I use the "transmit CW while in SSB" mode feature. Most
replies have been in SSB mode, so no retuning is needed.
I often monitor 50.125 in SSB mode and at random intervals
send "DE K0PP DN36" to probe for activity / openings ... a
form of manual beaconing. (:-))
73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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