ITU offers spectrum-management classes

I’m not sure how I got on this particular ITU mailing list, but I got an email this morning announcing some spectrum management courses that the ITU is offering:

• SMTP – Advanced spectrum authorization regimes
  3 – 28 February 2025 | Online
  Explore modern spectrum management approaches, focusing on advanced allocation, dynamic access, flexible use, and innovative licensing to optimise spectrum resources.
• Satellite coordination procedures & fillings 
  17 February – 14 March 2025 | Online
  Learn about ITU’s Radio Regulations, covering orbit spectrum allocation, satellite filings, coordination procedures, regulatory examinations, and BR space tools and databases.
• SMTP – Opportunistic spectrum access & cognitive radio
  17 February – 14 March 2025 | Online
  Gain insights into opportunistic spectrum access, spectrum sensing techniques, white space utilisation, and current regulations on Cognitive Radio and White Spaces.

The cost for these is $300 each, so I’m not sure that individual hams will want to sign up for these classes, but perhaps it might be worthwhile for someone at the ARRL to sign up for one or more. That is, if there is anyone left there whose job it is to keep up with advances in spectrum management.

One free event that hams certainly might be interested in attending is the seminar E1 – LEO Satellite Constellation Fundamentals, 30 January 2025, 14:30 to 16:30 CET. The description for this seminar reads:

Kickstart your 2025 space journey with our inaugural Space Connect session! In this first installment of our exciting new series, we’re diving into the revolution happening in Low Earth Orbit.  Discover the orbital choreography of modern satellite constellations and the radio spectrum that makes global connectivity possible. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Director of Radiocommunications Mario Maniewicz will open this session, followed by expert insights into the technology and market forces driving the LEO satellite boom. Join us for this first step into the future of space communications. Save your spot now – and stay tuned for more fascinating Space Connect sessions throughout 2025!

I think that they’re probably going to be talking about things like Starlink, but perhaps this could get some hams thinking about doing a ham radio version of Starlink.