Subj : Amateur Radio Newsline (B)
To   : All
From : Daryl Stout
Date : Fri Sep 16 2022 11:09:30

RSGB CANCELS JUBILEE ACTIVITIES AFTER QUEEN'S DEATH

DON/ANCHOR: In Great Britain, Jubilee activities have been halted on the 
air during the somber time following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. 
Jeremy Boot, G4NJH, is here with that report.

JEREMY: The Radio Society of Great Britain has halted its Jubilee 
activities as a mark of respect for the Queen following her death. The 
Society has updated its website to reflect this, and has cancelled its 
Innovation 70 award for creative and innovative design. Meanwhile, amateurs 
who collected QSOs for the Jubilee Award 70 during the month of June may 
still apply for the award before the 31st of October. See the RSGB website 
for details at rsgb.org.

This is Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

(RSGB)

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ACCESS TO 60M BAND GROWS ON AFRICAN CONTINENT

DON/ANCHOR: An increasing number of hams are getting access to 60 meters, 
including the latest group of nations in southern Africa. Jason Daniels, 
VK2LAW, brings us that report.

JASON: Hams in various parts of southern Africa have gained access to the 
60 metre band recently. The South African Radio League reports that South 
Africa is permitted the range of frequencies from 5.350.0 to 5.450.0 MHz on 
a non-interference basis at a maximum output power of 100 watts EIRP and 
5.290 MHz for WSPR beacons. Namibia, eSwatini, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe have 
been given the WRC-15 allocation from 5.351.5 to 5.366.5 MHz with 15W EIRP. 
Kenya has 5.275 MHz to 5.450 MHz on a secondary basis with 400 watts. The 
league wrote on its Facebook page that it is still awaiting official 
confirmation from Botswana, Lesotho, Angola, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania.

This is Jason Daniels, VK2LAW.

(FACEBOOK SARL)

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GERMANY PROPOSES ENTRY LEVEL AMATEUR CLASS LICENSE

DON/ANCHOR: There may be big changes ahead in Germany later this year for 
people hoping to get an entry-level amateur license. We learn more from 
Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

JEREMY: Germany is hoping to make it easier for people to get involved in 
amateur radio by adding a third class of licence at the entry level, with 
low power and restricted operations. Germany's Federal Ministry for Digital 
Affairs and Transport said in a press release that the proposed N-class 
licence would have a greatly simplified test concentrating on regulations, 
operations and basic technology. Germany's other two classes are the A, or 
Full class, and the E, which is Novice - or intermediate - class.

A report on the ICQ podcast noted that N class licensees will have access 
to 2m and 70cm, using no more than 10 watts EIRP. Ronny Jerke, DG2RON, said 
in the report that the beginner class is designed to comply with 
international requirements. N class holders will also be permitted to use 
hotspots and other radio devices they have built themselves.

According to the Federal Ministry, the new regulation could be in place as 
early as November of this year.

This is Jeremy Boot, G4NJH.

(ICQ PODCAST, FEDERAL MINISTRY FOR DIGITAL AFFAIRS AND TRANSPORT)

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