101 MHz β€” Band & Applications


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Frequency
101 MHz
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Range
88–108 MHz
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Band Group
VHF (30–300 MHz)

🌐 Summary

101 MHz: FM radio; FM radios, car radios

FM broadcast band (88–108 MHz); standard 200 kHz raster in many regions, RDS/RBDS widely used.

Broadcasting (FM) band overview (Mobitex)
FM Broadcast Band Overview

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πŸ“‘ Band & Geometry key

Field Value
Wavelength (m) 2.97
Waveforms
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 74.3 cm
Band Family Broadcast
Band Broadcasting (FM)
Primary Common Name Broadcasting (FM)
FSPL @ 1 km [dB] 72.526427475653
FSPL @ 10 km [dB] 92.526427475653
Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) 27.249416380343
Band Group VHF (30–300 MHz)
Tax Band Family VHF
Tax Band Class Broadcast FM (88–108)

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🧩 Applications & Usage

Field Value
Primary Application
Lower Neighbor Use Broadcasting (FM – Japan)
Upper Neighbor Use Aeronautical radionavigation (VOR/ILS)
Typical Services Devices FM radio
Market Common Devices FM radios, car radios
Refarming Use No
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Device Hotspots (MHz) 100
Device Category FM Broadcast Receivers
Typical Use Cases
Modulation (Device) Broadcast FM (Receiver)
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] N/A (Receiver)
Device Region Profiles Global FM broadcast
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Receiver-only (EIRP N/A)
Allocation Relevance (Device) High (broadcast)
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low: broadcast spacing rules apply
Example Devices Or Skus FM Radio Receiver
Common Protocols FM Stereo (MPX)

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πŸ—’οΈ Notes

Field Value
Receiver Selectivity Notes
Interference Notes Adjacent to 108 MHz Airband – protect aviation
Compatibility Risk Notes ≀10 MHz from Aeronautical VHF (Airband)
Notes FM broadcast band (88–108 MHz); standard 200 kHz raster in many regions, RDS/RBDS widely used.
Propagation Notes Strong coverage, good indoor penetration

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βš™οΈ Technical Rules

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 88
Upper Band Frequency Limit 108
EIRP Indoor Limits
EIRP Outdoor Limits High‑power broadcast
PSD Limit β€”
Emission Mask Class FM broadcast
Guardband Minimum [kHz] 200
Typical Bandwidths ~150 kHz occupied
Autocalculated Bandlimits No
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) ~150 kHz occupied
Max EIRP [dBm] Receiver-only (EIRP N/A)
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)
Channelization Plan
Channelization
Guard Band Requirement
OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] Stricter per regulator
Spurious Emission Limit (dBm) -30 (baseline)
RX Blocking Min [dBm] -15 (planning)
Duplexing Simplex
Duplexing Information Simplex: downlink only
Uplink Pairing
Downlink Pairing
Paired Band Info
Max EIRP [dBm]
Channelization Block Size 200 kHz FM channels
3GPP Band Number
Example 3GPP Bands
LTE Uplink Bands
LTE Downlink Bands
NR Uplink Bands
NR Downlink Bands
Guard Bands Β±100 kHz spacing
Protocol Or Standard

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🌎 Country Overrides

Field Value
Post Status publish
Tax Service Category Other / Various
Tax License Type Licensed (Broadcast)
Tax Regions Global / Varies
ITU Region 1 Broadcasting
ITU Region 2 Broadcasting
ITU Region 3 Broadcasting
License Type Broadcast service (licensed, national regulators)
Primary Application
Primary Services
Spurious Emission [dBm] -30 (baseline)
Lower Neighbor Use Broadcasting (FM – Japan)
Upper Neighbor Use Aeronautical radionavigation (VOR/ILS)
Licensing Model Licensed (National)
Typical Services Devices FM radio
US FCC Alloc FM Broadcasting (47 CFR Part 73)–

CA IC Alloc FM Broadcasting (BETS/BPR)–

UK Ofcom Alloc FM Sound Broadcasting (87.5–108 MHz)–

US Ref 47 CFR Part 73 (FM)
Typical Bandwidths ~150 kHz occupied
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Broadcasting)
Market Common Devices FM radios, car radios
Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] 27.249416380343
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) ~150 kHz occupied
Auction Status
Refarming Use No
Typical Site Spacing km – / –
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Traffic Load Share Coverage-heavy, low capacity share
Device Hotspots (MHz) 100
Device Category FM Broadcast Receivers
Typical Use Cases
Typical Center Frequencies [MHz]
Rule Part (Fcc Or Region)
Modulation (Device) Broadcast FM (Receiver)
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] N/A (Receiver)
Device Region Profiles Global FM broadcast
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Receiver-only (EIRP N/A)
Allocation Relevance (Device) High (broadcast)
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low: broadcast spacing rules apply
Example Devices Or Skus FM Radio Receiver
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 74.3 cm
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)

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πŸ›‘οΈ Regulatory & Neighbors

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 88
Upper Band Frequency Limit 108
Rx Blocking Min dBm -15 (planning)
Lower Neighbor Use Broadcasting (FM – Japan)
Upper Neighbor Use Aeronautical radionavigation (VOR/ILS)
Lower Neighbor Band Broadcasting (FM – Japan)
Lower Neighbor Range 77.000–88.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Label Aeronautical radionavigation (VOR/ILS)
Upper Neighbor Range 108.000–118.000 MHz
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Low: broadcast spacing rules apply
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor)
US FCC Alloc FM Broadcasting (47 CFR Part 73)FM Broadcasting (47 CFR Part 73)

CA IC Alloc FM Broadcasting (BETS/BPR)FM Broadcasting (BETS/BPR)

UK Ofcom Alloc FM Sound Broadcasting (87.5–108 MHz)FM Sound Broadcasting (87.5–108 MHz)

Regulatory References US: 47 CFR Part 73 (FM); CA: ISED BPR‑3 (FM Broadcasting); UK: UK FAT + Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Global Harmonization Regional
Crossborder Coordination High
Sharing Mechanism
Auction Status
Guard Or Pair

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πŸ“ˆ Market & Measurements

Field Value
Noise Floor -105 dBm (est.)
Interference Cases
Lower Neighbor Range 77.000–88.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Range 108.000–118.000 MHz
Interference Notes Adjacent to 108 MHz Airband – protect aviation
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Broadcasting)
Market Commercial Value Medium (legacy broadcast)
Market Common Devices FM radios, car radios
Market Deployment Density Dense urban, nationwide
Noise Floor (Estimated) -105 dBm (est.)
Market Commercial Value (Estimated) Medium (legacy broadcast)
Ecosystem Maturity Emerging
Indoor Penetration Good
Known Interference No major interference issues noted
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor)
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 74.3 cm
Ecosystem Maturity Emerging
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Chipset Availability Limited / TBD
Operator Deployments Limited operators
Technology Generations Deployed Multiple / TBD
Roaming Support
Traffic Load Share Coverage-heavy, low capacity share
Indoor Penetration Good
Known Interference No major interference issues noted
Occupancy Medium
Occupancy Bucket Pct 10–30%
Latency Profile
Common Channels Or Profiles
Security Features
Lbt Or Fhss Requirement
Popularity (Installed Base)
Coexistence Tips
Latency Class
Device Hotspots (Scoped && Tagged) –

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