7 MHz Spectrum

Two more European countries have gained access to the 7100 to 7200kHz segment of the 40-metre band. San Marino, T7, has authorised amateur radio operation in the 7100 - 7200kHz band on a Secondary non-interference basis, with effect from the 25th of February. The Norwegian Post and Telecommunications Authority has also announced that Norwegian radio amateurs can use frequencies in the segment 7100 - 7200kHz with secondary status starting from the 1st of April. This is in addition to the existing segment 7000 - 7100 KHz where radio amateurs have primary status. The maximum transmitter output power in the 7100 - 7200 segment will be 100 watts in Norway, and the maximum bandwidth 6 KHz. Croatia, 9A, was the first European country to expand its 40-metre band in December last year.