Scanning Telemetry Services

The JRC was instrumental in creating and now managing the national adaptable cellular plan for co-ordinating frequency allocation within some of the busiest telemetry networks in the UK. A major part of this spectrum is managed by the JRC on behalf of the gas and electricity industries; 24 channels are used by the water industry and a further 8 are reserved for non-utility use.

Purpose of the ST Band

The band is used by radio based System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) networks which control and monitor safety critical gas and electricity industry plant and equipment throughout the country. These networks provide reliable communications to unmanned sites and plant in remote locations.

The Spectrum Utilised by the ST Band

The "Scanning Telemetry Band" comprises 80 two-frequency channels within the frequency range 457.50 to 458.50 MHz paired with 463.00 to 464.00 MHz. The JRC uses 48 non-contiguous two-frequency channels within the frequency range 457.5125 to 458.400 MHz paired with 463.0125 to 463.900 MHz.

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