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IARU Administrative Council Addresses Wide-Ranging Agenda in Virtual Meeting
The Administrative Council (AC) of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) held its annual meeting on 8 – 10 October 2020. The AC is responsible for the policy and management of the IARU and consists of the three IARU international …
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HF Digital Mode Band Plan Review
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 …
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New IARU EMC Coordinator Appointed
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 …
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IARU paper submitted to CISPR on increasing noise from digital devices
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 …
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Japan Expands 160 and 80 Meter Privileges
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 …
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