New Australian Ham Licences Delayed

Hams in Australia who have been waiting for the introduction of the new amateur class licence on July 1st are going to have to wait a little longer. The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced that it must make certain determinations concerning the licence's operational policy arrangements and to further clarify the implementation of higher power authorisation.

According to the ACMA website, that includes call sign administration, public register options, amateur operating procedures, arrangements for amateur club and international reciprocity for Advanced amateurs travelling overseas.

The ACMA's review also includes, among other things, its proposed access for standard-level amateur licensees for the 50–52 MHz band.

The ACMA said it will provide an update in the second quarter of this year.