I actually leave it on almost all of the time, and let the feature work
as intended. On the rare occasions that I don't get good print, I might
turn it back on again and let it re-decide the proper tuning. I also
have it on when I search and pounce, *BUT* I always tune until the
vertical yellow bars are lined up. I find this an easier way to tune -
I guess my aging eyes just see those lines better!
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John - VP5RY - VP5/WA9ALS - WA9ALS
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Bouvier" <k1am@home.com>
To: "Bob Crossland" <bcross@bellatlantic.net>
Cc: <writelog@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, January 15, 2001 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: [WriteLog] AFC question
>
> Bob,
> The program is setup to do that. I dont like that "feature"
> either. During the Roundup I just turned off the AFC and kept it that
> way for the whole contest. I used the RIT to tune stations in.
> I think the AFC should remain on if we have it checked. I know
> some people will forget it when they s&p but that's better than having
> a station off qrg when you turn it back to them and having to ask for
> repeats.
>
> 73, Jeff K1AM
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, 16 Jan 2001 01:48:00 +0000, you wrote:
>
> >
> >Hello all,
> >
> >During the past RTTY Roundup I noticed a rather annoying thing
happening
> >to the AFC function.
> >
> >Let me start by saying when I call CQ I turn AFC on by checking the
box
> >in the tuning window.
> >Here's the scenario that follows.
> >
> >I call CQ and someone answers. I respond with the "Insert" key.
After
> >my response is sent and the radio unkeys, the AFC is no longer
checked.
> >Now if the calling station is off frequency when they respond with
their
> >exchange (and I would assume if they were off freq with their initial
> >response they'll be off freq with the exchange), I have to use my RIT
to
> >tune them in. I then QSL their info, send QRZ and magically the AFC
box
> >is checked again and is active. Am I doing something wrong to make
the
> >AFC become unchecked during the exchange?
> >
> >The only thing I could find in the documentation is relative to one
of
> >the release notes. I believe it is Version 10.09 where the AFC was
made
> >to turn off if there is an entry in the exchange field. Why?
> >
> >I'd appreciate any assistance in getting me "tuned back in". This is
a
> >great product and I simply need to understand it better I'm sure.
> >
> >Thanks folks.
> >
> >Bob, N3FR (ex N3IXR)
>
>
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