Topband: Non-DX QSOs, W1AW, etc.

[Tree]

On Fri, Nov 03, 2006 at 04:16:39PM -0500, Tom Rauch wrote:
> > Just to provide a little perspective from across the pond. 
> > DX operation
> > below 1820 kHz has increased significantly since JAs were 
> > allowed access
> > to this portion of 160m (1810.0 - 1825.0 kHz). There is 
> > considerable
> > activity at JA sunrise, which of course tends to coincide 
> > with east
> > coast NA sunset.
> 
> There isn't any compelling reason W1AW needs to be on 
> 1817.5, and especially the SSB on 1855 is outdated. The 
> practice of not listening before transmitting is what really 
> causes most problems.
> 
> The CW signal is now much cleaner, but a move closer to an 
> edge of a segment (like 1801, 1810.5, or 1839.5) would be 
> better than 1817.5 for CW and something way up the band for 
> SSB.

I would think 1801 would be a good choice.  The only times this frequency
gets used is during one of the more active 160 meter contests (ARRL, CQ
and the Stew).

Tree N6TR
tree at kkn.net

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