Like Todd, I never operate on a "supposed" calling frequency. I find a clear spot anywhere my license allows phone operation and call CQ or find an interesting QSO and break in. Last week I had an AM QSO around 3930 KHz. I love my VFO and exercise it frequently.
Pete, wa2cwa "quality is my priority" On Mon, 8 Sep 2008 14:35:57 -0400 "Todd, KA1KAQ" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Bob Macklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > You want the AM calling frequency in the GENERAL segment! Like > 7190! > > Why? Calling frequencies really don't serve much purpose in my view > beyond leading everyone to one frequency to try to squeeze in. > After > all, 3.885 was the AM calling frequency for years, and never once > have > I heard anyone call, then move off to leave the frequency clear. > > New way of thinking: operate where your license permits, on > whatever > clear frequency your privileges allow. It's pointless to box > yourself > in, especially in today's radio world. Better to spin the dial and > look for activity or create some, than to let the grease harden in > one > spot. Calling frequencies are for those who need to be led. > > My opinion, of course. (o: > > ~ Todd, KA1KAQ ______________________________________________________________ Our Main Website: http://www.amfone.net AMRadio mailing list Searchable Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ List Rules (must read!): http://w5ami.net/amradiofaq.html List Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/amradio Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.html Post: mailto:[email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word unsubscribe in the message body.
