[ADXA] Question

[Charles McKenzie]

Same syndrome as happens on SSB?  Then when they dont make the Q they are saying bad things on the spotting network!
Jay may have something with training, im sure most of those arent aware, time for me to make another post on the White River group.....well maybe in a couple days...I got the soap box out concerning the stuff posted on the spotting networks this AM!
They may even ban me!
73
KF5TL

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Subject: Re: [ADXA] Question


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
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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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