[digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread Andy obrien
I have received three emails in the past 3-4 weeks suggesting that the FCC has an application to protect certain HF frequencies and reserve for exclusive ALE use. Two emails also suggest that people operating on ALE frequencies have received emails asking them to NOT use the frequencies . Is

Re: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread phil williams
I have head in the past of folks of 'reminded' using the ALE frequencies for other modes is frowned upon. I personally never heeded the advice as I am of the opinion that if the frequency in not in use, then it's up for grabs. I have not heard about any proposal on the table about a proposal to

Re: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread Tony
Sounds fishy to me Andy... Tony -K2MO - Original Message - From: Andy obrien To: digitalradio Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 6:57 PM Subject: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA I have received three emails in the past 3-4 weeks suggesting

Re: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread KH6TY
From the regulations: Sec. 97.101 General standards. (a) In all respects not specifically covered by FCC Rules each amateur station must be operated in accordance with good engineering and good amateur practice. (b) Each station licensee and each control operator must cooperate in selecting

Re: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread Alan Barrow
Tony wrote: Sounds fishy to me Andy... I'm heavily involved in Worldwide ALE activity hflink.net operations and can tell you I have no awareness of any such thing. I suspect it's residual FUD (fear, uncertainty doubt) flowing over from QRZ.com. :-) Have fun, Alan km4ba

RE: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA

2010-02-09 Thread John Bradley
Of Andy obrien Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2010 5:58 PM To: digitalradio Subject: [digitalradio] ALE and protected frequencies in the USA I have received three emails in the past 3-4 weeks suggesting that the FCC has an application to protect certain HF frequencies and reserve for exclusive