Working Group on Harmonization

Sub-Working Group on Spectrum Arrangement and Harmonization (SWG-SA&H)

• To develop and recommend harmonized approaches for the introduction of new technologies, services and applications in spectrum becoming available for new applications, including preferred frequency band and associated technical characteristic.  
• To develop  AWG output documents on spectrum harmonization including spectrum arrangements for services/applications in the region.
• To review and revise, as appropriate, any existing texts on spectrum or spectrum arrangement which may have been included in APT Recommendations or Reports already developed in AWG.

Sub-Working Group on Sharing Studies (SWG-SS)

• To develop AWG output documents, which are specified in the AWG Document Approval Procedure, for the following objectives:

1. To develop optimum sharing methodologies, conduct coexistence and compatibility studies between two or more radiocommunication services and systems to ensure compatibility.
2. To study the impact of interference to radiocommunication services from other sources.
3. To coordinate efforts to eliminate harmful interference between concerned countries, as appropriate.

• To review and revise, as appropriate, any existing texts on sharing and compatibility matters which may be included in APT Recommendations or Reports already developed in AWG.

• To develop AWG output documents, which are specified in the AWG Document Approval Procedure, for the following objectives:

1. To share information on spectrum monitoring and analysis methods with spectrum monitoring systems and to set up programs such as frequency occupancy measurement.
2. To share members’ case studies on harmful interference and its elimination.
3. To promote the introduction and implementation of new technologies and applications which could be used in spectrum monitoring activities in the Asia-Pacific region.
4. To exchange views and develop the methods for cooperation on preventing interference between neighboring countries.

• To share information and good practices on the planning, operational, management and maintenance method of monitoring stations and other facilities and to develop related AWG documents.
• To review and revise, as appropriate, any existing texts on spectrum monitoring which may have been included in APT Recommendations or Reports already developed in AWG.