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Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

ICASA

Radio Frequency Spectrum Assignment Plan for the Frequency Band 2500 to 2690 MHz (IMT2600)

5. Requirements for usage of radio frequency spectrum

 

5.1 This section covers the minimum key characteristics considered necessary in order to make the best use of the available frequencies.

 

5.2 The use of the band is limited to IMT services.

 

5.3 Only systems using digital technologies that promote spectral efficiency will be issued with an assignment. Capacity enhancing digital techniques are being rapidly developed and such techniques that promote efficient use of spectrum, without reducing quality of service are encouraged.

 

5.4 The allocation of spectrum and shared services within these bands are found in the NRFP and an extract of NRFP is shown in Appendix A

 

5.5
5.1 Maximum radiated power
5.5.1 Base Station transmissions should not exceed 61dBm/5MHz EIRP.
5.5.2 Mobile Station transmissions should not exceed 35 dBm/5 MHz (e.i.r.p.) and 31 dBm/5 MHz (TRP4).
5.5.3 On a case to case basis, higher EIRP may be permitted if acceptable technical justification is provided.
5.5.4 Where appropriate subscriber terminal station should comply with the technical specification outlined under "3GPP TS 36.521-1" or latest version.

 

5.6 In some cases, a radio system conforming to the requirements of this RFSAP may require modifications if major interference is caused to other radio stations or systems.

 

5.7 Criteria and guidelines for interference mitigation are described in Appendix D.

 

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4 TRP is defined as the integral of the power radiated by an antenna array system in different directions over the entire radiation sphere. TRP is equal to the total conducted power input into the antenna array system less any losses in the antenna array system.