[Lf] LF: 136 kHz bandplan

[Andre' Kesteloot]

Steve Rawlings wrote:

> Hello Claudio!
>
> > In my usual home I have two other Xtals, one for 135.975 kHz
> > and the other one for 137.525 kHz. May be that one of those is
> > good for a beacon? For the next week-end I change the frequency
> > according yours suggestions.
> It is my understanding that, where possible, operators try to use
> the following suggested bandplan:
> 135.7 to 135.8: QRSS ('visual CW')
> 135.7 to 136.0: TX tests & beacons
> 136.0 to 137.4: Normal ('conventional') CW
> 137.4 to 137.6: Data modes
> 137.6 to 137.8: QRSS ('visual CW')
>
> This plan is working well in this part of Europe, and helps to
> separate incompatible modes.
>
> It seems to me that you could use either 135.975 kHz or 137.525
> kHz for your tests.  But, I agree with Dave when he wrote "If the
> only crystal you have falls in the wrong part of the band, don't
> be afraid to put out a call.  I don't want to discourage anyone
> from coming on!" [Dave Pick, G3YXM, 'LF' column, RadCom, January
> 2000].
>
> Here in the UK, we don't use beacons on 136 kHz any more.  We
> just plug in the key and have some QSOs  :-)
>
> The higher level of activity here means that a beacon operating
> for long periods on 136.375 from the UK could cause a lot of
> QRM.  But perhaps the situation is different in Italy.
>
> Good luck with your tests, Claudio.  (Be sure to spend enough
> time trying to make 2-way QSOs!)
>
> Regards to all,
> Steve GW4ALG