G3KEV wrote:

the band was extended for a total of 3 years it was still the policy in
spite of the fact that all the existing permits holders that were active
were all south of Birmingham. For genuine experimental purposes this did

not

make sense. Surely what was needed was a spread of experimenters covering
the North of England, Scotland and N. Ireland. But according to postings

on

the reflector the rsgb did not contemplate any more permits.

The decision not to issue any more permits was nothing at all to do with the
RSGB. It is ludicrous to suggest that the Society would work to deliberately
disadvantage any radio amateur. On the contrary, the decision to start
issuing the NoVs again was a direct result of representations by the
Society. If you don't believe me, read the RA's Press Release on their web
site.

Mike, G3XDV