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I checked the transverter oscillator was working and power was being produced into a dummy load, but there is no current showing in the ante...

 As usual, I am on 630m WSPR RX. So far (at 0730z) 3 stations spotted. UPDATE 2107z :  5 stations spotted.

As per previous recent evenings, I have QSYed to 630m WSPR RX using the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, just G1GK...

Last night, 6 stations were spotted. I think I have spotted 8 unique stations on the band this autumn. I must get back on TX!

Once again, I have QSYed to 630m WSPR RX with my earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, no spots. UPDATE 2020z: The spot...

My RX was on overnight, but just the 4 stations spotted in the evening copied. It is not worth staying on overnight.

As we are out some of today, I shall probably go on 472 kHz WSPR RX this evening. It is getting later in the season, so I have no idea how i...

Last evening the furthermost was SM6BGP  (994km). On my screen it said 1003km, but I am not arguing. I am on 630m RX again this evening.  S...

 For the first time this season I am on 630m (472 kHz) WSPR RX.  As my son managed to cut my earth-electrode "antenna" in the grou...

This is a question I am often asked. Many people are under the illusion that huge antennas and extensive grounds are needed. This is definit...