When I see stations operating split on digital I see so much confusion from the
hams that don't know how to operate split properly that I wonder if it is worth
all the QRM that it causes. Plus it ties up two freqs, which isn't bad in
normal times, but can be a concern during a contest. Perhaps a slugfest on
simplex is better.
Stan, K4SBZ
"Real radio bounces off the sky."
> On Feb 25, 2014, at 10:29 PM, "James C. Hall, MD" <heartdoc@nwtcc.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All:
>
> I will be W1AW/4 during the 3rd week of March running RTTY. I need a little
> advice. I, like many, use N1MM with MMTTY and 2Tone for demodulation during
> contests. Being the 'DX' for this one means potentially split operation,
> something I do routinely to put DX in the log when I'm chasing - but not
> being the DX.
>
> On our DX club reflector, it was suggested that I consider MMVARI and use its
> multi-channel RX and browser. This sounded appealing to me as I could use my
> mouse and just click the QSO's into the log (using DXpedition mode). I'm set
> up for FSK operation. With a waterfall type operation, I worry about not
> tight enough filters to effectively copy the signal. It looks good and I'm
> reading more on it such as using the Align button to get the target signal
> properly tuned. I'll use either my Mark V or my K3. I do have a P3
> panadapter, so that's another option to line up and click signals.
>
> I plan on starting simplex and using stacking. If it gets too thick, I'll run
> split. Stacking looked like a good idea for DX'ing until you realize that
> there's a lot of jumping around on the frequencies in the split window -
> probably not practical. My macro responses will be designed for speed -
> probably as short as Ed W0YK's !
>
> So, what do DXpeditioners et al do ?
>
> 73, Jamie
> WB4YDL
>
> Sent from my iPad
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