Hi,

I was just listening to my OH friends talk about 6m high power permits. Yes, over there you can't run 1500W on 6m without a special government permit. It only costs you $500 / year for the band and even then places power & beam heading restrictions if you happen to be close to the russian border. Russians have some old commercial gear on 6m (like taxis).

This in addition to $20 yearly station permit fee (and more if you have special call).

Oh well....

Jussi (aa6kj)

PS. On the bright side they can run full power on 30m.