NSMA Working Group 3 Frequency Coordination and New Issues 2015 Conference Report Larrie Sutliff, Chair [email protected] NSMA Spectrum Management

NSMA Working Group 3

Frequency Coordination and New Issues

2015 Conference Reportwww.NSMA.org

Larrie Sutliff, Chair

[email protected]

NSMA Spectrum Management 2015 15/20/2015

NSMA Working Group 32015 Conference Report

MissionParticipationMeetingsResultsIssues


MissionDevelop specific coordination proceduresCreate recommendations for industry guidanceInterpret FCC rulesDevelop/defend responsible spectrum use policyPreparation of regulatory filingsInteract with regulatory agenciesProvide an industry forum for spectrum discussionsInitially manage new issues


ParticipationNSMA is an open industry forum available to all who

wish to participate and contribute to development of responsible spectrum use recommendations and policy.

Working Group 3 is the place to start if you would like NSMA to consider a spectrum-related issue.

Issues are handled as part of the WG3 agenda or spun off to a separate committee or working group.

You are invited to come and bring your issues!


WG3 ParticipantsFrequency coordinatorsRadio manufacturersSpectrum managersService providersSystem VendorsSpectrum usersBroadcastersConsultantsLicensees


MeetingsMeetings are by monthly teleconference.Agendas include background so new participants

can come up to speed quickly.At most meetings we track about 20 spectrum

issues and discuss 3 or 4 more extensively.RecommendationsRegulatoryTechnicalIndustry spectrum use activity


Meeting Agenda CategoriesRecommendationsSpectrum allocation issuesInterference and coordinationLicensing and administrationTracking issues

Spectrum allocationInterference and coordinationLicensing and administration


MeetingsAttendees at the March 24th meeting:

Robert FergusonElisabeth LanderDave MeyerThu NguyenWill PerkinsDave Popkin


Tom SchwenglerLarrie SutliffDennis WallaceTom WillisJim WolfsonBrad

Youngblood

MeetingsAgenda April 21, 2015

Roll call and welcomeAgenda review and approval3. Recommendations3.1 ATPC3.2 Adaptive Modulation3.3 BAS-FS Coordination in the 7 and 13 GHz

bands3.4 NLOS Coordination3.5 Coordination Accuracy3.6 Coordination Procedures- PCN Distribution

& Protection Agent Notification3.6.1 Additional Industry Coordination Issues



4. Spectrum Allocation Issues4.1 4 GHz Band Utilization4.2 7125-8500 MHz4.3 ESV4.4 Docket 10-153 backhaul4.5 3600-3700 MHz4.6 Mobile Operations Above 24 GHz4.7 FWCC Petition to Create Service Rules in the 42.0-43.5 GHz band4.8 28 GHz Band Reallocation4.9 Aeronautical Mobile Telemetry (AMT) in 6 GHz Band4.10 76-81 GHz Radar



5. Interference and Coordination5.1 TIA TSB-10 Revision- Working Group on Microwave Systems (WGMS)5.2 Experimental mobile activity in the 4 GHz and lower 6 GHz bands

5.8 GHz Rules- Docket 13-49, Cambium Proposal for Industry Consensus

5.4 71-76/81-86/92-95 GHz ActivityExpedited Coordination and Growth

Channels, Docket 15-20PCN Distribution



6. Licensing and Administration6.1 Buildout requirements6.2 Earth Station Licensing6.3 Equipment Certification & OET Reference Update Authority



Tracking Issues 7. Spectrum Allocation Issues7.1 Canada 27.50-28.35 MHz7.2 Canada- backhaul Proceeding7.3 18 GHz Channel Aggregation7.4 5 GHz U-NII7.5 Spectrum Deployment FCC/GAO7.6 Licensing and Operating Rules7.7 Part 15 Rules7.8 Federal Sharing of Non-Federal Spectrum



Tracking Issues8. Interference and Coordination8.1 FCC Activity8.1.1 Migratory Bird8.1.2 LightSquared8.1.3 FCC Miscellaneous8.1.4 RF Exposure



Tracking Issues9. Licensing and Administration9.1 MAN9.2 60 MHz-wide Channels at 6 and 11 GHz9.3 Canada 10 GHz9.4 Part 90 Public Safety9.5 Part 101 30 MHz in U6; 23 GHz channels9.6 Disclosure when Filing9.7 Renewal and Discontinuance9.8 42.0-43.5 Service Rules9.9 14.0-14.5 GHz Winchester Cator9.10 PCAST9.11 ITU Activity


ResultsNSMA industry recommendationsFCC spectrum filingsFCC visitsTechnical spectrum support to other industry groups

NSMA is technical advisor to FWCCJoint spectrum consensus with broadcastersForum for exchange of information on spectrum issues


RecommendationsCoordination among coordinators recommendationAdaptive Modulation recommendationCoordinate Accuracy recommendationBAS/FS:

Coordination recommendationULS database accuracy improvement

FCC filing requesting cooperation

NLOS Coordination recommendationATPC recommendation revision


FCC activityBroadcast/FS work on ULS databaseExpedited coordination and expansion PCNsTechnical support to FWCC

Text contributionsFCC visitsResponse to FCC questions

Tracking regulatory issues


Issues3600-3700 MHzCanadian allocations and spectrum inquiries

Harmonization opportunitiesLicense buildout70/80/90 GHz issuesCoordination accuracy developmentMisc. FCC pending actions


BAS/FS Spectrum Sharing7 and 13 GHz “BAS bands” allocated for Part 101

BAS/FS sharingMany ENG receive sites not in ULS not protectedNSMA filing in 10-153 on thisProbable meeting with FCC staffMary Bucher’s open dialog yesterday may help

Letter to her from NSMA today asking for help


Broadcast Auxiliary Service – Fixed Service sharing Next BAS Coordination Committee meeting:

1:30 PM ET, Tuesday, June 16th

877-888-4443, #, 5379190#

[email protected]

We welcome your participation


BAS/FS Spectrum Sharing

Issues7125-8500 MHz government band consideration for

shared FS useEarth Stations Aboard--

- vessels- vehicles- aircraft FSS spectrum

Use of small antennas in FS bands


SummaryNSMA WG3 is an open forumYou are invited to participateBring spectrum issuesThank you!


NSMA Working Group 3Next Meeting June 16th, 12 Noon ET, 1600 GMT

877-888-4443, #, 774-4048#

Larrie Sutliff, Chair

[email protected]


Documents

NSMA Working Group 3 Frequency Coordination and New Issues 2015 Conference Report Larrie Sutliff, Chair [email protected] NSMA Spectrum Management