[SixClub] ARRL needs to wake up ......

[Richard Joey Fiero II W5TFW]

Seems to me that if the bands are dead now, and the cycle low its a VERY BAD 
time to be doing such things,

                                                                             
                    Joey
Subject: Re: [SixClub] ARRL needs to wake up ......


> >>> The frequencies we are using for our 6M OFDM HSMM
> >>> testing are between 50.3 - 50. 8 MHz with the FCC
> >>> Experimental License of WC9XLP. No testing is
> >>> planned for 2M at this time.
> >>>
> >>> To date we have received no complaints of any QRM
> >>> whatsoever.
> >>>
> >>> 73, John Champa - K8OCL
> >>> ARRL Chairman
> >>> HSMM Working Group
>
> Was anyone aware that the ARRL sought and received an
> experimental license for wide-band digital modes on 6M?
>
> Are they really using an established 6M voice Calling
> Frequency 50.400 for the testing of digital modes?
>
> Are they IDing using CW or voice so Hams know what
> they are hearing and from whom?
>
> What power levels and how frequently into what sort
> of 6M antennas?
>
> Are they setting up a network of 6M digital mode
> repeaters?
>
> Here is an ARRL description of the mode but it is all
> about microwave frequencies, no mention of 6M.
> http://www.ceitron.com/mvus/hsmm1003.html
>
> The site mentions some sort of survey that claims
> a high level of endorsement from licensed Hams.
>
> "A survey conducted by the ARRL Technology Task Force,
> of League members and other amateurs revealed that the
> number one amateur radio interest in new technologies
> was in high-speed digital radio networks."  (Pre-2001)
>
> The site does not mention asking the frequent users
> of 6M for their input.  Has anyone heard from the ARRL?
>
> Just wondering ...
>
> 73, doc KD4E
>
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