The next World Radio Conference is next year (2019). At it, spectrum will be discussed. I have to admit that I have not been following preparations too closely, but I expect the amateur service will be way down the list of priorities. Much more important to the national administrations will be spectrum for satellite services and for 5G. Basically, if it generates money they will be interested. If not, it will play second fiddle.
For the amateur service what would I like to see?
- Extension of the 5MHz allocation made at WRC-15.
- A 4m band throughout region 1 (possibly elsewhere too).
- A 6m band everywhere 50-52MHz minimum (50-54MHz ideally).
- Clarification that spectrum below 8.3kHz can be used by anyone anywhere on a non-interference basis.
- Access to 40MHz and 60MHz for Es research. Even a very small allocation would be useful.
Now, probably most of these will
not happen!
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