Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein
Radio Interface Regulation

784.101.21 / RIR11111)
Low Power Devices communicating with Satellites (LPD-S)

DRAFT - RIR1111-01
LPD-S
862 - 870 MHz
Low Power Devices communicating with Satellites
Edition 1.0.1 / 01.09.2026

Draft version of RIR
This draft RIR is merely for information purposes and is not legally binding at the time of this publication and their contents can still undergo important modifications until officially released.

Nr Parameter2)DescriptionComments
1Radiocommunication service--
2ApplicationLPD-SLow Power Devices communicating with Satellites
3Frequency band862 - 870 MHz-
4Channelling--
5Modulation / Occupied bandwidthAccording to ECC/DEC/(25)02 decides 2.-
6Direction / Separation--
7Transmit power / Power densityAccording to ECC/DEC/(25)02 decides 2.-
8Channel access and occupation rulesAccording to ECC/DEC/(25)02 decides 2.-
9Authorisation regimeSwitzerland: License exempt.
Liechtenstein: General authorisation.
Operation on NIB / NPB (Non interference basis / non protection basis).

Switzerland: Terminals are license exempt on the condition that the terminals are registered to the authorised satellite network operator and a valid spectrum license for the Swiss territory is required.

Liechtenstein: The exemption from the individual assignment requirement only applies under the condition and in the framework of a valid operators license for the Liechtenstein territory that includes the use of individual customer terminals.
10Additional essential requirements-Satellite systems must fulfil the requirements listed in Annex 1 of the ECC/DEC/(25)02.
11Frequency planning assumptionsEN 300 220-2-
12Planned changes--
13ReferenceEN 300 220-2 / ECC/DEC/(25)02 / ERC/REC 70-03, Annex 1 (Note 6)
Effective use of spectrum / ECC Decisions / ECC Recommendations.
14Notification numbertbd.-
15RemarksEN 301 489-3. ECC Report 357.-

Normative part: 1 to 11
Informative part: Nr 12 to 15

1) RIR for similar and/or other applications are available under: https://www.bakom.admin.ch/en/technical-interface-regulations
2) For explanations and legal status, please refer to basis document 784.101.21 / RIR0000