[Lowfer] 136Khz Emergency Communications

[Peter Barick]

>>> les@highnoonfilm.com 07/09/02 11:40AM >>>
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I do think that the 160-190khz band is a lost cause for future
allocations. Granted, the power companies are not even
authorized users and have no real status. Granted, GWEN
operated kilowatt transmitters in this range without
causing problems...but in the current political climate, I'd
suggest that the ARRL just drop that effort.

PB: Good thought.
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I also think that most amateurs will leave 1750 meters in
favor of the new allocation, and that beacon operation
will be almost gone once the new band comes into
effect.

PB: I wish your crystal ball would reveal more on this contention, as I
have doubts. 

Here's some thoughts:
First, why would 1750M amateurs leave? Possibly for LF rag chews? Naw,
they have 80 and 160 already. To run high power at LF? Not "gold rush"
moment by far. To be first on the block to arc ant. insulators.
Possibly, but maybe they should just get a Tesla coil and the little
woman would be happier--a lot less wire draped out back.
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I'd love to be wrong, as I have a sentimental attachment to
1750, but I think it will be little used soon.
Les Rayburn, director

PB: But why? high power? rag chews? arcs?

Just wondering, Peter