The RSGB has consulted Ofcom regarding the status of the so-called "Innovation and Trial" licences, covering 40-42 Mhz and frequencies around 70 and 146 MHz. It permits me to use 40-42MHz with digital modes (including CW) at 5W ERP max. Applicants for these licenses are not required to have passed an amateur exam or hold a call sign. These "Research and Innovation" permits are issued for up to 12 months on a non-interference, no protection and non-operational basis. Ofcom reiterated that there is no likelihood of UK Radio Amateurs gaining an allocation in the 40 MHz band any time soon. However, a small number of UK hams experiment on the 8m band using this type of license. There is a detailed review of these activities on the website of John, EI7GL at ei7gl.blogspot.com. John's website has become the authoritative source of thoroughly researched and well-presented
information about activities and experiments above 30MHz for serious VHF/UHF/SHF DXers and experimenters. Have a look at www.ei7gl.blogspot.com
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