Nice post!
Cecil
K5DL
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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 5:58 PM, Steve HA0DU <ha0du@dx.hu> wrote:
>
> Gentlemen,
>
> Amateur radio is supposed to be a hobby. FUN.
>
> What we see is TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT! It certainly changes the hobby, but it
> should not change the fun. I read my license, but I can't find that FTx modes
> MUST BE USED EXCLUSIVELY.
>
> 45 years ago we did RTTY contests with an old RFT pagewriter, not even
> punched tape, all transmissions by hand. Was it fun? YES. Do I want to do it
> again? Of course not.
>
> 45 years ago I did not have a transceiver. I did have an old military surplus
> receiver and a homemade transmitter. CW only, 80/40. Was it fun? YES. Do I
> want to use it again? Of course not.
>
> 45 years ago (even 5 years ago) I wrote my contacts in a paper log. Do I
> still have them? YES. Did I type up all QSOs in a computer file (when
> computers became available)? YES.
>
> 38 years ago VK0CW used a split of 25 kHz on 20 CW, so I had to turn the VFO
> of the FT250 (aka Tempo One) five times right to TX, then five times left to
> RX. Luckily I made the contact. Was it fun? YES. Do I want it back? Of course
> not.
>
> Just like in every other aspect of life, technology developed a LOT. Take
> advantage of it!
>
> Denying development is not what ham radio operators are (or should be) famous
> about! Computers are everywhere. We are driving computers on four wheels.
> Modern SDR radios are more or less computers. These are facts, even is some
> of us do not like them.
>
> Take my example. I work as a technical translator at home. Two screens are
> connected to my computer (yes, computer aided translation is easier). On the
> main screen I do the work. On the second screen there are some ham programs
> running. When I see something interesting on the cluster or HamSpots. or
> wherever, I take a look. If it is digital, it is convenient because I find a
> TX frequency, I click on the call, and the computer will control my radio to
> try to work the other station. If it is CW or SSB, I grab the key or the mic,
> and try to work the other station. No question lost time from work is
> significantly more if I have to use my hand to TX CW or hold the microphone
> :).
>
> Digital modes also opened EME for a lot more people. Yes, information
> exchange is rather limited, but we still have many other chances to chat -
> use them!
>
> 73/DX
> Steve HA0DU
>
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