FCC Report and Order released October 10, 2006

Published in the Federal Register on November 15, 2006, effective December 15, 2006

These rule changes are effective NOW!

The highlights (not a complete list):

Changes to then 80, 40, and 15 meter band modes and priviledges - see the chart below
Auxiliary stations can now use 2 meter frequencies for control functions (except 144.0-144.5 and 144.8-145.0)
Spread spectrum can now be used on the 222-225 MHz band
Amateurs can now retransmit communications from any manned spacecraft. Previously such retransmissions were restricted to the space shuttle.
You can now designate a specific Amateur Radio Club to receive your callsign in memorium.
You can't file more than one application for a particular vanity callsign. When more than one applicantion was filed requesting the same callsign, the FCC would randomly pick the winner. Previously you could file multiple applications to improve your chances to get a specific callsign. This eliminates this "loophole".
Change the restrictions on linear amplifiers so that amateurs need not modifiy their equipment to operate on 10 and 12 meters. The restriction still remains that the amplifier not work between 26 and 28 MHz.

Technician with HF (Tech Plus) or Novice	Old	Current
75/80 Meters	CW: 3.675-3.725 MHz	CW: 3.525-3.600 MHz
40 Meters	CW: 7.100-7.150 MHz	CW: 7.025-7.125 MHz
15 Meters	CW: 21.100-21.200 MHz	CW: 21.025-21.200 MHz
10 Meters	CW: 28.100-28.300 MHz	CW: 28.000-28.300 MHz

CW means CW and Data, PH means Phone and Image