Hi All,
I tend to agree with Mike, W0MU. The only frequencies we have to avoid
are the declared emergency and stay within band plans. I do lots of psk31 and
find that the WARC bands are just fine on contest weekends. The beacons are
great, but again, they don't "OWN" a freaquency and I sure hope they, or
anyone else, "OWNS" a frequency!!!!
And for those of you that don't know me, I do lots of contesting, but usually
RTTY only, and don't complain when the CW contesters wipe out the usual RTTY
frequencys on CW contest weekends.
Please don't change the rules to limit the frequencies that we can use!!!
Thank you,
Gordon "Bambi" - N1MGO
On 5 Mar 2009 at 9:21, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
> Sorry to disagree but we SHARE our frequencies. None of our frequencies are
> exclusive use and I hope we never get to the point that we have exclusive
> frequencies as it will be the beginning of the end of our bands as the FCC
> will sell off frequencies to the highest bidder. Rich hams will be lining
> up to buy 14.001 14.151 etc.
>
> While the beacon network is a cool system it is not used by the entire
> amateur community. It is not a system for emergency communications etc. It
> is a simply a beacon network to give people an idea if a band is open. Why
> is their use any more or less important than anyone else using the
> frequency?
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> At what point does this stop? Do we then disallow any contest activity
> between 14.250 and 14.350 because of long running nets? CW frequencies used
> by county hunters and FIST? How about the SSTV frequencies? We should
> probably include all the ARRL bulletin and practice frequencies too. People
> will be lining up at our doors to have their precious net frequency and a
> 10kc buffers listed in the rules. The DX window on 160 is pretty much
> abandoned during contests now.
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> Just because a group has staked a claim to an area does not give them
> exclusive right to the frequency. These instances of interference were not
> intentional. I agree that all amateurs need to be more prudent about not
> interfering with ongoing communications regardless of mode.
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> The WARC bands have been contest free for just this reason. The NAQP is
> such a short contest the impact to 20m has to be quite low compared to any
> of the major contests.
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> Rules are great for those that read them. Many don't and just get on to
> make contacts and give out points. I really don't want to have to remember
> which areas may or may not be off limits.
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> This sets a very dangerous precedent for all contests and contesters. We
> have as much right to use the frequencies in accordance with FCC rules (USA
> operators) as the next guy. We are not guaranteed clear channel operations.
> Qrm is pat of what we signed up for.
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> Maybe it is time that many upgrade their stations with better filtering etc.
> We don't use spark gap transmitters anymore for a reason. If I can nestle
> in to a small hole and work people and you can't who has the problem?
>
> Mike W0MU
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> "A slip of the foot you may soon recover, but a slip of the tongue you may
> never get over." Ben Franklin
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces@contesting.com [mailto:rtty-bounces@contesting.com] On
> Behalf Of Shelby Summerville
> Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 2:04 AM
> To: RTTY Reflector
> Cc: K0AD; WA7BNM
> Subject: [RTTY] NAQP RTTY Frequencies
>
> This has been posted, before, and after February NAQP RTTY, it needs posting
> again. I'm a strong proponent of "not preaching to the choir", but, short of
> a rules change, I feel this is the best way to "get the word out"! Before
> y'all inundate me with "technical" examples: "I use a KAMPlus for my RTTY
> operation, and if I can copy your signal, in any of the below mentioned
> frequencies, you're too close"!
>
> Although I have absolutely no control over unmanned Packet stations, that
> cause interference, in the RTTY portion of the bands, I do have some over
> the alleged interference caused by participants, in NAQP RTTY! Most, and all
> should, know that 14.100 is the frequency of the NCDXF beacon. During NAQP
> RTTY, transmitting between 14.099-14.101 is not allowed! Also, in the spirit
> of cooperation, during NAQP RTTY, transmitting between 14.069-14.073, is
> also not allowed! These "off limits" frequencies are not a part of the
> rules, yet. I prefer to allow the participants in NAQP RTTY to "self police"
> and follow these guidelines. Several stations were monitored, by me, calling
> CQ, between 14.099-14.101, and I have a complaint of interference, with
> ongoing PSK QSO's, between 14.069-14.073. Please don't force a change in the
> rules, and refrain from transmitting in the aforementioned frequencies.
>
> Shelby Summerville, K4WW
> Contest Manager
> NAQP RTTY
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