The ARRL say the wave of software-based digital modes over the past several years has altered the atmosphere of the HF bands 

Some suggest the popularity of modes that make it possible to contact stations neither operator can even hear has resulted in fewer CW and SSB signals on bands like 6 meters and 160 meters. Traditional modes require far more interaction and effort on the part of the operator; the newer digital modes not so much.

The recent advent of the still-beta "quick” FT8 mode, developed by Steve Franke, K9AN, and Joe Taylor, K1JT — the "F” and the "T” in the mode’s moniker — has brought this to a head. Some now wonder if FT8 marks the end of an era and the start of a new, mor ... Читать дальше »

3 November, 2017

This week's bulletin was made possible with information provided by LU4AAO, NK8O, the OPDX Bulletin, 425 DX News, The Daily DX, DXNL, Contest Corral from QST and the ARRL Contest Calendar and WA7BNM web sites. Thanks to all.

MAURITIUS, 3B8. Jean-Paul, HB9ARY will be QRV as 3B8HC from November 4 to 18. Activity will be holiday style on 80 to 10 meters using CW and SSB. QSL direct to NI5DX.

GUINEA, 3X. Alain, F5OZC and Sebastien, ... Читать дальше »

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03 ноября 2017 г. в эфире работают следующие DX: