Introduction

The APT Wireless Forum (AWF) are covering the aspects of IMT systems as well as various aspects of emerging wireless systems to meet the upcoming digital convergence era for the Asia-Pacific region. It is assisting the process of providing cost effective radiocommunications solutions and facilitating the transfer of technology.

The Terms of References of the APT Wireless Forum are as follows:

• Share and discuss information of emerging radio technologies, stimulate research and development and promote related telecommunication business within the Asia-Pacific region Pursue effective solutions in the Asia-Pacific region to meet the rapid movements towards digital convergence
• Provide regular channels to discuss and study spectrum sharing methodologies, spectrum harmonization and to provide advice that countries' can use in frequency band planning
• Develop technical and radio regulatory solutions based on emerging and conventional wireless technologies including satellite technologies to meet APT member's needs
• Possible out put can be recommendations and technical reports, etc. 

Objectives

The principle objectives of the AWF are:

• To promote new wireless applications
• To add value, and not duplicate, the work being undertaken by other relevant APT programs, and to work closely with other APT programs promoting a harmonized vision of wireless communications systems and services in the Asia-Pacific region to meet the emerging digital convergence era
• To provide cost effective and timely radiocommunications solutions;
• To facilitate the transfer of technology

Structure

APT Wireless Forum is composed of the Chairman, vice-Chairmen, Working Group, Task Groups and Forum Coordinator. Currently there are three Working Groups and oneTask Group who report to the Chairman.
 

To significantly perform the objectives of AWF, the coordination activities not only with APT internal forums but also with the external forums such as ITU-R WP5A, WP5D would be required. A forum may be added or removed when a task of AWF is created, modified or completed.

For work scopes, work plan and detail structure please download AWF Working Method and AWF Work Plan document.

Office Bearers

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E-mail Reflectors

Following email reflectors are available to participate in the works of AWF Working Groups and Task Groups.

Memebers can join the reflectors by sending request to aptawf@apt.int .

Meetings/ Seminars/ Workshops

• The 9th Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 13 - 16 September 2010, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• The 8^th Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 29 March - 01 April 2010, Tokyo, Japan
• The 7^th Meeting of the APT Wirelss Forum, 23 - 26 September 2009, Phuket, Thailand
• The 6^th Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 31 March - 3 April 2009, Danang, Vietnam
• APT Workshop on "Spectrum Management and Monitoring", 30 March 2009, Danang, Vietnam
• The 5^th Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 26 - 29 August 2008, Macao, China
• The APT Wireless Forum Interim Meeting 2008, 4-5 March 2008, Bangkok, Thailand
• The 4^th Meeting of APT Wireless Forum, 31 July - 3 August 2007, Jakarta, Indonesia
• The APT Wireless Forum Interim Meeting 2007, 13 January 2007, Bangkok, Thailand
• The 3^rd Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 27-30 September 2006, Hanoi, Vietnam
• The AWF Interim Meeting 2006, 17-18 February 2006, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• APT Workshop on RFID in Ubiquitous Environment, 9 September 2005, Shenzen, China
• The 2^nd Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 5-8 September 2005, Shenzen, China
• The APT Wireless Forum Interim Meeting 2005, 4-5 March 2005, Bangkok, Thailand
• The 1st Meeting of the APT Wireless Forum, 7-9 September 2004, Busan, Korea

Documents

• Working Method of the AWF
• Output Approval Procedure of the AWF
• AWF Workplan Document
• Final Report of the AWF-7 Meeting
• AWF Recommendations, Reports and Opinions

Contacts

Asia-Pacific Telecommunity
12/49 Soi 5, Chaengwattana Road,
Bangkok 10210, Thailand
Tel. +662 573 0044
Fax +662 573 7479
E-Mail : aptawf@apt.int