Hi Jim,
as in "CQ TEST KB0YH", with about a 1-2 second loop delay.
I have NEVER found a CQ repeat interfal less than 2.5 seconds to be
adequate to actually LISTEN for callers, and I often use 3 seconds.
You're right. I wasn't near the radio last night so I guessed at my
delay setting. I just checked my K3 MSG RPT setting and was surprised to
see 3 seconds. I have used 2 seconds at times, but did find it to be a
bit too short.
I strongly agree with the need to keep CQs short. I always have three
CQs programmed. The shortest, automatic on F1, is "TEST K9YC" The next
is "CQ TEST K9YC," and the longest is "CQ TEST K9YC K9YC." I start
with the shortest, then the middle one, then the longer one when things
are slow and I need to beat the bushes.
Good idea. I'll try that next time.
73, Gus KB0YH
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