Hello Mal:
With all respect:
Do we really need another amateur band where experimentation with low power and
mariginal antennas is completely out of question because the band is full of
kW-stations trying to get their DXCC diploma or a new sticker for it?
Regardless of mode. Another band where you can "own" a frequency. Another band
filled with contests every evening. Another band with bad behaviour, zero
respect.
We have more than enough bands available and used for the above mentioned
activities.
Ever wondered why the faintest little signal on 500kHz makes it to the X-band
operator's receiver at the other end but even 100W to a semi-decent antenna on
the return channel still ain't enough for a similar report at the 500kHz
operator's end? Because the return channel band is packed with stations!
This is not to say I wouldn't like to hear more QSO's on "500". But 160m is far
from a "gentleman's band" these days. Maybe 500kHz can replace this function
one day?
Ok, enough. Personal views, politics, feelings and you name it. I should have
kept my mouth shut... No need to reply to this posting.
Best regards
Paul-Henrik / OH1LSQ
Quoting mal hamilton <[email protected]>:
> The CW part of 160 m is so busy tonite that it is hard to find a slot for a
> CQ. What a contrast to 600m, apart from a couple of operators, most do not
> know what CW sounds like!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> G3KEV
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