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Digital Modes

Explore FT8, FT4, PSK31, RTTY, JS8Call, software setup, interfaces, and digital ham radio operating tips.

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  2. FT8 and FT4 Audio Interface Linearity Issues - Need Recommendations

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    • 212 views
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  3. JS8Call vs FT8 for actual two-way conversations — worth the tradeoff?

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    • 1 reply
    • 101 views
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  4. JS8Call vs PSK31 - Which for Ragchewing in 2024?

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    • 2 replies
    • 229 views
    Jennifer Davis

  5. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — anyone use both regularly?

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    • 1 reply
    • 104 views
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  7. JS8Call-Improved 2.5.1 PTT Issues with Digirig - Anyone Else?

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    • 2 replies
    • 164 views
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  8. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am I missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 168 views
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  9. JS8Call vs just using FT8 for casual ragchews — am i missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 85 views
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  10. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 69 views
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  11. js8call vs ft8 for actually having a conversation — worth the tradeoff?

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    • 1 reply
    • 117 views
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  13. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — worth the lower decode rate?

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    • 1 reply
    • 94 views
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  14. FT8 sensitivity specs: actual -21dB or marketing fluff?

    Dave Thompson,
    • 2 replies
    • 309 views
    Ahmed Hassan

  15. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am I missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 103 views
    Nicole Davis

  16. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 71 views
    Michael Thomas87

  17. JS8Call vs just using FT8 for casual ragchew — worth the hassle?

    Steven Wright,
    • 1 reply
    • 81 views
    James Taylor

  19. WSJT-X time sync issues causing FT8 decode failures

    Amanda Wright,
    • 2 replies
    • 220 views
    Packet Radio

  20. FT4 vs FT8 sensitivity comparison - real world testing needed?

    DX Hunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 209 views
    David Miller

  21. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 100 views
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  22. JS8Call Group Messaging and Relay Setup Issues - Need Configuration Help

    Mike Rodriguez,
    • 2 replies
    • 373 views
    Radio Geek

  23. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

    Jennifer Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 102 views
    Brian Wilson

  25. JS8Call vs just using FT8 for slow ragchew — worth the hassle?

    Diana Washington,
    • 1 reply
    • 93 views
    Nicole Martin

  26. JS8Call vs just running FT8 for weak signal stuff — am i missing something

    Radio Geek,
    • 1 reply
    • 74 views
    John Patterson

  27. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — anyone switched over?

    John Peterson,
    • 1 reply
    • 93 views
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  28. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 108 views
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  29. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am i missing something

    Lisa Wang,
    • 1 reply
    • 63 views
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