I really don’t like SSB and am not sure I’ve
gotten my settings correct, but I plowed through 1890 QSOs in 24 hours during
the ARRL SSB Sweepstakes last weekend. I really enjoyed using the
bandpass filters when I had 60 over 9 signal 1-2 KHz away from me. It
allowed me to work guys I would have had to give up on without the “armor”
of a great front end. I have the 2.7 and 2.1 filters on SSB and they were
perfect for me. I also had a few jammers that thought they could
plant a carrier on top of me to slow me down. The Auto Notch beat them
EVERY time. I really couldn’t believe how well it worked.
There was only one jammer that was about 40 over who gave the notch a bit of
trouble, but I still got the contact through.
I had several unsolicited “great audio” reports
and only one “you’re splattering” report. I’m
hoping the not-so-favorable report was a non-Elecraft receiver on his
end. ;-)
I had a few calls from folks on this list and I appreciated
making the K3 to K3 contacts. You guys sounded GREAT!
One of these days when I am retired, I’ll be able to
have enough time to perfectly set up my SSB audio with a scope (and maybe even
find out what ESSB means), but for now, I’ll continue to have fun.
Thanks for the Qs!
73,
Bob K5WA
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