Policy on Intellectual Property Right (IPR)
�1�� Introduction
�� 1.1�� Background to this Report
�� 1.2�� Structure of this Report
�� 1.3�� Geographic considerations
�2�� Current usage of the 50-54 MHz frequency band in Region 1
�� 2.1�� The amateur service
�� 2.2�� The radiolocation service
�� 2.3�� The broadcasting service
�� 2.4�� The fixed and mobile services
�� 2.5�� Inter-regional sharing between services
�� 2.6�� Others applications in the 50-54 MHz frequency band
�3�� Spectrum needs for the amateur service in Region 1
�� 3.1�� General considerations
�� 3.2�� Background on current usage on national basis in Region 1
�� 3.3�� Other envisaged applications
�� 3.4�� Designated application categories to be taken into account in spectrum needs estimation
�� 3.5�� Application based assessment of spectrum needs
�� 3.6�� Study 1 based on spectrum occupancy and contest log data analysis
�� 3.6.1�� Spectrum needs evaluation methodology and parameters
�� 3.6.2�� Spectrum needs summary
�� 3.7�� Study based on estimations and long term experience
�� 3.7.1�� Introduction
�� 3.7.2�� Spectrum needs evaluation methodology and parameters
�� 3.7.3�� Calculation steps
�� 3.7.4�� Results of study
�� 3.8�� Reasons for differences between the studies
�� 3.9�� Summary of spectrum needs from the studies
�� 3.10�� Status of possible allocation
�4�� Characteristics of amateur stations for sharing studies
�� 4.1�� Global characteristics
�� 4.2�� Specific Region 1 characteristics
�� 4.3�� Antenna type and polarization
�� 4.4�� Propagation Factors
�5�� Sharing with the mobile service
�� 5.1�� System parameters of the mobile service
�� 5.2�� Minimum coupling loss calculations
�� 5.3�� Radio Interference coverage mapping
�� 5.4�� A Monte-Carlo simulation of amateur service versus mobile service using the P.2001-2 propagation model
�� 5.5�� A Monte-Carlo simulation using the CEPT SEAMCAT simulation software
�� 5.6�� Sharing possibilities
�� 5.7�� Summary of conclusions
�6�� Sharing with the fixed service
�7�� Sharing with the radiolocation service
�� 7.1�� Background
�� 7.2�� Study details
�� 7.3�� Study results
�� 7.4�� Regulatory aspects
�8�� Sharing with the broadcasting service
�� 8.1�� Sharing study details
�� 8.2�� Study 1 description
�� 8.3�� Study 1 results
�� 8.4�� Study 2 description
�� 8.5�� Study 2 results
�� 8.6�� Study 3 description
�� 8.7�� Study 3 results
�� 8.8�� Summary of study results
�9�� Mitigation Factors
10�� Conclusion of the Report
�� 10.1�� Study components
�� 10.2�� Spectrum needs
�� 10.3�� Sharing with the mobile service
�� 10.4�� Sharing with the broadcasting service
�� 10.5�� Sharing with the radiolocation service
�� 10.6�� Status of allocation
Annex 1 � Spectrum needs and associated information
�� A1.1�� Introduction
�� A1.2�� Regulatory history
�� A1.3�� Current and future regulatory issues
�� A1.4�� General information about the amateur service
�� A1.5�� CEPT Provisions in Region 1
�� A1.6�� Article 5 � VHF Amateur Spectrum Shortfall in Region 1
�� A1.7�� Detailed 50 MHz band usage and propagation mechanisms relevant to the Amateur Service
�� A1.8�� Propagation
�� A1.9 ��50-52 MHz band usage
�� A1.10�� 52-54 MHz band usage
�� A1.11�� Power flux density
�� A1.12�� Station identification by call-sign
�� A1.13�� Listen before talk (transmit)
�� A1.14�� Band Availability
Annex 2 � Statistics � number of amateur stations and density
Annex 3 � An application-based approach to calculation of spectrum needs
�� A3.1�� Principles for calculating spectrum needs
�� A3.2�� Geographic Parameters
�� A3.3�� Traffic Parameters
�� A3.4�� Technology
�� A3.5�� Calculations
�� A3.6�� Results of application-based approach
Annex 4 � Another analysis of amateur band occupancy
Annex 5 � Amateur service sharing with (analogue television) broadcasting service
�� A5.1�� Introduction
�� A5.2�� Method
�� A5.3�� Variables for the unwanted amateur station signal
�� A5.4 ��Variables for the wanted TV signal
�� A5.5�� The calculation
�� A5.6�� Sharing scenario
�� A5.7�� An alternative approach
�� A5.8�� Summary and conclusions
Annex 6 � A Monte-Carlo simulation study of compatibility between� the analogue TV broadcast service and the amateur service
�� A6.1�� Introduction and summary
�� A6.2�� Study details
�� A6.3�� The major metropolitan area study
�� A6.4�� The rural centre study
Annex 7 � Amateur service stations interference to television receivers of the broadcasting service in the band 50-54 MHz
�� A7.1�� Introduction
�� A7.2�� Working Assumptions
�� A7.3�� Calculation results
�� A7.4�� Findings and Proposals
Annex 8 � Information concerning current and past sharing arrangements between the amateur service and other services in the 50-52 MHz frequency band
�� A8.1�� Introduction
�� A8.2�� Sharing scenarios
�� A8.3�� Country information
�� A8.3.1�� Finland
�� A8.3.2�� France
�� A8.3.3�� Germany
�� A8.3.4�� Hungary
�� A8.3.5�� Norway
�� A8.3.6�� Sweden
�� A8.3.7�� United Kingdom
�� A8.4�� Summary
Annex 9 � Background information on TV in Region 1
�� A9.1�� Broadcasting plans
�� A9.2�� The 2016 Situation
�� A9.3�� Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting in Band 1: 47-68 MHz
�� A9.4�� Analogue Television Broadcasting in Band 1: 47-68 MHz
Annex 10 � A Monte-Carlo simulation of sharing with the mobile service
�� A10.1�� Introduction
�� A10.2�� Background
�� A10.3�� The study scenarios and basic system parameters
�� A10.4�� Operational considerations
�� A10.5�� Estimating the service range of the tactical links
�� A10.6�� Range of the amateur service links assumed in this study
�� A10.7�� Results of the simulations
�� A10.8�� Conclusion
Annex 11 � Minimum Coupling Loss sharing study between amateur� radio stations and governmental mobile systems
�� A11.1�� Propagation model
�� A11.2�� Global approach
�� A11.3�� Protection criterion and ambient noise figure
�� A11.4�� Radiated power for co- and adjacent channels
�� A11.5�� Determination of minimum path attenuation
�� A11.6�� MCL Results
Annex 12 � Radio Interference coverage mapping
�� A12.1�� Determination of the interference level
�� A12.2�� Simulation results
�� A12.3�� Results for Yverdon-Les-Bains Switzerland
�� A12.4�� Results for Aachen (Germany)
�� A12.5�� Results for Faux d�Enson (Swiss/French border)
�� A12.6�� Results for Vallon-En-Sully (France)
Annex 13 � Amateur service vs. Mobile service Monte-Carlo study details
�� A13.1�� Determination of the interference level
�� A13.2�� Amateur service characteristics
�� A13.3�� Propagation Model
�� A13.4�� Protection criterion and ambient noise figure
�� A13.5�� Amateurs Emission masks/Mobile reception mask
�� A13.6�� SSB Case
�� A13.6.1�� Proposed algorithm and used parameters
�� A13.6.2�� Simulation results for SSB
�� A13.7�� FM case
�� A13.7.1�� Proposed algorithm and used parameters
�� A13.7.2�� Simulation results
�� A13.8�� Wideband Digital
�� A13.8.1 ��Considered scenario
�� A13.8.2�� Simulation results
Annex 14 � Sharing with the radiolocation service (WPR)
�� A14.1�� Background
�� A14.2�� WPR location and parameters
�� A14.3�� In-band separation distances
�� A14.4�� Separation distances
�� A14.5 ��Conclusions
Annex 15 � Spectrum needs evaluation based on spectrum monitoring
�� A15.1�� Spectrum needs evaluation
�� A15.2�� Current amateur station activity and spectrum needs for the average use case
�� A15.3�� Future spectrum needs for the average use case in a country with average amateur license density
�� A15.4�� Current amateur station activity and spectrum needs during a SSB contest in a country with average amateur license density
�� A15.5 ��Future amateur spectrum needs for the case where additional spectrum is required in a country with average amateur license density
�� A15.6 ��Future amateur spectrum needs in a country with high amateur license density
�� A15.7�� Spectrum needs summary

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