[amsat-bb] what is a good contact?

[Brian Wilkins KO4AQF]

Agree to all except CQ Satellite. It is unnecessary

On Sat, Apr 11, 2020 at 10:15 AM 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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Brian Wilkins
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