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Ofcom statement on 5725-5850 MHz

Posted: 24 Jul 2020 08:37 AM PDT https://amsat-uk.org/2020/07/24/ofcom-statement-5725-5850-mhz/


On Friday, July 24, Ofcom released their statement on 5725-5850 MHz and 5925-6425 MHz.

The main points are:

• Make 5925-6425 MHz available for Wi-Fi and other RLAN technologies

• The release of this spectrum will also enable very low power (VLP)
outdoor use

• Remove the Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirements from channels used by Wi-Fi in the 5725-5850 MHz Amateur and Amateur Satellite Service allocation

The Amateur Satellite Service weak-signal downlink band, 5830-5850 MHz, is
used by amateur payloads on Deep-Space and Interplanetary spacecraft as
well as by satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Increased use of Wi-Fi
across these frequencies could obliterate the weak amateur satellite
signals.

Ofcom statement

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/consultations-and-statements/category-2/improving-spectrum-access-for-wi-fi

In 2013 CEPT looked at increased use of 5725-5850 MHz

https://amsat-uk.org/2013/08/29/cept-considers-use-of-5830-5850-mhz-satellite-band/

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