Introduction

The charter of IEEE 802.22, the Working Group on Wireless Regional Area Networks ("WRANs"), under the PAR approved by the IEEE-SA Standards Board is to develop a standard for a cognitive radio-based PHY/MAC/air_interface for use by license-exempt devices on a non-interfering basis in spectrum that is allocated to the TV Broadcast Service.

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The link for registration/hotel reservations for the May 2008 IEEE 802 interim session in Jacksonville, FL, USA is live at: http://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/wireless/ As always, early registration is encouraged (and rewarded with a lower registration fee) and hotel reservations should be booked as early as possible to assure that you get the most favorable/convenient housing arrangements (and to secure a visa, if necessary). THE DEADLINE FOR REDUCED-RATE PRE-REGISTRATION AND HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS IS APRIL 11, 2008

The link for registration/hotel reservations for the July 2008 IEEE 802 interim session in Denver, CO, USA is live at: http://ieee802.facetoface-events.com/sessions/50/ As always, early registration is encouraged (and rewarded with a lower registration fee) and hotel reservations should be booked as early as possible to assure that you get the most favorable/convenient housing arrangements (and to secure a visa, if necessary).