[NLRS] The New Normal?

[Rich Westerberg]

Hi All -

I'm working on getting my station built up at the new QTH.  I've been
monitoring 6M a lot and watching some of the spots too.

The past few days 6M has been open quite a bit and I've called on SSB and
worked a few guys.  Lots of times my call goes unanswered.  I'll flip over
to 50.313 and hear signals there.  When I do catch someone on SSB, we are
both loud.  It's not for lack of propagation, it seems like it's lack of
people.

Does anyone do SSB and CW anymore or is it all on FT8 now?  I'm looking to
invest money into antennas and amps to get me on several bands.  If
everything is all on FT8 and it's all about letting your computers talk
now, I might reconsider.  Maybe I'm Old School but the thought of sitting
back and letting my computer talk for me just isn't appealing.

Is there more to VHF than FT8?

Rich N0HJZ