60m Band Allocation for Slovenia (S5)

The Association of Radio Amateurs of Slovenia (ZRS) has informed the IARU Region 1 HF Manager that since 14 July 2018, after updated national legislation related to the radio amateur service, 60m band is available to S5 radio amateurs as follows:

Frequency band: 5351,5 - 5366,5 kHz
P power: 15 W EIRP
U usage: secondary basis
Available to Class A operators

Licence Free Use of 57-66 GHz

Ofcom say they are taking immediate steps to enable the use of the 57-66 GHz band for a range of use cases without the need for a licence

Following a review of the spectrum used by fixed wireless links, Ofcom has today confirmed its key decisions and a five-year plan for this spectrum – helping to support innovation and the development of potential new uses in the future.

Fixed wireless links use the spectrum to connect two or more fixed locations, and support a number of different services. This includes providing ‘backhaul’ for mobile networks, distributing TV signals from studios to transmitters and providing fixed wireless broadband services.

The five-year plan published 5th July 2018 follows Ofcom’s consultation in 2017, and sets out our approach for the different spectrum bands used by fixed wireless links. As part of this, we are taking immediate steps to enable the use of the 57-66 GHz band for a range of use cases without the need for a licence.

We are also making licence-exempt spectrum available in the 66 – 71 GHz band, which could be used for future 5G services. We have launched a separate consultation to implement the decisions for the full 57 – 71 GHz band today.

The measures included in this plan will help ensure services can continue to have appropriate access to spectrum, and that suitable technical requirements are in place.

Review of spectrum used by fixed wireless services - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/fixed-wireless-spectrum-strategy

China joins 60m

On Sunday 1st July 2018, Chinese B and C Class Licensees gain access to the new WRC-15 Amateur 60m/5MHz Secondary allocation of 5351.5 to 5366.5 kHz, with a maximum power of 15W EIRP, according to The No.46 Order of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology released on 18th April 2018.