New 60 m/5 MHz WRC-15 Sub-Licence Now Available for New Zealand

Hi all,  

The ’old’ 5 MHz ZL sub-license expired following the end of the two-channel 60 m NZ trial in 2020. However, NZART is pleased to announce that negotiations with regulator RSM have been successful in obtaining a license to allow operation for all New Zealand amateur operators to use in the 60 m (5 MHz) band using the WRC-15 allocation.

Sincere thanks are due to Bob Vernall, ZL2CA, who did outstanding work by virtue of his position as an NZ government Approved Radio Engineer and ITU experience with the International Frequency Registration Board enabled him to put forward his project. Bob states:

“I independently liaised with New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) to implement a plan I formulated in January to clear a 60 meter band for amateur radio. NZDF liked my plan and it has relevance to other NZDF radio projects. As I'm an Approved Radio Engineer I can modify radio licenses and NZDF authorized me to make specified changes to their licenses, which cleared bandwidth for amateur radio. These changes were registered by RSM around midday on 8 April. That completed my contribution to development of a 60 meter amateur band in New Zealand.”

New Zealand nature

This made the new WRC-15 Amateur 5 MHz Secondary allocation clear for the next step which was for NZART to engage with the regulator RSM to formulate a new sub-license for the band:

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5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz, Secondary Status, Maximum Power 15W EIRP, working together with the IARU 60 m Band plan.

 

NZART President Mark ZL2UFI explains:

“The NZART license (and your sub-license) are for a twelve-month period to allow RSM to assess if there are any interference issues. If not, then NZART will negotiate with RSM to having the 60 m (5 MHz) band allocation added to the GURL (General User Radio License). If this negotiation is successful, then the need for the sub-license will not be required in the future.”

 

More information from the NZART website

https://www.nzart.org.nz/info/60m

 

ZL 60 m New Sub-Licensees

https://www.nzart.org.nz/info/60m/sub-licence-holders

 

Many thanks for these information to Paul, G4MWO!

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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Paul Gaskell G4MWO

Editor

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Wikipedia 60 Meter Band Page

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60-meter_band

NZ 60m Trial Period Extended by Paul, G4MWO

NZ 60m Trial Period Extended

NZART – the New Zealand National Amateur Radio Society, has published an update on its 60m band page indicating that the current NZ 60m Trial period, which was due to have been concluded on 24th July has been extended for a further three months until 24th October 2020.

NZART 60m Band Page :

https://www.nzart.org.nz/info/60m/

73

Paul Gaskell G4MWO
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F - France on 60m band

Hi all,

From 13 February 2020, Amateurs in all French territories now have access to the new WRC-15 60 m Secondary Allocation.

It represents as always the range of 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz at a maximum power of 15 W EIRP following the publication in the French Official Journal of the order establishing it.

Legifrance.gouv.fr

The French national amateur radio society, REF, advocates the use of the IARU 60 m bandplan.

Nature and beauties in France

The earth is filled with natural wonders that came about long before any of us got here. Nearly every corner of the planet harbors some natural beauty, or did before man came along. France is famed for its man made wonders but has a wealth of natural beauty. Here you will find idyllic alpine scenery, labyrinthine caves, and much more.

Mont Blanc

Situated at the border between Italy and France, the majestic Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in Western Europe and the tallest in the Alps with a height of 4,810 meters. Technically, the height of the mountain varies by year depending on the depth of snow at its summit. It is a popular site for climbers, and the first successful summit attempt was recorded in 1786. On a more morbid note, Mont Blanc has also been host to a number of accidents including plane crashes, skiing incidents, and tunnel fires. These occurrences make it one of the deadliest mountains on the planet.

Aiguille du Dru

Aiguilles du Dru is located within the Mont Blanc mountain range. Though its largest peak is only 3,755 meters high, far less than that of Mont Blanc itself, Aiguilles du Dru is still quite striking in its own rite. Aiguilles du Dru is made of granite rock. It is known for its grey rock fall scar and its jagged peak, and is aptly named because ‘aiguille’ means ‘needle’. There is a lower summit of 3,733 meters that is also considered part of the Aiguilles du Dru, and it is named The Petit Dru. People have been climbing this peak at least since 1878. In 1913 climbers placed a metal statue of Our Lady of Lourdes at the summit, and it still stands today.

Côte de Granit Rose

Côte de Granit Rose is the pink granite cost of northern Brittany. Its pink rocks can only be found in two other places on earth: China and Corsica. The enormous granite boulders emerge from the sea throughout the entire area. One of the most special places to view them is on the northern coast of Tréguier where the pink rocks are eroded into unique shapes. Further, it is not uncommon to find quaint coastal cottages dispersed between the boulders, something that undeniably adds to this beautiful and memorable scenery. In particular, we recommend taking the time to see the tiny house wedged between two boulders near Le Gouffre.

Étretat Cliffs

Located in a farming town in Normandy, the Étretat Cliffs are situated on a resort beach that has attracted many notable painters, writers, and artists to its shores throughout the years including Monet, Boudin, Maupassant, Lupin, and Courbet. Some of the most iconic features of the cliffs include their three natural arches and the jagged ‘needle’ that emerges separately out of the Atlantic Ocean. The cliffs are made of white chalk, and they covered in a blanket of green grass and mosses. This is a wonderful place to take a day trip if you’re visiting Normandy. In the summer time you can also swim and sunbathe on the white pebble beaches adjacent to the cliffs.

                          Candidate for Miss France 2016

The modern French population is largely native-born and represents a fusion of many peoples of Celtic, Germanic, Latin, and Slavic origins. Contrary to what has happened in many other countries, the immigrants have blended so well into existing French society that today it is difficult to determine the ethnic origins of most French citizens. More ethnically prominent are the 20th-century immigrants, including an estimated 4 million foreigners--mainly Portuguese, Spanish, and Italians--and many French citizens, a large number of them Arabs, who entered France in the 1960s from former French colonies in Algeria and sub-Saharan Africa. In 1990 an estimated 2.5 million North Africans lived in France.

               Candidate for Miss France from St.Pierre & Miquellon

The French language is understood and spoken by virtually the entire population, although other languages and dialects persist alongside French in peripheral areas; they include BASQUE, Alsatian, Corsican, Breton, Provencal, Catalan, and Flemish. About 80% of the population nominally belongs to the Roman Catholic church, although only a minority of these participate regularly in church activities. Protestants constitute less than 2% of the population; Jews, about 1%; Muslims, who have entered France recently from former North African colonies, about 4%.

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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Upcoming DXpeditions by Joe, W8GEX - February 2, 2020

Upcoming DXpeditions


Gambia: C5YK Mid Dec to March 16

St. Vincent: J8/WJ2O February 9 to 20

6W – Senegal: 6W7/ON4AVT February 17 to end of March

NEW COUNTRY South Orkney Islands

VP8/VP8DXU - Feb. 20, to Mar. 5

Swains W8S: March 10 – 25, 2020

Western Kiribati: T30ET- March 11, to April 2, 2020

Ivory Coast: TU2R March 23 to April 3

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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New Zealand 60m trial permission extended

Hi all,

The New Zealand 60m trial which was due to conclude on 24th January 2020 has been extended for 6 more months by the NZ regulator, RSM and NZ Defence Force to give time to work out a more permanent solution.

Attached is the NZART permission statement.

73 - Petr, OK1RP
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FIVEMEGS FOR FALKLANDS by Paul, G4MWO

FIVEMEGS FOR FALKLANDS

Major changes to the Falklands Islands Communications Laws have been announced by the Falklands Islands Communications Regulator. They were published in the official Falklands Islands Gazette on 11 November 2019 and came into force on 15 November 2019

https://www.regulatorfi.org.fk/legislation

One of these has resulted in the new WRC-15 60m Secondary Allocation becoming available to Falklands Radio Amateurs. The allocation 5351.5 – 5366.5 kHz, with a maximum power of 25W EIRP has been granted for Amateur Radio operations in the islands (see p.6).

https://www.regulatorfi.org.fk/spectrum/amateur-radio/70-terms-and-conditions-amateur-radio-licence-v2-0-121119-pdf/file

Falklands Islands Communications Regulator website

https://www.regulatorfi.org.fk/


73

Paul Gaskell, G4MWO

Editor

The 5 MHz Newsletter

Upcoming DXpeditions by Joe, W8GEX - January 9, 2020

Upcoming DXpeditions


Rotuma: 3D2R Mid Dec. to early Jan.

Gambia: C5YK Mid Dec to March 16.

St. Vincent: J8/WJ2O February 9 to 20.

Senegal: 6W7/ON4AVT February 17 to end of March.

South Orkney Islands: VP8/VP8DXU Feb. 20 - Mar. 5.

Swains W8S: March 10 – 25, 2020

Western Kiribati: T30ET- March 11, to April 2, 2020.

Ivory Coast: TU2R March 23 to April 3

73 - Petr, OK1RP

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