1. DX University – Visalia 2012 1 Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Basics of successful Calling More advanced techniques Learning vs being Taught

2. DX University – Visalia 2012 2 Introduction… Where to call How to call and How to make a good QSO Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

3. DX University – Visalia 2012 3 What is a pileup? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

4. DX University – Visalia 2012 4 Introduction… No Pileup? No Problem Big Pileup! Challenge! Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

5. DX University – Visalia 2012 5 Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Not just listening… What to listen to!

6. DX University – Visalia 2012 6 Responsibility of the DX operator Fairness and Consistency Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

7. DX University – Visalia 2012 7 DXer Responsibility Following instruction Basic courtesy Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

8. DX University – Visalia 2012 8 Locate the DX per Bob, W9KNI DX station’s call – Correct? Reasonable propagation? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

9. DX University – Visalia 2012 9 “Phase” of the operation: Early, Midway or Late? Chances of making a QSO? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

10. DX University – Visalia 2012 10 DX University – Visalia 2012 Understand the Pileup: DX working split? Transmitting on the DX Frequency? Learn how to use your radio! Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

11. DX University – Visalia 2012 11 DX University – Visalia 2012 Define the Pileup: Limits of the pileup? Lowest Frequency? – Highest Frequency? Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

12. DX University – Visalia 2012 12 DX University – Visalia 2012 Where is station being worked? Listening with a wide bandwidth Find the station he’s working Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

13. DX University – Visalia 2012 13 DX University – Visalia 2012 Where to call next? Probably NOT zero beat Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

14. DX University – Visalia 2012 14 DX University – Visalia 2012 Tuning Pattern Listen and Tune to find out Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

15. DX University – Visalia 2012 15 DX University – Visalia 2012 Pileup too dense? Wait until later Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

16. DX University – Visalia 2012 16 DX University – Visalia 2012 Don’t know where to call? Don’t sit on one spot and call endlessly Pick a relatively clear spot near the edges of the pileup(Wayne Gretsky Rule) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

17. DX University – Visalia 2012 17 DX University – Visalia 2012 Can’t make it? QRX until later Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

18. DX University – Visalia 2012 18 DX University – Visalia 2012 How to call? How many times should you call after each Q? Critical: Listening Between Calls Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

19. DX University – Visalia 2012 19 DX University – Visalia 2012 How to call: First In The delay Vary your technique Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

20. DX University – Visalia 2012 20 DX University – Visalia 2012 The QSO: Quick and “snappy” (No names) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

21. DX University – Visalia 2012 21 DX University – Visalia 2012 The QSO: Don’t repeat your call “QSL 5NN TU” on CW “QSL, Five Nine Thanks” on SSB Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

22. DX University – Visalia 2012 22 DX University – Visalia 2012 What should you expect from the DX OP? Is it reasonable? Insight: www.dxpeditioningbasics.com www.dxpeditioningbasics.com Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

23. DX University – Visalia 2012 23 DX University – Visalia 2012 Recorded examples of DXpeditions pileups Both sides of the pileup Instructive Surprising Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

24. DX University – Visalia 2012 24 DX University – Visalia 2012 QRM on the DX Frequency Why? Might not be what you think European QRM might be different… Getting in the Log – QSO mechanics

25. DX University – Visalia 2012 25 DX University – Visalia 2012 A good CW pileup? (Audio clips) A good SSB pileup? (Audio clips) Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

26. DX University – Visalia 2012 26 DX University – Visalia 2012 Phonetics Standard phonetics The DX station is having difficulty: –Vary your phonetics –Use local names or locations Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics

27. DX University – Visalia 2012 27 DX University – Visalia 2012 Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Audacity: (http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ )http://audacity.sourceforge.net/

28. DX University – Visalia 2012 28 DX University – Visalia 2012 Getting in the Log – QSO Mechanics Pileup Audio Files in Stereo

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