Topband: Announcing the 160m Band Utilization Chart - 26 Jan 2012

[Ian Wade G3NRW]

Announcing the 160m Band Utilization Chart - 26 Jan 2012, at:

   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/160m_band_utilization.htm

The "160m Band Utilization Chart" is exactly that. It is not a 
"bandplan", nor even an "unofficial bandplan". Rather, it is an attempt 
to graphically portray the modes that are actually in use on 160m today.

The chart does not tell you where people *should* operate. It tells you 
where people actually *do* operate.

Although the essence of the chart is to show actual use of the band, the 
bandplans for each of the three IARU Regions are also included for 
reference, as they differ significantly in some respects between the 
regions.

There is a clear distinction on the chart between dial frequencies and 
emitted frequencies, helping you to accurately set the correct frequency 
and to identify signals as they appear on the waterfall.

This release is very sparse, and I know it could do with improvement. 
Please study it carefully, and if you spot any errors or omissions, 
please let me know as soon as possible, to

mailto: g3nrw-radio at ntlworld.com

In particular, I would like to know details of any other digital 
activity on the band (including MT63, Throb, Hell, Olivia, MFSK16 etc).

If you are interested in digital operation on 160, you should join the 
new Top Band Digital Group (TBD160) to keep up to date with current 
thinking:

   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBD160


And if your preference is for 30m operation, there is a similar chart 
at:

   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/30m_band_utilization.htm

-- 
73
Ian, G3NRW

The 160m Band Utilization Chart:
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/160m_band_utilization.htm

The Top Band Digital Group (TBD160):
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TBD160

The 30m Band Utilization Chart:
   http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wadei/30m_band_utilization.htm