[markomalley]

I have to admit that I really have enjoyed JT65 for tracking down some relatively rare DX that I otherwise would have a heck of a time snagging. We're talking <500mW with a short random-wire antenna thrown into some trees. All 50 states and 105 countries on every continent.

And, as far as utility is concerned, if a group of preparation-minded hams could develop a CEOI (communications-electronics operating instruction) for a private net, some very effective communications could be exchanged during a "disaster" at very, very low power with very, very stealthy equipment (low enough power where it would be extraordinarily difficult for fox-chasers to be able to catch them). If you catch my drift.

[Scrambler Bob]

develop a CEOI (communications-electronics operating instruction) for a private net
= = =

If you can conceive it, it can (and will) be done.

[Fiddlstix]

Bookmark

[whistleduck]

Huh?? I operated 50+ years ago. This sounds like a RTTY operation highly souped up with computer detection and transmission. Hams used keyboards and hf 60 plus years ago. Am I close?

Miss my 20 and 40 cw dx and 160 am. A vertical and 50 watts. Really cooked when I moved up to ssb.

[dsc]

What’s it cost to get into that game?

[chajin]

bttt

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Bkmrk.

[SpaceBar]

Dogear page for later.

[TheCipher]

Just saw this the other day. Comparing FT-8 to Olivia

FT-8 vs. Olivia

And another one :

Olivia Too Slow? Try Contestia

[backwoods-engineer]

I love FT8. It's so much faster to make a contact than the older JT65, and almost as sensitive. I worked New Zealand from Alabama, with -16 dB signal to noise ratio!

I prefer the computer-based digital modes to HF voice; the background noise is terrible, my hearing is not good, I have tinnitus, and I just can't pull stations out of the noise. But Joe Taylor's software WSJT-X sure can.

[Lurker]

For later.

Thanks.

L

[miele man]

book mark

[miele man]

What equipment is required other than an HF rig and an antenna? Software from whom?

Thanks

[The_Media_never_lie]

as far as utility is concerned, if a group of preparation-minded hams could develop a CEOI (communications-electronics operating instruction) for a private net, some very effective communications could be exchanged during a "disaster" at very, very low power with very, very stealthy equipment (low enough power where it would be extraordinarily difficult for fox-chasers to be able to catch them). If you catch my drift.

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Why do I find this encouraging?

[Ignatz]

Bkmk

[Techster]

Bookmark

[Database]

I can confirm the recent rise in popularity of FT8. Apparently the software defaults to the same frequency as our evening traffic net. Through some negotiations this default was moved a couple kc down, but it seems many are still using the old default. After a couple months we gave up and moved our net.

[Viking2002]

I've been fiddling and grab-assing with ham since I was a teen, and decided that since I turn double nickels on my next birthday, getting my general class license is on my bucket list. I'm currently upgrading my 40 channel Washington SSB CB rig with a Turner SSB+2 power mic and better SWR meter, and putting up a TRAM mast antenna (waiting for the lightning arrestor, ground spike, all that jazz to get here - I've been using some moth-eaten 1/2 wave dipole antenna that's been through a major house fire). I've been looking for a decent, inexpensive multi-band ham starter rig on eBay. Any suggestions?

[ASOC]

I'm in it for the fun.

5 watts and one of these babys

No computers, no extra stuff.... Old school radio.

[fulltlt]

Pfl

[Sasparilla]

...The human in radio has somehow been lost...

Welcome to the 21st century.