2. Frequency allocations

A scan of the allocations used in most countries indicates regulatory activity in the 71-86 GHz band. Within this frequency range the bands 71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz have been adopted within Europe and Australia.

The Ministry notes that the band 92-95 GHz is also allocated for point to point linking in the USA⁸. The band is split as the segment 94-94.1 GHz is not available to the fixed service. This coupled with the fact that the band is also shared with space science services and radiolocation means that it is less useful than the lower bands for fixed linking purposes. It is therefore not proposed to consider licensing point to point links in this band in the USA at this stage.

Footnote

⁸See FCC 03-248 “Allocation and Service rules for the 71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-95 GHz Bands November 2003 see www.fcc.gov