[KYHAM] Simplex Operation

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To show my lid tendencies:

Now just as much as I hate to make a comparison to CB radio here anyone that
has ever driven a truck knows that if one needs help he or she goes to
channel 19 not channel  9 which is the FCC designated "emergency use only
channel."  If someone needed help all the truck drivers use 19 and most are
willing to help in time of need.  If someone tried to call for help on 9 he
or she would get no response as most likely no one will be listening there.

Same for .52 if we stop using it (I know John you can harass me for not
being on in a while but I've been busy) who will be monitoring for an
emergency call?  I would think that I would, as a traveler passing through
an area, feel more comfortable hearing some b.s.ing on .52 as I would know
that someone is there.  If I heard no one on .52 when passing by somewhere I
might tune around the band to see if I could find a conversation but, to me,
it would be more peace of mind to hear a conversation on .52 than have to
find it.

Maybe the one point we could take from the origonal post might be to make
sure that we give adequate pause between each tx.  But from what Ive seen on
.52 I dont think thats a problem (at least yet).

Respectfully,

Leonard, N9URK


----- Original Message -----
From: John <k4rbh@insightbb.com>
To: kyham <kyham@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2003 10:47 AM
Subject: [KYHAM] Simplex Operation


> I'd like to pose this scenario: If every one was ragchewing on another
> frequency other than .52, who would be hearing anyone calling for help?
> Although there has been a lot of criticism regarding the use of the
National
> Calling Frequency for ragchewing, espepecially in the metro area, consider
> this: If every community had there own simplex frequency, who would
monitor
> .52. I wouldn't sit on .52 waiting for a call. But if I was ragchewing
> there, I would certainly respond to a break as would any good ham would
do.
> If fact that's why a lot of us decided a long time ago to meet on .52.
> Anyone who has ever listened there could never say that anyone was
ignored.
> I would say just the opposite...They have a much better chance to make
> contact. People that use .52 provide a valuable service! When DX is coming
> in, we all leave the frequency and let them have it. Listen sometime for
> awhile and see for yourself.
>
> 73 John K4RBH
>
>
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