1. CITEL Preparation World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-12) Fortaleza Brazil August, 2010

2. 2 AI 1.1 AI 1.1 to consider and take appropriate action on requests from administrations to delete their country footnotes or to have their country name deleted from footnotes, if no longer required, taking into accordance Resolution 26 (Rev.WRC-07) PV: Administrations share concern with proposals to add country footnotes. AI 1.2 Taking into account the ITU R studies carried out in accordance with Resolution 951 (Rev.WRC 07), to take appropriate action with a view to enhancing the international regulatory framework. PV: Are of the view that the international spectrum regulatory framework could be improved and are examining the options to address this with a view to minimizing potential impact on existing services while providing flexible, timely and efficient access to spectrum for new technologies. (Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Guatemala) WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation to consider and take appropriate action on requests from administrations to delete their country footnotes or to have their country name deleted from footnotes, if no longer required, taking into accordance Resolution 26 (Rev.WRC-07)

3. 3 AI 1.3 AI 1.3 To consider spectrum requirements and possible regulatory actions, including allocations, in order to support the safe operation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), based on the results of ITU R studies, in accordance with Resolution 421 (WRC 07) PP: PP: To provide an AM(R)S allocation in the 5030-5091 Mhz band to support line-of-sight control links for unmanned aircraft. (US only) AI 1.4 AI 1.4 To consider, based on the results of ITU R studies, any further regulatory measures to facilitate introduction of new aeronautical mobile (R) service (AM(R)S) systems in the bands 112-117.975 MHz, 960-1 164 MHz and 5 000-5 030 MHz in accordance with Resolutions 413 (Rev.WRC 07), 417 (WRC 07) and 420 (WRC 07); PV: PV: If the spectrum requirements for surface applications at airports cannot be fully accommodated within the 5 091-5 150 MHz band, and if compatibility studies identified in Resolution 420 (WRC-07) ensure protection of RNSS and RAS from AM(R)S surface applications, supports a new allocation to the AM(R)S in the band 5 000-5 030 MHz. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation

4. 4 AI 1.5 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); AI 1.5 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); PV: Support reviewing the requirements developed in WP 6A to determine if harmonization is feasible on a regional/global basis for ENG systems. (Brazi, Canada, USA) PV: Support reviewing the requirements developed in WP 6A to determine if harmonization is feasible on a regional/global basis for ENG systems. (Brazi, Canada, USA) AI AI 1.7 to consider the results of ITU R studies in accordance with Resolution 222 (Rev.WRC 07) in order to ensure long-term spectrum availability and access to spectrum necessary to meet requirements for the aeronautical mobile-satellite (R) service, and to take appropriate action on this subject, while retaining unchanged the generic allocation to the mobile-satellite service in the bands 1 525 1 559 MHz and 1 626.5-1 660.5 MHz PP: Support for NOC Article 5 &9, consequential modification to 5.357A, NOC 5.362A. Canada/USA support Method D, Brazil Method B, Mexico Method C. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation

5. 5 AI 1.9 AI 1.9 to revise frequencies and channelling arrangements of Appendix 17 to the Radio Regulations, in accordance with Resolution 351 (Rev.WRC-07), in order to implement new digital technologies for the maritime mobile service PV : Support the revision of RR Appendix 17 in order to implement the use of new digital technologies for the maritime mobile service, taking into account that: (Brazil, Canada, USA) AI 1.12 to protect the primary services in the band 37-38 GHz from interference resulting from aeronautical mobile service operations, taking into account the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 754 (WRC-07) PV: Support for sharing studies in the band 37-38 GHz to determine appropriate compatibility criteria for the AMS. The establishment of sharing criteria that both protects the other primary services in the band 37-38 GHz, as well as allows for compatible AMS applications, if the studies show that this sharing is feasible with particular AMS applications.The suppression of the AMS from the 37-38 GHz band, only if the studies show that sharing is not feasible. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation to revise frequencies and channelling arrangements of Appendix 17 to the Radio Regulations, in accordance with Resolution 351 (Rev.WRC-07), in order to implement new digital technologies for the maritime mobile service

6. 6 AI 1.14 AI 1.14 to consider requirements for new applications in the radiolocation service and review allocations or regulatory provisions for implementation of the radiolocation service in the range 30 300 MHz, in accordance with Resolution 611 PV: PV: To adopt new allocations that would support radiolocation operations within 30-300 MHz ITU-R studies must demonstrate that radiolocation systems are compatible and do not cause interference to existing services, including mobile-satellite, mobile (including aeronautical mobile), land mobile, fixed, radio astronomy, amateur, and amateur- satellite. Some regulatory text in the form of one or more applicable footnotes may be necessary to ensure incumbent services are protected if the radiolocation service is allocated in the 30-300 MHz band. AI 1.15 AI 1.15 to consider possible allocations in the range 3-50 MHz to the radiolocation service for oceanographic radar applications, taking into account the results of ITU R studies, in accordance with Resolution 612 (WRC 07) PV: PV: The United States and Canada support studies of the sub-bands near 4.5 MHz, 13 MHz, 27 MHz, and 45MHz. If a radiolocation allocation is made in these sub-bands then appropriate regulatory provisions may be necessary to ensure that incumbent services are protected. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation

7. AI 1.19 to consider regulatory measures and their relevance, in order to enable the introduction of software-defined radio and cognitive radio systems, based on the results of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 956 (WRC-07); AI 1.19 to consider regulatory measures and their relevance, in order to enable the introduction of software-defined radio and cognitive radio systems, based on the results of ITU-R studies in accordance with Resolution 956 (WRC-07); PP: No regulatory actions by WRC-12 are required in order to permit the implementation of either SDR or CRS technologies in the context of any system of any radiocommunication service. Therefore, no changes to the Radio Regulations are needed to address SDR and CRS as they are technologies, each with its own attributes, and not radiocommunication services. With respect to the definitions, description, or characterization of SDR or CRS, there is no need to include a definition of SDR or CRS in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations. PP: No regulatory actions by WRC-12 are required in order to permit the implementation of either SDR or CRS technologies in the context of any system of any radiocommunication service. Therefore, no changes to the Radio Regulations are needed to address SDR and CRS as they are technologies, each with its own attributes, and not radiocommunication services. With respect to the definitions, description, or characterization of SDR or CRS, there is no need to include a definition of SDR or CRS in Article 1 of the Radio Regulations. AI 1.21 to consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the band 15.4 – 15.7 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU-R Studies, in accordance with Resolution 614 (WRC-07) AI 1.21 to consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the band 15.4 – 15.7 GHz, taking into account the results of ITU-R Studies, in accordance with Resolution 614 (WRC-07) PV: PV: If the studies identified in Resolution 614 (WRC-07) demonstrate that the incumbent services and systems can be protected from the potential use of the 15.4-15.7 GHz band by radiolocation systems, the United States supports a new primary allocation to the radiolocation service in the band 15.4-15.7 GHz 7

8. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation AI 1.22 to examine the effect of emissions from short range devices on radiocommunication services in accordance with Resolution 953 (WRC-07); AI 1.22 to examine the effect of emissions from short range devices on radiocommunication services in accordance with Resolution 953 (WRC-07); PV: Brazil, Canada, US and Uruguay are of the view that no emission limits or emissions masks for SRDs are needed in the Radio Regulations. Further, much of the work required to advance harmonization can be done through ITU-R Recommendations and Reports. PV: Brazil, Canada, US and Uruguay are of the view that no emission limits or emissions masks for SRDs are needed in the Radio Regulations. Further, much of the work required to advance harmonization can be done through ITU-R Recommendations and Reports. AI 1.23 : to consider an allocation of about 15 kHz in parts of the band 415-526.5 kHz to the amateur service on a secondary basis, taking into account the need to protect existing services AI 1.23 : to consider an allocation of about 15 kHz in parts of the band 415-526.5 kHz to the amateur service on a secondary basis, taking into account the need to protect existing services PV: Support the allocation of about 15 kHz to the amateur service on a secondary basis in the band 415-526.5 kHz provided that appropriate ITU-R sharing studies demonstrate compatibility of this allocation with the existing services, including the maritime mobile service.(Canada, Dominican Republic, US) In addition Canada supports an allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis in the range 493-510 kHz, noting that protection of incumbent services could be further addressed in a similar manner to the provisions provided in No. 5.82B. PV: Support the allocation of about 15 kHz to the amateur service on a secondary basis in the band 415-526.5 kHz provided that appropriate ITU-R sharing studies demonstrate compatibility of this allocation with the existing services, including the maritime mobile service.(Canada, Dominican Republic, US) In addition Canada supports an allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis in the range 493-510 kHz, noting that protection of incumbent services could be further addressed in a similar manner to the provisions provided in No. 5.82B. 8

9. WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation WRC-12 Agenda Items of interest to Aviation AI 1.25 to consider possible additional allocations to the mobile-satellite service, in accordance with Resolution 231 (WRC 07); AI 1.25 to consider possible additional allocations to the mobile-satellite service, in accordance with Resolution 231 (WRC 07); PV: Administrations support studies within the scope of the agenda item, ie: not below 4 GHz or above 16 GHz, any bands considered must demonstrate compatibility with incumbent and future deployments. Support for exclusion of specific bands, 5030-5091 MHz 5 091-5 250 MHz, 7 025-7 075 MHz, 3 625-4 200 MHz, 5 850-6 425 MHz, 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45- 12.2 GHz and 13.75-14.5 GHz PV: Administrations support studies within the scope of the agenda item, ie: not below 4 GHz or above 16 GHz, any bands considered must demonstrate compatibility with incumbent and future deployments. Support for exclusion of specific bands, 5030-5091 MHz 5 091-5 250 MHz, 7 025-7 075 MHz, 3 625-4 200 MHz, 5 850-6 425 MHz, 10.95-11.2 GHz, 11.45- 12.2 GHz and 13.75-14.5 GHz 9

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