[Boatanchors] Collins Listening Frequency-Update

[david knepper]

UPDATE: We were on 14.292 Mhz. today but conditions were terrible.   Shifted 
to 7205 Khz and band conditions improved. Worked several stations in the 
Midwest.  Please note new frequency.   This will be our new calling 
frequency and if some would like to go to 20 meters to establish a QSO, that 
will be fine -   kind of a dual calling frequency for Collins enthusiasts.


It has been suggested by a number of Collins folks that there be a  "calling 
frequency" established on 40 meters  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 Tuesday, September 12th at 4 PM EDST or 3 PM CDST, etc.,  I 
will be calling for stations using the call, W3CRA on or about 7205 Khz. 
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 and through the week on 7205 Khz at 4 PM EDST.

Thank you

Dave, W3ST
Publisher of the Collins Journal
Secretary to the Collins Radio Association
www.collinsra.com - the CRA Website
Now with PayPal
CRA Nets: 3805 Khz every Monday at 8 PM EDST
and 14255 every Saturday at 12 Noon EDST
Collins Chatroom - Daily at 4 PM EDST on 14.292 Mhz