Later, I hope to be on 8m TX on 40.680 MHz USB dial FT8 (first). It is now 1243z.
UPDATE 1439z: Now on 8m FT8 TX. Intensely frustrated that in the UK we have to pay for access to 8m, when OFCOM could have allocated 40.680-40.685 MHs (just 5 kHz), by NoV, to the amateur service, narrow digital only, no speech, to encourage self training and research. Frankly I find the OFCOM and RSGB position totally and unbelievably bizarre! No, totally STUPID!!!
Well I got frustrated at no spots on 8m wspr so I modified the lpf in my qrplabs 10watt linear PA and tried this on wspr. Soon found out it gets too hot so spent a few happy hours drilling ventilation holes and fitting a fan,
ReplyDeleteGot rewarded with a single spot by Paul, M0PWK.
It does seem a shame we have to pay £50 to use 8m, but consider this, my son has to have a tooth out, it is gonna cost him £1500! To fill my car with petrol is costing £100 every few weeks, Seems peanuts in comparison.
73 Ken g4apb