And why would hams from outside the US want to do this? We just got rid a whole bunch of rules and regulations regarding band plans,emission types etc etc, and so far things are going well
This would be a huge step backwards for the ITU and most other countries who adhere to a voluntary band plan, which is also based on historical useage. This historical use will likely not change on 80M with the new US rules. RTTY and other modes will still be found above 3600, maybe even more since the band will be crowded between 3500 and 3600. The big difference for us will with the Canadian SSB nets which normally occupy 3725 to 3750, which will now be open to US ham SSB check-ins. My recommendation would be to fire all the lawyers on both the FCC and ARRL sides, and let some common sense prevail. John VE5MU Subject: [digitalradio] Band Plans The only way that this issue is going to be solved is for the ITU to step in and set up band plans for each mode/bandwidth on each band more especially on the HF bands. I am not sure how often the ITU meets, every 3-5 years. Every country should have a member and provide input from their amateur operators. I believe most all countries have an origination very much like the ARRL here in the US. They could provide that member with the request/recommendation and come up with a plan that we all could live with
