607 MHz – Frequency Band & Applications

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Frequency
607 MHz
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Range
600–698 MHz
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Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)

🌐 Summary

The 607 MHz allocation is part of the UHF (300–1000 MHz) spectrum. This range is used worldwide for critical applications that keep our communications and infrastructure running smoothly. On this page we highlight how each band is applied in real systems, from regulatory assignments to everyday devices. Our goal is to make spectrum data clear and practical for engineers, regulators, and enthusiasts alike.

Key uses of this band include: 607 MHz: UHF TV broadcasting; many countries repurposed to 600 MHz mobile broadband (digital dividend).; Broadcasting, Mobile; UHF TV (post‑repack ranges vary); TV receivers, microphones; live sound, broadcast.

UHF TV Channel 36 (602–608 MHz): digital TV/LPTV; PMSE and TV white‑space allowed regionally.

UHF TV (470–608) (Mobitex)
UHF TV (470–608) Overview

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πŸ“‘ Band & Geometry key

Field Value
Wavelength (m) 0.494
Waveforms Digital TV (ATSC/DVB/ISDB); LTE/NR 5G (Band 71)
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 12.4 cm
Band Family Broadcast
Band UHF TV / Mobile broadband (digital dividend)
Primary Common Name Broadcasting (TV) / IMT (600 MHz band)
FSPL @ 1 km [dB] 88.103773821505
FSPL @ 10 km [dB] 108.10377382151
Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) 11.115360344354
Band Group UHF (300–1000 MHz)
Tax Band Family UHF
Tax Band Class UHF TV (470–608)

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🧩 Applications & Usage

Field Value
Primary Application UHF TV broadcasting; many countries repurposed to 600 MHz mobile broadband (digital dividend).
Lower Neighbor Use UHF Broadcast TV / Land mobile (regional)
Upper Neighbor Use 700/800 MHz Mobile (IMT) + Public Safety
Typical Services Devices UHF TV (post‑repack ranges vary)
Market Common Devices TV receivers, microphones
Refarming Use No
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Device Hotspots (MHz) 607
Device Category Wireless Mic / IEM
Typical Use Cases live sound, broadcast
Modulation (Device) FM / digital QPSK (varies)
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] 100–200
Device Region Profiles Region-specific TV bands
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Low EIRP; licensed use in some regions
Allocation Relevance (Device) Broadcast/auxiliary services
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) TV carriers adjacent
Example Devices Or Skus Sennheiser, Shure, Lectrosonics
Common Protocols LTE; 5G NR; GSM/EDGE; UMTS (legacy); Digital Terrestrial TV (ATSC/DVB-T)

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πŸ—’οΈ Notes

Field Value
Receiver Selectivity Notes
Interference Notes White-space device rules in some countries
Compatibility Risk Notes
Notes UHF TV Channel 36 (602–608 MHz): digital TV/LPTV; PMSE and TV white‑space allowed regionally.
Propagation Notes Strong coverage, good indoor penetration

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βš™οΈ Technical Rules

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 600
Upper Band Frequency Limit 698
EIRP Indoor Limits Licensed broadcast only
EIRP Outdoor Limits High‑power broadcast per permit
PSD Limit β€”
Emission Mask Class Broadcast TV mask
Guardband Minimum [kHz] 6000
Typical Bandwidths 5, 10, 20 MHz
Autocalculated Bandlimits No
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) 5, 10, 20 MHz
Max EIRP [dBm] Low EIRP; licensed use in some regions
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) AA battery belt packs
Channelization Plan 5, 10, 20 MHz
Channelization TV channels (6–8 MHz); LTE/NR 5 MHz blocks
Guard Band Requirement
OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] -13 (baseline)
Spurious Emission Limit (dBm) -30 (baseline)
RX Blocking Min [dBm] -15 (planning)
Duplexing FDD (600 MHz band in Region 2); N/A for broadcast
Duplexing Information FDD: 617–652 MHz (uplink, Region 2 IMT) uplink / 663–698 MHz (downlink, Region 2 IMT) downlink
Uplink Pairing 617–652 MHz (uplink, Region 2 IMT)
Downlink Pairing 663–698 MHz (downlink, Region 2 IMT)
Paired Band Info
Max EIRP [dBm]
Channelization Block Size
3GPP Band Number
Example 3GPP Bands
LTE Uplink Bands
LTE Downlink Bands
NR Uplink Bands
NR Downlink Bands
Guard Bands
Protocol Or Standard pro audio wireless

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🌎 Country Overrides

Field Value
Tax Service Category Other / Various
Tax License Type Licensed (Exclusive / Auctioned)
Tax Regions Global / Varies
ITU Region 1 Broadcasting
ITU Region 2 Broadcasting, Mobile (IMT)
ITU Region 3 Broadcasting, Mobile (IMT)
License Type Broadcast (licensed); Mobile broadband IMT (licensed, regional)
Primary Application UHF TV broadcasting; many countries repurposed to 600 MHz mobile broadband (digital dividend).
Primary Services Broadcasting, Mobile
Spurious Emission [dBm] -30 (baseline)
Lower Neighbor Use UHF Broadcast TV / Land mobile (regional)
Upper Neighbor Use 700/800 MHz Mobile (IMT) + Public Safety
Licensing Model Licensed (Broadcasting)
Typical Services Devices UHF TV (post‑repack ranges vary)
US FCC Alloc UHF TV (Post-repack ranges)–

CA IC Alloc UHF TV–

UK Ofcom Alloc DTT (UHF TV)–

US Ref
Typical Bandwidths 5, 10, 20 MHz
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Broadcast)
Market Common Devices TV receivers, microphones
Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] 11.115360344354
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) 5, 10, 20 MHz
Auction Status
Refarming Use No
Typical Site Spacing km 2 / 8
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Traffic Load Share Coverage-heavy, low capacity share
Device Hotspots (MHz) 607
Device Category Wireless Mic / IEM
Typical Use Cases live sound, broadcast
Typical Center Frequencies [MHz] 470–608
Rule Part (Fcc Or Region) FCC Part 74 (US) / national rules
Modulation (Device) FM / digital QPSK (varies)
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] 100–200
Device Region Profiles Region-specific TV bands
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Low EIRP; licensed use in some regions
Allocation Relevance (Device) Broadcast/auxiliary services
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) TV carriers adjacent
Example Devices Or Skus Sennheiser, Shure, Lectrosonics
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 12.4 cm
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) AA battery belt packs

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πŸ›‘οΈ Regulatory & Neighbors

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 600
Upper Band Frequency Limit 698
Rx Blocking Min dBm -15 (planning)
Lower Neighbor Use UHF Broadcast TV / Land mobile (regional)
Upper Neighbor Use 700/800 MHz Mobile (IMT) + Public Safety
Lower Neighbor Band UHF Broadcast TV / Land mobile (regional)
Lower Neighbor Range 513.000–600.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Label 700/800 MHz Mobile (IMT) + Public Safety
Upper Neighbor Range 699.000–806.000 MHz
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) TV carriers adjacent
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) Stage to FOH: 30–100 m
US FCC Alloc UHF TV (Post-repack ranges)UHF TV (Post-repack ranges)

CA IC Alloc UHF TVUHF TV

UK Ofcom Alloc DTT (UHF TV)DTT (UHF TV)

Regulatory References US: -; CA: -; UK: –
Global Harmonization Regional
Crossborder Coordination High
Sharing Mechanism
Auction Status
Guard Or Pair Duplex gap between UL/DL in Region 2 (652–663 MHz)

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πŸ“ˆ Market & Measurements

Field Value
Noise Floor Urban RF noise can be high
Interference Cases TV vs IMT coexistence; adjacent channel leakage; passive radio astronomy interference at 608–614 MHz
Lower Neighbor Range 513.000–600.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Range 699.000–806.000 MHz
Interference Notes White-space device rules in some countries
Market Licensing Model Licensed (Broadcast)
Market Commercial Value Medium
Market Common Devices TV receivers, microphones
Market Deployment Density Dense urban households
Noise Floor (Estimated) Urban RF noise can be high
Market Commercial Value (Estimated) Medium
Ecosystem Maturity Emerging
Indoor Penetration Good
Known Interference No major interference issues noted
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) Stage to FOH: 30–100 m
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 12.4 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 High in TV markets; increasing IMT occupancy
Occupancy Bucket Pct 10–30%
Latency Profile
Common Channels Or Profiles TV whitespace channels (region-dependent)
Security Features digital links may use AES
Lbt Or Fhss Requirement Coordination required in some regions
Popularity (Installed Base) High
Coexistence Tips Scan spectrum; coordinate channels; directional antennas
Latency Class Low
Device Hotspots (Scoped && Tagged) –

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