[160m] FCC Filing for narrow mode segment
Tom Rauch
[email protected]
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 20:56:34 -0500
I just filed electronic comments for RM-10352 at the FCC web site.
This may be our only chance at this fellows!
RM-10352 sets aside about 43kHz for narrow modes on 160-
meters, and DOES NOT force PSK or any other mode into a
certain frequency segment. What it does do is protect narrow
modes from wide mode QRM by restricting wide modes to
1843kHz and above.
It draws a clear line in the band that requires wide modes to
contain all emissions above 1843kHz, while "narrow" modes have
free access to ANY area of the 160-meter band.
The FCC accepts word documents and other formats described on
the page for filing, including if you just type in "I support (or do not
support) RM-10352".
The URL to file comments is:
http://gullfoss2.fcc.gov//prod/ecfs/upload_v2.cgi
You can type in a short comment on that page or attach a valid file
like MS Word.
My comments pointed out:
1.) A division of narrow and wide modes would enhance use of
narrow modes, including digital modes of the future.
2.) Lessen FCC involvement and resources used for 160-meters
because it would reduce disputes and conflicts between operators.
3.) Provide protected space for experimentation with narrow modes
of the future.
4.) Protect all current narrow modes from wide-mode interference
5.) Bring 160-meters into the same basic structure as other bands
below UHF, where ALL other bands have a narrow-mode-only
segment.
Thanks!
73, Tom W8JI
[email protected]