Flex 1500/3000/5000 and 60m question

Kerry Miller

Is there a way to get coverage for the new 60m band for the older rigs? I have a 1500 and a 3000 and since I do a lot of QRP I'd like to see if there's a way to TX on the new part of 60m. I wouldn't even care if it's a "MARS mod" or TURF file, whatever it takes to get the new frequencies would be nice.

Thanks,
Kerry, WD5ABC

VE7ATJ_Don

Hi Kerry… I don't even know if the 'legacy' rigs use TURF files.

Best bet would be to submit a Help Desk ticket and see what they say.

If I remember another thread properly, but I believe the new 60m allocation for the US is still in 'we'll see' mode. It hasn't been actually added to the ham spectrum in the US (yet). Or, if you're talking about the entire 60m channels, etc. then definitely check with the Help Desk.

Kerry Miller

Don,

Thanks for your reply. I don't know if the help desk even still replies to questions about the legacy rigs but it's probably worth a try. Last I saw from ARRL, the new sliver of 60m is approved but hasn't been published yet so it will take effect 30 days after it is published, I think. The older rigs DO have TURF files but I'm not a software guy so I wouldn't know how to modify one. I'll open a ticket and see what they say!

73,
Kerry, WD5ABC