Has anyone crossed the pond on 73kHz?
I could probably convince the FCC to grant an experimental license,
which I might be inclined to do if I decide that my life is not
frustrating enough :-)
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On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Alan Melia <[email protected]> wrote:
> There is still a UK allocation smack in the midlle of the old band......now
> in the VT Comms (Anthorn?) portfolio I guess.....this made reception very
> difficult here when it was continually idling at Rugby. They might be less
> understanding about an amateur band there than BT/Admiralty was. It seemed
> significant that the NoV were terminated when VT took over that service.
>
> Alan G3NYK
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andy Talbot" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 12:07 PM
> Subject: Re: LF: A 73kHz allocation again?
>
>
>> AAAArrrrrgggghhhh
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>> Sold the old 73kHz loading coil at FR Hamfest last year :-)
>>
>> But yes. 73 was more interesting that 137 turned out to be, whilst not
>> being impossible to do something worthwhile for everyone who managed to
> get
>> on.
>>
>> Andy
>> www.g4jnt.com
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>> On 26 January 2011 10:38, Roger Lapthorn <[email protected]> wrote:
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>> > All,
>> >
>> > Looking at recent plots and listed VLF/LF stations active there would
>> > appear to be room in the 70-74kHz region for some amateur activity in
> Europe
>> > without risk to other services. I wonder, seriously, if we asked OFCOM
> (and
>> > other authorities in Europe) for NoV access to the 73kHz band whether it
>> > would be granted. They were helpful and supportive with regard to
> 8.7-9.1kHz
>> > NoVs and seem to accept that genuine research activities warrant support
> and
>> > encouragement. After all, only a handful of people would be interested.
>> >
>> > With the progress in weak signal work since the 73kHz band was last
>> > available in the UK and with the new experiences of some at 8.97kHz (and
>> > 136kHz), there is surely a good case to support this as an experimental
>> > allocation via a NoV. I'd be keen to try earth mode and radiated tests
>> > (locally) at 73kHz.
>> >
>> > What do people think? Should I ask OFCOM like I did for the Dreamer's
> Band
>> > NoV and see what happens or should this be via the RSGB?
>> >
>> > 73s
>> > Roger G3XBM
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