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Basic QSO Tips
A very busy single channel FM satellite is like any
FM repeater and you do not call CQ. Exchanges
will be crisp and very short, so do not expect to
have a lengthy conversation about the weather
or your station configuration. Most importantly
listening is important: if two other stations are in
the middle of the exchange, let them finish. Even
though a pass is short, the exchanges are even
shorter. You will get a shot so please be patient
and respectful of others.
• Listen for others
• Listen for yourself using full-duplex operating
technique “W4ABC” (make sure you have
your PL switched on!)
• You hear “K9XYZ”
• You say “K9XYZ W4ABC EM74”
• You hear “W4ABC K9XYZ QSL EN52”
• You say “K9XYZ W4ABC QSL 73”
• Please do not call “CQ Satellite” on the FM
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