FT8 DXpedition robot

For those that think there is a real operator on the FT8 computer answering every incoming call manually at any DXpedition these days.

https://youtu.be/ku4WfaJ-LvM?t=615

It still is a bit controversial but get down to earth, this is the future of digimodes during DXpeditioning. The technology is available, why shouldn't we use it.

2021 statistics

 

I was surprised to see that the percentage of CW has been higher compared to previous years. SSB is still my prefered mode. The total number of DXCC worked this year is higher as well. I really love to work DX.

Always interesting to see what bands I've been on. 80m due to contesting is counting a large amount of QSO but it is not my prefered DX band. I made a lot more QSO on 30m, most of it new band DXCC. We are finally officially allowed on 30m FT8 since this year.

Didn't experiment a lot with new modes. I have been listening with the new FST and Q65 modes but never made a QSO. Hopefully that will change in 2022. The one FM QSO I made was with AE7KI from the USA on 10m. No JT9 and AM last year. I believe it was the first year I didn't make any JT9 QSOs despite I love this digimode.

Well, the usual graph I think. High number of QSOs in March and Oktober due to the big CQWW contests. In December only 55 QSOs due to circumstances beyond my control.

2022 Agenda

As always for archive purposes...

My radiohobby agenda for 2022. Feel free to copy.

I always have to balance my time between my family and hobby. With an agenda and planning I want to prevent conflicts if possible.

This year less contests compared to previous years. I don't expect to have extra time for the hobby.

12/13 Feb. 12-12 UTC 24 hrs PACC 2022 contest (SOAB QRP)

26/27 Mar. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW WPX SSB 2022 contest

29/30 Okt. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs CQWW DX SSB 2022 contest

13 Nov. 10-12:30 local time PA-beker contest SSB section 2022

20 Nov. 11-14 local time Friese 11 steden contest 2022

10/11 Dec. 00-24 UTC 48 hrs 10m ARRL 2022 contest