My 160m FT8 RX was turned on at about 1840z.
UPDATE 1853z: So far, I have spotted 12 stations withe best R2QA (2607km).
Simple QRP projects, 10m, 8m, 6m, 4m, FT8, 160m, WSPR, LF/MF, sub-9kHz, nanowaves and other random stuff, some not related to amateur radio.
My 160m FT8 RX was turned on at about 1840z.
UPDATE 1853z: So far, I have spotted 12 stations withe best R2QA (2607km).
A disappointing session. 186 stations spotted with the best 9K2GR (4717km). Nothing transatlantic again.
In a few moments, as it is getting dark, I expect to go on 160m FT8 RX with the IC-705 and the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. The current plan is to leave it on overnight.
UPDATE 2031z: 131 stations have been spotted.
In all 210 stations spotted with the best UN2G (5540km) in Kazakhstan. Nothing from "across the pond".
My gear was turned on at about 1850z.
UPDATE 2147z: 159 spots, all in Europe. Best is UI4I (3222km).
Very shortly I will be going on 160m FT8 RX for the evening and night.
UPDATE 1923z: Already 34 stations spotted with the best RV0AR (5577km) in Asiatic Russia. Promising.
Overnight, I monitor 160m FT8 RX. Most times, I spot lots of Europeans , a few Asiatic Russians, the Canary Is. and, on one night only, a few in the USA and Canada.
At about 1650z I turned on my gear (IC-705 and earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground). It will remain on until breakfast tomorrow.
UPDATE 2225z: 141 stations already spotted.
Overnight I was on 160m FT8 RX. In total 261 stations, with the best RW0AR (5585km).
Once again I was keeping an eye on 160m FT8 RX last evening and overnight. In all, 383 stations were spotted, but nothing again from North America.
My gear was turned on at about 1800z.
UPDATE 2220z: 257 stations spotted with the best, again, UA4CC (3100km).
My gear was running overnight. In all, 299 stations spotted, mostly in Europe, but nothing transatlantic again. Switching to 10m 1W FT8 shortly.
My gear was turned on at about 1825z. It will stay on overnight.
UPDATE 2228z: 164 stations spotted. Best DX is UA4CC (3100km).
This evening and overnight I am on 160m FT8 receive. The last time I monitored a few days ago I copied some stations in North America.
UPDATE 2207z: 269 stations have been spotted with the best 9K2GR (4717km) in Kuwait.
As usual, I was on 160m FT8 RX last evening and overnight with the IC-705 and the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground.
My 160m FT8 RX was turned on at about 1840z. UPDATE 1853z: So far, I have spotted 12 stations withe best R2QA (2607km).