Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
23 Mar 2022
8m TX permit has arrived!!
All being well, I should start sending 8m FT8 from April 2nd on 40.676kHz (or close to it). I am also allowed to send CW. Some crossband QSOs are expected!
5W ERP 40-42MHz any digital mode including CW with a bandwidth of less than 500Hz. Most of the time I shall use FT8 near 40.676MHz, agreeing with others the most appropriate frequency so that all on 8m FT8 can be found with a single USB setting, but avoiding interference. I may use CW for some local crossband QSOs. Licence start April 2nd for a year.
Congratulations, Roger! I’ll look for you on both FT8 and CW.
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ReplyDeleteCan you advise what power, modes, and total frequency bandwidth Ofcom have permitted you to use?
Regards,
Keith
5W ERP 40-42MHz any digital mode including CW with a bandwidth of less than 500Hz. Most of the time I shall use FT8 near 40.676MHz, agreeing with others the most appropriate frequency so that all on 8m FT8 can be found with a single USB setting, but avoiding interference. I may use CW for some local crossband QSOs. Licence start April 2nd for a year.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Roger. Another person here in Lincoln is interested in listening for you once you get on the air.
ReplyDeleteHi Roger, looking forward to trying some 8M experiments with you next month.
ReplyDeletePaul
Congratulations! Well done for helping to keep amateur radio science alive.
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