I have been on 10m FT8 RX since breakfast. Only one station spotted so far 4X1QQ (3551km). I assume this is F2 propagation. Yesterday I had spotted several Europeans including several Russians by this time.
UPDATE 1026z: Now spotted an Italian and one UK station on 10m FT8.
UPDATE 1230z: 13 10m FT8 spots so far. Mainly Europeans.
UPDATE 1528z: So far, nothing from Australasia, South Africa or South America but one spot from the USA N2GHR (5521km) in New York late this morning.
UPDATE 1624z: Apart from the single spot of the station in the USA, today has been a bit disappointing on 10m FT8. I'll give it a bit longer, then QSY to 630m WSPR. It would be good to try 137kHz WSPR RX, but the FT817 is very deaf on that band.
4 Nov 2017
Sunspots - Saturday November 4th 2017
Solar flux is 72 and the sunspot number still zero. A=9 and K=1.
3 Nov 2017
QSY to 630m WSPR
After a great day on 10m FT8 RX again, I have QSYed to 630m WSPR transceive. I made the switch at 1910z (10mW ERP, 20%).
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| First 50 minutes on 630m WSPR tonight |
Up a tree - NOT amateur radio
Parliamentary Sex Scandal - NOT amateur radio
Times have changed.
When I was younger, girls were wolf-whistled at often. Putting ones hand on a knee was commonplace. Now, I am not saying this was right, just that it happened.
These politically correct days you can no longer do these things or you face the sack. In many ways, things are fairer nowadays, but personally I think the pendulum has swung too far. Open your mouth and say the wrong words and you are in jail!
When a real crime has been committed, let the full force of the law be felt. When it was meant as innocent fun, let it go.
Also, I am a great believer in a trial in a court of law. A person is innocent until found guilty in law. It is wrong for the press and TV to besmirch a person beforehand. As they say, "mud sticks" and many an innocent person has a reputation for life. If guilty then a court of law will prove this.
When I was younger, girls were wolf-whistled at often. Putting ones hand on a knee was commonplace. Now, I am not saying this was right, just that it happened.
These politically correct days you can no longer do these things or you face the sack. In many ways, things are fairer nowadays, but personally I think the pendulum has swung too far. Open your mouth and say the wrong words and you are in jail!
When a real crime has been committed, let the full force of the law be felt. When it was meant as innocent fun, let it go.
Also, I am a great believer in a trial in a court of law. A person is innocent until found guilty in law. It is wrong for the press and TV to besmirch a person beforehand. As they say, "mud sticks" and many an innocent person has a reputation for life. If guilty then a court of law will prove this.
OFCOM Update
OFCOM has given details of licences for 2GHz terrestrial base stations.
See http://ofcom.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/i/010D3C06D35A5A8B2540EF23F30FEDED/59D1BD3EA2F08127C67FD2F38AC4859C
See http://ofcom.cmail19.com/t/ViewEmail/i/010D3C06D35A5A8B2540EF23F30FEDED/59D1BD3EA2F08127C67FD2F38AC4859C
UK Rallies on Sunday
5 NOVEMBER 2017 : WEST LONDON RADIO & ELECTRONICS SHOW (Kempton Rally)
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 5AQ. There will be a talk in station and on site car parking is free. Doors open at 10am with disable d visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. There will be trade stations, a Bring & Buy and special interest groups. Other attractions are lectures, a raffle and catering on site. Details from Paul, M0CJX on 0845 165 0351, info@radiofairs.co.uk. www.radiofairs.co.uk.
5 NOVEMBER 2017 : BUSH VALLEY RADIO RALLY
United Services Club, 8 Roe Mill Rd, Limavady BT49 9DF Doors open at 11am and entry is £3 with a free draw ticket. Talk-in will be on 145.400MHz. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments are available on site. Tables are free and should be booked with Jack on 0788 529 2545.
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, TW16 5AQ. There will be a talk in station and on site car parking is free. Doors open at 10am with disable d visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. There will be trade stations, a Bring & Buy and special interest groups. Other attractions are lectures, a raffle and catering on site. Details from Paul, M0CJX on 0845 165 0351, info@radiofairs.co.uk. www.radiofairs.co.uk.
5 NOVEMBER 2017 : BUSH VALLEY RADIO RALLY
United Services Club, 8 Roe Mill Rd, Limavady BT49 9DF Doors open at 11am and entry is £3 with a free draw ticket. Talk-in will be on 145.400MHz. There will be traders and a Bring & Buy. Refreshments are available on site. Tables are free and should be booked with Jack on 0788 529 2545.
630m WSPR
Overnight 12 unique stations spotted my 10mW ERP. Best DX spot was by DF2JP (448km). In turn, I spotted 13 uniques.
Son's brother-in-law - NOT amateur radio
The latest bulletin from Australia is "he's hanging on". Slowly dying, but clinging to life. At times our thoughts for his loved ones is totally overwhelming. And yet, life goes on.
10m FT8 RX today - Friday Nov 3rd 2017
As usual, I am monitoring 10m FT8. So far a few Russians and a couple of Israelis, presumably via F2. Best DX is currently 4Z5UY (3557km).
UPDATE 1000z: Although all spots so far have been Europe (including Russia) and Israel, there have been quite a number.
UPDATE 1046z: The earliest South African on 10m FT8 was ZS6ZA (9123km) at 1035z.
UPDATE 1130z: Best 10m FT8 DX is VK9VKL (11970km).
UPDATE 1736z: Another 6 continent day on 10m FT8 with even KW4BY (7134km) in Florida spotted. Did someone say 10m is dead? Oh by the way, the sunspot count is zero again.
UPDATE 1000z: Although all spots so far have been Europe (including Russia) and Israel, there have been quite a number.
UPDATE 1046z: The earliest South African on 10m FT8 was ZS6ZA (9123km) at 1035z.
UPDATE 1130z: Best 10m FT8 DX is VK9VKL (11970km).
UPDATE 1736z: Another 6 continent day on 10m FT8 with even KW4BY (7134km) in Florida spotted. Did someone say 10m is dead? Oh by the way, the sunspot count is zero again.
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