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International Telecommunication Union World Radiocommunication Seminar (Geneva, 6-10 December 2010)
InternationalTelecommunicationUnion
World Radiocommunication
Seminar
(Geneva, 6-10 December 2010)
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PLANNING PROCEDURE FOR HF BROADCASTING
Nedialko Miltchev
Broadcasting services Division
(Article 12 of the RR)
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Planning procedure for HF broadcasting – Art.12 of the Radio Regulations.
Introduction to HF notification. HFBC Schedule on CD-ROM. Coordination and Regional
Coordination Groups.
Summary:
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The Planning Procedure for HF broadcasting Article 12 of the Radio Regulations
IntroductionAdopted by the World
Radiocommunication Conference 1997 (WRC-97).
In force since 1999.
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Main Principles
Equal access to the HF bands. Equitable treatment of national
and international requirements. Efficient use of the spectrum. Minimize incompatibility.
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Frequency bands
Block allocation - bands between 5 900 kHz and 26 100 kHz
New allocation situation since 30 March 2009: New band allocated: 7 350 – 7 450 kHzExcluded band: 7 100 - 7 200 kHz
(Circular letter CR/282)
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* Regions 1 and 3 only
Current allocation situation
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Main features Coordination between administrations:
Bilateral and multilateral.Regional Coordination Groups.
Coordination on a common technical base. Administrations may authorise
broadcasters or other organisations to coordinate on their behalf.
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Particularities Two seasonal periods:
“Summer” – Season A.“Winter” – Season B.
Two seasonal schedules: A and B
Season A: From the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of OctoberSeason B: From the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March Implementation: 0100 UTC
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Who can notify? Administrations Authorized organizations:
Broadcasters.Frequency managers.
Administrations must advise the BR (in writing):Name of the authorized organization.Scope of the authorization.
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How to notify?
Submissions: via WISFAT web interface for submission of
frequency assignments/allotments (terrestrial services)
Alternatively - Floppy 3.5-inch.ITU -Radiocommunication Bureau
Place des NationsCH-1211 Genève 20, Switzerland
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What to notify?
The WHOLE schedule for the seasonal period must be submitted.
When no amendments – inform the BR without submitting schedule.
The common ASCII text format must be used.
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Notification file format First line: general information
Season. Notifying organization. Date sent.
Separate line for each requirement Frequency. Start time. Stop time…etc.
Format & description: File format for submission of HFBC requirements
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When to notify? Circular letter to administrations:
November – for Season A.May – for Season B.
4 months before the Start Date:End of December – for Season A.End of July – for Season B.
Any time during the season – at least 2 weeks before the closing date.
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Season B10(31 October 2010 – 27 March 2011)
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No schedule is submitted?
The BR uses the requirements from the previous corresponding season (B09->B10).
Once only! Then requirements are suppressed from the schedule.
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How is the data published?
On a CD-ROM (11 per year):2 Tentative Schedules (T1, T2).2 or 3 Schedules (S1, S2, S3).Final Schedule (F).
To subscribers only.
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What does the CD-ROM contain?
Updated seasonal schedule. Propagation and compatibility
analysis. Latest versions of ITU HFBC
software.
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How to subscribe?
Contact ITU Sales and Marketing Service: [email protected]
Sales and Marketing Service Places des Nations CH-1211 Genève 20, Switzerland
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Regional Coordination Groups
HFCC - High Frequency Coordination Conference.
ASBU - Arab States Broadcasting Union.
ABU-HFC - Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union - High Frequency Conference.
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Contact details
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Assistance to administrations
Application of the procedure. HFBC software training. Selection of suitable frequencies.
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Thank you for your attention!
