VK and ZL LF allocation

[Andre Kesteloot]

Vernall wrote:
> 
> Jim M0BMU,
> 
> Thanks for the preliminary information on quieter parts of the 165 - 190 kHz
> band.
> 
> > Mike's request for info reminds me - A while ago, I tried listening
> > around 184.4 kHz, where the recent "transpac" tests occured, but
> > this frequency is full of very strong LF broadcast station
> > sidebands, as is most of 165kHz - 190kHz. But there was a gap in
> > the general din around 169 - 173kHz that might be worth trying for
> > VK/ZL to Europe LF tests one day - do others have a quiet spot
> > here too? Would it be any good for the VK/ZL stations?
> 
> ZL stations are permitted to transmit anywhere within 165 - 190 kHz, and
> what counts most is using frequencies that have minimum QRM at DX receiving
> stations.  Several slots are needed to cope with a number of ZL and VK
> participating stations, some of them having good frequency control and
> others that drift a few Hz.
> 
> The next scheduled "transpac" testing is 22 September.  If EU stations can
> agree on what the quietest slots are in the 169 - 173 kHz region are, then
> they can be checked for reception in the greater Pacific area as well, and
> appropriate new frequencies selected.  I have been co-ordinating the test
> schedule and will use feedback from EU receiving checks to discuss with ZL
> and VK participants for picking optimum test frequencies for next time.
> 
> 73, Bob