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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 Canadian regulator, Industry Canada, has issued a consultation on its proposals to enable the use of the 600 MHz band to mobile broadband. Under IC's proposals, Canada would repack the spectrum it uses for the over the air broadcasting simultaneously with the USA. IC says it will make its decision before… 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...
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The WGSE has issued draft revisions to ERC Recommendation 12-12 to a public consultation. The revisions acknowledge the current lack of commercial interest in the bands for fixed links but allow for future developments in small cell wireless backhauling. See also this consultation. Read more...
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The WGSE has issued draft revisions to ERC Recommendation 12-11 to a public consultation. The revisions acknowledge the current lack of commmericial interest in the bands for fixed links but allow for future developments in small cell wireless backhauling. See also this consultation. Read more...
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The Romanian regulator is conducting a short consultation on its proposals to open 900 MHz and 1800 MHz for LTE and WiMAX use in line with European harmonisation of the bands for 3G and 4G use. At present, the rights of use for these bands are held by three operators –… Read more...
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The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on future uses for the 28 and 31 GHz bands (27.5–28.35 GHz and 31–31.3 GHz) where licences expire in January 2014. The ACMA says it is reviewing licensing arrangements in the bands "so that future arrangements will maximise the overall public benefit from use… Read more...