Roger G3XBM's (Mainly) Amateur Radio Blog

 As we had a funeral on the other side of the country (my wife’s brother) I was not on the radio today.

 Solar flux is 117 and the SSN 81. A=12 and K=2.

 Most days I watch Times Radio on YouTube about Ukraine It is usually informative.

 My beacon was turned on at about 0945z. UPDATE 1312z:  7 stations have spotted me. These look like F2.

My gear has been on since about 0945z. UPDATE 1155z:  So far, 9 stations have spotted me including EI and GI. See map.

Hans at QRP Labs makes some excellent kit.  As mentioned yesterday, I am having issues with my built QDX-M rig. Today is my last day trying ...

 Later, I expect to try 10m 500mW WSPR and 6m 5W FT8. Later I may try 10m QRP FT8.

 Solar flux is 118 and the SSN 73. A=6 and K=2.

Just before tea I QSYed to 10m FT8  using my ready built 10m QDX-M.  Although the TX works fine, I cannot work out what is wrong with the RX...

We always enjoy amaryllis plants growing at this time of year.  One of ours is a lmost in flower and should be out at Christmas.