Interesting point about long winded macros. I have seen this this happen on slow throughput modes like THOR4.
A first time QSO via mode like THOR4, brings a surprise to the operator when an attempt is made use lengthy macros. The lengthy brag tape is the best as I can microwave a frozen bagel before this macro finishes. In one innocent THOR4 QSO, the operator stated that is was first and last time he would ever use THOR4 again because his macros were too slow. He immediately signed, '73 de <callsign> SK". I was disappointed as I never got to witness his SK macro. Somehow, I feel cheated. Ham radio is a funny place. philw de ka1gmn On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 2:23 PM, raf3151019 <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Many PSK users don't seem to have macro's for quick contacts, they only > have their standard issue words and information macro, which as you say > includes claptrap to fill space on the screen. > Everyone should have some special macro's ready for quick in an out > contacts, with only the important information,using CW type abbreviations > and have a quick finish eg.. OK Bill, TNX GL GDX CUL 73 Mel G0GQK SK. > > US contacts are always different than all the others, usually polite but > long winded, then comes the fade out before they tell me where they live ! > > Kind regards,Mel G0GQK > > >
