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Technical and Operational Rules for Radio Communication Equipment using the Licence-Exempt Bands
1. Introduction
The declaration of licence-exempt spectrum in Jamaica is aimed at:
- Encouraging more efficient and creative use of the spectrum,
- Enabling cost effective and innovative technologies, and
- Encouraging competition and the creation of new business opportunities in the delivery of wireless technologies and services.
The realization of these objectives is highly dependent on the proper regulation of the spectrum. The purpose of such regulation is to ensure that users of the designated frequencies do not interfere with each other or with other licensed users. The licence-exempt frequency bands will be regulated by controlling the use of the spectrum through technical standards, certification of the transmission equipment, monitoring and enforcement.
2. Purpose
The purpose of these rules is to establish the technical and operational framework for the use of licence-exempt spectrum, including compliance requirements. The bands to be operated on a licence-exempt basis are:
- 902-928 MHz.
- 2.4- 2.4835 GHz.
- 5.725-5.850 GHz.
3. Summary
The following arrangements are proposed for radio frequency management in the licence-exempt spectrum.
- Low powered radio communication devices may be operated in the licence-exempt bands on a no-interference, no-protection basis. They may not cause radio interference and cannot claim protection from interference.
- No licence fee will be required for operation in licence-exempt spectrum.
- Radio Systems may operate within the band 902 -928 MHz, with a maximum power level of 1 Watt with bandwidth of 250 KHz and 0.25 Watts with bandwidth of 500 KHz.
- Radio Systems may operate within the band 2.4 -2.4835 GHz, with a maximum power level of 0.125Watts and minimum bandwidth of 1 MHz.
- Radio Systems may operate within the band 5.725- 5.850 GHz. with a maximum power level of 0.75Watts and a minimum bandwidth of 1 MHz.
- Radio Systems with design specifications which conform to the technical conditions as stated herein, will not be the subject of individual licences, but must satisfy the requirements for type approval as established by the Spectrum Management Authority.
- Enforcement of the rules related to the licence-exempt spectrum will be carried out pursuant to the Telecommunications Act 2000 and the Radio and Telegraph Control Act.
- Penalties shall be applied to entities found in breach the rules governing the use of the licence-exempt spectrum.
