As the fog is descending and conditions might be "up", I have decided to switch from 8m FT8 to 2m FT8 with the antenna my 2m big-wheel omni.
So far, 11 stations have spotted me at 1648z with the furthermost G7RAU (461km) in Cornwall.
Still using 2.5W FT8 to the omni antenna.
UPDATE 1914z: 14 stations have spotted my 2.5W with the furthermost F5EGD (472km). 17 stations spotted on RX so far.
UPDATE 2210z: 17 stations have spotted my 2.5W FT8 and I have spotted 27 here. A very useful (local) tool is the 2m FT8 grabber at
http://g0lrd.vs.mythic-beasts.com/cap/ . This allows me to see if I am getting out and if the signal is clean. David's grabber is about 25km from me. The stations that spotted me at 2108z are shown on the map.
2 comments:
Hi Roger,
I was wondering how you are getting on with your new 23cms gear?
I can listen but not transmit.
73 Ken g4apb
Thanks Ken. I have to get a few leads then do some local tests. Not used the transverter yet. 73s Roger G3XBM
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