6m FT8

At about 1420z, I went on 6m FT8. There was Es about with several stations from central Europe. For a short while I called CQ (2.5W). Although no QSOs resulted I got spots from 5 stations with my best being a spot by 4O6ZD (1790km) in Montenegro. Clearly Es. On 6m FT8 RX several central European spots already plus Greece. The photo shows the stations spotted here on just a V2000 vertical omni in the last hour!

472kHz WSPR overnight

An average period with 6 stations spotting me and 4 stations spotted here. My best spot was by PA0O (440km).

472kHz WSPR activity here overnight.

10m WSPR today

Although I have been on 10m WSPR all day with my 500mW WSPR beacon, not a single spot so far today. Yesterday was very different.

See later post - it changed!

Cambridge today - NOT amateur radio

A view towards the university church , Great St Mary's, over Cambridge market earlier today.

Sunspots - Friday April 26th 2019

Solar flux is 68 and the sunspot number zero. A=7 and K=2.

472kHz WSPR (10mW ERP)

For the overnight period, I am on 472kHz WSPR using 10mW ERP (20% TX) from the earth-electrode "antenna" in the ground. Best DX on 472kHz RX is EI0CF (602km).

UPDATE 2126z:   Best DX on 472kHz WSPR RX is now IW4DXW (1190km). On TX best DX is just M0XDK (80km).

Typical April day - NOT amateur radio

We have not had decent rain this spring, although it is cooler than a few days ago. I think you'd describe this as "typical April weather" with sunshine, some clouds and just a few showers.

We need far more rain.

Rallies

Sunday 28 APRIL : NARSA - NORTHERN AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETIES ASSOCIATION EXHIBITION. (Blackpool Rally)

Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool FY2 9AA. There will be a talk-in station and plenty of car parking. There will be trade stands, a Bring & Buy, special interest groups and an RSGB bookstall. Doors open at 10.30, or 10.15 for disabled visitors. Catering is available on site. Dave, M0OBW 01270 761 608 dwilson@btinternet.com www.narsa.org.uk.


Sunday 28 APRIL : ANDOVER RAC SPRING CAR BOOT SALE

Wildhern Village Hall, Nr Andover, SP11 0JE. Open at 10am. Admission £2.00. Indoor tables £10.00, outdoor £8.00. Our classic bacon rolls, cakes, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks are available all day. Ample on site parking and indoor shelter should it rain. Contact Paul G4KZY 07775 738 200, arac@arac.org.uk. http://www.arac.org.uk event.

King's College Chapel - NOT amateur radio

This is a view of the inside of one of the most famous buildings in the world. It is a view along the nave from the choir stalls towards the organ. Behind us is the famous Rubens painting.

6m FT8 RX

After a brief TX period (just one G spot received) I am on 6m FT8 RX. 5 G spots so far on 6m FT8 RX.

UPDATE 0922z: Already 22 spots om 6m FT8 RX from right across Europe. This looks like Es.

UPDATE 1030z: Definitely widespread Es with 54 stations spotted all over Europe.

Stations spotted so far this morning on 6m FT8 RX

UPDATE 1223z:   81 stations spotted today on 6m FT8 RX.

UPDATE 1602z: No less than 123 stations spotted from right across Europe on 6m FT8 RX today.

UPDATE 1856z: 129 stations spotted so far on 6m FT8 RX.