Re: Make 14.040 new qrp freq

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Bill Todd wrote:
>
> At 01:20 AM 4/8/97 +0000, you wrote:
> >20 meters is such a great qrp band but 14.060 is being covered by digital
> >signals (I know, cw is a digital signal), and its only going to get worse.
> >Why not make 14.040 the new qrp calling freq? It would match the 40 meter
> >freq. Next time tune down and listen, its just setting there waiting to be
> >used.
> >
> >Jim
>
> Hi Jim - I hate to say it...but I tend to agree with you.
>
> We could "stand firm", and "refuse to be chased off 14060", but I don't see
> it getting ANY better.
> What do you say group?
>
> CUL, Bill-N7MFB
> >
I agree. 14060 is a mess. The digital signals continue to increase. I
think we are fighting a losing battle. But, 14040 is usually a good
frequency, and I find myself calling there more than on 14060. We could
stand on principle, but you don't make QSO's that way, and thats what
its all about.

73

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