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

[Richard Joey Fiero II W5TFW]

Why does the ARRL claim to be doing NO experiments on 6 meters?

                                                                             
 Joey



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>> >>> 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
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>> 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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