NZART: Trans-Tasman 60m (5MHz) Band access trial

[VK4ADC]

 Trans-Tasman 60m (5MHz) Band access trial

 NZART is pleased to announce that it has negotiated with RSM and the NZ Defence Force to obtain a licence to allow limited operation by ZL amateur operators on 60m on a trial basis.

 The purpose of the trial is for RSM, NZART and primary users to investigate the ability for the amateur radio operators to operate on the frequencies of operation on a secondary basis without causing interference to primary users.

 As the licence is held by NZART and does not currently include 60m, those wishing to operate in this band in ZL will need to apply to the NZART for permission.

 Operation centres on 5353 kHz and 5362 - 5364 kHz with a maximum output of 10 dBW e.i.r.p.

From text edition for FEB 4  2018 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA : http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/

Also in MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2018-02-04.mp3

[VK4WDM]

 Trans-Tasman 60m (5MHz) Band access trial

 NZART is pleased to announce that it has negotiated with RSM and the NZ Defence Force to obtain a licence to allow limited operation by ZL amateur operators on 60m on a trial basis.

 The purpose of the trial is for RSM, NZART and primary users to investigate the ability for the amateur radio operators to operate on the frequencies of operation on a secondary basis without causing interference to primary users.

 As the licence is held by NZART and does not currently include 60m, those wishing to operate in this band in ZL will need to apply to the NZART for permission.

 Operation centres on 5353 kHz and 5362 - 5364 kHz with a maximum output of 10 dBW e.i.r.p.

From text edition for FEB 4  2018 - VK NATIONAL NEWS BROADCAST ON VK1WIA : http://www.wia.org.au/members/broadcast/wianews/

Also in MP3 edition of news available at: http://www.wia-files.com/podcast/wianews-2018-02-04.mp3

We will have a problem getting access to 5MHz in Australia because it is highly used for government and private communication networks in P29, H44 and some Pacific Islands, including those for health and public safety. Although many of these networks are moving to phone systems, a lot still use radio for primary communication and as a back if if the phone system goes down

It might be possible to choose a couple of set frequencies but choosing them could be difficult and require a lot of consultation with our neighbors.

Wayne VK4WDM