Opening up 100-200 GHz

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Ofcom is holding a public consultation on updated technical analysis information on proposals to open up access to spectrum in the 100-200 GHz range

In January 2020 Ofcom proposed to open up access to 18.2 GHz of spectrum in the 100-200 GHz range to support innovation across a range of industries.

Ofcom has published a consultation providing further details of the technical analysis underlying these proposals, following requests from stakeholders for more information.

Ofcom welcome comments on this analysis by 17th June 2020 - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/supporting-innovation-100-200-ghz


Enhanced 50 MHz Allocation in Germany

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In bulletin 8/2020 (https://www.bnetza-amtsblatt.de/2020/) published on 6th May 2020, the German regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) announced that the following changes (based on WRC19) were implemented for radio amateurs in DL, just in time for the upcoming sporadic E season:

  • Frequency range extended: 50 - 52 MHz is now available (previously: 50 - 51 MHz)

  • Power limits: 750W for CEPT 1, 25W for Novices (previously: 25W for CEPT 1, no allocation for Novices)

  • Contest operation is now allowed without restrictions


Japan’s Radio Amateurs Gain Expanded Access to 160 and 80 Metres

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Japan’s Radio Amateurs Gain Expanded Access to 160 and 80 Metres

Effective on April 21, Japan radio amateurs have new privileges on 160 and 80 meters. The new allocations are 1800 – 1810, 1825 – 1875, 3575 – 3580, and 3662 – 3680 kHz. ARRL Life Member Kenji Rikitake, JJ1BDX/N6BDX, said the new regime allows Japanese radio amateurs to operate FT8 on 80 meters (3574 ~ 3577 kHz), and on 160 meters (1840 ~ 1843 kHz) as well as WSPR (1836.6 kHz).

160 Metres Allocations

  • 1800 – 1810: All modes (new assignment)

  • 1810 – 1825: CW only

  • 1825 – 1875 kHz: All modes (as secondary service, new assignment)

  • 1907.5 – 1912.5: CW and data (A1A, F1B, F1D, G1B, and G1D)

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