[600MRG] A Few More Questions - New 2200 and 630 M "Final Rules"

[Brian, WA1ZMS]

Frank-

I would only use your Part 97 callsign when operating in the new bands. Save the Part 5 for ops outside of the ham bands if you need to operate there. Besides, cross license QSOs would not be legal given the purpose of the two different radio services.

You will be able to renew your Part 5, but we know the purpose of Part 5 is to do something not otherwise supportable through another radio service  (like Part 97).  So you could be challenged by the NTIA/FCC during renewal as needing to justify why you can't use the Part 97 allocation.  I know the FCC fully expects many Part 5 licenses to expire in favor of more open Part 97 use.

As for UTC and lack of ERP info, they can assume the maximum Part 97 ERP when making their evaluations.  However, like John said, I too expect the info will go into a bit-bucket and never be acted upon unless or until there is a case of QRM at which point I expect the utility to move frequency and avoid the ham bands.

This entire process is a way for the UTC to "save face" with the utilities they represent. There are Rules in place, the hams register their intent, play by the Rules, everybody is happy , and we all move on after over a decade of delay and posturing. I mean no disrespect to the UTC. They have a job to do and so do we hams. :- )


-Brian, WA1ZMS

> On Sep 15, 2017, at 10:04 AM, Frank Lotito <k3dz at live.com> wrote:
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> Wow, I still can't believe its happened, 47CFR97 within hours will include amateur allocations for 2200 an 630 meters!  A few other questions that may have to be answered in the not to distant future:
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> First, I assume there's a fraternity of around 50 +/- experimental licensees granted 47CFR5 privileges for 2200 and 630 meter operation.  Not all of the experimental licenses are in exact alignment with the new rules for amateur (47CFR97) operation.  For example, my experimental license allows transmission on both 630 and 600 meters, and at 10 watt ERP for both bands.
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> (a) What call sign do I use when operating in the frequency range of 472-479 KHz, my amateur or experimental call?
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> (b) Some of the above fraternity are proud of their contribution to the technology associated with operation at 630 and 2200 meters, and rightfully so.  Their 47CFR5 call sign is a well earned badge of accomplishment!  Are the experimental licenses (where they overlap into the formal amateur assignments) renewable as they approach expiration, or renewable only for those privileges outside of the newly published amateur rules for 2200 and 630 meters, or void and a new (from scratch) application has to be made for an experimental license?
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> (c) As I recall, 47CFR97 amateur operation on 2200 and 630 meters is not a primary allocation for amateurs.  I'm guessing - we may be No.2 in the pecking order.  What about 47CFR5 experimental licensees who "do not" have an amateur license, or whose amateur license class excludes them from 47CFR97 2200 and 630 meter operation?  Are these Part 5 licensees permitted on the new amateur allocation?
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> (d) I assume US amateur operation in the new 2200 and 630 meter bands only permits operators to be in contact with other licensed amateur radio operators, and does not allow communications with operators in other radio services, such as those operators only possessing a 47CFR5 experimental license?
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> (e) No way from my QTH am I able to develop 10 watts ERP on 630, 600, yet alone 2200 meters.  However there may be a few 47CFR5 stations who can indeed exceed the ERP allowed by the newly amended 47CFR97 rules.  I assume these stations must roll back their power to comply with the new rules' power limitation?
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> (f) Its interesting, the form of https://utc.org/plc-database-amateur-notification-process/ does not include an estimated maximum ERP or ERIP.  An oversight?
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> 73 Frank K3DZ / WH2XHA
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