K2: Using RIT calling CQ

[Nigel-14]

When the bands are noisy (common with my vertical) I have to reduce the
filter width to 0.7 to keep the noise level down when calling CQ.   On
occasions I have discovered later I have missed a return call just outside
the passband.  

I now find this works for me.
I set up my 'CQ Callsign K' sequence in a memory.  Set the filter to 0.7 and
turn on the RIT. I recall the memory and hold for repeat with a gap of 6
seconds.    In the gaps when I listen for the return calls I rotate the RIT
from side to side and listen for return calls.

Although the dial is showing 'rpt', the RIT is working and this enables
signals about 900Hz either side of my calling freq (600rit + 1/2 filter
width) to be heard.

--
73s,  Nigel ZL2DF

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[Ron D'Eau Claire-2]

Nigel, ZL2DF wrote:
I set up my 'CQ Callsign K' sequence in a memory.  Set the filter to 0.7 and
turn on the RIT. I recall the memory and hold for repeat with a gap of 6
seconds.In the gaps when I listen for the return calls I rotate the RIT from
side to side and listen for return calls.

Although the dial is showing 'rpt', the RIT is working and this enables
signals about 900Hz either side of my calling freq (600rit + 1/2 filter
width) to be heard.

Reply------------------------

Excellent idea Nigel! It's so very important to *tune* around between CQ's
if an op wants to hear all the replies. Sure, the increasingly common
practice of sending a CQ from memory, listen to the tx freq for 3 seconds,
then repeat does, after a bit, snag a QSO, but that doesn't make it the best
approach, depending upon one's interests.

There are a LOT of QRP rigs out there that are crystal-controlled
(rockbound). There are also a LOT of old glowbug (tube type) rigs that are
also rockbound. Ops looking for interesting contacts learn to *tune around*
for them! If you don't want to work on two frequencies, just tell him you're
going to QSY. Since not all stations have rigs with the precision frequency
display of the K2, check to see where he is relative to your freq, and then
tell how far and in what direction you're moving (e.g. I WL QSY UR FREQ, UP
3 UP 3 OK? BK)

Ron AC7AC


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[n6wg]

Hi Nigel
That's a good idea.  I've used a variation myself.  By going to Split,
the TX sits still but the RX can be tuned during the pauses.  Unfortunately,
a later firmware upgrade deleted this ability.
I find I can still do it when contesting, though, with the K2 keyed
by my computer instead of the internal keyer.
73, Bob N6WG


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When the bands are noisy (common with my vertical) I have to reduce the
filter width to 0.7 to keep the noise level down when calling CQ.   On
occasions I have discovered later I have missed a return call just outside
the passband.

I now find this works for me.
I set up my 'CQ Callsign K' sequence in a memory.  Set the filter to 0.7 and
turn on the RIT. I recall the memory and hold for repeat with a gap of 6
seconds.    In the gaps when I listen for the return calls I rotate the RIT
from side to side and listen for return calls.

Although the dial is showing 'rpt', the RIT is working and this enables
signals about 900Hz either side of my calling freq (600rit + 1/2 filter
width) to be heard.

--
73s,  Nigel ZL2DF

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