FCC Extends Windows for Comments on 60m Proposal

The FCC has extended the window to receive comments on its proposed changes to the 60-metre band. The new deadline is November 28th. The FCC would like to make changes to the band that would allocate 15 kHz of contiguous bandwidth between 5351.5 and 5366.5 kHz for amateur radio on a secondary basis. The proposed new band would have a limit of 15 watts EIRP.

US General, Advanced and Extra Hams presently have five channels available to them between 5332 and 5405 kHz - also on a secondary basis. They are permitted an effective radiated power limit of 100 W PEP.