1. INTERNATIONAL CONSORTIUM FOR TELEMETRY SPECTRUM www.TelemetrySpectrum.org Role of ICTS in WRC-07 ITC San Diego Darrell Ernst October 2006

2. Agenda Introduction – What is ICTS? The WRC process The role of ICTS up until now The role of ICTS up to and including the conference Summary

3. Introduction – What is ICTS? ICTS is charter organization under International Foundation for Telemetering Purpose is to facilitate exchange of information between members Charter prohibits lobbying to further positions of ICTS

4. The WRC process Agenda items for next WRC approved at preceding WRC –WRC-07 AI 1.5 approved at WRC-03 Nations interested in particular agenda item participate in appropriate ITU-R Working Party meetings –Outcome is technical consensus documented in CPM Report Ambassadors meet at WRC to decide

5. Role of ICTS Until Now Educate ourselves about process –Learn WRC process, how to work with national spectrum authorities Outreach teams inform TM professionals about AI 1.5, national spectrum authorities about importance of telemetry Provide information, points of contact Participate in ITU-R WP 8-B

6. Role of ICTS Through End of Conference Continue outreach visits –New contacts, reinforce existing contacts Participate in remaining WP 8-B meeting and CPM Operate ICTS exhibition booth during WRC to inform delegates about AI 1.5 WILL NOT LOBBY FOR PARTICULAR OUTCOME

7. Summary ICTS is information sharing organization under IFT ICTS has successfully brought together key spectrum authorities and telemetry leaders ICTS will continue to inform decision makers about importance of telemetry TO ALL NATIONS ICTS SEEKS ONLY TO INFORM, NOT TO DEMAND A PARTICULAR OUTCOME