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Rajeev KumarDeputy Director (Engineering)

Doordarshan (DDI)

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Broadcasting Issues - WRC-12 Agenda ItemsAgenda Item

Description of Agenda item

1.5

ENG

to consider worldwide/regional harmonization of spectrum forelectronic news gathering (ENG), taking into account the results ofITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 954 [COM6/5](WRC-07);

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JTG5.6

to consider results of sharing studies between the mobile service andother services in the band 790-862 MHz in Regions 1 and 3, inaccordance with Resolution 749 [COM4/13] (WRC-07), to ensurethe adequate protection of services to which this frequency band isallocated, and take appropriate action;

1.13

BSS

to consider the results of ITU-R studies in accordance withResolution 551 [COM6/13] (WRC-07) and decide on the spectrumusage of the 21.4-22 GHz band for the broadcasting-satellite serviceand the associated feeder-link bands in Regions 1 and 3;

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To consider worldwide/regional harmonization of

spectrum for electronic news gathering (ENG),

taking into account the results of ITU-R studies,

in accordance with Resolution 954 (WRC-07);

During WRC-12 ,

Allocated to COM 5 ; Working Group 5C

Agenda Item 1.5

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Method AProposes a WRC Resolution encouraging the development of a database of frequencies used in each country for ENG;

Agenda Item 1.5

Method A: Regulatory MeasuresoNOC RR Article 5.oADD RESOLUTION [A105-ENG-METHA]

Spectrum Management guidelines for ENG

oSUP Res. 954

Four methods: method A, B, C & D

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Method Bproposes to include in a WRC Recommendation/ Resolution a list of frequency bands for harmonization of tuning ranges for ENG use to the extent achievable on a regional/worldwide basis.

Agenda Item 1.5

Method B: Regulatory MeasuresoNOC RR Article 5.oADD REC/RESOLUTION [B105-ENG-METHB]

Tuning ranges for worldwide/regional harmonization for ENG

oSUP Res. 954

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Method CDevelopment and approval of ITU-R Recommendations and/or Reports listing preferred frequency bands and tuning ranges for ENG applications preferably on a regional or worldwide basis.

Agenda Item 1.5

Method C: Regulatory Measures

oNOC Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Radio Regulations.

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Method Di. Development of a WRC Recommendation with a list of

frequency bands/tuning ranges for ENG intended for harmonization to the extent possible.

ii.Proposes a WRC Resolution intended to encourage the development of a database of frequency bands which may be available for cross-border deployment in each country for ENG and other relevant information.

Agenda Item 1.5

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Agenda Item 1.5

Method D: Regulatory MeasuresoNOC RR Article 5.oSUP Res. 954oADD RECOMMENDATION [TUNING RANGES]

Tuning ranges for worldwide/regional harmonization for ENG

oADD RESOLUTION [DATABASE]Frequency information and condition for ENG

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Agenda Item 1.5

India Proposal•To support method C•In addition, to have an WRC resolution to instruct ITU-R to work for harmonization of spectrum for ENG.APT Views

Majority of members were of the view to support Method C.

Also by CEPT & RCC.USA & CITEL: Method AATU: Method D

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Agenda Item 1.5: WRC-12 outcome• At the first meeting all 18 input contributions [including India] and 7 information documents were introduced. 

• The background to and development of the newly approved RA‐12 ITU‐R Resolution 59 (“Studies on availability of frequency bands and/or tuning ranges for worldwide and/or regional harmonization and conditions for use by terrestrial electronic news gathering systems”) was explained. 

• It was informed that  the work of SWG 5C‐1 should neither duplicate text in RA Resolution nor contradict the intent of the Resolution. 

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Agenda Item 1.5: WRC-12 outcome•At the second meeting, it became increasingly clear that a solution based on Method C from the CPM Report could be acceptable to the Group. 

•India modified its stand in accordance with RA Resolution 59.

•Australia pressed for introduction of a WRC Recommendation but finally agreed to not to do so.

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Agenda Item 1.5: WRC-12 outcome•At the third meeting, consideration was given to adding country names to footnote No. 5.296 [making additional allocation to Land Mobile service on secondary basis in Region 1 countries] and this was agreed. 

•All agreed to suppress Res.954.

•A draft temp document [DT/42‐E ] giving method to satisfy the agenda item 1.5 discussed during the meeting on 31.01.2012. All agreed to the document.

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Agenda Item 1.5: WRC-12 outcomeMOD 5.296 Additional allocation: in Albania, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of the), Côte d'Ivoire, Croatia, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Spain, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Ghana, Iraq, Ireland, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mali, Malta, Morocco, Moldova, Monaco, Niger, Norway, Oman, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tunisia and Turkey, the band 470-790 MHz, and in Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe, the band 470-698 MHz are also allocated on a secondary basis to the land mobile service, intended for applications ancillary to broadcasting. Stations of the land mobile service in the countries listed in this footnote shall not cause harmful interference to existing or planned stations operating in accordance with the Table in countries other than those listed in this footnote. (WRC-12)SUP RESOLUTION 954 (WRC-07)

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to consider the results of sharing studies between the

mobile service and other services in the band 790-862 MHz

in Regions 1 and 3, in accordance with Resolution 749

(WRC-07), to ensure the adequate protection of services to

which the frequency band is allocated, and take appropriate

actions;

During WRC-12 ,

Allocated to COM 5 ; Working Group 5C

Agenda Item 1.17

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Background

• At WRC-07, the band of 790-862MHz was allocated to the mobile service on a primary basis for Region 1

• the mobile service in the band of 698-806MHz was upgraded to a primary service from secondary service for Region 2

• there was no change of frequency allocation of the services in the band for Region 3

• The services currently allocated in the frequency band 790-862 MHz in Regions 1 and 3 are the BS, FS and MS

Agenda Item 1.17

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Three identified issues:(corresponding to three different sharing pairs with the MS)

– Issue A: BS (Broadcasting Service)

– Issue B: ARNS (Aeronautical Radio Navigation Service)

– Issue C: FS (Fixed Service)

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Issues A is further divided into three parts:

– In countries Contracting Members to the GE06

– In countries Non-Contracting Members to the GE06

– Between countries Contracting Members and Non-Contracting Members to the GE06 Agreement

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• Issues and Methods identified in CPM report is given below:

Agenda Item 1.17

Issue Method Countries Descriptions Regulatoryconsiderations

BS A1 GE06 countries Option I: NOC -Option II: optional arrangements MOD Res. 749

Option III: mandatory arrangements

A2 Non-GE06 countries NOC -

A3 Between GE06 and non-GE06 countries

Option I: NOCOption II: additional arrangement ADD Rec.[JTG 5-

6]

ARNS B1 Region 1 countries Inclusion of coordination distance or fieldstrengths threshold

B1bis: B1 with seeking agreementprocedure

MOD Res. 749

Deactivation of RR No.9.21 in RRNo.5.316B

B2bis: Constraint to MS if not applied RRNo.9.21

ADDRes.[MOBILE/ARNS]B2

ADD 5.A117MOD Res. 749

B3 Between Regions 1 and 3countries

Option I: NOC -Option II: additional arrangement ADD Rec.[JTG 5-

6]

FS C All countries Option I: NOC -Option II: additional arrangement ADD Rec.[JTG 5-

6]

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Agenda Item 1.17

Issue Method Countries Descriptions Regulatoryconsiderations

BS A1 GE06 countries Option I: NOC -Option II: optionalarrangements

MOD Res. 749

Option III: mandatoryarrangements

A2 Non-GE06countries

NOC -

A3 Between GE06and non-GE06countries

Option I: NOC

Option II: additionalarrangement

ADDRec.[JTG 5-6]

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Agenda Item 1.17

APT Views

• APT Members support the methods A2, A3 (option I), B3 (option I), C(option I).

• There is no need to change the current provisions in RR in force under this agenda item except the revision of Resolution 749 making it only for GE06 countries A1(option III).

• India supported APT views.

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Agenda Item 1.17: WRC-12 OutcomeMOD 5.316A Additional allocation: in Spain, France, Gabon and Malta, the band 790-830 MHz, in Albania, Angola, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Congo (Rep. of the), Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Estonia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Iraq, Kuwait, Lesotho, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Morocco, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Poland, Qatar, Slovakia, Czech Rep., Romania, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, South Sudan, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe and French overseas departments and communities of Region 1, the band 790-862 MHz and in Georgia, the band 806-862 MHz, are also allocated to the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service on a primary basis subject to the agreement by the administrations concerned obtained under No. 9.21and under the GE06 Agreement, as appropriate, including those administrations mentioned in No. 5.312, where appropriate. See Resolutions 224 (Rev.WRC-12) and 749 (Rev.WRC-12). This allocation is effective until 16 June 2015. (WRC-12)

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Agenda Item 1.17

MOD RESOLUTION 749 (REV.WRC-12)

Use of the band 790-862 MHz in countries of Region 1 and the Islamic Republic of Iran by mobile

applications and by other services

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