AUSTRALIA: Amendments to Radiocommunication Class License
On Mar. 5th, 2022, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence Variation 2022 (No.1). It amends Radiocommunications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015 and adds the usage of frequency 5925-6425 MHz. The detailed information is as follows: 63AA Radio Local Area Network transmitters Permitted operating frequency […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Released Public Consultation for Use of The 1.9 GHz Band
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published the Public Consultation 40/2021 to receive comments for the future use of the 1880 – 1920 MHz band, based on different scenarios including the use of the whole band by the Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications DECT technology, allocate frequency segments for multiple technologies, among others. The comments […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Released Public Consultation of Use of RLAN Devices in Lower 6 GHz Band
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published a public consultation focused to enable the use of the next generation of WiFi in the 6GHz band The ACMA is looking for comments to allow Radio Local Area Network (RLAN) equipment to operate at low power levels in the lower part of the 6 GHz band […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Publishes an Update From The Radiocommunications (SRDs) Amendment Standard 2021
The ACMA has closed a public consultation to amend the Radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standard 2014 (SRD Standard). This amendment standard updates the Radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standard 2014 (SRD Standard) to: -Update the reference to Australian/New Zealand Industry Standard AS/NZS 4268:2012 Radio equipment and systems – Short range devices – Limits, and methods of […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Exploring RLAN Use of 5 GHz and 6 GHz Bands
ACMA has released their study (including proposals) regarding the use of the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands. This study comes in an era where these bands have been included in explorations to try to give the broadband connectivity system more options to expand. This paper presented by ACMA includes a summary of arrangements, proposals, […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Publish Public Consultation to Propose Amendment for Short Range Device Standards
The ACMA is proposing to amend the Radiocommunications (Short Range Devices) Standard 2014 (SRD Standard). This is to reference the latest industry-standard and allow the use of international test methods. The proposed amendments will: -Update the reference to the Australian/New Zealand Industry Standard ‘AS/NZS 4268:2012 Radio equipment and systems – Short-range devices – Limits, and […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Proposes Update to Radio-frequency Spectrum Plan
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to update the Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan in order to better reflect the changes to international regulations that took effect during the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2019. ACMA’s proposal is to have the new plan be made before Jan 1st, 2021, so currently, they are receiving […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Proposed Changes to 3400–3575 MHz Band
Type approval impacted? No Is Spectrum allocation impacted? Yes Are Imports impacted? No Are relevant Standards impacted? No Description of the regulatory update: As a part of improving arrangements for the band 3400-3575 MHz, ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) is proposing to change the parts of the 3400–3575 MHz band that amateurs and overseas […]
AUSTRALIA: Amendment Standard 2020
Type approval impacted? No Is Spectrum allocation impacted? No Are Imports impacted? No Are relevant Standards impacted? No Description of the regulatory update: ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) wants to amend the radio communications standard 2014 for devices operating at 6 GHz and above. The amendment is open until March 12th, 2020. Does […]
AUSTRALIA: Non-ionising radiation protection in Australia
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency produced a new report on the regulation of Non-Ionising Radiation Protection in Australia. The purpose of the document is to identify the definitions and regulations of NIR (Non Ionising Radiation) across all Australian jurisdictions. NIR is defined as electromagnetic radiation that does not have enough energy to […]