Re: Topband: DX window

["Peter Voelpel" <df3kv@t-online.de>]

The dx window was useful when only the range 1832-1835kHz was allowed here.
Nowadays we can use the whole spectrum starting at 1810kHz with some power
limitations above 1850kHz (75W) and higher (10W from 1890).

73
Peter, DJ7WW

-----Original Message-----
From: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Bill
Cromwell

So what is this DX window? 1825 to 1830 kc? If that's where the DX calls and
transmits then where do W/VE stations transmit in reply? 1820 to 1825?
That's where I seem to hear W/VE stations calling CQ DX. I have at best a
regional station and I am just looking for some ragchew QSOs when I am on
the air. I have been dressed down for being stupid and calling CQ 1810 to
1820 because *everybody knows* there is no DX there.
Duh...that's the whole point. Is that somebody else's version of some other
window or just an arid desert? I already know where to not transmit to avoid
W1AW. Too close to the band edge for my drifty Ranger anyway.

So fill me in on where I should avoid looking for casual QSOs and where I
should look. I'm happy to share the band and observe DX windows.

73,

Bill  KU8H

_______________________________________________
Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com

_______________________________________________
Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com