New Ham Radio Mode Bypasses Need to Actually Make Contacts

Building on the popularity of FT8, a new mode has been announced known as "FTGreat" or "FTG" for short. Why is it so great? Well, in the words of lead developer Chip Anderson K1QRP, "This new mode eliminates the tiresome need to actually make contacts in order to win awards like DXCC, WAS, and the prestigious Fred Fish 6m award.”
 
He added, “We all know your station could make the contacts if you were there, so why should you be punished just because you have to mow the lawn?"

Once you install the software (a step the developers are hoping to eliminate), you simply enter your location and details about your station - power, frequencies, antennas (optional), etc… after which the software looks at conditions and decides which contacts should go in your log.
 
There is even the potential to use bands not currently allocated to amateur use, since no transmissions are necessary.

Psychologists are applauding the release of FTG as a stress reducer for anxious hams and a boost to marital harmony. A prominent marriage counsellor for ham operators has seen a dramatic drop in business because "...now you can watch a romantic movie with your wife without pretending to use the bathroom to work a rare DX station. It’s a win-win!"

• Adrian VE7NZ, reporting from the living room while earning DXCC on 10m and watching Love Actually, again.

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