European MF experiments

Since the beginning of 2005 the German telecommunication authorities have licensed a propagation study experiment on medium wave MF. The first license for an experimental station on 440 kHz plus/minus 100 Hz was issued to Walter, DJ2LF under the callsign DI2AG. In May 2006, Geri, DK8KW got the second license to operate under the callsign DI2BO at his home location in Peine near Hannover, locator JO52BH. Early in 2007 the experimental radio licenses were extended to a second frequency. Besides 440 kHz also 505.1 kHz plus/minus 100 Hz may now be used. This frequency falls into the frequency range of the Experimental radio group with the callsign WD2XSH in the U.S. Also, the Swedish authorities have issued one license for this frequency range. This frequency is also very close to the new amateur radio band 501 to 504 kHz which was issued recently on an experimental basis. DI2BO currently transmits in QRSS3 interrupted by CW identification. For the time being the beacon will remain permanently on 24/7 on 505.015 kHz. Reception reports are welcome, either via DK8KW or direct. Correct reception reports will be confirmed by a special QSL card.

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