[CQ-Contest] band plan definition - LSB vs USB

[Richard DiDonna NN3W]

On 10/3/2012 9:22 AM, Tõnno Vähk wrote:
> There is one thing has been bothering me for a while and I am sure there
> are some knowledgable people here who can explain this.
>
> ITU R1 band plan says:
>
> * - Lowest dial setting for LSB Voice mode: 1843, 3603 and 7053 kHz*
>
> But it does not mention the highest dial setting for USB on 20-10 meters.
>
> So is it allowed to work USB on 14349 what concerns the band plan?
>
> IARU Region 1 and Region 2 band plans both also say:
>
> *Transmitting frequencies: The announced frequencies in the band plan are
> understood as “transmitted frequencies” and not those of the suppressed
> carrier!*
>
> What does it mean? Does it mean that furthermore, it is stressed that 14349
> is OK as it is the transmitted frequency?
>
Tonno, I think the difference lies in the fact that the LSB settings on 
1843, 3603, and 7053 might place you at the lower bounds of a preferred 
frequency range, but operating below that does not endanger your 
license.  By contrast, operating on 14349 USB means your signal is 
guaranteed to bleed above 14350.  No need to remind you about plans 
there because operating there violates your license.

73 Rich NN3W