[VHFcontesting] JT65 on 222 and above

[Mark Spencer]

If anyone in the vicinity of CN89 wants to try JT65 (or other digi modes) on 432 over the next few weeks let me know.   

Have 21 elements, LNA at the antenna and 70 watts or so at the antenna.


If anyone wants to try digi modes on 432 during the next contest I'd also be happy to try then.  It would be nice to try this out in advance of the next contest.   

My track record of trying "new to me" digi modes during contests (especially while roving / operating portable) is not the best, but I am happy to try.

73 Mark S
VE7AFZ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 28, 2016, at 10:49 AM, Keith Morehouse <w9rm at calmesapartners.com> wrote:
> 
> I believe you will get bored and go find a better use of your time before
> you work someone at random "on the .076", either 222 or 432.  If you
> announce you're calling there, well fine, but just calling at random ?
> No.  That ".076" thing is a HF practice and should stay there, IMO.
> 
> There is no reason one can't use JT65 as "just another mode" anywhere on
> the band you would use SSB or CW.  It's not a bandwidth hog.  Whenever I
> use the mode on 222 and up, I simply QSY 10 kHz or so off the calling
> frequency, one way or another, just like I would do for a SSB or CW QSO.
> 
> Depending on the activity level in your area, I also wouldn't have a
> problem calling CQ (or working someone - gasp !) using JT65, right on the
> calling frequency.
> 
> Jay W9RM
> DM58 CO
> 
> Keith J Morehouse
> Managing Partner
> Calmesa Partners G.P.
> Olathe, CO
> 
> On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:14 AM, Patrick Thomas <p-thomas at mindspring.com>
> wrote:
> 
>> 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
>> 
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