[OKDXA] 60m was

[Ron Grossman]

Quick fact.....arrl does not issue a 60m was. Congratulations though!


http://www.arrl.org/was
73,

Ron, AF5Q



On Fri, Oct 23, 2020, 11:36 AM Jeff Martin <jeffmartin at valornet.com> wrote:

> 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
>
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