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On Sat, 6 Feb 2016 21:46:01 -0600, Michael wrote:
> I was perplexed that I heard no RTTY 80 kHz up
>on 40, where I was expecting it...where is everyone?
REPLY:
This anomaly on 40 is a result of the JA band restrictions which were
in place for many years. The JAs were limited to 7030-7045 so that's
where everyone congregated, even when working non JAs. A few years ago
the restrictions were eased and now JAs are permitted to use 7030-7045
for all RTTY QSOs and 7045-7100 for overseas QSOs only.
Old habits die hard and that is why many stations are still found in
the lower part of the band.
I would suggest we abandon the old frequencies and move up to 7080 and
up for two reasons: Consistency with other bands, but mainly to avoid
QRMing the CW ops in the lower regions. RTTY operation down low, while
perfectly legal, has been a bone of contention with the CW boys for
years and now there is no reason for it to continue.
Your thoughts?
73, Bill W6WRT
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