My 10mW ERP WSPR from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground was turned on at about 1845z. So far, 2 stations have spotted me.
6 May 2024
4 May 2024
630m QRP WSPR overnight
This was the best session for a while with my 10mW ERP being spotted by 8 stations. "Not dead yet" seems to be the message.
3 May 2024
2 May 2024
Last gasp on 630m QRP WSPR
At about 2000z this evening, I shall try 630m WSPR for probably the last time until the autumn.
I am unsure what nighttime challenge I shall try instead.
My tests with 10mW ERP 630m WSPR using the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground have been fun. The beauty is that neither my XYL nor the neighbours have any idea it is there!
From my WSPR tests, I suspect it is only about 2 S-points down on a monster antenna and ground.
630m QRP WSPR overnight
Last night I gave 630m WSPR a parting shot. Unlike earlier in the season, just 2 stations spotted my 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. A few months ago this would have been 12-15 including some good DX spots.
I think I shall stop until the autumn.
1 May 2024
630m WSPR going "off the boil"
With only 3 stations spotting my 10mW ERP 630m WSPR overnight it looks like 630m WSPR is getting worse. I shall try again overnight, but it would appear only the true diehards are still monitoring. Also, noise levels are probably higher as we approach summer, making copy of weak signals harder.
30 Apr 2024
630m interest waning?
Last night I was spotted by only 5 stations. I was late on but the impression I am getting is interest in the band is waning as we approach the summer.
29 Apr 2024
28 Apr 2024
27 Apr 2024
Back on 630m QRP WSPR (Saturday)
For the first time in about a week I am back on 630m WSPR with my 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. So far, at 1805z, just spotted by G8OCV/SDR (65km) 14 times.
21 Apr 2024
20 Apr 2024
630m QRP WSPR overnight
An average session with no real DX with my 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. 10 stations spotted me (see table) with a new reporter (I think) from Wales.
19 Apr 2024
630m QRP WSPR (Friday)
My 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground was turned on at about 1810z. So far, spotted by one station.
UPDATE 2104z: 3 stations have spotted me.
18 Apr 2024
17 Apr 2024
16 Apr 2024
630m QRP WSPR overnight
An average session last night with 8 stations spotting my 10mW ERP (measured) WSPR from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground with no DX.
15 Apr 2024
630m QRP WSPR overnight
A very average session with no real DX. Just 8 stations spotting my 10mW ERP WSPR from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground with the furthest GM.
14 Apr 2024
630m QRP WSPR overnight
13 stations spotted me overnight. Quite a decent session for my 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground.