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

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Notice regarding Final Radio Frequency Assignment Plans for the Frequency Band 406.1 to 410 MHz in terms of Regulation 3 of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015

6. Implementation

 

6.1 This RFSAP shall be effective on the date of publication.

 

6.2 No new assignment in the band 406.1 – 410 MHz shall be approved unless they comply with this RFSAP.

 

6.3 The Authority is fully mindful of these constraints as part of the implementation of this RFSAP.
6.3.1 The ITU Radio Regulations’ 5.265 Footnote on protecting the adjacent 406 - 406.1 MHz band is shown in Table 1. This will be achieved via prior coordination in the assignment process.

 

N3765 Table 2

 

6.3.2 Footnote 5.149 of the Radio Regulations urges administrations to take all practicable steps to protect the radio astronomy service from harmful interference. This will be implemented via quiet/exclusion zones for the SKA Astronomy Installations.

 

6.3.3 The WRC 15 Resolution 205 footnote 5.265 requires protection of the systems operating in the mobile satellite service needed in the frequency band.

 

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11 ICASA. 2019. Radio Frequency Migration Plan 2019