Re: [802SEC] Overview of proposed FCC rules changes and potential to impact 802.11, 802.15 and 802.16
Paul,
The origin of the term "spectrum etiquette" is from the rules that the FCC developed for the unlicensed PCS (UPCS) band. Originally that was 1910 - 1930 MHz. Since that time the 1910 - 1920 MHz segment has been designated for licensed use, leaving only the 1920 - 1930 MHz segment. What could be imposed as a result of this proposal may not be identical to what is used for the UPCS band, but this is the example that the Commission is referencing.
This excerpt from the FCC rules provides a brief description of the etiquette used for UPCS:
§ 15.323 Specific requirements for devices operating in the 1920-1930 MHz sub-band.
(a) Operation shall be contained within the 1920-1930 MHz band. The emission bandwidth shall be less then 2.5 MHz. The power level shall be as specified in §15.319(c), but in no event shall the emission bandwidth be less than 50 kHz.
(b) [Reserved]
(c) Devices must incorporate a mechanism for monitoring the time and spectrum windows that its transmission is intended to occupy. The following criteria must be met:
(1) Immediately prior to initiating transmission, devices must monitor the combined time and spectrum windows in which they intend to transmit for a period of at least 10 milliseconds for systems designed to use a 10 milliseconds or shorter frame period or at least 20 milliseconds for systems designed to use a 20 milliseconds frame period.
Here is the URL to the full FCC description of the UPCS spectrum etiquette:
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=98b36dfc271498e1d941323d56951ce4&rgn=div8&view=text&node=47:1.0.1.1.13.4.241.12&idno=47
Regards,
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** [mailto:STDS-802-SEC@ieee.org] On Behalf Of Paul Nikolich
Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 11:13
To: STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org
Subject: Re: [802SEC] Overview of proposed FCC rules changes and potential to impact 802.11, 802.15 and 802.16
Mike,
Is there a generally accepted definition for "spectrum etiquette" the FCC uses? If there is, it would help me (and perhaps other EC members) better understand the situation we are facing regarding the FCC's Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making (FNPRM).
Regards,
--Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Lynch" <mjlynch@NORTEL.COM>
To: <STDS-802-SEC@listserv.ieee.org>
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 6:34 PM
Subject: [802SEC] Overview of proposed FCC rules changes and potential to impact 802.11, 802.15 and 802.16
Dear EC,
Attached is an overview of a FCC proposal that may impact 802.11,
802.15.4 and 802.16 unlicensed operations.
The comment date to the FCC is in October. The RR-TAG will develop comments during the September interim. Inputs (and participation) by the impacted groups is encouraged.
Regards,
Mike
<<18-07-0064-00-0000_Overview_FCC_ET_03-201_ISM_Spectrum_Etiquette.ppt>>
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