FT8 Data Mode - Surprisingly interesting Weak Signal Mode.

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Playing around with FT8 here today, it's very similar to JT65 for those who have used it.
Using a Diamond X300 Collinear on 2m (144MHz band) approx 6m above ground and I'm less than 8m above sea level

I'm using WSJT-X software on a Icom IC-7100
This is where I'm being heard today, also had a few QSO's

You can also use an SDR radio, like the RTL-SDR to pick this up, it's happening on all the bands and a good indication of propagation.

Information on FT8 here:
New Digital Mode from K1JT – FT8

URL for Map for reception reports:
Display Reception Reports


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My Satellite Setup
50E - 30W
2x CM 1.2m Polar Mount/Jack
65E- 65W
Gibertini 1m OP100 - STAB HH100 - Inverto Black Ultra 0.2 Twin
Mutant HD51
Edision Primo IP S2
Dreambox DM800HD
Venton Unibox HD2
Sony Bravia 55" 4K
My Location
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There's a coincidence ..... some bloke on FaceSpace has just messaged me the same info :eek:
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