Hey there Rich. That's the lake we go to all the time. I worked FT8 for a POTA activation just a few weeks ago. We have a favorite spot in the Hemitage Camp Grounds. Now to resume the video. N9XFX Dennis
All new hams talk about is FT8 , PERHAPS DMR. The New modes promoting ham radio for the last few years. Many local hams here say been on ft8 most days , never CW or ssb. What's the reason. Well you can work the world and obtain award certificates very quickly. But all it does is acknowledge both have been heard. A clever mode. No speech required or much input. Computer does the rest. It's a weak signal mode capable of successful connection as low as -26 dB. I only use it as a tool for testing hardware.. more recently starting to use it more as propagation interests me. I do not want qsl cards etc. But I do send to EQSL via the JTDX settings for Eqsl. Just been using VarAC , now that's worth while. Good chat mode.
It's nice to hear from you and thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. I am excited when I hear of new modes because it keeps me interested in the hobby. Best wishes from Alabama! 73
You should run HRD and set it as the radio in VarAc (same as in WSJT-X) highly recomended!
It's nice to hear from you and thanks for commenting. Any issues doing that? Best 73!
@@HamRadioAdventures No issues at all.
Just be sure to select the correct Data port if on a 7610 (needs some editing in the config)
How do you do this? HRD is not a choice in the dropdown.
@@Charlie-K0LAF I couldn’t find it either Charlie. So I’m disconnecting HRD rig control and using VarAC to control the radio. 73 and good DX!
Hey there Rich. That's the lake we go to all the time. I worked FT8 for a POTA activation just a few weeks ago. We have a favorite spot in the Hemitage Camp Grounds. Now to resume the video. N9XFX Dennis
Thanks Rich, I will give that program another try. Didn't like the old version so I'll see how it goes.
73, N2IMB
Just getting into digital modes, so will try VarAC as well. Installed js8call today
It's nice to hear from you and thank you for commenting here. I am going to check out JS8Call again and use it some more. Best wishes and 73!
Yeah that’s a beautiful spot.
All new hams talk about is FT8 , PERHAPS DMR. The New modes promoting ham radio for the last few years. Many local hams here say been on ft8 most days , never CW or ssb. What's the reason. Well you can work the world and obtain award certificates very quickly. But all it does is acknowledge both have been heard. A clever mode. No speech required or much input. Computer does the rest. It's a weak signal mode capable of successful connection as low as -26 dB. I only use it as a tool for testing hardware.. more recently starting to use it more as propagation interests me. I do not want qsl cards etc. But I do send to EQSL via the JTDX settings for Eqsl. Just been using VarAC , now that's worth while. Good chat mode.
It's nice to hear from you and thank you so much for the thoughtful comment. I am excited when I hear of new modes because it keeps me interested in the hobby. Best wishes from Alabama! 73
When I was a kid I spent every weekend at Lightfoot