Spectrum access and defence – successes to date

The RSGB has been part of the following spectrum defence successes

• On VHF (144MHz), as part of the WRC-19 preparation process, we helped prevent aeronautical mobile being added to the global Primary 144-146 MHz amateur and amateur satellite allocation.

• On VHF (50MHz), as part of WRC-19, we campaigned internationally to obtain primary and secondary allocations in ITU Region 1.

• Gaining additional bands: 136kHz, 472kHz and 5MHz.

• Expanding 7MHz to include 7.1-7.2MHz.

• Galileo radio navigation satellite system in 23cms (E6: 1258-1300MHz).
  A sustained effort since 2007 will preserve most amateur interests.

In addition, our work has resulted in improved access to the spectrum

Ofcom has granted access to non-amateur bands, for Full UK licensees, for experimentation purposes and to provide feedback to the UK regulator. These are:

• 70.5-71.5MHz

• 146-147MHz

• 2.3GHz (2300-2302MHz)

• 275GHz

For information on obtaining your NoV for accessing this extra spectrum, visit our online NoV applications webpages.