New Ham Radio Rules in Uruguay

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From February 2014, new amateur radio regulations came into force in Uruguay, which have been updated in accordance with recent international regulations and developments.

Changes include

  • The bands and the sub-bands are adopted according to the recently updated IARU R2 band plan.
  • New bands are authorised
    • 60m from 472 to 479kHz
    • 60m from 5,351.5 to 5,366.5
    • 6mm from 47 to 47.2 GHz
    • 4mm from 77.5 to 78 GHz
  • Frequency allocation is extended on 80m from 3,500 to 4,000 kHz and on 160m from 1,800 to 2,000 kHz
  • New amateur radio bands are allocated in SHF (microwaves) and reserved them for future amateur radio satellites.
  • It creates the category "BEGINNER" (novices) giving new amateurs the possibility of easy access.
  • Exam questionnaires have been updated, eliminating technical questions (circuits) and replacing them with current issues and operating procedures.
  • It creates a training program for new radio amateurs with mandatory operational practice on 80, 40, 10 and 2 meters.
  • CV and CW prefixes are now available for permanent licenses.
  • The maximum emission power for the “SUPERIOR” category is set at 1500W PEP.
  • The possibility of adding future digital and digital voice communications systems is left open.
  • It establishes the procedures for foreigners to apply and renew their licenses.
  • Reciprocal permits are maintained for non-resident foreign amateur radio.

The official text of the new Regulation (in Spanish) - https://goo.gl/CqYYZs