Report from APG2012-3(including CEPT view)

Bangkok, 8-12 March 2010

APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-2012 (APG2012)

• APG2012 is the group within APT for WRC-12 preparation– Chairman: Alan Jamieson (Added Value Applications)– Vice Chairman : Kyu-Jin Wee (Korea)

Kavouss Arasteh (Iran)– Editorial Committee: John Lewis (Added Value Applications)– Secretary : Forhadul Parvez (APT)

• APT adopts APG common proposols.• Documents are available on (username = APG3 / pwd = BKK2010):

http://www.aptsec.org/meetings/2010/APG2012-3/Documents/default.asp

• Next meetings: – APG12-4, Hong Kong, 13-18 December 2010– APG12-5, Korea, July/August 2011

APG organizationThe APG structure follows the CPM chapters structure as follows:

Chairs Chairs

WP1 WP1 : Darrell Ninham (Australia) WP4 WP4 : X. Zhou (China)

1.3 Mr W. McDonald (AUS)1.4 Mr K. Choosit (THA)1.9 Mr. N. Aritake (J) standing in for Mr K. Furuyama (J)1.10 Mr B. Emirali (NZL)

1.6 Mr. Hyun Soo CHUNG (KOR)1.11 Mr.Richard JACOBSEN (AUS)1.12 Mr. Tsotonu SHIGETA(J)1.16 Mr. Hyun Soo CHUNG (KOR)1.24 Mr. Yuandong CONG (CHN)

WP2 WP2 : Ahmad Faizal Mohd. Zain (Malaisia) WP5 WP5 : Muneo Abe (MISUBHSHI ELECTRIC CORP.) - Japan

1.14 Mark ElsewoodStanding in for Glenn Odlum1.15 Keita FURUKAWA (JPN)1.21 Mark ElsewoodStanding in for Glenn Odlum1.23 Shizuo ENDO (IARU R3)Standing in for Joong-Geun RHEE (KOR)

1.7 – Mr Suzuki, Yoshio (J)1.13 - Dr. H. J. Rhee (KOR)1.18 – Dr. Zhao, Xiaodong (CHN)1.25 - Mr. E. Setiawan (INS)7 - Mr. X. Gao (CHN)

WP3 WP3 : Hyangsuk Seong (Korea) WP6 WP6 : T. Shafiee (Iran)

1.5 R. Bunch (AUS)1.8 (Kyung-Mee KIM)1.17 (Yanbin Li)1.20 (Jong Min PARK)1.22 (Meng Dexiang)

1.2 (Mr. T. Shaffiee, Iran)1.19 (Lang Baozhen, CHI)24 (Dr. Hashimoto, JPN)8.18.2

APG2012-3 output documentsAPG12-3(OUT)…• 01 - Report Adhoc Ministerial• 02 – Reply to LS of AWF• 03 – Out WP6• 04rev1 – WP1 Report • 05 – Working Methods• 06rev1 - WP2 Report• 07 – View on 1.5• 08 – View on 1.8• 09 – View on 1.17• 10 – View on 1.20• 11 – View on 1.22• 12 – View on 1.3• 13 – View on 1.4• 14 – View on 1.9• 15 – View on 1.10

…• 16 – RA Preparation Report• 17 – WP 3 Report• 18 – View on 1.6• 19 – View on 1.11• 20 – View on 1.12• 21 – View on 1.16• 22 – View on 1.24• 23 – WP4 Report• 24 – WP 5 Report• 25 – View on 1.14• 26 – View on 1.15• 27 – View on 1.21• 28 – View on 1.23• 29 –View on 1.14

CEPT AI 1.1

• CEPT coordinator : Vladislav SOROKIN (Russia) (vladislav.sorokin@ties.itu.int)

• CEPT preliminary position: - CEPT supports Administrations taking the initiative to review their footnotes and to propose the deletion of their country names or the deletion of country footnotes, if no longer required. This agenda item shall not be used for adding country names into footnotes unless in accordance with RES 26 (Rev. WRC-07).

NOTE: ECP is not prepared on this Agenda Item. Administrations submit their proposals by themselves directly to WRC-12. There were no proposal on deletion of the footnotes so far.

CEPT AI 1.2 • CEPT coordinator : Lilian JEANTY (The Netherlands) (lilian.jeanty@at.ez.nl)• CEPT supports :

- actions to improve the international regulatory framework and recognises the importance of flexibility in allocating frequency bands to services

- that allocations should be done in the broadest possible way- that only issues that have international implications should be included

in the Radio Regulations- a review of the service definitions in the Radio Regulations, while

changes need to be assessed- a review of the principles for notification- to complete the proposals for enhancing the international spectrum

regulatory framework for consideration by WRC-12 and change the Radio Regulations accordingly

- the development of a WRC Resolution on the principles for the allocation of frequency bands based on the contents of Recommendation 34

APG12-3 1.2 (T. Shafiee, IRN) Input:• Doc 16 (IRN); Doc 23 (AUS); Doc 32 (NZL); Doc 65 (MLA); Inf-06 (ICAO)• Doc 46 (KOR): Modification of international framework should not be an impediment to the current flexibility of

spectrum. Deletion of the current view #3.• Doc 52 (JPN): Existing definitions and allocations of the fixed service, the mobile service, the broadcasting service

and the space service should be maintained, considering that any modification of the definitions of the services in the RR should not cause an adverse impact on the existing systems and services.KOR+NZL concerns that NOC will not satisfy the agenda item

Conclusion:• APT Members are of the view:

1. that in dealing with this agenda item, any method aimed to provide technical, operational and regulatory flexibility in relation with the enhancement of the international regulatory framework, there is a need that the interference environment, in terms of compatibility among various services based on their status of allocation in the Table of Frequency Allocations be ensured.

2. that regardless of options/methods, the provisions of Radio Regulations should be utilized not only to protect existing services but also to facilitate the introduction of current, emerging and future radio applications in a timely manner, taking into account the rapid technology development and digital convergence trend.

3. APT closely follow the studies which are being carried out by ITU-R and support actions to improve the regulatory framework and recognize the importance of flexibility in allocating frequency bands to services. However, the increased flexibility must be accompanied by ensuring compatibility between services. The framework of flexibility referred to in this agenda item should contain concepts and procedures for the enhancement of the Radio Regulations to meet the demands of current, emerging and future requirements, while taking into account existing services and their current and future usage to allow administrations to implement this flexibility in a timely manner.

4. that the modification of international regulatory framework should enhance the current flexibility of spectrum use by administrations.• Other views from APT Members

1. Some APT Members are of the view that the existing definitions and allocations of the fixed service, the mobile service, the broadcasting service and the space services should be maintained, considering that any modification of the definitions of the services in the RR should not cause an adverse impact on the existing systems and services.

2. Some APT Members are of the view that the studies pursued under this agenda item should be limited to deal with terrestrial services namely fixed and land-mobile services having primary allocation in Article 5 of the RR below [5 / 6] GHz. More precisely, Space services should be excluded from the studies, in particular:

• No option to be pursued in which the existing or new MS allocations be considered in any FSS downlink band or BSS band;• No option to be pursued in which new MS allocations should be considered in any FSS uplink band unless it can be fully demonstrated that

this is not to the detriment of deployment of transmitting earth stations in this band;• No option to be pursued in which new MSS allocations should be considered in any FSS or BSS band, in particular, those bands which are

covered by a Regional or World Plans.

CEPT AI 1.3

• CEPT coordinator : Martin WEBER (Germany) (Martin.Weber@BNetzA.de)

• CEPT preliminary position– CEPT supports studies to determine the

radiocommunications requirements for the safe operation of UAS with the aim to propose the necessary regulatory action to WRC12

– To ensure safe and seamless integration of unmanned aircraft in the European airspace , 34 MHz of terrestrial and 56 MHz of satellite safety spectrum are required to provide ATC relay, C² and SAA services.

CEPT AI 1.3

CEPT preliminary position

Terrestrial component

– CEPT is of the opinion that the terrestrial radiocommunication links between the UA control station and an unmanned aircraft have to be considered as an application of the Aeronautical Mobile(Route)Service (AM(R)S) and should be operated in frequency band(s) allocated to this Service

– Concerning terrestrial component CEPT is studying the band the band 15.4-15.5 GHz and portion of the band 5 000-5 150 MHz

CEPT AI 1.3CEPT preliminary position - Satellite ComponentCommunication between UA and Space stations• CEPT is of the opinion that the radiocommunication

between an unmanned aircraft (UA) and the space station have to be considered as an application of the Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite (Route) Service (AMS(R)S) and should be operated in frequency band(s) allocated to this Service. This could be either in frequency band(s) explicitly allocated to AMS(R)S or in frequency bands allocated to AMS(R)S through MSS and/or AMSS provided that satellite systems covered by that latter case meet the appropriate international aeronautical standards.

CEPT AI 1.3CEPT preliminary position - Satellite ComponentCommunication between Earth station and space station

• CEPT is of the opinion that the radio communication links between satellite and the UA control station (UACS) have to be considered as an application of FSS and/or AMS(R)S and should be operated in frequency band(s) allocated to these Services. This could be in frequency band(s) explicitly allocated to AMS(R)S or in frequency band(s) allocated to FSS and/or AMS(R)S through MSS and AMSS (provided that satellite systems covered by that latter case meet the appropriate international aeronautical standards).

• Concerning satellite component CEPT supports regulatory and/or sharing studies in bands that are already allocated to AMS(R)S , to MSS , to AMSS and to FSS.

APG 1.3 Bill Mc Donald (Australia)

Input documents:

• APG2012-3/INP-11(IRN), 18(AUS), 28(NZL), 33(CHN), 41(KOR), 47(J), 60(MLA) APT Preleminary view: • The current studies being carried out by ITU-R in WP 5B are supported and WP 5B is

encouraged to complete these studies at its next meeting in May, 2010 as indicated in the work-plan and milestones for WRC-12 agenda item 1.3.

• The results of studies performed by ITU-R, indicating that 34 MHz of terrestrial and 56 MHz of satellite spectrum are required to provide and ensure safe operation of unmanned aircraft, are supported.

• The use of existing allocations to AM(R)S, AMS(R)S and/or ARNS, in order to satisfy spectrum needs for UAS safety applications, is supported. New allocations are therefore not supported at this stage.

• Compatibility with existing services, in particular ICAO standards based systems, such as MLS in the 5 GHz band, needs to be ensured.

• Due to the safety nature of UAS, regulatory provisions associated with the allocation need to be clear, unconditional and implementable in practice.

• AI 1.3 should be confined to safety communications and not payload.

CEPT AI 1.4 (1)• CEPT coordinator : Gerlof OSINGA (The Netherlands) (

gerlof.osinga@at-ez.nl )

CEPT preliminary positions:• Resolution 413 AM(R)S VHF band

– Based on ICAO/ITU-R studies, CEPT is of the opinion that no harmful interference will arise from the introduction of AM(R)S systems in the band 112-117.975 MHz into FM broadcasting receivers below 108 MHz. Resolution 413 should be amended to reflect the results of those studies.

• Resolution 420 AM(R)S C-band– Based on the conducted studies within ITU-R, CEPT is of the

opinion that spectrum needed to fulfil airport surface network requirements can be met in the current allocation. Therefore no changes are required to Article 5 of the Radio Regulations.

CEPT AI 1.4 (2)• Resolution 417 AM(R)S L-band

Sharing studies with non ICAO ARNS systems– CEPT is of the opinion that sharing the 960-1164 MHz frequency

band between networks in the aeronautical mobile (R) service and non-ICAO national systems in the aeronautical radionavigation service would be feasible with frequency off-set and/or distance separation subject to coordination of the AM(R)S networks with the ARNS systems.

– CEPT is of the opinion that Resolution 417 (WRC-07) should be modified to details the operational and technical means to facilitate sharing between AM(R)S systems operating in the band 960-1 164 MHz and non ICAO ARNS systems.

Sharing studies with RNSS systems– With the current technologies, and with a sufficient frequency offset

and/or distance separation, CEPT is of the opinion that the AM(R)S out-of-band emission can be mitigated to protect the RNSS receiver operating in the 1164-1215 MHz.

APG 1.4 CHOOSIT KUPTAVIWAT (Thailand)

Input documents: • APG2012-3/INP-11(IRN), 18(AUS), 28(NZL), 41(KOR), 47(J), 60(MLA), 69(THA)Conclusions:• APT Members support the suppression of the first invites to ITU-R in Resolution 413

(WRC-07) as a result of the studies shown in Report ITU-R M.2147 and the compatibility study between digital sound-broadcasting below 108 MHz and AM(R)S, in accordance with Resolutions 413 (Rev.WRC-07) taking into account Recommendation ITU-R BS.1114.

• APT members support the amendment of Resolution 417 (WRC-07) based on ITU-R studies in order to introduce operational and technical means to facilitate sharing and coordination process between administrations planning to operate AM(R)S systems in the band 960-1164 MHz and some administrations listed in RR 5.312 operating non ICAO’s ARNS systems..

• With regards to Resolution 420 (WRC-07), APT Members are of the view that it should first be studied to identify whether the spectrum requirements can be fulfilled in the band 5 091-5 150 MHz before considering new allocation in the band 5000-5030 MHz, it is necessary to demonstrate that AM(R)S would not create undue constraints on the Radio-Astronomy Service and existing radiocommunication services including Radio-Navigation Satellite Service.

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CEPT AI 1.5

• CEPT coordinator : Christoph Hildebrand (Germany) (christoph.hildebrand@bnetza.de)

• CEPT preliminary position:– CEPT supports the harmonisation of tuning ranges

for frequencies for ENG and intends to actively participate in ITU-R studies.

APG 1.5 - R. Bunch (Australia)

Input documents:• APG2012-3 INP 09 (Bangladesh), 13 (Iran), 20 (Australia), 30 (New Zealand), 43 (Korea), 49 (Japan), 62

(Malaysia)

Conclusions:• Noting that studies already undertaken by the ITU-R indicate that administrations/broadcasters could benefit from

worldwide/regional harmonized band planning used for ENG systems, APT Members support the harmonization of frequencies for ENG and the related studies being undertaken by the ITU-R on this issue.

• APT Members also propose that the ITU-R study should consider the inclusion of an analysis of the compatibility between ENG applications and services currently using frequency ranges that may be applicable for harmonised ENG frequency bands/tuning ranges.

• In this context, APT Members suggest that the studies should take account of the following principle:• Noting that several bands which are in use in Region 3 demonstrate the current lack of harmonization, APT

recognizes the need and supports ITU‑R action to achieve greater harmonization in future. • Worldwide/regional harmonization of ENG spectrum should not constrain existing other applications used in the

bands;• Existing services in the frequency bands already having allocations by ITU-R should be adequately protected.• Some frequency bands for ENG systems are described in the Recommendations ITU-R F.1777 M.1824 and

Annex 2 to the 5C chairman’s Report Doc. 5C/301-E. Therefore, it may be desirable to seek potential frequency bands for harmonization of ENG systems based on information in above ITU-R Recommendations and APG contributions considering proposals from administrations.

APG 1.5 – (2)Other views:• Based on the above framework some APT members have the view that selection of Method 3 and/or Method 4 of WP5C

November/December 2009 meeting seems more appropriate.• Some APT members are of the view that it is not appropriate to select a Method before the identification of the frequency

bands for ENG use.• Under Method 3, some APT members suggest the following frequency bands for harmonization of ENG systems noting that

these would be associated with a WRC Recommendation such as the example shown in the Attachment:• 925-932 MHz for wireless microphone• 1 700-1 710 MHz for analogue/digital audio SAB/SAP• 7 000-7 100 MHz, 12.0-12.2 GHz and 39-40 GHz for video links• It is noted, however, that the band 925-932 MHz is also being used for GSM cellular mobile systems in some APT countries.

Some APT Members, therefore, are of a view that this band should not be considered as a harmonised band for ENG.• This list is expected to be further developed and analysed at APG2012-4 and administrations are encouraged to submit

relevant material.

CEPT AI 1.6• CEPT coordinator : Philippe TRISTANT (France) (philippe.tristant@meteo.fr)• CEPT preliminary position :

– 1) Resolution 950 : passive services between 275 and 3000 GHz• CEPT supports the scientific work undertaken in SFCG and ITU-R SG7 on detailed

definition of passive services requirements• CEPT supports the review of RR N° 5.565 together with 2 different Resolutions that

would address EESS/SRS on the one hand and Radioastronomy/SRS and ground based passive sensing (Aeronomy) on the other hand, in order to allow early assessment of scientific and meteorological next generation equipments

• CEPT is still considering whether such revised N° 5.565 should or should not include a list of frequency band

• CEPT is also of the view that identification of certain bands for passive services should neither preclude future consideration of these bands for active services nor be conditioned by identification for use of other service

– 2) Resolution 955 : Free-space optical-links above 3000 GHz Free-space optical-links above 3000 GHz

• CEPT considers that for free-space optical links, either terrestrial or satellite, neither regulations nor procedures are necessary

• CEPT propose a “no change” on this issue

APG 1.6 (Mr. Hyun Soo CHUNG, Korea)

Input• Iran (doc. 14); Australia (doc. 21); China (doc. 36); Korea (doc. 44); Japan (doc. 50);

Malaysia (doc 63)

Conclusions• APT Members support to review No. 5.565 of the Radio Regulations and update the

spectrum use by passive services in the range 275-3 000 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies related to Resolution 950 (Rev.WRC-07).

• APT Members also support studies to consider possible procedures for free-space optical links, in accordance with Resolution 955 (WRC-07).

• Other Views from APT members– One Member of APT is of the view that

a) The results of studies should not lead to monopolizing spectrum for passive services; recognizing an identification of possible use of certain bands for passive services should not preclude future consideration of these bands for active services. However, such identification should not be conditioned by identification for use by other services.

b) The on-going studies within the ITU-R should aim at, among other things, to the definition of passive services requirements. Such studies should lead to a revision of N° 5.565 that would refer to corresponding Resolutions

c) In connection with the regulatory methods to satisfy this agenda item ( 1.6/1) , both Methods are acceptable at this stage, since actually , Method B is similar to Method A which proposes, in addition to the Resolutions referenced in N° 5.565, also to include in RR 5.565 the list of frequency bands for passive services

– Moreover, some APT Members are of the view that any proposal for regulations for terrestrial free-space optical links, should not lead to the regulations of satellite optical applications. Since, at this stage, the latter applications, neither require regulations nor need any procedure for free-space optical links above 3 000 GHz.

CEPT AI 1.7• CEPT coordinator: Sylvain GERMAINE (France) (germaine@anfr.fr)• CEPT preliminary position:

– CEPT supports the interest of the WRC-12 Agenda Item 1.7 for accommodating existing and future AMS(R)S operational requirements in Europe.

– CEPT also recognizes that the generic MSS allocations 1 525-1 559 MHz and 1 626.5-1 660.5 MHz are utilized by different MSS systems for a range of applications including aeronautical safety communications referred in No 5.357A and non-safety communications.

– Considering that current studies within CEPT show that the long term AMS(R)S spectrum requirements would not be higher than 3.3 MHz in the forward link and 1.3 MHz in the return link in 2025 over Europe as well as on a global scale, CEPT concludes that the AMS(R)S requirements can be met within the 2x10 MHz bands identified by footnote No. 5.357A. Hence, in order to take advantage of the existing usage of these frequency bands for AMS(R)S and, without placing undue constraints on the existing systems operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations. CEPT proposes that these AMS(R)S frequencies and footnote No. 5.357A are retained.

CEPT AI 1.7• CEPT is still studying two options for the CEPT view:

– that the current regulatory provisions are not sufficient to ensure the long-term spectrum access for AMS(R)S in the frequencies under No. 5.357A and that a change in the Resolution 222 is supported to ensure that AMS(R)S is given priority access to the frequency band under No. 5.357A and spectrum is used efficiently

– that the current regulatory provisions are sufficient to ensure long-term spectrum availability and access to spectrum for AMS(R)S in the bands referred to in No. 5.357A and that no change to the current radio regulations are required

APG 1.7 (Mr. Suzuki, Japan)Input• Rapporteur (doc. 8), Iran (doc. 15), Australia (doc. 22), New Zealand (doc. 31), Korea

(doc. 45), Japan (doc. 51 and 53), Malaysia (doc. 64)• Indonesia (doc. 66): Current RR provisions give sufficient priority to AMS(R)S.Conclusions:• APG support the studies being conducted by ITU-R WP4C which develop the

methodology for estimation of the aeronautical mobile satellite (R) service spectrum requirements for global and seamless operation of civil aviation taking into account of existing services.

• APG support studies into regulatory provisions to ensure long-term spectrum availability and access for AMS(R)S in the current allocations. Also, depending upon decisions taken by WRC-12, they support consequential regulatory provisions that safeguard spectrum access for AMS(R)S.

• The 1.5/1.6 GHz (1 545‑1 555 MHz and 1 646.5-1 656.5 MHz) band should remain the core band for AMS(R)S, while retaining the existing R.R. No.5.357A. No new allocations for the AMS(R)S are required if the studies identified by Res. 222 (Rev. WRC-07) indicated that current prioritized allocations to the AMS(R)S under the Res. 222 are able to satisfy the long-term spectrum needs of AMS(R)S without placing undue constraints on the existing systems operating in accordance with the Radio Regulations.

CEPT AI 1.8• CEPT Coordinator : Nasarat ALI (United Kingdom) (nasarat.ali@ofcom.org.uk )

• CEPT supports:- studying the technical and regulatory issues to facilitate future technological

developments and emerging requirements to improve flexibility for FS taking into account the requirements of other services in the bands above 71GHz.

- In particular, studying the growing demand for wideband high capacity FS systems (possibly up to 100Gbit/s) in bands above 71GHz and taking appropriate regulatory actions to provide the right framework in a timely manner.

- The development of appropriate provisions for sharing amongst active services and for sharing/compatibility between active and passive services in accordance with Resolutions 731 and 732 (WRC-2000). CEPT supports development of provisions in the band 81 – 86GHz similar to those contained in ECC Recommendation (05)07 and ETSI EN 302 217.

- CEPT view is that there is no intention to extend the frequency allocations to the fixed service under this agenda item.

APG 1.8 - Kyung-Mee KIM(Korea)

Input documents:• APG2012-3/INP-09(BGD), 13(IRN), 20(AUS), 43(KOR), 49(J), 62(MLA)

Conclusions:• APT Members support ITU-R studies on the technical and regulatory issues to facilitate the technological developments and

improve flexibility for FS in the FS allocations subject to the following conditions in the bands above 71GHz: • protection of the services to which frequency band is allocated;• no imposition/restriction on the development of the services mentioned in a) above.

 

Other Views :• Some APT Members noted that there is no intention to extend the frequency allocations to the fixed service under this

agenda item.• Some APT Members are of the views as follows:

– EESS in the band 86-92 GHz may be protected by unwanted emission masks on FS in the band 81-86 GHz. However, more consideration should be made to minimize burden on FS.

– RAS may be protected by non-LOS location or appropriate separation distance between RAS and FS stations on a national regulatory basis. Therefore, there is no need of regulatory measures in Radio Regulations.

CEPT AI 1.9• CEPT Coordinator : Jaap STEENGE (The Netherlands) (

jaap.steenge@at-ez.nl)• Preliminary CEPT position:

– CEPT supports a revision of Appendix 17 to facilitate the use of new digital communication systems, whilst maintaining sufficient provisions for remaining operational requirements involving Narrow Band Direct Printing (NBDP) within the GMDSS.

– CEPT is of the opinion that any changes to Appendix 17 could be implemented in a transition period with a proposed end date of 01.01.2015 in order to safeguard the simultaneous use of current systems and new digital technology.

APG 1.9 (KENJI FURUYAMA, Japan)

Input Documents: • APG2012-3/ INP-11(IRN), 18(AUS), 24(VTN), 28(NZL), 41(KOR), -47(J), 60(MLA)APT Preleminary view:• APT supports the revision of Appendix 17 to the Radio Regulations and in accordance with

Resolution 351 (Rev. WRC-07), to accommodate the implementation of new digital technologies in the maritime mobile HF bands taking into account the following:

• All safety and distress aspects currently enforced including distress and safety frequencies for GMDSS identified in Appendix 15 must be retained and protected;

• commercial communications should be taken into account;• new channeling arrangement should preferably be applied to new systems such as LRIT and e-

Navigation;• the bandwidths for the new digital technologies should be defined in Appendix 17 to avoid

confusion;• new system should be capable of co existing with current system;• GMDSS compliance of new digital technologies should be addressed before reducing the current

frequencies of NBDP;• any changes of Appendix 17 should be implemented with sufficient transitional period;• implementation phase should preferably be preceded with a test phase to identify and remove

harmful interferences; and• continuing use of Morse communications should be allowed without claiming protection.

CEPT AI 1.10• CEPT coordinator : Aurelian Sorinel CALINCIUC (aurelian.calinciuc@ancom.org.ro) • CEPT preliminary position

1. CEPT supports the use of the frequency 156.775 MHz and 156.825 MHz (corresponding to channels 75 and 76 of Appendix 18) for improvement of the satellite detection of AIS (Automatic Identification System).

2. Unless studies listed in item 4 below proves the necessity to change the Radio Regulations, and in particular article 5, no further changes are expected to be necessary in order to ensure introduction for new technologies for safety and security of ships and ports

3. CEPT is of the opinion that any studies on the issue could be conducted when the information about lack of the available spectrum would be provided and spectrum requirements would be proven.

4. CEPT is supporting studies within ITU-R with regard to:- the regulatory status of the Appendix 18 channels used by AIS (AIS 1 & 2); - the possible harmonization of technology for cargo identification and tracking through ITU

Recommendations;- the broadcasting of security levels for ports and coastal waters in the band around 500 kHz; - the harmonized introduction of new technologies by the Maritime mobile service (in the VHF band)

through possible regulatory measures (Resolution 342 Rev. WRC-2000);- the potential for wider international recognition of the current single-frequency channels usage that is

derived from some of two-frequency channels, in RR Appendix 18;- the concept of Maritime mesh Networks.

5. CEPT will monitor carefully the future evolution of the concept of e-navigation.6. CEPT supports the studies performed into ITU-R (Report ITU-R M [SAT-AIS], Revision of

ITU-R M.1371).7. CEPT is the opinion that the HF data is fully covered by the Agenda item 1.9 of WRC-12 and

there no need for further developments under the Agenda item 1.10.

APG 1.10 (Bruce Emereli, New Zealand)Input Documents:• APG2012-3/ INP-11(IRN), 18(AUS), 24(VTN), 28(NZL), 41(KOR), -47(J), 60(MLA)Conclusions• a. The APT supports studies being conducted by ITU-R in order to identify the possible future

requirements for the enhancement of safety for the transportation of goods, in particular with regard to:–The regulatory status of the Appendix 18 channels used by AIS with due consideration to the

possibility of identification of channels 75 an 76 of the Appendix 18 in order to improve the satellite detection of AIS message 27 with a view to enhance and accommodate global ship-tracking capabilities; Such consideration should be based on the studies performed within ITU-R, especially the report ITU-R M.[SAT-AIS] and the recommendation ITU-R M.1371-4

–the possible harmonization of technology for cargo identification and tracking through ITU Recommendations;

–the broadcasting of security levels for ports and coastal waters in the band around 500 kHz; –the harmonized introduction of new technologies by the Maritime mobile service (in the VHF

band) through possible regulatory measures (Resolution 342 Rev. WRC-2000);–the potential for wider international recognition of the current single-frequency channels usage

that is derived from some of two- frequency channels, in RR Appendix 18;–the concept of e-navigation –concept of Maritime Mesh Networks

• b. Any modification under this agenda item should not affect the frequencies used by the GMDSS • c. That HF data is fully covered by the Agenda item 1.9 of WRC-12 and there is no need for further

developments under the Agenda item 1.10. • d. Channels 75 and 76 are the guard bands for channel 16, and accordingly any future studies

should be compatible and in compliance with note n) of Appendix 18• e. Noted the concerns of IMO as detailed in their report of the MSC 86th session.• f. Prior to any studies on broadcasts of safety information to and from ships and ports

consideration on whether or not a future requirement exists and if so what the specifics of that requirement would be

CEPT AI 1.11• CEPT coordinator: Eduardo Quintas (Spain)

(quintase@inta.es)

• Preliminary CEPT position :– CEPT supports a primary allocation to the space research

service (Earth-to-space) within the band 22.55-23.15 GHz, as the preliminary conclusions of the sharing studies using criteria/characteristics as specified in existing ITU-R Recommendations have shown that the required protection conditions are met and do not put undue constraints to the other Services presently allocated in this frequency band.

APG 1.11 (Mr. Richard JACOBSEN, Australia)

Inputs• Iran (doc. 14), Australia (doc. 21), Korea (doc. 44), Japan (doc. 50),

Malaysia (doc. 63)Conclusions:• APT Members support a primary allocation to the space research

service (SRS) in accordance with Resolution 753 (WRC-07), provided that ITU-R sharing studies demonstrates compatibility with and protection of existing and future fixed, inter-satellite and mobile services within the band 22.55–23.15 GHz.

• Other Views of APT Members:– Draft CPM text acknowledges the very high numbers of FS stations in

many countries as backhaul to mobile phone in the frequency band 22.55-23.15GHz. One Administration emphasized the need to ensure that regulatory measures (eg. a minimum separation distance between SRS stations and the borders of neighbouring countries) are included in any WRC outcome to ensure protection of existing and future FS stations across borders of neighbouring countries.

CEPT AI 1.12

• CEPT coordinator : Jean-Yves GUYOMARD (France) (guyomard@anfr.fr)

• CEPT preliminary position :– CEPT supports the restriction of the mobile allocation

in the band 37 -38 GHz to Land- and Maritime Mobile. – Sharing studies have lead to a pfd mask required to

avoid interference to SRS earth stations that will make the use of any Aeronautical Mobile Service application (including WAIC) impossible in this band.

– In addition, AMS receivers would suffer from high interference level when flying above countries where high densities of fixed service links are deployed.

APG 1.12 (Mr. Tsutomu SHIGETA, Japan)

Inputs• Iran (doc. 14), Australia (doc. 21), Korea (doc. 44), Japan (doc. 50),

Malaysia (doc. 63)Conclusions:• APT Administrations support the sharing studies carried out by ITU-

R with respect to the interference resulting from aeronautical mobile service to other primary services within the band 37–38 GHz.

• Other views from APT Members – Some APT Members prefer the restriction of the mobile allocation in the

band 37-38 GHz to Land- and Maritime Mobile Services due to a concern of technical feasibility to adopt method B.

– Some APT members may further consider the appropriate method for protecting the primary services in the band 37–38 GHz after the draft CPM text is concluded by WP7B in June 2010.

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CEPT AI 1.13

• CEPT coordinator : Samuel BLONDEAU (Luxembourg) (samuel.blondeau@ses-astra.com)

• CEPT preliminary position– Europe is of the opinion that WRC-11 should adopt definitive

provisions for the use of BSS in the 21.4-22 GHz band

– Europe supports no a priori planning of the band 21.4-22 GHz

– Europe supports to render definitive the interim provisions contained in Res.525 (Rev. WRC-07)

– Europe supports no limitation on the FSS Earth-to-Space bands which may be used for the associated feeder-links

– Europe is of the view that current type of protection criteria should be retained (i.e. coordination arc and ∆T/T criterion outside the arc) with possible revision to the values of the current protection criteria

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CEPT AI 1.13• CEPT preliminary position (con’t)

– Europe is of the view that the coordination arc should be reduced to a more practical value

– Europe view is to consider adequate reference PFD values for sharing criteria based on specific parameters (e.g. required availability and modulation scheme, elevation, rain attenuation, …)

– Europe is of the view that terrestrial services in Region 2 and the BSS in Regions 1 and 3 should have the same primary status. Protection of each service should be ensured under the provisions of Nos. 9.11 and 9.19

APG 1.13 (Dr. H. J. Rhee, Korea)

Inputs• Iran (doc. 15):

– Equal status between terrestrial services R1&3 and BSS R1&3.– Support method C– Explicit agreement of administration to be part of the coverage area with modifications of No. 23.13C.

• Australia (doc. 22):– Flexibility for BSS so no a priori planning.

• Korea (doc. 45):– Higher status of BSS versus terrestrial services in R1&3.– Pfd of -105 dB(W/m².MHz) for Region 3.

• Japan (doc. 51 and 54):– Support method A (No a priori plan / first come first served)– No application of 9.11 vs. terrestrial services in Regions 1&3

• Malaysia (doc. 64):– Harmonization of spectrum usage– No a priori planning– PFD of -105 dB(W/m².MHz)

Conclusions:• PFD of -105 dB(W/m².MHz) in Region 3.• No decision on which method (A, B or C) to support.• Relationship of BSS with terrestrial services, two views:

– Iran and Vietnam (thousands of wicrowave mobile systems) favour equal status.– Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Australia favour super primary status. Further, Korea, Japan and Malaysia consider that this issue is

outside the scope of the Agenda item.

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CEPT AI 1.14

• CEPT coordinator : Timur KADYROV (Russia) (kadyrov@geyser.ru)

• CEPT preliminary position:– CEPT is of the opinion that allocation of the frequency band

154-156 MHz to radiolocation service on a global primary basis is feasible. Possible allocation should be limited to systems with characteristics specified in ITU-R Rec. М.1802 and under the condition that no undue constraints are placed on other services operating in accordance with the RR.

– Allocations to the radiolocation service in the bands 108-137 MHz, 156.4875-156.8375 MHz and 161.9625-162.0375 MHz shall not be supported as they are used by distress and safety applications aeronautical or maritime services.

APG 1.14 (Mark Elsewood, Australia)Input Documents• APG2012-3/ INP-12(IRN), 19(AUS), 42(KOR), 48(J), 61(MLA), 67(INS)APT Preleminary views:• APT Members support consideration of a possible additional allocation in the portion of the band

30-300 MHz, except the band 154-156 MHZ, to the radiolocation service limited only on the purposes of space object detection applications as defined in the Resolution 611 (WRC-07). The consideration is subject to results of ITU-R studies that ensure compatibility with existing services allocated in the band and in accordance with Resolution 611 (WRC-07). APT Members believe that any possible allocation should be made once the sharing studies ensure the protection of the primary services to which the band is currently allocated. Such possible allocation shall not put any constraints to the existing services and their future development.

• APT Members do not support the allocation of the band 154-156 MHz for Radiolocation service. Attention of the ITU-R WP5B is requested to undertake further studies on this matter and provide additional methods to satisfy the needs of the APT Members for this agenda item. APT Members are also encouraged to study and make contributions in this regard.

• A common view on this issue has been developed for submission to ITU-R Working Party 5B as an APT common view.

• APT Members do not support allocations to the radiolocation service in the bands used by regional distress and safety applications of aeronautical or maritime services.

• Further, APT members also have a view that the interference protection criteria of field strength of 12 dB(µV/m) is inappropriate to provide adequate protection of MS stations of APT members. The protection criteria in Recommendation ITU-R M.1808, based on I/N values, should be applied in the sharing studies for this Agenda Item.

• APT Other Views– Some APT members support consideration of primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the portion of

the band 30-300 MHz subject to results of ITU-R studies that ensure compatibility with existing service allocated in the band and in accordance with Resolution 611 (WRC-07).

CEPT AI 1.15

• CEPT coordinator :Hugues de BAILLIENCOURT (France) bailliencourt@anfr.fr

• CEPT preliminary position:– CEPT supports new primary or secondary allocations

for the radiolocation service in portions of the 3 to 50 MHz band identified as suitable for oceanographic radar operations. CEPT also supports further studies to determine the technical and regulatory conditions to protect other services in these frequency bands.

APG 1.15 (Keita FURUKAWA, Japan)

Input Documents• APG2012-3/INP-12(IRN), 19(AUS), 25(VTN), 34(CHN),

42(KOR), 48(J), 61(MLA), 67(INS) APT preliminary views • APT Members support possible allocations, each band not

exceeding 600 kHz, to suitable candidate sub-bands in the range 3-50MHz to the radiolocation service for oceanographic radar applications, under the condition that sharing studies with other services in ITU-R have concluded that the oceanographic radar applications shall not cause harmful interference to, nor claim protection from existing services in accordance with Resolution 612(WRC-07).

CEPT AI 1.16

• CEPT coordinator : Bharat DUDHIA (United Kingdom) (bharat.dudhia@ofcom.org.uk)

• CEPT preliminary position : CEPT supports a primary allocation for MetAids in the band 9-11.3

kHz for passive applications.

• Preliminary draft ECP :

CEPT has developed preliminary draft ECP which supports primary allocation for MetAids in the band 9-11.3 kHz for passive application

APG 1.16 (Mr. Jyun soo CHUNG, Korea)

Inputs• Iran (doc. 14), Australia (doc. 21), China (doc. 36), Korea (doc. 44), Japan

(doc. 50), Malaysia (doc. 63)Conclusions• APT members support the ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 671

(WRC-07) to consider an appropriate method of providing recognition to long-established systems, including the possibility of making an allocation to the meteorological aids service in the frequency range below 20 kHz. However, such new allocation in the frequency range below 20 kHz should be conditioned that no additional constraints are placed on existing services operating or planned to be operated in accordance with the current Radio Regulations.

• Other views from APT Members– Some APT members support a new allocation for the meteorological aids service

on a Primary basis in frequency band 9-11.3 kHz.– And the frequency band 11.3-14 kHz will be used by radionavigation service only.

CEPT AI 1.17

• CEPT coordinator : Jean-Philippe MILLET (France) (milletjp@anfr.fr)

• CEPT preliminary positions : CEPT supports sharing studies according to Resolution 749– Compatibility between mobile and broadcasting services:

• The GE-06 Agreement applies and should not be questioned nor reviewed

• It contains the necessary regulatory procedures to protect the broadcasting services (for countries party to the Agreement)

• Technical details for the coordination may be developed (ITU-R Recommendations)

• Adequate regulatory provisions should be developed for situations where one country is not party to the GE-06 Agreement

CEPT AI 1.17– Compatibility between mobile and aeronautical radionavigation Services

• Adequate protection should be brought to ARNS• Studies should be conducted with ARNS parameters applicable to

the 790 – 862 MHz band (Annex 1 of Recommendation ITU-R M.1830)

• A sharing criteria to protect ARNS should be developed• the protection of ARNS from mobile service in Region 1 should be

based on the protection of ARNS assignments in accordance with the relevant procedures of the Radio Regulations and Geneva-06

– Compatibility between mobile and fixed Services• Limited interest

– More Generally:• Studies involving mobile service only (i.e. mobile to mobile) are not

part of the scope of the JTG 5-6 work • The adjacent band compatibility studies (i.e at 790 MHz and at 862

MHz) are not part of the scope of the JTG 5-6 work • The adjacent channel interference studies within the band 790-862

MHz are part of the scope of the JTG 5-6 work, only when more than one country is involved

APG 1.17 - Yanbin Li(China)

Input documents:• APG2012-3/INP-09(BGD), 13(IRN), 20(AUS), 30(NZL), 35Rev.1(CHN), 43(KOR), 49(J), 58(Huawei), 59(WP3), 62(MLA)Conclusions:1) Current regulatory provisions contained in the Radio Regulations shall continue to apply for services to which the frequency

bands 790-862 MHz was allocated by conferences prior to WRC-07. The sharing issues between mobile services and other primary services in Regions 1 and 3, including coordination procedures, are a matter to be decided by administrations concerned through bilateral or multilateral coordination.

2) The results of the sharing studies, once completed by ITU-R [JTG 5-6], may be considered by Region 3 Administrations for coordination (not ITU type coordination) of the mobile services with respect to other primary services in Regions 1 and 3, on an optional basis, to facilitate the use of the frequency band 790-862 MHz.

3) APT Members also have views as follows:

 - Issue between broadcasting service and mobile service– In countries non-Contracting Members to GE06 Agreement, there is no need to change the current provisions in RR

in force. – Between countries Contracting Members and non-Contracting Members to GE06 Agreement, there is no need to

change the current provisions in RR in force. – In countries Contracting Members to GE06 Agreement (Islamic Republic of Iran), there is no need to change the

current provisions in RR in force and current provisions of GE06 Agreement, however, there would be a need to consider the result of ITU-R JTG5-6 sharing studies between the broadcasting service and the mobile service. This view was expressed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 - Issue between aeronautical radionavigation service in Region 1 and mobile service in Region 3–  There is no need to change current provisions in RR in force.

 - Issue between fixed service and mobile service–  There is no need to change current provisions in RR in force.

 

APG 1.17 - (2)• New Resolution [JTG5-6]

 • APT Members recognized that the approach considered in this Resolution resulted from a delicate balance in discussion in

JTG 5-6 to move ahead the agenda item 1.17. APT Members are prepared to favorably consider its adoption to maintain that balance. If there is any change on optional nature of this Resolution, the APT members will keep the position of no change of RR, instead of adoption of the new Resolution.

 • Revision of Resolution 749

 • The revision of Resolution of 749 applies to Options A1/A2 for the case of GE-06 contracting members. In this case,

therefore, the revised Resolution should apply only to Contracting Members to the GE-06 Agreement.

 • Sharing issues between the mobile service and other primary services are also covered in Resolution 224 and considering

the above APT preliminary views, Resolution 749 (WRC-07) may no longer be needed. However, for Contracting Members to the GE-06 Agreement or for the aeronautical radionavigation service in Region 1, if Resolution 749 is revised as shown in the text under development in JTG5-6, it should only be applied to these cases. Therefore, a revised Resolution 749 should not be applied for the Region 3 countries except for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 • Should the Conference decide to retain a revised Resolution 749, there is a need to:

– clearly specify the scope of application of the Resolution– avoid/remove duplication between this Resolution and Resolution 224.

CEPT AI 1.18

• CEPT coordinator: Dominic HAYES (European Commission) dominic.hayes@ec.europa.eu

• CEPT preliminary position:– to support the extension of existing Region 2 primary

and Region 1 & 3 primary & secondary RDSS allocations into a global primary allocation

– same provisions in all regions preferred– initial studies suggest RDSS can operate without

causing interference to existing in-band services

APG 1.18 (Mr. X. Zhao, China)

Input• Rapporteur (doc. 8), Iran (doc. 15), Australia (doc. 22),

China (doc. 37), Korea (doc. 45), Japan (doc. 51), Malaysia (doc. 64)

Conclusions:• The APT members support a worldwide primary

radiodetermination-satellite service (space-to-Earth) allocation subject to the condition that ITU-R studies confirm the required protection to incumbent services using existing primary allocations in the 2 483.5-2 500 MHz band.

CEPT AI 1.19 • CEPT coordinator : Olga SLYUSAR (Russia) (olga.slioussar@ties.itu.int)• CEPT preliminary position :

– Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Cognitive Radio System (CRS) are not radiocommunication services. Any radio system may implement SDR/CRS techniques within any radiocommunication service as long as it operates in accordance with the provisions of the RR applicable for that specific service in the frequency band allocated to it.

– Definitions of SDR and CRS should not be included into the Radio Regulations. – SDR and CRS can either be deployed / implemented separately or they can be combined.– Frequencies or frequency bands (tuning range) for specific applications implementing CRS

could be harmonized, as necessary, on world wide basis in ITU-R Recommendations or regionally.

– Possible worldwide implementation of a Cognitive Pilot Channel (CPC) could be supported by the development of an ITU-R Recommendation, subject to proper assessment and validation of the merits of this technological approach.

– To satisfy the agenda item, No Change to the RR would be required for CRS. CEPT also supports an ITU-R or WRC Resolution to provide guidance for further studies on implementation and use of CRS in ITU-R outside the scope of a WRC Agenda item.

– No regulatory actions would be required for SDR.

APG 1.19 (Mr. Lang, CHI)Input• Iran (doc. 16); Australia (doc. 23); Japan (doc. 52); Malaysia (doc. 65); AsiaSat (72Rev.1); ICAO (INF06) and IARU (INF07)• Korea (doc. 46) – wants that no additional constraints will be put on the implementation of SDR or CRS to existing services. Differentiation

between SDR and CRS• China (77) – seems to propose CEPT position: NOC SDR, NOC CRS + further studies• Information Nokia orally adds that no additionally allocations are necessary for the implementation Conclusions1. APT Members support studies which are being carried out by ITU-R and support development and introduction of

new technologies such as software-defined radio (SDR) and cognitive radio systems (CRS) that have the potential to provide end-user and overall spectrum management benefits. In this connection, the definitions of SDR and CRS have been established within the ITU-R.

2. APT Members are of the view that SDR and CRS are not radio services as listed in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations. SDR and CRS are technologies that can be implemented in systems of any radiocommunication services and any specific system using SDR or CRS technologies in an allocated frequency band shall be operated in accordance with the provisions of Radio Regulations. In this connection, any specific frequency allocation using SDR or CRS technologies in the Radio Regulations is not necessary. Furthermore, the introduction and operation of stations using SDR or CRS technologies in systems of any radiocommunication services should not impose any additional constraints to other services sharing the same band.

3. SDR: APT Members support NOC + SUP 9564. CRS: APT Members support Method B1 (NOC + SUP 956).

However APT could give favourable consideration to Method B2 (New WRC Resolution on studies + SUP 956, under the condition that this results in no agenda Item for WRC-16.

Reasoning: Apart from existing provisions in the RR, APT could not accept additional constraints on the implementation of CRS and SDR

5. APT Members are of the view that SDR and CRS may be operated under any radiocommunication services. Consequently, the introduction of SDR and CRS in the frequency bands shared with space services should not adversely affect these services by either imposing any additional constrains to the operation of terrestrial or Space or impede their future development.

CEPT AI 1.20

• CEPT coordinator : Alexander KLYUCHAREV (Russia) (alexander.klyucharev@ties.itu.int)

• CEPT preliminary position – CEPT supports the extended sharing studies, with the aim of

ensuring adequate protection of existing services including conventional fixed stations

APG 1.20 - Jong Min PARK(Korea)

Input documents:• APG2012-3/INP-09(BGD), 13(IRN), 20(AUS), 26(VTN), 43(KOR), 49(J), 62(MLA), 70(THA), 73(AsiaSat)

Conclusions:• APT Members support ITU-R sharing studies for potential frequency identification of HAPS gateway links in the range 5

850-7 075 MHz which are already allocated to the fixed service, in accordance with Resolution 734 (Rev. WRC-07), on the condition of adequate protection of the existing and planned services and AP 30B Plan Allotment in this frequency band as contained in the Radio Regulations and BR database.

• Furthermore, it should be ensured that no constraints or restrictions to be imposed to the deployment of AP 30B transmitting earth station due to the fact that such deployment is generally of VSAT type application within entire service area of AP 30B Plan assignment.

 

Other views from APT Members• Some APT Members have a view that if HAPS gateway links are to be considered in the band 5 850-7 075 MHz, such

operation shall be on non-harmful interference and non-protection basis with respect of GSO-FSS. • In addition, some APT Members have a view that it should be ensured that no constraints or restrictions to be imposed to

the deployment of FSS due to the fact that such deployment is generally of VSAT type application within entire service. • Some other APT Members have a view that it is premature to introduce such conditions above before conclusion of ITU-R

studies.

CEPT AI 1.21

• CEPT coordinator : Volodymyr Lapin (Ukraine)

(valapin@ukr.net)

• CEPT preliminary position– In consideration of a possible new allocation

in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz, the protection of the existing aeronautical radionavigation systems and of radioastronomy has to be fully ensured.

APG 1.21 (Mark ELSWOOD, Australia)

Input documents• APG2012-3/INP-12(IRN), 19(AUS), 48(J), 61(MLA)APT Preliminary View• APT Members support consideration of a primary

allocation to the radiolocation service in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz only on the condition that the results of ITU-R studies between radiolocation service and existing primary services in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz together with radio astronomy service in the adjacent band 15.35-15.40 GHz shall not put undue constraints on services to which the frequency bands are currently allocated and in accordance with Resolution 614 (WRC-07).

CEPT AI 1.22

• CEPT coordinator : Yves OLLIVIER (France)ollivier@anfr.fr

• CEPT is of the view that no decision needs to be taken at WRC-12 on SRDs under AI 1.22. Regulations of emissions by SRDs can be achieved via the development of ITU-R Recommendations, taking into account the Resolution ITU-R 54 (“studies to achieve harmonisation for short range radiocommunication devices (SRDs)”).

APG 1.22 (Mr. Meng Dexiang)• Korea (doc. 18): current RR provides for sufficient provisions to protect

radiocommunication services from SRD. Harmonization of bands is outside the scope of 1.22.

• Iran (doc. 25): link with Res. ITU-R 54 and 63. NOC RR. Development of appropriate Rec.

• Japan (doc. 44): protection from any harmful interferences from SRD. As so far, no interference problem occurred (Thailand asked for a corresponding report), no undue constrain on SRD is necessary.

• Vietnam (doc. 58): supports harmonized bands and the development of a specific Recommendation.

• China (doc. 73): support harmonization of SRD. Development of a Recommendation with bands and characteristics.

• Motorola (doc. 87)• PSN (doc. 89)• Conclusion: existing service should be protected. SRD should not interfere harmfully

with radiocommunication services. There is a lot of discussion on whether harmonisation of the band for SRD is in the scope of AI 1.22 or if it should be dealt with under Resolution ITU-R 54 and with ITU-R Recommendations.

CEPT AI 1.23

• CEPT coordinator : Colin THOMAS (UK)(colin.thomas@ties.itu.int)

• CEPT preliminary position :

- aeronautical and maritime services have to be protected

- studies have to be performed taking into account potential further developments such as under AI 1.10

- depending on outcome of studies the CEPT position will be further developed

APG 1.23 (Joong-Geun RHEE, Korea )

Input Documents• APG2012-3/INP-12 (IRN), 19 (AUS), 29 (NZL),

34(CHN), 48 (JPN), 61 (MLA) APT preliminary views• APT members support the studies carried out by

the relevant ITU-R Working Parties which show that sharing by the amateur service with some of the other services in the band 415-526.5 kHz is possible in some circumstances. However, APT is of the view that further studies are necessary to demonstrate that sharing with the incumbent services in this band is feasible

CEPT AI 1.24• CEPT coordinator: Markus DREIS (Germany) (

markus.dreis@eumetsat.int)

• CEPT preliminary position: – CEPT supports the allocation of the frequency band 7850 - 7900

MHz to the Meteorological Satellite Service (MetSat), because the compatibility assessment has shown that sharing with the FS (including ENG/OB) is feasible under the same regulatory conditions as existing in the currently allocated band 7750 - 7850 MHz.

• Draft ECP: – Primary allocation of the band 7850 - 7900 MHz to the MetSat

service and application of the same pfd limits in Table 21-4 (Art.21) and parameters in Table 8c (App.7) as for the already allocated band 7750 – 7850 MHz.

APG 1.24 (Mr. Yuandong CONG, China)

Inputs• Iran (doc. 14), Australia (doc. 21), China (doc. 36), Korea (doc. 44), Japan (doc. 50),

Malaysia (doc. 63)Conclusions:• APT members support ITU-R studies invited by Resolution 672 (WRC‑07) to address

sharing of Metsat services with the existing and planned fixed and mobile services in the band 7 850-7 900 MHz.

• Other views from APT members– Some APT members support to add an allocation to the MetSat service in the band 7 850-

7 900 MHz on a world-wide basis, limited to non-geostationary satellite systems.– Some APT members propose applying the pfd limits contained in RR Table 21-4 of Article

21 currently applicable to the band 7 250-7 850 MHz. In order to apply the same parameters required for the determination of coordination distances for a receiving MetSat earth station as in the already allocated band 7 750-7 850 MHz, the frequency band in Table 8c of Appendix 7 would have to be amended to also cover the band 7 850-7 900 MHz.

– One APT member is of the view that the extension of the existing allocation to the Meteorological-satellite service (space-to-Earth) in the 7 850-7 900 MHz band should not impose additional constraints on the primary FS and MS services allocated in the band 7 850-7 900 MHz, In particular, it would have to protect stations of FS service with elevation angles higher than 5 °.

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CEPT AI 1.25

• CEPT coordinator : Juergen Nitschke (Germany) (Juergen.Nitschke@BNetzA.de)

• CEPT preliminary position:CEPT supports the allocation of a justified amount of additional spectrum to the MSS without unduly constraining existing, planned and future radio applications operated in the existing services.

• Background: Report ITU-R M.2077 indicates a shortfall of spectrum for the satellite component of IMT in the order of 19 to 90 MHz (E-s) and of 144 to 257 MHz (s-E), depending on the traffic scenario (low / high scenario).Apart from that, other MSS systems may also require additional spectrum (Res. 231(WRC-07)).

APG 1.25 (Mr. Setiawan, Indonesia)

Inputs• Rapporteur WP 4A (doc. 8), Iran (doc. 15), Chairman WP5, Mr. Abe, Japan (doc. 17), Australia

(doc. 22), Vietnam (doc. 27), China (doc. 38), Korea (doc. 45), Japan (doc. 51), Malaysia (doc. 64), Indonesia (doc. 68), Thaïlande (doc. 71) and New Zealand (doc. 75)

• Conclusions:– APT Members support the completion of studies being conducted by ITU-R WP4C and support to continue

study in the Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth directions with particular focus on the proposed frequency bands (in Annex 20 to the ITU-R Doc. 4C/338-E) in the range 4 GHz to 16 GHz for any possible additional allocations to MSS, subject to not placing additional than those currently existing constraints on existing radiocommunication services operated in the existing allocated bands, as in accordance with Resolution 231 (WRC-07).

– APT Members are of the view that prior to the additional allocations to the MSS in the frequency range specified, a technical compatibility between MSS and existing services in the bands should be taken into account as well, by which the existing services should have adequate protection from the additional allocations to the MSS.

– APT Members reaffirm their views expressed at the second APG meeting not to support the allocation for the additional MSS spectrum on the bands which are already allocated for the Appendices 30, 30A and 30B for the reasons mentioned above.

– APT Members considered the 9 bands on the consideration by the WP4C noting that WP4C has taken out all bands related to Appendices 30, 30A, 30B and all bands related to FSS issues.

– APT Members suggest that ITU-R WP4C should reduce the number of proposed candidate bands to be studied, in order to focus efforts and reduce the workload of administrations concerned with this Agenda item.

APG 1.25 (Mr. Setiawan, Indonesia)

Frequency band

MSS direction(DL = downlink, UL =

uplink)

A not considered

feasible

B conditional on

sharing studies

C feasible

D no comment at

APG12-3 meeting

4 400-4 500 MHz DL or UL J, CHN, KOR MLA, AUS, NZL, VTN, INS, THA

IRN

4 800-4 990 MHz UL J, CHN, KOR, NZL1 MLA, AUS, VTN, INS, THA

IRN

5 150-5 250 MHz DL J, KOR MLA, AUS, CHN, VTN

NZL IRN, THA, INS

7 055-7 250 MHz DL J, KOR, CHN, VTN4 MLA, AUS, NZL, VTN3, INS, THA

IRN

7 750-7 900 MHz UL J, KOR, CHN , VTN MLA, AUS, NZL,INS, THA

IRN

8 400-8 500 MHz UL J, KOR, CHN , VTN MLA, AUS, NZL, INS, THA

IRN

10.5-10.6 GHz DL, but UL might also be considered

J, KOR MLA, AUS, CHN2, VTN, INS, THA

NZL IRN

13.25-13.4 GHz DL J, KOR MLA, AUS, CHN, VTN, THA

IRN, INS

14.8-15.35 GHz DL or UL J, KOR, CHN, VTN MLA, AUS, THA NZL IRN, INS

CEPT AI 2

• CEPT coordinator : Alexander KÜHN (Germany) (alexander.kuehn@bnetza.de)

• CEPT preliminary position :- CEPT supports ITU-R studies on the revision of ITU-R

recommendations incorporated by reference- Based on the list to be communicated to and by the RA, CEPT

will study possible updates of the ITU-R Recommendations in Volume 4 of the RR

- CEPT resume examining the compliance with the principles of Annex 1 to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-07) of the references to

ITU-R Recommendations in the RR

APG 2 (tbd.)

Input• None

Conclusions• APT Members are urged to use the basic concepts and processes presented in

Resolutions 27 (Rev. WRC-07) and Resolution 28 (Rev. WRC-03) to develop their proposals for consideration by future APG meetings.

CEPT AI 4

• CEPT coordinator : Alexander KÜHN (Germany) (alexander.kuehn@bnetza.de)

• CEPT preliminary position :– CEPT encourages the review of Resolutions and

Recommendations from previous conferences and will follow the ITU activities associated with this effort.

– CEPT continues to review all Resolutions and Recommendations within the responsibleCPG Project Team

– CEPT proposes to modify specific Resolutions and Recommendations for IMT-2000 in order to generalize their purpose to IMT

APG 4 (A. Hashimoto, Japan)Input• Japan (doc. 56): provides an updated table with the Resolutions and

possible actions.• Iran (doc. 16); Australia (doc. 23) Conclusions:• Since a number of the studies requested by Resolutions and

Recommendations of the previous conferences are now under consideration at the relevant groups in the ITU-R, APT Members are encouraged to participate in these studies as well as to use the concepts and processes in Resolution 95 (Rev.WRC-07) for review of Resolutions and Recommendations of the previous conferences and development of their proposals to future APG meetings.

• In order to facilitate consideration of the Agenda item 4 within the future APG2012 meetings, a list of the past conference Resolutions and Recommendations is given in a table in Attachment 1 to this document. This table is intended to summarize the possible course of actions to be taken in response of the concerned Resolution or Recommendation.

• The attachment was noted and APG administration were invited to provide further comments on the table to APG12-4

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CEPT AI 7

• CEPT coordinator : Stephen LIMB (UK) (stephen.limb@ofcom.org.uk)

• CEPT preliminary position • Nos. 11.41 and 11.42

recommends that cases of harmful interference reported during the 4 month period that were not resolved by the end of that period should not lead to cancellation of the incoming space station assignments provisionally recorded under No. 11.41

• Averaging bandwidthproposes that Footnote 2 to Tables A, B, C and D of Annex 2 to Appendix 4 should be modified to read “… In the case of assignments with a bandwidth less than the stated averaging bandwidth, the maximum density is calculated by taking into account the largest number of carriers planned to be operated within the averaging bandwidth.”

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CEPT AI 7

• API for network not subject to coordination

support the inclusion of a new data item to indicate whether or not the network or system employs continuous transmission and support narrowing the field of study to two regulatory options

• GSO/NGSO inter-satellite linksconfirm WRC-07’s decision (that such links are considered as being not subject to coordination under Section II of Article 9) and to consider incorporation of that decision through modifications to Article 9 or App 5

• List of networks identified under No. 9.36.2Support further study of the regulatory impact of making the list definitive

• Application of No. 9.52 for coordination under No. 9.7 Support general review of No.9.52 and its associated Rule of Procedure

APG 7 (Mr. X. Gao, China)General consideration on AI 7:• Australia (doc. 22): support studies under AI7 if no change to the allocations in Article 5.• Conclusions

– The consideration of possible changes to improve advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks shall not be used as a mechanism to propose changes to allocations in Article 5 of the Radio Regulations

– The significant revision and/or restructuring of Articles 9 and 11 of the RR, which could result in unexpected impact on and inconsistencies with other provisions of the RR, would not be appropriate

Harmonization of Article 5 footnotes (in particular referring to 9.11A):• Iran (doc. 15: NOC), China (doc. 39), Japan (doc. 51 and 57),• Conclusions

– harmonization of the text of the footnotes to the Table of Frequency Allocations in the RR Article 5 referring to RR No. 9.11A is not necessary. There is no need to harmonize or align the text of the current footnotes of Article 5 of the RR.

Application of No. 5.510:• Iran (doc. 15: NOC), China (doc. 39), Japan (doc. 51 and 57)• Conclusions

– no action/modification is required in that respect at this stageResolution 49:• Iran (doc. 15: NOC), China (doc. 39), Japan (doc. 51 and 57), Malaysia (doc. 64)• Conclusions:

– no change is required at this stage

APG 7 (Mr. X. Gao, China)Appendix 4 steerable beams and coverage area beyond service area:• Iran (doc. 15): notify more realistic beams and possibly eliminate repositionable beams. Clarify the definition of

steerable beams and the way to treat them.• China (doc. 39) : make the coverage area resembling the service area• Japan (doc. 51 and 57)• Conclusions:

– Further studies needed.Indicator of transmission or not in AP4 for non-GSO satellite• Japan (doc. 51 and 57): support the addition of such indicator in RR Appendix 4.• Conclusions

– APT members are also invited to carry out necessary studies in this regard.Review of the bands in Appendix 5 for Nos. 9.11 and 9.19• Japan (doc. 51 and 57)• Conclusions

– APT members are also invited to carry out necessary studies in this regard.11.41 and 11.42:• Iran (doc. 15): suppression of network if harmful interferences within or after 4 months.• China (doc. 39): Supports method D with MOD 11.42 to include the RRB in the process.• Korea (doc. 45): Supports implication of the RRB in decision for cancellation of assignments.• Japan (doc. 51 and 57): supports method B (no suppression of network if harmful interferences within 4 months)• Malaysia (doc. 64): supports method B (no suppression of network if harmful interferences within 4 months)• Conclusions

– Retain the four methods of the SC-WP for further consideration.

APG 7 (Mr. X. Gao, China)Change to API not subject to coordination:• Iran (doc. 15): Support method A (no new API needed, possibility for comments under ADD 11.28.1 with no regulatory consequences)• Korea (doc. 45): Support method C (new API when new interference environment)• Japan (doc. 51 and 57): Method A (no new API needed, possibility for comments under ADD 11.28.1)• Conclusions:

– APT members are invited to carry out further considerations and submit, if necessary, modifications to the following method: Any modifications of AP4 information (except frequency bands) would lead to a modification of the API with publication (under §9.2) without restarting the application of the API procedure (under §9.1).

Intersatellite link: • Iran (doc. 15): support method A (NOC)• Malaysia (doc. 64): supports method A (NOC)• Conclusions:

– NOCPublication by the BR of the bringing into use of satellite networks:• Japan (doc. 51 and 57)• One administration noted the above issues and considered that further studies are required taking into account the applicable basis on

which the associated solutions would be considered.• Conclusions:

– WRC-12 could instruct the Bureau to keep such publication. This instruction would be placed in the minutes of the Conference.Lists of networks under 9.36:• Iran (doc. 15): NOC• Japan supports rendering the list definitive but Korea and Malaysia prefer the current situation because of the possible burden on

administrations to check such list and possible additional work for the BR if administrations ask it to do calculation on 9.41. BR further indicated that the list of network is established without taking into account the status (primary or secondary) of the corresponding allocations.

• Conclusions:– No agreed preliminary view. Retain the current SC-WP methods for further consideration.

APG 7 (Mr. X. Gao, China)Lists of networks under 9.36:• Iran (doc. 15): NOC• Japan supports rendering the list definitive but Korea and Malaysia prefer the current situation because of the

possible burden on administrations to check such list and possible additional work for the BR if administrations ask it to do calculation on 9.41. BR further indicated that the list of network is established without taking into account the status (primary or secondary) of the corresponding allocations.

• Conclusions:– No agreed preliminary view. Retain the current SC-WP methods for further consideration.

Comments under 9.52:• Iran (doc. 15: NOC), Korea (doc. 45), Japan (doc. 51 and 57), Malaysia (doc. 64)• Conclusions:

– Retain the current SC-WP methods for further consideration.

No. 23.13:• Iran (doc. 15): to be applied for FSS DTH applications and extend application of 23.13 to the coverage area• Japan (doc. 51 and 57): NOC• Conclusions:

– Two contributions on the applications of Nos. 23.13, 23.13A, 23.13B and 23.13C of RR Article 23 were discussed, where one position of which suggested the modification of these provisions in order to resolve inconsistency (an example of modification is shown in ANNEX 2 to the chapter for Agenda Item 1.13 in this document) while the other position suggested no change to these provisions since it is physically impossible to suppress all radiation over any points of the Earth that is in visibility of transmitting satellites.

CEPT AI 8.1 (except Issue C)• CEPT coordinator : Alexander KÜHN (Germany) (

Alexander.Kuehn@BNetzA.de) • CEPT preliminary position:

– AI 8.1.1 Issue A (Res. 63): TBD– AI 8.1.1 Issue B (Res. 547): TBD– AI 8.1.2 (Inconsistencies in RR):

• To replace “IMT-2000” by “IMT” in No. 5.388, 5.388A, 5.388B, 11.26A, note 3 to Annex 1 to Appendix 5, WRC Resolutions 646, 716 and WRC Recommendation 206 and in some occurrences in WRC Resolutions 223 and 734.

• To include in the introduction of Appendix 4 a reference to the radio astronomy service in addition to space services and to replace in footnote 2 to the title of Annex 2 the reference to footnote 1 by the text of footnote 1 amended to apply to Annex 2 (i.e. by replacing “Terrestrial” by “Space”).

– AI 8.1.3 (Res. 80): TBD• Draft ECP with proposed modifications to correct inconsistencies in

the RR (IMT and Appendix 4).

CEPT AI 8.1.1, issue CCEPT coordinator• Chris van DIEPENBEEK (The Netherlands) (

chris.vdiepenbeek@at-ez.nl)CEPT preliminary position• Supports the ITU-R studies on development of the

Report [Essential Role Observations], showing the economic and societal importance of Earth observation systems;

• Supports the revision of Resolution 673 (WRC-07) to further underline the importance and improve the recognition of Earth observation systems;

• Proposes an article 4.yy in the Radio Regulations stating that Member States recognise the importance of the Earth observation related radio services, and making reference to Resolution 673 (Rev WRC-12).

CEPT AI 8.1.1, issue C• CEPT coordinator : Chris van DIEPENBEEK (The

Netherlands) (chris.vdiepenbeek@at-ez.nl)• CEPT preliminary position:

– Supports the ITU-R studies on development of the Report [Essential Role Observations], showing the economic and societal importance of Earth observation systems;

– Supports the revision of Resolution 673 (WRC-07) to further underline the importance and improve the recognition of Earth observation systems;

– Proposes an article 4.yy in the Radio Regulations stating that Member States recognise the importance of the Earth observation related radio services, and making reference to Resolution 673 (Rev WRC-12).

APG 8.1.1 Issue A (tbd.)

Input• Iran(doc. 16); Australia (doc.23); Japan (doc. 52) • KOR (doc. 46): APT supports ITU-R studies with

regards to protection of Rcom services of interference from ISM

Conclusion• APT Members support the results of ITU-R studies on

“Impact of ISM equipments on radiocommunication services”.

• 2 APT Members are of the view that the emissions of ISM equipments are adequately managed by national regulations based on the emission limits of ISM equipments provided by Publication CISPR 11.

APG 8.1.1. Issue B (tbd.)

Input• None

Conclusion• t.b.d.

APG 8.1.1 Issue C (tbd.)

Conclusions:• The APT Members are of the view that

1. Studies by ITU-R to be supported, in particular, the development of an ITU-R Report on “The essential role and global importance of radio spectrum use for Earth Observations of climate change, weather, water, and prediction, detection and mitigation of disasters and for other related science applications”,

2. Focusing, in particular, on the Earth Observation, improvement of the recognition of the relevant radio services is also supported, taking into account that methods to improve the recognition of other science applications need to be also investigated.

APG 8.1.2 (tbd.)

Input:• None

Conclusions:• APT Members are encouraged to report to

APG - WP6 any difficulties or inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio Regulations, as well as to notify them to the BR.

APG 8.1.3 (tbd.)

Input:• NoneConclusions:• APT Members support appropriate ITU-R studies on

procedures for measurements and analysis of the application of the basic principles contained in Article 44 of the Constitution and recognise the need for the periodic review and consideration of recommendations and provisions related to the formal notification, coordination and registration procedures with the principles contained in Article 44 of the Constitution and No. 03 of Preamble to the Radio Regulations.

CEPT AI 8.2

• CEPT coordinator : Anders JONSSON (Sweden) (anders.jonsson@pts.se)

• CEPT preliminary position: TBD

APG 8.2

• Conclusions (doc. OUT-02)– APT Members are invited to examine the

proposed agenda items within the Resolution 806 (WRC-07). APT Members are also invited to provide new items for inclusion to agenda of WRC-15, taking into account the principles described in Resolution 804 (WRC-07) and using the template annexed to this Resolution.

APG 8.2 (Mr. H. Ogawa, JPN)

Input• Iran (doc. 16)• AsiaSat (Info 12) – Proposal for a new Agenda Item for

WRC-[15] on possible extensions of FSS allocations and review of regulatory situations within in the frequency range 10-15 GHz

Conclusions• APT Members are invited to examine the proposed

agenda items within the Resolution 806 (WRC-07). APT Members are also invited to provide new items for inclusion to agenda of WRC-15, taking into account the principles described in Resolution 804 (WRC-07) and using the template annexed to this Resolution.

APG: Other subjects• Structure of the WRC

– APG endorses and supports the proposed output of the interregional informal group.

– IRN insists without success on re-structuring of 1.7, 1.20, splitting of 1.6– Personal APG administrations were invited to provide candidates for

chairmanship to the next APG meeting– APG has an major interest that 1.25 will be chaired by a person which is

in favour of MSS. • Objectives, terms of reference, structures and working procedures

of the APG (doc. OUT-03):– A change of the Working procedures by the ministerial meeting of APT

allows APG to send common contributions to ITU-R meetings directly.– APG makes use of this possibility regarding their positions on AI 1.14

(ITU-R WP5B) and 1.17 (ITU-R JTG5-6)• Preparation of RA

– APG discussed several issues (OUT-16)• Iran announces K. Arasteh as candidate for chairmanship of WRC-

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