[Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

[F5vjc]

Well some great comments, it just shows what a diverse bunch of geeks we
really are!

To me a Radio Amateur is and always will be proficient in CW to some
degree, it's part of our history.

For me 100% copy using sophisticated error correcting Digimodes does not
turn me on... quite the opposite. Fun modes to get going but interest soon
wanes.

Also I don't like to listen to S9+ noise crushing CW, I actually like to
hear the band noise.
What does it for me is having the skill together with the superb receivers
and equipment of today to dig out the weakest discernible signal and decode
it in my head.

Elecraft has for me put the real FUN back into Ham radio beginning with the
K2 way back. I still have mine but now also the full K Line which I greatly
appreciate.
The highly configurable Elecraft gear together with continuous updates and
enhancements is what keeps me hooked. I like tinkering, if it was switch on
and forget it would soon become boring to me.
Also I can and have, repaired and modified my Elecraft gear as needed, with
excellent support always on hand.

I should also state that the thrill of real Wireless communication is at
the heart of Ham radio for me, HF of course via the ionosphere.
To imagine the Op at the other end sending a single dit on a hand key and
it arrives almost instantaneously  in my receiver is still the magic of
Wireless.

Of course I appreciate all the wonderful programs that have been developed
and the internet access we enjoy today, I use it all, it enhances my Ham
radio but never replaces it.

If I ever want 100% copy there are a plethora of chat methods available all
dependent on that invisible infrastructure of course...

 73 et ZUT, F5VJC :)





On 21 March 2014 22:28, <mcduffie at ag0n.net> wrote:

> On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:54:32 +0100, F5vjc wrote:
>
> > Hi Walter, yes I agree
>
> Nice job of trimming - NOT!  :)
>
> Gary
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