[Dx4win] Modes

[Mel]

I have to agree with you Ernie... but I don't think all awards treat all 
digital modes equally. However I don't think the ARRL should be the one 
calling the shots... I would prefer the standards be set by an 
international group... perhaps in coordination with the ADIF group.

Ernie Walls wrote:
> It's is interesting watching the various posts , here and other places,
> about 'modes'.
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> As far as DX4Win is concerned, I once got involved in this discussion
> thread, but used a workaround that 'satisfied' DX4Win, LOTW and me! It
> involved 'Olivia', now but not always supported by DX4Win, and a wonderful
> example of what I am about to say.
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> The problem that has already arrived is that the good old amateur community
> has created a monster with 'modes', a monster that is going to take a fair
> bit of management in the future, and which is only going to be achieved with
> a fair bit of angst being felt by many, following a tough call from an
> important player, probably LOTW.
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> The monster that has arrived is the mode, and specifically what mode, given
> that there are already very many, shall I say,
> oblique/boutique/nondescript/irrelevant/obscure modes already out there, and
> modern software and amateur thought will ensure many, many more in the near
> future, to a number that will be practically unmanageable as standalone
> modes.
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> Might I say that, on this subject, we seriously risk disappearing up one's
> own major orifice. (I am sorry if this offends - I used it to indicate the
> seriousness that I forsee in the issue, already and in the future).
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> BTW, I am not complaining, just commenting, because modes to me essentially
> mean Phone, CW, Digital (RTTY and PSK31) - and with a willingness in my
> heart to accept DATA as an all encompassing mode for all others. Folks, it's
> just my opinion.
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> Can anyone place themselves in the shoes of the LOTW decision makers, now,
> and determine how we manage this 'monster' now, and into the future? 
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> Let me know. Cause every individual, every logging and contest program,
> LOTW, the whole shooting match, will have to comply. And be happy!
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> I stand by with interest cause I think it will be a lot of fun!
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> Ernie
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