[amsat-bb] what is a good contact?

[Sean K.]

I generally prefer not to give out my info until I've been acknowledged by the other station. I've done it, but it doesn't always work well. Personal preference.
But yes, your suggestion would work and possibly be more efficient, unless there is QRM or other interference during the initial exchange, which could lead to repeats or fills. But that could happen at any point in the QSO.


Sean Kutzko Amateur Radio KX9XAMSAT Volunteer Coordinatorhttps://amsat.org/volunteer 

    On Saturday, April 11, 2020, 09:14:52 AM CDT, Robert Bruninga via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:  
 
 Cannot this be done more efficiently in only 4 transmissions instead of 5?

KX9X: CQ Satellite, KX9X
W1AW: KX9X this is W1AW FN41
KX9X: W1AW, QSL, EN50
W1AW: QSL, Thanks

On Fri, Apr 10, 2020 at 11:19 PM Sean Kutzko via AMSAT-BB <
amsat-bb at amsat.org> wrote:

> During my time at ARRL, I came to understand that it’s not just the
> exchange of information that makes a contact “legitimate,” it’s
> acknowledgement of that exchange by both parties. Here’s an example:
>
> KX9X: CQ Satellite, KX9X
> W1AW: KX9X this is W1AW
> KX9X: W1AW, thanks, EN50
> W1AW: QSL, FN31
> KX9X: QSL, Thanks. QRZ KX9X
>
> That final acknowledgment by KX9X is the same final step found in meteor
> scatter and EME QSOs; both stations not only report info, but acknowledge
> receiving the other station’s report. That’s what makes the contact “good.”
>
> Sent from the iPhone of Sean, KX9X
>
> > On Apr 10, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Roy Dean via AMSAT-BB <amsat-bb at amsat.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > 
> >>
> >>
> >>  Grid squares are required, is there an alternative other than RST?
> >>  Ron VE8RT
> >
> >
> > I think all you need to do is exchange ANY type of information (other
> than
> > your callsign, of course - which IS mandatory).
> >
> > So, grid, first name, occupation, what you had for dinner, etc.  I
> believe
> > most people use grids because then you are also elligible for all the
> > awards that go with grid collection.
> >
> > I also believe that using a recording (that you actually made yourself on
> > the pass) is totally legit.  Using a recording from a satnogs station
> 500
> > miles away - not so much.  I'm not a grid-chaser, per se - so I'm sure
> > somebody else will give you the official position on both questions.
> >
> > --Roy
> > K3RLD
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