[CW] Fw: 3600-3700 frequencies

[Ernie]

Come up with a plan to fix this.

We can talk about it and complain, but we need to see if it can be fixed.

Gather data on the 3600 to 3700 segment's usage during the winter.Gather 
data on the crowding of the CW ops AND the data ops. Get a group 
together and write up a petition with support of both CW and data 
groups, and ops. Submit the petition asking for 3600 to 3650 to be 
returned to the CW/DATA ops because the SSB ops are not using it. Point 
out the mistake that the FCC made in estimating usage (or just making a 
usage guess) of the different modes in the previous rulemaking. Maybe 
the FCC will pay attention.

Ernie


scott mcmullen wrote:
> FYI -
>
> 73
> Scott
> W5ESE
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> Since the changes were made taking away exclusive use of the 3600-3700
> portion of the 80 meter band for CW, I have done extensive monitoring 
> in it. There is very little use of this portion of the band now. I 
> have heard some ssb activity in the upper 25 khz (3675-3700). Percentage 
> of use during a one month period is less than 10%. From 3650-3675, percentage is less than 7%. From 3600-3650, percentage is less than 4%.
>  
> That is an awful waste of band space. There has been ample time for 
> someone to make use of these frequencies. Since they are not being 
> used enough, I think it should be given back to CW/RTTY/Digital. 
> During contest weekends, the present allocation of frequencies for 
> CW,etc. makes it almost unusable for net operation and QSO's.
>  
> Who else should I contact with these recommendations and statistics? 
> I will be glad to do so. Me and thousands of other CW ops would like 
> to see this portion given back to us.
>  
> Thanks for your help and 73,
> Rodney Baker, W5DY
> STX Section Traffic Manager
> Tex CW Asst Net Manager
> TCC Member
> ORS
>
>
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