[CW] SSB below 7100?

[N2EY@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/1/02 4:17:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
googlyelmo@earthlink.net writes:

> can I find reference to any authorization for SSB or other 'wideband'
>  mode use below 7075. What is going on with this? It is making 40 more
>  frustrating than usual. I never heard this BS before this month. I also
>  heard what seemed to be a VK or ZL tonight on 7123 SSB. What gives?
>  
>  Will, KD7BFX

Will,

As I understand it, many other countries do not have mode-specific subbands
like the US. They also have very small amateur populations. In practice, they 
tend
to follow "gentleman's agreements" as to where they operate which mode. 

40 meters is under a double whammy because in most of the world 2 hams have 
only 7000-7100. 

What you may be hearing is the result of very good propagation.

73 de Jim, N2EY



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