I guess OFCOM doesn't understand that satellite downlinks like AO-27's and
SO-50's don't respect international borders, and certainly won't shut down
just to accommodate their foolhardy choice of frequencies...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Trevor ." <m5...@yahoo.co.uk>
To: <amsat-bb@amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 1:32 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Use of Amateur Satellite Frequencies by Olympic
andParalympic Games
The United Kingdom communications regulator Ofcom have announced the
restrictions on the use of the 430, 2300 and 3400 MHz bands as a result of
the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The restrictions apply from June 28
until September 23.
They impact the Amateur-satellite Service frequencies from 436.25-437.25
MHz.
Further information and links are on the AMSAT-UK website at
http://www.uk.amsat.org/6574
73 Trevor M5AKA
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