40 MHz FT8 Experiment

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Between the 1st and 15th of August 2020, LY2YR and S50B will be experimenting with the FT8 digital mode on the new 8-metre band.

Gintas, LY2YR in Lithuania will be transmitting on 40.220 MHz.

Borut, S50B in Slovenia will be transmitting on 40.680 MHz.

Both stations will mainly be active from 10:00 to 21:00 UTC and would welcome any reception reports.

More Information - https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2020/08/ft8-experiment-on-40-mhz-1st-to-15th.html

Unauthorized Transmissions in 144 MHz Satellite Allocation

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Unauthorized Transmissions in 144 MHz Satellite Allocation

The Deutscher Amateur Radio Club (DARC) reported unauthorized transmissions in the 144 MHz satellite segment of the 2-meter amateur radio primary allocation. DARC said that signals from illegal transmitters in the 144.010 to 144.020 MHz range are coming from “water vitalizers” or “water energizers.” The manufacturer specifies 144.015 MHz as the transmit frequency in its product description. The DARC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Department seeks further details and location information in preparation to file a complaint.

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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