On 2012-01-10, at 1:43 PM, kd6nrp@earthlink.net wrote:
> I run the risk of calling CQ on what appears to be a clear frequency and
> QRMing a DX station calling CQ or disrupting an ongoing QSO. Any suggestions
> on how to prevent?
>
Hi Brian,
Simply follow accepted protocol, i.e.:
---LISTEN on & about your frequency of choice for a minute, or two, for any
signs of activity;
---Send "QRL?" once, listen, then send "QRL?" again, & listen once more, and
finally,
---If you hear nothing back---like "R", "QRL", "QSY", "DX HR", or "U LID"(!),
then it's a safe bet to go ahead & make a a short initial CQ, say, a 3x3 call.
If you get no responses from anyone, anywhere, go ahead & make a 3x3 call,
twice if you feel it's necessary...
If anyone gets on the frequency after you've gone through this process & they
chastise you, shame on them...and it does happen legitimately on occasion, too,
as guys get all fired-up & distracted by the possibility of working some DX
station somewhere, via split mode right on top of you!
But it's all part of the game...welcome to Topband!
~73~ de Eddy VE3CUI - VE3XZ
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