This was just proposed at PNWVHFS annual. Conference.
Any comments??
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Begin forwarded message:
> From: Brett KG7GDB <bkpopovich@gmail.com>
> Date: October 14, 2017 at 18:00:39 PDT
> To: PNWVHFS <pnwvhfs@googlegroups.com>
> Subject: [PNWVHFS] FT8 frequencies for 2m and 70cm --tentative decision
> Reply-To: bkpopovich@gmail.com
>
> The FT-8 digital mode is extremely popular now. Part of the success lies in
> built in frequencies for HF through 6m. (For example 50.313 MHz is used on
> 6m, and is selected via a pull down menu on WSJT-X.)
> A similar menu frequency choice isn't provided for 2m and 70 cm, but can be
> tuned manually.
> We discussed the need to have a common operating frequency which meets ITU
> Region 2 band plans for CW, Digital, and SSB operations.
>
> After some discussion at the conference, we will be testing 144.174 MHz USB
> for VHF club contacts, contesting and weak signal FT-8 work.
> We will also try 432.500 MHz USB for UHF weak signal and contest work.
>
> These frequencies are within the Region 2 band plan for SSB,CW, and DM
> allocations, and shouldn't interfere with EME, beacons, or other common
> amateur uses.
> Please test the feasibility of using FT8 on these frequencies. If we can
> provide a "watering holes" for this mode, it should facilate unscheduled
> contacts, and may help us make better use of sporadic and tropospheric
> openings.
>
> You may want to try 5-100 watts power at first to see how well you do.
> On HF, it is possible to send and receive to -23 dB with no errors.
>
> Using PSKreporter and self-spotting you will see other receiving stations
> mapped with signal reports. Use this to help understand your antenna pattern,
> reach, etc. Try leaving you rig tuned to the frequencies and just receive
> other stations for several hours to catch openings.
>
> Any ideas or feedback on the use of these frequencies for FT8 are helpful.
> Thanks in advance for you input.
>
> Brett
> KG7GDB
> Salem, OR CN84ku
>
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