10 216.2375 11 216.2625 12 216.2875 13 216.3125 14 216.3375 15 216.3625 16 216.3875 17 216.4125 18 216.4375 19 216.4625 20 216.4875 21 216.5125 22 216.5375 23 216.5625 24 216.5875 25 216.6125 26 216.6375 27 216.6625 28 216.6875 29 216.7125 30 216.7375 31 216.7625 32 216.7875 33 216.8125 34 216.8375 35 216.8625 36 216.8875 37 216.9125 38 216.9375 39 216.9625 40 216.9875 (b) Extra band channels. Channel No. Center 41 216.025 42 216.075 43 216.125 44 216.175 45 216.225 46 216.275 47 216.325 48 216.375 49 216.425 50 216.475 51 216.525 52 216.575 53 216.625 54 216.675 55 216.725 56 216.775 57 216.825 58 216.875 59 216.925 60 216.975 (c) Narrowband channels. Channel No. Center 61 216.0025 62 216.0075 63 216.0125 64 216.0175 65 216.0225 66 216.0275 67 216.0325 68 216.0375 69 216.0425 70 216.0475 71 216.0525 72 216.0575 73 216.0625 74 216.0675 75 216.0725 76 216.0775 77 216.0825 78 216.0875 79 216.0925 80 216.0975 81 216.1025 82 216.1075 83 216.1125 84 216.1175 85 216.1225 86 216.1275 87 216.1325 88 216.1375 89 216.1425 90 216.1475 91 216.1525 92 216.1575 93 216.1625 94 216.1675 95 216.1725 96 216.1775 97 216.1825 98 216.1875 99 216.1925 100 216.1975 101 216.2025 102 216.2075 103 216.2125 104 216.2175 105 216.2225 106 216.2275 107 216.2325 108 216.2375 109 216.2425 110 216.2475 111 216.2525 112 216.2575 113 216.2625 114 216.2675 115 216.2725 116 216.2775 117 216.2825 118 216.2875 119 216.2925 120 216.2975 121 216.3025 122 216.3075 123 216.3125 124 216.3175 125 216.3225 126 216.3275 127 216.3325 128 216.3375 129 216.3425 130 216.3475 131 216.3525 132 216.3575 133 216.3625 134 216.3675 135 216.3725 136 216.3775 137 216.3825 138 216.3875 139 216.3925 140 216.3975 141 216.4025 142 216.4075 143 216.4125 144 216.4175 145 216.4225 146 216.4275 147 216.4325 148 216.4375 149 216.4425 150 216.4475 151 216.4525 152 216.4575 153 216.4625 154 216.4675 155 216.4725 156 216.4775 157 216.4825 158 216.4875 159 216.4925 160 216.4975 161 216.5025 162 216.5075 163 216.5125 164 216.5175 165 216.5225 166 216.5275 167 216.5325 168 216.5375 169 216.5425 170 216.5475 171 216.5525 172 216.5575 173 216.5625 174 216.5675 175 216.5725 176 216.5775 177 216.5825 178 216.5875 179 216.5925 180 216.5975 181 216.6025 182 216.6075 183 216.6125 184 216.6175 185 216.6225 186 216.6275 187 216.6325 188 216.6375 189 216.6425 190 216.6475 191 216.6525 192 216.6575 193 216.6625 194 216.6675 195 216.6725 196 216.6775 197 216.6825 198 216.6875 199 216.6925 200 216.6975 201 216.7025 202 216.7075 203 216.7125 204 216.7175 205 216.7225 206 216.7275 207 216.7325 208 216.7375 209 216.7425 210 216.7475 211 216.7525 212 216.7575 213 216.7625 214 216.7675 215 216.7725 216 216.7775 217 216.7825 218 216.7875 219 216.7925 220 216.7975 221 216.8025 222 216.8075 223 216.8125 224 216.8175 225 216.8225 226 216.8275 227 216.8325 228 216.8375 229 216.8425 230 216.8475 231 216.8525 232 216.8575 233 216.8625 234 216.8675 235 216.8725 236 216.8775 237 216.8825 238 216.8875 239 216.8925 240 216.8975 241 216.9025 242 216.9075 243 216.9125 244 216.9175 245 216.9225 246 216.9275 247 216.9325 248 216.9375 249 216.9425 250 216.9475 251 216.9525 252 216.9575 253 216.9625 254 216.9675 255 216.9725 256 216.9775 257 216.9825 258 216.9875 259 216.9925 260 216.9975 (d) AMTS network control communications. § 95.2165 LPRS frequency accuracy. Each LPRS transmitter type must be designed to satisfy the frequency accuracy requirements in this section. (a) LPRS transmitters operating on standard band (25 kHz) or extra band (50 kHz) channels must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±50 ppm of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.2163(a) and (b), respectively, during normal operating conditions. (b) LPRS transmitters operating on narrowband (5 kHz) channels must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±1.5 ppm of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.2163(c) during normal operating conditions. § 95.2167 LPRS transmitting power. Each LPRS transmitter type not intended for use with an AMTS station must be designed to satisfy the transmitting power limits in paragraph (a) of this section. The licensee of each AMTS station is responsible for compliance with paragraph (b) of this section. (a) The ERP of an LPRS transmitter, other than an LPRS transmitter used with an AMTS station, must not exceed 100 mW. (b) The ERP of an LPRS transmitter used with an AMTS station must not exceed 1 Watt. §§ 95.2169-95.2171 [Reserved] § 95.2173 LPRS authorized bandwidths. Each LPRS transmitter type must be designed such that the occupied bandwidth does not exceed the authorized bandwidth for the channel bandwidth used. (a) The authorized bandwidth for emissions transmitted on the narrowband channels listed in § 95.2163(c) is 4 kHz. (b) The occupied bandwidth for emissions transmitted on the standard band, extra band or AMTS channels listed in § 95.2163(a), (b), or (d), respectively, is limited through compliance with the unwanted emissions rule (§ 95.2179). §§ 95.2175-95.2177 [Reserved] § 95.2179 LPRS unwanted emission limits. The requirements in this section apply to each LPRS transmitter type both with and without the connection of attachments, such as an external microphone, power cord and/or antenna. (a) Emission masks. Channels Paragraphs narrowband 5 kHz (1), (2) standard band 25 kHz (3), (4) extra band 50 kHz (5), (6) AMTS 250 kHz (7), (8) (b) Attenuation requirements. (1) 30 + 20(f d d (2) 55 + 10 log (P) dB on any frequency removed from the center of the authorized bandwidth by more than 3.75 kHz. (3) 30 dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by 12.5 kHz to 22.5 kHz. (4) 43 + 10 log (P) dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 22.5 kHz. (5) 30 dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by 25 kHz to 35 kHz. (6) 43 + 10 log (P) dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 35 kHz. (7) 30 dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by 125 kHz to 135 kHz. (8) 43 + 10 log (P) dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 135 kHz. (c) Measurement conditions and procedures. §§ 95.2181-95.2189 [Reserved] § 95.2191 LPRS marketing limitations. Transmitters intended for operation in the LPRS may be marketed and sold only for those uses described in § 95.2131. § 95.2193 LPRS labeling requirements. Each LPRS transmitting device must be labeled with the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device may not interfere with TV reception or Federal Government radar. (a) Where the LPRS device is constructed in two or more sections connected by wire and marketed together, the statement specified in this section is required to be affixed only to the main control unit. (b) When the LPRS device is so small or for such use that it is not practicable to place the statement specified in this section on it, the statement must be placed in a prominent location in the instruction manual or pamphlet supplied to the user or, alternatively, must be placed on the container in which the device is marketed. § 95.2195 LPRS disclosures. Manufacturers of LPRS transmitters used for auditory assistance, health care assistance, and law enforcement tracking purposes must include with each transmitting device the following statement: This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Low Power Radio Service (47 CFR part 95) and must not cause harmful interference to TV reception or to the United States Air Force Space Surveillance System operating in the 216.88-217.08 MHz band. With the exception of automated maritime telecommunications system (AMTS) devices, you do not need an FCC license to operate this transmitter. This transmitter may only be used to provide: auditory assistance to persons with disabilities, persons who require language translation, or persons in educational settings; health care services to the ill; law enforcement tracking services under agreement with a law enforcement agency; or AMTS network control communications. Two-way voice communications and all other types of uses not mentioned above are expressly prohibited. §§ 95.2197-95.2999 [Reserved] Subpart H—Wireless Medical Telemetry Service § 95.2301 [Reserved] § 95.2303 Definitions, WMTS. Authorized health care provider. Health care facility. Wireless Medical Telemetry Service (WMTS). Wireless medical telemetry. § 95.2305 WMTS operator eligibility. Only the following persons are eligible to operate transmitters in the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service: (a) Authorized health care providers are eligible to operate transmitters in the WMTS without an individual license issued by the FCC provided the coordination requirements in § 95.2309 have been met. (b) Manufacturers of wireless medical telemetry devices and their representatives are eligible to operate WMTS transmitters solely for the purpose of demonstrating such equipment to, or installing and maintaining such equipment for, authorized health care providers. § 95.2307 [Reserved] § 95.2309 WMTS frequency coordination. Operation of WMTS devices is subject to the frequency coordination procedures in this section. (a) Frequency coordinators. (1) Contact information for the frequency coordinator can be obtained from the FCC's Web site at: https://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/wireless-medical-telemetry-service-wmts (2) The duties of the frequency coordinators are to: (i) Review and process coordination requests submitted by authorized health care providers as required by this section; (ii) Maintain a database of WMTS use; (iii) Notify users of potential conflicts; (iv) Coordinate WMTS operation with radio astronomy observatories and Federal Government radar systems as specified in paragraphs (f) and (g). (v) Notify licensees operating pursuant to § 90.259(b) of this chapter of the need to comply with the field strength limit of § 90.259(b)(11) prior to initial activation of WMTS equipment in the 1427-1432 MHz band. (vi) Notify licensees operating in the 1392-1395 MHz band (pursuant to subpart I of part 27 of this chapter) of the need to comply with the field strength limit of § 27.804 prior to initial activation of WMTS equipment in the 1395-1400 MHz band. (b) Initial registration. (c) Maintaining current information. (d) Discontinuation. (e) Registration information. (1) The specific frequency range(s); (2) The modulation scheme and/or emission type (including bandwidth); (3) The effective radiated power; (4) The number of WMTS devices in use at the health care facility as of the date of registration, including manufacturer name(s) and model numbers; (5) The legal name of the authorized health care provider; (6) The location of the WMTS device (e.g., coordinates, street address, building, as appropriate); and, (7) Contact information for the authorized health care provider (e.g., name, title, office address, telephone number, fax number, email address). (f) Specific requirements for WMTS devices in the 608-614 MHz frequency band. (1) Within 80 kilometers of: (i) National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Arecibo, Puerto Rico: 18°-20′-38.28′ North Latitude, 66°-45′-09.42′ West Longitude; (ii) National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Socorro, New Mexico: 34°-04′-43′ North Latitude, 107°-37′-04′ West Longitude; or (iii) National Radio Astronomy Observatory, Green Bank, West Virginia: 38°-26′-08′ North Latitude, 79°-49′-42′ West Longitude. (2) Within 32 kilometers of any of the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) facilities (Very Long Baseline Array Stations) centered on the following geographical coordinates: NRAO facilities N. lat. W. long. Pie Town, NM 34°-18′ 108°-07′ Kitt Peak, AZ 31°-57′ 111°-37′ Los Alamos, NM 35°-47′ 106°-15′ Fort Davis, TX 30°-38′ 103°-57′ North Liberty, IA 41°-46′ 91°-34′ Brewster, WA 48°-08′ 119°-41′ Owens Valley, CA 37°-14′ 118°-17′ Saint Croix, VI 17°-46′ 64°-35′ Mauna Kea, HI 19°-49′ 155°-28′ Hancock, NH 42°-56′ 71°-59′ (3) The National Science Foundation (NSF) point of contact for coordination is: Division of Astronomical Sciences, Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Unit, 2415 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314; Email: [email protected]. (g) Specific requirements for WMTS devices in the 1395-1400 and 1427-1432 MHz bands. (h) Obtaining interference protection. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 85 FR 38740, June 26, 2020; 84 FR 34799, July 19, 2019] §§ 95.2311-95.2323 [Reserved] § 95.2325 WMTS interference. Authorized health care providers, in conjunction with the equipment manufacturers, must cooperate in the selection and use of frequencies in order to reduce the potential for interference with other wireless medical telemetry devices, or other co-primary users. However, WMTS operations in the 608-614 MHz band are not entitled to protection from adjacent band interference from broadcast television stations transmitting on TV Channels 36 and 38. §§ 95.2327-95.2329 [Reserved] § 95.2331 Permissible WMTS uses. WMTS transmitters are used to transmit wireless medical telemetry, on a unidirectional or bidirectional basis. All transmissions must be related to the provision of medical care. § 95.2333 Prohibited WMTS uses. Operators of WMTS transmitters must not use them for any purpose not set forth in § 95.2331 or in a manner prohibited in this section. (a) WMTS transmitters must not be operated in moving vehicles, such as ambulances, even if the vehicles are associated with a health care facility. (b) The operation of a wireless medical telemetry transmitter under this part is authorized anywhere within a health care facility provided the facility is located anywhere Personal Radio Service station operation is permitted under §§ 95.307 and 95.309. Operation in any other area outside of such health care facilities is prohibited. (c) WMTS transmitters must not be used to transmit voice or video communications. Medical waveforms, such as electrocardiograms, are not considered to be video for the purpose of this section. §§ 95.2335-95.2345 [Reserved] § 95.2347 WMTS automatic control. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.347, WMTS operations may be conducted under manual or automatic control. §§ 95.2349-95.2355 [Reserved] § 95.2357 WMTS duration of transmissions. WMTS operations may be conducted on a continuous basis, notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.357. §§ 95.2359-95.2361 [Reserved] § 95.2363 WMTS frequency bands and channels. The channels listed in this section are allotted for shared use in the WMTS and channels will not be assigned for exclusive use of any entity. (a) WMTS transmitter types must operate in one or more of these frequency bands: (1) 608-614 MHz (co-primary); (2) 1395-1400 MHz (co-primary); or, (3) 1427-1429.5 MHz (co-primary) and 1429.5-1432 MHz (secondary), except at the locations listed in § 90.259(b)(4) of this chapter where WMTS transmitters may operate in the 1429-1431.5 MHz frequency band on a primary basis and in the 1427-1429 MHz and 1431.5-1432 MHz bands on a secondary basis. See (b) WMTS transmitter types utilizing broadband technologies (such as spread spectrum modulation) in the 608-614 MHz frequency band must be capable of using one or more of the following 1.5 MHz bandwidth channels (a maximum of 6 MHz bandwidth). Such transmitter types must be designed to use the minimum number of channels necessary to avoid harmful interference to other WMTS devices. (1) 608.0-609.5 MHz (2) 609.5-611.0 MHz (3) 611.0-612.5 MHz (4) 612.5-614.0 MHz (c) In the 1395-1400 MHz and 1427-1432 MHz bands, no specific channels are specified. Wireless medical telemetry devices may operate on any channel within the bands authorized for wireless medical telemetry use in this part. § 95.2365 WMTS frequency accuracy. Manufacturers of wireless medical telemetry devices are responsible for ensuring frequency accuracy such that all emissions are maintained within the designated bands of operation under all of the manufacturer's specified conditions. § 95.2367 [Reserved] § 95.2369 WMTS field strength limits. Each WMTS transmitter type must satisfy the field strength limits in this section. (a) For WMTS transmitter types operating in the 608-614 MHz band, the field strength of the transmitted signal must not exceed 200 mV/m, measured at a distance of 3 meters, using instrumentation with a CISPR quasi-peak detector. (b) For WMTS transmitter types operating in the 1395-1400 MHz and 1427-1432 MHz bands, the field strength of the transmitted signal must not exceed 740 mV/m, measured at 3 meters, using instrumentation with an averaging detector and a 1 MHz reference bandwidth. §§ 95.2371-95.2377 [Reserved] § 95.2379 WMTS unwanted emissions limits. Each WMTS transmitter type must be designed to comply with the requirements in this paragraph. (a) Unwanted emissions on frequencies below 960 MHz must not exceed 200 μ V/m, measured at a distance of 3 meters using measuring instrumentation with a CISPR quasi-peak detector. (b) Unwanted emissions on frequencies above 960 MHz must not exceed 500 μ V/m, measured at a distance of 3 meters using measuring equipment with an averaging detector and a 1 MHz measurement bandwidth. §§ 95.2381-95.2383 [Reserved] § 95.2385 WMTS RF exposure evaluation. Mobile and portable devices as defined in §§ 2.1091(b) and 2.1093(b) of this chapter operating in the WMTS are subject to radio frequency radiation exposure requirements as specified in §§ 1.1307(b), 2.1091, and 2.1093 of this chapter, as appropriate. Applications for equipment authorization of WMTS devices must contain a statement confirming compliance with these requirements. Technical information showing the basis for this statement must be submitted to the Commission upon request. [85 FR 18151, Apr. 1, 2020] §§ 95.2387-95.2391 [Reserved] § 95.2393 WMTS labeling requirements. Each WMTS device must be labeled with the following statement: “Operation of this equipment requires the prior coordination with a frequency coordinator designated by the FCC for the Wireless Medical Telemetry Service.” § 95.2395 WMTS disclosure. Manufacturers, installers and users of WMTS equipment are cautioned that the operation of this equipment could result in harmful interference to other nearby medical devices. §§ 95.2397-95.2499 [Reserved] Subpart I—Medical Device Radio Communications Service § 95.2501 [Reserved] § 95.2503 Definitions, MedRadio. Duly authorized health care professional. Medical Body Area Network (MBAN). Medical body-worn device. Medical body-worn transmitter. Medical Device Radio Communications (MedRadio) Service. Medical implant device. Medical implant event. Medical implant transmitter. Medical Micropower Network (MMN). MedRadio channel. MedRadio communications session. MedRadio emission bandwidth. MedRadio equivalent isotropically radiated power (M-EIRP). MedRadio programmer/control transmitter. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.2505 MedRadio operator eligibility. Only the following persons are eligible to operate transmitters in the MedRadio Service: (a) Duly authorized health care professionals are permitted to operate MedRadio transmitters. (b) Individuals may also operate MedRadio transmitters that they use at the direction of a duly authorized health care professional. This includes medical devices that have been implanted in or placed on the body of the individual by, or under the direction of, a duly authorized health care professional. (c) Manufacturers of medical devices that include MedRadio transmitters, and their representatives, are eligible to operate MedRadio transmitters for the purpose of demonstrating such equipment to duly authorized health care professionals. § 95.2507 MBAN devices restricted to indoor operation within a health care facility. Use of Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices in the 2360-2390 MHz band is restricted to indoor operation within a health care facility registered with the MBAN frequency coordinator under § 95.2509. For the purposes of this subpart, health care facilities are limited to hospitals and other establishments, both Federal and non-Federal, that offer services, facilities and beds for use beyond a 24 hour period in rendering medical treatment. § 95.2509 MBAN registration and frequency coordination. Operation of Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) devices is subject to the frequency coordination procedures in this section. (a) The FCC will designate a frequency coordinator(s) to manage the operation of medical body area networks by eligible health care facilities. (b) The frequency coordinator shall perform the following functions: (1) Register health care facilities that operate MBAN transmitters, maintain a database of these MBAN transmitter locations and operational parameters, and provide the FCC with information contained in the database upon request; (2) Determine if an MBAN is within line-of-sight of an Aeronautical Mobile Telemetry (AMT) receive facility in the 2360-2390 MHz band and coordinate MBAN operations with the designated AMT frequency coordinator, as specified in § 87.305 of this chapter; (3) Notify a registered health care facility when an MBAN has to change frequency within the 2360-2390 MHz band or to cease operating in the band, consistent with a coordination agreement between the MBAN and AMT frequency coordinators; (4) Develop procedures to ensure that registered health care facilities operate an MBAN consistent with the coordination requirements under this section; and, (5) Identify the MBAN that is the source of interference in response to a complaint from the AMT coordinator and notify the health care facility of alternative frequencies available for MBAN use or to cease operation consistent with the rules. (c) Registration. (1) Specific frequencies or frequency range(s) within the 2360-2390 MHz band to be used, and the capabilities of the MBAN equipment to use the 2390-2400 MHz band; (2) Equivalent isotropically radiated power; (3) Number of MedRadio programmer/control transmitters in use at the health care facility as of the date of registration, including manufacturer name(s) and model number(s) and FCC identification number(s); (4) Legal name of the health care facility; (5) Location of MedRadio programmer/control transmitters (e.g., geographic coordinates, street address, building); (6) Point of contact for the health care facility (e.g., name, title, office address, phone number, fax number, email address); and, (7) In the event that an MBAN has to cease operating in all or a portion of the 2360-2390 MHz band due to interference under § 95.2525 or changes in coordination under paragraph (e) of this section, a point of contact (including contractors) for the health care facility that is responsible for ensuring that this change is effected whenever it is required (e.g., name, title, office address, phone number, fax number, email address). The health care facility also must state whether, in such cases, its MBAN operation is capable of defaulting to the 2390-2400 MHz band and that it is responsible for ceasing MBAN operations in the 2360-2390 MHz band or defaulting traffic to other hospital systems. (d) Notification. (e) Coordination procedures. (1) If the MBAN is beyond the line-of-sight of an AMT receive facility, it may operate without prior coordination with the AMT coordinator, provided that the MBAN coordinator provides the AMT coordinator with the MBAN registration information and the AMT frequency coordinator concurs that the MBAN is beyond the line-of-sight prior to the MBAN beginning operations in the band. (2) If the MBAN is within line-of-sight of an AMT receive facility, the MBAN frequency coordinator shall achieve a mutually satisfactory coordination agreement with the AMT frequency coordinator prior to the MBAN beginning operations in the band. Such coordination agreement shall provide protection to AMT receive stations consistent with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Recommendation ITU-R M.1459, “Protection criteria for telemetry systems in the aeronautical mobile service and mitigation techniques to facilitate sharing with geostationary broadcasting-satellite and mobile-satellite services in the frequency bands 1 452-1 525 and 2 310-2 360 MHz,” May 2000, as adjusted using generally accepted engineering practices and standards that are mutually agreeable to both coordinators to take into account the local conditions and operating characteristics of the applicable AMT and MBAN facilities, and shall specify when the device shall limit its transmissions to segments of the 2360-2390 MHz band or must cease operation in the band. This ITU document is incorporated by reference into this section with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Federal Communications Commission must publish a document in the Federal Register http://www.itu.int/en/publications/Pages/default.aspx http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html (3) If an AMT operator plans to operate a receive site not previously analyzed by the MBAN coordinator to determine line-of-sight to an MBAN facility, the AMT operator shall consider using locations that are beyond the line-of-sight of a registered health care facility. If the AMT operator determines that non-line-of-sight locations are not practical for its purposes, the AMT coordinator shall notify the MBAN coordinator upon no less than 7 days notice that the registered health care facility must cease MBAN operations in the 2360-2390 MHz band, unless the parties can achieve a mutually satisfactory coordination agreement under paragraph (e)(2) of this section. (f) Coordinator functions. (1) Provide registration and coordination of MBAN operations to all eligible health care facilities on a non-discriminatory basis; (2) Provide MBAN registration and coordination services on a not-for-profit basis; (3) Notify the FCC of its intent to no longer serve as frequency coordinator at least six months prior to ceasing to perform these functions; and (4) Transfer the MBAN registration data in usable form to a frequency coordinator designated by the FCC if it ceases to be the coordinator. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 85 FR 64411, Oct. 13, 2020; 86 FR 53565, Sept. 28, 2021] §§ 95.2511-95.2521 [Reserved] § 95.2523 MedRadio transmitter inspection. Any non-implanted MedRadio transmitter must be made available for inspection upon request by an authorized FCC representative. Persons operating implanted or body-worn MedRadio transmitters shall cooperate reasonably with duly authorized FCC representatives in the resolution of interference. § 95.2525 MedRadio interference. (a) To reduce interference and make the most efficient use of the authorized facilities, MedRadio transmitters must share the spectrum in accordance with § 95.2559. (b) MedRadio operations must not cause harmful interference to, and must accept any interference from, stations operating in the 400.150-406.000 MHz band in the Meteorological Aids, Meteorological Satellite or Earth Exploration Satellite Services, and other authorized stations operating in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, 451-457 MHz, and 2360-2400 MHz bands. MedRadio programmer/control transmitters must have the ability to operate in the presence of primary and secondary users in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, 451-457 MHz, and 2360-2400 MHz bands. §§ 95.2527-95.2529 [Reserved] § 95.2531 Permissible MedRadio uses. MedRadio programmer/control transmitters may be operated only for the uses set forth in this section. (a) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters may transmit only non-voice data containing operational, diagnostic and therapeutic information associated with a medical implant device or medical body-worn device that has been implanted or placed on the person by or under the direction of a duly authorized health care professional. (b) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters may be operated for the purposes of testing and demonstrating MedRadio operation to health care professionals. § 95.2533 Prohibited MedRadio uses. MedRadio Service transmitters must not be operated for uses other than those set forth in § 95.2531. (a) Voice communications are prohibited in the MedRadio Service. (b) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters may not be used to relay information in the 401-406 MHz band to a receiver that is not included with a medical implant or medical body-worn device. Wireless retransmission of information intended to be transmitted by a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter or information received from a medical implant or medical body-worn transmitter shall be performed using other radio services that operate in spectrum outside of the 401-406 MHz band. (c) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters and medical implant transmitters may not be used to relay information in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands to a receiver that is not a part of the same Medical Micropower Network (MMN). Wireless retransmission of information to a receiver that is not part of the same MMN must be performed using other radio services that operate in spectrum outside of the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands. Notwithstanding the above restrictions, a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter of an MMN may communicate with a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter of another MMN to coordinate transmissions, so as to avoid interference between the two MMNs. (d) Medical body-worn transmitters may relay only information in the 2360-2400 MHz band to a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter or another medical body-worn transmitter device that is part of the same Medical Body Area Network (MBAN). A MedRadio programmer/control transmitter must not be used to relay information in the 2360-2400 MHz band to other MedRadio programmer/control transmitters. Wireless retransmission of all other information from an MBAN transmitter to a receiver that is not a part of the same MBAN shall be performed using other radio services that operate in spectrum outside of the 2360-2400 MHz band. Notwithstanding the above restriction, a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter in the 2360-2400 MHz band may communicate with another MedRadio programmer/control transmitter in the 2360-2400 MHz band to coordinate transmissions so as to avoid interference between the two MBANs. (e) Except as provided in § 95.2559(b), no MedRadio implant or body-worn transmitter shall transmit except in response to— (1) A transmission from a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter; or (2) A non-radio frequency actuation signal generated by a device external to the body with respect to which the MedRadio implant or body-worn transmitter is used. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.2535 MedRadio equipment certification exception. Non-certified medical implant or medical body-worn transmitters that are not marketed for use in the United States, but which otherwise comply with the technical requirements in this subpart, may be used by individuals who travel to the United States. §§ 95.2537-95.2539 [Reserved] § 95.2541 MedRadio outdoor antenna restrictions. The antenna for a MedRadio transmitter, other than a MedRadio transmitter operating in the 2390-2400 MHz band, must not be configured for permanent outdoor use. Furthermore, except for MedRadio operations in the 2390-2400 MHz band, any MedRadio antenna used outdoors must not be affixed to any structure for which the height to the tip of the antenna would exceed three meters (9.8 feet) above ground level. §§ 95.2543-95.2545 [Reserved] § 95.2547 MedRadio automatic control. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.347, MedRadio transmitters may be operated under automatic control or manual control. § 95.2549 MedRadio network connection. MedRadio programmer/control transmitters may be interconnected with other telecommunications systems including the public switched network. §§ 95.2551-95.2555 [Reserved] § 95.2557 MedRadio duration of transmissions. For the purpose of facilitating MedRadio system operation during a MedRadio communications session, the duration of transmissions is to be limited in accordance with this section. (a) MedRadio transmitters may transmit in the 401-406 MHz band in accordance with the provisions of § 95.2559(a) for no more than 5 seconds without the communications of data. (b) MedRadio transmitters may transmit in the 401-406 MHz band in accordance with the provisions of § 95.2559(b)(2) and § 95.2559(b)(3) for no more than 3.6 seconds in total within a one hour time period. (c) MedRadio transmitters may transmit in the 401-406 MHz band in accordance with the provisions of § 95.2559(b)(4) for no more than 360 milliseconds in total within a one hour time period. (d) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters operating in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands shall not transmit with a duty cycle greater than 3 percent. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.2559 MedRadio channel access requirements. To reduce interference and make the most effective use of the MedRadio frequency bands, MedRadio transmitter types must be designed to operate in accordance with the rules in this section. (a) Frequency monitoring in the 401-406 MHz band. (1) The monitoring system bandwidth, measured at its 20 dB down points, must be equal to or greater than the MedRadio emission bandwidth of the intended transmission. (2) Within 5 seconds prior to initiating a MedRadio communications session, circuitry associated with a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter must monitor the channel or channels the system devices intend to occupy for a minimum of 10 milliseconds per channel. (3) The monitoring threshold power level, P MT, P MT Where: (i) B is the MedRadio emission bandwidth in Hertz of the MedRadio communications session transmitter having the widest emission; and, (ii) G is the MedRadio programmer/control transmitter monitoring system antenna gain, in decibels, relative to the gain of an isotropic antenna (dBi). (4) For the purposes of showing compliance with the above provisions, the above calculated threshold power level must be increased or decreased by an amount equal to the monitoring system antenna gain above or below the gain of an isotropic antenna, respectively. (5) If no signal above the monitoring threshold power level is detected in a MedRadio channel, the MedRadio programmer/control transmitter may initiate on that channel a MedRadio communications session involving transmissions to and from a medical implant or medical body-worn device. The MedRadio communications session may continue as long as any silent period between consecutive data transmission bursts does not exceed 5 seconds. If no channel meeting the requirements in paragraphs (a)(3) and (4) of this section is available, MedRadio transmitters that are capable of operating on multiple channels may transmit on the alternate channel accessible by the device with the lowest monitored ambient power level. (6) When a channel is selected prior to a MedRadio communications session, it is permissible to select an alternate channel for use if communications are interrupted, provided that the alternate channel selected is the next best choice using the criteria specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section. The alternate channel may be accessed in the event a communications session is interrupted by interference. The following criteria must be met: (i) Before transmitting on the alternate channel, the channel must be monitored for a period of at least 10 milliseconds. (ii) The detected power level during this 10 millisecond or greater monitoring period must be no higher than 6 dB above the power level detected when the channel was chosen as the alternate channel. (iii) In the event that this alternate channel provision is not used by the MedRadio system, or if the criteria in paragraphs (i) and (ii) of this section are not met, a channel must be selected using the access criteria specified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (5) of this section. (7) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, MedRadio transmitters that operate on a single channel and thus do not have the capability of operating on alternate channels may not transmit unless no signal on the single channel of operation exceeds the monitoring threshold power level. (b) Exceptions to frequency monitoring in the 401-406 MHz band. (1) MedRadio communications sessions that are initiated by a medical implant event. (2) MedRadio devices operating in either the 401-401.85 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands, provided that the transmit power is not greater than 250 nanowatts EIRP and the duty cycle for such transmissions does not exceed 0.1%, based on the total transmission time during a one-hour interval, and a maximum of 100 transmissions per hour. (3) MedRadio devices operating in the 401.85-402 MHz band, provided that the transmit power is not greater than 25 microwatts EIRP and the duty cycle for such transmissions does not exceed 0.1%, based on the total transmission time during a one-hour interval, and a maximum of 100 transmissions per hour. (4) MedRadio devices operating with a total emission bandwidth not exceeding 300 kHz, centered at 403.65 MHz, provided that the transmit power is not greater than 100 nanowatts EIRP and the duty cycle for such transmissions does not exceed 0.01%, based on the total transmission time during a one-hour interval and a maximum of 10 transmissions per hour. (c) Shared access. (d) Frequency monitoring in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands. (1) The MedRadio programmer/control transmitter shall be capable of monitoring any occupied frequency band at least once every second and monitoring alternate frequency bands within two seconds prior to executing a change to an alternate frequency band. (2) The MedRadio programmer/control transmitter shall move to another authorized frequency band within one second of detecting a persistent ( i.e., (3) The MedRadio programmer/control transmitter shall be capable of monitoring the authorized bandwidth of the occupied frequency band to determine whether either direction of the communications link is becoming degraded to the extent that communications is likely to be lost for more than 45 milliseconds. Upon making such a determination the MedRadio programmer/control transmitter shall move to another authorized frequency band. (e) System shutdown. (f) Requirements for MBANs. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.2561 MedRadio transmitter certification. (a) Except as provided § 95.2535, each MedRadio transmitter (a transmitter that operates or is intended to operate as a station in the MedRadio Service) must be certified in accordance with this subpart and part 2 of this chapter. (b) [Reserved] [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57712, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.2563 MedRadio frequency bands. MedRadio transmitters operate in the 401-406 MHz, 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, 451-457 MHz, and 2360-2400 MHz bands. The FCC does not specify a channeling scheme for MedRadio systems. (a) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical implant devices, which incorporate a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a), may transmit on any frequency in the 401-406 MHz band. (b) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical implant devices, which do not incorporate a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a), may transmit on any frequency in the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands, or on the frequency 403.65 MHz in the 402-405 MHz band. (c) MedRadio transmitters associated with medical body-worn devices, regardless of whether a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a) is employed, may transmit on any frequency in the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands. (d) MedRadio transmitters that are used externally to evaluate the efficacy of a more permanent medical implant device, regardless of whether a frequency monitoring system as set forth in § 95.2559(a) is employed, may operate on any frequency in the 402-405 MHz band, provided that: (1) Such external body-worn operation is limited solely to evaluating with a patient the efficacy of a fully implanted permanent medical device that is intended to replace the temporary body-worn device; (2) RF transmissions from the external device must cease following the patient evaluation period, which may not exceed 30 days, except where a health care practitioner determines that additional time is necessary due to unforeseen circumstances; (3) The maximum output power of the temporary body-worn device must not exceed 200 nW EIRP; and (4) The temporary body-worn device must comply fully with all other MedRadio rules applicable to medical implant device operation in the 402-405 MHz band. (e) Only MedRadio transmitters that are part of a Medical Micropower Network (MMN) may operate in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands. Each MedRadio transmitter that is part of an MMN must be capable of operating in each of the following bands: 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz. All MedRadio transmitters that are part of a single MMN must operate in the same band. (f) Only MedRadio transmitters that are part of a Medical Body Area Network (MBAN) may operate in the 2360-2400 MHz band. § 95.2565 MedRadio frequency accuracy. Each MedRadio transmitter type must be designed to maintain a frequency stability of ±100 ppm of the operating frequency over the applicable temperature range set forth in this section. Frequency stability testing shall be performed over the appropriate temperature range. (a) 25 °C to 45 °C in the case of medical implant transmitters; and (b) 0 °C to 55 °C in the case of MedRadio programmer/control transmitters and medical body-worn transmitters. § 95.2567 MedRadio radiated power limits. Each MedRadio transmitter type must be designed such that the MedRadio equivalent isotropically radiated power (M-EIRP) does not exceed the limits in this section. Compliance with these limits must be determined as set forth in § 95.2569. (a) Transmitters subject to frequency monitoring—401-406 MHz. (1) The M-EIRP within any 300 kHz bandwidth within the 402-405 MHz band must not exceed 25 microwatts. (2) The M-EIRP within any 100 kHz bandwidth within the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands must not exceed 25 microwatts. (b) Transmitters excepted from frequency monitoring—401-402 MHz and 405-406 MHz. (1) The M-EIRP of any transmitter operating in the 401-401.85 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands must not exceed 250 nanowatts in any 100 kHz bandwidth. (2) The M-EIRP of any transmitter operating in the 401.85-402 MHz band must not exceed 25 microwatts in any 150 kHz bandwidth. (c) Transmitters excepted from frequency monitoring—403.65 MHz. (d) Transmitters—other frequency bands. (1) The peak M-EIRP over the frequency bands of operation must not exceed the lesser of zero dBm (1 mW) or 10 log (B)−7.782 dBm, where B is the MedRadio 20 dB emission bandwidth in megahertz. (2) The peak power spectral density must not exceed 800 microwatts per megahertz in any one megahertz band. (e) Transmitters—2360-2390 MHz band. (f) Transmitters—2390-2400 MHz band. § 95.2569 MedRadio field strength measurements. Compliance with MedRadio equivalent isotropic radiated power (M-EIRP) limits can be determined by measuring the radiated field strength from the transmitter type, in accordance with the rules in this section. (a) Radiated field strength values corresponding to the M-EIRP limits in § 95.2567 are given in the table in this paragraph, for an open area test site, and for a test site equivalent to free space, such as a fully anechoic test chamber. Field strength is measured at a distance of 3 meters from the equipment under test. M-EIRP Open Free 1 mW 115.1 57.55 25 μW 18.2 9.1 250 nW 1.8 0.9 100 nW 1.2 0.6 (b) Compliance with the maximum transmitter power requirements in § 95.2567 is based on measurements using a peak detector function and measured over an interval of time when transmission is continuous and at its maximum power level. In lieu of using a peak detector function, measurement procedures that have been found to be acceptable to the FCC in accordance with § 2.947 of this chapter may be used to demonstrate compliance. (c) For a MedRadio transmitter intended to be implanted in a human body, radiated emissions and M-EIRP measurements for transmissions by stations authorized under this section may be made in accordance with an FCC-approved human body simulator and test technique. Guidance regarding dielectric parameters for the tissue-equivalent material can be found in the Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) Laboratory Division Knowledge Database (KDB). [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] § 95.2571 MedRadio emission types. A MedRadio station may transmit any emission type appropriate for communications in this service. Voice communications, however, are prohibited. § 95.2573 MedRadio authorized bandwidths. Each MedRadio transmitter type must be designed such that the MedRadio emission bandwidth (as defined in § 95.2503) does not exceed the applicable limits set forth in this section. (a) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 402-405 MHz band, the maximum MedRadio emission bandwidth is 300 kHz. Such transmitters must not use more than 300 kHz of bandwidth (total) during a MedRadio communications session. This provision does not preclude full duplex or half duplex communications provided that the total bandwidth of all of the channels employed in a MedRadio communications session does not exceed 300 kHz. (b) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 401-401.85 MHz band or the 405-406 MHz band, the maximum MedRadio emission bandwidth is 100 kHz. Such transmitters must not use more than 100 kHz of bandwidth (total) during a MedRadio communications session. This provision does not preclude full duplex or half duplex communications provided that the total bandwidth of all of the channels employed in a MedRadio communications session does not exceed 100 kHz. (c) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 401.85-402 MHz band, the maximum MedRadio emission bandwidth is 150 kHz. Such transmitters must not use more than 150 kHz of bandwidth (total) during a MedRadio communications session. This provision does not preclude full duplex or half duplex communications, provided that the total bandwidth of all of the channels employed in a MedRadio communications session does not exceed 150 kHz. (d) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz or 451-457 MHz bands, the maximum MedRadio emission bandwidth is 6 MHz. (e) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 2360-2400 MHz band, the maximum MedRadio emission bandwidth is 5 MHz. (f) Lesser emission bandwidths may be employed, provided that the unwanted emissions are attenuated as provided in § 95.2579. See also § 95.2567 regarding maximum radiated power limits, § 95.2565 on frequency accuracy, § 95.2569 on field strength measurements, and § 95.2585 on RF exposure. [86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] §§ 95.2575-95.2577 [Reserved] § 95.2579 MedRadio unwanted emissions limits. Unwanted emission field strength limits and attenuation requirements apply to each MedRadio transmitter type, as set forth in this section and part 2. (a) Field strength limits. (1) More than 250 kHz outside of the 402-405 MHz band (for devices designed to operate in the 402-405 MHz band); (2) More than 100 kHz outside of either the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands (for devices designed to operate in the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands); (3) In the 406.000-406.100 MHz band (for devices designed to operate in the 401-402 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands); or (4) More than 2.5 MHz outside of the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz or 451-457 MHz bands (for devices designed to operate in these four bands). (5) More than 2.5 MHz outside of the 2360-2400 MHz band (for devices designed to operate in the 2360-2400 MHz band). Frequency range Field 30-88 100 88-216 150 216-960 200 960 and above 500 Note to table in paragraph (a)(5): At the boundaries between frequency ranges, the tighter limit (lower field strength) applies. Below 1 GHz, field strength is measured using a CISPR quasi-peak detector. Above 1 GHz, field strength is measured using an average detector with a minimum reference bandwidth of 1 MHz. See also (b) Harmonic emissions. (c) Attenuation requirements, 402-405 MHz. (1) 20 dB, on any frequency within the 402-405 MHz band that is more than 150 kHz away from the center frequency of the MedRadio channel the transmission is intended to occupy; (2) 20 dB, on any frequency between 401.750 MHz and 402.000 MHz, and on any frequency between 405 MHz and 405.250 MHz. (d) Attenuation requirements, 401-402 MHz, 405-406 MHz. (1) 20 dB, on any frequency within the 401-401.85 MHz or 405-406 MHz bands that is: (i) More than 75 kHz away from the center frequency of the MedRadio channel the transmission is intended to occupy if the MedRadio transmitter type is operating on a frequency between 401.85 and 402 MHz; or, (ii) More than 50 kHz away from the center frequency of the MedRadio channel the transmission is intended to occupy and 100 kHz or less below 401 MHz or above 406 MHz. (2) 20 dB, on any frequency between 400.900 MHz and 401.000 MHz, and on any frequency between 406.000 MHz and 406.100 MHz. (e) Attenuation requirements, 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz. (f) Attenuation requirements, 2360-2400 MHz. (g) Measurements. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 86 FR 53566, Sept. 28, 2021] §§ 95.2581-95.22583 [Reserved] § 95.2585 MedRadio RF exposure evaluation. A MedRadio medical implant device or medical body-worn transmitter is subject to the radiofrequency radiation exposure requirements specified in §§ 1.1307(b) and 2.1093 of this chapter, as appropriate. Applications for equipment authorization of devices operating under this section must demonstrate compliance with these requirements using either computational modeling or laboratory measurement techniques. Where a showing is based on computational modeling, the Commission retains the discretion to request that supporting documentation and/or specific absorption rate (SAR) measurement data be submitted, as described in § 2.1093(d)(1) of this chapter. [85 FR 18151, Apr. 1, 2020] § 95.2587 MedRadio additional requirements. (a) The antenna associated with any MedRadio transmitter must be supplied with the transmitter and is considered part of the transmitter subject to equipment authorization. (b) [Reserved] [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57712, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.2589 [Reserved] § 95.2591 MedRadio marketing limitations. Transmitters intended for operation in the MedRadio Service may be marketed and sold only for the use in accordance with § 95.2531. § 95.2593 MedRadio labeling requirements. MedRadio transmitters must be labeled in accordance with the requirements in this section. (a) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters operating in the 401-406 MHz band shall be labeled as provided in part 2 of this chapter and shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device may not interfere with stations operating in the 400.150-406.000 MHz band in the Meteorological Aids, Meteorological Satellite, and Earth Exploration Satellite Services and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (b) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters operating in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands shall be labeled as provided in part 2 of this chapter and shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device may not interfere with stations authorized to operate on a primary basis in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands, and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (c) MedRadio programmer/control transmitters operating in the 2360-2400 MHz band shall be labeled as provided in part 2 of this chapter and shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous location on the device: This device may not interfere with stations authorized to operate on a primary basis in the 2360-2400 MHz band, and must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. (d) If it is not feasible to place the statement specified by paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section on the device, it may be placed in the instruction manual for the transmitter instead. (e) If a MedRadio programmer/control transmitter is constructed in two or more sections connected by wire and marketed together, the statement specified in this section is required to be affixed only to the main control unit. (f) MedRadio transmitters shall be identified with a serial number on each device, except as noted in paragraphs (f)(1) and (2) of this section. (1) For MedRadio transmitters that operate in the 2360-2400 MHz band, only the programmer/control transmitter shall be identified with a serial number. (2) The FCC ID number associated with a medical implant transmitter and the information required by § 2.925 of this chapter may be placed in the instruction manual for the transmitter and on the shipping container for the transmitter, in lieu of being placed directly on the transmitter. § 95.2595 MedRadio disclosures. Manufacturers of MedRadio transmitters must include with each transmitting device the statement set forth in this section that applies to the frequency bands in use. (a) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 401-406 MHz band, the following statement applies: This transmitter is authorized by rule under the Medical Device Radiocommunication Service (in part 95 of the FCC Rules) and must not cause harmful interference to stations operating in the 400.150-406.000 MHz band in the Meteorological Aids ( i.e., (b) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz and 451-457 MHz bands, the following statement applies: This transmitter is authorized by rule under the MedRadio Service (47 CFR part 95). This transmitter must not cause harmful interference to stations authorized to operate on a primary basis in the 413-419 MHz, 426-432 MHz, 438-444 MHz, and 451-457 MHz bands, and must accept interference that may be caused by such stations, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter shall be used only in accordance with the FCC Rules governing the MedRadio Service. Analog and digital voice communications are prohibited. Although this transmitter has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission, there is no guarantee that it will not receive interference or that any particular transmission from this transmitter will be free from interference. (c) For MedRadio transmitters operating in the 2360-2400 MHz band, the following statement applies: This transmitter is authorized by rule under the MedRadio Service (47 CFR part 95). This transmitter must not cause harmful interference to stations authorized to operate on a primary basis in the 2360-2400 MHz band, and must accept interference that may be caused by such stations, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This transmitter shall be used only in accordance with the FCC Rules governing the MedRadio Service. Analog and digital voice communications are prohibited. Although this transmitter has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission, there is no guarantee that it will not receive interference or that any particular transmission from this transmitter will be free from interference. §§ 95.2597-95.2699 [Reserved] Subpart J—Multi-Use Radio Service § 95.2701 [Reserved] § 95.2703 Definitions, MURS. MURS. § 95.2705 Grandfathered MURS stations. MURS stations that were licensed under part 90 of this chapter to operate on MURS frequencies as of November 13, 2000, are authorized by this rule to continue to operate under terms identical to those of such nullified part 90 authorizations, including any associated rule waivers. § 95.2707 Airborne use of MURS not authorized. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.307, MURS operation is not authorized aboard aircraft in flight. §§ 95.2709-95.2717 [Reserved] § 95.2719 MURS replacement parts. The operator of an MURS transmitter may replace parts of an MURS transmitter as indicated in this section. All other internal maintenance and repairs must be carried out in accordance with § 95.319. (a) A damaged antenna may be replaced by another antenna of the same or a compatible similar type. (b) Batteries in the MURS transmitter may be replaced with batteries of a type specified by the manufacturer. §§ 95.2721-95.2723 [Reserved] § 95.2725 MURS interference. MURS station operators must take reasonable precautions to avoid causing harmful interference. This includes monitoring the transmitting frequency for communications in progress before transmitting, and other measures as may be necessary to minimize the potential for causing interference. §§ 95.2727-95.2729 [Reserved] § 95.2731 Permissible MURS uses. The operator of a MURS station may use it for the purposes listed in this section. (a) MURS stations may be used to transmit voice, data or image signals. (b) MURS stations may be used for telecommand and telemetry functions. § 95.2733 Prohibited MURS uses. MURS stations must not be operated as repeater stations or signal boosters. This prohibition includes store-and-forward packet operation. §§ 95.2735-95.2739 [Reserved] § 95.2741 MURS antenna height limit. The highest point of any MURS station antenna must not be more than 18.3 meters (60 feet) above the ground or 6.10 meters (20 feet) above the highest point of the structure on which it is mounted. MURS station antennas must also meet the requirements in § 95.317 regarding menaces to air navigation. See §§ 95.2743-95.2747 [Reserved] § 95.2749 MURS network connection. MURS stations are prohibited from interconnection with the public switched network. Interconnection Defined. §§ 95.2751-95.2755 [Reserved] § 95.2757 MURS duration of transmissions. MURS stations may not be operated in the continuous carrier transmit mode. § 95.2759 [Reserved] § 95.2761 MURS transmitter certification. (a)-(b) (c) A grant of equipment certification will not be issued for MURS transmitters capable of operating under both this subpart (MURS) and under any other subparts of this chapter (except part 15). [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 90 FR 57712, Dec. 12, 2025] § 95.2763 MURS channels. Five VHF channels are allotted for shared use in the MURS. These channels, designated by their center frequencies in megahertz, are as follows: 151.820, 151.880, 151.940, 154.570, and 154.600 MHz. Each MURS transmitter type must be designed to transmit on one or more of these channels. § 95.2765 MURS frequency accuracy. Each MURS transmitter type must be designed to meet the applicable frequency tolerance and stability requirements of this section. (a) MURS transmitters that operate with an emission bandwidth of 6.25 kHz or less must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±2.0 parts-per-million (ppm) of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.2763 during normal operating conditions. (b) MURS transmitters that operate with an emission bandwidth greater than 6.25 kHz must be designed such that the carrier frequencies remain within ±5.0 ppm of the channel center frequencies specified in § 95.2763 during normal operating conditions. § 95.2767 MURS transmitting power limit. Each MURS transmitter type must be designed such that the transmitter power output does not exceed 2 Watts under normal operating conditions. § 95.2769 [Reserved] § 95.2771 MURS emission types. A MURS transmitter must transmit only emission types A1D, A2B, A2D, A3E, F2B, F1D, F2D, F3E, and G3E. Emission types A3E, F3E and G3E may include selective calling or tone-operated squelch tones to establish or continue voice communications. MURS transmitters are prohibited from transmitting in the continuous carrier mode. § 95.2773 MURS authorized bandwidths. Each MURS transmitter type must be designed to meet the emission bandwidth limitations in this section. (a) The occupied bandwidth of emissions transmitted on the center frequencies 151.820 MHz, 151.880 MHz, and 151.940 MHz must not exceed 11.25 kHz. (b) The occupied bandwidth of emissions transmitted on the center frequencies 154.570 MHz and 154.600 MHz must not exceed 20.0 kHz. (c) The occupied bandwidth of type A3E emissions must not exceed 8.0 kHz. § 95.2775 MURS audio filter. The audio filter referenced in § 95.2779 must satisfy the requirements in this section. (a) The audio filter must be between the modulation limiter and the modulated stage of the transmitter. (b) At any frequency (f in kHz) between 3 and 15 kHz, the filter must have an attenuation of at least 40 log (f/3) dB more than the attenuation at 1 kHz. Above 15 kHz, it must have an attenuation of at least 28 dB more than the attenuation at 1 kHz. § 95.2777 [Reserved] § 95.2779 MURS unwanted emissions limits. The requirements in this section apply to each MURS transmitter type both with and without the connection of attachments, such as an external microphone, power cord and/or antenna. (a) Emission masks. Channel center frequencies Paragraphs 151.820, 151.880 and 151.940 (1), (2). 154.570 & 154.600, with audio filter (3), (4), (7). 154.570 & 154.600, without audio filter (5), (6), (7). (1) Each MURS transmitter type that transmits F3E or G3E emissions on 154.570 MHz or 154.600 MHz and incorporates an audio filter satisfying the requirements of § 95.2775 in its design may comply with the less stringent unwanted emissions attenuation requirements set forth in paragraphs (b)(3), (4), and (7) of this section. (2) Each MURS transmitter type that transmits on 154.570 MHz or 154.600 MHz, but does not incorporate an audio filter satisfying the requirements of § 95.2775 in its design, must comply with the unwanted emissions attenuation requirements set forth in paragraphs (b)(5) through (7) of this section. (b) Attenuation requirements. (1) 7.27(f d d (2) 50 + 10 log (P) dB or 70 dB, whichever is the lesser attenuation, on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 12.5 kHz. (3) 25 dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 10 kHz, but not more than 20 kHz. (4) 35 dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 20 kHz, but not more than 50 kHz. (5) 83 log (f d d (6) 29 log (f d 2 d (7) 43 + 10 log(P) dB on any frequency removed from the channel center frequency by more than 50 kHz. (c) Measurement bandwidths. §§ 95.2781-95.2899 [Reserved] Subpart K—Personal Locator Beacons and Maritime Survivor Locating Devices § 95.2901 [Reserved] § 95.2903 Definitions, PLBs and MSLDs. Identification code. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Maritime Survivor Locating Device (MSLD). Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). § 95.2905 PLB registration. Each PLB owner must initially register their PLB with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and must advise NOAA of any subsequent change of ownership or other change in the registration information. Each PLB is registered by its identification code ( see (a) PLB owners are encouraged to register their PLBs through the internet using the following Web site: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov (b) PLB owners may also register their PLBs by mailing a completed registration card to the following address: NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration, NSOF, E/SPO53, 1315 East West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910-9684. §§ 95.2907-95.2929 [Reserved] § 95.2931 Permissible use of PLBs and MSLDs. (a) PLBs may be used only for transmission of distress and safety of life communications. (b) MSLDs may be used only to aid in the location of persons in the water. § 95.2933 Prohibited use of PLBs and MSLDs. (a) PLBs must not be used for any purpose other than transmission of distress and safety of life communications. (b) Use of MSLDs on land is not authorized. §§ 95.2935-95.2961 [Reserved] § 95.2963 PLB and MSLD frequency bands. (a) The frequency band 406.0-406.1 MHz is an emergency and distress frequency band available for use by Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs). Use of these frequencies must be limited to transmission of distress and safety of life communications. (b) MSLDs must: (1) Transmit on at least one of the following frequencies: 121.5 MHz, 156.525 MHz, 156.750 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.850 MHz, 161.975 MHz, or 162.025 MHz; or (2) Include a function intended to send a distress message directly to the U.S. Coast Guard or any other search and rescue organization. §§ 95.2965-95.2969 [Reserved] § 95.2971 PLB emission type. PLB transmitter types must be designed to use emission type G1D on the frequency band 406.0-406.1 MHz. §§ 95.2973-95.2985 [Reserved] § 95.2987 Additional PLB and MSLD certification requirements. (a) To be certified for use under this subpart, 406 MHz PLB transmitter types must be designed to satisfy the following additional requirements. (1) Certifications. (i) Certification from a test facility recognized by one of the COSPAS/SARSAT Partners that the PLB transmitter type satisfies the standards in RTCM 11010; and, (ii) Certification from an independent test facility that the PLB transmitter type complies with the electrical and environmental standards associated with RTCM 11010. (2) Identification code. (b) To be certified for use under this subpart, MSLD transmitter types must be designed to satisfy the following additional requirements. (1) A test report from a test laboratory which shows that the MSLD complies with the electrical and environmental standards associated with RTCM 11901. The test laboratory must be accredited to ISO-IEC 17025 with a scope covering the applicable requirements and test procedures. (2) After the MSLD has been certified by a test laboratory, the following information must be submitted in duplicate to the U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126: (i) The name of the manufacturer or grantee and model number of the MSLD; (ii) Copies of the test report and test data showing that the MSLD complies with the electrical and environmental standards associated with RTCM 11901; and (iii) Instruction manuals associated with the MSLD, description of the test characteristics of the MSLD including assembly drawings, electrical schematics, description of parts list, specifications of materials and the manufacturer's quality assurance program. (3) After reviewing the information described in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the U.S. Coast Guard will issue a letter stating whether the MSLD satisfies all RTCM Recommended Standards. In the case of an MSLD that includes a function intended to send a distress message directly to the U.S. Coast Guard or any other search and rescue organization, the letter will also state whether the U.S. Coast Guard endorses that function. (4) A certification application for an MSLD must contain a copy of the U.S. Coast Guard letter stating that the device satisfies all RTCM Recommended Standards, a copy of the technical test data, and the instruction manual(s). § 95.2989 PLB and MSLD technical standards. (a) PLB transmitter types must be designed to comply with technical standard RTCM 1010.2. MSLD transmitter types must be designed to comply with technical standard RTCM 11901.1. (b) Incorporation by reference. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html [email protected]. (1) The following standards are available from the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services, 1611 N. Kent St., Suite 605, Arlington, Virginia 22209-2128. (i) RTCM 11010.2, “406 MHz Satellite Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs),” including Amendments 1 and 2, dated June 8, 2012 (RTCM 11010). (ii) RTCM 11901.1, “Maritime Survivor Locating Devices (MSLD),” dated June 4, 2012. (2) [Reserved]. [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 85 FR 64411, Oct. 13, 2020; 88 FR 21451, Apr. 10, 2023] § 95.2991 PLB and MSLD marketing limitations. (a) No device may be marketed or sold in the United States as a “PLB” or “Personal Locator Beacon” unless it is compliant with all of the rules in this subpart. Previously approved PLBs that do not meet the requirements of RTCM 11010 shall not be manufactured, imported, or sold in the United States beginning January 17, 2020. (b) No device may be marketed or sold in the United States as a “MSLD” or “Maritime Survivor Locating Device” unless it complies with the requirements of RTCM 11901. Previously approved devices intended to aid in the location of persons in the water that do not meet the requirements of this subpart shall not be manufactured, imported, or sold in the United States beginning January 17, 2018. § 95.2993 PLB identification plate or label and registration card. To enhance protection of life and property, it is mandatory that each 406 MHz PLB be registered with NOAA and that information be kept up-to-date. (a) Identification plate or label. (1) The plate or label must contain the following statement: The owner of this 406 MHz PLB must register the identification code on this label with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) whose address is: NOAA/SARSAT Beacon Registration, NSOF, E/SPO53, 1315 East West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910-9684. (2) For PLBs with identification codes that can be changed after manufacture, the identification code shown on the plate or label must be easily replaceable using commonly available tools. (b) Registration card. (1) The identification code of the PLB ( see (2) The registration card must be addressed to: NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration, NSOF, E/SPO53, 1315 East West Hwy., Silver Spring, MD 20910-9684. (3) The registration card must request the owner's name, address, telephone number and alternate emergency contact. (4) The registration card must include the following statement: WARNING—failure to register this PLB with NOAA could result in a monetary forfeiture order being issued to the owner. §§ 95.2995-95.3099 [Reserved] Subpart L—Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) On-Board Units (OBUs) in the 5895-5925 MHz Band § 95.3101 Scope. This subpart contains rules that apply only to ITS On-Board Units (OBUs) transmitting in the 5895-5925 MHz frequency band. ITU Roadside Units (RSUs) are authorized under part 90, subpart M of this chapter. [89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] § 95.3103 Definitions. Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X). Dedicated Short-Range Communications Services (DSRCS). Geofenced Onboard Unit. Geofencing. On-Board Unit (OBU). Roadside Unit (RSU). See [82 FR 41104, Aug. 29, 2017, as amended at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] Regulations Governing the Use of Frequencies in the 5895-5925 MHz Band for Dedicated Short-Range Communications Services (DSRCS) On Board Units (OBUs) Source: 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024, unless otherwise noted. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. §§ 95.3105-95.3129 [Reserved] Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. § 95.3131 Permissible uses, OBUs. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. On-Board Units (OBUs) may transmit signals to other OBUs and to Roadside Units (RSUs), which are authorized under part 90 of this chapter. §§ 95.3133-95.3159 [Reserved] § 95.3161 [Reserved] § 95.3163 OBU frequencies. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. DSRCS On-Board Units (OBUs) are permitted to operate in the 5895-5925 MHz band. [86 FR 23299, May 3, 2021] § 95.3165 [Reserved] § 95.3167 OBU transmit power limit. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. (a) The maximum output power for portable DSRCS On-Board Unit (OBU) transmitter types is 1.0 mW. (b) The power limits in paragraph (a) of this section may be referenced to the antenna input, so that cable losses are taken into account. (c) For purposes of this section, a portable unit is a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user. [86 FR 23299, May 3, 2021] §§ 95.3169-95.3187 [Reserved] § 95.3189 OBU technical standard. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024. Link to a correction published at 90 FR 5724, Jan. 17, 2025. (a) DSRCS On-Board Unit (OBU) transmitter types operating in the 5895-5925 MHz band must be designed to comply with the technical standard Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11p-2010. (b) 802.11p-2010, IEEE Standard for Information technology—Local and metropolitan area networks—Specific requirements—Part 11: Wireless LAN Medium Access Control (MAC) and Physical Layer (PHY) Specifications Amendment 6: Wireless Access in Vehicular Environments, 15 July 2010 is incorporated by reference into this section with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved material is available for inspection at the address of the FCC's main office indicated in 47 CFR 0.401(a) and is available from Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 3025 Boardwalk Drive, Suite 220, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, 1-855-999-9870, www.techstreet.com/ieee. [email protected] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html. [86 FR 23299, May 3, 2021] Regulations Governing the Use of Frequencies in the 5895-5925 MHz Band for Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) On Board Units (OBUs) Source: 89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024, unless otherwise noted. § 95.3201 Permissible uses. C-V2X OBUs may transmit signals to other C-V2X OBUs and to C-V2X Roadside Units (RSUs) authorized under part 90 of this chapter or any licensed commercial mobile radio service station as defined in part 20 of this chapter. [89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] § 95.3202 [Reserved] § 95.3203 OBU frequencies. C-V2X OBUs are permitted to operate in the 5895-5925 MHz band. [89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] § 95.3204 OBU transmit power limit. (a) The following power limits apply for OBUs without a geofencing capability at all locations and for OBUs with a geofencing capability when operating within any coordination zone specified in § 90.387(b) of this chapter: (1) 10 MHz channel (5895-5905 MHz): 23 dBm/10 MHz EIRP; (2) 10 MHz channel (5905-5915 MHz): 33 dBm/10 MHz EIRP, reduced to 27 dBm within ±5 degrees of horizontal; (3) 10 MHz channel (5915-5925 MHz): 33 dBm/10 MHz EIRP, reduced to 27 dBm within ±5 degrees of horizontal; (4) 20 MHz channel (5895-5915 MHz): 23 dBm/20 MHz EIRP; (5) 20 MHz channel (5905-5925 MHz): 33 dBm/20 MHz EIRP, reduced to 27 dBm within ±5 degrees of horizontal; and (6) 30 MHz channel: 23 dBm/30 MHz EIRP. (b) The following power limits apply to OBUs with a geofencing capability when operating at locations outside any coordination zone specified in § 90.387(b) of this chapter: (1) 10 MHz channel (5895-5905 MHz): 33 dBm/10 MHz EIRP; (2) 10 MHz channel (5905-5915 MHz): 33 dBm/10 MHz EIRP; (3) 10 MHz channel (5915-5925 MHz): 33 dBm/10 MHz EIRP; (4) 20 MHz channel (5895-5915 MHz): 33 dBm/20 MHz EIRP; (5) 20 MHz channel (5905-5925 MHz): 33 dBm/20 MHz EIRP; and (6) 30 MHz channel: 33 dBm/30 MHz EIRP. (c) For purposes of this section, the EIRP is root mean squared (RMS) measured as the maximum EIRP toward the horizon or horizontal, whichever is greater, of the gain associated with the main or center of the transmission beam. (d) For purposes of this section, a portable unit is a transmitting device designed to be used so that the radiating structure(s) of the device is/are within 20 centimeters of the body of the user. [89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] § 95.3205 Unwanted emissions limits. (a) C-V2X OBUs must comply with the following out-of-band emissions limits. Conducted emissions limits measured at the antenna input shall not exceed: (1) −16 dBm/100 kHz within ±1 megahertz of the band edges; (2) −13 dBm/MHz within ±1 megahertz to ±5 megahertz of the band edges; (3) −16 dBm/MHz within ±5 megahertz to ±30 megahertz of the band edges; and (4) −28 dBm/MHz beyond 30 megahertz from the band edges. [89 FR 100855, Dec. 13, 2024] Subpart M—The 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service Source: 82 FR 43871, Sept. 20, 2017, unless otherwise noted. Administrative Rules § 95.3301 [Reserved] § 95.3303 Definitions, the 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service. (a) Air operations area. (b) Field disturbance sensor. (c) Foreign object debris (FOD) detection radar. (d) Radar. § 95.3305 Radar operator eligibility in the 76-81 GHz Band. Subject to the requirements of §§ 95.305 and 95.307, any person is eligible to operate a radar in the 76-81 GHz band without an individual license; such operation must comply with all applicable rules in this subpart. Operating Rules § 95.3331 Permissible 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service uses. Radar systems operating in the 76-81 GHz band may operate as vehicular radars, or as fixed or mobile radars in airport air operations areas, including but not limited to FOD detection radars and aircraft-mounted radars for ground use only. § 95.3333 Airborne use of 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service is prohibited. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.3331, 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service is prohibited aboard aircraft in flight. Aircraft-mounted radars shall be equipped with a mechanism that will prevent operations once the aircraft becomes airborne. § 95.3347 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service automatic control. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 95.347, 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service operations may be conducted under manual or automatic control. Technical Rules § 95.3361 [Reserved] § 95.3367 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service radiated power limits. The fundamental radiated emission limits within the 76-81 GHz band are expressed in terms of Equivalent Isotropically Radiated Power (EIRP) and are as follows: (a) The maximum power (EIRP) within the 76-81 GHz band shall not exceed 50 dBm based on measurements employing a power averaging detector with a 1 MHz Resolution Bandwidth (RBW). (b) The maximum peak power (EIRP) within the 76-81 GHz band shall not exceed 55 dBm based on measurements employing a peak detector with a 1 MHz RBW. § 95.3379 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service unwanted emissions limits. (a) The power density of any emissions outside the 76-81 GHz band shall consist solely of spurious emissions and shall not exceed the following: (1) Radiated emissions below 40 GHz shall not exceed the field strength as shown in the following emissions table. Frequency Field strength Measurement distance 0.009-0.490 2400/F(kHz) 300 0.490-1.705 24000/F(kHz) 30 1.705-30.0 30 30 30-88 100 3 88-216 150 3 216-960 200 3 Above 960 500 3 (i) In the emissions table in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the tighter limit applies at the band edges. (ii) The limits in the table in paragraph (a)(1) of this section are based on the frequency of the unwanted emissions and not the fundamental frequency. However, the level of any unwanted emissions shall not exceed the level of the fundamental frequency. (iii) The emissions limits shown in the table in paragraph (a)(1) of this section are based on measurements employing a CISPR quasi-peak detector except for the frequency bands 9.0-90.0 kHz, 110.0-490.0 kHz, and above 1000 MHz. Radiated emissions limits in these three bands are based on measurements employing an average detector with a 1 MHz RBW. (2) The power density of radiated emissions outside the 76-81 GHz band above 40.0 GHz shall not exceed the following, based on measurements employing an average detector with a 1 MHz RBW: (i) For radiated emissions outside the 76-81 GHz band between 40 GHz and 200 GHz from field disturbance sensors and radar systems operating in the 76-81 GHz band: 600 pW/cm 2 (ii) For radiated emissions above 200 GHz from field disturbance sensors and radar systems operating in the 76-81 GHz band: 1000 pW/cm 2 (3) For field disturbance sensors and radar systems operating in the 76-81 GHz band, the spectrum shall be investigated up to 231.0 GHz. (b) Fundamental emissions must be contained within the frequency bands specified in this section during all conditions of operation. Equipment is presumed to operate over the temperature range −20 to +50 degrees Celsius with an input voltage variation of 85% to 115% of rated input voltage, unless justification is presented to demonstrate otherwise. § 95.3385 76-81 GHz Band Radar Service RF exposure evaluation. Regardless of the power density levels permitted under this subpart, devices operating under the provisions of this subpart are subject to the radiofrequency radiation exposure requirements specified in §§ 1.1307(b), 2.1091, and 2.1093 of this chapter, as appropriate. Applications for equipment authorization of devices operating under this section must contain a statement confirming compliance with these requirements for both fundamental emissions and unwanted emissions. Technical information showing the basis for this statement must be submitted to the Commission upon request.

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