[CQ-Contest] FQP 40 SSB Mobile Window and Activity

[Jimk8mr at aol.com]

A good move. 
 
First:  moving the frequency lower makes it easier to get a mobile  antenna 
to tune at both CW and SSB.
 
Second: In the Michigan QSO Party last weekend, OM2VL was moving me from 40  
CW to SSB, usually around 7188 to 7190. Most of the tries were successfully  
completed. With more EU stations getting access up to 7200, there becomes a  
whole new market out there if you operate SSB below 7200.
 
I'd suggest that any state party would do well by moving its suggested 40  
meter SSB frequencies to 7200 or below.
 
GL this weekend!
 
 
73  -  Jim   K8MR    (W3USA/m in the  MiQP)
 
 
In a message dated 4/25/2008 7:04:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
FLQSOParty at aol.com writes:

Based  upon observation of the 40 Meter SSB segment, the suggestion has been 
made  to move the mobile window into a quieter portion of the band.  We've 
had  
it up at 7265-7275 for years, but there are carriers throughout that  segment 
these days.  

Now that the General portion of the band  is wider (7175-top), the proposal 
was to move the window just above the  low edge where there is less broadcast 
QRM.  

Note that to  stay within the General segment, you should xmit no lower than 
7178 on LSB  (just as on 20 Meters, you stay below 14347 on USB!).  So, we 
propose  that the mobile window be moved to 7180-7190 and the FQP activity 
continue  
up from there.  

Since we will not be able to get the word out  to everyone, it would still be 
advisable to check both areas of the band  for FQP activity.  

Comments  welcome!








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