3.4 GHz QSO Party
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Folks,
Just had a look at the ACMA database and there are now pages of NBN allocations at 3410MHz with 20 MHz bandwidth. They are all dated 29th April. So the next activity day might be to try our transverters at 3398MHz.
It had to come sometime.
Many thanks to everyone I worked on April 25.
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
Just had a look at the ACMA database and there are now pages of NBN allocations at 3410MHz with 20 MHz bandwidth. They are all dated 29th April. So the next activity day might be to try our transverters at 3398MHz.
It had to come sometime.
Many thanks to everyone I worked on April 25.
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Roger,
A while ago I downloaded the following files from ACMA for use with Google Earth.
hcis_area.kml,
hcis_area(1).kml
hcis_area(2).kml
The first covers VK3
The second covers VK2/4
The last covers VK5
As a VK3 I am most interested in the first and I would have to travel to Sale or Warrnambool or Echuca to be out of the zone just to illustrate the size of the problem.
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
A while ago I downloaded the following files from ACMA for use with Google Earth.
hcis_area.kml,
hcis_area(1).kml
hcis_area(2).kml
The first covers VK3
The second covers VK2/4
The last covers VK5
As a VK3 I am most interested in the first and I would have to travel to Sale or Warrnambool or Echuca to be out of the zone just to illustrate the size of the problem.
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Folks,
Attached are the kml's I produced using an ACMA on line calculator from hcis co-ordinate of the 3.4 GHz exclusion zones for Amateurs. The Co-ordinates were supplied at the time of the announcement to remove access to the band but I have lost that original statement.
The calculator used was: http://www.acma.gov.au/applications/hci ... to_kml.asp
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
Attached are the kml's I produced using an ACMA on line calculator from hcis co-ordinate of the 3.4 GHz exclusion zones for Amateurs. The Co-ordinates were supplied at the time of the announcement to remove access to the band but I have lost that original statement.
The calculator used was: http://www.acma.gov.au/applications/hci ... to_kml.asp
Cheers,
Rob
VK3MQ
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Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
The assignment areas are pretty big and extend well beyond a quick drive to the country. Even if one does venture outside the "forbidden zone" you still can't work those inside. I know the ACMA have already started sending notices to license holders of 3.4GHz equipment asking them to apply for new assignments outside 3.4GHz. It's probably time to spin the VFO a couple of MHz CCW.VK2ZRH wrote:Check the geographic areas for the allocations.
I've asked Mike if VKCL will handle frequencies below 3400MHz.
Lou - VK3ALB
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Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi all
FYI I have written code for the panels that gives you a 432 MHz IF as well as an option switch for moving down 2 MHz.
Might talk about developments at Gippstech
Cheers
Tim VK5ZT
FYI I have written code for the panels that gives you a 432 MHz IF as well as an option switch for moving down 2 MHz.
Might talk about developments at Gippstech
Cheers
Tim VK5ZT
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Tim,
A 'how to reprogram the panel' talk would be great!
I wonder if any retuning of the circuit is needed in any way.
Cheers
Jayson
A 'how to reprogram the panel' talk would be great!
I wonder if any retuning of the circuit is needed in any way.
Cheers
Jayson
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
And a whole heap more licensed since, as recently as yesterday!VK3MQ wrote:Hi Folks,
Just had a look at the ACMA database and there are now pages of NBN allocations at 3410MHz with 20 MHz bandwidth. They are all dated 29th April...
It would be fairly safe to say, amateur operation is now prohibited above 3400.000 MHz in the large population centers.
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Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Re. NBN 3.4 GHz licences....
Our club just received a letter from NBN Co concerning our 3.4 GHz beacon which is within their frequency allocation.
In effect, its our marching orders!!!
We now need to relocate the beacon down to the new beacon section in the bandplan and re-licence accordingly!
Cheers
Tim VK5ZT
Our club just received a letter from NBN Co concerning our 3.4 GHz beacon which is within their frequency allocation.
In effect, its our marching orders!!!
We now need to relocate the beacon down to the new beacon section in the bandplan and re-licence accordingly!
Cheers
Tim VK5ZT
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Guys
Just about to finish my 3.4G Panel and am now thinking about what the operating frequency i should set the panel up for?
Just about to finish my 3.4G Panel and am now thinking about what the operating frequency i should set the panel up for?
Daniel
VK5DF
PF94HW
VK5DF
PF94HW
Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
Hi Daniel,VK5DF wrote:Hi Guys
Just about to finish my 3.4G Panel and am now thinking about what the operating frequency i should set the panel up for?
We've all agreed on 3398. Note that you'll lose a little TX output as a result of this 2MHz move. The exact amount of loss will depend on the ceramic filters in the TX mixer and TX driver but will be in the order of 1dB.
Lou - VK3ALB
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Re: 3.4 GHz QSO Party
extract from WIA Bandplan document:
3398.000 - 3400.000 NARROW BAND MODES For operation in any part of Australia
3398.000 - 3398.100 EME only
3398.100 - 3398.400 CW / SSB
3398.100 Calling frequency: national primary
3398.200 Calling frequency: national secondary
3398.220 - 3398.240 Digital DX modes
3398.400 - 3398.600 Beacons
3398.600 - 3400.000 Experimental
3400.000 - 3575.000 NO OPERATION IN ACMA RESTRICTED AREAS
3398.100 the new call frequency replacing 3400.100
Dave VK2JDS was saying that the output of the panel was still good at 3398 MHz
3398.000 - 3400.000 NARROW BAND MODES For operation in any part of Australia
3398.000 - 3398.100 EME only
3398.100 - 3398.400 CW / SSB
3398.100 Calling frequency: national primary
3398.200 Calling frequency: national secondary
3398.220 - 3398.240 Digital DX modes
3398.400 - 3398.600 Beacons
3398.600 - 3400.000 Experimental
3400.000 - 3575.000 NO OPERATION IN ACMA RESTRICTED AREAS
3398.100 the new call frequency replacing 3400.100
Dave VK2JDS was saying that the output of the panel was still good at 3398 MHz