On Oct 19, 2005, at 2:47 PM, Darwin, Keith wrote:
Speaking of novice bands. Since the power output on those subbands is
reduced, why aren't the QRP frequencies in those bands? It would seem
logical to me to put the QRP crowd into the low power band segment,
right?
I thought 7112 kHz was a common QRP frequency.
I really feel the Novice subbands are pretty much a waste.
Well, the big problem is -- there are no more Novices! 30 years ago,
when I was first licensed, the Novice class was common. FCC hasn't
issued a Novice license for years now, and anyone who would meet the
requirements would now be a General.
So, they are, indeed, a waste.
I'd like to
see the subbands absorbed back into the main band plan. Give
another 25
KC to SSB, move digital stuff up a bit and give more space to CW as
well.
Sounds like a good idea. The FCC has already received a similar
petition from the ARRL. I think the FCC is just biding it's time
until it can make a bunch of rules at one whack.
For a good QRP band, there's always 30m, too. No Novices, but it is
restricted to 200 watt PEP just the same.
Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quote: "Not within a thousand years will man ever fly!"
-- Wilbur Wright, 1901
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