WIA Technical Advisory Committee News
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WIA Technical Advisory Committee
WIA Technical Advisory Committee News
18th September 2024
Proposal for 40m Band Plan Harmonisation
One of the major projects being undertaken this year is to explore the potential to improve the harmonisation of the 40m band plan, initially within Region 3 but ideally also on a global basis.
To start this work, the WIA released a consultation paper reviewing the current state and evaluating the case for change, and then considering how spectrum could be divided fairly and what various solution options might look like.
It is fair to say that this has generated a substantial amount of discussion and feedback from the amateur radio community, which is good to see. It is also important to make it clear that this is just the beginning of what will be a lengthy process, given that for any change to be accepted, it is necessary to build consensus and agreement on the best way forward.
Consultation Round 1 Outcomes Paper released
This consultation closed on September 6th and has received well over 100 submissions from individuals and clubs from around the world. The feedback that has been received has now been analysed and a summary of the initial findings has now been prepared. You can download this summary from the link below.
Given the information provided to us by the community, the WIA is clear that there is little support for many of the original proposals raised for discussion in the first round. As a result, a new paper is being prepared, considering the views and information received. It is intended to have this new paper completed in the next 2-3 weeks in time for circulation prior to the IARU Region 3 Conference in November.
We will be inviting the amateur community to again provide us with feedback on the round 2 paper once it is released.
73 de Grant VK5GR
WIA Technical Advisory Committee Chairman
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