[Fists] CW Down the Tubes?

[Tomas Hood - NW7US]

Daniel Metzger wrote:

> Take a listen around 3550 - 3700 tonight.  How many stations 
> do you count?

Yes.  This is my lament, too.  I *do* check out that segment (I
have a schedule to CW ragchew once a week with a friend who has
moved from the area), as often as I am able.  I have had some VERY
excellent ragchewing sessions (in CW) on 80.  But, you are
correct.  I do not hear the ops clammoring for space.  Even below
in the low part of the 80 meter band, I hear other digital modes,
but few CW.

> Check 7050 - 7100.  Or try calling CQ from 14,070 - 14,150.

Now, 40 meters is hopping.  Wall-to-wall CW at times, even in the
novice subband.

But, on 20?  I hear a lot of digital (non-CW) in .070 to .150, or
some voice above .100.

> How much time did you spend on the internet last week?  

Well, I work over the Internet.  So, more than I would like is
spent on the Internet!

> How much time did you spend on the air?

I try now to take 30 minutes per day, minimum.  I do listen a lot
more than that, though.

> Use it or lose it, guys.

Glad that does not go for body members.  <chuckle>


73 de NW7US, Tomas

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