FT8 is not a "conversational mode" and can't (absent an internet connection) be used for texting. FT8 has a limited protocol - it is not useful *AT ALL* for passing emergency communications other tha
The difference in sensitivity between FT8 and CW is about as much as between AM and CW. There is no thought of banning CW from Mixed DXCC so why should FT8 be treated any differently? What FT8 does i
When was the last time a mechanical RTTY machine responded back without it's human pushing the green keys? Mechanical RTTY machines have had answerback (WRU) capability for more than 50 years: <https
I predict that it won't be long before there is an FT-8 robot, or something similar, on the Moon! What better way to test a new antenna than a long haul s/n report? No one has mention Amateur satell
This is a very interesting discussion. I'd noticed some bugs in DXpedition mode with FT8 but am looking forward to those being resolved. I'd suggest an alternative FT8 frequency for any and all parti
Having gone from 100% phone operations to more than 90% CW in the past ten years, I have my opinions on mode use, but I'll attempt to keep them relevant. I have played a bit with RTTY and PSK, and ha
Yep, automatic TTY networks go back a lot more than 50 years. Certainly with the Model 19 in the 1940s and probably before that. The ASR-33 and its "stunt box" are a true marvel of low cost mechanica
Author: Anthony Scandurra <anthony.scandurra@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 13:04:45 -0400
I stand corrected. Thank you, Joe and Grant, for the RTTY history lesson. I hope my point about the reduction of the human element was not lost despite its faulty premise with regard to RTTY. 73, Ton
This is an interesting discussion related to FT8. In 1973 (a whole 45 years ago!) when I worked for Boeing Electronic Products in Seattle, they had a commericial (not ham radio) meteor scatter statio
Seems like this is a matter of personal preference, where our individual interest lies, and what motivates us to operate. Some of you may know my attempts to activate XW on the lowbands these past fe
Sounds like SNOTEL https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNOTEL In 1976, the ARRL SW Division convention was held here in Tucson. The local club sponsor hadn't done anything toward serious VHF programs, so S
For those who have not yet seen how the future of 160m band harvesting - not DX'ing - will be done, check this video out <http://ae5x.blogspot.se/2018/01/video-fully-automated-ft8-qsos.html>http://ae
Good morning all As it probably can not be stopped. The ONLY way seems that ARRL acts, and NOT accept these modes ( unhearing modes) for todays dxcc. If they make a separate dxcc for these modes, any
Happy Easter all, and what abt WAZ 160m ? 73 Pat on7pq . --Oorspronkelijk bericht-- Van: Topband [mailto:topband-bounces@contesting.com] Namens Hans Hjelmström Verzonden: zondag 1 april 2018 09:36 Aa
I'm an Old Timer. I'll be 76 next month and have 299 confirmed on 160m. My goal is to join the magic 300 club. If that happens, and the digital modes become the modes of choice, I think I'll retire a
FYI, This was posted yesterday by K1JT to the WSJT email reflector. 73, Jim K9YC Everyone paying attention should already know what's contained in this message -- but it's clear that some do not. The