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Frequency
198 MHz
Frequency
198 MHz
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Range
174–216 MHz
Range
174–216 MHz
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Band Group
VHF (30–300 MHz)
Band Group
VHF (30–300 MHz)
🌐 Summary
The 198 MHz allocation is part of the VHF (30–300 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: 198 MHz: VHF TV high; Television receivers.
VHF‑High TV Channel 11 (198–204 MHz): TV services; propagation favors regional coverage.
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📡 Band & Geometry key
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (m) | 1.515 |
| Waveforms | – |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 37.9 cm |
| Band Family | Broadcast |
| Band | Broadcasting (VHF TV) |
| Primary Common Name | Broadcasting (VHF TV) |
| FSPL @ 1 km [dB] | 78.373303805231 |
| FSPL @ 10 km [dB] | 98.373303805231 |
| Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) | 19.461902696439 |
| Band Group | VHF (30–300 MHz) |
| Tax Band Family | VHF |
| Tax Band Class | VHF Band |
🧩 Applications & Usage
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Application | – |
| Lower Neighbor Use | Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | Land mobile / Fixed |
| Typical Services Devices | VHF TV high |
| Market Common Devices | Television receivers |
| Refarming Use | No |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 198 |
| Device Category | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Modulation (Device) | Varies by device |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | Varies |
| Device Region Profiles | Varies by country / allocation |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Varies by regulation |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Common Protocols | Digital Terrestrial TV (ATSC/DVB-T) |
🗒️ Notes
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Selectivity Notes | – |
| Interference Notes | Adjacent land mobile and aeronautical services considerations |
| Compatibility Risk Notes | – |
| Notes | VHF‑High TV Channel 11 (198–204 MHz): TV services; propagation favors regional coverage. |
| Propagation Notes | Strong coverage, good indoor penetration |
⚙️ Technical Rules
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | 174 |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | 216 |
| EIRP Indoor Limits | N/A (licensed; verify national rules) |
| EIRP Outdoor Limits | High‑power broadcast |
| PSD Limit | — |
| Emission Mask Class | Broadcast TV VHF‑High |
| Guardband Minimum [kHz] | 6000 |
| Typical Bandwidths | 25 kHz |
| Autocalculated Bandlimits | No |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 25 kHz |
| Max EIRP [dBm] | Varies by regulation |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
| Channelization Plan | – |
| Channelization | – |
| Guard Band Requirement | – |
| OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] | -13 (baseline) |
| 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 | – |
| 3GPP Band Number | |
| Example 3GPP Bands | – |
| LTE Uplink Bands | – |
| LTE Downlink Bands | – |
| NR Uplink Bands | – |
| NR Downlink Bands | – |
| Guard Bands | – |
| Protocol Or Standard | – |
🌎 Country Overrides
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| 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 | Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | Land mobile / Fixed |
| Licensing Model | Licensed (Broadcasting) |
| Typical Services Devices | VHF TV high |
| US FCC Alloc | -– |
| CA IC Alloc | -– |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | -– |
| US Ref | – |
| Typical Bandwidths | 25 kHz |
| Market Licensing Model | Exclusive Licensed |
| Market Common Devices | Television receivers |
| Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] | 19.461902696439 |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 25 kHz |
| Auction Status | Auctioned |
| Refarming Use | No |
| Typical Site Spacing km | – / – |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Traffic Load Share | Coverage-heavy, low capacity share |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 198 |
| Device Category | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Typical Center Frequencies [MHz] | – |
| Rule Part (Fcc Or Region) | – |
| Modulation (Device) | Varies by device |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | Varies |
| Device Region Profiles | Varies by country / allocation |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Varies by regulation |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 37.9 cm |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
🛡️ Regulatory & Neighbors
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | 174 |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | 216 |
| Rx Blocking Min dBm | -15 (planning) |
| Lower Neighbor Use | Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | Land mobile / Fixed |
| Lower Neighbor Band | Land mobile / Fixed (VHF high) |
| Lower Neighbor Range | 149.000–174.000 MHz |
| Upper Neighbor Label | Land mobile / Fixed |
| Upper Neighbor Range | 216.000–225.000 MHz |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| US FCC Alloc | — |
| CA IC Alloc | — |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | — |
| Regulatory References | US: -; CA: -; UK: – |
| Global Harmonization | Regional |
| Crossborder Coordination | High |
| Sharing Mechanism | Exclusive licensed |
| Auction Status | Auctioned |
| Guard Or Pair | – |
📈 Market & Measurements
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Floor | -105 dBm (est.) |
| Interference Cases | – |
| Lower Neighbor Range | 149.000–174.000 MHz |
| Upper Neighbor Range | 216.000–225.000 MHz |
| Interference Notes | Adjacent land mobile and aeronautical services considerations |
| Market Licensing Model | Exclusive Licensed |
| Market Commercial Value | High |
| Market Common Devices | Television receivers |
| Market Deployment Density | High |
| Noise Floor (Estimated) | -105 dBm (est.) |
| Market Commercial Value (Estimated) | High |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Mature |
| Indoor Penetration | Good |
| Known Interference | No major interference issues noted |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 37.9 cm |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Mature |
| 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) | – |