[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]