FCC realigns amateur privileges for Region 1 and 3 licencees

The FCC has realigned Amateur Radio allocations for Commission licensees living or operating within Regions 1 and 3.

The changes to Part 97, which reflect decisions made at World Radiocommunication Conference 2003, make the
band 7100-7200 kHz available to amateur operators in Regions 1 and 3 effective September 9.

Under the revised regime,
Novice and Technician Plus licensees may operate 7.100-7.150 MHz, CW only, 200 W output;
General licensees may operate 7.100-7.150 MHz, CW/RTTY/data, 200 W output;
Advanced and Amateur Extra may operate 7.100-7.150 MHz, CW/RTTY/data, 200 W and 7.150-7.200 MHz, CW/phone/image, 1500 W output. The special segments below 7.100 MHz are also retained.

The changes to Part 97 affect approximately 1250 FCC licensees as well as Commission-licensed stations operating portable or mobile within Regions 1 and 3.

After March 29, 2009, the 7.1-7.2 MHz segment will be allocated to the Amateur Service on a primary and exclusive basis throughout the world, with some exceptions.

Source: ARRL Letter - courtesy of The American Radio Relay League

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