Finally, really, the term band plan does not appear anywhere in part 97, and this is likely the reason for some discrepancy as to what it is and who defines it. The FCC clearly has some regulations. Other ham organizations seek to go further in the pursuit of self regulation. Mark
> On Mar 30, 2021, at 4:55 PM, Mark Brantana <n5...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > For example, see the following link from Wikipedia: > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_frequency_allocations > <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio_frequency_allocations> > > under "Table of amateur MF and HF bandplans" > [edit > <https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Amateur_radio_frequency_allocations&action=edit§ion=16>] > The following charts show the voluntary bandplans used by amateurs in ITU > Region 1. Unlike the US, slots for the various transmission modes are not set > by the amateur's license but most users do follow these guidelines > Interesting question, though, with so many hams spreading out among many > different modes. And, lets not forget the part the ITU plays over top of all > of this. Hams can get an inexpensive copy of the latest Part 97 from ARRL. > Mark >> On Mar 30, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Mark Brantana <n5...@yahoo.com >> <mailto:n5...@yahoo.com>> wrote: >> >> It’s complicated. See: FCC Part 97 4th ed 97.305. Shared frequencies like >> 60-m are an exceptions to the rule. Generally I see that the FCC also >> designates certain modes for portions of bands. These obviously have the >> force of law. >> >> Band plans must comply with the regulations. I believe they are part of the >> expectation that we can be self regulating. I don’t believe they have the >> force of law. They may come from ARRL, and lately I have learned that they >> may come from a state committee as well. They seem to range from very >> strongly recommend as good practice to suggestions. >> >> Open to flogging if I am wrong. >> >> Mark >> N5PRD >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Mar 30, 2021, at 3:28 PM, Jeff Greer via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org >>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe band allocations/band >>> edges are set by the FCC, but the band plans are all ARRL. >>> >>> From: BVARC <bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc-boun...@bvarc.org>> on >>> behalf of K5BOU via BVARC <bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> >>> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 2:48 PM >>> To: bvarc@bvarc.org <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org> <bvarc@bvarc.org >>> <mailto:bvarc@bvarc.org>> >>> Cc: K5BOU <phili...@k5bou.net <mailto:phili...@k5bou.net>> >>> Subject: [BVARC] (no subject) >>> >>> Are this already in place or need the FCC approval? Thanks >>> http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ODV/Second%20Board%20Meeting%20July%202020/Doc%2025A%20Band%20Plan%20Final-1b.pdf >>> >>> <http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ODV/Second%20Board%20Meeting%20July%202020/Doc%2025A%20Band%20Plan%20Final-1b.pdf> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org <mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> <http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org> >>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>> <https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/> >>> ________________________________________________ >>> Brazos Valley Amateur Radio Club >>> >>> BVARC mailing list >>> BVARC@bvarc.org <mailto:BVARC@bvarc.org> >>> http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org >>> <http://mail.bvarc.org/mailman/listinfo/bvarc_bvarc.org> >>> Publicly available archives are available here: >>> https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/ >>> <https://www.mail-archive.com/bvarc@bvarc.org/> >
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