[RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments

[Phil Sussman]

In my experience, that lag into TX has more to do with the operating
software than anything else.

A logging program often runs on a slow old computer. Sometimes an
'auto-fill' doesn't work or the mouse clicks 'wrong' necessatating 
an manual entry. The DUPE check takes time and then the usual key-up
between the software, interface, and the rig.

If I'm using an SCS-PTC on RTTY, the key-up is about 3/4 second due
to the internal delays. In addition, "F" keys are needed to put
the proper sequence into the log -- after the previous QSO. (So as
not to 'log a bad one') This introduces a delay as the rig goes
into the CQ mode while logging is 'confirmed'. In my case the CQ
does not stop automatically until a key is pressed. Thus, answering
is a two or three keystroke operation.

Luckily I'm not into the die-hard contest mode so if a lose a
second or two I'm not going to self destruct. The pressure of
squeezing another 0.1 second out of an exchange is not for me. 

Rag-chew, yes. Contest to the extent of obsession, not me!

73 de Phil - N8PS

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Quoting rick darwicki <n6pe at yahoo.com>:

> Why do so many stations take so long to switch from RX to TX ???
> 
> I found many guys coming back to me after I waited 1.5-2 secs with no
> response and sent it again. This was OK if they sent N6PE 599 03 CA N6PE
> because I would see my call after my repeat stopped. 
> 
> Calling CQ a had auto repeat set to 2.8 sec and still had guys (maybe gals
> too) coming back after the repeat started.... ESC key was wearing out...
> 
> Another comment..... after the exchange it helps band sweepers if you send TU
> N6PE or QSL N6PE instead of N6PE TU or N6PE QSL because they can move as soon
> as they see the T or the Q
> 
> Please never curse the casual operators that send THANKS FOR THE CONTACT AND
> GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST, they might be in SD/ND hi hi
> 
> 
> 
> Rick, N6PE
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