[Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

[MontyS]

I use PSK31 frequently, EasyPal SSTV once in a while, RTTY once in a while, 
just getting into DStar.  CW is challenging and SSB is fun, enjoy them both, 
too.

There are many advantages to digital:
-- an error-free record of communications is produced more or less 
automatically.
-- casual or malicious listeners can not "read" the communication.  Can't 
copy PSK or RTTY in your head.
-- Spectrum usage is minimal, and efficient for PSK.
-- Good PSK software can copy signals that are inaudible, yet visible on a 
waterfall.

True, they are not much good in pileups.  But, I have never heard a PSK 
pileup.  Split ops are rare.

These advantages are especially important in traffic handling and emergency 
communications, major contributors to the "public interest, convenience, or 
necessity".

It is just a hobby, but our ability to justify allocation of spectrum to us 
depends on others understanding our contributions, both technical and public 
service.

Monty K2DLJ