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Which is best, FT8 or CW?

Discussion in 'Amateur Radio News' started by G4TUT/SK2022, Jan 28, 2020.

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  1. G4TUT/SK2022

    G4TUT/SK2022 Ham Member QRZ Page

    Which is best, FT8 or CW?

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    In the latest of his "Radio Adventures" YouTube series, Richard G3CWI of SOTABEAMS takes a lighthearted look at whether FT8 or CW is better during a portable activation.

    Since Richard launched the Radio Adventures series in November it has grown to having over 15 videos covering topics such as magnetic loop antennas and making a portable 80-10m doublet. Also included in the mix are more general videos such as looking at the best seating options for operating in the field. The focus is always on the more adventurous side of amateur radio with new content uploaded weekly.

    http://bit.ly/ft8vscw

    http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2020/january/which-is-best-ft8-or-cw.htm

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    G4TUT/SK2022, Jan 28, 2020
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  2. W1YW

    W1YW Ham Member QRZ Page

    Best for...


    ??
     
    W1YW, Jan 29, 2020
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  3. 2E0TWD

    2E0TWD Ham Member QRZ Page

    Oh no!!! Richard is asking for trouble, lol.
     
    2E0TWD, Jan 29, 2020
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  4. WB8VLC

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    FT8, best for helping hams with insomnia get a good nights sleep, even if it's at the radio bench.
     
    WB8VLC, Jan 29, 2020
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  5. W9RAC

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    I cant even believe you're comparing the two. Very skilled vs ZERO skill? uhh ok. RAC
     
    W9RAC, Jan 29, 2020
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  6. SE3X

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    Talk about opening a can of worms ..
     
    SE3X, Jan 29, 2020
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  7. W5EKG

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    Where's my popcorn..
     
    W5EKG, Jan 29, 2020
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  8. WJ4U

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    CW requires some skill, not quite zero.
     
    WJ4U, Jan 29, 2020
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  9. K0UO

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    FT8 since most of the people don't know CW or have the SKILL.
    73


    K0UO with Commercial telegraphy element 4 (code at 25 wpm) and is still authorized to conduct the FCC commercial GROL radio exams.
     
    K0UO, Jan 29, 2020
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  10. N9AMI

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    Na you can get lots of sleep if you run it fully auto. :)
     
    N9AMI, Jan 29, 2020
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  11. K6VOX

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    K6VOX, Jan 29, 2020
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  12. WJ4U

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    Automated CW has a long history. Let's not discount it.
     
    WJ4U, Jan 29, 2020
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  13. K6UJ

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    Trying to compare apples to oranges. :D:D
     
    K6UJ, Jan 29, 2020
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  14. K4XJ

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    K4XJ, Jan 29, 2020
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  15. W4SCT

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    W4SCT, Jan 29, 2020
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