[Elecraft] Elecraft QSO party. 8 /9 March 2003

[Kevin Cozens]

Greetings.

> Any particular reason why the 30, 17, 12 meter bands where not included
> in item three?
> 
> -Helm.  WB2ADT [2698]

As mentioned, it is an IARU recommendation. In practical terms, it 
provides at least three bands where hams can operate without having to 
worry that the frequency they use will be clobbered by contesters coming 
on to the same frequency or so close to them that it makes it impossible 
to make a QSO or to continue one.

Any one who has tried to use, or listen to, the main HF bands during a 
major contest weekend (CQ WW or WPX, for example) can attest to the fact 
that there are virtually no frequencies available that are free of contest 
activity. Even long standing nets have problems operating during such 
events. Its not such a problem with smaller contests like QSO parties 
however.

Cheers!

Kevin.  (http://www.interlog.com/~kcozens/)

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