[RTTY] RTTY bandplan & JT65

[Rich Josephson via RTTY]

I could really use a change of topic.  BUT, before that, I have one comment. Just do a google search for "RTTY Bandplan Contest".  One of the top results will be ARRL Bandplan page http://www.arrl.org/band-planWould you say an operator using this as a reference would be "good to go"?  Did you look it up - did you see the JT65 frequencies - no - how can that be?  What's a reasonable effort to avoid interfering with someone.     I keep a list for each contest I operate with frequencies to avoid (beacons and other modes) and JA frequencies.  I also have a band scope so I can see what's on a frequency (or adjacent) before calling CQ.  Of course not all modes will show up but at least I make an effort.  Since I don't have a super station or am a super operator, I usually call CQ up the band a ways - and fortunately (it seems) not on any JT65 frequencies.   Maybe this topic could be put to rest and before the next contest someone could (in a pleasant tone) remind people of frequencies to avoid during RTTY RU. Richw0elt