71 MHz

ATV operators in the UK have, for the last 2 years, had access to 1MHz of spectrum centred on 71MHz. However, they have had to apply for a special research permit using a manual paper process and a number of operators reported problems with application getting stuck and never receiving the permit.

Since June 2018 the spectrum is now available to as an NoV available to holders of the full UK license. Applications are now done on-line in a similar process to the 146MHz NoV and result in an NoV being issued immediately. See http://rsgb.org/main/operating/licensing-novs-visitors/online-nov-application/70-5mhz-and-71-5mhz-nov/ for more details.

The NoV allows operation with a maximum of 100W ERP, but prohibits operation within 40 km of the coast or border of Scotland.