25 Feb 2010

NoV permits for operation below 9kHz

OFCOM has informed me today that, subject to acceptable outcomes of consultation with other sub-9kHz spectrum users such as the Met Office, they will consider issuing NoVs (similar to those issued for 501-504kHz) to existing UK radio amateurs to permit operation at frequencies below 9kHz. Any such operation would be on a non-interference basis.  Application forms should be submitted to Rod Wilkinson at OFCOM (with as much detail as possible) using the NoV form available at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radiocomms/ifi/licensing/classes/amateur/applications/ofw306.pdf
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2 comments:

  1. G8JGOFri Feb 26, 07:10:00 am GMT

    Wow! Good work. Reading other posts has made me realise that VLF/ELF is current. I'm very interested in what the met offices uses this spectrum for - I guess RX monitoing of the earth's natural waveguide around 8khz to get an idea of atmospheric electrical activity.

    73 G8JGO

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  2. Roger G3XBMTue Mar 09, 11:03:00 am GMT

    They monitor sferic activity to track approaching storms.

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