Topband: Outing The Scofflaws

[W7RH]

Kudos to the operators at PT0S for their adjustment to band conditions 
and volume of callers. I listened for two nights before making the dive 
into the mayhem. To me the first few nights the operators were going far 
to fast for the conditions especially for those in Rocky Mountain states 
and West. That 2000 plus mile wall of thunderstorms was just too much to 
bear.

Last night conditions were favourable and finally in the log. The 
operators at PT0S were alternating their listening frequencies back and 
forth. Perfect for those who don't have dual RX capability but with the 
real ability to "hear" the DX station. I think its called good operating 
and it is really under the control of the DX station to manage that aspect.

As for accidental and incidental TX on the DX stations calling frequency 
I can handle that. However, the band police were causing just as much 
damage as the intentional jammer. I might suggest that frequency 
spotters always post split and then up/down. I realize that RBNs can't 
handle this, operators beware.

What I can't handle is the intentional jamming that has been going on 
for what seems like forever. There is one in particular that has a 
unique identifying characteristic that needs to go away, loose his 
licence, equipment and spend jail time. The one I am speaking of targets 
DX'ers and contesters specifically. It really hurts in a contest when 
this guy shows up and kills your chances of a few new multipliers.

The characteristics of this signal are as follows: A power amplifier is 
in use, the signal is coming from the East at my location. The exciter 
is a tube type TX and is spotted absolutely zero beat. At this point a 
buffer or PA is tuned causing variation in amplitude and slight loading 
changes of frequency and increase in distortion.

Any help finding the culprit would be appreciated.

Bob, W7RH

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Bob Kile, W7RH
DM35OS
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