On 8 Mar 2004 Doug Smith W9WI wrote:
> On Mon, 2004-03-08 at 14:55, Barry wrote:
> > Just a reminder...
> > If operating USB, you need to stay about 3 KHz below the upper band
> > edge (and above the lower band edge on LSB). For example, I heard
> > CU3GD CQing on 14349.3 (maybe OK in his country?) and LOTS of
> > stateside guys were answering him. Watch out for Popkin-grams, or
> > worse, Riley-grams on that one!
>
> I took a couple of notes on this one...
>
> Sunday morning, heard US7IGF running on 21448.5. (he didn't work
> anyone while I was listening) Thought that was too close to the edge
> to call - then I noted someone who appeared to be running even higher!
>
>
> Turned out to be YL2GP on 21449.85. While listening, he worked three
> W's. (all East Coast) -- Doug Smith W9WI Pleasant View (Nashville),
> TN EM66 http://www.w9wi.com
>
I'll be the first to admit it. I didn't take my own advice. I got
busted! Got an OO card today for working SU9NC on 21448. Anyone
else?
Barry W2UP--
Barry Kutner, W2UP Internet: w2up@mindspring.com
Newtown, PA Frankford Radio Club
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