COLOMBIA: Public Comments for Colombian National Frequency Allocation Table Modification
In December 2020, ANE of Colombia, as known as Agencia Nacional del Espectro (National Spectrum Agency) – is open to comments for the modification of the National Allocation Table (CNABF). Worth to remark the modification proposal for the frequency band from 440 MHz to 470 MHz, the reservoir for the frequency band of 450 MHz. […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Updated New Test Protocol Regarding Non-Essential Emissions
After several consultations related to the application of the non-essential emissions limit, indicated in the new protocol for broadband equipment measurements which entered into force on December 1st, 2020. ENCOM has decided to establish that the 30 dB limit indicated will apply only to non-essential emissions as defined and established in Rec. ITU-R SM.1539. This […]
CHINA: Limits for Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Emitted by Mobile Devices
The Standardization Administration of China (SAC) has released a draft for National Standard of the P.R.C., Limits for Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Emitted by Mobile Phones working on the 300 GHz band, as well as other mobile communications variations, used close to the human body, the original file is available in Simplified Chinese, comments […]
COVID-19 Worldwide Impact – November 18th, 2020
Given the current state of affairs surrounding COVID-19, governments, regulators and laboratories all around the world have started to implement measures to decrease the probability of infection among their staff. This is a summary of relevant changes that should be taken into consideration. Regulators that were limited but are now closed: Honduras (CONATEL) In case […]
INDIA: MEITY Releases Series Guidelines for Product Categories Under CRO Phase-V
MEITY has released the criteria for the series formation on the Phase V devices for CRS, in the released document, they have also specified the maximum number of models that can be in a series according to the classification of the devices. The devices included are: 1. Wireless Microphone2. Digital Camera 3. Video Camera 4. […]
EU: ECO Publish Public Consultation on ECC Deliverables
On October 26th, 2020, ECO has published a Public Consultation to receive public comments regarding ECC Deliverables approved by WG FM meeting #97. The three Document Drafts under consultation are: – Draft ECC Report 323 “Spectrum use and future spectrum requirements for PMSE” – Draft revision of ECC Decision (04)10 “The frequency bands to be […]
ARGENTINA: ENACOM Publish New Test Protocol for Broadband and Frequency Hopping
On October 28th ENACOM published the official note O-2020-73167532-APN-SNYE#ENACOM which seeks to update the testing protocols for frequency hopping and Digital Broadband Systems. Some important items are as follow: -New Testing Protocol for Frequency Hopping Systems V20.1: For devices featuring setting different transmission bandwidths, minimum and maximum configurable bandwidths must be now verified. -New Testing […]
SOUTH KOREA: 6 GHz Band Available for Wi-Fi
The Ministry of Science and ICT of South Korea has informed that the unlicensed use for the 6GHz band has been approved for the 5,925MHz to 7,125MHz range. This will make the 6GHz band under 25mW available for free use in indoor spaces. The documents offer a comparison between the current WIFI and the WIFI […]
SINGAPORE: IMDA Publish IoT Technical Specifications
IMDA’s recent Technical Specification defines the minimum technical requirement of the Internet of Things (IoT) that also uses Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) technologies. Some of the widely know international standards that this Technical Specification was based on, are as follow: -ETSI EN 301 489-1 -ETSI EN 301 489-24 -IEC 60950-1 -IEC 62368-1 Bands […]
MEXICO: IFT Publish Public Consultation for 5925-7125 MHz Band
On November 5th, 2020, IFT has published a Public Consultation to receive public comments regarding a project plan for the new technical conditions of operation for the frequency band of 5925-7125 MHz. The purpose of this public consultation is to gather comments, opinions, or contributions that allow the Institute to determine future actions in the […]