With the goal of encouraging more experimentation on 2-metres for another year, Ofcom, the UK regulator, has granted a temporary change of privileges to full-licence holders, extending the band from 144 to 146 MHz, to 144 to 147MHz.
Ofcom's action, which favours innovation on digital voice and data modes, came with the support of the Radio Society of Great Britain, which is encouraging eligible amateurs to apply for the Notice of Variation via their website. The new privileges are granted on a non-interference basis and will be available up to and including 31st October 2027. An application can be found at r s g b dot org stroke nov
Meanwhile, John Regnault, G4SWX, the society's VHF manager, is interested in seeing reports from amateurs to monitor their use of the new frequencies.
