--- "Joe Subich, W4TV" <w4tv@subich.com> wrote:
> Oddly enough, many of larger DXpeditions are now taking interfaces
> like the microHAM microKEYER or USB Interface II (yes, I have an
> interest) either their own or "on loan" units but they are using
> them for CW/radio control and/or voice keyer functions with software
> like N1MM, WriteLog or Win-Test. All three packages have RTTY
> capability (generally MMTTY based) but it is not put to use until
> the last day or two of the operation - if at all.
Maybe the "RTTY Foundation" needs to loan a RTTY operator out to DXpeditions.
Didn't Doug, N6TQS do this for a couple of Pacific DXpeditions?
:-)
I can definitely see the other side, even with a dedicated RTTY operator.
You're running good rate on both CW and SSB, now stick a carrier either 60 KC
away from the CW activity or 100 KC away from the phone activity and problems
ensue. Plus you need the extra radio, extra antenna, etc.
It would be nice to see the Chiltern DX Club start RTTY on day 1 or Day 2 of
their upcoming St. Brandon DXpedition.
73 - Jim AD1C
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Jim Reisert AD1C, 7 Charlemont Court, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
USA +978-251-9933, <jjreisert@alum.mit.edu>, http://www.ad1c.us
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