[UK-CONTEST] CQ 160 - Out of Band

[Colin]

As Dave said, it hasn't been allowed in Region 1 (not only Europe) for 
some time.   Probably about 30 but I can certainly get the exact figure 
very quickly.

The band is now full of navigational aids and DGPS transmissions so you 
should hear them where you are Clive.

73

Colin, G3PSM

Dave Sergeant wrote:
> On 26 Jan 2009 at 10:58, Clive GM3POI wrote:
>
>   
>> Hi Colin, Why isn't it now allowed in Europe, it just seems a waste of
>> valuable space. Shouldn't that be on the EUs agenda. 73 Clive GM3POI
>>     
>
> It is defined by the ITU, not IARU, and the Region 1 amateur allocation 
> was changed at a WRC a long time ago. Maybe an item for WRC2010, but 
> realistically amateurs have more important things to get through that.
>
> Yes, the problem seems to get worse year by year. It is nothing to do 
> with contest rules, simply illegal operating.
>
> 73 Dave G3YMC
>  
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