All the more reason to populate the band. I work some DX and I am thrilled to
do so, but I also enjoy working the QRP stations and ragchewing. I like to keep
in mind that Topband is the "gentleman's band" and we should all coexist
accordingly. Here is an example: Just last week I started calling CQ around
1.812 looking for a QSO, after my third call I heard a very weak signal, I
couldn't make it out so I sent "?"....After not hearing any response, one of
the strong local DXer stations sent "QRL DX" I immediately sent "R" and moved
away. Not all of us little stations can hear what someone else might be able to
hear with a beverage or better equipment then we may be using. That's the fun
of Top Band, it's always challenging and when we make that special contact it's
a bigger thrill then on some of the other bands. I'm looking forward to working
everyone DX or local!
Very 73 to all Topbanders, Glenn WB2LMV
Message: 7
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:33:57 -0500
From: Ken <wa8jxm@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Topband: Nice QRPP QSO
Cc: topband@contesting.com
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On Dec 11, 2011, at 2:44 AM, Gary Smith wrote:
> By no means any shadow of a record but I just had a CW QSO on TB with
> N3LCW/QRP in Md & me in CT; about 300 miles apart. The band was
> absent of signals till down at the bottom, there he was calling CQ as
> a QRP so I switched the amp off, turned the K3 down to 5W and got A
> 599. a bit later I dropped it to 100mW and got a 559 from his K2.
>
> Kind of amazing there aren't more people on 160, it's definitely
> alive. 100mW... nice!
I agree, there is not a whole lot of activity on 160 cw or digital even though
the band is quite capable. Activity seems to be mostly devoted to contesting
and DX, (or SSB.)
Ken WA8JXM
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