Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)ICASANotice 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, 20156. 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. |
| 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 |