[Wswss] Protocol for Using 146.52 MHz

[W6YN Don Milbury]

Steve,

In an ideal world, stations making initial contact on 146.52 MHz  FM
voice probably should move off to another accepted simplex channel to
continue their conversation. For unknown reasons this has been designated
a calling frequency. 

Band plans are informal agreements that outline how various segments of
the different bands should be used. Their primary goal is to minimize
conflicts among users of different modes.

Announcing your call sign on FM voice is equivalent to a "CQ"  -- more
than that borders on broadcasting or a one way transmission.

73,  Don


On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 16:31:09 -0500 (CDT) <n5wbi at clearsail.net> writes:
> What is the protocol for using 146.52 MHz (the national 2M
> simplex calling frequency)?  Here's what I know for sure --
> once you've established contact, QSY up/dpown so that you
> don't tie up the frequency for anybody else. I guess my
> question concerns how to establish contact. Do you simply
> call CQ?  Is there a particular exchange to ise, such as
> "This is N5WBI traveling south on Interstate 45 at mile
> marker 22" or something to that effect?
> 
> Thanks es 73,
> 
> Steve N5WBI
> Houston TX