ARLA/CLUSTER: Islandia já tem acesso aos 630m, 160m, 60m e 4m para 2013

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

 Icelandic Radio Hams get 472 kHz band

The national association of Icelandic Radio Amateurs, I.R.A., is
pleased to announce that as of January 16, 2013 Icelandic Radio
Amateurs have been granted operating privileges on 472-479 kHz (630
meters).

In addition, The Post and Telecom Administration in Iceland (PTA),
recently extended temporary permits as of January 1, 2013 on the
following bands: 160 meters (1850-1900 kHz), 60 meters (5.260-5.410
MHz) and on 4 meters (70.000-70.200 MHz).



 A NEW 630 METER ALLOCATION

 This allocation is on 472-479 kHz. Access is granted on secondary
basis. Maximum power is 5W EIRP and maximum bandwidth is 1 kHz. This
new allocation is open to the “G” license class (higher). A previous
temporary allocation on 493-510 kHz was closed on December 31, 2012.



 160 METER ALLOCATION RENEWED

 The temporary allocation on 1850-1900 kHz has been renewed for the
calendar year 2013. Access is granted on secondary basis. This
allocation may only be used during the duration of 10 designated
international amateur radio contests. Licensees need to apply to the
PTA for a special permit, which is open to both license classes.



 60 METER ALLOCATION RENEWED

 The temporary allocation on 5.260-5.410 MHz has been renewed for the
calendar years 2013 and 2014. Access is granted on secondary basis.
Permissible modes are USB, CW and PSK-31. Maximum bandwidth is 3 kHz.
Power limit is 100W. Licensees need to apply to the PTA for a special
permit, which is open to both license classes.



 4 METER ALLOCATION RENEWED

 The temporary allocation on 70.000-70.200 MHz has been renewed for
the calendar years 2013 and 2014. Access is granted on secondary
basis. Maximum bandwidth is 16 kHz and power limit is 100W.

Licensees need to apply to the PTA for a special permit, which is open
to both license classes.

Respectfully yours,

 Jónas Bjarnason, TF3JB
 President of Í.R.A.