Once again, I decided to stick the W5OLF 10m WSPR beacon (500mW) on using the tiny indoor loop antenna. So far, several spots by G4KPX (14km), but no real DX.
UPDATE 1440z: Just spots from G4KPX today so far on 10m WSPR. I can't remember what S/N he was giving my last year on the outside wire, but I don't think it was much better, if anything, than the indoor loop.
1 Apr 2020
2m FT8 again
Every time I go on TX, I get spotted at great range, even though I only use 10W to a big-wheel omni antenna. So far this morning (at 1047z) 32 stations have spotted my 10W in 4 countries including DL, GI, GC and G. Best DX spot was (again) by GI6ATZ (479km). Although some reports might be random MS, flat band tropo and aircraft, I suspect most are some kind of scatter, as this sort of range seems to be possible at any time.
UPDATE 1310z: Now spotted by 41 stations in 5 countries in the last 12 hours.Did someone say 2m is quiet?
UPDATE 1507z: Now 50 spots of my 10W in 6 countries on 2m FT8 in the last 12 hours. It would appear lots are watching 2m FT8!
UPDATE 2112z: Now 70 spots of my 10W in 7 countries in the last 12 hours.
UPDATE 1310z: Now spotted by 41 stations in 5 countries in the last 12 hours.Did someone say 2m is quiet?
UPDATE 1507z: Now 50 spots of my 10W in 6 countries on 2m FT8 in the last 12 hours. It would appear lots are watching 2m FT8!
UPDATE 2112z: Now 70 spots of my 10W in 7 countries in the last 12 hours.
Nature carrying on - NOT amateur radio
31 Mar 2020
Sympathetically designed - NOT amateur radio
Personally I think they made a good job.
2m FT8
At the moment I am on 2m FT8 using 10W and the big-wheel omni antenna. So far, at 0900z 9 spots of me.
UPDATE 1040z: 18 spots of me so far today.
UPDATE 1555z: Now spotted by 29 stations in 6 countries.
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UPDATE 1555z: Now spotted by 29 stations in 6 countries.
10m WSPR TX again
Once again I am on 10m WSPR TX using 500mW to the tiny indoor loop antenna. No spots yet at 0855z.
UPDATE 0910z: A spot of me by G4KPX received.
UPDATE 0910z: A spot of me by G4KPX received.
Covid-19 hope - NOT amateur radio
Although the economic impact will be huge and the death toll is still rising, there are little glimmers of hope.
Across the planet, companies are going to extra-ordinary lengths to design and make things in impossibly fast times. Although a vaccine could be some way off, there are trials of re-purposed drugs that might just help.
The rate of spread of the infections here in the UK seems to be starting to slow since social distancing measures were introduced. We are learning to work from home in many cases and are using technology to keep in touch with friends and family.
This could be a long haul, but there is a glimmer of light.
Across the planet, companies are going to extra-ordinary lengths to design and make things in impossibly fast times. Although a vaccine could be some way off, there are trials of re-purposed drugs that might just help.
The rate of spread of the infections here in the UK seems to be starting to slow since social distancing measures were introduced. We are learning to work from home in many cases and are using technology to keep in touch with friends and family.
This could be a long haul, but there is a glimmer of light.
East Cambridgeshire 2m FM net
Last night, at 8pm UK time on 144.575MHz vertical (yes 144.575 FM) we met on the air. Several people were listening too. We welcomed newcomer to the net Martin G4FZM, who has yet to erect a vertical antenna. I used to work with Martin many years ago.
Put it in your diary: 8pm Monday 144.575MHz FM vertical, in the East Cambs area. Everyone welcome.
Put it in your diary: 8pm Monday 144.575MHz FM vertical, in the East Cambs area. Everyone welcome.
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