I do this sometimes in an attempt to generate more RBN spots, since RBN
considers TEST equivalent to a CQ. It adds enough information to the end of
a CQ to allow me to be spotted even if the skimmer didn't copy the CQ I
sent at the beginning.
However it occasionally leads to someone calling during that final TEST and
me missing part of their call. During a run I hit ESC before it sends if I
think another caller is waiting.
I think it also speeds up recognition for someone tuning around doing S&P
who may not have heard my previous QSO or even the beginning of my CQ.
Even if that person only copied "6N TEST" it may be enough info to make
him/her feel comfortable calling and getting the rest of my call after the
QSO.
Similarly, while tuning around doing S&P the familiar sound of TEST tells
me someone is running on a nearby frequency, as does the distinctive rhythm
of "cq contest cq contest" on phone, even if I'm not tuned to the signal
and can hear only the rhythm. Admittedly this is less of an issue as
signals get cleaner.
I'm not sure whether the extra QRM and confusion created by these
techniques helps overall, I'm curious what others chime in. I agree it is
annoying when a station running does anything that leads me to call at the
wrong time :)
73,
Matt NQ6N
73,
Matt NQ6N
On Fri, Dec 2, 2016 at 11:54 AM, <n1ix@n1ix.com> wrote:
>
>
> Speaking of things that drive me nuts:
>
> Sending an additional "TEST" at the end of a CQ. IE "CQ TEST N1IX N1IX
> TEST"
>
> This seems to be a rather recent phenomenon. I do mostly S&P and
> invariably
> I send my call on top of the last "TEST".
>
> It would be a lot easier if everyone sent a standard "CQ" string.
>
>
>
> Also, what's with the "dit dit" in response to a successful QSO.
>
>
>
> Dave N1IX
>
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