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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 2, 2005 13:23:20 GMT
That might benefit newcomers to Amateur Radio. One thing that I find difficult is getting to grips with when to use the callsign and when to quote the contacts callsign. A thread with some hints and tips on this might go down really well and I know that I would certainly benefit from such a post as I really don't want to be a silent radio amateur. Is there someone that could perhaps compose a sample QSO showing points where say I could quote my callsign and when I should repeat contacts callsign etc. Perhaps this could be a subject also for conversation between members to help us all get used to the terms and codes that are also used...
What do you both think?
Zo
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Post by g0hga on Nov 2, 2005 19:16:45 GMT
SAMPLE LOCAL QSO
CQ CQ CQ this is G0HGA G0HGA (give phonetics) Over
G0HGA this is M3LHI M3LHI(give phonetics) over
M3LHI from G0HGA Good Evening and thanks for your call. Your report is 59, My name is Angie and my QTH is Stevenage how copy M3LHI from G0HGA over?
G0HGA this is M3LHI returning Good Evening, I am very pleased to meet you and thank you for my report. You are also 59 here in Pendle and my name is Zo - Zulu Oscar. I am a new amateur and my station details are(give details of your rig, power and antenna)how do you copy?from M3 LHI over
NOTE that is what we call a rubber stamp QSO but if you enter ragchew mode you can just give your call when returning the mic ie
the weather has been really nasty here in Stevenage today Zo, high winds and rain and wonder what sort of weather you have been having, from G0HGA over
From M3LHI yes it's been horrible here too............................................
Once you want to finish the QSO something like this
From G0HGA well Zo it's been really great to talk to you and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of the hobby as I do. So I will put it back to you for your Final M3LHI from G0HGA over
From M3LHI for the Final OK Angie have enjoyed talking to you too and many thanks. Take care and 33s G0HGA from M3LHI goodnight
From G0HGA Goodnight Zo and 33s See you.
Hope this helps but I do not use much SSB. If you are on 2m give your Maidenhead Locator eg mine is IO91VV and your WAB square eg mine is TL22 Herts and if you are on 80m your WAB might also be welcome. If you belong to any clubs or have a WAB Book give your number. I will post a sample CW QSO later. If you want a QSL ask and if offered a QSL again accept and say you will send one via the Buro - being new I just know you will want QSLs! I was very excited when I got my first batch.
33s Angie
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 2, 2005 19:42:29 GMT
Angie described fairly well. very good example of a DX contact here the FCC rgulations is that you give you call every 10 minutes. so if you are in ragchew you technically dont have to give your call sign everytime you hand over the mic. Usually most operators do. Some prefer if you are in discussion that you only give your call evert ten ,minutes. I always give my call before handing the I give may call every time I hand over the mic, with the exception of if I am talking with a personal,friend or my husband on simplex, I just ID in the begining of the conversation and every 10 minutes or so and always when I sign off. It's good to know the differences between UK and USA calling ettiquette as it can differ. It is interesting to see differences in ettiquitte in Different countries, I usually listen long before I have the courage to jump in. [/quote]
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Post by g0hga on Nov 3, 2005 0:13:30 GMT
Actually it was a local 2m or 80m contact I was describing and I forget to add that in the UK the callsign should be given every 15 minutes.
Angie
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Post by Maureen on Nov 3, 2005 11:18:59 GMT
Further advice!
If I remember correctly when you are operating /M it is a good idea to give your geographical location farly regularly. I think you have to give it within 1 Kilometre of where you are. I know when we operate a Cadet Station on the Amateur Bands we are limited as to giving the EXACT location if it is on a military establishment but we can give an approximation. I tend not to use my callsign too much during a one to one QSO but when operating on a Net I use it more often to let Net Control and anyone waiting to join that I am finished talking.
Join us on Echolink where although some of us are actually talking to a PC screen (yes, I am sad!) we still observe general radio ettiquette. Just to encourage those who don't want to be 'eavesdropped on', Angie can put the Server (is that right?) on private so you don't have to worry about others hearing your mistakes. anyway, we don't care if you make some to start with - you'll pick it up as you go along and we're all hear to help each other!
So let's get 'chatting' folks!
Maureen, G0VRT
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Post by Maureen on Nov 3, 2005 11:22:52 GMT
Incidentally, I don't find much of a difference between 'local' and DX calls. the general 'rules' are the same. You might have to speak more slowly and clearly and use phonetics more for a DX Station whose english is not to good but that is just good manners! Operating technique is basically down to manners and consideration, which I am sure we all have, so don't woryy about it - get in there and enjoy it. Most people will help you along once they realise you are a newcomer to the hobby!
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Maureen
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Post by g0hga on Nov 3, 2005 12:28:26 GMT
Maureen do you mean Linda will set the Echolink server to private, Linda is the sysop not me and I don't know a thing about Echolink so will be learing something new hopefully!
Angie
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 3, 2005 14:47:59 GMT
SAMPLE LOCAL QSO CQ CQ CQ this is G0HGA G0HGA (give phonetics) Over G0HGA this is M3LHI M3LHI(give phonetics) over M3LHI from G0HGA Good Evening and thanks for your call. Your report is 59, My name is Angie and my QTH is Stevenage how copy M3LHI from G0HGA over? G0HGA this is M3LHI returning Good Evening, I am very pleased to meet you and thank you for my report. You are also 59 here in Pendle and my name is Zo - Zulu Oscar. I am a new amateur and my station details are(give details of your rig, power and antenna)how do you copy?from M3 LHI over NOTE that is what we call a rubber stamp QSO but if you enter ragchew mode you can just give your call when returning the mic ie the weather has been really nasty here in Stevenage today Zo, high winds and rain and wonder what sort of weather you have been having, from G0HGA over From M3LHI yes it's been horrible here too............................................ Once you want to finish the QSO something like this From G0HGA well Zo it's been really great to talk to you and I hope you get as much enjoyment out of the hobby as I do. So I will put it back to you for your Final M3LHI from G0HGA over From M3LHI for the Final OK Angie have enjoyed talking to you too and many thanks. Take care and 33s G0HGA from M3LHI goodnight From G0HGA Goodnight Zo and 33s See you. Hope this helps but I do not use much SSB. If you are on 2m give your Maidenhead Locator eg mine is IO91VV and your WAB square eg mine is TL22 Herts and if you are on 80m your WAB might also be welcome. If you belong to any clubs or have a WAB Book give your number. I will post a sample CW QSO later. If you want a QSL ask and if offered a QSL again accept and say you will send one via the Buro - being new I just know you will want QSLs! I was very excited when I got my first batch. 33s Angie WoW Angie that was just what I needed Thank You So Much! I could have sworn that I answered this post last night but was so excited at chatting to Linda on Echolink I must have only thought I did so I do apologise for adding it now However this is brilliant info and I am glad I asked now So once again thanks for going into all that trouble to write a sample QSO out for me Ladies, Thanks To You All For Being So Helpful and Giving Such Great Advice!!! ;D Your All Wonderful and I Am Thrilled To Make Each and Everyone Of Your Acquaintances! I hope it won't be long before I am able to give such great advice to others in need of it... 33's n 73's Zo - M3LHI
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Post by g0hga on Nov 3, 2005 16:27:52 GMT
My pleasure Zo and glad you enjoyed your chat on Echolink with Linda. Enjoy being a new amateur, they are very special days full of excitement as you pass milestones such as first USA worked, first ZL, first auroral contact on VHF, it really is exciting. You will also enjoy getting your first QSL cards.
33s Angie
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Post by Maureen on Nov 3, 2005 17:09:15 GMT
OOOOPS! The 'Senior Moment' strikes again! Sorry Angie and Linda! Thank goodness I can laugh at myself!
Cheers!
Maureen
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 3, 2005 19:56:56 GMT
Enjoy being a new amateur, they are very special days full of excitement as you pass milestones such as first USA worked, first ZL, first auroral contact on VHF, it really is exciting. You will also enjoy getting your first QSL cards. 33s Angie Yes it is I still havent gotten my First UK I did get France I want to get my first JA and Australia Remember ladies I am in the US so if you want your first US contact listen for me! ;D
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 4, 2005 13:08:28 GMT
My pleasure Zo and glad you enjoyed your chat on Echolink with Linda. Enjoy being a new amateur, they are very special days full of excitement as you pass milestones such as first USA worked, first ZL, first auroral contact on VHF, it really is exciting. You will also enjoy getting your first QSL cards. 33s Angie I know what you are saying Angie as I do tend to get excited about things like that...hee hee There definately are so many milestones to go for which I hope I have many pleasant experiences with Renae, Is it 80mtrs and 40mtrs that we should be listening on or are there any other's bands that you transmit on? Either way will be listening out for you
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 4, 2005 13:40:01 GMT
My pleasure Zo and glad you enjoyed your chat on Echolink with Linda. Enjoy being a new amateur, they are very special days full of excitement as you pass milestones such as first USA worked, first ZL, first auroral contact on VHF, it really is exciting. You will also enjoy getting your first QSL cards. 33s Angie I know what you are saying Angie as I do tend to get excited about things like that...hee hee There definately are so many milestones to go for which I hope I have many pleasant experiences with Renae, Is it 80mtrs and 40mtrs that we should be listening on or are there any other's bands that you transmit on? Either way will be listening out for you I wil lbe listening right now we cant tranmit on 80meters due to antenna but we can on 40 meters I will be lsitening I am always listening to see if I hear anyone.
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Post by Zo - 2E0ZLD on Nov 4, 2005 20:34:50 GMT
When I next get on 40mtrs I will put out a couple of calls Renae. You never know you may hear me. If not I will try when this cobweb antenna is up. The guy that sold it to Den is posting it off to us on Monday so hopefully will be with us and up by the end of this next week.
Take Care For Now and if it isn't too late when we go upstairs on the radio's I will go on 40mtrs.
Zo
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Post by Renae/k9do on Nov 4, 2005 23:47:19 GMT
When I next get on 40mtrs I will put out a couple of calls Renae. You never know you may hear me. If not I will try when this cobweb antenna is up. The guy that sold it to Den is posting it off to us on Monday so hopefully will be with us and up by the end of this next week. Take Care For Now and if it isn't too late when we go upstairs on the radio's I will go on 40mtrs. Zo ;D i will for sure keep an ear on 40 meters!!
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