RECOMMENDATION ITU-R SNG.770-1* - Uniform operational procedures for satellite news gathering (SNG) ANNEX 1 - Uniform operating procedures for SNG 1 Operating characteristics 1.1 Definition of SNG 1.2 Functional description 2 Satellite characteristics for performance and interconnection 2.1 Uplinks 2.2 Downlink 2.3 Connectivity 3 Uniform operating procedures required for temporary authorization for SNG 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Earth station approval 3.3 Frequency assignment and coordination 3.4 Space segment booking 3.5 Auxiliary coordination circuits 3.6 Additional support communication/transmission facilities 3.7 Radiation hazards 3.8 Importation and customs 4 Contact point for information, guidance and approval ANNEX 2 - Examples of implementation of a designated point of contact (DPC) 1 Sweden 1.1 Regulatory authority 1.2 Lease of space segment 1.3 Regulatory matters 2 United States of America 2.1 United States method for establishing SNG authorization 2.2 The designated point of contact (DPC)