John
Sorry, I should have verified the information I was told; various references mention that the 3.4GHz band was auctioned off, it wasn't until I found the actual bandplan that I got the truth.
The situation in Aus is actually quite complex; part of the band above 3425 was auctioned of for BFWA in certain areas. Consequently there are restrictions based on both geographical location and frequency.
3400-3410 IS available for the amateur satellite service. However, note 3 of the Australian bandplan for 3.4GHz says 'There are no amateur satellites operating or planned for this band'. Their bandplan document was last revised Sept 2006. Somebody had better tell the Wireless Instate of Australia about Eagle!
Sorry for the misleading information; I'm very pleased that they've got this allocation.
regards
Grant
Didn't Australia loose only 3425-3600 MHz?
73,
John KD6OZH