FT8 - like Marmite?

Here in the UK we have a savoury spread made from yeast called Marmite. Some love it and some hate it.

It is a bit like that with FT8. Personally, I like FT8 and Marmite! FT8 works with weak signals, but is definitely not a mode for chats. With my poor voice if fits well for me, as chatting is much harder these days. If you enjoy a good old rag-chew, this is probably not the best mode for you.

In its favour people are constantly monitoring a few kilohertz of each band so brief openings are noticed. In the past a CQ on SSB or CW could easily be missed.