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FT8 (short for Franke–Taylor design, 8-FSK modulation) is a frequency shift keying digital mode of radio communication used by amateur radio operators worldwide. It was released on June 29, 2017, by its creators Joe Taylor, K1JT and Steve Franke, K9AN, as part of the WSJT software package.
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| FT8 | is a | mainstream digital modulation mode | 0.90 | text |
| PSK Reporter within two years | instance of | becoming the most widely used digital mode reported by automatic spotting networks | 0.80 | text |
| those seen during low solar activity | instance of | The mode offers operators the ability to communicate despite unfavorable conditions | 0.80 | text |
| high RF noise | instance of | The mode offers operators the ability to communicate despite unfavorable conditions | 0.80 | text |
| or with low transmitter power | instance of | The mode offers operators the ability to communicate despite unfavorable conditions | 0.80 | text |
| fading | instance of | automatically.Forward error correction helps achieve reliable communication despite common RF issues | 0.80 | text |
| interference | instance of | automatically.Forward error correction helps achieve reliable communication despite common RF issues | 0.80 | text |
| and weak/noisy signals due to marginal propagation paths | instance of | automatically.Forward error correction helps achieve reliable communication despite common RF issues | 0.80 | text |
| low power operation | instance of | automatically.Forward error correction helps achieve reliable communication despite common RF issues | 0.80 | text |
| and inefficient antennas | instance of | automatically.Forward error correction helps achieve reliable communication despite common RF issues | 0.80 | text |
| FT8 | has application | In | 0.60 | section |
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