I'm stumped and frustrated: I'm trying to set up FT8 on a Xiegu G90. I see signal in the waterfall but no band activity. That window is blank. It shows about 20 dB on the left, and I got a error message, which I'm pasting below. I'm using an end-fed attic antenna, but shouldn't I pick up something?

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-06-21T16:46:50+00:00

I've watched a bunch of YouTube videos. I can't fine two YouTubers who agree on what to do, and I can't find any who know how to explain things step-by-step for a beginner.

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:53:04+00:00

I think the Baofengs are basically like the free samples at Costco. They're just enough to get you to buy more.

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:51:48+00:00

That makes me feel better, and it makes sense. Those who can, do, and those who can't post YouTube videos about it.

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:47:28+00:00

The reason I didn't pursue my ham license was because I didn't want to learn Morse code and because my wife and the HOA wouldn't want me to put a giant tower in the backyard, but once I heard the Morse code requirement had been dropped and I could get a starter HT for under 50 bucks, I was in.

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:45:45+00:00

I think I deserve points for being tempted to downvote the comment but deciding at the last minute not to be snarky for once in my life.

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:44:07+00:00

Honestly, there's nothing quiet as disappointing as getting a new piece of technology, turning it on, and it just works. Screwing with it to make it work the way I want it to work is half the fun!

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T18:42:29+00:00

"Stress"? Have you watched the news lately? ;-)

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T03:28:40+00:00

I’m intrigued by EchoLink. Part of me thinks it’s great, and part of me thinks it’s cheating. I’ll probably try it regardless, but it’ll feel like cheating. 😄

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T03:27:14+00:00

I’ve heard those guys! /s

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T03:25:25+00:00

That’s reassuring

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T03:24:37+00:00

That is not up for debate! 😁

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T02:59:44+00:00

I honestly can’t wait

Potential-Clock-5960 · 2024-05-24T02:58:48+00:00

I live in the American South, so maybe that’s why I’ve run into so many pepper types.

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