In the “readers bag” today was a really very good article on the “use or loose” subject around HR 607. I do have to agree with the points below from the article by K3NG at AmateurRadio.com . Go check it out and read also the opposing comments. Maybe place your comments there.
“There are some “inconvenient truths” about 440 and its potential reallocation:
1. Amateur radio usage of the 440 band is abysmal. (Dead repeaters don’t count as usage.)
2. What usage there is of 440 is inefficient when compared with 3G and 4G technologies that could use the band.
3. Millions could benefit for 440 rather than a few thousand who use it today.
4. Amateur radio’s 440 band is a secondary allocation, not
“And Now the Rest of the Story – “Ham Radio – HR 607 – 440 band – loss or gain?