[Elecraft] FCC 60m Band Change Rules Published In Federal Register On 03 February 2012

[Mike Morrow]

The new FCC 60 meter band rules that were announced on 18 November 2012

 http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2011/db1118/FCC-11-171A1.pdf

have finally been published in the Federal Register today, 03 February 2012

 http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-03/pdf/2012-2477.pdf

That means they become effective 30 days from today, on 04 March 2012.

Summary:

(1) Use of the existing 5366.5 kHz (carrier) is removed, replaced by 5357.0 kHz
    (carrier, for all modes except CW).

(2) Maximum ERP raised from 50 to 100 watts PEP.

(3) Three emission modes (CW, RTTY, Data) are authorized in addition to the
    existing USB mode.  NOTE: CW mode carrier must be on the assigned frequency,
    of the authorized channel, not 1.5 kHz below the assigned frequency as it is
    for other authorized modes.  That makes a significant difference when
    switching between CW and any other mode!

Mike / KK5F