[GreenKeys] 2 Meter AFSK

[Ken Kinderman]

Ralph,

Will do. I want to to tread easy, but your idea of the simplex
frequencies might work after some prolonged monitoring

Ken
W2EWL


On Mon, May 4, 2020 at 4:52 PM Ralph Irish <w8roi at wowway.com> wrote:

> Ken
>
> Most any designated simplex frequency could be used for AFSK on 2M.  But,
> as you just did, ask around to
> see if there is already an established RTTY frequency in the area.
>
> If you and another RTTY person start using a rarely used Simplex Freq for
> RTTY, it might attract other users.
>
> Some areas have a 'coordinating committee' which makes recommendations for
> various modes on some
> bands.  Again, some inquiries of other hams in the area might come up with
> something.  If you monitor a
> known designated simplex freq in your area and hear little or no activity,
> you might try it for AFSK.
>
> Do pass along to the G/K group any activities you plan or carry out.
>
> Thanks for the update.
>
> Ralph - W8ROI
>
> -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -
>
> *From: *"Ken Kinderman" <scr274 at gmail.com>
> *To: *GreenKeys at mailman.qth.net
> *Sent: *Monday, May 4, 2020 3:15:21 PM
> *Subject: *[GreenKeys] 2 Meter AFSK
>
> Hello all,
>
> I live in the New York City area. I don't have any on-air capability just
> now. (Apartment living makes antenna solutions real difficult, but I 'm
> working on it)
>
> I will be getting some WW2 VHF gear on the air (ARC-5 VHF, SCR-522, ARC-4)
>
> So my question..
>
> Are there any frequencies on 2 meters in the NYC area where RTTY users
> congregate?
> The whole band is open to just about anything except for the first 100KHz,
> but of course it is all tightly organized for FM users.
> Nonetheless, there must be a few spots where anything goes.
>
> Many thanks.
>
> Ken W2EWL
>
>
>
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