Rhett,

We have been discussing it on the M&S net and we are leaning towards moving to Channel 5 5403.5 MHz.

I would recommend listening to the net for the latest status.

The change is supposed to be implemented 30 days after it is reported into the Federal Register. I can't find the definite date but it will be coming soon.

Mike N2MS


> On 01/06/2026 8:52 AM EST Rhett Isley <kr4rdu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Gents,
>
> Was there consensus?
>
> I will go with the flow as I am 1) New to the group and 2) Located in NC, a bit far south to hear anyone when on 60M mid-day.
>
> Make use of the Milford, PA SDR on a regular basis ;-)
>
> That said, I want to participate when possible.
>
> 73,
> Rhett KB4HG
> RU-20 / PRC-151
> New to me, PRC-74C
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM Michael St. Angelo via MRCA <mrca@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> > Rob,
> > 
> >  You bring up a good point. Years ago I could log in with the 20 watt G90
> >  but these days I have to use the FT-857 which required carrying a larger battery.
> > 
> >  Last summer we did test around 7262 LSB right after the net and conditions were better.
> > 
> >  In any case we have 30 days from December 10 to decide what to do and we started discussing it on yesterday's net and will continue the discussion on Saturday's net.
> > 
> >  Mike N2MS
> > 
> >  > On 12/12/2025 7:06 AM EST Rob Flory <farmer.rob.flory@gmail.com> wrote:
> >  >
> >  >
> >  > Hi All,
> >  > It seems y'all are stuck between a rock and a hard place.
> >  > Pay attention to the image that Fearless Leader shared. Note that it is dated 2007, the dead bottom of the sunspot cycle.
> >  > These days optimal NVIS frequency exceeds 10MHz on the regular.
> >  > At noon, 7MHz is really much better propagation-wise than 5MHz, but has the USB problem.
> >  > Shifting in time might be the way to make 5MHz viable.
> >  > I understand DX QRM turns into an issue in the evening.
> >  > Maybe that QRM factor is better in the just post-sunrise period when there is a brief window of good NVIS on 5MHz.
> >  > Remember that quaint phrase, "Improvise, ADAPT, Overcome"?
> >  > 73,
> >  > RF
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