KB8JVH wrote:
>If the DX window is now CW only, which I have no problem with,
>shouldn't there be a DX window for SSB set-up?
Tony, CQ's recommended DX window for BOTH the CW and
SSB contests is 1830-35. If USA SSB stations honored the bandplan,
1800-1843 would effectively become the SSB DX window for any DX
stations that chose to transmit there and listen for USA above 1843.
I hasten to add that ALL 3 IARU Regional Bandplans recommend
only narrowband modes below 1840, so anyone transmitting SSB below
is technically in violation of the IARU Bandplans. Contrary to
what some will tell you, 61% of European DXCC entities have some
access above 1850 according to the list at:
http://www.machlink.com/~k0ckdennis/topband20010517.html
Regarding, N4UK's comment about the ragchews above 1843,
I didn't hear many of those during the contest. However it is always
important to make sure you are not causing interference, whether
split or not. I heard plenty of clear QSX frequencies above 1843,
especially above 1900 which should be relatively clear in Europe.
73, Bill W4ZV
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