Topband: DX window

[Ron Feutz]

FWIW,

I didn't write a single syllable of the last few messages copied to the 
reflector under my name.  If anyone else feels the need to chime in, please 
delete "Ron Feutz wrote".

73,

Ron - WA9IRV

At 05:21 PM 12/30/2003 +0100, you wrote:
>As a kid, I was often told " Dont Do It ", well would you believe, " I did
>it. "
>The message has been received 5/5 Barry.........
>
>Jos on4kj    HNY2004
>
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Bert Barry" <kimba at sprint.ca>
>To: "Ron Feutz" <feutz at wctc.net>
>Cc: <Topband at contesting.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 3:39 PM
>Subject: Re: Topband: DX window
>
>
> > Ron Feutz wrote:
> >
> > > >
> > > >In a mail to the list yesterday, K1GUN (aka KA1PE) states "Hi People,
>In
> > > >my humble opinion,unless fcc with input from arrl doesn't come out and
> > > >make a hard and fast rule defining the "DX WINDOW" what ever that may
>be
> > > >we are constantly going to be at odds where the heck it is...or."
> > > >
> > > >The bottom line is that I agree that the "window," where ever it is
> > > >located is and should be by gentleman's agreement.
> >
> > I agree completely with the last statement.  Contrary to what many
>Americans
> > seem to think, the FCC has no authority outside the US.  If the DX window
>is by
> > 'Gentleman's Agreement',  I will observe it!   If it is mandated by the
> > American FCC, I will have no obligation to observe it, and will feel
>legally
> > and morally permitted to operate there.  I'm not saying I would, and I
>probably
> > would not.  But you see the point.  And this would apply to all other NA
> > stations outside the US.
> > A Gentleman's Agreement is the only way to go.
> >
> > Bert,  VE3QAA
> >
> >
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