[RTTY] RTTY frequencies to avoid

[Jeff Stai]

hi David - This is just my observation, but since the 3600 KHz upper band
limit went into effect, we seem to crowd between 3580 and 3600. Overflow as
needed will start at 3570 and head down - we'll also be looking for JAs
there.

Please don't spend all your time above 3600. ;)

Where does the UK normally operate in this contest? 73 jeff wk6i

On Fri, Sep 22, 2017 at 11:42 AM, David G3YYD <g3yyd at btinternet.com> wrote:

> Jeff
>
> What is the likely USA 80m frequency segment that will be used? Any hints
> on
> how UK might avoid very congested segments would be helpful.
>
> 73 David G3YYD aka M7T in contests
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: RTTY [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Stai
> Sent: 22 September 2017 18:20
> To: REFL-RTTY; cq-contest at contesting.com; MLDXCC; NCCC
> Subject: [RTTY] RTTY frequencies to avoid
>
> I was asked to provide this - like I'm an expert ;) - but I did some
> digging
> and this seems to be a good start. If anyone else has further info please
> do
> chime in.
>
> First, the information I have received is that the following frequencies
> within the RTTY segments may contain emergency traffic. Please take steps
> to
> avoid them:
>
> 7045, 7060, 7075, 7090
> 14120
>
> These are all phone nets and we are asked to give them wide berth (phone
> bandwidth). For obvious reasons there may be weak stations you can't hear
> but others are trying to hear them. (Source: ARRL and others)
>
> Also don't forget about the beacons at 14100 and 21150 - NCDXF recommends
> giving them 500Hz on either side, at least. (Be nice if 21150 was actually
> an issue!)
>
> And of course, there are our friends using various other digital modes in
> the 70-80Khz segments on each band.
>
> And remember that the US 80m RTTY band is limited to 3500-3600. Non-US
> stations CQ-ing above 3600 please consider listening below as well.
>
> Have fun! 73  jeff wk6i
>
> ps: Please do not avoid 10m. Take a listen and throw out a couple CQs. You
> never know.
>
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