Spectrum · RF Spectrum Band
GPS L5
1176.45 MHz
The newest civil GPS signal, broadcast in a radionavigation-satellite band shared with an aeronautical radionavigation allocation, giving it stronger interference protection than L1/L2 civil signals. Designed as the GPS 'safety-of-life' civil signal, with higher power and a wider bandwidth than L1 C/A; falls in the same general frequency neighborhood as Galileo E5a for interoperable dual-constellation receivers.
The newest civil GPS signal, broadcast in a radionavigation-satellite band shared with an aeronautical radionavigation allocation, giving it stronger interference protection than L1/L2 civil signals.
Band facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1176.45 MHz |
| System | GPS (USA) |
| Category | GNSS — Global Navigation Satellite System |
| Band class | UHF |
| ITU region | Global — allocated as an Aeronautical Radionavigation Service (ARNS) band, protecting it for safety-of-life use |
| Standard | IS-GPS-705 (L5) |
Why this band matters
Designed as the GPS ‘safety-of-life’ civil signal, with higher power and a wider bandwidth than L1 C/A; falls in the same general frequency neighborhood as Galileo E5a for interoperable dual-constellation receivers.
Sources
Standards & authorities
- IS-GPS-705 (L5)
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Frequently asked
What frequency is GPS L5?
GPS L5 operates at 1176.45 MHz. The newest civil GPS signal, broadcast in a radionavigation-satellite band shared with an aeronautical radionavigation allocation, giving it stronger interference protection than L1/L2 civil signals.
Why does the GPS L5 band matter?
Designed as the GPS 'safety-of-life' civil signal, with higher power and a wider bandwidth than L1 C/A; falls in the same general frequency neighborhood as Galileo E5a for interoperable dual-constellation receivers.