[TenTec] 60 meters

[ron]

On Mon, 2007-07-02 at 16:31 -0400, Randy Hargenrader wrote:
> I have found that new hams (ie: new Generals) have a problem with the 
> terms used to describe the channels... ie: "tuning frequency"...  I know 
> one fellow who remarked to me, "Thats pretty cool! - they give us the 
> frequency we can tune our transmitters up on!..." !!!
> 
> Seems to me that it would be less confusing to say the frequency you set 
> on the radio dial and say "USB only".  Anything else is too 
> complicated.  Forget the "nominal frequency", etc... we aren't a 
> technical bunch any more!  Oh, don't get me started on the 50 watt ERP 
> subject! hi!
> 
> 73,
> Randy
> K4QO
> 
> 
 Vic and the Group
> I built up this little chart and it's hanging on my console.
> Channels "4" and "5" are usually quite busy here in So. Md.  Talk to the
> U.K a couple of weeks ago!!  
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Channel   Nominal      Tuning Frequency (carrier)    
>     1      5332kHz      5330.5kHz                    
>     2      5348kHz      5346.5kHz                     
>     3      5368kHz      5366.5kHz                     
>     4      5373kHz      5371.5kHz                    
>     5      5405kHz      5403.5kHz (common US/UK)      
> 
> 50 WATTS MAXIMUM RADIATED POWER
> ALL FREQUENCIES ARE USB
 

Why are we making a mountain from a moehill? 
We are assigned 5 chans, as shown above (thank you for making it),
simple as that.  

Listen on any one and wait till someone comes on or call CQ.

It can be a interesting band.

Ron, wb1hga
"the 516 is a keeper"