Calling CQ on PSK-31

[Parker Buckley]

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
click on the brighter signals.  Even though copy may be 100% on the dimmer
trace, folks wanting a solid connection will gravitate to the bright traces.
There is probably no way to confirm this, but I also have had better luck
responding to someone else's CQ, and usually they have no problem with my
signal.

Parker
WD8JOL K2 2636




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[k1htv]

LS, W5QD writes in reference to short PSK31 CQs:

"... unless the other station has a pan adapter, the
likelihood of them happening to hear you during those times is pretty small
unless it's a contest or QSO party situation."

LS,
Some PSK31 decoding software is designed to simultaneously copy multiple PSK31
signals, each on a separate line. I've used Digipan for years. When it decodes
the letters "CQ" from a station, the entire line background color changes from
white to another color on each line with a "CQ' in it. So even a 1x1 CQ will
show up 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: lstavenhagen <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Calling CQ on PSK-31

LS, W5QD writes in reference to short PSK31 CQs:

So unless the other station has a pan adapter, the
likelihood of them happening to hear you during those times is pretty small
unless it's a contest or QSO party situation.

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[n7ws]

Let me amend that to "...power is 10-12 dB..."

--- On Tue, 5/11/10, Wes Stewart <[hidden email]> 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 another 10-20 dB below a dipole in the clear.


     



     
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