[RTTY] Reminder-NO QRO ABOVE 21.1

WA9ALS - John wa9als@starband.net
Sun, 29 Sep 2002 11:17:53 -0500


                       TITLE 47--TELECOMMUNICATION

                         COMMISSION (CONTINUED)
With tons of activity high in the bands, I was reminded about NO QRO above
21.1!!!!!!!!!  Something to think about when you sign that statement about
obeying the rules of your license.  Don't shoot the messenger!  ;-)  Drat!
73 - John (WA9ALS)

PART 97--AMATEUR RADIO SERVICE--Table of Contents

                     Subpart D--Technical Standards

Sec. 97.313  Transmitter power standards.

    (a) An amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power
necessary to carry out the desired communications.
    (b) No station may transmit with a transmitter power exceeding 1.5
kW PEP.
    (c) No station may transmit with a transmitter power exceeding 200 W
PEP on:
    (1) The 3.675-3.725 MHz, 7.10-7.15 MHz, 10.10-10.15 MHz, and 21.1-
21.2 MHz segments;
    (2) The 28.1-28.5 MHz segment when the control operator is a Novice
Class operator or a Technician Class operator who has received credit
for proficiency in telegraphy in accordance with the international
requirements; or
    (3) The 7.050-7.075 MHz segment when the station is within ITU
Regions 1 or 3.