2m FT8 (2.5W and the big-wheel omni antenna)

Since 0816z I have again been on 2m FT8. Already spotted by 3 stations in 2 countries (at 0824z) with best DX F5APQ (180km) near Calais, France. Nothing yet on RX and no QSOs. 

UPDATE 1240z:  7 stations have spotted me and on RX 13 stations in 4 countries spotted with the best being DF6IW (612km).

UPDATE 1729z: 12 spots of my 2.5W 2m FT8 in 4 countries including Germany, France and Northern Ireland. Best DX was a spot by GI6ATZ (479km). QRP seems perfectly adequate.