Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1)

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Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1)

 

 

The AUSTRALIAN COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY makes this Variation under subsection 42 (1) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

 

 

Dated   28 November 2002

 

 

 

A.J SHAW                                                                                                                Chair

 

 

 

 

R HORTON                                                                                                           Deputy Chair

 

 

 

Australian Communications Authority

 

 

 

  1. Name of Variation

 

This Variation is the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1).

 

2.  Commencement

 

This Variation commences on 28 November 2002.

 

 

3. Variation of Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) 2000  

 

 Schedule 1 amends the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) 2000.

 

 

 

 

Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

Schedule 1  Amendments

   (section 3)

 

 

[1]  Summary of marketing plan, first paragraph

 

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   s.36

 

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   section 36

 

 

[2] Summary of marketing plan, second paragraph, fifth dot point

 

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   ss.66-71

 

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   sections 66 – 71

 

 

[3] Summary of marketing plan, second paragraph, sixth dot point

 

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   s.65

 

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   section 65

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

[4] Summary of marketing plan, second paragraph, seventh dot point

 

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   s.78

 

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   section 78

 

 

[5] Summary of marketing plan, second paragraph, eighth dot point

 

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   ss.80, 81

 

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   sections 80 and 81 of the Act

 

 

[6] Summary of marketing plan, second paragraph, eighth dot point

 

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   s.82

 

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   section 82 of the Act

 

 

[7]  Subsection 1.4(1), definition of Advisory Guidelines

 

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   s.262

 

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   section 262

 

 

 

Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

[8]  Paragraph 2.12 (b)

 

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   section 68

 

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   section 68 of the Act

 

 

[9]  Paragraph 2.12 (c)

 

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   section 69

 

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   section 69 of the Act

 

 

[10]  Paragraph 2.12 (d)

 

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   section 71

 

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   section 71 of the Act

 

 

[11]  Section 2.14, note

 

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   s.72

 

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   section 72

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

[12]  Section 2.16, note

 

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   section 65

 

 

[13]  Subsection 2.17(2), note

 

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   S.69

 

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   Section 69

 

 

[14]  Schedule 5, Licence Schedule 3, clause 4, note 1

 

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   s.145(3)

 

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   subsection 145(3)

 

 

[15]  Schedule 5, Licence Schedule 4, Table 1, note

 

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 NOTE: These are the GSO locations identified in ITU-R SA.Doc.7/97 and ITU-R SA.1276 as referred to in Recommendation ITU-R F.1249 (1997) and Recommendation ITU-R F.1509 (2001).  Copies are available from the ACA.

 

 

 

 

 

 


Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

[16]  Schedule 5, Licence Schedule 4, clause 5

 

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5. A wide beamwidth transmitter operated under this licence must not radiate a maximum true mean power at angles above the horizontal plane:

(a)         in the direction of the GSO locations specified in Table 1:

(i) in the case of non-Time Division Duplex equipment:

(A)              at angles less than or equal to 20°, exceeding 38 dBm/MHz; and

(B)              at angles greater than 20° and less than or equal to 90°, exceeding 44 – 10 log(angle/5) dBm/MHz; and

(ii)        in the case of Time Division Duplex equipment:

              (A) at angles less than or equal to 20o, exceeding   38 dBm/MHz plus a relaxation factor that is the lesser of 3 dB and 7 log(1/δ) dB, where δ is the proportion of time between 0 and 1 in which the transmitter radiates; and

              (B) at angles greater than 20° and less than or equal to 90°, exceeding 44 – 10 log(angle/5) plus a relaxation factor that is the lesser of 3 dB and 7 log(1/δ) dB, where δ is the proportion of time between 0 and 1 in which the transmitter radiates; and

              (b) in any other direction:

(i)              at angles less than or equal to 5o, exceeding 44 dBm/MHz; and

(ii)              at angles greater than 5° and less than or equal to 90°, exceeding 44 – 10 log(angle/5) dBm/MHz;

except when precipitation attenuation is experienced between the transmitter and the intended receiver.  In this case, the transmitter may increase its power by an amount not exceeding the precipitation attenuation up to a maximum of 47 dBm/MHz.

 

[NOTES:    1. These emission limits have been included to reflect the requirements of ITU-R F.1509.  The ACA may authorise maximum true mean powers greater than these limits on a case by case basis if the licensee shows that the recommendations of ITU-R F.1509  have been met. 

2. The ACA will not authorise any increase in maximum true mean power if this might cause interference to other radiocommunications services.]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Schedule 1  Amendments

 

 

[17]  Schedule 5, Licence Schedule 4, clause 8

 

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8. If:

(a)         interference occurs between a radiocommunications device operated under this licence and a radiocommunications device operated under any other spectrum licence or any other licence that is located within 200 metres of the first device and measured with respect to the location of the phase centre of the antenna used with each device; and

(b)         that interference is not the result of operation of a radiocommunications device in a manner that does not comply with the conditions of the relevant licence; and

(c)         either the licensee or the holder (or third party authorisee) of the other licence wishes to resolve the interference;

 

the licensee must take reasonable steps to negotiate arrangements reasonably likely to reduce the interference to acceptable levels with:

 

(d) the holder of the other licence; or

(e) if a site manager is responsible for managing interference at that location, that site manager.

 

 

[18]  Schedule 5, Licence Notes, clause 4

 

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   s.145(4)

 

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   subsection 145(4)

 

 

[19]  Schedule 5, Licence Notes, clause 8

 

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   s.285

 

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   section 285

 

 

Overview

The Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1) was introduced by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) under the Radiocommunications Act 1992. This variation was enacted to amend the existing marketing plan for the 27 GHz band spectrum, aiming to update the technical and operational parameters to align with current international standards and domestic regulatory requirements. This adjustment was necessary to ensure the efficient and effective use of the radiocommunications spectrum while preventing interference with other services. The variation was made to reflect the ITU-R F.1509 recommendations and to maintain compatibility with international guidelines, thereby promoting better spectrum management practices and enhancing the reliability of communications services.

Scope and Application

The Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1) is a legislative instrument made under the Radiocommunications Act 1992, and it applies to the management and marketing of radiocommunications spectrum within the 27 GHz frequency band in Australia. This variation was enacted to amend the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) 2000, and it affects entities and persons engaged in the marketing, licensing, and operation of radiocommunications within this specified frequency range. The legislation sets out specific technical parameters and operational guidelines for the use of radio spectrum in this band, including emission limits and interference management protocols. The variation applies on a national level across Australia and is aimed at ensuring efficient and effective use of the radio spectrum while mitigating potential interference with other services. While the primary focus is on the 27 GHz band, the Act may be supplemented by subordinate instruments to provide further detail or address specific operational scenarios. The variation does not explicitly state any exclusions or exemptions but implies that any deviations from the specified conditions would require special authorisation from the Australian Communications Authority.

Key Provisions

The Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) Variation 2002 (No. 1) (the "Variation") amends the Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (27 GHz Band) 2000. The Variation introduces changes to the marketing plan, the definition of Advisory Guidelines, and specific technical and operational conditions for licensees operating within the 27 GHz band. The Variation outlines the specific amendments made to the marketing plan, including changes to the summary of the marketing plan, definitions, and emission limits for wide beamwidth transmitters (Schedule 1, items [1] to [15]). Additionally, the Variation includes provisions for resolving interference between devices operating under different licenses (Schedule 1, item [16]) and other amendments to licence conditions (Schedule 1, items [17] to [19]). Under the Variation, the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) imposes certain obligations on entities holding licenses to operate within the 27 GHz band. These obligations include adhering to the specified emission limits for wide beamwidth transmitters to prevent interference with geostationary satellite orbits (GSO) and other radiocommunications services (Schedule 1, items [15] and [16]). Licensees must also take reasonable steps to negotiate arrangements to reduce interference to acceptable levels if it occurs between their devices and those of other licensees located within 200 metres (Schedule 1, item [17]). These obligations ensure the efficient and safe use of the radiocommunications spectrum. The Variation includes provisions for offences and penalties for breaches of the amended marketing plan and licence conditions. Although the specific penalties are not detailed in the Variation, breaches of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 can result in significant civil and criminal consequences, including fines and imprisonment. The penalties depend on the severity and nature of the breach and may be subject to review and adjustment by the relevant authorities. The ACA may also take enforcement actions, such as issuing compliance notices, suspending or revoking licences, and initiating legal proceedings to ensure compliance with the Act and its legislative instruments.

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