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The WGSE sub-group of the ECC has issued a consultation on a study that looks in to adjacent band compatibility between different systems for critical communications that could use the 700 MHz. The study establishes recommended permitted unwanted emissions levels that would prevent interference with adjacent Digital Terrestrial Television applications… Read more...
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The ECC has launched a consultation on its long term vision for the UHF broadcasting band. The paper identifies four scenarios that would affect future assignments in the UHF bands below 694 MHz: Class A - Primary use of the band by existing and future DVB terrestrial networks; Class B -… Read more...
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CEPT has issued ECC Report 189 for public consultation. The report sets out the technical conditions under which Short Range Devices can be used in the 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz bands. This report will be relevant for five applications that have been standardised by ETSI. Read more...
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The Irish regulator has issued a consultation concerning its future management strategy for the 490 - 790 MHz band (UHF band). The consultation paper does not set out the regulator's views on the spectrum. It outlines current discussions about the UHF band and discusses its current and potential uses. It also invites… Read more...
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The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) has issued a consultation on its draft Opinion concerning a long-term strategy for the UHF band (470-790 MHz). The Opinion takes into account the recent work on the UHF band by the European technical authority, the CEPT, and by a High Level Group of executives from… 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 on Frequency Management has issued a consultation on ECC Report 218 on Broadband for Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) services. This report sets out opinions on various aspects of the future deployment of wireless broadband technologies for PPDR. This includes the view that future networks… Read more...
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New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is now inviting submissions on its “UHF Radiomicrophones: Opportunities for future use” discussion document. The discussion document presents future options for radiomicrophones using the 518–806 MHz UHF frequency range. This follows the government’s recent announcement that it plans to auction digital dividend… Read more...
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The Singapore regulator has issued a consultation regarding the spectrum aspects of its "media masterplan". The regulator estimates that mobile broadband services will require between 1 GHz and 2 GHz of spectrum by 2025. The consultation paper sets out its plans to meet this demand through assignments in the 700 MHz, 800… Read more...