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CMR07/10(Add.24)-E
World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC07)Geneva, 22 October - 16 November 2007 /
PLENARY MEETING / Addendum 24 to Document 10-E
7 September 2007
Original: English
EUROPEAN COMMON PROPOSALS FOR
THE WORK OF THE CONFERENCE
part 24
Agenda item 7.1
7in accordance with Article7 of the Convention:
7.1to consider and approve the Report of the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau:
–on the activities of the Radiocommunication Sector since WRC03;
–on any difficulties or inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio Regulations; and
–on action in response to Resolution80 (Rev.WRC2000)
Annex 1 to Appendix 4
Introduction
Incorporation of GE06 data requirements
The Regional Radiocommunication Conference (RRC-06) met in Geneva 15 May - 16 June 2006 and adopted the Regional Agreement relating to the planning of digital terrestrial broadcasting in parts of Regions 1 and 3, in the bands 174-230MHz and 470-862MHz. RRC-06 also adopted Resolution 2 inviting WRC07 to review, as appropriate, Appendix 4 of the Radio Regulations with a view to incorporating the characteristics in Annex 3 of the Agreement that are submitted to the Bureau.
Three methods for revising Appendix4 were considered by the CPM and this proposal corresponds to Method B. The proposal is based on individually identifying each data item, rationalizing the columns used for similar types of notice into a single column (e.g. the merger of the columns listing VHF/UHF broadcasting) and Recommendation ITUR SM.1413, which results in a table similar to the structure of Appendix4 prior to WRC2000. In addition, in accordance with the decision taken by WRC03 on the revision of Annex 2 of Appendix4, this proposed revision of Appendix4 combines Annexes 1A and 1B into a single integrated table, removing the potential for
inconsistencies between the annexes and simplifying the identification of the individual data requirements. Inclusion of the details under which conditional data items are required, together with identifying each data element, simplifies the validation of data by MemberStates and the Bureau, and also removes the need for additional footnotes to clarify the data requirements, thus making maintenance easier.
The proposal also recognizes the basic requirement of ensuring that Members States not parties to the GE06 Agreement can continue to use the current forms of notice, without the need to re-adapt their data processing systems to new formats. This basic requirement equally applies to Member States from the GE06 planning area for the frequency bands outside the scope of the GE06 Agreement.
The proposed revision of Appendix 4 is contained below. As the existing series of footnotes to Annex1B are no longer required, following the integration of the text from Annex 1A and inclusion of detailed explanatory text, they can be deleted from Appendix 4.
Due to the nature of the Appendix 4 data, each change to an existing item of data, as well as proposals for new data items not related to the GE06 services and bands, have been individually identified and separately listed in Document WRC07/INFO/3[1], together with the reason for the change. The detailed changes listed in the document provide a complete audit trail, enabling administrations to individually identify each and every change proposed for all existing data requirements, on a step-by-step basis.
The proposed revision to the data in Appendix4 is based on:
–GE06 Regional Agreement – data requirements;
–Recommendation ITUR SM.1413 – provides the separation of the Appendix4 data into their individual elements and identifies a number of inconsistencies in the presentation of the data;
–Rules of Procedure on Appendix4 – identifying issues in the identification of data elements with respect to various forms of notice and service;
–Radiocommunication Bureau Circular Letters CR/118, CR/120, CR/125, CR/261, CR262 and CR/270, as well as the Radiocommunication Bureau’s OS-Guide – identifying the submission requirements for terrestrial services.
In preparing the attached proposal, it has been noted that the current version of Appendix4 contains several inconsistencies. These inconsistencies have been addressed as part of the preparation of this revision of Appendix4. However, the following issues have been identified, and while there appear to be no technical limitations in developing a solution, there may be other factors:
–the radiated power (data item 8B) is redefined by the data item on power control (8BA) as the nominal radiated power, but unlike Annex 2 of Appendix4 where power control is related to specific conditions, no details are provided. Further, the requirement for the range of power control is only optional and, depending on the other data items provided, may result in the potential radiated power being unknown. Currently, power control is only provided for adaptive systems, but in the future it may also be used by HAPS;
–Appendix4 describes characteristics for use in the application of the procedures of Chapter III of the Radio Regulations, which has been accepted by previous WRCs to include the characteristics required for Appendix25. WRC2000 modified Appendix4 to include Notice T16 – the GE85M Regional Agreement Plan modification requirements. However, at CPM-07 concerns were raised that the inclusion of coordination data solely associated with Regional Agreements was outside of the defined scope of Appendix4.
HAPS
Resolution221 (Rev.WRC03) includes in Annex 1 a list of the data that administrations planning to implement a HAPS as an IMT2000 base station shall submit to the Bureau, in addition to all the mandatory elements of Appendix4. However, the data in Annex 1 of Resolution221 correspond more closely to the structure of space data than terrestrial data and the relevant mandatory elements of Appendix4 are not identified. Also, due to the structure of the HAPS data, the information requirements for the HAPS platform cannot be incorporated into the existing terrestrial data. Hence, in this proposal for the inclusion of HAPS data requirements in Appendix 4, while all of the relevant data items are identified and listed in a format that more closely represents the terrestrial service data, they are contained in a separate Table.
Submission of terrestrial data requirements to the Bureau
For terrestrial services the Appendix4 data requirements, with the exception of certain bands and services, may be submitted in paper or electronic format. Maintenance of a paper format for submission of data requires duplication of services within the Bureau, extends the time-scales for its provision and the potential for introducing error. It is therefore proposed that from 1 January 2009 the submission of data for terrestrial services shall be in electronic format only.
APPENDIX 4 (Rev.WRC03)
Consolidated list and tables of characteristics for use in the
application of the procedures of Chapter III
SUPEUR/10A24/1
ANNEX 1A
List of characteristics of stations in the terrestrial services1
SUPEUR/10A24/2
ANNEX 1B
Table of characteristics to be submitted for stations in the terrestrial services(WRC2000)
ADDEUR/10A24/3
ANNEX 1
Characteristics of stations in the terrestrial services
(Editorial note: In the tables below some item identifiers have [ ] around a symbol. This shows where an existing compound data item has been separated into its constituent elements.)
In application of Appendix4 there are many cases when the data requirements involve the use of standard symbols in submissions to the Radiocommunication Bureau. These standard symbols may be found in the “Preface to the BR International Frequency Information Circular”, (BRIFIC) (Terrestrial Services). In the Tables, this is referred to simply as “the Preface”. Also additional information may be found in the guidelines published on the Bureau’s website.
Key to the symbols used in Annex 1
X / Mandatory information+ / Mandatory under the conditions specified in column 3
O / Optional information
C / Mandatory if used as a basis to effect coordination with another administration
The data item is not applicable to the corresponding notice
Reading Appendix 4 Tables 1 and 2
The rules used to link the sign with the text are based on the Table column headings covering specific procedures, services and frequency bands.
1If any data item has the indication “+”, it shows that the data item is subject to a mandatory requirement under specific conditions. If these conditions are not met, the corresponding item is not applicable unless otherwise specified. These conditions are listed after the data item name and are normally presented as shown below.
2“Required” without any reference to a column heading is used in the case that the associated condition is valid for every applicable column.
1.5.2 / 1B / the reference frequency, as defined in Article1 / + / + / 1BRequired if the modulation envelope is asymmetric
“In the case of”, followed by a reference to the column heading is used, as shown below, when the associated conditions are different for individual columns, or if the indication is not the same across all applicable columns.
2.1 / 2C / the date (actual or foreseen, as appropriate) of bringing the frequency assignment (new or modified) into use / 2CIn the case of a VHF/UHF broadcasting station, transmitting station, or receiving land station, required for the application of Article11 / + / +
3A subheading limits the range of procedures, services or frequency bands applicable under a Table column heading. Unless further specific conditions apply, the data items grouped under that sub-heading have an “X” as the conditional nature is shown in the subheading title.
1.4.4 / For assignments in the bands and services governed by the Geneva 06 Regional Agreement only1.4.4.4 / the digital broadcasting assignment code / X
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Table 1
Characteristics for terrestrial services
Column No. / Item identifier / Notice related toDescription of data item and requirements / Broadcasting (sound and television) stations
in the VHF/UHF bands up to 960MHz, for
the application of No.11.2 and No.9.21 / Broadcasting (sound) stations in the LF/MF
bands, for the application of No.11.2 / Transmitting stations (except broadcasting stations in the planned LF/MF bands, in the
HF bands governed by Article12, and in
the VHF/UHF bands up to 960MHz), for
the application of No.11.2 and No.9.21 / Receiving land stations, for the application
of No.11.9 and No.9.21 / Typical transmitting stations, for the
application of No.11.17 / Maritime mobile frequency allotment, for
the application of plan modification under
Appendix25 (Nos.25/1.1.1, 25/1.1.2, 25/1.25) / Broadcasting stations in the HF bands,
for the application of No.12.16 / Item identifier
1 / GENERAL INFORMATION AND FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS
1.1 / B / the symbol of the notifying administration (see the Preface) / X / X / X / X / X / X / X / B
1.2 / [D] / the provision code of the Radio Regulations under which the notice has been submitted / X / X / X / X / X / X / X / [D]
1.3 / the resubmission indicator
In the case of a VHF/UHF broadcasting station, or typical transmitting station, required for an assignment subject to the GE06 Regional Agreement, if the notice is resubmitted in the application of Article11
In the case of a transmitting station, or receiving land station, required for an assignment subject to the GE06 Regional Agreement or Nos.9.16, 9.18 or 9.19, if the notice is resubmitted in the application of Article11 / + / + / + / +
1.4 / Assignment and allotment identification information
1.4.1 / SYNC / the identification symbols for the synchronized, or single-frequency, network
In the case of a VHF/UHF broadcasting station, required for a digital assignment operating in a synchronized or single frequency network subject to the GE06 Regional Agreement
In the case of an LF/MF broadcasting station, required for an assignment operating in a synchronized or single frequency network / + / + / SYNC
1.4.2 / the unique identification code given by the administration to the assignment or allotment
Required for assignments subject to the GE06 Regional Agreement
Otherwise it is optional / + / O / + / + / + / O
1.4.3 / the unique identification code given by the administration to the associated high altitude platform station with which communication is to be established
Required for a ground station communicating with an associated high altitude platform station / + / +
1.4.4 / For assignments in the bands and services governed by the Geneva 06 Regional Agreement only
1.4.4.1 / the administration’s unique identification code for the allotment
Required for a digital assignment linked to an allotment, or converted from an allotment, within the GE06 Plan / +
1.4.4.2 / the administration’s unique identification code of the relevant digital broadcasting Plan entry
Required if the notified assignment is to be operated under the mask of a digital broadcasting Plan entry in accordance with §5.1.3 of the GE06 Regional Agreement / + / + / +
1.4.4.3 / the digital broadcasting plan entry code that identifies the category of plan entry to which the assignment belongs / X
1.4.4.4 / the digital broadcasting assignment code / X
1.5 / Frequency information
1.5.1 / 1A / the assigned frequency, as defined in Article1
In the case of an HF broadcasting station under Article12, required if the preferred band or reference frequency is not provided / X / X / X / X / X / + / 1A
1.5.2 / 1B / the reference frequency, as defined in Article1
Required if the modulation envelope is asymmetric / + / + / + / + / 1B
1.5.3 / 1G / the alternative frequency / O / 1G
1.5.4 / 1X / the channel number of the proposed or allotted channel
Required for submissions in accordance with Nos.25/1.1.1, 25/1.1.2 or 25/1.25 of Appendix25 if the assistance of the Bureau is not requested under No.25/1.3.1 of Appendix25 / + / 1X
1.5.5 / 1Y / the channel number of the alternative proposed channel / O / 1Y
1.5.6 / 1Z / the channel number of the channel to be replaced
Required if the administration needs to replace its existing allotted channel / + / 1Z
1.5.7 / 1AA / the usable frequency range between the maximum and minimum assignable frequencies of a distinct frequency band
Required for adaptive systems in the fixed or mobile service operating in the non-planned bands between 300kHz and 28MHz / + / 1AA
1.5.8 / 1C / the preferred band, inMHz
In the case of maritime mobile frequency allotment, required if the assistance of the Bureau is requested under No.25/1.3.1 of Appendix25
In the case of an HF broadcasting station under Article12, required for notices if assistance is requested in accordance with No.7.6 / + / + / 1C
1.5.9 / For digital broadcasting (except assignments subject to §5.1.3 of the GE06 Regional Agreement)
1.5.9.1 / 1E1[β] / the frequency offset, inkHz
Required for an assignment subject to the GE06 Regional Agreement if the centre frequency of the emission is offset from the assigned frequency
Otherwise it is optional / + / 1E1[β]
1.5.10 / 1E / For analogue television broadcasting
1.5.10.1 / 1E / the vision carrier frequency offset, in multiples of 1/12 of the line frequency of the television system concerned, expressed by a number (positive or negative)
Required if the vision carrier frequency offset, inkHz, (1E1) is not provided for assignments subject to the ST61, GE89 or GE06 Regional Agreements / + / 1E
1.5.10.2 / 1E1 / the vision carrier frequency offset, inkHz, expressed by a number (positive or negative)
Required if the vision carrier frequency offset, in multiples of 1/12 of the line frequency (1E) is not provided for assignments subject to the ST61, GE89 or GE06 Regional Agreements / + / 1E1
1.5.10.3 / For the case where the sound carrier frequency offset is different from the vision carrier frequency offset
1.5.10.3.1 / 1E[α] / the sound carrier frequency offset, in multiples of 1/12 of the line frequency of the television system concerned, expressed by a number (positive or negative)
Required if the sound carrier frequency offset, inkHz, (1E1[α]) is not provided for assignments subject to the ST61, GE89 or GE06 Regional Agreements / + / 1E[α]
1.5.10.3.2 / 1E1[α] / the sound carrier frequency offset, inkHz, expressed by a number (positive or negative)
Required if the sound carrier frequency offset, in multiples of 1/12 of the line frequency (1E[α]) is not provided for assignments subject to the ST61, GE89 or GE06 Regional Agreements / + / 1E1[α]
2 / DATE OF OPERATION
2.1 / 2C / the date (actual or foreseen, as appropriate) of bringing the frequency assignment (new or modified) into use
In the case of a VHF/UHF broadcasting station, transmitting station, or receiving land station, required for the application of Article11 / + / X / + / + / X / X / 2C
2.2 / the date for the end of operation of a frequency assignment
In the case of a VHF/UHF broadcasting station, required, in the application of Article11, when the operation of an assignment is limited to a specific period of time under §4.1.5.4 of the GE06 Regional Agreement
In the case of a transmitting station, receiving land station, or typical transmitting station, required, in the application of Article11, when the operation of an assignment is limited to a specific period of time under §4.2.5.5 of the GE06 Regional Agreement / + / + / + / +
2.3 / the season of operation code / X
2.4 / 10CA / the start date for the transmission / X / 10CA
2.5 / 10CB / the stop date for the transmission / X / 10CB
2.6 / 10CC / the days of operation for the transmission during the HFBC schedule / X / 10CC
3 / CALL SIGN AND STATION IDENTIFICATION
3.1 / 3A[1] / the call sign used in accordance with Article19
In the case of a transmitting station, for the fixed service below 28MHz, mobile service, meteorological aids service, or standard frequency and time signal service,in the application of Article11,required if the station identification (3A[2]) is not provided / O / O / + / O / 3A[1]
3.2 / 3A[2] / the station identification used in accordance with Article19
In the case of a transmitting station, for the fixed service below 28MHz, mobile service, meteorological aids service, or standard frequency and time signal service,in the application of Article11,required if the call sign (3A[1]) is not provided / O / O / + / O / 3A[2]
4 / LOCATION OF THE TRANSMITTING ANTENNA(S)
4.1 / 4A / the name of the locality by which the transmitting station is known or in which it is situated / X / X / X / 4A
4.2 / 4AA / the name of the location of the intended coast station
Required for submissions in accordance with No.25/1.1.1 of Appendix25 / +
4.3 / 4B / the code of the geographical area in which the transmitting station is located (see the Preface) / X / X / X / 4B
4.4 / 4C / the geographical coordinates of the transmitter site
Latitude and longitude are provided in degrees, minutes and seconds / X / X / X / 4C
4.5 / 4CA / the geographical coordinates of the intended coast station
Latitude and longitude are provided in degrees, minutes and seconds
Required for submissions in accordance with No.25/1.1.1 of Appendix25 / +
4.6 / HFBC site code
The code is assigned by the Bureau prior to commencement of the Article12 procedure and represents the location of the station, its geographical area and geographical coordinates / X
4.7 / For an area in which transmitting stations operate
4.7.1 / 4C[α] / the geographical coordinates of the centre of the circular zone, in which mobile transmitting stations associated with a receiving land station, or typical transmitting station are operating
Latitude and longitude are provided in degrees, minutes and seconds
In the case of a receiving land station, required:
–for the maritime radionavigation service; and
–for other services if the code of a geographical area or standard defined area (4E) is not provided
In the case of typical transmitting station, required if a geographical area or standard defined area (4E) is not provided / + / + / 4C[α]
4.7.2 / 4D / the nominal radius, in km, of the circular zone, in which mobile transmitting stations associated with a receiving land station, or typical transmitting station are operating
In the case of a receiving land station, required:
–for the maritime radionavigation service; and
–for other services if the code of a geographical area or standard defined area (4E) is not provided
In the case of typical transmitting station, required if a geographical area or standard defined area (4E) is not provided / + / + / 4D
4.7.3 / 4E / the code of the geographical area or standard defined area(see the Preface)