tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608381420022248590.post6313941022178063768..comments2024-03-26T15:49:53.549+00:00Comments on EI7GL....A diary of amateur radio activity: The remarkable rise of FT8John, EI7GLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02903298584057380083noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608381420022248590.post-36705914279715222292019-10-27T22:40:16.094+00:002019-10-27T22:40:16.094+00:00I think there will be a resurgence of SSB. Some pe...I think there will be a resurgence of SSB. Some people will get tired of "mechanized" QSOs.<br />Don't get me wrong. I think FT8 or similar modes are here to stay, but they will be a part of the options we have.<br />Also, at the moment many people think of FT8 s a panacea for all kinds of propagation, but like I discovered with JT65 on 6m, FT8 has a similar problem with sporadic E propagation on 2m: Too long TRX sequences. There will be openings far too short, but with strong enough signals" for a quick SSB/CW QSO, and some people will recognize that.<br />Also, the HF propagation is likely to improve, making it easier to use non-weak-signal modes again.<br />I am cautiously optimistic.<br />Vy 73 de Jan, OZ9QV.Jan, OZ9QVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992431305032081854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608381420022248590.post-33913522832425428542019-10-26T09:55:42.908+01:002019-10-26T09:55:42.908+01:00I suspect that SSB won't make a resurgence. Ne...I suspect that SSB won't make a resurgence. New digital modes will probably come along in time and replace FT8.John, EI7GLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903298584057380083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1608381420022248590.post-1276285667031770282019-10-25T10:08:01.922+01:002019-10-25T10:08:01.922+01:00I wonder if the future trend will see a return to ...I wonder if the future trend will see a return to 'heritage' modes? I've definitely turned a corner due to FT8, going back to more SSB. <br /><br />FT8 has its uses, notably in encouraging 2m band use, but it is ultimately just points-gathering. An SSB, or even CW QSO can make your day a lot better, infused as they are with the human element. FT8 just can't do that. Photonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10137649851898638015noreply@blogger.com