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Subj: UK expanded satellite access proposal
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To : SAT@AMSAT
AMSAT News Service Bulletin 180.05 From AMSAT HQ
Silver Spring, MD. June 29, 2003
To All Radio Amateurs
BID: $ANS-180.05
Currently access to the amateur satellite service in the UK is only
available to holders of full licenses and that at present the
foundation and intermediate license holders cannot operate via
satellites.
AMSAT-UK has been lobbying strongly to change this situation and to allow
all UK amateurs access to our part of the hobby. The new intermediate level
exam includes questions on satellites and it is the Radio Communication
Agency's (RA) intention to amend the Intermediate License accordingly.
The RA has just launched a consultation document which requests comments on
this proposal before July 11th
It can be found at:
http://www.radio.gov.uk/topics/amateur/consult/condoc-morse-75ghz-sats-rev120603.doc
AMSAT-UK is encouraging all UK amateurs could respond stating that they are
in favour of the change!
Comments can be sent by email to:
amateurcb@ra.gsi.gov.uk
or by letter to:
Amateur Section
Radiocommunications Agency
Wyndham House
189 Marsh Wall
London
E14 9SX
A short email stating that you support the proposed changes to allow
intermediate licensees satellite access is all that is required!
It remains AMSAT-UK policy to press for access for Foundation License
holders at the earliest possible opportunity and if you agree with this it
might be good to say so.
[ANS thanks Jim, G3WGM, AMSAT-UK Hon. Secretary, for the above information]
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