[Elecraft] O.T.: End of (another) era

[Phil Kane]

On 7/14/2013 4:31 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> Not exactly radio, but communications history. The headline reads: 
> 
> Telegrams STOP: End of service delivering joy and heartache

This one does involve radio, on a channel that can be received by
Elecraft equipment that has general-coverage capability:

"COAST GUARD TERMINATION OF ITS 2 MHZ DISTRESS WATCHKEEPING SERVICE

"Effective 01 August, 2013, the U. S. Coast Guard will terminate its
radio guard of the international voice distress, safety and calling
frequency 2182 kHz and the international digital selective calling (DSC)
distress and safety frequency 2187.5 kHz. Additionally, marine
information and weather broadcasts transmitted on 2670 kHz will
terminate concurrently."

First 500 kc, now this, what's next - VHF Channel 16?

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
T2-00000208

>From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon