[MRIC] RACES HF Frequencies

[Dan Blasberg]

The sequence with which to use the frequencies/bands was arbitrary on  
my part.

I was hoping to use the HF frequencies discussion/vote to segway into  
a discussion about using NVIS antennas for any and all HF nets in the  
state.

Dan Blasberg
KA8YPY
PG County RO
PG County EC


On Nov 9, 2007, at 10:41 AM, BrettHam at aol.com wrote:

> 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:
>
> ------------
> 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
> -------------
>
> 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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