PARIS 2024
Spectrum Management Plan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

VERSION 2 – MARS 2023

GLOSSARY

In this document, the following terms shall be understood as detailed below:

Terms	Meaning
ANFR	Agence nationale des fréquences - the French government agency regulating the radio frequencies uses
Arcep	Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques, des postes et de la distribution de la presse
Authorization	The Authorization is issued to the owner of specific types of radio frequency equipment, to bring and operate it in the Venues
Channel bandwidth	Portion of the radio spectrum occupied by the transmitted signal
DAB	Digital Audio Broadcasting
DECT	Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications
DMR	Digital Mobile Radio: a two-way voice communications system through digital technology
DVB-T	Digital Video Broadcasting -Terrestrial
Duty cycle	Ratio of time where the radio device is transmitting during an observation period of one hour
FSK	Frequency Shift Keying (modulation type)
IdF	Ile-de-France - Paris and its suburban area
IEM	In Ear Monitor
Licence	Individual license gives its owner the right to use a specific radio frequency equipment with an assigned frequency on a specific site and period.
Licence
MRH	Media Right Holder
LMR	Land Mobile Radio: a two-way voice communications system through repeaters
OCOG	Organising Committees for the Olympic Games
OG	Olympic Games
OPG	Olympic and Paralympic Games
PMR	Private Mobile Radio: a two-way voice communications system.
PMSE	Program Making Special Event
SBP	Spectrum Booking Portal
SRD	Short Range Device
TDD	Time Division Duplex
T&T	Testing and Tagging
TETRA	Terrestrial Trunked Radio: a private mobile radio and two-way receiver specification
Venues	Competition venues and other relevant premises under Paris 2024 spectrum management.

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024

The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (“the Paris 2024 Games”) will be held from 26th July to 11th August 2024 and from 28th August to 8th September 2024, respectively.

The competitions will be held mainly in Paris (the host city of the Games and capital of France) and its neighbourhood, like Saint-Denis, Le Bourget, Nanterre, Colombes, La Courneuve, Vaires-sur-Marnes, Versailles, Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Élancourt. However, other major cities are associated to this event such as Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Saint-Etienne, Lille, Nice and finally Teahupo’o in French Polynesia.

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (hereafter Paris 2024) is responsible for planning, organising, financing, and delivering the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024. To this end, and with regard to issues related to spectrum use, test, tagging and monitoring of radio equipment, it closely works with two separated entities:

1 The first one is the Agence nationale des fréquences (ANFR) which is responsible for the radio spectrum management in France, and in particular of the frequency planning, and the radio site management and

2 the Autorité de régulation des communications électroniques, des postes et de la distribution de la presse (Arcep) which is in charge of regulating electronic communications in France.

According to the French legislation, Arcep is responsible for delivering the spectrum authorizations under the general authorization regime or the individual authorization regime. Usually, the ANFR delivers, on behalf of Arcep, temporary frequency use authoriations for PMR and, as appropriate, for audio/ video Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE). For the Olympic Games (OG) and Paralympic Games (PG), all authorizations will be notified to the applicant by Paris 2024.

To ensure a safe and reliable spectrum environment, the ANFR will test, and tag all the radio equipment during the Games at the competition venues and other relevant venues (hereafter named Venues) except the ones defined in Section 1.6. The ANFR will ensure the radio spectrum monitoring and if needed the enforcement during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games (OPG).

At the same time, the ANFR will continue its spectrum management activity near the Olympic and Paralympic Venues and manage spectrum requests from spectrum users.

1.2. OBJECTIVES

To anticipate the spectrum needed for the Paris 2024 OPG, the ANFR and Paris 2024 studies are based on the data from the past Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as other major international sport events, considering technological evolutions. The bands made available for the Paris 2024 OPG and presented in this Guide take into account the status of currently assigned spectrum in France.

As to the spectrum assignment, the ANFR should ensure to avoid harmful interference not only among the radio systems operated by the stakeholders involved in the Games, but also between the systems operated by the stakeholders in the Games and other radio systems already in operation nationwide. To avoid such harmful interference, Paris 2024 and the different stakeholders shall also conform to the applicable French spectrum regulations. In case of non- this regulation, penal sanctions can be applied.

Thus, the objective of this document is to define the spectrum management plan and clarify the spectrum assignment conditions.

1.3. SPECTRUM USAGE STATUS

Paris, the host city, and its suburbs gather 16 % of the French population and most of the head offices of the main companies established in France, and there is accordingly already a very high use level of radio spectrum. Also, 5G deployments are reducing the bands historically allocated to the PMSE usages.

The main competition venues are located less than 10 km from the athletes’ village and are concentrated in small areas. This situation induces difficulties related to the re-use of the spectrum.

For the above reasons, Paris 2024 strongly requests the stakeholders involved in the Games to use a wired communication system wherever and whenever possible, in particular for microphones and cameras. The radio spectrum shall be used only when the wired communication system cannot operationally be used.

In addition, attention is drawn on the fact that equipment using spectrum under general authorization (a.k.a licence exempt bands) operate without protection from interference and are not allowed to create interference to individually authorised spectrum users.

1.4. WIRELESS EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SPECTRUM COORDINATION

Nobody shall operate in Venues any radio equipment or make any use of radio frequencies, without obtaining an individual temporary authorization, or a temporary general use authorization as defined hereafter.

1.4.1. Wireless equipment requiring individual temporary authorization

At the Paris 2024 Games, Paris 2024 will obtain the individual temporary authorizations from the ANFR / Arcep for the benefit of the stakeholders involved in the Games.

In order to avoid harmful interference, spectrum coordination between radio equipment used by stakeholders and existing radio equipment will be ensured.

1.4.2. Wireless equipment subject to a temporary general use authorisation

Radio equipment using the specified spectrum under the general authorization regime, including Wireless LAN, will also have to be declared and duly authorised by Paris 2024 in order to avoid the risk of potential interference.

It should be noted that devices operating under the general authorization regime could be interfered by other stations unrelated to the Games operation. All equipment, with the exception of those mentioned in section 1.6, will be tested and tagged prior any use in Venues.

According to the frequency tables hereafter, all radio equipment shall comply with the applicable European harmonised standard (exceptions may be allowed on a case-by-case basis for Licence Exempt wireless release trigger service). The usage is allowed on a non-interference and non-protection basis.

1.5. WIRELESS SERVICES

The following wireless services that will be deployed during Paris 2024 Games are subject to temporary authorisation:

· Private Mobile Radio (Land Mobile Radio, Handheld Radio (Walkie-Talkie))

· Telemetry/Telecommand

· Talk-back System (Intercom)

· Wireless Microphones and In Ear Monitor

· Wireless Camera and mobile airborne video links

· Microwave fixed point to point link

· Microwave transportable point to point link

· Permanent and Transportable Satellite Earth Station

· Wireless LAN (Access Point)

· Wireless Release Trigger

· Other Services

All equipment shall operate according to the conditions given in the temporary authorisation delivered.

1.6. WIRELESS EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION

Regardless of licenses already obtained in France, all radio equipment used within the Venues requires a temporary authorization notified by Paris 2024 at the following exceptions:

· Mobile phones, tablets and connected watches, smart bracelets, Bluetooth headsets and other wearable smart devices

· Wireless file transmitter

· Wireless release trigger, see section 2.10 for the authorized bands

In any case: the use of those devices as Hot-Spots or for tethering will be strictly forbidden.

1.7. PROHIBITED WIRELESS EQUIPMENT

Some equipment is strictly forbidden in and around the Competition and non-Competition Venues:

· Jammer. You are notified that article L33-3-1 of the French Postal and Electronic Communications Code, prohibits the installation, possession and use of any device intended to make inoperative electronic communications devices of all types, both for transmission and reception.

· Wireless release trigger using 315 – 317.5 MHz band.

· Licence exempt walkie-talkie using 351.16 – 351.38 MHz band.

In addition, wired connection to printers shall be used (no Wi-Fi communication).

2. TYPES OF WIRELESS DEVICEs

The spectrum plan with detailed information is presented below by applications. This latest publication presents the conditions for the use of radio equipment, considering existing frequency assignments in metropolitan France and French Polynesia. The coordination constrains result from the deep cohabitation studies performed by ANFR and French governmental assigning authorities.

Spectrum users should carefully plan their spectrum requirements, and Paris 2024 strongly recommends the use of cable as much as possible, in order to optimize the radio resource allocation.

In any case, applicants must adopt systems that conform to European standards1 for the smooth coordination and assignment of temporary authorisation.

2.1. PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO (PMR)

Private Mobile Radio (PMR) is used by many Olympic family entities, for communication activities. This includes private security services, sport team services, National Olympic Committees, transport, Venues management, ceremonies, catering, spectator services and ticketing. Other PMR users will include partners, MRH, and Paris 2024’s suppliers. Except for the talk-back systems, the mainly voice-based PMR is expected to use a press-to-talk simplex system.

The VHF and UHF bands suitable for PMR already have a considerably high number of users in and around the Paris area. These bands are expected to be assigned to the talk back system and telemetry and telecommand at the Paris 2024 Games.

The use of digital PMR systems is recommended rather than analog systems due to the spectrum efficiency they provide. However, the digital system generates an audio delay of about 100 ms to 500 ms. Analogue radios will still be used by key user groups if such delay is unacceptable for the user’s operations.

Paris 2024 and ANFR encourage spectrum users to request assignments in the VHF band.

A Private Push To Talk based on the 3GPP on LTE network is deployed on venues for Paris 2024’s operational needs in order to free spectrum.

Following, we define two sub-services in PMR:

2.1.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

Land Mobile Radio refers to the mobile communication equipment and its relay equipment (repeater/base station) with multiple users for terrestrial data or voice communication (Direct Mode Operation / Duplex) but does not include the handheld walkie-talkie without repeater/base station.

2.1.2. Handheld Radio (walkie-talkie)

Handheld Radios refer to the walkie-talkie that is not used in repeater/base station mode, or other point-to-point voice (Direct Mode Operation / Simplex) communication equipment with the same working mode as the handheld walkie-talkie.

Table 1 shows the detailed information regarding the available frequency bands assigned to PMR for the Game’s needs.

The transmission power may vary by usage, but high power shall be avoided from the viewpoint of effective spectrum usage. Transmission power should be preferably no more than 1W or maximum 5W in exceptional cases.

If the preferred frequency is not available, an alternate frequency will be assigned from the frequency range tuneable with the radio.

Table 1 : Frequency bands to be assigned to PMR

Band name	Frequency bands	Estimated available spectrum (MHz)[1] (In France metropilitan aera)	Technical Specifications		Constraints in addition to coordination with existing permanent assignations
Band name	From – to (MHz)		Max transmit power[2] (Transmission power over the air, including the antenna gain)	Additional parameters
VHF	68,4625 – 69,25	0.2125	1W	Possible duplex with 72.5125 – 73.3 MHz
VHF	68,4625 – 69,25	0.2125	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	70,250 – 70,525	0.2875	1W	Simplex
VHF	70,250 – 70,525	0.2875	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	70,9875 – 71,95	0.850	1W	Simplex
VHF	70,9875 – 71,95	0.850	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	72,5125 – 73,3	0.2125	1W	Possible duplex with 68,4625 – 69,25 MHz
VHF	72,5125 – 73,3	0.2125	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	75,3 – 77,475	2.125	1W	Possible duplex with 80.3 – 82.475 MHz
VHF	75,3 – 77,475	2.125	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	80,3 – 82,475	2.125	1W	Possible duplex with 75,3 – 77,475 MHz
VHF	80,3 – 82,475	2.125	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	144 – 146	Up to 2	1W	Simplex
VHF	144 – 146	Up to 2	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	148.8 – 151.3	2.088	1W	Possible duplex with 153.4-155.9
VHF	148.8 – 151.3	2.088	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	153.4 – 155.9	2.088	1W	Possible duplex with 148.8 – 151.3 MHz
VHF	153.4 – 155.9	2.088	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	156.0 – 159.6	2.132	1W	Simplex
VHF	160.6 – 162.9	2.132	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz	At Teahupo’o venue, simplex channels are limited to 160.6 – 162.3 MHz
VHF	158.4 – 168.9	4.5	1W	Possible duplex with 163 – 173.5 MHz	At Teahupo’o venue, duplex channels are from 157.7 to 168.9 MHz
VHF	158.4 – 168.9	4.5		Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
VHF	163 – 173.5	4.5	1W	Possible duplex with 158.4-168.9	At Teahupo’o, duplex channels are from 162.3 to 173.5 MHz
VHF	163 – 173.5	4.5	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz	At Teahupo’o, duplex channels are from 162.3 to 173.5 MHz
UHF	403.5 – 405.5	2	1W
UHF	403.5 – 405.5	2	1W		At Bordeaux venue, simplex channels are limited to 403.5 – 404 MHz.
UHF	406.1 – 408	0.225	1W
UHF	408 – 410	0.5265	1W		This band is available only for venues in Paris and around (Ile-de-France).
UHF	410 – 414.5	1	1W	Possible duplex with 420-424.5
UHF	410 – 414.5	1	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
UHF	414.5 – 420	0.112	1W	Possible duplex with 424.5 – 430 MHz Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
UHF	414.5 – 420	0.112	1W
UHF	420 – 424.5	1.25	1W	Possible duplex with 410-414.5
UHF	420 – 424.5	1.25	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz	This band is simplex in Teahupo’o venue.
UHF	424.5 – 430	0.112	1W	Possible duplex with 414.5 – 420 MHz.
UHF	424.5 – 430	0.112	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
UHF	430 – 440	10	1W	Simplex
UHF	430 – 440	10	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz	Available for voice communication.
UHF	440 – 441.5	0.250	1W
UHF	441.5 – 443.55	0.875	1W
UHF	441.5 – 443.55	0.875	1W		Available spectrum at OPG venues of Marseille Bordeaux and Nice is 0.5 MHz
UHF	443.55 – 444.5	0.475	1W
UHF	443.55 – 444.5	0.475	1W		At Teahupo’o venue: possible duplex with 453.55 – 454.5 MHz
UHF	444.5 – 446	0.120	1W
UHF	446.2 – 447	0.120	1W
UHF	447 – 449.775	0.5625	1W
UHF	450.025 – 453	1	1W		This band will not be used for OPG venues in Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice and Marseille.
UHF	453 – 460	1.05	1W	Possible duplex with 463-470
UHF	453 – 460	1.05	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
UHF	460 – 463	1	1W	Simplex
UHF	460 – 463	1	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz
UHF	463 – 470	1.05	1W	Possible duplex with 453-460
UHF	463 – 470	1.05	1W	Channel bandwidth: 12.5 or 6.25 kHz

2.1.3. License-exempt frequency for PMR:

Radio Equipment that conforms to technical standards in Europe and operated in the spectrum in Table 2 requires a temporary general use authorization from Paris 2024 in order to be used in/around the venues, in order to avoid the risk of potential interference.

These equipment operate without protection from interference and are not allowed to create interference to individually authorised spectrum user.

Table 2 : Frequency band of license exempt PMR service

Band	Frequency band (MHz)		Bandwidth (MHz)	Technical specifications
	from	to		Max transmit power	Additional parameters
446	446	446.2	0.2	500 mW	Simplex
					Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz

2.2. TELEMETRY/TELECOMMAND

Telemetry and Telecommand refer to the wireless radio equipment designed or adapted for the remote control of cameras (video parameters and mechanical head), camera shutters, audio/sound engineering, and lighting settings, tracking system, pyrotechnics’ remote, and other program making equipment, localised data communications and for timing & scoring device. They generally transmit data using a narrow bandwidth that does not exceed 25 kHz and often transmits with FSK modulation.

Table 3: Frequency bands for telemetry/ telecommand service

Band name	Frequency bands From – to (MHz)	Estimated available spectrum (MHz)[1] (Estimated available spectrum in France metropolitan area)	Technical Specifications		Constraints in addition to coordination with existing permanent assignations
	From – to (MHz)		Max transmit power[2] (Transmission power over the air, including the antenna gain)	Additional parameters
VHF	156.0 – 159.6	2.132	1W	Simplex
	160.6 – 162.9			Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25	At Teahupo’o venue, simplex channels are limited to 160.6 – 162.3 MHz
UHF	403.5 – 405.5	2	1W	Simplex	At Bordeaux venue, simplex channels are limited to 403.5 – 404 MHz.
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	406.1 – 408	0.225	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	408 – 410	0.5265	1W	Simplex	This band is available only for venues in Paris and around (Ile-de-France).
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	440 – 441.5	0.250	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	441.5 – 443.55	0.875	1W	Simplex	Available spectrum at OPG venues of Marseille Bordeaux and Nice is 0.5 MHz
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	443.55 – 444.5	0.475	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	444.5 – 446	0.120	1W	Simplex
	446.2 – 447			Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	447 – 449.775	0.5625
	450.025 – 453	1	1W	Simplex	This band will not be used for OPG venues in Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice and Marseille.
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	460 – 463	1	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25

2.2.1- License-exempt frequency for telemetry/ telecommand:

The following frequency bands for operation on a license-exempt basis of telemetry and telecommand applications are proposed. These equipment operate without protection from interference and are not allowed to create interference to individually authorised spectrum user:

Table 4 : Frequency bands of license-exempt for telemetry / telecommand.

Frequency bands	Technical specifications
Frequency bands	Max transmit power (Transmission power over the air, including the antenna gain)/ maximum field strenth	Additional parameters
125 kHz	42 dBµA/m à 10 m
6.78 MHz	42 dBµA/m à 10 m
13.553 – 13.567 MHz	10 mW
26.957 – 27.283 MHz	10 mW
	100 mW	Duty cycle limit: 0.1 %.
	Use limited to the following channels:
	26.990-27.000 MHz, 27.040-27.050 MHz, 27.090-27.100 MHz, 27.140-27.150 MHz, 27.190-27.200 MHz
40.66 – 40.7 MHz	10 mW.
169.4 – 169.475 MHz	500 mW.	Channel bandwidth: ≤ 50 kHz.
		Duty cycle limit: 1.0 %.
		For metering devices, the duty cycle limit is 10.0%
169.4 – 169.4875 MHz	10 mW.	Duty cycle limit: 0.1%.
169.4875 – 169.5875 MHz	10 mW	Duty cycle limit: 0.001%.
169.4875 – 169.5875 MHz	10 mW	Between 00:00h and 06:00h local time a duty cycle limit of 0.1 % may be used.
169.5875 – 169.8125 MHz	10 mW	Duty cycle limit: 0.1 %
433.05 – 434.79 MHz	1 mW and 13 dBm/10 kHz power density for bandwidth modulation larger than 250 kHz
433.05 – 434.79 MHz	10 mW	Duty cycle limit: 10 %
434.04 – 434.79 MHz	10 mW	Duty cycle limit: 100 % subject to channel spacing up to 25 kHz.
862 – 863 MHz	25 mW.	Duty cycle limit: 0.1%.
862 – 863 MHz	25 mW.	Bandwidth: ≤ 350 kHz.
863 – 865 MHz	25 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
863 – 865 MHz	25 mW	Alternatively, a duty cycle limit of 1 % may also be used.
865 – 868 MHz	25 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
865 – 868 MHz	25 mW	Alternatively, a duty cycle limit of 1 % may also be used.
868 – 868.6 MHz	25 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
868 – 868.6 MHz	25 mW	Alternatively, a duty cycle limit of 1 % may also be used.
868.7 – 869.2 MHz	25 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
868.7 – 869.2 MHz	25 mW	a duty cycle limit of 0,1 % may also be used.
869.4 – 869.65 MHz	500 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
869.4 – 869.65 MHz	500 mW	Alternatively, a Duty cycle limit of 10% may also be used.
869.7 – 870 MHz	5 mW
	25 mW	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.
	25 mW	Alternatively, a duty cycle limit of 1 % may also be used.
2 400 – 2 483.5 MHz	10 mW
5 725 – 5 875 MHz	25 mW
24.00 – 24.10 GHz	100 mW
24.10 – 24.15 GHz	0.1 mW
24.15 – 24.25 GHz	100 mW
57 – 64 GHz	100 mW

2.3. TALK-BACK SYSTEM (INTERCOM)

Talk-back system is used primarily by broadcasters for communication between the director of activities and the members of the production team such as presenters, interviewers, reporters, camera operators, sound operators, lighting operators and engineers.

Talk-back system in the PMSE-UHF band is allowed under restricted output power. Pre-set frequencies cannot be accepted as well.

The frequency bands identified for Private Mobile Radio (PMR) (see section 2.1) are to be considered for frequency assignment for the purpose of implementing talk-back systems (see Table 5).

Table 5 : Frequency bands to be assigned to the talk-back system (intercom)

Band name	Frequency bands	Estimated available spectrum (MHz)[1] in France metropolitan area	Technical Specifications		Constraints in addition to coordination with existing permanent assignations
	From – to (MHz)		Max transmit power[2] Transmission power over the air, including the antenna gain	Additional parameters
VHF	156.0 – 159.6	2.132	1W	Simplex
	160.6 – 162.9			Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25	At Teahupo’o venue, simplex channels are limited to 160.6 – 162.3 MHz
UHF	403.5 – 405.5	2	1W	Simplex	At Bordeaux venue, simplex channels are limited to 403.5 – 404 MHz.
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	406.1 – 408	0.225	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	408 – 410	0.5265	1W	Simplex	This band is available only for venues in Paris and around (Ile-de-France).
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	440 – 441.5	0.250	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	441.5 – 443.55	0.875	1W	Simplex	Available spectrum at OPG venues of Marseille Bordeaux and Nice is 0.5 MHz.
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	443.55 – 444.5	0.475	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	444.5 – 446	0.120	1W	Simplex
	446.2 – 447			Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	447 – 449.775	0.5625
	450.025 – 453	1	1W	Simplex	This band will not be used for OPG venues in Bordeaux, Nantes, Nice and Marseille.
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25
	460 – 463	1	1W	Simplex
				Channel bandwidth: 12.5 kHz or 6.25

2.3.1. License-exempt radio for Talk-back system (intercom)

As modern solution, Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) systems are more and more used in event management to provide a wireless global radio access for various intercom services. Given the use of DECT services by Paris 2024 in all competition venues, these services will be authorized if the compatibility with the Paris 2024 usage is ensured.

Radio Equipment shall conform to technical standards in Europe and operated in the spectrum in table 6 requires a temporary general use authorization from Paris 2024 to be used in the venues, in order to avoid the risk of potential interference.

Table 6 : Frequency band of license-exempt for Talk-back system (intercom)

Band	Frequency band (MHz)		Available Spectrum (MHz)	Technical specifications
	From	to		Max transmit power	Additional parameters
DECT	1880	1900	20	250 mW.	Digital (TDD: Time Division Duplex)
					10 channels of 2 MHz

2.4. WIRELESS MICROPHONES AND IN EAR MONITOR

2.4.1. Wireless microphones

Wireless Microphones are mainly used by broadcasters or event organizers to capture interviews, conference talk, music or ambiances. They can be handheld or body worn, with integrated or body-worn transmitters.

It is also anticipated that the demand for spectrum for Wireless Microphones at music concerts or theatres in and around the Paris area will increase during the Games.

Considering the above, Paris 2024 and ANFR requires the following to avoid the difficulty of assigning frequencies for Wireless Microphones as much as possible:

· Use wired microphones whenever and wherever possible.

· Wireless Microphones shall be used only when wired microphones cannot be used.

· Avoid using Wireless Microphones whenever possible, especially in outdoor areas.

· Use digital Wireless Microphones systems that are usually more tolerant to interference.

· Use strong filtering and dedicated frequency range antenna to reject any high level of the noise floor.

2.4.2. In Ear Monitor (IEM)

In Ear Monitor (IEM) includes equipment used for staff’s one-way receiving of live broadcast or command and dispatch or for entertainers to listen to on-site sounds.

IEMs are mainly used by broadcasters, Paris 2024 or event participants to listen to their own voice or mixed feedback on-site sounds. It usually uses broadcast transmission mode, and the signals are received by the wireless headset worn in the ear.

Considering the above, Paris 2024 requires the following to avoid the difficulty of assigning frequencies for wireless IEMS as much as possible:

• Avoid using Wireless IEMS whenever possible, especially in outdoor areas.

• Use digital Wireless IEMS systems that are usually more tolerant to interference.

• When it is possible, do not exceed more than 4 IEM transmitters at the same transmission location to avoid any intermodulation product issue.

Other services, such as audio description and mass cast are considered as Audio PMSE systems and use frequencies identified in the following section.

2.4.3. Frequency bands for wireless microphones and IEMs services

Wireless microphones/IEMs require a channel with a bandwidth of 100 – 200 kHz which is wider than other sound transmission, and therefore the spectrum bands to be assigned for those purposes are limited.

The spectrum bands usually assigned for wireless microphones/IEMs in France are White Space (WS) and guard bands of mobile phones. In WS, many of the bands are used by DVB-T and DAB+. Therefore, it would be extremely difficult to assign a frequency that does not overlap frequencies used for DVB-T and DAB+ to wireless microphones and IEMs services.

Table 7 shows detailed information regarding possible frequency bands assigned to wireless microphones and IEMs services as a function of the area of use.

Table 7 : Frequency bands to be assigned to wireless microphone/ IEMs

Bands

Spectrum (MHz)

Estimated available spectrum (MHz)

Technical specifications

Geographical division areas

From

Paris IdF

Lille

Lyon

Marseille

Nantes

Bordeaux

Nice

Saint-Etienne

Teahupoo

30 MHz

0.45

Max transmit Power: 1 mW

AVAILABLE

VHF

From 0.9 to 2 MHz

Max transmit power: 5W

AVAILABLE

VHF

From 0.9 to 2 MHz

Channel bandwidth ≤ 100 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

174

175.75

1.75

Max transmit power: 50 mW

AVAILABLE

VHF

175.75

177.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

177.5

179.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

179.25

181

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

181

182.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

182.75

184.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

184.5

186.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

186.25

188

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

188

189.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

189.75

191.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

191.5

193.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

193.25

195

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

195

196.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

196.75

198.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

198.5

200.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

200.25

202

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

202

203.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

203.75

205.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

205.5

207.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

207.25

209

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

209

210.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

210.75

212.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

212.5

214.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

214.25

216

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

216

217.75

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

217.75

219.5

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

219.5

221.25

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

221.25

223

1.75

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

223

224.792

1.792

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

VHF

226

230

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

470

478

Max transmit power: 50 mW

AVAILABLE

UHF

478

486

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

486

494

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

494

502

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

502

510

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

510

518

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

518

526

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

526

534

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

534

542

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

542

550

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

550

558

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

558

566

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

566

574

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

574

582

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

582

590

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

590

598

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

598

606

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

606

614

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

614

622

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

622

630

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

630

638

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

638

646

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

646

654

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

654

662

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

662

670

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

670

678

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

678

686

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

686

694

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

694

698

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

736

753

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

821

823

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

823

826

Max transmit power: 20 mW

AVAILABLE

UHF

823

826

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

UHF

826

832

Max transmit power: 50 mW

AVAILABLE

1.2 GHz

1240

1260

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

Available for some spectrum (subject to the technical specifications/operating conditions)

1.2 GHz

1350

1375

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

Available for some spectrum (subject to the technical specifications/operating conditions)

Available for some spectrum

1.2 GHz

1375

1400

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

Available for some spectrum (subject to the technical specifications/operating conditions)

1.5 GHz

1518

1525

Max transmit power: 50 mW

AVAILABLE

1.5 GHz

1518

1525

Channel bandwidth ≤ 200 kHz

AVAILABLE

1.5 GHz

1518

1525

Indoor only

AVAILABLE

2.5. WIRELESS CAMERA AND MOBILE AIRBORNE VIDEO LINKS

About 200 Rights-holding Broadcasters (RHBs) will be working at the Paris 2024 Games, and many of them will use Wireless Cameras for the purpose of transmission of video, embedded audio, and embedded control signals. These signals are digital in nature. Paris 2024 foresees that at least 100 channels for Wireless Cameras would be required and 150 channels should be prepared for a stable assignment.

However, the Wireless Camera is more sensitive to interference compared to other devices, and actual Wireless Cameras have a rather large side lobe level that affect adjacent channels, so it is foreseen that the actual frequency allocation will be exceedingly difficult.

Therefore, Paris 2024 requires the following:

· Use wired cameras whenever possible, and strictly limits Wireless Camera use only when it is absolutely not possible to use a wired camera.

· Use strong filtering and dedicated frequency range antenna to reject any height level of the noise floor.

· To reduce interference as much as possible, operate with the minimum transmission output power.

· To adapt the bandwidth with the video quality required by the operation, Paris 2024 will apply the standard/video signal up to 10 MHz for high definition (HD) and up to 20 MHz for 4K image format.

In terms of frequency management for Paris 2024, the frequency bands identified for wireless cameras are limited to ground-based links and encompasses ground-based mobile vehicular video links. Maritime stations have to be considered as ground-based stations.

In case of ground to ground link, the transmission power of the wireless camera will not exceed 250 mW. Paris 2024 recommends an antenna reception height less than 20 m. For mobile airborne video link, the transmission power (including the antenna gain) should be less than 10 W. The cable cameras are considered as ground based link with transmission antenna height less than 20 m.

Different bands are identified for mobile airborne video links where video transmission system employing radio transmitter, or a receiver, mounted on helicopters or other flight vehicles. This scenario encompasses equipment that is used by the Host Broadcaster, Rights Holding Broadcasters and timing systems and will be used to connect embarked cameras (motorcycle, helicopter, car, boat), to a relay-plane and from a relay-plane to a receiving station deployed at the finish line (or at IBC) of mobiles events such as road cycling, time trial, marathon, triathlon, race walk, sailing.

The following frequency bands for wireless cameras and mobile airborne video links are proposed:

Table 8 : Frequency bands to be assigned to wireless camera and mobile airborne video links.

Frequency bands	Technical specifications		Estimated available spectrum depending on the frequency use area (MHz)	*Coordination constraints*
Frequency bands	Direction	Max transmit power[2] Transmission power over the air, including the antenna gain		*Coordination constraints*
1300 –1350 MHz	· Ground to Ground	For G-G (Ground to Ground) link: 250 mW
	· Air to Ground	For G-A (Ground to Air) or A-G (Air to Ground): 10 W	From 20 to 50 MHz	Available for ground to ground link with coordination.
	· Ground to Air
				Ground to Air link available in 1300- 1310 MHz and 1341.3 – 1350 MHz

1427 –1518 MHz	· Ground to Ground		90 MHz	Air to ground link is limited to 1447 – 1518 MHz band.
	· Air to Ground			Coordination with fixed use at Teahupo’o
	· Ground to Air			The Band 1508- 1518 MHz is not available in areas close to airport departures areas (< 1km).
				Ground to Air link: risk of interference in [1452 - 1492 MHz band]

1525 –1559 MHz	· Ground to Ground		34 MHz	Not available at Nantes venue.
1525 –1559 MHz	· Ground to Air		34 MHz	Coordination with INMARSAT use at airports CDG, Orly, Le Bourget, Bordeaux Marseille Nice, Lyon and Lille.
1613.8 –1660.5 MHz	· Ground to Ground		46.7 MHz	Not available at Nantes
1613.8 –1660.5 MHz	· Air to Ground		46.7 MHz	Not available at Nantes
1675 –1705 MHz	· Ground to Ground	For G-G link: 250 mW	30 MHz	For air to ground link, constraint of emission altitude at 150 m at Nantes and Teahupo’o.
	· Air to Ground	For G-A or A-G: 10 W
	· Ground to Air
1785 –1805 MHz	· Ground to Ground		20 MHz	Not available at Bordeaux, Nantes, Marseille and Nice.
	· Air to Ground
	· Ground to Air
1980 –2010 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 15 to 30 MHz	15 MHz for air to ground link.
	· Air to Ground			30 MHz for ground to ground link with coordination with mobile satellite.

2010 –2025 MHz	· Ground to Ground		15 MHz
	· Air to Ground
	· Ground to Air
2025 – 2110 MHz	· Ground to Ground		40 MHz
2025 – 2110 MHz	· Air to Ground		40 MHz
2170 – 2200 MHz	· Ground to Ground		15 MHz
2170 – 2200 MHz	· Ground to Air		15 MHz
2200 – 2290 MHz	· G Ground to Ground		40 MHz	Not available at Bordeaux, Marseille and Nice
	· Air to Ground			Air to Ground link under constraint of 150 m altitude limit
	· Ground to Air	.
2290 – 2310 MHz	· Ground to Ground	For G-G link: 250 mW	20 MHz	Not available at Bordeaux
	· Air to Ground	For G-A or A-G: 10 W
	· Ground to Air
2310 – 2400 MHz	· Ground to Ground		30 MHz	Not available at Bordeaux, Marseille and Nice.
	· Air to Ground
	· Ground to Air

2400 – 2483.5 MHz	· Ground to Air		83.5 MHz
2483.5 – 2500 MHz	· Ground to Ground	250 mW	16.5 MHz
2570 – 2620 MHz	· Ground to Ground	250 mW	up to 50 MHz	Spectrum availability depending on the venues.
				Coordination with Arcep local authorizations should be ensured.
				Reception antenna height of 10 m is recommended in venues situated in north of Paris
2700 – 2900 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 90 to 150 MHz	Spectrum availability depends on the venue.
3400 – 3490 MHz	· Ground to Ground		60 MHz	Subject to coordination with fixed broadband assignments authorized in certain departments.

				Not available at Teahupo’o

3800 – 4200 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 300 to 400 MHz	Not available for cable cam use.
3800 – 4200 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 300 to 400 MHz	In 3800- 3840 MHz band, it is not recommended to install wireless camera reception antenna’s close to 5G operator’s antennas.
4400 – 4990 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 10 to 50 MHz	A part of frequencies may be subject to compatibility with other domestic users.
5091 – 5150 MHz	· Ground to Ground		59 MHz	A part of frequencies may be subject to compatibility with other domestic users at Marseille, Nantes and Bordeaux.
5850 – 5875 MHz	· Ground to Ground		25 MHz	Might be interfered by SRD
6425 – 7115 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 440 to 690 MHz	Subject to coordination with fixed links. Availability depends on the venues
7115 – 7250 MHz	· Ground to Ground	For G-G link: 250 mW	135 MHz
7115 – 7250 MHz	· Air to Ground	For G-A or A-G: 10 W	135 MHz
7750 – 7900 MHz	· Ground to Ground		From 70 to 150 MHz	For air to ground link, 70 MHz are available in Paris area and 150 MHz under emission altitude limitation conditions
	· Air to Ground			This band is not available for air to ground link in Nantes venue.
				Additional restriction at Marseille venues.

2.6. MICROWAVE TRANSPORTABLE POINT-TO-POINT LINK

Frequency bands identified for transportable point-to-point links allow to implement temporary links between two fixed points (e.g. part of a link between an outside broadcasting site and a studio), used for carrying broadcast quality video/audio signals. These bands are not available for wireless camera and mobile airborne link. Link terminals are mounted on tripods, temporary platforms, purpose-built vehicles or hydraulic hoists. Two-way links are often required. The equipment supporting these links is transportable and the Tx/Rx coordinates are not known beforehand.

A frequency assignment delivered for a transportable point-to-point links defines the geographical area where transmitters and receivers may be installed. The frequency authorization process does not involve coordination between different temporary links.

The following frequency bands for temporary point-to-point video links are proposed:

Table 9 : Frequency bands to be assigned to microwave transportable point to point links.

Frequency bands (GHz)	Geographical area	Technical specifications	*Coordination constraints*
21	Metropolitan France	14 x 28 MHz channels (central frequencies: 21 413 MHz, 21 441 MHz, 21 469 MHz, 21 497 MHz, 21 525 MHz, 21 553 MHz, 21 581 MHz, 21 805 MHz, 21 833 MHz, 21 861 MHz, 21 889 MHz, 21 917 MHz, 21 945 MHz & 21 973 MHz)
22		4 x 28 MHz channels (central frequencies: 22 716.75 MHz, 22 744.75 MHz, 22 968.75 MHz & 22 996.75 MHz)
		or
		8 x 14 MHz channels (central frequencies: 22 709.75 MHz, 22 723.75 MHz, 22 737.75 MHz, 22 751.75 MHz, 22 961.75 MHz, 22 975.75 MHz, 22 989.75 MHz & 23 003.75 MHz)
38		6 x 28 MHz channels (central frequencies: 38 150 MHz, 38 178 MHz, 38 206 MHz, 39 410 MHz, 39 438 MHz & 39 466 MHz)	Coordination with existing permanent assignations
38		12 x 14 MHz channels (central frequencies: 38 143 MHz, 38 157 MHz, 38 171 MHz, 38 185 MHz, 38 199 MHz, 38 213 MHz, 39 403 MHz, 39 417 MHz, 39 431 MHz, 39 445 MHz, 39 459 MHz & 39 473 MHz)
22	Tahiti
37
39
24	Metropolitan France and Tahiti	Max transmit power: 100 mW
60		Max transmit power: 55 dBm, Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply
60		from 57 to 71GHz

2.7. MICROWAVE TRANSPORTABLE POINT-TO-POINT LINK

A frequency assignment delivered for implementing a fixed point-to-point microwave link allows the use of a frequency channel to connect two stations operating at fixed known locations.

Channel bandwidth and transmission power vary depending on the mode of use of each radio. The assigned channel will be determined from the frequency range that meet the requirements of each individual application and require usually link by link frequency coordination.

The following frequency bands for fixed point-to-point links are proposed :

Table 10: Frequency bands to be assigned to microwave fixed point to point links.

Frequency bands (GHz)	Lower bands (GHz)		Upper bands (GHz)		Technical specifications
	From	To	From	To
8	8.064	8.246	8.272	8.454	See channel plans 8A / 8B / 8C / 8D for 3,5 / 7 / 14 / 28 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 6)
					Max transmit power: 70 dBm
18	17.7	18.69	18.71	19.7	See channel plans 18A / 18B / 18C for 13,75 / 27,5 / 55 110 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 9)
					Max transmit power: 70 dBm
					Automatic transmit power control (ATPC)
23	22.00275	22.59074	23.01076	23.59875	See channel plans 23A / 23B / 23C / 23D / 23E for 3,5 / 7 / 14 / 28 / 56 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 10)
					Max transmit power: 70 dBm
					Automatic transmit power control (ATPC)
32	31.8	32.571	32.627	33.4	See channel plans 32A / 32B for 56 / 112 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 12)
					Max transmit power: 70 dBm
					Automatic transmit power control (ATPC)
38	37.268	38.25	38.528	39.5	See channel plans 38A / 38B / 38C / 38D / 38E / 38F for 3,5 / 7 / 14 / 28 / 56 / 112 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 13)
					Max transmit power: 70 dBm
					Automatic transmit power control (ATPC)
70-80	71	76	81	86	See channel plans 70-80 A / B / C / D / E / F / G /H for 62,5 / 125 / 250 / 500 / 750 / 1000 / 1250 / 2000 MHz channels in Arcep decision n°2017-1332 (Annex 14)
					Max transmit power: 75 dBm

2.8. PERMANENT AND TRANSPORTABLE SATELLITE EARTH STATION

This equipment is used to convey audio and video signals during external reporting to studios, or directly to national and international broadcasting networks as Satellite News Gathering (SNG) services.

Permanent satellite services may be Permanent Satellite Earth Stations installed in a known location such as a satellites farm near the IBC or Transportable Satellite Earth Stations installed in the TV compound inside Venues – communicating with a satellite located in a geostationary orbit.

Transportable satellite services are an uplink between an earth station, Hub or VSAT and a satellite, used for transmitting broadcast quality video/audio and data signals in KU/KA Bands.

Optical fibers can replace the above-mentioned satellite communication. Several venues for Paris 2024 Games are expected to be equipped with optical fiber facilities.

The frequency band 10.7 – 11.7 GHz is used by fixed links in France. Hence, request in this frequency range will induce a coordination procedure and detailed technical parameters.

Table 11 shows detailed information regarding possible frequency bands to be assigned to fixed or transportable earth stations:

Table 11 : Frequency bands to be assigned to fixed and transportable earth stations.

Band name	Earth to space (GHz)	Space to earth (GHz)	*Coordination constraints*
Ku band	14 –14.5	10.7 – 11.7	Coordination with local fixed link installation is needed in 10.7 – 11.7 band at Élancourt, Lille, Lyon, Saint-Etienne Bordeaux and Nice venues.
Ku band	12.75 – 13.25	12.5 – 12.75
Ka band	27.5 –27.9405	17.3 – 17.7
	28.1925 – 28.9485	19.7 – 20.2
	29.2005 – 30

2.9. WIRELESS LAN (ACCESS POINT)

Wireless LAN is a license-exempt small-scale, large-capacity wireless system used to access the Internet. In all Venues, only Wireless LAN that have been installed by Paris 2024 are allowed.

The deployment of additional private Wireless LAN services will only be allowed by Paris 2024 when it is absolutely necessary for the operation of the Games and shall not cause interference on the partner’s Wireless LAN devices and extra Wireless LANs.

Table 12 summarizes the frequency bands identified operation on a license-exempt basis of Wireless LAN (access point):

Table 12 : Frequency bands for license-exempt wireless LAN

Frequency bands (MHz)	Technical specifications		*Coordination constraints*
	Max transmit power	Additional parameters
2400 – 2483.5	100 mW	Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmitter Power Control (TPC)	Risk of interference by ground to air wireless camera in road events.
5150 – 5350	200 mW	Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmitter Power Control (TPC) are required in band 5250-5350 MHz	Available only in Venues where there is no OCOG network deployed ; or exceptionnal usage for Games operation under cohabitation studies.
	Indoor use only
5470 – 5725	1 W	Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) and Transmitter Power Control (TPC) are required	Available only in Venues where there is no OCOG network deployed ; or exceptionnal usage for Games operation under cohabitation studies.
5945 – 6425	200 mW	Low Power Indoor (‘LPI’) devices.
	Indoor use only	Requirements on techniques to access spectrum and mitigate interference apply.

2.10. WIRELESS RELEASE TRIGGER

The Wireless Release Trigger is a device with the function of transmitting a control signal to turn on/off the release of the digital still camera. Setting data for the release (exposure control setting, aperture value, etc.) and strobe synchronisation are all included in the control signal to turn on/off the release.

Table 13 summarizes the frequency bands identified for operation on a license-exempt basis of wireless release trigger: these equipment operate without protection from interference and are not allowed to create interference to individually authorised spectrum user.

These equipment and the bands proposed are here to highlight where there is available spectrum. The wireless release trigger must those bands described in Table 13 1.7. Not allowed Radio Equipment.

The allowed wireless release trigger will not require an application through the Spectrum Order Portal. But, it should be noticed that channel assignment in the Venues may be coordinated by Paris 2024 within the Venues.

Table 13 : Frequency band for license-exempt wireless release trigger

Frequency bands (MHz)	Estimated spectrum available (MHz)	Technical specifications		*Coordination constraints*
Frequency bands (MHz)		Max transmit power[1]	Additional parameters	*Coordination constraints*
345.35 – 350.25	2.5	1 mW
433.05 – 434.79	1.74	1 mW
433.05 – 434.79	1.74	10 mW	Duty cycle limit : 10 %
2400 – 2483.5	83.5	100 mW.
2400 – 2483.5	83.5	100 mW.

2.11. OTHER SERVICES

All Others Wireless Equipment that is not included in the above types, such as speed guns operating at 34.7 GHz, must follow the application process as a regular spectrum application and gain approval from Paris 2024 before use. This equipment must be tested and tagged prior any use in Venues and all other locations.

Other services will be treated on a case-by-case basis if it is a critical necessity for the Games services.

Drones will not be considered as usage as such. Corresponding frequency requirements shall be met in frequency tables above related to telemetry/ telecommand and wireless camera and mobile airborne links by adding usage specification (e.g., video link for drone) in remarks column.

3. SPECTRUM POLICIES

Additional documents will be provided on Paris 2024 website:

– Spectrum Application Guide: Description of all process and information on spectrum applications necessary for the use of radio equipment during the Games. [publication in January 2023]

– Spectrum Order Portal User Manual: Description of all action and information required to fulfil a spectrum request on the Spectrum Order Portal. [publication in January 2023]

– Spectrum Testing and Tagging Guide: Description of all procedures for Testing the provisionally approved radio equipment and receiving Tags. [publication in January 2024]

3.1. SPECTRUM ORDER PORTAL: APPLICATION PROCESS

3.1.1- Spectrum Application procedure

All Spectrum application must be submitted through the Spectrum Booking Portal (SBP – frequency application website).

The SBP is expected to be online in February 2023.

The overall flow from the frequency application until the entry of wireless equipment into the venue is shown in Figure 1.

Spectrum Order Portal – General process

SBP PERIMETER

1. Authentication of stakeholders - done by Paris 2024

i. Frequency application - done by Paris 2024

2. Paris 2024 validation - done by Paris 2024

i. Attribution process - done by Paris 2024

3. Application treatment - done by ANFR

i. Result of attribution - done by Paris 2024

4. Frequency attribution and status updates - done by Paris 2024

5. Import of spectrum letter/autorisation - done by Paris 2024

6. Testing and Tagging appointment - done by ANFR

7. Equipment testing and Tagging - done by ANFR

8. Equipment to a venue for Spectrum user

3.1.2- Application Schedule

There are three stages in the frequency application schedule for the Games:

• It is strongly recommended that users complete the frequency application as early as possible in the Normal Application.

• Frequency resource is limited for some services, thus the probability to obtain the desired frequency is lower during Late Application.

• Extraordinary Application is only used for emergency applications for important frequency demands required for the Games, without perturbing the normal progress of all deployed equipment. Most of the frequencies will already have been allocated at this stage. Therefore, it is not recommended to submit an application during this period.

Table 15 : Frequency band for license-exempt wireless release trigger

Planning SOP Paris 2024	Request submission (End user)	Notification (Letter/Notification sent by P24)
Normal Application	15th February 23 to 31st July 23	From 22nd January 24
Late Application	11th September 23 to14th January 24	From 22nd April 24
Extraordinary Application	1st February 24 to 6th September 24	From 1st May 24

3.1.3- Spectrum submission

Spectrum users can either make single application on the portal or make multiple applications by uploading a spreadsheet via the SOP.

This spreadsheet can be downloaded from the SBP.

3.1.4- Spectrum characteristics

Some important parameters must be specified to fulfill a spectrum application, such as:

· Periods/dates

· Spectrum service

· Location

· Equipment tuning range

· Channel bandwidth

· Tuning step

· Transmission power

· Equipment manufacturer

· Number of equipment

Further detail and information will be given in the guide of Spectrum Application Guide in January 2023.

3.1.5- Application Treatment

Once the application has been validated by Paris 2024, all demands will be sent to ANFR for coordination and attribution. All technical analysis will be done at this stage in order to attribute the right frequency depending on the service.

The proposed Spectrum Management Plan takes already into account the other domestic frequency users in France (armies, civil aviation, radioastronomy, etc.) that already have their part of French spectrum.

Before the notification period, if necessary, Paris 2024 and ANFR will communicate with the users through the SOP, or the email submitted at registration.

3.2. SPECTRUM TESTING AND TAGGING

Testing and Tagging (T&T) procedure consists of testing user’s equipment that must comply with all features detailed in the frequency authorization granted by ANFR. Then, each equipment will receive a tag that allow the use of the equipment regarding its area of operation during the Games.

Further information will be shared in the “Spectrum Testing and Tagging Guide” published in January 2024.

3.2.1- Testing Principle

After obtaining spectrum application approval/letter from Paris 2024 and ANFR, the spectrum user is required to have the radio equipment tested before using it in its area of operation.

As all wireless equipment require to go under the SOP and the T&T process, the quantity of appointment is expected to be high during the period leading up to the Games. T&T appointment should be arranged as early as possible to allow users plenty of time to have all their equipment tested.

Spectrum users are recommended to ensure that their radio equipment have been configured with the attributed frequency, power, bandwidth and other technical parameters before coming to the appointment.

In addition, if the technical parameters of the wireless transmitting equipment may need to be changed, spectrum users should prepare and carry relevant tools with them.

3.2.2- Testing Location

For Île-de-France (Paris and its suburban area), Testing & Tagging Desks will be set up only at the International Broadcast Center (IBC), Main Press Center (MPC) and the Olympic and Paralympic Village.

At all competition venues outside Île-de-France, a T&T Desk will be located near or within the Venue.

Roaming T&T Teams will also be used only for numerous equipment/warehouses stored equipment/integrated in bike, car, truck, boat, helicopter, plane, satellite equipment.

More details of the location and opening dates/hours will be given in the Spectrum Testing and Tagging Guide, in January 2024.

3.2.3- Tagging principle

A tag issued by Paris 2024/ANFR will be visibly applied on the radio equipment that pass the test. All radio equipment must have the tag to enter its area of operation during the Games.

Non-compliant equipment will get a distinctive tag, to prohibit it from being used.

Security staff will inspect equipment at the entrance of all venues to ensure only authorized/tagged wireless equipment is permitted to enter inside the venue. Unauthorized equipment will be removed and confiscated by the security.

3.3. SPECTRUM MONITORING

ANFR will conduct radio spectrum monitoring with the cooperation of Paris 2024 in order to secure spectrum for wireless equipment used for the Games, and that they are not interfered and appropriately used. Paris 2024 requests spectrum users to cooperate in securing an interference-free spectrum environment for the Games.

ANFR will deploy radio monitoring teams on all venues to ensure that all radio equipment have the correct Tag affixed to the equipment and will monitor spectrum on each venue with portable-monitoring-directive spectrum analyzer.

All spectrum users should actively cooperate with Paris 2024 and ANFR to ensure that no harmful interference will impact the spectrum services of the Games. ANFR monitoring team will thus act in order to locate and deal with all issues in order to ensure normal operation of the competition.

If any wireless equipment may have negative impact on the Paris 2024 Games or endanger national security, public safety, life and property safety, the spectrum user should take immediate measures to change frequency or turn off the equipment.

If spectrum user refuses to switch off the equipment, Paris 2024 may suspend the accreditation.

The competition venues and main competition venues will be also monitored from remote monitoring control room.

ANFR will execute spectrum usage monitoring and enforcement actions in the areas where activities related to the Games will be held, in order to identify in advance possible cases of harmful interference with systems whose use is expected during the event and take preventive action.

Paris 2024 and ANFR has in place guidelines to interference management process by which it manages spectrum interferences for all its spectrum users.

The mission of ANFR in terms of interference handling is defined in L40 and L43 of the French CPCE (Code des Postes et des Communications Électroniques). Criminal sanctions regarding interference are defined in articles L39-1 of CPCE.

CONTACT

Further details and updated information will be published on the official website of Paris 2024.

If there are questions about the spectrum management plan, the frequency application process or the Testing and Tagging process, users can consult the Paris 2024 via email:

mailto:spectrum@paris2024.org

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Official Partners

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PARIS 2024 Spectrum Management Plan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games

VERSION 2 – MARS 2023

GLOSSARY

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. THE OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES PARIS 2024

1.2. OBJECTIVES

1.3. SPECTRUM USAGE STATUS

1.4. WIRELESS EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SPECTRUM COORDINATION

1.4.1. Wireless equipment requiring individual temporary authorization

1.4.2. Wireless equipment subject to a temporary general use authorisation

1.5. WIRELESS SERVICES

1.6. WIRELESS EQUIPMENT THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE AUTHORIZATION

1.7. PROHIBITED WIRELESS EQUIPMENT

2. TYPES OF WIRELESS DEVICEs

2.1. PRIVATE MOBILE RADIO (PMR)

2.1.1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR)

2.1.2. Handheld Radio (walkie-talkie)

2.1.3. License-exempt frequency for PMR:

2.2. TELEMETRY/TELECOMMAND

2.2.1- License-exempt frequency for telemetry/ telecommand:

2.3. TALK-BACK SYSTEM (INTERCOM)

2.3.1. License-exempt radio for Talk-back system (intercom)

2.4. WIRELESS MICROPHONES AND IN EAR MONITOR

2.4.1. Wireless microphones

2.4.2. In Ear Monitor (IEM)

2.5. WIRELESS CAMERA AND MOBILE AIRBORNE VIDEO LINKS

2.6. MICROWAVE TRANSPORTABLE POINT-TO-POINT LINK

2.7. MICROWAVE TRANSPORTABLE POINT-TO-POINT LINK

2.8. PERMANENT AND TRANSPORTABLE SATELLITE EARTH STATION

2.9. WIRELESS LAN (ACCESS POINT)

2.10. WIRELESS RELEASE TRIGGER

2.11. OTHER SERVICES

3. SPECTRUM POLICIES

3.1. SPECTRUM ORDER PORTAL: APPLICATION PROCESS

3.1.1- Spectrum Application procedure

3.1.2- Application Schedule

3.1.3- Spectrum submission

3.1.4- Spectrum characteristics

3.1.5- Application Treatment

3.2. SPECTRUM TESTING AND TAGGING

3.2.1- Testing Principle

3.2.2- Testing Location

3.2.3- Tagging principle

3.3. SPECTRUM MONITORING

CONTACT

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PARIS 2024
Spectrum Management Plan for the Olympic and Paralympic Games