The National Association for Amateur Radio reports that effective Mon., March 5, U.S. amateurs get new privileges on the 60 meter band. In addition to an increase in effective radiated power from 50 to 100 W, hams can now transmit CW and PSK31 on the following channel-center frequencies:
• Channel 1: 5332.0 kHz
• Channel 2: 5348.0 kHz
• Channel 3: 5358.5 kHz
• Channel 4: 5373.0 kHz
• Channel 5: 5405.0 kHz
Amateurs can also transmit Upper Sideband voice and PACTOR III on the following suppressed carrier frequencies (the frequencies typically shown on transceiver displays):
• Channel 1: 5330.5 kHz
• Channel 2: 5346.5 kHz
• Channel 3: 5357.0 kHz
• Channel 4: 5371.5 kHz
• Channel 5: 5403.5 kHz
In upstate New York, the Rip Van Winkle Amateur Radio Society is the source for ham radio news, and they are giving ham classes April 21 and April 28, 2012 at the NOECKER66 car showroom in Hudson.