Australian novices not allowed SSTV

The Australian Communications Authority - the ACA - says that Slow Scan Amateur Television is not a permitted mode for that nation's Novices or Novice-Limited licensees
on any band.

Wireless Institute of Australia National Technical Advisory Committee Chairman, John Martin VK3KW-A explains that the modes listed in the Licence Condition Determination for Novices are all data modes such as packet, RTTY and the
like. But says Martin, SSTV is a video mode and it is not included. This, even if the pictures originate through a computer.

Australia's is in the process of revising its Amateur service licence restructure. While its due soon, it won't give today's Novices increased modes like SSTV when the Novice
and Novice-Limited are translated into the new middle level Standard Licence grade.

Australian Novices will need to upgrade to the Unrestricted and future Advanced licence to enjoy these modes.

(WIA News)

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