[Boatanchors] =The_SSSOBs_Inspire_Me_Again?

[manualman at juno.com]

My comments follow ****

On Mon, 25 Apr 2016 07:51:50 -0500 <w5jo at brightok.net> writes:
> I believe the aggravation is really about the SSB stations who center
on  3.892 just in the passband of our receivers and run maximum power.  
Or those  who zero beat the AM carrier and run a lot of power, the same
bunch  does  that from time to time.  I hear SSB stations regularly drop
in  between  two AM QSOs  that are on 3.880 and 3.885.  Then there is the
"traffic"  net that  is on 3.878 or so that is near me.  This "net" is
associated with the 40  meter "net" that gave Bill W8VYZ so much trouble.

**** We've had this conversation in the past. Intentional  interference
is against the rules. Record them, detail date and time and calls and
send it off to the FCC. If it impacts you and others a number of times
you all should report the problem to the FCC each time. If enough people
complain to the FCC with recorded details, it will get their attention.

>  They always appear when the AM QSO has been going on for a while so, 
it  appears, that they need to learn respect.  Why should AM stations, 
who have  been operating for a time before the SSB stations appear, move
to  accommodate them?

**** At times it could be just changing band conditions. Sometimes it
just doesn't pay to try and understand the stupidity and ignorance of
some operators that may be doing it intentionally. But, on the same
token, it doesn't make sense  just to sit by and piss and moan about it.
Do the recordings and send them in. If it's intentional interference,
moving to another frequency will in time make their desire dwindle, but
then again, stupidity doesn't generally dwindle with time either. Getting
out of the imaginary AM Window and flexing your wings on other part of
the band is really what everyone needs to do. As long as the imaginary AM
Windows exists in the minds of AM operators and their daily AM operating,
it is like painting a target on your back.

        
> I would support the FCC establishing a quasi government/civilian
organization to help enforce the rules.  It sure seems the FCC  doesn't
care.

**** You probably would have better luck winning a lottery.  But it you
establish such an organization, you can call it the "Amateur Radio
Militia" or ARM for short.
> 
> Jim
> W5JO
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> 
> It's important to spread out as Pete says.   Ditch this "AM Window"
> concept and spread out.  We need folks operating down below 3650
> especially because ARRL wants to take that away and have FCC make it 
> a
> part of the no-phone CW 80 meter band.
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> Rob
> K5UJ
> 
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