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ORGANIZACION DE LOS ESTADOS AMERICANOS ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES Comisión Interamericana de Telecomunicaciones Inter-American Telecommunication Commission 31 MEETING OF PERMANENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE II: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS July 16 to 20, 2018 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico OEA/Ser.L/XVII.4.2.31 CCP.II-RADIO-31/doc.4358/18 27 September 2018 Original: English DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS (DIAPs) FOR WRC-19 OUTPUT DOCUMENT OF THE 31st MEETING OF THE PCC.II (Item on the Agenda: 3.1) (Documents submitted by the Coordinators) CITEL, 1889 F ST. NW., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006, U.S.A. TEL: +1 202 370 4713 FAX: +1 202 458 6854 e-mail: citel@oas.org Web page: http://www.citel.oas.org

Formatted: Spanish (International Sort) TABLE OF CONTENTS AGENDA ITEM 1.9.1... 2 AGENDA ITEM 1.9.2... 7 AGENDA ITEM 1.10... 19 AGENDA ITEM 1.13 (A)... 24 AGENDA ITEM 1.14... 30 AGENDA ITEM 1.16 (Band 5 350-5 470 MHz)... 40 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE B... 43 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE C1... 51 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE C2... 53 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE C3... 56 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE C5... 59 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE D... 61 AGENDA ITEM 7, ISSUE G... 64

31 MEETING OF PERMANENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE II: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS July 16 to 20, 2018 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico OEA/Ser.L/XVII.4.2.31 CCP.II-RADIO-31/doc.4358-1-9-1/18 rev.1 19 July 2018 Original: English DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS (DIAPs) FOR WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.9.1 (Item on the Agenda: 3.1 (SGT2)) (Document submitted by the Coordinator) SGT2A Radiolocation, Amateurs, Maritime & Aeronautical Coordinator: Michael Razi (CAN) Alternate Coordinator: Glenn Feldhake (USA) Rapporteur Agenda Item: Robert Denny (USA) Alternate Rapporteur Agenda Item: Waldon Russell (BAH) 2

Agenda Item 1.9.1: regulatory actions within the frequency band 156-162.05 MHz for autonomous maritime radio devices to protect the GMDSS and automatic identifications system (AIS), in accordance with Resolution 362 (WRC-15) INTRODUCTION The need to recognize and identify free-floating objects such as fishing nets, towed unpowered ships and barges, derelict ships, floating ice, wave-gliders and drifting buoys, for safety of navigation or other purposes, is resulting in a growing number of autonomous maritime radio devices (AMRDs) using automatic identification system (AIS) technology on the market, and their number continues to increase. AIS is a proven technology for global maritime safety applications, providing identification, safety of navigation, aids to navigation, and locating functions. The use of AMRDs on AIS frequencies could have an adverse impact on the safety applications of AIS by overloading the capacity of the system, and occupying maritime mobile service identities that should be reserved for ship stations and aids to navigation. As an example, some fishing net indicators may be beneficial to the safety of ship stations. However, the increasing unregulated use of these indicator devices brings some negative effects to maritime safety, mainly in the following aspects: A large number of such devices causes a high density of visible objects in a specific vessel traffic service (VTS) area. This creates difficulties for the recognition of vessels, the assessment of navigation conditions, and the organization of vessel traffic. This increases the workload of vessel traffic services and may decrease their efficiency, compromising safety of the VTS area. Random and autonomous transmissions of such devices are harmful to the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall AIS network. This could reduce the effectiveness of receiving messages from AIS search and rescue transponders and result in delayed emergency responses. Given the foreseen need for future new applications or devices, the maritime community overall would benefit from harmonized technical and operational specifications for AMRDs. This agenda item addresses AMRDs operating within the frequency band 156-162.05 MHz, and whether regulatory action is required to protect global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) and AIS from their operations. BACKGROUND RESOLUTION 362 (WRC-15) Autonomous maritime radio devices (AMRD) operating in the frequency band 156-162.05 MHz, prescribes a study process for WP5B in four parts: 1) to determine the spectrum needs for the devices, 2) to categorize the various kinds of devices, 3) to conduct sharing and compatibility studies to ensure that no undue constraints are placed on the GMDSS and the AIS, and 4) to conduct studies to determine potential regulatory actions and appropriate frequencies within the band 156-162.05 MHz. The term AMRD is not part of the Database of ITU Terms and Definitions and needs clarification for a wider audience. At the May 2017 meeting of WP 5B, it concluded on the final definition of AMRDs and provides it to IMO and IALA: An AMRD is a mobile station; operating at sea and transmitting independently of a ship station or a coast station. Two groups of AMRDs are identified: Group A: AMRDs that enhance the safety of navigation, 3

Group B: AMRDs that do not enhance the safety of navigation (AMRDs which deliver signals or information which do not concern the vessel can distract or mislead the navigator and degrade the safety of navigation). The devices discussed may use AIS technology; digital selective calling (DSC) technology; or transmit synthetic voice messages. Combinations of the technologies mentioned above can be found in equipment already available on the market. The ITU Bureau sent a circular letter to all administrations including a questionnaire on the distribution and applications of AMRDs. The objective of the questionnaire was to get a clear overview of these devices and to compile and categorize existing AMRDs being used in different countries. Responses were submitted to ITU-R Working Party 5B (WP 5B), the responsible group for this Agenda Item. The information was consolidated to give a general description of the applications. The applications described included uses such as diver emergency, buoy, fishnet indicators, object trackers, racing marks, and oceanographic meteorological sensors. Some AMRDs are deployed at sea, while others are carried by divers or used in the vicinity of a vessel. Although the intended use of AMRDs is at sea including coastal areas, AMRDs may be brought onto land or may be washed ashore by accident. The result shows that some devices are using AIS technology on channels AIS1 and AIS2. Other technologies, such as digital selective calling (DSC), synthetic voice, or a combination of technologies were also noted. Different transmitting power and intervals, message formats and unregulated maritime mobile service identities (MMSI) are used by many of these AMRDs. In addition to Radio Regulations (RR) Appendix 18 channels 6/16/70, AIS 1, AIS 2, and other frequency bands outside the maritime mobile service, some AMRDs operate on 121.5 MHz or 406 MHz. It can be concluded from the survey that AMRDs lack harmonized technical standards and frequency bands. The types of applications of AMRDs also vary, and AMRDs could be used in areas where they could cause interference to the land mobile service if these devices operate within the same frequency bands. DISCUSSION Group A AMRD A Group A AMRD is defined as a mobile station; operating at sea and transmitting independently of a ship station or a coast station that enhances the safety of navigation. WP 5B has concluded that Group A devices should remain subject to International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) regulations for the communication of information to navigators on board vessels. To enhance the safety of navigation, a Group A AMRD provides information about hazard areas, such as an aid to navigation, and distress situations, such as a man overboard incident. Group A AMRDs are currently using AIS and DSC technology on the frequencies 161.975 MHz (AIS 1), 162.025 MHz (AIS 2) and 156.525 MHz (ch70). Their operation should continue to be accommodated on these frequencies in Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations (RR) that are appropriate for aids to navigation. No additional spectrum requirement for this category of devices has been identified. The draft list of Group A AMRD applications are presented in the working document toward a draft new recommendation ITU-R M.[AMRD] in WP 5B. It currently includes applications such as: man overboard, drifting wreck, drifting container, iceberg, and pollution hazards. The document also indicates restrictions on output power (1 Watt) and antenna heights (1 metre) for Group A AMRDs. In addition, Recommendations ITU-R M.1371, M.493, and M.585 are being updated to reflect the technical characteristics of Group A AMRDs corresponding to the technology used by the devices. Group B AMRD 4

Group B AMRDs include other maritime applications such as divers, oceanographic research, and fishing nets. Under the existing definition, Group B AMRDs do not provide information that enhances the navigation of vessels, and their usage may distract or mislead the navigator thus degrading the safety of navigation. The spectrum requirements for Group B AMRDs include one 25 khz channel for AIS technology and up to three 25 khz channels for other technologies. Group B AMRDs should be operated on other designated frequencies within RR Appendix 18 that are not currently used for navigational purposes. The working document toward a draft new recommendation ITU-R M.[AMRD] also contains a list of Group B AMRD applications, and technical characteristics of maximum 1 Watt output power and antenna height of 1 metre. DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS PPDIAP/1.9.1A/1 Support: Bahamas, Canada Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight Identify frequencies in Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations for Group A AMRDs. This identification would include the frequencies 161.975 MHz (AIS 1), 162.025 MHz (AIS 2), and 156.525 MHz (ch70) for Group A devices. Reason: The Group A devices are used for maritime safety applications, and should therefore use appropriate safety frequencies identified in Appendix 18. [Source: 4605] Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight MOD PP/1.9.1A/2 Support: Mexico APPENDIX 18 (REV.WRC-19) Transmission frequency table in the frequency band allocated to the VHF maritime mobile service Formatted: Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight (See Article 52) General Notes Notes to the table f) The frequencies 156.300 MHz (channel 06), 156.525 MHz (channel 70), 156.800 MHz (channel 16), 161.975 MHz (AIS 1), and 162.025 MHz (AIS 2) may also be used by aircraft to search and rescue operations and other communications related to safety. The frequencies 156.525 MHz (channel 70), 161.975 MHz (AIS 1), and 162.25 MHz (AIS 2) may also be used by autonomous maritime radio devices from Group A for digital selective calling related to AIS technology. This use must be in accordance with the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.[AMRD]. (WRC-19) 5

Reason: Support Method A as presented in the working document of the text for the Conference Preparatory Meeting report issued by WP 5B, regarding Agenda Item 1.9.1 of WRC-19, which proposes a modification of general note f) regarding Appendix 18 of Radio Regulations to allow the use of autonomous maritime radio devices belonging to Group A, defined as those devices that enhance navigation safety. [Source 4575] PPDIAP/1.9.1B/1 Support: Bahamas, Canada Take regulatory measures to identify other frequency(ies) in Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations that are not currently being used for navigational purposes for Group B AMRDs. Reason: The Group B devices are used for maritime applications, and should therefore use appropriate frequencies identified in Appendix 18. Formatted: Don't allow hanging punctuation, Don't adjust space between Latin and Asian text, Don't adjust space between Asian text and numbers, Font Alignment: Baseline, Tab stops: 0.79", Left + 1.3", Left + 1.58", Left Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: Font: 11 pt, English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight Formatted: English (U.K.), Highlight 6

31 MEETING OF PERMANENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE II: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS July 16 to 20, 2018 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico OEA/Ser.L/XVII.4.2.31 CCP.II-RADIO-31/doc.4358-1-9-2/18 rev.1 20 July 2018 Original: Spanish DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS (DIAPs) FOR WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.9.2 (Item on the Agenda: 3.1 (SGT2)) (Document submitted by the Coordinator) SGT2A Radiolocation, Amateurs, Maritime & Aeronautical Coordinator: Michael Razi (CAN) Alternate Coordinator: Glenn Feldhake (USA) Rapporteur Agenda Item: Robert Denny (USA) Alternate Rapporteur Agenda Item: Waldon Russell (BAH) 7

Agenda Item 1.9.2: modifications of the Radio Regulations, including new spectrum allocations to the maritime mobile-satellite service (Earth to space and space-to-earth), preferably within the frequency bands 156.0125-157.4375 MHz and 160.6125-162.0375 MHz of Appendix 18, to enable a new VHF data exchange system (VDES) satellite component, while ensuring that this component will not degrade the current terrestrial VDES components, applications specific messages (ASM) and AIS operations and not impose any additional constraints on existing services in these and adjacent frequency bands as stated in recognizing d) and e) of Resolution 360 (Rev.WRC-15); BACKGROUND RESOLUTION 360 (REV. WRC-15) Consideration of regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations to the maritime mobile-satellite service to enable the satellite component of the VHF Data Exchange System and enhanced maritime radiocommunications, invites ITU-R to conduct, as a matter of urgency, and in time for WRC-19, sharing and compatibility studies between VDES satellite components and incumbent services in the same and adjacent frequency bands specified in recognizing d) and e) to determine potential regulatory actions, including spectrum allocations to the MMSS (Earth-to-space and space-to-earth) for VDES applications. To this end, the ITU-R has initiated sharing studies between the proposed VDES satellite (VDE-SAT) frequencies and the incumbent services in the same and adjacent bands so that this component does not impose any additional constraints on existing services in these and adjacent frequency bands as stated in recognizing d) and e) of Resolution 360 (Rev. WRC-15). The satellite component of the VDES could be beneficial towards enhancing maritime navigation and safety related applications on a global basis. Traditional maritime communication methods (i.e. voice) have been used for the transfer of the information required to improve the safety of navigation particularly in adverse conditions. More information (such as weather, ice charts, status of aids to navigation, water levels and rapid changes of port status) is required in real-time to improve operational decisions on land and on ship that will lead to safer and more efficient voyages. Shore authorities have also demonstrated interest in increasing the quantity of information retrieved from ships in real-time (such as voyage information, passenger manifest and pre-arrival reports) in a more efficient way to transmit and process this information as digital information. As a result of these additional requirements on maritime communications, WRC-15 made regulatory changes to Appendix 18 to facilitate the use of the terrestrial component of VHF Data Exchange system (VDES). These channels may be used by maritime authorities across the world to respond to increased data transfer and improve maritime safety and efficiency in the growing maritime environment. VDES is an extension of the very successful Automatic Identification System (AIS) used by the maritime community, while protecting the original function of AIS identification, position reporting and tracking. AIS, designed primarily as a collision avoidance system, and application specific messages (ASM) will continue to operate along with the new VDES channels. VDES is based on robust and efficient digital transmission rates through the aggregation of several 25 khz channels for increased throughput capacity. Once vessels have travelled outside the area of terrestrial coverage from shore stations, satellite networks could provide VDES capability to support and enhance safety and navigation. The satellite component of VDES is being further studied for WRC-19 to take into account existing services within and adjacent to the frequency band under consideration. Under 5.225A, the adjacent frequency band 154-156 MHz includes a primary allocation to the radiolocation service in some countries. Preliminary studies within ITU-R Working party 5B (WP 5B) concluded that compatibility between the radiolocation service and the maritime mobile satellite service (Earth-to-space) is feasible without imposing any additional constraints on the radiolocation service. Application of the radiolocation service in the frequency band 154-156 MHz is limited to the space surveillance radars. 8

Studies in WP 5B during the preparation for WRC-15, proposed a pfd mask for the maritime mobile satellite service to protect the incumbent fixed and mobile services. Furthermore, WP5B is currently drafting a report on the technical characteristics and feasibility assessment of the VDES satellite component including two proposed alternative frequency plans. Frequency plan alternative 1 allow for utilization of the channels 24, 84, 25, 85, 26 and 86 in a shared manner between VDE-TER and VDE-SAT. - Four channels, 1024, 1084, 1025 and 1085, are exclusively reserved for ship-to-shore and ship-tosatellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services. - Two channels, 1026 and 1086, are exclusively reserved for ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services. - Four channels, 2024, 2084, 2025 and 2085, are shared among shore-to-ship, ship-to-ship and satellite-to-ship (VDE-SAT downlink) services. - Two channels, 2026 and 2086, are exclusively reserved for satellite-to-ship (VDE-SAT downlink) services. - Two channels, 2027 (ASM 1) and 2028 (ASM 2), are shared between ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship, shore-to-ship and ship-to-satellite services. Frequency plan alternative 2 allows for utilization of channels 24, 84, 25 and 85 primarily for VDE-TER, while channels 26 and 86 exclusively reserved for VDE-SAT uplink. VDE-SAT uplink is also possible in channels 24, 84, 25 and 85, but the VDE-SAT uplink in these channels do not impose constraints on VDE- TER. Frequencies are exclusively reserved for VDE-SAT downlink within the frequency range 160.9625 MHz to 161.4875 MHz, which is not channelized in RR Appendix 18. - Four channels, 1024, 1084, 1025 and 1085, are reserved for ship-to-shore services, but ship-tosatellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services are possible without imposing constraints on ship-to-shore services. - Four channels, 2024, 2084, 2025 and 2085, are reserved for shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship services, but ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services are possible without imposing constraints on shoreto-ship and ship-to-ship services. - Two channels, 1026 and 2086, are exclusively reserved for ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services. - Frequencies are exclusively reserved for satellite-to-ship (VDE-SAT downlink) services within the frequency range 160.9625 MHz to 161.4875 MHz, which is not channelized in RR Appendix 18. - Two channels, 2027 (ASM 1) and 2028 (ASM 2), are shared between ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship, shore-to-ship and ship-to-satellite services. Frequency plan alternative 3 allows for utilization of channels 24, 25 and 84, 85 jointly between VDE-TER and VDE-SAT, while channels 26 and 86 are exclusively reserved for VDE-SAT. - Four channels, 1024, 1084, 1025 and 1085, are shared between ship-to-shore, ship-to-ship, shor-toship and ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services. - Two channels, 1026 and 2086, are exclusively reserved for ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services. - Four channels, 2024, 2084, 2025 and 2085, are reserved primarily for satellite-to-ship (VDE-SAT uplink) services, while the shore-to-ship services are possible without imposing constraints on satellite-to-ship services. - Two channels, 2026 and 2086, are exclusively reserved for satellite-to-ship (VDE-SAT uplink) services. 9

DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSAL MOD PPDIAP/1.9.2/1 Support: Bahamas, Mexico ARTICLE 5 Frequency Allocations Section IV Frequency Allocation Table (See number 2.1) 148-161.9375 MHz Allocation to Services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 156.8375-157.1875 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.226 157.1875-157.3375 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Maritime mobile-satellite (Earth-space) ADD 5.A192 5.226 157.3375-160.9625 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.226 160.9625-161.4875 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Maritime mobile-satellite (space-earth) MOD 5.208A MOD 5.208B ADD 5.B192 5.226 161.4875-161.7875 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile 5.226 161.7875-161.9375 FIXED MOBILE except aeronautical mobile Maritime mobile-satellite (Earth-space) ADD 5.A192 5.226 156.8375-157.1875 FIXED MOBILE 5.226 157.1875-157.3375 FIXED MOBILE Maritime mobile-satellite (Earth-space) ADD 5.A192 5.226 157.3375-160.9625 FIXED MOBILE 5.226 160.9625-161.4875 FIXED MOBILE Maritime mobile-satellite (space-earth) MOD 5.208A MOD 5.208B ADD 5.B192 5.226 161.4875-161.7875 FIXED MOBILE 5.226 161.7875-161.9375 FIXED MOBILE Maritime mobile-satellite (Earth-space) ADD 5.A192 5.226 10

Reason: To be developed. Formatted: Highlight Reason: The allocation in segments 157.1875-157.3375 MHz, 160.9625-161.4875 MHz y 161.7875-161.9375 MHz will provide the possibility to offer greater communication capacity and coverage of the VDES-SAT ADD PPDIAP/1.9.2/2 Support: Bahamas, Mexico 5.A192 The use of the frequency bands 157.1875-157.3375 MHz and 161.7875-161.9375 MHz for the maritime mobile-satellite service (Earth-space) is limited to non-geostationary systems operating in accordance with Appendix 18. (CMR-19) Reason: To be developed. Formatted: Highlight Reason: The addition of the previous note of RR Article 5 specify that the MMSS allocation (space-to- Earth) for the VDES satellite component as described in the PDN Report ITU-R M.[VDES-SAT] should be limited to non-gso systems. ADD PPDIAP/1.9.2/3 Formatted: English (U.K.) Support: Bahamas, Mexico 5.B192 The use of the frequency band 160.9625-161.4875 MHz for the maritime mobile-satellite service (space-earth) is limited to non-geostationary systems. (CMR 19) Reason: To be developed. Formatted: Highlight Reason: The addition of the previous note of RR Article 5 specify that the MMSS allocation (space-to- Earth) for the VDES satellite component as described in the PDN Report ITU-R M.[VDES-SAT] should be limited to non-gso systems MOD PPDIAP/1.9.2/4 Support: Bahamas, Mexico 5.208A In making assignments to space stations in the mobile-satellite service in the bands 137-138 MHz, 387-390 MHz, 400.15-401 MHz and to the mobile-satellite service (space-earth) in the band 160.9625-161.4875 MHz, administrations shall take all possible measures to protect the radio astronomy service in the bands 150.05-153 MHz, 322-328.6 MHz, 406.1-410 MHz and 608-614 MHz from harmful interference from unwanted emissions. The threshold levels of interference detrimental to the radio astronomy service are indicated in the relevant ITU-R Recommendation. (WRC-0719) Reason: To be developed. Reason: The 160.9625-161.4875 MHz segment is included to try to atchive protection of the radio astronomy service (RAS). Formatted: Highlight 11

MOD PPDIAP/1.9.2/5 Support: Bahamas, Mexico 5.208B * In the bands: 137-138 MHz, 160.9625-161.4875 MHz, 387-390 MHz, 400.15-401 MHz, 1 452-1 492 MHz, 1 525-1 610 MHz, 1 613.8-1 626.5 MHz, 2 655-2 690 MHz, 21.4-22 GHz, Resolution 739 (Rev.WRC-15) applices. (CMR-1519) Reason: To be developed. Reason: The above modification is proposed to update note 5.208B according the new allocation of the band 160.9625-161.4875 MHz to the MMSS (space- Earth). MOD PPDIAP/1.9.2/6 Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Font: 11 pt Formatted Formatted: English (U.K.) Formatted: Font: 11 pt Support: Bahamas, Mexico Channel designato r Notes 24 w), ww), x), xx) 1024 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 2024 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 84 w), ww), x), xx) 1084 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) APPENDIX 18 (REV.WRC-1219) Table of transmitting frequencies in the VHF maritime mobile band (See Article 52) Transmitting frequencies (MHz) From ship From coast stations stations Intership Port operations and ship movement Public correspondence Single Two frequency frequency 157.200 161.800 x x x 157.200 161.800 161.800 x (digital only) 157.225 161.825 x x x 157.225 * Esta disposición fue previamente enumerada con el No. 5.347A. Fue renumerado para preservar el orden secuencial. 12

Channel designato r Notes 2084 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 25 w), ww), x), xx) 1025 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 2025 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 85 w), ww), x), xx) 1085 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) 2085 w), ww), x), xx) ), AAA) w), ww), 26 x) w), ww), 1026 x), AAA) w), ww), 2026 x), AAA) w), ww), 86 x) w), ww), 1086 x), AAA) w), ww), 2086 x), AAA) Transmitting frequencies (MHz) From ship From coast Intership stations stations 161.825 161.825 x (digital only) Port operations and ship movement Single frequency Two frequency Public correspondence 157.250 161.850 x x x 157.250 161.850 161.850 x (digital only) 157.275 161.875 x x x 157.275 161.875 161.875 x (digital only) 157.300 161.900 x x x 157.300 161.900 157.325 161.925 x x x 157.325 161.925 27 z), zx) 157.350 161.950 x x 1027 z), zz) 157.350 157.350 x 2027* z) 161.950 161.950 ASM1 87 z), zz) 157.375 157.375 x 28 z), zx) 157.400 162.000 x x 1028 z), zz) 157.400 157.400 x 2028* z) ASM2 162.000 162.000 88 z), zz) 157.425 157.425 x AIS 1 f), l), p) 161.975 161.975 AIS 2 f), l), p) 162.025 162.025 * From 1 January 2019, channel 2027 will be designated ASM 1 and channel 2028 will be designated ASM 2.... Specific notes Notes referring to the Table 13

... m) These channels may be operated as single frequency channels, subject to coordination with affected administrations. The following conditions apply for single frequency usage: The lower frequency portion of these channels may be operated as single frequency channels by ship and coast stations. Transmission using the upper frequency portion of these channels is limited to coast stations. If permitted by administrations and specified by national regulations, the upper frequency portion of these channels may be used by ship stations for transmission. All precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channels AIS 1, AIS 2, 2027*ASM1 and 2028*.ASM2. (WRC-1519) * From 1 January 2019, channel 2027 will be designated ASM 1 and channel 2028 will be designated ASM 2. mm) Transmission on these channels is limited to coast stations. If permitted by administrations and specified by national regulations, these channels may be used by ship stations for transmission. All precautions should be taken to avoid harmful interference to channels AIS 1, AIS 2, 2027*ASM1 and 2028*.ASM2. (WRC-1519) * From 1 January 2019, channel 2027 will be designated ASM 1 and channel 2028 will be designated ASM 2.... w) In Regions 1 and 3: Until 1 January 2017, the frequency bands 157.200-157.325 MHz and 161.800-161.925 MHz (corresponding to channels: 24, 84, 25, 85, 26 and 86) may be used for digitally modulated emissions, subject to coordination with affected administrations. Stations using these channels or frequency bands for digitally modulated emissions shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, other stations operating in accordance with Article 5. From 1 January 2017, the The frequency bands 157.200-157.325 MHz and 161.800-161.925 MHz (corresponding to channels: 24, 84, 25, 85, 26 and 86) are identified for the utilization of the VHF Data Exchange System (VDES) described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092. These frequency bands may also be used for analogue modulation described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1084 by an administration that wishes to do so, subject to not causing harmful interference to, or claiming protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions and subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-1519) wa) In Regions 1 and 3: Until 1 January 2017, the frequency bands 157.025-157.175 MHz and 161.625-161.775 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81, 22, 82, 23 and 83) may be used for digitally modulated emissions, subject to coordination with affected administrations. Stations using these channels or frequency bands for digitally modulated emissions shall not cause harmful interference to, or claim protection from, other stations operating in accordance with Article 5. From 1 January 2017, the The frequency bands 157.025-157.100 MHz and 161.625-161.700 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81 and 22) are identified for utilization of the digital systems described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 using multiple 25 khz contiguous channels. From 1 January 2017, the The frequency bands 157.150-157.175 MHz and 161.750-161.775 MHz (corresponding to channels: 23 and 83) are identified for utilization of the digital systems described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842 using two 25 khz contiguous channels. From 1 January 2017, the frequencies 157.125 MHz and 161.725 MHz (corresponding to channel: 82) are identified for the utilization of the digital systems described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1842. The frequency bands 157.025-157.175 MHz and 161.625-161.775 MHz (corresponding to channels: 80, 21, 81, 22, 82, 23 and 83) can also be used for analogue modulation described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.1084 by an administration that wishes to do so, subject to not claiming 14

protection from other stations in the maritime mobile service using digitally modulated emissions and subject to coordination with affected administrations. (WRC-1519)... xx) From 1 January 2019, thethe channels 24, 84, 25 and 85 may be merged in order to form a unique duplex channel channels with a bandwidth of 100 khz in order to operate the VDES terrestrial component described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092. (WRC-1519)... z) Until 1 January 2019, these channels may be used for possible testing of future AIS applications without causing harmful interference to, or claiming protection from, existing applications and stations operating in the fixed and mobile services. From 1 January 2019, thesez) These channels are each split into two simplex channels. The channels 2027 and 2028 designated as ASM 1 and ASM 2 are used for application specific messages (ASM) as described in the most recent version of Recommendation ITU-R M.2092. (WRC-1519)... zz) From 1 January 2019, channelschannels 1027, 1028, 87 and 88 are used as single-frequency analogue channels for port operation and ship movement. (WRC-1519) AAA) These channels may be used in the maritime mobile-satellite service (Earth-to-space) by the VDES satellite component in the following way: The channels 1024, 1084, 1025 and 1085 are reserved for ship-to-shore services, but ship-tosatellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services are possible without imposing constraints on ship-to-shore services. The channels 2024, 2084, 2025 and 2085 are reserved for shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship services, but ship-to-satellite (VDE-SAT uplink) services are possible without imposing constraints on shore-to-ship and ship-to-ship services. The channels 1026, 1086, 2026 and 2086 are exclusively reserved for ship-to-satellite (VDE- SAT uplink) services. (WRC-19) Reason: To be developed. Reason: The above modification is proposed to add notes in Appendix 18 of the Radio Regulations. Formatted: Highlight 15

Formatted: Spanish (International Sort) MOD PPDIAP/1.9.2/7 Support: [Bahamas], Mexico RESOLUTION 739 (REV.WRC-1519) Compatibility between the radio astronomy service and the active space services in certain adjacent and nearby frequency bands The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015Sharm el-sheikh, 2019), ANNEX 1 TO RESOLUTION 739 (REV.WRC-1519) Unwanted emission threshold levels TABLE 1-2 epfd thresholds (1) for unwanted emissions from all space stations of a non-gso satellite system at a radio astronomy station Space service Space service band Radio astronomy band Single dish, continuum observations Reference epfd (2) bandwidt h Single dish, spectral line observations Reference epfd (2) bandwidt h epfd (2) VLBI Reference bandwidt h (khz) Condition of application: the API is received by the Bureau following the entry into force of the Final Acts of: (MHz) (MHz) (db(w/m 2 )) (MHz) (db(w/m 2 )) (khz) (db(w/m 2 )) MSS (space-to-earth) 137-138 150.05-153 238 2.95 NA NA NA NA WRC-07 MMSS (space-to- 160.9625- Earth) 161.4875 150.05-153 238 2.95 NA NA NA NA WRC-19 MSS (space-to-earth) 387-390 322-328.6 240 6.6 255 10 228 10 WRC-07 MSS (space-to-earth) 400.15-401 406.1-410 242 3.9 NA NA NA NA WRC-07 MSS (space-to-earth) 1 525-1 559 1 400-1 427 243 27 259 20 229 20 WRC-07 RNSS (space-to- Earth) (3) 1 559-1 610 MSS (space-to-earth) 1 525-1 559 MSS (space-to-earth) 1 613.8-1 626.5 1 610.6-1 613.8 1 610.6-1 613.8 1 610.6-1 613.8 NA NA 258 20 230 20 WRC-07 NA NA 258 20 230 20 WRC-07 NA NA 258 20 230 20 WRC-03 Reason: To be developed. 16 Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Bold, Highlight Formatted: Font: 11 pt, Highlight

Reason: The above modification is proposed to add segment 160.9625-161.4872 MHz for the new allocation the service MMSS (space-earth) in Annex 1 of Resolution 739 17

SUP PPDIAP/1.9.2/8 Support: [Bahamas], Mexico RESOLUTION 360 (REV.WRC-15) Consideration of regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations to the maritime mobile-satellite service to enable the satellite component of the VHF Data Exchange System and enhanced maritime radiocommunication Reason: We propose eliminating Resolution 360 (Rev. WRC-15) because it is no longer needed once the studies have been completed. Formatted: Highlight Formatted: Highlight

31 MEETING OF PERMANENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE II: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS July 16 to 20, 2018 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico OEA/Ser.L/XVII.4.2.31 CCP.II-RADIO-31/doc.4358-1-10/18 18 July 2018 Original: Spanish DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS (DIAPS) FOR WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.10 (Item on the Agenda: 3.1 (SGT2)) (Document submitted by the Coordinator) SGT2A Radiolocation, Amateurs, Maritime & Aeronautical Coordinator: Michael Razi (CAN) Alternate Coordinator: Glenn Feldhake (USA) Rapporteur Agenda Item: Luis Fernando (B) Alternate Rapporteur Agenda Item: Sandra Wright (USA) 19

Agenda Item 1.10: to consider spectrum needs and regulatory provisions for the introduction and use of the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS), in accordance with Resolution 426 (WRC-15) INTRODUCTION While air travel in recent years has represented some of aviation s safest years in terms of the number of accidents, the tragedy of Malaysia Airlines flight 370 in March 2014 highlighted needed improvements in the global air navigation system requiring urgent attention. To address these improvements, the aviation community embarked on a global effort to develop the concept of a global aviation distress and safety system (GADSS). As a result of expected developments in the implementation of various elements of GADSS, modifications to the Radio Regulations may be required to facilitate emerging needs of the aviation community and related distress and safety agencies. This agenda item was adopted at WRC-15 with sufficient flexibility to address potential modifications to the Radio Regulations required to allow implementation of the GADSS, taking into consideration the incumbent services that may be impacted as a consequence of these potential modifications. Specifically, Resolution 426 (WRC-15) invited the ITU-R to conduct relevant studies taking into account information provided by ICAO on the requirements for both the terrestrial and satellite components of GADSS. BACKGROUND The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has developed a concept of operations (ConOps) to support the future development of GADSS. The ConOps 1 describes in particular the following functions: Aircraft tracking Typically uses existing technologies to assist in the timely identification and location of aircraft. Provides an automated reporting function every 15 mins or less. Aircraft tracking may be accomplished by multiple different systems over the duration of a flight. Autonomous distress tracking. An automated method of position reporting at intervals of one minute or less to support search and rescue (SAR), triggered by indications that an aircraft is in distress which may result in an accident. Distress tracking aims to establish the location of a potential accident site within a 6 nautical mile (11.11 km) radius. Post flight localization and recovery. A combination of both the immediate need to locate and rescue possible survivors after an air accident using emergency location beacons and other methods to an accuracy of <1 nautical mile (<1.85 km), and the timely collection of aircraft components and data that will assist in the accident investigation. Procedures and information management. The method of data collection and notification of flight tracking data to the relevant SAR, and rescue coordination centres. 1 Version 6.0. In 2017 the ICAO Air Navigation Commission agreed to use Version 6.0 to guide the further development of ICAO performance based standards in order to support the implementation of the ConOps. 20

The ConOps provides the guidelines for the development of ICAO performance-based standards, outlining specific technical and operational requirements that an aircraft shall meet. It does not identify specific systems proposed to contribute to GADSS. ICAO intends to use systems operating under existing allocations in accordance with the provisions of the RR, including the use of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (termed as emergency locator transmitters in ICAO) operating in the 406-406.1 MHz frequency band. 2 The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has actively participated in ITU-R Working Party 5B to develop a preliminary draft new report and draft CPM text. Both ICAO and ITU-R Working Party 5B have concluded that there are no new spectrum allocations required to implement GADSS. GADSS requirements can be satisfied using existing systems operating within existing aeronautical frequency allocations and distress spectrum (e.g. 406-406.1 MHz) in accordance with the provisions in Article 5 of the Radio Regulations. The concept of GADSS is a system of systems that comprises different equipment operating in various frequency bands, allocated to various services, in a similar manner to the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS). Both methods in the draft CPM text propose to recognize GADSS in Chapter VII Distress and Safety Communications of the Radio Regulations in the same way that GMDSS is recognized. By adding GADSS to Chapter VII, it will be included in, and have a status associated with distress and safety communications, and it will have a description in the Radio Regulations. Once established, this framework will facilitate any future identification of frequency bands or additional regulatory provisions for GADSS, if necessary. This proposal includes several modifications to Chapter VII Distress and Safety Communications of the Radio Regulations: The first modification is to specifically identify the articles and numbers associated with GMDSS. A new provision is proposed to introduce GADSS into the Radio Regulations and links the functional requirements of GADSS to the Convention of International Civil Aviation. This is similar to the existing link in Article 30 between GMDSS and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) under the responsibility of the International Maritime Organization. A new Article 34A is proposed that describes GADSS and precludes systems contributing to GADSS from operating under Article 4.4. DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS: ARTICLE 5 NOC PPDIAP/1.10/1 Frequency allocations Formatted: Font: Bold, English (U.K.), Highlight Support: CAN, MEX, USA Formatted: Font: Highlight Formatted: Font: Reason: There is no requirement for additional spectrum allocations for GADSS. 2 The 406-406.1 MHz frequency band is already identified for the use of emergency position-indicating radiobeacons in the provisions of RR No. 5.266 21

CHAPTER VII Distress and safety communications 1 ARTICLE 30 General Provisions Section I Introduction MOD PPDIAP/1.10/2 Formatted: Highlight Support: CAN, MEX, USA 30.1 1 Nos 30.4-30.13, and Articles 31, 32, 33 and 34 of Tthis Chapter contains the provisions for the operational use of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS), whose functional requirements, system elements and equipment carriage requirements are set forth in the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, as amended. This Chapter These Nos and Articles also contains provisions for initiating distress, urgency and safety communications by means of radiotelephony on the frequency 156.8 MHz (VHF channel 16). (WRC-07).(WRC-19) Reason: Identifies the specific articles and numbers associated with GMDSS, to allow for an additional article and numbers to address GADSS as part of Chapter VII. ADD DIAPPP/1.10/3 Support: CAN, MEX, USA 30.1A Article 34A of this Chapter contains the provisions for the global aeronautical distress and safety system (GADSS), whose functional requirements are set forth in the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, as amended. (WRC-19) Reason: Includes GADSS as part of Chapter VII Distress and safety communications. ADD DIAPPP/1.10/4 Support: CAN, MEX, USA ARTICLE 34A Global aeronautical distress and safety system Formatted: Font: Formatted: Normal Reason: Initiates a new article to establish the regulatory framework for GADSS. 22

ADD DIAPPP/1.10/5 Support: CAN, MEX, USA 34A.1 The global aeronautical distress and safety system (GADSS) determines performance requirements for the radiocommunication systems utilized for conducting functions such as aircraft tracking, autonomous distress tracking, and post flight localization and recovery. (WRC-19) Reason: Refers to the types of functions that may be provided by GADSS. ADD DIAPPP/1.10/6 Support: CAN, MEX, USA 34A.2 The type of radiocommunication service(s) to be used by systems contributing to the GADSS depend(s) on the requirements of the specific GADSS function. Systems contributing to the GADSS shall not be operated under the provisions of No. 4.4. (WRC-19) Reason: Radiocommunication services to be used by systems contributing to GADSS should be operated in accordance with the Table of Frequency Allocations. SUP DIAPPP/1.10/7 Support: CAN, MEX, USA Formatted: Font: Formatted: Normal RESOLUTION 426 (WRC-15) Studies on spectrum needs and regulatory provisions for the introduction and use of the Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System Reason: Resolution 426 is no longer necessary. -------------------------------------- 23

31 MEETING OF PERMANENT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE II: RADIOCOMMUNICATIONS July 16 to 20, 2018 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico OEA/Ser.L/XVII.4.2.31 CCP.II-RADIO-31/doc.4358-1-13-A/18 20 July 2018 Original: Spanish DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS (DIAPS) FOR WRC-19 AGENDA ITEM 1.13 (A) BAND A: 24.25-27.5 GHz (Item on the Agenda: 3.1 (SGT-1)) (Document submitted by CITEL Member States) SGT-1 Coordinator: Luciana CAMARGOS B lcamargos@gsma.com Vice-Coordinador: José COSTA CAN - jose.costa@ericsson.com Agenda Item Rapporteur: Camilo ZAMORA COL - camilo.zamora@ane.gov.co Agenda Item Vice-Rapporteur: Juan Pablo ROCHA MEX juan.rocha@ift.org.mx 24

Agenda item 1.13: to consider identification of frequency bands for the future development of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), including possible additional allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis, in accordance with Resolution 238 (WRC-15); INTRODUCTION The aim of 5G is to create a more hyper connected society by more comprehensively, and intelligently, integrating LTE, Wi-Fi and cellular IoT technologies, together with at least one new 5G radio interface. This will allow mobile networks to dynamically allocate resources to support the varying needs of a hugely diverse set of connections ranging from industrial machinery in factories, to automated vehicles as well as smartphones. The significant extra capacity of the 5G radio network will need to be supported with higher bandwidth backhaul, including fibre and microwave networks. Satellite networks should also be considered for 5G backhaul while noting their limited ability to satisfy 5G s expected latency and bandwidth requirements A central component in the evolution of all mobile technology generations has been the use of increasingly wide frequency bands to support higher speeds and larger amounts of traffic. 5G is no different, ultra-fast 5G services will require large amounts of spectrum including above 24 GHz where wide bandwidths are more readily available. Without making these higher frequency bands available for 5G, it may not be possible to deliver a step-change in mobile broadband speeds and support rapidly growing mobile data traffic, especially in busy urban areas. Spectrum above 24 GHz is well recognized worldwide as being the key component for the fastest 5G services. Without them, 5G won t be able to deliver significantly faster data speeds or support projected extensive mobile traffic growth. DRAFT INTER-AMERICAN PROPOSALS 25

MOD DIAP/1.13/1 Formatted: Font: Bold Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay ARTICLE 5 Frequency allocations Section IV Table of Frequency Allocations (See No. 2.1) 22-24.75 GHz Allocation to services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 24.25-24.45 FIXED MOBILE ADD 5.A113 MOD 5.338A 24.45-24.65 FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE ADD 5.A113 24.65-24.75 FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.532B INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE ADD 5.A113 24.25-24.45 MOBILE ADD 5.113 MOD 5.338A RADIONAVIGATION 24.45-24.65 INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE ADD 5.A113 RADIONAVIGATION 24.25-24.45 RADIONAVIGATION FIXED MOBILE ADD 5.A113 MOD 5.338A 24.45-24.65 FIXED INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE ADD 5.A113 RADIONAVIGATION 5.533 5.533 24.65-24.75 24.65-24.75 INTER-SATELLITE FIXED MOBILE ADD 5.A113 FIXED-SATELLITE RADIOLOCATION- (Earth-to-space) 5.532B SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) INTER-SATELLITE MOBILE ADD 5.A113 5.533 Reasons: The identification of the band 24.25-27.5 GHz to IMT will help satisfy the need for additional spectrum in the bands above 24 GHz. MOD DIAP/1.13/2 Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay 26

24.75-29.9 GHz Allocation to services Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 24.75-25.25 FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.532B MOBILE ADD 5.A113 24.75-25.25 FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.535 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 24.75-25.25 FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) 5.535 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 25.25-25.5 FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 5.536 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 Standard frequency and time signal-satellite (Earth-to-space) 25.5-27 EARTH EXPLORATION-SATELLITE (space-to Earth) 5.536B FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 5.536 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 SPACE RESEARCH (space-to-earth) 5.536C Standard frequency and time signal-satellite (Earth-to-space) 5.536A 27-27.5 FIXED INTER-SATELLITE 5.536 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 27-27.5 FIXED FIXED-SATELLITE (Earth-to-space) INTER-SATELLITE 5.536 5.537 MOBILE ADD 5.A113 Reasons: The identification of the band 24.25-27.5 GHz to IMT will help satisfy the need for additional spectrum in the bands above 24 GHz. ADD DIAP/1.13/3 Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay 5.A113 The band 24.25-27.5 GHz is identified for use by administrations wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). This identification does not preclude the use of these frequency bands by any application of the services to which they are allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. Resolutions [A113-24GHZ] (WRC-19) and 750 (Rev. WRC-19) apply. Reasons: The identification of the band 24.25-27.5 GHz to IMT will help satisfy the need for additional spectrum in the bands above 24 GHz. MOD DIAP/1.13/4 Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay 27

5.338A In the frequency bands 1 350-1 400 MHz, 1 427-1 452 MHz, 22.55-23.55 GHz, 24.25-24.45 GHz, 30-31.3 GHz, 49.7-50.2 GHz, 50.4-50.9 GHz, 51.4-52.6 GHz, 81-86 GHz and 92-94 GHz, Resolution 750 (Rev.WRC-195) applies. Reasons: The identification of the band 24.25-27.5 GHz to IMT will require limits in Resolution 750 (Rev. WRC-15) to ensure adjacent band compatibility with EESS (passive) in the band 23.6-24.0 GHz. MOD DIAP/1.13/5 Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay RESOLUTION 750 (Rev.WRC-195) Compatibility between the Earth exploration-satellite service (passive) and relevant active services The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2015Sharm-El-Sheikh, 2019), resolves 1 that unwanted emissions of stations brought into use in the frequency bands and services listed in Table 1-1 below shall not exceed the corresponding limits in that table, subject to the specified conditions; TABLE 1-1 EESS (passive) band Active service band Active service Limits of unwanted emission power from active service stations in a specified bandwidth within the EESS (passive) band 1 23.6-24.0 GHz 22.55-23.55 GHz 24.25-[24.45] GHz Inter-satellite Mobile 36 dbw in any 200 MHz of the EESS (passive) band for non-geostationary (non-gso) inter-satellite service (ISS) systems for which complete advance publication information is received by the Bureau before 1 January 2020, and 46 dbw in any 200 MHz of the EESS (passive) band for non-gso ISS systems for which complete advance publication information is received by the Bureau on or after 1 January 2020 Reasons: The identification of the band 24.25-27.5 GHz to IMT will require limits in Resolution 750 (Rev. WRC-15) to ensure adjacent band compatibility with EESS (passive) in the band 23.6-24.0 GHz. The limit to be applied is still under consideration by the Task Group and will be proposed once conclusion is reached. TBD ADD DIAP/1.13/6 Support: Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay 28