Spain Extends 4m Band, Gains Access to 60m

Effective 27 October 2017 the 70 MHz amateur band was extended to 70.150-70.250 MHz. On the same date Spanish amateurs were granted access to the 60 metre band 5351.5-5366.5 kHz.

Hams in Argentina get 5 MHz and 472 kHz bands

The Radio Club Argentino, IARU Member Society has succeeded with its petition to their local communications authorities gaining 630m and 60m bands and extension of 160m, 80m and 30m
 
The new allocations are the final result of efforts made by the RCA during its participation in the preparatory meetings of WRC '07, '12 and '15; and will be effective in 90 days.

New Argentian Amateur/Ham Radio Allocations

630 m  - 472 – 479 kHz
60 m  - 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz

Extended Argentian Amateur/Ham Radio Allocations

160 m - 1800 – 2000 kHz
80 m  - 3500 – 4000 kHz
30 m - 10100 – 10150 kHz
 
Radio Club Argentino - http://www.lu4aa.org

700 MHz Clearance Programme Update

Ofcom has published a progress update on work to clear spectrum in the 700 MHz band, to make it available for mobile broadband use

In November 2014, Ofcom decided to make spectrum in the 700 MHz band available for mobile data as soon as practicably possible. This involves clearing some of the spectrum currently used by Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) licensees. In October 2016, following consultation with stakeholders including Government, we confirmed that the programme should be completed by the second quarter of 2020.

Since confirming the timescales for the delivery of the 700 MHz clearance work, we have reviewed the progress of the programme.

While the programme is a complex engineering project subject to risks that could potentially delay completion, the review has found that all workstreams are currently on track. The programme is therefore expected to be completed in 2020 as planned.

More Information - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/106933/700mhz-clearance-timescale-review.pdf