Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

1. Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics • Basics of successful Calling • More advanced techniques • Learning vs being Taught

2. Introduction… Where to call How to call and How to make a good QSO Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

3. What is a pileup? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

4. Introduction… No Pileup? No Problem Big Pileup! Challenge! Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

5. Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics • Not just listening… • What to listen to!

6. Responsibility of the DX operator Fairness and Consistency Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

7. DXer Responsibility Following instruction Basic courtesy Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

8. Locate the DX per Bob, W9KNI DX station’s call – Correct? Reasonable propagation? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

9. “Phase” of the operation: Early, Midway or Late? Chances of making a QSO? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

10. Understand the Pileup: DX working split? Transmitting on the DX Frequency? Learn how to use your radio! Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

11. Define the Pileup: Limits of the pileup? Lowest Frequency? – Highest Frequency? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

12. Where is station being worked? Listening with a wide bandwidth Find the station he’s working Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

13. Where to call next? Probably NOT zero beat Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

14. Tuning Pattern Listen and Tune to find out Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

15. Pileup too dense? Wait until later Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

16. Don’t know where to call? Don’t sit on one spot and call endlessly Pick a relatively clear spot near the edges of the pileup (Wayne Gretsky Rule) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

17. Can’t make it? QRX until later Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

18. How to call? How many times should you call after each Q? Critical: Listening Between Calls Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

19. How to call: First In The delay Vary your technique Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

20. The QSO: Quick and “snappy” (No names) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

21. The QSO: Don’t repeat your call “QSL 5NN TU” on CW “QSL, Five Nine Thanks” on SSB Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

22. What should you expect from the DX OP? Is it reasonable? Insight: www.dxpeditioningbasics.com Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

23. Recorded examples of DXpeditions pileups Both sides of the pileup Instructive Surprising Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

24. QRM on the DX Frequency Why? Might not be what you think European QRM might be different… Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

25. A good CW pileup? (Audio clips) A good SSB pileup? (Audio clips) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

26. Phonetics Standard phonetics The DX station is having difficulty: Vary your phonetics Use local names or locations Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

27. Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Audacity: (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ )

28. Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Pileup Audio Files in Stereo

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