10m FT8

For a change today, I think I am going to try 10m FT8. Activity on FT8 seems greater than WSPR, but the main Es season has ended, so I am unsure of the level of activity. I am about to turn things on (0815z). Although mostly RX I'll call CQ occasionally (2.5W).

UPDATE 0829z: Now active. Called CQ on 10m FT8, but no spots. So far, no-one else spotted. I live in hope!

UPDATE 0938z: Still no spots.

UPDATE 1124z: My CQ calls were not spotted. On RX 5 stations in 5 countries spotted with best DX 9A7JCY (1424km) in Croatia. I suspect this is Es. There seems more FT8 activity than WSPR. I think the 15 seconds (rather than 2 minutes for WSPR) TX period helps.

UPDATE 1451z: Now 14 stations in 10 countries spotted today on 10m FT8 RX. Most look like Es. Best DX spotted is YO2CI (1681km).

UPDATE 1817z: Now 15 stations in 10 countries spotted today on 10m FT8. There is still Es about!

UPDATE 1937z: Quite late this evening 3 Brazilians were spotted on 10m FT8. Best DX was PP5BK (10114km). Considering conditions as we approach sunspot minimum are the pits, this was a total surprise on 10m FT8 RX. I shall probably try 10m FT8 again tomorrow.