Business Update - August 2021

In this issue

Prosecution for possessing a Prohibited Radio
Consultation: 3.3 GHz band for non-national broadband use
Consultation on “Planning for WLAN use in the 6GHz” closed

Prosecution for possessing a Prohibited Radio

Recently, Radio Spectrum Management successfully brought charges against Moko Turner who was found guilty of possessing an Unrestricted Two Way Radio. The prohibited radio was found in Mr Turner’s vehicle by police officers during a routine pull over. On further analysis, the prohibited radio had police frequencies programmed into the unit and was able to transmit on police channels. Mr Turner appeared in the Whangarei District Court and was found guilty of charges under the Radiocommunications Act 1989, s113 and s114.

It is illegal for any person (apart from NZ Police) to transmit on Police channels. Unsolicited radiocommunications can cause serious harm and put Officers and the New Zealand public in danger. Radio Spectrum Management takes a very serious stance against those who disrupt or cause interference to Police or other emergency services.

Consultation: 3.3 GHz band for non-national broadband use

RSM is consulting on the future use of the 3.3-3.41 GHz band. Currently, the 3.3 GHz band is used by Ultra wide band technology, Radiolocation and Amateurs, and there is a recognition of the Radio Astronomy service. It is proposed that the 3.3-3.4 GHz band is allocated for broadband services by way of long-term, regional or local rights. This consultation seeks feedback from stakeholders on the proposal and on the relevant technical parameters, band plans and authorisation mechanisms.

Consultation on “Planning for WLAN use in the 6GHz” closed

22 submissions were received. We have published the submissions on our website.