12 Nov 2020

2m FT8 QRP

It is now 1007z. For about 10 minutes I have been on 2m FT8 using 2.5W and the big-wheel omni antenna. So far, I have been spotted by 4 stations.

UPDATE 1036z:  Spotted by 6 stations in 2 countries.  What amazes me about FT8 is that even with QRP the signal actually gets to where it is going. Every day I get spotted by stations at great range on 2m FT8 with 2.5W and the simplest of stations. 

UPDATE 1055z:  On 2m FT8 RX so far today 5 stations in 3 countries spotted. the grabber at http://82.71.9.63:8080/cap/ run by G0LRD is useful.

UPDATE 1844z:  30 stations in 5 countries have spotted my 2m FT8 QRP today.

Stations spotting
me today

UPDATE 2240z:   32 stations have spotted me today on 2m FT8 QRP with 1 QSO. Now QRT.

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