[amsat-bb] Restrictions to UHF operation at White Sands National Park

[cbs045 at charter.net]

	Hi James,

	Great information. I remember seeing the signs around White Sands
back in the late 80's when I lived in ABQ and liked working AO-27
mobile. Last time I worked in the area a couple years ago I remember
seeing the signs again and being surprised they are still there. I
think they are located near the beginning and end of Route 70 near
White Sands and Alamagordo. Thanks for the reply.

	Regards, N8OCX

	-----------------------------------------From: "JamesDuffey" 
To: cbs045 at charter.net
Cc: "Dan Eggert", "amsat-bb at amsat.org"
Sent: Thursday February 27 2020 8:15:48AM
Subject: Restrictions to UHF operation at White Sands National Park

One can legally operate at 50 Watts output or less on 70cm at the
White Sands National Park and in the vicinity of White Sands Missile
Range, but not on the range itself. So, you should be OK for satellite
operation from the park if you stay under 50 Watts. Output EIRP, that
is the the type of antenna used, does not matter. Yes, I know that
doesn’t make sense. The only outright prohibition on amateur
operation in that area is on 902MHz. 
These restrictions are specified in “ FCC ONLINE TABLE OF FREQUENCY
ALLOCATIONS 47 C.F.R. § 2.106” footnotes US270 and US275, available
on-line at
<  [1]https://transition.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf [2] >
If there are posted signs indicating otherwise in the public access
area of White Sands National Park, or public right of way near the
White Sands MissIle Range, but not on the range itself, indicating
otherwise, I would like to see a photograph of such a sign with its
location clearly identified. Of course, on the base proper they can
limit your operation as they see fit, as you are subject to military
oversight there, but for the public access to the areas around the
range, including the park, the restrictions in the table apply. If you
are not on the base proper and you stick to 

Links:
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[1] https://transition.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf
[2] https://transition.fcc.gov/oet/spectrum/table/fcctable.pdf
[3] http://www.nmvhf.org/restrictions.pdf
[4] http://www.nmvhf.org/restrictions.pdf
[5] https://www.amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb