I monitored overnight for VO1NA, with Argo set to QRSS10
to check whether the S/N would be good enough for this
speed. Several complete dots and dashes were copied at
'O'. Even one complete call was readable at 'M'.
This confirms my belief that a QRSS10 QSO could be
completed, with a minimal info exchange and above
average conditions. Long term followers of the problem of a
transatlantic two-way will appreciate that there is a trade-off
between S/N (and hence QRSS speed) and the length of
time the path is open.
Plainly my 100mW ERP is not enough for this (though
perhaps a split speed QSO may take place under
exceptional conditions), but it should be possible for those
running closer to the licensed max.
Argo caps and more info can be found at:
http://lf.apersonalguide.co.uk
Mike, G3XDV
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