[160m] FCC Filing for narrow mode segment

Wed, 23 Jan 2002 12:12:40 -0500

I took Tom's excellent comments, put them in a WORD file, and submitted them at the URL below.  It took all of 5 minutes.=
   Tom, Bill (ZV) and others are correct...this may be our one and only shot folks to get this issue properly resolved so=
 that we have an opportunity to do weak signal work in the CW mode, just like we do in the remaining HF bands.   

If you have a serious interest in working DX on Topband, take the time to do this...NOW...the clock is running.  

73 to all...Dave
W0FLS

Original Message:
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From: Tom Rauch [email protected]
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 20:56:34 -0500
To: [email protected], [email protected]
Subject: [160m] FCC Filing for narrow mode segment

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] 
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