Under the concept of "accreditation" introduced in Australia in 1996 non-government engineers (consultants or commercially employed engineers) are "accredited" to carry out the technical frequency co-ordination and assignment work in preparation for the licensing of radiocommunications services. This system has the potential for application in other countries around the world. The key requirements for such a regime include:

• - a database of existing services
• - codification of the licensing rules and procedures
• - a "commercial incentive" , i.e. a regime where the government regulator itself charges a commercially viable fee for its services also, if indeed the government intends to continue to offer the service.

Spectrum Engineering has provided preliminary information to several administrations contemplating the possible application of a similar regime. We would welcome the opportunity to provide advice or assistance with the adaptation of this system in other countries.