Re: Topband: My Peeve
Hi, The DX pileups also trample all over other users who were already operating before the pileup decided to creep up 25kc from the DX station. We have to share the bands. When there is a DX expedition on nobody else is going to have a turn. When there is a big contest on those people are going to trample all over the band, too. Get over it. When I am on the receiving end of that I just pick up my accordion or brush out my dog's coat (he loves it) - or - move to a different band (evil grin). Don't get yourself an ulcer worrying about a *hobby*. We all *knew* there is a big contest on. 73, Bill KU8H ___ Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com
Topband: My Peeve
So I just got done working Herb & I'm kinda miffed at all the stateside stations working in the DX window. I didn't count them but 15 is a good conservative number. I don't have the greatest Rx situation but I've managed to pull out 13 multipliers so far and all but one I found within that cluttered window. I have a pair of 250 Hz filters and have the digital narrowed down to 50 Hz and have been very slowly S&P so I've been listening to all the "quiet" spots for DX throughout the band. Damned shame those inconsiderate few like to sit in the middle of the best multiplier nest and call CQ Test. Time to crack a beer and keep spinning that VFO... Gary KA1J ___ Topband reflector - topband@contesting.com
