Topband: Unintentional QRM on TB

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Worked them during a "12" period right on 1812.  He was only listening
exactly on 12 and at the time was clearly having a hard time hearing.  73,
Guy.

On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 1:49 PM, N1BUG <paul at n1bug.com> wrote:

>  > I listened to HK0NA this morning around 1.8328 and he was sending
>  > "12" after his CQ. and folks were madly calling 12 Khz up,  and
>  > 12 Khz down from his frequency.
>
> While it may not be an every day thing, this is common enough on
> topband so that anyone seriously attempting to work DX there should
> be familiar with what is meant. "12" is short for "QSX 12" which is
> short for "QSX 1812". Time is of the essence on a DXpedition so
> abbreviations are used wherever possible.
>
> If the operator meant up 12 or down 12 he would send "UP 12" or "DWN
> 12" (or "DN 12").
>
> 73,
> Paul N1BUG
>
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