I am reminded or Peter Martinez's original goal when he invented PSK31, that it become a conversational mode. Lately the use of macros , even among hams that speak the same language, has reach interesting heights. I am not convinced that many hams actually read what is coming back to them. Take this example...
CQ CQ CQ K3UK K3UK de KCZZZ (made up callsign) (K3UK's Winwarbler with DXKeeper or DM780 then automatically look up KC2ZZZ's callbook info and inserts name and address in to a macro) KC2ZZZ de K3UK. Nice to meet you Dave, glad I am making it in to Plainfield , NJ, tonight. Your report 599. Can you tell me how my tones sound, I wonder if I am over driving via this new soudncard. BTU de K3UK K3UK de KC2ZZZ. Thanks Andy . My name is Dave and my QTH Plainfield, NJ. How is my signal ? BTU de KC2ZZZ KC2ZZZ de K3UK . Your signal is 599 Dave, 100% copy. Running 40 watts here BTW, Inverted V at 40 ft is the antenna. Do my tones sound right to you ? I am using a new soundcard and think it sounds a little odd to me tonight. KC2ZZZ de Andy K3UK K3UK de KC2ZZZ. FB Andy. Age here is 55, Wx warm and sunny. Thanks for the call. 73 . K3UK de KC2ZZZ I have actually had NUMEROUS conversations like this this week, I'm OK with macros, I like 'em in fact, but lets read what the other guy is sending before we use a canned response. -- Andy K3UK www.obriensweb.com (QSL via N2RJ)
