QRZ Callsign Search Finland's radio hams ask for 1240-1300 MHz replacement Finland lost the important 1240-1300 MHz amateur radio band on April 24, 2020. National society SRAL now asking for 220-225 MHz as a replacement, their initial request for 902-928 MHz having been rejected The request is to provide spectrum for Amateur Television operation. It seems that currently operation in 1240-1300 MHz is still possible but only by applying for a Special Permit. These Special Permits will cease when the Galileo GNSS constellation becomes fully operational. A translation of a DARC post reads: On April 24, 2020, new frequency allocation regulations came into force in Finland. The 23 cm band 1240–1300 MHz has not been an amateur radio band in Finland since then. The 23 cm area may only be used with a special permit, which can be granted for a limited period as long as the Galileo system is not yet fully operational. Due to the loss of the 23 cm band in Finland, the essential possibilities of amateur radio television are eliminated. The Finnish amateur radio association SRAL is now proposing the use of the 220–225 MHz sub-range by the amateur radio service as a replacement.