Even though I am not excited about the digital modes I too have a QDX on the way and will have fun building and getting it to work¡.. then pawn it off on some unsuspecting newbie to see if they are ¡°immune¡± or not. ?If they catch the disorder they will have fun and we all will be happy (or at least content). ?The ones I really worry about are those that build a super light weight transmitter, attach it to a balloon, and then throw it away. ?After that had been done a couple of times what¡¯s the point? ?Ha!
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On Jun 13, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Gary Bernard via groups.io <garybernard2@...> wrote:
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I'm like Dave. The digital modes don't interest me at all.? I've been a ham since 1954 and pretty much active since then. I'm really old, 81. I agree, if it brings new people to the hobby then it's great. I am still active on CW and SSB and also believe that personal communications are the basis for our hobby.??
Computer to computer contacts, not my cup of tea.
Gary W0CKI
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From: David Wilcox K8WPE via groups.io <Djwilcox01@...>
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Sent: Mon, Jun 13, 2022 3:21 pm
Subject: Re: [QRPLabs] QDX caution
I must be old enough to be immune to FT8, etc. ?Built two digital xcvrs, played with them during the winter in Florida a year ago, got bored and have both ready to be given away to any club member. Most already have their own versions so they sit there. My fun is building kits, figuring out why they don¡¯t work, making a few CW contacts and then on to the next kit. ?Been doing that for more than 50 years. ?FT8 and other digital modes are ¡°contacts¡± but no more than that. ?Just aren¡¯t fun. ?But quite a few hams in my coffee group are having a blast¡.. more power to them. ?
Dave K8WPE since 1960
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On Jun 13, 2022, at 12:26 PM, Larry VE7EA <lagagnon@...> wrote:
?Absolutely, FT8 can be addicting. It is a boon to those running QRP and/or with compromised antennas and/or high levels of QRN in urban environments. However, it is a bit like shooting fish in a barrel and after about 45mins I get bored and head back to CW. ;-)
David Wilcox K8WPE