27-05-2020, 07:25 AM
The 5 MHz allocation was a very expensive exercise for what was achieved.
The available band and the extremely low power EIRP makes it a farce. Looking at amateurs world wide, who also have the 15w EIRP restriction we see plenty of commercial high power amplifers with 5 MHz standard.
The hobby has shown it cant be entrusted with the goodwill of the authorities. Until the adjacent incumbents can be moved - I think the only practical thing is to wait - or start a go fund me to raise the funds to move them.
Another MUCH easier additional band is staring us all right in the face......and nothing is being done about it - Checkout the users above 1.875
The available band and the extremely low power EIRP makes it a farce. Looking at amateurs world wide, who also have the 15w EIRP restriction we see plenty of commercial high power amplifers with 5 MHz standard.
The hobby has shown it cant be entrusted with the goodwill of the authorities. Until the adjacent incumbents can be moved - I think the only practical thing is to wait - or start a go fund me to raise the funds to move them.
Another MUCH easier additional band is staring us all right in the face......and nothing is being done about it - Checkout the users above 1.875
Trent VK4TS
Po Box 275 Mooloolaba 4557
vk4ts@wia.org.au
Give CW contesting a try and hear what amateur radio is really about
Po Box 275 Mooloolaba 4557
vk4ts@wia.org.au
Give CW contesting a try and hear what amateur radio is really about