Fixed-satellite service
Fixed-satellite service (short: FSS | also: fixed-satellite radiocommunication service) is – according to article 1.21 of the
Classification
This radiocommunication service is classified in accordance with ITU Radio Regulations (article 1) as follows:
Fixed service (article 1.20)
- Fixed-satellite service (article 1.21)
- Inter-satellite service (article 1.22)
- Earth exploration-satellite service(article 1.51)
- Meteorological-satellite service(article 1.52)
Frequency allocation
The allocation of radio frequencies is provided according to Article 5 of the ITU Radio Regulations (most recent version, Edition of 2020).[2]
In order to improve harmonisation in spectrum utilisation, the majority of service-allocations stipulated in this document were incorporated in national Tables of Frequency Allocations and Utilisations which is within the responsibility of the appropriate national administration. The allocation might be primary, secondary, exclusive, and shared.
- primary allocation: is indicated by writing in capital letters (see example below)
- secondary allocation: is indicated by small letters
- exclusive or shared utilization: is within the responsibility of administrations
- Example of frequency allocation
Allocation to services | ||
Region 1
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Region 2 | Region 3 |
14–14.25 GHz
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14.25–14.3
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Use in North America
FSS – is as well the official classification (used chiefly in North America) for
References
- ^ ITU Radio Regulations, Section IV. Radio Stations and Systems – Article 1.21, definition: fixed-satellite service / fixed-satellite radiocommunication service
- ^ ITU Radio Regulations, CHAPTER II – Frequencies, ARTICLE 5 Frequency allocations, Section IV – Table of Frequency Allocations
- ISBN 978-0-8194-5185-9.