1. WRC–12 Industry Debrief 23 April 2012 Agenda item 1.19 – Software-defined radio and cognitive radio systems

2. WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda item 1.19 SDR CRS >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) Australian and APT Position >Issue A: SDR Method A NOC to the Radio Regulations >Issue B: CRS Method B1- Option B NOC to the Radio Regulations and a new ITU-R Resolution for CRS studies >APT counter proposal was to adopt a WRC Resolution on CRS should the ITU-R Resolution fail – not supported by Australia – ultimately not required

3. WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda item 1.19 SDR CRS >There was a strong push to have a RR outcome on CRS >The issue lasted most of the conference > Sub-Working Group 6a2 a.i.1.19 established to explore three options;  to make no change to the Radio Regulations;  to include text in the minutes of the plenary meeting; and  to prepare a WRC Resolution. >The Resolution became a working option and was then downgraded to a Recommendation

4. WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda item 1.19 SDR CRS >Debate continued through to the last week of the conference >Finally agreed to the establishment of Recommendation 76 Deployment and use of cognitive radio systems >It refers back to Resolution ITU-R-58 Studies on the implementation and use of cognitive radio systems

5. WRC–12 Industry Debrief Agenda item 1.19 SDR CRS >Key aspects of Resolution ITU-R 58 resolves 1to continue studies for the implementation and use of CRS in radiocommunication services; 2to study operational and technical requirements, characteristics, performance and possible benefits associated with the implementation and use of CRS in relevant radiocommunication services and related frequency bands; 3to give particular attention to enhancing coexistence and sharing among radiocommunication services; 4to develop relevant ITU ‑ R Recommendations and/or Reports based on the aforementioned studies, as appropriate