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Appendix C: UHF2 Interference Regulation C-1 Appendix D: Modelling Interference D-1 Appendix E: Narrowband Interference Modelling Results E-1 Appendix F: Wideband Interference Modelling Results F-1 Appendix G: Spectrum Trading and Liberalisation Modelling G-1 Appendix H: Cost Benefit Analysis Assumptions H-1 Appendix I: Glossary I-3 240689 - 450-470 Study Final Print Version (Dec08).doc Page vi abc
0 Executive Summary 0.1 Introduction This report presents the findings of a study on the configuration of the UHF2 band (450- 470MHz), undertaken for Ofcom by Mott MacDonald Ltd and ATDI Ltd. The configuration of the UHF2 band in the UK is not harmonised with its European neighbours, leading to challenges around continental interference and the introduction of digital technologies. The opportunity presented by the Emergency & Public Safety Services vacating most of its use from the UHF2 band, recent technological and regulatory changes means that now is the right time for a policy review to ensure the highest value use of the UHF2 spectrum. 0.2 UHF2 Band in the UK The UHF2 band supports a number of business and mission critical systems. The configuration of the spectrum enables the deployment of on-site systems, wide area systems and national/regional systems for use by land mobile services. The UHF2 spectrum in the UK is suited to narrow band systems with channel spacing ranging from 6.25 kHz to 25 kHz, due to the configuration and management of the band. The benefits of this spectrum are realised by both businesses and public safety organisations. Emergency and Public Safety Services (E&PSS); Scanning Telemetry (ST); Business Radio (BR), including Maritime radio on board ships; Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE); Short Range Devices (SRD). 240689 - 450-470 Study Final Print Version (Dec08).doc Page 1 E&PSS 32% We concluded the following main points concerning the UHF2 band: Spectrum used in the UHF2 band in the UK supports the operation of multi- billion pound businesses which benefit from the use of the spectrum in its current configuration and any disruption to the full time operation of these systems could result in very costly and very complex changes to critical national infrastructure; There is high utilisation of the UHF2 band with a growing number of licensees with thousands of mobiles operating in the band. This indicates the demand for use of the band and cost effectiveness as an attraction for business type use; SRD 5% PMSE 20% ST 10% BR 33% abc
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European markets to provide mobile
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the UK has skewed the market valuat
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alignment options. However, there a
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Appendix B: Interference B.1 Types
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the likelihood of increased interfe
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SURs could also benefit other busin
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with the UK and hence may not meet
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DVB-H Digital Video Broadcasting -
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UHF II UHF frequency band from 450
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