Topband: Band Plan

[kb9cry@attbi.com]

As a newcomer to Topband, but not to Amateur Radio, I 
agree with those that suggest that the only way to 
separate the wide and narrow sigs is by a band plan 
ruling by the FCC.  I know that I can not (or should 
not) operate SSB below 7.150 Mhz.  When I look at my FCC 
band plan for 160 it states SSB is allowed from 1.800 to 
2.000.  So I can not fault anyone, especially in a 
contest, from operating SSB at 1.815.  They're legal, 
and as much as I don't like it, I have to live with it.
Of course, one should not expect to operate CW during a 
big SSB contest.  This is one example where specific 
rules would be of benefit to all; then there's no 
discussion.  Cu in the noise, 73  Phil  KB9CRY