[Elecraft] Elecraft Net Announcement

[Kevin Rock]

Howdy Jim,
    Every time I have looked for a band chart I have never found one that 
listed things like beacons nor where the data mode folks live.  So I am 
always leery of running too high in the bands.  As I was told in a note 
earlier today I should not run above where the CW folks and nets usually 
run.  But on contest days casual QSOs or nets are not allowed on the 
bands.  Seems rather harsh but contesters and DXers have priority over 
anything else.  If you could lead me to a chart showing where I can or 
cannot run a net I would appreciate it.
    73 and you are welcome on ECN any time you wish,
       Kevin.  KD5ONS


On Sun, 30 May 2004 12:35:42 -0800, Jim Wiley <jwiley at alaska.net> wrote:

> Kevin -
>
> I am not a member of your net, and in fact am relatively new to the 
> Elecraft family, having just completed my K2 about a month ago.  I note 
> with interest your comments on the net, as far as finding alternate 
> channels during contest periods, and wonder if you had considered using 
> frequencies above 14.100.  Don't forget that USA licensees are allowed 
> to use CW in the 20 meter band up to 14.150 MHz, so perhaps choosing a 
> channel above the normal packet crowd, which I think uses frequencies 
> from 14.105 to 14.115, or thereabouts, might be a good alternative.  I 
> know the Canadians and other non-USA stations use phone in this part of 
> the band, but it is usually fairly open. Just a thought, - and perhaps I 
> will join your net one day. - Jim, KL7CC
>
> Kevin Rock wrote:
>
>> If 14050 kHz is at all busy the Elecraft CW Net will be cancelled.
>>
>> It appears there is no place for a net on the band during a contest.
>>    Sorry,
>>       Kevin.  KD5ONS
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