Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 Extended Free Text QSO Experiment

2018-02-12 Thread Jordan Sherer
Thanks Joe. I appreciate the response and encouragement. I understand that this type of change would be a departure from the WSJT-X goals. If you don't mind, I'd like to continue posting some of my experiments here to the group to continue the conversation in the future. If anybody else is

Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 Extended Free Text QSO Experiment

2018-02-12 Thread Joe Taylor
Hi Jordan, My guess is that (at least at present) the interest here is minimal. Your idea for exchanging much longer messages is pretty far from the core goals of the modes supported in WSJT-X. Please don't let my comment discourage you from proceeding as you wish, toward something new.

Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 Extended Free Text QSO Experiment

2018-02-11 Thread Jordan Sherer
Hi devs, I have not heard back from the group yet. I'm fine to drop this and move along, as I don't want to waste my or your time. I am just looking for a quick yes/no reply: *Is there interest in including something like this in the official wsjtx app?* Thank you for your time! Best, Jordan

Re: [wsjt-devel] FT8 Extended Free Text QSO Experiment

2018-02-09 Thread Jordan Sherer
Hi team! This is a follow-up to my email I sent out back in August of last year. Since my last message, I've been experimenting with many different digital modes while operating portable, including FT8. The mode is fantastic for low power portable operating, often allowing QSOs farther under