Guy,
This *really* opened my eyes. Thank you, Mr. Wizard (no sarcasm intended)!
It appears that FT8 is actually our friend, fellow long-time Topbanders,
whether we intend to operate that mode or not.
FWIW, I don't intend to use that mode. If I ever do, it won't be in the
customary CW portion at
>>>AA6YQ comments below
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From: Topband [mailto:topband-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of John K9UWA
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 12:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Topband: FT8 - the end of 160m old school DXing? (long)
Someone will develop a software program
Someone will develop a software program that takes the human voice or
CW and packetize it much the same as cell phones already do into digital
packet form. Then it will be added to the carrier or lack thereof similar to
SSB and or CW. On the receive end the software will convert it back to
On 10/29/2017 6:02 AM, StellarCAT wrote:
ahhh forgive me if I’m wrong – but all of this discussion was relative to
ELEVATED radials – correct?
No.
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ahhh forgive me if I’m wrong – but all of this discussion was relative to
ELEVATED radials – correct? It does not apply to radials on or in the ground –
right? If so then all the ‘stuff’ published up until now is out the window
which I think is highly unlikely. Having 1/2 WL radials on/in
Hi Steve
Sorry we never got on 160 , but many problems setting up the station
We are hopeful to get on tomorrow and Tuesday, hoping enough station won't be
packed away! Vk4ma just asked about a sked too.
73 dave
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