RBN results morning 21/03. QRO for the moment.

 First time New Zealand and a couple others on RBN. Running 50 watts.

First China (sigh...RBN)

 

Well it is a first, though one-way; had to go to 70 watts with old FT-857.

Five full watts this evening

In a period less than 8 minutes, the RBN map had me monitored here. Four in NA. 

1-3 watts cw today on 20M (mostly 3 watts)

 

Conditions not great for me today. I am satisfied with the RBN results. In fact I derive just as much satisfaction from RBN as I do from 2X contacts. Though, at the end of the day, a 2X is most desirable. 

Late Entry

2000 UTC again 3 watts RBN report

Three watts QRP CW

Time...about 2200 UTC, March 11, on 20 meter band. Running 3 watts cw  from the FT-818, the following Reverse Beacon Network plot map

Four spots in North America plus a good handful in Europe.

Recently acquired an OHR QRP wattmeter. Is in good condition for an older power meter and will give me a better view of actual QRP forward and reverse output. 

First Post

 

No two-way contacts but did have 31 RBN reports in a three minute period. four into the USA and one into Canada. Band was 20 meters and power was 5 watts from the FT-818 to low EFHW antenna. Early afternoon in France.

I prefer two-way, but am pleased with the RBN results.