Starting
February 13, the FCC
will restrict U.S.
amateur radio stations
from operating at 100
watts on 5.357 MHz,
limiting power to just
9.5 watts on that
frequency. To continue
operating at 100
watts, many U.S. DXers
will move their FT8
activity to a new
frequency: 5.371.5
MHz, effective the
same date.
Operators are
encouraged to inform
friends, club members,
and relevant news
outlets about this
change to ensure a
smooth transition.
While many other
countries will
continue using the
original frequency, it
is important to notify
anyone planning
DXpeditions of the
U.S. shift to 5.371.5
MHz.
