That’s what you call a “dead-easy” QSO.
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> On Apr 25, 2019, at 12:24 PM, FZ Bruce <k1fz@twc.com> wrote:
>
> My two cents worth. I'm getting tired of the subject also. But I do
> not see it as human to human as an operator can go away while the
> device is still going. If he expires, the FT-8 could go on. If the
> ARRL did not feel right calling him/it a silent key, they could list
> it as a silent call sign. ( ; > ))
>
> 73
> Bruce k1fz
>
> -----------------------------------------From: "Victor Goncharsky via
> Topband"
> To: topband@contesting.com
> Cc:
> Sent: Thursday April 25 2019 12:25:31PM
> Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 vs CW
>
> Just a short story for this FT-8 vs CW/SSB discussion.
> We, with Helen UR5WA, have been waiting for QSL card from VR2XAN for
> 160m QSOs in CQWWCW 2017.
> Two direct requests both with IRC and $$$ have been sent but no
> answer.
> Tried some Italian assistance - same result.
> So the obvious decision was to give FT8 a try.
> This resulted in VR2KW QSOs and the next day LoTW confirmation.
> We have no interest nor intention to apply for Digital DXCC, but if
> there's no other option we'll work new ones on FT8. "The world is
> changed".
>
> --
> 73, Victor Goncharsky US5WE/K1WE (UW5W in VHF contests, ex UB5WE),
> P.E.
> UARL Technical and VHF Committies
> DXCC Honor Roll #1 (Mixed, Phone), 10BDXCC, 8BWAS
> DXCC card checker (160 meters).
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