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CD-ROM and DVD Publications 

Individual issues or yearly subscriptions for several titles on CD-ROM or DVD The collection of documents provided on each CD-ROM or DVD are fully indexed and searchable. Add titles to cart or download the associated Publication Notice and return a completed copy to ITU Sales.  Discounts are available for ITU Members, administrations of Least Developed Countries (LDC's) and university libraries. Click here for the license agreement.

 Recent CD-ROM and DVD Publications
Radio Regulations
The Radio Regulations contains the complete texts as adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference (Geneva, 1995) (WRC-95) and subsequently revised and adopted by World Radiocommunication Conferences, including all Appendices, Resolutions, Recommendations and ITU-R Recommendations incorporated by reference.

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2024   Publication Notice with Order Form

The Radio Regulations, Edition of 2024, contains the complete texts of the Radio Regulations adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference of 1995 (WRC-95) and reviewed by the subsequent World Radiocommunication Conferences: WRC-97 (Geneva, 1997), WRC-2000 (Istanbul, 2000), WRC-03 (Geneva, 2003), WRC-07 (Geneva, 2007), WRC-12 (Geneva, 2012), WRC-15 (Geneva, 2015), WRC-19 (Sharm el-Sheik, 2019) and WRC-23 (Dubai, 2023).

As per a 2013 Council decision, the pdf versions, not qualifying as carriage requirements, are now posted free of charge for personal use.

Available inCD/DVD   electronic file   usb key
Other editions:   2020   2016   Edition of 2008  
 
Proceedings of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
2024  New!  

The Proceedings contain Resolutions (ITU-T Rules of Procedure; Study Group responsibilities and mandate, etc.), ITU-T A-series Recommendations (Organization and working methods of ITU-T), Study Groups and other groups, the list of Questions for the Study Period 2025-2028 and reports as approved by WTSA-24.
Available inelectronic file  
Other editions:   2022   Hammamet, 2016   Dubai, 2012   Johannesburg, 2008   Florianópolis, 2004  
 
Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services (Maritime Manual)

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2024   Publication Notice with Order Form

The Manual for Use by the Maritime Mobile and Maritime Mobile-Satellite Services is published in accordance with Article 20 (No. 20.14) of the Radio Regulations and results from studies carried out in the ITU-R since 2008. Volume 1 provides descriptive text of the organization and operation of the GMDSS and other maritime operational procedures, while Volume 2 contains the extracts of the regulatory texts associated with maritime operations.

This publication is available for purchase here ITU Shop

What's New in the 2024 Edition:

  • New Digital Format: All ITU Maritime Service Publications are now available in a digital format. Users can download and access publications through a desktop application designed for ease of use and enhanced search capabilities.
  • CD / USB Formats: While the digital format is now the primary method of distribution, USB and CD-ROM format are still available. For more details, visit the formats page.
  • Registering your digital or physical publication (QR code scan), it generates a certificate valid for port inspections.

Official Announcement: For more insights, refer to the Official Announcement.

Available inCD/DVD   paper   electronic file   usb key
Other editions:   2020   2016  
 
List IV - List of Coast Stations and Special Service Stations

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2023   Publication Notice with Order Form

List IV contains important information for the mariner in relation to radiocommunications, including the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Detailed information such as the frequencies for transmitting and receiving, in addition to geographical coordinates, is provided for maritime coast radio stations, including those assuming watch-keeping using digital selective calling (DSC) techniques and radiotelephony. List IV also supplies details of additional services such as medical advice, navigational and meteorological warnings, MSI (Maritime Safety Information), AIS (Automatic Identification System), meteorological bulletins and radio time signals, along with the hours of service and operational frequencies, information on port stations, pilot stations, coast Earth stations, VTS stations, contact information of RCC (Rescue Coordination Centers), SAR agencies, Navarea coordinators and AtoNs (AIS Aids to Navigation).

As stipulated in Appendix 16 to the RR, this List shall be provided to all ship stations for which a Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) installation is required by international agreement.

The 2023 edition is available for purchase. Note: List IV exists in CD format only. Vessels should register their official CD by scanning their unique QR code. Next edition: 4th Quarter 2025.

Available inCD/DVD   electronic file  
Other editions:   2021   2019   2017   2015  
 
BR Space Services WIC/IFIC - Annual Collection
2021   Publication Notice with Order Form

The collection of BR WICs (Weekly Information Circulars) and BR IFICs (International Frequency Information Circulars) for Space Services contains Parts and Special Section publications with information on the frequency assignments for space stations, Earth stations or radioastronomy stations submitted to the Radiocommunication Bureau by ITU Member State administrations. The collection is distributed on multiple DVD-ROMs and contains archived BR WICs compiled by time series (1965-1995) and from 1996 by year (1996-1999), and archived BR IFICs (from 2000 onwards) by year.
Available inCD/DVD   electronic file   usb key
Other editions:   2023   2020   2019   2018   2017   2016   2015   2014   2013   Edition of 2012   2011   Edition of 2010   Edition of 2009   Edition of 2008   Edition of 2007   Edition of 2006   Edition of 2005   Editions 1965 - 2005  
 

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