Instead of moving to MF WSPR, I decided to stay on 10m JT65. I am still on 10m now. Perhaps none too surprisingly, nothing spotted overnight.
Most (sensible?) people QSYed or went QRT.
19 Dec 2016
QRP and QRP Club
More from Oleg:
WQR Report (December 18, 2016)
Visitors of the week: US3EN, SQ7SAU, OH6NPV, DK1HW, UA1ADF, UR5EFD,
UR7VT, ON6KZ, OK2PDT, US5ERQ, EW1CY, RU3NJC, DL3HXX, HA5AEK, R1CAF,
UA1AQC, RA1M, LZ2RS, G3XJS, OK1AQW, UR0ET, RW3AA, UU1CC, F5IN, DJ2DW,
UW5EKR, UA0SBQ, DK2SC, R2FAE, YU7SOL, DF9QV, UY1IF, OH5LP, UA1AQS,
RX3DFU, RV3GM
Congrats!
OK2PDT, DL3HXX, UA1AQC, F5IN, DJ2DW, UW5EKR, DK2SC became Honor
Frequenters (regular visitors) of the "rendezvous"
See full Frequenters and Visitors lists on the Club 72 page -www.club72.su
Comments...
See full report with comments and pictures on the blog page -http://qrp-club72.blogspot.ru/
72! Oleg RV3GM / KH6OB "Mr. 72"
This is a periodic Newsletter of the Club 72. Don't reply to Newsletter address! Send any requests or news to mr72@club72.su please.
WQR Report (December 18, 2016)
Visitors of the week: US3EN, SQ7SAU, OH6NPV, DK1HW, UA1ADF, UR5EFD,
UR7VT, ON6KZ, OK2PDT, US5ERQ, EW1CY, RU3NJC, DL3HXX, HA5AEK, R1CAF,
UA1AQC, RA1M, LZ2RS, G3XJS, OK1AQW, UR0ET, RW3AA, UU1CC, F5IN, DJ2DW,
UW5EKR, UA0SBQ, DK2SC, R2FAE, YU7SOL, DF9QV, UY1IF, OH5LP, UA1AQS,
RX3DFU, RV3GM
Congrats!
OK2PDT, DL3HXX, UA1AQC, F5IN, DJ2DW, UW5EKR, DK2SC became Honor
Frequenters (regular visitors) of the "rendezvous"
See full Frequenters and Visitors lists on the Club 72 page -www.club72.su
Comments...
See full report with comments and pictures on the blog page -http://qrp-club72.blogspot.ru/
72! Oleg RV3GM / KH6OB "Mr. 72"
This is a periodic Newsletter of the Club 72. Don't reply to Newsletter address! Send any requests or news to mr72@club72.su please.
18 Dec 2016
Local Pub - NOT amateur radio
Climate Change - NOT amateur radio
At the moment, the jury is still out, but most seem to be saying the Earth is getting warmer and that this is largely down to Man in recent times. Some argue this is just natural variation and we should ignore it. A recent Guardian article makes you wonder.
See https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/other/arctic-ice-melt-could-trigger-uncontrollable-climate-change-at-global-level/ar-AAkJqic?ocid=spartandhp
In the USA, there seems to be a "Canute" attitude: it is all a Chinese conspiracy and it will just go away. I am far from convinced! We ignore these worldwide risks at our peril. Some cities and island states could be inundated and we should get all the facts and act accordingly.
See https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/other/arctic-ice-melt-could-trigger-uncontrollable-climate-change-at-global-level/ar-AAkJqic?ocid=spartandhp
In the USA, there seems to be a "Canute" attitude: it is all a Chinese conspiracy and it will just go away. I am far from convinced! We ignore these worldwide risks at our peril. Some cities and island states could be inundated and we should get all the facts and act accordingly.
New radio - later
As you may recall, I was thinking about investing in either a KX2, FT991A or IC7300. At the moment, the IC7300 is the favourite, although I am still expecting the price of this rig to drop next year, despite the exchange rate.
To me, if the FT891 and FT450D are much lower priced, then so should be the IC7300, which has a much less complicated RX architecture.
At the moment, I am in no great hurry. Once the FT991A starts to make inroads, the IC7300 price will drop. Sub-£1000 is definitely likely in my view It is only at the current price because people are prepared to buy it at the current price.
At their present prices most users can't see a real difference between the IC7300 and the FT991A. OK one has 4m (IC7300) and one has 2m and 70cm (FT991A), but to the end user, the architectural differences mean nothing.
To me, if the FT891 and FT450D are much lower priced, then so should be the IC7300, which has a much less complicated RX architecture.
At the moment, I am in no great hurry. Once the FT991A starts to make inroads, the IC7300 price will drop. Sub-£1000 is definitely likely in my view It is only at the current price because people are prepared to buy it at the current price.
At their present prices most users can't see a real difference between the IC7300 and the FT991A. OK one has 4m (IC7300) and one has 2m and 70cm (FT991A), but to the end user, the architectural differences mean nothing.
Sunspots and 10m - Sunday December 18th 2016
Solar flux is 71 today. Sunspot number remains zero. A=6 and K=2. Not great for the higher HF bands?
Stroke and taste - NOT amateur radio
It is fascinating (as well as very frustrating!) how my stroke 3 years ago is still affecting me. The worst aspects are feeling giddy all the time when on my feet (I think the giddiness makes me tired), poor voice and taking a long time with drinks.
My taste is also affected. Before my stroke, I always had a little sugar in tea and coffee. These taste sweet in their "naked" form these days, so no sugar is added.
Most people say how well I look and they are pleased I can do so much. This is how I look on the outside. Inside me it still feels odd. I'd be very pleased to return to the "normal", pre-stroke me, but I guess I have to come to terms with the "me" I am. No, things are still very difficult.
My taste is also affected. Before my stroke, I always had a little sugar in tea and coffee. These taste sweet in their "naked" form these days, so no sugar is added.
Most people say how well I look and they are pleased I can do so much. This is how I look on the outside. Inside me it still feels odd. I'd be very pleased to return to the "normal", pre-stroke me, but I guess I have to come to terms with the "me" I am. No, things are still very difficult.
Solar updates
At the moment, my source of solar data has not been updated, so I am unable to update on this blog. I'll do this later in the day, all being well.
10m JT65 since breakfast
Although I have been on 10m JT65 all morning, no spots given or received as yet.
UPDATE 1212z: G4CJC (73km) has been spotted on 10m JT65, but no DX as yet.
UPDATE 1426z: G0LRD (25km) is spotting me on 10m JT65, but still no DX.
UPDATE 2115z: 2E0XXO (120km) has been spotted this evening on 10m JT65. I shall stay on 10m JT65 overnight "just in case".
UPDATE 1212z: G4CJC (73km) has been spotted on 10m JT65, but no DX as yet.
UPDATE 1426z: G0LRD (25km) is spotting me on 10m JT65, but still no DX.
UPDATE 2115z: 2E0XXO (120km) has been spotted this evening on 10m JT65. I shall stay on 10m JT65 overnight "just in case".
17 Dec 2016
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