RESTRUCTURING: UK HAMS ASK FOR POWER INCREASE Radio Amateurs in the United Kingdom have started a petition drive to the Prime Minister. This for an increase that nations power limit from 400 watts to 1 kilowatt.
The purpose of the petition is to bring the U-K rules in line with many other countries. Its posted to the 10 Downing Street website reads in part:
"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to increase the power limit for UK radio amateurs from 400 watts. U-K amateurs are limited to 400 watts output. Other European Union countries are allowed up to 1000 watts which makes it an uneven playing field in contests."
The petition was submitted by David Paul Heathcote who is listed as holding the call signs G0AOD and GB0SJS. Its sign on deadline for UK hams is July 17th . The full