What most Hams think is experimenting , is just playing around. Definition of experiment 1a : an operation or procedure carried out under controlled conditions in order to discover an unknown effect or law, to test or establish a hypothesis, or to illustrate a known law. Of all the Hams that I have ever met , I have only known a few that actually do experiments ,, most are just dicking around and use the word experiment , basically to make them feel more smarter than what they are. Experiments use the scientific method to test a hypothesis or to prove a known fact. This is done in a controlled environment to eliminate variables , and base lines are created by which to accurately measure and verify changes. From the measured changes a result is determined , and this determination is used to formulate a solid theory as the to effects discovered. Experiments like this could be repeated again by others with the EXACT same results found. Some guy throwing a wire into a tree , is NOT an antenna experimenter. gregW OH2FFY
The person who sends with QRP is not the one who must strain to copy. Poor antennas might have a good excuse (HOAs, etc). But there is rarely a good excuse for QRP when conditions are so poor we need all the QRO we can get. -Don- Reno, NV
Dunno about that. I operate out in the field all the time and I prefer to do it not near my car. No home shack at all. Lugging the bigger radio and battery has a weight cost.
Well, that sounds like a good reason too. I was speaking of those who run QRP for no reason other than doing it. I used to enjoy portable operation myself. I converted a CB 5 watt portable to ten meters AM and worked Alaska (QSL confirmed) direct from the portable with the built-in antenna. That was my very first QSO on it. But those were in the days when the band conditions were a lot better than these days. -Don- Reno, NV
I think I comprehend your explanation. So, if the procedure is not done by a scientist using a set order of rules, hypothesis, or algorithm then they're just "dicking around". NOTED!
Then why does the operator on the other end give an RST 599 then ask 5 times for me to repeat what I sent them? They never mention QSB, QRM, QRM just resend AA.
Not quite , a person doesn't need to be a scientist. If an experiment isn't done in a scientific manner , then Yes , it is just Dicking around. Thank goodness the educated people in our community that conduct experiments in the sciences and in medicine have the correct understanding of what an experiment is , and how it is carried out. Sadly , many Hams can't tell the difference , but use the word 'experiment' because it sounds much more impressive to their peers than Dicking around does. I build things , and try things all the time , but I rarely use any accurate methods to determine the amount of change - that means , I am not conducting an experiment. gregW OH2FFY
This is such an insignificant debate topic. Experiment, Dick around, test, whatever. Just have fun doing it. I will excuse the grammarian police and enjoy the information. Have a nice day.
Just when you thought this thread was dead... ...Zed's dead; not the thread (language warning)... ...okay, Jed?