Iceland Gain 1850-1900 MHz Access

Iceland Gain 1850-1900 MHz  Access

The Icelandic national society, IRA, reports authorization has been received to use 1850-1900 kHz in international radio amateur competitions during 2019

The use of the frequency range 1850 - 1900 kHz is for participation in international radio amateur competitions during the calendar year 2019.

The authorization covers the following 10 competitions:

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Ofcom Guidance on Operating Outside UK

Ofcom has released a revised version of their guidance document 'Advice to UK radio amateurs operating in other countries'

Download latest version (dated 8th January 2019) - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/51296/fkm.pdf


IoT VHF Testbed Available for Use

New Zealand's regulator RSM (Radio Spectrum Management) reports that the IoT VHF test bed from 210 – 220 MHz is now available for licensing.

Licences will be available for three years until 31 January 2022, when the use of the band will be reviewed.

The band will be licensed under the radio licensing regime. Approved Radio Engineers or Certifiers can certify these radio licences.

The decision to release this testbed was based on the outcome of a technical consultation undertaken in 2018.

Rules and how to apply - https://rsm.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jtiulktt-qbuiqil-p/

List of approved radio engineers and certifiers - https://rsm.cmail20.com/t/r-l-jtiulktt-qbuiqil-s/