Topband: QRSS on 160m

[Tom Rauch]

> can be copied). In this case, I don't think the criterion of whether
> QRSS is experimental or not plays a part in what part of the band it
> should occupy.  We should make a recommendation to the ARRL and our
> brethern based on other crieria.  Doug W0AH   QRSS30 beacon on 187.591

....and what should those criteria be Doug? 

To other ops QRSS is just like someone outputting a very long steady 
series of carriers, like someone not quite able to get the tuner 
adjusted! That's OK in a clear area, but not in a high traffic part 
of the band. Especially if the QRSS ops, like PSK ops, don't listen 
for and avoid getting near other modes. 

While QRSS has a place in our diverse hobby, it is mostly an 
experimenters mode useful for people who care less about time and who 
like to detect very weak "planned" signals. It certainly would not 
work in the middle of high traffic areas or random QSO areas of the 
band.

It makes sense to keep such modes in less populated areas of the 
band. Everyone benefits.

73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com