8m experiment (Tuesday)

In a few minutes time I shall be on 40.680 MHz USB dial FT8 TX (first period). 

Although I have been widely spotted across Europe mainly by Es, it seems unlikely I shall be copied further with my low ERP. 

As my TX seems to lose power after a while, I shall probably stop my experiment for much of the Es season later this week.

Someone suggested a 24/7 WSPR beacon. This is a good idea. My issue is building it: my fine motor skills are poor now, making building impossible. Otherwise I would be on 8m WSPR all the time TX!

UPDATE 0912z:  Been on TX since 0856z. No spots yet.

UPDATE 1835z:   Quite a few stations on 8m FT8  RX in Europe. Nobody has spotted me yet.

UPDATE 1935z: Just EI9KP (649km) spotting me again.