Good Afternoon Ria; I just read your comments below. First of all, I am totally against automation, especially when it applies to DXCC where it is expressly prohibited. You make the statement “one

Official WSJT-x doesn’t include any automation beyond auto sequence for a contact that was already initiated manually. There are third party programs, one of them being a fork of WSJT. These offer

A question and an observation… I have scoured the WSJT-X documentation. Ria mentioned unattended mode. I cannot find a reference to that mode. In fact, the authors specifically did not include that

Steve, Yes, I agree with you that using FT8 or FT4 from WSJT-X software does require skills and engagement in making and completing each contact or QSO…BTW, I have been using WSJT-X software since

After my first ever Es season on 6m I am going to apply for VUCC, LoTW shows 257 QSLs. My question is: If I go ahead and purchase all 257 credits, am I going to get a certificate and a single sticker

Ria and Gary, thank you. Yes, it is all about personal integrity. When I first got in this game, DXing, many years ago, I would hear some well-known DXers ask others to work a country

Aside from the DXCC rule which is (arguably) ambiguously worded and difficult to prove and so enforce, plus the ethics and possible safety issues, the strongest argument for me is that robotic

WSJT-z and MSHV are two that I know of. I know of a few ops who use them in full auto and even unattended mode. Enforcement of the rule? For me it’s about knowing that my plaque on the wall was

I don't think there is anything to worry about. The ARRL is very busy and I doubt they have time to investigate and prove what you are using for operating software. I'm curious though?

This statement was made on the FTDMC Facebook group: "Now days if the ARRL finds you are using automation they will strip you of any awards they believe you used it for." Is this true? I know you

67 Years here. Enjoying it but no longer have the spot for a great HF antenna setup. Outlook Laptop Gil W0MN Hierro candente, batir de repente 44.08226N 92.51265W EN34rb

WHAT A CYNICAL VIEW. Outlook Laptop Gil W0MN Hierro candente, batir de repente 44.08226N 92.51265W EN34rb

Just a youngster here, Val. Only 57 years in the game. But it just keeps getting better. 73, de Hans, KØHB “Just a Boy and his Radio”™

Val "Is there still HONOR within the Honor Roll?" ...Uh, kinda doubt it...... Are you saying that there is no Honor in those who are on the Honor Roll? That everyone who has achieved the status of

Good morning Val. What do you mean by “altruism”? Steve, NN4T

I’ve played this game for 65 years. Observation: What you have and will continue to have is a discussion between those who adhere to altruism and those who are selfish enough to aspire to slide

First there is the 50 mile rule. All QSO must be made with in 50 miles. You can get more than one WAS award though. Example someone from New York and has a WAS then moves to Florida and gets a WAS for

When multiple station locations are used by same radio operator, obtaining the 50 award credits for WAS at each station, how can the WAS certificates be made to reflect each location separately ? I

Except for their own awards, organizations such as ARRL, CQ, IOTA, POTA, etc., have no “authority” on what is a “good contact”. Do what’s fun for you within your country’s

I don't understand the people that want to stop people from enjoying the hobby and activating the bands and making contacts. No remotes, nope. If you don't send rr73 or 73 in FT/X no