[RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments

[Robert Chudek - K0RC]

Yes, you can edit macros "on the fly" in N1MM Logger. (Right click on any 
macro button.)

When I make a RTTY contesting presentation, I make a point about changing 
bands (80m vs. 20m), changing propagation (a pipeline vs. signals in the 
noise), and even the portion of the contest (beginning vs. end) make a 
difference in the most effective macros.

As a RTTY operator gains contesting experience, they will learn to change 
the macro content to optimize for the current conditions. Macros should not 
be chiseled in stone! Editing them only takes a few seconds. I queue up a 
couple of CQ's and make my changes during that period of time.

73 de Bob - KØRC in MN


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jerry Flanders" <jeflanders at comcast.net>
To: "Amos, Ian" <ian.amos at sap.com>; "Claude Du Berger" 
<duberger.miousse81 at globetrotter.net>; <rtty at contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:07 AM
Subject: Re: [RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments


> But different conditions would favor different variations. I think
> one macro for (HISCALL exchange) and then separate macros containing
> only (HISCALL) and (MYCALL) give the most flexibility. Then just put
> them together (or even leave out the last call for some Qs) at tx time.
>
> Don't all contest programs allow macros to be "assembled" from
> different function keys on the fly? Maybe n1mm does not?
>
> Jerry W4UK
>
> At 10:23 AM 9/30/2009, Amos, Ian wrote:
>>Ah there is the difference .... I use the reply (HISCALL) exchange
>>(MYCALL).  This reason I do this as it let others know I am the run
>>station so they stick around to work me or can move on faster if
>>that have already logged me.  As usual there are many different
>>styles of operating to be used
>>
>>73, Ian VE3JI
>>
>>________________________________
>>From: Claude Du Berger [mailto:duberger.miousse81 at globetrotter.net]
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:14 AM
>>To: Amos, Ian; rtty at contesting.com
>>Subject: Re: [RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments
>>
>>When I am in  RUN-CQ mode, I always reply with (Hiscall) exch. (Hiscall)
>>because If there are many callers, QRM, it is important to confirm to
>>whom I have sent the exchange. ex: Hiscall 599 001 001 Hiscall
>>Then, I confirm with (TU Hiscall de MYCALL CQ)  Why send it again...
>>Already sent twice...
>>
>>73, Claude VE2FK
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: Amos, Ian<mailto:ian.amos at sap.com>
>>To: rtty at contesting.com<mailto:rtty at contesting.com>
>>Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10:00 AM
>>Subject: [RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments
>>
>>I agree with Bill the CALL TU helps me make sure I have the QSO, as
>>I have been caught a few times. This a little slower but I believe
>>it improves my log accuracy overall.
>>
>>Ian
>>VE3JI
>>
>>
>>
>> >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
>>
>>REPLY:
>>
>>I do it as N6PE TU because often there will be two stations, both of
>>whom think
>>they worked me. If I do the TU first, they will both be gone, but only one 
>>is
>>really in the log. Sending the call sign first gives them both a look at 
>>who I
>>really logged.
>>
>>73, Bill W6WRT
>>
>>
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