On 28/07/2019 16:53, Andy Durbin wrote:
Everyone who uses WSJT-X for FT8 must have noticed the number of
operators who answer a CQ and then, when the QSO is complete, call CQ
on the same frequency. Are all these operators really stupid or are
they being trapped by a weakness in the user interface design?
73,
Andy, k3wyc
Hi Andy,
WSJT-X users have a choice whether to check the "Hold Tx Frequency"
option. It makes sense for HF style operation on a busy band but not
necessarily on a quiet band or on higher frequencies. The traditional
way of operating was to move to a QSO partner's frequency when answering
general call and, like almost every other operating mode, understanding
that a station calling CQ has temporary ownership of their Tx frequency.
Operators who "steal" a frequency are simply poor operators who have not
learnt that establishing a running frequency is not always easy and it
is rude to take over a frequency that is in use, even if it is only for
the unused T/R period. OTOH if everyone were to check the "Hold Tx
Frequency" and take care to try and pick a clear slot for their
transmissions, then there would be less frustration and avoiding using
the same offset as a another station on the opposite T/R period to
theirs would be unnecessary.
What I find most frustrating the a station calling, perhaps unknowingly,
is swamped by one or more other stations on their Tx frequency and T/R
period. Such QSOs are often incomplete and if the station were to
realize what might be happening then moving their Tx offset to another
slot will often get the QSO completed and better still should be a
better Tx offset for their subsequent QSO with other station in my vicinity.
Using digital modes does not obviate operators from learning the craft
of good operating practice.
I note that while writing this there have been three replies suggesting
that using "Hold Tx Frequency" stops this happening, but that is the
wrong answer. Checking Hold Tx really means that it doesn't matter
whether your QSO partner calls on your Tx offset after a QSO.
73
Bill
G4WJS.
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