[Dstar] Beaconing

[Nigel Bryer]

I would like to raise Beaconing as a topic for discussion.

 

Most of us, who have this built-in feature, have played with beaconing at
some point.  But I do wonder if there is really a sound reason for base
stations to beacon on a continual basis? 

 

With my observation over the past few weeks it's apparent that some base
stations are beaconing 24hrs a day.  Another observation is when mobile and
beaconing, their base station is also beaconing. 

 

With DV activity growing here in Melbourne beaconing has become more
prevalent and in time may become more of a hindrance to those listening or
on air having a QSO.  In fact I would concede this is already a concern.
Apart from the continual beaconing one has to listen to while in their
shack, these beacons are also T/X'g between two stations having a QSO and up
to three or four beacons at a time.  With the gateway in use on some of
these QSO's I do wonder on the affect these beacons are having on the four
second gap requirement?  But it does hinder others when attempting to
break-in to a QSO.

 

These are just some examples.  But I do feel is enough to warrant a
discussion on beaconing control before it becomes a bigger issue. 

 

73's Nigel

 

 

Nigel Bryer - VK3KSD

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