802.18 RR-TAG Opening Report

1. Report of November 2008 plenary meeting Planned objectives for this meeting 802.18 RR-TAG Opening Report Michael Lynch, Nortel Networks

2. Approved 2 outputs: To ITU-R WP5D stating IEEE 802’s intent to submit technology proposals for IMT-Advanced To ITU-R WP5D providing further input on the modification of Recommendation ITU-R M.1457 Approved a procedure for submission of IMT-Advanced inputs to ITU-R WP5D Established time line for the submission process The EC approved that the RR-TAG will be the approval authority for those submission Results of November Plenary Meeting Michael Lynch, Nortel Networks

3. Prepare input to FCC on white spaces rules – deferred to 01/09 Review impact of EN 300 328 – deferred to 01/09 Began proposed revision of Recommendation ITU-R M.1450 Status of other November Meeting Objectives Michael Lynch, Nortel Networks

4. Prepare input to FCC on white space rules Review impact of EN 300 328 Complete proposed revision of Recommendation ITU-R M.1450 Begin P&P update and draft OM Approve IMT-Advanced submission for February ITU-R WP5D meeting Planned Objectives for January Meeting Michael Lynch, Nortel Networks

5. Active participation is encouraged! • 802.18 needs consistent participation from all wireless WGs • Our charter is to provide balanced representation of the interests of all of the wireless WGs before the FCC and other regulatory bodies • Other members of wireless WGs who can attend 802.18 as their primary group, or at least substantially, are also encouraged to participate • Remember … attendance in 802.18 meetings counts towards maintaining your voting rights in your “home WG” Michael Lynch, Nortel Networks