Hi Les, The HFLINK organisation corresponded with WIA bandplanners during the planning of the new Australian bandplan in 2006. As a result, there are several frequencies on 40m and 80m that were coordinated in the new Australian bandplan (and IARU Region 3) for ALE -141 and 188-110 (RFSM2400) activity. There has been activity on these modes in Australia since the bandplan went into effect. You can find the frequencies in the list here: http://hflink.com/channels
Ultimately, the AM broadcast stations determine what frequencies are usable for hams, especially on 40 metres at night. The bandplan and the frequency listing serve as guidelines. 73 Bonnie KQ6XA, VR2/KQ6XA > Les VK2DSG wrote: > The WIA has developed a new draft band plan for the 40m (7 MHz) > amateur band. > Obviously, the current levels of broadcast station interference > above 7100 kHz will mean that some degree of flexibility is > required in use of the new band plan. > Regards
