CONTENTS

Policy on Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
�1���� Introduction
�2���� Characteristics of radio-frequency radiation from PLT systems in the VHF and UHF bands
������� 2.1���� Interference radiation from PLT modem systems
������� 2.2���� PLT interference field strength with horizontal polarization
������� 2.3���� PLT interference field strength with vertical polarization
������� 2.4���� PLT interference into FM and DAB systems
������� 2.5���� Conclusion
�3���� Radio system characteristics, protection criteria, and impact of PLT systems on radiocommunication systems in the VHF and UHF bands
������� 3.1���� Broadcasting
����������������� 3.1.1���� Minimum usable field strength of broadcast systems with regard to PLT systems at frequencies above 80 MHz
����������������� 3.1.2���� Maximum interference field-strength densities at the broadcast receiving system
������� 3.2���� Amateur and amateur satellite
����������������� 3.2.1���� Background noise levels in the 144-148 MHz band
��������������� ��3.2.2���� Characteristics of amateur stations in the 144-148 MHz band
����������������� 3.2.3���� Protection requirements for amateur stations in the 220-225 MHz band
����������������� 3.2.4���� Protection requirements for amateur stations in the 420-450 MHz band
����������������� 3.2.5���� Other services operating in the domestic environment with similar requirements
������� 3.3���� Aeronautical mobile
������� 3.4���� Maritime mobile
������� 3.5���� Radiodetermination service
������� 3.6���� Land mobile
������� 3.7���� Radio astronomy
������� 3.8���� Mobile-satellite service
����������������� 3.8.1���� Frequency bands
����������������� 3.8.2���� Protection criterion
����������������� 3.8.3���� System parameters
����������������� 3.8.4���� Specific case of the band 406-406.1 MHz
������� 3.9���� Radionavigation-satellite service
��� 3.9bis �����Meteorological aids
����������������� 3.9.1���� Frequency bands
����������������� 3.9.2���� Protection criterion
����������������� 3.9.3���� System parameters
������ 3.10���� Other radiocommunication systems/applications
����������������� 3.10.1���� Wireless medical implant communication systems
�4���� Potential means for preventing or eliminating interference
������� 4.1���� Adaptive EMC measures
������� 4.2���� Permanent notching
������� 4.3���� Dynamic notching
������� 4.4���� Geolocation notching
������� 4.5���� Transmit power control in ITU-T Recommendation G.9960
����������������� 4.5.1���� Construction of transmit PSD mask
����������������� 4.5.2���� Notification of transmit PSD mask
����������������� 4.5.3���� PSD ceiling
����������������� 4.5.4���� References
������� 4.6���� Conclusion for preventing or eliminating interference
�5���� Overall conclusions
Annex 1� Noise radiation and propagation considerations in the VHF and UHF bands
A1���� Detailed analysis of mode conversion at the switch branch
������ A1.1���� Mixed-mode scattering matrix of a balanced transmission line unilaterally loaded with a stub in series
����������������� A1.1.1���� Theoretical formulations
����������������� A1.1.2���� Results
����������������� A1.1.3���� Conclusions
Annex 2� Analyses of potential interference in the VHF and UHF bands
A2���� Interference to VHF/UHF radio systems from harmonics of power line telecommunication systems operating in the VHF bands between 80 and 200 MHz
������ A2.1���� Domestic radio systems
����������������� A2.1.1���� Conclusion
������ A2.2���� Compatibility between aeronautical radio and PLT in-house devices in the frequency range 30 MHz-380 MHz
����������������� A2.2.1���� Compatibility analysis for interferences in aeronautical radio
����������������� A2.2.2���� Calculation of interference threshold for PLT due to aeronautical requirements
����������������� A2.2.3���� Calculation of power flux-density caused by limits provided by PLT system standards
����������������� A2.2.4���� Comparison of interference threshold required for airborne receiver and interference caused by PLT systems
����������������� A2.2.5���� Conclusions
������ A2.3���� PLT aggregation model applicable for aircraft radiocommunication and radionavigation systems
Annex 3� Radio-frequency radiation from PLT systems in the VHF and UHF bands
A3���� Radio-frequency radiation from PLT systems in the VHF and UHF bands
������ A3.1���� Institut f�r Rundfunktechnik GmbH measurements of PLT modems
����������������� A3.1.1���� Overview of the measurements
����������������� A3.1.2���� PLT performance
����������������� A3.1.3���� Frequency spectrum measurements
����������������� A3.1.4� ���Interference radiation of the Belkin PLT modem �Power line Gigabit� F5D4076‑S v1
����������������� A3.1.5���� Field strength with horizontal polarization
����������������� A3.1.6���� Field strength with vertical polarization
����������������� A3.1.7��� �Real interference of the FM and DAB reception
����������������� A3.1.8���� Conclusion from the IRT measurements
������ A3.2���� Communication Research Centre (Canada) measurements of PLT modems
����������������� A3.2.1���� CRC measurement procedure and conducted emission results
����������������� A3.2.2���� Conclusions from the CRC measurements
������ A3.3���� CBS Broadcasting and National Public Radio measurements of a �Gigabit� PLT modem
����������������� A3.3.1���� Measurement procedure
��������������� ��A3.3.2���� Conducted emission measurement results for the Belkin �Gigabit power line HD� F5D4076‑S v2 PLT modem
����������������� A3.3.3���� FM receiver interference from the Belkin �Gigabit power line HD� F5D4076‑S v2 PLT modem
����������������� A3.3.4 ����Conclusions from the CBS/NPR measurements
������ A3.4���� BBC measurements of radiation from PLT networks
����������������� A3.4.1���� Introduction
����������������� A3.4.2���� Measurements in the screened room
����������������� A3.4.3���� Measurements in Home A
����������������� A3.4.4���� Measurements in Home B
����������������� A3.4.5���� Conclusions