[ADXA] 60-Meter Follow Up

[Steven Rutledge]

Steve, I hope so.  That would be the rest of the world though.  I hope 
they like us enough.

Steve, N4JQQ

On 12/12/2025 10:21 AM, W5KI at SL wrote:
>
> Joel,
>
> I would think that we will see the FT-8 community suggesting a move to 
> one of the other 4 channels that remain at 100w ERP.
>
> Steve, W5KI
>
>
>
> On 12-Dec-25 08:12, w5zn at w5zn.org wrote:
>>
>> Steve N4JQQ and I were just discussing 60-meters and he observed that 
>> the current FT8 frequency channel of 5357 KHz will be removed from 
>> the current five as only four of the five frequency channels will be 
>> retained. This is because 5357 KHz falls within the new allocation of 
>> 5351.5 to 5366.5 KHz but there is one MAJOR catch – operating on 5357 
>> KHz under the new allocation will no longer allow 100 watts ERP and 
>> must be reduced to 10 watts ERP (actually 9 point something but close 
>> enuf).
>>
>> So, once the new allocation becomes effective you (we) 60-meter FT8 
>> folks will have to crank it back!! Also note this is “ERP” which is 
>> referenced to a dipole so if you’re using a gain antenna you must to 
>> scale it back even further. Who uses a gain antenna on 60-meters??
>>
>> Also as a follow up to my previous 30-meter note and the 200 watt PEP 
>> power limit, this is PEP, not ERP. If it were ERP you folks with the 
>> BIG 30-meter antennas would have to scale it back quite a bit, but 
>> since it is PEP you’re OK! 😊
>>
>> 73 Joel W5ZN
>>
>>
>>
>
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