I need to break out of FM Only. It's time to run with the little dogs instead
of kicking puppies.
I am a phone only operator. I failed at learning CW in Jr high, I failed at
learning CW in high school decades ago. Still trying but not there yet.
So now I want to add SSB and Digital and move to SOLP. MSK will be an
important tool. FT8 will be invaluable when there is no propogation on the low
bands.
What about the high bands? First up is 902 and 1296. Stability, freq lock and
no drift is essential for FT8. Is there enough activity on 902 and 1296 as we
qsy up but find that phone is impossible to make FT8 (or FT4) worthwhile.
Should I select components that allow FT8/4 on the high bands, is this even
possible?
I want to buy and build once, not twice. Suggestions on 902 and 1296 gear for
phone and Ft8 desired. Experience doing this is invaluable. Been there done
that comments are treasured.
73
John
KM4KMU
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