Yes Merv, we got clarification on the rulings at the national Hamfest from
the Ministry official on 28th December.
Manoj VU2CPL told me he had worked you on 23rd :)
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On Sat, Jan 26, 2019 at 9:20 AM K9FD <merv.k9fd@gmail.com> wrote:
> FB Prasad,
> I worked a VU2 on 1840 on DEC 23 2018 so I assume that was just before
> the new rulings.
> Thanks for the new info.
> 73 Merv K9FD/KH6
>
> > Merv and all,
> >
> > We had 1820-1860 kHz in VU but a newly released National Frequency
> Allocation Plan has changed it to 1800-1825 kHz.
> >
> > Talks are under way to try and get back the old frequency allocation but
> until then we will have to go low and work split on FT8 or other digital
> modes. Couple of folks are still using the old allocation based on their
> interpretation :)
> >
> > Putting up my 160 vertical back up today after my lightning hit in May,
> hope to work a few in CQ160.
> >
> > 73,
> >
> > Prasad VU2PTT.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On 26-Jan-2019, at 5:21 AM, K9FD <merv.k9fd@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I have worked VU2 on FT-8 on 1840 and see them calling cq quite often,
> >> JA work split, there is no reason to work down at 1826 or there abouts
> >> unless your just trying to irritate others.
> >>
> >> Merv K9FD
> >>> Peter, Not all countries allow FT-8 ops on 1840. JA's work split on
> >>> 11908. Last night attempts to work a VU2 he was only able to legally
> TX
> >>> around 1816 with my FT-8 being on 1844. The agreement came way before
> FT-8
> >>> or other digital modes. They also don't take in consideration for some
> >>> DX-peditions where split operating is required.
> >>>
> >>> Herb, KV4FZ
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Jan 25, 2019 at 12:49 PM Peter Bertini <
> radioconnection@gmail.com>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I recall hearing FT8 activity on 1830 kHz last evening ... isn't a
> bit low
> >>>> in the band for digital modes? I hope FT-8 activity doesn't squeeze
> all of
> >>>> the CW activity down into the DX portion before the dust settles.
> >>>>
> >>>> Pete k1zjh
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