Japanese RTTY segments are:
http://www.edsoftz.com/JARTS/2004/rules2004.html
1. 3520-3525 kHz
2. 7025-7045 kHz <===
3. 14,070-14,112 kHz
4. 21,070-21,125 kHz
5. 28,070-28,150 kHz
IARU comparison band plans: http://www.iaru-r2.org/hf_e.htm
IARU band plans: http://www.iaru.org/bandplans.html
I also tuned above 7050 kHz and heard no one. That upper portion, on 40
meters, is usually active for domestic RTTY contests.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: secc-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:secc-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of K4SB
> Sent: Monday, 18 October, 2004 15:34
> To: SECC
> Subject: Re: [SECC] Re:JARTS
>
>
> ku8e@bellsouth.net wrote:
> > Is there a RTTY contest every weekend !!! It sure seems
> > like it lately.
> > I sure would be nice if the activity didn't stray below 050
> > or so. There were
> > stations at 030 on Friday night limiting the operating
> > space for any CW contests....
>
> Well, Jeff is speaking of 40 meters only. I have brought up this
> subject on the RTTY reflector, and suggested that at the very least,
> we use 7080 up for USA to USA.
>
> Unfortunately, RTTY in parts of the world other than the USA is
> generally permitted only from about 7030 to 7040, and in the last few
> contests, it seems the upper part of the band is just not used. I
> called CQ for at least 10 mins on 7084 and got not a single reply.
>
> Remember, if you can't beat us, join us. RTTY is really fun. Software
> is free, and all you need is a sound card and a couple of cables.
>
> 73
> Ed
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