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FT8 signal report Sent/Rcv consistent difference

Andy - KU7T
Andy - KU7T Member ✭✭
edited October 2019 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
I noticed for a while that I can hear better than I am being heard. I always thought, its likely because of a quiet location, a good radio (6600M) and maybe others running more power. Now, with FT8, I have real comparisons and can surely see a 5 - 10 db difference for most contacts.  I am running a full 100W into my radio. I know that others may run more than that, even for FT8, but probably not many.  My first action will be to check all coax connections. I am not sure how easy it is to measure the output power at the SteppIR, but I could measure power at the bottom of the antenna.  Any other suggestions how to troubleshoot this?

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  • Duane_AC5AA
    Duane_AC5AA Member ✭✭✭
    edited September 2019
  • Andy - KU7T
    Andy - KU7T Member ✭✭
    edited September 2019
  • Robert Lonn
    Robert Lonn Member ✭✭
    edited September 2019
  • John - AI4FR
    John - AI4FR Member ✭✭
    edited September 2019
  • George KF2T
    George KF2T Member ✭✭✭
    edited September 2019
    Remember the reports you get in WSJT-X are not signal strength values. They are a signal to noise representation. Looking at your location and excellent installation, I’d venture to say you have much better receive capabilities than most other stations. With the bonus of DAX not requiring A/D conversion and the attendant degradation of received signals, your great installation, radio, and location really do put you ahead of the average Joe. Nice job!
  • Dave KØKQ
    Dave KØKQ Member
    edited September 2019

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