PMR into the Future Paul Jarvis Head of Private Business Systems Unit Radiocommunications Agency

Key Areas of Work Marketing - PMR (2 way radio) –Private, Personal or Professional Mobile Radio Spectrum Strategy Digital Project Economic Analysis Demand Study –what facilities do users want? Communications with Industry & Users Other Factors

Marketing The FCS co-ordinate a working group - raising the awareness of PMR. Decided to keep the established title of PMR and add the description 2 way radio. PMR - 2 way radio  Includes Voice & Data Detailing the benefits of PMR

Digital Project PMR into the Future RA/FCS joint venture –Digital Project –Chaired by Bill Leech Interim Report November at FCS conference Final report 1st Quarter 2002

Digital Project Report (1) PMR Spectrum Management –Public/Private/Roaming/VPNs –Technical (MASTS) –EU/CEPT/ New Directives (Licensing/Automotive) Economic Study (Quotient 1997) Band Analysis (TR25/08)

CEPT Plan for PMR Bands Band 1Low band Mid band High band Band 3 UHF 1 UHF 2

Digital Project Report (2) Technology – TETRAPOL, DIIS, EDACS, TETRA, etc Recommendation –Digital how, what and when? Any further Information or updates on progress: – –or contact Mark Redman tel:

Spectrum Strategy Intention to align to TR –European/global markets Prioritise bands –start with UHF MHz –introduce new efficient technology wherever possible –analyse existing use of each band

MHz Band Re-alignment Project At what stage is the project? The project is planned to be implemented in 2005 when emergency services have migrated out of the band. Currently preparing a survey to be sent to all customers at the end of August 2001 to find out how the re-alignment will affect their business.

MHz Band Re-alignment Project Working on finding out the underlying economics. Finalising the proposed band plan Consultation on the band plan and implementation timescales in early 2002.

Economic Analysis and Demand Working with the RA economists to better understand the economics of PMR Undertake a new demand study along the lines of the 1997 Quotient study. Currently working with the economists to scope both the Economic and Demand studies

Communication with customers Topical updates in both RA and FCS publications Meet customers wherever possible Up to date Information on the Web sites Seminar and Workshop in November Bring dealers up to date with news and technology

Other Factors Health Hands free operation by drivers Automotive Directive Emerging Issues