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Spectrum Defense Matters newsletter

Information on Issues related to Amateur Radio Spectrum

Last year ARRL launched a newsletter, Spectrum Defense Matters, to keep members informed on issues related to the protection of Amateur Radio frequencies. All issues of the newsletter are posted on the web site and will cover both domestic and international topics.

The September 2011 issue of Spectrum Defense Matters is posted below.

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Newsletter Archive

Spectrum Defense Matter - November 2011
In This Issue...
- A Note from the Chief Executive Officer
- FCC Responds on BPL
- Agenda for 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference to be set at WRC-12
- After WRC-12 Comes WRC-15
- WRC-12 Proposals Submitted from Around the World
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Spectrum Defense Matters - September 2011
In This Issue...
- United States Proposes to Allocate 5250-5450 kHz to HF Oceanographic Radar
- IARU Spectrum Futures Committee Begins Work
- Africa Joins Effort for Amateur Secondary Allocation at MF
- HR 607 Update
- Why is Spectrum Defense Important?
- Temple Amateur Radio Club – Generous Contribution
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Spectrum Defense Matters - March 2011
In This Issue...
- Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Spectrum
- Progress Made Toward Potential MF Allocation in Bogota and Geneva
- BPL Battle Continues
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Spectrum Defense Matters - December 2010
In This Issue...
- Our IARU Partners
- ARRL Gauges National Broadband Plan Impact on Amateur Radio
- The 2010 GAREC Conference
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Spectrum Defense Matters - September 2010
In This Issue...
- U.S. Supports Secondary Amateur Radio Allocation at 461-469 and 471-478 kHz
- New York Judge Declares Amateur Radio Is Not a Cell Phone
- ARRL Takes On ReconRobotics Over 430 MHz
- ARRL Works to Protect 2304 MHz – and an Important Principle
- ARRL Addresses 10 Meter Interference in Comments on CB Rules
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Spectrum Defense Matters - July 2010
In This Issue...
- Maritime Organization Opposes Amateur Allocation
- IARU Participates in Development Conference
- A New Spectrum Defense Mug and Pin
- Countdown to WRC-12: All Roads Lead to Geneva!
- PLT the Subject of June Meetings in Geneva
- Conferences and Meetings
- Your ARRL Representatives
- Team Leaders Selected for WRTC 2010
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