[OKDXA] 60m was

[Kim Elmore]

I believe we DO have a secondary allocation for 60 m, which means we 
have to essentially stay out of the way of those with primary 
allocations. If we hear someone else (not an amateur) we must 
immediately cease operations. If we're asked to clear out by a primary 
user (not a ham) we must comply. On some field projects I've been on, 
the project has had secondary allocations for VHF frequencies (the 
primaries were railroads) and some of the project participants failed to 
respect these rules. The FCC did, in fact contact the project Principal 
Investigators (by phone that day) and threatened sanctions if we didn't 
heed the limitations.

73 & CU in the pileups,

Kim N5OP

On 10/25/2020 9:13 AM, Thomas Webb wrote:
> LOTW will track 60m contacts only as a QSO, but will not credit any operating
> award.
>
> Completed unofficial 60m WAS last year.  Great band.  Hope we can eventually get
> at least secondary allocation for it.
>
> Thomas Webb
> WA9AFM/5
> Asst. Section Manager
> Oklahoma Section
> American Radio Relay League
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of N5OK
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 8:21 AM
> To: Oklahoma DX Association
> Subject: Re: [OKDXA] 60m was
>
> Very True Ron!
>
> I was on the board when the decision was made.  Because it was a very small band
> segment that was justified by EMCOM and was tenuous at best, we didn't want it
> to be used for awards, contesting or DX chasing.  It was commented that it
> should never be used for any of these purposes so that hams would not try to
> work dx, states or any other challenge in hopes that it would someday be
> approved.  You will not find me on 60m unless it is an emergency.
>
> Thanks for pointing this out.
>
> 73, Coy
>
> On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 2:53 PM Ron Grossman <rgrossman63 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Quick fact.....arrl does not issue a 60m was. Congratulations though!
>>
>>
>> http://www.arrl.org/was
>> 73,
>>
>> Ron, AF5Q
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 23, 2020, 11:36 AM Jeff Martin <jeffmartin at valornet.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> New Zealand 60 Meters Operations Ends:
>>>
>>> 5 MHZ TRIAL ALLOCATION CEASES
>>>
>>> Unfortunately the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has advised us
>>> that
>> they
>>> are not willing to approve another renewal of our 5 MHz trial
>>> allocation/licence.
>>>
>>> AS A RESULT, ALL USE BY NZ AMATEURS OF THE TWO 5 MHZ TRIAL
>>> FREQUENCIES, 5353.0 KHZ OR 5362.0 KHZ MUST CEASE FROM MIDNIGHT
>>> (11:59 PM) ON THIS SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER 2020.
>>>
>>> This decision was not made lightly by NZDF - having access to the
>>> highest quality HF spectrum is very important to support their new
>>> platforms, tactical radio equipment and refreshed HF site equipment,
>>> all soon to be delivered. Additionally, access to HF is a key part
>>> of their
>> communications
>>> plans both in NZ and to support our forces overseas.
>>>
>>> While this is a disappointing outcome, NZART would like to thank
>>> NZDF for allowing us to take part in the trial and we look forward
>>> to working with them in the future on matters of common interest.
>>>
>>> Note:  Although the trial is over (and all transmissions on the
>>> trial frequencies must cease), NZART will continue to work with RSM
>>> to see if there are other ways of providing New Zealand Amateurs
>>> with access to 5
>> MHz
>>> frequencies.
>>>
>>> Don Wallace ZL2TLL
>>> NZART Administration Liaison Officer
>>>
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Kim Elmore, Ph.D. (Adj. Assoc. Prof., OU School of Meteorology, CCM, PP 
SEL/MEL/Glider, N5OP, 2nd Class Radiotelegraph, GROL)

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