[UK-CONTEST] UK Contest data modes in CC

[G4LMW]

It is worth mentioning that the main reason that PSK was introduced was to 
help alleviate the overcrowding that was experienced with the RTTY ONLY 
contests.

Also, should there be a move to 75 baud, then each signal will occupy 370Hz 
instead of 270Hz (happy to be corrected on my exact numbers).

So, RTTY ONLY with 75 baud would be worse that ever!

Regards
Rob, G4LMW

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john reynolds" <g3rsd at btinternet.com>
To: <uk-contest at contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:57 PM
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] UK Contest data modes in CC


>I believe CC was intended to encourage and train operators in all modes of 
>on air communications used in contesting.
>
> Before the CC's I had never used Ry or PSK.
>
> Probably because of my age,it took me a long time to configure and use 
> Data Modes and it was thanks to other local Amateurs that I am now
> comfortable with all modes.
>
> I do not think DATA should be dropped from these Contests, but it could be 
> modified!!
>
> May I suggest that on alternate Months RTTY only is used and it be left to 
> the individual to use whatever speed they wish to achieve maximum points.
>
> The following Month PSK would be the mode and here again speed is left to 
> the individual.
>
> May I also point out that a close "Observer" who has suffered Contesting 
> for Years considers that the "SHOUTING" mode should be dropped ...........
> it is most unsociable  around the house!!
>
> John (JR)  G3RSD
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