Business Update - June 2019

In this issue:

• New Register of Radio Frequencies
• Updated Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21)
• Updated Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2019
• Results of Auction 17 AM & FM Sound Broadcasting Licences
• Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences

New Register of Radio Frequencies

The current Register of Radio Frequencies (RRF), previously known as SMART, has been in operation since 2005. This register provides users with a system that allows them to oversee their Management Rights, as well as apply for, and manage, Spectrum Licences and Radio Licences required to undertake their operations.

The system has had regular upgrades since its original deployment; however, it is now entering its final years of service.

This provides the Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) team with an opportunity to engage with users to identify system shortfalls and ways to improve the online facility.

We will be using a number of engagement channels to hear your feedback and understand what the industry would like to see in a new register.

Initial engagement will seek to understand how the system is currently used, as well as identify issues that are encountered.

Further consultation with industry to establish views and document requests for new or improved system functions will also take place.

While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to deliver on everything the industry requests, we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to shape the new system’s usability and functionality.

We look forward to working with you as we set out on this new phase in RSM’s mission of managing radio spectrum efficiently and effectively for New Zealand.

Updated Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21)

Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has recently published a new issue of ‘Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21)’ - Issue 10. This incorporates a number of minor amendments from Issue 9.1, including a number of modifications to Management Rights in the VHF and SHF bands.

In conjunction with this revision, RSM has updated its interactive table version of PIB 21 on the RSM website. This interactive table provides an easy-to-access format directly on the website.

Table of Radio Spectrum Usage in New Zealand (PIB 21) [PDF, 1.5 MB]

Search the table of radio spectrum usage

Updated Radiocommunications Regulations (General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices) Notice 2019

A new edition of the General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices (GURL-SRDs) came into effect on 8 April 2019.

Amendments to the GURL-SRD include:

• a new provision to clarify the use of the frequency range 5725 – 5850 MHz for customer premise equipment
• an increase in maximum transmission power (e.i.r.p.) in the frequency range 502 – 510 MHz
• a new special condition 29 was added to clarify that the frequency ranges 0.009 – 0.205 MHz and 0.315 – 0.430 MHz could also be used for applications such as wireless power transfer systems
• an amendment to the provision in the frequency range 184 – 230 MHz
• an amendment to Special Condition 14 by applying the duty cycle requirement only for the portion in 405 – 406 MHz
• an amalgamation of two previous provisions in 76 – 77 GHz and 77 – 81 GHz into a single contiguous provision 76 – 81 GHz.

Read the new version of this General User Radio Licence for Short Range Devices, Notice 2019.

Results of Auction 17 AM & FM Sound Broadcasting Licences

The winning bidders of the recent auction for AM & FM sound broadcasting licences at Mt Hutt, Lyttelton, Lower Rataroa, Rataroa and Horokiwi have been confirmed.

Auction results are now available on the RSM website.

Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences

Applications have been received for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5 GHz Managed Spectrum Park band.  Potential uses for this spectrum include wireless broadband services.

Since November 2010, parties interested in utilising this spectrum have been able to apply for access on a first-come, first-served basis, but with sharing processes required to be negotiated by applicants. Applications have been received by the Crown Spectrum Asset Manager from:

• Zelan Limited, for licences with coverage in parts of the Grey and Buller District TLA areas.

Read more about this application for managed spectrum park licences in Notice 61.