Welcome to Tropical band

To most people the phrase "tropical bands" bring a pretty clear picture to mind - a bunch of shirtless guys playing calypso music. But to experienced shortwave DXers those two little words express the most challenging and enjoyable part of the radio hobby. The phrase kindles memories of a DXer's best catches and favorite QSLs, of exotic stations, music and of early morning listening sessions. (Don Moore)
I like the "Tropical band" name for new 60m allocation. (OK1RP)

Effective from 1st Jan 2017 please paper QSL via OM-bureau only.


Monday, January 21, 2019

YB - 5 MHz for Indonesia by Paul, G4MWO

Hi Guys,

The Indonesian national society ORARI reports new amateur radio regulations have been issued with new bands including 5 MHz. This is the WRC-15 Secondary allocation 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz with 15W EIRP for top class licensees. All modes are permitted; the IARU 60m Band plan being recommended.

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

New amateur radio regulations (in Indonesian)
https://orari.or.id/files/edocument/
PM_Kominfo_No_17_Tahun_2018
_JDIH_111017701.pdf


New bands at 136 kHz and 472 kHz have also been made available.

Cheers

Paul Gaskell G4MWO,

Editor,

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