ARLA/CLUSTER: O novo "QNAF" australiano está em consulta publica

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan Review

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened
consultation on its proposed update of the Australian Radiofrequency
Spectrum Plan. The ACMA announced it on its website on 22 September
2016.

The Authority has issued a discussion paper and related documents,
referring directly to possible changes, and invites submissions before
24 October 2016.

The Spectrum Plan includes a table of frequency allocations from 8.3
kHz through to 420 terahertz (THz) that divides up the spectrum to
show the general purpose of each band, to which services they are
allocated, and associated footnotes relevant to particular
allocations. It was last reviewed in 2013.

The Spectrum Plan reflects Australia’s treaty obligations following
the International Telecommunications Union’s World Radiocommunications
Conference in late 2015. The ACMA acknowledges that Australia was a
signatory to the decisions of that ITU conference, was working with
those affected domestically, but due to various factors, all
foreshadowed changes may not occur by the end of 2016.

Also expected to be reflected in the remake is the Federal
Government’s proposed new legislation that removes prescriptive
process to replace these with a simpler, more flexible licensing
system.

The updated Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan is expected to
begin on 1 January 2017. Once the Spectrum Plan is amended subordinate
legislation, such as licence conditions, will also be amended
subsequently, as necessary. Any individual or group with an interest
in radiofrequency spectrum allocations and use can make a submission.

As the peak representative body for the Australian radio amateur
community, the WIA is preparing a submission.
The ACMA’s announcement is on its website, via this link
http://www.acma.gov.au/theACMA/proposed-update-to-the-australian-radiofrequency-spectrum-plan

Roger Harrison VK2ZRH