As mentioned last week and due to the lack of interest overall for DXing, Contesting and Special Events and the time involved preparing the list I will no longer be publishing a comprehensive list. I have been asked about the 5MHz (60M) band see info below. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I will list below the sites where you can find the information I use weekly to bring you the info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 – DX World.Net<\/strong>: https:\/\/www.dx-world.net\/?s=bulletin<\/a> Click on \u201cRead More\u201d then \u201cDownload the Latest Bulletin\u201d. My favourite!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 \u2013 425 DX News:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.425dxn.org\/<\/a> Under \u201cNews & Updates\u201d click on the latest update or any of the links along the top to find what is of interest to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 \u2013 Ham Radio World: <\/strong>https:\/\/www.hamradioworld.org\/<\/a> Click on whatever interest you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 \u2013 DX News.Com:<\/strong> https:\/\/dxnews.com\/<\/a> Click on whatever interest you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 \u2013 DXing with VA3RJ:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.qsl.net\/va3rj\/dx.html<\/a> Dave has a lot of info on his site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take note of Solar Flares, they are a huge part of successful DXing and Contesting on HF!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To see the daily conditions go to: https:\/\/solar.w5mmw.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n WA7BNM Contest Calendar to Wednesday Feb 12, 2026. Information for the next 8 Days of Contest go to: https:\/\/www.contestcalendar.com\/weeklycont.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contests to look forward to this weekend:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ARRL Inter. DX Contest CW, REF Contest SSB, Russian PSK WW Contest, World Wide Argentina DX<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Below is the ISED official RBR-4 information plus some notes on using the 60M (5MHz) band:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) \u2026..<\/p>\n\n\n\n RBR-4 Issue 3 July 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n Spectrum Management and Telecommunications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/ised-isde.canada.ca\/site\/spectrum-management-telecommunications\/en\/licences-and-certificates\/regulations-reference-rbr\/rbr-4-standards-operation-radio-stations-amateur-radio-service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Schedule I: Frequency bands and bandwidths for use by amateur stations operating in Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n Definitions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n B: Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Basic Qualification<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5: Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Morse Code (5 w.p.m.) Qualification<\/p>\n\n\n\n B\/H: Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with a Basic Qualification with Honours (score of 80% or above)<\/p>\n\n\n\n A: Amateur Radio Operator Certificate with Advanced Qualification<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 MHz (60M) Frequency band and bandwidths for use by amateur stations operating in Canada:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.332 MHz 2.8 kHz C21 B and 5, B\/H, B and A<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.348 MHz 2.8 kHz C21 B and 5, B\/H, B and A<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.3515-5.3665 MHz 2.8 kHz C21 B and 5, B\/H, B and A<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.373 MHz 2.8 kHz C21 B and 5, B\/H, B and A<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.405 MHz 2.8 kHz C21 B and 5, B\/H, B and A<\/p>\n\n\n\n F.Y.I. Band Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maximum power: 100 watts PEP (effective radiated power)<\/p>\n\n\n\n USB voice only (upper sideband), plus CW and data<\/p>\n\n\n\n Channel operation only – no frequency selection<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.8 kHz maximum bandwidth<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secondary allocation – must not cause interference<\/p>\n\n\n\n RBR-4 Schedule I covers all frequency bands and bandwidths for use by amateur stations operating in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are interested in checking out Zones, Regions, Continents, Maps and a host of other information then EI8IC has an excellent site: https:\/\/www.mapability.com\/ei8ic\/maps\/maps.php<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 73 de Ken VY2RU<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As mentioned last week and due to the lack of interest overall for DXing, Contesting and Special Events and the time involved preparing the list I will no longer be publishing a comprehensive list. 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