December 17, 2008

Precautions for Preventing Interference between BS Broadcasting Reception Systems and Mobile Phones

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) and the relevant parties jointly established a liaison meeting on radio interference of some types of BS broadcasting reception systems.

MIC confirmed that some types of BS broadcasting reception systems may interfere with other radio systems as they leak radio waves when receiving radio waves for BS channel 21 or 23, which is to be used in 2011 and onward. MIC thus established a liaison meeting with relevant providers to discuss specific measures.

The liaison meeting has compiled the precautions to be taken for the prevention of interference with mobile phones and the like and for the installation of appropriate BS broadcasting reception systems.

The precautions are posted on the MIC website. In addition, the parties to the liaison meeting will publicize the precautions to heighten awareness concerning them.

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