The 60 meter band
Updated 21st January 2017 by G3PSM,
23rd January 2017 by DK4VW
Status of 5.3 MHz
band In Region 1
Andorra
Andorra’s previous 60m allocation 5275-5450
kHz was withdrawn last fall after WRC-15.
Starting with 2017 Andorra got a new allocation of
5351.5-5366.5 kHz with a maximum power of 15 W EIRP.
Bahrain
Bahrain has a channelized secondary allocation for
all General Class (A9) licensees. The centre frequencies 5373 kHz and
5405 kHz are assigned on a non-interference basis for propagation
experiments. Maximum bandwidth 3 kHz. Maximum mean power 27dbW (500W). The
corresponding Upper Sideband (USB) voice 'dial' frequencies are 5371.5 kHz
and 5403.5 kHz.
Belarus
On 16 July 2016 secondary allocation of the WRC-15
band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz) for holders of licence class A, all modes allowed (CW,SSB,
Digital) with max. TX output of 50 W. (info EU1M)
Belgium
Allocated 5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz from 1st March 2016
in line with WRC-15 decision. All modes with a maximum 15 Watts EIRP.
(Source BIPT)
Croatia
Croatia issues experimental licences for both VFO
based and channelized operations in the band 5260-5410 kHz all mode (June 2010)
The individual experimental licenses are yearly renewable. All modes are
permitted. The Croatian amateur radio emergency service, HRSVKS, operates a
24/7 HF Pactor and ALE system (PCALE) which includes the frequencies 5260,
5371.5 and 5403.5 kHz. (Source: 9A5K Nov 2012)
Czech Republic
Approximately 10 amateurs held an experimental
license to operate on 5260 kHz with 3 kHz BW with an ERP output of 100 W. The
permission expired on 31 Dec 2011. (Source: OK1MP Nov 2012).
For 2014 ten operators received permits to use
5 MHz. The authorized SSB and CW frequencies are 5288.5, 5330.5, 5366.5,
5371.5, 5398.5 and 5403.5 kHz, with a maximum power of 100 watts ERP.
(Source: OK1MP)
For 2015 there are no restrictions on the number of
licences for 5 MHz and the number of channels have been increased. These
are now 5276, 5288.5, 5298, 5313, 5330.5, 5333, 5362, 5366.5, 5371.5, 5395,
5398.5 and 5403.5 kHz USB dial reading, 5277.5 5290, 5299.5, 5314.5,
5332, 5334.5,5363.5, 5368, 5373, 5395.6 5400 and 5405 kHz CW. (Source: OK1MP
(CRC) and OK1RP)
For 2016 there are no restrictions on the number of
licences for 5 MHz and have same channels as in last year: 5276, 5288.5, 5298,
5313, 5330.5,
5333, 5362, 5366.5, 5371.5, 5395, 5398.5 and 5403.5 kHz USB dial reading,
5277.5 5290, 5299.5, 5314.5, 5332, 5334.5,5363.5, 5368, 5373, 5395.6 5400
and 5405 kHz CW with an ERP output max. of 100 W.
Denmark, including Faroe Islands
Danish amateurs can opt for a renewable
experimental license for an annual fee of DKR 300 and VFO operate in the band
5250.0 - 5450.0 kHz with 1 kW output, allmode. (updated 4 March 2012). An NVIS
beacon OV1BCN operates on 5290.5 kHz. Effective 1 June 2012, the pilot scheme
at 5 MHz will cease, and the area from 5250 to 5450 kHz may be used by holders
of A and B Certificate with all modulation types with respectively 1000 and
100W maximum output power. Issued trial licenses are valid until expiry.
Finland
Frequencies: 5278.6 / 5288.6 / 5298.6 / 5330.6 /
5346.6 / 5366.6 / 5371.6 / 5398.6
Power: 50 Watts,
mode: SSB and narrow band data
Limitations: Notice
of Variation for club stations. (Source: OH2BR Nov 2012)
Germany
Since 20 December 2016 (early) access to WRC-15
band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz) for class A licence holders, 15 W eirp, all modes,
max. bandwidth 2.7 kHz.
Propagation Beacon on 5195 with callsign DRA5
Greece
Greece has a single channel allocation for the RAAG
clubstation SZ1SV operating on 5398.5 kHz. This station also operates in beacon
mode. (Source: SV1IW Nov 2012)
Hungary
Hungary allows the use of 5318-5321 KHz on a
secondary basis within the MOBILE service for emergency communications with
NVIS antenna and 100W (source: NAT April 2013 Footnote H23A)
Iceland
Iceland has permitted Icelandic radio amateurs to
use the following frequencies in USB and CW mode (USB dial frequencies in
parentheses):
5280
(5278.5), 5290 (5288.5), 5332 (5330.5), 5348 (5346.5), 5368
(5366.5), 5373 (5371.5), 5400 (5398.5), 5405 (5403.5) kHz
These are the same
frequencies allowed to be used by Norwegian amateur radio club stations.
Maximum allowed transmit output power is 200 W. The permission is valid from 1
June 2005 to 31 December 2010. The Icelandic radio amateurs that wish to use 60
m must apply for a special licence from the Icelandic licensing authority.
(Source: LA4LN and updated by TF2JB July 2010).
The permission has evolved into a band allocation
5260-5410 kHz for both VFO and channelized operation. The maximum power is 100
Watts (Source; G4MWO April 2012). These arrangements, that originally expired
by the end of 2012 have been extended for 2013 and 2014. (source: TF3JB Jan
2013)
The current license period is two years, i.e. from January
1, 2015 to December 31, 2016.
We are allowed 150
kHz, i.e. 5260-5410 kHz with VFO, on secondary basis; maximum power is
100W (ERP).
We are allowed
to use J3E (USB), A1A (CW) and 6OH0J2B (PSK-31); maximum transmit bandwidth is
3 kHz.
We need to apply for
a special license which is valid for the 2 years. Both license classes,
i.e. N and G have the same privileges. (Source: TF3JB Feb
2013)
Ireland
Since 22 December 2016 access to WRC-15 band
(5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz), all modes with max. 15 W PEP.
With additional authorisation these spot
frequencies may be used for special events or for temporary experimental
purposes:
5.280 MHz;
5.300 MHz;
5.332 MHz;
5.348MHz;
5.400 MHz and
5.405 MHz
Modes: CW, SSB, PM with max. 200 w PEP.
Reference: Irish ComReg09/45R2 Date: 22nd
December 2016
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Following extensive contact with the military
authorities by the Irish Amateur Radio Society (IRTS) it has now been agreed
that for an initial period of a year four 3 kHz channels will be allocated to
experimenters on a secondary and non interference basis in the 5MHz region.
Individual applications will have to be made for permission to operate on these
channels.
The 3 kHz channels
are centred on 5280, 5290 (receive only), 5400 and 5405 kHz. The power limit
will be 23 dBW (200 watts) to an antenna with not more than 0 dBd gain (e.g. a
dipole). The permitted modes will be CW, USB and digital Modes. The USB carrier
frequency will be 1.5 kHz on the low frequency side of the channel centre
frequencies. Some or all of these channels are also in use in the UK, Iceland,
Finland, Norway, Canada and the USA. It should be noted that three beacon
stations in the UK operate on the 5290 kHz channel for three minutes in every
fifteen minutes. These stations are GB3RAL, GB3WES and GB3ORK Care should be
taken to avoid any interference with these propagation beacons. (November 2007)
Israel
In May 2013 the Isreali Ministry of Communications
(IMOC) granted the use of 8 channels for General and Extra Class licencees.
These are available on an individual application basis until March 2014
when it is hoped and extension will be agreed. Permitted power is 100
Watts PEP and channels are 3 kHz bandwidth and are USB dial frequencies.
Permitted channels and modes are
5298.5 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
5330.5 CW SSB (USB)
5357 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
5366.5 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
5371.5 SSB (USB)
5398.5 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
5403.5 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
5407 CW RTTY PSK SSB (USB)
(Source: IARC May 2013)
Norway
5260 - 5410 kHz on secondary basis, all modes (6
kHz max bandwidth) with 100 Watts output.(Source: LA4LN Nov 2012)
Portugal
In June 2011 Anacom assigned 5288.5 kHz in addition
to the already authorized frequencies of 5371.5 kHz and 5403.5 kHz on a
secondary / non interference basis. The special propagation study
permits were originally issued for a year. (Source: CT1EEB Nov
2012). A further frequency at 5380.5 kHz was granted to run from 4th July 2014
until 30th June 2015 (Source: CT1EEB July 2014)
From 1st October 2016 until 31 December 2016 the
WRC-15 band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz) was permitted to use. A notice related to the
further use is expected from ANACOM. (info CT1EEB)
Slovenia
From 11 January 2017 access to WRC-15 band (5351.5
- 5366.5 kHz) with 15 W eirp by special application for temporary usage
[90 days].
Somalia
Band allocation 5060 – 5450 kHz, providing for both
VFO and Channelized operations. All modes are allowed and the maximum
power permitted is 3 kW on a non-interference basis. Upper Sideband (USB) must
be used.
South Africa
In April 2013 the South African regulator ICASA
authorised the use of 5250 and 5260 kHz for propagation research purposes. The
authorisation is valid for a 8 month period and licences cost 2,900 Rand.
(Source: SARL April 2013)> The 5 260 kHz frequency was changed to 5 290 kHz.
The authorisation has been extended to 13 December 2015, awaiting a decision
from the Council of ICASA to extend it further.
Spain
The Spanish PTT has authorized the use of several
frequencies in the 5 MHz (60 m) band from January 1st to June 30th,
2014. The authorized frequencies are 5268, 5295, 5313, 5382, 5430 and 5439
kHz, with a power of 100 W PEP. (Source URE 2 January 2014). This
authorisation has now been extended until 30th November 2015. (Source: EA7OP
via OK1RP and G4MWO). The access to the spot freqiuencies got withdrawn by the
administration.
The WRC-15 band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz) was approved
for 2016, modes SSB/CW only and 15 watts EIRP.
Since the new national band allocation table is
still not approved by the Ministry, where the band will be allocated under a
secondary basis, so on December 2016 another temporary period permit was
released, granted for the whole year 2017. (info EA7KW).
Slovakia
All OM stations can use the band from 5258.5 to
5261.5 kHz with a maximum ERP power of 100 W ERP. The licences are valid for 1
year from date of issue. (Source: OM3LU Nov 2012)
Sweden
PTS (has now 17 January 2013) started to issue
permits for experimental transmitters in the 5MHz band. Presently the following
frequencies apply: 5310-5313 kHz, 5320-5323, 5380-5383 kHz and 5390-5393 kHz.
Bandwith is limited to 3 kHz independent of type of modulation.
Maximum output power is 100 watt pep. Mobile use is
not permitted. Holders of call sign for amateur radio may use their amateur
radio call sign. It is permitted to make contact with other permit holders.
This operation must respect all other traffic in the band. It is very important
not to disturb other traffic.
PTS requires a fee
for the administration. The permits are limited in time to 6 months."
From October 2016 the permission for the usage of
the four segments (see above) has stopped and was replaced by the access to the
WRC-15 band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz), but still special permits by PTS for a
6 month periode are needed.
United Kingdom
Frequencies (USB voice dial freqs): 5258.5 / 5278.5
/ 5288.5 / 5366.5/5371.5/5398.5 / 5403.5 on a secondary NIB. (Until 31st
December 2012)
Power: 200 Watts ERP
Limitations: Notice of Variation
From 1st January 2013 - (USB dial frequencies)
5258.5-5264, 5276-5284, 5288.5-5292, 5298-5307,
5313-5323, 5333-5338, 5354-5358, 5362-5374.5, 5378-5382, 5395-5401.5,
5403.5-5406.5 kHz
Power: 200W EiRP
Antenna: No higher than 20M above ground level
Maximum bandwidth of any transmission not to exceed
6 kHz
Operation permission by licence Notice of Variation
issued by Ofcom on a NIB (Non Interference Basis) to primary users.
(updated by Colin J. Thomas, G3PSM on 12th December
2012)
Attention: Only the segments 5354 - 5358kHz and
5362 - 5366.5kHz are within the WRC-15 band (5351.5 - 5366.5 kHz).
Status of 5 MHz band Outside Region 1
Bangladesh
Band allocation 5250 – 5310 kHz, providing for both
VFO and Channelized operations. Allocated to the amateur service on a
Secondary, non-interference basis for propagation experiments. All modes are
permitted
Barbados
In Barbados, the regulator permits operation from
5250 - 5400 kHz on USB Voice, maximum power 100W PEP ( Source:- The Telecoms
Unit of the Barbados Government - Spectrum Management Handbook)
Canada
Prior to a full allocation, since the start of
April 2012, Canadian amateurs have been invited to apply for a special interim
developmental licence for 5 MHz / 60m, under the VX9 callsign series, by their
regulator, Industry Canada (IC). The channels and conditions are identical to
the current US 60m allocation. Following from their discussions with Radio
Amateurs of Canada (the national society) and the implementation in March of
the new FCC 60m Rules in the US, IC will publish a consultation document for
radio amateurs in the official Canada Gazette. At the successful conclusion of
this consultation period the current 60m allocation will be made generally
available as part of the requisite Canadian amateur radio licences. In the
meantime, the above offer of an interim special developmental licence is meant
to provide for early access to the 60m channels available. Prior to this, 5
MHz/60m activity from Canada had been on a special permission, limited-time
basis on specified frequencies. This had originated as early as 2003.
Industry Canada will allow amateur radio operators
to use the 5332 kHz, 5348 kHz, 5358.5 kHz, 5373 kHz and 5405 kHz frequencies on
a no-interference, no-protection basis, 2.8 kHz bandwidth, same modes as U.S.,
100W PEP maximum power. (source: VE3QN 22 Jan 14)
Cayman Islands
Channelized operation on centre frequencies 5332.0,
5348.0, 5358.5, 5373.0 and 5405.0 kHz. The corresponding USB voice ‘dial’ frequencies
are: 5330.5, 5346.5, 5357.0, 5371.5 and 5403.5 kHz. Maximum bandwidth 2.8 kHz,
Maximum Power: 100W PEP ERP referenced to a half-wave dipole. Wide and
narrowband datamodes are permitted, designators 2K80J2D (Example: Pactor III or
Packet) and 60H0J2B (Example: PSK31) respectively. CW, designator 150HA1A, may
also be used. The centre of all CW emissions must coincide with the authorized
centre frequencies. Automatic operation is not permitted.
Dominican Republic
Channelized operation, centred on 5260, 5280, 5290,
5368, 5373, 5400 and 5405 kHz on a Secondary, non-interference basis. The
corresponding USB voice ‘dial’ frequencies are as follows: 5258.5, 5278.5,
5288.5, 5366.5, 5371.5, 5398.5 and 5403.5 kHz. CW is also permitted.
Greenland
Greenland allows channelized operation on 5258.5,
5278.5, 5288.5, 5366.5, 5371.5, 5398.5 and 5403.5 kHz. USB voice, CW and
Datamodes are permitted.
Grenada
Band allocation 5250 – 5450 kHz, providing for both
VFO and Channelized operations. Their General licensees are permitted up to
500W p.e.p. and Advanced licensees 1 kW p.e.p. Modes include SSB and CW.
New Zealand
St. Lucia
Channelized operation on centre frequencies 5332.0,
5348.0, 5358.5, 5373.0 and 5405.0 kHz. The corresponding USB voice ‘dial’
frequencies are: 5330.5, 5346.5, 5357.0, 5371.5 and 5403.5 kHz. Maximum
bandwidth 2.8 kHz, Maximum Power: 100W PEP ERP referenced to a half-wave
dipole. Wide and narrowband datamodes are permitted, designators 2K80J2D
(Example: Pactor III or Packet) and 60H0J2B (Example: PSK31) respectively. CW,
designator 150HA1A, may also be used. The centre of all CW emissions must
coincide with the authorized centre frequencies. Automatic operation is not permitted.
(source St. Lucia NRTC).
Trinidad and Tobago
The band 5.250 to 5.450 MHz is allocated on a
secondary basis to the Amateur service. Maximum output power 1.5KW (source
9Y4NED Nov 2012)
USA and dependencies
Frequencies: 5330.5 / 5346.5 / 5357/ 5371.5 /
5403.5
Power: 100 Watts ERP with 0 dBd antenna (Updated: G3PSM Nov 2012)