Preparation to and Some Results of WRC-2000

The role of the ITU in the spectrum management is reviewed in this paper. The ITU has provided a forum for setting standards for radio systems since 1906 when the first edition of the Radio Regulations was approved. Today, the ITU Radio Regulations define 40 radiocommunication services, all depend on frequency allocations. In 1998, the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference approved Council Resolution 1130 to convene WRC-2000 in Istanbul (Turkey) from 8 May - 2 June 2000. The Agenda includes many difficult and important items on possible frequency allocations and necessary regulatory/procedural modifications, which will facilitate use of frequency bands up to 275 GHz by practically all radiocommunication services. The duties and functions of the Conference Preparatory Meeting are considered. The main results of WRC-2000 will be reported at the symposium.