LAWS OF MALAYSIA
P.U. (B) 109
Notification of Issuance of Class Assignments [P.U. (B) 109/2000]
Tambahan No. 20 Perundangan (B) kepada Warta No. 7 - 1 hb April 2000.
 
Communications And Multimedia Act 1998
 
P.U. (B) 109
Notification of Issuance of Class Assignments
 
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 169 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 [Act 588 ], the Commission issues class assignments for the following devices (“the devices”) :
 
(a) citizen band communications device as specified in the First Schedule;
 
(b) cellular mobile access device as specified in the Second Schedule;
 
(c) leased channel radio access device as specified in the Third Schedule;
 
(d) spread spectrum device as specified in the Fourth Schedule;
 
(e) trunked radio access device as specified in the Fifth Schedule.
 
Commencement
 
2. This notification comes into operation on 1 April 2000.
 
Interpretation
 
3. In this Notification, unless the context otherwise requires -
 
“certified”, and its cognate expressions, means certification by the Commission under the Act;
 
“International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea” means the International Convention concluded in London in 1974 concerning safety of life at sea, and includes any subsequent Convention, to which the Government is a party; and if any amendment of the Convention comes into force with respect to Malaysia, references in these Regulations shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Convention as amended;
 
“International Telecommunication Convention” means the Constitution and Telecommunications Union Convention of the International Telecommunication Union signed in Geneva in 1992 relating to telecommunications, and includes any subsequent Convention, to which the Government is a party and it extends to any radiocommunication regulations made pursuant to the Convention; and if any amendment of the Contitution and Convention comes into force with respect to Malaysia,
references in these Regulations shall, unless the context otherwise requires, be construed as references to the Constitution and the Convention as amended;
 
“Malaysian standard” means a standard declared to be a standard specification or a provisional standard specification under the Standards of Malaysia Act 1996 [Act 549 ].
 
Conditions
 
4. (1) The following conditions shall apply to all class assignments for the devices:
 
(a) a person subject to a class assignment shall take all necessary steps to ensure that no major interference or harmful interference is caused;
 
(b) a person subject to a class assignment shall take all necessary steps to eliminate any minor interference, major interference or harmful interference;
 
(c) a person subject to a class assignment shall ensure that devices causing major interference or harmful interference cease operation until such time as the major interference or harmful interference has been eliminated;
 
(d) a person subject to a class assignment shall ensure that no devices used or operated in that spectrum exceed the specified output powers, emission parameters or coverage area approved for the assignment without the prior written approval of the Commission;
 
(e) a person subject to a class assignment shall ensure that the devices, and their operation and arrangement comply with the requirements, specifications, standards, plans and procedures decided by the Commission;
 
(f) a person subject to a class assignment shall comply with the direction issued by the Commission in relation to the use of spectrum; and
 
(g) a person subject to a class assignment shall comply with the International Telecommunication Convention and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.
 
(2) The conditions in subparagraph (1) are subject to any revision, amendment or revocation by the Commission.
 
SCHEDULE
 
First Schedule
 
Class Assignment for Citizen Band Communications Device
 
1. Definition
 
(1) In this class assignment, unless the context otherwise requires -
 
“citizen band communications device” means a two way radiocommunications device;
 
“PM” means phase modulation.
 
(2) Subject to subparagraph (1) , all terminology of an absolute technical nature shall have the same meaning as in the International Telecommunication Convention.
 
2. Frequency determination
 
The following spectrum is assigned for this class assignment, amongst other uses, on a shared non-exclusive basis:
 
(a) 26. 9650 MHz to 27. 2750 MHz; and 
 
(b) 477. 5000 MHz to 478. 0000 MHz.
 
3. Class assignment
 
This class assignment authorises any person to operate a citizen band communications device subject to -
 
(a) the conditions specified in paragraph 4; and
 
(b) such device operating within the frequency bands specified in Table A and Table B.
 
4. Conditions
 
(1) Standards
 
A citizen band communications device shall comply with the Act and subsidiary legislation made under the Act, any Malaysian standard and technical standards, mandatory standards and technical codes registered by the Commission that -
 
(a) apply to the citizen band communications device; and
 
(b) were most recently published in the manner specified by the Commission before the manufacture or importation of the citizen band communications device.
 
(2) Certified device
 
Only a certified citizen band communications device shall be used or operated in the spectrum specified in paragraph 2.
 
(3) Channel plan
 
Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) , the channel plan specified in Table A and Table B shall be complied with.
 
(4) Modulation parameters, bandwidth and powers
 
Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) , the modulation parameters, maximum modulation bandwidth and maximum powers shall be specified in Table A and Table B.
 
(5) Reserved channels
 
Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) , the channels specified in Table A and Table B shall be reserved for emergency and calling use.
 
(6) Encryption device
 
No encryption devices are to be employed on any of the channels specified in Table A and Table B.
 
(7) Transmit in speech
 
No transmission, other than voice, shall be permitted for longer than a three second period for each transmission.
 
(8) Maximum transmission period
 
No transmission shall exceed 180 seconds in duration.
 
(9) Call signs
 
No call signs are to be utilised other than in a field of operation where such call signs are required.
 
(10) Telephone interconnect
 
No connection of a citizen band communications device to a telephony service is authorised.
 
(11) Operation restrictions
 
No person shall operate a citizen band communications device -
 
(a) in such a way that would cause unnecessary alarm or serious affront to another person; or
 
(b) to harass or denigrate another person.
 
(12) No interference
 
The operation of the citizen band communications device shall not interfere with another certified communications device.
 
(13) Commandeer
 
A citizen band communications device may be commandeered to assist in a case of -
 
(a) emergency;
 
(b) national interest; or
 
(c) danger to person or property.
 
(14) Label
 
A citizen band communications device shall bear a label “Authorised under the Class Assignment in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998”.

TABLE A
 
HF Frequencies

Channel Frequency Modulation Peak power Bandwidth Reserved
  (MHz) type (Watts) (kHz) Channel
[<br>]          
1 26.965 AM 4 6  
2 26.975 AM 4 6  
3 26.985 AM 4 6  
4 27.005 AM 4 6  
5 27.015 AM  4 6 Not for use
6 27.025 AM 4 6  
7 27.035 AM 4 6  
8 27.055 AM 4 6  
9 27.065 AM 4 6 Emergency
10 27.075 AM 4 6  
11 27.085 AM 4 6 Calling
12 27.105 AM 4 6  
13 27.115 USB/LSB  12 3  
14 27.125 USB/LSB 12 3  
15 27.135 USB/LSB 12 3  
16 27.155 LSB 12 3 Calling
17 27.165 USB/LSB  12 3 Not for use
18 27.175 USB/LSB 12 3  
19 27.185 USB/LSB 12 3  
20 27.205 USB/LSB  12 3  
21 27.215 USB/LSB 12 3 Not for use
22 27.225 USB/LSB 12 3  
23 27.235 USB/LSB  12 3  
24 27.245 USB/LSB 12 3  
25 27.255 USB/LSB 12 3  
26 27.265 USB/LSB  12 3  
27 27.275 USB/LSB 12 3  
28 27.285 USB/LSB 12 3  
29 27.295 USB/LSB  12 3  
30 27.305 USB/LSB 12 3  
31 27.315 USB/LSB 12 3  
32 27.325 USB/LSB  12 3  
33 27.335 USB/LSB 12 3  
34 27.345 USB/LSB  12 3  
35 27.355 USB/LSB 12 3  
36 27.365 USB/LSB 12 3  
37 27.375 USB/LSB  12 3  
38 27.385 USB/LSB 12 3  
39 27.395 USB/LSB 12 3  
40 27.405 USB/LSB  12 3  

TABLE B
UHF Frequencies

Channel Frequency Modulation Peak power Bandwidth Reserved
  (MHz) type (Watts) (kHz) Channel
[<br>]          
1 477.5125 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
2 477.5250 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
3 477.5375 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
4 477.5500 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
5 477.5625 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
6 477.5750 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
7 477.5875 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
8 477.6000 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
9 477.6125 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
10 477.6250 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
11 477.6375 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
12 477.6500 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
13 477.6625 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
14 477.6750 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
15 477.6875 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
16 477.7000 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
17 477.7125 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
18 477.7250 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
19 477.7375 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
20 477.7500 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
21 477.7625 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
22 477.7750 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
23 477.7875 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
24 477.8000 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
25 477.8125 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
26 477.8250 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
27 477.8375 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
28 477.8500 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
29 477.8625 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
30 477.8750 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
31 477.8875 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
32 477.9000 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
33 477.9125 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
34 477.9250 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
35 477.9375 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
36 477.9500 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
37 477.9625 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
38 477.9750 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  
39 477.9875 FM/PM 0.5 12.5  

Second Schedule
 
Class Assignment for Cellular Mobile Access Device
 
(1) In this class assignment, “cellular mobile access device” means an access device to access a radio network in one of the cellular bands.
 
(2) Subject to subparagraph (1) , all terminology of an absolute technical nature shall have the same meaning as in the International Telecommunication Convention.
 
2. Frequency determination
 
A cellular mobile access device may only utilise the same spectrum that was assigned by way of a spectrum assignment or an apparatus assignment for the purpose of receiving or transmitting within cellular mobile service and such utilisation of the spectrum, amongst other uses, is on a
shared non-exclusive basis.
 
3. Class assignment
 
This class assignment authorises any person to operate a cellular mobile access device to communicate only with a cellular radio base station subject to -
 
(a) the conditions specified in paragraph 4; and
 
(b) the operation of the cellular radio base station being authorised by -
 
(i) an apparatus assignment; or
 
(ii) a spectrum assignment.
 
4. Conditions
 
(1) Standards
 
A cellular mobile access device shall comply with the Act and subsidiary legislation made under the Act, any Malaysian standards and technical standards, mandatory standards and technical codes registered by the Commission that -
 
(a) apply to the cellular mobile access device; and
 
(b) were most recently published in the manner specified by the Commission before the manufacture or importation of the cellular mobile access device.
 
(2) Certified device
 
Only a certified cellular mobile access device shall be used or operated in the spectrum specified in paragraph 2.
 
(3) Label
 
A cellular mobile access device shall bear a label “Authorised under the Class Assignment in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998”.
 
Third Schedule
 
Class Assignment for Leased Channel Radio Access Device
 
1. Definition
 
(1) In this class assignment, “leased channel radio access device” means a device in mobile service linking a single radio frequency channel to a person or group of persons.
 
(2) Subject to subparagraph (1) , all terminology of an absolute technical nature shall have the same meaning as in the International Telecommunication Convention.
 
2. Frequency determination
 
The following spectrum is assigned for this class assignment, amongst other uses, on a shared non-exclusive basis:
 
(a) 138. 0000 MHz to 139. 4000 MHz/142. 6000 MHz to 144. 0000 MHz; and
 
(b) 443. 0125 MHz to 443. 9875 MHz/448. 0125 MHz to 448. 9875 MHz.
 
3. Class assignment
 
This class assignment authorises any person to operate a leased channel radio access device subject to -
 
(a) the conditions specified in paragraph 4; and
 
(b) such device operating within the frequency bands specified in paragraph 2.
 
4. Conditions
 
(1) Standards
 
A leased channel radio access device shall comply with the Act and subsidiary legislation made under the Act, any Malaysian standard and technical standards, mandatory standards and technical codes as registered by the Commission that -
 
(a) apply to the leased channel radio access device; and
 
(b) were most recently published in the manner specified by the Commission before the manufacture or importation of the leased channel radio access device.
 
(2) Certified device
 
Only a certified leased channel radio access device shall be used or operated in the spectrum specified in paragraph 2.
 
(3) Maximum power
 
The maximum power for a leased channel radio access device shall not exceed 5 watts.
 
(4) Label
 
A leased channel radio access device shall bear a label “Authorised under the Class Assignment in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998”.
 
Fourth Schedule
 
Class Assignment for Spread Spectrum Device
 
1. Definition
 
(1) In this class assignment, “spread spectrum device” means a communications device that employs direct sequence spread spectrum modulation, frequency hopping modulation or both, where such are synchronised to a particular digit sequence to transmit and receive information.
 
(2) Subject to subparagraph (1) , all terminology of an absolute technical nature shall have the meaning as in the International Telecommunication Convention.
 
2. Frequency determination 
 
The following spectrum is assigned for this class assignment, amongst other uses, on a shared non-exclusive basis:
 
(a) 2400 MHz to 2483. 5 MHz;
 
(b) 5725 MHz to 5875 MHz; and
 
(c) 24. 000 GHz to 24. 250 GHz.
 
3. Class assignment
 
This class assignment authorises any person to operate a spread spectrum device subject to -
 
(a) the conditions specified in paragraph 4; and
 
(b) such device operating within the frequency bands specified in paragraph 2. ‘
 
4. Conditions
 
(1) Standards
 
A spread spectrum device shall comply with the provisions of the Act and subsidiary legislation made under the Act, any Malaysian standard and technical standards, mandatory standards and technical codes registered by the Commission that apply to the spread spectrum device.
 
(2) Certified device
 
Only certified spread spectrum device shall be used or operated in the spectrum specified in paragraph 2.
 
(3) Channel plan
 
No channel plan is provided.
 
(4) Synchronisation code
 
No synchronisation code is provided.
 
(5) Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP)
 
(a) Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) , the maximum EIRP shall not exceed the frequencies and maximum EIRP as specified in the Table ; and
 
(b) EIRP is to be measured in accordance with the latest relevant subsidiary legislation, any Malaysian standard and technical standards, mandatory standards, technical codes and other documents authorised or issued under the Act.
 
(6) No interference
 
The operation of the spread spectrum device shall not interfere with another certified communications device.
 
(7) No protection
 
A spread spectrum device will not be afforded protection from any interference.
 
(8) Label
 
A spread spectrum device shall bear a label “Authorised under the Class Assignment in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998”.
 
Table
 
Frequencies And Maximum EIRP

Item Band within which centre frequency Maximum EIRP
  nominally falls  
[<br>]    
1. 2 400 MHz to 2 463 MHz 1 wat
2. 2 463 MHz to 2 483.5 MHz 200 milliwatts
3. 5 725 MHz to 5 875 MHz 1 watt
4. 24.000 GHz to 24.250 GHz 1 watt
 
 
 
Fifth Schedule
 
Class Assignment for Trunked Radio Access Device
 
1. Definition
 
(1) In this class assignment, “trunked radio access device” means a device using a network service in a radiocommunications system in which the communications traffic may pass through any of the trunked group channels selected automatically by the system being served by a trunked radio base
station.
 
(2) Subject to subparagraph (1) , all terminology of an absolute technical nature shall have the same meaning as in the International Telecommunication Convention.
 
2. Frequency determination
 
The following spectrum is assigned for this class assignment, amongst other uses, on a shared non-exclusive basis:
 
(a) 380. 0000 MHz to 390. 0000 MHz/390. 0000 MHz to 400. 0000 MHz;
 
(b) 407. 0125 MHz to 408. 0000 MHz/417. 0125 MHz to 418. 0000 MHz; and
 
(c) 806. 0125 MHz to 821. 9875 MHz/851. 0125 MHz to 866. 9875 MHz.
 
3. Class assignment
 
This class assignment authorises any person to operate a trunked radio access device subject to -
 
(a) the conditions specified in paragraph 4; and
 
(b) such device operating within the frequency bands specified in paragraph 2.
 
4. Conditions
 
(1) Standards
 
A trunked radio access device shall comply with the provisions of the Act and subsidiary legislation made under the Act, any Malaysian standard and technical standards, mandatory standards and technical codes registered by the Commission that -
 
(a) apply to a trunked radio access device; and
 
(b) were most recently published in the manner specified by the Commission before the manufacture or importation of the trunked radio access device.
 
(2) Certified device
 
Only certified trunked radio access device shall be used or operated in the spectrum specified in paragraph 2.
 
(3) Maximum power
 
The maximum power for a trunked radio access device shall not exceed 5 watts.
 
(4) Label
 
A trunked radio access shall bear a label “Authorised under the Class Assignment in the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998”.
 
Made 30 March 2000.
[KTKM(S) 353/146/5 Klt. 4; PN(PU2) 601]
 
DR. SYED HUSSEIN MOHAMED
Chairman,
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia
Commission