[Elecraft] K3 Setup for TX at 630 Meter Band

[Edward R Cole]

John,

Wayne covered the technical aspects of transmitting on 630m, but 
there are legal aspects that all newbies with K3s and upgraded K3's 
should be aware.  There is NO HAM BAND on 630m so your ham license is 
invalid for transmitting on those frequencies (FCC promises someday - 
don't hold your breath).

The only way to legally transmit is to obtain an experimental license 
from the FCC for use of 630m.  I am not prepared to walk you thru 
that -  just saying its a lot more involved than a ham license.

If really interested in getting on before amateur radio is approved, 
I suggest you get in touch with the ARRL Experimental Group: 
http://www.500kc.com/

ARRL has just submitted renewal of our license: WD2XSH.  No additions 
or modifications to the license are being made.  I am WD2XSH/45

73, Ed - KL7UW

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From: John Klewer <n6axjohn at gmail.com>
To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Setup for TX at 630 Meter Band

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I likely just missed it but wondered if anyone knows how to enable transmit
on my new-synthesizer-equipped K3 in the 630 Meter band.

My transceiver indicates "BND END" when attempting transmit.

It may be that the firmware has not yet been modified as the band has not
yet been approved by the powers that be.....thanks for info (if available)

John, N6AX


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