LF: Re: RadCom February 2013

["mal hamilton" <g3kevmal@talktalk.net>]

Chris

A conversation on the 5  Mhz band did imply that a limit of 500 Hz max bandwidth mode on 472 Khz  was discussed at the negotations but not implemented because it was thought unlikely that anyone would want to exceed this limit. This turns out not to be the case and I would not be surprised if this 500 Hz limit was not introduced at a later date.

This is the jist of the discussion but it appears that they knew something about what was going on.

Keep your ear tuned to the 5 Mhz frequencies about what is going on both on that band and 472 

de G3KEV

  

----- Original Message -----

From: Chris

To: RSGB LF Group

Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 5:00 PM

Subject: LF: RadCom February 2013

I was surprised to see on page 9 of the latest RSGB RadCom under '2013 Band Plans', a statement re the 472 - 479kHz band:- "Activity is limited to modes with 500Hz bandwidth or less". The implication here is that this is what Ofcom has specified, especially as in the sentence before it refers to the Notice of Variation. As such, the statement is quite misleading and untrue.

Who at the RSGB has decided on this new rule? Why does the RSGB feel the need to impose such a rule? It looks like they are dictating to the membership, rather than representing them. Frankly a bit of a cheek.

I note later in 'LF' by Dave, G3YXM, on page 55, the correct statement is made, referring to the only change in the licence conditions being the power limitation.

Come back Pete (FMT)! All is forgiven!!

Vy 73,

Chris, G4AYT.