This debate has be going on for some time now.
SATCOM is not the cure for everything. Too many moving parts. HF is simple.
You , the other station and the COMMO GODS!!!
Being a betting man... my money is on HF and the future of it... It seems that every 11 years HF is a kick up the chain as being what we need.
(HF is also not the cure all)
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