In USA the FCC set the new auto subband at 3580-3600kHz. No one should be surprised that hams are using this subband for auto operation exactly as FCC intended it to be used.
No one is forcing anyone else to operate non-auto in the auto subband. Space is available for non-auto data/texting 3500-3580kHz without the limitation. Many of us were not happy when the FCC shrunk the size of the data/texting sub-band, but we must live with it now. There is really no question that auto stations exist and will continue to exist. Live with it, and get used to it. Auto operation at various degrees will undoubtedly be a part of normal operation on the ham bands, there is no turning back the clock to the horse and buggy. We as hams should continue, and will continue, to use any and all types of communication systems we can dream of. That's what we do. Bonnie KQ6XA
