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• LF News, 16^th January 2012

  • 16/1. OPERA evolves. This very effective new data mode from the author of "ROS" has been in beta test for a few weeks now and is causing quite a stir on the LF bands. One of its advantages is that it is a single carrier mode which can be used with a non-linear transmitter. Latest beta version of the TX/RX software is listed on the ROS web-site at http://rosmodem.wordpress.com/.

  • 6/1. SAQ transmission rescheduled. The usual Christmas transmission didn't go ahead due to problems. The next one will take place on Tuesday Jan 12^th at 1330 utc on the normal 17.2kHz frequency. The transmission will last about 30 minutes.

  • 31/12. All "F" class Dutch hams to get 500kHz. From Jan 1^st they will be able to operate from 501 to 505kHz with 100W PEP (The former 5W erp was better for stations with small antennas). Modes are A1A, F1A, G1A and J2A. Contests are not allowed. The new schedule also includes 4m.

  • 27/06. 500kHz in Malta. Maltese amateurs can now apply for a special permit for 501-504kHz with 10W ERP to run until the end of 2011. The calls issued will be in the 9H9 series. It is hoped that the permits may be extended until the result of the deliberations at the 2012 WARC are known.

  • Who's on 136kHz? See the "Noticeboard" link for a list of countries with access to the 136kHz band courtesy of the IARU. Research by Lawrence 9H1AV / 9H9MHR.

  
  

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