FT8 signals heard on 144 MHz - Sun 14th Feb 2021

As my 10m antenna is out of action, I spent the weekend listening for FT8 signals on 144 MHz instead.

The VHF conditions weren't great but it always amazes me that I can hear signals from over 500kms away with a simple vertical Slim-Jim antenna inside the attic of my house.

Txmtr Band Mode Distance Time (UTC)

GM0HBK 2m FT8 605 km 15:11:29
M0IOY 2m FT8 556 km 14:29:44
G7LHK 2m FT8 456 km 16:55:44
G0NWX 2m FT8 454 km 14:46:44
G4TRA 2m FT8 431 km 11:58:59
G4RRA 2m FT8 337 km 11:54:35
GW1JFV 2m FT8 229 km 22:45:33
GW4VXE 2m FT8 229 km 13:26:59
EI5IN 2m FT8 197 km 12:25:44