In reply to my posting on the subject of 5MHz in the UK [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: In a recent message, [EMAIL PROTECTED] said.... >The use of 5MHz frequencies in the UK are only available by issue >of a special licence to a restricted number amateurs for experimental >purposes on USB only.
I must correct you on that, Bob, to prevent any misunderstanding. The "Notice of Variation" to the UK Amateur Licence allows use on five min-bands as follows: 5258.5 to 5261.5 kHz 5278.5 to 5281.5 kHz 5288.5 to 5291.5 kHz 5398.5 to 5401.5 kHz 5403.5 to 5406.5 kHz The permitted types of transmission are: Morse, Telephony, RTTY, Data, Facsimile and SSTV. There is a "maximum power level" of 200W PEP (23dBW relative to 1W). Because of the small bands, the use of narrow modes is particularly recommended. When telephony is used, the reference to USB is merely a recommendation, a sort of band plan, because military use USB and we are permitted to communicate with military and military cadet organisations using those bands. Needless to say, when USB is used the centre carrier frequency should be positioned towards the LF end of the band in use. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------- Oops, shot myself in the foot with the statement of USB only! The UK "Notice of Variation" does allow the other modes as mentioned and even the use of LSB apparently. I had avoided using the term Notice of variation and used the "special licence" as the term of NOV may not be understood outside the UK. Notice of Variation is a mechanism where the holder's main amateur licence is modified to add extra categories from normal. This is used as stated for the 5MHz experimental work, repeaters, internet gateways, data nodes and I believe beacons. I hold the licence for the two local FM repeaters by this method. There are restrictions placed on our 5MHz allocation by NOV that a relatively small percentage of the UK amateurs hold. Most significant reading the notices on the RSGB website appears it is still primarily for experimental purposes only and that at present they are not allowed to communicate with others outside the UK using the allocated 5MHz frequencies such as amateurs in the USA. Bob, G3VVT _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
