How about the RTTY Op's that use AFSK for modulation? With most rigs, these
chaps may >>> NOT <<< see the correct RTTY mark frequency on the radio dial.
I am sure
that I have several hundred QSL cards to prove my point and with those
stations a guard frequency of 1 KC would not be practical.
Fat fingers strike again.
E.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces@contesting.com]
> On Behalf Of Eric - VE3GSI
> Sent: March-05-09 11:12 PM
> To: 'RTTY Reflector'
> Subject: Re: [RTTY] NAQP RTTY Frequencies
>
> Shelby and the RTTY Gang,
>
> I know there have been other e-posts on this subject, with most, if not
> all
> objecting to the 'off-limit' frequencies in question. As far as I know
> the
> NAQP contest would NOT be the first to implement the disqualification
> rule
> for working outside the recommended frequency range. The IOTA contest
> sponsors give a list of frequencies that will potentially get you
> disqualified if you operate in those areas on the band. See part 3.
> and 9.
> of the IOTA rules:
>
> http://www.vhfcc.org/hfcc/rules/2009/riota.shtml
>
> Myself, and I am sure many others do 'try' and stay off the beacon
> frequencies, but when running S&P, mistakes do happen as I don't always
> read
> the dial frequency when searching for a contest Q. Since the beacon
> frequency is only one spot on the band, I really wish there was a
> better way
> to better penalize a station for an error then total disqualification.
> As
> far as I know, there is no possible way for me or others to lock out a
> single frequency on the band to prevent accidental transmissions.
>
> How about the RTTY Op's that use AFSK for modulation? With most rigs,
> these
> chaps may see the correct RTTY mark frequency on the radio dial. I am
> sure
> that I have several hundred QSL cards to prove my point and with those
> stations a guard frequency of 1 KC would not be practical.
>
> My question to the beacon fellows. I know in certain cases like the
> MARS
> traffic net, Radio Ops can get permission to operate outside of the
> Amateur
> Radio Bands, I am guessing to avoid QRM. Could the beacon guys not get
> the
> same absolution and operate just below the bottom of the bands?
>
> I don't have a problem with the PSK frequencies, same for CW and other
> modes
> as there is enough activity with them to 'wake-me-up' and move the
> dial. To
> be honest, I have never heard a beacon signal nor would not even
> recognize
> one if I did.
>
> As for Shelby and the rest of the NAQP RTTY gang, thanks for the fun
> contest
> and most likely I will go with whatever decisions you good people make
> in
> future contests. I am sure you will be fair to all involved.
>
> For everyone else, I hope to print you in the contest - I need all the
> Q's I
> can get.
>
> GL,
> Eric - VE3GSI
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Shelby Summerville
> > Subject: Re: [RTTY] NAQP RTTY Frequencies
> >
> > w0mu@w0mu.com wrote: "Sorry to disagree but we SHARE our
> frequencies."
> >
> > I knew when I posted this, that there would be varying opinions.
> Each,
> > and
> > everyone, is entitled to their opinion, however, regarding NAQP RTTY,
> > mine
> > is the only that counts. The mentioned frequencies being "off
> limits",
> > is a
> > request, and if necessary, will become part of the rules. Be assured,
> > transmit during NAQP RTTY, in those frequencies, and you run the risk
> > of
> > disqualification.
> >
> > Shelby Summerville, K4WW
> > Contest Manager
> > NAQP RTTY
>
>
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