[SEDXC] DX Window on 75 Meters...

[Keith LaBorde - K4KAL]

Hello Bruce,

Thanks for commenting on my post.
It's funny after I sent this message last night.
I got on 75M and started CQing on 3.805.0, and  more then one person yelled at me to go back into the DX Window.
That I was on a frequency designated for Rag-Chewing...  

It really looks like some articles in Ham Mags need to possibly remind some of these guys of the rules.
75 meters is really unique, and it really gets under my skin lately with this "CQ and Company" business.
The group of hams that are on frequency won't let anyone outside of there "Click" work the DX, just there little group.

They really do think they own a particular frequency.

Thanks Again,

Keith, K4KAL

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: SavageBR at aol.com 
  To: k4kal at arrl.net ; sedxc at contesting.com 
  Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [SEDXC] DX Window on 75 Meters...


  Hi Keith,
  The ARRL recommends a band plan listing a DX window from 3.790 to 3.800 MHz. Generally this window is to be used only to work DX and not, for example, domestic rag chews. HOWEVER, it does NOT mean that if you want to work DX you must do so in this window.

  You may work DX on any frequency you choose with in your license category. If 3.810 MHz or any other frequency in the band is not in use and there is not another QSO close by, you may, without concern work and or call CQ DX. Of course some frequencies will be more productive than others.

  You will always find some operators who think they own a given frequency. This is especially true on 75 meters. When they deliberately QRM your operating frequency or try to run you off, they only show their extreme stupidity. 

  Come on down the band and work CW -- you will have more fun.

  73 and good hunting,
  Bruce  AA4Z