[Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

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We Do These Things Not Because They Are Easy But Because They Are Hard

JFK

On 30 October 2017 at 10:35, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:

> Jim,
>
> Same thing has happened on 2m eme.  The CW bunch debunk use of JT65 for
> making contacts.  But it apparently is working so well that 95% of eme
> activity on 2m is digital with maybe two dozen CW operators left
> worldwide.  Before JT showed up in early 2000's eme activity was dropping
> off.  Now one can work 2m eme almost every day of the month with possibly
> 2,000+ stations worldwide.
>
> It is 100% used on 6m-eme, and slowly gaining in popularity on higher
> bands.
>
> For HF obviously digital is a small piece of the action, as it should be,
> since signals are frequently strong enough for CW or SSB.  But when prop
> drops the new digital modes will get thru.  With lower sun spot cycles
> forecast this will likely keep activity going when its difficult for CW/SSB.
>
> Excellent articles in Oct. and Nov. QST explaining the various new digital
> modes.
>
> As has happened every time a new mode gets a start there is the question
> of where in the band is best fits.  Time will sort that out.
>
> I expect there will be much discussion on how the 630m band is used.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
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