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868 MHz SRD/ISM (Europe)
863–870 MHz
A European short-range-device band, regulated under CEPT/ETSI rules rather than the U.S. Part 15 framework, used for long-range low-power telemetry and control links analogous to the 900 MHz ISM band used in the Americas. The European regional counterpart to the U.S. 900 MHz ISM control-link band — a common long-range drone telemetry/control frequency outside the Americas.
A European short-range-device band, regulated under CEPT/ETSI rules rather than the U.S. Part 15 framework, used for long-range low-power telemetry and control links analogous to the 900 MHz ISM band used in the Americas.
Band facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 863–870 MHz |
| System | Unlicensed ISM / SRD |
| Category | ISM — Industrial, Scientific and Medical |
| Band class | UHF |
| ITU region | Primarily ITU Region 1 (Europe) — regulated in the EU/UK as a Short Range Device band, not used the same way in the Americas |
| Standard | CEPT/ETSI Short Range Device rules (EU/UK) |
Why this band matters
The European regional counterpart to the U.S. 900 MHz ISM control-link band — a common long-range drone telemetry/control frequency outside the Americas.
Sources
Standards & authorities
- CEPT/ETSI Short Range Device rules (EU/UK)
- Part 15
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Frequently asked
What frequency is 868 MHz SRD/ISM (Europe)?
868 MHz SRD/ISM (Europe) operates at 863–870 MHz. A European short-range-device band, regulated under CEPT/ETSI rules rather than the U.S. Part 15 framework, used for long-range low-power telemetry and control links analogous to the 900 MHz ISM band used in the Americas.
Why does the 868 MHz SRD/ISM (Europe) band matter?
The European regional counterpart to the U.S. 900 MHz ISM control-link band — a common long-range drone telemetry/control frequency outside the Americas.