If all of your antennas are on the same mast and pointed in the same direction,
we found it easiest to coordinate uW QSOs using 432MHz. Why? Because there is
less activity there and interference unlikely. Also your uW IF frequencies are
likely to be in the 2m range, and you may be blocking the uW IF if you're
trying to communicate on 2m at the same time. Yes, telephone is also very good.
And having a keyer that send automatic dashes is also helpful so you can send
CW dashes while the other station tunes for you. Also remember that many folks
do not have exact calibration of uW frequencies. Even though many are moving to
10MHz locked signals, GPS, Rubidium, etc, TUNE AROUND or use a bandscope SDR.
GL es 73, Rick, K1DS
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