ARLA/CLUSTER: Os serviços de emergência do Reino Unido incluídos os radioamadores vão poder usar novamente o segmento de 146 a 147 MHz

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

146 MHz allocation for UK Full licence holders

Ofcom has published a statement setting out plans for the release and
allocation of spectrum returned to civil use by the Emergency Services

The statement sets out Ofcom's decision for portions of the 5.875 MHz
of Very High Frequency (VHF) spectrum in the 143 - 169 MHz band. They
believe this spectrum will be of most interest to business radio
users, such as utility and construction companies.

The spectrum will be made available on a first-come-first-served
basis. However, it will also be released through a managed and gradual
approach in order to maintain maximum flexibility for the band in the
future, should new types of demand emerge.

As part of this process, Ofcom will also allocate and licence spectrum
to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency to replace channels no longer
available due to changes in international frequency arrangements.

This approach will not require the use of all available spectrum
immediately, therefore some of this spectrum will be made available,
on a temporary basis, for amateur radio at 146.0 – 147.0 MHz and Ofcom
will continue to provide short term access to Programme Making and
Special Events users.

Subject to some geographical restrictions Full licence holders will
gain access to the new allocation via a Notice of Variation (NoV)
which should be available via the RSGB website from the end of
October.

Read the Ofcom statement at
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/consultations/
vhf-143-169mhz/statement/VHF_Release_statement.pdf

There were more responses to the consultation from CB enthusiasts
wanting a VHF allocation than responses from radio amateurs.

Read the responses at
http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/consultations/
vhf-143-169mhz/?showResponses=true