Solar flux is 95 today but the sunspot number has recovered to 47 (K=2). 10m propagation is again expected to be "poor" today. However, it would not surprise me if 10m WSPR results in some USA spots later.
UPDATE 1100z: All very quiet so far today on 10m WSPR and 6m WSPR with not a single spot as yet.
3 Dec 2015
Dutch get full 100kHz wide 5MHz band
At least one country in Region 1 is to be allowed access to a full 100kHz wide band at 5MHz. I hope all Region 1 countries follow suit. This is for full licence holders and permits 100W.
See https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agentschaptelecom.nl%2Factueel%2Fnieuws%2F2015%2F5-mhz-band-binnenkort-ook-voor-radiozendamateurs-met-een-f-registratie&edit-text=
See https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agentschaptelecom.nl%2Factueel%2Fnieuws%2F2015%2F5-mhz-band-binnenkort-ook-voor-radiozendamateurs-met-een-f-registratie&edit-text=
FT991 issues?
It looks like Yaesu have had some quality control issues with some FT991 transceivers, although I am unsure what percentage of units sold are effected. It does not look good though. It is always wise to wait a while so these initial issues are ironed out. In Yaesu's defence, I have had an FT817 (original version with the old PA) for about 15 years and it still works as well as ever. I love it.
See http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/new-yaesu-ft-991-beware.502666/&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=QRZ&utm_term=forum,+site,+RSS&utm_content=HAMRADIO&utm_source=twitterfeed
See http://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/new-yaesu-ft-991-beware.502666/&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=QRZ&utm_term=forum,+site,+RSS&utm_content=HAMRADIO&utm_source=twitterfeed
DX spots on 10m WSPR
FR1GZ (9724km) has spotted me 3 times so far on 10m WSPR this afternoon. No other spots, as yet. In my experience, N-S paths hold upon better on 10m than E-W paths when solar activity is lower.
It will be interesting to see how 10m Es is this Dec/Jan as there is usually a small Es peak. This is far lower than the May, June, July peak.
UPDATE 1528z: In the end FR1GZ spotted me 4 times this afternoon on 10m WSPR. At the moment, I have doubts there will be any further DX spots today. It gets dark here soon and the USA seems unlikely again today.
UPDATE 1920z: FR1GZ was the only spot on 10m WSPR all day. Again, no USA spots.
UPDATE 1924z: Now QRT on 10m and 6m and QSYed to 630m (472kHz) WSPR.
It will be interesting to see how 10m Es is this Dec/Jan as there is usually a small Es peak. This is far lower than the May, June, July peak.
UPDATE 1528z: In the end FR1GZ spotted me 4 times this afternoon on 10m WSPR. At the moment, I have doubts there will be any further DX spots today. It gets dark here soon and the USA seems unlikely again today.
UPDATE 1920z: FR1GZ was the only spot on 10m WSPR all day. Again, no USA spots.
UPDATE 1924z: Now QRT on 10m and 6m and QSYed to 630m (472kHz) WSPR.
UK rally this weekend
I have been notified of this rally:
Saturday 5 DECEMBER : SOUTH LANCS WINTER RALLY
Bickershaw Labour Club, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 5TE. OT 9am, traders 7.30am. £2.50, B&B, C, DIS, CP, SIG, DF, TS, LB. Jason, 01942 735 828.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
Saturday 5 DECEMBER : SOUTH LANCS WINTER RALLY
Bickershaw Labour Club, Bickershaw Lane, Bickershaw, Wigan WN2 5TE. OT 9am, traders 7.30am. £2.50, B&B, C, DIS, CP, SIG, DF, TS, LB. Jason, 01942 735 828.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
Windows 10
Since updating my shack PC to Windows 10 my PC has decided it has no wi-fi devices! Luckily I have just managed to repair it so have just gone onto 10m WSPR and 6m WSPR and resynced to internet time. This is much later than I had intended. Originally I had a weak but reliable wi-fi connection in the shack.
Sunspots and 10m - Thurs Dec 3rd 2015
Solar flux is 94 today and the sunspot number is just 26 today. K=1 and 10m propagation is again expected to remain "poor". I am again not expecting much on 10m WSPR.
It is some days now since my 500mW 10m WSPR beacon was spotted in the USA. Deteriorating conditions are having more of an effect this side of Christmas than I was expecting. I was expecting USA spots most days until late spring. Maybe I was wrong.
It is some days now since my 500mW 10m WSPR beacon was spotted in the USA. Deteriorating conditions are having more of an effect this side of Christmas than I was expecting. I was expecting USA spots most days until late spring. Maybe I was wrong.
2 Dec 2015
Official "old fart" - NOT amateur radio
I am officially a boring old fart!
Coming back from my U3AC course on the buses today I could not help overhearing the word "like" interjected many, many times in every sentence by most youngsters! Also, most under 30 years old seem to be in love with their smart phones. In days gone by we'd actually talk, but these days this would be too much to ask.
Coming back from my U3AC course on the buses today I could not help overhearing the word "like" interjected many, many times in every sentence by most youngsters! Also, most under 30 years old seem to be in love with their smart phones. In days gone by we'd actually talk, but these days this would be too much to ask.
10m quiet
Only a single spot on 10m WSPR from DK6UG (633km) at 1430z.
This evening my 5mW ERP 472kHz WSPR was copied by DL-SWL (701km).
UPDATE 2220z: I was wondering why WSPRnet was not reporting the many stations I am copying on 472kHz RX. For some reason, my shack PC has no internet connection. I shall have to fix this tomorrow.
This evening my 5mW ERP 472kHz WSPR was copied by DL-SWL (701km).
UPDATE 2220z: I was wondering why WSPRnet was not reporting the many stations I am copying on 472kHz RX. For some reason, my shack PC has no internet connection. I shall have to fix this tomorrow.
Sunspots and 10m - Wed Dec 2nd 2015
Sunspot number has fallen to 27 and solar flux remains below 100 at 94. K=3 and 10m is forecast to remain "poor". I am not expecting wonders on 10m and 6m today! I stayed on MF until about 1030z. Now I am active on 10m and 6m WSPR but all is quiet here so far today.
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