[Boatanchors] A Cure for "The Silence of the Bands"

[Stu Willcox]

For entertainment, I like to call CQ on a random frequency, like 7.247367, and if anyone actually answers, enjoy the comments like "Your audio is very garbled", "Your audio is high pitched and hard to copy", or from the more astute, "i had to tune off frequency to hear you. You must be having a problem with your rig since you are not "'on frequency" (the corollary to which is "You seem to be a little off frequency, but I used my RIT and was able to copy"). It had apparently become unthinkable to this op to actually  transmit on an "uneven" frequency. 

Engaging in a conversation with these folks requires an effort to avoid sarcasm or condescension. It's a good exercise toward improving one's skill at amiable social intercourse. Maybe. 
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> On Sep 19, 2017, at 10:35 AM, K5MYJ <macklinbob at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> With today's mode of operation old crystal controlled transmitters are at a disadvantage.
> 
> You have to respond to a CQ on the same frequency or very close or the new people will never hear you. They don't tune around like we used to.
> 
> And if you crystal is not on one of the popular calling frequencies no one will hear you!
> 
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa.
> "Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
> To: "manualman" <manualman at juno.com>
> Cc: "Boat Anchors List" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] A Cure for "The Silence of the Bands"
> 
> 
>> Fortunately the ionosphere and someone's distant receiver don't know
>> or care how I generate my RF.  Once it's in my feedline, RF is RF.
>> 
>> 73
>> Rob
>> K5UJ
>> 
>> 
>>> On Tue, Sep 19, 2017 at 10:30 AM,  <manualman at juno.com> wrote:
>>> The old days are gone;
>>> get over it; grasp or embrace the new technologies for amateur radio; or
>>> just sit on the front porch and watch it move by.
>>> 
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