[600MRG] 47CFR Part5 Renewals

[N1BUG]

Good question Frank, and one that I have been contemplating myself.

I had originally wanted to study trans-Atlantic propagation at
2200m, taking advantage of relatively high ERP to see more of the
QSB cycle.

My Part 5 license only covers the frequencies which have now been
allocated to the amateur service. FCC said they expect us to switch
to Part 97 operation and not use Part 5 licenses to get around the
rules, so that effectively discourages my proposed operation. I had
thought about modifying the license to include frequencies outside
the amateur bands but then the issue becomes too few people listening.

So in my case I guess I don't see any advantage in renewing or
modifying the Part 5 license.

73,
Paul N1BUG / WI2XTC



On 04/16/2018 08:48 AM, Frank Lotito wrote:
> I'm looking for advice on renewing my 47CFR5 experimental license -
> I am quite sure many of you with a 47CFR5 experimental license
> granting one or more frequency assignments below the standard AM
> broadcast band have asked the same question.
> 
> ..
> 
> I have had my 47CFR5 license for around 3 and a half years.  (It is
> on its second 2-year renewal.)  Since  47CFR97 formally established
> the 2200 and 630 meter amateur radio bands, what would be the
> advantage of reapplying for a renewal?  My grant covers only the 630
> and 600 meter bands.  I did not apply for other frequency
> assignments either for the initial application, or for the follow-up
> renewal.
> 
> ..
> 
> 73 Frank Lotito  K3DZ / WH2XHA