I use PSK31 frequently, EasyPal SSTV once in a while, RTTY once in a while,
just getting into DStar. CW is challenging and SSB is fun, enjoy them both,
too.
There are many advantages to digital:
-- an error-free record of communications is produced more or less
automatically.
-- casual or malicious listeners can not "read" the communication. Can't
copy PSK or RTTY in your head.
-- Spectrum usage is minimal, and efficient for PSK.
-- Good PSK software can copy signals that are inaudible, yet visible on a
waterfall.
True, they are not much good in pileups. But, I have never heard a PSK
pileup. Split ops are rare.
These advantages are especially important in traffic handling and emergency
communications, major contributors to the "public interest, convenience, or
necessity".
It is just a hobby, but our ability to justify allocation of spectrum to us
depends on others understanding our contributions, both technical and public
service.
Monty K2DLJ
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