Lee,
I basically agree with your proposal, but I also think that we might
consider setting up "monitor frequencies" for each band. These would be
frequencies
where we could listen for or call CQ to initiate QSOs. I often have a radio
turned on during the day, I usually monitor "028" on whatever band seems to
be open. I'll often use my "CQ Mule" to call a repeating CQ until someone
answers. I've often had great results on bands that seem dead. In fact, one
afternoon ten meters seemed dead, and I called CQ for about a half hour. Once
a couple of DX stations called in, stations seemed to start showing up. I
don't know if one person can make a difference, but sometimes it just takes a
spark to start a fire.
I have about 15K QSO general purpose QSOs on my computer. Whenever I run
across someone I haven't worked before, I always try to call them. I never
cease to be amazed at the deep well of potential QSOs that is out there.
The bottom line is that we just all need to take time whenever we can to
make Qs and keep the bands active. I try to make at least one or two QSOs per
day, often they are nothing more than a quick initial exchange. I don't know
if it helps, but I hope so. If someone doesn't answer those CQs, they may
stop altogether.
Paul, K5AF
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