The EC is consulting stakeholders and the general public on what the ICT requirements in general are for smart grids and smart metering, and specifically what the spectrum requirements are and whether spectrum for these purposes should be harmonised across the EU. As well as asking for views on which… Read more...

Recomendations on power limits and other technical parameters for RFID applications including automatic article identification, asset tracking, alarm systems, waste management, personal identification, access control, proximity sensors, anti-theft systems, location systems, data transfer to handheld devices and wireless control systems. Read more...

The ECC proposes amending ECC/DEC/(06)04 to introduce a conventional licensing procedure for fixed outdoor installations. This licensing regime would be administered on a national basis. Read more...

Further analysis of the key issues which will lead to a decision on whether UWB should be allowed including further studies on the risk of interteference to FWA, 3G and satellite services. Read more...

A call for comments on a draft report which considers the necessary protection requirements of radiocommunication systems below 10.6Ghz from generic UWB applications. Results of consultation to be reviewed by EC Task Group 3 on 10-14 January, 2005. Comments to be sent to Medeisis@ero.dk with copy to harry.kuhn@regtp.de. Read more...

The UK regulator proposes to exempt a new batch of equipment from the need to hold a Wireless Telegraphy Licence. This includes personal locator beacons (PLBs) for use on land, wireless access terminals in the 3.4 - 3.8 GHz band, safety-related intelligent transport systems (ITS) infrastructure, 2 GHz mobile satellite… Read more...