Tim,
You are right. In theory the window could work. But the problem is that
those (non-DX) who violate the rules suffer no consequences. Therefore,
those with the cheek gain an advantage.
But,..
A much (much) bigger problem is stations with strong clicks. I believe that
some may be intentional. If you have strong clicks you will have fewer
stations near "your" frequency. The result is a quieter frequency and a
higher QSO rate! (While the rest of us get squeezed even more.)
In any case, clicks, whether intentional or just the result of either
negligence or a poorly set up station, should not give the source station an
advantage!
73,
George,
C6AGU
On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:42:02 -0400
Tim Shoppa <tshoppa@gmail.com> wrote:
George, in ARRL 160 the DX would *only* be looking for W/VE if CQing during the
contest. So the DX Window concept has some value (if anyone ever respected it which
they didn’t).
This is a fundamental difference from CQ160 where DX can work DX for points.
Arguably DX-only-works-W/VE makes ARRL 160 less popular with some segments of DX hams.
It’s certainly a fundamental part of the ARRL 160 DNA.
On Oct 22, 2020, at 9:31 PM, GEORGE WALLNER <aa7jv@atlanticbb.net> wrote:
If 1,830 - 1,835 is reserved for "intercontinental contacts", who will should CQ? The DX?
He is not a DX on his own continent. These "DX windows" are not practical.
73,
George
C6AGU/AA7JV
On Thu, 22 Oct 2020 14:43:52 +0000 (UTC)
Jon Zaimes via Topband <topband@contesting.com> wrote:
Interesting Tim.
November QST came in a few days ago, and the summary of rules in there says
"1.830-1.835 MHz should be used for intercontinental contacts only."
Dropping that rule was long overdue so glad to see it stated in the rules online.
73/Jon AA1K
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From: Tim Shoppa <tshoppa@gmail.com>
To: topBand List <topband@contesting.com>
Sent: Thu, Oct 22, 2020 9:35 am
Subject: Topband: ARRL 160M and 1830-1835 change
Also as I review this years ARRL 160M rules...
An earlier version of the rules (current in 2012) here
http://www.arrl.org/files/file/Contest%20Rules%20PDFs/2012/2012-160M-Rules-V2.pdf
says "6.1 The segment 1.830 to 1.835 should be used for intercontinental
QSOs only".
The latest version here
https://contests.arrl.org/ContestRules/160M-Rules.pdf notes that "6. the
1830-135 kHz window is no longer reserved for W/VE-to-DX QSOs in this
contest".
Does anyone recall, when the rule was officially changed? It wasn't being
well respected in some previous years if it was in effect.
Tim N3QE
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