Random access procedure with cross band downlink/uplink pairing

A method for wireless communication, comprising:

• transmitting a broadcast message comprising a first set of random access parameters for a first uplink band supported by a base station and a second set of random access parameters associated with a second uplink band supported by the base station;
• receiving a random access signal from a user equipment (UE) over one of the first uplink band or the second uplink band using the selected one of the first set of random access parameters or the second set of random access parameters;
• and
• transmitting a random access response signal corresponding to the random access signal from the UE.

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a processor;
• memory in electronic communication with the processor;
• and
• instructions stored in the memory and operable, when executed by the processor, to cause the apparatus to:
• receive, from a base station, a broadcast message comprising a first set of random access parameters for a first uplink band supported by the base station and a second set of random access parameters associated with a second uplink band supported by the base station;
• select one of the first set of random access parameters or the second set of random access parameters for a random access signal;
• and
• transmit a random access signal over one of the first uplink band or the second uplink band using the selected one of the first set of random access parameters or the second set of random access parameters.

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a processor;
• memory in electronic communication with the processor;
• and
• instructions stored in the memory and operable, when executed by the processor, to cause the apparatus to:
• transmit a broadcast message comprising a first set of random access parameters for a first uplink band supported by a base station and a second set of random access parameters associated with a second uplink band supported by the base station;
• receive a random access signal from a user equipment (UE) over one of the first uplink band or the second uplink band using the selected one of the first set of random access parameters or the second set of random access parameters;
• and
• transmit a random access response signal corresponding to the random access signal from the UE.