On my few excursions into SSB land, I've actually had operators answer my CQ saying I was "off frequency" because I was not aligned exactly on some multiple of 500 kHz.
I apologize for any confusion and state that I am on XXX.440 or some similar "non 500" frequency. And then return to CW. I do remember the days of a 10 minute long CQ followed by ten more minutes of tuning across the Novice band looking for an answer. I often miss those days and the ops I met back then. 73, Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Rhodes Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 6:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 6m off-frequency ...would certainly be interesting to set those operators who tune for the "zeros" down in front of a vintage rig with a tuning dial - although I think Erik alluded to that a bit in his post. Better yet, how about a stint in the crystal controlled Novice band where you tuned from one end of the band to the other in search of an answer to your call. Mike / W8DN Yes, a crusty OT ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
