I would like to throw this around and see what others might feel about my idea.
As everyone knows, our six meter band is segmented and we know exactly what
mode to use and where. The last several years have been very effective when we
go below 50.100 to do CW, and move up to do digital near 50.260. All SSB
contacts are between 50.127 and 50.180, unless the band is open. EME is done
around 50.200
Now lets talk about two meters. Most SSB activity is from 144.170 through
144.230. Rovers hang out a bit higher.
This past contest, there was quite a mix up in the lower area. Stations trying
to do scatter while others were trying to do EME. It can't work. The sequences
are totally different and you can't work both modes in the same area.
Most digital EME is between 144.110 and 144.130. I totally suggest using that
area for EME and from 144.135 to 155 for scatter FSK. Everyone will be in the
same sequence, and contacts will be made QRM free. On FSK stations to the east
always transmit second, so you would have no QRM from other local stations.
As for CW. I am told by some that it's an old mode no longer used.
I don't buy it. If we would all go to the same area, your grid totals would
swell. We have below 100 on two meters to enjoy some nice long distant
contacts. It's being done on six meters, why not two meters. I suggest 144.080
to 144.100 to do battle. No SSB splatter and plenty of filters on our radios to
make some great contacts.
If a plan is gotten, I believe our enjoyment of the two meter band will be
doubled
Let's throw it up in the air.
Herb K2LNS
Stn mgr for the WA2FGK station
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