674 MHz – Frequency Band & Applications

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

🌐 Summary

The 674 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: 674 MHz: UHF TV broadcasting; many countries repurposed to 600 MHz mobile broadband (digital dividend).; Broadcasting, Mobile; UHF TV / 600β€―MHz IMT; TV receivers, IMT devices.

600‑MHz mobile uplink (Band 71 UL 663–698 MHz in US/Canada); handset transmissions, licensed mobile services.

UHF TV (614 MHz  - 698 MHz) (Mobitex)
UHF TV (614 MHz – 698 MHz) Overview

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πŸ“‘ Band & Geometry key

Field Value
Wavelength (m) 0.445
Waveforms Digital TV (ATSC/DVB/ISDB); LTE/NR 5G (Band 71)
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 11.1 cm
Band Family Broadcast
Band UHF TV / Mobile broadband (digital dividend)
Primary Common Name Broadcasting (TV) / IMT (600 MHz band)
FSPL @ 1 km [dB] 89.013197930706
FSPL @ 10 km [dB] 109.01319793071
Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) 10.548432878953
Band Group UHF (300–1000 MHz)
Tax Band Family UHF
Tax Band Class UHF TV (614 MHz – 698 MHz)

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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 / 600β€―MHz IMT
Market Common Devices TV receivers, IMT devices
Refarming Use No
Device Ecosystem Size Medium
Device Hotspots (MHz) 614, 650, 692
Device Category Wireless Microphones / Intercom
Typical Use Cases
Modulation (Device) FM (wideband) / Digital Mic Links
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] 200
Device Region Profiles UHF TV in many countries; mics permitted in subsets
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Wireless mics: typically 10–50 mW
Allocation Relevance (Device) Medium (audio production)
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Moderate: DTV, mic intermod
Example Devices Or Skus Wireless Microphones, TV Broadcast
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 Guard bands; DTT protection; L‑MICs
Compatibility Risk Notes
Notes 600‑MHz mobile uplink (Band 71 UL 663–698 MHz in US/Canada); handset transmissions, licensed mobile services.
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 UE uplink ≀23 dBm typical
EIRP Outdoor Limits UE uplink ≀23 dBm typical
PSD Limit 3GPP UE mask
Emission Mask Class 3GPP Band 71 UL
Guardband Minimum [kHz] 5000
Typical Bandwidths 5, 10, 20 MHz
Autocalculated Bandlimits No
Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) 5, 10, 20 MHz
Max EIRP [dBm] Wireless mics: typically 10–50 mW
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)
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

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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/IMT – regional)
Typical Services Devices UHF TV / 600β€―MHz IMT
US FCC Alloc 600 MHz (Broadcast/White Space/IMT transition)–

CA IC Alloc 600 MHz DTV/IMT transition–

UK Ofcom Alloc 700 MHz clearance (legacy TV)–

US Ref
Typical Bandwidths 5, 10, 20 MHz
Market Licensing Model Transition (Broadcast/IMT)
Market Common Devices TV receivers, IMT devices
Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] 10.548432878953
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) 614, 650, 692
Device Category Wireless Microphones / Intercom
Typical Use Cases
Typical Center Frequencies [MHz]
Rule Part (Fcc Or Region)
Modulation (Device) FM (wideband) / Digital Mic Links
Channel Width (Device) [kHz] 200
Device Region Profiles UHF TV in many countries; mics permitted in subsets
Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) Wireless mics: typically 10–50 mW
Allocation Relevance (Device) Medium (audio production)
Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) Moderate: DTV, mic intermod
Example Devices Or Skus Wireless Microphones, TV Broadcast
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 11.1 cm
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)

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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) Moderate: DTV, mic intermod
Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor)
US FCC Alloc 600 MHz (Broadcast/White Space/IMT transition)600 MHz (Broadcast/White Space/IMT transition)

CA IC Alloc 600 MHz DTV/IMT transition600 MHz DTV/IMT transition

UK Ofcom Alloc 700 MHz clearance (legacy TV)700 MHz clearance (legacy TV)

Regulatory References US: -; CA: -; UK: –
Global Harmonization National-only
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 Guard bands; DTT protection; L‑MICs
Market Licensing Model Transition (Broadcast/IMT)
Market Commercial Value Medium to High
Market Common Devices TV receivers, IMT devices
Market Deployment Density Dense urban/suburban
Noise Floor (Estimated) Urban RF noise can be high
Market Commercial Value (Estimated) Medium to High
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 11.1 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
Security Features
Lbt Or Fhss Requirement
Popularity (Installed Base)
Coexistence Tips
Latency Class
Device Hotspots (Scoped && Tagged) –

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