71 and 146 MHz - Ofcom want your input NOW!
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2025 4:36 pm
I've just received this from John G4SWX (RSGB VHF manager) - Ofcom are asking what the current level of activity is before they renew the NoV on these bands.
So, I need your input NOW if you have used 71 or 146MHz in the past year - I'd prefer this did not turn in to a general discussion (there is another thread currently running on this topic) so only reply if you have used the bands or have definite plans to do so in the next 3 months.
I really hope there has been siginificant activity but I fear not.....
So, I need your input NOW if you have used 71 or 146MHz in the past year - I'd prefer this did not turn in to a general discussion (there is another thread currently running on this topic) so only reply if you have used the bands or have definite plans to do so in the next 3 months.
I really hope there has been siginificant activity but I fear not.....
I have not had any real feedback on 146 & 71MHz DATV activity for quite some time.
As part of the process of requesting a renewal for permission to operate on 146 and 71 MHz we submitted the number of NoVs issued last year to Ofcom.
"During the past year 272 NoVs for 146-147MHz and 89 NoVs for 70.5-71.5MHz have been issued, a total increase of 146 on the previous 12 months."
This prompted a question in reply from Ofcom:
"Can I ask, given the report highlighting the issues with Amateur TV and Digital do you know what the current level of activity is on these bands and what they are mainly using it for?"
From my own observations DATV produces the most activity. Currently data is but a few NPR links. Perhaps the TV community could cast some light/explain what activity there actually is and how frequently 146/71MHz DATV activity occurs? (Weekdays/weekends, activity weekends etc)