Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licences, Auction of FM licences, Position paper on new spectrum band for RPAS No images? Click here In this issue:
Applications received for Managed Spectrum Park licencesApplications have been received for radio spectrum licences in the 2.5/2.6 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 a requirement that sharing processes are negotiated by applicants. The Crown Spectrum Asset Manager has received applications from:
Read more about this application for managed spectrum park licences in Notice 64. Auction of FM sound broadcasting spectrum licencesRadio Spectrum Management has announced details for the auction of four FM sound broadcasting spectrum licences, following an expression of interest process:
Auction 22 will be managed by Skylarc with the licences sold on the Trade Me website. The auction will start on 21 October 2020 and run for seven days until 28 October 2020. The term of each licence is valid until 2 April 2031 provided the successful party meets the implementation criteria. Position paper on new spectrum band for RPASRSM in conjunction with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have developed a position paper on opening up a new band of spectrum at 5 GHz, for remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) command and control. This paper looks at potential band plans, as well as access regimes for RPAS that are flown under the CAA’s RPAS rules. You can read the paper and provide feedback at the CAA’s website. The deadline for feedback is October 16 2020. Dedicated spectrum band plans and licensing for unmanned aircraft — CAA |