[Lf] [Fwd: LF: QRSS procedure]

[Andre' Kesteloot]

Mike Dennison wrote:

> QRSS can be confusing for anyone new to it, and any errors can
> be very time-consuming. I have seen people send zero instead of O,
> wasting several minutes, as well as QTH, power level etc. The idea is
> to be as brief as possible whilst keeping the message clear.
>
> Rik, ON7YD has a useful web page showing a typical QSO, and I
> can recommend it to anyone new to QRSS. It is at
> http://www.qsl.net/on7yd/136narro.htm
>
> I suggest for this weekend a slightly shorter format than shown by
> Rik. A QSO could progress as follows:
>
> VE1ZZ: "VE1ZZ VE1ZZ VE1ZZ" etc for 15 minutes.
> G3XDV: "G3XDV G3XDV G3XDV" etc for 15 minutes.
> VE1ZZ: "G3XDV G3XDV M M K"
> G3XDV: "ZZ R O O K"
> VE1ZZ (not copying): "? ? K"
> G3XDV: "ZZ R O O K"
> VE1ZZ: "XDV R R SK"
>
> There is no need to send '73' or 'TU', just 'SK'.
> Don't use 'QRZ' or 'AGN', and certainly not 'PSE RPT' - just '?' will do.
> Don't use full callsigns once the QSO has started, the suffix is
> enough.
> Only use the other station's callsign during the QSO. If you are
> unsure that the DX replied to you, it is permissible to use your own
> suffix as well but without the 'DE' (G3XDV: ZZ XDV O O K).
> Never use RST - the reporting system is:
> 'T' = Seen but not readable.
> 'M' = Readable but not 100%.
> 'O' = 100% of every character seen clearly.
>
> The golden rule is not to send anything that is not needed. A QRSS
> QSO can take 45 minutes. Using this procedure it will reduce to less
> than 30.
>
> Mike, G3XDV (IO91VT)
> http://www.lf.thersgb.net