KV9U wrote: > > Although this is a bit off topic, unlike the on topic discussions of > amateur radio and digital programs and operating systems ... > > The FCC was looking for a band of frequencies that they could > allocate for a minimally licensed citizens radio service. Radio > amateurs were rarely using 11 meters and had nearby 15 meters below > and 10 meters above so we had a very limited need. >
Actually, my recollection is that the FCC gave 15M to amateur radio in exchange for 11M. Or am I confusing that with compensating us for having to share 160M with LORAN? My memory is a bit hazy, grin. de Roger W6VZV
