IoT VHF Testbed Available for Use

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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/

Radio Hams in Indonesia Get 5 MHz Band

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Indonesian amateur radio regulations have been issued with new bands at 136 kHz, 472 kHz and 5 MHz

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia has issued the new Amateur Radio Regulations dated 31st December 2018.

New Amateur Radio Regulations - https://orari.or.id/files/edocument/PM_Kominfo_No_17_Tahun_2018
_JDIH_111017701.pdf

Indonesia has 4 license classes:

  • Penegak - Advanced

  • Penggalang - General

  • Siaga - Novice

  • Pemula - Entry Level

The entry level license in Indonesia permits the use of 144 MHz and 430 MHz bands with 10 watts output after passing a straight forward rules, regulations and operating type exam lasting just 20 minutes.

The exam appears to be set to meet the required amateur radio standards defined in ITU Recommendation M.1544-1 - https://www.itu.int/dms_pubrec/itu-r/rec/m/R-REC-M.1544-1-201509-I!!PDF-E.pdf


New Amateur Radio Technical Requirements in Bulgaria

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From 18th January 2019, New Technical Requirements has been published from Bulgarian Ministry of Communication.

Due to great commitment of BFRA now Bulgarian Amateurs have obtained some important changes :

  • Removed the age limit for the acquisition of Class 2 license (VHF and UHF with a power of not more than 5 watts, and HF from a club radio station).

  • Established a minimum age of fourteen to obtain Class A license (All bands with full legal power)

  • Removed the mandatory 6-month period between the Class 2 and Class 1 exams.

  • Significant increase in the power allowed in most bands : Max output power is now 1000 Watt (in stationary mode) and 1500 Watt allowed when participating in international contests.