[ADXA] Question

[Lanny Aldrich]

They're still at it!  KP5/NP3VI left 20M FT8 at 2300Z and went to 15M CW.  At 2340Z there a many stations, none of us, still calling on 20M!
Big clue without watching the Leaderboard: they disappeared from the waterfall at 2300Z.
I'm glad they'll still be on the air for four more weeks.  I have only three FT8 bands.
73, Lanny  K1LEC
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Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 5:29 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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