[UK-CONTEST] PSK and CC80

[GORDON BROWN]

As my hearing gradually worsens with age I have a lot of sympathy for the
deaf amateur.  PSK, RTTY and other data modes, along with CW and Skimmer,
are a boon to the hard of hearing.
Should deaf amateurs be precluded from contests?  I hope not.
Gordon G3MZV



On 26 July 2011 11:07, <dave at g4buo.com> wrote:

> The same is not true of SSB. The skilled operator uses his brain to
> disentangle SSB signals or at least find a clue to which is which. The
> less-skilled operator uses it as a chance to develop his skills.
> Self-training.
>
> Dave G4BUO
>
> > Clive,
> >
> > Yes, you do have an undecipherable mess if two PSK signals are more or
> > less
> > on the same frequency but the same is true of RTTY and SSB. CW is
> > different
> > and a skilled operator can sort things out.
> >
> > Don't get me wrong, I am against PSK in contests but I am trying discover
> > if
> > this is mostly emotive and/or because it is a difficult mode in contest
> > conditions.
> >
> > Neil, G3RIR
> >
>
>
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