John EI7GL reports Ofcom is now issuing some UK radio amateurs with temporary Innovation and Research licences to transmit in the 40 MHz band
On his blog John writes:
Roger, G3XBM in the east of England can operate from the 2nd of April for 1-year with 5-watts. Roger writes… “After a very long wait OFCOM has approved my 8m TX permit that runs from April 2nd for a year.
It permits me to use 40-42MHz with digital modes (including CW) at 5W ERP max. I expect to erect a wire dipole which is directed towards Europe.
I expect to be mostly on FT8 around 40.676MHz with precise frequency done in liaison with others. What I hope is all 8m FT8 stations can be monitored with one USB dial setting, but spaced out. 5W should certainly cover Europe with Es. I shall try some local CW crossband QSOs, but hope to be on FT8 24/7.”
It is understood G0JJL, G0JHC and G7PUV either have or are applying for licences.
Read the full blog post at:
https://ei7gl.blogspot.com/2022/03/several-radio-amateurs-in-uk-obtain.html