I once (accidentally) completed a 2m FT8 contact with only the coax connected to my radio. I was running mobile during a VHF contest, and screwed in the wrong one when changing antennas.

 

 

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From: Ian
Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2022 12:10
To: W4HFH
Subject: [Alexandria Radio Club Reflector] FT8

 

In case you're wondering how sensitive FT8 is, the attached is on my dummy

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73, Ian N8IK