Keep in mind that he believes repeater operation in 52-54 MHz will cause him interference. I already suggested the 50.800-51.000 MHz RC band.
I have also mentioned that repeaters have been operating on the 52-54 MHz band for decades, coexisting with RC operations. I suggested that he has likely coped with signals on 53.490 and 53.510 MHz many times - only 10 kHz away. So, I asked him for any evidence that repeaters within 30 kHz cannot coexist with RC operations. Joe M. John D. Lewis, NF3Q wrote: > Don't forget the FCC rules...in this case, I am only to assume (knowing > MCH's identity) that this is taking place in Western Pennsylvania. That > being said, my question is, if the repeater is coordinated by a > governing body (WPRC) why would he/she complain about RC operations? > The FCC rules, as far as I see them and have read, grant governing > authority to the regional coordinating body to authorize said band plans > per region. The operator of the RC equipment needs to yield way to the > authorizing entity. Logical thinking, regardless of rules, would > dictate that amateurs be good stewards of the frequencies they occupy > and utilize appropriate 'channels' that do not interfere with other > equipment. I would concur with 'DCFluX' in terms of getting crystals > reground for a mere $50 (let's say) versus a repeater operator > re-pairing, recalibrating, and retuning the entire repeater station. > > All the best, > > John, NF3Q > > MCH wrote: >> >> >> Does anyone have any experience with repeater operation vs RC operation >> (Remote Control)? I have an RC operator who is 'raising a stink' about a >> repeater that is 30 kHz away from one of his RC channels. >> >> BTW, he also wants to 'compromise' by offering to relocate the repeater >> off the 52-54 MHz segment so they will not impact his RC operations. >> Some compromise, huh? >> >> I think he has the impression that RC channels are 100 kHz wide (they >> are standard AM) because the 6M RC channels are spaced at 100 kHz >> (53.100, 53.200, 53.3500, 53.400, Etc). >> >> I've told him they cannot be more than 10 kHz wide, if that, and that >> the FC repeater would be only 16 kHz wide, and at 30 kHz away the two >> can coexist without interference. >> >> Oh, the repeater in question is at least 20 miles away from his flying >> site. >> >> Any input out there? Exactly how wide is his AM signal? >> >> Thanks, >> Joe M. >> >> > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Internal Virus Database is out of date. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.387 / Virus Database: 270.13.38/2274 - Release Date: 07/31/09 > 05:58:00 >
