40 MHz - Belgium Regulator Considering New Band

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The communications regulator UBA is investigating the possibility of an amateur radio band at 40 MHz

Several radio amateurs report that transmission are observed at 40.680 MHz from Belgian stations using FT8.

BIPT states that broadcasts on 40 MHz are currently not permitted in Belgium. For the avoidance of doubt, the license exemptions granted in this frequency range for small models and non-specific short-range equipment should not be misused for amateur radio transmissions.

BIPT is currently investigating the possibility of releasing a small frequency segment for radio amateurs around 40 MHz.

Unauthorized activities of radio amateurs at 40 MHz are likely to adversely affect this research.

UBA - https://tinyurl.com/IARU-Belgium

New Zealand 60m Sub License Continued by Regulator

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The latest news bulletin from the New Zealand Amateur Radio Transmitters Society (NZART) reports that their regulator, RSM, has continued their 60 m Sub – Licence (5351.5 to 5366.5 kHz).

As announced in the last InfoLine NZART has obtained from RSM, a new 60m licence with the same terms and conditions as the previous licence which expires on 4 May 2022. This allows time for RSM to promulgate a new GURL.

If you have an existing 60m sub-licence then it will continue to apply under the new licence and you can continue operate on 60m as you did before. No need to reapply. If you are a new user to 60 m then you must first apply for a sub-licence by completing the application found on the NZART website -https://www.nzart.org.nz/info/60m

Updated Policy on Amateur Radio and Examinations

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On 22nd March 2022, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released updated versions of two important amateur radio policy documents

They are:

Both documents were updated to reflect the changes made to the Radiocommunication Regulations, specifically the rescinded ISED $20 examination fee for Amateur Radio Operator Certificates and the removal of certificates that are no longer issued by ISED. Other revisions include “editorial corrections for clarity” and the conversion to electronic format of the form to apply to become an Accredited Examiner.

Comments and suggestions may be directed to the following address:

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Spectrum Management Operations Branch
235 Queen Street Ottawa ON K1A 0H5

Amateur radio in Canada became license exempt on April 1, 2000. A call sign when issued lasts for 125 years from the holders date of birth at which point it can be re-assigned.

The full text of the Radiocommunication Regulations - https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/sor-96-484/FullText.html