[MRIC] RACES HF Frequencies

[BrettHam at aol.com]

All:
 
I got some feedback from some of my HF Operators regarding frequencies. No  
show stoppers, but some thoughts to ponder. Perhaps some of you with more HF  
expertise than I, can address some of these during the discussion  Saturday.
 
Jim Lovell was interested an establishing frequencies for an HF data  
network, but I suggest we cover that when we get into our discussions  of a 
state-wide data network beginning this meeting. He also suggested we  consider the HF 
antenna orientation (NVIS or otherwise), and make sure it would  work not only 
with other EOC antenna configurations, but also possible  field deployable 
kits (such as the DHMH kits) that may have unusual antenna  configurations. The 
ability to tune to both voice and data portions of a band  without a tuner for 
field units should be considered, with a recommendation  toward using 80m.
 
Also, Gene Messick had some comments which I will include directly  below:

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It seems to me that if there is to be a Statewide RACES  net, it has to 
be on 75 meters.  No other band will have consistent  coverage in the 
State over a 24-hour period.

My preference is still  60 meters, but the allocations are not yet 
exclusive for the Amateur  service.  These frequencies, being 
"channelized", are ideal for net  operations, and are already in use by 
agencies with which RACES operation is  compatible.  They also provide 
24-hour propogation over the Statewide  area and already have several 
active RACES nets established in other  areas.

Otherwise, 75 meters comes closest to providing the 24-hour  availability 
necessary for a RACES operation, and 3950 is as good as  any.

Thanks & 73, Gene
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If I understand correctly, 3950 would be the 5th frequency listed below by  
Dan.
 
Thanks again to Dan for tackling this issue for us. He has done a great job  
and I look forward to a successful vote.
 
Brett Hammond
Chairman, MRIC

In a message dated 11/7/2007 2:00:13 P.M. Eastern  Standard Time, 
ka8ypy at verizon.net writes:
Since QTH.net does not allow files  here is the text version of the  
frequencies.

I have tried to  ensure that there are no conflicts with any nets as  
posted in the ARRL  net directory,  as such if it isn't listed as a net  
in the  directory, it was not considered a conflict.

RACES Only Frequencies in a  Communications Emergency:

5th
3.93 – 4.00  MHz        SSB      3.950

3rd
7.245 – 7.255 MHz         SSB     7.250

1st
14.22 – 14.23  MHz        SSB      14.225

2nd
14.331 – 14.350 MHz      SSB     14.340

4th
21.228 – 21.267  MHz     SSB      21.265

6th
28.55 – 28.75 MHz         SSB     28.650

29.237 – 29.273  MHz     SSB     29.250

29.45 –  29.65 MHz        SSB      29.550

50.35 – 50.75 MHz         SSB     50.550

52.0 – 54.0  MHZ       FM      52.490

Dan Blasberg
KA8YPY
PG County RACES RO
PG County ARES  EC
 



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