WSPR activity was good even with the eXperimental licenses, it's even better now with increased activity. I'm copying stations on CW now as well.
I can't wait to build my Tx antenna, base load coil w/Variometer. 2 of the stations I copied last night could have Rx'ed them if they were on SSB. I'll start w/ 100 watts (TOL) which will probably be 3/4 of a watt EIRP. Eventually I want to build a 500 watt linear mode amplifier. I realize a Class D amp is all that's needed for JT9/ FT8 or CW. I still want the ability to test SSB with a few other local stations that are getting on with me. I'm currently using a small loop antenna for RX, next to try an E probe antenna/ LNA.
I only plan on operating the 630 meter band, I'm on a small 1/4 acre lot not the best but my QTH could be worse.
At least all utilities are buried in my community keeping my noise to a minimum.
73, Bill AA2UK
UTC approval for both band's operations approved 10/18/2017.