[Collins] New 60 meter band

[Bill Abate]

Originally there was a segment from 5 to 6.5 MHZ that was described by
Collins as unsuitable with the S-line and KWM-2(A) because of spurious
signals.  With the rumors of 60 meters I thought that I could use my
S-line and KWM-2A but then remembered the 'forbidden' frequencies.  Then
I remembered a SIL (service information letter) that addressed those
frequencies.  It took me a while to find it but SIL 2-75 retracted that
taboo in part.  5 to 5.7 MHZ was allowed as was other frequencies in the
range.  See your CRA archives.  I'm sure this bulletin is buried there
somewhere.

Now if only R.L. Drake did the same thing for a C-line!!!

73,

Bill, K3PGB

"Ray, W2EC" wrote:
> 
> Yes, I know that even if it does get approved, it is still several years
> away, but.... Since I haven't seen anything posted on this yet, I'll
> play the straight man and ask the inevitable question:
> 
> Would anyone care to provide some insight on the gap in coverage on the
> S-Line and KWM-2 (5.0-6.5mc) before I'm forced to looking at the manual
> and schematics and figure it out myself? What is the impact of plugging
> in an 8355kc crystal to provide 5.2-5.4mc coverage? It's probably
> obvious if I took the time to look but why reinvent the wheel if someone
> has already done the groundwork.
> 
> 73, Ray  W2EC
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