10m 5W FT8 (Sunday)

My gear was turned on at about 0836z. At first it was on FM which seemed odd. Then I realised!

UPDATE 0926z:  3 stations have spotted me. As I had received no spots (which I thought was odd)  I quickly tried 15m FT8 to confirm everything was OK. 2 spots were soon received on 15m, so I QSYed back to 10m. I am surprised how few people I am seeing on 10m FT8. It is almost as people have QSYed to lower bands now the Es season is going as it's easier. I get the impression that most people are only really interested in working new countries, so 10m would be too hard if you are an"appliance operator".

UPDATE 1019z:  7 stations have spotted me today. Es?  By the time of the next solar cycle peak, I suspect amateur radio as we knew it will have all but ended. Hopefully I will be wrong. See map.

UPDATE 1134z: 27 stations have spotted me. Es I think.

UPDATE 1540z:   63 stations have spotted me and I have spotted 30 here including North and South America.