Executive Brief

Short Range Devices are low power radio transmitters which are used for a wide variety of applications. This discussion paper covers evolving applications and considers possible changes to the New Zealand regulations on spectrum allocation to provide for future uses.

The applications considered are:

• Wireless Local Networks
• Radio Frequency Identification Devices
• Medical telemetry
• Very Low Power Audio Senders
• Audio Video Senders
• Ultra Wideband Devices

Because these devices often share spectrum with individually licensed applications the paper will also be of interest to those using:

• Studio Transmitter Links
• UHF TV Broadcasting
• FM Broadcasting
• Fixed Services in the L, LL and P bands
• Meteorological radar
• Land Mobile