Thanks, AR Newsline:
RESTRUCTURING: IARU THANKS BROADCASTERS FOR SWIFT MOVE OFF 40

Speaking about the International Amateur Radio Union, it has thanked shortwave broadcasters for achieving a high degree of migration away from the now-worldwide Amateur-exclusive band of 7100 to 7200 kHz. This, by the mandated March 29th date. IARU Secretary Dave Sumner, K1ZZ, has been quick to acknowledge the compliance by most broadcasters to QSY out of that band, as required by a decision of the World Radio Conference in 2003. In a statement, Sumner thanked the international broadcast community for its compliance with the changeover schedule. He also noted that he is certain that the few remaining broadcast transmitters operating on 7200 kHz and below will be addressed in the coming weeks. Sumner’s letter of appreciation was sent to the High Frequency Coordination Conference. That group
represents 60 organizations from more than 30 countries accounting for up to 80% of the global output of short wave broadcasting. The departure of broadcasting from this spectrum has resulted in an enormous improvement in the usefulness of 40 meters for amateur radio communication. (VK3PC)

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