[RTTY] Use of RIT in Contesting

[John Desmond]

Date: Sun, 22 Jan 2006 08:49:55 -0800

>>From: Bill Turner <dezrat1242 at ispwest.com>
>>
>>Incidentally, if you like to use RIT, instead try working split with
>>the A and B vfo. TX on B, RX on A. That allows you to use the normal
>>tuning knob for RX, which is usually more convenient and more natural
>>than using the itty-bitty RIT knob.
>>
>>73, Bill W6WRT
>>    
>>
>
>Bill,
>
>TNX for the tip to use the two VFO's.  I will try that on the next contest.
>I don't like the itty-bitty RIT knob and seem to always forget to reset the
>thing.
>
>Also, thanks for the UK-DX-RTTY QSOs. You were sounding great and very easy
>to print.
>
>73, Dick AA5VU
>
>  
>
When using the main knob as the RX knob for RX tuning, don't forget to 
lock the TX VFO.  I know I bump mine often enough when doing that.


73, John  K0TG