Be Careful on 10 Meters

With recent band openings beginning on 10 meters, ARRL has received word that a number of amateurs have been heard using SSB below 28.300. “We urge everyone to remember that 28.000 to 28.300 MHz is reserved for RTTY and data, including CW,” said ARRL Field and Regulatory Correspondent Chuck Skolaut, K0BOG. “Phone is permitted from 28.300 to 28.500 for Novice and Technician class licensees with a maximum power of 200 W. Phone and image are allowed from 28.300 up to 29.700 for General, Advanced and Extra class license holders.” Skolaut, who manages the Official Observer and Intruder Watch programs, said that people have called and e-mailed ARRL HQ inquiring about hearing IDs repeated in code on various 10 meter frequencies. “What they are hearing are beacons,” Skolaut said; he suggests checking out some Web sites for more information on beacons you might hear on 10 meters and other bands.

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