The new rules won’t become effective until 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.
FCC has ordered that US amateurs may now operate in the 5351.5-5366.5 kHz band with a maximum transmitted 9.15 watts ERP and all modes with a maximum bandwidth of 2.8 kHz. This replaces the previous 5357 kHz (Channel 3) allocation with the permissible power on that frequency now reduced from 100 watts to 9.15 watts ERP.The FCC Report and Order 25-60 released December 9, 2025 amends § 97.301 Authorized frequency bands, § 97.303 Frequency sharing requirements, § 97.305 Authorized emission types, and § 97.307 Emission standards.
Channels 1, 2, 4 and 5 (5332, 5348, 5373, and 5405 kHz) allocations remain unchanged with their 100 watts ERP power limit.
See pages 18-24 and 56-59 of FCC Report and Order 25-60 released December 9, 2025. https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-25-60A1.pdf