<< Actually, a long time ago I *was* into DX, but I quickly outgrew it. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)>>
Yes, we can be a wierd group. Every now and then I think I have outgrown it too but then I take a fall.
< Actually I enjoy the keyboard. I operate RTTY, Amtor, Pactor and VHF packet.
In fact I was on packet back in 84 when you had to build your own tnc.
If we lose our spectrum, as many predict, you may be able to produce computer
simulation programs for us old dxers, including random noise and fading.
< < May happen but I actually can't imagine any commercial interests being
interested in purchasing our HF allocations. I would think that VHF/UHF/SHF
and satellites would be of more interest.
< Is what hams are doing with SS really advancing the state of the radio art? I
thought that the SS techniques in use by hams have been pioneered by
commercial and military interests 20 years ago. Also I thought that much of
the SS technology in current use was designed and built by commercial
interests.
Promoting technical education?? I am not against that. I just question
whether SS is a suitable starting point for increasing the education of most
hams, since many probably can't understand the workings of a super het
receiver. If you are referring to promoting the technical education of a
handful of elitists < Phil, I find what you guys are doing with SS very interesting, just probably
not something that I am going to want to rush into.
73 de Dave, N0IT
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