Topband: 160 FT8

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 2/19/2024 9:30 PM, Tree wrote:

> But I do disagree with that statement.  You still used your ears with
> SSB.
Go back even further ... when Phone came along.  Where was the
skill in phone (compared to CW)?   FT8 may be the modern Phone.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 2/19/2024 9:30 PM, Tree wrote:
> Agree that this is getting old.
> 
> "Go back and research the transition from AM to SSB.  It’s much the same."
> 
> But I do disagree with that statement.  You still used your ears with SSB.
> 
> Tree N6TR
> 
> On Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM Cecil acuff <chacuff at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> FT8 is here to stay….and there will be others!
>>
>> Go back and research the transition from AM to SSB.  It’s much the same.
>> Complain as you will….if you cling to CW as the only valid mode of
>> communications on Top Band, you will fail.  You are willing to sacrifice
>> RTTY to FT8 just recently… in an effort to justify your position….to no
>> avail.  Technology moves forward….you stay behind.  All modes are valid and
>> there is nothing you can do to halt it.
>>
>> AM, SSB, CW, RTTY, Digital modes including FT8….all valid. Doesn’t matter
>> if you used a bug or a laptop…all valid.
>>
>> Fight about remote ops…a much more productive fight!…..that’s if you must
>> fight!
>>
>> This discussion is getting old….
>>
>> Cecil
>> K5DL
>>
>>