New 60 Meter privileges coming up in 30 days....

Jim KJ3P

The new FCC rules for 60 meters were published this morning in the Federal Register. This means that they'll go into effect 30 days from today.

Question: Will a revised TURF file be available for Flex owners?

— Jim KJ3P

VE7ATJ_Don

Hi Jim… I would open up a Help Desk Ticket requesting this. It may take them a week or so to build and test the new TURF file, but you'll then be 'in the queue'…

Jim KJ3P

Well when asked over one month ago, a Flex rep said they "…were aware of this." Since it affects all Flex users (at least those who use 60 meters in all ITU Regions), I'd think they wouldn't want that many folks opening Help Desk tickets. It would be best to give us a clue as to their plans.

VE7ATJ_Don

HI Jim… I think (I could be wrong on this) that TURF files are radio-specific. At least, the ones I received to open up 60m for my Canadian radio was set to my serial #.

And, the FCC change just affects US hams. Those of us in Canada have different 60m capabilities, as do those in various countries in Europe.

Maybe the delay is due to Flex trying to figure out how to send new TURF files to each of the US flex owners???

Jim KJ3P

Just to update the outdated Title for this thread…

The ARRL is listing February 13 as the starting date for the new privileges on 60 meters. These include expanded frequencies around the "Channel 3" frequency, but with a power limit of a bit less than 10 Watts.

Here's hoping that Flex will provide a timely update to our radios, allowing us to access these new privileges.

Bob2 K2DRH

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Bob2 K2DRH

Ya sure, U betcha

Jim KJ3P

Tim Ellison, W4TME, at the HelpDesk answered my query yesterday:

 "The new 60m allocation for the US will be available until the next release of SmartSDR, which will be v4.2.x.  A TURF file is not needed for radios sold in the US."

Jim KJ3P