[600MRG] PDF from Ralph attached - received

[Eric NO3M]

Read it.  No guessing involved.  I already knew about Fritz's 
recommendations before you brought it up.  It was clear what you 
intended to do, but frankly, doesn't make much sense.  If you beacon 
WSPR with the Part 5 call on 471 all by yourself, you'll be hard pressed 
to find a number of receivers willing to move there, if any.  That's 
just the fact of the matter.  474.2 USB dial was established a long time 
ago... at least since 2012, probably earlier.  Ask Joe Taylor about the 
how and why on that one.  You won't be taking up any noticeable spectrum 
running WSPR either. KL7L beacons WSPR every night on 474.2 USB dial and 
is heard all over the place.

Anyways, do whatever you feel suits your operations.  Good luck with the 
antenna.

73 Eric

On 01/24/2018 04:44 PM, Edward R Cole wrote:
> Fine. I sure wish folks would "read" before commenting and "guessing".
>
> Sure I can use up a chunk of ham spectrum for WSPR since *someone* 
> *decided* that 474.2 was a good frequency.  No problem.
>
> IF you had read my e-mail and saw what Fritz had recommended, then you 
> would have understood why I was planning to beacon outside the ham band.
>
> I already told what power I am running (4w EIRP*).  I filed with UTC 
> on Sept. 15 and received nothing back, so I am proceeding with use of 
> the ham band.
>
> I figure that my initial operation will be beaconing since there is 
> only one other active station closer than 1300 miles on 630m.
>
> Two things will benefit from beaconing:
> 1) propagation info (not only for DX but also around AK, if a few 
> start monitoring WSPR up here)
> 2)  my activity will provide a signal for those that may be curious 
> about 630m.
>
> Perhaps that will encourage more up here to get on 630m.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> *Note: FCC rules specify for ham use on 630m in terms of EIRP and not 
> ERP (as XSH was specified).
>
> At 11:49 AM 1/24/2018, Eric NO3M wrote:
>> I agree with John, you won't find many stations to listen for you on 
>> a frequency other than 474.2 USB.
>>
>> Why the continued use of XSH?  More ERP?  If you have a ham call and 
>> were not denied by UTC within 30 days of your notice of intent to 
>> operate (note that I avoid the phrase "approved", it's a misnomer), 
>> it's seems the way to go.
>>
>> 73 Eric
>>