15 Apr 2018

2m FT8 again

After a brief TX period just before breakfast with best DX a spot by G1IDZ (184km), although I was also copied in France, I am now on 2m FT8 RX. Again, I am using 2.5W and my big-wheel omnidirectional antenna. So far, 17 unique stations spotted in 4 countries (0930z).

UPDATE 1145z: Now 35 uniques in 5 countries on 2m FT8 RX today so far.

Stations spotted by 1452z
today on 2m FT8 RX
UPDATE 1452z: Currently 50 uniques in 6 countries on 2m FT8 RX today.

UPDATE 1820z: Now 66 uniques in 6 countries spotted on 2m FT8 RX today.

UPDATE 1840z: Now 73 uniques in 9 countries today on 2m FT8 RX. 2m!!!

UPDATE 2128z: Now QRT.  Best DX today on 2m FT8 RX was DJ6GK (607km) in Hesse, Germany.

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1 comment:

  1. Jan, OZ9QVMon Apr 16, 06:22:00 pm GMT+1

    I have been monitoring 2m FT8 more or less 24/7 for some weeks now, also using a Big Wheel antenna with a preamp at the antenna.

    It looks like you have a better take-off with your antenna, than I have. You have impressive results.

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