Radio Regulations

Source: the Radio Regulations published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

WRC Agenda Item

WRC agenda items across conference cycles — the CPM Report proposals for concluded conferences (WRC-23) and the agenda for the current cycle (WRC-27).

Conference cycle

WRC-15 · Concluded

37 agenda items
AI 1.1

to consider additional spectrum allocations to the mobile service on a primary basis and identification of additional frequency bands for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and related regulatory provisions, to facilitate the development of terrestrial mobile broadband applications, in accordance with Resolution 233 (WRC-12)

AI 1.2

to examine the results of ITU-R studies, in accordance with Resolution 232 (WRC-12), on the use of the frequency band 694-790 MHz by the mobile, except aeronautical mobile, service in Region 1 and take the appropriate measures.

AI 1.3

to review and revise Resolution 646 (Rev.WRC-12) for broadband public protection and disaster relief (PPDR), in accordance with Resolution 648 (WRC-12)

AI 1.4

to consider possible new allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis within the band 5 250-5 450 kHz in accordance with Resolution 649 (WRC-12)

AI 1.5

to consider the use of frequency bands allocated to the fixed-satellite service not subject to Appendices 30, 30A and 30B for the control and non-payload communications of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in non-segregated airspaces, in accordance with Resolution 153 (WRC-12)

AI 1.6

to consider possible additional primary allocations:

AI 1.7

to review the use of the band 5 091-5 150 MHz by the fixed-satellite service (Earth-to-space) (limited to feeder links of the non-geostationary mobile-satellite systems in the mobile-satellite service) in accordance with Resolution 114 (Rev.WRC-12)

AI 1.8

to review the provisions relating to earth stations located on board vessels (ESVs), based on studies conducted in accordance with Resolution 909 (WRC-12)

AI 1.9

to consider, in accordance with Resolution 758 (WRC-12):

AI 1.10

to consider spectrum requirements and possible additional spectrum allocations for the mobile-satellite service in the Earth-to-space and space-to-Earth directions, including the satellite component for broadband applications, including International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), within the frequency range from 22 GHz to 26 GHz, in accordance with Resolution 234 (WRC-12)

AI 1.11

to consider a primary allocation for the Earth exploration-satellite service (Earth-to-space) in the 7-8 GHz range, in accordance with Resolution 650 (WRC-12)

AI 1.12

to consider an extension of the current worldwide allocation to the Earth exploration-satellite (active) service in the frequency band 9 300-9 900 MHz by up to 600 MHz within the frequency bands 8 700-9 300 MHz and/or 9 900-10 500 MHz, in accordance with Resolution 651 (WRC-12)

AI 1.13

to review No. 5.268 with a view to examining the possibility for increasing the 5 km distance limitation and allowing space research service (space-to-space) use for proximity operations by space vehicles communicating with an orbiting manned space vehicle, in accordance with Resolution 652 (WRC-12)

AI 1.14

to consider the feasibility of achieving a continuous reference time-scale, whether by the modification of coordinated universal time (UTC) or some other method, and take appropriate action, in accordance with Resolution 653 (WRC-12)

AI 1.15

to consider spectrum demands for on-board communication stations in the maritime mobile service in accordance with Resolution 358 (WRC-12)

AI 1.16

to consider regulatory provisions and spectrum allocations to enable possible new Automatic Identification System (AIS) technology applications and possible new applications to improve maritime radiocommunication in accordance with Resolution 360 (WRC-12)

AI 1.17

to consider possible spectrum requirements and regulatory actions, including appropriate aeronautical allocations, to support wireless avionics intra-communications (WAIC), in accordance with Resolution 423 (WRC-12)

AI 1.18

to consider a primary allocation to the radiolocation service for automotive applications in the 77.5-78.0 GHz frequency band in accordance with Resolution 654 (WRC-12)

AI 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 the principles contained in Annex 1 to Resolution 27 (Rev.WRC-12)

AI 4

in accordance with Resolution 95 (Rev.WRC-07), to review the resolutions and recommendations of previous conferences with a view to their possible revision, replacement or abrogation

AI 7

to consider possible changes, and other options, in response to Resolution 86 (Rev. Marrakesh, 2002) of the Plenipotentiary Conference, an advance publication, coordination, notification and recording procedures for frequency assignments pertaining to satellite networks, in accordance with Resolution 86 (Rev.WRC-07) to facilitate rational, efficient, and economical use of radio frequencies and any associated orbits, including the geostationary-satellite orbit

AI 8

to consider and take appropriate action on requests from administrations to delete their country footnotes or to have their country name deleted from footnotes, if no longer required, taking into account Resolution 26 (Rev.WRC-07)

AI 9

to consider and approve the Report of the Director of the Radiocommunication Bureau, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention:

AI 9.1

on the activities of the Radiocommunication Sector since WRC-12

AI 9.1.1

Res. 205 (Rev.WRC-12) − Protection of the systems operating in the mobile-satellite service in the band 406-406.1 MHz

AI 9.1.2

Resolution 756 (WRC-12) − Studies on possible reduction of the coordination arc and technical criteria used in application of No. 9.41 in respect of coordination under No. 9.7

AI 9.1.3

Resolution 11 (WRC-12) − Use of satellite orbital positions and associated frequency spectrum to deliver international public telecommunication services in developing countries

AI 9.1.4

Resolution 67 (WRC-12) − Updating and rearrangement of the Radio Regulations

AI 9.1.5

Resolution 154 (WRC-12) − Consideration of technical and regulatory actions in order to support existing and future operation of fixed-satellite service earth stations within the band 3 400-4 200 MHz, as an aid to the safe operation of aircraft and reliable distribution of meteorological information in some countries in Region 1

AI 9.1.6

Resolution 957 (WRC-12) − Studies towards review of the definitions of fixed service, fixed station and mobile station

AI 9.1.7

Resolution 647 (Rev. WRC-12) − Spectrum management guidelines for emergency and disaster relief radiocommunication

AI 9.1.8

Resolution 757 (WRC-12) − Regulatory aspects for nano- and picosatellites

AI 9.2

on any difficulties or inconsistencies encountered in the application of the Radio Regulations

AI 9.2.1

Issue of defining radio stations operating in the meteorological aids service

AI 9.2.2

Clarification of the use of deep-space allocations in regard to certain provisions of the Radio Regulations

AI 9.3

on action in response to Resolution 80 (Rev.WRC-07)

AI 10

to recommend to the Council items for inclusion in the agenda for the next WRC, and to give its views on the preliminary agenda for the subsequent conference and on possible agenda items for future conferences, in accordance with Article 7 of the Convention

Source: ITU Radio Regulations, editions of 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024. The English, French and Spanish texts are each taken from the official edition in that language, not translated from one another. Sources and citation.