Excellently explained. It seems to me that even some hams that have learned to listen first, haven’t yet fully appreciated what they’re listening FOR. You’re not just listening to get their full callsign before calling them (so you don’t have to ask them to repeat). You’re not just listening for pace. If possible, you’re also listening to hear if there’s something specific about the calling station the DX decided to pick from the pile. It can take some time to ascertain, especially since you probably can’t hear many of the stations they’re working. But this can be where patience is not only a virtue, it’s a winning strategy. Plus, it’s really fun when you hear someone else calling in multiple overs, not getting ‘im, then you call once or twice with a bit of wisdom & strategy, and get the QSO.
Great advice: "Take a moment and listen" Over the years I've heard hams from every portion of the "experience" timeline embarrass themselves by not taking the time to listen to what's going on before pressing that mic button. Some are new, some are old and don't care, but almost all of them just don't take the time to listen before jumping in. Some folks may hate this idea, but I think there should either A. be a practical portion of the exam to deal with operations or B. require a class (even online) to be taken that would cover basic operations. I think making the class requirement on new licenses AND renewals would eventually cover everyone. I don't even think it should be graded, it would be the separating line between those that care and those that don't and are part of the problem. Great video. The ham content creators would be doing the ham community a great service to put out more videos like this. Thank you.
Yes! Listening is such an important skill in ham radio - and in life for that matter! I feel experienced hams often assume newer hams know this stuff on day one. That’s simply not the case so this is more part to try and help. 😃
Good advice here!!! After using a 2M repeater, split seems natural to me, although split may use a greater offset than a traditional repeater. Thanks for posting!!!
Maybe too a mention on what frequency should be logged when working in split mode as split could not only be say 5-10 up but the split frequency could be on a different band......
Appreciate your videos. I've heard (just a few) people calling CQ and listening up/down. In a non-contest situation, why bother? It seems like it just makes having a conversation more difficult. Unless I'm missing something??
As a new ham, that's what I'm trying to figure out. What is the reasoning for it? To cut down transmitting on a over crowded frequency? 🤷♂️ I do understand it when it comes to 2m and repeater operation. I just got an IC-718 and mine has the split function.
So, lets say I'm working FT8. How do I know if they are using split? Tried setting it up in WSJT-X, but it never put the correct call sign in. Good video, I'll SSB next DX I try.
@@K0LWC , propagation being what it is a key click of 500 milliwatts can be heard around the world. I hear it a lot on 75 meters when people accidently hit the hand or foot switch. No hams were harmed in your video, so disregard my ribbing.
Excellently explained.
It seems to me that even some hams that have learned to listen first, haven’t yet fully appreciated what they’re listening FOR.
You’re not just listening to get their full callsign before calling them (so you don’t have to ask them to repeat).
You’re not just listening for pace.
If possible, you’re also listening to hear if there’s something specific about the calling station the DX decided to pick from the pile. It can take some time to ascertain, especially since you probably can’t hear many of the stations they’re working. But this can be where patience is not only a virtue, it’s a winning strategy.
Plus, it’s really fun when you hear someone else calling in multiple overs, not getting ‘im, then you call once or twice with a bit of wisdom & strategy, and get the QSO.
Great advice: "Take a moment and listen"
Over the years I've heard hams from every portion of the "experience" timeline embarrass themselves by not taking the time to listen to what's going on before pressing that mic button. Some are new, some are old and don't care, but almost all of them just don't take the time to listen before jumping in.
Some folks may hate this idea, but I think there should either A. be a practical portion of the exam to deal with operations or B. require a class (even online) to be taken that would cover basic operations. I think making the class requirement on new licenses AND renewals would eventually cover everyone. I don't even think it should be graded, it would be the separating line between those that care and those that don't and are part of the problem.
Great video. The ham content creators would be doing the ham community a great service to put out more videos like this. Thank you.
Yes! Listening is such an important skill in ham radio - and in life for that matter! I feel experienced hams often assume newer hams know this stuff on day one. That’s simply not the case so this is more part to try and help. 😃
I didn't know that, thanks!
It was nice seeing you in Buffalo last Saturday.
I've never run split so this was helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Post this far and wide. Excellent video!
Feel free to do the same. Spread it around!
Great video Thanks for the tip I will now try split
Thanks for this. You should append and add in the 7300 with waterfall and show the watchers what split looks like.
Great idea!
Great info and tips. Cheers.🍻
Glad you enjoyed it
Great explanation!
Great presentation ,Matt. Wd9gus, Gus.
Good advice here!!! After using a 2M repeater, split seems natural to me, although split may use a greater offset than a traditional repeater. Thanks for posting!!!
Maybe too a mention on what frequency should be logged when working in split mode as split could not only be say 5-10 up but the split frequency could be on a different band......
Works the same way for the 7100. Perhaps for other Icom radios as well?
Appreciate your videos. I've heard (just a few) people calling CQ and listening up/down. In a non-contest situation, why bother? It seems like it just makes having a conversation more difficult. Unless I'm missing something??
As a new ham, that's what I'm trying to figure out. What is the reasoning for it? To cut down transmitting on a over crowded frequency? 🤷♂️
I do understand it when it comes to 2m and repeater operation.
I just got an IC-718 and mine has the split function.
So, lets say I'm working FT8. How do I know if they are using split? Tried setting it up in WSJT-X, but it never put the correct call sign in. Good video, I'll SSB next DX I try.
FT8 technically works split by itself. The only thing to know about FT8 is whether they’re using Fox/Hound mode and what freq they’re on.
Here is another great video explaining split and using the 7300. th-cam.com/video/Rk-y1nRNCPw/w-d-xo.html
so now good operators transmit off freq on purpose?
use this bad TRICK too call QRP/Mobile with 300 watts at home!
All good, but you should have been transmitting into a dummy load. 😉
Well there was no modulation. 😜
@@K0LWC , propagation being what it is a key click of 500 milliwatts can be heard around the world. I hear it a lot on 75 meters when people accidently hit the hand or foot switch. No hams were harmed in your video, so disregard my ribbing.