Don, K4KYV, you are so correct. I want to tell you personally that your words of wisdom are probably the most intelligent and meaningful I have heard on this subject.
You are an outstanding AM station and a good example for all of us. As a member of AMI, I TRY to check into nets on 3.885 such as Gulf Coast Mullet Society net and the Southeast AM Radio Club net. I am located in Louisiana and most of the time the 3.885 nets are severely interfered with or covered up by QSOs, unintentionally, I am sure, by stations on 3.880 located West and North of the State of Louisiana. AM operation in Louisiana doesn't seem to be as utilized as in surrounding states; therefore, I check into nets East of Louisiana. I have kilowatt rigs, but mostly use Rangers, Morrows Valiants and Apaches. This past Thursday night was "low power night" on the Gulf Coast Mullet Society Net for stations MAINLY running 50 watts or less. Needless to say, I didn't make it and due to interference from 3.880 I only heard net control when the louder stations on 3.880 turned it over to another station. The 3.880 stations North and West of me were in a QSO "in the window". They do it every evening so the window is "wiped out" for me. I think the nets should move or the QSOs should move to allow everyone the opportunity to pursue opportunities. I agree with you that the AM window is too narrow for powerful QSOs and nets to co-exist without much overlapping. I fully support your position, and it doesn't matter to me whether the nets adjust or the QSOs adjust however there will still only be width enough for two or three QSOs in the window if all are running enough power to co-exist. This is not a complaint, but an observation from Louisiana that supports your band usage ideas. Thanks for a wonderful post, Don. 73, John, K5PGW __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Amradio mailing list List Home: http://w5ami.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio_w5ami.net Partner Website: http://www.amfone.net Post: mailto:Amradio@w5ami.net
