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Michael Coslo · March 14th 07, 09:28 PM posted to rec.radio.amateur.moderated

wrote:
On Mar 13, 5:01 pm, Michael Coslo wrote:
What is the process of modifying the gentlemen's agreements?
Specifically, I would like to explore the idea of adding a new PSK31
segment or two.

Heck, Mike, your first challenge will be to get the gentlemen to
agree. ;-)

Or even finding Gentlemen!

Presently, the "suggested frequencies" take up about a ssb voice slice
of bandwidth per band. And that slice is getting pretty busy. esp on 20
meters.

Those suggested frequencies are simply that: suggested.

Very true. What would be nice would be some extra suggestions. What
would be nice would be to have another couple SSB signals worth of
space, separated by enough to allow a RTTY signal or two between 'em.

While the short and simple answer is just move to a new frequency, in
practical terms it is nice for low power modes like PSK 31 to have a
place to gather.

PSK31 isn't just a low power mode, Mike. If you need to boost your
signal to compensate for band conditions, there's nothing precluding
that.

We've always tried to use as low power as possible. Unless a person's
signal is extremely good - I'm talking about top-notch sound card, very
low drive, and precise transmitter settings - that signal starts getting
very wide, and gets into everyone else's transmissions. Occasionally you
can help a little with turning the ALC off.

- 73 de Mike KB3EIA -