[amsat-bb] Re: Use of Amateur Satellite Frequencies by Olympic andParalympic Games

[George Henry]

I guess OFCOM doesn't understand that satellite downlinks like AO-27's and 
SO-50's don't respect international borders, and certainly won't shut down 
just to accommodate their foolhardy choice of frequencies...


George, KA3HSW


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Trevor ." <m5aka at yahoo.co.uk>
To: <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 1:32 PM
Subject: [amsat-bb] Use of Amateur Satellite Frequencies by Olympic 
andParalympic Games


> The United Kingdom communications regulator Ofcom have announced the 
> restrictions on the use of the 430, 2300 and 3400 MHz bands as a result of 
> the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The restrictions apply from June 28 
> until September 23.
>
> They impact the Amateur-satellite Service frequencies from 436.25-437.25 
> MHz.
>
> Further information and links are on the AMSAT-UK website at
>
> http://www.uk.amsat.org/6574
>
> 73 Trevor M5AKA