144 MHz Threat: Disappointing response from Agentschap Telecom

The Netherlands communications regulator, Agentschap Telecom (AT), has given a disappointing response to the call by Dutch radio amateurs for the 144-146 MHz band to be protected 

France has submitted a proposal to CEPT for the ITU WRC-23 conference which could see the key amateur band being allocated to the Aeronautical Mobile Service.

The Netherland’s national society VERON reports: 

“In a first response to the letter, Agentschap Telecom indicates that France’s proposal fits in with Dutch frequency policy. The basic principle here is that joint use and shared use of frequency space is encouraged.”

“The NVC (National Preparation Committee) still needs to meet on this to decide on the proposal from France. Agentschap Telecom indicates that it is necessary to take a good look at the actual use and to have insight into the compatibility.”
 
The VERON report can be read in Google English at 
https://tinyurl.com/NetherlandsVERON

Source:http://www.southgatearc.org