IARU Region 1 VHF Managers Handbook - UBA

Stations alternately call each other until signals are heard.
QRZ G4ASR ... QRZ G4ASR ... OVER ( or K on CW)
When the call sign of the calling station is heard insert a conventional tropo report (3 times)
F6ETI G4ASR 52 52 52 ... F6ETI G4ASR 52 52 52 ... OVER (K)
Reply with a confirmation roger report (3 times)
G4ASR F6ETI R57 R57 R57 ... G4ASR F6ETI R57 R57 R57 ... OVER (K)
Confirm with a string of rogers (3 times)
F6ETI G4ASR Roger Roger Roger ... OVER (K)
G4ASR F6ETI Roger Roger Roger ... OVER (K)
Valid Contacts
A valid contact is one where each operator has copied both call signs, the report and a
confirmation that the other operator has done the same. This confirmation may either be an "R"
preceding the report or a string of three consecutive "rogers” (RRR).
This procedure may also be used for contest contacts by inserting the appropriate contest
exchange requirements within the 1-minute periods.
7.3 OPERATING CODE OF PRACTICE FOR 50 MHz OPERATORS.
50 MHz AS A DX BAND
It should be recognised by all 50 MHz operators that 50 MHz is a DX band. All 50 MHz operators
should always treat each other with respect and tolerance.
BAND PLAN
Always respect the band plan as issued by IARU, taking into account the conditions of your license.
LOCAL QSO's
Do not conduct local QSO's within the 50.100 to 50.130 MHz window for Intercontinental contacts.
LEARN TO LISTEN
True 50 MHz band DX'ers spend about five percent of their time transmitting while ninety-five percent
of time is spent listening and observing changing band conditions and propagation modes. This will
be far more effective than just calling CQ DX at random.
50.100 - 50.130 MHz WINDOW FOR INTERCONTINENTAL CONTACTS
This Window is widely accepted and should be used for Inter-continental QSO's only.
IARU Region 1 page 100/148 Version 5.40
VHF managers handbook