John, If you indicate a frequency (QRG), then you should be on that frequency.
It is precisely because everyone's offset will be different, that you can NOT use a dial frequency without specifying that it is a dial frequency and then it also specifying the offset you are using. Because we have a waterfall for digital modes, and because there is often a center line to show the center frequency, it is my contention that you should place your cursor (for those modes that permit this) at the point on your waterfall to insure that you are really on the frequency you say you are going to be on. In my case, I typically use an ICOM rig that requires the center point to be offset 1500 Hz from the carrier or dial frequency. Thus, if someone says they are going to be on 14109.5, I move my VFO to 14.108.0 so that I will be close to their QRG. If they center their mode, then we will be very close allowing for rig differences in accuracy. 73, Rick, KV9U John Bradley wrote: > dial frequency 14109.5 plus 0ffset. Since everyone's offset may be > different, easier to understand VFO freq and look up from there > >at 2000gmt back making noise > >John > > > >
