Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005)

Regulations

Radio Frequency Spectrum Amendment Regulations, 2021

Part IX - Annexures

Annexure B

Reasons Document for the Annexure B of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations 2015 - December 2021

6. Application-Specific Submissions

6.12 MW Broadcasting

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a.	In the draft Annexure B, the band 540-600 kHz was proposed for RFID applications and Medical Implants.

b.	Submissions received

NAB recommends that the band 540-600 kHz, which was proposed for the usage of RFID and Medical Implants to be removed because it is interfering and disrupting services of MW bands used for broadcasting.

c.	The Authority’s Response

The Authority notes the submits about the interference between MW broadcasting devices and the RFID and Medical Implants in the 540-600 kHz band however the Authority maintains there are provisions within the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulation Annexure B, conditions (e) and (f) and ECA section 30(4) that outlines how to address issues of interferences.