[ILQSO] Re: suggested SSB frequencies

[dpease at adams.net]

My take on the suggested frequencies, at least 20 and 40 meters, is that 
almost no one calls CQ right on those frequencies.  Almost all SSB activity 
is lower down the band but mostly still in the General portion.  I don't 
think too much effort has been put forth to use the "suggested" frequencies 
and it seems to have been fine like that. It also seems like the last year 
or 2, RAMS did not list suggested frequencies  but somehow we tucked them 
back in. 

Danny NG9R 


James Funk writes: 

> This should be on the FAQ page, but I forgot it... 
> 
> The "suggested frequencies" for SSB have traditionally been 3890, 7290,
> 14290, 21390, 28390. 
> 
> We could spend from now until the 22nd deciding if those are "good"
> frequencies.  My rather meager experience on SSB during ILQP has shown
> that: 
> 
> 1) 14290 is fine unless Jamboree-On-The-Air is in progress.  Then this
> seems to be a favorite spot for JOTA stations. We missed them this year.
> Have fun on and around 14290.  Avoid the Maritime Mobile Service Net on
> 14300.
> 2) 21390 and 28390 are fun if the band is open.  Try a CQ there
> occasionally and good luck.
> 3) 7290 is OK, but most will be well below there.  Spread out and call
> CQ.
> 4) 3890.  What can you say about 75 meters and contests?  Lotsa luck. 
> 
> That's my .03 worth until after the 22nd. 
> 
> 73, Jim N9JF 
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