On Mon, 2007-07-02 at 16:31 -0400, Randy Hargenrader wrote:
> I have found that new hams (ie: new Generals) have a problem with the
> terms used to describe the channels... ie: "tuning frequency"... I know
> one fellow who remarked to me, "Thats pretty cool! - they give us the
> frequency we can tune our transmitters up on!..." !!!
>
> Seems to me that it would be less confusing to say the frequency you set
> on the radio dial and say "USB only". Anything else is too
> complicated. Forget the "nominal frequency", etc... we aren't a
> technical bunch any more! Oh, don't get me started on the 50 watt ERP
> subject! hi!
>
> 73,
> Randy
> K4QO
>
>
Vic and the Group
> I built up this little chart and it's hanging on my console.
> Channels "4" and "5" are usually quite busy here in So. Md. Talk to the
> U.K a couple of weeks ago!!
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Channel Nominal Tuning Frequency (carrier)
> 1 5332kHz 5330.5kHz
> 2 5348kHz 5346.5kHz
> 3 5368kHz 5366.5kHz
> 4 5373kHz 5371.5kHz
> 5 5405kHz 5403.5kHz (common US/UK)
>
> 50 WATTS MAXIMUM RADIATED POWER
> ALL FREQUENCIES ARE USB
Why are we making a mountain from a moehill?
We are assigned 5 chans, as shown above (thank you for making it),
simple as that.
Listen on any one and wait till someone comes on or call CQ.
It can be a interesting band.
Ron, wb1hga
"the 516 is a keeper"
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