107th IOC Session - LA84 Foundation

Monitoring radio
frequencies at the
Shin’etsu
Telecommunications
Bureau
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A 3-D High Vision
mobile van
Allocation / Authorization of
Frequencies
As well as the vast numbers of radio sets
utilised or distributed by NAOC, it was expected
that many broadcasters and NOCs would
bring in their own radio sets. To avoid potential
problems and confusion, a steering committee
was set up in 1995 to regulate frequencies.
Representatives from the Ministry of Posts &
Telecommunications involved with authorizing
frequencies were also invited to sit on the committee.
A survey was conducted to establish the
needs of users, and the ministry subsequently assigned
to NAOC various frequencies that would
not interfere with existing domestic radio stations.
Any radio sets brought into Japan were inspected
at the IBC and the Olympic Village to
check whether the frequencies, output power,
etc. were compatible for use with licensed
conditions in Japan. Radio sets brought into
competition venues were checked by NAOC
staff, after which a seal was affixed authorizing
the set to be used. With the help of the Shin’etsu
Telecommunications Bureau, frequencies at the
venues were monitored and anyone found using
an illegal set was advised on how to get it authorized.
Radio sets brought into Japan 1,910
Authorized frequencies 626
Ministry personnel to issue authorizations 25
Ministry personnel to monitor frequencies 50
Ministry vehicles to monitor frequencies 8
Video on Demand
For the first time at the Olympic Games, a
Video on Demand (VOD) system allowed users
to access stored video footage of past Games as
well as competition and other footage of the
Nagano Games nearly instantaneously and free
of charge. VOD terminals were installed at all
competition venues, the MPC and IBC, the
Olympic Village, Media Villages, as well as at
the offices of the Nagano Prefectural
Government, the town / village hall of host sites,
Nagano Station, the reception area at NAOC
HQ, and the Olympic Pavilion. The terminals at
Nagano Station proved to be especially popular,
with long lines of people eager to review
footage. Athletes, too, greatly appreciated the
opportunity to view their own exploits and
footage of their teammates in action.
Video footage available
International signal All
Past Olympic Games 152 programmes
NAOC promotional videos 4 programmes
Tourism videos of Nagano 19 programmes
Number of VOD terminals 73