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Radiocommunication Frequency Migration Plan 2019

Appendices

Appendix G : Summary of the Impact of the Proposed Frequency Migrations from 2013 included in this document

 

1. Technical Investigation

The table below and subsequent sections include additional information on some frequency bands which were included in the study.

 

Item

RFSAP

GG. No.

Notice

1

75.2 to 87.5 MHz

41164

781 of 2017

2

138 to 143.6 MHz

41164

785 of 2017

3

150.5 to 153 MHz

41164

786 of 2017

4

156.4785 to 156.5625 MHz

41350

971 of 2017

5

380 to 400 MHz

41164

787 of 2017

6

403 to 406 MHz

RFSAP to be developed


7

406 to 426 MHz

RFSAP to be developed (Destination band for Transnet)


8

410 to 413 MHz paired with 420 to 423 MHz

RFSAP to be developed (Destination band for Transnet)


9

426 to 430

RFSAP to be developed


10

440 to 441 MHz

41164

788 of 2017

11

440 to 450 MHz

RFSAP to be developed


12

450 to 470 MHz



13

452.5 - 457.5 paired with 462.5 - 467.5

Band 31 identified for trial by Transnet. Transnet successfully applied for trial license and tests were successful.


14

694 to 876 MHz



15

876 to 880 MHz



16

921 to 925 MHz



17

880 to 960 MHz



18

880 to 915 MHz



19

IMT850

41082

648 of 2017

20

925 to 960 MHz



21

942 to 960 MHz

RFSAP to be developed


22

1350 to 1375 MHz paired with 1492 to 1517 MHz and 1375 to 1400 MHz paired 1427 to 1452 MHz

Feasibility studies to done after WRC 15. This band is currently allocated to low capacity PTP/DF links


23

1452 to 1492 MHz

Feasibility study to be done. Align the status of the channel arrangements in ITU-R.M1036 within Working party 5D


24

1518 to 1525 MHz

41164

784 of 2017

25

1700 to 2290 MHz



26

2025 to 2110 MHz

41164

784 of 2017

27

2290 to 2300 MHz

RFSAP to be developed


28

2285 to 2300 MHz

41164

784 of 2017

29

2300 to 2400 MHz



30

2300 to 2450 MHz

Feasibility study to be considered and RFSAP to be developed


31

2500 to 2690 MHz



32

3300 to 3400 MHz

Feasibility study to be done. Align the status of the channel arrangements in ITU-R.M1036 within Working party 5D


33

3400 to 3600 MHz


278

 

1.1 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 69.25 MHz to 87.5 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 69.25 MHz to 87.5 MHz

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Frequency Sub bands

Allocate following pairings

Mobile 1 MTX 76.175 – 76.925 MHz paired with BTX 69.25 to 70 MHz

Mobile 2 MTX 75.2 – 76.175 MHz paired with BTX 70 to 70.975 MHz

Mobile 3 MTX 76.925 – 77.975 MHz paired with BTX 71.475 to 72.525 MHz

Mobile 4 MTX 78.625 – 80 MHz paired with BTX 73.425 to 74.8 MHz

Mobile 5 MTX 82.975 – 83.625 MHz paired with BTX 77.975 to 78.625 MHz

Mobile 6 MTX 87 – 87.5 MHz paired with BTX 80 to 80.5 MHz

Mobile 7 MTX 86.375 – 87 MHz paired with BTX 81 to 81.625 MHz

Mobile 8 MTX 85.025 – 86.375 MHz paired with BTX 81.625 to 82.975 MHz

Single Frequency Mobile Allocations

80.5 to 81 MHz

83.625 – 85.025 MHz

 

1.1.1 Channel Plans for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.1) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.1.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

There are 11 777 Licenses issued in this band for both BTX and MTX including single frequency devices

 

1.1.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.2 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 138 MHz to 143.6 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 138 MHz to 143.6 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

Mobile 1 MTX 138 – 140.5 MHz paired with BTX 141.5 to 144 MHz

Single Frequency Mobile Allocations

140.5 to 141 MHz

141 – 141.5 MHz

 

1.2.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.2) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.2.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 2974 licenses issued in the SF band between 140.5 and 141.5 MHz

 

1.2.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

1.2.3. Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.3 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 150.05 MHz to 153.05 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 150.05 MHz to 153.05 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

RADIO ASTRONOMY

Frequency Sub bands

FIXED

Single Frequency Alarms Allocations

152.05 to 152.55 MHz

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Alarms, Single Frequency Mobile and Load Shedding Allocations

148.950 – 151 MHz

PMR and PAMR

Paging

Government Services

Wildlife Telemetry Tracking

148-152 MHz

RADIO ASTRONOMY

 

1.3.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.3) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.3.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 5 516 Licenses issued in this band for different single frequency devices

 

1.3.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

1.3.3. Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.4 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 156.4785 to 156.5625 MHz

 

156.4785 MHz to 156.5625 MHz

MARITIME MOBILE (distress and calling DCS)

FIXED

LAND MOBILE

Maritime mobile distress, safety and calling frequency 156.525 MHz for maritime mobile VHF radio telephone service using DSC

The bands 156.4875 to 156.5125 MHz and 156.5375 to 156.5625 MHz may also be used for land mobile services while protecting the maritime mobile service. Single frequency mobile (156.375 to 156.7625)

 

1.4.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.4) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.4.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 21 Licenses issued in this band for both BTX and MTX as well as single frequency devices

 

1.4.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

1.4.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.5 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 380 MHz to 400 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 380 MHz to 400 MHz

 

388 to 390 MHz

MOBILE

Mobile-Satellite (space to Earth)

PMR and/or PAMR

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

Mobile 1 MTX 380 – 387 MHz paired with BTX 390 to 397 MHz (Digital Trunking)

Mobile 2 MTX 387 – 390 MHz paired with BTX 397 to 399.9 MHz (PMR and/or PAMR)

 

390 to 399.9 MHz

MOBILE

Emergency: 390 to 397 MHz paired with 380 to 387 (PPDR)

Government Services – PMR and/or PAMR: 397 to 399.9 MHz paired with 387 to 390 MHz

 

1.5.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.5) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.5.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 2 760 Licenses issued in this band for both BTX and MTX as well as single frequency devices

 

1.5.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

1.5.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.6 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 403 MHz to 406 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 403 MHz to 406 MHz

METEOROLOGICAL AIDS

Mobile except aeronautical mobile

Frequency Sub bands

402 – 405 MHz – Medical Implants

402 – 406 MHz – Various SRD’s

 

1.6.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

Not available, no channel spacing, 10 mW, 100% duty cycle

 

1.6.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 1573 Licenses issued in this band

 

1.6.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

1.6.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.7 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 406 MHz to 426 MHz

 

Use of this Band for PPDR to be studied

Frequency Band under investigation 406 MHz to 426 MHz

Frequency Sub bands

406 – 410 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

RADIO ASTRONOMY

Pairings

Fixed Links MTX 406.1 – 407.625 MHz paired with BTX 416.625 to 417.625 MHz

Mobile MTX 406.1 – 407.625 MHz paired with BTX 416.625 to 417.625 MHz

Fixed Links MTX 407.625 – 410 MHz paired with BTX 417.625 to 420 MHz

Mobile MTX 407.625 – 410 MHz paired with BTX 417.625 to 420 MHz

410 to 420 MHz & 420 to 430 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

SPACE RESEARCH (space to space) in Band 410 to 420 MHz

Pairings

Mobile MTX 410 – 413 MHz paired with BTX 420 to 423 MHz

Mobile Data MTX 413 – 413.7625 MHz paired with BTX 423 to 423.7625 MHz

Digital Trunking MTX 413.7625 – 416.1 MHz paired with BTX 423.7625 to 426.1 MHz

Mobile BTX 416.1 – 417.625 MHz paired with MTX 406.1 to 407.625 MHz

FIXED Single Frequency Links 426.1 to 430 MHz

 

1.7.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.7) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.7.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

406 to 410 MHz: There are 3326 Licenses issued in this band

410 to 420 MHz: There are 681 Licenses issued in this band

420 to 430 MHz: There are 1052 Licenses issued in this band

 

1.7.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

1.7.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.8 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 440 MHz to 450 MHz

 

Use of this band for PPDR to be studied

Frequency Band under investigation 440 MHz to 450 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

FIXED BTX: 440 to 441.1 MHz paired with MTX 445 to 446.1 MHz

Mobile BTX 441.1 – 445 MHz paired with MTX 446.1 to 450 MHz

Single Frequency Mobile Allocations

Channels 440.0125, 440.3625, 445.0125 and 445.3625 MHz are used for Agricultural Telemetry

Channels 440 to 440.1 and 445 to 445.1 are used for simplex.

Channels 440.275, 440.2875, 445.2750, 445.2875, 440.375 and 445.375 MHz are roving simplex channels

 

1.8.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.8) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.8.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 3759 Licenses issued in this band 440 to 441 MHz

There are 4243 Licenses issued in this band 445 to 446 MHz

There are 1170 Licenses issued in this band 441.1 to 445 MHz

There are 1486 Licenses issued in this band 446.1 to 450 MHz

 

1.8.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

1.8.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.9 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 450 MHz to 470 MHz

 

Band is identified for IMT (450)

Frequency Band under investigation 450 MHz to 470 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

FIXED 450 to 453 MHz paired with BTX 460 to 463 MHz

Trunked Mobile 3 MTX 454.425 to 460 MHz paired with BTX 464.425 to 470 MHz

Paging MTX 454 to 454.425 MHz

Low Power Mobile: 463.975, 464.125, 464.175, 464.325, 464.375 MHz

Security Systems: 464.5375 MHz

Non Specified SRD’s: 464.5 to 464.5875 MHz

Single Frequency Mobile Allocations

453 to 454 MHz

463.025 to 463.975 MHz

464.375 to 464.425

 

1.9.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

[Appendix G (1.9) tables refer to Notice No. 166, Government Gazette 42337, dated 29 March 2019]

 

1.9.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 7857 Licenses issued in this band for both BTX and MTX as well as single frequency devices

 

1.9.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

1.9.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.10 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 452.5 MHz to 457.5 MHz and 462.5 MHz to 467.5 MHz

 

Band is identified for Transnet Trial License

Frequency Band under investigation 450 MHz to 470 MHz

MOBILE

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

MOBILE 452.5 to 457.5 MHz paired with BTX 462.5 to 467.5 MHz

See section 9 for more detail on existing licences

 

1.10.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.10.1 Channel Plan - Frequency Allocation 450-470 MHz

 

1.10.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

There are 2207 Licenses issued in this band 452.5 to 457.5 MHz

There are 2548 Licenses issued in this band 462.5 to 467.5 MHz

 

1.10.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

1.10.3 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational

 

1.11 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 694 MHz to 960 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 694 MHz to 960 MHz

MOBILE

BROADCASTING

FIXED (856 to 864.1 MHz)

Frequency Sub-bands

694 to 790 MHz & 790 to 862MHz & 862 to 890 & 890 to 942 & 942 to 960 MHz

Pairings

MOBILE UL 703 to 713 MHz paired with DL 758 to 768 MHz

MOBILE UL 713 to 723 MHz paired with DL 758 to 768 MHz

MOBILE UL 723 to 733 MHz paired with DL 758 to 768 MHz

MOBILE DL 791 to 801 MHz paired with UL 832 to 842 MHz

MOBILE DL 801 to 811 MHz paired with UL 842 to 852 MHz

MOBILE DL 811 to 821 MHz paired with UL 852 to 862 MHz

GSM-R (MTX) 877.695 to 880 MHz paired with (BTX) 921 to 925 MHz

IMT 900 (MTX) 880 to 915 MHz paired with (BTX) 925 to 960 MHz

FIXED Links 856 to 864.1 MHz paired with 868.1 to 876 MHz

RFID (including, passive tags and vehicle location) 915.1 to 921 MHz

Wireless Access 872.775 to 877.695 MHz paired with 827.775 to 832.695 MHz

Wireless audio systems and wireless microphones 863 to 865 MHz

CT2 Cordless phones 864.1 to 868.1 MHz

FWA 864.1 to 868.1 MHz

RFID 865 to 868 MHz

Non-specific SRD and RFID 869.4 to 869.65 MHz

Non-specific SRDs 868 to 868.6 MHz & 868.7 to 869.2 MHz

 

1.11.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

LTE Implementation Plan after Broadcast analogue Television switch-off

1.11.1 Channel Plan - LTE Implementation

1.11.2 Areas where licensed frequencies are operational.

 

This does not include the low power self-help frequencies which are operational.

 

1.11.2.1 Operational Analogue Broadcast Frequencies 694 MHz to 790 MHz

1.11.2.1 Operational Analogue Broadcast Frequencies 694-790 MHz

 

1.11.2.2 Operational Analogue Broadcast Frequencies 790 MHz to 854 MHz

1.11.2.2 Operational Analogue Broadcast Frequencies 790-854 MHz

 

1.12 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 1350 MHz to 1375 MHz & 1492 MHz to 1517 MHz

 

FIXED NF 14

Frequency Band under investigation 1350 to 1375 MHz

FIXED

Frequency Band under investigation 1492 to 1517 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Frequency Sub bands

Pairings

FIXED 1350 to 1375 MHz paired with 1492 to 1517 MHz

Fixed link (duplex)

 

1.12.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

1.12.1.1 Annexure A

1.12.1.1 Annexure A - Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.12.1.2 Annexure B

1.12.1.2 Annexure B - Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.12.1.3 Simplex Channels

1.12.1.3 Simplex Channels

 

1.13 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 1518 MHz to 1525 MHz

 

FIXED

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space to Earth)

Frequency Band under investigation 1518 to 1525 MHz

This band is identified for IMT Satellite Components (Space to earth)

 

1.13.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

See previous section for more details

 

1.13.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

See previous section for more details

 

1.14 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 1700 MHz to 2450 MHz

 

Frequency Band under investigation 1700 to 2450 MHz and sub band 2025 to 2110 MHz

 

1700 to 1710 MHz

METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE (space to Earth)

 

Fixed Links (single frequency)

 

1710 to 1980 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

FWA 1880 to 1900 MHz

FWA TDD 1900 to 1920 MHz

Fixed Broadband data applications: 1785 to 1805 MHz

IMT 1800 MTX: 1710 to 1785 MHz paired with BTX 1805 to 1880 MHz

Cordless Telephones: 1880 to 1900 MHz

IMT 1900 TDD: 1900 to 1920 MHz

IMT 2100 MTX: 1920 to 1980 MHz paired with BTX 2110 to 2170 MHz

 

1980 to 2010 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

MOBILE-SATELLITE

FIXED Links: 1980 to 2010 MHz paired with 2170 to 2200 MHz

CGC/ATC fixed systems: 1980 to 2010 MHz

IMT satellite: 1980 to 2010 MHz

 

2010 to 2025 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

IMT TDD: 2010 to 2025 MHz

 

2025 to 2110 MHz

FIXED

Fixed Links: 2025 to 2110 MHz paired with 2200 to 2285 MHz

 

2110 to 2170 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

IMT 2100 BTX 2110 to 2170 MHz paired with 1920 to 1980

 

2170 to 2200 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

MOBILE-SATELLITE (space to Earth)

Fixed Links 2170 to 2200 MHz paired with 1980 to 2010

CGC/ATC fixed systems: 1980 to 2010 MHz

IMT satellite: 1980 to 2010 MHz

 

2200 to 2300 MHz

SPACE OPERATION (space to Earth) (space to space)

FIXED

MOBILE

Fixed Links 2025 to 2110 MHz paired with 2200 to 2285 MHz

BFWA 2285 to 2300 MHz

ITU-R Rec F.1098 refers

 

2300 to 2450 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

Amateur

FWA (PTP/PTMP): 2307 to 2387 paired with 2401 to 2481 MHz

FWA (PTP/PTMP): 2401 to 2481 paired with MHz 2307 to 2387

IMT 2300 TDD: 2300 to 2400 MHz

WLAN, FDDA and model ctrl: 2400 to 2483.5 MHz

Non Specific SRDs and low power video surveillance: 2400 2483.5 MHz

RFDI: 2400 2483.5 MHz

ISM applications: 2400 2483.5 MHz

 

1.14.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.14.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.14.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation1

GSM 1800

GSM 1800

GSM 1800-2

GSM 1800-3

GSM 1800-4

GSM 1800-5

2 GHz Plan based on ITU F.10-98, Annex 1a

 

1.14.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

See above for license information on specific bands

 

1.15 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 2500 MHz to 2655 MHz

 

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Frequency Band under investigation 2500 to 2655 MHz

IMT 2600 MTX 2500 to 2570 MHz paired with BTX 2620 to 2690 MHz

IMT 2600 TDD: 2570 to 2620 MHz

IMT 2600 BTX 2620 to 2690 MHz paired with MTX 2500 to 2570 MHz

IMT 2500 to 2690 MHz

 

1.15.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

1.15.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

 

1.16 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 2655 MHz to 2690 MHz

 

MOBILE except aeronautical mobile

Radio astronomy

Frequency Band under investigation 2655 to 2690 MHz

IMT 2600 BTX 2620 to 2690 MHz paired with MTX 2500 to 2570 MHz

IMT 2500 to 2690 MHz

IMT 2600 MTX 2500 to 2570 MHz paired with MTX 2620 to 2690 MHz

Telecommunication Roadmap GG No 38213 14 November 2014

 

1.16.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.16.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation - 2.6 GHz

 

1.16.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

See above for more information

 

1.17 Applicable Frequency Allocation and Band information 3300 MHz to 3600 MHz

 

Frequency Band under Investigation 3300 to 3400 MHz

RADIOLOCATION

Government Services

IMT Res. 223 (Rev WRC-15)

Subject to the outcome of the sharing and compatibility studies called for by Resolution 223 (WRC 15) currently underway within ITU-R, there might be a need to migrate Radars out of this band. This will be addressed through the update of the migration plan.

 

Frequency Band under investigation 3400 to 3600 MHz

FIXED

MOBILE

 

IMT3500 TDD: 3400 to 3600 MHz

International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap (Government Gazette Number38213) 14 November 2014. Radio Frequency Assignment Plan (GG No 38640) as amender 30 March 2015. Recommendation ITU-R M. 1036. The band 3400 to 3600 MHz is also used for BFWA in some SADC countries.

 

1.17.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation

1.17.1 Channel Plan for the Frequency Allocation - Based on UTI-R F.1488 and CEPT-ERC-RECOMMENDATION 14-03 E

 

1.17.2 Licensing information for the applicable frequency allocation

 

See above for more information