It is a "weak signal" mode [like WSPR], it will decode signals below the noise in an SSB channel. It is not a "low power" mode. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 7/17/2018 7:15 AM, turnbull wrote: > I thought FT8 was a low power mode. Am I wrong? I am not referring to Fox Hound mode. > 73 DOUG EI2CN > > >