As Keith reports, modified FT817NDs may TX on 40MHz (8m). If mine does, it means I may be able to TX WSPR or FT8 on 8m, albeit with external filters.
I may try asking OFCOM for a permit for the next Es season and see what happens. They can only say no.
Maybe I should ask for a band and 10W? Personally I would be happy with a spot frequency, limited time and 5W on an NoV. We shall see. It would pay me to apply in good time. Of course, if there was any "harmful interference" issues, I could be closed down.
I am sure just a few watts of FT8 or WSPR would be audible across Europe given decent Es.
Personally, I think several people should apply. The more stations active, in more countries, the better.
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Hi Roger,
I've noticed that the transverter-store in Ukraine now extended their range of transverters with includes 8M and 5M.
Save's you moddifing your FT-817 and making a LPF
https://transverters-store.com/40mhz_assembled_with_att.htm
Jason
M0NYW
I’d be willing to give that a try too! Even a simple dipole should work if conditions are good.
I think someone did ask Ofcom about a permit but the answer was “Not for more of the same” - I.e. not if it’s just an extension to 10m or 6m - it would have to be supported by a good technical reason.
Regards,
Keith
I am sure I can make PLENTY of very good arguments! If they reject it (they should not if they are interested in radio science) it will not be for technical reasons!!
Then perhaps a combined effort to present good, logical reasons for a small allocation - even a spot frequency - would be the best approach, rather than simply asking for an allocation purely because other countries have one.
I found the comment about Ofcom and “more of the same” as a reason for rejecting 40MHz - it’s on EI7GL’s site for 22 Nov 2020. However, that was for a general allocation; maybe an application for a specific experiment - even time-limited - may get a more sympathetic response.
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