ECC monthly news summary for June-July 2014
This summary provides a round up of the main outcomes of ECC Working Group and Project Team meetings and events which have taken place in June and July 2014.
Included during this period:
10-11 June: STG considers new features for future release of SEAMCAT
10-11 June: SE40 assesses coordination zone for the protection of aircraft at airfields from Ka band NGSO ESOMPs
11-13 June: SE24 further develops compatibility studies on 5 GHz RLANs
16-17 June: SE21 works on the characterisation of unwanted emissions
17-18 June: FM44 makes progress on NGSO ESOMPs and on uncoordinated Ka-Band FSS earth stations
17-19 June: the Maritime forum group reviews ECC deliverables relating to maritime issues
18-19 June: PT NP addresses third party use of number portability data and evolution in CLI usage
24-25 June: SE7 makes good progress on sharing studies related to MFCN SDL in the 1452-1492 MHz band
25-26 June: PT ES completes the draft ECC Report on accuracy and reliability of caller location information for public consultation
30 June-1 July: FM52 is studying the technical conditions for the shared use of the band 2.3-2.4 GHz
30 June-1 July: FM54 progresses on the guidance for improving coexistence between GSM-R and MFCN
2-3 July: FM51 is considering guidance on radio usage at special events from PMSE perspective
8-9 July: FM53 works on the regulatory framework for TV White Space using geolocation database
8-9 July: FM48 starts developing draft ECC Decisions on the harmonised use of BDA2GC
10-11 June 2014 – The SEAMCAT Technical Group, responsible for the technical support and development of the spectrum engineering software SEAMCAT, met in Copenhagen, Denmark
STG considered various proposals for the development of the SEAMCAT software, in particular in relation to the event processing plugins (EPP) approach currently under implementation in the future SEAMCAT versions.
Further details are available on the STG webpage and information on SEAMCAT can be found on the SEAMCAT page.
10-11 June 2014 – The Spectrum Engineering Project Team SE40, responsible for space services compatibility studies, met in Biel, Switzerland
SE40 reached some conclusions on the protection of aircrafts in the vicinity of airfields from Non-Geostationary-Satellite Orbit (NGSO) Earth Stations on Mobile Platforms (ESOMPs) in the frequency bands 27.5-29.1 GHz and 29.5-30.0 GHz. Coordination zones should be assessed based on ECC Report 66 and taking into account the unique orbital characteristics of each individual NGSO system.
SE40 considered the first results of the processing calculations of the data received from the measurements campaign carried out by the Leeheim station in November 2013 in the Radio Astronomy frequency band 1610.6-1613.8 MHz. This showed a consistency with the results reported in ECC Report 171 and derived from the analysis of similar measurements carried out in 2010.
SE40 also continued its work on the compatibility studies dealing with aeronautical Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) Complementary Ground Components (CGC) systems operating in the bands 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz and identified technical areas which need to be further addressed.
Further information is available on the SE40 webpage.
11-13 June 2014 – The Spectrum Engineering Project Team SE24, responsible for compatibility studies related to Short Range Devices (SRD), met in Mainz, Germany
SE24 further developed the compatibility studies related to Radio Local Area Networks (RLANs) in the band 5725-5925 MHz. SE24 agreed to change the approach for the calculations on the impact from RLAN into fixed-satellite service (FSS) so that the considerations on RLAN deployment, for which there is currently no consensus, are used to analyse the results and not as input to the studies. SE24 made good progress on the compatibility between RLAN and Broadband Fixed Wireless Access (BFWA) and considered the preliminary results on the requirements for mitigation techniques. Other compatibility studies have been updated and initial discussions have been made on the options for coexistence.
SE24 also discussed the scenarios and system parameters to take into account in the new SRD coexistence studies under development in the 862-870 MHz band.
In addition, the group made good progress on the impact from Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the 5855-5925 MHz band into systems in the adjacent bands (road tolling applications operating around 5.8 GHz and fixed service above 5925 MHz).
Details on these items and on the other activities are available on the SE24 webpage.
16-17 June 2014 – The Spectrum Engineering Project Team SE21, addressing unwanted emissions, met in Kranj, Slovenia
SE21 continued to develop the draft ECC Report on the review of the characterisation of the unwanted emissions to achieve a more efficient use of the spectrum. In particular, the group addressed the differences in unwanted emissions characteristics of filtered and unfiltered systems.
SE21 also considered requests for guidance from various groups within the ECC and ETSI on issues related to unwanted emissions and started to gather relevant information.
More details are available on the SE21 webpage.
17-18 June 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM44, dealing with satellite communications, met in Mainz, Germany
FM44 made good progress on the development of a new ECC Report and a new ECC Decision on NGSO ESOMPs (Earth Stations Onboard Platforms).
FM44 further developed the draft ECC Report on uncoordinated Ka-Band FSS earth stations operating in 17.3-17.7/17.7-19.7/19.7-20.2 GHz downlink (DL) frequencies and 27.5-29.5/29.5-30 GHz uplink (UL) frequencies. Improved sharing with the Fixed Service (FS) foresees a number of measures to be implemented in the next years. In particular, FM44 had some preliminary considerations on the development of software to be operated by administrations and used by FSS service providers for improved FSS/FS sharing in 17.7-19.7 GHz and liaised with ETSI in relation to cognitive solutions for satellite services in the Ka-Band.
FM44 also agreed a questionnaire for issue to administrations on national authorisation conditions and proceedings for satellites (space segments).
In addition, FM44 made progress on a new draft ECC Report on Carrier Identification (CID) for some satellite earth stations, helping to reduce interference into satellite systems. The group also agreed an amendment to ECC/DEC/(05)11 on Ku-Band AES (Aircraft Earth Stations) for submission to the next Working Group Frequency Management (WG FM) meeting on 6-10 October 2014 .
Details on these items and on other activities are available on the FM44 webpage.
17-19 June 2014 – The Frequency Management forum group on maritime radiocommunications (Maritime FG), met in Copenhagen, Denmark
The Maritime FG continued its review of ECC deliverables relating to maritime issues and made, in particular, some progress on its revision of ERC Decision(99)01 on the harmonised examination syllabi for the General Operator's Certificate (GOC) and the Restricted Operator's Certificate (ROC), scheduled for submission to the next WGFM for approval for public consultation. In addition, the Maritime FG agreed to consider a possible review of ERC Recommendation 31-06 on the harmonised content of certificates issued by administrations for the GOC and ROC in order to facilitate the mutual recognition of these certificates.
The group also discussed some preliminary proposals to facilitate CEPT harmonisation in the field of maritime rediocommunications such as the establishment of a list of relevant contact points within administration and the development of training materials.
Further details are available on the Maritime FG webpage.
18-19 June 2014 – The Numbering and Networks Project Team NP, responsible for number portability, met in Lillesand, Norway
The Project Team continued its activities on the following two workstreams:
- Development of a draft ECC Report on third party use of Number Portability data. The main objective of this report is to analyse the associated issues with providing access to national number portability databases by external third parties with a justifiable need for access and to identify policy options to resolve them.
- Development of a draft ECC Report on the evolution in the Calling Line Identification (CLI) usage, which addresses the decoupling of rights of use of numbers from service provision. The Project Team is also working on a questionnaire which aims to gather information on country specific experiences on CLI evolution.
Both reports are at an early stage. Work will continue by correspondence and stable drafts are expected by the next Working Group Numbering and Networks (WG NaN) meeting in October 2014.
Further information is available on the PT NP webpage.
24-25 June 2014 – The Spectrum Engineering Project Team SE7, responsible for compatibility and sharing issues of the mobile systems (except IMT), met in Copenhagen, Denmark
SE7 made good progress on the draft ECC Report on the sharing conditions between MFCN SDL (Supplementary Down-Link) and the other applications using the 1452-1492 MHz band. The group aims to finalise the draft Report at the next SE7 meeting in order to submit it to the Working Group Spectrum Engineering (WG SE) meeting in September for approval for public consultation.
SE7 also continued working on the draft ECC Report on compatibility studies for PPDR applications at 400 MHz.
Details on these items and on the other activities are available on the SE7 webpage.
25-26 June 2014 – The Numbering and Networks Project Team ES, responsible for emergency services, had its seventh meeting in Mainz, Germany
After a detailed review of the document, PT ES finalised its work on the draft ECC Report on accuracy and reliability of Caller Location Information in support of Emergency Services. The draft ECC Report will be submitted to WG NaN for approval by correspondence in order to initiate the public consultation at the beginning of August.
Further details are available on the PT ES webpage.
30 June-1 July 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM52, responsible for the development of implementation measures for MFCN in the frequency band 2300-2400 MHz, met in Copenhagen, Denmark
FM 52 started its activities on the new CEPT Report B1 dealing with technical conditions for the shared use of the band 2.3-2.4 GHz in response to task 2 of the European Commission Mandate. FM52 analysed the information provided by CEPT administrations in response to a questionnaire from 2012 on the use of the band and agreed to invite administrations to update, if appropriate, their responses regarding the current use and their future plans for the band. FM 52 has described the various sharing scenarios between wireless broadband (WBB) and the incumbent uses of the band and has considered some preliminary analysis on the sharing opportunities between telemetry and WBB taking into account Licensed Shared Access (LSA). Case studies for each of the relevant incumbent services are expected to be performed.
More details are available on the FM52 webpage.
30 June-1 July 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM54, dealing with Private/Professional Land Mobile Systems, especially for the Railways, had its first meeting in Lille, France
FM 54 further developed the work, previously initiated within a WG FM correspondence group, on the draft ECC Report on Guidance for improving coexistence between GSM-R and MFCN. The report will, in particular, set out examples for coordination processes between GSM-R and MFCN operators, noting that such coordination processes are considered to be a national decision. The ECC Report is expected to show different options available taking into account the national needs and available tools/information. The draft ECC Report should be finalised by end of 2014 for submission to the WG FM meeting in January 2015 for adoption to the approval process.
More details are available on the FM54 webpage.
2-3 July 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM51, dealing with spectrum for programme making and special events applications (PMSE), met in Copenhagen, Denmark
As requested by WG FM, FM51 considered the revised draft ECC Report 44 (Guidance on radio usage at special events) developed by FM22 and currently under public consultation. FM51 agreed on a set of improvements from a PMSE perspective which will be submitted to the public consultation process.
FM51 also considered a proposal to develop a new deliverable serving as handbook on video PMSE. However, after debate, the group agreed that it would be more appropriate to initiate a review of the recently published ECC Report 204 (PMSE spectrum use and future requirements), focusing in particular on its annex 2 which addresses video links.
Details on these items and on other activities are available on the FM51 webpage.
8-9 July 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM53, dealing with Reconfigurable Radio Systems (RRS) and Licensed Shared Access (LSA), met in Maisons-Alfort, France
FM 53 further developed a working document towards a draft ECC Report dealing with the regulatory framework for TV White Space Devices using geolocation database and guidance for national implementation. Work will continue by correspondence.
Further information is available on the FM53 webpage.
8-9 July 2014 – The Frequency Management Project Team FM48 on spectrum issues concerning Broadband Direct-Air-to-Ground Communications (BDA2GC) met in Mainz, Germany
FM48 created a first draft ECC Decision on the harmonised use of Broadband Direct Air-to-Ground Communications (DA2GC) systems in the frequency bands 1900-1920 MHz and 2010-2025 MHz. It addresses the three options investigated in the bands (1 frequency division duplex (FDD) option and 2 time division duplex (TDD) options). Based on this draft, FM48 also agreed to start developing by correspondence a second draft ECC Decision on the harmonised use of Broadband DA2GC systems in the frequency band 5855-5875 MHz covering the two TDD options envisaged in the band. Both draft ECC Decisions are planned to be finalised by early 2015 for submission to WG FM for public consultation approval in February 2015.
In addition, FM48 agreed to elaborate further on the aspects of a harmonised selection and authorisation process for a broadband DA2GC system operator for the respective frequency bands in order to provide more detailed advice to WG FM and the ECC.
Details on these activities are available on the FM48 webpage.
Updated: 21 September 2022, 10:05