[SixClub] Re: [digitalradio] Re: CW vs PSK = Brain vs Machine Decode

[Rein Couperus PA0R]

On Sat, 2006-12-23 at 14:02 -0500, kd4e wrote:
> > I have to disagree Gabriel, PSK is a form of 
> > modulated coding, just as is FSK. CW in its simple 
> > form is a carrier that is on or off and is a form 
> > of digital signal that the brain can decode, such 
> > as is voice. But PSK, FSK, usally infers a code 
> > the brain can't decode. PSK and FSK mean Phase 
> > and Frequency Shift Keying.
> 
> Interesting question.
> 
> Is it literally "impossible" for the brain to
> decode PSK or FSK or is it just really difficult?
> 
> Are there discernible patterns in the tone sequences
> used or are they too complex to learn to discern,
> even if sent very slowly
> 
> Not important at all, just curious!

The RTTY gang is perfectly able to recognize a RYRYRY or a CQ CQ... This
is also easy in PSK. The rest of the alphabet will be a matter of
practise...

Rein PA0R
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