[CQ-Contest] Beacon frequencies and contesting

[Ron Notarius W3WN]

Same chorus, different verse.


While I completely agree that frequencies in use (including the beacon frequencies) should ALWAYS be avoided by those active in a contest -- or any other endeavor for that matter -- the reality remains that it's not going to happen.


Some operators simply don't or can't hear the other stations.
Some operators simply don't care about anyone not involved in their pursuit.
Some operators of certain modes, nets, or whatever have staked out their "territory" and simply will not tolerate anyone else using that "territory" for any other purpose at ano other time -- even (and especially) when they are not using it.


I am not unsympathetic to the JT65 & FT8 users, but again, the reality remains that they do not have exclusive rights to any of their preferred frequencies and must share them with others, especially during times of heavy spectrum use (such as contests)


...and I'd wager that most of the inconsiderate clods, er, operators who don't care about non-contest users and plop down wherever they want whenever they want either are not presently reading email from this reflector, or have already sent these messages to the bit bucket without bothering to read the contents anyway.  
So in essence, this is preaching to the choir, not the sinners in the congregation.


73, ron W3WN





-----Original Message-----
From: Ria Jairam <rjairam at gmail.com>
To: CQ-Contest Reflector <cq-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Mon, Sep 25, 2017 8:25 am
Subject: [CQ-Contest] Beacon frequencies and contesting

Are the beacon frequencies (eg. 14.100) still in operation? I see a
some RTTY stations this weekend transmitting there...  I think if they
are operational those frequencies need to be avoided.

There were also complaints from FT8/JT65 users about interference to
those modes. Given that there is plenty of room it would be wise to
avoid there as well.

Something to keep in mind.

73
Ria, N2RJ
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