Matt wrote:
>
> Its low in the cycle right now for sure. When things are good on 10m there's
> a new problem for you guys in the US.....
>
> The RSGB have just allocated the one of the repeater input channels and one
> of the output channels for unattended internet gateways. This was originally
> going to be in the all modes section ( good news ) but for some reason got
> moved!
>
> Great planning huh?
>
> Here is a snip from the RSGB's web site:
>
> 7 October 2003 CHANGE TO PROPOSED 29 MHz FREQUENCIES
> The Society's HF Manager (Colin Thomas, G3PSM) has requested that DCC
> reconsiders its proposals to repurpose three spot frequencies within the
> "All Modes" section of the 29 MHz band.
>
> Working closely with Colin and other IARU R1 colleagues we have concluded
> that while simplex internet voice gateways are clearly not "repeaters" in
> the traditional sense, it might be wise - at least for the short term - to
> attempt to accommodate initial experiments within the (29 MHz) repeater
> sub-band.
>
> Therefore, in the first instance, the spot frequencies we have now proposed
> to RA are:-
>
> a.. 29.530 MHz
> b.. 29.630 MHz
> Hmmmm.
>
> Matt
Well, those are 10Khz off the normal pairs, but that may actually be
worse. A 10Khz beat note will squelch a lot of FM receivers...
--
Jim Barbour
WD8CHL
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