> >The main question is whether PSK 31 > >is a worthy mode for emergency use? > > *********** REPLY SEPARATOR *********** > > Unless there are some truly unusual circumstances, the best mode for > emergencies is voice. Very little emergency traffic is long distance, > weak signal communications. 1000 mile or less QSOs are nearly always > enough and 100 watts and a dipole on 20/40/80 will do the trick. > > Bill, W6WRT > You can with digital modes get accurate copy even while using the ssb mode and not be able to hear the tones. And like the field day i was at we couldnt get reliable communications with SSB on 20/40/80 with 100 watts. in marginal conditions id imagine cw or some of the digital modes could get the job done easier than voice alone.
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