[OKDXA] ZL - 60 Meters Allocation

[Jeff Martin]

New Zealand 60 Meters Operations Ends:

5 MHZ TRIAL ALLOCATION CEASES
 
Unfortunately the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has advised us that they
are not willing to approve another renewal of our 5 MHz trial
allocation/licence.
 
AS A RESULT, ALL USE BY NZ AMATEURS OF THE TWO 5 MHZ TRIAL FREQUENCIES,
5353.0 KHZ OR 5362.0 KHZ MUST CEASE FROM MIDNIGHT (11:59 PM) ON THIS
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2020. 
 
This decision was not made lightly by NZDF - having access to the highest
quality HF spectrum is very important to support their new platforms,
tactical radio equipment and refreshed HF site equipment, all soon to be
delivered. Additionally, access to HF is a key part of their communications
plans both in NZ and to support our forces overseas.
 
While this is a disappointing outcome, NZART would like to thank NZDF for
allowing us to take part in the trial and we look forward to working with
them in the future on matters of common interest.

Note:  Although the trial is over (and all transmissions on the trial
frequencies must cease), NZART will continue to work with RSM to see if
there are other ways of providing New Zealand Amateurs with access to 5 MHz
frequencies. 
 
Don Wallace ZL2TLL
NZART Administration Liaison Officer