The balloons here at GW4ALG are flying well and the local noise
level is dropping . . .
But a strong intermittent carrier is clobbering 136.5 kHz, the
most commonly-used frequency for normal CW operation.

There is a worrying trend to use 136.5kHz for transatlantic transmissions. I
understand that VE1ZZ is crystal controlled, so he can be forgiven. However,
I have heard both QRSS and conventional CW transmissions from G stations on
this frequency aiming to be heard in VE.

Two problems are raised here: one is mentioned by Steve above, and the other
is that co-channel operation is extremely inefficient for this type of
marginal contact.

It was not long ago that sub-bands were proposed for Eu-NA (low end of band)
and NA-Eu (high end of band). I have the details of this on my web site and
requests for comments produced no result so I assume they are still
accepted.

Is there now (1) a wish for a free-for-all, or (2) a wish for new sub-bands?

I, for one, am very confused. Where should I transmit and receive now?

Mike, G3XDV
www.lf.thersgb.net