doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 1 RR-TAG Liaison Report IEEE Notice: This document has been prepared to assist IEEE It is offered as a basis for discussion and is not binding on the contributing individual(s) or organization(s). The material in this document is subject to change in form and content after further study. The contributor(s) reserve(s) the right to add, amend or withdraw material contained herein. Release: The contributor grants a free, irrevocable license to the IEEE to incorporate material contained in this contribution, and any modifications thereof, in the creation of an IEEE Standards publication; to copyright in the IEEE’s name any IEEE Standards publication even though it may include portions of this contribution; and at the IEEE’s sole discretion to permit others to reproduce in whole or in part the resulting IEEE Standards publication. The contributor also acknowledges and accepts that this contribution may be made public by IEEE Patent Policy and Procedures: The contributor is familiar with the IEEE 802 Patent Policy and Procedures, including the statement "IEEE standards may include the known use of patent(s), including patent applications, provided the IEEE receives assurance from the patent holder or applicant with respect to patents essential for compliance with both mandatory and optional portions of the standard." Early disclosure to the Working Group of patent information that might be relevant to the standard is essential to reduce the possibility for delays in the development process and increase the likelihood that the draft publication will be approved for publication. Please notify the Chair as early as possible, in written or electronic form, if patented technology (or technology under patent application) might be incorporated into a draft standard being developed within the IEEE Technical Advisory Group. If you have questions, contact the IEEE Patent Committee Administrator at Authors : NameCompanyAddressPhone Peter MurrayMotorolaNew Jersey

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 2 Radio Regulatory – TAG Liaison - IEEE 802 Wireless WGs - National and International Regulatory Agencies Supports Wireless WGs Spectrum Requirements Tracks regulatory actions and provides advice to regulators to foster effective use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 3 RR-TAG Efforts Ofcom (UK Regulator) presentation on License Exempt bands –“Licence-Exemption Framework Review” - Andy Gowans –Current status of the LE allocations (6% of spectrum below 60GHz) –Key aims and objectives - maximise the efficient use of the spectrum –Key proposals Better use of LE spectrum for greater economic value –Spectrum sharing techniques –Limited light licensing LE above a given frequency (most >60GHz can be LE) LE below a given power level (UWB)

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 4 RR-TAG Update For more information on the LEFR consultation “Licence-Exemption Framework Review”: – licence-exemption-fr.ppt Review of IMT Advanced submission to ITU-R WP8F

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 5 RR-TAG Efforts - 2 Drafting responses to Ofcom LE Consultation Questions A letter to Ofcom requesting permission to offer a late response after the July 2007 Plenary meeting. This is to allow WG input to the answers.

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 6 RR-TAG Efforts - 3 ITU-R Working Party 8F meeting in Kyoto (next week) – IMT-Advanced letter filed for this preliminary meeting DFS rules under review –Japan (filed PDNR* proposing DFS test changes with WP8A) –Canada –Australia –Korea World Radiocommunication Conference (October) –DFS rules changes * Preliminary Draft New Recommendation

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 7 Future Plans Review Consultations from Regulators Next meeting – San Francisco CA, : July 2007

doc.: IEEE /0253r0 Submission May 2007 Peter Murray, MotorolaSlide 8 Questions?