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To update the amateur radio AA appendix (License Appendix) of class A by adding
a) 7.0MHz - 7.2MHz;
b) 135.7kHz - 137.8kHz; and
c) 472.0kHz - 479.0kHz |
Approved |
2 |
To update the Classes of Emission in the license appendix to include digital carrier emissions |
Approved |
3 |
Allow the Class B amateu station AA holder to use 7MHz band. |
In consideration. |
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Further study is needed to harmonize with Public Protection Disaster |
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Recovery and all agencies involved |
4 |
To add a new category called "Senior Class B" before migrating to Class A. |
Not approved |
5 |
To provide a suitable call sign for the above "Senior Class B" category, if appoved. |
Not approved |
6 |
To abolish the Morse Code (CW) Test as a requirement to operate all HF Bands. |
In consideration.
May provide the following options:
i) Reduced speed with minimum 5WPM; or
ii) Introduce a new written exam on advanced RAE |
7 |
a) To increase TX power up to 1,000Watts in the HF bands for Class A operators
b) To transmit up to 100Watts (PEP) on HF Band, 50Watt (PEP) on VHF, UHF and higher bands for Class B operators. |
In consideration.
Further study is needed - to benchmark against other countries with substantial number of active amateur operators. |
8 |
To allow Class B operators to use all modes of emission and all HF bands allocated for amateur radio services. |
In consideration.
Further study is needed. |
9 |
To relax written RAE for Class B and to develop a new syllabus with more content on electrical theory, EMI and RFI prevention and mitigation techniques and emergency communications practices and procedures. |
Approved.
RAE questions will be reviewed to strengthen the focus on governance aspect. |
10 |
To allow the use of IARU Region 3 Band Plan where no SRSPs published by MCMC that deals with such band. |
Approved.
It must be consistent with the Spectrum Plan |
11 |
To abolish the RM60 processing fee for new or renewal of AA (individual and repeater station). |
Not approved.
It is a requirement under the Communication and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000 |
12 |
To abolish the AA fee for Amateur Radio Repeater station. |
Not approved.
It is a requirement under the Communication and Multimedia (Spectrum) Regulations 2000. |
13 |
Abolish the 9M referral requirement for amateur station AA application and to allow 9W as the referral. |
Not approved.
It may create confusion. |
14 |
Introduce a single alphabet call sign for example, 9M2M, for contest purpose. Replace 9M4 prefix to 9M2, 9M6 and 9M8 accordingly for DXing. |
Not Approved.
It may create confusion. |
15 |
Provide Contest call sign. |
Approved but it is subjected to Licensing Committee Meeting (LCM). |
16 |
Introduce new Class C for Amateur Station AA. |
Not Approved.
There is no feasible/significant need to introduce a new class, for now |
17 |
Share ARS frequency with PDRM, BOMBA, JKM, Hospital or other related agencies during special event organized by radio amateur association/club or during an emergency situations. |
In consideration.
MCMC to coordinate all agencies during an emergency situation, if required. |
18 |
Allocate A1A emission code to 9W. |
In consideration.
Further study is needed. |
19 |
Update Authorization Notices to facilitate importation of Amateur Radio equipment. |
Amateur radio practitioners to propose updates - provide details on technical specification / test reports for consideration. |
20 |
Automatic conversion of Class B licence holders to Class A after 2 years without the need to sit for Morse Code Test. |
Not approved.
All candidates must proof his/her competency for each Class. |
21 |
MCMC to provide training on ARS |
MCMC to provide assistance, if required. |
22 |
MCMC to establish 24/7 Command Center for disaster/emergency communications on national or regional basis. |
In consideration.
MCMC to coordinate all agencies involved in an emergency situation, if required. |
23 |
Introduce an SOP for amateur radio repeater use. |
MCMC to provide assistance, if required. |
24 |
No GST or Customs tax on Amateur Radio Equipment |
MCMC to provide assistance, if required. |
25 |
Allow amateur radio station call sign to be used as an option for vehicle plate number registration with proper MOU with JPJ. |
MCMC to provide assistance, if required. |