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SFI 121
SN 93
A 11
K 2 Quiet
X-Ray B8.3
Wind 432.7 km/s
Aurora 3
Updated 06:30 UTC HamQSL · N0NBH
Day 80/40m Fair 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Fair
Night 80/40m Good 30/20m Good 17/15m Fair 12/10m Poor

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Digital Modes

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

  1. JS8Call setup - can't see any activity on 20m waterfall

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    • 2 replies
    • 327 views
    Lisa Chen

  2. js8call vs ft8 for actual two-way conversations — worth the hassle?

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

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    • 2 replies
    • 270 views
    Sarah Johnson

  4. JS8Call vs FT8 for actual two-way conversations — worth the tradeoff?

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    • 1 reply
    • 156 views
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  5. JS8Call vs PSK31 - Which for Ragchewing in 2024?

    Jennifer Davis,
    • 2 replies
    • 280 views
    Jennifer Davis

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

    Rachel Martinez,
    • 1 reply
    • 139 views
    Angela Washington

  7. JS8Call-Improved 2.5.1 PTT Issues with Digirig - Anyone Else?

    Amanda Clark,
    • 2 replies
    • 199 views
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  8. JS8Call vs FT8 for actually having a conversation — am I missing something

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    • 1 reply
    • 233 views
    Daniel Rodriguez

  9. JS8Call vs just using FT8 for casual ragchews — am i missing something

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

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    • 1 reply
    • 106 views
    Michael Brown79

  12. js8call vs ft8 for actually having a conversation — worth the tradeoff?

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

    Robert Kim97,
    • 1 reply
    • 136 views
    Sarah Thomas43

  14. FT8 sensitivity specs: actual -21dB or marketing fluff?

    Dave Thompson,
    • 2 replies
    • 369 views
    Ahmed Hassan

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

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    • 1 reply
    • 145 views
    Nicole Davis

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

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    • 1 reply
    • 107 views
    Michael Thomas87

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

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    • 1 reply
    • 120 views
    James Taylor

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

    Amanda Wright,
    • 2 replies
    • 286 views
    Packet Radio

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

    DX Hunter,
    • 2 replies
    • 279 views
    David Miller

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

    John Johnson16,
    • 1 reply
    • 138 views
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  21. JS8Call Group Messaging and Relay Setup Issues - Need Configuration Help

    Mike Rodriguez,
    • 2 replies
    • 433 views
    Radio Geek

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

    Jennifer Williams,
    • 1 reply
    • 147 views
    Brian Wilson

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

    Diana Washington,
    • 1 reply
    • 141 views
    Nicole Martin

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

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    • 1 reply
    • 115 views
    John Patterson

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

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

    Tower Climber,
    • 1 reply
    • 147 views
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