As I understand it, OFCOM is not interested in licencing earth-mode kit as long as no "harmful interference to wireless telegraphy" is caused. To be honest, I think conduction modes are a total puzzle to them! Without (free) software ranges would be much shorter.
See https://sites.google.com/site/g3xbmqrp3/vlf/8-97khz-earth-mode-transmitter .
At just after 1930z, I QSYed to 2m FT8 QRP with 2.5W to the big-wheel omni antenna. 2 spots of me so far. No spots of others yet and no QSOs. Best DX spot of me is by G8TTI (186km).
In my old age I must be getting a boring old f**t.
OFCOM has published details of its plan of work for 2021-2022 on their website. Yet more motherhood crappery in my view. See the OFCOM website for more details.
Maybe have another minced pie instead?
As many know, QRP is the part of our hobby that I enjoy most. Southgate News reports that the GQRP Club has a new YouTube channel devoted to QRP. Great idea.
The latest GQRP Convention talks are there. These were online this year. Well worth watching.
See https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhe-ybLZzpnJh80VmFuS-A/videos
At about 0905z I turned on my 20m FT8 RX with the FT817ND and the tiny indoor loop antenna. As the internet is off, these will not be uploaded to PSKreporter. Plenty of stations spotted.
UPDATE 0920z: As the internet is back on, hopefully some spots will get through now.
UPDATE 1235z: 246 spots here so far on 20m FT8 RX.
