For many, this is a really useful resource often allowing operators to see where they are getting in the absence of a reply.
It seems odd to me (as far as I can see) that the RBN does NOT monitor FT8, FT4 and FT2.
I know there are alternatives such as PSKreporter, but as very common modes these days and only requiring a few kilohertz of band to be monitored this surprises me.
If there is a good reason, I would be interested to know why.
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RBN was created to solve a specific problem: knowing if your manual signals (Morse code) were getting out. Because FT8 is a semi-automated mode where the software tells you immediately if someone "heard" you (via a reply or a spot on PSKReporter), the RBN has maintained its focus on the modes that don't have that built-in feedback loop.
Whilst I fully understand this, I am surprised the RBN does not support what has probably become one of the most popular modes we have.
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