[Elecraft] K3 Setup for TX at 630 Meter Band

[Wayne Burdick]

Good points, Ed. Thanks--

Wayne
N6KR

On Jul 25, 2015, at 2:52 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

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> John,
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> 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).
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> 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.
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> 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/
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> ARRL has just submitted renewal of our license: WD2XSH.  No additions or modifications to the license are being made.  I am WD2XSH/45
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> 73, Ed - KL7UW