Spectrum · RF Spectrum Band
Galileo E5a
1176.45 MHz
Galileo's E5a civil signal, broadcast on the same 1176.45 MHz carrier as GPS L5, in the ARNS-protected band used for safety-of-life applications. Enables combined GPS L5 / Galileo E5a dual-constellation reception in the same receiver front end; publicly documented by the European GNSS Service Centre.
Galileo’s E5a civil signal, broadcast on the same 1176.45 MHz carrier as GPS L5, in the ARNS-protected band used for safety-of-life applications.
Band facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1176.45 MHz |
| System | Galileo (European Union) |
| Category | GNSS — Global Navigation Satellite System |
| Band class | UHF |
| ITU region | Global — allocated as an Aeronautical Radionavigation Service (ARNS) band |
| Standard | Galileo OS SIS ICD (E5a) |
Why this band matters
Enables combined GPS L5 / Galileo E5a dual-constellation reception in the same receiver front end; publicly documented by the European GNSS Service Centre.
Sources
Standards & authorities
- Galileo OS SIS ICD (E5a)
Related in spectrum
Frequently asked
What frequency is Galileo E5a?
Galileo E5a operates at 1176.45 MHz. Galileo's E5a civil signal, broadcast on the same 1176.45 MHz carrier as GPS L5, in the ARNS-protected band used for safety-of-life applications.
Why does the Galileo E5a band matter?
Enables combined GPS L5 / Galileo E5a dual-constellation reception in the same receiver front end; publicly documented by the European GNSS Service Centre.