7 Jan
2019
7 Jan
'19
8:54 p.m.
jim@k6ccc.org wrote:
Personally I never used computerized frequency control - mainly as a limitation of my Yaesu FT-736 which only has one way CAT control. I found it to be an absolute pain in the backsides to attempt to dial around looking for conversations from the computer
Yeah, I agree. CAT is wonderful for the FM birds, but of marginal use for SSB/CW if you can't grab the knob.
What I often do is use the computer to help me find myself in the passband, then turn off CAT and go manual. The computer gets me close, then it's usually a slight twist of the Tx or Rx (whichever is the higher band) to fine tune. Flip to REVerse tracking (or NORmal if non-inverting transponder) and go hunting for a QSO to join.
Greg KO6TH