[Elecraft] split pileup and listening was Pileups and KPA500/ST0R

[AB8XA]

On Jul 31, 2011, at 10:13 AM, Mark Stennett wrote:

> You can do this with RIT/XIT also but not as elegantly as with a second 
> receiver running in split.

For the sake of those who don't understand that method… obviously, with one VFO and no split, we have no choice but to use RIT with the KX1. 

I tune through the pile-up with RIT off, listening for where others are making contact with the DX, noting any trend in changes to that. I stop where I want to transmit, engage RIT and tune to the DX transmit frequency. When the time comes, I PLaY memory 2, my call sign a couple of times, and listen for my call sign to be returned. If he calls someone else, I repeat the process (RIT off, etc), finding where he was listening last again. When RIT is on, the decimal point on the frequency display flashes as a reminder.

The main problem with using RIT is that if I change my transmit frequency, I have to readjust RIT to get back on the DX transmit frequency, since RIT is an offset of the transmit frequency. That's not necessary when using two VFOs split. You can elegantly adjust one without affecting the other. 

Not having anything to do with this subject, memory 1 on my KX1 is a 3x2 CQ and rePeat (hold PLaY) is set to a minimum of 15 seconds.

I hope this helps someone.
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Moe - AB8XA
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