In the last few hours I have tried (in vain) to visit WSPRnet to see where my 5MHz WSPR reached. It was down yet again. Many many times regular WSPR users have offered to pay for a reliable service. When WSPRnet is down WSPR is far less useful. I am still waiting!
At the moment the WSPRnet service goes for weeks working fine, then it collapses in a heap. Sometimes it is a long time before service is restored. I am unsure where the problem is but I hope it is soon repaired.
UPDATE 0912z: WSPRnet is still down, after very many hours.
UPDATE 1236z: WSPRnet is still down! This is bad. I do wish the server owners and maintainers would get help.
23 Apr 2016
22 Apr 2016
5MHz through the night
Through the night I shall stay on 5MHz WSPR to see what happens. I am not familiar with the band so have no real idea what I should expect. I was quite surprised that my Par matched so well with the ATU. So far the Icelandic spot remains my best DX on TX. I should try 10MHz sometime.
5MHz to Iceland and Finland
TF3HZ (1837km) and OH3TAM (1737km) have spotted my 5MHz WSPR. At the moment the former is my best DX on the 60m band. My antenna is still my 40/20/10m end-fed Par antenna via an ATU. It is far from ideal on 60m.
UPDATE 2200z: 21 unique 5MHz stations spotting me on 5MHz WSPR in 8 different countries so far. Don't you just love WSPR?
UPDATE 2200z: 21 unique 5MHz stations spotting me on 5MHz WSPR in 8 different countries so far. Don't you just love WSPR?
Britain and the EU - NOT amateur radio
Just watched the second Nick Robinson BBC2 programme about Britain and the EU. Some decent information in this series. If you are looking for real information,and NOT spin, I suggest you watch this on iPlayer or Catch-up if you can.
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b078cwf7/europe-them-or-us-2-voice-of-the-people .
See http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b078cwf7/europe-them-or-us-2-voice-of-the-people .
Pure commercialism - NOT amateur radio
Alibris UK makes me sick. Their latest "offer" is yet again offering a discount.
Oh yes. Pull the other one.
Oh yes. Pull the other one.
5MHz WSPR
Later today I may give 5MHz WSPR a go, although I need to check what frequency to use. I see that Romania has been granted access to a narrow part of the band. I hope CEPT (including OFCOM) allocate a contiguous 100kHz band at 5MHz rather than just the 15kHz worldwide allocation allocated at WRC-15. This band will be important in the quiet years to come. 15kHz is very narrow.
UPDATE 1020z: I have just switched to 5MHz WSPR (both TX and RX). I have had to go QRT on 10m WSPR and 6m WSPR because of rigs and antenna.
UPDATE 1100z: These are the initial spots on 60m.
UPDATE 1310z: G8VDQ (93km) has been spotted on 5MHz. He must be active on many bands. My best DX on 5MHz WSPR TX remains 448km to Germany and The Netherlands.
UPDATE 1020z: I have just switched to 5MHz WSPR (both TX and RX). I have had to go QRT on 10m WSPR and 6m WSPR because of rigs and antenna.
UPDATE 1100z: These are the initial spots on 60m.
Sunspots and 10m - Fri April 22nd 2016
Solar flux has reached a new low at 76 today. Sunspot number is 35 (K=2) and the forecast for 10m propagation remains "poor".
UPDATE 1000z: Although I have been active on 10m WSPR TX for several hours, no spots as yet. I am also on 6m WSP where G8VDQ (93km) is regularly being spotted here.
UPDATE 1000z: Although I have been active on 10m WSPR TX for several hours, no spots as yet. I am also on 6m WSP where G8VDQ (93km) is regularly being spotted here.
Cambridge rally
Sunday 24 APRIL : CAMBRIDGE REPEATER GROUP RALLY
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 6RN.
Car parking is free at the venue, which also has disabled facilities. The doors open at 9.30am with traders gaining access from 7am. Admission is £2. A talk-in station will be on air to assist visitors. There will be trade stands, a car boot area, a Bring & Buy and an RSGB bookstall. Catering will be available on site and this year sees new caterers booked.
Contact Lawrence, M0LCM on 0794 197 2724 for more information or email rally2016@cambridgerepeaters.
www.cambridgerepeaters.net.
Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, Cambridge, Cambs, CB22 6RN.
Car parking is free at the venue, which also has disabled facilities. The doors open at 9.30am with traders gaining access from 7am. Admission is £2. A talk-in station will be on air to assist visitors. There will be trade stands, a car boot area, a Bring & Buy and an RSGB bookstall. Catering will be available on site and this year sees new caterers booked.
Contact Lawrence, M0LCM on 0794 197 2724 for more information or email rally2016@cambridgerepeaters.
www.cambridgerepeaters.net.
21 Apr 2016
Railway Talk - NOT amateur radio
More talks - see the Museum's website at http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk/ .
RSGB AGM - in Glasgow
Saturday 23 APRIL : RSGB AGM
Glasgow City Hotel, 36 Cambridge St, Glasgow G2 3HN.
A number of Board and Regional positions will be voted and announced. Various trophies and awards will be presented. www.rsgb.org.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
Glasgow City Hotel, 36 Cambridge St, Glasgow G2 3HN.
A number of Board and Regional positions will be voted and announced. Various trophies and awards will be presented. www.rsgb.org.
A list of rallies can be found at http://rsgb.org/main/news/
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