[ADXA] I'm clueless on this one - callsign/P (So what else is new?)
WB5JJJ
wb5jjj at gmail.com
Fri Jul 16 15:19:26 EDT 2021
Yes, I'm well aware of the double-click on TX1 and wish they would remove
that "feature".
73's
George - WB5JJJ
4
On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 2:13 PM Steve, W5KI <w5ki at silverlarkcrafts.com>
wrote:
> George,
>
> The ability to double-click the TX1 box/circle, and have it "gray out", so
> that TX2 and higher are the only options ... is a planned function of FT8.
> It's basically the equivalent of "contest mode", in that the number of
> sequences needed to complete a QSO is reduces by one. It just use reports
> vs grids.
>
> Domestically, many people don't like that approach ... and will, as you
> do, George ...ignor the call.
>
> But when working DX in marginal condx/QSB it is common. Using a
> subjective scale, I'd say 50% of the Europeans use it when calling us in an
> opening. As for JA's, I'd say 99% DO NOT send TX1 when calling DX. Some
> days, I'd say that is really 100%.
>
> So you are in good company with many others that don't like skipping TX1.
> But there is a method to the madness in many situations.
>
> 73, Steve, W5KI
>
>
>
> On 7/16/2021 11:57 AM, WB5JJJ wrote:
>
> On 6m, I typically ignore stations that call me on FT8 using TX2 first
> (signal report) as I don't know what GS they are in and if they are not at
> home, when uploaded to HRD LB, it will grab their QRZ GS (typically home
> QTH) and not where they might be operating from.
>
> Of course, they might be new to the hobby, as many are, but still there
> are a few "norms" that seem logical. Saving 30s is not that big of a deal
> to get it right. And if they are in a rare one and don't realize it, it
> only makes matters worse.
>
> 73's
> George - WB5JJJ
>
>
> 4
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 11:45 AM <sbranyan at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> PS. That is weird, George, that they don't have their grid filled in, and
>> that it is a regional commonality. Guess that is why a lot of DX stations
>> will not work stations with no grid in their call on digital.
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>> On Behalf Of WB5JJJ
>> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2021 11:17 AM
>> To: Joel Harrison
>> Cc: ADXA Mailing List
>> Subject: Re: [ADXA] I'm clueless on this one - callsign/P (So what else
>> is new?)
>>
>> I'm well aware that /P is "usually" portable, but they don't state their
>> Grid at all on FT8/FT4, so what's the point?
>>
>> When you go to their /P QRZ page, it directs you to their main call. And
>> there they have no mention of where they are doing /P. I also muted N0LL/P
>> since he's not LoTW and haven't worked him.
>>
>> If the Canadian Prez doesn't know, then it must be a bigger secret than
>> his pay grade is privy to as well. Thanks Joel for asking. Timing is
>> everything.
>>
>> 73's
>>
>> George - WB5JJJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 4
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 10:52 AM Joel Harrison <w5zn at w5zn.org> wrote:
>>
>>
>> At the moment I’m sitting with the President of Radio Amateurs of
>> Canada and IARU President Tim Ellam who is VE6SH. I asked them,
>> specifically with respect to the Canadian stations, and they have no clue
>> other than to note a “Portable” operation away from one’s “home grid” and
>> the /P is just to indicate they are operating away from their home grid.
>>
>> Other than that, we have no clue!!!
>>
>> 73 Joel W5ZN/1
>>
>>
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Steven Rutledge <
>> crownhaven at bellsouth.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> They are portable, usually an op in a scarce grid, not
>> his own. N0LL/P for example. On now from rare grid.
>>
>> Steve, QQ
>>
>>
>> On Jul 16, 2021, at 9:55 AM, WB5JJJ <
>> wb5jjj at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> What are all the FT8 calls with /P on them,
>> mostly Canadian, but a few US? None of them refer to a new grid square, at
>> least for me, if they even show one. It might be some sort of secret
>> contest, but I can't find any information at all. When I look them up on
>> QRZ, it refers me to their main page with no mention of why the /P.
>>
>>
>> 73's
>>
>> George - WB5JJJ
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 4
>>
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