I'm very much a newcomer to digital modes, so please pardon this question. I'm interested in designing a QRP rig that uses digital modes for portable operation in the field, much like the KX-1 and ATS do for CW. Other that PSK31, which digital modes are best suited for this type of operation?
Thanks, Mike KD4SGN > Vojtech Bubnik wrote: > > > > > Question - what's so special about MT63 - where / when is it used? > > > > > From my point of view, MT63 has high number of carriers, which > > > implies > > low crest factor - the effective transmitted power will be much lower > > than of single tone mode like Olivia, if you make sure PA is not > > overdriven by peaks where the amplitude maxima of multiple carriers > > meet. > > > > Some argue that the mode is fast, but are not there Olivia submodes > > with the same throughput? > > > > 73, Vojtech OK1IAK > > There is no Olivia mode that can match MT63 for thruput. > > It is true that MT63 has a lower duty cycle. This enables higher output > from the rig. I can easily run MT63 at 200 watts and not overheat the > finals on my FT-1000MP/Mark V. > > de Roger W6VZV > >
