Frequency assignment

Frequency assignment is the authorization of use of a particular radio frequency.

In Article 1.18 of the International Telecommunication Union´s (ITU) Radio Regulations (RR), the process is defined as "Authorization given by a frequency administration for a radio station to use a radio frequency or radio frequency channel under specified conditions».

Every day, users rely on assignment of frequencies for efficient use of such devices as:

Frequency assignment is also a special term, used by national frequency administrations. For other terms see table below.