I think Henk's post makes very good sense.
As to the limited use of JT9 -- it is a VERY new mode, released only
within the past 18 months. Yes, it is superior, and hopefully will be
adopted. But that takes time for all to acquire the new software that
produces and decodes it, as well as the learning of the software. But I
also agree with W4TV, who notes that the difference between JT65 and JT9
matters little with respect to the bandplan and interoperability with
other modes. What really matters is that the gear used produce clean
signals and that the operators of all modes do so intelligently and with
consideration of others.
I am FAR more concerned with high power amplifiers cranking out phase
noise, splatter, and clicks than I am with the relatively low level of
distortion produced by those using digital modes, the vast majority of
which are running pretty low power.
73, Jim K9YC
On 3/4/2014 11:40 PM, Henk PA5KT wrote:
Mike,
One of the problems with making band plans is that every region makes
its own and then forget how things are arranged in other zones.
In EU still a lot of the countries have only 1830-1850 available.
To make everybody happy the bandplan has to allow CW, digital and
phone in this 20kHz window.
Why not using the Region 1 plan as a base?
Up to 1838 CW.
1838-1840 CW and narrow band digital with <500Hz bandwidth
1840-1843 digital and other modes.
1843 and higher all modes.
Also it would be nice if everybody would use JT9. It is much more
efficient, but it is rarely used. Most people stick to JT65.
73 Henk PA5KT
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