nLou, there's a homeland security deal that let's them close the band where they
think is appripriate.  I'm in central Texas and we've seen some alterations in
the area.  My guess would be in the Washington dc area and along the Canada line
and perhaps along the Mexico border and even perhaps the eastern air coridor
might be prime spots.  I understand there have also been some changes in New
Mexico.  Apparently these can be made at any time someone decides it is
appropriate.  I believe they can also apply to 2 meters.

Tom


Tom Brennan  KD5VIJ, CCC-A/SLP
web page http://titan.sfasu.edu/~g_brennantg/sonicpage.html

On Tue, 1 Jan 2008, Lou Kline wrote:

> Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2008 12:01:06 -0500
> From: Lou Kline <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: For blind ham radio operators <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: 440
>
> Hi.
>
> I think this is just a regional issue in California and Massachusetts.  I
> haven't heard anything about closing down the band elsewhere.
>
> 73, de Lou K2LKK
>
>
>
> At 11:13 AM 12/30/2007 -0500, you wrote:
> >I hope not.
> >
> >I really enjoy 440 especially with an ht.
> >
> >73 De Anthony W2AJV
> >[log in to unmask]
> >ECHOLINK NODE NUMBER: 74389
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Walter Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:27 PM
> >Subject: 440
> >
> >
> > > Are we going to lose the 440 cm band? i paid a lot of money for my =
> > > radio. k7ij Bruce had to shut off his repeater. what a waste. it sure =
> > > makes me mad. all that money. and all the repeaters have to be shut =
> > > down. what is next? 2 meters? Whatv is going to happen next to 440?=20
> > >
> > > from walter wb6jtj Walter p.s. 440 was, or is a good band.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> Louis Kim Kline
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