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ALE 5MHZ CHANNELS
For many years, we have always included 2 
channels at 5MHz in the international ham 
radio ALE channel list: 
5371.5 kHz USB
5403.5 kHz USB

These 2 channels are the most common 
internationally and are presently designated 
Emergency Only. We probably will change the 
designations to Primary and Secondary.

See channel list:
http://hflink.com/channels/

BACKGROUND OF ALE 5MHZ ACTIVITY
Hams in some countries have been using 5MHz 
channels for ALE for a long time; however, 
operators in USA have not been allowed, 
due to the "voice-only" FCC 5MHz rule. 

5MHZ ALE IN USA 
The new 5MHz rule changes (allowing Data 
with certain limitations) will go into effect in 
about one month. Then it will be possible for USA 
ham operators to utilize some aspects of ALE on 5MHz. 

EMISSION TYPE AND COMPLIANCE OF ALE SIGNAL
The ALE signal complies with the requirements of 
the new 5MHz FCC rules. The rule allows the 
use of Data content using Emission Type 2K80J2D. 
The 2K80 means 2.80 kHz bandwidth. The J2D means 
"SSB transmitter modulated with Data content". The 
rule says that 2.8 kHz is the maximum bandwidth, 
but lesser bandwidth may be used. An example of 
this allowed lesser bandwidth Emission Type is 
2K00J2D, the Emission Type of ALE 8FSK signal. 

PROGRAMMING
PCALE and some ALE transceivers can be programmed 
for compliance with the new USA rules on 5MHz. Also, 
operators will need to follow specific operating 
procedures to ensure compliance with both the 
spirit and the exact requirements of the rules. 

5MHZ QRG FILL FILES AND SET-UP
The following items will be available soon for 
5MHz ALE operation:
1. a QRG fill file for PCALE with instructions for 
setup will be available for download soon. 
2. programming information for ALE radios.
3. a Quick Reference Card for 5MHz operation.

ARTICLE IN PROGRESS
I am currently writing an article about USA 
5MHz ALE for HFLINK.COM website. The article will 
provide details and information about rules 
conformity and ALE set up. The rule changes were 
announced only a few days ago, and it may take a 
little time for full interpretation. 

BASIC FACTORS ABOUT 5MHZ ALE OPERATION USA
Here are some factors we already know about, 
that will need to be covered for compliance with 
the new 5MHz FCC rules: 
1. Use of Listen-Before-Transmit protocol.
2. § 97.221 rules section changes for 5MHz.
3. Use of manual sounding. 
4. Use of ALE signal for Selective Calling. 
5. Use of Manual and/or Remote control. 
6. Compliance with the bandwidth requirements.
7. Compliance with the station control requirements.

CONCLUSION
At the present time, it appears that 5MHz ALE 
operation for USA hams may be similar to how 
we presently use ALE on the HFL SSB Voice net. 
We look forward to the great benefit of the 
5MHz channels filling in the gap of propagation 
for hams, especially those involved with Emcomm.

Regards,
Bonnie Crystal KQ6XA, VR2KQ6XA
International Coordinator 
Global ALE High Frequency Network

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