[PaQSO] Digital

Wed Oct 9 15:23:28 EDT 2013

If you are running two digital modes on different bands, I offer only one
suggestion.  Pick one mode to run at the top of the hour, and the other at
the bottom of the hour.

Be prepared to get busy at the transitions by those looking for both modes.
On Oct 9, 2013 2:27 PM, "David All" <n3xudfm19 at gmail.com> wrote:

> This is from our Digital operator at W3ZGD Bonus Station (he is not on the
> list)
>
> Can you send a note out on the reflector that I would be interested in any
> comments regarding setting up a couple specific digital periods.
>
>
>    - I am tentatively thinking about starting off the contest (1600z Oct
> 12)
>    on 40m digital.
>    - I plan to operate close to the suggested frequencies listed in the
>    rules
>    - I'll operate on both RTTY and PSK modes.   If I'm not on PSK, check
>    RTTY and vice versa.
>    - I will hang around on 40m digital for at least a hour (1600z-1700z)
>    and will stay around longer if activity is steady.
>    - I'd would also be happy to set up another fixed digital period towards
>    the end of the first contest period (0400z-0500z) on 40m and/or 80m.
>    - I'm also planning on trying RTTY/PSK on the high bands primarily for
>    stations outside the east coast.   I'd be open to setting a fixed time
> on
>    those bands too if there is enough interest.   Otherwise, I'll will
>    randomly give the high bands a go depending on what's going on.
>    - I'm also open to setting up a digital window on Sunday if there is
>    enough interest.  Otherwise, I will randomly pop up on various bands
>    depending on band conditions.
>    - I do not want to set up too many fixed periods incase the effort turns
>    out to be a bust and there is little or no activity.   Maybe two or
> three
>    fixed periods -- otherwise people will have to randomly catch up with us
>    somewhere on the bands.
>
>
> 73,   Jim
>
>       * *  K3NK * *
> http://www.qsl.net/k3nk/
>
> Dave N3XUD
> W3ZGD Bonus Station Op
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 8, 2013 at 10:18 PM, K3NK <k3nk at arrl.net> wrote:
>
> > **
> > Hi Scott,
> >
> > I must have been composing my message while yours came in.
> >
> > I think I'll still try a couple of dedicated periods and see what
> happens.
> >
> > 1600-1700z on Oct 12 --- 40m  and
> > 0400-0500z on Oct 13 --- probably start on 80m and go to 40m if nothing
> on
> > 80m.
> >
> > I realize the bands/times are biased toward the east coast, but not sure
> > there will be enough activity outside the east coast to set up a fixed
> > period for them.    I'll try a few CQ's on the other bands to see what
> > happens, but won't stick around for long periods of time.
> >
> > Hope you see you on all the modes --- but especially digital :)
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* ka3qlf at comcast.net
> > *To:* K3NK <k3nk at arrl.net> ; PaQSO at mailman.qth.net
> > *Cc:* David All <n3xudfm19 at gmail.com>
> > *Sent:* Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:06 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [PaQSO] Digital
> >
> >
> > ok well, it appears, that based on the responses here, only W3ZGD and
> > N3KAE will be ready and willing to hop on digital?  Guess we can put that
> > on the back burner....we will still be equipped to do so, but will not
> > concentrate on it
> >
> > Scott, Ka3QLF
> > ------------------------------
> > *From: *"K3NK" <k3nk at arrl.net>
> > *To: *ka3qlf at comcast.net
> > *Cc: *"David All" <n3xudfm19 at gmail.com>
> > *Sent: *Monday, October 7, 2013 10:27:19 PM
> > *Subject: *Re: [PaQSO] Digital
> >
> > Hi Scott,
> >
> > As Dave mentioned, we will definitely have a digital station on the air
> > (RTTY and PSK31).    I'll put together a note for the reflector tomorrow
> > (or Wednesday at the latest).
> >
> > 73, Jim
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > *From:* David All <n3xudfm19 at gmail.com>
> > *To:* ka3qlf at comcast.net ; K3NK <k3nk at arrl.net>
> > *Cc:* PAQSO <PaQSO at mailman.qth.net>
> > *Sent:* Monday, October 07, 2013 1:01 PM
> > *Subject:* Re: [PaQSO] Digital
> >
> > Hi Scott and the list,
> > The 2013 Bonus Station W3ZGD will be running Digital.
> > Please contact Jim     k3nk at arrl.net (he is not on this reflector)
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dave N3XUD
> > W3ZGD Bonus Station Team
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 7, 2013 at 10:12 AM, <ka3qlf at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Now that some buzz is occurring regarding 6M operation, Lets talk
> >> digital. This has never been a popular mode, in the PQP, however it does
> >> offer some folks who are not proficient at CW , the opportunity for
> some 2
> >> point qso's, especially with RTTY and PSK being separate modes. Is there
> >> enough interest within the reflector, to set some periods up?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Scott, Ka3QLF
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