§ 22.729 - Meteor burst propagation modes.

The rules in this section govern stations in this service that use meteor burst propagation modes to provide rural radiotelephone service in Alaska.

(a) Channel assignments. The channels 42.40 and 44.10 MHz may be assigned to central office stations and rural subscriber stations, respectively, on a primary basis. The channels 44.20 and 45.90 MHz may be assigned to central office and rural subscriber stations, respectively, on a secondary basis to Private Radio services stations using meteor burst propagation modes.

(b) Transmitting power. The transmitter output power must not exceed 2000 Watts for central office stations and 500 Watts for rural subscriber stations.

(c) Station locations. Co-channel central office stations of different licensees must be at least 241 kilometers (150 miles) apart. A rural subscriber station and a central office station of different licensees must be at least 241 kilometers (150 miles) apart if the rural subscriber stations of the different licensees operate on the same channel. The FCC may waive the requirements of this paragraph if the affected users agree to a cooperative sharing arrangement.

(d) Emission type. Only type F1D emission is authorized.

(e) Bandwidth. The authorized bandwidth is 20 kHz.

(f) Station identification. Station identification is required only for the central office station.

(g) Interference. Stations authorized under the provisions of this section must not cause harmful interference to the service of stations in other radio services.

(h) Developmental authorization. Meteor burst communications systems may be authorized under developmental authorizations pursuant to § 22.419.