InternationalTelecommunicationUnion

ITU and the Radiocommunication Sector

(ITU-R)

Fabio LEITEDeputy-Director

ITU Radiocommunication Bureau

Training on Enhanced Collaboration with the ITU for Central and Eastern European Administrations

Geneva, 26 January 2009

http://www.itu.int/publications/%09%09%09%09%09%09%09%09publications.aspx?lang=en&parent=R-REG-RR-2008

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1906(Berlin)

International Radiotelegraph Convention (1st Radio Regulations)

1927(Washington

DC)

CCIR (International Radio Consultative Committee)

1932(Madrid)

Telegraph & Radiotelegraph Conventions merged: the International Telegraph Union became the International Telecommunication Union

1947(Atlantic City)

IFRB (International Frequency Registration Board)ITU as UN specialized agency

1992(Geneva)

ITU-R (Radiocommunication Sector ): RRB (Radio Regulations Board) BR (Radiocommunication Bureau)

2006 100 years of ITU Radio Regulations

ITU-R history in brief

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In implementing this mission, the actions in

ITU-R aim at creating the conditions for harmonized development and efficient operation of existing and new radiocommunication systems, taking due account of all parties concerned.

ITU-R mission

Role conducted through (inter alia):World and Regional Radio-communication ConferencesRadiocommunication Study GroupsRadio Regulations BoardRadiocommunication Bureau

“To ensure rational, equitable, efficient and economical use of the radio-frequency spectrum by all radiocommunication services, including those using satellite orbits, and to carry out studies and adopt recommendations on radiocommunication matters.”

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CPM: Conference Preparatory MeetingMIFR: Master International Frequency RegistryRA: Radiocommunication AssemblyRAG: Radiocommunication Advisory GroupRec: Recommendations (international voluntary standards)

WRCRA

SG & SC

CPM

RoP: Rules of ProcedureRR: Radio Regulations (treaty status)RRB: Radio Regulations BoardSG: Study GroupsWRC: World Radiocommunication Conference

Radiocommunication Bureau

SPACE & TERRESTRIAL services

Technical examinations

Draft RoPHarm. Interf.

Director

SSD TSD IAPSGD

MIFRFindings

RRBRAG

ITU-R structure & activities

Rec

RoP

RR

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Updates the Radio Regulations (treaty status)

• Spectrum Allocation• Notification procedures• Administrative and operational procedures

Adopts ResolutionsHeld every 3-4 years

WRC

WRC

World Radiocommunication Conference

http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/go/wrc

WRC

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Radio Regulations (RR)

The Radio Regulations (international treaty)incorporates the decisions of the World Radiocommunication Conferences, including all Appendices, Resolutions, Recommendations and ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference.

Frequency block allocations to defined radio services (Article 5) Mandatory or voluntary regulatory procedures (coordination, plan modification, notification, recording) that are adapted to the allocation structure

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Coordination and recording procedures for space systems and earth stations: capture, processing and publication of data and examination of frequency assignment notices submitted by administrations for inclusion in the formal coordination procedures or recording in the Master International Frequency Register (MIFR). Procedures for space related assignment or allotment plans Assistance to administrations on all of the above issues

http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/space

WRCSpace Services

TRANSMITTINGEARTH STATION

RECEIVINGEARTH STATION

INTERFERENCE

TERRESTRIAL STATION

GSO SATELLITES

Non-GSO SATELLITES

Interference free

operation

RR

Control ofinterference

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Plans

graphics

publications

batch

query & extract validation

capture

comments

Space Services Software

http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/software/space

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Regulatory and Technical Functions• Broadcasting / Fixed and Mobile /

Maritime Mobile / Aeronautical Mobile Terrestrial Plans

• AP25, AP26, AP27, ST61, GE75, RJ81, GE84, GE85M, GE85N, RJ88, GE89, GE06

HF Broadcasting (Art.12) Administrative and Operational Procedures

• International means of identification- all sign series / maritime identification digits /

blocks of selective call sign numbers• Service Documents

- Ship stations / coast stations / radio determination / call signs / MARS, etc

Harmful interference & monitoring programs

Terrestrial Services

http://www.itu.int/ITU-R/terrestrial

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WRC-07 (22.10-16.11.2007)- 30 agenda items, 3100 proposals, 2800 del.!- almost all services (terrestrial: FS, MS, BS, Amat.S, RAS, RLS, space: FSS, BSS, MSS, EESS, SRS, SO, MetSat, Amat.Sat)

- several applications: IMT, HAPS, HF, GMDSS

WRC-11 (03-28.10 or 24.10-18.11.2011)- 33 agenda items, - again almost all services (terrestrial: RLS, AM(R)S,passive S, FS, BS, MS, Maritime MS, Amat.S, space: AMS(R)S, SRS, BSS, MSS, MetAids, RDSS, MetSat) and other issues (Res.951, SRDs, Cognitive Radio)

- and many applications and systems : UAS, ENG, HAPS, oceanographic radar, …

WRC-07 & WRC-11

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• BR International Frequency Information Circular (IFIC)

• Space Radiocommunication Stations on DVD-ROM

• Radio Regulations• Service documents• ITU-R

Recommendations Online subscriptions CD/DVD-ROM Paper

• Handbooks

ITU-R Publications

http://www.itu.int/publications

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