FT8 is exploding! 1#popular HamRadio digital mode
In this episode of the No Nonsense Amateur Radio Podcast, Tom, KB5RF, and I explore the exciting developments in the FT8 world and speculate on what’s going to happen in the future with this very popular digital mode. There are lots of FT8 resources on the net. Here are some that we mentioned in this episode, plus a few more for good measure:
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FT8 Basics
- New FT8 Modes
- FT8CALL
- Miscellaneous
VHF
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Review
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Elecraft KX3 Manual Español and English
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Antenna
Arduino Mega2560 based Antenna Rotator Controller
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W4OP Loop Antenna
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