47 CFR § 22.759
Power limit for BETRS
February 16, 2021
The effective radiated power of central office and rural subscriber station transmitters used in basic exchange telephone radio systems must not exceed the limits in this section.
(a) Maximum ERP. The effective radiated power (ERP) of central office and rural subscriber station transmitters in BETRS must not exceed the applicable limits in this paragraph under any circumstances.
Open Table
| Frequency range (MHz) | Maximum ERP (watts) |
|---|---|
| 152-153 | 1400 |
| 157-159 | 150 |
| 454-455 | 3500 |
| 459-460 | 150 |
(b) Height-power limit. The ERP of central office stations in BETRS must not exceed the amount calculated as follows:
ERPw = 557,418 ÷ hm2
where ERPw is the effective radiated power in Watts
hm is the average (eight cardinal radial) antenna height above average terrain in meters
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