Wideband Olivia

[W5ZIT]

Don't forget the 20 meter wideband frequencies for Olivia.  QSOs can be had lasting all afternoon on 14.107 and 14.108 using 1000/32.  This is where I started 5 years ago when I first found how robust Olivia could be.

I have been QSOing a couple of guys up on those frequencies lately and it is a relief from the QRM down around 14.072.  Occasional Pactor QRM appears, but rarely causes any problem for an Olivia signal.

With the signal spread over the 1 kHz it takes a lot of QRM to cause a hit.

73 - Jim  W5ZIT

[grobin]

Yes, Jim and there is also quite a bit of DX going on from time to time in the 14.103 - 14.106 area too.  I generally prefer the more narrow modes BUT still love the wide modes too.

I have also had some QSO's on 2000/64 mode too and it ALSO does excellent job of dealing with QRM.  There is even room on 40 and 80mtrs late at night for the wide band Olivia modes AND 15 and 10mtrs when they open up has the room too.  I have actually worked 3 countries on 40mtrs (1000/32) last year down in 7.040 area.  Like any mode, you should always make sure the frequency is not use and be a good neighbor but with the level of occupancy on the 40mtr digital band segments lately that is not a real problem most of the time. 

---Gary WB8ROL