Spectrum management and monitoring during major events

Major events like the Olympics, Formula 1 races, music festivals and state visits, require a variety of radio applications (from broadcasting, police, ambulance, wireless microphones and cameras to RLANs) and radio equipment aggregated within a limited area. Adequate spectrum planning, licensing, spectrum monitoring, inspection of radio stations and processing of radio interferences are therefore essential for the successful performance of a major event. Moreover, technical equipment limitations and last-minute license applications require rapid and flexible on-site frequency management during the event itself.

The purpose of this Report is to provide guidance to administrations that are responsible for frequency management and enforcement activities such as spectrum management, spectrum monitoring and inspection of radio stations.