[OKDXA] 60m was

[N5OK]

Very True Ron!

I was on the board when the decision was made.  Because it was a very small
band segment that was justified by EMCOM and was tenuous at best, we didn't
want it to be used for awards, contesting or DX chasing.  It was commented
that it should never be used for any of these purposes so that hams would
not try to work dx, states or any other challenge in hopes that it would
someday be approved.  You will not find me on 60m unless it is an emergency.

Thanks for pointing this out.

73, Coy

On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 2:53 PM Ron Grossman <rgrossman63 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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