Dus wellicht gaan we meer "big" guns horen tijdens contesten. Is dit een trend die we wellicht ook in andere landen in de toekomst gaan zien?
Phase 1 – Implemented 21st February 2024:
- RSLs (Wales, Scotland, NI, etc) are now optional (Except for Intermediate 2x, where letter is mandatory)
Those in England are now able to add an optional “E” to their callsign at Foundation and Full (e.g. ME7QQQ)
Any suffix is now allowed after a callsign (e.g. “M7QQQ/Garden”)
If a special prefix is allowed by Ofcom (as for Queen’s Jubilee), no need to apply for an NoV
New applicants will only be allowed to hold one personal licence
Power increases:
Foundation: 25 watts (most bands) – the consultation was for 20 watts
Intermediate: 100 watts (most bands)
Full: 1,000 watts (primary bands)
Airborne to be permitted to a maximum of 0.5 watts EIRP (primary bands)
Supervision of unlicensed people at all 3 levels
More flexibility for Beacons, Gateways and Repeaters
Updates to remote and unattended operation
New “Data Station” mode (mainly for machine-to-machine modes)
Foundation licence holders can now build their own equipment/kits
Foundation licence holders now have access to 2.4GHz and 5GHz (max 2 watts)
- Ofcom to cease issuing 2x Intermediate calls – to be replaced with M8 and M9
Existing Intermediates will be encouraged (but not forced) to move to M8 / M9 callsigns
Simplified rules for Special Event (e.g. GB) callsigns
Restrictions to the number of callsigns held (one for personal use, up to 5 for clubs)
This is when a new licensing platform is in place.
- Revoking lower-class licences begins (one for personal use, up to 5 for clubs)
Improved online validation
The ability for amateurs to choose any available callsign
The ability for amateurs to change their callsign once every 5 years
Reissuing of old callsigns after a 5-year grace period
