[SJDXA] CQWW 160 SSB operating pointers

Thu Feb 20 15:09:56 EST 2020

Good Luck this weekend in the contest. Got Dalton Hamfest in Georgia then I
will be on once I return. Amazing what a 160 inverted L does for me at the
house up 50ft in the air. CW skills are slowly coming back....hey I worked
GD last weekend so I must be doing something right.

73,
KWR

On Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 10:14 AM Bob Schenck N2OO <n2oo at comcast.net> wrote:

> SJDXA members,
>
> Just a few things to review for our operation this weekend,
>
>
>
> 1.       Keep it short and clear. Chatter is not desired. We will be one
> of the LOUDEST signals on the band. We will have great quality SSB
> modulation since we set up our equalizers for optimum contest quality (TNX
> KU2C). So, there is really very little need to “ramble”. Keep it short
>
> 2.       The F keys will be programed to use the voice memory channels in
> the K3,
>
> a.       On the run radio, The CQ will simply be “Contest, November Two
> Charlie Whiskey”. The exchange will simply be “59 New Jersey”. When logged,
> the last will be “thanks November Two Charlie Whiskey” then on to the next
> caller.
>
> b.      On the mult radio, When answering a CQ made by someone else,
> simply hit the “CALL” F key which will simply be “November Two Charlie
> Whiskey”. When the station comes back, log him and hit the report F key
> which will be “59 New Jersey”. Done.
>
> 3.       When you do actually talk into the microphone, follow the same
> format as much as you are able. But remember, we should be loudest on the
> band. Obviously, when working a more distant station such as a European, we
> may need to work at least a little harder to make the QSO. But still, limit
> your talking as much as possible in order to allow the other op optimum
> time to operate.
>
> 4.       Cooperation between the run and mult station is VERY important.
> This is a team competition. The run and mult ops must work with each other
> in order to help each other maximize our operation. Balance and
> coordination is very important.
>
> a.       The run station will always be trying to hold the run frequency.
> If the run op encounters someone trying to take the frequency (we call them
> interlopers), he will need to call CQ more intensely for a while. Again, we
> are loud so the interloper will probably get the message. In this case, the
> run op SHOULD announce to the mult op verbally “interloper” so that he can
> “stand by” to allow the run op to work on clearing his frequency.
>
> b.      The mult station’s primary job is to hunt for new stations. The
> priority during appropriate timeframes will be on working 10 pointers with
> an extra emphasis on new multipliers from anywhere (2, 5, and 10 pointers).
> These will be indicated in the logging program. Next priority is 5 pointers
> (such as VE’s and Carribean), and finally “any new calls”. (USA are all 2
> pointers except for KL7 and KH6). The mult station SHOULD be able to make
> QSO’s VERY fast, thus not seriously interrupting the run station. It does
> not take long to say the call, and then the report. Timing is important and
> good coordination is important between the run op and the mult op.
>
> c.       Worth noting, that when using F keys to send voice messages, you
> will probably not know when the other radio is transmitting by listening to
> anything. You MUST watch each other’s hardware. There are a couple of
> things to focus on. One is the “2S1 switch” which has a red light on each
> side indicating which radio is transmitting. Whoever keys up first, grabs
> the amp and transmits. The other radio will be inhibited by the switch. The
> mult op can also watch the amplifier lights to see if the run op is
> transmitting.  But watching the 2S1 is probably the best option.
>
> d.      There will be times when either the run op or the mult op will
> NEED a little extra time to work someone without interference. COMMUNICATE
> with each other. The run op can simply say “n2cw” quickly once in awhile in
> order to keep a frequency clear which should help the mult op get his QSO
> made. The mult op can just “adjust or stop” if the run op needs him to
> standby.
>
> 5.       The third position is what we call the “SLAVE” station. This is
> a receive only radio set up to assist the run op only. We have 6 beverages
> in 6 different directions. The slave op’s responsibility is to assist the
> run op by switching through the beverages for callers. He should then tell
> the run op that a station is calling and what direction you are hearing him
> on… for example the run op is listening NE and you hear “W7 calling on the
> NW beverage. Yell… “Northwest Whisky 7”. Then help him copy the call if he
> needs help. If you are certain of the full call (example W7XYZ” you then
> tell the run op “W7XYZ go” The run op HAS TO TRUST YOU. The run op will
> then call W7XYZ 59 New Jersey. Then the slave op copies his exchange, for
> example 59 Utah, You tell run op 59 UTAH. The run op should ENTER the QSO
> in the log and move on. NOTE: For a RUN OP, you must TRUST your SLAVE op.
> NOTE for a SLAVE op, be SURE about the call and exchange heard at this
> point.
>
> 6.       Accuracy. Do NOT log something that you are nt sure about. Use
> other resources to confirm data. We can discuss this at the site.
>
> 7.       NEW FEATURE! Thanks to Tom K2TW, we now have an added database
> in the logging program that will pre-fill in the appropriate state as found
> in previous contest log data. This is not 100% accurate so you must ALWAYS
> keep an eye on what is pre-filled in. But it is VERY accurate! If the
> station sends something different, then change it in the log. A good idea
> is to double verify that you have the call correct just in case that is why
> the state is different. DX stations should pre-fill in with their CQ zone
> as has been in the past.
>
>
>
>
>
> We will review, and answer any questions you may have at the site.
>
> Setup will be at 10:00 AM onward. The contest starts at 5 PM (2200UTC)
>
>
>
> See ya' in the Pileups!
>
> 73!
>
> Bob Schenck, N2OO
>
> President SJDXA
>
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>
>
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