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Ofcom has published its draft annual plan for the coming financial year, and will hold a series of public meetings to hear people's feedback. The draft plan sets out Ofcom’s strategic purposes, proposed priorities and work programme for the 12 months from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016. Each meeting… Read more...
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Ofcom has issued a consultation on its proposals to simplify the regulation concerning Ultra Wide Band (UWB). Ofcom proposes to write new regulations that will replace the existing technical parameters for UWB technology that are currently set out in the Principal Regulations, and the Amending Regulations. Ofcom intends to revoke the latter… Read more...
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The inter-governmental group that advises the European Commission on spectrum issues has issued its draft report on "efficient awards and efficient use of spectrum" to a public consultation. The study makes it clear that there is no "one size fits all" method of awarding spectrum across the EU. Nonetheless, the… Read more...
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The UK regulator is calling for input as part of a strategic review it is undertaking of the use of spectrum by the satellite and space science sectors. In particular, the regulator is looking to understand potential demand for spectrum from these sectors, and trends in technology that might mitigate… Read more...
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Ofcom has issued a consultation on requests for an increase of 3 dB in the maximum permissible base station power. The UK's four MNOs who have spectrum in the 1800 MHz band have all requested that the maximum permissible base station transmit power (e.i.r.p) is increased to 65 dBm. Ofcom's preliminary view is that the… Read more...
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The Uk regulator is consulting stakeholders on their long-term views on utilisation of the UHF bands IV and V (470 to 862 MHz) which are now largely used for television broadcasting, and parts of which will be freed up for other uses following digital switch over (DSO). The consultation document… Read more...
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The UK regulator has issued a consultation on its proposal to introduce a new framework within which it will work on spectrum sharing initiatives. This new framework is designed to ensure the optimum use of spectrum through a systematic consideration of three relevant elements: BarriersTools and EnablersCharacteristics of Use Ofcom… Read more...
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The UK regulator Ofcom has launched a consultation on the procurement of new UHF and VHF spectrum planning models, tools and services over the next few years. Ofcom wants views on whether there should be extensions or alternatives to the UK Planning Model (UKPM) in light of emerging technologies. Comments… Read more...
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The ECC's working group for spectrum engineering has issued a consultation that sets out proposed power limits for helicopter radar systems in the 76-79 GHz band. The consultation asks stakeholders for input on ECC Report 222. The report considers the possible impact of potential helicopter radars on other applications that use the… Read more...
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The WGSE has issued ECC Report 226 to a public consultation. The draft Report describes measurements and simulation results of Iridium's out-of-band emissions into a radio astronomy band. The document gives further details about the problems caused to radio astronomers due to Iridium's out-of-band emissions. Read more...