[RTTY] RTTY on 60 Meters

Thom ki8w at ki8w.com
Sun Apr 9 19:12:06 EDT 2017


I was under the impression that 60 meters was SSB only.


I have never operated on that band for that reason.

I am 100% RTTY and CW

73

Thom KI8W


On 4/9/2017 14:14, Lee Roberts wrote:
>  From ARRL's website:
>
> With an eye to the potential for expanded 60 meter privileges in the
> future, the ARRL believes it is critical to cooperate fully with the
> NTIA. Therefore, the ARRL asks all amateurs to restrict 60-meter digital
> operations to PSK31 or PACTOR III.
>
> It doesn't seem to forbid RTTY but from I understand is that digital
> modes are being discouraged.
>
>
> On 04/09/2017 11:53 AM, Richard Kriss wrote:
>> Anyone tried RTTY on one of the five 60 meter channels?
>>
>> It is my understanding there is a gentleman’s agreement among the 60 meter users that digital ops are on Channel 3 or 5258.5. I would assume this is the MARK frequency?
>>
>> As a fldigi user I would put the TS-590SG's VFO on 5357.5 USB-DATA mode and this would places my Mark on 5258.5 with my 1000 Hz sweet spot preference.
>>
>> I have listened buy have not hear anything other than some JT65 signals.
>>
>> 73 Dick AA5VU
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