Why is the RTTY Roundup so named?
If I read the rules, all digital modes should have equal standing, i.e.,
RTTY (200 Hz or so wide), PSK-31 (30 Hz), BPSK-63 (about 70 Hz), etc.
Should it not be called the Digital Modes Roundup?
And, with BPSK being about 67% better than 45 baud RTTY in spectrum
efficiency, why does the ARRL promote RTTY rather than a more efficient
mode such as BPSK-63?
Yes, I know I've heard that PSK-31 operating is like watching paint dry,
but folks tell me that BPSK-63 is as rapid as 45 baud baudot. So, why
does the contesting community stick with an early 1900's mode, rather
than adopting a more spectrum efficient mode?
If it's because of habit, why aren't we all using sp*rk gap transmitters
and coherer detectors?
Just a few questions which came to mind as I was reading the rules for
the RTTY roundup.
72/73 de n8xx Hg
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