Even though the license authorized 50.3-50.8 MHz, I stayed away from the AM calling frequency. The only frequency used so far is 50.7 MHz, so the signal covers 50.625-50.775 MHz and the FCC occupied bandwidth (-27 dB) is within 50.6-50.8 MHz.
73, John KD6OZH ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Champa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <digitalradio@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 18:16 UTC Subject: RE: [digitalradio] QEX ? > Bruce, > > Who did you say SMIRK was again? Just kidding! > > Yes, we are using an established 6M calling frequency for a TEST. Don't > you > do that sometimes too? Besides, it's the only portion of the band that is > classified as "ALL MODE". Nobody uses Ancient Modulation (AM) anymore > anyway, right? (HI) > > CW identification is not required. We identify "in mode" using exactly as > in the case of SSTV, RTTY, PSK, MT-63, and all other digital modes. In > our > specific case, we use an open source form of OFDM encoding for both the > voice and video transmission of our callsigns. > > Hope that answers your questions. > > Thanks and 73, > John - K8OCL > >>From: bruce mallon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Reply-To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com >>To: digitalradio@yahoogroups.com >>Subject: [digitalradio] QEX ? >>Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:40:32 -0700 (PDT) >> >>This one is easy ...... AGAIN you bypassed the users >>no one I know of reads either of them and as for ALL >>MODES did ANYONE even think what 50.400 is used for >>world wide ?????? I have a big gripe with the ARRL >>they know full well that there are AM users and nets >>also how are you identifing your transmissions? Can I >>read your call with a HA-460? ro a G-50? there are >>lots of them out there .....LIKE ... >> >>( from a 6 meter group forum )...... >> >>So that is what that noise is when I have the radio >>on 50.400 AM? >> >>Now it may or may not be DIGITAL but all he hears is >>noise ..... and on AM thats what it will sound like. >> >>MORE .... >> >> >>Are they really using an established 6M voice Calling >>Frequency 50.400 for the testing of digital modes? >> >>Are they IDing using CW or voice so Hams know what >>they are hearing and from whom? >> >> >>"The site mentions some sort of survey that claims >>a high level of endorsement from licensed Hams." >> >> >>"The site does not mention asking the frequent users >>of 6M for their input. Has anyone heard from the >>ARRL?" >> >> >>Sounds like i'm right you need to got talk to thoes >>who use the band ..... >> >> >> >> >>__________________________________________________ >>Do You Yahoo!? >>Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around >>http://mail.yahoo.com > > > > > Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org > > Other areas of interest: > > The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ > DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy > discussion) > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > Need a Digital mode QSO? Connect to Telnet://cluster.dynalias.org Other areas of interest: The MixW Reflector : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/themixwgroup/ DigiPol: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Digipol (band plan policy discussion) Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digitalradio/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
