Hi, Do not know about others but I operate Propnet on 160 often...I am always "live" (or as live as I ever get) when not in "lurker mode" (xmitting is disabled). As per normal, if the freq is in use, I disable transmitting. The software does include a DCD routine, but that will not get around the "hidden transmitter" syndrome. I operate only using BPSK31 on Propnet, but others use AX.25 on 10/6/2 and above and believe BPSK63 was also coded into the software but have not seen others using it....
73 Bill N9DSJ --- In digitalradio@yahoogroups.com, John Becker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Key word being *unattended* .. > I can not speak for the stations on 160 but I do see the reports > on the web site. > > First understanding how this animal works will really help you. > I wont go into it here. > > > At 06:27 PM 2/14/2007, you wrote: > >John, > > > >Is it your understanding that they are running unattended beacons on 160 > >meters? > > > >Under Part 97 rules here in the U.S., it does not seem that you would be > >allowed to transmit an unattended beacon on that band. And if you did > >transmit a beacon, the bandplan calls for 1.999 at the very top of the band. > > > >Wouldn't there have to be a live control operator and that operator > >would need to monitor and be sure the frequency is clear before each > >transmission? > > > >73, > > > >Rick, KV9U >