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Re: Topband: FT-8 gentleman's agreement for 160?

To: Prasad VU2PTT <vu2ptt@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 gentleman's agreement for 160?
From: K9FD <merv.k9fd@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 17:50:28 -1000
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FB Prasad,
I worked a VU2 on 1840  on DEC 23 2018  so I assume that was just before
the new rulings.
Thanks for the new info.
73 Merv  K9FD/KH6

Merv and all,

We had 1820-1860 kHz in VU but a newly released National Frequency Allocation 
Plan has changed it to 1800-1825 kHz.

Talks are under way to try and get back the old frequency allocation but until 
then we will have to go low and work split on FT8 or other digital modes. 
Couple of folks are still using the old allocation based on their 
interpretation  :)

Putting up my 160 vertical back up today after my lightning hit in May, hope to 
work a few in CQ160.

73,

Prasad VU2PTT.

Sent from my iPhone

On 26-Jan-2019, at 5:21 AM, K9FD <merv.k9fd@gmail.com> wrote:

I have worked VU2 on FT-8 on 1840 and see them calling cq quite often,
JA work split,  there is no reason to work down at 1826 or there abouts
unless your just trying to irritate others.

Merv K9FD
Peter, Not all countries allow FT-8 ops on 1840.  JA's work split on
11908.  Last night attempts to work a VU2 he was only able to legally TX
around 1816 with my FT-8 being on 1844.  The agreement came way before FT-8
or other digital modes.  They also don't take in consideration for some
DX-peditions where split operating is required.

Herb, KV4FZ

On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 12:49 PM Peter Bertini <radioconnection@gmail.com>
wrote:

I recall hearing FT8 activity on 1830 kHz last evening ... isn't a bit low
in the band for digital modes?  I hope FT-8 activity doesn't squeeze all of
the CW activity down into the DX portion before the dust settles.

Pete k1zjh
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