Hi Folks,

The internationally allocated 60 metre amateur band 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz has been cleared of formerly licensed users in New Zealand. This can be confirmed by a public search of the New Zealand register of radio frequencies. There is now a clear path for New Zealand amateur radio operators to gain access to all of the internationally allocated amateur band 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz.

Background: I independently liaised with New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to implement a plan I formulated in January to clear a 60 metre band for amateur radio. NZDF liked my plan and it has relevance to other NZDF radio projects. As I'm an Approved Radio Engineer I can modify radio licences and NZDF authorised me to make specified changes to their licences, which cleared bandwidth for amateur radio. These changes were registered by RSM around midday on 8 April. That completed my contribution to development of a 60 metre amateur band in New Zealand.

73, Bob ZL2CA

Bob says its now up to NZART to take the next step

Well done Bob

Cheers Gary ZL3SV