[GCARC] 60m FT8 freq moving due to new power restriction

[Agustin Neron Properties LLC]

Hi all,
Anyone operating 60m FT8 at 5357, power limit has been reduced to 9.5w from 100w. effective 13Feb26.
The following update:
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From: w8gex at aol.com <w8gex at aol.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:41 AM
To:  kb8nw at hotmail.com <kb8nw at hotmail.com>
Subject: 60m moving
 
60 Meters - 5 MHz 

W8GEX, Joe Pater reminds everyone starting February 13, the FCC will restrict 
U.S. amateur radio stations from operating at 100 watts on 5.357 MHz, limiting 
power to just 9.5 watts on that frequency. To continue operating at 100 watts, 
many U.S. DXers will move their FT8 activity to a new frequency: 5.371.5 MHz, 
effective the same date. Operators are encouraged to inform friends, club 
members, and relevant news outlets about this change to ensure a smooth 
transition. While many other countries will continue using the original 
frequency, it is important to notify anyone planning DXpeditions of the U.S. 
shift to 5.371.5 MHz.
 
Tedd Mirgliotta, KB8NW - E-mail addresses:
<kb8nw at hotmail.com> mailto:kb8nw at hotmail.com  and<kb8nw at arrl.net> mailto:kb8nw at arrl.net
Editor of the Ohio/Penn DX Bulletin (OPDX - DXer's Tool of Excellence)
President of the "Northern Ohio DX Association" (NODXA)
DX Advisor for the "Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society
Past ARRL Assistant Director of the Great Lakes Division (1996-2022)
Sysop of the "Basic Amateur Radio Frequency BBS" (BARF80.ORG)
 
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73 Darrell AB2E