WSJT-X latest version

 I see WSJT-X is now available as v2.4. Currently I am on v2.3 .

10m FT8 RX

Since mid-morning I have been on 10m FT8 RX using the tiny indoor loop. So far, (at 1234z)  27 stations spotted.

Dadvent - NOT amateur radio

For Father's Day my son bought me this thoughtful present. It is a selection of beers. 

Sunspots - Friday June 25th 2021

Solar flux is 81 and the SSN 11. A=5 and K=2. 

Windows 11

Apparently Microsoft has announced Windows 11. No doubt this will mean another long download and quite possibly a period whilst they sort the bugs out and yet more downloads. Even if I delay updating as long as possible I expect we will all have to in the end. 

Cambridge bikes - NOT amateur radio

Cambridge is famous for its bikes. You would think with fewer overseas people there might be fewer. Not what I saw! 

Another rally postponed

 The Newbury rally, due on Sunday, has been postponed until next June.

10m FT8 RX

It is now 1020z and so far today 12 stations spotted on R.X with the tiny indoor loop antenna.

UPDATE 1237z:  30 stations spotted on RX so far today.

UPDATE 1840z:  222 stations spotted on RX today. 

UPDATE 2125z:  QRT soon. 312 stations spotted today (see map).

PYO strawberries - NOT amateur radio

This morning we went strawberry picking. We got 4 large punnets.

As well as the fresh ones I can see a few crumbles in the freezer! Raspberries ready next week. 

Sunspots - Thursday June 24th 2021

 Solar flux is 80 and the SSN 11. A=4 and K=1.