Important update: 5 MHz Band

Important update: 5 MHz Band

The RSGB have posted an update on 5 MHz regarding an exercise by the primary user

Users of the 5 MHz frequencies will know that this portion of spectrum is allocated (by NoV only) for amateur use on a secondary basis, available on the basis of non-interference to other services inside the UK.

Ofcom have indicated that, during the coming days, there may be temporary increased usage of the band by the primary user and thus particular care should be exercised to ensure that frequencies are not in use before calling CQ.

Source RSGB
http://rsgb.org/main/blog/uncategorized/2014/04/08/
important-update-5-mhz-band/






http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2014/april/important_update_5_mhz_band.htm





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Thank you for posting this update on 5 MHz in UK.

We just had a very successful exercise on 5MHz in USA which included Interoperability between the primary (gov) and secondary (amateur) users.

 

Most of the US users are still unclear as to what a primary user is and what they have to do if they hear one. Probably like other bands - crank up the power and jam them.