New Digital Modes Changing Complexion of Bands and Perhaps of Ham Radio

T
he wave of software-based digital modes over the past several years has altered the atmosphere of the HF bands. Some suggest the popularity of modes that make it possible to contact stations neither operator can even hear has resulted in fewer CW and SSB signals on bands like 6 meters and 160 meters. Traditional modes require far more interaction and effort on the part of the operator; the newer digital modes not so much. The recent advent of the still-beta “quick” FT8 mode, developed by Steve Franke, K9AN, and Joe Taylor, K1JT — the “F” and the “T” in the mode’s moniker — has brought this to a head. Some now wonder if FT8 marks the end of an era and the start of a new, more minimalist age. ... Читать дальше »

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QST de W1AW 
DX Bulletin 44 ARLD044
From ARRL Headquarters 
Newington CT November 2, 2017
To all radio amateurs 

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This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by
LU4AAO, NK8O, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL,
Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web
sites. Thanks to all.

MAURITIUS, 3B8. Jean-Paul, HB9ARY will be QRV as 3B8HC from
November 4 to 18. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters
using CW and SSB. QSL direct to NI5DX.

GUINEA, 3X. Alain, F5OZC and Sebastien, F8DQZ are QRV as 3XY3D/p
from Kassa Island, IOTA AF-051, during the month of November.
Activity is on 40 to 10 meters using mainly CW. QSL via F5OZC.

TIMOR-LESTE, 4W. Thomas, OZ1AA is QRV as 4W/OZ1AA until November 7.
Activity is on 4
		
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