My two cents worth. I'm getting tired of the subject also. But I do
not see it as human to human as an operator can go away while the
device is still going. If he expires, the FT-8 could go on. If the
ARRL did not feel right calling him/it a silent key, they could list
it as a silent call sign. ( ; > ))
73
Bruce k1fz
-----------------------------------------From: "Victor Goncharsky via
Topband"
To: topband@contesting.com
Cc:
Sent: Thursday April 25 2019 12:25:31PM
Subject: Re: Topband: FT-8 vs CW
Just a short story for this FT-8 vs CW/SSB discussion.
We, with Helen UR5WA, have been waiting for QSL card from VR2XAN for
160m QSOs in CQWWCW 2017.
Two direct requests both with IRC and $$$ have been sent but no
answer.
Tried some Italian assistance - same result.
So the obvious decision was to give FT8 a try.
This resulted in VR2KW QSOs and the next day LoTW confirmation.
We have no interest nor intention to apply for Digital DXCC, but if
there's no other option we'll work new ones on FT8. "The world is
changed".
--
73, Victor Goncharsky US5WE/K1WE (UW5W in VHF contests, ex UB5WE),
P.E.
UARL Technical and VHF Committies
DXCC Honor Roll #1 (Mixed, Phone), 10BDXCC, 8BWAS
DXCC card checker (160 meters).
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