TR 38.849 – 6GHz NR Unlicensed Operation Specification
3GPP TR 38.849 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 6GHz NR Unlicensed Operation Specification. Its official 3GPP title is “Introduction of 6GHz NR unlicensed operation”. It is published in 2 releases (Rel-17 to Rel-18); the latest version is 18.5.0 in Rel-18.
Technical report defining NR unlicensed operation in 6GHz bands for Europe and other regions, including frequency bands, channel bandwidths, and RF requirements.
Releases and versions of TR 38.849
| Release | Latest version | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Rel-18 | 18.5.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
| Rel-17 | 17.1.0 | Read · Download (3GPP) |
Scope of TR 38.849
Category: Radio Access (Physical Layer). Technology generation: 5G. Network layer: RAN.
Who should read this specification?
- Network operators
- Device manufacturers
- Regulators and standards bodies
Implementation notes
Complexity level: Advanced. Implementation difficulty: High.
Key technologies
Specifications referenced by TR 38.849
Other specifications in the 38 series
- TR 38.845 NR Positioning Use Cases Study
- TR 38.846 Study on simplification of band combination specification for NR and LTE
- TR 38.847 NR 47.2-48.2 GHz Frequency Range
- TR 38.848 Technical Report on Ambient IoT
- TR 38.850 Technical Report for Rel-18 High Power UE
- TR 38.851 NR RF Requirements for FR2 Further Enhancements
- TR 38.852 1900MHz NR band for European Rail Mobile Radio
- TR 38.853 900MHz NR Band for European Rail Mobile Radio
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3GPP TR 38.849?
3GPP TR 38.849 is the 3GPP Technical Report for 6GHz NR Unlicensed Operation Specification. Technical report defining NR unlicensed operation in 6GHz bands for Europe and other regions, including frequency bands, channel bandwidths, and RF requirements.
Which 3GPP releases include TR 38.849?
TR 38.849 is published in 2 releases, from Rel-17 to Rel-18. The latest version on 3GPP Explorer is 18.5.0 (Rel-18).
What category does TR 38.849 belong to?
TR 38.849 belongs to the Radio Access (Physical Layer) category of 3GPP specifications. It applies to 5G networks.
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