[RTTY] 160 mtrs to be or not to be?

[Jason Sartwell]

I almost never transmit on 160 because of antenna difficulties but I
understand both sides.  I really don't think it has anything to do with the
propagation nature of the band.   For one group it is a refuge from the
crowds, contesting, dxing, whatever.  It is nice to listen to a quiet band,
at least not transmitted noise.  For the other group, the bands inactivity
and difficulties are exactly what makes it so appealing!   

 

I somewhat grudgingly agree with the fact that If we don't use it we will
lose it.    But what a pleasure to listen to a band that don't have a bunch
of so-called amateurs acting like a bunch of spoiled brats!!!!!!  I for one
am sick and tired of the infighting and outright vulgarity heard on the
upper bands.  I would be far more concerned about the trash being
transmitted on all bands then by other amateurs making use of the bands.   

 

I think that rtty contester's could manage contests in a manner that
wouldn't be a detriment to the band.  But let's cool it with the
competition, give the contest our best shot but remember that it is only a
contest, not life and death!!

 

My two bits, Penney's are out!!

 

Jake Sartwell

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