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A sub-group of Europe's technical authority for spectrum matters has issued ECC Report 234 to a public consultation. The document examines potential interference from LDC UWB applications to radar systems operating in the 3.1 - 3.4 GHz band. The consultation will start on February 16, once a two-week notification period has passed. Read more...
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A sub-group of Europe's technical authority for spectrum matters has issued a consultation on a new report that provides further technical details about Inmarsat's planned Aero-CGC system that could provide in-flight connectivity using its MSS spectrum assignments in Europe. The report concludes that the system's ground stations will not cause interference to incumbent Electronic… Read more...
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A sub-group of Europe's technical authority for spectrum matters has issued a consultation on a new study about the use of uncoordinated Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) in spectrum that is used for Fixed Services (FS). The study concludes that it is possible to do so because FSS services are predominantly used… Read more...
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The UK regulator is asking stakeholders for input on proposed changes to the frequencies that can be used for licence-exempt use of Automotive Short Range Radar (SRR) equipment in the 24 GHz (21.65-26.65 GHz) band. The proposed new regulation will revoke the use of part of the 24 GHz band… Read more...
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An influential committee of MPs in the UK has launched a new inquiry into spectrum. It is inviting written submissions and requesting views on issues including the following: whether Ofcom's proposed method of spectrum allocation promotes, or hinders, competition in the provision of mobile broadband serviceswhether the upcoming auction can… Read more...
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Ofcom has announced they are accepting comments for their proposed Annual Plan for 2016/2017, which is to be published in March 2016. Their main objectives for this plan are ‘to promote competition and ensure that markets work effectively for consumers; to secure standards and improve quality; and to protect consumers… Read more...
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The UK regulator is consulting on proposed changes to its regulations to allow spectrum trading in certain maritime and satellite bands without the need to first get permission from Ofcom, as is the case at present. This would allow licensees the flexibility to transfer unused and underused spectrum to third… Read more...
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Europe's technical authority, the ECC has issued a consultation about a revision it plans to make to ECC Decision (08)08. This revision includes updates for the use of mobile services in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.6 GHz bands on board vessels. In particular, the ECC seeks comments on… Read more...
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The ECC has launched a consultation on its decision to harmonise frequency arrangements in the key 2 GHz paired bands (1920–1980 MHz and 2110–2170 MHz) so they can be used for ultra-fast mobile broadband services. The agreement is an amendment to an existing ECC Decision ECC/DEC/(06)01. The spectrum technical conditions are… Read more...
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The ECC WGSE has issued a consultation on ECC draft report 221. The report concerned compatibility between MFCN (IMT) and PMSE audio applications in adjacent bands of the 700 MHz band. It proposes power limits for PMSE equipment in the 700 MHz band duplex gap. The report says that the most critical risk of interference… Read more...