[Elecraft] Wayne's Story - "On Second Thought, I'll Take The Stairs"

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Tony,

> Tony Estep wrote:
> 
> I've tried FT8 and even WiresX, but neither one seems much like radio. The
> digital qso via an internet gateway seems particularly pointless, sorta
> like a zoom call with a completely random person. 

Now there's a new one. It'll take me awhile to shake this image :)

The argument for digital modes like FT8 is that they're reliable at or below the noise floor, making it possible to work lots of DX even if solar conditions are very poor. Simplicity of protocol is a side effect of this design.

But it begs the question: Is nearly effortless DXing all ham radio is about?

If at least some part of your on-air time is more visceral, more tangible, then -- some of us argue -- the overall experience can be more fulfilling.

Wayne
N6KR

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