Spain's radio hams given 70 MHz time extension

Spanish Radio Amateurs have received an extension allowing them to use the 70 MHz band until July 1, 2011.

Toni Baques, EA3BRA, URE General Secretary says:

The Spanish PTT has temporarily authorized the use of the 70.150 - 70.200 MHz. This segment can be used by all EA until July 1, 2011.

It was first announced in October 2008 that Spanish Amateurs would get limited access to the band, see
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/october2008/
spain_gets_new_allocations.htm

Union de Radioaficionados Espanoles (URE) in Google English
http://tinyurl.com/SpainURE