Wireless Bands
Radio Frequency Bands
Information relating to the major bands used in RF communications can be found below. Each band is defined by the country's spectrum regulator and while each regulator works to harmonise bands between countries through the work of the ITU, the specifics of each RF band still differ between countries.
Australia's radio frequency spectrum is regulated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The entire electromagnetic spectrum usable for RF is broken up by the ACMA into allocations from 3 kHz to 300 GHz, which predominantly follow the recommended layout defined by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) for our region (Region 3).
Within each allocation a band plan is defined which sets out the conditions in which users can operate radiofrequency transmitters. These conditions include:
- Licencing and coordination requirements
- Channel sizing, guard bands, and occupancy
- Power and spectral limits
- Minimum antenna sizing
- Geographic restrictions and embargoes
The majority of R-Spectrum's work falls under Radiocommunications Assignment and Licensing Instruction (RALI) and Low Interference Potential Devices (LIPD), which are apparatus and class licensed respectively. Select a band below to learn more.
| RF Band | Short Description |
|---|---|
900 MHz |
The LIPD 900 MHz band covers operation of RFID, digitally modulated, and frequency hopping transmitters between 915 and 928 MHz. |
2.4 GHz |
The LIPD 2.4 GHz band covers operation of telemetry, RFID, digitally modulated, and frequency hopping transmitters from 2400 to 2483.50 MHz. |
5 GHz |
The LIPD 5 GHz band covers operation of telemetry, RFID, digitally modulated, and frequency hopping transmitters from 5150 to 5875 MHz. |
6 GHz |
The 6 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.383. |
6.7 GHz |
The 6.7 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.384. |
7 GHz |
The 7 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.385. |
8 GHz |
The 8 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.386. |
10 GHz |
The 10 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.747. |
11 GHz |
The 11 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.387. |
13 GHz |
The 13 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.497. |
15 GHz |
The 15 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.636. |
18 GHz |
The 18 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.595. |
22 GHz |
The 22 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.637. |
24 GHz |
The ISM 24 GHz band permits the operation of RFID and radar equipment, and other transmitter types at very low power levels. |
28 GHz |
The 25 to 28 GHz microwave band is globally harmonised through the International Telecommunication Union's Recommendation ITU-R F.748. |