markets for their deployment. HF Projected The ACMA will continue to MEDIUM increases in the monitor the progress of HF Low use of digital data services and relevant maritime HF data technology developments. Monitoring services may Options for planning require additional arrangements will be spectrum assessed when spectrum allocations for requirements are known. future use This issue will be influenced by outcomes of WRC-12 Agenda item: 1.9. VHF 45–52 MHz and Introduction of Although congestion may be MEDIUM 56–70 MHz (VHF digital radio alleviated as a result of the Medium Band I) broadcasting in digital switchover, the VHF Bands I or II ACMA is monitoring the Monitoring 85–92 MHz development of related 45–52 MHz 87.5–108 MHz issues that are likely to (VHF Band II) Switch-off of impact demand for this analog television band, such as the transmissions on introduction of digital radio VHF Band I and II (DAB+) services in other will not be used for bands. digital television Consideration is also being broadcasting given to the future reduction transmissions of channel spacing. The ACMA will The ACMA will continue to assist the support digital radio trials government in its and assist government digital switchover where appropriate on the activities formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum. Some VHF channels may become available for applications at the end of the simulcast period; the introduction of digital radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will continue to monitor demand for and regional radio broadcasting services and the development of
markets for their deployment. HF Projected increases in the use of digital maritime HF data services may require additional spectrum allocations for future use The ACMA will continue to monitor the progress of HF data services and relevant technology developments. Options for planning arrangements will be assessed when spectrum requirements are known. This issue will be influenced by outcomes of WRC-12 Agenda item: 1.9. MEDIUM Low Monitoring VHF 45–52 MHz and 56–70 MHz (VHF Band I) 85–92 MHz 87.5–108 MHz (VHF Band II) Introduction of digital radio broadcasting in VHF Bands I or II 45–52 MHz Switch-off of analog television transmissions on VHF Band I and II will not be used for digital television broadcasting transmissions The ACMA will assist the government in its digital switchover activities Although congestion may be alleviated as a result of the digital switchover, the ACMA is monitoring the development of related issues that are likely to impact demand for this band, such as the introduction of digital radio (DAB+) services in other bands. Consideration is also being given to the future reduction of channel spacing. The ACMA will continue to support digital radio trials and assist government where appropriate on the formulation of policy relating to future use of this spectrum. Some VHF channels may become available for applications at the end of the simulcast period; the introduction of digital radio broadcasting is also a possibility. The ACMA will continue to monitor demand for and regional radio broadcasting services and the development of MEDIUM Medium Monitoring