[MFDXA] New privileges for U.S. hams on 60 meters

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New privileges for U.S. hams on 60 meters

From the RadioReference.com written by AK9R:

https://forums.radioreference.com/threads/new-privileges-for-u-s-hams-on-60-meters.495273/#post-4237493

(edited by OPDX)

On December 9, 2025, the FCC released Report and Order 25-60 which amends Parts 2 and 97 to implement acts of the World Radiocommunication Conference held in Geneva in 2015 (WRC-15). The R&O addresses the amateur radio service in the 5351.5-5366.5 kHz (60m) band and the 420-450 MHz (70cm) band. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-60A1.pdf

In the 60m band, the R&O states "Allocate the 5351.5-5366.5 kHz (60-meter) band to the amateur service on a secondary basis; continue to make available on a secondary basis the four existing channels outside of the 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz band; and establish other operating guidelines for amateur use of the band." The existing 60m channels and their power limit of 100 watts ERP remains. In the new 5351.5-5366.5 kHz segment, power will be limited to 9.15 watts ERP.

In the 70cm band, the R&O states "Update the coordination and contact information in US270 for amateur stations operating in previously defined areas of the 420-450 MHz (70 centimeter) band." This is referring to parts of the country where amateur radio operations on the 70cm band are restricted due to adjacent military operations.

These changes will go into effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

 

GUD DX

73,
Tony N2MFT, President
Mid Florida DX Association W4FDX
http://www.W4FDX.com/
DXCC/WAS/WAC/VUCC/IARU Card Checker and VE Coordinator
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