Rick, years ago when I was still using WF1B software on a 25 MHz 386 laptop
it would take that time for the computer to switch from RX to TX. Was hard
to qso those ops who called CQ and listened for a second before calling CQ
again.
Perhaps a number are using older computers and their soundcard software is
swamping their memory and other resources? I doubt it's they don't know
which macro to key.
73 de Dave, N0IT
----- Original Message -----
From: "rick darwicki" <n6pe@yahoo.com>
To: "Group RTTY" <rtty@contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 11:48 AM
Subject: [RTTY] RTTY contest questions and comments
> Why do so many stations take so long to switch from RX to TX ???
>
> I found many guys coming back to me after I waited 1.5-2 secs with no
> response and sent it again. This was OK if they sent N6PE 599 03 CA N6PE
> because I would see my call after my repeat stopped.
>
> Calling CQ a had auto repeat set to 2.8 sec and still had guys (maybe gals
> too) coming back after the repeat started.... ESC key was wearing out...
>
> Another comment..... after the exchange it helps band sweepers if you send
> TU N6PE or QSL N6PE instead of N6PE TU or N6PE QSL because they can move
> as soon as they see the T or the Q
>
> Please never curse the casual operators that send THANKS FOR THE CONTACT
> AND GOOD LUCK IN THE CONTEST, they might be in SD/ND hi hi
>
>
>
> Rick, N6PE
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> Remember, E = M * C^2 was not the entire equation.
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