Since just after breakfast, I have been transmitting FT8 at QRP on 40.680 MHz USB dial. So far, 2 local spots have been received for which I am very grateful. I shall remain on TX. The dipole is quite low still.
As far as I know these are the first reports of a UK, non beacon, station on 8m. As part of my research I welcome reports by PSKreporter or email. My T&I licence does not allow conventional QSOs, but I would like to know who you are and where you are . In my view, 2-way 8m FT8 exchanges are legal if you have a permit for 8m TX.
UPDATE 1338z: 3 local spots so far. Thank you.
UPDATE 1644z: Now QRT on 8m.
Any amateur radio or SWL station, anywhere on the planet, has my express permission to receive my test signals on 8m and give me reports.
Yes Ken. Just sending CQ calls, which I am sure is legal. If,say, Borat responds I would happily exchange reports and locations. I cannot see how this is wrong.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to follow the spirit of the research. Unless I get reports, the tests have no value. So far today, my reports have been encouraging. All locals so far.
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