[RTTY] The more RTTY I do, the more fun I have...

[Jerry Flanders]

At 11:46 PM 2/6/2016, Bill Turner wrote:
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>On Sat, 6 Feb 2016 21:46:01 -0600, Michael wrote:
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> > I was perplexed that I heard no RTTY 80 kHz up
> >on 40, where I was expecting it...where is everyone?
>
>REPLY:
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>This anomaly on 40 is a result of the JA band restrictions which were
>in place for many years. The JAs were limited to 7030-7045 so that's
>where everyone congregated, even when working non JAs. A few years ago
>the restrictions were eased and now JAs are permitted to use 7030-7045
>for all RTTY QSOs and 7045-7100 for overseas QSOs only.
>
>Old habits die hard and that is why many stations are still found in
>the lower part of the band.
>
>I would suggest we abandon the old frequencies and move up to 7080 and
>up for two reasons:  Consistency with other bands, but mainly to avoid
>QRMing the CW ops in the lower regions. RTTY operation down low, while
>perfectly legal, has been a bone of contention with the CW boys for
>years and now there is no reason for it to continue.
>
>Your thoughts?
>
>73, Bill W6WRT


If the JA's can't work each other above 7045, I think those who run 
will normally remain down there.

Jerry W4UK