[VHFcontesting] JT65 on 222 and above

[Patrick Thomas]

I'm not aware of an established frequency for JT65 on 220 or higher bands.  I really wanted to try yesterday around 432.076 yesterday (consistent with the .076 everywhere else) but chickened out as the frequency is designated for "weak signal work" and although JT should technically qualify, I'm not sure whether AFSK modes are appropriate there.  Then again I guess nobody complains on the other bands where it's interspersed with CW.

Should I just start operating there and hope it catches on? :)

I could see this being of some value for the microwave sprint as well, although unless I find a 33cm transverter in a hurry my only option for JT will be 10w on 23cm via the TS-2000X.

By the way, I only made 3 QSOs last night but I'm not complaining given my QTH.  Thanks to WW8M, K8CC, and W8RU for being out there!  And for putting up with my rusty contesting.  As much as I love it, banging out my old novice call makes me wish the FCC would pick me for one of those 1x2 calls one of these days.  Still bitter that I missed out on AI8E. ;)

 - Patrick / KB8DGC