Thursday, February 22, 2024

Reminicising RTTY Running Realistically


Back when running RTTY involved the use of clunky radioteletype machines, it all seemed
WaY too complicated for me to make that happen, leaving me to leave RTTY-running to others. 
Fast-forward the clock 40+ years, custom computer software simplifying the process considerably,
that even I can make it all work.

Essentially, I am indebted to George (N6GEO) for introducing me to the world of RTTY
radiosport events, way back in 2010.  Over the years, I have worked nearly all of the
available GiGs.  For me, the more popular RTTY GiGs include: 

  • [X] - RTTY RU - The 1st radiosport event of the New Year.
  • [X] - XE RTTY - Takes us into February RTTY Contests.
  • [X] - WPX RTTY - Introduces fast-paced contesting operations.
  • [X] - NAQP RTTY - Teaches RTTY & QSO Party principles.
  • [X] - BARTG RTTY - Introduces a different exchange-style.
  • [X] - SARTG RTTY - With THREE separate operating periods.
  • [X] - MAKROTHEN RTTY - Introducing 8, 16 & 24-hour protocols.
  • [X] - EA RTTY - a Classic Spanish RTTY GiG.
  • [X] - IG RTTY - another Euro-centric RTTY GiG.
  • [X] - SP-DX RTTY - another Euro-centric RTTY GiG
  • [X] - VOLTA RTTY - a 24-hour Extravaganza.
  • [X] - CQ W.W.  RTTY - a 48-hour Marathon.
  • [X] - WAE RTTY - a training exercise in QTC traffic handling.
  • [X] -OK DX RTTY - The final RTTY GiG of the year.

As you can see, there are 14 RTTY GiGs scheduled throughout the year.

Do YOU operate in any of the above RTTY contests?

Is WQ6X in any of YOUR LoGs?


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