1. Introduction of 60m amateur band
Chu Haoyuan 9V1HY

2. History
The 60 meter band or 5 MHz band was first introduced in 2002 in a few contries.
At WRC-12, Resolution 649 was ratified as being placed on the Agenda for the following WRC in 2015 (WRC-15). This resolution invited WRC- 15 to consider "Possible allocation to the amateur service on a secondary basis at around 5300 kHz ( kHz)".
At WRC-15, a worldwide frequency allocation of – kHz to the Amateur Service on a secondary basis.
5.A14 Stations in the amateur service using the frequency band kHz shall not exceed a maximum radiated power of 15 W (e.i.r.p.) (WRC-15)
The ITU allocation comes into effect from January 1, 2017

3. Countries with 60m allocation
Offical allocation Experimental Emergency Specific operations

4. Countries with 60m allocation
In region 3:
Australia and New Zealand - Emergency only
Bangladesh - Experimental
Samoa - Follows US
Hong Kong

6. Band plan
US: 5 channels kHz UK: segments between kHz Other countries have different band plan between kHz

7. Band plan Worldwide: 5351.5–5366.5 kHz, 15W EIRP 5351.5-5354 5354 5357
5360
5363
CW, narrow digital modes
USB, All modes
Weak signal, narrow band
200Hz
2.7kHz
20Hz ↑
UK channel ↑
US channel ↑
UK channel ↑
DATA

9. Propagation
Lying approximately halfway between 80m (3.5 MHz) and 40m (7 MHz).
Often needed in emergency communication scenarios.
Less affected by D-Layer absorption than 80m.

10. Propagation
Ideal candidate for Near Vertical Incidence Skywave (NVIS).
Local-to-medium distance HF communications (>200km).
Information about the Critical Frequency (foF2) of the Ionosphere at any one time is highly important for setting up and maintaining reliable NVIS radio links.

11. Equipment
Reciever
Transmitter
Antenna

12. Antenna

13. Antenna

14. Antenna

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60m activities
Low range communication (>200km) DX
Weak singal data modes
WSPR
Beacon
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