Frank is spot on and that's exactly how I do it most of the time. Since I am
a relatively slow typer, this works in my favour.
E7DX calls in..I type E7D <enter> and then X.
With only the T/R delay and no pauses, E7DX hears 'E7DX 5NN NB' and doesn't
know I am typing slightly behind.
If it's a call I am pretty sure I know even before he sends it all, I might
type
at the exact same speed as he's sending it and not need to type slightly
behind.
The one thing that can get you into a wee bit of trouble is if you typo his
call.
Let's use a different longer call we all know.
DL1IAO calls in. I type DL2I<enter>AO.then correct the call on the fly and
then hit F5 (his call)
Here's what he hears
DL2IAO 5NN NB DL1IAO
About 50-60% of the time, the station gets it(understands what I've just
done), but about 40-50% of the time they are not paying attention or there
is QRM they'll correct their call again and wait or just send their call a
couple times, then give me the report. You can't winnim' all!
The question of the day is..if you are calling someone who is loud and they
are sending fast, with a smooth cadence (ie: not waiting an eternity to
reply to the pileup) and you have a short 3 letter or 4 letter call.WHY ARE
YOU SENDING IT TWICE (or more_)?
Mike VE9AA
Hey Scott.
That's not the optimum way to enter calls into a logging program.
You should never feel like you're frantically typing to complete
typing his full call before you initiate your logging program's reply
to his answer to your CQ.
Its much easier if you train yourself to always begin your reply
transmission
reply immediately after the caller stops transmitting. Then you enter
the last letter or two of his call while your computer is sending but
-- of course -- you must complete entry of his call before your logging
program completes sending his call.
Its an easy skill to learn, and its a lot less frantic!
73
Frank
W3LPL
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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