RSSSpectrum Forum Papers and Consultations

Isle of Man 3.4 GHz Licensing

| January 17, 2018

The Isle of Man Communications Commission has consulted on the licensing of additional spectrum in the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands. In the case of the 3.4GHz band, the RSGB has responded as per below. Isle of Man CC: Consultation RSGB-Response      

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5G Spectrum Access and Update

| September 17, 2017

This Ofcom Call for Inputs (CFI) is concerned with spectrum for fifth generation (5G) mobile handsets and base stations. In a marked change to previous generations, millimetre wavelengths will be used. The overall frequency range under consideration is 24.25 – 86 GHz and is associated with WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13. The latest detail gives us particular […]

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5GHz Fixed Wireless Access

| September 16, 2017

Ofcom Consultation for ‘Improving access to 5.8 GHz spectrum for broadband fixed wireless access (BFWA)’. This proposes an expansion of 5 GHz BFWA channels in the 5725-5850 MHz range which would amongst other things affect weak signal reception for 5760 MHz narrowband/EME users and 5840 MHz satellites, whilst still inhibiting innovation of amateur mesh and […]

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UK 47 GHz Amateur Radio

| October 27, 2016

This briefing paper was created in response to questions from Ofcom as part of the preparations for WRC-19 Agenda Item 1.13 for identifying bands in the 24.25-86 GHz range for IMT-2020 (5G Mobile Broadband) RSGB 47 GHz Brief, August 2016  

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5GHz Wi-Fi

| August 1, 2016

Ofcom Consultation for ‘Improving spectrum access for consumers in the 5 GHz band’. This proposes an expansion of 5GHz Wi-Fi bands which would amongst other things affect weak signal reception for 5760 MHz narrowband/EME users and 5840 MHz satellites, whilst still inhibiting innovation of amateur mesh and other innovative data systems. Ofcom Consultation RSGB response […]

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VHF Radio Spectrum for the Internet of Things

| November 13, 2015

Ofcom Consultation for ‘More Radio Spectrum for the Internet of Things’. Frequencies span the 55-68 MHz, 70.5-71.5 MHz and 80.0-81.5 MHz bands. Ofcom Consultation RSGB Response  

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