We are free to use these different modes anywhere the band plans allow them. The major issue is that there are still users of the other modes that “live” in those areas about which you speak. For example, there are quite a few experimenters still using JT65 using QRPP levels who may not be sending spots to PSKReporter. Just because you don’t see them, doesn’t mean they are not there.
For those that have been using FT8 since the beginning, I’m sure you’ll recall the issues with even using the watering holes that exist currently – the OLIVIA and users of other exotic modes were none-too-happy when FT8 moved in. We want to be good neighbors and courteous amateurs as much as possible. I think a lot of folks forget that there are other bands outside of 20 and 40 meters. Jim S. N2ADV From: Frederic Beaulieu [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 1:06 PM To: WSJT software development Subject: Re: [wsjt-devel] Expanding FT8 spectrum usage Is it something that has been discussed? My recent experience on 20m seems to support this overcrowded problem. There is a lot of CQers but it is really hard to actually get the bandwidth to complete contacts. Fred, VE2WFB De : Roy Gould <[email protected]> Envoyé : 29 novembre 2018 11:26 À : [email protected] Objet : [wsjt-devel] Expanding FT8 spectrum usage Now that the cat is out of the bag and FT8 has begun to use dial frequencies other than xx.074, when will it be permissible to move up 2KHz when 20 or 40 meters is very busy and overcrowded? Roy, W7IDM
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