[RTTY] Are digital modes a DXexpedition afterthought?

[Jim Hoge]

Bob,
   
  It is very easy to fall into the mindset of, "Gee, I didn't get what I needed out of that dxpedition" so it was a failure. That  is anything but the truth. While stated goals are nice, things happen that may change the course of events. Think about field day. I am not excusing the dxpeditions because some do fail miserably in reaching their stated goals but lets's be honest. Some do list (fill in the needed modes or bands) what they will work or when they will work and do something entirely different. To them, put them on that list of scofflaws. BTW, my list isn't so short anymore. As for listening patiently, wasn't that the norm before packet clusters and internet spotting? While you may get more bang for your time by waiting for the spots and then pouncing, you are missing some of the joy of operating. If I worked everything now, what would I do tomorrow? I'm grateful there are still needed ones. Yes, I'm frustrated at times by what I haven't worked but hopefully, there
 will be a tomorrow.
   
  73,
  Jim W5QM