The Frequency Management Working Group (WGFM) of CEPT, holding its 96^th meeting virtually in week beginning 8^th June, dealt with several amateur radio matters. IARU was represented by Spectrum & Liaison Committee Chairman Dave Court, EI3IO, and Region 1 President Don Beattie, G3BJ.

The European Common Allocation Table (ECA) has been reviewed, resulting in a revised version for consultation with stakeholders. IARU was able to amend the 241 – 250 GHz band entry to correct some errors. The state of the band 50 – 52 MHz band in CEPT countries was also updated to take account of WRC-19 decisions.

Last year Ukraine requested that it be included in CEPT ECC Recommendation T/R 61 – 02 which is the recommendation which defines the Harmonised Amateur Radio Examination Certificate (HAREC). This was agreed.

Romania had contacted the FMWG Chairman concerning the possibility of introducing electronic licensing for amateur radio operators. This has been passed to CEPT’s Radio Amateur Forum Group (RAFG) for further discussion and possible action. 

The meeting also discussed the way ahead on developing a regulatory framework for WPT and agreed that WGSE should continue to study the full range of WPT applications and emissions and that no regulatory steps would be taken until that work is complete.

The IARUMS Region 1 Newsletter May 2020 is now available.
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IARU EMC specialists Tore Worren LA9QL and Martin Sach G8KDF have submitted a paper to CISPR concerning the increasing impact of multiple digital devices on the noise levels in the radio spectrum. The paper was considered at the CISPR Steering Committee in late May, and adopted for circulation to CISPR National Committee for comment as a Committee Draft, with a view to it becoming a CISPR Report. IARU hopes that the result of this will be amendments to the way in which standards are developed, to recognise the need to properly consider the cumulative impact of multiple devices.

The Finnish Amateur Radio League (SRAL) cordially invites radio amateurs around the world you to join them in a global special event featuring their STAYHOME campaign and its radio actvity that will be held on 6 – 7 June 2020.

The United Nations Amateur Club 4U1UN, as well as its sister stations 4U1GSC (operated as 4U9STAYHOME) and 4U1A (operated as 4U2STAYHOME) will participate and look forward to making contact with many stations during this special event. Details can be found at https://​www​.qrz​.com/​d​b​/​O​H​2​S​T​A​Y​H​OME

Members of the IARU team involved in WRC-19 have been recognised by the Radio Society of Great Briatin in a recent awards announcement. At the annual RSGB AGM, some of the more significant recognition awards are normally presented, recognising exceptional contribution to aspects of the Society’s work or to amateur radio.

The IARU team have been awarded the RSGB Founders Trophy (see picture), which is awarded for outstanding service to the Society. 

The team included not only Murray Niman, G6JYB, John Regnault G4SWX, Barry Lewis, G4SJH and Dave Court G3SDL/EI3IO but also the many international colleagues, who are all recognised by RSGB for their significant contributions to WRC-19 (World Radio Conference) 

Additionally, the Harold Rose Plate, which is awarded for outstanding contribution to 50 MHz, was awarded to David Court, G3SDL/EI3IO (IARU’s 50MHz project Manager at WRC-19) for securing the 50MHz band for the amateur service in Region 1

Congratulations to Dave, Barry, Murray and John and to all the IARU international team who share in the award of the Founder’s Trophy and further congratulations to Dave Court on the award of the Harold Rose Plate.