[SixClub] New Net, Poor freq. Choices !!!

Tue, 20 Apr 2004 12:56:44 -0500

What surprises me is a few are upset with the net on 50.125 but are
silent about the other net frequency of 52.525.

I don't think anyone is saying to abuse the call frequency when the band
is open by tying up 50.125 with a net. But it seems to me that a net
where you have a list of stations to call and regular check-ins seems to
fit the "Calling Frequency" definition. (i.e. stations calling other
stations and stations listening for other stations & creating activity
for others who monitor the call frequency to listen for openings)

If a net is called weekly, 52 sessions a year, probably about 70% of the
sessions are more will be dead band conditions and maybe a few distant
stations 250 -300 miles can check into the net. The key is what do you
do if the band is open?

If the net control station has E-skip he should not start the net or if
it opens during the net he should shut the net down. These are not "DX
Nets" but "Local Nets" for creating local activity. If the band is open
the locals will ignore the net anyway and work the enhancement. This was
done for years with the KAOS net out of New Orleans with check-ins from
Florida to Texas. So it has worked in the past and many stations enjoyed
the Thursday night activity. Could the net have been on some other
frequency? Sure it could but the benefits of having it on a frequency
where people listen helped more than it ever hurt.

Will there be some who think it is wrong? No mater where the net is,
someone will not be happy. So if someone wants to start a local net in
the South Texas area, I would be happy to check in. <grin>

WA5UFH

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
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> On Behalf Of Astech Excavating
> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 4:37 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [SixClub] New Net, Poor freq. Choices !!!
> 
> Bob, I agree with you 110%.
> 50.125 is a very poor choice for a net.
> Paul  N8LGL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R Johnson" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, April 19, 2004 9:08 PM
> Subject: [SixClub] New Net, Poor freq. Choices !!!
> 
> 
> > Hi Guys & Gals:
> > Back up and let down the tailgate on this one !!!
> >
> > Even if the band is not open 50.125 is a VERY POOR place to hold a
net
> !!!
> > It is the "National SSB Calling Frequency" !!! You won't make many
> friends
> > operating there !!!
> >
> > You CAN'T move down 5 KHz as that will put you into the "Foreign DX
> Window"
> > (Non-NA contacts) 50.110-50.125 Mhz !!!
> > Again you run the risk of interfering with DX that you can't hear
and
> will
> > probably upset a lot of 6M operators !!!
> >
> > If you want to start a NEW net I would suggest 50.130 MHz and
PUBLICIZE
> it.
> >
> > I don't see any sense in going against the long established 6M
> Bandplans.
> > They have been in place for over 33 Years and have worked well !!!
> >
> > 73
> > Bob, K1VU
> > FN42ma
> > Ex:WA1OFR/WN1OFR
> > On 6M for 33 years and still having FUN !!!
> >
> >
> > At 19:31 4/19/2004 , Christopher Boone wrote:
> > >If the band is not open, 50.125 is a good spot; however, the net
SHOULD
> have a standing policy of moving up or down 5 kHz if the band
> opens.....but
> in the beginning, it's a good way to let others know WHEN band is
open! :)
> > >
> > >Chris
> > >WB5ITT
> > >
> > >[email protected] wrote:
> > >
> > >>50.125, not a good freq for a net ,need to move it it up the band
off
> > >>from the call freq don't you think???
> > >>Wayne   W4WRL
> > >>SIX CLUB CONTEST DIRECTOR
> > >>FM04
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