Well, these bands have chances of underwater reception, using proper xmitting antenna, as they are pretty durned close to VLF. Also, aerials are kinda out of the question, so earth ground antennas are viable.Quote:
Originally Posted by N8YX
So, new bands to experiment on?
Serious real estate needing bands..160 is peanuts compared to that.
VLF packet. :icon_wink:Quote:
Originally Posted by KC2UGV
Really, really slow packet :)Quote:
Originally Posted by WØTKX
I mean nuke subs kinda use it: 3 chars per minute to say "The US is still alive guys!"
i plan to sign up (to help those who are interested) ... but i'd like to know more about the policies behind the database ...
It's actually quite simple.Quote:
Originally Posted by n6hcm
The utilities are a bit anal about us lowly ham types possibly interfering with their PLC communications on or adjacent to these frequencies... even though the odds of there actually being any (with our antenna and power restrictions) being somewhere between Slim and Nun. (BTW, Slim just left the building, with the Nun quickly following. Hmmmm.)
So if we each register, and indicate our intent to start using these frequencies starting 30 days after the date of registration... they have that long to post an objection on the grounds that we (each of us, that is) is too close to one of their PLC sites and could be a problem.
If they don't respond in 30 days, then we are free & clear to operate to our heart's content.
So there is nothing to lose by registering, even if you don't intend to use the bands now. You may change your mind in the future -- and by registering now, presuming no objections, you'll be free & clear to operate whenever you want in the future (starting at +31 days)
^^^ This. Thank you.
I checked out the news item over yonder about this issue and followed the simple directions Bonnie provides to locate said high tension lines in my area and wasn't too surprised at the results since I already knew where the lines are.
It was nice to be able to use the ruler feature on google earth to check actual distances and it turns out I am at worst case 1.7 km away from the nearest line. So, there's one more thing off the bucket list :clap: :spin: :dance:
i understand all that. but it's hard to feel that this database will only be used for this purpose.
Well, there is that too.... it was my first reaction as well. But then I said eff it...Quote:
Originally Posted by n6hcm