[Elecraft] Fwd: RTTY split operation

[Tony Estep]

On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Jim McDonald <jim at n7us.net> wrote:

> ...By keeping the two audio streams separate you achieve the benefit of
> split
> frequency pile-up ...The P3 is a big help, but stations who call
> continuously make it tough....

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Aspiring DXers should note Jim's excellent comments. A panadapter is a
helpful tool, but when you read comments to the effect that it makes DXing
"like shooting fish in a barrel," you know the poster has not tried any
real pileups. A panadapter doesn't tell you much when there are dozens of
stations calling incessantly, both while the DX is listening and while he's
transmitting.

For RTTY, you can try two decoding windows as Jim recommends, or you can
try to identify the station being worked by listening as others have
mentioned. For CW, the panadapter may give you a clue where he is, but you
can know for sure by listening. I have set up my split macro to provide a
wide bandwidth on the sub-receiver, which can be quite helpful in pegging
the DX's listening frequency. Skimmer is a good tool too, but for whatever
reason I have never warmed up to it and I prefer the panadapter plus my
right ear. Figure out where he's listening and how he's tuning, and you'll
nail him with a lot less frustration and aggravation.

73, Tony KT0NY



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