Introducing the RSGB WRC-23 Blog
Following four years of preparation, the ITU 2023 World Radio Conference (WRC-23) is at hand. RSGB is attending as part of the Ofcom UK delegation, whilst other volunteers are supporting IARU and other national delegations.
WRC-23 takes place over four weeks from Monday 20 November, to Friday 16 December at the World Trade Centre in Dubai – where even winter temperatures can be 30°C.
The top item of amateur radio interest is Agenda Item 9.1 Topic (b) regarding co-existence between amateur radio and the Radio Navigation Satellite Service (RNSS), such as Galileo, Compass & Glonass in the 1240-1300MHz frequency range. Other agenda items are also of concern, from HF/VHF, all the way to 240GHz and higher. Looking ahead, proposals from administrations include draft agenda items for WRC-27 and WRC-31.
Here is some useful background on AI-9.1b on 23cms:
- ITU-R Resolution 774 agreed at WRC-19 to define the 23cm agenda item
- ITU-R Report M.2532-0 – 1240-1300 MHz Amateur characteristics and usage
- ITU: IARU President Interview – Tim Ellam VE6SH, Oct-2023
- IARU: WRC-23 Trifold Leaflet re 23cm
- RSGB: rsgb.org/wrc-23 – Background / Special Focus
The aim for 23cm is to agree an ITU Recommendation, whereas the concern is the prospect of ITU mandated restrictions (as the ITU Radio Regulations have legal treaty status).
Just before WRC-23, the ITU Radio Assembly (RA-23) takes place over 13-17 November. The RA is normally administrative, but this has three key inputs on 23cms; and others that may affect ‘Space Sustainability’ of Low Earth Orbit.
The RSGB’s social media and special focus page at rsgb.org/wrc-23 will feature regular postings whilst the conference is underway.
Category: Front Page News, WRC-23
