[RTTY] Frequencies???

[Bill Turner]

At 07:57 PM 8/29/2005, Jacob W Tennant wrote:

>What frequencies should I look for RTTY on?
>
>Been surfing the bands and haven't found anything except ARRL broadcast at
>9pm.
>
>Jacob Tennant - K8JWT

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You'll find the most activity between 14080 and 14090. That segment will 
usually have more activity than all the other bands put together. If it 
appears dead, call CQ on 14080 or 14085. 20 is an amazing band. Often, 
especially at night, it will appear dead but is actually open for very long 
distances. Be persistent.

Other frequencies commonly used:
160 meters: 1805-1810, mostly by pre-arrangement, and 1838 */- for European 
QSOs, working split (be careful of transmitting around 1838 from the USA. 
Though legal, the CW boys do not like it.)
80 meters: DX calling frequency is 3590
40 meters: DX calling frequency is 7040, unfortunately shared with QRP ops
30 meters: 10140 */- a few kHz
15 and 10 meters: 80 kHz up from the lower band edge
17 and 12 meters: You're on your own :-)

73, Bill W6WRT