[Boatanchors] [FLBOATANCHORS] ARRL Band Plan

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I find this ARRL text difficult to follow and have not kept up
with these things lately.

Are they saying that the FCC currently limits rtty & other data
modes (not just rtty) to 5kHz (7100-7105 kHz) of a 300kHz band?

If that is correct are those using CW between 7100-7105 kHz
currently in violation of FCC regs?

If 7100-7125 kHz were to be set aside for CW where should all of
the digi-modes (including rtty, psk, bpq32, thor, etc.) be located?

With the rapid increase of digi modes 5kHz isn't going to meet the
need. We do have 300kHz to work with - while avoiding conflicts
with other Regions.

What is the alternative proposal from the CW community, please?

I'm no fan of the unattended & easily abused Winlink-type modes
but the reality is that digi mode use by Hams is growing and needs
to be accomodated.

The best way to defeat a bad proposal is to offer a workable
alternative.

WDYT?

David KD4E

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On 40 meters, the committee concluded that it would be unrealistic to
try to bring the ARRL band plan into alignment with the rest of the
world, particularly with Regions 1 and 3 where operating patterns
developed when the entire band, including phone, was just 100 kHz wide
and is still only 200 kHz. While 7040 kHz is a recognized RTTY/data DX
frequency in the band plan, the best place for other RTTY/data activity
in the US is above 7070 kHz.

The committee proposes aligning the band plan with the “Considerate
Operator’s Frequency Guide,” with wide data modes — outside of ACDS — at
7115-7125 kHz. The “Guide” shows 7070-7125 kHz for RTTY/data, while the
ARRL band plan shows 7080-7125 kHz. The FCC mandates that ACDS be
confined to the 7100-7105 kHz segment.
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> Are you aware of the new ARRL BAND PLAN?
> 
> Many of us use 7100-7125 kHz daily for CW.  They want to absurdly
> give it to RTTY! There is plenty of space already for RTTY. This is a
> BAD proposal! Spread the word and also send your comments to ARRL
> please! Copy your local League officials too.
> 
> If you haven't contacted the ARRL about this yet., please let them
> know your opinion about giving 7100 - 7125 MHz to RTTY!!! There may
> be other areas that interest you too.
> 
> Don't put it off. Please comment by APRIL 19th!!  You have a voice
> in this...
> 
> _http://www.arrl.org/bandplan_
> 
> _http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-seeks-member-input-on-draft-hf-band-plan-proposals_
>
>  73 de AF4K, Bry


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