RSGB Propose New 500 kHz Band

The RSGB is putting forward a proposal for radio amateurs in the UK to have access to frequencies between 501-504 kHz or 508-515 KHz at a transmit level of 10W ERIP.

The two frequency bands options are proposed, as they are no longer used for maritime telegraphy in the Western hemisphere, their usage for non-directional aeronautical beacons (NDB) is being phased out.

It is understood that it is unlikely, in the near future, that the channels will be re-allocated to another service.

For full details see:

http://www.rsgb-spectrumforum.org.uk/mf.htm

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Trevor M5AKA

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