[AMRadio] A slight different approach to the IARU bandplan issue

[SBJohnston at aol.com]

And my further response...

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w5zn at arrl.org writes:

> Your information is not correct. The IARU Region 2 band plan will not
> restrict AM operators in any way and you will notice no change whatsoever to
> your operating preference as a result of it.

I'm not relying upon second-hand information.  I've corresponded with IARU 
Region 2 officials, who indicated that the intention was indeed to limit 
bandwidths of various digital and phone modes, at the suggestion of an ARRL 
representative.  And I've read the new plan myself, both the first edition and the 
later revision - I'll attach copies of them to this email for your inspection.  

The new plan calls for SSB max bandwidth of 2.7 kHz.  It mentions 6 kHz 
bandwidth AM only on a couple small ranges on a couple bands.  This is much more 
restrictive than our present IARU Region 2 band plan, is it not??  Look for 
yourself.

Steve Johnston, WD8DAS

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