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RF Management in the FSM

RF Management in the FSM. PRW-19 Coral Coast, Fiji 11 April, 2019 FSM Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure. The Federated States of Micronesia – Basic Info. 4 States Kosrae Pohnpei - Capitol Chuuk Yap Over 600 islands Currency: USD Mode of Transportation

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RF Management in the FSM

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  1. RF Management in the FSM PRW-19 Coral Coast, Fiji 11 April, 2019 FSM Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure

  2. The Federated States of Micronesia – Basic Info • 4 States • Kosrae • Pohnpei - Capitol • Chuuk • Yap • Over 600 islands • Currency: USD • Mode of Transportation • Air transport between states – each state has 1 international airport • Sea transport to outer islands • Air transport (15 passenger aircraft) to only a few outer islands • Population: A little over 105,000 • Telecommunications Operator: 1

  3. The Federated States of Micronesia

  4. FSM Department of Transportation, Communications & Infrastructure • Currently undertaking the role of managing RF for the FSM • 1 main person • 1 back-up person – me • In 2018, FSM Congress passed Public Law 18-52 • Establishes the new Office of the Telecommunication Regulation Authority (FSM TRA) • Currently has 4 people • CEO • 1 Board Member • Secretary • Legal and Regulatory Officer • Law reassigns RF management to the FSM TRA

  5. RF Management • Spectrum XXI – Very basic application for collecting RF and operator data. • Provided by US • Since 2017, we have adopted the SMS4DC application to manage RF and operator data. • Provided by ITU • Since 2018, we have also been using AFIS • Provided by APT • Currently not charging operators for RF usage, although we are still requiring registration and renewal of expired licenses. • Application is available on department website for download.

  6. Type Approval • Legislation is in place which requires the FSM TRA to ensure type approval is enforced, although their rules and regulations are in the drafting stage. We encourage importers to import FCC approved equipment.

  7. Thank You

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