FAQ: Partitioning and Disaggregation
How do I read the data in the Frequencies/Partitions screen in the license database?
Frequencies (MHz) associated with channel block specified above (reference only)
This information provides a reference to the original size of the channel block that was auctioned and licensed as an initial license. These frequency bands should not change over the term of the license. Licensed Frequencies, except as specified below (MHz)
This information provides the frequency bands in which the licensee is authorized to use over the entire market. If the license has not been partitioned or disaggregated, the frequency bands in this section will be the same as the frequency bands in the section titled "Frequencies (MHz) associated with channel block specified above (reference only)." Defined Partitioned Areas (MHz)
This information provides the defined areas that have been excluded or included as a result of partitioning. A defined area is an area recognized by the FCC such as an MTA, BTA, EA or a geographically defined county. In this section, "excluded" refers to the partitioned area of a market that the licensee is not authorized to use in the particular market that is indicated on the license. In this section, "included" refers to the partitioned area of a market that the licensee is authorized to use in the particular market that is indicated on the license. Below and to the right of the partitioned information will be the applicable frequency band(s) displayed if the frequency has been disaggregated. Undefined Partitioned Areas (MHz)
This information serves the same purpose as defined partitioned areas above, except the partitioned areas are provided in the form of coordinates (using 3 to 120 sets of latitude/longitude coordinates) as opposed to defined areas. An undefined area is assigned a number by the FCC such as undefined area 1, undefined area 2, undefined area 3, etc. Click on the "Undefined Areas" box to view a listing of the undefined areas. A link will appear with the undefined area number assigned by the FCC. Click on this link to view the undefined area that has been partitioned. * Please click to view examples of the frequencies/partitions screen.
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