[Elecraft] Digimodes, what am I missing?

[Dave Barr]

Denis, you may be missing the opportunity to start unique conversations 
with hams you run across in the digital sub-bands. The worst that can 
happen is that they will just give you a look at their macros.  The best 
is that they may start typing back.  There are a number of operators who 
chew the rag from time to time on 20 meter rtty,  and I'm sure it occurs 
sometimes on other modes and bands, except for the JT modes.

Our local club holds a digital net every other Monday evening on ten 
meters around 28071, in several alternating modes, including psk, rtty, 
hellschreiber, and more as time goes on.  No macros are used. There is 
no flaming, and we sometimes learn something new.  It's a great way to 
help digital newbies with on the air experience.   The band was chosen 
for the best local propagation, but other bands are tried from time to time.

So, tickle those greenkeys; someone will respond.

73, Dave, K2YG
On 3/21/2014 12:00 PM, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
> Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:13:28 +0100
> From: F5vjc<foxfive.vjc at gmail.com>
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?
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> Lots of very interesting and wise responses, thank you all.
>
> It seems I am not alone:)
>
> 73, Denis F5VJC