Standard Operating Procedures (So we know what to expect next and what to listen for ...)

Standard Operating Procedures Interpretation of SOP offset method Cartoon QSO

Standard Operating Procedures

Improper use of the SOP results:

Busted / lost contacts
Confusion
Longer completion times
Questionable completions

Proper Use of the SOP results:

Contacts completed with confidence
Knowing what to expect
Shortest completion times
Contact integrity

It is highly recommended that all operators adhere to the SOP’s so that everyone knows what to send when and what to expect next!
Standard Operating Procedures
 Everyone should understand and use the SOP’s.

In their simplest form they are provided in the WSJT application by hitting the F5 Key while in the WSJT Window. You can also go to the toolbar and click on “Help” and select from the dropdown menu “What message to send next?”

 “Random Hour Messages” are to be used on shared frequencies, call frequencies and during activity periods like random hour.

Ask yourself these two question. What information have I received? What information does he need?

  • If you receive “both calls” the other station has not received calls. You now send “both calls” plus “reports”. (Tx 2)
  • If you receive “both calls” plus “reports” then he has received “both calls”. He needs his report and roger. You send R26 or R27.
  • If you receive (R26 or R27) “Roger” plus “your report” the other station needs to copy your “roger” for the contact to be complete. You send Tx 4.
  • If you receive (RRR) “roger” you know the contacts is complete and you send “73”. The other stations has received calls, reports and roger.

Some have noted as the contact progresses you “leap frog” messages

 

Standard Operating Procedures ... Click the <F5> Key  during contacts for on screen help with the SOP.