VHF-active hams around the world are invited to
take part in an on-air event to determine whether hams and European govern-ment
users can share the 6-meter band without interference problems.
The ARRL
Letter reports that the so-called "P-Test" on Thursday, June 13, is
the second of two activities which will help governments in Europe, Africa and
parts of Asia decide whether to support agenda item 1.1 for this year's World
Radiocommunication Conference – a proposal for an amateur allocation at 50-54
MHz for countries in Region 1 of the International Telecommunication Union
(ITU). For specifics, visit <https://tinyurl.com/yxngnmlw>. WRC-2019 is scheduled to be held this fall in Egypt.