OFCOM has updated progress on freeing up spectrum at 700MHz.
See https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/129933/Statement-700-MHz-clearance.pdf
13 Dec 2018
160m FT8 RX (WSPR-X V2.0)
A few minutes ago I turned on 160m FT8 RX using WSPR-X V2.0. So far, 6 stations in 4 countries spotted.
It looks if more people are moving to V2.0.
UPDATE 1839z: 27 stations in 12 countries so far this evening.
It looks if more people are moving to V2.0.
UPDATE 1839z: 27 stations in 12 countries so far this evening.
472kHz WSPR
Only now have I turned off 472kHz WSPR. I have turned all off rigs, but expect to be on 160m FT8 later. As I am using WSJT-X V2.0, the latest released version,now there may be far fewer spots until everyone moves over. V2.0 cannot decode earlier versions and many will still be using the older versions.
In the last day on 472kHz WSPR (10mW ERP) I was spotted by 11 different stations and I spotted 17 different stations. For now, I am having a rest!
In the last day on 472kHz WSPR (10mW ERP) I was spotted by 11 different stations and I spotted 17 different stations. For now, I am having a rest!
Sunspots - Thursday December 13th 2018
Solar flux is 70 today and the sunspot number is zero. A=4 and K=0.
12 Dec 2018
472kHz WSPR
Just upgraded to WSJT-X V2.0, now on general release. Overnight, I am on 472kHz WSPR. Version 2.0 has, supposedly, better sensitivity on WSPR. Time will tell.
So far, a couple of spots of others and one of me. Still 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna".
UPDATE 2015z: It works! Already 9 stations spotted on RX with best DX LA2XPA (1310km). On TX, 4 spots of my 10mW ERP with LA3EQ (769km) as the best so far this evening.
UPDATE 2230z: LA2XPA (1310km) has spotted me. With 2 LAs spotting my QRPP so far, this is a promising evening.
So far, a couple of spots of others and one of me. Still 10mW ERP from the earth-electrode "antenna".
UPDATE 2015z: It works! Already 9 stations spotted on RX with best DX LA2XPA (1310km). On TX, 4 spots of my 10mW ERP with LA3EQ (769km) as the best so far this evening.
UPDATE 2230z: LA2XPA (1310km) has spotted me. With 2 LAs spotting my QRPP so far, this is a promising evening.
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472kHz WSPR spots of my
10mW ERP this evening so far.
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Free 60m QRP crystals
Saw this on Facebook:
"We offer FREE crystals for 60m band - 5.353 MHz. Please share this post to all QRP builders.
Merry Christmas Alex OK1RS and Ondra OK1CDJ."
See https://www.hamshop.cz/
"We offer FREE crystals for 60m band - 5.353 MHz. Please share this post to all QRP builders.
Merry Christmas Alex OK1RS and Ondra OK1CDJ."
See https://www.hamshop.cz/
Pound versus the Euro - NOT amateur radio
Well, I am baffled.
Today we awoke to the news that the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote and could be out of her job tonight. The BREXIT vote in the UK House of Commons has been delayed. Frantically, Theresa May is trying to get words added by the EU to the UK exit deal so it gets a majority in the House of Commons.
Now, if I was a betting man - I am not - I would have expected the UK pound to fall in value against the Euro. What has happened? The UK pound has gone up against the Euro! Good job I am not in charge.
Today we awoke to the news that the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May faces a no-confidence vote and could be out of her job tonight. The BREXIT vote in the UK House of Commons has been delayed. Frantically, Theresa May is trying to get words added by the EU to the UK exit deal so it gets a majority in the House of Commons.
Now, if I was a betting man - I am not - I would have expected the UK pound to fall in value against the Euro. What has happened? The UK pound has gone up against the Euro! Good job I am not in charge.
WSJT-X V2.0 now released
WSJT-X V2.0 has been officially released and should be adopted as soon as possible. There are new protocols for FT8 and MSK144. Joe Taylor K1JT is urging all amateurs to adopt the new standard as this is not compatible with older versions. For a period, this will cause some confusion, but I think I'll download the new version later. Call CQ above 2kHz audio with the new version!!
See David's note below: the "above 2kHz applied for the "rc" candidates only, so people can use below 2kHz audio with WSJT-X V2.0 fully released version, although FT8 using the old protocol will not decode
See https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.0.pdf
See also https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html
See David's note below: the "above 2kHz applied for the "rc" candidates only, so people can use below 2kHz audio with WSJT-X V2.0 fully released version, although FT8 using the old protocol will not decode
See https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/Quick_Start_WSJT-X_2.0.pdf
See also https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/k1jt/wsjtx.html
10m FT8
Since breakfast, I have been mainly on 10m FT8 RX. No spots as yet.
There is usually a small Es peak in the northern hemisphere around December/January. Not sure why. This is nothing like the May, June, July period, but it might bring in a few more Europeans.
UPDATE 1027z: Still no spots.
UPDATE 1224z: Just G0OYQ (177km) spotted.
UPDATE 1700z: Just 3 G spots today on 10m FT8 with WSJT-X V1.9.
There is usually a small Es peak in the northern hemisphere around December/January. Not sure why. This is nothing like the May, June, July period, but it might bring in a few more Europeans.
UPDATE 1027z: Still no spots.
UPDATE 1224z: Just G0OYQ (177km) spotted.
UPDATE 1700z: Just 3 G spots today on 10m FT8 with WSJT-X V1.9.
Sunspots - Wednesday December 12th 2018
Solar flux is 70 and the SSN 11. A=7 and K=2.
Getting a bit better?
Getting a bit better?
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