Early April 2018

FT8 newest version

The beta release of WSJT-X, version 19.0-rc3 is out and you will need it to work any DXpedition that is using the expedition mode to work multiple stations (called Hounds) at the same time.  Go to <tinyurl.com/ZL1LC301> and download a copy for your operating system.  Make sure you read the instructions for the DXpedition mode, although you can get it going as per normal quite easily. 
There have been a couple of US based tests on the DXpedition mode, but unfortunately they have been at the wrong time of the day for propagation down here.

FT8 User Guide

ZL2iFB's FT8 manual is extremely popular.  <www.g4ifb.com/FT8_Hinson_tips_for_HF_DXers.pdf>  The ARRL were pushing it in a recent Contest Update, and it's now been translated into German and Czech.

The Bouvet DXpedition is back on track.  

Visit bouvetoya.org for more details and for some wonderful photos.

A 3D printed Foot Switch 

remoteqth.com/3d-ptt-foot-switch.php  Print it on your 3D printer and add a micro switch.

Worried about your dipole height?

Dipole Height

				Dipole Height How High should my Dipole be? Dipole Antennas - the Effect of Height Above Ground I frequently hear the question: how high should my dipole be?
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And the radiation patterns for a dipole.

Dipole Antenna Radiation Patterns by WB4YJT

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Here's an old one that reminds you to make sure your PC system is regularly updated.

https://www.reddit.com/r/amateurradio/comments/3eytah/huge_windows_bug_ruining_your_receive_performance/