8m QRP FT8 (Friday)

My 8m QRP FT8 has just been turned on (40.680, TX first period, DF about 1950 Hz). No spots yet.

UPDATE 1052z:  Still no spots. I get the distinct impression there are fewer people on 8m FT8 than in the last Es season. Unless things change soon, I may concentrate on 10m FT8 instead this season.

UPDATE 1434z:  one spot of me by EA3ERE (1153km). Es definitely. Spotted in 4 countries so far this Es season.

UPDATE 1550z: Now spotted by S50B (1220km).

UPDATE 1718z:   3 stations have spotted my 8m QRP FT8 today. Es at last.