501-504kHz NoV extension

Ofcom announced on 1st February 2008 an extension to the validity period for their NoV to Full Amateur Licence. For further details click here.

WRC-07

Click here for a full report from IARU

Spectrum Forum June 2007 Meeting

The minutes and full set of reports from this meeting are now available on this website

Joint RSGB/UK Microwave Group/AMSAT-UK response on UWB

An introduction to UWB and a copy of the joint UK response to a draft decision by CEPT is given on the  Microwave webpage.

Ofcom announcement Special Research Permits for UK Amateur

Ofcom announced a limited number of Special Research Permits will be made available for experimentation between 501 - 504kHz.  More information>>

Two new responses to CEPT Consultation documents on spectrum matters

Please got to the External Matters webpage to download recent responses to two CEPT consultations that affect Amateur bands.

Extension of the 5MHz NoV: 1 August 2006 until 30 June 2010

Following a request by the RSGB for an extension of our access to 5MHz, Ofcom have announced the agreement reached with the MoD to extend the period whereby amateur radio (full) licensees ("Full Licensees") may operate stations on specific frequencies in the 5MHz band.  

Please note that all existing 5MHz NoV holders, who wish to operate during this new period, will need to apply for the new 5MHz NoV; the RSGB expects that this will be a relatively quick and routine re-issue.  New applications for NoVs will continue as in the past.

For full details see the Ofcom announcement at 

http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/Notices/20021001#content