A 472-479kHz band?

Latest reports from the WRC2012 conference suggest the possibility of a secondary amateur allocation between 472-479kHz look "promising" although this hinges on a crucial meeting on Tuesday Feb 7th. Some countries remain against an amateur allocation, but the majority do support one, with caveats. A 7kHz wide worldwide allocation would be a good outcome, so keep fingers crossed for a few more days.

Slight progress towards a new 500kHz band

The latest reports from WRC2012 about a possible new allocation just below 500kHz sound slightly more hopeful than a few days ago with China and Russia softening their positions, but unfortunately the Arab group seems dead set against an allocation at all.  We'll have to wait until Working Group 4C (next level up) discusses it.  In the meantime let's keep our fingers crossed.