Hi Vince , just answering some of your questions for technical reasons, I see all innovation as good for the hobby.
>>1) How is computer to computer FT8 different from computer to computer RTTY, a very popular mode among DXers and contesters?<< FT8 you make a decision witch station you want to work, the handshake between the 2 computers define when and witch radio needs to transmit what. Eliminating operator timing errors starting transmit off sync on the right time speed up the "QSO" , there is no human intervention on FT8 after the first click. RTTY you need to read the screen, and decide how to click, well ... no much challenge too. I don't like RTTY either, I made only one QSO since 1969. 73's JC N4IS _________________ Topband Reflector Archives - http://www.contesting.com/_topband
