Kenya Gets 60m Allocation

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Following a request from the Radio Society of Kenya (RSK), Kenya state radio regulator, CAK (Communications Authority Kenya) advised the RSK that a new 60m allocation has been granted between 5275 kHz and 5450 kHz on a secondary basis.

All modes are permitted with a maximum power of 400W PEP.

Tnx:  5Z4XB, 5Z4NU, VK3XXX, CAK

Kenya National Frequency Allocation Table (p.52) - http://www.ca.go.ke/images/downloads/FrequencySpectrum/NationalFrequencyAllocation/The_National_Table_of_Frequency_Allocation_2017.pdf

 

Digital Modes for Foundation Level?

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The move towards the use of digital modes for entry level licences is being considered in at least three major countries as a means of making Amateur Radio more relevant and attractive.

Reviews of the Foundation licence in the UK, Australia, and the USA Technician licence, include talk and proposals that some digital modes should be included.

A number of European countries are considering entry level licences, with

proposed inclusion of digital modes. The UK Foundation licence has permitted some digital modes since the outset.

“...while past entry level or beginner licences have initially given a taste of Amateur Radio, technology has moved on in the past decade and beginner licences are no longer reflective of current practice, or society generally”
— WIA Secretary, Jim Linton VK3PC

The Radio Society of Great Britain (RSGB) is looking at the syllabus of its Foundation Licence, while the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) is considering adding some digital modes to the Technician Licence, among other changes.

 

Estonia on 60m from September 2017

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60m will become available on a regular basis to Estonian class A and B amateurs on 1st September 2017.

Band segment and max allowed power are according to the ITU rule 5.133B -  5351.5 to 5366.5 kHz, max 15W EIRP.

They also have the possibility of using the frequency segment 5370-5450kHz with max power 20dBW (100W) TX output but unfortunately so far only on special permission basis and only for local rescue communications.