New Zealand to get 7.1-7.2 MHz Primary

The New Zealand regulator the MED has announced that the Amateur Radio service will gain Primary access to 7.1-7.2 MHz after 29 March 2009.

The Ministry of Economic Development (MED) website says:

In accordance with the ITU Radio Regulations published last year the use of the frequency band 7.1 to 7.2 MHz for Broadcasting services will cease after 29 March 2009.

This change aligns use of the band in ITU-R Regions 1 and 3 with Region 2. (Region 3 includes New Zealand). PIB 21 will be amended by removing the New Zealand broadcasting allocation in this band.

This change means that the amateur radio service will enjoy primary access to the band after 29 March 2009.

The announcement 'Broadcasting use of frequency Band 7.1 to 7.2 MHz' can be seen at
http://news.business.govt.nz/news/info/rsm/article/9362

Related URL's

NZ Ministry of Economic Development
http://www.med.govt.nz/

NZ Radio Spectrum Managment
http://www.rsm.govt.nz/

New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters (NZART)
http://www.nzart.org.nz/