PSK31 Where Has It Gone ??

[VK4CCV]

Hi All,

Have had a short break from Amateur Radio (2 Years).
I used to work PSK31 regularly, but on my return I am having trouble
finding PSK31.

It appears that it has been replaced my another mode, which is very common where PSK used to run.

What mode would this be?

Pete

[VK3ALB]

Hi Pete,

Welcome to the new world.

The mode is most likely FT8. In a short time it has taken over from a lot of digi modes as the popular choice.

I found the following to be a pretty comprehensive guide to FT8

http://www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf

[VK4CCV]

Thanks Lou,

Yea, things certainly to change quickly, but still great to hear the odd RTTY still lurking.

Thanks for the link too.

Pete
VK4CCV

[VK4CCV]

Hey Lou,

Just installed WSJT-X and find there are a number of Modes one can use:

JT4
JT8
JT9
JT65
QRA64

I'm guessing JT-8 is the one I start with?

Pete

[VK3ALB]

Hi Pete,

You'll have better luck with FT8 which should be at the top of the mode list.

   

[VK2WP]

Last night noticed a number of PSK31 ops pop up on the RBN, 20M.

Mostly Russian and EU's so it seems the mode is still about, might plug a keyboard into the KX3 and have a bit of a lash.

[VK4CCV]

Hi Pete,

You'll have better luck with FT8 which should be at the top of the mode list.

Thanks Lou, yep ya right, it's al FT8.  Made a number of contacts (answering CQ's), but yet to work out how to send an CQ myself without stuffing it all up.

I'll get there !!!  

Pete

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Last night noticed a number of PSK31 ops pop up on the RBN, 20M.

Mostly Russian and EU's so it seems the mode is still about, might plug a keyboard into the KX3 and have a bit of a lash.

Been sniffing around but geez, not much around.
I will throw out a few CQ's to see what happens.

Pete