(i) Building Material Analysis (BMA) devices using UWB technology in bands below 8.0 GHz.(ii) The harmonised conditions for devices using UWB technology with Low Duty Cycle (LDC) in the frequency band 3.4 - 4.8 GHz.(iii) Technical requirements for UWB LDC devices to ensure the protection of FWA systems.Comments to yurdal@ero.dk Read more...

With regards to the government-announced regional timetable for Digital Switch Over, Ofcom believes it is necessary and desirable to insert appropriate switchover-related conditions in:i) the five multiplex licences held under the Broadcasting Act 1996; and ii) all digital television programme service (DTPS), digital television additional service (DTAS) and relevant digital… Read more...

To ensure that spectrum is used as efficiently as possible, Ofcom is addressing the issue of whether, how and when the spectrum prices for terrestrial broadcasting should reflect the opportunity cost of using it. Read more...

The following bands to be urgently considered for IMT-2000/UMTS systems: i)880-915 MHzii) 925-960 MHziii)1710-1785 MHziv)1805-1880 MHz Contact: yurdal@ero.dk Read more...

Ofcom are consulting on draft regulations to legalise the use of low power FM transmitters. These transmitters, which can be used to connect personal audio devices wirelessly to radios and in-car entertainment systems will be one of a range of new technologies where users will not need to obtain a… Read more...

i)Tracking, tracing and data aquisitionii)Wireless applications in healthcare Read more...

The draft opinion complements and consolidates some of the ideas in two other key RSPG opinions namely:1.Spectrum implications of the switchover to digital broadcasting (adopted November 2004).2. Spectrum for mobile multimedia services in the field of broadcasting (adopted today). The draft opinion takes into consideration virtually all potential uses of… Read more...

Consultation on proposals to apply RSA to radio astronomy. Proposed regulations could include: i. frequencies and locations where RSA for radio astronomy is to be introduced; ii. restrictions and conditions to which a grant may be made subject; iii. requirements which must be met before a grant is made; iv.… Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on the challenges facing the radio market; amongst these is the flexibility to free up spectrum.The existing analogue (FM and AM) licences are due to come up for re-advertisement in a rolling process that will last for many years. Under the current regulatory regime, new licences could… Read more...

Ofcom is consulting on proposals to license digital community low power relay transmitters. These Digital "self help relays", subject to spectrum availability, could help maximise the coverage and availability of digital television throughout the UK following digital switchover.Ofcom seeks to establish what interest exists as well as views on the… Read more...