What antenna polarization would be used?
On Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 7:47 AM, Rogers, Ron <RR124640@ncr.com> wrote:
>
> Since this is basically a question for 2M AM operation in the South East, I
> would first recommend looking at the current 2 meter band plan as established
> by the South Eastern Repeater Association (SERA) and recommended reference
> material by anyone in the SE when scoping out band usage guidelines. This is
> the reference >
>
> http://www.sera.org/2.html
>
> You will notice that the segment of 144.300 - 144.500 is labeled as
> "Multi-mode" which would cover AM operation and stay away from the recognized
> beacon bands. At one time, part of this segment was a AMSAT downlink band for
> some of the early OSCARs but to my knowledge, there is no active birds
> operating in that segment now, with the exception of 1 frequency still being
> used as a ARISS uplink. Check here for the latest >
>
> http://www.amsat.org/amsat-new/satellites/frequencies.php
>
>
> But, remember that 144.39 MHz is the national APRS packet frequency.
>
> I am aware of at least a couple of states still holding 2 meter AM nets and
> rag chews on 144.450 MHz. Given that none of the above references show any
> conflict with that frequency, I would recommend monitoring the frequency
> around the Atlanta area for awhile to see if there are any other users, other
> modes, etc. If you don't hear anything, try some QSO's there to see how it
> works for you.
>
> If anyone copied here knows of a potential problem around Atlanta by using
> the 144.450 MHz frequency, please chime in.
>
>
> Ron
> WW8RR
>
> W4NH Contesting Group
> Member, SVHFS
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fourlanders-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:fourlanders-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bob Mantell
> Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:08 PM
> To: nfarl@yahoogroups.com
> Cc: fourlanders@contesting.com; VHFcontesting@contesting.com;
> vhf@w6yx.stanford.edu
> Subject: Re: [Fourlanders] [nfarl] 2 Meter AM
>
> Hi John,
>
> I do not know the answer, but would be interested in it, so I have forwarded
> your email question out to some of the local and national groups that are
> VHF in nature.
>
> I have some 2 meter tube AM gear also, including a CD Gonset rig with
> matching amp. I will be interested in QSOs with you.
>
>
> I will forward you the answers as I get them,
>
> Bob
>
> 73 de Bob,
>
> K4ESA EM74qc
>
> Bob Mantell
> k4esa@yahoo.com
>
>
> --- On Tue, 1/12/10, John <johnnykludt@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: John <johnnykludt@earthlink.net>
> Subject: [nfarl] 2 Meter AM
> To: nfarl@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 6:43 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Folks,
>
> I am interested in putting some of my restored 2 meter AM gear back on the
> air. Most of it is crystal controlled and so picking the right frequency is
> important. Unfortunately while on 6 the amateur radio community has settled
> on 50.4MHz for AM work no such consensus seems to exist for 2 meters. I can
> find no published standard for GA or the Southeast. According to "The AM
> Window" ( www.amwindow. org/freg. htm ) NYC-Long Island uses 144.28 MHz and
> LA uses 144.265 Mhz. The problem I see with 144.28 MHz is the presence of
> beacons in CO, VA, QC, ON, NB, TN and TX on the same frequency. The frequency
> used in LA is on the high end of the general SSB assignment (144.200 MHz to
> 144.275 MHz) and seems a good possibility.
>
> So my question, especially to those of you who operate 2 meter SSB is would
> AM operations in North GA on 144.265 MHz cause inordinate problems? If so, is
> there another 2 meter AM frequency already in use in GA/North GA and if so,
> what is it? Or is there another frequency that you can suggest?
>
> Two meters has always been a popular band. Before FM and SSB came along, it
> was the place many of us got started on AM phone. There is lots of vintage 2
> meter AM gear out there. It would be fun to get some of it back on the air.
>
> Please advise,
>
> John, K7SYS
>
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