Future Wireless Technology Forum
The theme for FWTF V is: removing EIRP limitation in the license exempt bands for point to point links. This has been a problematic restriction that has lost relevance in the face of technological advances, such as automatic power control and similar features commonly found on modern wireless equipment.
The next FWTF will be held as a one day debate supported by presentations and discussions to unpack the issues which will provide the inputs for a discussion paper on removing the EIRP limitations in the license exempt bands for point to point links.
The event will see presenters discussing their views on PtP link interference and avoidance mechanisms and will include the write up of a short and concise draft paper which recommends how regulations can be amended to remove the outdated generic EIRP limitation and instead apply a sliding scale specification based on distance, band, antenna size, gain and beam width parameters.
The paper will be presented to the regulator and department upon its finalisation.
WAPA enlisted the help of William Stucke to facilitate and guide the discussions on the day, and to complete the paper in a manner in line with that which the Regulator will deem acceptable.
Future Wireless Technology Forum: 12 May 2016Time: 08:00 - 17:00
Venue: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town
Cost: None