KD8TZC
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Well, I have started to dabble in CW on 40M (7.025 - 7.125MHZ) and also 15M (21.025 - 21.2MHz), and while I can hear lots of activity on those frequencies, I will put my call out there and I hear nothing back.
Typically, I will send "CQ CQ CQ de kd8tzc kd8tzc kd8tzc k" and then wait about 15 - 20 seconds, and then repeat. I did this last night for approx 30 minutes on one frequency, and didn't hear anything back. I have done this on a number of other times and have had the same result. So this leads me to wonder if I am doing something wrong with what I am sending, or in my setup.
I am using FLDIGI, and I do know it is transmitting (I have listened on another radio). Any suggestions on how I can improve what I am doing and be more effective?
As for an antenna... I have a G5RV Jr that is tuned on both bands. This is about 35 feet in the air in my attic.
Thanks for the help,
Typically, I will send "CQ CQ CQ de kd8tzc kd8tzc kd8tzc k" and then wait about 15 - 20 seconds, and then repeat. I did this last night for approx 30 minutes on one frequency, and didn't hear anything back. I have done this on a number of other times and have had the same result. So this leads me to wonder if I am doing something wrong with what I am sending, or in my setup.
I am using FLDIGI, and I do know it is transmitting (I have listened on another radio). Any suggestions on how I can improve what I am doing and be more effective?
As for an antenna... I have a G5RV Jr that is tuned on both bands. This is about 35 feet in the air in my attic.
Thanks for the help,
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