The ARRL Board accepted the final band plan of the Band Planning Committee.

The ARRL Board accepted the final band plan of the Band Planning Committee.

http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-board-meets-in-remote-electronic-meeting

Final Band Plan:
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/ODV/Second%20Board%20Meeting%20July%202020/Doc%2025A%20Band%20Plan%20Final-1b.pdf

Major highlights:

80 Meters:
-Bottom of Phone band moved from 3.600 to 3.650
-WB (Wideband) and ACDS (Automatic Controlled Digital Station) defined - 3.600-3.650
-Technicians given 3.900 - 4.000 phone and image

40 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 7.100 - 7.125 (No more unwritten rule Novice CW segment!)
-Technicians given 7.225 - 7.300 phone and image

30 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 10.135 - 10.150

20 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 14.105 - 14.150

18 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 18.105 - 18.110

15 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 21.150 - 21.200
-Technicians given 21.275 - 21.350 phone and image
-Novices given 21.025 - 21.200 RTTY/Data

12 Meters:
-WB/ACDS defined 24.925 - 24.930

10 Meters:
-WB defined 28.120 - 28.190 (All classes)
-WB/ACDS defined 29.200 - 29.300 (Extra, Advanced, General)

Interesting article Phil. Without being to political, I don’t necessarily agree with the changes. I think the technicians are losing their incentive to upgrade to general. Also, I believe the general test includes some higher education pieces that are necessary for safe HF operation.