FT8 signals heard on 144 MHz... Thurs 3rd Jan 2019

After spending most of the day on 28 MHz and hearing just a few European signals on FT8, I changed over to 144 MHz at about 18:00.

Despite the fact that I was using just a simple Slim Jim half-wave vertical in the attic of my house, I still picked up some nice signals.

Best DX heard was EA2XR at 1011 kms on the north coast of Spain.

Also heard was GM0EWK at 639 kms.

All of this is of course due to a high pressure system over the British and Irish Isles at the moment.