Re: [IRCA] WNJC-1360

[Rick Kunath <k9ao@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Les Rayburn wrote:

> I also agree that it will be nice to have exact times for the QRSS portion 
> of the test. But can't guarantee that it will be possible for some tests. 
> Even the upcoming KXTO test, for example...at present, I do not know the 
> exact times that the QRSS portions of the test.
> 
> My plan is to run a dedicated receiver (I have two) to the QRSS effort, and 
> just let Argo run. I've set up the computer to do "screen grabs" and save 
> them as .JPEG files. Then they can be reviewed each morning during low power 
> test period. This is old hat to those of us who chase NDB's and/or do LF 
> work.

That's how I'll likely proceed on the next test, i.e. two receivers and 
two computers doing screen grabs.

> I suspect that short notice tests will continue to be more and more the 
> norm. Details about specific content and timing will continue to be 
> difficult to provide, though not for lack of trying. That is why "real time" 
> tools such as the Starchat #MWDX will be important.  A local DXer (local to 
> the test) can easily alert everyone
> when QRSS tones start...and then everyone can switch over their settings.
> 
> Is there anyone local to the KXTO test?

Any idea as to why the non-standard QRSS dot length of 5 seconds was 
selected for these tests? It might be a lot easier for listeners that 
are new to QRSS if a standard dot length such as 3 seconds, 10 seconds, 
or 30 seconds were used. This would allow for the preset mode settings 
to be used optimally without much adjustment needed. the 3 second timing 
might be OK.

What do others think?

Rick Kunath
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