Bruce,
It has happened to most of us at one time or another. Now, when I hear a
KC cop sending "UP" I immediately check to make sure that I'm on the right
VFO! Of course checking before I call is the preferred procedure! 8*)
73,
Ken - K4XL
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 12:03 AM, Bruce <k1fz@myfairpoint.net> wrote:
>
> Garry
>
> Well I now know how its done. I went away from the frequency with my split
> off. Tuned up the linear, then came back to the frequency. Receive
> frequency
> was correct and transmit frequency was correct.. BUT I forgot to press the
> split button, I did notice and also got a DWN alert from someone. Thank
> you, who ever, for that. Will watch for that problem in the future.
> BTW I did get 7O6T.
>
> 73
> Bruce
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
> To: <topband@contesting.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 8:03 PM
> Subject: Fw: Topband: 160 meter DXing
>
>
> > Good info Garry, Thanks
> >
> > Maybe we could promote callers to look at their transmit frequency
> readout
> > on the first call.
> >
> > 73
> > Bruce-K1FZ
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Garry Shapiro" <garry@ni6t.com>
> > To: "Bruce" <k1fz@myfairpoint.net>
> > Cc: "Topband Reflector" <topband@contesting.com>
> > Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 4:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: Topband: 160 meter DXing
> >
> >
> >> Bruce,
> >>
> >> A few points re frequency cops....
> >>
> >> * One guy sending "up" once is not a problem. The problem is that this
> >> does not occur reliably, and acts as a trigger.
> >> * If no one tells callers "up"--a highly unlikely event in this
> >> contentious DX milieu--the erring operator continues to annoy for a
> >> while, but eventually realizes his error. The longer he goes on
> >> before realizing his error, the more chastened and self-conscious he
> >> is likely to be for a while. I have erred like everyone else, and I
> >> find that to be true. One guy sending his call on the wrong QRG is
> >> more tolerable than five guys insulting him and each other.
> >> * Transmitting on the DX frequency--whether well-intentioned or
> >> not--further QRM's the DX, excites others to respond aggressively,
> >> and quickly leads to chaos and name-calling. Frequently the erring
> >> station and the would-be white knight(s) double each other,
> >> exacerbating the situation.
> >> * We all know that challenging a deliberate QRMer quickly spirals out
> >> of control.
> >>
> >> IMHO, better to grind your teeth and refrain from adding to the problem
> >> by deluding yourself that you are solving it by intervening.
> >>
> >> There is a great old saying, attributed, I think, to Will Rogers: "Never
> >> miss a good opportunity to shut up."
> >>
> >> Garry, NI6T
> >>
> >>
> >> On 5/8/2012 5:32 PM, Bruce wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Then there are the "Frequency policemen" that we dislike, but if on one
> >>> tells callers "up", how deep would callers be on the DX station
> >>> frequency?
> >>>
> >>> If everyone gets along, remembering that it's a hobby, then we are OK
> >>>
> >>> 73
> >>> Bruce-K1FZ
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