stds-802-mobility: Fw: Formation of a Study Group in 802.18 on "Unlicensed Use of Unused TV Broadcast Spectrum"
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Gang Wu
> At our recent plenary in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the 802.18 RR-TAG discussed, and approved
> a motion to form a Study Group (802.18-SG1) to address sharing of unused TV broadcast spectrum
> by unlicensed devices, to develop a PAR and 5 criteria, and in the course of its study to develop
> and provide information useful to 802.18 in preparing a Petition for Rulemaking for submission to the
> FCC on this subject. At its closing meeting, the IEEE 802 Executive Committee also approved
> the formation of this Study Group.
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> This subject (unlicensed sharing of unused TV spectrum) is something that the FCC has shown
> great interest in over the past year and we have previously filed comments/reply comments in a
> NOI and are filing further comments on the matter in a current NPRM proceeding where the FCC
> again took the opportunity to ask about the subject.
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> The ultimate intent is to be more proactive in seeking access to this spectrum and to make a
> best effort to determine how it could be put to its "best and highest use" considering the unique
> nature of the spectrum and the requirements for what I characterize as "cognitive radio light" in
> order to successfully and reliably share on an non-interference basis with the incumbent primary
> user, TV broadcasting.
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> The intention is to review the Study Group's progress at the March 2004 IEEE 802 plenary and
> determine at that point if an extension is warranted.
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> Since this is a new group, I will serve as interim chair until we see if we get enough critical
> mass and the group will exist long enough to warrant formal elections of officers.
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> Let's get some discussion going - this is WG neutral and everyone can have a voice.
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> Based on how many people join the e-mail reflector and how discussion goes, I would
> hope to schedule a couple of evening meetings of the Study Group for our interim
> meeting in Vancouver ... evening sessions so as not to impede 802.18's normal work
> and also to make it easier for folks with committments in other WGs to participate
> more easily.
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> Regards,
> Carl R. Stevenson
> Chair, IEEE 802.18 Radio Regulatory Technical Advisory Group
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