I guess OFCOM doesn't understand that satellite downlinks like AO-27's and SO-50's don't respect international borders, and certainly won't shut down just to accommodate their foolhardy choice of frequencies...
George, KA3HSW
----- Original Message ----- From: "Trevor ." m5aka@yahoo.co.uk To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Sent: Friday, April 20, 2012 1:32 PM Subject: [amsat-bb] Use of Amateur Satellite Frequencies by Olympic andParalympic Games
The United Kingdom communications regulator Ofcom have announced the restrictions on the use of the 430, 2300 and 3400 MHz bands as a result of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The restrictions apply from June 28 until September 23.
They impact the Amateur-satellite Service frequencies from 436.25-437.25 MHz.
Further information and links are on the AMSAT-UK website at
73 Trevor M5AKA