t;Tom W8JI"
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calling CQ on PSK-31
To: "Elecraft" , "Frank MacDonell"
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Phil Hystad-3 wrote:
>
> On May 11, 2010, at 9:14 AM, Jon Perelstein wrote:
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>> Just because I can see it on the waterfall doesn't mean that I have any
>> idea if it's a CQ or not. And if it's a short CQ, by the time I click
>> over to it, it's gone.
>
> Which is a good reason to buy an Appl
Frank,
There are multiple reasons you are not getting a response.
While it is true PSK is only a few dB better than CW under
ideal conditions, some tend to pretend PSK is magical and
very low ERP will work wonders.
Unfortunately very weak signals are still very weak signals.
They will just be
"The bands are open more that a lot of people think, as a check of beacons can
show; however, calling CQ with QRP and poor antennas will not bring much
success without a lot of patience on your part".
And for propagation purpose,I have running on 7107 Khz for the last 2 months my
K3 as a beaco
On May 11, 2010, at 9:26 AM, Wes Stewart wrote:
> That said, although I know PSK has a reputation for being a mode where you
> don't need higher power or good antennas...
That very well might be the reputation but I would take exception to that
notion. Antennae systems *always* matter - espec
Let me amend that to "...power is 10-12 dB..."
--- On Tue, 5/11/10, Wes Stewart wrote:
That said, although I know PSK has a reputation for being a mode where you
don't need higher power or good antennas, your power is 10-20 dB below what the
other guys are probably running and your antenna is
boldly using Digipan. Other software may also have this feature. A
simple click on that line will quickly put you on the correct frequency to
answer the CQ. If you haven't yet used Digipan, give it a try. It's a free
download from www.digipan.net .
73,
Rich - K1HTV
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From: lstavenh
This is pure speculation. I've observed the same thing running QRP on
digital modes. I believe it could be a simple matter of the QRP signals
being less bright on the typical waterfall compared to someone running 30-50
watts, and it's probably only natural that someone looking for a QSO will
cli
Personally, I don't have the patience for PSK (I don't care to hear what
kind of computer you're using and your dog's name on the first over) so
my experience is limited.
That said, although I know PSK has a reputation for being a mode where you
don't need higher power or good antennas, your po
Format your CQs so they include DE (i.e. your call twice after
the DE.) Then use this site http://psk.gladstonefamily.net/pskmap.html to
see whether anyone received you.
-
Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222.
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* KTu
Ah, very good point, tnx Steve. My CW bias and PSK beginnerism is showing
here hi hi...
73,
LS
W5QD
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Panadapter?
You can see most of the PSK section of any band on the software's
waterfallAssuming you're using software ie. MIXW etc.
Steve
N4LQ
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From: "lstavenhagen"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 9:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calling CQ on
Just a thought from a PSK beginner, a 3 by 3 CQ in PSK31 is really short if
you do the (IMO) right thing and listen carefully in between each CQ. Just a
few seconds. Same with a CQ in CW at 20wpm or more, you're only on the air
for a really short time. So unless the other station has a pan adapter
"Elecraft"
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 8:13 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Calling CQ on PSK-31
>I have a K3/10 with a 66' dipole in the attic and I am running 5 watts
> with incredible reach. From Detroit, I am reaching FL, WA and Ottawa.
> But my contacts have been when I ans
I have a K3/10 with a 66' dipole in the attic and I am running 5 watts
with incredible reach. From Detroit, I am reaching FL, WA and Ottawa.
But my contacts have been when I answer a CQ. When I call CQ, I do not
seem to get a call back. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. The Reflector
is an incredible r
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