FT8 on the Xiegu G1M - my first attempts

Ever wondered what those alien noises are on some HF bands?
Is FT8 really Amateur Radio?
How useful is it for determining propagation?
Don't I need a lot of power and a massive antenna?
Join me on a slightly creaky journey to find out all these answers and more!
Wiring and setup details on my blog http://www.tekmaker.co.uk/p/setting-up-ft8-and-wsjtx-on-xiegu-g1m.html