[ADXA] Question

[w5znjoel at gmail.com]

I believe it is bad operator syndrome. They set their FT8 watchdog timer for
some very high time so the transmitter won't auto shunt off after a few
minutes, or disable it, then fire up the transmitter calling the DX station
then they go off and scratch themselves or whatever bad operators do, maybe
step outside and pee like a puppy.

 

They know if the DX station comes back to them, the software will
automatically send the exchange and log the contact, so why sit there and
watch things.

 

Bad FT8 operator syndrome!

 

73 Joel W5ZN / ZF2ZN

 

From: adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net <adxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf
Of Jay Bromley
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:30 PM
To: 'ADXA' <adxa at mailman.qth.net> <adxa at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [ADXA] Question

 

I have to wonder, why do folks call blind on FT8?  Now I know some are just
getting into digital modes and they do stuff like calling on the same cycle
of the DX station.  We all have to learn and make mistakes.  I also wonder
where are all the Elmers?

 

KP5/NP3VI was on 10.131, but moved on some 12 minutes and 41 seconds ago
according to the live stream.  They are now on 15m CW.  So why do folks keep
calling on 30m FT8?  Maybe they thing they are coming back and they want to
be first out of the gate, but if they are not there, why not give your gear
a break!  They are still calling and just check that is now over 30 minutes
ago.

 

Really I was taught if you are not hearing them in ANY mode don't call them!
Gezz.   I don't see any of our members doing that, thank goodness!   73 de
w5jay/jay..

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