As a newcomer to Topband, but not to Amateur Radio, I
agree with those that suggest that the only way to
separate the wide and narrow sigs is by a band plan
ruling by the FCC. I know that I can not (or should
not) operate SSB below 7.150 Mhz. When I look at my FCC
band plan for 160 it states SSB is allowed from 1.800 to
2.000. So I can not fault anyone, especially in a
contest, from operating SSB at 1.815. They're legal,
and as much as I don't like it, I have to live with it.
Of course, one should not expect to operate CW during a
big SSB contest. This is one example where specific
rules would be of benefit to all; then there's no
discussion. Cu in the noise, 73 Phil KB9CRY
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