Because frequency allocations and amateur radio operating interests vary in different parts of the world, the development of band plans – voluntary guidelines on the use of the spectrum that is available to radio amateurs – is a responsibility of the …

The IARU Administrative Council has appointed Martin Sach, G8KDF, as global EMC Coordinator. Martin succeeds Tore Worren, LA9QL, who has served in this volunteer position since 2017. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is a major challenge for all radiocommunication services. Radio amateurs are experiencing …

IARU EMC specialists Tore Worren LA9QL and Martin Sach G8KDF have submitted a paper to CISPR concerning the increasing impact of multiple digital devices on the noise levels in the radio spectrum. The paper was considered at the CISPR Steering Committee …

Effective on 21 April 2020, Japanese amateurs can operate in expanded frequency segments on 160m and 80m bands as described below. 160m band 1,800 — 1,810 kHz All Modes (New segment) 1,810 — 1,825 kHz CW (Existing segment) 1,825 — 1,875 kHz All …