Thanks Alan. I believe I have a solution to the "need to look at the computer
problem" (I can get audible alerts from the computer.) Once I detect a band
opening I expect I will stop and park in a safe place before operating.
73
Mark S
VE7AFZ
mark@alignedsolutions.com
604 762 4099
On May 28, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Alan Larson <wa6azp@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Interesting.. Comments like this present me with a minor dilemma about
> what frequency to "listen for band openings" on 50 MHz while driving when
> roving (: At this point I'm expecting there will be more activity on FT8
> and hence a greater likelihood of detecting a band opening. It will
> interesting to see what happens during the contest. A good problem to have
> I suppose.
>
> I would suggest listening 50.125 or 50.095, perhaps with scanning around
> there.
>
> That way you can hear when there is an opening, and you don't need to
> keep looking at the computer while driving.
>
> Remember, though, that in some states it is illegal to operate while
> driving.
>
> Alan
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