Paul, N0AH, wrote:
"1.830-1.835MHz is suppose to be a DX window, right?"
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That's right, but unfortunately the use of a DX window is subject to
different interpretations by some.
I think the problem stems from some 160-meter contest rules which state
that "1.830 to 1.835 MHz is reserved for intercontinental QSOs only".
This is a bad way to phrase it because it gives some the impression that
anyone (including a USA station) may call "CQ DX" in that segment to
initiate an intercontinental QSO.
Stew Perry, W1BB started the "DX window" idea many years ago. He meant
it to be a window that USA hams would keep clear for non-USA DX stations
to call "CQ" in order to initiate a DX QSO with a USA station. The DX
window provided the USA station with a frequency segment in which to
listen that would be free of "local" QRM.
I abide by the "rule" as Stew intended it to be, and I wish everyone else
would, too, especially with the present huge population of USA
Topbanders.
I feel (as I believe most others do) the "rule" means "DX QSOs" rather
than "Intercontinental QSOs". Certainly a KL7/W1 QSO is DX on Topband,
and I'm sure that noone would object to the KL7 if he called "CQ DX" in
that segment, even though he is a North American USA station. I also
wouldn't object if 4U1UN in New York City called CQ in the window.
73, de Earl, K6SE
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