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 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2023) XXX  draft  
 
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION  
of XXX  
amending Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 on the harmonisation of 
radio spectrum for equipment using ultra -wideband technology in the Union  
(Text with EEA relevance)    
EN 1  EN COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION  
of XXX  
amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 on the harmonisation of radio 
spectrum for equipment using ultra -wideband technology in the Union  
(Text with EEA relevance)  
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,  
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union , 
Having regard to Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 
7 March 2002 on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European 
Community (Radio Spectrum Decision)  (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,  
Whereas:  
(1) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 of 14  May 2019 on the 
harmonisation of radio spectrum for equipment using ultra -wideband technology in 
the Union and repealing Decision 2007/131/EC  (2) harmonises the technical 
conditions for spectrum use by radio equipment based on ultra -wideband (UWB) 
technology in the Union , ensur ing that radio spectrum is available ac ross the Union 
under harmonised conditions, eliminat ing barriers to the take -up of UWB technology 
and  creating an effective single market for UWB systems with significant economies 
of scale and benefits to the consumer.  
(2) Although ultra -wideband signals are  typically of extremely low power, the 
possibility of harmful interference with existing radiocommunication services exists 
and needs to be managed. Therefore it is necessary to avoid harmful interference 
(including where this might arise from access to th e radio spectrum by radio 
astronomy, earth exploration satellite and space research systems) and balance the 
incumbent services ’ interests against the overall policy objective of providing 
favourable conditions for the introduction of innovative technologi es for the benefit 
of society.  
(3) On 16  March 2017, the Commission issued a permanent mandate, pursuant to 
Decision 676/2002/EC, to the European Conference of Postal and 
Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) to identify the technical conditions for 
the ha rmonised introduction of radio applications based on UWB technology in the 
Union in order to provide updated technical conditions for such applications. That 
permanent mandate was amended in 2019 following the adoption of Commission 
Implementing Decision ( EU) 2019/785 and repeal of Decision 2007/131/EC.  
(4) In response to that permanent mandate, on 7  July 2023 CEPT adopted a report  (3) 
where it proposed to add the following use cases to the existing regulatory 
 
(1) OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, p. 1 .  
(2) OJ L 127, 16.5.2019, p. 23 . 
(3) CEPT Report 84 – Report from CEPT to the European Commission in response to the Permanent 
Mandate on UWB: ‘Ultra -Wideband technology review in view of a potential update of Commission  
EN 2  EN framework for UWB in the 6 -8.5 GHz band: fixed out door usage for location 
tracking applications, general vehicular applications and higher -power indoor -only 
applications.  
(5) The CEPT report also proposed clarify ing that fixed outdoor, aircraft and road and 
railway vehicles are excluded from the scope of generic UWB usage as well as 
improv ing the structure of certain sections of the Annex and the terminology used.  
(6) It is necessary to  support the overall harmonisation of the UWB regulatory 
framework in order to improve the consistency of limits and mitigation techniques 
between the different UWB regulations and allow for innovative solutions in the 
field of UWB technology.  
(7)  It is necessary to set out  regulatory  limits a nd identif y mitigation techniques to 
ensure efficient usage of spectrum while ensuring coexistence with other spectrum 
users. Technological evolution may provide other solutions that ensure at least an 
equivalent level of spectrum protection. For this reas on, the use of alternative 
mitigation techniques, such as solutions found in future possible harmonised 
standards produced by the European Standardisation Organisations, should be 
allowed provided they ensure at least an equivalent level of performance and  
spectrum protection and verifiably respect the established technical requirements of 
this regulatory framework.  
(8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the 
Radio Spectrum Committee , 
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:  
Article 1  
Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 is amended as follows:  
(1) in Article 2, point (i) is replaced by the following:  
ʻ(i) ʻtotal radiated power spectral density’ (TRPsd) means the average of the mean radiated 
power spectral density  (e.i.r.p.)  values measured with a resolution of 15 degrees over a sphere 
around the UWB device (generic or vehicular use) or around the use case -related scenario (as 
indirect emissions for UWB devices determining materials;’;  
(2) Article 3 is replaced by the following:  
ʻArticle 3  
Within 6 months after this Decision takes effect, Member States shall designate and make 
available the radio spectrum, on a non -interference and non -protected basis, for equipment 
using ultra -wideband technology provided that such equipment meets the conditions set  out in 
the Annex and it is used indoors or, if it is used outdoors, it is not attached to a fixed 
installation, a fixed infrastructure or a fixed outdoor antenna.  
Equipment using ultra -wideband technology that meets the conditions set out in the Annex 
shall also be allowed in motor and railway vehicles or be allowed to be attached to a fixed 
 
Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 ’, approved on 7 July 2023 by the Electronic Communications 
Committee.   
EN 3  EN installation  or fixed infrastructure or be used with a fixed outdoor antenna where explicitly 
permitted in the Annex.’ ; 
(3) the Annex is replaced by the text in the A nnex to this Decision.  
Article 2  
This Decision is addressed to Member States . 
Done at Brussels,  
 For the Commission  
 Thierry Breton  
 Member of the Commission