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Old 2nd Oct 2018, 7:01 am   #219
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Default Re: Users of 2 metre Amateur Band?

You obviously don't know about the IARU beacon project and the very reason why by universal agreement this is specifically kept clear.

http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/index.html

See the FAQ's section:

"A: The IARU HF Band Plan reserves the beacon frequencies for the International Beacon Project. Almost all member societies of the IARU have incorporated this recommendation in the band plans in their countries. In some countries it is mandatory by law, and in other countries it is recommended operating practice. Interference from amateurs should be reported to the appropriate member society of the country where the interference originates.

The IARU maintains monitoring stations in each of the three regions responsible for reporting non-amateur operation in the amateur bands to the appropriate authorities."

In these days of poor HF conditions and reduction in amateur activity on the traditional modes due to the advent of FT8 and other new modes the IARU beacons continue to be an important service and this band plan segment should be respected.

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