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Spectrum research

Quantitative and qualitative research published by Ofcom and examining various aspects of spectrum management and radiocommunications activity.

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Quotient Associates/ ATDI and Indepen/ Aegis Systems reports on the international framework of spectrum management

Two reports, completed in 2004, commissioned by the Radiocommunications Agency as part of the Government's response to the independent review of radio spectrum management by Professor Martin Cave

Illegal Broadcasting

Published 19|04|07

Sharing Between UWB and Radio Astronomy Service

A study aimed at evaluating the impact of emissions from Ultra Wideband (UWB) devices on the Radio Astronomy service (RAS) in the UK, commissioned by Ofcom from consultants Aegis. October 2005

Economic impact of the use of radio spectrum in the UK

A report by Europe Economics - Published 27|11|06

Indepen, Aegis and Warwick Business School Independent Analysis of Radio Spectrum Administered Incentive Pricing

A review of the application of Administered Incentive Pricing (AIP) to radio spectrum, commissioned in April 2003 by the Radiocommunications Agency (RA) from the consultants Indepen and Aegis, together with Warwick Business School. February 2004

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