[OKDXA] FW: ZL - 60 Meters Allocation - Not 60 Meter WAS

[Jeff Martin]

  Just for the record... My post to the reflector of the New Zealand letter
regarding the ending of 60 meter privileges for ZL hams had nothing to do
with 60 meter WAS. It was simply a posting of an informational document I
ran across which I thought might be of interest to OKDXA reflector
subscribers. As part of my role as Sec/Treas, I occasionally post things to
the reflector that I hope might be of interest. I'm aware that 60 meter
QSO's do not count toward ARRL awards, a separate issue... If we don't use
the band, within the proper constraints as outlined in the "60 Meter FAQ" on
the ARRL website, we may end up losing it, like New Zealand...
  Have fun everyone... Hope you work a new one...

73,
Jeff - K5WE


-----Original Message-----
From: okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:okdxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Jeff Martin
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:37 AM
To: 'Oklahoma DX Association'
Subject: [OKDXA] ZL - 60 Meters Allocation

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

______________________________________________________________
OKDXA mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/okdxa
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:OKDXA at mailman.qth.net

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html