New Zealand get 5 MHz (60m)

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Radio Amateurs in New Zealand will soon be gaining access to two channels in the 5 MHz (60m) band

The regulator's SMART database shows that two 60m frequencies 5.354400 and 5.363400 MHz may become available for use in New Zealand with a power level of 10dBW for emissions with a designator code of 2K80J3EJN (SSB).

It is understood that amateurs will have to download and fill out a form and return to NZART HQ before being permitted to use these channels on a Secondary basis.

Check the NZART website - http://www.nzart.org.nz/h-quarter/infoline/

ITU Emission Designator code - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Types_of_radio_emissions

 

WIA Want Power Increase

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Australia's national society the WIA are making representation to their regulator the ACMA to increase power levels for all three classes of license.

The WIA wants to see:  

  • 50 watts for Foundation
  • 200 watts for Standard - the equivalent of UK Intermediate license
  • 1500 watts for Advanced

More Information - http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/display.php?file_id=wianews-2018-01-28

New French National Frequency Table

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The French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) has announced the publication of a new National Frequency Table that takes into account the changes made by the World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15)

The table includes an amateur radio 60m allocation at 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz but the French national society REF tweeted that it is NOT available for use. The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Posts (ARCEP) would need to make licence changes which may take some time.

Download the Frequency Table (PDF) - https://www.anfr.fr/fileadmin/mediatheque/documents/tnrbf/TNRBF_2017-12-14.pdf