[Boatanchors] =The_SSSOBs_Inspire_Me_Again?

[w5jo at brightok.net]

Over the years I have participated in them as well as emergency 
communications Bill.  However the +/- QRM is not very well considered by 
some net control ops/net managers.  I have seen the 3.878 net as high as 
3.878.5 to mitigate interference to a SSB QSO on 3.875 and that is not 
considerate.  I would say, as the FCC has repeatedly, if there is a QSO in 
progress don't interfere no matter if your nets is NTS or not.  I have seen 
net controls and net managers all seem to be the whiners when it comes to 
respectful distance from an AM QSO.

The net in question is not a old net, it is a reincarnation of one from 
years back that met on 3.935.  I wonder what prompted them to move down 
band?  I bet it was other SSB QSOs in progress at "net time".  The VFO 
statement applies to them as well.  They should have an alternate frequency 
so that if the primary is busy they can move as much as we AM whiners can 
down or up band enough to eliminate the problems.  For example a net on 
3.878 could have an alternate frequency of 3.825.  What is the big deal with 
nets?

Jim
W5JO
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Hi Jim,

Regarding the  nets..

I have participated in NTS traffic nets and a couple of others over the
years (moving back into the traffic nets). The net frequency for QMN
(for instance) is 3565 kc *+/- QRM*. That means if you find a ragchew in
progress on or near the "net frequency" look for the net a little higher
or a little lower. Those VFOs are wonderful things. It's not reasonable
for hams in general to whine about how empty the bands are and in the
same breath whine and cry about having to move a few cycles up or down
the band. That guy on the TV says "gimme a break".

73,

Bill  KU8H