On 3/31/2014 1:38 PM, Jim Bennett wrote:
I've found that I get moderate success when running 30-40 watts on
those two "low power" modes.
Correction - JT65 and JT9 are "weak signal" modes - not necessarily
"low power" modes. Their primary genesis is from the EME (moon-
bounce) world where extremely weak signals even from legal limit
transmitter are the rule.
> Anyway, to answer your question - no, I most certainly have NOT seen
> any distance gain (on HF) by using the JT-modes as compared to CW.
I've had good luck with both JT65 and JT9. Compared to CW I can often
see solid "QSOs" in paths/with stations that would be impossible given
my power level and antennas on a given band and specific conditions.
I can't say that better antennas or higher power would not even out
the discrepancies and I certainly am no fan of "watching paint dry" in
taking 5 minutes per QSO just to exchange signal reports. Still, I
think JT65 and JT9 have their value and in view of their narrow band
characteristics deserve a place "in the action"
73,
... Joe, W4TV
_________________
Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
|