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Coordination procedures

Coordination is bilateral/multilateral process, aimed at interference-free operation of existing and planned systems of administrations. From a regulatory point of view there are two types of coordination between administrations: mandatory and voluntary. Mandatory coordination covers: (a) coordination of terrestrial services in the frequency bands shared with the space services above 100 MHz under provisions RR9.16, RR9.18 and RR9.19; (b) Obtaining agreement for terrestrial services in the bands which are indicated in the Article 5 footnotes making reference to provision RR9.21; (c) Coordination of stations of non-planned terrestrial services operating in the bands and geographical areas covered by different Regional Agreements (e.g. GE85-EMA) vis-à-vis planned services; and (d) coordination required by some WRC Resolutions (e.g. Resolution 612 (WRC-12)). Voluntary coordination: direct coordination between administrations concerned without involvement of the Radiocommunication Bureau, e.g. coordination of cellular networks in border areas

Coordination with space services under RR9.16, RR9.18 and RR9.19

Coordination of terrestrial stations operating in the bands shared with space services:
- Coordination of terrestrial stations vis-à-vis receiving earth stations in the bands above 100 MHz shared with equal rights between terrestrial and space service and allocated to space services in space to Earth direction of transmission if the terrestrial station is located in the coordination area of an earth station (RR9.16 or RR9.18)

Coordination under RR9.21

Obtaining agreement for a terrestrial station operating in the bands mentioned in a footnote to the Table of Frequency Allocations of RR Article 5, making reference to the provision of RR9.21.

Coordination required by WRC resolutions

Several WRC Resolutions establish coordination requirements for some terrestrial services. For example under Resolutions 612 (WRC-12) HF oceanographic radars are required to complete coordination with neighboring countries.

Coordination of non-planned services in the bands covered by regional plans

Coordination of stations of non-planned terrestrial services operating in the bands and geographical areas covered by different Regional Agreements (e.g. GE85-R1-MAR, GE85-EMA) vis-à-vis terrestrial stations of planned services.

Voluntary coordination

Coordination between administrations concerned according to Article 6 of the Radio Regulations (without involvement of the Radiocommunication Bureau), e.g. coordination of cellular networks in border areas.

Article 6 of the Radio Regulations