[amsat-bb] Re: A0-51 "easy sat"

[Greg D.]

In theory, yes.  But from what I've heard the longer you take to give out your call sign, the more likely it is that it will be stepped on, taken out by QSB, or both.  Speaking quickly but clearly seems to work best.  Once contact is made, the details on a the call sign can be verified and corrected while (most) everyone else backs off.  Then the pile-up can begin again.

My $.02,

Greg  KO6TH


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> Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:22:54 +1100
> To: bruninga at usna.edu; amsat-bb at amsat.org
> From: vk3jed at gmail.com
> Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: A0-51 "easy sat"
> 
> At 08:36 AM 2/26/2008, Robert Bruninga wrote:
>>> How about trying to use the more preferred protocol of...
>>> Callsign phonetically. grid square, op mode
>>> Like...
>>> Kilo-Six-Lima-Charlie-Sierra, Delta Mike 13, handheld
>>
>>On FM, in my opinion, there is no need for phonetics except for
>>calls with troublesome letters.  Most calls can be heard easily
>>without using up time with phonetics.
> 
> I disagree, signal levels for some stations can be marginal, 
> especially on the downlink.  There are also a LOT of troublesome 
> letters, particularly if your audio lacks high's.  Is it a B, D, E, 
> G, P, T or V? :-)  Or maybe it's a _really_ muffled C?
> 
> Also, if there is fading, the longer phonetics may still get enough 
> information through to avoid a repeat.  Repeats are more costly in 
> terms of time, when they occur.  And don't forget the impact of 
> different accents.  I have enough problems with getting my details to 
> a lot of Americans (even when using phonetics!) over a good, strong 
> IRLP link.  At least the smaller footprint of a LEO limits the 
> variety of regional accents in many cases.
> 
> 73 de VK3JED
> http://vkradio.com
> 
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