It seems that the Iraqi government has shut down amateur radio operation completely. This step is justified by the tense security situation in Iraq. IMHO this is a very drastic step, although (partially) understandable.

So let’s hope that YI will no become a new P5! :thumpdown:

From the recent ARRL letter:

Iraq Amateur Radio Society (IARS) President Diya Sayah, YI1DZ, has informed ARRL that all Amateur Radio activity in Iraq has been suspended until the security situation there improves. The ham radio blackout began this week.

Sayah says the suspension affects both Iraqi citizens as well as any foreigners, including military personnel and contractors — who have been on the air from Iraq identifying with YI9-prefix call signs. It does not affect the operation of Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) stations, however, since they operate on military frequencies, not amateur frequencies. The IARS is informing its member to stay off the air, although some Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) modes like IRLP and EchoLink still are okay to use, as long as they don’t involve transmitting a signal over the air. …

Read the full story @ ARRL

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