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  **World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-07)\  ![](media/image1.png){width="1.9270833333333333in"
  Geneva, 22 October - 16 November 2007**          height="0.8125in"}

                                                   

                                                   

  **PLENARY MEETING**                              **Addendum 22 to Document 41-E**

                                                   **22 August 2007**

                                                   **Original: English**

  Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Administrations       

  common proposals for the work of the conference  

  Agenda item 2                                    
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2 to examine the revised ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference
in the Radio Regulations communicated by the Radiocommunication
Assembly, in accordance with Resolution **28 (Rev.WRC‑03)**, and to
decide whether or not to update the corresponding references in the
Radio Regulations, in accordance with principles contained in the Annex
to Resolution **27** **(Rev.WRC‑03)**

Introduction

Resolutions 27 (Rev.WRC-03)[^1] and 28 (Rev.WRC-03)[^2] provide clear
guidance on the principles and application for incorporating by
reference ITU-R Recommendations in the Radio Regulations. Therefore
WRC-07 should follow the incorporation by reference process in
Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) and Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03).

######## Part 1 Incorporation by reference of ITU-R Recommendations mentioned in Volumes 1 and 2 of the Radio Regulations -- Changes to provisions of a non‑mandatory nature

APT countries concur with the conclusions reached at the CPM that
references to ITU-R Recommendations of a non-mandatory character do not
need to be updated by a WRC.

The conclusions of the CPM are supported with respect to updating the
non-mandatory ITU-R Recommendations references, i.e. that Resolutions 27
(Rev.WRC-03) and 28 (Rev.WRC-03) do not contain a procedure for updating
the references to ITU Recommendations of a non-mandatory character.
Consequently, WRC-07 may wish to consider the need to establish such a
procedure and to adopt the necessary texts as appropriate.

APT countries support the proposed modifications to the footnotes and
provisions as shown in Section 7/2/1 of the CPM Report. With respect to
No. 5.536A, Option 1 is supported.

ARTICLE 5

Frequency allocations

Section IV -- Table of Frequency Allocations\
(See No. 2.1)

**MOD** ASP/41A22/342

**5.208A** In making assignments to space stations in the
mobile-satellite service in the bands 137-138 MHz, 387-390 MHz and
400.15-401 MHz, administrations shall take all practicable steps 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 shown in Table 1 of
Recommendation ITU-R RA.769.     (WRC-07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the language indicates this Recommendation is not mandatory and is not
in RR Volume 4.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/343

**5.536A** Administrations operating earth stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service or the space research service shall not
claim protection from stations in the fixed and mobile services operated
by other administrations. In addition, earth stations in the Earth
exploration-satellite service or in the space research service should be
operated taking into account the most recent versions of Recommendations
ITU‑R SA.1278 and ITU‑R SA.1625, respectively.     (WRC‑07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the "should" language indicates this Recommendation is not mandatory and
is not in RR Volume 4.

ARTICLE 47

Operator's certificates

Section IV -- Qualifying service^1^     (WRC‑03)

**MOD** ASP/41A22/344

**47.26** § 8 1) The holder of a radiocommunication general operator's
certificate or a first- or second-class radiotelegraph operator's
certificate shall be authorized to embark as chief operator of a ship
station of the fourth category (which is described in the most recent
version of Recommendation ITU‑R M.1169).     (WRC‑07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the Recommendation is for information only in this context.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/345

**47.27** 2) However, before becoming chief or sole operator of a ship
station of the fourth category (in accordance with the most recent
version of Recommendation ITU‑R M.1169) which is required by
international agreements to carry a radiotelegraph operator, the holder
of a radiocommunication general operator's certificate or a first- or
second-class radiotelegraph operator's certificate shall have had
adequate experience as operator on board ship at sea.     (WRC‑07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the Recommendation is for information only in this context.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/346

**47.28** 3) Before becoming chief operator of a ship station of the
second or third category (in accordance with the most recent version of
Recommendation ITU‑R M.1169), the holder of a radiocom­munication general
operator's certificate or a first- or second-class radiotelegraph
operator's certificate shall have had, as operator on board ship or in a
coast station, at least six months' experience of which at least three
months shall have been on board ship.     (WRC‑07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the Recommendation is for information only in this context.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/347

**47.29** 4) Before becoming chief operator of a ship station of the
first category (in accordance with the most recent version of
Recommendation ITU‑R M.1169), the holder of a radiocommunication general
operator's certificate or a first-class radiotelegraph operator's
certificate shall have had, as operator on board ship or in a coast
station, at least one year's experience of which at least six months
shall have been on board ship.     (WRC‑07)

**Reasons:** To conform to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) (Annex 2, § 5), as
the Recommendation is for information only in this context.

######## Part 2 Incorporation by reference of ITU-R Recommendations mentioned in WRC Resolutions

APT countries support the outcome of the CPM in this regard, namely if a
WRC Resolution includes a *resolves* referring to an ITU-R
Recommendation or portion thereof in a specific manner (by number and
version) using mandatory language (i.e. shall), the ITU-R Recommendation
or parts thereof are considered to be incorporated by reference.

There are cases where these ITU-R Recommendations are not contained in
RR Volume 4. Table 2-1 in Section 7/2/2 of the CPM Report is a
non-exhaustive list of cases where an ITU-R Recommendation is referenced
using mandatory language (i.e. shall) in a WRC Resolution, which have
been analysed to determine whether the Recommendations are incorporated
by reference.

APT countries propose modification to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) in
order to clarify the scope of incorporation by reference and confirm the
treatment of the above-mentioned ITU-R Recommendations is also
supported.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/348

RESOLUTION 27 (Rev.WRC-07)

Use of incorporation by reference in the Radio Regulations

The World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 2007),

considering

*a)* that the principles of incorporation by reference were adopted by
WRC‑95, revised by WRC‑97 and further refined by WRC‑2000 (see Annexes 1
and 2 to this Resolution);

*b)* that there are provisions in the Radio Regulations containing
references which fail to distinguish adequately whether the status of
the referenced text is mandatory or non‑mandatory,

noting

that references to Resolutions or Recommendations of a world
radiocommunication conference (WRC) require no special procedures, and
are acceptable for consideration, since such texts will have been agreed
by a WRC,

resolves

1 that for the purposes of the Radio Regulations, the term
"incorporation by reference" shall only apply to those references
intended to be mandatory;

2 that when considering the introduction of new cases of incorporation
by reference, such incorporation shall be kept to a minimum and made by
applying the following criteria:

-- only texts which are relevant to a specific WRC agenda item may be
considered;

-- the correct method of reference shall be determined on the basis of
the principles set out in Annex 1 to this Resolution;

-- the guidance contained in Annex 2 to this Resolution shall be applied
in order to ensure that the correct method of reference for the intended
purpose is employed;

3 that the procedure described in Annex 3 to this Resolution shall be
applied for approving the incorporation by reference of ITU‑R
Recommendations or parts thereof;

4 that existing references to ITU-R Recommendations shall be reviewed to
clarify whether the reference is mandatory or non-mandatory in
accordance with Annex 2 to this Resolution;

5 that ITU‑R Recommendations, or parts thereof, incorporated by
reference at the conclusion of each WRC shall be collated and published
in a volume of the Radio Regulations (see Annex 3 to this Resolution),

instructs the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau

1 to bring this Resolution to the attention of the Radiocommunication
Assembly and the ITU-R Study Groups;

2 to identify the provisions and footnotes of the Radio Regulations
containing references to ITU‑R Recommendations and make suggestions on
any further action to the second session of the Conference Preparatory
Meeting (CPM) for inclusion in its Report to the next WRC;

3 to identify the provisions and footnotes of the Radio Regulations
containing references to WRC Resolutions containing references to ITU‑R
Recommendations and make suggestions on any further action to the second
session of the Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) for inclusion in its
Report to the next WRC,

invites administrations

to submit proposals to future conferences, taking into account the CPM
Report, in order to clarify the status of references, where ambiguities
remain regarding the mandatory or non-mandatory status of the references
in question, with a view to amending those references:

i\) that appear to be of a mandatory nature, identifying such references
as being incorporated by reference by using clear linking language in
accordance with Annex 2;

ii\) that are of a non-mandatory character, so as to refer to "the most
recent version" of the Recommendations.

**MOD** ASP/41A22/349

ANNEX 1 TO RESOLUTION 27 (Rev.WRC‑07)

Principles of incorporation by reference

1 For the purposes of the Radio Regulations, the term "incorporation by
reference" shall apply only to those references intended to be
mandatory.

2 Where the relevant texts are brief, the referenced material should be
placed in the body of the Radio Regulations rather than using
incorporation by reference.

2*bis* Where a mandatory reference to an ITU-R Recommendation, or parts
thereof, is included in the *resolves* of a WRC Resolution, which is
itself cited in a footnote or provision of the Radio Regulations using
mandatory language (i.e. shall), that ITU-R Recommendation or parts
thereof, shall also be considered for incorporation by reference.

3 Texts which are of a non-mandatory nature or which refer to other
texts of a non‑mandatory nature shall not be considered for
incorporation by reference.

4 If, on a case-by-case basis, it is decided to incorporate material by
reference on a mandatory basis, then the following provisions shall
apply:

4.1 the text incorporated by reference shall have the same treaty status
as the Radio Regulations themselves;

4.2 the reference must be explicit, specifying the specific part of the
text (if appropriate) and the version or issue number;

4.3 the text incorporated by reference must be submitted for adoption by
a competent WRC in accordance with *resolves* 3;

4.4 all texts incorporated by reference shall be published following a
WRC, in accordance with *resolves* 4.

5 If, between WRCs, a text incorporated by reference (e.g. an ITU‑R
Recommendation) is updated, the reference in the Radio Regulations shall
continue to apply to the earlier version incorporated by reference until
such time as a competent WRC agrees to incorporate the new version. The
mechanism for considering such a step is given in Resolution **28
(Rev.WRC‑03)**.

**Reasons:** If a WRC Resolution having mandatory effects includes a
*resolves* referring to an ITU-R Recommendation or portion thereof in a
specific manner (by number and version) using mandatory language (i.e.
shall), the ITU-R Recommendation or parts thereof are considered to be
incorporated by reference.

VOLUME 4

**ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference**

**ADD** ASP/41A22/350

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1652^\*^

Dynamic frequency selection (DFS)^1^ in wireless access systems
including radio\
local area networks for the purpose of protecting the\
radiodetermination service in the 5 GHz band

**Reasons:** RR No. 5.446A states that mobile service operating in the
band 5 150 -5 350 MHz and 5 470-5 725 MHz shall operate in accordance
with the provisions of Resolution 229 (WRC‑03). *resolves* 8 of this
Resolution states that Recommendation ITU-R M.1652 shall be used.
Therefore, the referenced Recommendation fulfils the criteria to be
incorporated into the Radio Regulations.

**ADD** ASP/41A22/351

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1642-1

Methodology for assessing the maximum aggregate equivalent power\
flux-density at an aeronautical radionavigation service station\
from all radionavigation-satellite service systems\
operating in the 1 164-1 215 MHz band

**Reasons:** RR No. 5.328A states that radionavigation-satellite service
operating in the band 1 164-1 215 MHz shall operate in accordance with
the provisions of Resolution 609 (WRC‑03). *resolves* 10 of this
Resolution states that Recommendation ITU-R M.1642 shall be used.
Therefore, the revised referenced Recommendation fulfils the criteria to
be incorporated into the Radio Regulations.

**ADD** ASP/41A22/352

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1583^\*^

Interference calculations between non-geostationary mobile-satellite\
service or radionavigation-satellite service systems\
and radio astronomy telescope sites

**Reasons:** RR No. 5.443B states that radionavigation-satellite service
(space-to-Earth) operating in the band 5 010-5 030 MHz shall operate in
accordance with the provisions of Resolution 741 (WRC-03). *resolves* 2
of this Resolution states that Recommendation ITU‑R M.1583 shall be
used. Therefore, the referenced Recommendation fulfils the criteria to
be incorporated into the Radio Regulations.

######## Part 3 ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the RR which have been revised and approved since WRC-03

The list of those ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the
RR (Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03)) which have been revised and approved
during the elapsed study period since WRC-03 is shown in Section 7/2/3
of the CPM Report.

The CPM also noted that, in some cases, different texts of the RR make
reference to different versions of ITU-R Recommendations (see, for
instance, No. 22.5C.6 which makes reference to Recommendation ITU-R
S.1428-1, which is included in RR Volume 4, and Annex 1 to Resolution 76
(WRC-2000) which makes reference to Recommendation ITU-R S.1428). The
CPM considers that WRC-07, under Agenda item 2, should also review the
references to the ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference which
are referred to in other texts (such as Annex 1 to Resolution 76
(WRC-2000)) and amend them accordingly, as part of the consequential
changes envisaged by Agenda item 3 of the Conference.

VOLUME 4

**ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference**

**MOD** ASP/41A22/353

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.541-9\*

Operational procedures for the use of digital selective-calling\
equipment in the maritime mobile service

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev. 9 in May 2004. The
updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations in accordance with the principles contained in the
Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

**MOD** ASP/41A22/354

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R P.838-3

Specific attenuation model for rain for use in prediction methods

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev. 3 in May 2004. The
updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in
the Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

**MOD** ASP/41A22/355

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1174-2\*

Technical characteristics of equipment used\
for on-board vessel communications in\
the bands between 450 and 470 MHz

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev. 2 in May 2004. The
updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in
the Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

**MOD** ASP/41A22/356

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R M.1187-1

A method for the calculation of the potentially affected region\
for a mobile-satellite service network\
in the 1-3 GHz range using circular orbits

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev. 1 in March 2006.
The updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in
the Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

**MOD** ASP/41A22/357

RECOMMENDATION ITU-R BO.1443-2

Reference BSS earth station antenna patterns for use in\
interference assessment involving non-GSO satellites\
in frequency bands covered by RR Appendix 30\*

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev. 2 in May 2006. The
updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in
the Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

**MOD** ASP/41A22/358

RECOMMENDATION ITU‑R S.1586-1

Calculation of unwanted emission levels produced by a non‑geostationary\
fixed-satellite service system at radio astronomy sites

**Reasons:** This Recommendation was updated to Rev.1 in January 2007.
The updated revision was examined as requested by Resolution 28
(Rev.WRC-03). It is appropriate to update the corresponding reference in
the Radio Regulations, in accordance with the principles contained in
the Annex to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03).

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[^1]: Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-03) -- Use of incorporation by reference in
    the Radio Regulations

[^2]: Resolution 28 (Rev.WRC-03) -- Revision of references to the text
    of ITU‑R Recommendations incorporated by reference in the Radio
    Regulations