I wonder why some folks bother with phone, especially under weak conditions.
It sure is fun to just talk but the performance of SSB phone versus other
modes continues to amaze me. Trying for the LOTW TP award has caused me to use
SSB phone more of late, and I am often encountering situations
thoughts,
David
KD4NUE
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Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 10:54 AM
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Subject: [digitalradio] SSB Phone versus other modes
I wonder why some folks
Andy wrote:
Today for example, I worked NX7F 559 on CW, then barely readable on
phone, 339
at best, then 100% copy on PSK31.
I know your point is really about digital modes required S/N, but a bit
of a pet peeve on the CW operations it's perceived usefulness as a
backup mode:
I find that
When it comes to emergency communications, phone is not an option, but a
necessary mode for most conditions. It is the only practical mode that
gives you the instant knowledge that someone has received your
information. Nothing else can ever take the place of human speech in
such cases due to
