via the RSGB: 23cm recommendation approved at WRC-23

The third week of the WRC-23 World Radiocommunication Conference has seen the approval of a new footnote to the 23cm amateur band at 1240 to 1300MHz under Agenda Item 9.1-b. This draws attention to the recently released ITU-R Recommendation 2164 that provides guidance to avoid interference to radio navigation satellite services, or RNSS, such as Galileo.

This is a major landmark after four years of hard work which started after WRC-19 and now lays out the basis for guidance and next steps.

Senior IARU team with Barry Lewis, G4SJH being thanked by IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH

IARU President Tim Ellam, VE6SH said that the addition of a footnote that provides guidance to administrations in the event of interference to the RNSS is a good regulatory outcome for amateurs and the primary users of this band. You can read more on this story online

The IARU team continues its work on other WRC issues including the development of agendas for future conferences. The RSGB special focus page provides regular updates and additional detail.