[Boatanchors] Collins Listening Frequency

[david knepper]

It has been suggested by a number of Collins enthusiasts that there be a 
"calling frequency" established on 20 meters - perhaps, 40 meters later - 
for those of us who wish to discuss Collins, namely, to get help in 
restoring/repairing our Collins, to find parts, to get signal reports,  to 
sell/buy Collins,  swap stories, etc.  The format will be highly 
unstructured as you can tell. The format is rather like a round-table with a 
specific focus - Collins Radio.

So, starting on Monday, September 11th at 4 PM EDST or 3 PM CDST, etc.,  I 
will be calling for stations using the call, W3CRA on or about 14.292 Mhz. 
Hopefully, we can establish a "calling frequency" that might be thought of 
as a kind of "Collins Chatroom."  Rather than designate certain days of the 
week, this so-called calling frequency will be our own "street corner" to 
meet through the week from say 4 PM EDST to 7 PM EDST or about three hours 
in duration.  I would expect folks to check in and check out and then coming 
back later after supper or running an errand for the wife or taking the dog 
for a walk!

Again, this is rather "experimental" so please bear with us until we get our 
act together on this new venture.  It should be a lot of fun without the 
formality of a net, etc. to meet other Collins enthusiasts throughout the 
week.   I would suggest that you give your call and say that you are 
listening on the frequency for other Collins operators, that is, of course, 
if there isn't a round-table already on the frequency.

Of course, your suggestions are always appreciated and welcomed.  Remember 
this is new to me so please cut me some slack, as they say. If you would 
like to paste this message to other mail lists, please do so.

See you tomorrow.

Thank you

Dave, W3ST
Publisher of the Collins Journal
Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website
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CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EST
and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EST