I don't like to get into this kind of discussion, but this one is getting to
me. I personally don't see a need for a dx window with the dx cluster spotting
. I think it has outlived it's usefulness . Let each country use their band
plan, it's not that hard to tune the vfo on the radio to look for a dx station
. ( I have worked more Eu out of the window than in it .)
As for as contest guys calling cq in the so called dx window I see no problem
with it . Let's face it there's only a few 160 meter contest a year , let the
contesters have their fun those week ends . I am not a contester but do enjoy
tuning the band and giving points to those who are .
I do agree with Larry there are only a few open to the west coast each season
from EU.... The west coast guys has to compete for them through the east coast
guys . The same as the east coast has to compete through the west coast for the
JA , ZL / VK. and KH6
I tune the band most night and hear the east coast working Eu. , Not a peek
here on the west coast . So what is all the griping about ? Tune the band and
look for your DX . ( FORGET THE DX WINDOW )
Sorry I missed the big opening on 160 last night, 80 was so good to the west
coast I could not pull my self away from it .
Happy New Year Everyone
73 Randy W6OAR
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