[UK-CONTEST] HF SSB band plans

[Colin]

Hi Graham,

1.   7.1 - 7.2 MHz is not an 'official' ITU Amateur Service in Region 1 
until the 29th March 2009 and it is only by local arrangement that 
certain countries have access to this part of the band.   Apart from 
upsetting a large number of broadcasters and administrations it would 
hardly be a level playing field if it was included in contests for some 
Region 1 countries and not others.

2.   As far as 80M is concerned the IARU Region 1 bandplan recommends 
3510-3560 kHz as a contest sub-band for CW and 3600-3650/3700-3800 kHz 
as contest sub-bands for SSB contests.   You will also find this 
recommendation in the RSGB bandplan as well as in the bandplans of other 
Region 1 Societies.   Our colleagues in DARC of course consider this a 
mandatory regulation and seem unable to accept that it is only a 
recommendation.   You should also find these recommendations 
incorporated into the RSGB contest rules.

73

Colin, G3PSM
RSGB Spectrum Manager/Director/Dogsbody
> Folks
>
> Perhaps you can answer a query for me?
>
> I don't do too much SSB operation - but in the recent SSB Field Day contest,
> I gave out some points. I noticed a lack of contest activity between 7.1 and
> 7.2 MHz and also on certain parts of 80m. In fact, on 80m I overheard one
> competitor being told to QSY "because this was not the contest section". I
> have taken a look at the various rules but can't find confirmation of this.
>
> Are there such rules, and why no activity on 40m between 7.1 - 7.2 MHz?  (is
> it because of the IARU allocation on a secondary basis - or perhaps because
> not all regions have this allocation?)
>
> I hope these aren't stupid questions - but I have to admit that I don't know
> the answer - and just wanted to know in readiness for next time!
>
> Anyone know?
>
> 73 Graham G4FNL
>
>
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