GERMANY: EXPANDED ACCESS TO 6M

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The German regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) "has made a first preliminary implementation of the WRC-19 results for the 6m band". Fixed amateur radio stations in Germany have now access to 50-52 MHz on a secondary basis, with a maximum bandwidth of 12 kHz for all modes and the use of horizontally polarized antennas. Contest operations are also permitted. In addition, on the 50,000-50,400 MHz sub-band holders of Class A licences can transmit with a maximum of 750W PEP, and Class E licencees can use a maximum of 100W PEP. The maximum permitted transmission power is still limited to 25W PEP elsewhere. These provisions will apply until 31 December 2020, or until a revised Frequency Ordinance comes into force - whichever is earlier.