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Under the concept of "accreditation"
introduced in Australia some ten years ago non-government engineers (consultants or commercially employed
engineers) are "accredited" to carry out the technical frequency
co-ordination and assignment work in preparation for the licensing of
radiocommunications services. This system has the potential for
application in other countries around the world. The key requirements for such a regime
include:
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a database
of existing services |
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codification of the licensing rules and procedures |
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a
"commercial incentive" , ie a regime where the government regulator
itself charges a commercially viable fee for its services also, if
indeed the government intends to continue to offer the service. |
Spectrum
Engineering has provided preliminary information to several administrations
contemplating the possible application of a similar regime. We would welcome
to opportunity to provide advice or assistance with the
adaptation of this system in other countries.
New Zealand
In October 2004 the New Zealand spectrum
regulatory authority introduced a system whereby "Approved Radio Engineers"
(AREs) and "Approved Radio Certifiers" (ARCs) can participate in
frequency
co-ordination and licensing of Radio Licences. In response to an invitation
from the New Zealand authority, Spectrum Engineering has adapted its
extensive Australian software tools and facilities and is now offering "ARC"
services in that market.
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