[RTTY] Re: [DX-CHAT] Need 40M Info

[Shelby Summerville]

"Then there are the digital modes. There are two RTTY windows down
below 7100, but I think ARRL tried to initiate a third one above
7100. Where does that stand? How heavily used are the digital
modes above 7100? Any particular frequency preference?"

John, as with any/all bands during a major contest, the "windows" are
expanded, and most do/will operate where ever they find a clear frequency!
Personally, I have some difficulty operating RTTY in the 7.025-7.040 window,
but if the DX is to be worked, it is necessary! As with 21.100-21.200,
operation between 7.100-7.150 is restricted to 200 watts, for USA stations,
making 7.100-7.150 a prime operating area for low power, USA, stations. The
"downside" to operating between 21.100-21.200 and 7.100-7.150 is that few
stations tune that far up in the band when they are S/P.

C'Ya, Shelby