[SOC] Second Class Signal . . .

[Cristiano]

Man, this is pure SOC superiority. I cannot say "you rock" because you
drift. . :)
Il 19/Apr/2015 20:56, "John Raynsford via SOC" <soc at mailman.qth.net> ha
scritto:

> "Now if I could only figger out how to make it drift..."
> 73, Chip  W9EBE
> In the past I've "pulled" the frequency down on my crystal controlledrigs
> to call on another stations frequency by holding my finger over
> theoscillator circuit. Takes a bit of practice, using the stray capacitance
> of myfinger.  During the last CQ WW dx contest on 20 metersworked a number
> of big gun stations using a 14.060 mhz 3 transistorrig. Arrl published the
> "little Joe" qrp rig years ago. It takes a steady handto "pull" the
> frequency so that Im heard with their tite audio filters thecontesters
> use.  The monthly Run for the Bacon qrp event is later today. I should use
> itthis evening ! For example ... your calling CQ ... while your
> transmittingI key down, move my finger across the circuit ... (separate
> receiver and ant)zero in on you and call. Often if the station is using Qsk
> they'll pause fora second, that's when I call.  If its a station where
> there's a group of stations waiting to work him, you'vejust cut to the
> front of the line LoL !
> Down and dirty Qrp,
> AL7JK, John
>
>
>      On Saturday, April 18, 2015 4:54 PM, Chip W9EBE <w9ebe at hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>
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> Ha!  I happen to like signals with "character."  It's almost tedious
> listening to all the new-fangled whizbang super rigs that all sound the
> same.  Cookie cutter signals is what I call 'em.  I'm thinking of rigging
> up a power supply for my Jupiter that cyclically varies the voltage at a
> rate of 5 cycles/5 seconds from about 3 to 13.5 VDC just to cause its VF
> oscillator to warble like a singing, uh, warbler.
>
> Now if I could only figger out how to make it drift...
>
>
> 73, Chip  W9EBE   .    .
> SOC it to me.
>
>
>
> > Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2015 23:35:06 +0000
> > To: soc at mailman.qth.net
> > Subject: [SOC] Second Class Signal . . .
> > From: soc at mailman.qth.net
> >
> >  Sometimes I get a wild hair and go Qrp for awhile.The binge can last
> for months before it wears off.
> > Often I stalk "big gun" stations and work them justfor the fun of it.
> The other day, the aurora was goingfull tilt overhead. Hf was a mess here
> in Alaska thatevening, WWV & WWVH was down in the noise level.Miserable
> propagation conditions. Outta the clear blue a station in Japan was
> comingthru on 15 mtrs calling CQ. I couldnt resist just seeing for myself
> how good of station he was using.After about 10 minutes of listening to him
> call cq withno takers on a dead band ... maybe he'll respond.Set my power
> output to 500 milliwatts to a 9 ft whip andlet 'er rip. Bam ... worked him
> outrite.
> >  Today, whole different experience, yes that homebrewcw transmitter
> sounds funky. Chirps, drifts on its ownif the qso lasts for any length.
> Attracts the attention ofofficial observers when I intentionally use a wall
> wartto power it.
> >  Today, was on a regulated power supply. Called a dudedown on the west
> coast, got an instant reply." your too weak and that transmitter belongs in
> a dumpster "
> > I'd say thats a RST of at least 579 !
> > I like my funky sounding qrp signals . . .
> > 73 de AL7JK, JohnEagle River, Alaska
> > Flying PIg # 222
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