26-02-2022, 02:23 PM
(24-02-2022, 07:12 AM)VK4CZ Wrote: FWIW: Digital contacts are allowed in VHF UHF Field Day....
Scott,
The definition there relates to what could be called, "Old Mode Digital" contacts, such as RTTY, PSK, Olivia etc.
These are manual modes where the operation can pass whatever data is required.
I had been in contact with Mike and Roger some years back (Before Covid), and Mike informed me that FT8 could not be used as it could not pass 6 digit Grid Squares. At that time he was correct, but since then FT8 competition mode has come along and resolved that issue. But it's use has not carried forward into current day competition rules.
The rules need updating with a number of smaller changes and new classification.
I'll see if I can be of assistance in achieving that. TBC.
Brian