Bill, W6WRT wrote:
> AFC is great when CQing, but should never be used during S&P unless
> one also uses NET. Note that NET only functions with AFSK, not with
> FSK. It would be great if turning off AFC would automatically reset
> the demodulator frequencies to the default. Perhaps I'll suggest that
> to the author.
Comments from a relative newbie that need affirmation:
CQing Stations [AFC On/NET Off]- If I'm CQing I want my TX parked in one
place so I want NET Off and I also want AFC On to tune in those calling off
frequency. I did notice some CQing stations with NET On in the ARRL RTTY
RU.
S&Ping Stations [AFC Off]- If I'm S&Ping and everyone CQing is TX fixed (as
they should be) I don't want AFC On because my RX might follow another
caller instead of the CQing station. And AFC On could further be
complicated with NET On. If my RX follows another caller and I then answer
the CQing station he will loose me.
- Obviously NET On has no function when AFC is OFF and as said by Bill, NET
only works with AFSK.
- I see no reason to ever set NET On in a contest.
Have I got it right?
BTW I also learned something else about RTTY contesting from another
reflector. I have been actively RTTY contesting for a little over a year
and this is the first time I've heard about the operating restrictions on
the frequency of the IARU/NCDXF Beacons on 14.100 MHz (being 100 % CW for
the 25 years prior). I was unaware that it is in the operating regulations
of some licensing countries and by gentlemen's agreement in the US Band
Plan.
73, Art W2NRA
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