As WSJT-X does not list the 60m FT8 frequency, I decided to give 40m FT8 a go with the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. At this high a frequency, I think my theory of a "loop in the ground" is unlikely to hold. The SWR is quite high, but I am still copying loads of stations. Already, within just a few minutes, 104 stations spotted.
UPDATE 1945z: So far this evening, 210 stations spotted on 40m FT8 RX.
UPDATE 2220z: 364 stations in 4 continents spotted so far on 40m FT8 RX. I am amazed this "antenna" works at all at 40m.
2 comments:
The 60m FT8 frequency is 5.357.0MHz. The best Dx I’ve heard on that band and mode is Indonesia. Also FYI the WSPR frequency is 5.364.7MHz.
Regards,
Keith G0RQQ
Thanks Keith. I'll try that soon!
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