Even though I don't use FT8 for making contacts, I find it to be a very useful tool in that it can give me a very good idea of what band conditions are like after listening for just a few minutes.
Hayden, VK7HH recently released this video which might be of interest to anyone new to the mode.
Chapters
0:00 An Introduction for Beginners
0:28 What is FT8?
2:16 A QSO Example & How well does it work?
4:16 Get Your Timing Right!
5:12 Setting up WSJT-X for the FT8 Mode
8:29 My Waterfall settings
9:44 Transmitting and message sequencing
14:54 Setting your TX audio level and ALC drive
17:15 I've never worked that country before!
18:11 How much Power should you run?
19:48 A bonus tip to level up your DX abilities!
0:00 An Introduction for Beginners
0:28 What is FT8?
2:16 A QSO Example & How well does it work?
4:16 Get Your Timing Right!
5:12 Setting up WSJT-X for the FT8 Mode
8:29 My Waterfall settings
9:44 Transmitting and message sequencing
14:54 Setting your TX audio level and ALC drive
17:15 I've never worked that country before!
18:11 How much Power should you run?
19:48 A bonus tip to level up your DX abilities!
Links...
FT8 Operating Guide - https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/FT8_Operating_Tips.pdf
GridTracker - https://gridtracker.org/grid-tracker/
Ham Radio DX on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos
FT8 Operating Guide - https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/FT8_Operating_Tips.pdf
GridTracker - https://gridtracker.org/grid-tracker/
Ham Radio DX on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/HamRadioDX/videos
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