Ofcom Consultation on Protecting 23.6-24 GHz

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Ofcom Consultation on Protecting 23.6-24 GHz

Ofcom is looking at protecting passive services at 23.6-24 GHz from future 26 GHz uses but nothing is said about the Amateur Services allocation at 24 GHz which is also threatened

Ofcom is today inviting views on proposals to protect radio astronomy and Earth exploration satellite services - operating at 24 GHz - from out-of-band emissions that might be generated from future wireless broadband services using the adjacent 26 GHz band.

Services that operate in the 24 GHz band are important for taking scientific measurements to enable new discoveries in space, as well as measuring changes in the Earth’s surface and atmosphere to help predict our weather and better understand climate change. But they could be susceptible to out-of-band emissions from the nearby 26 GHz band, which we’re preparing to authorise to support future wireless broadband services, including 5G.

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The Next ICQ Digital Talk Group Met-up

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Our next ICQPodcast Digital Group meet-up will take place on Wednesday 29th December 2021 at Midnight GMT/UTC 8pm EST, 1am Thursday 30th December European.

Join fellow listeners and ICQPodcast Presenters and discuss previous shows, the latest developments in the hobby and projects being enjoyed.

For more information on the ICQ Digital Talk Group - https://digitalgroup.icqpodcast.com

ARDC Grants Will Expand Emergency Capabilities in Haiti and the US Virgin Islands

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ARDC Grants Will Expand Emergency Capabilities in Haiti and the US Virgin Islands

Grants from Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) will benefit amateur radio emergency communication networks in Haiti and the US Virgin Islands (USVI).

The $14,864 grant to the Haiti International Friendship Amateur Radio Club (HIFARC) will enable the club to set up a network of HF stations to provide emergency communications to remote areas cut off by the August 2021 earthquake. The 7.2-magnitude earthquake made evident the urgent need for better emergency communications. The earthquake completely cut off communications to some areas of the country, making emergency responders unable to get information on the extent of the damage caused and what supplies and equipment were needed. The lack of communication capability hindered the ability of responders to deal with the humanitarian crisis.

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