[Mich VHF UHF Society] Digital modes in Michigan?

[wd8usa at aol.com]

Unfortunately these new digital modes have cheapened the art of digging into the noise for that weak signal-   Listening for that faint signal to complete a QSO- 
Now a computer does all the work, the operator very little  except to request an E QSL card- 
I feel FT-8 needs a separate category and any other computer mode  to be fair-
Voice calls are becoming so rare if you are not on a digital mode you don't even know the band is open except for beacons which become more important then ever- JB  


-----Original Message-----
From: Tom <k8tb at bosscher.org>
To: mivus at mivus.org <mivus at mivus.org>
Sent: Fri, May 22, 2020 9:46 am
Subject: Re: [Mich VHF UHF Society] Digital modes in Michigan?


James,

     Six meter FT8 is very popular here in Michigan. Quitea few are om 
MSK144 in the morning for meteor scatter.
I will say that this year, I think I am seeing double the number of 
calls in EN73/73 on six FT8 compared to last year. . I haven't tried FT8 
on 2, I should as I now have a IC-9700.

Tom K8TB


On 5/22/2020 5:38 AM, James French wrote:
> Is there any digital activity currently in the state?
>
> Wanting test out my new set up here to verify things. Would rather
> test now before getting out as a rover this year.
>
> Can do 50 thru 430 Mhz.
>
> Tried to get my ts-2000 but no comport or accessory port not working :(
>
> James W8ISS
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