WRC–12 Industry Debrief 23 April 2012 Agenda item 1.13 – BSS and feeder links 21.4–22 GHz Presenter: Geoff McMillen
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Background >to consider the results of ITU ‑ R studies in accordance with Resolution 551 (WRC ‑ 07) and decide on the spectrum usage of the 21.4–22 GHz band for the broadcasting- satellite service and the associated feeder-link bands in Regions 1 and 3
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Australian positions >Issue A (Intra-service issues) – Method A. >Issue B (Feeder-link capacity) – Option a) No change to the Radio Regulations. >Issue C (Inter-service issues) Australia would not support an outcome at WRC-12 that places undue constraints on existing services in Australia and other geographically remote administrations.
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Australian opposition positions >the development of a priori planning arrangements in the band, >the consideration of changes or strengthening of RR Article under this Agenda item, >proposals on queue prioritisation, and >reduced BR filing procedures, or priority, for administrations with no BSS systems in the band.
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Outcomes relevant to Australia >Issue A: No ‘a priori’ but preferential treatments in filing queue >Issue B: FSS feeder allocation; antennas >4.5 metres >Issue C: BSS and terrestrial equal regulatory status; coexistence through hard pfd limits
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Outcome regulatory provisions > GHz BSS Article 5 additional footnotes 5.B113, 5.C113, 5.D113 Resolution COM5/4, COM5/7, COM5/8, COM5/9 > GHz Region 3 FSS feeders Article 5 additional footnote 5.A113
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Conclusion >While outcome is not in accordance with Australia’s objectives they are acceptable considering Australia’s geographical isolation and their application being limited to the band GHz.
WRC–12 Industry Debrief Follow up action >Assess whether to implement the provisions of expected ITU circular letters. >Be vigilant for attempts to apply the Issue A outcomes to other frequency bands at future conferences.
WRC–12 Industry Debrief WRC-12 AI 1.13 END