FT8 experiment: 500mW TX power into my end-fed wire using the Icom IC-705 @OxfordShortwaveLog

FT8 experiment: 500mW TX power into my end-fed wire using the Icom IC-705 @OxfordShortwaveLog

Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Hi there, I haven't made any contacts yet, but have been decoded across Europe using 500 mW TX power into my standard end-fed wire. I'll keep going until I have a QSO in the bag!

Thanks for watching and 73.

FT8 experiment: 500mW TX power into my end-fed wire using the Icom IC-705

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FT8 experiment: 500mW TX power into my end-fed wire using the Icom IC-705