[FARC] Olivia

[Kirk Talbott]

Just had an hour long QSO with WB0KGN in Lesueur, Minnesota on Olivia in 32/1000 format.  On 20 meters 14.107.50 is an Olivia calling/parking frequency.  The 32/1000 format is the most common format used here.  

Olivia is a pretty cool mode.  Note Ham Radio Deluxe's DM780, MultiPSK, and FLDigi software will all work with Olivia and I believe they are all downloadable for free.  

As for the "Ghost" signals the December 2008 QST article talked about, I haven't encountered this yet.  In testing with W3FDK and with WB0KGN the signals were loud and strong with signal traces clearly visible on the waterfall display.  

This mode is so quirky you just gotta love it.  Give it a try.

73
KB3ONM
Kirk
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