Re: Save our 2 Metre Band.
Well I suppose they are at least not trying to suggest the use of 2m for Safety Of Life purposes! But I'd still think the flood of surplus equipment would open it up as a pirate band of near unparalleled proportions and negate any advantage the extra spectrum space would give! It's bad enough with every man and his dog grabbing baofengs and just going where ever they like.
I personally think the 12.5kHz spacing on 2m is a good thing, as it is compatible with older 25kHz equipment (ideally with the deviation turned down a bit!) although older rigs may struggle if the band is very busy on adjacent channels. But the CTCSS on repeaters was a very bad move, I mean who remembers which tone you need? Bring back toneburst!
I do wish they would change 6m to 12.5kHz spacing!
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