Not on 8m today

For the first time in several weeks, I have not been active on 8m FT8 or WSPR today.

There are two reasons:

1. There seem fewer people active this Es season. I was expecting more to be on with Es being good and nearing sunspot maximum. I was hoping some would apply for, and be granted, special permission to use 8m for a limited time only to carry out useful research. I was also expecting many to come on with the ISM rules that might apply in their country.

2.  Many stations have "worked" or exchanged reports with the active stations on 8m. Unless new people or countries come on the band, there is little more that can be explored. 

My intentions is to go on 8m FT8 or WSPR when it is good, but not otherwise.