Future Plans for Radio Spectrum Published

15 July 1997

The publication of the Radiocommunications Agency's Spectrum Strategy document was welcomed today by Barbara Roche, Parliamentary Secretary for Industry.

Speaking today, Mrs Roche said:

"The radio spectrum is a vital economic resource which must be put to its best possible use. We all rely on the radio spectrum for everyday purposes such as mobile phones, taxis, couriers and, of course, its use by both national and local broadcasters. The Strategy document lays out a strategy for future use of the whole spectrum and sets this in the context of current developments.

"I welcome the Agency's commitment to maintain a dialogue with the industry by inviting comments on the Strategy document. Future editions of the document are therefore able to reflect changes in technology and markets through this active dialogue."

The Strategy covers spectrum used by all industry sectors. It provides both a broad overview and detailed tables to stimulate discussion and promote greater understanding by all radio spectrum users, including those planning to develop new types of service or pioneer new uses of radio. The document brings together in one volume, sections on all radio use divided into ten industry sectors (from "aeronautical" to "technology development"). Sections are also included on topics that influence strategic decisions on future use of the spectrum in the UK such as the Wireless Telegraphy Bill, the International Framework of Spectrum Management, and the Economic Impact of Radio.

Notes for Editors

1 Radiocommunications Agency, an Executive Agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, manages most of the radio spectrum available for civilian purposes in the UK. Agency publications including the UK Spectrum Strategy are available from:-

The Information and Library Service
Radiocommunications Agency
New King's Beam House
22 Upper Ground
London
SE1 9SA

Telephone: 020 7211 0502 or 020 7211 0505

Fax: 020 7211 0507

E-mail: library.ra@gtnet. gov. uk

Most Agency publications, including the UK Spectrum Strategy, are available on a single copy basis free of charge. The 1997 Edition of the UK Spectrum Strategy has the full title "Strategy for the future use of the Radio Spectrum in the UK" and ISBN 1 85569 2546.

2. The UK Spectrum Strategy document contains several hundred pages of detailed tables covering the whole spectrum from 9 kHz to 105 GHz by sector and by radio frequency. These set out issues and strategies relevant to particular frequency ranges and include Spectrum Management Objectives for each sector.

3. An increasing selection of publications are available on the Agency Internet Site. The 1997 Edition of the UK Spectrum Strategy is now available.

4. For further information about radio matters contact the Agency's Switchboard/Telephone Enquiry Point Service on 020 7211 0211. The Enquiry Point Service is available from 08.30am until 5.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) and there is also a 24 hour "tone pad" document retrieval service available on the same number, 020 7211 0211.

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