[50mhz] Re: Need advice on getting on 6M

[Chris Boone]

For fixed location operation, QRZ, etc is fine, Mike...(Don't forget the FCC
database too ;)

But remember for mobile operation, that can be useless....a while back I
worked Bill W5WVO while I was mobile in Vidor, TX heading to a Society of
Broadcast Engineers meeting just up the road...Its not in the same Grid
Square as my home QTH (in fact, there is a junction of 4 grids near my QTH
which is EL29 for now...so watch out folks..I'll be active at the new QTH on
6 soon)...

IF the station is really hunting grid squares, they'll ask where you
are...With my having 4 squares to deal with, it can be a hassle trying to
remember which one I am in driving around town (well actually with my drive
territory on the job, I cover quite a few grids in SE TX and SW LA! I now
carry an aircraft sectional with me just in case ;)

Now if the band would just OPEN!!

Chris
WB5ITT

> -----Original Message-----
> 
> Mike wrote
> 
> While I don't disagree, during an OTA exchange its really not 
> all that important because with the vast number of call sign 
> look ups like wm7d.net, qrz and others you can see real 
> quickly what state they are in. And if you are into hunting 
> states then you just ask during the exchange.  OTOH  I've 
> been told that I remain in the state of confusion but I digress.